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BMK, LP. Successfully Completes its Warehouse Consolidation.


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COMMERCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2004

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 announced today that it has successfully completed its warehouse consolidation project and is looking forward to the advantages created by its streamlined operations. The consolidation of the Commerce, CA warehouse into the Carrollton, TX warehouse is part of BMK's plan to ensure that its cost structure is among the lowest in the industry.

With the completion of the consolidation project, BMK is now turning its attention to the implementation of Apriva's Mobile Store solution, a new technology that will be in use by BMK's Field Service Representatives in June. This cutting edge, hand-held device provides real-time two-way communication Two-way communication is a form of transmission in which both parties involved transmit information. Common forms of two-way communication are:
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 and will enable BMK's Field Service Representatives to receive instantaneous product information, thereby assuring order accuracy and improved service levels. According to according to
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 Eric Bescoby, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of BMK, "We believe our continued investment in technology, such as the Apriva Mobile Store solution, will benefit BMK's customers by increasing operational efficiencies and order accuracy."

Sun Capital Partners is pleased with the completion of the consolidation project and continues to support management's initiatives that will position BMK for future success.

About BMK, LP.

BMK, a Sun Capital company, was founded in 1960, and is the leading national distributor of general merchandise products to the major grocery and drug chains in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . BMK's major product categories are cosmetics, toys, pet supplies, stationery, hosiery, appliances, and many more. BMK serves more than 17,000 supermarket, drug and convenience stores The following is a list of convenience stores organized by geographical location. Stores are grouped by the lowest heading that contains all locales in which the brands have significant presence.  including: Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons, Longs Drugs Longs Drugs (NYSE: LDG) is a pharmacy chain store located in the West Coast of the United States. It was founded in 1938 by brothers Thomas and Joseph Long (son-in-law of Marion Barton Skaggs, co-founder of Safeway Inc.), with their first store in Oakland, California. , Sav-on Drugs, Harris-Teeter, and Winn-Dixie.

About Sun Capital Partners.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts. Sun Capital has invested in approximately 60 companies during the past several years with combined sales in excess of $8.0 billion. Sun Capital has more than $700 million under management and is making new investments through a $500 million fund raised in January 2003. Participating in Sun Capital's funds are leading fund-of-funds investors, university endowments, pension funds, financial institutions and high net worth individuals, families and trusts. For more information about Sun Capital, visit www.SunCapPart.com.

For more information, please contact Jeff Isler, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Purchasing at BMK, 7101 E. Slauson Avenue Slauson Avenue is a major east-west thoroughfare for southern Los Angeles County. It passes through Culver City, Ladera Heights, View Park-Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Inglewood, South Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood, Pico Rivera, Whittier, and Santa Fe Springs. , Commerce, CA 90040. Telephone: 323-728-5080; fax: 323-728-6960; email: jisler@bmkinc.com.
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