CONNELL BROTHERS COMPANY PURCHASES WAREHOUSE, LAND IN THAILAND

Food, personal care and pharma products will be stored in a new, safeguarded state-of-the-art facility 

BANGKOK – December 16, 2010 – Connell Brothers Company (CBC) today announced its purchase of a warehouse and land in Bang Plee Industrial Estate. The purchase is the latest step the company is taking to provide high-standard logistics practices, as well as its long-term commitment to growing its business in Thailand. 

“In the past, we’ve relied on outsourcing for our logistics and services in Thailand,” said Ted Eliot, president of CBC. “This new facility will give us direct control so that we may continue to ensure that we provide our customers with superior logistics services and that our products will be safeguarded with proper storage.” 

The current warehouse capacity exceeds 5,000 square meters and is located on nearly two hectares of land allowing room for future expansion. The investment will total about Baht $100 million, which includes upgrades to the existing facility. 

About Connell Brothers Company 

Connell Brothers Company, based in San Francisco, is a division of Wilbur-Ellis Company and is among the largest international marketers and distributors of specialty chemicals and ingredients in the Pacific Rim. With over 100 years in Asia and a keen focus on technical service, customer support and quality control, CBC provides complete supply chain management from transportation, documentation, warehousing, and sales and distribution through its 35 offices located throughout Asia. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.connellbrothers.com 

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