ATC Logistics and Electronics Expands Operations in Fort Worth with New Facility

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ATC Logistics and Electronics, a subsidiary of Aftermarket Technology Corp., has announced the expansion of its wireless handset returns, testing, and repair operations in Fort Worth, Texas. The new 375,000 square-foot facility, located adjacent to the existing 224,000 square-foot operation, will accommodate contracts recently awarded to ATCLE by Cingular, Nokia, and T-Mobile. The expansion is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs for Tarrant County, with RadioShack Corporation contributing around 150 of these new positions.

Key Takeaways:

  • ATCLE has expanded its operations in Fort Worth with a new 375,000 square-foot facility, adjacent to its existing 224,000 square-foot operation.
  • The new facility will accommodate contracts awarded to ATCLE by Cingular, Nokia, and T-Mobile.
  • The expansion is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs for Tarrant County, with RadioShack Corporation contributing around 150 of these new positions.
  • ATCLE will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour at the new repair center on June 21, 2005.
  • The event is expected to feature Don Johnson, President and CEO of Aftermarket Technology Corp.
  • Participating guests include Irvin J. Grossman, Executive Director of Device Logistics at Cingular Wireless LLC, Russell Joly, Vice President of Strategic Service Solutions at RadioShack Corporation, Bill Thornton, President of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and Bill Burton, Senior Vice President of Hillwood Properties.
  • ATCLE is a subsidiary of Aftermarket Technology Corp., a company that provides outsourced engineered solutions and supply chain logistics services to the light vehicle and consumer electronics industries.
  • The company's new facility is located at 13550 Independence Parkway in Fort Worth.

Statistics:

  • The new facility is 375,000 square feet in size.
  • The existing operation is 224,000 square feet in size.
  • The expansion is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs.
  • RadioShack Corporation is contributing around 150 of these new positions.
  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour is scheduled to take place on June 21, 2005.

Sources:

  • Aftermarket Technology Corp.
  • ATC Logistics and Electronics
  • Cingular Wireless LLC
  • RadioShack Corporation
  • Hillwood Properties
  • Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce