Metro Supply Chain Group Completes Strategic Investment in Defence Logistics Company HCL Logistics

Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., a North American leader in end-to-end supply chain logistics solutions, reported today an essential investment in HCL Logistics Inc. and HCL Transport Inc. a contract logistics company having some expertise in guard and industrial sectors, settled in London, Ontario.

"With this important investment, Metro Supply Chain Group is building on our proven leadership, ingenuity and quality services to clients with complex requirements, while deepening our capabilities in the defence sector," said Chiko Nanji, Group Chairman of Metro Supply Chain Group.

Giving cutting edge warehousing, manufacturing line sequencing, and dissemination for on-time conveyance of critical protection segments to worldwide customers, HCL Logistics offers fast turnaround and industry-driving exactness, notwithstanding full perceivability and detailing through each phase of the supply chain.

"We're proud of all we've done to support our Canadian Forces and Allied Forces around the world," explained Tim Van Holst, President of HCL Logistics. "As part of Metro Supply Chain Group, we're well-positioned to further enhance our defence solutions and also expand into new markets."

With an attention on development through business insight, predictive transportation management software and progressed automation, Metro Supply Chain Group and HCL Logistics share a typical vision and entrepreneurial spirit. The two organizations are additionally adjusted on their solid, individuals driven societies based on respectability and cooperation, just as a pledge to conveying unmistakable advantages to their customers' organizations.

"This market demands executional excellence and innovative solutions. As disruptions in global supply chains continue at an unprecedented pace, Metro Supply Chain Group can respond faster with the right strategy, plan and execution to help clients succeed," said Martin Graham, Group President of Metro Supply Chain Group. "This is the start of a longterm partnership with Tim Van Holst, Franco Barbon and the exceptional team at HCL Logistics."

Metro Supply Chain Group and HCL Logistics gladly share a promise to our militaries. Mr. Nanji, a long-term benefactor and member in Canadian protection activities, was named Honorary Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2012, and is right now with the Intelligence Regiment, Canadian Army. Metro Supply Chain Group is additionally satisfied to help the significant work of the Conference of Defense Associations (CDA) Institute.

About Metro Supply Chain Group
Based in Canada, Metro Supply Chain Group operates a significant network of over 70 sites across North America and Europe with a team of more than 6,000 associates. Its scale, deep capabilities, and entrepreneurial structure enable it to solve its customers' most challenging supply chain needs quickly.

About HCL Logistics Inc. and HCL Transport Inc.
HCL Logistics provides logistics solutions, warehousing, transloading and transport management to Canadian and global manufacturers in a secure defence environment. Since its inception, HCL Logistics has emphasized a focused strategy of investment in infrastructure and logistics capabilities to address complex national defence requirements and performance metrics. The result is state-of-the-art warehousing that includes vertical space-saving storage systems, modern condensed racking systems, automation, and just-in-time delivery. HCL Transport provides transloading and transport services, a key strategic capability between North American rail freight and over-the-road transport.