This new 352,000 square foot PDC will handle automotive replacement part shipments to more than 500 GM dealerships in Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. Depending on weather conditions and infrastructure requirements, plans call for the construction of the new PDC to be completed and shipments to begin by mid-2001.

West says that several factors influenced the decision to locate the new facility near the existing PDC. "The hard work and dedication of our valued work force in Martinsburg was a key part of the decision to remain in Martinsburg. The cooperative work between the leadership of UAW Local 1590 and Martinsburg management was also an important contributing factor. Local and state incentives were also instrumental in providing a favorable business case. In addition, we have maintained an excellent relationship with the state of West Virginia and the local community since we first opened our facility there in 1968. SPO is proud to represent the corporation in West Virginia with the only GM facility in the state, and we look forward to continuing our strong association with the community.

SPO has opened several new PDCs in 1999. The Charlotte, N.C., PDC handles the parts needs of GM dealers located in North and South Carolina, as well as portions of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. It began shipping in late August. The Jackson, Miss., PDC serves GM dealers in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Tennessee. It began shipments in July. The Los Angeles ACDelco PDC handles the parts needs of ACDelco distributors and retailers in the Western United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. It began operations in mid-June.

Two additional ACDelco PDCs are in process. The Memphis, Tenn., ACDelco PDC will handle the parts needs of ACDelco distributors and retailers in the Central and Southeastern United States and began its first shipments in November. The Columbus, Ohio, ACDelco PDC will handle the parts needs of ACDelco distributors and retailers in the Eastern and Northeastern United States and is on track to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2000. A new PDC in Cincinnati, Ohio, was recently announced with construction planned for completion in early 2001.

Honda Odyssey

Photo: Honda

"Even though we set a new November record, the pace of the market definitely slowed during the month," said Dick Colliver, American Honda executive vice president. "Rising interest rates are beginning to have an impact on big-ticket items such as housing and vehicle sales. It's making for a very competitive marketplace."

Acura Division sales of 8,924 were up 4.2 percent for the month and are up 6.3 percent for the year to 107,972. Honda Division posted its 32nd consecutive month of increased sales and was up 1.9 percent to 69,219 for the month. Year-to-date Honda Division sales reached 879,749, up 6.8 percent from last year.

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