CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—October 27, 2009 (James Street Media Services)—Kenco Logistic Services LLC, one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics industry, has announced that Komatsu America Corp. (KAC), a US subsidiary of Japan based Komatsu Ltd., has selected Kenco as the total solutions provider for its manufacturing facility in Newberry, South Carolina.

“The complexities of the Newberry facility require a provider with proven expertise and in-depth knowledge of Komatsu,” said Komatsu’s Director of Manufacturing Administration, Jim Mathis. “In our five-year relationship with Kenco, we’ve been impressed with how effectively they have kept pace with Komatsu’s evolving strategic direction. Bringing them on board to support the Newberry manufacturing operation was the logical choice.”

The 220,000 square-foot facility on 80 acres of land includes a plant designed for manufacture of compact to middle size construction equipment and forklifts. Kenco provides parts sequencing as well as logistics management of both inside and outside storage and distribution.

“Executing the day-to-day operations at Newberry is just the kind of challenge that Kenco was made for,” said Jeff Lewis, director public operations, Kenco. The success of this long-standing relationship is due, in part, to each company’s approach to incentives and team work. This association also allows both companies to concentrate on their core competencies.

About Komatsu America Corp.
Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. which is the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a state-of-the-art parts and service program to support the equipment. Komatsu has proudly been providing high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.

About Kenco Logistic Services
Kenco Logistic Services is one of the nation's leading third-party logistics providers (3PL), managing over 100 facilities and 25 million square feet of warehouse space in 32 states and Canada. Kenco currently provides logistics services for many industry-leading, Fortune 100 companies such as Whirlpool, GlaxoSmithKline, Cummins, and General Mills. Kenco specializes in facilities and services for the pharmaceutical, automotive, food, textile, and appliance industries. For more information, visit us at www.kencologisticservices.com.