Thompson Hosts Groundbreaking of Lexus of Willow Grove

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Dec. 17, 2015 - PRLog -- WILLOW GROVE – (December 2015) – Friday, December 18th at 11:00 AM will mark the much anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the brand-new Thompson Lexus of Willow Grove facility. Conveniently located at the Willow Grove Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the site lends itself to a premiere luxury automobile location.

The two-story, 42,000 square foot state-of-the-art structure will house the showroom, a fully enclosed new vehicle delivery area and service reception drive, customer lounge and café, 26 service bays, a complete car wash, service and parts departments along with administrative offices. Construction is expected to start immediately and be completed by year-end 2016.

Who:
The Thompson Organization: John H Thompson, President, Laura T. Barnes, Vice President, John G. Thompson, Vice President, George Wirth, General Manager

Lexus Division: Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President General Manager, Steve Hearne, Vice President and Dealer Development, Greg Kitzens, General Manager Lexus Eastern, Damon Rose, Assistant General Manager Lexus Eastern

General Contractor:John DenBleyker, Vice President and General Manager, Penn Valley Constructors

Architect:John Shortall, JVS Architects

Representatives from Upper Moreland Township and the PA Turnpike Commission

When: 11 AM Friday, December 18

Where: 2560 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA  19090

Media note: Media and invited officials will gather in the parking lot of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2575 Maryland Ave. Willow Grove, PA 19090. You will be escorted across the street to the location. Following the brief program, speakers will be available for one-on-one interviews.

Background: Established in 1989, Thompson Lexus of Doylestown is one of the original Lexus dealerships in the country. Thompson Lexus of Willow Grove will be a companion site to the Doylestown location. Established in 1969, The Thompson Organization also includes Thompson Toyota, Scion, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Maserati and Alfa Romeo. For additional information please see www.1800thompson.com.