For
Immediate Release
PBB
Global Logistics Named One of Canada's 50
Best Managed Private Companies - Second Straight
Year
Fort
Erie, Ontario - December 15, 2000 - PBB
Global Logistics is one of Canada's 50
Best Managed Private Companies, earning
the important designation for the second
consecutive year. The judging panel cites
PBB's continued expansion, commitment
to achieving goals outlined within their
strategic plan, ongoing service excellence
and commitment to technological innovation
in once again placing PBB among the elite
of Canadian private enterprise.
"Over
the last year PBB has carried out a mandate
for continued global expansion and service
excellence," says Mike Scott, President and
CEO, PBB Global Logistics. "New acquisitions,
expansion of our North American network,
a commitment to new emerging markets and
strategic investments in technology have
resulted in this honor.
" This
prestigious award could not have been possible
without tremendous hard work and team effort
of each and every one of PBB's valued team
members. "It is our employees professionalism,
commitment to quality, true sense of teamwork
and skillful ability to frequently go above
and beyond the call of duty that are the
true cornerstones of PBB Global Logistics." Says
Mr. Scott.
Award
winners are selected after a thorough interview
and research process, where companies are
evaluated on the quality of their products
and services, the motivation of their employees,
their commitment to customer service and
their ability to implement results-oriented
business strategies.
PBB's
strategic accomplishments for 2000 include:
·
- The
acquisition of Houston, Texas-based Global
Transport Services, a project cargo specialist.
The acquisition provides PBB clients
with a new gateway to the Latin American
market, and enhances PBB's project cargo
capabilities.
- An
expanded North American network with
new locations in Cincinnati and Columbus,
Ohio, San Francisco, Miami and Charleston,
South Carolina, as well as the consolidation
of three Vancouver locations into a single
state-of-the-art logistics center.
- Expanded
service options and capabilities to Latin
America, through Houston and Miami, and
to Asia with new consolidated services
to several Chinese ports. PBB also led
a Trade Mission to China in March, linking
North American businesses with potential
customers and partners. This was the
first privately-led mission of its kind.
- The
launching of e-globallogistics.com, a
comprehensive portfolio of web enabled
logistics applications for both B2B and
B2C customers.
- Enhanced
customer service measures including the
introduction of a client service call center.
"With
new service offerings, a growing North American
network, an unmatched pool of knowledge and
expertise, and a proactive strategic plan,
PBB is well positioned to continue this momentum
in the 2001," says Mr. Scott.
PBB
Global Logistics employs more than 1,000
people in 70 locations throughout North
America. It offers fully integrated global
logistics services including: International
Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage,
Warehousing & Distribution, North American
Shipping, Trade & Regulatory Services,
Corporate Audit, International Mail Order,
Corporate Travel and e-globallogistics.com™
through a North American network of automated
facilities and world-wide strategic alliances.
For
more information contact:
Sara
De Tamble
Public relations Coordinator
PBB Global Logistics
33 Walnut St.
Fort Erie Ont. L2A 5M7
1-800-924-4466
E-mail: mktg@pbb.com
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