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This story was published on July 3, 2008.
But what you might not know is the role that The Indy Partnership played in helping Cooper Tire arrive at its decision to relocate its distribution center to Franklin, Ind. in Johnson County.
The Indy Partnership first began working with the site consultants representing Cooper Tire as early as late-summer 2007, almost an entire year prior to today's announcement. The Partnership provided custom labor demographics and detailed information about available buildings and sites throughout the 10-county Indianapolis Region. The Indy Partnership business development and research teams continued to provide information and other support services to Cooper Tire's site consultants during their year-long decision-making process.
The end result? New construction and 60 jobs join the growing and thriving transportation, distribution and logistics industry in the Indianapolis Region.
According to a fact sheet released by Cooper Tire, the company conducted an analysis that indicated relocating to the Indianapolis Region would save Cooper Tire money and allow for improved customer service.
About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a global company that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger car, light truck, medium truck tires and subsidiaries that specialize in motorcycle and racing tires. With headquarters in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tire has manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design facilities within its family of companies located in 10 countries around the world. For more information, visit Cooper Tire's web site at: www.coopertire.com.
