New Louisville, KY Distribution Facility in Partnership with Derby Supply Chain Solutions

A more central location, expanded capacity, and a stronger regional network for those we serve.

We’re excited to share some big news about how Merritt Aluminum Products is reaching customers across the region.

After years of serving our regional partners out of Columbus, OH, we’re closing that warehouse and opening a brand-new distribution facility in Louisville, KY. This new location is made possible through our partnership with Derby Supply Chain Solutions, a logistics company known for getting things where they need to go, on time and in great shape.

Why Louisville?

Louisville sits at one of the most active logistics crossroads in North America. It’s within a day’s drive of more than half the U.S. population and connects easily to major interstate routes used by truck drivers, fleets, and dealers every day. For our partners doing will-call pickups, that means a more convenient location. For end users waiting on orders, it means faster shipping times and better availability across more of the country. Roger Comer, National Sales Director, notes, “This investment is a commitment to better partnerships with our East Coast customers – bringing faster shipping, smoother operations, and support our customers can count on.”

What does this mean for our partners?

If you’ve been picking up orders from Columbus, the only thing changing is the address. Our team, our service, and the products you count on are all making the move with us. The new Louisville facility gives us:

• More space to keep popular items in stock and ready to ship
• Better access to major shipping lanes, which helps reduce transit times
• Stronger logistics support through our partnership with Derby Supply Chain Solutions

For end users wondering what this means for them, here’s the simple version: when you order Merritt headache racks, toolboxes, fenders, or any of our other aluminum truck accessories through your dealer, those products will move through our network faster and more reliably than ever. “[We] heard and fulfilled the requests of greater product availability needed by key partners in the region,” said Nick Neal, Sales Manager at Merritt Aluminum Products.

About Derby Supply Chain Solutions

Derby is headquartered in Louisville, KY and brings deep experience in warehousing, distribution, and logistics. Partnering with a team that knows the region inside and out lets us focus on what we do best –   building the toughest, best-looking aluminum truck accessories in North America – while Derby handles the storage and movement of those products with the care they deserve.

A thank-you to our Columbus customers and team

Closing the Columbus warehouse wasn’t a decision we made lightly. We’re grateful to every dealer, distributor, and driver who picked up orders from that location over the years, and we’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for everyone affected.

Looking Ahead

The Louisville facility is more than a new address. It’s part of a larger push at Merritt to grow our reach, improve our service, and strengthen the network that gets our products to the people who use them every day.

Warehouse Details:

Derby Supply Chain Solutions | 4500 Produce Rd. | Louisville, KY 40218

Appointments are required; Contact: 502-975-7223 OR 502-665-2697

If you have questions about the transition or want to know more about picking up orders from our Louisville facility, reach out to your Merritt Rep or Contact Us.