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are domiciled in Fresno and Los Angeles.
Since its founding , the company has
prioritized service delivery refinement,
client communications and integration of
updated technologies. Regardless if the
company's solution is within a customer's
facility or in an Inland Star multi-client
environment, Inland Star deploys its team,
processes, systems andprotocols similarly.
“Our appetite – when we talk about our
company's direction – is for adding facilities
within our target markets,” O'Donnell said,
“predominantly chemical and industrial.”
The typical Inland Star client is one that's
“aware of what it takes to do things safely
and responsibly from a compliance
standpoint, and that embraces from the top
a commitment to responsible care,” he said.
“It's not just about putting up a building and
running groceries. Chemical supply chains
are complicated anddemanding.”
“Our likely suspects and strategic targets are
companies that get what is involved, but
might not have internal resources, band-
width and knowledge to invest in it. Most
appreciate that Inland Star has already done
it. Part of the value proposition is leveraging
intellectual property – along with the right
