Summer 2011 Newsletter
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Congratulations DCA! 5 Member Companies Named to Prestigious Top 100 3PL List by Inbound Logistics - Aug 2011
For complete list and more on selection and award process, go to www.inboundlogistics.com DCA Member Company Expansions Bring DCA Total to 27 Mil sq ft Midwest Warehouse Opens 400,000 sq ft Facility for US Diageo Distribution, +25,000 sq ft A/C Storage Midwest Warehouse opens a 400,000 sq ft facility in Bolingrook, IL proving distribution to the entire US market for long time partner and beverage industry leader, Diageo. And to serve customers' expanding needs, Midwest secured AIB food grade certification and added 25,000 sq ft of air conditioned sstorage to its corporate warehouse facility in Woodridge, IL. Barrett Distribution Acquires Memphis, TN Meritex Third generation family run Barrett Distribution Centers is celebrating phenomenal growth in their 70th year. Barrett acquired the 650,000 sq ft, fully-equipped Meritex facility in Memphis, TN, and in so doing, took over a "high-performing team and strong customer base," said Arthur Barrett. "We also like the location, the rail capacity and the refrigerated space in the Meritex facility, which has allowed us to jump start our entry into the Memphis market." The former Meritex facility boasts 150 truck doors and 27 rail doors dedicated to accommodating large volume requirements. Barrett customers benefit from reciprocal switching agreements Barrett has with 5 Class I railroads: Norfolk Southern, BNSF, Canadian National, Union Pacific and CSX. See Results in Next Newsletter! And help us update your contact info. |
DCA Members States Logistics Adds Solar to Power Distribution Facility The 363 kilowatt solar power system on the roof of States Logistics' DC in Buena Park, CA will produce up to 82% of the distribution facility's electricity needs. Developed, designed and installed by SPG Solar, the system consists of 1000+ solar panels and is projected to generate 560,000+ kWh annually, (equivalent to powering 51 average US homes year after year) - and to reduce State Logistics electricity expense by up to $76.5K per yr. Click here for more on States Logistics and its ongoing comittement to sustainability.
S. Allen Brown was recently promoted from the company's vice president and director of operations to the president of The Belt's Corporation. In his new position, Allen replaces his father S.A. "Skip" Brown III who will remain as chairman on the company's board of directors. For more on this Baltimore, MD based DCA company, www.beltscorp.com.
Industry News NASDAQ Transportation Index was up 6.9% and Dow Jones Transportation index up 7.7% during June. The US Trade Deficit increased by 15.1% in May to $50.2Bil, as exports decreased 0.5% to $175Bil and imports increased 2.6% to $225Bil. (Source: USDOC & Census Bureau) Did you Know? On a typical day, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processes $5.4Bil in imports and collects an estimated $87Mil in duties, fees and taxes. (Source: US CBP, July 2011). Retail and food service sales rose in June to $387.8Bil, up 0.1% from the previous month and up 8.1% from June 2010. (Source: US Census) Need a Job? Complete Listings by Zip Code...Indeed! With 9.2% US unemployment we all know someone looking. At www.indeed.com, key in what kind of job you're looking for and where, to get a list of all postings near that zip code!osefrom June Non-store retailer |
Allen Brown Named President of The Belts Corporation
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