“As GSF continues to grow as a global food manufacturer across five continents, we’re continuing to increase our collaboration with our customers who rely on GSF to bring new and innovative food concepts that support their brands,” said Brian Dick, corporate senior vice president, Global Manufacturing for GSF. “With this goal in mind, GSF is investing in new talent, facilities and technology all over the world in order to continue to be a true partner to our strategic customers.”

In addition to Chicago, the other Innovation Centers are located in:

• Arkansas City, Kansas
• Auckland, New Zealand
• Cairo, Egypt
• City of Industry, California
• Conyers, Georgia
• Guangzhou, China
• Shanghai, China
• Sydney, Australia
• Wellington, New Zealand

The ten Innovation Centers provide the right environment for quality experts, nutritionists, chefs, food scientists and regulatory specialists to collaborate with GSF customers to develop hundreds of new products each year. Due to increased consumer demand for cleaner labels worldwide, these experts also leverage the Innovation Centers to develop signature products with healthier and more recognizable ingredients.

GSF’s global manufacturing capabilities include liquid products (dressings, sauces, condiments), produce, protein products, dairy and beverages. As the company continues to grow, they are currently expanding the Innovation Center size and capabilities out of their Conyers, Georgia facility, which is scheduled for completion in 2020 and are currently looking at other strategic locations for possible further investments in innovation.  

About Golden State Foods 

Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the quick service restaurant (QSR) and retail industries. Established in 1947, the company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service throughout the food industry. GSF services more than 120,000 stores in more than 40 countries on five continents. Its core businesses include processing of liquid products, protein, produce, dairy, aseptic and full-line logistics services to the foodservice, QSR, retail and C-store industries. The company also runs the GSF Foundation, a national non-profit organization to help children and families in need. For more information, please visit: www.goldenstatefoods.com

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

CONYERS ROCKDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES VOLUME TRANSPORTATION, INC. RELOCATES TO ROCKDALE COUNTY CONYERS, GEORGIA

Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that Volume Transportation, an over the road dry van and refrigerated truckload carrier serving some of the most trusted names in America, will relocate their corporate headquarters, with 225 employees, from Lithonia to a 21-acre site located on Plunkett Road and make an initial investment of $3 million in Rockdale County.

A Georgia Corporation, Volume Transportation was co-founded in 1992 by Larry Sellers and Joe Coleman, and currently operates 175 trucks and owns 800 trailers.

Larry Sellers, President of Volume Transportation, said in an earlier meeting today that there is a lot of enthusiasm among his employees for the move from DeKalb County to Rockdale County. “Our people are excited,” he said. “I can’t tell you how many people disappear at lunchtime just to drive down Plunkett Road.” Sellers continued, “Rockdale County is a great location, it offers a safe working environment for our people, it’s very pro-business, and we are excited about our move.” Sellers also expressed appreciation to Rockdale County and community leaders for working with his staff to make the move possible and to make them feel so welcome.

“We have really enjoyed getting to know the folks at Volume Transportation and believe they will be great corporate citizens,” said Marty Jones, Director of CREDC.

Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council represents both Rockdale County and the City of Conyers. The mission of CREDC is to promote and enhance the economic vitality of the community through the retention and/or expansion of existing business and the resource appropriate attraction of new business.

Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council
936 Green Street | Conyers, Georgia 30012
678-509-0133 | www.credc.imijit.com

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