INVISTA Reaches Warehouse Safety Milestone with Kenco Logistic Services
September 29, 2009

Kenco Logistic Services LLC (KLS), one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, has been recognized by INVISTA for reaching an unprecedented warehouse safety milestone. As of Sept. 13, 2009, INVISTA’s 690,000 square-foot Chattanooga operation managed by KLS had no loss-of-time accidents in 32 years, a national record in the logistics and distribution industry. 



INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. INVISTA’s leading trademarks include LYCRA® fiber, STAINMASTER® carpet, ANTRON® carpet fiber and COOLMAX® fabric, among others. The company is now a wholly-owned and independently-managed subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., the nation’s largest privately-owned company, based in Wichita, Kans. and represented in nearly 60 countries. INVISTA also represents one of the longest-standing customers of KLS, which has been managing logistics operations for the Chattanooga warehouse for more than 40 years.

“Safety is critical, not only for the people involved in our operations, but also for greater efficiency, productivity, and profitability,” said Lane Baker, INVISTA’s manager, distribution services, North American region. “Kenco has been a long-term partner helping us reach this industry milestone.”



“We have learned a great deal from INVISTA about working safely and strove to develop this culture within our organization for the benefit of INVISTA and all our customers,” said Greg Johnson, KLS’s general manager of INVISTA’s Chattanooga facility.

KLS manages three other INVISTA facilities, all with excellent safety records, including those in Seaford, Del. (22 years with no-loss-of-time accidents), Lyndhurst, Va. (22 years) and, Lugoff S.C. (five years).

KLS provides a full range of warehousing services to INVISTA, including storage, inventory fulfillment, repacking, shuttling between plant and warehouse, and spotting trailers. The KLS-managed facilities utilized by INVISTA total 2,311,000 square feet.

About INVISTA (www.INVISTA.com)
INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FRESHFX®, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA®, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® and THERMOLITE®. For more information, visit www.INVISTA.com.