Rheem Grows Parts Business, Plans New Distribution Facility
The Replacement Parts business is unique and separate from the company's product manufacturing operations. However, it has occupied space as a tenant in the Air Conditioning Division's Fort Smith manufacturing facility for many years. In addition, in 2001, the company launched a network of dedicated parts retail stores (Prostock) for aggressive merchandising of parts to contractors. By year-end 2004, there will be over 105 Prostock stores in operation, the company says.
It's no surprise that the Replacement Parts business has outgrown its current Fort Smith warehouse space.