- Press Release -
July 3, 2000
Portland Oregon:

KANTO EXPANDS PRESENCE IN SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES.

Kanto Corporation, the world's leading supplier of ultra high-purity process chemicals and engineered chemical systems, announced today the addition of two new warehousing partners in the southwest: Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona. Both facilities have met or exceeded Kanto's stringent safety and service requirements for storage partners. The facilities offer temperature-controlled storage, hazard segregation, and full containment. The new locations will enable Kanto to continue its rapid expansion in the United States while fully supporting customers on a local basis. Chris Schnee, SW Account Manager for Kanto Corporation, framed it in the following terms: "Kanto is investing in the territory because of the tremendous growth we're seeing here. We are committed to providing our customers with the best service possible, and for Kanto, that means choosing the best possible partners in all aspects of our business."

Kanto is able to provide JIT (just in time) deliveries 24 hours/day, 7 days/week by locally stocking dedicated inventory for customers. Kanto now maintains a large inventory of products in ten cities across the United States. Current warehouse locations include Austin (TX), Boise (ID), Dallas (TX), Pocatello (ID), Portland (OR), Richmond (VA), San Leandro (CA), St. Louis (MO), and Stockton (CA). Kanto intends to continue expansion of warehousing locations as needed as part of an aggressive growth plan for the US market. For more information about Kanto's products and services, please visit their website at www.kantocorp.com, or contact sales by E-mail at , or by phone at (866) 609-5571 /
(503) 283-0405.