HARIBO of America taps ODW Logistics to manage distribution and transportation for new Pleasant Prairie, WI manufacturing plant

COLUMBUS, OHIO—May 31, 2022 – ODW Logistics is partnering with HARIBO of America to provide warehousing and logistics services for the company’s first North American manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Headquartered in Grafshaft, Germany, HARIBO was established in 1920 and is the #1 gummi brand in the U.S. The company’s first-ever North American manufacturing facility, located in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., will be operational in 2023, and this new distribution center will help get product to customers with more speed and efficiency than ever before.

Under the long-term logistics partnership, ODW Logistics will provide warehousing and distribution, freight management, retail consolidation, and cross dock / transloading services for HARIBO of America. 

About HARIBO 

HARIBO is the world's leading manufacturer of gummi products, most famous for its classic Goldbears. Globally, the business employs nearly 7,000 Associates and operates 16 production sites in 10 countries. A family-owned business with a century-long heritage, the company’s founder, Hans Riegel, built HARIBO on a foundation of quality and delivering moments of childlike happiness through its products. Established in 1920, HARIBO is the acronym that comprises the founder's name and the city in which the company was born (Bonn, Germany): HAns RIegel BOnn. HARIBO prides itself on making playful gummies that are meant to be shared so our inner child can always experience joy through sweet treats. HARIBO global headquarters is in Grafschaft, Germany and its U.S. headquarters operates out of Rosemont, Ill. For more information, visit www.HARIBO.com. 

About ODW Logistics

ODW Logistics is a privately held third-party provider (3PL) headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with 26 distribution center operations across the United States. ODW provides supply chain design, e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing and distribution, and transportation management solutions for a completely integrated client experience. Founded in 1971, ODW Logistics has a nationwide network of strategic locations and freight management solutions service clients and serves clients in the health and beauty & cosmetics, food and beverage, fast-moving consumer goods, footwear, and industrial and automotive industries.