KUMHO OPENS NEW PERTH DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

KUMHO OPENS NEW PERTH DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

 

Leading tyre manufacturer Kumho has bolstered its Australian distribution network with the opening of a multi-million dollar purpose built warehouse in Perth.

 

The new 8500 square metre facility can store well over 150,000 tyres - making it Kumho's largest Australian distribution facility.

 

[caption id="attachment_9439" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The new 8500 square metre distribution centre can store well over 150,000 tyres.


 

Located adjacent to the Perth's Great Eastern Bypass, the new warehouse is in a prime position to service Kumho dealers in Perth and throughout the rest of Western Australia.

 

According to Managing Director at Kumho Tyre Australia, Mr Harry Cho, the new facility will play a significant role in Kumho's day-to-day operations in Australia.

 

"Australia is an important market for Kumho and such a substantial investment demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our dealers receive the best service possible," said Mr Cho.

"A new facility was needed in Western Australia to meet the increasing supply demands and future expansion in the region."

[caption id="attachment_9440" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The new facility will play a significant role in Kumho's day-to-day operations in Australia.


The new warehouse stocks Kumho's complete range of passenger car, SUV, 4WD, truck, trailer and bus tyres in a specially designed rack system.

 

Kumho's state of the art SAP computer system allows sales data to be fed to factories in Korea, China & Vietnam ensuring  production and shipping schedules meet customer demand.

 

The purpose built facility is also equipped with its own fire fighting system using an 800,000 litre water supply capable of pumping 5500 litre per minute throughout the facility.

 

[caption id="attachment_9441" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The new warehouse stocks Kumho's complete range in a specially designed rack system.


The 13 metre high ceilings and open rack design allows the sprinkler system to reach every part of the warehouse should a fire occur as well as allowing fire brigade access to the entire perimeter of the property.

 

The new WA facility will be followed by further investment in a 10,000 square metre warehouse facility in Melbourne within the year.