Big O Tires announces the opening of $7.8 million distribution center.HENDERSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 1995--Big O Tires Inc. announced the opening of its new 300,000 square foot mega distribution facility in Henderson, Nev. Completion of the warehouse is part of the retail tire franchisor's long-term strategy to streamline distribution through consolidation of its warehouse facilities. The new distribution center will service about 230 existing Big O retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → in ten western states, replacing warehouses in Ontario and Vacaville, Calif., and Englewood, Colo. Two remaining distribution centers -- in Boise, Idaho “Boise” redirects here. For other uses, see Boise (disambiguation). Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. , and New Albany New Albany, city (1990 pop. 36,322), seat of Floyd co., S Ind., near the falls of the Ohio River opposite Louisville, Ky.; inc. 1819. The city was a shipbuilding center in the 19th cent., and the riverboats Robert E. Lee and Eclipse were built there. , Ind. -- will be unaffected by the consolidation. Tom L. Staker, senior vice president of operations for Big O Tires Inc., said, "We're excited to be here in Henderson. Henderson and the Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. market have been a large part of our history from a retail presence and we are proud that this market is now home to the most extensive distribution system change in our company's history. "This project is an example of our on-going efforts to significantly reduce general and administrative expense through more efficient product distribution through existing and future franchisees. The successful completion of this project allows the company to continue its high level of service, thereby allowing the Big O retail stores to continue to minimize their investment in inventory. "As part of the consolidation we have relocated several key employees to the Henderson facility to ensure that a smooth transition is made and to explore ways in which the facility and its customer service department can continue to evaluate and implement service and delivery improvements." Big O Tires Inc. is one of the largest independent retail tire and auto service networks in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , with 370 stores in 18 states throughout the west and midwest. The company also supplies products to 39 associate dealers in British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography , Canada. It is the sole distributor of its own private Big O brand tire and a major distributor of other brands such as Yokohama, Michelin, B.F. Goodrich and Hallmark, as well as aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. suspension parts manufactured by Monroe Auto Equipment. CONTACT: Big O Tires Inc., Englewood, Colo. Kelley O'Reilly, 303/790-2800 |
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