Stellantis commemorated the opening of a new 534,000-square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, in East Fishkill, N.Y. It represents an investment of $64 million and will employ nearly 100 workers. The new PDC will enhance service across Northeast region of United States The new PDC is the first Stellantis U.S. facility […]
Southeast Toyota Distributors Opens Parts Distribution Center in Georgia
Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas, announced the company’s expansion in Atlanta with the addition of a state-of-the-art parts distribution center (PDC). The new PDC, located in Norcross, Ga., will house about 120 jobs, and represents more than $41 million in capital investment for Gwinnett and the state of Georgia. Southeast […]
Stellantis Opens Mopar Parts Distribution Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Stellantis North America officially commemorated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Mopar Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The PDC represents an investment of CA$25.1 million ($18.2 million) and will employ more than 170 workers. Executives, including Mike Koval Jr., senior vice president, head of Mopar North […]
UAW Members Ratify Contract at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania
BMW workers at the distribution center in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, have voted more than 2-to-1 to ratify a new contract securing raises of up to 33% and ending the two-tier wage system over the life of the agreement. According to the union, the agreement also introduces major improvements to policies on time off, uniforms, overtime […]
UAW Members Authorize Strike at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania
On Saturday, June 8, workers at BMW’s Regional Distribution Center in Nazareth, Pa., voted by 99% to authorize a strike if necessary. The contract covers warehouse workers and expires on June 30. The more than 850,000-square-foot facility opened in 2008 to provide automotive and motorcycle spare parts as well as accessory and lifestyle items for […]
Subaru to Build New Business Center, Expands Parts Distribution Center and Training Center in Dallas-Fort Worth Market
Subaru of America, Inc. today shared plans to expand its operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and grow its workforce by relocating its Central Region office and establishing a new customer support center in Coppell, Texas. The automaker’s new Dallas Business Center will be co-located with its existing distribution and training facility as part of […]
Empire Auto Parts Opens Collision Repair Parts Distribution Facility in Texas
Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket automotive parts, announced the opening of a 160,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Dallas, Texas. This marks the company’s 8th large scale distribution center and its first location Texas. The new facility is Empire Auto Parts’ 40th location. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest […]
General Motors Announces $23 Million Investment in Charlotte Parts Distribution Center
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced plans to invest $23 million in its Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) Charlotte Parts Distribution Center, located in North Carolina. The investment will be used to continue increasing workplace safety and modernizing operations to prepare for industry growth. “We are investing in our warehouse operations to proactively address the […]
Boyd Group Says UAW Strike Hasn’t Impacted its Parts Supply to Date But Cautions Long Strike Could Cause Disruptions
Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) yesterday commented on the potential impact of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor strike. “To date, the Strike has not impacted our ability to source parts required to complete collision repairs; however, should the Strike continue for an extended period of time, it is possible that parts supply from […]
UAW Reported to Expand Strikes to GM and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers Today
As CollisionWeek was going to press, Reuters reported that United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fein announced that the union will expand its strike today to include General Motors and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across the U.S. The UAW is reported to have made progress in its negotiations with Ford and will not expand […]