Latest news releases from PR.com for Refrigerated Warehousing & Storage. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:18:55 -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/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/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/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/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/68000 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has opened a new facility at its Riverside, California distribution campus with anchor tenant Hilti North America. [PR.com - January 17, 2008] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/68000 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64939 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Derek Fain as SVP, Transportation Business Development. [PR.com - December 20, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/64939 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64044 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has announced the opening of a new international services station in its Atlanta, GA facilities. The station will offer a full range of logistics services, including customs brokerage and freight forwarding via air and ocean, worldwide and door-to-door. “As we continue the expansion of our global supply chain service offering, establishing an Atlanta hub for our international [PR.com - December 13, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/64044 http://www.pr.com/press-release/62423 Winners of the Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) national Top Gun competition for 2007 were recently announced. This competition has been held for 16 consecutive years by the global supply chain management company. “The results of the 16th annual company-wide competition are in,” said David Claybrooke, regional training director, “and once again we have seen remarkable skill and poise demonstrated [PR.com - November 30, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/62423 http://www.pr.com/press-release/58668 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired Charlie Pinto as EVP of Human Resources. This is a new position within the growing global supply chain management company. Pinto was most recently employed as SVP, Human Resources by INFONXX, a large privately-held telecommunications outsourcer for information services. Prior to that, he held SVP and VP positions with companies including Caesars Entertainment, PPL [PR.com - November 02, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/58668 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56681 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of its International Services group. OH Logistics also hired several additional people in the corporate finance department. [PR.com - October 19, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/56681 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55716 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the expansion of its network with the recent lease of a facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, in the Heartland Industrial Park, located approximately 15 minutes from the Toronto International Airport. Mississauga is Canada's sixth largest city. “Because all of our growth is client-directed we are able-in a very tangible way-to grow with and be flexible for our [PR.com - October 12, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/55716 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/47199 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added David Heller as vice president of business development. [PR.com - August 02, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/47199 http://www.pr.com/press-release/46385 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, bringing the 3PL's total distribution space in North Texas to almost one million square feet. The new international station is [PR.com - July 26, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/46385 http://www.pr.com/press-release/45765 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 manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, hospitals, drug chains and pharmacies. LogiPharma 2007 kicks off with the [PR.com - July 20, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/45765 http://www.pr.com/press-release/44818 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently presented the Traylor Group its Supplier Partner of the Year Award. [PR.com - July 12, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/44818 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/39786 Saxco-Demptos has named Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) sole provider of warehouse and value-added distribution services. Saxco-Demptos is a highly regarded source of specialty packaging items for the wine and spirits industries, food and beverage companies and microbreweries. “We are pleased to entrust complex and critical aspects of our supply chain to a company that has the expertise and flexibility we [PR.com - May 24, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/39786 http://www.pr.com/press-release/39159 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) was honored recently by the Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership with the 2006 Outstanding Economic Development Award. This annual award is presented to companies that demonstrate continued investment in the community while providing jobs for local residents. During the ceremony, Dennis Dawes, Board President of the Hendricks County Economic Development [PR.com - May 18, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/39159 http://www.pr.com/press-release/38913 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) named Bert Irigoyen as Executive Vice President and CFO and Ed Triplett as Senior Vice President, Finance. Former Executive Vice President and CFO, Gary Kimball, announced his retirement earlier this year. Irigoyen brings over 20 years of experience in senior financial management, real estate development and has served as a consultant for companies in the United States and Eastern [PR.com - May 16, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/38913 http://www.pr.com/press-release/38552 Grimes Trucking Company (GTC) today launched its new nationwide trucking service, “Grimes Across America,” with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at its Jacksonville headquarters. Established 35 years ago as a local and regional transportation provider, GTC today is a subsidiary of The Grimes Companies and now brings owner-operators together with top quality management and support staff to offer a superior [PR.com - May 10, 2007] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/38552 http://www.pr.com/press-release/36213 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Al Benki as Senior Vice President, International Services. In this newly created role, Benki will focus on the company's Latin American trade and will work in conjunction with OH Logistics' Barthco International division. Prior to joining OH Logistics, Benki served as SVP, Global Sea Freight for Exel where he managed regional product leaders and carrier relationships [PR.com - April 19, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/36213 http://www.pr.com/press-release/35715 MKD International and Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, both headquartered in middle-Tennessee, announced a partnership in which OH Logistics provides contract logistics services in Nashville, TN and Plainfield, IN for the paper merchant. MKD International offers a broad range of paper products including coated and uncoated, fine papers and packaging. They specialize in new and innovative papers and offer a large selection of [PR.com - April 14, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/35715 http://www.pr.com/press-release/27875 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently added three key people to its transportation group as the company continues to execute an aggressive growth plan. In September of 2006, OH Logistics named industry veteran Denis Reilly as executive vice president, domestic transportation. Reilly is now serving as president of OH Logistics transportation group, and has brought in Pam Crays, Ralph Miller and Larry Sizemore to strategic [PR.com - January 24, 2007] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/27875 http://www.pr.com/press-release/27382 The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Ike Sherlock has joined the company as Director of Fleet Operations for its subsidiary Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). Sherlock’s primary responsibility is the general management of the trucking operations, with a focus on safety, increasing of operational capacity, and the development of new opportunities. GTC expects to expand its fleet operations in 2007 [PR.com - January 17, 2007] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/27382 http://www.pr.com/press-release/24307 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics named company veteran Bob Spieth as President of Contract Logistics. Spieth has been with OH Logistics for 7 years, serving in various roles including CIO and Executive Vice President of Operations. In this new role, Spieth will oversee the contract logistics business unit, which currently includes over 100 value added distribution centers throughout North America. Spieth is additionally [PR.com - December 06, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/24307 http://www.pr.com/press-release/23279 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently announced several internal promotions for key personnel including Jim Davis to vice president, transportation systems; Michelle McManus to web marketing specialist; Debora Smith to director, special projects and retirement plans; and Brian Murphree to network manager. The company has also re-aligned its structure around service offerings, naming presidents to its Contract Logistics, [PR.com - November 22, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/23279 http://www.pr.com/press-release/22333 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics named Michael “Mick” Fountain as President and CEO of newly acquired Barthco International. [PR.com - November 10, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/22333 http://www.pr.com/press-release/21137 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently announced the promotion of Anthony “AJ” Jordan to vice president, client relations management. In this newly created role, Jordan will be responsible for the operational, financial and contractual relationships with several key OH Logistics accounts as well as continuing to lead the efforts of the client relations group. Jordan has over 22 years of supply chain [PR.com - October 27, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/21137 http://www.pr.com/press-release/16952 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the addition of another multi-client facility to its over 21 million square foot network. This nearly half-a-million-square-foot facility is located in Winchester, VA with service from the Virginia Inland Port located in Front Royal. “Our growth is always directed by our clients' needs,” commented Scott McWilliams, CEO of OH Logistics. “Companies' space [PR.com - September 02, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/16952 http://www.pr.com/press-release/16753 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the addition of Supreet Manchanda as EVP/Chief Technology & Corporate Development Officer. In this role Supreet is responsible for all aspects of information technology, merger & acquisition, integration activities and strategy. Supreet has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, global information technology and venture capital. Supreet has provided leadership [PR.com - August 30, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/16753 http://www.pr.com/press-release/16679 The Grimes Companies (TGC) announced today the purchase of the former Pic N’ Save distribution center and corporate offices located at 14500 Hyatt Road for $7.3 million from Commercial Warehousing Inc. The 280,000 square foot facility offers TGC and its clients the opportunity to dramatically expand their presence in the Southeast. Offering an impressive 17,000 rack locations, 150,000 square feet of bulk storage, [PR.com - August 28, 2006] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/16679 http://www.pr.com/press-release/14556 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) and Cypress Medical Products, LP joined forces to meet the growing distribution needs of the medical supply manufacturer. [PR.com - July 26, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/14556 http://www.pr.com/press-release/14501 The Grimes Companies (TGC), one of Northeast Florida’s fastest growing logistics and supply chain support companies, is positioning for its next phase of expansion by opening new opportunities for talented logistics specialists. The Jacksonville based company will continue to focus on the development of managers and supply chain specialists capable of delivering valuable services to its clients. TGC will also be [PR.com - July 24, 2006] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/14501 http://www.pr.com/press-release/13470 The Grimes Companies Inc. (TGC) announced today that its newest subsidiary, Grimes Transportation Brokerage Inc. (GTB), is offering domestic and international transportation brokerage and supply chain management services. GTB is focused on offering value driven solutions and proactive supply chain management to shippers worldwide. “Our goal is to present our clients with a service solution that requires no follow-up [PR.com - July 07, 2006] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/13470 http://www.pr.com/press-release/13462 Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) announced the acquisitions of Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics today. [PR.com - July 07, 2006] Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.pr.com/press-release/13462 http://www.pr.com/press-release/13303 The Grimes Companies (TGC) announced today that it has chosen Core e-business Solutions, Inc. as its new warehouse management system and Prophesy Software as its new transportation management system. This move is a critical step in its strategic plan to expand the provision of supply chain services as a "one-stop shop" for its clients. The software changes will bring greater systems capabilities and efficiencies [PR.com - July 04, 2006] The Grimes Companies http://www.pr.com/press-release/13303