US Foods Celebrates Expansion at Memphis Distribution Center; Dedicates Building to Former President

With more than 385,000 square feet, the new facility is more efficient and expands product offerings for US Foods customers

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods today celebrated the expansion of its distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee. The expansion more than doubled the size of the previous facility and will enable the company to better serve customers throughout West Tennessee, West Kentucky, East Arkansas and North Mississippi. The newly expanded building was also dedicated to former Memphis Division President, Joe Campbell who passed away earlier this year.

“Our new state-of-the-art kitchen will allow us to showcase our innovative products to our customers in a new way and help inspire them to keep their menus fresh.”

Among the many improvements to the facility, is a new state-of-the-art kitchen where the company will host product demonstrations for customers and an on-site truck repair shop.

“With more than double the storage capacity of our previous facility, we can significantly increase our product offerings for customers,” said Jimmy Kiser, Memphis division president, US Foods. “Our new state-of-the-art kitchen will allow us to showcase our innovative products to our customers in a new way and help inspire them to keep their menus fresh.”

The division marked the event by hosting a celebration for local dignitaries, customers and employees. During the event the building was officially dedicated to Joe Campbell, who played an instrumental role in the expansion project.

“The growth of the Memphis division is a true testament to the dedication Joe Campbell had to the Memphis division, its employees and the community,” said Kiser. “We are honored to be able to dedicate this building to him and will always remember him as a great man who cared for those he worked with and the customers we served.”

The Memphis division has more than 375 employees and serves thousands of customers throughout the Southern region, including independent restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions.

About US Foods

With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest private company in America. As one of America’s great food companies and leading distributors, US Foods is Keeping Kitchens Cooking and making life easier for more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions. The company offers more than 350,000 products, including high-quality, exclusive brands such as the innovative Chef’s Line, a time-saving, chef-inspired line of scratch-quality products, and Rykoff Sexton, a premium line of specialty ingredients sourced from around the world. The company proudly employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Discover more at www.usfoods.com.