Wytheville logistics firm to expand warehouse and add 10 jobs

Governor Glenn Youngkinhas announced that Camrett Logistics, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in the town of Wytheville, will invest $575,000 to expand its warehouse in Wythe County. The expansion, which will allow the company to better serve local manufacturers in Wythe County, will create 10 new jobs. 

The new facility in Wytheville will be a distribution center for bottles along with American food that is loaded in containers and sent to US military bases around the globe with help from the Port of Virginia.

“This expansion will help Camrett Logistics strengthen its Wythe County operations and Virginia’s supply chain ecosystem alike,” said the governor.  “We are always gratified to see a homegrown Virginia company continue to invest in the Commonwealth.”

“Camrett Logistics is an integral part of the supply chain in southwestern Virginia,” said Caren Merrick, Secretary of Commerce and Trade “This expansion will help their clients continue to provide customers with top-notch services.”

“Camrett Logistics has experienced tremendous growth over the past year, including the announcement in Pulaski County that created 58 new jobs and the acquisition of a new location in Wytheville,” said Cameron Peel, president of Camrett Logistics “This success is largely attributed to the dedication and exceptional work of the company’s talented employees. As Camrett Logistics continues to grow, the company remains committed to fostering a positive work environment that empowers employees to thrive and contribute to the organization’s continued success.”

Camrett Logistics has been providing warehouse and 3PL services in Southwest Virginia since its founding in 1995. The company currently operates 11 facilities in Virginia, including locations along the Interstate 81 corridor in Pulaski County, Rockbridge County, Town of Bluefield, Wythe County, and the City of Roanoke. 

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Wythe County to secure the project for Virginia. The company is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.