Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions buys Global Distribution & Logistics in Elgin

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, a logistics service company in East Dubuque, Iowa, bought Elgin-based Global Distribution & Logistics LLC.

The international forwarder, which serves customers across five continents, announced Tuesday that it will continue to operate in Elgin and will be integrated into the Rockfarm family of companies.

John Yarwood, founder and president of Global Distribution & Logistics, will lead Rockfarm's international growth initiative as both the president of Global Distribution & Logistics and a key shareholder.

"As a startup logistics services company in 2008, Rockfarm has continued to grow through our organic offering and acquisitions. As the newest member of the Rockfarm family of companies, Global Distribution & Logistics strengthens our international forwarding and customs brokerage service offering and allows us to better offer integrated international services to our client base," said Todd Colin, CEO of Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions.

"Becoming part of the Rockfarm Family of Companies gives Global Distribution & Logistics a growth platform that improves the execution of our business and drives deeper value for our customers," said Yarwood said.

This latest acquisition for Rockfarm adds to its portfolio of services within the managed transportation segment of third party logistic services. Rockfarm provides supply chain engineering, integration & consulting, transportation management, control tower planning & execution, truckload fulfillment, provider sourcing & procurement, freight claims management, and 4PL managed services for their diverse customer and client base. Rockfarm provides supply chain solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-size shippers within industries such as food, hospitality, building products, automotive, paper, plastics, electronics and chemical.