Fasteners and other industrial supplies distributor Würth Industry North America (WINA) — a U.S. division of Germany-based Würth Group — announced a $42.5 million investment in a distribution center located in Columbus, OH.

The company will acquire the 472,000-square-foot facility, which will stock a wide variety of products, including industrial supplies, safety equipment and fastening materials. This expansion is expected to generate nearly 160 new full-time jobs. Additionally, the facility offers the potential for up to 500,000-square-feet of space to support future growth.

The facility was previously occupied by fellow metalworking and MRO supplies distributor MSC Industrial Supply, which shuttered the DC in 2024.

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“Columbus offers a strategic advantage for Würth Industry’s expansion, with its central location, robust infrastructure, and access to a skilled workforce,” Würth MRO, Safety & Metalworking, a division of Würth Industry North America CEO Bastian Rottenberg said in a March 19 news release. “This facility will allow us to better serve our customers across the US through enhanced distribution capabilities. I’d like to thank the City of Columbus and its partners for their collaboration throughout the process and we look forward to growing in the region for years to come.”

WINA said the investment emphasizes the company’s dedication to providing faster service, improving product availability and boosting operational efficiency for customers across the country.

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WINA was No. 2 on MDM’s Top Distributor’s List for Fasteners and No. 16 for Industrial Supply.