DEI growth necessitates warehouse expansion

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI), formed in 1995, has quickly become a worldwide leader in the development of performance thermal tuning and acoustic control products. David Markley, DEI president, recently announced that this growth has precipitated the company’s need for additional warehouse space to accommodate current and expected growth of the company’s six primary product lines. In August 2012, DEI broke ground on a new 12,000 square foot warehouse facility adjacent to the company’s existing building in Avon Lake, Ohio.  Construction is currently underway and is expected to be completed in February 2013.

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The new warehouse will almost double in size the company’s existing space and will greatly improve the management of all warehouse operations for improved inventory management, and expedited shipping and receiving.  The lion’s share of the 80’ x 150’ space will be devoted to warehousing product; however some space is designated for current and future manufacturing operations and research and development. 

When completed, all raw materials and finished goods inventory will be consolidated on new pallet racks in one centralized large area to expedite deliveries that can be easily accessed by pallet truck.  The shipping and receiving area will feature new loading docks with added space to maneuver into loading zones for speedy distribution.

Markley says, “DEI has been on the fast track to growth these past few years including the addition of new brands such SPA Turbo USA and Ny-Trex.  This coupled with the high demand for the company’s thermal tuning and acoustic products and Boom Mat’s acoustical insulation and sound deadening products across a broad range of industries necessitated the decision to invest in new space. We are fortunate that we were able to add to our existing headquarters and continue to support growth in our local community.”

For more information, go to www.designengineering.com, call 800-264-9472, or e-mail: [email protected]. Keep up with the latest developments of the new facility on Facebook, or follow DEI on Twitter.

About Design Engineering, Inc.

Design Engineering, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of thermal control (DEI) and sound control products (Boom Mat) , Cryogenic cooling systems (CryO2™ ), nitrous oxide systems (Ny-Trex), performance cooling system additives (Radiator Relief) and turbo charger systems and components (SPA Turbo).  DEI sells into a wide variety of distribution channels including Performance automotive aftermarket, motorcycle, powersports, industrial supply, heavy equipment, aerospace, marine, RV, tractor trailer and motorcoach markets.

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