Our Heritage. Our Future.
Established as a joint venture between worldwide logistics and freight forwarding company Nippon Express and packaging specialist company Nittsu Shoji, NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. was created with both specialties in mind and now provides the best of both worlds. In 1989, eighty-two acres were purchased and a 100,000 sq. ft. building was built to begin this venture. Initially, NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. provided warehousing services to automotive customers. Later that year, we were contracted to provide aftermarket packaging services to an automotive lighting company. This contract grew very rapidly, providing us with a reputable name in the packaging business. Soon other suppliers sought us out with their packaging business.
Over the years, NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. has grown significantly. We now have 960,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space to grow. Our business started with only seven employees and now provides employment to over 800 team members. We take pride in our work and focus on both quality and excellence. We believe this approach allows us to better serve our customers. As we continue to evolve, the focus of NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. will be given toward constant innovation and excellence. We will continually seek avenues of expansion and ways to better serve our customers.
CUSTOMER
TO BE THE BEST
LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER
ASSOCIATE
PURSUIT OF
ASSOCIATE HAPPINESS
COMMUNITY
CONTRIBUTION TO
SOCIAL COMMUNITY
Meet The Team!
Shunya Ishii
President
Shunya Ishii was born in Tokyo, Japan, and graduated from Nihon University of Faculty of Commerce. He became employed by Nittsu Shoji Co., Ltd. immediately following graduation.
Shunya holds 21 years of experience in the export packaging, automotive warehousing, and overseas management industries. Shunya transferred to NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. in December 2020 as Vice President, and became President of NXAL in January 2023. When not working, Shunya enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf!
Jeffrey Sprague
Vice-President
Jeff joined NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. in the Fall of 2016 as Division Manager of Human Resources. Currently, he is the Vice President of Administration where he is responsible for business and strategic planning for NXAL automotive business with direct functional oversight of Business Planning/Development, Human Resources, Accounting, Information Services, Purchasing, Diversity & Inclusion, Communications, and Legal compliance.
Jeff completed his Business Administration degree at Ohio Northern and his MBA from the University of Dayton. Preceding NXAL Jeff worked at Honda’s Transportation Research Center in Ohio for 21 years ultimately evaluating the role of COO and Interim President.
Jeff resides in Marysville, Ohio with his wife and three children.
Shannon Henderson
Human Resources Division Manager
Shannon joined NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. in 2019 as Division Manager of the Human Resources department. She obtained her Human Resource Bachelor’s degree from Franklin University. Prior to NXAL, Shannon worked at Honda R&D for 10 years in Human Resources.
She is an HR leader, leading the deployment of Human Capital Management and accelerating organizational performance while improving employee engagement.
Shannon is an advocate for servant leadership, believing that the way to achieve success is by having the willingness to help someone achieve success first. Shannon resides in Huntsville, Ohio, and enjoys spending time with her husband Bill and their two children.
Rick Powers
Division Manager/Corporate
Rick joined NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. in June of 2018 and is currently the Division Manager responsible for Business Development, IT, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Facilities, and multiple production departments. Prior to joining the NXAL team, Rick worked at Honda’s Transportation Research Center for 19 years in environmental, safety, facility operations, and contract services.
Rick is a lifelong resident of Logan County. After graduating from Indian Lake H.S., he earned a B.A. in English from The Ohio State University and later completed Ashland University’s MBA program.
Rick is married to Holly and has two children. Rick lives at Indian Lake where he enjoys boating, golfing, and staying involved with the community. He currently serves as a board member for the Logan County United Way and is a trustee for the Logan County Education Foundation.
Lorri Covault
Division Manager/Honda Operations
Lorri joined NX Automotive USA, Inc on May 14, 2001, and is currently the Division Manager of Honda Operations. Lorri has been a strong team member for over 20 years.
Her career at NXAL has offered her many opportunities within various divisions within the organization. Throughout her tenure, she obtained her accounting degree from Franklin University and has held positions in Customer Service, Service Parts Packaging, and the position of Accounting Manager before branching into Operations Management.
Lorri resides in Zanesfield, Ohio, and has one daughter. She enjoys the outdoors, travel, and spending quality time with her family and pets.
World Class Logistical Solutions
When it comes to World Class logistical solutions look no further than NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. to satisfy any requirement you may have. Our relationship with our parent company Nippon Express, one of the world’s largest import/export companies, means that we work in tandem as leaders of the industry to deliver the best results for our clients. When your company’s reputation and bottom-line matters don’t settle for anything less than NX Automotive Logistics USA Inc.’s world-class solutions to your logistical needs.
Corporate Philosophy
Our Mission
Be a Driving Force for Social Development
Our Challenge
Create New Ideas and Value that Expand the Field of Logistics
Our Pride
Inspire Trust Every Step of the Way
Since its founding, the NX Group has employed its logistical strengths to connect people, businesses, and regions throughout the world. In so doing, we have continuously supported social development.
While our mission never changes, we continuously advance to meet the world’s changing needs.
Making no compromise in safety and maintaining a deep focus on environmental issues, we continuously strive to deliver innovative solutions at the next frontier of logistics.
We will forever take pride in our ability to inspire trust and answer the call of society.
Every move we make is aimed at advancing society and bringing an enriched life to future generations.
Explanation:
“Words we live by”, is the Nippon Express employee’s creed set out in 1958, which serves as what we can call our “corporate motto”.
Words We Live By
- We carry out our mission; society responds with trust
- We aim to improve; we develop our corporate future
- We cultivate minds and bodies; we are honest, clear, and fair
Continuing in this spirit, the NX Group corporate philosophy is there to set out clearly what direction the company should take, where it should place value, and how it should contribute to society. Set out in 2007 upon the 70th anniversary of the founding of Nippon Express, has been extended in 2022 to set out the corporate ethos of NX Group.
Corporate Message
We Find The Way
NIPPON EXPRESS Group brings customers’ possibilities to reality. There are often many solutions, but only one way is the way. We use our determination to find the best way to overcome hurdles and take our customers across the finish line.
Corporate Message:
WE:
Our unified strength makes us unique, driving everything we do on the frontline and in the background to deliver unparalleled logistics services. The word “we” speaks to a complex system of individuals with specialized skills that work together to become an unstoppable force.
FIND:
Every client, project, and task is different, and sometimes we have to innovate to achieve our goals. Our work demands exploration and thinking outside the box. It’s how we find the best way. The verb “find” in its present form tells a story of a company willing to dig deeper for the best results.
THE WAY:
Sure, there are many solutions, but there’s only one best way. We don’t find a way or some way; we find the best way, and we do it with passion and perseverance. Our efforts build connections to and between individuals and businesses.
Behind the Group Corporate Message:
Our focus is never on whether or not we can do something. Instead, it’s on the excitement of how we will tackle the task in front of us.
We believe our customers’ cargo contains possibilities that come to life upon arrival at their destinations. We do what we do so our customers can succeed at what they do.
Just as athletes train for a big game, we train to guarantee the best results. Every day, we strive for perfection in all that we do.
Our work is almost scientific. We make observations, formulate a hypothesis, make predictions then we test them. We continue this process until we find the best way to accomplish any project, large or small.
We believe that logistics drives a more vibrant society, and we will continue to exercise innovative thinking as we open new roads to serve our customers.
Charter of Conduct
Charter of Conduct
To assist in creating a sustainable society, the NX GROUP will carry out its corporate social responsibilities through its various business operations, based on the following principles.
Pursuit of Safety and Quality
1. In order to satisfy our customers and gain their trust, we will develop and provide safe, high quality products and services that are useful to society.
Sound Company Conduct
2. We will conduct our business transactions in a manner that is fair, transparent, freely competitive, and proper. We will also maintain sound and properly functioning relationships with political and governmental bodies.
Public Communications, Disclosure of Information and Protection of Information
3. In addition to communicating with our wide range of stakeholders and actively and fairly disclosing company information, we will endeavor to meet stakeholders’ expectations and deepen mutual understanding. Also, we will carefully protect and manage personal information, customers’ information, and other kinds of information.
Respect for Employees
4. At the same time as respecting the diversity, personal qualities and individuality of our employees, we will ensure a safe and pleasant working environment, and will promote the creation of a workplace where employees can experience job satisfaction and a sense of purpose in life.
Responsibilities to the Earth’s Environment
5. As the preservation of the Earth’s environment is a common issue for all humanity and an essential requirement for the existence and activities of the company, we will actively promote environmental management.
Contribution to International Society
6. In dealing with the globalization of our business operations, we will observe the laws of each country and region and, in addition to respecting the various international standards, we will manage our business in a manner that takes into consideration cultures, customs and the concerns of our stakeholders, and will contribute to the economic and social development of the various countries and regions.
Social Contribution Activities
7. As a good corporate citizen, we will actively undertake social contribution activities
Respect for Human Rights
8. In our company activities, we will respect human rights and will not engage in conduct, such as discriminatory treatment, that violates human rights. In addition, we will reject child labor and forced labor.
Serverance from Antisocial Forces
9. We will resolutely confront all antisocial forces or groups that threaten the order and safety of civil society, and we will completely prohibit any relationships with them.
Responsibilities of Top Management
10. Recognizing that their role is to put this Charter into practice, the top management will, by leading by example, strive to fully implement it within their companies and endeavor to promote it among business partners and other elements of the supply chain. In addition, they will seek to understand the opinions and ideas of persons from within and outside the company, establish effective company structures, and promote strict corporate ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Resolution of Problems by Top Management
11. If matters occur that are contrary to this Charter, top management will demonstrate to persons within and outside the company that they will deal with such issues, and will endeavor to determine the causes of the problems and prevent them from recurring. In addition, they will carry out their responsibilities to provide prompt and accurate disclosure of information and explanations to the public and, after determining their authority and responsibility, will ensure that the relevant persons are dealt with strictly.
Explanation:
The NX Group establishes this “NX Group Charter of Conduct” to regulate its day-to-day activities and to provide guidance for specific real-world actions. This and the “NX Group Corporate Philosophy” set out the permanent, long-term values of the NX Group.
This document is revised from the Nippon Express Charter of Conduct to apply to all group companies in Japan and abroad, following changes in the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as set out in such policies as ISO26000.
Adopted August 1999/Revised October 2003, April 2011, January 2022
