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Hims, Inc. Starts In-House Fulfillment in Ohio
Ohio’s strategic location with market access ideal for company’s new logistics and distribution operations
Company Name: HIMS Health and Wellness (Hims, Inc.)
Location: Central Ohio, TBD
Industry Sector: Healthcare
Company Profile: Hims, Inc. offers a modern approach to health and wellness. Its mission is to eliminate stigmas and make it easier for people to access care and treatment for the conditions that impact their daily lives. Hims has trusted, FDA-approved, medical-grade products that are personally recommended by its top-notch medical team.
Company Website: forhims.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New location
- Types of jobs: Picking and packing, supervisors, pharmaceutical technicians, customer service and leadership positions
Capital Investment: $1,500,000
Company Need:
Hims was founded in 2017 and has become one of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer brands in history. It is currently valued at $1 billion.
The company wants to bring order fulfillment in-house for both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products. Hims needs access to customers, a quality workforce and a business climate that enables low-cost, high-quality operations.
Testimonial:
“At Hims, we want to make it easier for everyone to get the care they need. The Columbus Region provides direct access to our customers throughout the US - including those in rural areas who may live an hour or more from an open pharmacy - as well as an impressive pool of talent. We're excited to invest in the area as we work to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for everybody.”
- Andrew Dudum, CEO and founder, Hims
Why Ohio?
Hims will invest $1.5 million in central Ohio and pledges to create 500 new jobs. Market access was a big draw for the company — Ohio has a strategic central location and one of the nation’s best infrastructures, enabling access to 60% of the U.S. and Canadian population within a one-day drive.
This is critical for Hims, which is seeking a 300,000 - 400,000-square-foot distribution center to house its mail-order pharmacy, fulfillment and customer support centers. The company plans to put its investment toward machinery and equipment. This location will set up Hims to grow in the region.
Collaborators:
Columbus 2020, Ohio Development Services Agency and JobsOhio