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Powersports Business • August 2023 • 33
Dainese opens D-Store in San Diego
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The Dainese Group held a grand opening for its San Diego D-Store retail location on June 17 .
The new San Diego D-Store retail location offers an extensive range of Dainese motorcycle apparel , including leather suits , jackets , pants , gloves , boots , and advanced protective gear .
Dainese continues to push boundaries in technology , design , and craftsmanship , catering to the evolving needs of the motorcycle community . Product highlights include the world ’ s first and most advanced wearable airbag system for any type of motorcyclist , D-air racing suits and jackets for street and touring and the versatile Smart Jacket that can be worn underneath or above other garments for everyday use .
Visitors to the San Diego D-Store can experience Dainese ’ s Custom Works program and design the leathers of their dreams with full personalization , including colors , graphic art , logos , and more . The innovative
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line of AGV Helmets will also be available , including the just-launched Tourmodular , K6 , Pista GP RR along with the AX−9 , and Legends Collection . The full 2023 footwear collection for TCX Boots built with maximum protection and comfort on - and off-road , for all four seasons will also be available .
“ The new San Diego store is a true experience , and we ’ re very excited to be opening our doors in this dynamic city that is one of the most enthusiastic markets for the motorcycle industry ,” says Louis Ortega , general manager , Dainese North America . “ We are excited to see our D-store San Diego location become one of the many spots this great city has to offer for group rides , events and a place for the community to gather and connect .”
San Diego is a strategic location for the brand . Known for its thriving motorcycle community , picturesque landscapes , and favorable riding conditions , San Diego is one of the top markets for motorcycle protective apparel sales .
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The Dainese Group held a grand opening for the San Diego D-Store retail location on June 17 . Photo courtesy of
Dainese
Dainese San Diego is conveniently located at 3740 Rosecrans St . Suite F , San Diego , CA 92110 . In addition to the store ’ s retail offerings
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, Dainese San Diego will regularly host group rides and meetups , fostering a sense of community among local riders . |
Parts Canada opens new warehouse in Calgary , Alberta
In 2002 , Parts Canada HQ and the western distribution center was established in Calgary , Alberta , and in 2008 the warehouse currently operating in London , Ontario was officially opened . Since then , Parts Canada has grown by leaps and bounds .
The company recently announced its latest move and the official opening of a new western distribution center in Calgary , Alberta . The warehouse in London has a footprint of 170,000 square feet of usable space and 25 loading docks . The previous warehouse in Calgary had 75,000 square feet with only nine docks .
The new warehouse in Calgary offers over 190,000 square feet of usable space , with 27 loading docks . With over 360,000 square feet of space available for shipping , receiving , and inventory stocking that is serviced by 52 loading docks , it makes it possible to serve Canadian dealers like no other , says the company . And with increased docks offering more outbound service , it supports the western regions with quicker turn-around times and offers better solutions for next-day regional service .
Parts Canada previously managed approximately 70 percent of its inventory in
London , but with the new facility in operation it will split the inventory evenly , with 40 percent more SKUs now shipping out of Calgary . The move also means that the distributor can carry more brands and expand into other industry segments such as bicycling .
The distributor says the Calgary warehouse will be largely automated , like the current London warehouse . Picking by region and using automated pack-sized boxing machines reduces packaging waste and costs , as well as reduced freight costs . These savings are also passed down to the customer . Calgary will also implement new automation with state-of-the-art robotic skid movers and pack-to-box picking technology , which eliminates one step of the shipping process .
Parts Canada is dedicating the next 12 months to further develop automation and state-of-the-art technology and is currently employing more people to facilitate their continued growth .
“ This expansion is just the beginning of the many great things to come to serve our valued customers and the powersports industry even better ,” the distributor sums up in its press release .
New ATV / UTV exhaust paint introduced , available in 11 colors
KBS Coatings has introduced XTC Silicone Zinc Primer and XTC Xtreme Temperature Coating to provide durable and long-lasting finishes on ATV and UTV exhaust systems .
Both are available in an aerosol spray can and quart , gallon , and fivegallon containers for brushing , rolling or spray equipment . XTC Coating is available in 11 colors as well as clear , according to the company .
XTC Silicone Zinc Primer provides rust protection in high humidity , high condensation , and salt air conditions . According to the company , the primer functions like galvanization and locks itself to bare metal surfaces leaving a matte gray finish or as a primed surface for top coating .
XTC Coating is a high-temperature and heat-resistant coating that protects metal surfaces operating at 500 F to 1,200 F . Painting Tip from KBS :
Apply multiple thin , covering coats of
XTC Coating is available in 11 colors as well as clear . Photo courtesy of KBS Coatings
XTC Primer and XTC Coating . The number of coats is determined by the coarseness of the substrate . There needs to be enough dry film thickness of both XTC Primer and XTC Coating to coat the surface to ensure the metal is completely sealed . However , unlike lower-temperature coatings , overdoing the number of coats is not recommended to avoid blistering .
Parts Canada has opened a new western DC in Alberta , Canada that will now serve about 40 percent of dealers . Photo courtesy of Parts Canada