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TravelCenters of America and McLane Renew Agreement for Supply Chain Services

Apr 07 2010

TEMPLE, Texas--()--McLane, a leading supply chain services company, today announced a contract renewal with TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) for supply chain services to its 233 TA and Petro Stopping Center branded travel stores throughout 41 states. The agreement is further confirmation of the companies’ successful relationship that began in 1999.

 

McLane’s 19 facilities will continue to support distribution of a broad line of products for TA. McLane provides for TA and Petro’s large, well-stocked travel stores that offer a wide selection of beverages, snacks and travel products. TA and Petro stores offer convenience and variety to their customers with a wide selection of gourmet coffees, cappuccinos and hot chocolates. Customers can also find features such as breakfast sandwiches, pastries and fresh deli sandwiches.

McLane’s distribution centers offer efficient operations with seamless delivery and order fulfillment rates. In order to better serve its customers, McLane has invested heavily in its end-to-end grocery supply chain by offering state-of-the-art logistics, data- and analytics-based merchandising services and cost-saving technology applications.

“McLane’s national reach and supply chain expertise helps us keep our stores fully stocked and provide our customers with the wide variety of quality food, drink and general merchandise items that they are looking for,” said Thomas M. O’Brien, CEO, president and managing director for TravelCenters of America. “TA and McLane have been doing business together successfully for 10 years, and we’re more than pleased about their abilities and consistent performance.”

“We take great pride in supporting a respected national chain like TravelCenters of America,” said Tony Frankenberger, vice president of merchandising at McLane. “Our shared focus on convenience and customer service has allowed us to build a rewarding business relationship, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to evolve.”

About McLane:

McLane is a $34 billion supply chain services leader, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for thousands of convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and military locations, as well as thousands of chain restaurants throughout the United States. With 38 modern distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private fleets, the company optimizes the purchase, flow and sale of products from thousands of suppliers to over 60,000 locations. Every year, McLane delivers over 10 billion pounds of merchandise to satisfied customers in every state and county in the U.S. The company also provides logistics services in Brazil and exports to over 25 countries around the world. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) and employs 15,000 teammates globally. For more information, please visit www.mclaneco.com.

About TravelCenters of America LLC:

TravelCenters of America (TA), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio is a leading national chain of travel centers in 41 states and Canada under the TravelCenters of America and Petro brands. With convenient locations on interstate exits, TA offers its customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, full and quick-service restaurants, heavy truck maintenance services, 24-hour convenience stores, electronic communication (WiFi) and other services -- all within large, high traffic facilities. For more information on TravelCenters of America, please visit www.tatravelcenters.com.

Contacts

Blanc & Otus for McLane
David Gibbs, 512-691-0656
dgibbs@blancandotus.com

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