Latest news releases from PR.com for The Grimes Companies. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:23:09 -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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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