Evans Distribution Systems’ Expands With New Switching Operations in Ohio & Wisconsin
MELVINDALE, Mich., July 27, 2010 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation and value-added solutions, has recently expanded with new operations in Kenosha, Wis., and Twinsburg and Toledo, Ohio.
The company is providing switching and yard management services for an automotive client at several assembly plants. To support this new business, Evans hired 16 employees who will serve as drivers and managers.
”Evans has a long heritage of customizing supply chain solutions for clients and we’re happy to provide flexible and versatile transportation services throughout the Midwest and beyond,” said Doug Ostrowski, vice president of transportation, Evans Distribution Systems. “Logistics providers need to deliver value throughout every aspect of their business to stay competitive. We strive to do this every day, which is testament to Evans’ increase in services like switching and yard management.”
The company’s transportation division now supports nine automotive assembly plants throughout the Midwest with switching and yard management. The company also is growing with a separate transportation project in Toledo, which has created an additional seven driver positions.
Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. It has evolved into a full-service, third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, contract packaging and staffing to the manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and chemical industries. Evans currently employs about 300 associates and operates more than 1,800,000 square feet of space in Michigan and Virginia. www.evansdist.com.
The company is providing switching and yard management services for an automotive client at several assembly plants. To support this new business, Evans hired 16 employees who will serve as drivers and managers.
”Evans has a long heritage of customizing supply chain solutions for clients and we’re happy to provide flexible and versatile transportation services throughout the Midwest and beyond,” said Doug Ostrowski, vice president of transportation, Evans Distribution Systems. “Logistics providers need to deliver value throughout every aspect of their business to stay competitive. We strive to do this every day, which is testament to Evans’ increase in services like switching and yard management.”
The company’s transportation division now supports nine automotive assembly plants throughout the Midwest with switching and yard management. The company also is growing with a separate transportation project in Toledo, which has created an additional seven driver positions.
Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. It has evolved into a full-service, third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, contract packaging and staffing to the manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and chemical industries. Evans currently employs about 300 associates and operates more than 1,800,000 square feet of space in Michigan and Virginia. www.evansdist.com.