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Locations: MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, MI, NORTH AMERICA, BELLEVILLE, IL, FLORIDA
BELLEVILLE, Mich., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent") has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2023 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Belleville, MI-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on April 11 in Moline, IL.
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- BELLEVILLE, Mich., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent") has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2023 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.
- Ascent is a supplier of time-critical logistics to support Deere & Company's inbound JIT supply chain across North America.
- Ascent previously received a Supplier Innovation award in 2015, was named a John Deere Supplier of the Year in 2016, received Hall of Fame recognition in 2019, earned recognition in the John Deere Cost Reduction Opportunities Process (JD CROP) in 2022 and has achieved recognition as a Partner-level supplier for nine consecutive years.
- John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors ("GM") has recognized Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions, as a 2023 Supplier of the Year. GM recognized 86 of its top global suppliers at its 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida, earlier this month.
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- BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors ("GM") has recognized Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions, as a 2023 Supplier of the Year.
- GM recognized 86 of its top global suppliers at its 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida, earlier this month.
- "We are dedicated to serving our customers in the automotive industry with steadfast commitment and excellence," said Paul J. Martins, CEO of Ascent Global Logistics.
- "Being honored as Supplier of the Year is a testament to the enduring partnership between Ascent and GM, rooted in mutual trust and collaboration.
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Management BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, is pleased to announce a newly appointed executive leadership team.
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- BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, is pleased to announce a newly appointed executive leadership team.
- With a proven track record of strategic leadership roles across renowned companies, including UPS, Mercury Air Cargo, Towne Air Freight, MNX Global Logistics and Global Critical Logistics, Martins brings more than 30 years of industry expertise to Ascent.
- "We are thrilled to introduce our newly assembled leadership team, comprised of industry veterans and forward-thinking strategists," said Paul J. Martins, CEO of Ascent Global Logistics.
- Ascent looks forward to the exciting journey ahead as it embarks on this new chapter under the guidance of its dynamic executive leadership team.
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BELLEVILLE, Mich., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics, a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, has been recognized as one of the Top 50 U.S. Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) by Armstrong & Associates.
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- Ascent Global Logistics rises from 40 to 29 among the leading U.S. 3PL providers and makes its debut on the Top Global 3PL list
BELLEVILLE, Mich., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics, a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, has been recognized as one of the Top 50 U.S.
- Additionally, Ascent has achieved a significant milestone by being named to the Armstrong and Associates Top Global 3PLs list, showcasing the company's global reach and strong network of providers on both domestic and international scales.
- "We are honored to be recognized as a top 3PL globally by Armstrong & Associates," said Paul J. Martins, CEO at Ascent.
- To learn more about other providers on the lists for each category, please visit Armstrong & Associates' website:
"), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent" or the "Company"), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services from affiliates controlled by Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott").
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- "), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent" or the "Company"), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services from affiliates controlled by Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott").
- Headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, Ascent provides solutions to customers' most complex, time-critical logistics requirements with industry-leading service and on-time delivery levels.
- The Company is a global industry leader in on-demand ground and air expedited logistics solutions, truck brokerage, freight forwarding, and other value-added transportation services.
- "Ascent is the preeminent provider of time-critical logistics services and is uniquely positioned to meet the increasing complexity within global supply chains," said Rob Jang, Managing Director at H.I.G.
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Ascent Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Global Logistics (“Ascent” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services from affiliates controlled by Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”).
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- Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Global Logistics (“Ascent” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services from affiliates controlled by Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”).
- Headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, Ascent provides solutions to customers’ most complex, time-critical logistics requirements with industry leading service and on-time delivery levels.
- The Company is a global industry leader in on-demand ground and air expedited logistics solutions, truck brokerage, freight forwarding, and other value-added transportation services.
- “Ascent is the preeminent provider of time-critical logistics services and is uniquely positioned to meet the increasing complexity within global supply chains,” said Rob Jang, Managing Director at H.I.G.
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BELLEVILLE, Mich., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent") announced the acquisition of Alaska-based Hageland Aviation Services, LLC and the launch of Rambler Air, LLC, a new air service provider focused on safe, reliable travel within Alaska.
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- BELLEVILLE, Mich., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent") announced the acquisition of Alaska-based Hageland Aviation Services, LLC and the launch of Rambler Air, LLC, a new air service provider focused on safe, reliable travel within Alaska.
- "Rambler Air will provide a much-needed service to Alaskan communities and businesses," said Tom Stenglein, President and CEO of Ascent Global Logistics.
- "Now supported by our launch of Rambler Air and our acquisition of Hageland Aviation, Ascent will have one of the most comprehensive and customer-focused air offerings in Alaska.
- As a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider, Ascent Global Logistics focuses on simplifying logistics.
BELLEVILLE, Mich., Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. ("Ascent" or the "company") has announced the formation of a new Board of Directors, which now includes independent directors Cordia Harrington, founder and CEO of The Bakery Cos., and Jim Van Leenan, former CEO of Flash Global Logistics and USPack Logistics.
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- BELLEVILLE, Mich., Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. ("Ascent" or the "company") has announced the formation of a new Board of Directors, which now includes independent directors Cordia Harrington, founder and CEO of The Bakery Cos., and Jim Van Leenan, former CEO of Flash Global Logistics and USPack Logistics.
- Additionally, Christopher L. Doerr has moved from the Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. ("Roadrunner") Board to the Ascent Board, contemporaneous with the company's previously announced spin-off.
- "The Board and the executive leadership team will undoubtedly benefit from the counsel and input of such strong leaders in the logistics and transportation sector."
- As a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider, Ascent Global Logistics focuses on uncomplicating logistics.
The proposed spin-off, which is expected to be completed in August 2020, would create two independent companies: Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (doing business as Roadrunner Freight and encompassing the less-than-truckload and truckload businesses) and privately-held Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. (encompassing Ascent Domestic, Ascent International and Ascent On-Demand).
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- The proposed spin-off, which is expected to be completed in August 2020, would create two independent companies: Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (doing business as Roadrunner Freight and encompassing the less-than-truckload and truckload businesses) and privately-held Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. (encompassing Ascent Domestic, Ascent International and Ascent On-Demand).
- Additionally, it is expected that corporate spend will be reduced between the two entities by collapsing the Roadrunner Transportation Systems corporate function into the operations of Roadrunner Freight and Ascent Global Logistics.
- Upon successful completion of the spin-off, Tom Stenglein will become President of Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. Mr. Stenglein is currently the President of Ascent On-Demand and Chief Financial Officer of Ascent.
- Roadrunner Transportation Systems is a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics provider offering a full suite of services and solutions under the Roadrunner Freight, Ascent On-Demand and Ascent Global Logistics brands.
BELLEVILLE, Mich., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ascent Global Logistics, a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider, announces the recognition of its On-Demand team as a General Motors Supplier of the Year.
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- BELLEVILLE, Mich., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ascent Global Logistics, a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider, announces the recognition of its On-Demand team as a General Motors Supplier of the Year.
- The recognition is for supplier performance during the 2019 calendar year and marks the seventh time that the On-Demand team from Ascent Global Logistics has received the award.
- As a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider, Ascent Global Logistics focuses on uncomplicating logistics.
- General Motors (NYSE: GM)is a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
