(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK — ROCKET, a leader in innovative packaging and display for the fine jewelry market, continues its upward trajectory with news of its mid-June opening of a new, highly efficient distribution and warehouse facility in Ohio. The 43,000 square foot warehouse will increase ROCKETS’s ability to service customers, adding the Mid-West component to its established East Coast and West Coast operations.
“Opening a facility in the Mid West is an optimal move for ROCKET,” states Michael Kaplan, president, Rocket, Inc. “Our decision to build the state-of-the-art warehouse in Ohio was largely driven by the fact that a number of our largest U.S. clients in the jewelry industry are located in the Mid-West. The addition of the Ohio facility to our East and West Coast operations gives us a leading edge in servicing clients across the entire country in a highly efficient manner” continued Kaplan.
The Ohio facility, located in Massillon, Ohio, is ROCKET’s seventh warehouse location, adding to its global roster of facilities in New York, California, United Kingdom, China, Vietnam and Canada.
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
