For Immediate Release: June 10, 2010

Komatsu and Pierce Expand Their Partnership West

Komatsu America Corporation (Komatsu) and Pierce Distribution Services Company (Pierce) have agreed to terms for Pierce to assume operational responsibility for the Komatsu Las Vegas Parts Depot.

This agreement comes on the heels of the announcement that Komatsu will in 2011 construct an addition to their current central parts operation to house the Pierce packaging center. The growth and depth of this partnership has been increasing since the business relationship was established in 1969.

The newly modified Las Vegas operation will open under Pierce management on July 12, 2010 and will initially occupy 31,000 square feet of warehousing space and ensure that Komatsu’s Dealers in the West and Southwest receive next day delivery of equipment service parts. Same day “will call” availability of parts will be supported for local dealers.

For Pierce this is the initial stage in creating a Western United States presence. The building acquired for this operation was leased with a strategy for rapid expansion. Warehousing and value-added services will be immediately available to Pierce’s current customers and to potential customers who have urged Pierce to move west.

About Pierce
The Pierce Distribution Services Company was founded in 1954 by Ray Pierce in Rockford, Illinois. Pierce now grows under the leadership of Kevin Hogan, President and CEO, who has expanded the company’s service offerings to include distribution, procurement services, reverse logistics, kit assembly, export packaging, service parts packaging, site selection services, and sub-assembly. The company presently employs a staff of over 400 persons.

Contact
Dale Timmons
Pierce Distribution Services Company
(815) 636-5656
dale.timmons@pdsc.biz

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