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Polymer Logistics opens new service center for reusable plastic containers

This facility will provide reusable plastic container pooling, sanitizing and redistribution logistics.

April 6, 2017

Polymer Logistics, Riverside, Calif., celebrated the grand opening of its Dublin, Ga., service center, which was first announced in May 2016.

CSM Bakery Solutions to sell BakeMark business

BakeMark is a wholly owned CSM subsidiary that provides distribution services through a network of 25 distribution centers.

April 6, 2017

CSM Bakery Solutions, Atlanta, announced its intention to sell its BakeMark business.

Allen Lund opens Houston office

The Houston office will be led by Michael Keep, who comes with 11 years of transportation experience.

April 6, 2017

Allen Lund Co., La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., announced plans to open a new office in Houston, Texas.

Krispy Kreme owner acquires Panera

Following the close of the transaction, Panera will be privately held and continue to be operated independently by the company’s management team.

April 6, 2017

JAB Holding Co., the Washington, D.C., parent company of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Caribou Coffee and more, acquired Panera Bread Co., St. Louis, Mo., for $7.5 billion.

Axis Global Logistics forms strategic partnership with Kezzler

Kezzler’s system architecture has been designed to circumvent the performance limitations of traditional serialization systems.

April 6, 2017

Axis Global Logistics, North Bergen, N.J., partnered with Kezzler AS, Boston, Mass., to offer a real-time, high-performance, secure and scalable serialization solution.

New Water Capital affiliate acquires Custom Made Meals

Custom Made Meals manufactures fresh, oven-ready, value-added entrées and appetizers.

April 6, 2017

An affiliate of New Water Capital Partners L.P., a Boca Raton, Fla.-based private equity investment firm, acquired Custom Made Meals, a Denver, Colo.-based manufacturer of fresh, oven-ready, value-added entrées and appetizers sold in more than 6,000 retail grocery locations nationwide.

Berg Chilling Systems acquires Industrial Refrigerated Systems

The merged companies now offer ammonia and HFC refrigeration service and support.

April 6, 2017

Berg Chilling Systems acquired Industrial Refrigerated Systems Limited (IRSL), providing customers with a one-stop shop for refrigeration equipment and service needs regardless of refrigerant type.

Cognex acquires maker of deep learning software for industrial machine vision

ViDi’s deep learning software uses artificial intelligence techniques to improve image analysis.

April 6, 2017

Cognex Corp., Natick, Mass., acquired ViDi Systems SA, a Switzerland-based maker of deep learning software for industrial machine vision.

SSI SCHAEFER opens reusable packaging fabrication facility in Mexico

The new facility drastically shortens delivery time while reducing logistical delivery costs for clients located in and around Mexico.

April 6, 2017

The packaging systems division of SSI Schaefer Systems International, Charlotte, N.C., expanded production capabilities with a new manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

LIG Assets enters JV with LIVE SHIP Global Seafood Logistics

LIVE SHIP maintains an exclusive worldwide agreement to transport 25,000 pounds of live lobster and live snow crab using specially designed 40-foot sea containers.

April 3, 2017

LIG Assets, Inc. (also known as the Leader in Green Assets or LIGA), Dallas, Texas, entered into a joint venture partnership with LIVE SHIP Global Seafood Logistics, Canada.