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Old World Industries Opens First Distribution Center

Old World Industries, makers of the PEAK Coolant and Antifreeze and BlueDEF, expanded distribution services and its transportation fleet with the grand opening of its first distribution center in Bolingbrook, Ill.

April 10, 2019
Old World Industries Opens First Distribution Center

Old World Industries Vice President of Logistics, Louis Canino. 

Photo courtesy of Old World Industries

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The state-of-the-art, 350,000 square foot facility will house 50 employees and hosts an enhanced fleet of commercial trucks.

Photo courtesy of Old World Industries

Old World Industries, makers of the PEAK Coolant and Antifreeze and BlueDEF, expanded distribution services and its transportation fleet with the grand opening of its first distribution center in Bolingbrook, Ill., on April 5. 

The state-of-the-art, 350,000 square foot facility will house 50 employees and hosts an enhanced fleet of commercial trucks. The opening of the distribution center is the first of many initiatives aimed to create an infrastructure that is sustainable and beneficial to consumers and distribution partners, according to the company. 

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“We are looking forward to establishing ourselves in the Bolingbrook community,” said Old World Industries CEO Charles Culverhouse. “This new facility will allow us to immediately bring 50 new jobs to the area and has the potential to grow indefinitely. Old World Industries is committed to the highest quality of service and expanding our network to better serve our customers.”

For over 40 years, Old World Industries has been a family-owned company and a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality automotive and heavy-duty fluids. Today, the company is the number one supplier for antifreeze, coolant and diesel exhaust fluid in North America. To learn more about Old World Industries or their family of brands.

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