date:Aug 05, 2013
Kroger Co. has turned over the operations and management of its refrigerated distribution center here to Penske Logistics, the provider said.
The 600,000-square-foot center previously had been run by Atlas Logistics. It is the first Kroger facility that Penske, based in Reading, Pa., operates, although a company spokesman told SN it manages other distribution centers for food and beverage companies.
Penske said it has hired all 816 workers at the facility, including those represented by Teamst