By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Another major announcement from the realm of economic development was made today as Ohio-based K&M Tire announced plans for a distribution center in North Platte.
“K&M Tire is pleased to announce the opening of a new location in North Platte,” says Cheryl Gossard, President of K&M Tire. “This is not only an opportunity to bring more jobs to the area, but it also allows us to further expand our distribution capabilities and meet the growing needs of the market.”
The new facility plans an initial hire of up to ten warehouse/driver positions to occupy the 50,000 square foot distribution center. While the new distribution center will initially be set up for will calls and daily deliveries to local customers, it will also serve as a warehousing and cross docking location for other K&M Tire distribution centers as well.
"We are very pleased that K&M chose North Platte for its Nebraska-based distribution center as the company continues to expand its service territory west," said North Platte Chamber and Development Corporation President Gary Person.
The center will be located in the Twin Rivers Business Park, which is owned by the Chamber.
The Business Park is located near the Walmart distribution center and is also home to the Cabela's/Bass Pro Shops call center, Fed-Ex Ground, and a nine-warehouse business plaza developed by Prataria Ventures and Chief Industries.
"Having a shovel-ready site-controlled business park is critical when businesses look to expand or even begin new operations," said Person.
K&M Tire is a family-owned tire distributor with 32 distribution centers located throughout over half of the United States. Founded in 1970 in an Ohio farming community, the company employs over 800 teammates and distributes more than 50 tire brands, including passenger, light truck, commercial truck, farm, and other tire segments.
A start date has not been confirmed by The Post. The goal is to be operational by 2022 at the latest.
Person said there may be another announcement later this summer for a local distribution company modernizing and expanding its operation at the Business Park.