NYK Logistics (Americas), Inc. (NLA) announced on Monday its acquisition of Bruni International, the Laredo, TX customs brokerage, freight forwarding, warehouse and distribution services company. The purchase comprises all Bruni assets including the offices and warehouse facilities located in the Killam Industrial Park. The US Customs bonded facility is both ISO 9002 and C-TPAT certified.

Bruni International was founded as a sole proprietorship in 1982 by E M.(Rocky) Bruni and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in May 2007.Mr. Bruni has joined NYK Logistics as a Senior Vice President in the International Services group and will also manage the integration of the two companies.

"This acquisition significantly increases our capabilities to serve Mexico market based customers in North America and throughout the world. NYK also benefits with the addition of Rocky Bruni whose customer focused and values based leadership has earned Bruni International a reputation for quality and innovation," said Tom Perdue, NYK Logistics' Chief Operating Officer.

"Joining NYK was an easy decision for me. This merger enhances the service scope and value for our existing and future customers. I am also very happy for all of my employees who will now have opportunities for further development and growth in their professional careers," stated Rocky Bruni.