Exel Media Center, Contract Logistics Companies & Supply Chain Solutions

Goodyear Honors Exel with Wingfoot Fleet of the Year Award

(June 25, 2009) – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has honored Exel with its 2008 Wingfoot Fleet of the Year award, which recognizes and rewards carriers for outstanding performance in a given year. The award is based on achievements against specific performance measures.

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Exel Transportation Wins Sysco Carrier of the Year Award

(June 4, 2009) – Exel Transportation earned the 2008 Sysco Supply Chain Intermodal Carrier of the Year honor for on-time performance, capacity commitment and responsive customer service. The award comes just one year after Exel Transportation won the contract to service Sysco Corporation, North America’s leading food distributor.

Exel Expands Relationship with General Mills to Operate Southeast Warehouse

(May 19, 2009) – Exel announced today it will operate a new warehouse in Social Circle, Ga., on behalf of long-time customer, General Mills. The approximately 1.5-million-square-foot facility will be built and operational by mid-2010, and will serve General Mills’ customers in the Southeast region of the United States. Exel will provide distribution services for ambient food products such as cereals and snacks.

Walmart Canada Extends Contract with Supply Chain Management Until 2013

(April 23, 2009) – Supply Chain Management (SCM), Canada’s largest retail logistics services organization and an Exel company, has signed a five-year contract extension for its business with Walmart Canada. SCM provides dedicated transportation, logistics and value-added services to Walmart’s 312 stores and supercentres nationwide.

DHL Expands Relationship with Nike in Brazil

(April 14, 2009) – DHL Supply Chain, the leading supply chain management company in Latin America, announced a five-year contract with Nike to establish a new distribution center in São Paulo, Brazil. The facility will be part of an existing DHL campus, Louveira Distribution Park, and will support more than 30,000 individual products.

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Exel Announces Recent Promotions

(March 24, 2009) – Exel announced the promotions of eight senior executives within the organization today. Associates represent five industry-focused business units and support functions including human resources and risk management.

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Exel Inks Services Contract with Fort McKay Group of Companies in Alberta Oil Sands Region

(Jan. 20, 2009) – Exel announced today a new partnership with Fort McKay Group of Companies to provide transportation, material stocking and mail delivery services. The contract supports Exel’s existing maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) integrated supply solution in the Oil Sands Region of Northern Alberta.

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Power Packaging Donates to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

(Nov. 13, 2008) – Power Packaging, an Exel company, recently donated $26,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Company associates, vendors and customers raised funds benefiting the NFFF at Power Packaging’s 9^th annual charity golf outing held on Sept. 11, 2008.

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Exel and Syncrude Sign Five-Year Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies Contract

(Sept. 16, 2008) – Exel announced a strategic partnership with Syncrude Canada Ltd., a leader in oil sands production. As part of the five-year agreement, Exel will provide in-plant logistics, supply chain design, and maintenance repair and operations supplies procurement services.

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EXEL EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRYSLER TO PROVIDE DEDICATED DELIVERY SERVICE TO 270 MIDWESTERN AUTO DEALERS

(Aug. 14, 2008) – Exel will now provide dedicated delivery services to 270 Chrysler, Jeep^® and Dodge dealers in five Midwestern states. The dedicated delivery solution is based on 20 years of experience delivering parts for Chrysler and uses the latest technologies to achieve results.

Exel Transportation Services Achieves EPA SmartWay Partner Designation

(July 1, 2008) – Exel Transportation Services earned the SmartyWay Partner Designation from the U.S. EPA based on its efforts to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in its transportation brokerage operations.

Supply Chain Management Donates $50,000 to Canada's Cornwall Community Hospital

(June 24, 2008) – Team members at Supply Chain Management (SCM), an Exel company, donated $50,000 to an eastern Ontario hospital. SCM is working toward donating $250,000 in five years through employee contributions and matching funds.

Exel Earns Rohm & Haas' 3PL Warehousing Provider of the Year Honor

(June 12, 2008) – Rohm & Haas honored Exel with its Warehousing Provider of the Year award for 2007. The award recognized Exel’s efficient inventory control and order fulfillment.

Exel Implements Industry-First Global Transportation Management Technology Platform

Exel announced the completion of a global transportation management technology system that provides its customers visibility to shipments anywhere in the world.

DHL Signs New Agreement with Borderlinx to Improve Global eCommerce

DHL signed a new five-year agreement with Borderlinx, a U.K.-based provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions. The deal provides international shoppers the ability to order products from any U.S. retailer. DHL Solutions will provide warehousing and fulfillment services.

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Exel Announces Q108 Promotions

Exel promoted several associates during the first quarter of 2008. Congratulations to Fred Takavitz, Adrian Kumar, Chris Blickhan, George Cocoles and Rick McCann.

Exel Sponsors National Kidney Foundation of Ohio's 2008 Walk & Run

Marking the launch of its partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, Exel was the presenting sponsor of the organization's 2008 Walk & Run.

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ETS Wins 2007 Excellence Award from Datacap Inc.

Exel Transportation Services received an Excellence Award from Datacap Inc. in the "Excellence in Invoices" category. The honor recognizes a best-in-class solution that optimizes time and minimizes costs.

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DHL Achieves 'Top of Mind' Awareness Among Industry Leaders From Mexico Research Firm

DHL Exel Supply Chain was the most frequently mentioned warehousing and transportation services provider in Mexico, according to a recent brand awareness study conducted by InfoAmericas.

Exel, LEGO Group Celebrate Distribution Center Opening With Ribbon Cutting

Exel joined children's toy manufacturer LEGO Group in celebrating the grand opening of its Roanoke, Texas, distribution center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Exel Earns Two Best North American 3PL Awards From eyefortransport

Exel earned two Best North American 3PL Awards from eyefortransport. The company won top honors in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Pharma, and Chemical and Hazmat categories.

DHL Exel Supply Chain Earns Volkswagen Group Award

DHL Exel Supply Chain received the Volkswagen Group Award for outstanding supplier performance in Mexico for 2006. The annual award recognizes high performance in logistics, service, quality, compliance, on-time delivery, cost and communication.

Managed Transportation Growth Leads Exel to New Houston Command Center

Exel relocated its Houston transportation command center to a larger, airport-based facility to better serve its managed transportation customers throughout North America and accommodate new customers.

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Exel Earns Kellogg's Top Gun Award for Second Straight Year

Exel's Dallas distribution center earned the Kellogg Company's Top Gun award for 2006. It is the second consecutive year an Exel operation received the award, which recognizes excellence in the daily execution of Kellogg's business.

Toys "R" Us Recognizes Exel as 2006 Logistics Partner Of the Year

Exel was honored as the Toys "R" Us 2006 Logistics Partner of the Year for its role in the retailer's transition to a new e-commerce platform for the Toys "R" Us online business.

GS1 EPCglobal Names Exel's Hollis Co-Chair of the Transportation and Logistics Services Industry Action Group

(June 23, 2009) – GS1 EPCglobal, the leader in developing industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code, appointed Tony Hollis, director of innovation and technology management at Exel, co-chair of the Transportation and Logistics Services Industry Action Group.

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Dannon Honors Exel as a 2008 Supplier of the Year

(May 21, 2009) – Exel earned the “2008 Supplier of the Year” award in the category of Goods and Services Operations from The Dannon Company, the world’s top-selling brand of yogurt. Dannon selected Exel’s Dayton, Ohio, site for the honor based on its improvements in quality, safety, cost, and overall performance in inventory accuracy and on-time shipping.

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Power Packaging Introduces Revolutionary Snapsil Packaging Offering Convenience, Functionality and Innovation

(April 28, 2009) – Power Packaging, an Exel company, announced the launch of the new Snapsil® packaging product to the North American food and beverage market. The patented “snapping utensil” is an on-the-go, single-serve package that integrates product storage with a highly functional utensil or applicator in one branded product. The product is available through a strategic relationship with Snapsil Corporation.

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Exel Direct Earns Two-Year Contract Renewal with Crate & Barrel

(April 21, 2009) – Exel Direct, the home and business delivery service business unit of Exel, recently renewed its contract with Crate & Barrel. Under the terms of the two-year agreement, Exel provides white-glove delivery and set up of home furnishings to Crate & Barrel customers.

ABB Selects Exel to Manage Fulfillment and Assembly Services at North American Logistics Center

(March 31, 2009) – Exel recently began order fulfillment and assembly services for ABB, a leading power and automation technology company. The centralized operation, located in Groveport, Ohio, will help ABB improve inventory and order accuracy, on-time order preparation, and ultimately service its customers more effectively.

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Opportunity Knocks for Latin America Supply Chain in 2009

(Jan. 29, 2009) – As companies continue to focus on improving efficiency and reducing expenses in today’s lagging economy, the Latin America supply chain has an opportunity to drive solutions that add real value for customers. According to DHL Exel Supply Chain, scalable supply chain solutions, new capabilities and global technology integration are among the specific logistics capabilities customers need to support operations in the region.

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Exel Launches Multi-Client Distribution and Fulfillment Center Solution

(Dec. 9, 2008) – Exel’s Technology and Aerospace business unit announced a new multi-client distribution and fulfillment center network that provides its customers a more scalable and flexible supply chain solution. With six shared-use facilities around the country, customers can locate inventory closer to customers’ consumption points.

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Exel Announces New Leadership

(Oct. 21, 2008) -- Exel announced today the promotions of three top executives. Bill Meahl, previously CEO, has been named Chief Operating Officer of DHL Exel Supply Chain globally; John Gilbert is now CEO, DHL Exel Supply Chain Americas; and Scott Sureddin is president, Consumer and Life Sciences Americas.

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Exel Announces Recent Promotions

(Sept. 10, 2008) – Exel recently promoted several executives throughout its business. Associates from the Exel Transportation Services and Exel Direct business units, human resources, project management and commercial finance functions, among others, were recognized.

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EYEFORTRANSPORT RECOGNIZES EXEL WITH BEST NORTH AMERICAN 3PL AWARD

(Aug. 12, 2008) – Eyefortransport recently awarded Exel the Best 3PL for Retail honor at its sixth annual 3PL Summit. The 3PL Awards are an opportunity for customers to recognize logistics service providers for contributions to specific industries.

DHL Solutions Announces New Relationship with Cooking.com

(June 26, 2008) – DHL Solutions and Cooking.com inked a deal to provide warehousing and order fulfillment out of a 60,000-square-foot facility in Columbus, Ohio.

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DHL Earns Top Honors from Brazil's Logistics Community

(June 18, 2008) – DHL Exel Supply Chain received the Volvo Logistics Award recognizing the company as Brazil’s top logistics provider in 2007. Based on peer research, the annual award recognizes high service levels in multiple categories.

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Sandvik Recognizes Exel for Superior Performance

Exel was recently honored with the 3 Hub Champion award from its customer, Sandvik. The award recognizes superior performance by the Exel team that operates Sandvik's Chicago facility.

Exel Celebrates Earth Day 2008

To mark Earth Day 2008, Exel partnered with the city of Westerville, Ohio, to clean up and beautify community parks. The company also launched its associate environmental program with a $10,000 donation to The Nature Conservancy.

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Exel awarded Certificate of Environmental Stewardship

Pratt Industries recently awarded Exel a Certificate of Environmental Stewardship. The certificate recognizes a component of the recycling program at Exel's Belleville, Mich., facility.

Frito-Lay Presents Exel Transportation Services with Carrier Excellence Award

Frito-Lay recognized Exel Transportation Services for its exceptional performance in customer service, job knowledge and resource management with a Platinum Award for Carrier Excellence.

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Exel Initiates High-Output Lighting Project Resulting in Cost and Electricity Savings

As part of Exel's ongoing efforts to help the environment, it recently completed a high-output lighting project at a distribution center in western Canada. The facility now saves more than 400 metric tons in CO₂ emissions each year.

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Exel Wins U.S. EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award

Exel has received an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay^SM Transport Partnership for its efforts to conserve energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities. As a SmartWay Partner, Exel is working to increase the amount of freight shipped by carriers that have demonstrated improvements in fuel efficiency.

RILA Welcomes Exel as Title Sponsor of Logistics Conference 2008

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) welcomes Exel as its title sponsor of the 2008 Logistics Conference. RILA's Logistics Conference is a leading industry event for retailer and supplier executives in logistics distribution and supply chain management.

Exel Named a Top 3PL by Inbound
Logistics

Exel earned high recognition on Inbound Logistics magazine's Top 100 3PLs list for 2007. Exel ranks second on the list, which was compiled based on research and reader feedback.

Exel Receives Carrier Achievement Award from Ocean Spray

Exel received the 2006 Carrier Achievement Award from Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. The award recognizes exceptional service and on-time deliveries.

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Exel Earns EPA SmartWay Partner Designation for Environmentally Friendly Operations

Exel has earned the SmartWay Partner designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the company's efforts to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in its managed transportation operations.

Exel Offering Storage, Packaging, Order Fulfillment for Class II Narcotics

Exel is now offering Class II narcotics storage, packaging and order fulfillment through a newly constructed, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-certified pharmaceutical vault located in central Pennsylvania.

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Kraft Selects Exel to Provide Warehousing Services In Brazil

International food and beverage leader Kraft Foods selected Exel to provide warehousing services for the company's ambient and temperature-controlled products in Brazil.