Lineage Logistics Acquires MTC Logistics to Expand Access to Ports on U.S. East and Gulf Coasts; Greg Lehmkuhl and Harry Halpert Comment



Lineage Logistics Acquires MTC Logistics to Expand Access to Ports on U.S. East and Gulf Coasts; Greg Lehmkuhl and Harry Halpert Comment



NOVI, MI & BALTIMORE, MD - Lineage Logistics has just grown its United States footprint once again. The company announced its recent acquisition of cold-chain provider MTC Logistics, welcoming four new facilities in Baltimore, Maryland; Wilmington, Delaware; and Mobile, Alabama.

Greg Lehmkuhl, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lineage Logistics“MTC Logistics’ strong presence at key ports along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and focus on best-in-class service and innovation will help better connect our customers to the global food supply chain,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lineage Logistics. “We look forward to welcoming the MTC team into the One Lineage family and leveraging their expertise to fulfill our vision of becoming the world’s most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company.”

Lineage is adding nearly 38 million cubic feet of capacity and over 113,000 pallet positions through this acquisition. The four facilities expand Lineage’s footprint of over 400 strategically located facilities totaling over 2 billion cubic feet of capacity across 19 countries.

Lineage Logistics has announced its recent acquisition of cold-chain provider MTC Logistics

MTC Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoffberger Holdings, is recognized as one of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) North American Top 25. According to a press release, the company provides warehousing services including blast freezing, import/export services, case selection, transportation/port drayage, and storage between -20 degrees Fahrenheit and +40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Harry Halpert, Chairman, MTC Logistics and Chief Executive Officer, Hoffberger Holdings“As part of MTC’s nearly century-long commitment to the refrigerated and frozen warehousing and transportation industry, we have always sought opportunities to be a warm, responsive, and dedicated partner to our customers,” said Harry Halpert, Chairman of MTC Logistics and Chief Executive Officer of Hoffberger Holdings. “Our customers and associates will benefit from Lineage’s scale and industry-leading technology, and we are fortunate to find a strong partner who shares our values and customer-centric approach.”

G2 Capital Advisors and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston served as financial and legal advisors to MTC, respectively. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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