Hebron, KY. (July 1, 2011) Members of the Verst family celebrated the ground breaking of their latest expansion at their Hebron, KY third party logistics distribution operation. The expansion will double the size of their Hebron operation allowing them to accommodate increases in their contract packaging and 3PL warehousing divisions. When completed, the company will add approximately 25 full time and 100 part time workers at the facility.
Verst Group Logistics, is a family owned company that provides fully integrated packaging, warehousing / distribution, and transportation services.
The company employs more than 1,200 people throughout their 14 facilities which now include over four million square feet of space throughout the Midwest.
You can learn more about Verst Group Logistics here.
Evans Distribution Systems announced today that Doug Ostrowski, the company's vice president of transportation, has once again been reappointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Advisory Board for 2011. Ostrowski's one-year term continues his involvement as a liaison between the Michigan government and motor carrier industry by leading vital discussions on regional issues and transportation trends.
"Doug's experience and understanding of the state's transportation issues will help him make substantial contributions on the board," said Evans Distribution President John A. Evans. "We encourage our employees to participate within the industry and Doug's initiatives towards this goal are significant."
The Michigan Public Service Commission is an agency within the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, responsible for the insurance and safety regulation of the intrastate for-hire trucking industry and the rate and consumer protection regulation of the intrastate household goods moving industry.
The Motor Carrier Advisory Board facilitates a continuing dialogue among the trucking industry, consumers, other interest groups, and state government on issues, problems and solutions important to Michigan freight transportation. The advisory board consists of members representing the transportation industry and the shipping public in addition to ex-officio members of the Michigan departments of State Police, Transportation, Treasury, Secretary of State, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Ostrowski has served in the transportation industry for 20 years and is a member of the Transportation Club of Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber's Translinked Committee. He resides with his family in South Lyon, Mich.
You can learn more about Evans Here.
Doug Enck, former CEO of Arnold Logistics LLC., has joined the management team of Eastern Consolidation & Distribution Services, Inc. He will serve as the Company’s Vice President of Marketing and Operations. During his 33 years with Arnold, Doug lead the logistics company from a regional niche service provider to a national player.
R.T. Linsenbach, owner and CEO of ECD Services, Inc., recently announced plans to grow and diversify the company’s operational platform and expand into international markets. Mr. Linsenbach commented “We are pleased to have Doug Enck join the ECD team. He brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise and will play a critical role in the company’s expansion into value added and international services.”
ECD Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Eastern Logistics Inc., is a family owned logistics company operating in central Pennsylvania for over 40 years. The company is nationally recognized as an innovative leader in the warehousing and delivery business primarily serving the Mid-Atlantic region.
For additional information, contact ECD at 1-800-233-1075 or 717-761-4020 or see an overview of their services and capabilities Here.
AWI - Associated Warehouses partner, Shipper's Warehouse - a leading provider of public and contract, 3PL services, has recently achieved ISO 9001/2008 certification at 100% of their facilities.
Although the vast majority of their facilities have been ISO certified since 2008, the organization has long recognized the value created for customers of Shipper's by having all locations ISO certified.
Adhering to the disciplines which are central to ISO certification such as documented standard processes, performance measurement, and continuous improvement ensures Shipper's constantly identifies opportunities to adjust processes, eliminate waste and deliver more value to each of their customers.
Shippers has embraced ISO methodology for years. However, the benefit of having 100% of their facilities certified has become even more critical as the company has grown to over 4.5 million square feet in 8 facilities in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and 500,000 square feet in Atlanta, Georgia.
By having all facilities certified, Shipper's ensures all customers receive a consistently high level of service regardless of where they may store and distribute their products.
See the entire press release here - Shippers - ISO Certification Press Release
Learn more about Shipper's Warehouse here - -Atlanta, GA
AWI - Associated Warehouses partner, Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation and value-added solutions, is expanding with two new operations in Denver and Aurora, Colorado.
Evans, who has a 81 year history of creating logistics solutions for automotive related companies in Detroit will be working with a nationwide transportation company at two automotive crossdock operations in Colorado.
Specifically, Evans will design, implement, and manage the processes used at the site plus provide all management, supervisory, and material handling staffing required.
"We're happy to provide this supply chain expertise wherever our clients need us, and this regional assistance in Colorado is another way we provide flexible and agile support. Whether it's enhancing the solutions of an automaker's third-party logistics provider or working directing with a company to reduce their operational costs, we're here to create more efficient operations and simplify the supply chain," said Leslie Ajlouny, vice president of business development at Evans Distribution Systems.
You can learn more about Evans expansion into Colorado here - Evans Colorado Expansion
You can learn more about the services available through Evans here - Evans Distribution
AWI Warehouses location, Port Jersey Logistics, announced the recent opening of its new 30,000 sq. ft. value added services facility in Dayton, NJ. The facility will operate as Tyler Distribution Centers, Inc., a division of Port Jersey Logistics.
The new operation concentrates on fulfillment, shipper & display assembly, repackaging, labeling, kitting, light assembly and more.
Companies are increasingly turning to public warehouses or 3PL distribution and fulfillment companies, like Port Jersey, to support their expanding need for value added services and customization in an effort to stay focused on their core competencies and control logistics costs.
You can learn more about Port Jersey at: Port Jersey Logistics
The entire press release is available at: Port Jersey Logistics: Tyler Distribution
The International Warehouse Logistics Association has awarded the prestigious designation of Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) to Richard T. Murphy Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the AWI / Associated Warehouses Minneapolis operation - Murphy Warehouse Company.
The CLP designation was created by IWLA, a trade association for third-party logistics companies, to set standards of excellence and promote professionalism throughout the 3PL industry. Click here to view entire press release: Richard Murphy CLP designation
AWI Warehouses location, Port Jersey Logistics, is one of the first third party logistics services companies to earn the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Certification from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agancy (CBP).
If you are involved with importing product to the U.S. market protecting and securing your merchandise is of primary concern. This certification ensures you that your products will be secure and safe, while in the custody of Port Jersey on their trucks or in their third party warehouse facilities, as it flows through your supply chain.
You can learn more about Port Jersey at: Port Jersey Logistics
The entire press release is available at: Port Jersey Logistics: C-TPAT Certification
US EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award
Award Recipients Reduce Emissions, Improve the Environment and Companies' Bottom-line
Release date: 10/6/2009
Contact Information:
Matt Montford, Transportation Sales Manager mmontford@stateslogistics.com
States Logistics Services Inc. of Buena Park, California received an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWaySM Transport Partnership for its leadership in conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities. States Logistics has been a pioneer in the use of B99 Biodiesel (99% domestically produced soy-based diesel) and has aggressively implemented use the latest engine and aerodynamic technology. The combination of these "bleeding-edge" practices result in commercial vehicles that far exceed government standards in most measures of emissions.
"Our partnership with SmartWay Transport shows companies can lower their fuel use, save money and help the environment," said Bill Martin, Director of Transportation. "The partnership provides us with tools and information, and contributes on a daily basis to significant improvements in our efficiency and environmental performance. We urge all of our colleagues in the freight industry to consider joining SmartWay."
States Logistics Services was one of 37 companies and organizations, from among the Partnerships' more than 2100 Partners, to receive this distinction. The awards were announced today at the American Trucking Association's Annual Management Conference & Exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"EPA is pleased to recognize these SmartWay Partners with a 2009 Excellence Award. I commend States Logistics Services for its leadership in promoting sustainable transportation practices through the SmartWay Transport Partnership", said Margo T. Oge, Director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, EPA. "These actions demonstrate a commitment to a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply."
SmartWay was introduced by EPA and a select group of fifteen shipping and business leaders in 2004 as an innovative, market-based partnership to reduce fuel use, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollutants from the freight sector. Today, more than 2200 businesses and organizations have joined the Partnership, including companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses, each working to improve their environmental performance.
Together, through the SmartWay Partnership, these companies, including States Logistics Services will eliminate six million tons of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming, and save more 540 million gallons of diesel fuel - an economic savings of at least $2 billion a year.
For more information about SmartWay visit: www.epa.gov/smartway or call (734) 214-4767.
For more information about the SmartWay Award recipients, visit: www.epa.gov/smartway/awards07.htm
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About States Logistics Services
States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third party logistics company (3PL) specializing in all aspects of supply chain management. Founded in 1958 by Richard and Jewel May as a warehousing and trucking company with two customers, States Logistics has since grown to a fully integrated provider of third party logistics services with a client base of more than 100 customers and over 2 million square feet of warehouse space. States Logistics currently operates a combination of public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona servicing a wide range of industries. Our focus on service and operational execution has enabled us to be rated the "Best of the Best" within our customers' distribution networks. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization our employees are the shared owners of the company, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional levels of service to our customers.
Saddle Creek Corporation - part of the AWI network in Lakeland, FL recently published research they sponsored on current trends in outsourced packaging services.
The research revealed that manufactures who currently outsource a portion of their packaging needs are planning to increase their use of outsourced packaging services over the next 12 to 18 months.
The Report also found that nearly half (41.1%) of the 500 survey respondents outsource some or all of their secondary packaging services with (34.6%) outsourcing 75% to 100% of their value adding packaging requirements.
Several benefits are driving the decision to outsource value added packaging needs. The top two benefits sited by survey participants who currently use outsourced services include: "Increased flexibility" (64.5%) and "reduced costs" (62.1%).
A complete copy of the report can be found at: http://www.saddlecrk.com/whitepaper/welcome2009.asp?cmp=101