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GPS Solutions to, Again, Sponsor Ryan Lineham # 19 Street Stock Division Race Car
With both the growing interest in motorsports and the growing interest in GPS technology, GPS Solutions has,once again, invested in a sponsorship of the Lineham Motorsports # 19 Chevrolet. "The blending of telematics and the excitement of high intensity racing, seems like a natural fit for... - March 14, 2009 - GPS Solutions
It’s a Thermal Blanket Cover Up for Cold Chain Air Cargo
Various airlines are testing a new thermal blanket initiative to increase the protection of temperature sensitive shipments and address the IATA Chapter 17 regulations. - March 13, 2009 - Polar Thermal Products Ltd
Visix Supports TransLōc Transit Visualization Systems
Visix, Inc. software applications now support the popular Transit Visualization System by TransLōc Inc, which is used by a number of university and college campuses in North America. The TransLōc Transit Visualization System (TVS™) is a next generation passenger information system... - March 11, 2009 - Visix, Inc.
Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal
As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Seon Design Inc. Makes the Move to Digital Video Surveillance Easy
Seon Design Inc. is helping VCR customers switch to superior digital recording with the new Rogue™ mini-DVR. This compact, high-performance DVR is the ideal solution for school bus operators seeking an easy and affordable entry into the world of digital technology. To assist customers with... - March 09, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Jim Dauterman Joins Jet Advisors Team
Jet Advisors Welcomes Jim Dauterman as Technical Consultant Jet Advisors is proud to welcome former Flight Options Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jim Dauterman to their experienced staff. Mr. Dauterman offers a lot of relevant experience and expertise in finance and contractual management... - March 09, 2009 - Jet Advisors
DiMora Designs Transforms Oldsmobile Aurora Into Custom Unique One-off Car
DiMora takes common cars and changing them into unique one-off custom crafted automobiles. - March 08, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
Ezlimorentals.com Can Help Save Money on a Limo Rental This Prom Season
Whether it is a pink H3 Hummer limo, SUV prom limousine, stretch Chrysler 300 limos, or just any stretch limousine, ezlimorentals.com lists deals and specials on limousine service around the world. - March 07, 2009 - Ezlimorentals.com
The Swinden Group Advises Clients and Travelers in Queensland Australia of Approaching Tropical Cyclone Hamish
Torrential rains are expected along Queensland’s North Tropical Coast. - March 07, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
UniGroup Awards $5,000 to St. Louis Community College-Meramec Athletic Scholarship Fund
UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines and other transportation-related companies, presented St. Louis Community College-Meramec Athletic Scholarship Fund with a check for $5,000. UniGroup’s contribution marks the 22nd consecutive year of support for the STLCC-Meramec Athletic... - March 07, 2009 - UniGroup, Inc.
SkyBridge Private Air Offers a Better Way to Fly Private
Despite a sinking economy, SkyBridge Private Air, the nation’s leading private jet charter broker, is making sure those who need to fly private still can. SkyBridge arranges clients’ private jet travel on an “as needed, pay as you go” basis, utilizing a network of select... - March 06, 2009 - SkyBridge Private Air
Mayflower Transit Gains Industry Certification as a ProMover
Mayflower Transit, one of the nation’s oldest van lines, has been officially certified as a ProMover by the industry’s trade group, the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). AMSA provides ProMover certification only after the designated company has passed a background check... - March 06, 2009 - UniGroup, Inc.
Myalgarvecars Lda - Rent a Car
Myalgarvecars are delighted to offer car hire special offers and discounts for car rentals in the Algarve, Portugal. Myalgarvecars.com offer a range of vehicles available from over 20 rental stations in Faro Airport, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos, Lisbon, Porto. - March 05, 2009 - MyalgarveCars Car Hire
United Van Lines Gains Industry Certification as a Promover
United Van Lines, one of the nation’s largest household goods movers, has been officially certified as a ProMover by the industry’s trade group, the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). - March 01, 2009 - UniGroup, Inc.
Logistic Dynamics Awarded "Best Broker" Status by NASTC
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI), a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider has been awarded the "Best Broker" status by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) for their proven commitment to paying carriers on-time and ethical business practices. Each year the... - February 28, 2009 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
$1 Campervan Deals at Drivenow.com.au for Savvy Travellers
Love a road trip? Flexible hours? Keen to visit family but the rising the cost of travel making it tricky? $1 Campervan relocations* may be the smartest and cheapest travel deals you’ve ever come across. - February 25, 2009 - Drivenow
The Travelling Salesman Web Service
JOpt.AAS reduces the number of vehicles in a fleet at the same volume of jobs/deliveries and optimizes overall route times and distance. - February 25, 2009 - DNA Evolutions
Jet Advisors Featured in Investment News Report
Jet Advisors President Featured in InvestmentNews Report. Kevin O’Leary talks status of aircraft market and a silver-lining. InvestmentNews correspondent Mark Bruno contacted Kevin O’Leary for a reliable overview of the current status of the aircraft market, especially after the... - February 23, 2009 - Jet Advisors
ESRA Consulting Corporation Welcomes James "Jim" Wopart as a Sales Representative for the State and Federal Government Pavement Marketplace
ESRA Consulting Corporation. (ESRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of James “Jim” Wopart as a sales representative for the state and federal government pavement marketplace. Jim enjoys a long-standing relationship as an Associate member of the American Association of Motor... - February 21, 2009 - ESRA Consulting Corporation
Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner
RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Tennessee Motor Coach Association Challenges All State, Regional & National Associations to Match $25,000 Contribution to Motorcoach Council of North America
TMCA Donation trumps all others – twelve times the requested dollar amount! Chris Levering (Grayline Nashville) and Bill Gentry (Gentry Trailways) were directly responsible for the success of the unanimous vote passed by the TMCA Board to contribute $25,000 to the Motorcoach Council. By pooling the industry’s human and financial resources, they hope to create a large-scale, positive impact on the industry. - February 20, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Amerijet International to Operate Boeing 767-200 Cargo
Amerijet International, Inc. announced today it has signed a seven year agreement with Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. (CAM), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) to lease five Boeing 767-200 freighter aircraft. The 767s will enable the airline to increase capacity on its... - February 19, 2009 - Amerijet International, Inc.
A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
A2 Technologies announces today that it has received a three year research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the effectiveness of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for determining damage to composite materials used in civilian aircraft applications. The... - February 19, 2009 - A2 Technologies
AOG Aviation Spares Introduces Aircraft Starter Generator Overhaul Services
Introduction of new warranty and part number offerings for repair services for aircraft starter generators. - February 19, 2009 - aog aviation group
American Council of Engineering Recognizes Lochner's Life Dimensional 3D Project
The ACEC awards H.W. one of its Excellence Awards for a project which used a new technology in its project. - February 19, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
Erudite Acquires SALCsecure, LLC - Leader in Supply Chain Security Software
Erudite Inc., an emerging leader in cargo security technology, today announces the acquisition of SALCsecure LLC, an acknowledged leader in providing intelligent software solution for supply chain security and counter-terrorism. “The addition of SALCsecure’s software expertise to the... - February 18, 2009 - Erudite Inc
Richmond EMS Chief Jerry Overton Named President/CEO of Road Safety International, Inc.
Road Safety International, Inc., the market leader in driver safety and performance monitoring systems and developer of the SafeForce(tm) Driving System for emergency vehicles, today announced that Jerry Overton, head of the Richmond (Va.) Ambulance Authority since 1991 and one of the most prominent leaders in emergency medical services, will join Road Safety as president and chief executive officer. - February 18, 2009 - Road Safety International, Inc.
It’s Easy Being Green with Drivenow
Hiring a rental car online just turned green with last minute discount car hire gateway www.DriveNow.com.au giving holiday makers and business travellers the environmentally friendly option to rent a hybrid car. - February 17, 2009 - Drivenow
June Special: Campervans at Car Prices with DriveNow
Some love to travel in the summer months, when the sun is at its hottest and the weather its driest. However, there’s also a lot to be said for travelling on quieter roads; taking a break mid-year when the temperature is a little more pleasant. - February 17, 2009 - Drivenow
Easing Petrol Prices Helping Australians Plan the Perfect Holiday
With petrol prices now the lowest they have been in three years and the holiday season around the corner, there is no better time to start planning a driving holiday. DriveNow, the experts in rental cars are helping holidaymakers find and compare the most competitive rates on rental cars and campervans across Australia through their comparative website, ensuring customers get the best price available. - February 17, 2009 - Drivenow
Tailwind™ Reports Dramatic Increase in December Sales
Tailwind™ Management Systems, Inc., a leading provider of transportation management software solutions for logistics firms and trucking companies announces winning bids for several new client contracts today. Tailwind™ Management Systems is well known in the transportation service industry through a variety of their product offerings, including the signature Tailwind™ CMS, Freight Broker Software, Trucking Software and Moving & Storage Software. - February 14, 2009 - Tailwind Management Systems
East Coast Transportation Completes a 1.5 Million Dollar Acquisition
East Coast Transportation of North Florida announced today that it has acquired Executive Transportation & Tours, LLC of Jacksonville. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Executive Transportation & Tours was one of the leading ground transportation services in the area with gross... - February 13, 2009 - East Coast Transportation
CRL Sweden Releases microC-Core; OEM Mesh Drivers for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
CRL Sweden, specialist of Mesh Software for Wireless Networks, is releasing μC-CORE, a new OEM/ODM Mesh driver for high demanding applications in Wireless Sensor Networks and embedded radio systems requiring performance and robustness. μC-CORE can be seen at the CeBIT fair first week of March where CRL Sweden will attend. - February 12, 2009 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
Just Announced: New Online Directory for the Meetings and Events Industry
Interactive, online buyers' guide provides one-stop access to hotels, destinations and meeting and event service providers. - February 10, 2009 - PlannerWire.com
Telogis Acquires GPS Tracking Business Darby Corporate Solutions
Telogis™, the leading global platform for Location Based Services, today announced it has acquired Darby Corporate Solutions’ (DCS) GPS fleet tracking business. Darby Corporate Solutions, a pioneer in wireless communication, is based in Jericho, New York. The Telogis acquisition gives... - February 10, 2009 - Telogis
All My Sons Moving and Storage Sets Up Procedures to Improve Customer Satisfaction for All My Sons Moving Customers
All My Sons Moving and Storage announced today their relationship with We Care Claims, a new claims management and claims resolution service designed to help improve all customer satisfaction. - February 10, 2009 - All My Sons
New Hampshire Business Leaders See Rail as Vital to Our Future Growth and Prosperity
A new business group believes the Obama administration’s latest estimates for new jobs created in the stimulus bill are well below what they could be. The White House released its estimates Tuesday projecting New Hampshire would see 17,000 new jobs, but New Hampshire Businesses for... - February 08, 2009 - New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation & Infrastructure
Securapost Traffic Bollards for Highways
Leda Vannaclip has designed a pop up traffic bollard for highway or road applications. - February 05, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
Plain Sailing - Halong Bay, Vietnam
With 10 years’ experience hosting international travellers on the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, Indochina Sails has set a new standard for luxury cruising. - February 04, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
PINC Solutions Awarded Red Herring Top 100 Global Company
Leading innovator in real-time-visibility enabled supply chain management solutions won prestigious award honoring top private tech companies from around the world. - January 29, 2009 - PINC
All My Sons Moving and Storage Partners with Build-A-Bear Workshop to Bring Furry Hugs to Local Children’s Hospital
All My Sons Moving and Storage excitedly opens the doors of its trucks, but this time it’s not to fill them with furniture. All My Sons has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to support their Stuffed with Hugs program which donates stuffed animals to the local charities. All My Sons was eager to collaborate with a company so dedicated to creating happiness in the community. - January 29, 2009 - All My Sons
All My Sons Moving and Storage Announces the Release of the New All My Sons Moving Online Quoting and Booking System
All My Sons Moving and Storage, a leader in the full service moving and storage industry, announced the release of their customer-friendly online quoting and booking system. - January 28, 2009 - All My Sons
Truck Driving School Expands to Include Three Midwestern Schools
Roadmaster Drivers School has announced that it has contracted to acquire three schools in Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, and Tulsa, OK. - January 28, 2009 - Roadmaster Drivers School
EZ Movers Unites with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
E-Z Movers signature pink vehicles will illustrate awareness of the fight for the cure and allow observers to connect with friends and family to join the fight, for the cure of breast cancer. On the Move for a Cure® is made possible by the E-Z Movers On the Move for a Cure® Fundraiser which will be an annual fundraiser held by E-Z Movers who will donate a percentage from every move they make. - January 28, 2009 - E-Z Movers, Inc.
EDA Soon Offers e-DMC: a Free Web-Based DMC Service for Meeting and Event Planners
E-DestinAccess (EDA) provides a solution to the growing economical and technological needs of meeting professionals and suppliers by launching in the first quarter of 2009, e-DMC, a Free Web-based DMC Service for Meeting and Event Planners. E-DMC is a SaaS (Software as a service) that directly... - January 22, 2009 - e-destinACCESS.com
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus Distribution for Midwest Hub, Creating Jobs in Illinois
Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution selected to open Midwest U.S. Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP). Further enhancing service to customers of its Printing & Writing segment, Wausau Paper selected Nexus Distribution’s facility in Bedford Park, IL as the location for its... - January 22, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
JamesList.com Launches Global Luxury Marketplace in Midst of Financial Turmoil
The world’s first truly transparent luxury marketplace, Jameslist.com, launched today, allowing discerning buyers to find and compare high-end cars, watches, boats, yachts and aircraft from dealers around the world. - January 22, 2009 - James List
Intercept Technology Packaging from Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., Protects Inventories and Equipment in the Down Times
Due to recent economic uncertainty, hard decisions are being made by many manufacturing companies to terminate plants and lines due to inactivity or to consolidate operations. Construction companies find their inactive equipment rusting in yards. In these cases, whether the inactive equipment, inventory, and machines are being transported or put into storage, Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ packaging can protect them. - January 21, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
Croatian Transfers Company Johnnie.hr Launches New Services
The most popular online taxi booking company in Croatia, launches new Croatia transfers Services. - January 20, 2009 - Skver Tours
SIRVA Announces Major Sales Force Expansion
SIRVA Inc., a leading global relocation and moving services provider, today announced the appointment of five new members to the SIRVA Relocation Global Sales force. Serving in various roles, these key hires underscore SIRVA’s commitment to pursuing overall corporate growth despite current... - January 17, 2009 - Sirva Inc.