Henry Schein Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate New Southwestern Distribution Center

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Henry Schein, the world's largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, celebrated the opening of its new 811,000-square-foot Southwestern Distribution Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This facility is the largest in the company's global network and aims to enhance supply chain efficiency and customer service. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including company leaders, supplier partners, and elected officials. The center is 30% larger than Henry Schein's next biggest distribution site and houses 255 employees. The new facility replaces the 242,000-square-foot Grapevine, Texas center, with over 95% of Grapevine's staff relocating. This expansion reflects Henry Schein's commitment to innovation, reliability, and meeting customer needs.

Facility Designed To Improve Efficiency, Enable Innovation, and Better Serve Customers; Modernized, 811K Square Foot Facility in Fort Worth Largest in the Company’s Network

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, recently marked the opening of an 811K-square-foot Southwestern Distribution Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the largest single building in the Company’s global network.

Left to right: Matt Rowan (CEO, Health Industry Distributors Association), Carole Faig (Board Member, Henry Schein), Jim Breslawski (President, Henry Schein), Ross Perot Jr. (Chairman of The Perot Companies and Hillwood), Stan Bergman (Chairman of the Board and CEO, Henry Schein), Sally Aldridge (President and CEO, Metroport Chamber of Commerce), Jim Mullins (Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Henry Schein), Natasha Wells (Senior Vice President of Member Experience, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors), and Alan Blaylock (City of Fort Worth Councilmember) (Photo: Business Wire)

Approximately 300 Team Schein Members, supplier partners, customers, elected officials, and Company leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this significant milestone, which reinforces Henry Schein’s commitment to enhancing supply chain efficiency and customer service.

Located at 3701 Litsey Road in the AllianceTexas development, the new distribution center is 30 percent larger than the next biggest Henry Schein distribution center, and home to 255 Team Schein Members. The facility provides Team Schein with an even more efficient workspace to ensure health care professionals receive the products needed to deliver the best quality patient care.

“Our new Southwestern Distribution Center is a testament to Team Schein’s dedication to innovation, reliability, and customer service,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Over the course of our more than 90-year history, we have frequently reinvented the organization to meet customer needs, embracing new technologies and advancements. Our Fort Worth distribution center illustrates our commitment to holding fast to our enduring values while remaining focused on our future. We are pleased to begin this new chapter of our supply chain history in the Fort Worth community.”

Henry Schein has served its customers across the Southwest region for more than 20 years through its Grapevine, Texas, distribution center. The Company opened the doors of its 242K square foot Grapevine facility in 1998 with 66 Team Schein Members. During that time, the Company experienced tremendous growth, leading to the decision to find a larger space. More than 95 percent of Henry Schein’s Grapevine team relocated to the new facility in Fort Worth.

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About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.3 billion in 2023, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, LinkedIn.com/Company/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on X.

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Ann Marie Gothard

Vice President, Global Corporate Media Relations

annmarie.gothard@henryschein.com

(631) 390-8169

Source: Henry Schein, Inc.

FAQ

What is the size of Henry Schein's new distribution center in Fort Worth?

Henry Schein's new distribution center in Fort Worth is 811,000 square feet.

Where is Henry Schein's largest distribution center located?

Henry Schein's largest distribution center is located in Fort Worth, Texas.

How many employees work at the new Fort Worth distribution center?

The new Fort Worth distribution center houses 255 employees.

What is the significance of Henry Schein's new distribution center in Fort Worth?

The new distribution center in Fort Worth enhances supply chain efficiency, enables innovation, and better serves Henry Schein's customers.

When did Henry Schein open its previous distribution center in Grapevine, Texas?

Henry Schein opened its previous distribution center in Grapevine, Texas in 1998.

What percentage of employees from the Grapevine center relocated to Fort Worth?

Over 95% of employees from the Grapevine center relocated to the new facility in Fort Worth.

What does Henry Schein's new distribution center symbolize for the company?

The new distribution center symbolizes Henry Schein's commitment to innovation, reliability, and meeting customer needs.