For
Immediate Release
PBB
Named One of Canada's 50 Best Managed Private
Companies
Logistics Provider Receives
Prestigious Award for Third Straight Year
Fort Erie, Ontario
- December 13, 2001 - PBB Global
Logistics has requalified as one of Canada's
50 Best Managed Private Companies, earning
the important designation for the third consecutive
year and placing PBB among the elite of Canadian
private enterprise. The judging panel recognized
the global logistics leader for its strategic
expansion, its ongoing service excellence
and its commitment to technological innovation.
“PBB is proud and honored
to be receiving this national recognition,”
says Mike Scott, President and CEO, PBB Global
Logistics. “Over the past year, PBB has committed
to enhancing our supply chain solutions by
expanding our North American network, and investing
in the development of new emerging markets
such as China and Latin America as well as
new technologies. This award is the culmination
of these efforts.”
Award winners are selected
through a comprehensive research and review
process. The companies are evaluated based
on the quality of their products and services,
employee motivation, commitment to customer
service and their ability to implement results-oriented
business strategies. Companies can requalify
for the award by demonstrating continued commitment
to their strategic plan and delivering significant
results from its implementation.
During 2001,
PBB executed a number strategic goals including:
- Infrastructure
Expansion: Increased client demand has enabled
PBB Global Logistics to open new logistics
facilities in Calgary and Richmond, British
Columbia. In addition, PBB expanded its Toronto
Distribution Center that is now in excess
of 130,000 sq.ft. PBB also increased its
operations in the U.S. by opening a new 76,000
sq., ft. state-of-the-art facility in Tonawanda,
New York.
- New Service Offerings:
PBB expanded its service offerings to Alberta’s
oil and gas sector by integrating Project
Cargo into its menu of logistics solutions.
Project Cargo freight forwarding involves
multi-phase large -scale shipments, often
to remote destinations.
- New Markets: In April,
PBB led its China: Trade Mission 2001. The
PBB-led mission visited five key commercial
centers in China and helped to foster business
relationships between Chinese and North American
companies. This is part of PBB’s Access China
program that opens the door to a wide variety
of business services specializing in the
Chinese market. To facilitate its expanding
activities in China, PBB also opened up a
new office in Beijing.
- Technical Innovation:
PBB launched its latest on-line ordering
and inventory management application – e-Fulfillment
solutions. A part of the e-globallogistics.comTM
range of on-line tools, e-Fulfillment uses
the Web to improve efficiencies within the
supply chain.
“This prestigious award would not have been possible
without the dedication and hard work of the
entire PBB team,” says Mr. Scott. “Our employees’
professionalism, teamwork and commitment
to quality are the true cornerstones of PBB
Global Logistics.”
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, Parcel Logistics,
Corporate Travel and e-globallogistics.comTM
through a North American network of automated
facilities and world-wide strategic alliances.
PBB Global Logistics is one of Canada’s 50
Best Managed Private Companies.
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For more information
contact:
John Ferguson, Director, Sales & Marketing
PBB Global Logistics
1-800-924-4466
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