LeSaint Logistics Expands Chemical Supply Chain Offerings by Acquiring Chemical Logistics, Inc.

ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading 3PL, LeSaint Logistics, proudly announces the asset acquisition of Chemical Logistics, Inc., 3PL specialists in warehousing and distribution of hazmat and non-hazmat chemicals. The attainment of Chemical Logistics not only means deeper penetration into the chemical markets, but also an increase in quality service offerings available to LeSaint and Chemical Logistics' customers.

Says LeSaint president, Jeff Pennington, "We're very excited for both our existing and new customers. Expansion into Dallas, Texas and Portland, Oregon -- where Chemical Logistics has been providing warehousing, value-added services and both local and long-haul transportation -- enables us to offer our superior service and expertise in the special handling of chemicals that manufacturers and distributors in those markets demand. It also expands LeSaint's overall footprint of Hazmat facilities on a national level."

Having worked together for the past four years, both LeSaint and Chemical Logistics recognized they had good chemistry, which made the acquisition a good fit into the LeSaint organization. Most importantly for LeSaint, CL places the same value on "Taking Care of the Customer" that is at the heart of the LeSaint brand.

Steve Senior, President and Co-Owner of Chemical Logistics says, "We are very excited about the acquisition.  Our customers will obtain the immediate benefit of LeSaint's expanded geography, extensive technology and overall extended service offering, while our employees will have the opportunity to expand with a much larger organization."

"Our primary focus has always been our customers, which meshes seamlessly with Chemical Logistics' customer-centric focus," says Dino Moler, EVP Client Solutions, LeSaint Logistics. "Our combined service offering will allow customers to focus on business operations, instead of supply chain worries."

The two new facilities will operate under the name of LeSaint Chemical Logistics and will be an integral part of LeSaint's supply chain offerings. Visit www.lesaintcl.com.

About LeSaint Logistics
As a Top 100 3PL provider, LeSaint delivers intelligent warehousing, fulfillment and transportation solutions that provide continuous process improvements to boost the customer's bottom line. With 19 facilities nationwide, LeSaint focuses on the retail, chemical and manufacturing industries.

About Chemical Logistics
With locations in Dallas, Texas and Portland, Oregon, Chemical Logistics is a 3PL company specializing in warehousing and distribution of hazmat and non-hazmat chemicals.

SOURCE LeSaint Logistics

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