Kenco Logistic Services to Manage 1.6 Million Sq. Ft. Whirlpool Distribution Center in Columbus, OH; Anticipates Maintaining 200-Plus Workforce

SOURCE:

Kenco Logistics Group, LLC

2008-08-21 13:43:00

CHATTANOOGA, TN and COLUMBUS, OH–(EMWNews – August 21, 2008) – Kenco Logistic Services,

LLC (http://www.kencogroup.com), one of the oldest and most well respected

names in the third-party logistics industry, announces it has been awarded

management of a 1.6 million square foot Whirlpool Distribution Center in

Columbus, Ohio, which is scheduled to open October 1st. Kenco will take

over management of the existing facility, located less than a mile from the

new one, on September 1st and then manage the transition into the new

building.

According to Greg Boring, Director of Operations, Kenco Logistic Services,

“As we assume the management of this state-of-the-art facility, we fully

expect to employ most of the current 180 full-time employees and 60

temporary workers. Their skill, dedication and understanding of

Whirlpool’s operational needs will allow a seamless transition from the

previous management company to Kenco Logistic Services.”

Kenco has been a provider to Whirlpool since 1979; with this facility,

Kenco manages 5,135,730 sq. ft. for the appliance manufacturer.

About Kenco

Kenco is one of the nation’s leading third-party logistics providers (3PL)

managing over 90 facilities and more than 23 million square feet of

warehouse space in 24 states and Canada. Kenco’s core competencies include

logistic services, transportation, real estate management and material

handling equipment. The Kenco family of companies includes Kenco Logistic

Services, Kenco Transportation, Kenco Toyota-Lift, Kenco Management

Services, and JDK Real Estate.

Kenco currently provides logistic services for many industry leading,

Fortune 100 companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and

Cummins. Kenco specializes in facilities and services for the

pharmaceutical, automotive, food, textile, and appliance industries.

For further information contact:
Don Friddell
Director of Marketing
Kenco Logistic Services, LLC

423-643-3263
or
Steven Swartz
SIZZLE PR

978-524-9595

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