Penske Logistics has earned additional business with Ford Motor Company. Penske now operates a new warehousing and cross-dock facility in Coldwater, Michigan, adding 70 new jobs to the area. The facility began operation on June 2.
“We’re pleased to have expanded our relationship with Ford and support their business growth,” said Penske Logistics president Marc Althen. “The workforce here in Coldwater is skilled and experienced and we look forward to being a part of the community. We also appreciate the cooperation of the local officials who helped make re-opening this facility a smooth and easy process.”
The 114-door facility has 93,850 square feet of loading-dock space and 7,320 square feet of office space. When operating at full capacity, the site is expected to process millions of pounds of freight on a weekly basis to support Ford’s assembly, powertrain, stamping, service parts, and reverse logistics operations.
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Penske Logistics received a silver award meaning the company’s performance ranked in the top 15 percent of all qualifying suppliers.
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Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Winners
“We are truly honored to be a repeat winner of the SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award,” stated Drew Cullen, Penske vice president of fuels and environmental Affairs. “It is in our company DNA to not only be good environmental stewards ourselves, but to also aid our customers in identifying, quantifying and implementing sustainable transportation solutions.”
“I commend Penske for its level of commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity in promoting EPA’s SmartWay program, and sustainable transportation,” said Chris Grundler, director of EPA’s office of transportation and air quality. “Penske’s work in this arena brings us all closer to achieving the shared goals of clean freight and clean air.”
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