Press Release September 5, 2002

Greensboro, NC - The CCW Group, a national third party logistics provider based in Greensboro, North Carolina, began operations in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma at MidAmerica Industrial Park on August 5. The company is providing warehousing and manufacturing support services to DuPont Protein Technologies, Inc., a leading producer of isolated soy protein products.

Working at full capacity with an initial base of 45 employees, General Manager Paul Wadkins says CCW Group anticipates growth in Oklahoma. “Currently, we are operating in three warehouses and in the main processing plant and are planning for more,” says Watkins.

The company’s partnership with DuPont Protein Technologies in Pryor Creek includes warehouse labor and product order filling, assistance in auto-packaging and re-bagging operations and some administrative support.

“CCW Group came to Oklahoma because of its strategic geographic location for logistics and distribution. We expect to become a strong force in the region, providing a range of logistics services to manufacturers,” said Hans Stronck, vice president of business development.

The CCW Group provides contract and public warehousing, manufacturing support services, packaging, assembly, and fulfillment for manufacturers and retailers nationwide. Founded in 1948, the company employs 800 people with operations in six states. The CCW Group has been recognized as a top 100 national logistics provider within the industry. Clients include Procter & Gamble, DuPont, Goodyear, Coty Fragrances and Lorillard Tobacco.

Contact hstronck for more information on The CCW Group.

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