Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Schenker of Canada Ltd. Enhances its Portfolio of Logistics Service

DB Schenker’s warehousing & distribution services now include display building and co-packing aimed at Food, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and Retail customers

(Mississauga, Ontario, January 20, 2009) Schenker of Canada Ltd. today announced its business partnership with NowPac Inc – one of Canada’s leading providers of co-packing, display design and build, and product conversion. The partnership will focus on providing value-added services to both existing and new customers across Canada. The new services will be branded as DB SCHENKERcustomretail (DB Schenker Retail Customization), providing creative design, engineered solutions and operations within Schenker’s network of warehouse facilities or within NowPac’s Scarborough, Ontario location.

Brian Martin, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Schenker of Canada adds: “We clearly understand our customers’ business needs regarding value added services. Manufacturers continue to leverage display building and related services to differentiate their brands at the retail level and expect their logistics partner to provide these services. NowPac is uniquely aligned with Schenker of Canada and our customers – we share many corporate and cultural beliefs including quality, customer service and a solution-based approach to business development.”

About Schenker of Canada

Schenker of Canada Ltd. is the 2nd largest Integrated Logistics Service Provider in Canada, with sales of over $1 Billion and operating from over 40 sites across the country. The company spans a coast-to-coast network that extends to all major harbours, airports and border crossings. In just over half a century, the business has grown to include 1,700 employees. Schenker of Canada Ltd. has a portfolio of supply chain services in Canada that include: Contract Warehousing/Distribution, Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Land Transportation, and Customs Brokerage and Consulting; as well as services for Sports Events and Dedicated Freight Management.

About NowPac Inc.

With headquarters in Toronto, NowPac Inc. provides contract packaging, along with the whole spectrum of merchandising services from strategic planning and design to distribution centre delivery. Services include quality assurance, hand assembly, product bundling, wrapping, automated coding and labeling, display design production and shipping. NowPac’s 72,000 square foot climate-controlled facilities are approved for cGMP-GMP (Drug Establishment License); Natural Health Product Regulations; AIB (American Institute of Baking) and Precursor License.