Epa Hardware Stores to Open New Shop in Costa Rica

The Venezuelan hardware store chain will invest $9.5 million in opening its fourth store in the country, located in Colima de Tibás.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010


©image: Ferretería EPA

According to information gathered by local newspaper El Financiero, "Ferreterías Epa" will build the store and a distribution center in a 34.088 square meter lot.

"7.437 square meters will be used for commercial space, whilst the distribution center will occupy 5.614 square meters. It will feature parking space for 343 vehicles", reported Elfinancierocr.com.

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