Boise Cascade opening St. Louis distribution center

Boise Cascade Company revealed that it is opening a new distribution center, which will serve the St. Louis metro market and surrounding areas.

The new facility in Pontoon Beach, Ill.. will be open for business on Nov. 15. Boise Cascade has served the St. Louis market for many years from its Memphis distribution center. The new location will have a sales and operations staff and indoor/outdoor storage space to handle a broader range of products.

"We`re excited about expanding our footprint in St. Louis," said Randy Zulager, Memphis, Mo., branch manager. "With this facility, we`ll be able to significantly increase our product offering and service capability for our customers to support the area`s growth in home construction as well as remodel and repair."

Based in Boise, Idaho, Boise Cascade is one the largest U.S. manufacturers and distributors of engineered wood products, plywood, and building products.