Sims-Lohman, a Cincinnati-based kitchen cabinet and countertop supplier, has acquired a 65,000-square-foot facility in Crestview to serve as its new Gulf Coast headquarters.
- The facility, located at 5680 John Givens Road directly west of Bob Sikes Airport, will house the company’s regional distribution operations along with granite and quartz countertop manufacturing. The site is expected to employ 90 individuals once fully operational.
“This new facility represents a major milestone in our growth strategy,” said CEO John Beiersdorfer. “By expanding our footprint along the Gulf Coast, we’re not only investing in operational efficiency—we’re investing in the local community. We’re proud to bring new jobs and long-term opportunity to the region.”
One Okaloosa EDC assisted Sims-Lohman with the initial facility search that led to the property acquisition.
A ribbon cutting and open house will be held at the facility at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.
“Okaloosa County welcomes Sims-Lohman to our community and the efforts they are taking to help bring jobs to the area,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon. “We look forward to their success and the opportunities they will create for our residents.”
The expansion follows a series of strategic acquisitions along the Gulf Coast over the past 18 months, including purchases of Linn’s Prestige Kitchens and Baths, Kay’s Prestige Kitchens and Baths and The Legacy Cabinet Company. Sims-Lohman now operates 38 sales showrooms, 18 regional distribution centers and seven granite and quartz countertop manufacturing plants across 12 states.
- “Over the past 16 months we have been working with Sims-Lohman, we’ve found them to be a top notch organization that cares deeply about doing things the right way,” said Nathan Sparks, executive director of One Okaloosa EDC. “We are especially excited about their track record of supporting the communities they call home and know they will be a great addition to Crestview and Okaloosa County.”
Sims-Lohman describes itself as the nation’s largest provider of kitchen cabinets, granite and quartz countertops to building professionals. The privately owned company reports $300 million in annual sales and employs more than 690 people.
Hiring for the Crestview facility is underway. Information about employment opportunities is available at www.sims-lohman.com/exciting-career.
