CORE X HUTT has spent nearly four decades building deep relationships with local producers and food manufacturers in the heart of West Michigan’s manufacturing corridor. What began in 1985 as a small trucking company has evolved into one of Michigan’s premier temperature-controlled storage and logistics providers, offering sophisticated solutions to the region’s most demanding cold chain challenges.
Deep Local Roots
“This industry in West Michigan is pretty tight – everybody kind of knows everybody,” notes Craig, a long-time leader at CORE X HUTT. This close-knit business community has been central to HUTT’s growth, from its humble beginnings as a family-owned trucking operation to its current position as a cornerstone of Michigan’s cold storage infrastructure.
The story began 36 years ago when Jim Hutt and his father launched Hutt Trucking Company, focusing initially on transporting frozen and refrigerated food products to the East Coast. Through decades of dedication to customer service excellence, HUTT expanded its services to meet the growing needs of Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
Strategic Manufacturing Support
Today, CORE X HUTT operates two sophisticated facilities in Holland and Hudsonville, Michigan, providing over 226,000 square feet of temperature-controlled storage space. The Hudsonville facility features 19,500 multi-height pallet positions with temperatures ranging from -20 to +36 degrees, making it ideally suited for Michigan manufacturers’ diverse storage needs.
The company’s strategic location in West Michigan positions it perfectly to serve the region’s robust manufacturing base, including producers of:
- Frozen prepared foods
- Ice cream and frozen desserts
- Meat and poultry products
- Baked goods
- Various temperature-sensitive food products
Beyond Cold Storage: A Complete Cold Chain Solution
While CORE X HUTT’s temperature-controlled storage capabilities are impressive, their service offering extends far beyond warehouse space. The company provides:
- Asset-based transportation with a dedicated fleet
- Full-service brokerage solutions
- Cross-docking capabilities
- Case picking services
- Advanced WMS with EDI integration
- 24/7 customer portal access
- Real-time inventory tracking
Leadership Built on Experience
The CORE X HUTT team brings decades of hands-on cold storage expertise to every customer relationship. Director of Warehousing Craig Miller exemplifies this commitment with nearly 20 years of experience across every aspect of cold storage operations, from warehouse supervision to food safety and facilities management. Senior Vice President of Business Development Curt Brower brings 39 years of industry insight, having started as a forklift operator and professional truck driver before advancing to leadership.
This commitment to developing talent is a cornerstone of CORE X HUTT’s culture. It emphasizes mentoring the next generation of cold storage professionals. This depth of experience and dedication to growing expertise ensure that CORE X HUTT’s tradition of excellence will continue well into the future.
Looking to the Future in Michigan
Now operating as part of the CORE X Partners network under the leadership of industry veteran Thom Smith, CORE X HUTT continues to build on its legacy of customer service excellence while expanding opportunities for both team members and customers.
This pride in relationships and commitment to service excellence continues to drive CORE X HUTT forward as they support Michigan’s manufacturing sector with sophisticated cold storage solutions. By combining deep local roots with advanced capabilities, CORE X HUTT remains an essential partner in Michigan’s cold chain infrastructure, ensuring that local manufacturers can focus on what they do best – producing quality products for consumers across the nation.
For Michigan manufacturers seeking temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions, CORE X HUTT offers a true partnership built on decades of local experience and a deep understanding of the region’s unique needs.