This consecutive AA+ rating places Wagner Logistics among an elite group of logistics providers consistently meeting rigorous international benchmarks. The recognition highlights Wagner’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and safety of the nation’s food supply through daily adherence to strict warehouse management and quality practices.

“Achieving the AA+ rating once is significant, but earning it for two consecutive years, confirms our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence, which is especially top of mind for our customers and others in the industry with growing concerns about food safety, supply chain disruptions and storage integrity,” explains Brian Smith, CEO of Wagner Logistics. “This reinforces our role as a trusted partner dedicated to safety in food supply and exceptional warehouse management standards.”

The BRCGS audit recognized Wagner’s Portland facility for strengths in several key operational areas, including:

• Advanced warehouse management practices ensuring precise, efficient product handling.
• Robust food safety protocols consistently exceeding industry standards.
• Comprehensive training programs and a culture of quality assurance empowering staff to uphold Wagner’s stringent standards.

“This recognition reflects the exceptional teamwork and dedication of our Portland staff, led by Warehouse Manager Darrell Barber and Food Safety & Quality Manager Rodney Lucas,” says Smith. “Despite a new management team facing their first BRCGS audit together, Darrell, Rodney, and their teams excelled under pressure, demonstrating proactive leadership, meticulous preparation and outstanding execution to deliver results that exemplify Wagner’s core values and ongoing pursuit of operational excellence.”

About Wagner Logistics

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider, offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment, and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team provides precise solutions to fit each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner is innovating warehousing and logistics by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance while the industry continually adapts to customer buying habits. Wagner is experienced in servicing manufacturers across a wide range of product types including energy (batteries), food and beverage, automotive, consumer products (CPG), paper products, ammunition and hazardous materials. The company has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics 21 years in a row. For more information, visit www.wagnerlogistics.com.

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When a top-tier producer of butter and dairy powders needed to streamline its supply chain, Wagner Logistics brought more than warehousing space. We brought a comprehensive, cost-saving logistics solution. This case study highlights how a trusted 3PL partnership led to an operational transformation for a leading name in the dairy sector.

The Challenge

A renowned dairy manufacturer faced a growing issue: its current distribution setup was limiting production and inflating costs. Leadership wanted to consolidate distribution near its production plant and free up critical space. But they needed more than just a warehouse. They needed a logistics partner with food-grade expertise, regulatory know-how and a responsive approach to growth.

Wagner Logistics’ Approach

Wagner Logistics responded with a solution that went beyond this producer’s expectations. Our team initiated a strategic relocation from a smaller, ambient-only facility to a new, expanded site designed specifically to handle temperature-sensitive dairy products.

Partnering with a developer, we customized the facility to include a high-capacity cooler for butter storage, meeting stringent food safety standards and ensuring proper handling across all temperature zones. The backbone of this approach is Wagner’s deep knowledge of food logistics and agile project management, ensuring the solution aligned precisely with the client’s needs.

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The Results

Wagner Logistics delivered:

• A custom-built regional distribution center featuring both refrigerated and ambient warehousing
• Expanded capacity to support the client’s growing product lines and third-party customers
• Operational relief at the production plant, unlocking manufacturing space and driving throughput
• Significant transportation savings by co-locating product distribution closer to the plant
• Continued adherence to the highest food safety and regulatory standards

Due to Wagner’s end-to-end logistics management, the client is now equipped with a future-ready supply chain, one that’s more efficient, scalable and strategically aligned with their business goals.

Why It Matters

This project is just one example of Wagner Logistics’ ability to tailor warehousing solutions that go far beyond basic storage. By integrating technology, food safety best practices and flexible space design, we helped a trusted dairy brand gain a measurable competitive advantage.

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A publicly traded agricultural chemical company faced climbing costs and frustrated customers thanks to a fragmented, inefficient supply chain. They urgently needed to consolidate operations into a centralized distribution hub that could reliably serve their entire network, ultimately regaining customers’ trust.

Analysis:

There are millions of square feet of warehouse space across the U.S., but the Midwest has clear cost and logistical advantages. The manufacturer knew that not only was finding the right partner critical, but that partner had to have a proven track record in the region. Wagner Logistics emerged as the obvious choice — trusted, capable, and committed to making complicated logistics simple and profitable. Not to mention also headquartered in the Midwest

Solution:

Wagner quickly took the reins, acting as a 4PL partner to centralize warehousing, distribution and transportation. They expertly navigated complex regulations around hazardous and flammable materials, streamlined distribution processes and boosted transportation efficiency through reliable, on-time Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) services.

Results:

Between Wagner’s proactive team and centralized logistics solution, they significantly reduced the manufacturer’s supply chain costs and increased operational efficiency. The company now consistently meets customer demands for accurate, timely deliveries, enhancing customer confidence and strengthening investor relations. Logistics went from being a costly headache to a clear strategic advantage, proving the value of having Wagner as a logistics partner who Brings It.

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When a prominent lithium-ion battery manufacturer launched a new facility, they needed more than just another logistics provider—they needed a partner. Their priority was clear: find a partner who could seamlessly handle warehousing and raw material replenishment, so their team could fully focus on production without distraction.

Analysis:

After an extensive review of third-party logistics (3PL) providers, the battery manufacturer selected Wagner Logistics as the one that could meet their high standards and expectations. Wagner’s hands-on approach, flexible warehousing options and commitment to innovative, tailored solutions made them stand out as the ideal strategic partner.

Solution:

Wagner worked hand-in-hand with the manufacturer to implement a customized warehouse solution featuring RFID tracking and electric vehicle shuttles—efficient, eco-friendly and precise. Together, they established a CTPAT-certified facility, integrated rigorous hazardous material storage processes and leveraged Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) protocols, making complex compliance straightforward.

Results:

The partnership immediately paid off. Wagner’s solutions created an efficient warehouse environment, minimized downtime and kept production running smoothly. The manufacturer now confidently scales operations, prepared for growth and future automation, knowing Wagner consistently delivers exactly as promised.

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. February 2, 2025 – Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with a prominent agricultural chemical company. Through this collaboration, Wagner will provide specialized warehousing and distribution services for agricultural chemicals, further expanding its expertise in handling complex and high-value products.

With decades of experience in logistics and a deep commitment to safety and compliance, Wagner Logistics is well-positioned to meet the unique storage and distribution needs of the agricultural industry. The company’s robust infrastructure, rigorous safety protocols, and strategically located facilities ensure secure and efficient handling of agricultural chemicals, supporting timely delivery to end users.

“This partnership underscores our ability to manage complex supply chain needs with precision and care,” said Robert Fischer, Senior Vice President, Business Development of Wagner Logistics. “Agricultural chemicals require specialized handling, and our team is dedicated to providing safe, compliant, and efficient solutions that help our customers operate with confidence.”

Wagner Logistics’s expansion into agricultural chemical warehousing aligns with its broader mission to deliver innovative logistics solutions across a wide range of industries. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service, Wagner continues to strengthen its role as a trusted logistics provider for manufacturers and suppliers nationwide.

For more information about Wagner Logistics and its warehousing and transportation solutions, visit wagnerlogistics.com.

About Wagner Logistics

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider, offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team provides precise solutions to fit each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner is innovating warehousing and logistics by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance while the industry continually adapts to customer buying habits. Wagner is experienced in servicing manufacturers across a wide range of product types including energy (batteries), food and beverage, automotive, consumer products (CPG), paper products, ammunition and hazardous materials. The company has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics 21 years in a row. For more information, visit wagnerlogistics.com.

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions, announces that its facility in Portland, Oregon, achieved the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard’s (BRCGS) AA+ rating in an inaugural, unannounced audit. The 325,000-square-foot facility, offering both ambient and temperature-controlled storage solutions, caters to over 20 customers.

The BRCGS certification is an internationally recognized benchmark for quality, safety and operational excellence in the storage and distribution industry. This prestigious rating is difficult to earn and highlights the Wagner team’s dedication to industry-leading food safety and quality standards.

Brian Smith, CEO of Wagner Logistics, explains, “Since BRCGS audits are unannounced, there is no time to ‘prep.’ The AA+ rating is proof positive that the Portland facility’s team strictly adheres to the highest warehouse management and food safety standards every single day. That means protecting the nation’s food supply, even when no one is watching.”

According to the audit, the Portland facility excels in several key areas, including:

• Operational Excellence: The adoption of advanced warehouse management systems ensures the efficient and accurate handling of products.
• Food Safety Compliance: Stringent protocols and continuous monitoring are maintained to guarantee the highest safety standards for all stored products.
• Quality Assurance: Comprehensive training and development programs for staff ensure the highest levels of quality control are upheld.

“We are incredibly proud of our Portland team for achieving this significant rating. The AA+ is a direct result of diligent efforts, precise attention to detail and unwavering commitment to the highest food safety and quality standards,” says Smith. “Matt O’Brien, the facility’s manager, and his team deserve special acknowledgement for their exceptional work, delivering superior service and secure storage solutions. Rodney Lucas, the food safety & quality manager, and his team have been critical to this success. Rodney’s commitment has been pivotal in ensuring that our facility not only meets but surpasses industry standards through rigorous internal audits and continuous staff training programs.”

About Wagner Logistics

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider, offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment, and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team provides precise solutions to fit each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner is innovating warehousing and logistics by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance while the industry continually adapts to customer buying habits. Wagner is experienced in servicing manufacturers across a wide range of product types including energy (batteries), food and beverage, automotive, consumer products (CPG), paper products, ammunition and hazardous materials. The company has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics 21 years in a row. For more information, visit www.wagnerlogistics.com.

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions, announces that it has been awarded a significant warehousing contract to support Grassland Dairy and West Point Dairy effective as of January 8th, 2024. The warehouse will help consolidate Grassland Dairy and West Point Dairy’s distribution network. This partnership with Wagner Logistics, its warehouse and logistics operations in the North Logan, UT area, will result in more employment opportunities and expansion.

“We are excited to have kicked off our partnership with Grassland Dairy and West Point Dairy. Our collaborative effort with them has created an opportunity to bring our top-notch food-grade services to a new market,” states Brian Smith, chief executive officer, Wagner Logistics. “We look forward to using our expertise to provide exceptional service and control overall costs associated with getting their products to market.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Wagner Logistics will provide comprehensive, tailored warehousing services, state-of-the-art technology and engineering services, encompassing storage, inventory management and distribution of food-grade and regulated products. This strategic partnership will not only streamline West Point Dairy’s supply chain operations but also create warehousing job opportunities in the local community, contributing to economic growth and development.

“The Grassland and West Point Dairy teams are looking forward to working with Wagner. Their knowledge of food ingredient storage requirements and ability to source a solution in close proximity to our plant were what we were looking for. Their flexibility and continued growth across the U.S. will allow us to explore additional opportunities in the future,” says Trevor Wuethrich, president, Grassland Dairy.

This collaboration underscores Wagner Logistics’ 78-year-long commitment to fostering local job creation and economic development at its warehouses and distribution centers in strategic U.S. locations.

Smith added, “By driving continuous improvement and providing the highest level of food safety, Wagner is well suited to support West Point Dairy’s growth both domestically and internationally.”

About Wagner Logistics

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider, offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team provides precise solutions to fit each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner is innovating warehousing and logistics by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance while the industry continually adapts to customer buying habits. Wagner is experienced in servicing manufacturers across a wide range of products types including energy (batteries), food and beverage, automotive, consumer products (CPG), paper products, ammunition and hazardous materials. The company has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics 21 years in a row. For more information, visit www.wagnerlogistics.com or email marketing@wagnerlogistics.com to learn about improving supply chains.

About Grassland Dairy and West Point Dairy

Grassland Dairy was established in 1904 and has remained a family-owned company for five generations. They are a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients and are a key player in the dairy industry. West Point Dairy was established in 1947 and has three locations in Wisconsin, Utah and Nebraska and was sold to Grassland Dairy in 2005. Their butter is churned daily from pasteurized cream and uses only natural ingredients and no preservatives. For more details, please visit www.grassland.com.

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Wagner Logistics, a nationwide provider of third-party logistics, announced today its acquisition of Fulcrum Logistics, Inc., a regional provider of warehousing services, specializing in food and beverage storage and handling, in Portland, Ore.

The acquisition of Fulcrum will expand Wagner’s offerings in the food and beverage sector by leveraging Fulcrum’s relationships with blue-chip customers while capitalizing on Fulcrum’s key service capabilities.

Brian Smith, president and CEO of Wagner Logistics, says, “Acquiring Fulcrum Logistics marks a key milestone in Wagner’s growth plans as we expand the critical vertical of food and beverage. It is consistent with our company’s strategy to become a top-tier player in U.S. supply chain management. On behalf of our Wagner associates, we are excited to welcome the talented team at Fulcrum into the Wagner family and the Wagner way.”

Seth Schmedemann, president of Fulcrum Logistics, states, “Fulcrum’s success has been founded on core operational excellence and a tradition of focusing on the customer. Fulcrum’s entrepreneurial spirit and management team will fit perfectly with the Wagner culture.”

Following the transaction’s closing, Fulcrum will operate as a division of Wagner Logistics.

About Wagner Logistics

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider, offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team provides precise solutions to fit each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner is innovating warehousing and logistics by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance while the industry continually adapts to customer buying habits. For more information, visit wagnerlogistics.com or email HowCanWeHelp@wagnerlogistics.com to learn about improving supply chains.

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions, announces that it has been awarded a significant warehousing contract to support Panasonic Energy’s manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kan., which is set to open in spring 2025 to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles around the world. The plant will increase Panasonic Energy’s global capacity, and this collaboration with Wagner Logistics fortifies their warehouse and logistic operations, indicating even more employment opportunities for the Kansas City area and future expansion for Wagner Logistics.

“We are honored to be selected as the warehousing partner for Panasonic Energy. It’s a great opportunity for Wagner and a great thing for Kansas City,” says Brian Smith, chief executive officer, Wagner Logistics. “This contract represents a testament to our expertise in providing tailored supply chain solutions and our dedication to exceeding customer expectations. We look forward to leveraging our capabilities to support Panasonic Energy’s manufacturing operations and strengthen our collaborative partnership.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Wagner Logistics will provide comprehensive, tailored warehousing services, state of the market technology and automation, encompassing storage, inventory management and distribution. This strategic partnership will not only streamline Panasonic Energy’s supply chain operations but also create approximately 30 warehousing job opportunities in the local community, contributing to economic growth and development.

“The Panasonic Energy team is excited to work with Wagner. From day one, they rolled up their sleeves and came ready to work, and that’s what we need in a partner. Wagner is set up well to work with us in Kansas City and their national footprint gives us options to expand with them in the future,” explains Robert Winans, vice president of supply chain, Panasonic.

This collaboration underscores Wagner Logistics’ 78-year-long commitment to fostering local job creation and economic development both in Kansas City and its warehouses and distribution centers in strategic U.S. locations.

Smith states, “Through innovation, efficiency and our unrivaled customer-centric solutions, Wagner Logistics is poised to help drive sustained economic development in Kansas City and support Panasonic Energy’s success in the dynamic manufacturing landscape as they step toward a net-zero emissions future.”

About Wagner Logistics

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider, offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team provides precise solutions to fit each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner is innovating warehousing and logistics by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance while the industry continually adapts to customer buying habits. Wagner is experienced in servicing manufacturers across a wide range of products types including energy (batteries), food and beverage, automotive, consumer products (CPG), paper products, ammunition and hazardous materials. The company has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics 21 years in a row. For more information, visit wagnerlogistics.com or email marketing@wagnerlogistics.com to learn about improving supply chains.

About Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., established in April 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system, provides innovative battery technology-based products and solutions globally. Through its automotive lithium-ion batteries, storage battery systems and dry batteries, the company brings safe, reliable, and convenient power to a broad range of business areas, from mobility and social infrastructure to medical and consumer products. Panasonic Energy is committed to contributing to a society that realizes happiness and environmental sustainability, and through its business activities the company aims to address societal issues while taking the lead on environmental initiatives. For more details, please visit https://www.panasonic.com/global/energy/.

About the Panasonic Group

A global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, industry, communications, and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company and eight companies positioned under its umbrella. Founded in 1918, the Group is committed to enhancing the well-being of people and society and conducts its businesses based on founding principles applied to generate new value and offer sustainable solutions for today’s world. The Group reported consolidated net sales of 7,388.8 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2022. Devoted to improving the well-being of people, the Panasonic Group is united in providing superior products and services to help you Live Your Best. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/.

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