Latest news releases from PR.com for General Warehousing & Storage. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:01:46 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/104391 Less than year after it was established, PT. FPS Movers, an affiliate of the Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group (www.fps-group.net) has been accepted as a member of the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc (HHGFAA). [PR.com - September 10, 2008] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/104391 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98895 Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC as well as the Client Services group. Sherlock will report directly to Michael O’Leary, President of TGC. [PR.com - August 04, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/98895 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97620 Fast-growing Asia Pacific-based NVOCC and freight services provider, Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) has established a new office in Zhongshan, a leading industrial city which hosts some of the world’s largest shoe factories. [PR.com - July 30, 2008] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/97620 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97718 The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Robert Sawyer has joined the company as a Transportation Analyst for its subsidiary Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB). Sawyer’s career in logistics spans over thirty years and he now brings the full value of that experience to TGC. The newly created position provides value-added services to clients through analysis of transportation and distribution [PR.com - July 28, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/97718 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96396 In the Philippines, Unilever has presented Famous Pacific Forwarding Phils with a Service Vendor Award in recognition of the excellent standards of transport and logistics services that have been provided over the last decade. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/96396 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96521 The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company increased its growth rate this year, an accomplishment that had been predicted by Grimes President Michael O’Leary a year ago. [PR.com - July 22, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/96521 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95601 Kamas Storage still provides all the modern conveniences you expect from a storage company like 24 hour access, security cameras and lighting, etc. but also believes that excellent customer service requires a person on site at all times. [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Kamas Storage http://www.pr.com/press-release/95601 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94305 Nexus successfully opened a new East Coast Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE: WPP) to provide service enhancements for customers of Wausau’s Printing & Writing division. Nexus' Allentown, PA facility now houses the entire portfolio of Wausau Paper stock brands and grades, providing the latest distribution technology, the ability to utilize intermodal rail, and Nexus’ specialized paper industry logistics services [PR.com - July 09, 2008] Nexus Distribution http://www.pr.com/press-release/94305 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93064 Joining a varied team of volunteers, Grimes Transportation Brokerage is assisting in the delivery of much needed medical supplies from Alabama to Ecuador. Donated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, the equipment will be distributed through the Manta Forward Operating Location upon arrival in Ecuador. Grimes Transportation Brokerage, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, is donating [PR.com - June 30, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/93064 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93060 With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation of a “Green Committee” to seek and implement other green initiatives company-wide. “We are determined to be [PR.com - June 30, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/93060 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89874 Shoppa's Material Handling partners with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Carter Blood Care in honor of employee diagnosed with Leukemia. [PR.com - June 13, 2008] Shoppa's Material Handling http://www.pr.com/press-release/89874 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88944 BNSF Railway Company has designated Mallory Alexander International Logistics, the operator of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) in Bismarck, North Dakota, as a member of the BNSF Premier Transload Network. This network is comprised of approximately 115 elite freight facilities. The BNSF Premier Transload designation means that through the NPCC, a network of facilities are now available to provide rail services [PR.com - June 07, 2008] Mallory Alexander International Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/88944 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86677 Mallory Alexander International Logistics announces the appointment of Terry Maready as chief information officer. “Information drives the supply chain, and Terry has the experience, skills and vision to deliver the solutions our clients need,” says Neely Mallory, president. “Mallory Alexander, with its rich history and strong tradition of customer service, attracted me as an ideal environment for [PR.com - May 23, 2008] Mallory Alexander International Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/86677 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84607 Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan is pleased to announce the May 7th acquisition of Store-It Self Storage in Westland, Michigan. The acquisition brings StorageOp’s holdings to eight properties totaling 457,000 rentable square feet, 3,970 units and 959 outdoor storage spaces in its initial target markets of southeastern Michigan and New England. The former [PR.com - May 15, 2008] Storage Pros http://www.pr.com/press-release/84607 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80989 The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new records for both gross sales and bottom line performance with total sales for the first quarter of 2008 up over the same period the [PR.com - April 15, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/80989 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79120 One of the most frequently asked questions by companies purchasing new or used warehouse equipment is, “Will the equipment function correctly with my warehouse system?” GRSI removes this uncertainty with comprehensive warehouse systems integration and substantial work experience. From order picking to shipping sortation, all packaging and material handling equipment and processes are streamlined and controlled by GRSI’s [PR.com - April 03, 2008] Glen Road Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/79120 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79161 FileSafe, a local document storage company, is recycling surplus shelving, giving it a second life benefiting a local school. [PR.com - April 02, 2008] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/79161 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74827 The Famous Pacific Shipping Group, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, has appointed industry professional Oliver Ward to the newly-created post of Group Executive Director. Mr Ward will commence his role with immediate effect. [PR.com - March 05, 2008] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/74827 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74383 Joel Stahl, Vice President of Sales in the South branch of Abel Womack, Inc., has retired after a career spanning 36 years. Abel Womack, the largest material handling company of its kind in the northeast US, honored Mr. Stahl in a retirement celebration that recognized his long and distinguished career within the Raymond Network. [PR.com - March 01, 2008] Abel Womack, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/74383 http://www.pr.com/press-release/69451 Moving into a new one-stop-shop for importers and exporters using the Port of Brisbane has enabled one of Famous Pacific Shipping’s associates in Australia to build on the portfolio of services offered to shippers. [PR.com - January 27, 2008] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/69451 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68106 FPS Sri Lanka has been appointed by West Coast Power Ltd, a subsidiary of Lanka Transformers/Sri Lanka Electricity Board Group, the largest power supplier in Sri Lanka, to handle the majority of the freight logistics services required during the construction of a new 300MW combined cycle power plant located at Kerawalapitiya in Sri Lanka. [PR.com - January 18, 2008] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/68106 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68002 Mark Riedel will join GRSI as its new Vice President. The news was announced last week by GRSI’s CEO Steve. Riedel will be focused on sales and business project management while working from GRSI's Western regional office. [PR.com - January 17, 2008] Glen Road Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/68002 http://www.pr.com/press-release/66078 GRSI’s CEO Steve Martyn announced today that GRSI has officially opened its new Central regional office. Headquartered outside of Pennsylvania with regional offices already in Arizona and Oregon, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the new home for GRSI’s Central regional office. [PR.com - January 02, 2008] Glen Road Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/66078 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65265 The formation of its new Client Services Group has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics, with Donna Lemm as its first director and Hazel Gregory as its manager. “Our continued rapid growth,” says Tinamarie Sauter, COO, Mallory Alexander International Logistics, “resulted in the need for a client service process that would fully support the great work our sales group is already [PR.com - December 22, 2007] Mallory Alexander International Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/65265 http://www.pr.com/press-release/62228 The formation of a new supply chain management group--M-Pact Solutions--has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). Its Director is John Huggins, an executive with 21 years of experience designing and implementing supply chain solutions for manufacturing and logistics management clients. “Our deep international supply chain expertise,” says Huggins, ”is a [PR.com - November 29, 2007] Mallory Alexander International Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/62228 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56797 Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, is all set for its 2007 Annual General Meeting and Conference which will take place in Mauritius between 21st and 24th October. [PR.com - October 20, 2007] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/56797 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56476 Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced it has acquired all the assets of 7M Transport, Inc., in a private transaction. The facilities, capabilities and personnel of 7M Transport will continue as part of Mallory Alexander's integrated supply chain solution. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Adding 7M and its highly experienced team to Mallory Alexander brings new strength to our [PR.com - October 18, 2007] Mallory Alexander International Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/56476 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55895 Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced a strategic management structure in support of logistics solutions for global customers. [PR.com - October 13, 2007] Mallory Alexander International Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/55895 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55833 In Indonesia, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS) has launched a new subsidiary dedicated to household removal and personal relocation services. [PR.com - October 13, 2007] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/55833 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55304 JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. [PR.com - October 08, 2007] Nexus Distribution http://www.pr.com/press-release/55304 http://www.pr.com/press-release/54668 Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Newton Highlands, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Storage King Self Storage properties in the suburban Boston communities of Holbrook and East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The acquisitions, completed on August 28, bring StorageOp’s holdings to six properties totaling more than 3,100 units and [PR.com - October 04, 2007] Storage Opportunity Partners LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/54668 http://www.pr.com/press-release/53801 Grand opening scheduled for October 3; wine tastings and cigar-rolling demonstrations planned [PR.com - September 27, 2007] South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar http://www.pr.com/press-release/53801 http://www.pr.com/press-release/51447 The Grimes Companies proudly participated in the first-ever delivery of a high school football field playing surface thousands of miles to the town of Barrow, Alaska. It all began when Cathy Parker, the wife of a former NFL player, heard the plight of the Barrow High School Whalers and their efforts to restart their football program. Barrow High School faced the hard realities of inadequate facilities, under-funded [PR.com - September 07, 2007] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/51447 http://www.pr.com/press-release/48584 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 always verified by an independent accounting firm. To make the list a company must have had annual revenue of at least $1 million [PR.com - August 13, 2007] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/48584 http://www.pr.com/press-release/48310 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 [PR.com - August 11, 2007] Glen Road Systems, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/48310 http://www.pr.com/press-release/47274 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 services that were once only for large corporate businesses. Since 1999, iBagit (www.ibagit.com) has spoken to hundreds of small [PR.com - August 03, 2007] iBagit, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/47274 http://www.pr.com/press-release/44024 New storage facility opens July 16 in Austin, Texas [PR.com - July 05, 2007] South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar http://www.pr.com/press-release/44024 http://www.pr.com/press-release/44014 The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Lisa Hull will be moving to a new position where she will be leading the development of the company’s Client Management program. Hull’s primary responsibility will be communicating with the company’s clients to ensure that their expectations are being met as we deliver the strategic logistics solutions they need. In addition, by coordinating the [PR.com - July 03, 2007] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/44014 http://www.pr.com/press-release/43800 Technological Revolution in the Warehouse Industry; Crawford 101 Dock Management - Optimizing truck traffic and warehouse operations [PR.com - June 30, 2007] Crawford Monitoring systens http://www.pr.com/press-release/43800 http://www.pr.com/press-release/43233 Following the recent certification of its partner in the Philippines, Famous Pacific Shipping’s Indonesian partner has also obtained ISO 9001:2000 status, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. In addition, FPS Indonesia’s parent company, PT Internusa Hasta Buana, recently had its ISO certification renewed. The certification is [PR.com - June 27, 2007] Famous Pacific Shipping http://www.pr.com/press-release/43233