Global Supply Chain Services company selects Tennessee for two new facilities, creating nearly 60 new jobs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Share Logistics officially announced today the company will locate new operations in both Hawkins and Sullivan Counties.
The project will allow Share Logistics to centralize logistics for its client, Accoya USA, which manufactures high performance and sustainable wood building products from its plant in Kingsport.
The company will invest nearly $400,000 across the two locations, creating at least 21 new jobs in Surgoinsville and 36 new jobs in Kingsport within the next 5 years.
Tennessee is the fifth state that Share Logistics has expanded to nationally, joining Georgia, Texas, Florida and New Jersey.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported nearly 40 economic development projects in Northeast Tennessee, resulting in approximately 3,500 job commitments and more than $1 billion in capital investments.
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“What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and I thank Share Logistics for their investment in our state. Their commitment to creating nearly 60 new jobs across Northeast Tennessee will create greater opportunity for families in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“Tennessee’s reputation as a hub for international business and innovation is clear, as foreign businesses employ more than 160,000 Tennesseans. We’re thankful Share Logistics is choosing to call the Volunteer State home. This investment will strengthen our already-robust business climate in Northeast Tennessee for years to come.” – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“Appointing Share Logistics as our long-term strategic supply chain partner was a logical choice. They already have a long-standing service relationship and track record with Accsys’ and hence are very familiar with our products and related processes. Furthermore, they have a strong presence in North America and can offer us a truly integrated service offering.” – Rod Graf, General Manager of Accoya USA
“We are honored to be appointed by a company like Accoya USA and are looking forward to supporting the company in realizing its growth ambitions for the North American market. Having our own local dedicated presence, in addition to our global team and network, is the key to providing a best-in-class integrated service offering.” – Tristan Bierenbroodspot, Group CEO of Share Logistics
“I am very excited about the decision of Shared Logistics to locate in Hawkins and Sullivan counties. We have a long history of partnering with the City of Kingsport from Phipps Bend Industrial Park to the Holston Business Development Center to our contracting NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership to recruit on our behalf, so results like this are no accident. We look forward to working with Shared Logistics in the years to come as we see them as a company with incredible growth potential.” – Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte
“Today’s announcement of Shared Logistics is welcomed news that hits home on two fundamental truths of economic development: your existing industry base is your top source for job creation, either directly or indirectly, and collaboration yields positive results. Kingsport’s relationship with Hawkins County goes back decades, and with NETWORKS representing both Sullivan and Hawkins counties combined with TNECD’s regional office, this dual location within the Eastman footprint Phipps Bend Industrial Park has been a seamless process. The result was another foreign direct investment in Northeast Tennessee and 57 new jobs.” – Kingsport Mayor Paul Montgomery
“I am pleased to help welcome Share Logistics to both Hawkins and Sullivan Counties. The company’s decision to locate operations in Northeast Tennessee will bring high-paying jobs and investment to our community. I wish Share Logistics a long and prosperous future.” – Sen. Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol)
“I’m thrilled to welcome Share Logistics to Kingsport as they work with Accoya USA, who have been wonderful community partners here. The new logistics center will bring more than 50 jobs to the area along with competitive wages to help support our families. Congratulations to Share Logistics and thank you for investing in Kingsport!” – Rep. Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport)
“Tennessee is one of the best places for businesses and I’m thrilled to welcome another company to Hawkins County. Share Logistics’ new location brings more than 50 jobs and above-average wages for our community. I’m thankful for their investment and excited to expand Accoya USA’s footprint in East Tennessee. I look forward to welcoming them soon!” – Rep. Gary Hicks (R-Rogersville)
About Share Logistics
Share Logistics supports customers on the design, management and execution of global and local supply chains. Through its highly specialized and dedicated staff, supported by leading edge technology, Share Logistics offers innovative and seamlessly integrated solutions to customers across a wide variety of global industries. Share Logistics itself is part of Groupe BBL, a global group of specialized supply chain services companies that employs (collectively) over 2.100 staff worldwide.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Share Logistics Media Contact
Maria Popova
Communication Officer
+31104877120 | +31639886005
[email protected]
TNECD Media Contact
Chris O’Brien
Public Information Officer
(615) 934-5879
[email protected]
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