Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Opens Southern California Facility for Invacare
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics “OHL”, a nationally recognized third party logistics provider headquartered in Nashville, TN, announced today the opening of its first California facility. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, the 100,000 square foot operation opened in November and will provide dedicated distribution and transportation services to Invacare. The distribution operation was relocated from an OHL campus in Sparks, NV. Invacare is the industry leader in the $6-billion market for home medical products, manufacturing and distributing the world's broadest product offering to approximately 15,000 independent, home medical equipment (HME) providers. The operation will create 20 to 25 new jobs.
(PRWEB) January 9, 2004
“The move to Southern California is part of OHL’s strategy to complete a national network of logistics hubs to serve our client base,” says John Peddie Chief Operations Officer for OHL. Peddie also adds, “additional clients are requesting services in Southern California and OHL will continue to focus growth efforts in Southern California with existing and new clients with expectations of doubling our presence in 2004.”
OHL provides logistics services for more than 400 clients spanning 12 million square feet of distribution space throughout the U. S. The network of strategically located logistics campuses was a key point in Invacare selecting OHL. “OHL provides flexibility within its network” says Darrel Lowery, VP North American Logistics for Invacare, “and when our logistics needs changed, OHL was able to provide flexibility by relocating our distribution facility from Sparks to Rancho Cucamonga.” “OHL utilized trained employees from the Sparks operation to complete a smooth transition,” adds Lowery. OHL also provides distribution and transportation services to Invacare in Plainfield, IN and Dallas, TX.
About Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
In 52 years, OHL has grown into a national, full-service logistics provider. OHL’s supply chain solutions include warehouse management, material handling, temporary staffing, and transportation management services. Ozburn-Hessey Logistics’ real estate subsidiary, ProVenture Commercial, offers development, brokerage and building management services. OHL developed SynapseTM, an industry-leading warehouse management system and has completed integration to Transyndä, an industry leading transportation management system. OHL has 2,000 employees and operates warehouse/distribution facilities in 25 cities across thirteen states.
About Invacare
Invacare is the global leader in the $6-billion home medical product industry. The company conducts business in more than 80 countries around the world and has the largest distribution network in the industry. The product line has expanded dramatically to include all types of equipment and supplies used for home health care.
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