Synnex expanding U.S. Distribution Headquarters
April 16, 2015
Company to bring more knowledge-based, IT-related jobs
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX),a leading distributor of IT products and services with its U.S. distribution headquarters in Greenville County, announced today that the company will expand its existing facility with a 40,000-square-foot addition to accommodate its growing workforce. The $6.5 million expansion will allow the company to hire 150 additional full-time associates to address the fast-paced growth of the company.
Established in 1980 in Fremont, Calif., SYNNEX opened its Greenville office in 1998 with 25 associates. Today, the company employs more than 1,250 associates in Greenville County between its U.S. distribution headquarters and the offices of its subsidiary, Concentrix. Worldwide, the $13.84 billion technology giant employs more than 55,000 associates in 25 countries.
“South Carolina’s pro-business environment makes it attractive for companies like SYNNEX to continue to invest in the community and expand its workforce. Our ongoing growth demands that we expand our facilities for current and future growth to stay ahead of the evolving needs of our customers and vendor partners.” -SYNNEX Corporation’s President, North American Distribution, Peter Larocque.
“SYNNEX established operations in South Carolina in 1998, and we are proud of its continued growth. Today’s news of SYNNEX’s multi-million dollar, job-creating investment is further proof that any company, no matter the size, can grow because Team South Carolina takes care of the businesses and workers that call our state home – and it’s another reason to celebrate.” -Gov. Nikki Haley.
“This expansion is yet another example of South Carolina’s pro-business environment at work. Fortune 500 companies aren’t just deciding to do business here; they’re deciding to grow here. Congratulations to SYNNEX Corporation on all of their success in the Palmetto State and around the world.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
“SYNNEX is an incredible corporate citizen. From its title sponsorship of the BMW Charity Pro-Am and other charities to its annual customer conference, SYNNEX contributes much to our area. We are so pleased the company is here and continues to grow.” -Greenville Area Development Corporation Chairman Dick Wilkerson.
“We are pleased that SYNNEX is growing yet again. With its past acquisition of Concentrix and on-going growth, SYNNEX has quickly become one of Greenville County’s largest employers. We’re appreciative of this new expansion and all that it has done in our community.” -Dr. Bob Taylor, Board Member of the Greenville Area Development Corporation and Chairman of Greenville County Council.
SYNNEX is also an active part of the community. The company holds its annual conference in Greenville, bringing in more than 1,700 attendees from leading IT companies such as HP, Lenovo and Intel from across the U.S. and Canada. In addition, the company’s philanthropic effort, SYNNEX Share the Magic, has raised more than $3.6 million for local children’s charities since its inception in 2011. SYNNEX has also been the presenting sponsor of the BMW Charity Pro-Am for the past six years.
Those interested in applying for positions at SYNNEX may visit the company’s career page online. For more information on SYNNEX Corporation, visit www.synnex.com.
About SYNNEX Corporation
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 500 corporation, is a leading business process services company, optimizing supply chains and providing outsourced services focused on customer relationship management. SYNNEX distributes a broad range of information technology systems and products, and also provides systems design and integration solutions. The Concentrix segment offers a portfolio of strategic solutions and end-to-end business services around customer engagement strategy, process optimization, technology innovation, front and back-office automation and business transformation to clients in ten identified industry verticals. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX operates in 25 countries around the world. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.
About Greenville Area Development Corporation
The Greenville Area Development Corporation is a non–profit organization established by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance the economic growth and development of Greenville County. Since its founding in 2001,GADC efforts have resulted in the creation of more than 18,000 new jobs and more than $3 billion in capital investment in Greenville County, SC. To learn more, visit www.gogadc.com or call (864) 235–2008.
