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Following Skylift with Masternaut Three X’s Vehicle Tracking Systems
Skylift, Lavendon Group’s Vehicle Mount Division, and the UK’s largest supplier of vehicle-mounted access, is now using Masternaut Three X’s web-based vehicle tracking and mobile resource management systems across its depot network. The system allows Skylift to track any vehicle... - June 24, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Lavendon Access Services Backs Work Experience Project
Lavendon Access Services has seen its first work experience candidate successfully complete his placement. Paul Armstrong gained a 2 week insight into the day to day operations of the UK’s largest powered access rental business, along with practical and theoretical engineering... - June 14, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Mercury Jet Charter Announces New Mercury Express One Way Pricing/ Empty Leg Program and American Express Promotion for Business Aviation Customers
Mercury Jet Charter, Inc., a full service private jet charter brokerage and aircraft management company, today released details of their new Mercury Express One Way Pricing/ Empty Leg Promotion for business aviation customers and American Express Promotion. - June 12, 2009 - mercury jet charter, inc.
Charlotte-Based Enviro-Equipment, Inc. Receives MET Labs Certification for Control Panel Shop
Enviro-Equipment, Inc., a supplier of environmental remediation/monitoring equipment and supplies, recently received its UL 508A and UL 698A Certification for building MET Approved control panels for both general industrial and hazardous location use. - June 08, 2009 - Enviro-Equipment, Inc
TEMP-AIR Named #56 on RER Top 100, Recognized as a Leader in Construction Indoor Air Quality
TEMP-AIR, Inc., a specialist in temporary HVAC rental services, is named #56 on Rental Equipment Register magazine’s list of top 100 rental companies in 2009 (RER 100). While the accompanying article states that overall rental volume of the RER 100 fell 0.36 percent in 2009, TEMP-AIR climbed... - May 31, 2009 - TEMP-AIR
Lavendon Access Services Continues with Technical Excellence
Lavendon Access Services, the UK’s leading supplier of Powered Access, has announced a further seven depots that have now achieved full accreditation to the TechX (Technical Excellence) programme. With the total number of TechX accredited branches now standing at ten, Lavendon Access Services... - May 23, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Lavendon Access Services Wins ‘Excellence in Training’ Award
Lavendon Access Services has scooped the ‘Excellence in Training’ Award at the prestigious Hire Association of Europe’s (HAE) Hire Awards of Excellence. Coming in above a number of its industry peers, Lavendon Access Services, the UK’s leading supplier of powered access,... - May 14, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Lavendon Access Services Takes RoSPA Silver
Lavendon Access Services has been awarded a Royal Society for the Protection of Accidents (RoSPA) Silver Award in recognition of its consistently high standards of Health & Safety at work. The RoSPA Silver Award provides a means of recognising and celebrating occupational health & safety... - April 24, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Performance Flight Opens Its Doors to the Public
On Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm, Performance Flight will host an Open House, welcoming anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, Piper, Socata, and Avidyne. There will also be displays from... - April 08, 2009 - Performance Flight
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) Assists in Securing Refinery Expansions
Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI, of Ironton Ohio is assisting many major refineries around the US and Canada to secure their perimeters and to control access into the refineries. Many of these plants have begun expansion and retrofit work in preparation to receive the “heavy crude”... - April 03, 2009 - Modular Security Systems Inc.
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) Announces Modern, Electronic Brass Shack
The phrase, "Brass Me In" may be just a figure of speech before long. Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) of Ironton, Ohio has devised what they call an "electronic brass shack" or a "modern time alley". In 2004 MSSI invented and applied for a patent for the MAC... - April 02, 2009 - Modular Security Systems Inc.
Great Companies Choose SAP...Now SAP Chooses Frontier Beverage Company to Supply Its Coffee Service
From 1 April 2009, the Frontier Beverage Company will start supplying the SAP campus in Johannesburg, South Africa, with its hot beverage requirements. Started in 2002, the Frontier Beverage Company offers coffee machines for homes and coffee vending machines for offices, and has gone on to... - March 31, 2009 - Frontier Beverage Company
Lavendon Launches New Sales Division
Lavendon Group PLC has unveiled its brand new sales division – Lavendon Sales. Launched on 9 March 2009 and based in Belgium, Lavendon Sales will have access to the Group’s European rental fleet taking responsibility for the sale of second hand machines, with a key focus on... - March 28, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
Summit Commercial Finance Receives Accreditation from the BBB
Provider of commercial equipment leasing and financing solutions receives respected BBB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to ethical conduct and customer service. - January 15, 2009 - Summit Commercial Finance
Summit Commercial Finance Named on “Best Places to Work” List for the Second Consecutive Year
The Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ.com has ranked Summit Commercial Finance on its list of "Best Places to Work" for the second consecutive year. The equipment leasing and finance company ranked 22nd in the category for micro companies. "The Best Places to Work"... - December 14, 2008 - Summit Commercial Finance
Samson Carts® Introduces First Green Dolly
New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year. - December 01, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Environmental Study of the Impact of Office and Home Moves Published in Facility Management Journal
The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) has published in the September/October 2008 issue of Facility Management Journal, a timely and significant article entitled - “The Green Office Move”. Written by David L. King, AIA, CFM, president of Samson Carts® and... - October 03, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Spreader Beams Provide a Flexible Solution for All Your Lifting Requirements
Modulift Spreader Beams provide the ultimate in flexibility and value. The system is suitable for a variety of jobs. Modulift Spreader Beams can be built quickly and cost-effectively and ensure a safe lift. - October 01, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
Upstate South Carolina Aviation Company Taking Off
Moonpie, LLC is now the upstate dealer for several new communications products and a new hot air balloon product from China. - September 19, 2008 - Moonpie, LLC
Redbird and Xwind Move Flight Training in a Whole New Direction
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. and Xwind, LLC join forces to bring affordable motion technologies to the flight training industry. - September 18, 2008 - Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc.
Res-Q-Jets Appoints David O. Bump as Program Manager
Res-Q-Jets announced today that they have added David O. Bump to their management team. With nearly twenty five years of long distance fixed-wing experience, Dave will be assisting in the expansion of flight operations, marketing efforts, and quality management initiatives. - September 17, 2008 - ResQJets
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. to Conduct Sale-Leaseback with China Airlines
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) has signed a letter of intent for a sale and leaseback transaction with China Airlines. - September 15, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. Completes Refinancing of Two A340-300’s on Lease to Air Namibia
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that it has completed the refinancing of two Airbus A340-300 commercial aircraft that are on lease to Air Namibia. - September 08, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Modulift Expand US Distribution
Modulift are seeking distributors around the globe. Cableco American Rigging is the latest distributor to come onboard. - September 07, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Its President, Brian Hollnagel Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced it‘s partnership with the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in its annual Race for the Cure. - August 25, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation First to Rent Plug-in Hybrid Aerial Lift
UELC, a leader in the renting and leasing of aerial lifts and diggers, is the first to incorporate a Plug-in hybrid electric aerail lift into their fleet. - August 23, 2008 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Utility Equipment Leasing Corp. Acquires Fleet
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation (UELC), a family owned and operated company specializing in the rental and leasing of utility equipment for over forty years has announced a recent agreement with Baker Rental and Leasing to acquire their entire equipment fleet. Commenting on the growth,... - August 22, 2008 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Summit Commercial Finance Named on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
Summit Commercial Finance also ranked no. 61 of the Top 100 Companies by Metro Region for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale and no. 97 of the Top 100 Companies by Industry-Financial Services. - August 22, 2008 - Summit Commercial Finance
Lavendon Access Services Continue with Technical Excellence
Lavendon Access Services, the UK’s leading supplier of Powered Access, has just announced its first branch to successfully achieve full accreditation to the Technical Excellence programme. The Panther Luton depot was the first to do so being awarded with the standard on 23rd June. The... - August 21, 2008 - Lavendon Access Services
Nationwide Platforms - Lavendon Access Services Reveal New Name for Nationwide and The Platform Company
Lavendon Access Services, owner of the UK’s two largest rental companies, Nationwide Access and The Platform Company, has unveiled the new identity for their forthcoming merger. The new name for the combined company will be Nationwide Platforms and will be launched throughout the UK on 3... - August 20, 2008 - Lavendon Access Services
Tools for Hire & Sales in the UK
Hire Station has entered into a three year sole supply agreement with Rand's subsidiaries UCS Civils and Linpave Building to hire a range of tools. - July 31, 2008 - Hire Station
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Brian Hollnagel, Its President Announces the Novation of Two Boeing 737-200 Operating Leases
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that operating leases for two Boeing 737-200 aircraft previously on lease to Aloha Airlines have been novated to Aloha Air Cargo. “We have had a long relationship with Aloha Airlines and we look forward to... - July 28, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Modulift Expand Into Spain and Portugal
Modulift is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Pescaira S.L. as an official distributor of the Modulift spreader system for Spain and Portugal from July this year. Commenting on the appointment, Juan Landesa, Managing Director of Pescaira S.L. said; “We pride ourselves on offering... - July 23, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
Modulift Announce Major Expansion Into EU and US Markets, Staying Confident Amid Fears of a Recession
Modulift, the UK and US based Spreader Beam design engineers and supplier, has announced that they are continuing with their aggressive growth throughout the EU and US swimming against the growing tide of opinion that the UK, US and Europe are on the brink of a recession. Chris Batten, CEO of the... - July 23, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. - July 21, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Samson Carts/CrateXpress Creates Two Environmental Impact Calculators; Will Help Reduce a Building’s Carbon Footprint
Samson Carts/CrateXpress developed two environmental impact calculators to show property and asset managers the environmental and financial benefits of using plastic and sustainable products in an office move. - July 08, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Green & Christmas Concepts Announces Expansion to India
For the first time ever Green & Christmas Concepts has announced an expansion into India. This will be the first interior plantscaping business to target the recent phenomenal growth of Indian businesses. - July 07, 2008 - Christmas Concepts
Pacific Flight Services Signs New Piper Seminole to Flight Line
Australian Flight School, Pacific Flight Services has placed a Piper Seminole on the flight line in Sydney for dedicated twin-engine pilot training and Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating. - July 06, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Samson Carts Achieves Gold Level Cradle to CradleSM Certification
Samson Carts Leads Material Handling Industry being First to Achieve Sustainable Certification. - June 25, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Pacific Flight Services Launches "Operation Airborne" to Counter Worldwide Flight Instructor Shortage
The worldwide pilot shortage is leading the airlines to poach Flight Instructors from flight schools, according to Pacific Flight Services' Sydney Manager, Rod Crane. PFS is countering with "Operation Airborne" to train new Flight Instructors. - June 22, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Australian Flight School Set to Accept International Pilot Students
The surging growth of the worldwide aviation industry has caused a critical pilot shortage which has encouraged Pacific Flight Services to open its doors to international flight training students, according to rumors. - June 15, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Tool Hire & Equipment Hire Company in the UK
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces the acquisition of two businesses. - June 02, 2008 - Hire Station
Acquisition, Safety Equipment Market Specialist
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today announces the acquisition, by its tool hire subsidiary Hire Station. - June 02, 2008 - Hire Station
J.A. Aero, Destination for Those Searching for High Quality Aircraft for Sale, Announces It Has Now Been in Business for 35 Year
J.A. Aero has been in the aircraft business for more than 35 years, providing each and every one of their customers with expert maintenance, management, and sales services. - May 29, 2008 - J.A. Aero, Inc.
Performance Flight Invites the Public for an Open House May 24th – the First Demonstration of the New Cirrus Avionics in the United States
On May 24, 2008 Performance Flight will host an Open House from 9am-3pm at the newly renovated Million Air terminal at Westchester County Airport, located at 136 Tower Rd. in White Plains. On display will be the newly announced avionics package from Cirrus Design, which was just unveiled on May... - May 22, 2008 - Performance Flight
EPA Recognizes ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/Cratexpress Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Purchasers
ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress today announced its purchase of green power and its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress is purchasing more than 220,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which... - May 14, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Business Owners Will Explore Alternatives to Airline Travel with the Cessna Aircraft Company
Rising airfares, crowded terminals and planes and lost luggage . . . many business owners are looking for a better way to travel, and many are taking to the skies and becoming private pilots. According to the General Aviation Manufacturing Association (GAMA), the production of general aviation... - May 04, 2008 - Suburban Aviation, inc
Price Reduction on 2-in-1 Franchise Opportunity
Green Concepts announces an immediate price reduction for investors who choose both the Interior Plant Rental Franchise and the Christmas Rental Franchise programs. Plant rental clients ask for Christmas decorations at the holidays making this a double profit program. - December 21, 2007 - Christmas Concepts
Give the Gift of Flight - Performance Flight Goes Ultra-Luxe for the Holidays
Performance Flight, located at Westchester County Airport, is offering gift certificates for a spectacular Experience Flight. Perhaps the most memorable and unique gift idea, a Performance Flight gift certificate is the perfect choice. Performance Flight has been consistently recognized for the... - December 19, 2007 - Performance Flight
Construction Equipment Dealer Offers First Money-Back Guarantee on Equipment
Hayden Equipment, a St. Louis heavy equipment dealer, has launched a program that offers a money-back guarantee on all new and used equipment. This is a first in the construction equipment sales industry. - December 13, 2007 - Hayden Equipment