Evans Distribution Systems is growing the size of its workforce in Michigan as the logistics firm continues to move toward a more diversified clientele.
"We will continue to grow in other industries outside of automotive, like wine-and-spirits and electronics," says Derek Byrd, marketing & inside sales manager for
Evans Distribution Systems.
The Melvindale-based firm specializes in full service third-party logistics. Among the services it offers are warehousing, transportation and staffing. It is celebrating its 85 birthday this year, and has grown its business to include 30 operations in 10 different states. It employs about 500 people, including about 60 new employees over the last year.
Evans Distribution Systems has watched its warehousing and transportation divisions lead the charge for growth. It recently expanded its Romulus warehouse facility to 200,000 square feet.
The firm has seen its biggest bump from transportation services. That division now makes up 40 percent of the company's bottom line, up from 20 percent in recent years. The firm has achieved that by expanding the number of industries it services, adding more business from the likes of automotive, electronics, recycling and food & beverage industries.
"We will put more emphasis on transportation management," Byrd says. "We really want to grow the transportation side."
Source: Derek Byrd, marketing & inside sales manager for Evans Distribution Systems
Writer: Jon Zemke
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