CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) is significantly enhancing its operations in Texas with a major expansion of its distribution center in Grand Prairie. Announced on June 16, 2021, this expansion nearly doubles the facility’s footprint, growing it by 156,000 square feet to a total of 366,000 square feet. This strategic move will not only bolster CarParts.com’s distribution network to over one million square feet nationwide but also bring approximately 125 new full-time jobs to the Grand Prairie area when fully operational in Q1 2022.
CarParts.com Grand Prairie Distribution Center Expansion
According to David Meniane, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of CarParts.com, the Grand Prairie location is crucial to the company’s strategy of improving customer proximity and expanding inventory capacity. “The expansion of our Grand Prairie facility, leveraging its talented workforce and ideal location, is a logical progression for our business growth. It will enable us to deliver car parts to our customers even more rapidly,” Meniane stated. He also highlighted a new dedicated will call service center at the Grand Prairie location, set to provide a convenient pick-up option for both online purchasers and commercial clients in the region seeking Car Parts Grand Prairie.
Since establishing its presence in Grand Prairie in 2020, CarParts.com has actively engaged with the local community, creating over 200 jobs and contributing $100,000 to Feeding Texas for winter storm relief in early 2021.
Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen expressed enthusiasm for the expansion, stating, “I am delighted by CarParts.com’s decision to expand their operations in Grand Prairie. We value the new opportunities they bring to our community, and CarParts.com has proven to be an exceptional partner to both our city and the wider Texas region.”
The Grand Prairie distribution center currently maintains a broad inventory of car parts, including collision, repair, maintenance, tools, and accessories. These parts come from leading domestic and European brands such as Moog, Raybestos, Monroe, TRW, and Beck/Arnley, along with popular accessory brands like Bestop and Curt. The expansion will significantly increase the available inventory for these brand partners and provide additional space for CarParts.com’s proprietary premium brands. These include TrueDrive™, DriveWire™, DriveMotive™, JC Whitney™, and their recently launched SureStop® brake line, ensuring a wider selection of car parts grand prairie for consumers.
About CarParts.com
With more than 25 years of industry experience and a track record of delivering over 50 million auto parts, CarParts.com is dedicated to simplifying the process of acquiring necessary car components. Through continuous website optimization and a robust sourcing network, CarParts.com enhances the customer experience. By utilizing cutting-edge technology and user-centric design, they offer an accessible, mobile-friendly online shopping environment. This approach, combined with their nationwide distribution network, effectively reduces traditional brick-and-mortar supply chain costs, allowing them to provide high-quality car parts at competitive, budget-friendly prices.
CarParts.com is headquartered in Torrance, California, and continues to expand its reach to serve more customers efficiently, especially those searching for car parts grand prairie and across the nation.
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