Keystone Automotive Opens Two New Distribution Centers

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. has announced plans to open two additional distribution centers, securing its foothold and extending its reach in the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes region and both Central and Western Canada.

In combination, the new facilities located in Cheney, Washington, and Brownstown, Michigan, add an additional 500,000-square-feet of inventory space to Keystone’s current footprint of 2 million-square-feet, enhancing service capabilities in these critical geographies. Cross-dock and truck run expansion will be a likely output of the new warehouse locations, the company stated.

“We are extremely pleased to announce that we are expanding our operation once again,” said Bill Rogers, vice president and general manager of Keystone. “Our leadership role in both the RV and automotive industries is something we take very seriously. We will continue to invest in our business to meet the expectations of our customers and suppliers, supporting our objective to provide ‘Everything you need…when you need it.’ This growth is very exciting for us and should have a favorable impact in both markets.”

Both warehouses are expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2016.

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”