Council Bluffs, IA, June 11, 2018 — A potential $12.8M, 211,000 square-foot expansion that may create as many as 40 new jobs in Council Bluffs was announced today. Warren Distribution proposes expanding its Council Bluffs River Road warehouse/distribution site to facilitate growing manufacturing and packaging needs of its worldwide operations, pending funding approval by Iowa Economic Development Authority and the City of Council Bluffs.
Headquartered in Omaha, and with additional facilities in Glen Dale, West Virginia, Houston, Texas and Shadyside, Ohio, Warren has had a Council Bluffs presence, including a more than 15-acre, 165,000 square-foot distribution center, since the 1970s.
“We are proud of our long history in Omaha and Council Bluffs, and remain committed to manufacturing, packaging and distributing superior lubricants and performance fluids,” said Bob Schlott, chief executive officer, Warren Distribution. “This expansion affirms our continued collaboration within the region, as well as our desire to provide customers the most comprehensive product experience of its kind.”
Matt Walsh, mayor, Council Bluffs, echoed Schlott’s remarks, “We are in an era of exponential growth and positive change. Advancement is all around us, and with partners such as Warren, we anticipate many, many vibrant opportunities for collective progress ahead.”
Schlott, grandson of corporate founder James Schlott, said the company anticipates breaking ground on the proposed project in Summer 2018.
“Warren is a fantastic community partner,’” said Paula Hazlewood, executive director, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation. “We are thrilled their choice for potential expansion is in Council Bluffs, and we can’t wait to welcome these exciting changes. ”
Hazlewood worked closely with the Warren team on this project ensuring that ensuring the distribution organization’s interests are favorably aligned with available resources.
“This is a foundational organization that has been in business since 1922 – an organization built on tradition, with a reputation for foresight and innovation,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber. “We are proud to offer our full support for Warren Distribution’s continued success.”
Warren Distribution’s potential-growth announcement comes as Council Bluffs’ industrial projects continue to gain regional momentum.
About Warren Distribution
Warren Distribution is a privately owned manufacturer, marketer and distributor of automotive aftermarket products. Our mission is to understand our customers’ needs and expectations and to provide them with products and services that meet or exceed those needs and expectations.
About the Greater Omaha Chamber Economic Development Partnership
The Greater Omaha Chamber Economic Development Partnership (https://www.omahachamber.org/economic-development/) represents a six-county area from two states (Nebraska and Iowa) that includes Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Pottawattamie, Sarpy and Washington Counties. This seamless regionalized partnership operates as a one-stop, comprehensive resource, driving growth and championing collaboration.