Yanmar opens new regional distribution centre in Washington

Yanmar America Corporation has opened a new regional distribution centre (RDC) in Lakewood, Washington. As the second step in Yanmar's U.S. rollout plan, the 46,000-square-foot facility will serve Pacific Northwest dealers – including those in Alaska – with access via the Seattle Port. Yanmar's newest RDC is poised to enhance the dealer-customer experience by ensuring a comprehensive product lineup and faster product delivery times.

The newly constructed centre will distribute Yanmar's YM, YT, and SA series tractors and the company's Bull and Brahma series UTVs as well as a range of attachments. This is expected to streamline dealer operations by minimizing the necessity to maintain high inventory levels on-site. Simultaneously, it will substantially reduce lead times for product delivery. The centre's improved inventory management and delivery processes aim to enhance overall operational efficiency for both dealers and users.

"We are excited to introduce our new regional distribution centre in Lakewood," said Jon Richardson, director of Yanmar America's rural lifestyle division. "This facility represents a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional service and support to our valued dealers and customers in the Pacific Northwest region. The RDC will enable us to offer a wide range of top-quality equipment and implements, ensuring that our customers have access to the tools they need for success."

Deliveries to the centre have already started.