<< back to press releases Strategic Equipment and Supply Corporation Opens Fabrication Facility in Dallas New Stainless Steel Operation Triples Capacity and Optimizes Distribution Efficiencies DALLAS, Texas (March 26, 2003) - Strategic Equipment and Supply Corporation (Strategic), one of the nation's largest providers of equipment, services and supplies to the foodservice industry, today announced the opening of a new fabrication facility for stainless steel and millwork. With the introduction of Strategic Equipment Fabrication in Dallas, the company will triple its capacity for custom fabrication and deliver increased efficiency benefits to customers. "Our new facility in Dallas will allow us to better meet customer demand for high quality, stainless steel fabrication at an excellent value," said Kevin Bruce, Strategic's CEO. "Strategic continues to look for innovative ways to deliver greater value to our clients. Operating in Dallas enhances our ability to gain efficiencies in production and logistics, which, ultimately, benefits our clients." Located in Dallas, production at the new facility will begin immediately. By increasing capabilities, Strategic is able to serve a larger customer base while securing lower costs of raw materials and greater production efficiencies associated with the company's national reach. In conjunction with launching the facility in Dallas, Strategic will merge production from its present facility in San Antonio. According to Bruce, "Our fabrication facility features the most advanced design tools and manufacturing technology to meet our customers' needs. Our engineers and craftsmen work with customers to produce custom products in the highest quality metal and wood."