GLOBAL supply chain provider, CEVA Logistics, has acquired a 42,735 square-metre facility in Southern California and has signed on its first customer by inking a multi-year contract with Masco Corporation, one of the world's largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family.
    The company said the facility is strategically located within three miles of the Ontario airport and one mile of major interstate arteries, making it an ideal hub for west coast distribution. It can currently handle 300 trailers with its 50 doors and there are plans for expansion.
    As the first customer at this facility, Masco Corporation has signed a multi-year contract with CEVA to manage west coast distribution and logistics services for several Masco subsidiaries in the US.
Rick Thomas, CEVA's senior director of business development, said: "This facility is really top-notch and our partnership with Masco signifies a true win-win for all who are involved. The solution our teams have come up with provides Masco with the best combination of service, capability and cost."
    "Our team has worked diligently to ensure that we're providing Masco a unique value proposition and the level of service Masco was looking for. This opportunity builds a strong footprint for CEVA providing a significant growth opportunity in consumer and retail goods distribution," said Andy Allen, director of business development for CEVA.

(source:shipping online)