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Northwest Ohio Logistics Company Investing $5 Million for New Headquarters
Keller Logistics New Operations in Defiance to Bring 194 Jobs
Company Name: Keller Logistics Group, Inc.
Location: Defiance
Site Region: Northwest
Industry Sector: Logistics and Distribution
Company Profile: Keller Logistics Group started as a single truck and trailer trucking company over 40 years ago and has grown into an asset-based third-party logistics provider dedicated to serving the transportation, warehousing, distribution, and contract packaging needs of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across the U.S. The company has operations in 10 states and 750 employees.
Company Website: kellerlogistics.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 194
- Jobs retained: 126
Capital Investment: $5,000,000
Timetable: The company is moving into an existing building. It hopes to have all upgrades and move-ins complete by Q2 2024.
Company Need:
The company was seeking to consolidate operations to support growth and promote efficiencies. The acquisition of an existing 30,000-square-foot commercial office building, which has been vacant since 2022, will facilitate that growth and allow the majority of Keller’s professional staff to work under one roof while promoting further collaboration among the company’s workforce.
Testimonial:
Why Ohio?
The company credited an outstanding workforce as a primary reason for the decision to maintain its headquarters in Northwest Ohio while also noting the state’s strong business climate. In addition, geographic location and a robust distribution and supply chain make Ohio a hub for logistics and transportation.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Regional Growth Partnership, Defiance County Economic Development