Outdoor products company expands to SLC

Big Agnes, an outdoor products company based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is expanding into Salt Lake City with opening of a 30,000-square-foot distribution center. According to a joint announcement from Salt Lake City’s new Department of Economic Development and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), the company, which produces sleeping bags, pads and tents, will locate its facility at 1810 S. 4370 W. with an initial staff of approximately 10.

The company’s distribution expansion plans are designed to help meet growing demand for products domestically and internationally and to decrease shipping time and increase efficiency, the release said. Big Agnes executives said that Salt Lake City was the clear choice for its growing needs.

“With its central location, Salt Lake City positions us relatively close to any of our U.S. retailers but also not far from the West Coast for ocean freight shipments,” said Bill Gamber, co-founder and president of Big Agnes. “Given its close proximity to our Colorado headquarters, costs of operation, access to rail, major interstate highways and the airport, Salt Lake City just makes a lot of sense for our business.”

“After being made aware of the opportunity at last year’s Outdoor Retailer show, we worked with Big Agnes and their real estate team to help make this announcement possible,” said EDCUtah chief marketing officer Mike Flynn.