Second New Manitoulin Terminal in Manitoba in Seven Months
BRANDON, Manitoba – June 6, 2016 – Manitoulin Transport has opened a newly built transportation terminal in Brandon, Manitoba, it announced today. This is the second new terminal Manitoulin has launched in that province within the last seven months, as it continues to gear up for further growth in that region.
“Our customers are our top priority and we continue to anticipate their future needs and make strategic investments accordingly,” said Jeff King, president, Manitoulin Transport. “Brandon is situated in the very heart of North America. Building out our capacity here with a larger terminal not only delivers end-to-end coverage for us in Manitoba, it positions Manitoulin firmly as one of the largest and most capable providers of transportation and logistics services in Canada.”
The new terminal located at 1865 1st Street North, Brandon, has 50 percent more dock space than Manitoulin’s former Brandon terminal and includes an office and a 5.5 acre yard. This larger facility increases Manitoulin’s ability to provide reliable freight services and handle higher shipment volumes in a safe and organized manner, with even greater speed and accuracy.
To ensure that shipments are well guarded, Manitoulin has fortified its premises with advanced security measures including perimeter fencing, controlled entry and exit and 24-hour surveillance cameras on the dock and yard. In keeping with Manitoulin’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, the new terminal will be equipped with all-electric forklifts.
“Our investment in the Brandon community goes beyond bricks and mortar,” said King. “In addition to the new terminal, we have a team of service professionals in and around Brandon ready to support customers near and far, plus a newly hired sales representative dedicated to Brandon and the surrounding areas.”
“As we continue on our trajectory of growth and expansion, our message is clear,” said Don Goodwill, president, Manitoulin Group of Companies. “Manitoulin has the company values, terminal network, equipment, technology, and the unstoppable commitment required to be the partner of choice for businesses of all sizes and in all industries, be they in Brandon or anywhere in the world.”
Manitoulin’s former terminal in Brandon has closed and all personnel have transferred to the new location.
