Con-way Multimodal has opened a new branch office in Bentonville, Ark. This is the fourth Con-way Multimodal location in addition to operations in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; and Aurora Ill.


Currently, one manager and three employees are serving customers out of the 1,600-square-foot facility, with plans to have between 12 and 15 employees on staff by the end of 2012.

"Establishing a presence in Bentonville aligns perfectly with our growth goals as a company, allowing us to build and expand relationships with strategic customers and their suppliers," said Tommy Barnes, president, Con-way Multimodal. "This location provides access to graduates of the University of Arkansas, which offers one of the most prestigious logistics programs in the country, and brokers with greater experience in both flatbed and refrigerated -- two transportation modes we're looking to build and expand. Overall, there are more brokerage companies in Northwest Arkansas than in many larger regions. It was critical for us to gain visibility there."

The new office is located at 609 Southwest 8th Street, Suite 355.