• International dealer breaks ground for new facility

    April 9, 2012
    2 min read
    Image

    Diamond International of Springfield, MO, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new truck dealership.

    The facility, to be built at 2635 East Diamond St., will feature more than 20,000 sq. ft. of parts storage plus a drivers’ lounge with flat screen TV, Internet access, and free WiFi. There will also be 15 drive-thru service bays, a full length wash bay, and dedicated Accelerated Service bays.

    “Diamond International of Springfield has been providing great service to our customers for more than 30 years,” said Dick Sweebe, president & CEO of Diamond Companies. “In order to support market growth for the long haul, we are building a new state-of-the-art facility that will deliver a higher standard of value to customers in the Springfield market.”

    The ceremony was followed by a luncheon reception for customers and employees, and local community leaders including Jim O’Neal, mayor of Springfield. More than 350 guests attended, Diamond said.

    The heating system in the new facility will utilize recycled waste oil and include energy saving lighting systems and energy efficient insulation and window products.

    “Diamond International of Springfield has been a top performing dealership for many years,” said Steve Cook, vice president/general manager. “We believe that our customers deserve the very best customer service experience. This new facility and our investment in the Springfield market demonstrate our commitment to quality service and our customers. ”

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

    Sign up for our free eNewsletters

    Latest from Equipment

    Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner
    natural gas combustion engine
    With several alternative powertrains in heavy-duty trucking today, how are major engine manufacturers adjusting? Derek Kiesler, Cummins' director for North America on-highway ...
    Sysco
    primary
    Here are the 10 private fleet operations with the most trailers, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
    Rivian
    Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
    NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature inadequate fuse protection and more.