Kubota Tractor Corporation completes land purchase for future logistics campus and Midwest division office

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Kubota Tractor Corporaton announced he competon of a 200-acre land purchase within Phase II of Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton, Kan., making the company the first major tenant for the industrial park. Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer met with the company to tour the site where it will construct two one-million-square-foot, state-of-the-art logistics facilities for its new North American Distribution Center (NADC). Kubota plans to plant solid roots in Kansas to expand distribution capacity and streamline logistics processes for the timely delivery of Kubota-branded service parts and equipment to U.S. customers. "Kubota is ready to begin this exciting project along with our city, county and state partners to expand our infrastructure and create solid footing in the Midwest, the Heartland of America," said Masato Yoshikawa, president and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corporation. "We are proud to make this significant investment here in Kansas, a state that shares our values and supports our ambitious goals for the future." Also on hand for the tour was Edgerton Mayor Donald Roberts. "Edgerton and our partners have a proven track record of thoughtful planning and significant investment in infrastructure attracting businesses to Edgerton and growing our local economy," said Roberts. "The central proximity of Edgerton within the U.S., and its world-class inland port and intermodal facility, give companies like Kubota direct connections to the global supply chain and the ability to quickly and efficiently ship goods by rail and truck to their final destination. Kubota has been an ideal leasing tenant, and we are thrilled to welcome them as our newest neighbor as they fully integrate into the local community."