The Jordan Company
Chicago-based third-party logistics and technology-enabled transportation services provider Echo Global Logistics announced late last week it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private equity firm The Jordan Company for $48.25 per share, with an equity value of roughly $1.3 billion.

How many customers does echo logistics have?

35,000 clients
As a Fortune 1000 3PL, Echo has created a robust network that enables the company to move more than 16,000 shipments every day for its more than 35,000 clients through its network of over 50,000 carrier partners.

What is Echo com?

Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. For more information on Echo Global Logistics, visit:

How long does echo take to ship?

Q: How long will it take for me to receive my order? A: It can take up to 2 business days to process your order. Orders ship via UPS ground and take between 2-8 business days to arrive once shipped.

Who bought Echo?

Echo Global Logistics has been acquired by private equity firm The Jordan Company for an equity value of about $1.3bn. The move will see Echo, listed on Nasdaq, become private again. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter, was unanimously approved by Echo’s board.

How many employees does Echo Global have?

Echo has 2,595 employees and is ranked 13th among it’s top 10 competitors.

Is echo a USA company?

In 1984 ECHO Power Equipment Canada was created as a subsidiary and in 1985, ECHO Incorporated established its present-day Americas corporate headquarters in Lake Zurich, IL, a Chicago suburb. The majority of ECHO products are built in the United States from foreign and domestic parts and components.

What is the brand echo?

Yamabiko Corporation of Japan
The ECHO brand is owned by Yamabiko Corporation of Japan. Products are designed by Yamabiko engineers and manufactured in Japan, and globally, to Japanese standards. Products are distributed by ECHO Incorporated, a Yamabiko subsidiary based outside Chicago, IL USA.

Is an echo an ultrasound?

An echocardiogram (echo) is a graphic outline of the heart’s movement. During an echo test, ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) from a hand-held wand placed on your chest provides pictures of the heart’s valves and chambers and helps the sonographer evaluate the pumping action of the heart.

What is Echo logistics?

From coast to coast, by road, rail or sea, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. We’re your one-stop logistics shop.

What is client services at Echo?

Client Services. From coast to coast, by road, rail or sea, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. We’re your one-stop logistics shop.

How does echo work?

From coast to coast, by road, rail or sea, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

What’s new in Echoship?

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