Allen Lund Company Acquires United World Transportation; Eddie Lund, Steve Baker, and Jim Brister Detail
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA - If you’re on this page, then I know the news of this pivotal acquisition has already sparked your interest. Allen Lund Company has recently shared an exciting update, announcing it has completed its acquisition of Canada-based brokerage United World Transportation (UWT).
“We are thrilled to be adding United World Transportation to the Allen Lund Company network. They bring a great team that will add expertise in the handling of products to and through Canada and Mexico. They are also experts in the shipping of produce, which fits our niche perfectly,” said Eddie Lund, President of Allen Lund Company.
Founded and Owned by Steve Baker and Jim Brister, United World Transportation was established in 2003 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
As explained in a press release, the company was created with an emphasis on evolving into a provider of innovative solutions within the produce industry that has led to long-term relationships with customers and carriers.
“We are really excited about joining the Allen Lund family. When we first engaged in conversation with Allen Lund Company, we immediately noticed that we shared the same business principles and core values,” said Baker, President of UWT. “This was extremely important to us. We are proud to be the first Canadian office for ALC. This is a tremendous opportunity to continue growing Allen Lund Company throughout North America.”
The acquisition will combine Allen Lund Company’s and UWT’s shared knowledge of the produce industry, expertise in logistics, and commitment to its customers, carriers, and communities to create a unique synergy, the release went on to explain.
“United World Transportation has been around for almost 20 years providing refrigerated transportation. Our purpose is to deliver peace of mind to our customers and carriers. To achieve this, we focus on our core values of community, character, and capability,” added Baker and Brister jointly.
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