Tractor Supply Breaks Ground on New Ohio Distribution Center

Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, has begun construction on its new distribution center in Navarre, Ohio.

The site in Northeast Ohio provides access to workforce talent and logistics efficiencies. Facility is being designed and built to meet high energy efficiency and environmental standards.

The occasion was marked on Wednesday with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new facility, which will create more than 375 new full-time jobs by the end of 2023 and fully service more than 250 Tractor Supply stores.

Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by Fall 2022, with an initial investment of nearly $70 million.

“Tractor Supply is excited to break ground on our ninth distribution center,” Colin Yankee, Tractor Supply’s Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, said in a press release.

“The central location of this new facility in Navarre, Ohio will allow us to more efficiently service our growing store base and online sales as we continue investing in our business for future success. Beyond the technical fit, we were excited to find the right combination of community support, workforce and cultural fit between Tractor Supply’s values and the Village of Navarre. We thank everyone who has helped in making this possible and look forward to a longstanding partnership as we build a loyal and dedicated team at this facility and become an integral part of this community.”

The 895,000-square-foot facility is being designed and constructed to meet stringent energy and environmental standards.

The company intends to apply for LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Green Building Council is a non-profit organization that promotes green. This distribution center will be the second to be built on the former 327-acre Stark County Farm property, which is now managed by the Stark Board of Trade.

Tractor Supply currently operates 96 stores in Ohio and employs over 1,700 Team Members.

According to Daniel DeHoff, president of The DeHoff Development Company, which is developing the Stark County Farm for the Stark Board of Trade, “On behalf of the six foundations who invested in the development of this Industrial Park, we welcome Tractor Supply as our newest industry. We look forward to bringing more great companies and great paying jobs to Stark County. Each new industry helps these foundations realize their respective Mission-Related Investment which multiplies their philanthropic impact in the communities they serve – and that’s great news for everyone.”

“Speaking on behalf of the citizens of Navarre, I could not be happier that Tractor Supply chose to build and create jobs in our village,” Navarre Mayor Bob Benson stated.

“We have been working on building our industrial park for 30 years; for Tractor Supply to bring its 80+-year legacy to our community means the world to us. We have been focused on driving economic growth here, and today, the future of our economy is looking bright.”

CEO and President Ray Hexamer, Stark Economic Development Board, further noted, “We are excited for the opportunity the Stark County Farm property affords businesses like Tractor Supply Company whose logistics benefit from choosing an accessible location with a supportive business environment.”

On behalf of the broader region, Bill Koehler, CEO of Team NEO added, “The groundbreaking of the Tractor Supply Company facility represents what can be done when a strong, aligned regional network comes together to support business growth and economic vibrancy for the Northeast Ohio Region. Along with our local partners, Ohio Development Services Agency and JobsOhio, we look forward to working with Tractor Supply to ensure their continued success.”

Tractor Supply will begin hiring for distribution center positions in 2022.