The new facility, located near S&S’s current Vancouver distribution center, will add 20,000 pick locations to support expanded inventory across key product categories. It will also incorporate autonomous mobile robots as part of the company’s automation strategy to improve operational efficiency, order accuracy and fulfillment speed. The site is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026, with S&S investing an estimated $50 million in inventory at the location.

“This expansion represents a significant investment in our Canadian business and reinforces our long-term commitment to the region,” Escalona said. S&S chief operating officer Josh Clark added that the expansion will help create a more scalable and efficient distribution network while improving product availability and fulfillment capabilities for customers across Canada. Grosvenor Property Canada, the development and investment partner on the project, said the move also reinforces Annacis Island’s role as a key industrial hub in the region.

Rizzi brings more than 30 years of experience in the print, packaging, and promotional products industries. His career includes leadership positions such as chief sales officer, divisional vice president and vice president of sales and marketing. His background spans sales leadership, marketing, strategic planning and business growth.

ASB President Justin Zavadil said Rizzi’s experience leading large sales organizations will support the company’s continued growth. “His extensive experience leading large sales organizations will be invaluable to our continued growth,” Zavadil said. Rizzi said he was excited to join ASB and contribute to the company’s efforts to support sales associates while building on its reputation for relationships, innovation and growth.

The company also added several account managers across key regions: Lindsey Atherton for the West, Jonathan Zach for the Ohio Valley and Southern region, MacKelvie Ocheltree for the Midwest and Mollie Middleton for the East. The new team members bring experience from organizations including Pillbox Bat Company, SunFrog, Brewery Branding Co., Merchology, ZORCH, Illini, Yamaha Corporation, VaynerSpeakers and JH Specialty.

According to CEO Jason Lucash, the additions support the company’s continued growth and expansion efforts. Lucash said the new hires will strengthen its technology, marketing, account management and sales functions while supporting customers and distributor partners across multiple regions of the United States.

Lee joined Logomark in 2006 in a sales support position and later advanced through a series of roles, including inside sales, national accounts sales representative and strategic sales representative. His nearly two decades with the company have allowed him to develop extensive industry knowledge and build long-standing relationships with customers and distributor partners.

“As I approach my 20th anniversary with Logomark, I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to grow within the company,” said Lee. “My focus is simple: be a trusted resource for our distributor partners, help them uncover new opportunities and demonstrate why Logomark is a supplier they can confidently rely on.” Sasha Pirrie, vice president of sales, said the promotion reflects Lee’s long-term commitment to customers and partners.

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