United Facilities
United Facilities Headquarters Location
East Peoria, IL
About United Facilities
United Facilities, Inc. provides comprehensive warehousing, logistics, and distribution services for all types of companies demanding advanced third-party logistics and supply chain solutions.
United Facilities is a third party logistics companies with 3PL facilities across the United States.
Total supply chain management, either globally or nationally is one of the most burdensome issues facing business today. Many businesses continue to handle their supply chain internally, but by using a 3PL vendor every business can enjoy the benefits of outsourcing supply chain management to a third-party logistics provider often known by its acronym 3PL. United Facilities is a premier provider of 3PL services in the United States.
HistoryUnited Facilities is a third party logistics companies with 3PL facilities across the United States.
Total supply chain management, either globally or nationally is one of the most burdensome issues facing business today. Many businesses continue to handle their supply chain internally, but by using a 3PL vendor every business can enjoy the benefits of outsourcing supply chain management to a third-party logistics provider often known by its acronym 3PL. United Facilities is a premier provider of 3PL services in the United States.
Around 1880, an orphan from Switzerland came to Central Illinois and started a hardware store. His name was Henry Altorfer. In 1906, his teenage son A.W. designed one of the first power washing machines and over time the Altorfer Brothers Company (ABC) became one of this nation's leading manufacturers of home laundry equipment employing over 1200 people.
After working at ABC until it was sold, both of A. W.'s sons, H. D. and A. W. Jr., bought a five-story, 125,000 square foot building in 1953 with the intention of creating a manufacturing business of their own. While they were planning this new endeavor, they began warehousing other companies' products, so it was quite by accident that United Facilities, (UF) started in the public warehousing business.
With their background in design and manufacturing, they saw opportunities in what is now known as the logistics industry. Instead of just storing products, they decided to integrate inventory coming from various points to ship customer orders. In 1959, this type of innovative thinking led to one of the first multiyear warehouse contracts in the nation, which established United Facilities as a pioneer in the outsource logistics industry. The company's success has not been by accident, but rather through innovation and superior customer service.
Due to the excellent service provided in Peoria, one customer requested that the brothers open an out-of-state distribution center in 1967. This made United Facilities one of the first existing multi-state warehouse service providers in the industry.
In addition to being a pioneer in logistics, United Facilities also developed new material handling methods. In 1980, the first prototype half-clamp forklift attachment was introduced. Even today, unique equipment is being designed to fit particular needs with two new attachments being developed in the last five years.
PC-networked systems were seen as an operational, competitive advantage as early as 1984. A few years after that, a systems designer was hired full-time to develop a WMS System, which, with several upgrades, is still used today.
The 1990s brought about many new initiatives to further enhance customer service. Product sampling services were provided to customers, as well as in-store display setups, packaging, kitting, light assembly, and contract manufacturing services. This also included programming and technical writing expertise, computer-aided design, layout and other engineering services and internet fulfillment.
United Facilities has expanded its Packaging department which has become an area of expertise for the company. They have focused a large amount of energy in streamlining the packaging processes and also using cutting edge technologies to save money and increase productivity, and drive incremental sales growth.
Today, a new generation of Altorfers is active in managing the company. Through an ever-expanding variety of services, the company has grown to over 5 million square feet with operations in eleven cities.
Expansion and innovation is what drives the current generation of United Facilities. Emphasis on technology, continuous improvements and community presence are key aspects of how United Facilities continues to evolve in the world supply chain arena. New tracking and inventory control programs have been introduced in the last three years which have markedly helped boost productivity and reduce costs.
LocationsAfter working at ABC until it was sold, both of A. W.'s sons, H. D. and A. W. Jr., bought a five-story, 125,000 square foot building in 1953 with the intention of creating a manufacturing business of their own. While they were planning this new endeavor, they began warehousing other companies' products, so it was quite by accident that United Facilities, (UF) started in the public warehousing business.
With their background in design and manufacturing, they saw opportunities in what is now known as the logistics industry. Instead of just storing products, they decided to integrate inventory coming from various points to ship customer orders. In 1959, this type of innovative thinking led to one of the first multiyear warehouse contracts in the nation, which established United Facilities as a pioneer in the outsource logistics industry. The company's success has not been by accident, but rather through innovation and superior customer service.
Due to the excellent service provided in Peoria, one customer requested that the brothers open an out-of-state distribution center in 1967. This made United Facilities one of the first existing multi-state warehouse service providers in the industry.
In addition to being a pioneer in logistics, United Facilities also developed new material handling methods. In 1980, the first prototype half-clamp forklift attachment was introduced. Even today, unique equipment is being designed to fit particular needs with two new attachments being developed in the last five years.
PC-networked systems were seen as an operational, competitive advantage as early as 1984. A few years after that, a systems designer was hired full-time to develop a WMS System, which, with several upgrades, is still used today.
The 1990s brought about many new initiatives to further enhance customer service. Product sampling services were provided to customers, as well as in-store display setups, packaging, kitting, light assembly, and contract manufacturing services. This also included programming and technical writing expertise, computer-aided design, layout and other engineering services and internet fulfillment.
United Facilities has expanded its Packaging department which has become an area of expertise for the company. They have focused a large amount of energy in streamlining the packaging processes and also using cutting edge technologies to save money and increase productivity, and drive incremental sales growth.
Today, a new generation of Altorfers is active in managing the company. Through an ever-expanding variety of services, the company has grown to over 5 million square feet with operations in eleven cities.
Expansion and innovation is what drives the current generation of United Facilities. Emphasis on technology, continuous improvements and community presence are key aspects of how United Facilities continues to evolve in the world supply chain arena. New tracking and inventory control programs have been introduced in the last three years which have markedly helped boost productivity and reduce costs.
Our warehouse locations are currently situated in 4 different states.
ILLINOIS
We have four logistics warehouses in Illinois strategically positioned all over the state. We represent a leading 3PL company in Illinois with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide, enabling us offer total supply chain solutions to our clients.
As Illinois' leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With one logistics warehouses in Illinois, strategically positioned in the Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL and Galesburg, IL areas, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
FLORIDA
We have two logistics warehouses in Florida both strategically positioned in Orlando, FL. We represent a leading 3PL company in Florida with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide, enabling us offer total supply chain solutions to our clients.
As Florida's leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With two logistics warehouses in Florida, strategically positioned in the Orlando area, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
CALIFORNIA
We have five logistics warehouses in California strategically positioned from Stockton, CA to Mira Loma, CA. We represent a leading 3PL company in California with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide, enabling us offer total supply chain solutions to our clients.
As California's leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With one logistics warehouse in California, strategically positioned, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
COLORADO
We have one logistics warehouse strategically positioned in the Henderson/Denver area of Colorado. We represent a leading 3PL company in Colorado with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide.
As Colorado's leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With one logistics warehouses in Colorado, strategically positioned in the Henderson/Denver, CO area, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
CareersILLINOIS
We have four logistics warehouses in Illinois strategically positioned all over the state. We represent a leading 3PL company in Illinois with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide, enabling us offer total supply chain solutions to our clients.
As Illinois' leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With one logistics warehouses in Illinois, strategically positioned in the Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL and Galesburg, IL areas, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
FLORIDA
We have two logistics warehouses in Florida both strategically positioned in Orlando, FL. We represent a leading 3PL company in Florida with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide, enabling us offer total supply chain solutions to our clients.
As Florida's leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With two logistics warehouses in Florida, strategically positioned in the Orlando area, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
CALIFORNIA
We have five logistics warehouses in California strategically positioned from Stockton, CA to Mira Loma, CA. We represent a leading 3PL company in California with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide, enabling us offer total supply chain solutions to our clients.
As California's leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With one logistics warehouse in California, strategically positioned, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
COLORADO
We have one logistics warehouse strategically positioned in the Henderson/Denver area of Colorado. We represent a leading 3PL company in Colorado with 12 logistics warehouses nationwide.
As Colorado's leading source for logistics and warehouse management solutions, we provide a complete range of supply chain management services. With one logistics warehouses in Colorado, strategically positioned in the Henderson/Denver, CO area, our customers leverage a cohesive offering of advanced logistics management capabilities.
United Facilities is one of the nation's premier logistics companies and our team is part of a supportive, educationally driven, positively influenced group. Being a part of that team is challenging, educational and, by being a part of the process of delivering millions of products to consumers every day, very rewarding.
The United Facilities work environment is positive and respectful. We understand that respect and encouragement creates an excellent work environment in which employees feel comfortable and desire to succeed and grow.
We emphasize training and education and provide lots of opportunities for team members to participate in educational programs which will help them excel and grow. We want our team members to advance within the company and have learned that by providing the best training, we give everyone this opportunity.
The United Facilities work environment is positive and respectful. We understand that respect and encouragement creates an excellent work environment in which employees feel comfortable and desire to succeed and grow.
We emphasize training and education and provide lots of opportunities for team members to participate in educational programs which will help them excel and grow. We want our team members to advance within the company and have learned that by providing the best training, we give everyone this opportunity.
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