KIOTI staff cutting the ribbon at the new Tumwater warehouse. (Photo courtesy of KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc.)
In a step aimed at strengthening support for dealers and customers in the Upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., has opened a 146,327-square-foot facility in Tumwater, Wash. The company’s first location in the region, KIOTI says the move builds on its recent expansion and growth of its warehouse in Milton, Ont., as it looks to expand its North American footprint.
“As we continue to expand our presence in North America, strengthening our distribution channels remains a key strategic priority,” stated Ryan Kim, the company’s deputy CEO. “After evaluating our infrastructure, we made significant investments to enhance logistics and increase our overall capacity. The Tumwater warehouse now serves as a dedicated hub to support our western dealers and customers.”
Designed to improve logistics and inventory management, the Tumwater facility has 26 dock doors and a 36-foot high-clearance interior space, significantly increasing KIOTI’s equipment and parts storage capacity in a strategic location that the company says will streamline distribution and provide faster fulfillment.
“By positioning the facility in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, we are providing our dealers with quicker access to the products and parts their customers need,” said Bryan Falkner, director of product support and U.S. operations at KIOTI Tractor. “It’s a critical building block in our long-term strategy to streamline and improve our service and support across North America.”
