KCEDA Helps LTI, Inc. expand into Klamath Falls

The following is a press release from KCEDA.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Today, [8/24/21] the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) officially announced that LTI, Inc., part of the Lynden family of companies, has expanded its operations into Klamath Falls. They recently began operating out of a 3.5 acre location south of downtown Klamath Falls

LTI, Inc. has locations throughout the Pacific Northwest and has been operating since the 1940s. Previously, the company held facilities in Bonanza, Oregon, where for 15 years, they would use their fleet to transport milk from local dairies to customers outside the region. People familiar with the area may recognize the iconic “Milky Way” logo on the side of the vehicles. The company has continually expanded its capabilities to serve a wider range of products and customers, such as wine and juice moving to Washington and California. As a result of this expansion, the company began exploring other location options which were capable of housing their 24 employees while also serving a growing customer base.

Speaking on behalf of LTI, Inc., Operations Manager John Bailey commented on the expansion, saying, “Our new location on Highway 97 puts us right in line with the current routes, offering new opportunities for how we can utilize the Klamath Falls team. KCEDA and their partners, including Klamath Community College, have really made this transition the most optimal. We look forward to a continued partnership with these stakeholders as we seek to expand our Klamath Falls operations.”

KCEDA began work with the company in early 2020, coordinating with LTI, Inc. representatives on site selection, workforce training options, and more. KCEDA Project Manager, Julie Matthews, shared about the company’s move into Klamath Falls and how it speaks to the region’s freight advantages, stating, “I believe this move speaks to the benefits our transportation corridor provides to industry, particularly when you look Highway 97’s value. Trucking companies continue to show a preference to Highway 97 due to its strategic location along major west coast markets. We at KCEDA are very excited to see LTI, Inc. grow its presence here.”