MORROW, Ga., Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobson
Companies and Pepperidge Farm are pleased to announce the opening
of a 146,000 square foot distribution center in Morrow, Georgia. Jacobson Companies is a
subsidiary of Norbert Dentressangle, a leading global third-party
logistics company. Pepperidge Farm is a leading international
commercial bakery. The new warehouse will serve as a distribution
and packaging site for several major Pepperidge Farms brands and
becomes the company's first regional distribution center to handle
both snacks and bread products. Additionally, the highly efficient
cross-dock warehouse will function with a high level of case pick
and will handle returns.
Future packing operations will include the creation of end-aisle
displays, rainbow pallets and other value-added packaging services.
The operation, which first opened in May, is expected to create
around 40 full-time jobs.
Pepperidge Farm products are found in 45 countries across four
continents. They include cookies, crackers, breads, desserts,
pastries and include market-leading brands such as
Goldfish© crackers and Milano© cookies.
"We selected Jacobson for their strong experience in the food
industry and their track record for providing outstanding customer
service," said Brad Charles, Senior
Director, Planning & Logistic for Pepperidge Farms. "This new
warehouse is a key strategic investment for Pepperidge Farm and
will support our distribution growth in the southeast region.
The Jacobson Companies team understands our priorities and
demonstrated a refreshing 'can do' approach as we prepared to open
the facility."
"We're excited to establish a partnership with Pepperidge
Farm through this facility," said Scott Temple, USA 3PL Country Manager, Norbert Dentressangle. "As a top logistics
services provider for the food and beverage industry and an expert
in full-service packaging, Jacobson Companies, now Norbert
Dentressangle, has more than ever the resources and proficiency to
help Pepperidge Farm reach their customers in an efficient and
impactful manner."
About Pepperidge Farm:
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
is a leading provider of premium quality fresh bakery products,
cookies, crackers, and frozen foods. Among the company's most
popular products are Milano® and Sausalito® cookies,
Goldfish® crackers, frozen Puff Pastry, frozen garlic loaves
and Texas toasts, and more than 50
varieties of fresh baked breads including Pepperidge Farm®
Swirl, Farmhouse and Whole Grain and Ecce Panis® artisan
breads. Pepperidge Farm was founded in Connecticut in 1937 by Margaret Rudkin, an entrepreneurial homemaker
who began baking fresh bread for her allergy-afflicted son. Today,
the company has nine bakeries and more than 4,000 employees.
Pepperidge Farm has been part of Campbell Soup Company since
1961.
About Norbert Dentressangle in the USA:
Norbert Dentressangle in the
USA is a logistics company which
provides added value solutions in transportation, contract
logistics and air and sea. The company recently established a
strong presence in the U.S. 3PL market with the acquisition of
Jacobson Companies, one of the largest value-added warehousing
third-party logistics providers in North
America.
As a subsidiary of Norbert Dentressangle, Jacobson Companies
headquartered in Clive, Iowa,
provides integrated domestic transportation management services.
With annual revenues of $800 million
USD and 5,500 employees, Jacobson Companies is a successful
and profitable company with a flexible business model and
experienced management team driven by operational excellence.
Capitalizing upon diversified business mix and customer base,
Jacobson Companies operates two divisions with nationwide coverage:
Contract Logistics Services with 34.1 million square-feet of
warehousing under management across 148 sites and Transportation
with a fleet of 350 tractor units and 1,650 trailers. The company
has a strong expertise and market position in industry verticals
such as Food and Beverages, Chemical, Agriculture, CPG, Air and
Sea, and Durable Goods. Jacobson Companies serves more than 1,800
customers in the U.S. with a focus on value-added services for the
American supply chain industry (secondary packaging, contract
manufacturing and reverse logistics) and benefits from being
recognized for its quality of service.
About Norbert Dentressangle:
Norbert Dentressangle is
an international logistics, transport and air and sea company, with
annual revenue of €4.0 billion (USD $5.5
billion) in 2013. Norbert Dentressangle develops high added
value solutions in its three sectors, across Europe, America and Asia, and places sustainable development at
the heart of all its activities. It is established in 26 countries,
employs 37,700 people and generates 60% of its revenue outside
France. Norbert Dentressangle,
which is listed on the CAC Small & CAC All Tradable, is headed
by Hervé Montjotin.
NYSE Euronext Paris (category B) / NYSE Euronext London, Code
GND – Isin FR0000052870
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