Fisher Auto Parts Opens 420,000 sq. ft. Distribution Center in Walton, Kentucky

STAUNTON, Virginia - Herb Godschalk, president of Fisher Auto Parts, announced the purchase and partial construction of a 420,000 sq. ft. automated distribution center in Walton, Kentucky.

The following are additional details about the new operation:

1. Now fully operational; the move is completed.
2. Up to 250 stores could ultimately be serviced by this distribution center.
3. Located on 26 acres, one mile off I75 and 11 miles south of Cincinnati at 100 Precision Drive, Walton, Kentucky.
4. Extensive site evaluations and superb efforts by Diane Woodson, vice president of real estate, led to acquiring the optimal location through an online competitive auction process.
5. 236,000 sq. ft. existing building footprint, 78,000 sq. ft. expansion on adjacent land 106,000 sq. ft. mezzanine equals 420,000 sq. ft.
6. Outfitted with assistance from Fortna®, a leading global automation, engineering services and software company, including: state-of-the art logistical and material handling technologies, paperless warehouse management software, DC modeler inventory optimization software, picking modules, new lift equipment, 34 loading docks, conveyor systems and expedited will call local delivery.
7. While Fisher is in nearly 500 markets in 18 states, Cincinnati is one of the company's top 10 regions.
8. All nine of the upgraded, paperless, privately owned distribution centers are linked daily, providing overnight delivery from a company-owned fleet, greater than 94 percent fill rates and extensive coverage.
9. Additionally, Fisher is strategically upgrading stores in the KOI region into hub stores as part of increasing the overall number of company owned hub stores.
10. Fisher is enhancing inventory availability while adding additional stores and supplementing service levels, including "Out the Door in 4" minutes or less.

Godschalk added, "We believe in the adage that no matter what our lot in life, we should build something on it. While there are much larger competitors, due to the highly capable team that we are honored to work with, we can be proud of our past results. We are especially grateful during these challenging times to all of our channel partners including customers, suppliers, APSG associates, and in particular team members for their unwavering dedication to outstanding customer service."

About Federated
Federated Auto Parts is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America. For nearly four decades, Federated has provided its customers with quality name brand parts, programs designed to grow their businesses and experienced counterpeople who are knowledgeable in today’s ever-evolving automotive technology. Headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, Federated is a founding member of the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group). For more information, visit  www.federatedautoparts.com.

About Fisher Auto Parts

Fisher Auto Parts was founded in 1929 by Blair Coiner, now has approximately 500 company-owned locations plus over 100 independent jobbers in 18 states and is a member of Federated and the Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG). To learn more, visit www.FisherAutoParts.com.