YKK AP America announced plans to launch a new manufacturing center in the state of Texas. The new facility, set to open in July 2014 in Coppell, Texas, will be the company’s first major manufacturing and logistics center outside of the state of Georgia, where its flagship plant is located.

“The new operation in Coppell will greatly enhance the company’s ability to service the local market versus its current regional branch location,” says Oliver Stepe, senior vice president. “Texas is a continual focal point for YKK AP America as we look to expand in the local area as well as the western United States.”