The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has introduced a freight discount programme through a partnership with Estes Association Solutions, providing eligible member companies with access to reduced shipping rates and transportation services. The initiative is intended to help composites manufacturers manage logistics expenses and improve the movement of materials, components and finished products.
ACMA members that do not currently conduct business with Estes Express Lines are eligible to participate. Existing Estes customers may also qualify if the partnership is expected to generate a significant amount of additional business.
“We’re pleased to announce this new freight discount program and partnership with Estes Association Solutions,” said Cindy Squires, Esq., ACMA President and CEO. “Manufacturing and transportation go hand in hand, and this partnership will help our members reduce shipping costs, streamline logistics and access reliable transportation solutions that support their business needs and help them better serve their customers.”
Estes Express Lines is North America's largest privately owned freight carrier, with more than 24,000 employees, over 13,000 doors and 300 terminals. Its transportation network supports the movement of products across North America and international markets, offering ACMA members access to a broad range of freight services.
The partnership includes less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping across nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, Time Critical Guaranteed services and final-mile delivery to residential, commercial and institutional locations, as well as jobsites without loading docks. Additional offerings include global freight forwarding and specialized LTL transportation for trade shows.
“Among other services we offer for our new partnership with ACMA is global freight forwarding with worldwide coverage and reliable, specialized LTL services like trade show transportation,” said Aleisia Dragon, manager of association solutions at Estes Express Lines.
Through the programme, ACMA aims to provide its members with additional logistics support and more competitive freight options. The partnership extends the association's member benefits into transportation services, addressing a key operational cost for manufacturers across the composites supply chain.
Source: ACMA | LinkedIn
