Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE:SMP) is pleased to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art national distribution center in Shawnee, Kansas. The 575,000-square-foot facility was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 17. Members of the Shawnee Chamber of Congress, City of Shawnee leaders and SMP leadership were in attendance.
The Shawnee facility adds over 200,000 net square feet to SMP's distribution footprint and provides a centralized location to provide coverage across the United States, reducing transportation lead-time for improved service. This distribution center is equipped with the latest in logistics technology to enhance overall distribution capabilities and to deliver products promptly and reliably, better serving customers' increasing fulfillment needs. With this new facility, SMP will now operate a multi-point distribution strategy for high-volume, fast-moving SKUs. Shawnee is located less than five miles from the existing Edwardsville distribution center and allows SMP to retain existing associates and management team. SMP intends to exit the Edwardsville distribution center at the end of the year.