Performance Auto Parts Retailer Opening Super Store In Arlington
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ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) - The world's largest direct marketer of performance automotive parts and accessories, Summit Racing Equipment, says it's opening a new distribution center and retail super store in Arlington.
"Summit Racing is committed to providing our customers with the best possible service, and that includes fast shipping and delivery," explained Nan Gelhard, Summit Racing Advertising Manager. "With the addition of our Texas facility, we will be able to deliver parts to more customers in the continental U.S. in just one to two days."
The company says the new distribution center will stock thousands of parts from more than 1,200 manufacturers, according to a news release.
Summit Racing customers in most of Texas and adjacent states will be able to get in-stock items delivered in one day.
"We are extremely pleased that Summit Racing has selected Arlington for its newest location," City of Arlington Economic Development Manager Bruce Payne said. "The company's future retail store and warehouse facility along the Interstate 20 corridor will create numerous, good-paying jobs for our community and generate significant sales tax revenue each year as a prime shopping destination for automotive enthusiasts."
Construction of Summit Racing's Texas facility is scheduled for early fall 2016. The company plans to ship orders from the new distribution center starting in mid-2017. The retail super store will open shortly afterward.
The company is headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio.
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