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 978-524-9595 |
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