LEESBURG, GA – CNI Ag Independent Retailers, a nationwide distributor of crop protection products in US ag markets, is pleased to announce plans to open a new distribution center in Iowa Falls, IA. CNI’s investment in developing the Iowa Falls Distribution Center will allow the business to most effectively service current independent retailers and posture themselves for continued growth and expansion in the Midwest.
“This facility is another addition to the CNI foundation of excellence in servicing the independent ag retailers and coops in the Midwest markets,” said Chris Payne, CNI President & CEO.
The Iowa Falls Distribution Center will include bulk handling and re-pack capabilities to best meet the needs of current and future CNI retailers in the area. The concept of expansion and need for a new warehouse was driven by significant growth for CNI in the Midwest region. This newly developed and strategically centered distribution center serves as a tremendous operational compliment to current CNI facilities in Maryville, Missouri and Lincoln, Illinois.
“Investment in the Iowa Falls facility demonstrates CNI’s commitment to providing best-in-class service to our Retailers across the Midwest,” said Nathan Oberg, CNI Midwest Manager”
Not only is CNI excited about the new location, but the city of Iowa Falls is also pleased that CNI will be planting roots in the area. The new distribution center is planned to open in the Spring of 2022 and will make a positive economic impact by bringing new jobs to the area. “Iowa Falls Area Development together with the City of Iowa Falls, Midland Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power are all pleased that CNI has selected Iowa Falls to be the location of its new distribution center. We believe CNI will be a great corporate citizen, business and employer to our area,” commented Mark Buschkamp, Executive Director Iowa Falls Area Development
With headquarters in Leesburg, GA, CNI is a marketing and sales corporation that has been doing business since 1974 as a distributor supplying independently owned agricultural retailers and cooperatives in 44 states.