Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), a global leader in providing healthcare solutions to dental and medical offices, celebrated the launch of its new 811,000-square-foot Southwestern Distribution Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. This facility stands as the largest single building within Henry Schein’s worldwide network.
Around 300 Team Schein Members, along with supplier partners, customers, elected officials, and Company leaders, gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate a significant achievement for Henry Schein, Inc. The event celebrated the opening of their expansive new Southwestern Distribution Center, situated at 3701 Litsey Road within the AllianceTexas development in Fort Worth, Texas. This new facility spans an impressive 811,000 square feet, making it 30 percent larger than Henry Schein’s next largest distribution center. It now accommodates 255 Team Schein Members, providing them with an optimized workspace aimed at enhancing efficiency in delivering essential healthcare products to medical and dental professionals.
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, expressed pride in the new distribution center, highlighting its role in reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and superior customer service. He emphasized Henry Schein’s longstanding dedication to evolving with customer needs over its 90-year history, leveraging new technologies and advancements. The Fort Worth facility symbolizes this dedication while setting the stage for future growth in the company’s supply chain operations.
Henry Schein has a strong history in the Southwest region, having served customers for more than two decades from its previous Grapevine, Texas, distribution center. Originally opened in 1998 with 66 Team Schein Members, the 242,000-square-foot Grapevine facility facilitated significant growth for the company. With the need for expanded capabilities, over 95 percent of the Grapevine team seamlessly transitioned to the larger Fort Worth location, marking a new chapter in Henry Schein’s regional operations and reaffirming its commitment to the local community.
