BMW Opens New Regional Parts Distribution Center in Texas
BMW Group has officially opened its newest Regional Parts Distribution Center (RDC), located in Lancaster, Texas.
The fully-secured, LEED Silver certified, state-of-the art RDC will serve the Southern Region of the dealer network and will supply everything BMW dealers need to service their customers.
“You should know that BMW roots in the U.S. are long and deep,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “We established our corporate presence here almost 40 years ago. And this year, 2014, we are celebrating 20 years of producing BMW’s in the U.S.A. BMW directly supports and sustains more than 70,000 jobs in the U.S. and we have just added to that number today with the opening of this new parts distribution center in Texas.”
The RDC totals 282,000 square feet with expansion capabilities to 370,000 square feet.
Craig Westbrook, Vice President – Aftersales, BMW of North America; Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America; Marcus Knight, Mayor, Lancaster, Texas; Stefan Sengewald, Executive Vice President and CFO, BMW of the Americas and Lawrence P. Demski, Department Head, Parts Logistics, BMW of North America cut the ribbon to officially open the BMW Dallas Regional Parts Distribution Center (RDC) in Lancaster, Texas
“At BMW, we like to not only exceed industry standards, but to redefine them,” said Craig Westbrook, Vice President – Aftersales, BMW of North America. “Overnighting parts to dealerships has long been the industry norm, but with the opening of this RDC in Lancaster, we will provide same day parts delivery to our dealers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.”
Built by Prologis, the new Center is located at Prologis Park 20/35. The Regional Distribution Center will store and distribute BMW parts to dealerships in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
More info at: www.BMWUSA.com
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