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In late 1971, Bob Ness and John Berend leased eighty-nine thousand (89,000) square feet of warehouse space, speculating that a high quality, customer centered public warehouse operation would attract quality clients with central states distribution requirements.
Rapid growth followed as ODW Logistics(formerly Ohio Distribution Warehouse Corp) grew in space, capabilities, and customer relationships. In 1980, Dist-Trans Co. was founded to meet our customers' transportation requirements. ODW Contract Services was created in 1990 to develop sophisticated dedicated logistics facilities across the country. ODW International was formed in 1993 with the development of a facility located within Foreign Trade Zone #138 at Rickenbacker Air Industrial Park. Finally, ODWebShip.com was founded in 1999 to meet the needs of growing e-commerce operations.
Regularly listed as a Top 100 3PL, ODW Logistics is a multi-regional 3rd Party Logistics Provider with a primary focus in Columbus, Ohio and several distribution points located throughout the county in Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee and Los Angeles. With more than 700 employees and over three million square feet of warehouse space, ODW provides unparalleled distribution, fulfillment, import logistics, yard management, and automotive support services. ODW is an asset-based provider offering highly responsive, personal service to a variety of customers ranging from international Fortune 500 companies to locally owned and managed companies. ODW Logistics serves the unique needs of diverse industries including retail, electronics, medical devices, food and apparel.
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