AFCO Distribution, Mud Bay Announce Strategic Distribution Services Partnership

AFCO Distribution, a leading distributor serving over 550 feed and pet supply retailers across the Pacific Northwest, has recently announced a strategic distribution services partnership with Mud Bay, the nation’s largest family and employee-owned pet retailer. This collaboration aims to increase supply chain efficiency through a combination of fresh high-quality products and optimized just-in-time inventory management.

With distribution centers in Spokane Valley and Burlington, and warehouse space in Centralia Washington, AFCO Distribution has been a trusted provider of top-quality brands for over 30 years, offering a diverse range of products including animal feeds, pet supplies, and wildlife products. Mud Bay, known for its commitment to pet health and nutrition, operates 65 retail locations throughout Washington and Oregon, providing carefully selected foods, supplements and supplies for dogs and cats.

This partnership will enable Mud Bay to access AFCO’s extensive portfolio of over 7,000 products, ensuring that Mud Bay’s customers have a broader selection of high-quality items to choose from.

“We are thrilled to partner with Mud Bay, a company that shares our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction,” said Lloyd Campbell, wholesale & milling director at AFCO Distribution. “This collaboration allows us to combine our strengths and better serve pet owners throughout the Pacific Northwest.”

Al Puntillo, Mud Bay’s co-CEO, echoed this sentiment: ” I have been admiring AFCO’s high quality and efficient distribution services for more than 30 years, and we are so pleased that their business is growing to include full-service distribution to our locations from Bellingham to Bend”

Both companies are committed to fostering long-term, mutually rewarding partnerships. AFCO Distribution takes pride in its manufacturing partnerships, ensuring that they can offer quality products to their dealers at fair prices. Similarly, Mud Bay prioritizes transparency and collaboration with manufacturers and distributing partners with the goal of best meeting the needs of dogs, cats and customers.