ADS Logistics Hires Matthew Neild as Director Marketing & Sales - Automotive

    HOMEWOOD, Ill.--Nov. 19, 2002--Metals logistics leader, ADS Logistics, LLC has hired Matthew M. Neild as director marketing & sales - automotive. Neild will be responsible for regional sales in Michigan as well as working with the trading companies and developing new service offerings for the automotive industry.
    Prior to ADS, Neild was with Mitsui & Co., U.S.A. While with Mitsui, he served as an account manager in the steel department with specific focus on international metals and logistics. He was also responsible for automotive account management, purchasing and sales for two of the Big-3 automotive companies. "Matt's background in international metals and automotive purchasing and sales will be a nice addition to the commercial department's expertise", states Gordon Gustafson, chief commercial officer of ADS Logistics. "Our commercial team is comprised of individuals from the trucking, intermodal, rail, maritime, and domestic and international steel industries. Matt's addition strengthens the ADS commercial team as we seek to provide solutions for our customers."
    ADS focuses on higher-grade metals used in the automotive, appliance, furniture and food service industries. In this newly created position Neild will be responsible for building ADS' support to the automotive industry through the development of new and refined service offerings. Neild will report to Gordon Gustafson.

    ADS Logistics, LLC is a national provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions for the metals industry. Services include multi-modal (truck, intermodal, rail and marine) transportation; warehousing and logistics management; as well as value-added services such as integrated logistics; inventory management; metals supply chain software and outsourcing. www.adslogistics.com.

    For more information contact Dawn Thrasher, director - communications and public relations, ADS Logistics, LLC, (708) 922-2024, dthrasher@adslogistics.com.