Kenco Logistic Services To Manage 1.6 million sq. ft. Whirlpool DC
August 21, 2008

Kenco Logistic Services LLC, one of the oldest and most well respected names in the third-party logistics industry, announces it has been awarded management of a 1.6 million square foot Whirlpool Distribution Center in Columbus, Ohio, which is scheduled to open October 1^st.  Kenco will take over management of the existing facility, located less than a mile from the new one, on September 1^st and then manage the transition into the new building.  

According to Greg Boring, Director of Operations, Kenco Logistic Services, “As we assume the management of this state-of-the art facility, we fully expect to employ most of the current 180 full-time employees and 60 temporary workers.  Their skill, dedication and understanding of Whirlpool’s operational needs will allow a seamless transition from the previous management company to Kenco Logistic Services.”

Kenco has been a provider to Whirlpool since 1979; with this facility, Kenco manages 5,135,730 sq. ft. for the appliance manufacturer.  

About Kenco
Kenco is one of the nation's leading third-party logistics providers (3PL) managing over 90 facilities and more than 23 million square feet of warehouse space in 24 states and Canada. Kenco's core competencies include logistic services, transportation, real estate management and material handling equipment. The Kenco family of companies includes Kenco Logistic Services, Kenco Transportation, Kenco Toyota-Lift, Kenco Management Services, and JDK Real Estate. 

Kenco currently provides logistic services for many industry leading, Fortune 100 companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Cummins.  Kenco specializes in facilities and services for the pharmaceutical, automotive, food, textile, and appliance industries.