Harley-Davidson Selects Penske Logistics in Brazil

September 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As presented in a case study during the recent Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain (ILOS) Logistics Forum in Brazil, iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has selected Penske Logistics to manage its logistics processes in Brazil. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Manages Natura’s New Distribution Center in South America

November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Natura, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of skin care, cosmetics, perfume, hair care and other beauty products, recently announced the opening of its first distribution center in Parana, Brazil, with Penske Logistics South America selected to manage the operation.

The facility is located in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, near the metropolitan area of Curitiba. The building will supply Natura’s sales growth in the southern region and to improve services provided to Natura’s door-to-door sales consultants. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics South America Expands Consumer Business with LG Electronics

August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics has inked a contract with LG Electronics Brazil to offer expanded warehouse and dedicated distribution services. 

Penske Logistics South America will aid LG in the Brazilian distribution of consumer products like televisions, DVD players, washing machines and refrigerators.  The largest South American country is also among the world’s fastest growing economies, known informally as a BRIC country (Brazil, Russia, India and China). [Read more...]

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New Report Highlights Penske Logistics Operations in Brazil

June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

As one of our earlier posts indicated, Brazil’s robust economic growth in recent years has helped propel Penske Logistics and demand for its warehousing and distribution center management services in that country.

Armstrong & Associates, a logistics industry consultancy based in Wisconsin recently participated in a Penske-led tour of the operations.   [Read more...]

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New South America Penske Logistics Leader Named

March 23, 2011 by 2 Comments

Penske Logistics has named Paulo Sarti as managing director for South American operations.  Based in São Paulo, Brazil, he is responsible for the operations and growth of business in South America.  He is the first Brazilian to attain this leadership position.  [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Positioned to Serve Brazil’s Growth

December 22, 2010 by 4 Comments

Brazil isn’t just a hot spot for travelers; this vast Latin American country is attracting attention from businesses all over the world.

“The Brazilian marketplace as a whole is expanding very rapidly,” said Bill Scroggie, managing director of South America for Penske Logistics.  “Brazil boasted economic growth rates of 7.5 percent in 2010.  In addition, Brazil has a huge emerging middle class who now has purchasing power, increasing the demand for consumer staples such as cars, electronics and clothing.  We’ve seen an increased demand from companies looking for logistics services to serve their growing businesses.” [Read more...]

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