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Merchandise Warehouse Opens Second Cold Storage Facility

Merchandise Warehouse Co. Inc. today announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new cold storage facility. The new location at 725 Pioneer Trace in Pendleton, Ind. features 160,000 square feet of temperature-controlled storage and two convertible rooms with the capacity to reach minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit to store frozen items such as ice cream. - July 30, 2018 - Merchandise Warehouse

BanSar Provides Very Competitive and Special Port to Door Shipping Rates from China to Australia

BanSar today began to provide a port to door shipping from China to Australia. - July 18, 2018 - BanSar Freight Forwarding Co., LTD

Ridgetop Group, Inc. Announces the Appointment of New President and CEO, L. Thomas Heiser

Ridgetop Group, Inc. is pleased to announce Mr. L. Thomas Heiser as its next president and CEO. In his new role, Mr. Heiser will be expanding the company presence with the addition of the office in Atlanta. Mr. Heiser has 30+ years at Hitachi leading global sales, manufacturing, and business development initiatives inside of Hitachi and will bring that expertise to Ridgetop Group. The company will be focusing on expansion into more commercial areas with the successful core technologies. - June 25, 2018 - Ridgetop Group Inc.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation Puts Safety of Nation's Infrastructure First with Robotic Post Tension Tendon Bridge Inspection Service

More than a fourth of the 607,380 bridges in the US are over 50 years old, and 108,000 of the bridges are constructed with pre-stressed concrete. All bridges are supposed to be inspected every 2 years but even when inspections are done, it is still the archaic visual inspection or listening to the change of tone by hitting the cable with a hammer. These outdated methods lead to subjective, often inaccurate conclusions. Critical clues are missed and lives are at risk. - March 27, 2018 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.

UPS Freight Wins American Group's 2017 National Carrier of the Year award

American Group, a 3rd party logistics solutions provider based in Chandler, AZ has awarded their 2017 National Carrier of the Year award to UPS Freight. The award is based on a variety of performance metrics, including On Time Service, Claims Ratio, Invoicing Accuracy, Customer Service, Ease of... - February 22, 2018 - New American Group d/b/a American Group, LLC

Computer Vision Technologies Enable BNSF Railway to Process Terabytes of Imagery Captured During Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations

Bihrle Applied Research Inc. and BNSF Railway successfully demonstrate automated detection, classification and reporting of infrastructure conditions found during long range UAS railway inspections. - February 22, 2018 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.

Kenya's New Standard Grade Railway (SGR) and How It's Impacting Safari Tourism

Your African Safari, a safari planning website, interviewed over 50 tour operators to find out if the new SGR has had any impact on their business and if they would consider using the railway in future safari itineraries. - February 01, 2018 - Your African Safari

New European Tech Startup LivingPackets Launches Pilot International Delivery Service, Collaborates with London's St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

New Delivery Concept Promises to Shake Up the European Express Delivery Industry - December 07, 2017 - LivingPackets UK

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) Forms Strategic Partnership with DYWIDAG-Systems International USA (DSI)

IPC continues to disrupt the infrastructure inspection markets with modern technology and robotic nondestructive testing services. In order to further their mission, IPC has formed a strategic alliance with DYWIDAG (DSI). IPC and DSI Construction, both based in the USA, confirmed a strategic... - November 21, 2017 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.

Columbus Women’s Commission Announces Pay Equity Pledge for Area Employers

The Columbus Women’s Commission today announced a pay equity plan for area employers to help tackle the gender- and race-based wage gap for their employees. Called The Columbus Commitment: Achieving Pay Equity, the voluntary pledge already has 60 area organizations as early... - November 06, 2017 - The City of Columbus

Bridge Structural Deficiencies Exacts an Untold Human Toll - IPC Has an Answer

Infrastructure Inspections including bridge inspections new geophysical nondestructive (NDT) inspection technology brings faults to light before they threaten human life, and dramatically reduces repair costs. - October 24, 2017 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.

ABX Air Announces New UPRT Simulator Capability

ABX Air, Inc. is among the first in its industry to implement critical Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), well ahead of the FAA/Title 14 Part 60 Dir 2 deadline of March, 2019. ABX’s simulator upgrades will be powered by Bihrle Applied Research’s StallBox, the first FAA-qualified solution on the market to meet the newly enhanced requirements for UPRT, stall modeling and instructor displays. - October 20, 2017 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.

City of Columbus Receives AAA Bond Rating from All Three Rating Agencies

The City of Columbus received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Credit Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P’s Global Ratings this week, the highest rating available. The rating means all three agencies consider Columbus to have exceptional credit-worthiness and can easily meet its... - September 26, 2017 - The City of Columbus

Gulf Winds Named Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partner (G75)

Gulf Winds International, Inc., a leading provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, has recently been named by Inbound Logistics to its G75 Green Supply Chain Partners list. - July 15, 2017 - Gulf Winds

Device Technologies Inc. Announces DB Roberts as New Distributor Partner

Device Technologies Inc/DB Roberts Alliance strengthens availability of DTi’s Best-In-Class Solutions for protecting critical equipment across North America. - June 26, 2017 - Device Technologies Inc

Gulf Winds International, Inc. Enters 10th Year as a SmartWay Transport Partner

Gulf Winds International, Inc. successfully completes its 2016 emissions reporting with SmartWay Transport Partnership. SmartWay’s Partner tools are used to measure progress toward cleaner air and more sustainable business practices. - June 10, 2017 - Gulf Winds

iNEMSOFT CLASSONE® Endpoint Manager 5.1 Now Rated “Avaya Compliant”

The CLASSONE Endpoint Manager promotes uninterrupted service delivery to customers by simplifying management of IP and SIP phones, soft phones and gateways across multiple communication servers around the globe. - May 15, 2017 - iNEMSOFT

IONX LLC and Havellandsiche Eisenbahn (HVLE) Testing Standards–Based Wireless Intra-Train Communication System

IONX LLC, an Amsted Rail Company, and Germany-based rail freight operator Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) initiated field trials in 2016, testing its standards-based wireless intra-train communication system in freight rail revenue service. This platform marks IONX’s first European... - May 03, 2017 - Amsted Rail

HyCarb Inc. Announces Addition to the Board of Advisors

HyCarb, a company that is commercializing innovative next generation products and applications that utilize graphene and carbon nanotube technologies, announces the appointment of Sven Hackmann as a new member of HyCarb’s Board of Advisers. - April 14, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners

Magnovate Transportation Inc. Evaluates Strategic R&D Cooperation with Partners in Europe – Expands Its Relationship with Rapid Venture Partners

Today Magnovate Transportation Inc. headquartered in Edmonton, announced that is has expanded its partnership with Los Angeles based Rapid Venture Partners to evaluate potential strategic R&D partnerships throughout Europe. - March 17, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners

American Group Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

Leading Logistics Firm Embraces Green Initiatives by Partnering with EPA's SmartWay - February 01, 2017 - New American Group d/b/a American Group, LLC

Robotic Transportation Infrastructure Save Billions

IPC Infrastructure Preservation Corporation has developed a line of robotic infrastructure inspection services that give better and more accurate visibility as to deterioration so that the DOT’s can make the right choices with appropriating their limited funds for their massive infrastructure issues. - January 29, 2017 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.

AT&S St. Louis Shows Tremendous Growth

American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) with three Midwest locations has experienced tremendous revenue growth, particularly in the Saint Louis market thus far in 2016. AT&S- St. Louis has seen a year-to-date revenue increase up 166% through August over the same time period in... - September 28, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting

City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus

Merchandise Warehouse Co Inc. Opens New State-of-the-Art Cold Storage Facility

Merchandise Warehouse has announced a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for its newest facility opening on August 30th. The new cold storage facility will feature a Robotic Radio Shuttle system for transporting and retrieving pallets to and from a high-density 40-foot deep lane racking system that adds 14,000 pallet positions of storage capacity. - August 23, 2016 - Merchandise Warehouse

AT&S Participates in Missouri Works Program

The Missouri Works Program is designed to facilitate the creation of quality jobs through targeted business projects throughout Missouri. American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) is a proud participant in this program in both Kansas City and St. Louis, helping create quality jobs and improve... - July 30, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

Eagle Technology Receives Milwaukee 7 Export Development Grant

Eagle Technology, developer of a leading CMMS solution designed to assist clients with maintenance management needs, announces they are a recipient of an international export development grant from the Milwaukee 7 region. The Export Development Grant program combines funding with mentorship and guidance to help small businesses take advantage of opportunities for overseas expansion. - March 17, 2016 - Eagle Technology

AT&S Welcomes Tim Kelley as CFO

American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) welcomes Tim Kelley to the role of Chief Financial Officer responsible for evaluating and overseeing financial and strategic planning. Tim has been working with AT&S since late 2014 and brings his experience of leading... - March 12, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

AT&S Shows Growth with Revenue Up 76%

American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) closed out 2015 with exceptional growth and success. When compared to 2014, AT&S revenues are up 76%. In addition to the growth in revenue, AT&S acquired Arch Trailer Sales, Inc. and added personnel to their Midwest... - January 09, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

AT&S Acquires Arch Trailer Sales, Inc.

American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) headquartered in Kansas City, with locations in St. Louis and Omaha has announced the acquisition of Arch Trailer Sales, Inc. of St. Louis. The purchase will better serve the needs of AT&S and Arch Trailer Sales... - November 04, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

Axis Worldwide Hospitality Logistics Delivers Luxury at HX: 2015

Visit Axis at Booth #2639 at HX: Hotel Experience 2015 in New York. - October 30, 2015 - Axis Worldwide Hospitality Logistics

AT&S Serving Over 65 Industries Since 1994

Since 1994, American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) has served 5,000+ customers in over 65 industries, according to a customer analysis performed in July 2015. Established businesses from multiple industries rely on the ability for AT&S to provide containers... - August 26, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

Les Hopper, PE Joins RailPros, Inc. as Vice President – Business Development

RailPros, Inc. is proud to announce that Les Hopper, PE, has joined their team as Vice President – Business Development and San Diego Regional Manager to lead their San Diego office and facilitate the company’s continued growth by heading up their business development efforts. - August 15, 2015 - RailPros, Inc.

AT&S Shows Growth with Revenue up 30%

American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) continues to show growth and stability with revenue up 30%. - July 16, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

RailPros Awarded Alameda Corridor-East Grade Crossing Project

RailPros is excited to announce that they were awarded a contract to provide Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Services for the Pomona At-Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Project with Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority. - July 10, 2015 - RailPros, Inc.

American Trailer & Storage Hires Gene Margherita as Account Manager in St. Louis

American Trailer and Storage (“AT&S”, www.ATandSonline.com) welcomes Gene Margherita as an Account Manager for the O’Fallon, Missouri location. Margherita, a University of Missouri alumna, brings 20+ years of Sales and Sales Management experience in the material and storage... - June 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) Hires Jona Murphy as Marketing Coordinator

American Trailer and Storage (AT&S) has announced that Jona Murphy has joined the company as their Marketing Coordinator. The focus for this new role will be on company’s current marketing efforts and to expand their efforts across multiple media platforms in the Kansas City, Omaha and St. - May 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.

Adams Industries Announces the Opening of a New Trucking Terminal and Maintenance Shop

Adams Industries in Dayton, TX has opened a new trucking terminal and maintenance shop to expand their flatbed, pneumatic and steel coil trucking operations. - April 24, 2015 - Adams Industries

MCI Supplier Kiel Sets New FMVSS 210 Testing Record for Safest Slider Seat with Three-Point Seat Belt and Stainless Steel Legs

Next generation slider seat safest, easiest to operate stainless steel model on the market for wheelchair lift equipped coaches; patent for self-aligning, foot-operated system pending. - March 12, 2015 - Kiel North America

Bob Matthews, PE, SE Joins RailPros, Inc. as Vice President

RailPros, Inc. is proud to announce that Bob Matthews, PE, SE, has joined the team as Vice President, Irvine Headquarters Office Manager to lead the RailPros engineering team and grow their company’s structural division. - March 05, 2015 - RailPros, Inc.

Kiel North America Introduces New Seat Model for Intercity and High Speed Rail Travel

Comfort Line to enhance premium travel experience with ergonomic, modern design; Stadler Rail already incorporates over 1,400 seats in MTR Express Sweden, other projects to follow - March 03, 2015 - Kiel North America

Kiel North America Presents Lightweight Innovations in Motor Coach Seating at UMA Expo in New Orleans

U.S. seating manufacturer exhibits spacious, fuel-efficient seat models with ergonomic European design at the United Motorcoach Association 2015 showcase in New Orleans. - January 19, 2015 - Kiel North America

Kiel North America Infuses California Program with Innovative Seating Systems

107 buses equipped with lightweight, highly comfortable Kiel seats that set new standards in comfort, safety, and efficiency. - January 14, 2015 - Kiel North America

Russian Railways Logistics Organized Delivery of 100-Meter Rails for Moscow Metro

Russian Railways Logistics organized delivery of 100-meter rails produced by EVRAZ Consolidated West-Siberian Metallurgical Plant (EVRAZ ZSMK) for the Moscow Metro. The first batch with 60 rails (389 tons) arrived on December, 25 at Lyublino-Sortirovochnaya station from Novokuznetsk. Up to the... - December 31, 2014 - RZD Logistics

METRO Houston Implements New Fleet with Kiel Coach Seats

US-seating specialist delivers over 5,200 lightweight, German-engineered seats for new fleet of 95 MCI commuter coaches. Kiel North America, a trendsetting seat provider to transit systems around the world, announced today that it has been delivering 95 sets of its premium quality coach seats to... - November 21, 2014 - Kiel North America

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