Norbert Dentressangle's U.S. 3PL Subsidiary, Jacobson Companies, Opens Regional Distribution Center for Pepperidge Farm

MORROW, Ga., Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobson Companies and Pepperidge Farm are pleased to announce the opening of a 146,000 square foot distribution center in Morrow, Georgia. Jacobson Companies is a subsidiary of Norbert Dentressangle, a leading global third-party logistics company. Pepperidge Farm is a leading international commercial bakery. The new warehouse will serve as a distribution and packaging site for several major Pepperidge Farms brands and becomes the company's first regional distribution center to handle both snacks and bread products. Additionally, the highly efficient cross-dock warehouse will function with a high level of case pick and will handle returns.

Future packing operations will include the creation of end-aisle displays, rainbow pallets and other value-added packaging services. The operation, which first opened in May, is expected to create around 40 full-time jobs.

Pepperidge Farm products are found in 45 countries across four continents. They include cookies, crackers, breads, desserts, pastries and include market-leading brands such as Goldfish^© crackers and Milano^© cookies.

"We selected Jacobson for their strong experience in the food industry and their track record for providing outstanding customer service," said Brad Charles, Senior Director, Planning & Logistic for Pepperidge Farms. "This new warehouse is a key strategic investment for Pepperidge Farm and will support our distribution growth in the southeast region.  The Jacobson Companies team understands our priorities and demonstrated a refreshing 'can do' approach as we prepared to open the facility." 

"We're excited to establish a partnership with Pepperidge Farm through this facility," said Scott Temple, USA 3PL Country Manager, Norbert Dentressangle. "As a top logistics services provider for the food and beverage industry and an expert in full-service packaging, Jacobson Companies, now Norbert Dentressangle, has more than ever the resources and proficiency to help Pepperidge Farm reach their customers in an efficient and impactful manner."

About Pepperidge Farm:
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated is a leading provider of premium quality fresh bakery products, cookies, crackers, and frozen foods. Among the company's most popular products are Milano® and Sausalito® cookies, Goldfish® crackers, frozen Puff Pastry, frozen garlic loaves and Texas toasts, and more than 50 varieties of fresh baked breads including Pepperidge Farm® Swirl, Farmhouse and Whole Grain and Ecce Panis® artisan breads. Pepperidge Farm was founded in Connecticut in 1937 by Margaret Rudkin, an entrepreneurial homemaker who began baking fresh bread for her allergy-afflicted son. Today, the company has nine bakeries and more than 4,000 employees. Pepperidge Farm has been part of Campbell Soup Company since 1961.

About Norbert Dentressangle in the USA:
Norbert Dentressangle in the USA is a logistics company which provides added value solutions in transportation, contract logistics and air and sea. The company recently established a strong presence in the U.S. 3PL market with the acquisition of Jacobson Companies, one of the largest value-added warehousing third-party logistics providers in North America.

As a subsidiary of Norbert Dentressangle, Jacobson Companies headquartered in Clive, Iowa, provides integrated domestic transportation management services. With annual revenues of $800 million USD and 5,500 employees, Jacobson Companies is a successful and profitable company with a flexible business model and experienced management team driven by operational excellence.

Capitalizing upon diversified business mix and customer base, Jacobson Companies operates two divisions with nationwide coverage: Contract Logistics Services with 34.1 million square-feet of warehousing under management across 148 sites and Transportation with a fleet of 350 tractor units and 1,650 trailers. The company has a strong expertise and market position in industry verticals such as Food and Beverages, Chemical, Agriculture, CPG, Air and Sea, and Durable Goods. Jacobson Companies serves more than 1,800 customers in the U.S. with a focus on value-added services for the American supply chain industry (secondary packaging, contract manufacturing and reverse logistics) and benefits from being recognized for its quality of service.

About Norbert Dentressangle:
Norbert Dentressangle is an international logistics, transport and air and sea company, with annual revenue of €4.0 billion (USD $5.5 billion) in 2013. Norbert Dentressangle develops high added value solutions in its three sectors, across Europe, America and Asia, and places sustainable development at the heart of all its activities. It is established in 26 countries, employs 37,700 people and generates 60% of its revenue outside France. Norbert Dentressangle, which is listed on the CAC Small & CAC All Tradable, is headed by Hervé Montjotin.

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