Columbia Distributing Elaborates on Point Blank Hiring Plans in Wake of Layoff Notice

Acquisition of Oregon beer distributing company to impact 177 workers

A WARN listing shows Point Blank Distributing's Bend and Eugene facilities will shut down.

Columbia Distributing elaborates on Point Blank hiring plans in wake of layoff notice

Point Blank Distributing filed a layoff notice for 177 workers three days after Columbia Distributing announced it would acquire the company.

Columbia’s acquisition of Point Blank Distributing and what it means for suppliers, accounts & staff — New School Beer + Cider

The big news within the Oregon beer and adult beverage industry this month broke on Monday when Columbia Distribution announced they were acquiring Point Blank Distributing (PBD). If you are not working within the industry at a brewery, cidery etc. or a wholesaler or bar, restaurant buyer etc. then you might not understand what the big deal is. Consolidation in the wholesale distribution business is a serious concern as big companies get bigger,…