Kenco Logistic Services LLC Named Warehousing Supplier of the Year by Whirlpool Corporation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — July 23, 2009 (James Street Media Services)—Kenco Logistic Services LLC, one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics industry, was named the Warehousing Supplier of the Year by Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances.

“Kenco excelled in all areas of 3PL management and service to Whirlpool,” said Kevin A. O’Meara, Director, Supply Chain Operations, NAR Supply Chain, Whirlpool Corp. “Kenco’s performance in measurable performance as well as subjective areas—such as ‘ease of doing business’ and ‘management strength’—is top notch all the way.”

Kenco provides Whirlpool with warehousing, product customization, returns processing, and light repair services at locations throughout the United States and Canada. Kenco will celebrate its 30th year of service to Whirlpool this October.

According to Andy Smith, Kenco Logistic Services president and chief operating officer, “We are greatly honored to be recognized by one of the world’s most respected companies. This award exemplifies our dedication to Operational Excellence—the Kenco program that brings together people, processes and systems for flawless execution.”

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.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, 70,000 employees, and 68 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.