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THE TOP 100 3PL & Cold Storage Providers for 2013 For the eighth consecutive year, Food Logistics presents a list of companies who are excellent performers in their feld. B y E D I T O R I A L S T A F F © iStockphoto/Thinkstock T hird-party logistics and cold storage providers together provide essential transportation, logistics, warehousing and distribution support for the food and beverage supply chain. Their capabilities have become as diverse as the customers they serve—from small local producers to global food manufacturers—all of whom have unique requirements. This year's list has familiar names and newcomers. The alphabetized profiles contain basic information while details on each company's service offerings are provided on the accompanying graph. Acme Distribution Centers, Inc., Aurora, CO Atlanta Bonded Warehouse, Kennesaw, GA Web site: www.acmedistribution.com Year founded: 1947 Number of employees: 250 Area(s) served: North America; U.S. region Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Since 1947, Acme has been providing a consistent "best in class" solution and execution of supply chain services for all types of companies and channel paths. Web site: www.atlantabonded.com Year founded: 1948 Number of employees: 400-500 Area(s) served: National Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: Featuring public and food-grade, temp-controlled distribution services. Americold, Atlanta, GA Web site: www.americold.com Year founded: In service 80+ years Number of employees: 12,000 globally Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Americold's network is an integral component of the global supply chain. We implement customizable solutions from "farm to fork" in temperatures of -40 to ambient. 22 AUGUST 2013 • FOOD LOGISTICS Badger Farm Rail LLC, Reedsburg, WI Web site: www.badgerfarmrail.com Year founded: 1997 Number of employees: 30 Area(s) served: Regional; International Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: "Rail freight friendly." Bolingbrook Cold Storage, Bolingbrook, IL Web site: www.bolingbrookcoldstorage.com Year founded: 2010 Number of employees: 50+ Area(s) served: North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico) Asset/Non-asset: Asset-based Worth noting: BBCS takes great care of temperaturesensitive products using the latest in technology & equipment. Our sealed temp-controlled loading docks & staging areas allow fast loading & unloading. All areas within our 3 warehouses are fully maintained with state-of-the-art security systems and the highest sanitation standards. Britton & Company, Calexico, CA Web site: www.brittoncompany.com Year founded: 1944 Number of employees: 12 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Non-asset based Worth noting: Our main customer is the largest bakery worldwide. Burris Logistics, Milford, DE Web site: www.burrislogistics.com Year founded: 1925 Number of employees: 1722 Area(s) served: National (entire U.S.) Asset/Non-asset: Both Worth noting: Our Custom Retail Distribution gives you all the benefts of self-distribution with none of the headaches. C.H. Robinson, Eden Prairie, MN Web site: www.chrobinson.com Year founded: 1905 Number of employees: 11,144 Area(s) served: International Asset/Non-asset: Non-Asset based Worth noting: In the past year, C.H. Robinson has been named Carrier of the Year by Sharp Electronics, won the www.foodlogistics.com