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THE INVESTOR
March 30, 2024

Samsung

Samsung, LG add new logistics facilities in US over safeguard measures

  • PUBLISHED :January 30, 2018 - 10:21
  • UPDATED :January 30, 2018 - 11:07
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[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics said on Jan. 30 they have set up new logistics facilities in the United States in an apparent move to better cope with safeguard measures.

Samsung Electronics America has signed a deal with a real estate firm to lease a 421,000-square-foot facility in Edgefield County, South Carolina, a Samsung official said.

The new facility appears to serve as a hub for warehousing and shipping washing machines being produced in Samsung‘s appliance factory in Newberry, about 60 kilometers away from Edgefield County.

The latest move came amid concerns that Samsung’s washing machines could be in short supply after US President Donald Trump signed a set of safeguard measures last week against imported large residential washing machines and solar cells, including those from Korea.

LG Electronics USA opened a 410,300-square-foot distribution center in East Windsor Township, located between New York and Philadelphia, in November.

“From this new center, LG will deliver its award-winning refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, washers and dryers to dealers.

LG said the new facility will allow LG to be more responsive to its East Coast customers and support the growth of LG home appliances in the region.

By Song Seung-hyun and newswires (ssh@heraldcorp.com)

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