Logistics business moving headquarters, 173 jobs to Dunwoody

The U.S. logistics unit of Brambles Limited is moving its headquarters to Dunwoody where it plans to bring 173 jobs over the next five years.

CHEP USA, which manages pallet and container supply logistics for companies including Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestle, Ford and General Motors, expects to begin operating at its new offices by this fall.

"Georgia offers CHEP excellent proximity to many of our key customers, provides advantages in recruiting and attracting talent into our organization, and offers an outstanding quality of life for our employees who will relocate," said Kim Rumph, president of CHEP USA.

Dunwoody Mayor Michael G. Davis said, "The company's selection of Dunwoody highlights the city's strategic attributes in terms of workforce recruitment, outstanding amenities and convenience to almost anywhere in metro Atlanta."

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