Craig Hartmann founded Pacificpro Sales LLC in 1988 following 3 years with a produce brokerage firm in Summit, NJ and 10 years with a preeminent packing house in Yakima, WA. The result is 30 years of industry expertise with a focus on Washington State commodities since the beginning. Craig was introduced to the industry as a child by his father Bill Hartmann, former Chairman of the Washington State Apple Commission and 20-year partner at Welch Fruit in Wenatchee, WA. Craig is joined by sons Randy and Marcus, the third generation of Hartmann’s to call the produce industry home.
As an organization, we work extremely hard to satisfy the needs of our customers which range from large retailers to smaller distributors. The advantages to working with Pacificpro are:
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Reputation – Long standing relationships and a proven track record ensures unrivaled access to quality produce.
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Knowledge – Experience in the Washington commodity markets allow us to source product at the most competitive prices, the savings of which is passed on to you.
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Quality – Retain ground inspectors who look at all product before it is shipped.
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Reliability – Strong relationships with shippers and transportation companies allows us to procure the right product and trucks quickly to meet the delivery requirements of our customers.
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Flexibility – We work hard to assemble partial loads to meet the needs of our “non-straight load” clients.