Kenco Logistic Services Named DuPont Responsible Shipper For 14 Years Without Recordable Incidents, Citations

Kenco Logistic Services LLC (KLS), one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, has received DuPont's 2009 Responsible Shipper Award for achieving zero recordable distribution incidents and regulatory citations for the period 1995 - 2009 at its Live Oak/Orange, Texas location.

The award recognizes KLS for, "the outstanding efforts of site personnel to ensure that all materials shipped from the site complied with all applicable transportation regulations, DuPont safe transportation policies, standards and guidelines, and the Responsible Care(R) Distribution Code of Management Practices."

According to Andy Smith, KLS president and COO, "This achievement is the direct result of our ongoing commitment to safety and operational excellence. I'm proud that our team met the high standards of DuPont for this remarkably long period. It's great to be recognized by the customer and we will continue to strive for this level of performance."

About Kenco Logistic Services
Kenco Logistic Services is one of the nation's leading third-party logistics providers (3PL), managing over 100 facilities and 25 million square feet of warehouse space in 31 states and Canada. Kenco currently provides logistics services for many industry-leading, Fortune 500 companies such as Whirlpool, Cummins, and General Mills. Kenco specializes in facilities and services for the pharmaceutical, apparel, automotive, food, textile, and appliance industries.

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Kenco Toyota-Lift Recognized for Excellence by Toyota Material Handling

Kenco Toyota-Lift (KTL) received Dealer Awards from Toyota Material Handling for 2009. KTL is a member of the Kenco Family of Companies, a group that provides logistic, transportation, real estate management, and material handling equipment solutions.

"In addition to earning a prestigious Service Excellence Award, we are particularly proud that three KTL technicians received Platinum Level status," said Jeff Burns, vice president, KTL. "This is notable because there are only 12 Platinum Level technicians for all of Toyota nationwide. I know this achievement is the result of our commitment to Kenco Toyota-Lift's core philosophy: 'Exceeding our customers' expectations is our obligation and our pleasure."

The three KTL Platinum Level service technicians are: Robert Betton, Teddy Castleberry and Stan McKay.

KTL also received Toyota Material Handling awards for Parts Excellence, Customer Service Specialist Excellence and Sales Elite. Toyota Material Handling USA has been the number one selling forklift brand in the US since 2002.

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Kenco Poised to Help Nashville Businesses Affected by Floods

Like many businesses operating in Nashville, Kenco has been affected by the recent floods. For those that might need assistance we are prepared to help. Kenco has available warehouse space and trucks in nearby Chattanooga, TN.

Please contact us today if we can help you with your recovery efforts. We can be reached by email at info@kencogroup.com or phone at 423-643-3401.

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Kenco Logistic Services Announces Promotion of Jason Minghini

Kenco Logistic Services LLC (KLS), one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, has announced the executive promotion of Jason Minghini to director of operations.

According to Andy Smith, Kenco Logistic Services (KLS) president and COO, “Over the past two years, Jason has been instrumental in driving operational excellence as well as providing day-to-day support for our customers. Under his leadership, KLS has achieved improvements in both execution and cost management.”

Minghini will assume responsibilities for overall operations of specific key KLS customers in support of flawless service execution. He will also continue leadership in the KLS Lean Six Sigma program. Minghini joined Kenco in 2007. Previously, he was the technical services manager for Modern Industries (a division of Leggett & Platt). He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology; is a licensed lead auditor for ISO/TS 16949; a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a senior member of the American Society for Quality.

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Hungry Fish Media Selects Kenco Logistic Services to Provide US E-commerce

Kenco Logistic Services LLC (KLS), one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, has been selected by Hungry Fish Media as the US e-commerce fulfillment partner for Force Factor. Kenco will be fulfilling customer orders from the Force Factor web site.

Force Factor is the premiere men's health-oriented nutritional supplement by Hungry Fish Media. Developed by former Harvard athletes and subjected to cutting-edge research, Force Factor was launched in April 2009 and quickly grew into a dominant sports supplement brand through extremely effective online advertising and consistent, quality customer care.

According to James Sietstra, Managing Director of Hungry Fish Media, “Following the successful launch of Force Factor last year, our needs have grown rapidly. KLS has the national footprint, the ability to scale up as we grow, and the superior fulfillment service our customers require. The company’s strong financial position was also important for us in today’s economic climate.”

KLS is warehousing and shipping all Force Factor products from a 390,000-square-foot warehouse in Chattanooga. “We are proud to have been selected to distribute this popular consumer product,” says Andy Smith, KLS president and chief operating officer. “It’s another confirmation that Kenco’s team is well-positioned to serve the growing direct-to-consumer sector.”

Kenco Logistic Services CEO Gary L. Mayfield Elected IWLA Chairman

Kenco Logistic Services LLC (KLS), one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, has announced the election of Gary L. Mayfield, CEO, to the post of chairman of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA).

“I am honored and delighted to have been selected to lead this great organization for the next year,” Mayfield said. He brings strong experience to IWLA. Since joining Kenco as CEO in 1999, the company has experienced double-digit growth and is now one of the largest family-owned and privately-held third-party logistic solutions in the United States. Kenco serves over 200 clients in 31 states and Canada, with 100 facilities and 25 million square feet of warehouse space. The company’s core capabilities are warehousing and distribution, transportation management, material handling equipment, assembly, cartoning, labeling, reverse logistics, packaging, engineering services, metal cutting, fabricating, and project management.

Mayfield’s expertise in warehousing, transportation and value-added services is founded on more than 30 years of supply chain experience with third party logistics and manufacturing companies.

“The momentum for IWLA has been really building each year with Jere Van Puffelen and previous chairmen steadying the ship and getting it moving in the right direction,” Mayfield said. His top priorities as IWLA chairman will be increasing membership recruitment and retention; getting members more involved in the association—including associate members; and improving communication of IWLA’s government affairs activities at the federal and state levels, as well as its educational, product and service opportunities.

In addition to IWLA, Mayfield is an active member of the Warehousing Education and Research Council and Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

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