The agreement is an important step for the warehousing facility, which will continue operations, saving jobs for the North Carolina community, the company said in a news release.
The RMEP operations include receiving, unloading and storage of supplier goods, as well as safeguarding and delivering items to client customers.
The former GSM Transport facility in Battleboro will continue operations under the management of the Michigan-based logistics company, with the completed transition to the former Safelite facility beginning this winter.
“We are excited to reach this agreement to grow our operations into North Carolina,” said Courtland Colding, vice president of client solutions for AEL Span. “The potential success of this venture is anchored by the strong team of employees in this market and our strategic partnership with Cummins. We look forward to working together to meet and exceed our customer’s logistics needs.”
This effort is part of Cummins’ larger supply chain transformation. AEL Span will employ about 150 employees and operate more than 232,000 square feet of space to support the Rocky Mount Engine Plant.
“When looking for a new warehousing partner, we considered the safety of our employees and others as well as operational and logistical improvements. We are pleased to be partnering with AEL Span. They share our values of diversity and inclusion,” said John Judd, Rocky Mount Engine Plant manager. “We are committed to the communities in which we do business, and we are looking forward to having a presence in the town of Enfield through our partner AEL Span.”
Enfield Mayor Barbara Simmons said in the statement, “AEL Span fits the mold for the type of company we want for the Enfield area. We look forward to a strong corporate partnership and the positive economic impact this company will have for the citizens of the Enfield area.”
Said Vernon Bryant, chair of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners, “AEL Span’s location in the former Safelite Glass facility is symbolic of the dynamic economy in which we work and live. We are confident AEL will find everything they need to thrive and succeed in Halifax County.”
