EXETER, Pa., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., a leading distributor and marketer of specialty automotive equipment and accessories, today announced the opening of a new cross-dock facility in Houston, Texas to provide increased service to customers across the region.

The Houston cross-dock is the third facility opened by Keystone this year, and is the company's 25th cross-dock in total. Keystone continues to expand its presence in Texas and across the country in order to provide responsive customer service and expanded reach for its supplier community. The opening was marked by a customer appreciation event attended by approximately 100 customers and 45 vendors.

"Our new cross-dock in Houston is strategically located to facilitate enhanced service for customers in Texas," said Ed Orzetti, Chief Executive Officer of Keystone Automotive Operations. "This new location will allow Keystone to better serve customers in a key, growing population center and continue to deliver the products our customers need quickly and efficiently. It also reflects our commitment to expanding the business and thinking strategically for the future."

About Keystone Automotive Operations

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (www.ekeystone.com) is a leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket accessories and equipment in North America, providing product lines to approximately 16,000 wholesale customers. The Company operates four distribution centers and 21 non-inventory stocking cross-docks in the U.S. and Canada, as well as a fleet of over 350 trucks that provide multi-day per week delivery and returns covering 47 states and parts of Canada.

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