Ace Hardware opens new distribution facility

On July 24, Ace Hardware held a grand opening event for its new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The new facility spans more than 1.5 million-square-feet, measuring a half mile from end to end, and represents a major investment in Ace’s continued growth and commitment to supporting its network of independent retailers through best-in-class logistics and supply chain efficiency. 

“This new 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Kansas City is more than just a building—it’s a symbol of what hard work, purpose, and servant-hearted teamwork can accomplish,” said John Venhuizen, president and CEO of Ace Hardware. “It exists for one reason only: to help our locally owned stores serve their neighbors with excellence that has made Ace famous.”

Located near the geographic center of the continental U.S., the Ace Hardware RSC is situated along Interstate 29 and adjacent to Kansas City International Airport, offering immediate access to major highway and air freight networks.  

The Ace Hardware RSC is the first facility to open in Hunt Midwest’s newly developed KCI 29 Logistics Park and is nearly twice the size of the average Ace distribution center. The facility is expected to generate over 350 new local jobs and will play a crucial role in supporting Ace’s growing network of more than 5,000 locally owned stores in the U.S. During the construction phase, it also supported approximately 100 jobs in the local community. 

Ace Hardware said its supply chain network is a cornerstone of the company’s operational success. The new retail support center joins a network of over a dozen distribution centers across the country, each designed to support Ace’s unique independent retail model. The new facility will also feature advanced automation technology and efficiency systems to streamline operations, minimize environmental impact, and support Ace’s long-term sustainability goals.