Supplier of the Year – New Malwa Express
Founded in 1997 by Gursewak and Narinder Singh, New Malwa Express began with just three trucks working as owner-operators for other transportation providers. With recent purchases, New Malwa now owns a fleet of 95+ trucks and 250 various types of trailers providing services to General Motors and Linamar along with numerous others.
To facilitate the services in Canada, the US and Mexico, New Malwa currently operates three terminals located in Mississauga, ON; Romulus, MI & Laredo, TX. They are in the process of opening a fourth terminal in Louisville, KY. The recent purchase of 10 acres of land in the Detroit area will increase capacity for New Malwa and will allow them to operate a repair facility on site that will enable them to get trucks back on the road quicker thus offering enhanced service for their customers. New Malwa has been experiencing steady growth over the last few years and a record revenue growth of more than 50% between 2012 and 2013.
New Malwa Express is a certified supplier that recognizes the benefit of supplier diversity with a workforce that is comprised of 80% minority employees. New Malwa also actively promotes and utilizes diversity in their supply chain and within the last year have recorded spend with CAMSC certified suppliers of 40%.
Video: Click here to watch the acceptance speech.
