S&S Canada (asi/90703) is beefing up its presence in the West, with the opening of a 162,000-sqaure-foot distribution center in Vancouver, BC.

S&S Canada (asi/90703) has opened a 162,000-square-foot distribution center in Vancouver, BC.

The Canadian division of Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S (asi/84358) said the facility more than doubles its regional footprint and introduces Locus picking automation to the area, supporting faster, more accurate order fulfillment.

“This investment is about growing alongside our customers in Western Canada,” said Enrique Escalona, vice president and general manager of S&S Canada. “We’re expanding our capacity, investing in technology and equipping our experienced team to better serve businesses across the region.”

The new distribution center began shipping customer orders this week, replacing S&S’s nearby 67,000-square-foot location. Nearly two-and-a-half times the size of its predecessor, the facility combines expanded warehouse space, automation and enhanced shipping infrastructure to strengthen S&S’s regional distribution capabilities.

First announced in June, the expanded facility provides space for an additional 20,000 pick locations, creating room for broader product selection and deeper inventory across key categories. S&S also plans to invest an estimated $50 million in inventory at the location to support continued growth across Western Canada.

Designed with team members’ daily work in mind, S&S said the facility features larger, more ergonomic pick locations. Expanded shipping and receiving docks help reduce congestion, while a new shipping conveyor supports shipment sorting and trailer loading to keep orders moving.

The Vancouver opening builds on S&S’s ongoing investment in its North American distribution network. Earlier this month, the company announced plans for a 500,000-square-foot distribution center near Phoenix, AZ, scheduled to begin operations in late summer 2027.

“Our investments in Vancouver and Phoenix reflect how we’re building our distribution network for the future,” said Josh Clark, chief operating officer at S&S. “We’re focused on staying ahead of customer needs and creating the infrastructure to support their businesses as they grow.”

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, S&S ranks second on Counselor’s most recent list of top suppliers in the industry, with 2025 North American promotional products revenue of $3.5 billion. This summer, the supplier announced a rebrand, dropping “Activewear” from its name and unveiling a new logo and tag line.