BlueLinx and CCA Global form partnership
BlueLinx Holdings, one of the industry’s leading building materials distributors, has entered into a logistics partnership with CCA Global Partners, a $10.2 billion organization of flooring retailers, buying groups and other affiliates.
Under the long-term agreement, BlueLinx will deliver CCA Global’s private label flooring line, called Global Direct, to the company’s nationwide network of more than 2,300 retailers. Utilizing its sales force, BlueLinx will create demand for the Global Direct flooring line as well as provide customer service, manage inventory and accounts receivable.
CCA Global will continue to source and own the inventory, which includes approximately 100 skus of solid and engineered wood, laminate and cork flooring. BlueLinx has exclusive rights to distribute the CCA Global Direct flooring line, including delivery of cartons, pallets, truckloads and direct containers.
“This is a ground breaking relationship for CCA Global and an innovative development for our industry," said Jim Gould, CCA Global chief product officer. "We have worked with BlueLinx for the past year and have been impressed with their capabilities. Our new, expanded relationship allows us to globally source products and leverage BlueLinx's expertise to manage the sales and inventory process across America, providing just-in-time local delivery."
George Judd, BlueLinx president and chief operating officer, noted some additional opportunities for his Atlanta-based firm. "BlueLinx is well positioned to offer CCA Global business owners ancillary products that accompany the sale of flooring products, including mouldings, underlayment, fasteners and tools, as well as unfinished hardwood," he said.
