Wyoming Business: Massive Lowe’s warehouse ready for action

CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s largest building is humming with activity these days as newly hired employees learn the intricacies of what many consider the world’s most sophisticated warehouse distribution system.

The new Lowe’s Cos. 1.2-million-square-foot regional distribution center is being stocked now, and come Oct. 21, the first trucks will begin carrying products to Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers in 11 states as far away as Alaska and Texas.

Landing Lowe’s has been a big deal for Cheyenne, because it elevated the community on the national index of potential sites for expansion or relocation.

Now we’re finding out why it was such a big deal.…