Lowe's new flatbed distribution center soon in St Joseph
08 Dec '05
3 min read
"Our flatbed distribution centers play a vital role in the state-of-the- art distribution network that keeps Lowe's stores supplied with the products our customers need," said Mike Mabry, Lowe's executive vice president of logistics and distribution.
"St. Joseph's outstanding workforce, support for this project at both the local and state level, and the geographic proximity to Lowe's growing store base in the Midwest all made this location a win-win solution in helping us continue to meet our goals to better serve our customers."
The flatbed center will receive rail and truck shipments of large, bulky products from suppliers. Products will then be quickly loaded as customized orders on flatbed trucks destined for Lowe's stores in the Midwest. Lowe's currently operates 13 regional flatbed centers throughout the United States.
The St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Department of Economic Development and Kansas City Area Development Council provided support for the project.
Lowe's had one store closed in Louisiana, and was focusing on replenishing more than 45 stores in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama with emergency products to assist in the rebuilding and recovery efforts.
Lowe's has been Improving Home Improvement for more than 59 years. In 2005, Lowe's earned several notable industry distinctions, including: Ranked 43 on the FORTUNE 500, Named 2003, 2004 and 2005 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Operates more than 1,125 stores in 49 states.
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