OH Logistics Acquires Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics: 3PL Adds Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Transportation and Technology Services
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) announced the acquisitions of Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics today.
Brentwood, TN, July 07, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) announced the acquisitions of Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics today. Barthco provides international freight forwarding and customs brokerage; Freightek develops, supports and markets international trade software for broker/forwarder operations and Turbo is a transportation broker and solutions provider.
The companies are known for their excellent customer service and thus have an impressive roster of clients. Company executives cited increased service offerings and end-to-end visibility for clients and prospects--as well as a solid cultural fit--as benefits of the acquisitions. The newly acquired companies will operate as divisions of OH Logistics and will retain their existing management structures. Barthco has over 700 associates and Turbo currently employs approximately 140 people. OH Logistics expects all current employees to remain with the company.
"Linking the services of these companies adds real value to our clients and allows OH Logistics to offer increased visibility and additional supply chain solutions to the industry," said Scott McWilliams, CEO of OH Logistics. "Each company has clients who need the services of the others. These acquisitions bolster OH Logistics' overall strategy--growth that allows us to offer a broader range of services and to attract and keep great clients."
"We are excited about offering OH Logistics' North American network of distribution centers to our clients," commented Dennis Colgan, CEO of Barthco. "One of the primary reasons these acquisitions are beneficial to our collective clients is the cultural fit between OH Logistics, Barthco and Turbo. At Barthco, details matter™ and we know they do at OH Logistics too because they identified some real needs within the industry and among their clients and made these acquisitions to meet those needs."
"The outcome of these acquisitions is a company poised to meet all the supply chain management requirements of an ever-expanding client base," said James K. Syfan, CEO of Turbo. "I have been very impressed with the OH Logistics team--they are people of integrity who are passionate about customer service and delivering overall value to their clients."
About OH Logistics (www.ohlogistics.com)
Based in Tennessee, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is one of the nation's largest privately held 3PLs, serving Fortune 1500 companies with strategically-placed, multi-client warehouse campuses as well as numerous dedicated facilities. The company serves the food service consolidation, industrial, electronic & high tech, pharmaceutical & medical, health and beauty, and consumer products industries. OH Logistics provides services including fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, service parts management, return logistics, cross docking and pool distribution. The company operates over 20 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, offers complete transportation management of parcel, LTL and TL shipments, and employs nearly 4,000 associates with these acquisitions.
OH Logistics can be reached at (877) 401-6400 or on the web at www.ohlogistics.com.
About Barthco
Barthco International, Inc. is a successor to John H. Faunce Co., Inc., established in 1908 as a customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm. The company provides customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, inbound transportation and cargo management and is an NVOCC. Barthco has expertise in such areas as food, pharmaceuticals, apparel and fine art. The company has 700 associates in 18 offices, including one in Hong Kong, serves approximately 3,000 clients and manages over 700,000 shipments a year.
About Freightek, Inc.
Freightek, Inc. provides software solutions for monitoring and managing international freight activity. The company is also an application service provider for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) connectivity. Freightek solutions are used by over 200 CBP brokers, forwarders, importers and exporters.
About Turbo Logistics
Turbo Logistics was founded in 1984 and provides a complete array of services including expedited, intermodal and international transportation. Turbo's 140 associates work with thousands of shippers, manage relationships with nearly 4,000 carriers and handle over 60,000 shipments a year.
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The companies are known for their excellent customer service and thus have an impressive roster of clients. Company executives cited increased service offerings and end-to-end visibility for clients and prospects--as well as a solid cultural fit--as benefits of the acquisitions. The newly acquired companies will operate as divisions of OH Logistics and will retain their existing management structures. Barthco has over 700 associates and Turbo currently employs approximately 140 people. OH Logistics expects all current employees to remain with the company.
"Linking the services of these companies adds real value to our clients and allows OH Logistics to offer increased visibility and additional supply chain solutions to the industry," said Scott McWilliams, CEO of OH Logistics. "Each company has clients who need the services of the others. These acquisitions bolster OH Logistics' overall strategy--growth that allows us to offer a broader range of services and to attract and keep great clients."
"We are excited about offering OH Logistics' North American network of distribution centers to our clients," commented Dennis Colgan, CEO of Barthco. "One of the primary reasons these acquisitions are beneficial to our collective clients is the cultural fit between OH Logistics, Barthco and Turbo. At Barthco, details matter™ and we know they do at OH Logistics too because they identified some real needs within the industry and among their clients and made these acquisitions to meet those needs."
"The outcome of these acquisitions is a company poised to meet all the supply chain management requirements of an ever-expanding client base," said James K. Syfan, CEO of Turbo. "I have been very impressed with the OH Logistics team--they are people of integrity who are passionate about customer service and delivering overall value to their clients."
About OH Logistics (www.ohlogistics.com)
Based in Tennessee, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is one of the nation's largest privately held 3PLs, serving Fortune 1500 companies with strategically-placed, multi-client warehouse campuses as well as numerous dedicated facilities. The company serves the food service consolidation, industrial, electronic & high tech, pharmaceutical & medical, health and beauty, and consumer products industries. OH Logistics provides services including fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, service parts management, return logistics, cross docking and pool distribution. The company operates over 20 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, offers complete transportation management of parcel, LTL and TL shipments, and employs nearly 4,000 associates with these acquisitions.
OH Logistics can be reached at (877) 401-6400 or on the web at www.ohlogistics.com.
About Barthco
Barthco International, Inc. is a successor to John H. Faunce Co., Inc., established in 1908 as a customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm. The company provides customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, inbound transportation and cargo management and is an NVOCC. Barthco has expertise in such areas as food, pharmaceuticals, apparel and fine art. The company has 700 associates in 18 offices, including one in Hong Kong, serves approximately 3,000 clients and manages over 700,000 shipments a year.
About Freightek, Inc.
Freightek, Inc. provides software solutions for monitoring and managing international freight activity. The company is also an application service provider for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) connectivity. Freightek solutions are used by over 200 CBP brokers, forwarders, importers and exporters.
About Turbo Logistics
Turbo Logistics was founded in 1984 and provides a complete array of services including expedited, intermodal and international transportation. Turbo's 140 associates work with thousands of shippers, manage relationships with nearly 4,000 carriers and handle over 60,000 shipments a year.
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708-371-0110 Ext: 1-#
http://www.ohlogistics.com
Fax: 708-371-1979
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