Continuous Improvement

We continue to invest in our temperature-controlled network, with capital improvements underway throughout our network. Every Hanson facility plays a critical role in our customers’ supply chain, from production blast freezing to finish goods distribution. New refrigeration systems, material handling equipment, WMS and RF technologies assure our customers that we are committed to protecting their brand quality and maximizing every logistics dollar.

Hart, Michigan
A series of mechanical upgrades for this 5.6 million cu. ft. production warehouse have been recently completed, with an additional upgrade to the cooler and CA storage refrigeration system planned for the near future. Hart, with convenient access to US-31, focuses primarily on providing safe secure processing and long-term deep-frozen storage for the fruit and vegetable industries.

Hartford, Michigan
Recently installed condensers, with a reverse-osmosis water system to increase efficiency, have added nearly 40% more cooling capacity to a facility located in prime agricultural area. When completed, Hartford refrigeration capacity will increase from 700 tons to 1200 tons. This is just one example of the planned refrigeration upgrades; part of the company’s on-going process of maintaining a safe and reliable atmosphere for our teammates and customer commodities.

New condensers are part of Hanson Logistics continued investment in facilities that provide a safe, reliable atmosphere for products and teammates.

Lafayette, Indiana
At 7 million cu. ft., Lafayette is ideally situated between Chicago and Indianapolis, serving 40% of the US population with a half-day drive. Recent enhancements include additional RF equipment, including rack ID and hand held scanners; two automated stretch wrap machines, and a fleet of new fork lifts, all of which support finished product distribution via truck and rail.

Benton Harbor, Michigan
Crews recently completed a dehumidification project, including four new doors and freezer panels, along with new dock doors and lighting upgrades throughout the facility. Benton Harbor, with its proximity to I-196 and I-94 is currently operating at near capacity as a distribution center for retail and food service frozen foods.

Decatur, Michigan
Mechanical improvements, including condenser upgrades, provide optimum storage conditions in this dedicated, deep frozen facility.

Logansport, Indiana
Located adjacent to the Tyson processing plant, this 3 million cu. ft. facility handles domestic and export frozen meat shipments, while also serving as a regional distribution center for Hanson customers. Hanson recently installed a 70’ Fairbanks truck scale for weighing outbound loaded trucks. The scale is also available to non-Hanson customers for a nominal fee.

Transportation Systems

Hanson Transportation Management Services, working with warehouse customers and shippers requiring only transportation, has installed the newest IT upgrade. The system enhancements bring an improved level of efficiency and automation in transportation planning, procurement and management, including a higher level of visibility and proactive management by exception to accommodate increased Chicago Consolidation Center cross-docking and consolidated truckload activity.

Notable customer enhancements include:

Web Track & Trace – allows customers to view current status of orders and print delivery documents. Web Order Entry – allows customers to send shipment information via the web Shipment status notifications – customers can receive auto-email alerts on shipment status such as ‘picked up’ or ‘delivered’

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