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TFS, an OnPoint Group Company, Acquires Curlin Material Handling Solutions

Acquisition incorporates new capabilities and an expanded team for TFS Racking & Automation Division

TFS, an OnPoint Group Company, Acquires Curlin Material Handling Solutions

TFS, an OnPoint Group Company, and leading provider of brand-independent forklift fleet management services, announced today that it has acquired Curlin Material Handling Solutions. This acquisition brings new capabilities to the TFS Racking & Automation Division. Dedicated to helping manufacturing, retail and distribution companies meet growing ecommerce demands, TFS Racking & Automation specializes in delivering operational improvements to address space constraints, increase flexibility, and lower total cost while forgoing over-investing in the latest automation trend.

“We welcome Curlin Material Handling Solutions to the TFS family, expanding our capabilities to help businesses manage greater SKU variability and higher delivery speed at a lower cost. Curlin’s expertise in conveyor systems is a great asset for our clients,” said Michael Quimby, TFS Chief Operating Officer.


“We are committed to growing our Racking & Automation Division, ensuring our customers have the tools they need to optimize their facilities and meet rising customer demands. Curlin adds expertise in the design, integration and maintenance of conveyor systems for regional and national customers that need reliable, no-nonsense automation options,” said Tom Cox, OnPoint CEO.

Since 1940, Curlin Material Handling Solutions has been a dependable integrator of material handling systems and solutions across Florida, with a specialty in integration of complex receiving, storage, process conveyor, sortation and loading dock systems. “We believe TFS Racking & Automation Division is the right partner to let us share our expertise, specifically in conveyor capabilities, with a nationwide clientele,” said Bob Gesemyer, Owner of Curlin Material Handling Solutions. “We are thrilled to support TFS Racking & Automation in helping businesses implement significant improvements at their facilities.”

For additional information about TFS and this acquisition, visit https://www.tfsglobal.com or www.onpointgroup.com/mergers-acquisitions

About TFS
TFS, an OnPoint Group Company, works with some of the largest manufacturers and distributors across North America, helping them incorporate operational improvements to support productivity, safety and cost savings. As the leading provider of brand-independent, turnkey material handling and fleet management services, TFS’ team of experienced analysts leverage proprietary tools and a custom technology platform to consistently generate significant improvements for all kinds of facilities. From asset tagging and tracking, to entire material handling system management, to the GuaranteedFLEET® program with fixed cost savings, TFS works to benefit customers seeking total control of their material handling equipment and processes. Learn more at https://www.tfsglobal.com/.

About OnPoint Group
OnPoint Group is changing the way companies manage material handling and critical facility services by driving productivity, increasing safety and lowering costs through custom engineered solutions, data-driven decisions and lifecycle management services. Headquartered in Perrysburg, OH, OnPoint Group’s portfolio of companies includes Miner, TrueSource, Concentric, and TFS. More than 1,700 industry professionals, 40,000 service affiliates and a scaling technology ecosystem support manufacturers, distributors and retailers nationwide with system-wide improvements, total cost control and risk mitigation. For more information, visit www.onpointgroup.com.

https://onpointgroup.com/mergers-acquisitions/

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