NOTED
> M&A
> SEALED DEALS
• Generac, a manufacturer of home backup generators, expanded its partnership with John Galt Solutions to power global end-to-end supply chain planning across all of its business units.
n PS Logistics subsidiary Blair Logistics acquired Fluker Transportation, a founder-owned trucking company that specializes in flatbed and heavy- haul shipping. n Aptean acquired Indigo Software Limited, a provider of purpose-built warehouse management and logistics software solutions. n Cold Chain Technologies purchased Tower Cold Chain, a global provider of advanced passive reusable cold chain solutions.
• Aroma Retail, an environmental scenting
company, is using Descartes Systems Group’s cloud-based, multi-carrier parcel shipping solution to scale ecommerce order fulfillment in support of escalating sales growth.
n ORBIS Corporation acquired substantially all the assets of Creative Techniques, Inc. (CTI),
• Royal Mail is the first delivery company to use Wiliot’s tracking solution to modernize its network. The company has tagged its 850,000 wheeled
which designs and manufactures custom packaging. ORBIS also acquired CTI’s facilities, including 60,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 22,000 square feet of warehousing space.
containers with Wiliot’s tiny computers that look like stickers, which allow them to transmit live data on location, as well as humidity and temperature, as they are transported around the country.
> UP THE CHAIN
Logistics automation company Cimcorp named Veli-Matti Hakala as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He replaces current CEO Tero Peltomäki, who will retire and continue as a member of Cimcorp’s board of directors. Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk joins Electrolux Group as chief procurement officer, responsible for the procurement strategy for direct and indirect materials, logistics services, and product sourcing.
> MILESTONES
n WARP, a technology driven middle-mile logistics company, marks its third anniversary. The company provides leading brands with innovative, cost-saving solutions that redefine the middle mile.
n From humble beginnings in Louisiana in 1924, Saia LTL Freight is now celebrating its
Tony Barnes was appointed to the newly created position of global chief commercial and growth officer at freight forwarding and logistics company Accelerated Global Solutions.
100th anniversary. This milestone is a testament to the company's legacy of innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
Automaker Stellantis appointed Xavier Duchemin as its vice president of global supply chain, replacing Yves Caracatzanis.
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