Visible buys Kansas company

Visible Supply Chain Management of Salt Lake City, a provider of shipping and fulfillment services for small and midsize businesses, has acquired Kansas Continental Express (KCX), an Emporia, Kansas-based provider of shipping logistics and freight transportation throughout North America. KCX will join the Visible family of companies and will be take on the parent company name.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

“Most important to Visible is our customers’ continued success and the purchase of KCX will expand our offering to new regions and extend new opportunities to both KCX and Visible clients,” said Casey Adams, president of Visible. “The relationship is mutually advantageous; it made sense for us to join forces.”

Founded in 1990, KCX has provided shipping logistics and freight transportation from Canada to Mexico. KCX’s Midwest location provides synergies across numerous lines and opens new markets for Visible, the company said.

“As Visible’s growth continues throughout the country, we look to partner with companies like KCX that also have a strong position in the logistics world,” said Jared Starling, CEO of Visible. “We are especially excited to join the Emporia business community and work with the highly talented and qualified KCX workforce.”

Visible was founded in 1992 and employs over 800 people.{/mprestriction}