S&S Doubles Its Vancouver Presence With New Distribution Center

Facility expansion enables faster fulfillment, deeper inventory, and enhanced service across Western Canada

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, today announced a major expansion of its Vancouver distribution operations with a move into a larger facility, further strengthening its ability to serve customers across Western Canada.

The announcement follows the recent appointment of Enrique Escalona as Vice President, General Manager of Canada, highlighting the company’s commitment to strengthening its Canadian operations through investments in leadership, customer support, and infrastructure.

“This expansion represents a significant investment in our Canadian business and reinforces our long-term commitment to the region,” Escalona said. “Our customers are central to everything we do, and we’re excited to bring advancements to this facility that will better support their businesses.”

Located near S&S’s existing Vancouver distribution center, the new facility will more than double its regional footprint. The increased capacity will feature an additional 20,000 pick locations, enabling broader and deeper inventory across key product categories. The facility will also add modern autonomous mobile robots as part of its automation strategy, improving speed, accuracy, and overall order quality.

According to real estate development and investment partner Grosvenor Property Canada, the expansion marks a significant expansion for the region.

“S&S’s decision to relocate to Annacis Island reinforces the asset as a core, high-performing industrial node advancing our broader objective of driving value through strategic leasing and aligns with our refined strategy centred on investing in Canada for the long-term,” said Robert Duteau, Executive Vice President of Investment, who leads Grosvenor’s Investment and Asset Management across Canada.

Additionally, S&S is investing an estimated $50 million in inventory at the new Vancouver facility, which is slated to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2026.

“This investment represents much more than square footage and broader inventory; it’s an investment in our people, our customers, and the long-term future of our company,” S&S Chief Operating Officer Josh Clark said. “Expanding our Vancouver operations strengthens our ability to serve customers across Canada while creating a more scalable and efficient network for future growth. As customer expectations continue to evolve, this expansion positions us to deliver broader product access, faster fulfillment, and the high level of service our customers count on.”

About S&S: Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, S&S is a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, helping customers grow through a powerful combination of products, technology, services and business solutions. With more than 80 brands and an expansive distribution network, S&S empowers businesses across North America with the scale, expertise and reliability they need to succeed.