_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gilmer
a small town in mid-Georgia, to Macon, one of the largest cities in the state. This strategic move positions it ideally for exponential growth over the next few years.
The relocation of its headquarters is more than a change of address. Moving to Macon places Gilmer in a significantly better geographical position for talent acquisition, customer-facing activity and proximity to major transport links, including airports, all of which are critical to a logistics operation of this scale. Being situated on a main artery that connects to different parts of the state gives the business a meaningful operational advantage as it continues to grow. Alongside the move, Gilmer is also looking to form relationships with different customers across verticals it has not previously operated in, broadening its market presence.
While Gilmer’ s strategy is shifting under the new management team, the previous family management led the company to success, as it celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary, which is no small feat. According to Satu, this longevity can be attributed to a dedication to relationships and culture.“ I think being family run has been crucial to the company’ s success. The level of attention given to customers over the years has been very personal, with Tom and his three children involved in every customer relationship. That closeness to customers has been a
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