Standard Motor Products (SMP) opened a new national distribution center in Shawnee, Kan.
"We are excited to fully open our new Shawnee distribution center that will expand our capacity, improve turnaround times and provide automation efficiencies for our customers, ensuring our supply chain efforts keep pace with their growing demand," says Eric Sills, chairman of the board and CEO of SMP. "We thank all those involved in helping to get this new, state-of-the-art distribution center launched on time, and look forward to the benefits Shawnee will bring to Standard, our customers, our employees and the community."
The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 17, hosting members of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, city leaders and SMP leadership.
The 575,000-square-foot facility adds more than 200,000 net square feet to SMP's distribution footprint. It's equipped with the latest in logistics technology to enhance overall distribution capabilities. The new center is less than five miles from the Edwardsville distribution center, which SMP will exit at the end of the year. Edwardsville associates and management will move to Shawnee.
