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Tony Marino of The Marino Group Appointed to Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida Advisory Board
Tony Marino, owner of The Marino Group, Inc. is pleased to announce his continuing affiliation with the Advisory Board of the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida. - August 30, 2007 - The Marino Group
International Profit Associates Hosts Their 4th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
With blood supplies at their lowest point in the year, IPA-IBA hosts another blood drive. - August 29, 2007 - IPA
Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds Announces Website
Introduction of internet site - August 25, 2007 - Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
Russian Mid-Market Soon to Benefit from Affordable Advanced SCM Solutions
Made4Net and the supply chain management consultancy group SCM-SG are collaborating to lead the way in providing smart supply chain management solutions to the Russian market. SCM-SG will sell and implement powerful, flexible and cost-effective solutions designed by Made4Net to meet the requirements of companies of any size. - August 24, 2007 - Made4net
Crescent Ridge Dairy Promotes Four Drivers
Four milk delivery drivers at the award-winning Crescent Ridge Dairy have recently received promotions. The 75 year-old dairy is headquartered in Sharon, Mass. The following drivers have been promoted to Senior Transportation Experts and will be responsible for route expansion as well as... - August 23, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Outsources Electronic Trading to Wesupply.com to Deliver Efficient Customer Service
Wesupply.com, leading provider of On Demand Supply Chain Management solutions, today announced that Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company has selected its On Demand Electronic Trading solution to meet increased demand from customers to trade electronically. Implementation of the Wesupply.com solution... - August 23, 2007 - Wesupply.com
Made4net Execution Solutions Provider Announces New Strategic Partnership with Red Tree in Russia and CIS
Made4net, the SCM industry’s leading developer of real-time execution solutions for supply chain management, is pleased to announce it has appointed Red Tree as its strategic distributor, implementation and support partner for the SCExpert™ product suite in Russia and CIS. The new... - August 22, 2007 - Made4net
SegwayGuidedTours.com Online Directory Reaches 200 Tours Milestone
8,000+ monthly website visitors search for guided tours featuring the Segway® PT. The Segway PT has transformed guided tours in popular tourist destinations and historical cities because they allow tourists to cover much more territory than a walking tour. Many participants enjoy it so much that they inquire about similar tours in other locations. SegwayGuidedTours.com serves as a resource to find those other tours. - August 20, 2007 - The JBI Company, Inc.
M-Focus to Sell Made4net's Supply Chain Execution Products in Thailand
Made4net and M-Focus, have signed a partnership agreement appointing M-Focus as an authorized provider of Made4net's SCExpert™ in Thailand. The partnership between M-Focus, an experienced business solutions provider in Thailand, and the leading supply chain execution solutions company, Made4net, expects to capture a substantial market share in one of the highest growth regions for supply chain management software in Asia/Pacific. - August 17, 2007 - Made4net
Karen H. Folino Named Assistant Vice President, Industry Support Services by Railinc
Railinc has announced the appointment of Karen H. Folino as assistant vice president, industry support services. Her role with Railinc--the largest, single source of real-time, accurate interline rail data--will be to continue strengthening relationships between Class I railroads, short lines... - August 16, 2007 - Railinc
The Grimes Companies Makes List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has been ranked as the area’s 9th fastest growing company according to the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2007 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in northeast Florida. The Business Journal’s criteria are stringent and... - August 13, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Conservative Party Rwanda Social Action Project Boosts Volunteer Travel
Fresh from volunteering on social action projects in Rwanda with David Cameron and the Conservative Party, trip organisers Different Travel highlight the benefits of short-term volunteering and voluntourism. - August 13, 2007 - Different Travel
GRSI (Glen Road Systems, Inc.) Announces FastTrak® 2.0 Warehouse Control and Order Management System
GRSI utilizes FastTrak® 2.0, its redesigned warehouse control and order management system, to provide seamless integration of all material handling subsystems. The software allows clients to have unattended shipping conveyor lines with automated packing, weighing, routing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping sortation. FastTrak® 2.0 makes integration easy as it allows clients to automate, integrate, coordinate, and control all warehouse activities. - August 11, 2007 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Davies Turner Will Cancel FSA Regulation Following UK Government’s About Turn on Marine Insurance
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, has welcomed the UK Government’s confirmation that freight forwarders have been given an exemption from the scope of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) insurance regulations and will no longer need to be registered with the FSA to offer marine or cargo insurance direct to customers. - August 11, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
TruckerHub.com - Free Trucking Job Postings and Driver Applications to be Permanant Free Service
TruckerHub.com announces the free trucking job postings and a trucking job application process will become a permanent free feature. - August 09, 2007 - TruckerHub.com
New Parcels Service to the Philippines for UK Companies
Philippine Cargo Services, one of the leading freight forwarders in the UK servicing the growing market to the Philippines yesterday announced a new parcels service. - August 08, 2007 - Philippine Cargo Services
U-Freight Opens Third Dedicated Logistics Warehouse in Hong Kong
U-Freight – www.ufreight.com - the Asia-based freight services group, has strengthened its operations in Hong Kong with the opening of a further dedicated, full-service logistics facility. - August 08, 2007 - UFreight
SmartMRO Established as the Next Generation Third Party Supply Chain Solution Provider
Global Company Helps Businesses Reduce Costs Associated with Managing Indirect Materials, MRO Commodities and Outsourced Services - August 04, 2007 - SmartMRO
Aerotrim Wins £3.9M Order from UK MoD
Aerotrim (Warminster) Ltd has secured a £3.9M order for manufacturing insulation lining for MoD tentage used in field operations. - August 04, 2007 - Aerotrim Group
iBagit, One of the First On-Demand Fulfillment Service Providers for Small Businesses, Goes Live
iBagit,Inc. (www.ibagit.com) one of the first on-demand warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support service providers for small to medium size businesses went live today online. Now small and medium size businesses get integrated warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support... - August 03, 2007 - iBagit, Inc.
In The Scene Limousine Offers Stylish relaxing Summer Riding
5th Hour Free on Stylish, Relaxing Summer Riding - August 02, 2007 - In The Scene Limousine
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Seasoned Business Development Leader: David Heller Joins Transportation Team of Leading 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added David Heller as vice president of business development. - August 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
International Profit Associates Employees Participate in Radio Talk Show
Radio talk show guests discuss the value of client relationships. - August 02, 2007 - IPA
towSearch.com Offers Discounted Towing to Consumers and Fleets in Latest Version
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced: 1. Users of the towSearch system can now save 10% on towing and road service with many towSearch service providers; 2. The entire towPartners network is now eligible to be listed on towSearch.com. Of the 36,000 towPartners members, approximately 20,000 service providers are currently listed. - August 01, 2007 - towPartners
5 Smart Tips for Moving Back to College
College students across the country are getting ready to move back to school. Instead of cramming their cars, they can transport it all – by using a moving or shipping service that matches their needs. TSI offers 5 smart tips on how to get the most for the money. Tip #1 Know your moving... - August 01, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Arcline (2000) Inc., Introduces New Accounting Interface with Sage Accpac ERP System
Arcline (2000) Inc., producers of ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch and ArcFreight™ Brokerage Software have completed the interface to Sage Accpac ERP System. This comprehensive accounting integration will allow clients to seamlessly transfer all financial transactions into one of... - August 01, 2007 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Weaker First Semester Due to Disappointing VLGC Market
The executive committee of EXMAR has reviewed the provisional results of the second quarter and the first semester 2007. - August 01, 2007 - Exmar NV
EXMAR Applies for a Domain Concession in Zeebrugge
EXMAR has applied today to MBZ, the Zeebrugge Port Authority, for a domain concession for the construction of a discharging and ship-to-ship transfer installation for LNG and high pressure natural gas in the Port of Zeebrugge (Belgium). - August 01, 2007 - Exmar NV
Crescent Ridge Dairy to Hold New Ice Cream Flavor Contest
Fans of Crescent Ridge Dairy’s rich and delicious ice cream now have an opportunity to concoct their own ice cream recipe by entering the award winning dairy’s “Create A Crescent Flavor” ice cream contest. In honor of their 75th anniversary, Crescent Ridge Dairy is rounding... - July 28, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
IPA-IBA Managing Director Accepts Inner Circle Invitation
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director John Burgess recently accepted an invitation to become a member of the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle. As a member, Burgess, will be asked to attend semi-annual meetings and share his personal thoughts and opinions regarding our... - July 28, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Educational Television Series Scheduled to Air
Platinum Television Group announces the airing schedule for the IPA-IBA featured segment. - July 28, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA Managing Director Invited to Join the Republican National Committee
The RNC invites John Burgess to become a lifetime member for his exceptional commitment. - July 28, 2007 - IPA
Reynolds (UK) Entire Fleet Deploys SmartDrive™
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in driver risk management systems and services, is pleased to announce today that Waltham Cross based Reynolds Catering Supplies Limited, one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of fresh produce and chilled goods, will equip its entire UK fleet... - July 27, 2007 - Smartdrive
Timothy J. McCarthy, President of Checker Sedan, Elected to the Board of Directors of The Detroit Regional Chamber
Timothy J. McCarthy, president of Checker Sedan, was elected to the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors. Checker Sedan is a division of Detroit-based Soave Enterprises and part of the Soave Transportation Group. “I am thrilled and honored to serve on the Detroit Regional Chamber... - July 27, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Euronav NV: First Semester Results
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT: EURN) today reported its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2007. The company had net income of USD 134.2 million (2006: USD 124.7 million) or USD 2.55 (2006: USD 2.37) per share, for the six months ended 30th June 2007. - July 27, 2007 - Euronav NV
Flights.eu Acquired by Flights.com
Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today that it has acquired the domain “Flights.eu” to further its expansion into the European travel market. - July 26, 2007 - Flights.com
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Expands Its Operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area: 3PL Adds Distribution Space and New International Station
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the opening of two new operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; one distribution facility and a new international station. With the addition of the distribution facility, OH Logistics now operates four contract warehousing facilities in Dallas,... - July 26, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
IPA Charities to Sponsor Soul Children of Chicago Choir Members
The International Profit Associates charitable foundation sponsors children to attend a music festival in Israel. - July 25, 2007 - IPA
Checker Sedan Takes on Weddings in Metro Detroit Area
With wedding costs skyrocketing in recent years, Checker Sedan, the fastest growing luxury sedan company in metro Detroit, has thrown its tophat into the wedding transportation business. "We understand the most successful bridal consultants are always looking for ways to help their clients... - July 25, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Checker Sedan Offers Summer Discount for Vacationers
It's vacation time and what better way to make it a comfortable vacation than to have a Checker luxury sedan drop you off and pick you up from Detroit Metro Airport. Is it expensive? Not as much as you think with the discount program Checker Sedan is offering to its return customers during the... - July 25, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Good Deeds – Crescent Ridge Dairy Collects Thousands of Pounds of Food
In an effort to fight hunger on a local level, Crescent Ridge Dairy recently held a food drive and collected 3,284 pounds in food donations for the Greater Boston Food Bank. “We’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the food drive and helped make it a tremendous success,”... - July 20, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics' Executives Speaking at LogiPharma 2007: Experts on Compliance and Pandemic Flu Preparedness Address Leaders in Pharmaceutical Industry
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) is a sponsor of LogiPharma 2007, the premiere North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain event taking place September 17-19, 2007 at the Loews Philadelphia, PA hotel. This event brings together leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries including... - July 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Congratulates Gene Tyndall
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) congratulates Gene Tyndall – member of the Executive Board -- on his recent accomplishment of being honored as the "Global Logistics Person of 2007” by the Global Institute of Logistics, which also voted him into the Global Logistics... - July 19, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Davies Turner Channels Investment Into Bristol
Independent freight forwarder, Davies Turner - www.daviesturner.co.uk - has started to build a multi-million pound expansion to its existing freight and logistics hub in Bristol. - July 18, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Rich Trucking & Logistics Launches Get Back to Work Program for Felons
Rich Trucking & Logistics launches Get Back To Work program for felons and ex-cons. The second chance program offered by the company's CEO, Meca Rich, aims to provide a source of work for inner city communities across the nation. - July 17, 2007 - Rich Trucking & Logistics
Arcline (2000) Inc., Launches ArcGroups™ Division Module
Arcline (2000) Inc., producers of ArcFleet™ Trucking Dispatch and ArcFreight™ Brokerage Software; launch ArcGroups™ division module to segregate the database into sections based on the individual transportation requirements of each customer. ArcGroups™ may be defined as... - July 15, 2007 - Arcline (2000) Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Traylor Group as Supplier Partner of the Year: 3PL and Leading Recycling Company Decrease Landfill Waste and Increase Efficiencies
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently presented the Traylor Group its Supplier Partner of the Year Award. - July 12, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Nation’s 13th Largest Fleet, Salvation Army, Deploys SmartDrive™
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in driver risk management systems and services, is pleased to announce today that the Salvation Army - which features the 13th largest fleet of vehicles in the country - is deploying the SmartDrive system throughout its west coast fleet. Salvation Army has... - July 10, 2007 - Smartdrive
International Profit Associates Director Celebrates Anniversary
Dean Kalomiris, director of business coordination, celebrates his 10th anniversary with International Profit Associates. - July 07, 2007 - IPA
The Marino Group Promotes Joanne Vishaway to Operations Manager
The Marino Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Joanne M. Vishaway to Operations Manager of Marino Parking Systems/Regency Executive Services and Transportation. Vishaway has been with The Marino Group since 2005 serving in a variety of capacities including driver, dispatcher and manager. - July 07, 2007 - The Marino Group