2 • September | October 2026 • abasto.com The new facility will centralize Texas operations and optimize cross-border logistics COURTESY E xp. Group announ- ces the consolidation of its Texas operations with the official opening of its new facility loca- ted at 1500 E. Las Milas Rd., Ste. E, Pharr, Texas. Effective August, the company transitioned all operations previous- ly housed at its McAllen distribution center to this state-of-the-art location, designed to support the business’s rapid regio- nal growth over the past three years. Key features of the new facility The new Exp. Group Texas facility integrates admi- nistrative offices, ware- housing, distribution, and packaging operations into a single complex spanning approximately 50,000 square feet, driving ope- rational efficiency and elevating service levels for customers and business partners. This expansion repre- sents a strategic invest- ment driven by sustained growth in the company’s operational volume. In ad- dition to expanded storage capacity, the new facility features 14 loading docks, facilitating simultaneous freight movement, redu- Exp. Group Strengthens Its Texas Presence with a New Facility in Pharr cing turnaround times, and boosting responsive- ness to growing market demand. A primary advantage of this new location is its proximity to the Pharr In- ternational Bridge, situa- ted just three miles away. This strategic positioning streamlines product cros- sing between Mexico and the United States, optimi- zing the supply chain and accelerating distribution across the company’s ope- rating markets. Expanded capacity, uncompromised excellence By fully transitio- ning operations from McAllen to Pharr, Exp. Group reinforces its commitment to sustai- nable growth—streng- thening its infrastruc- ture and expanding operational capacity to meet evolving market demands. This expansion marks a key milestone in Exp. Group’s growth strategy across Texas, enhancing its ability to handle increased volume, streamline logistics, and foster lasting relations- hips with clients, su- ppliers, and commercial partners. Through this invest- ment, Exp. Group stays grounded in the core values that have driven its growth—Quality, Service, Culture, and Brand—establishing a modern logistics foun- dation to power future projects and solidify its position in the U.S. market Since arriving in the Rio Grande Valley three years ago, our commitment to delivering top-quality products to our customers has remained steadfast. Today, with team members spanning multiple regions of the country, we are excited to continue into this new chapter of growth and expansion Anthony Serafino President of Exp. Group Special Insert Agriculture industry