Our Story – Future Transfer

The Future is Back

With a rich history and longstanding dedication to being the strongest link in your supply chain, the reintroduction of Future Transfer’s original management team means a strong commitment to being a true partner to you.

Our people and the relationships we develop with our customers, suppliers and communities are at the centre of what we do – that’s why our small-town community roots are so important. Our deep roots mean that we don’t just know this business, we also have a commitment to it, to our people and to growth. These values extend across everything we do.

Future Transfer is an amalgamation of three reputable brands, Fort Storage, BlueStar and Future Transfer that have all earned their reputations as proven solutions-providers. We are thrilled to continue to be your full-stack supply chain solution, now with an even greater ability to adapt, connect and grow.

1975

Gary begins Fort Storage

Gary Kravestsky began Fort Storage in Winnipeg in 1975. Under his direction, the company expanded into Alberta and Saskatchewan, becoming the largest dangerous goods warehousing company in Canada.

1975

Gary begins Fort Storage

1980

Mike purchases Future Farms

Future Transfer’s agricultural roots run deep. Mike Perovich purchased Future Farms in 1980 and grew the supplier of agricultural chemicals, fertilizer, equipment and parts into a full-service logistics company. He built the first bulk stations in 1988 and a terminal building in 1994. The following year, the transportation and logistics side was launched as Future Transfer to provide a one-stop service from tail and trucking to packaging and warehousing.

1980

Mike purchases Future Farms

1995

Future Transfer launched!

Additional warehouses were built in 1996 and the company began providing repackaging services. This was expanded in 1999 with a warehouse in Brownsville. The fleet of trucks and tankers was expanded and a trans-loading facility opened in 2002. In 2007, rail operations expanded; a brine generator and waste transfer station was constructed to help customers accelerate their supply chain operations

1995

Future Transfer launched!

1998

Univar acquired Fort Storage

Fort Storage was acquired by Univar in 1998. Implementing the use of RF scanners improved the level of accurate inventory flow and contributed to the safe handling and storage of chemicals. Introducing enhanced freight services, bar-code tracking and recertification processes, and expanding storage capacity allowed Fort Storage to become a respected leader with 99.9 percent on-time shipments and 99.7 percent inventory accuracy. It is a national provider of warehousing, logistics and distribution services for a variety of industries, including agribusinesses, chemicals, manufacturing, mining and forestry, aerospace and construction.

1998

Univar acquired Fort Storage

2011

BlueStar Distribution Inc. is born

In 2011, Perovich created BlueStar Distribution Inc. with John Lansink. The head office in Aylmer is the major production site with a herbicide-only facility and a separate warehouse. Locations in Brownsville, Tillsonburg and Winnipeg added bottle packaging, tote filling, warehousing and distribution as the company expanded. The team is dedicated to maintaining a small business feel no matter how much they grow.

2011

BlueStar Distribution Inc. is born

2015

Univar Acquistion

In October 2015, Univar acquired Future Transfer and BlueStar Distribution and combined them with Fort Storage to provide a complete solution for warehousing, logistics and production services.

2015

Univar Acquistion

Present

Future Transfer is reacquired by its original management team, including Mike Perovich. Reaching back to its roots as a Tillsonburg-based company, Future Transfer moves forward as a national, full-stack supply chain solution, with an even stronger commitment to people, community and growth.