New Atlas Copco Compressor North America Distribution Center Guarantees on Time Delivery
September 25, 2008
Atlas Copco Compressors LLC recently opened a new distribution center in Rock Hill, S.C., as part of their commitment to work to ensure a 24-hour delivery of in-stock parts to customers across North America.
"Through our new distribution center in South Carolina we have the capability to deliver spare parts within 24 hours or less if that's what the customer needs," said Paul Hense, president of Atlas Copco Compressors LLC. "Our customers no longer have to worry about overseas shipping or potential delays in customs - they know they'll get the parts they need the next morning, significantly reducing any downtime they may be experiencing."
The distribution center is staffed by more than 30 full-time employees, who manage the shipping of an average of 1,000 order lines every day.
The opening of the new North American distribution center coincides with Atlas Copco's North American headquarters relocation to Rock Hill from Westfield, Mass. The distribution center is part of a 187,000 square feet facility, consisting of corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution space for Atlas Copco portable and stationary compressors. The facility is also used for the production of compressors for the many multi-brands within Atlas Copco.
This brand new manufacturing and distribution center ensures flexible manufacturing inline with customer needs. This flexibility allows for entire production lines to be changed from screw compressors to piston compressors within a matter of hours.
"Our new North American distribution center is another example of our continuing commitment to our customers, providing them with the best and most-accessible resources and services that complement our state-of-the-art compressor technology," Hense added.
The new distribution center is part of Atlas Copco's dedication to understanding, anticipating and satisfying every customer's complete service requirements in order to provide maximum efficiency in productivity, while helping to significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. The company's service program includes a 24-hour emergency support service hotline: (877) 2 GET ATLAS COPCO, or 877-243-8285.
Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33,000 employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BUSD 10.3). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.
Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area develops, manufactures, markets, and services oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors, portable air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, electric power generators, air treatment equipment and air management systems. It also offers specialty rental services. It innovates for superior productivity in applications such as manufacturing, construction, and the process industry worldwide. Principal product development and main manufacturing units are in Antwerp, Belgium. More information is available on www.atlascopco.com.
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