David Simard, president of Storm Properties, notes thatMinneapolis-based Room & Board operates a retail location inSanta Ana and has a new store opening in Culver City in October.The Torrance distribution facility is centrally located to servethe 29-year-old home furnishings company's current and futuredelivery needs in the Southern California market and is scheduledto be operational mid September.

Bruce Champeau, vice president at Room & Board, points outthat the company is enjoying "continued growth and consumerdemand," which has fueled its expansion to the Los Angeles area."We looked at several buildings in the region, but selected StormBusiness Park because it offered us a premium, customer-friendlyfacility that embodies our brand," Champeau says. The company is inthe process of relocating its existing delivery center from LakeForest to Torrance, he adds.

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