Accu goes global with new US distribution center
Accu, a UK precision engineering component distributor, has established its first distribution center in the US and appointed the DC's managing director.
Accu chose centrally located Indiana as the site for its new 10,000 square-foot facility—the company said the site has extensive availability of warehousing space and is within close proximity to the company’s supply chain partners. Indiana is well known for its extensive manufacturing base, with its major industries including steel, automotive, electrical equipment and heavy machinery and from here Accu says it will serve the whole of the North America market.
Daniel Ackroyd, Accu vice president of U.S. operations, said, “The changing global trade environment, has accelerated our plans to internationalise the business. We are excited to be opening a major distribution centre in Indiana, which will serve the North American market. Its strategic position as the state with the largest manufacturing sector in the US means that we are well placed to serve the wide range of industries here.
“Our Indiana distribution center will serve primarily the home market and should lead to reduced delivery times for our US customers," he added. "Our plan is to grow our operations here and create a number of new jobs in the coming months.”
Giovanni (Gio) Cespedes assumes the role of managing director for Accu Inc. with over 18 years or U.S. industrial market experience. This includes owning and operating a successful fastening distribution company, Falcon Fastenings in Charlotte, and later becoming North America managing director at global company TR Fastenings.
"I’m excited to join Accu Components at such a pivotal moment as we scale our North American operations," Cespedes said. "Delivering high-quality products through our world-class digital platform, alongside outstanding service, is at the core of our growth, and I look forward to working closely with our team, customers, and supply partners to achieve our ambitious goals."
CEO Dan Jack said, “We are thrilled to have Gio join team Accu in this crucial senior role. Gio brings a unique blend of industry experience, team leadership, strategic thinking and personal integrity. He is the perfect fit for Accu and will help continue our rapid growth in the world’s largest industrial marketplace”
Back in the UK, Accu has reported a pre-tax profit of £2.12 million for the year to November 2025, up from £668,051 the previous year, with revenue rising by 24% over the same period.
Accu’s recent results also show a 43% year-over-year increase in gross margin, which the company attributes to its introduction of new product ranges, increase in suppliers and an expanded consignment stock model. This has enabled the company to offer more products for same-day dispatch on a global basis.
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