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Leading Global Pigment Producer Selects Schneider Logistics for U.S. Transportation Services
Business Wire, March 6, 2006
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider Logistics, Inc., an international lead logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, announced that it has been selected by Tronox LLC (previously part of Kerr-McGee Corp.) to provide an integrated transportation and freight management solution for Tronox's manufacturing facilities in the United States. Tronox LLC is an affiliate of Tronox Incorporated (NYSE: TRX), the world's third-largest producer of titanium dioxide pigment.
"Schneider Logistics' expertise and years of experience in the chemical industry enabled us to create a customized solution for Tronox that improved on-time shipments, and increased efficiency and capacity on short notice," said Mark Rourke, vice president and general manager, Transportation Management, Schneider Logistics. "We look forward to working with Tronox to provide the most effective transportation solution for its U.S. operations."
"We are pleased with Schneider's responsiveness, flexible capacity and consistency, and were impressed by its ability to provide critical capacity after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita," said Don Mills, director of global logistics at Tronox. "We are focused on driving our business from our customers' perspective, and Schneider is helping us meet and exceed our customer service goals in a demanding, rapidly changing environment."
About Schneider Logistics
Schneider Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, is a leading provider of technology based logistics services that enable its customers to effectively manage the flow of material, information, and funds through their supply chains. Schneider Logistics helps customers increase supply chain efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels by utilizing its extensive operational expertise, experienced logistics professionals and large network of transportation and service providers.
Established in 1997, its European headquarters are located in Venlo, The Netherlands. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit www.schneiderlogistics.com.
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