Excel Industries To Open Facility At Logistics Park Kansas City
08/06/2015
The company’s new worksite will include warehousing and distribution space and eventually manufacture an existing product line. In addition to its planned expansion in Edgerton, Excel expects continued growth of employment at its headquarters in Hesston during the next several years to facilitate the introduction of new product lines.
“We are excited about the possibility of making Kansas City the primary distribution center for our products,” said Excel Vice President Bob Mullet. “It puts us closer to the geographic center of our customers, and the strength of Kansas City as a national distribution point will allow us to serve our dealers in a more timely and cost-efficient manner.”
“Excel has been an outstanding Kansas manufacturer for more than five decades,” Kansas Commerce Deputy Secretary Steve Kelly said. “It’s great to see the company continue to grow at its Hesston location and add a new facility in Edgerton. Excel’s track record of success highlights the advantages provided by Kansas’ business environment, workforce and infrastructure.”
BNSF Railway, the city of Edgerton, the Harvey County Economic Development Council, the Kansas City Area Development Council, KC SmartPort, KCP&L, NorthPoint Development, Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation and the Kansas Department of Commerce partnered with Excel to support the company’s expansion.
“We are proud to join our partners in celebrating Excel’s decision to make the KC region part of the company’s future growth,” said Bob Marcusse, President/CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council. “KC competed against other established corporate markets including Indianapolis, Nashville and Oklahoma City for this expansion and today welcomes hundreds of new jobs for our region.”
“The Harvey County Economic Development Council is excited to see the continued growth of Excel in the state of Kansas,” said Mickey Fornaro-Dean, Executive Director of the Harvey County Economic Development Council. “This more than 50 year old manufacturer has been a pioneer in its industry category and a strong influence in our region. We in Harvey County are proud to see their new initiatives and be a part of the growth for Hesston and the state of Kansas. As always we wish Excel’s leadership and employees the best as they move forward in these new ventures.
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