Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said it opened a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility in Lexington County, South Carolina.

The 412,500-square-foot warehouse and office campus at 4358 12th St. Extension in West Columbia, further strengthens the Company’s supply chain network and enhances service capabilities for customers and suppliers across the state, SGWS said.

Situated on an 85-acre campus, the West Columbia facility was designed to support Southern Glazer’s long-term growth in South Carolina, with expansion capacity of more than 300,000 additional square feet. The modern distribution center incorporates advanced material handling systems, increased storage capacity and scalable infrastructure to support future market needs.

“This new facility represents a major investment in Southern Glazer’s future in South Carolina,” said Steve Baker, EVP/General Manager, South Carolina, Southern Glazer’s Beverage Co. “It was purpose-built to enhance service for our customers, support our supplier partners and create an efficient, modern workplace for our team members, while positioning our business for continued growth across the state.”

The West Columbia facility includes 13 receiving dock positions, 22 shipping dock positions, parking for 279 vehicles and capacity for 108 trailers. The building incorporates advanced material handling and storage capabilities, including:

• Storage capacity for approximately 1.39 million cases
• Two multi-level pick modules with a combined capacity of 75,000 cases
• Four dual-purpose palletizers capable of processing up to 800 cases per hour each
• Dedicated bottle and cold rooms to support a wide range of product needs
• Infrastructure designed to optimize workflow, accuracy and order fulfillment.