Kumho Tires Plans Louisiana Warehouse-Distribution Complex

Kumho Tires approved an agreement with Melis Group to establish a warehouse and distribution center in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 200 jobs.

The new 350,000-square-foot facility will have an annual capacity of 5 million passenger and light truck tires, and will utilize the Port’s existing container services, according to local officials.

“We are thrilled Kumho Tire chose Louisiana for a new tire distribution facility,” said Brandy D. Christian, President and CEO Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). …

Source: Area Development