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Seon Design Inc. Has Been Named the World’s Leading Supplier of Mobile Surveillance Equipment in the School Bus and Bus and Coach Markets
A customer first philosophy has paid off for Seon Design Inc. The company has once again been named the world’s leading supplier of mobile surveillance equipment for the school bus market and the bus and coach markets. Seon has also been ranked #2 overall in the world of mobile... - May 25, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Empire State Chassis & Fabrication Becomes an Authorized OPTIMA Batteries® Dealer
Empire State Chassis & Fabrication, a full service automobile chassis fabrication and paint shop announced its official status as an authorized dealer for OPTIMA Batteries, the worldwide authority on performance batteries. “We are proud of our association with OPTIMA Batteries,”... - May 25, 2009 - Empire State Chassis & Fabrication
Cambridge Resources Introduces a State-of-the-Art Electronic Seal
Cambridge Resources, the leading security seals distributor, announced today the introduction of the latest innovations in security seals technology, the newly improved Manta Electronic Security Seal. - May 24, 2009 - Cambridge Resources
Beamways is One of Globe Forum’s Sustainable Innovators 100 Companies
In competition with more than 500 candidates Beamways has been selected as one of the Sustainable Innovators 100 by Globe Forum. - May 23, 2009 - Beamways AB
FreightCenter.com Promotes Connie Super to Director of Sales
FreightCenter.com, a web-based freight solutions company, has announced the promotion of Connie Super, a seasoned sales and management professional, as their new Director of Sales. - May 23, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
Manitoba Venture Challenge Advances ResQ to Final Four Set for Banff
ResQ has presented a market expansion plan that has now taken the company into the "final four" of a competition to attract new investors. - May 22, 2009 - ResQ Mobile Services
Freecycle Facility Enhanced to Boost Reuse and Recycling at The Vyouz Network
The Vyouz Network have now completed their latest upgrade and platform developments which will enhance and accelerate reuse and recycling. Existing freecyclers and other free use organizations can now use the system to promote and encourage other members of the public to share their unwanted... - May 21, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
East Coast Transportation Continues to Grow in Spite of the Down Economy
After only 11 months in business, East Coast Transportation acquires another limousine provider. The move marks the second one this year for this fast growing company. - May 21, 2009 - East Coast Transportation
Networking for Supply Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast 2009 networking event for Supply Management Professionals is coming to Orange Park, Florida. - May 19, 2009 - Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
With the expanding of Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB) into the newly developed Grimes Supply Chain Services, Inc. (GSCS), The Grimes Companies, Inc. (TGC) has taken a huge step into the arena of international logistics management. The new division represents Grimes’ continuing growth in worldwide services for its clients. - May 18, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Simmons & White, Inc. to Provide Civil Engineering Services for the City of West Palm Beach Fire Station No. 8
Simmons & White, Inc. a comprehensive civil and traffic engineering firm will provide civil engineering services for the City of West Palm Beach Fire Station No. 8 as part of the team led by Stephen Boruff, AIA Architects + Planners, Inc.. The contract for Fire Station No. 8 was awarded to the... - May 15, 2009 - Simmons & White, Inc.
Automated Valet Ready to Electrify Parking Industry at Upcoming IPI Show
Automated Valet invites the entire parking industry to attend the 2009 International Parking Institute Conference and Exposition May 17-20 in Denver. This year the show’s theme is “Parking in a Changing World.” It is Automated Valet’s intention to lead the valet industry... - May 13, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
AutoGo Auto Transport Helps Customers Get Ready for Busy Moving Season
AutoGo Auto Transport is offering solutions to help its customers save time and money as they prepare to ship thousands of vehicles nationwide. “AutoGo understands the unique needs of our customers and the trust they place in our auto relocation services,” said Gizmo Motto, Operation... - May 12, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
Nissan Diesel America Appoints Dayle Wetherell as President
Nissan Diesel America, Inc. (NDA) announced the appointment of Dayle Wetherell to the position of President at the company’s Headquarters in Irving, Texas today. The appointment was announced by Claes Svedberg, Senior Managing Director of Nissan Diesel Motor Company and Chairman of the Board... - May 10, 2009 - Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Carooma's Customization Engine Helps Drive the Aftermarket Past Slumping Car Sales
While rising gas prices discourage drivers from buying new cars - and even driving - the automotive aftermarket continues grow. This is driven by the growing popularity of customization across the industry and by companies like Carooma. Carooma (carooma.com) today announced the beta launch of its... - May 09, 2009 - Carooma Inc.
New USPS Rates, Services and Discounts Effective May 11, 2009 Supported in Latest Harvey Software CPS Shipping Software
Harvey Software announced today that its Computerized Parcel System (CPS) shipping software is fully ready for the new US Postal Service® rates and services being introduced on May 11, 2009. CPS lets shippers use both domestic and international post office services to their best advantage,... - May 08, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
AutoGo Auto Transport Seeks Port Authority from the Transportation Security Administration
TWI Program prepares drivers for passing TSA Port Security. - May 07, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
How2SaveFuel.com Reduces Amount Spent on Fuel. Systems Decrease Smog, Increase Mileage and Power. Converts Any Vehicle to a Hydrogen Hybrid.
Come visit to see a live demonstration of how a hydrogen hybrid conversion works at the upcoming World Fest 2009 Earth Day Festival at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Encino, CA on Saturday May 16th from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. More information can be found at www.How2SaveFuel.com. - May 07, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Estes Park Shuttle Operations Begin Saturday, June 27
This will be the fourth year free shuttle service has been provided by the Town of Estes Park. - May 03, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
Rip-Off Monster Taking a Heavy Toll of Valuables and Peace – the Solution is with Relocation Estimate
To stop the growing crime and scam in moving companies or to cease the opening and transaction of fake moving companies Relocation Estimate has come up with a solution. - May 03, 2009 - Relocation Estimate
All My Sons Moving Reviews Site Launched
All My Sons Moving and Storage has launched its own online review hub to the public. The site differentiates itself from other similar sites by keeping reviews short and sweet. - May 02, 2009 - All My Sons
Hughes Set to Speak at Inaugural TransLog 2009 Conference
Since re-locating to Toronto, ResQ has been growing and hiring new employees, and Chad Hughes, founder and president, has been asked to appear and speak at the forthcoming TransLog conference this June in Hamilton. - May 01, 2009 - ResQ Mobile Services
Portland Movers Embrace iPhone Technology to Help Procure Customers
Portland Moving Companies like All My Sons Moving & Storage of Portland can now find customers locations more easily through the mobile map functions of Apples new iPhone. - April 30, 2009 - All My Sons
Aircraft Charter Company Oxygen 4 Breathes Easy with a 76% Business Increase and Has Significantly Exceeded Their Year 2 Expectations
Aircraft Charter company Oxygen 4 announces having completed their recent accounts that the company is able to boast an increase in sales from GBP 9m to GBP 15.8m. Mark Green advises, "Year one was something of a revelation for the industry, we surprised all of our competitors with our... - April 29, 2009 - Oxygen 4
Experts Have Warned About a Flu Outbreak But Fall on Deaf Ears, is the US Prepared ? Aeroessentials is Prepared.
Americans are exposed to harmful germs, virus and bacteria, and fungi every time they fly commercial airlines. Passengers often complain about the conditions in which they fly and many catch a cold when they travel. Travelers bring the “bugs” home and spread them to their family, co workers, and friends and so on. Oddly enough the people that are flying in the unsanitary environments are the very ones creating the problem. AeroEssentials has the solution. - April 28, 2009 - AeroEssentials LLC
Seon Design Inc. Launches the Innovative Sherpa Rapid Deployment CCTV Camera System
Seon Design Inc. has launched the innovative Sherpa, the only true rapid mobile video surveillance deployment system that can climb a pole by itself. Gone are the days of hiring a cherry picker or erecting a dummy pole in a pre-set concrete base. Deployed in less than 10 minutes, The Sherpa can... - April 28, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
ISO-Oxigen USA Offers Free Tests of Its Diesel Additive
ISO-Oxigen USA, exclusive US distributor for ISO-Oxigen PT, announced today that it will provide free samples to fleet owners that want to try the product. ISO-Oxigen PT is a diesel additive that has been independently proven to increase fuel mileage from 15-25%, and reduce emissions up to... - April 26, 2009 - ISO-Oxigen USA
SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar
Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
New Type of Executive Luxury Car is Now Available
The new type of Executive Car is now available: Users can now have their private office inside their car, with desks installed, use the internet, work on their laptop, enjoy drinks from the bar, watch TV and DVD, communicate in pure comfort as if in their office. - April 22, 2009 - LimousinesWorld
EV-Charge America Launches the First Ever Casino / Resort Electric Vehicle Charging Station System in the World
EV-Charge America, a Las Vegas based electric vehicle charging station infrastructure high-tech, start-up company, launched the first ever Casino / Resort electric vehicle charging station system in the world on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Valet Parking area of the prestigious Rampart Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. - April 21, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Vietnam MICE and Incentive, a Part of Handetour Luxury Travel
"Handetour Vietnam (www.handetour.com), A Vietnam Professional Tour Operator, who specialize in High Quality & Luxury Leisure and Cultural Tours had launch a MICE and Incentive Tour Centre since June 2006 to promote Vietnam MICE and Incentive Niche Market to the World." - April 20, 2009 - Handetour
E-Z Movers, Inc. Storage Barcode Application
E-Z Movers, Inc. launches its new in-house developed barcode application. - April 19, 2009 - E-Z Movers, Inc.
Trailer Superstore Named #1 Car Mate Trailer Dealer for 2008
All Pro Trailer Superstore, Central Pennsylvania's Number One Trailer Dealer was recently honored by Car Mate Trailers, Inc. as its Top Dealer for 2008. - April 18, 2009 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Titan Limo Offers New Eco Friendly and Green Limos, Hummers, and Sedan Services for the Prom and Wedding Season
Titan Limousine, http://www.titanlimousine.com is an eco-friendly limo and executive sedan chauffeured service provider in the DC Metro. Titan focuses on sustainable transportation solutions through alternative fuels and group transportation for the business community and private as well. Titan... - April 17, 2009 - Titan Limo
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Geosemble Secures Strategic Investment from In-Q-Tel
Through a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the CIA and the broader U.S. Intelligence Community, Geosemble will expand the development of its patented geospatial data integration and layering technology for both the government and commercial markets. - April 14, 2009 - Geosemble Technologies
AutoGo Auto Transport Accelerates Car Shipments for Metropolitan Customers
In its ongoing pledge to improve customer service, AutoGo Auto Transport announced that it has reduced transit times and accelerated car shipping deliveries in over 200 shipping lanes for large metropolitan pick-up and deliveries. By partnering resources in AutoGo’s logistic and dispatch... - April 13, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Operational in Fabulous Las Vegas
A new high-tech start-up company by the name of EV-Charge America which is headquartered in Las Vegas is now deploying smart electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure in Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Colorado for casinos, commerical business, schools, public entities and government facilities. - April 12, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Driver’s Alert Names Vice President of Marketing
Driver's Adds to Executive Staff. Hires Gale A. Blackburn - April 11, 2009 - Driver's Alert
New Umler(TM) System On-Track and On-Target for July Implementation— Giant Technological Leap Forward for Railroad Industry
Railinc today announced that development of the new Umler system (commonly referred to as Umler/EMIS) is on-track and on-target for launch on July 25, 2009. One of the most significant and far-reaching technology changes in the rail industry, Umler system data is deeply embedded in rail industry... - April 09, 2009 - Railinc
Farallon Geographics Implements Enterprise GIS for Town of Woodside and Integrates It with StreetSaver Pavement Management System (PMS)
Farallon Geographics (www.fargeo.com) built and deployed an enterprise GIS for the Town of Woodside, CA, and linked the GIS to the Town’s MTC StreetSaver Pavement Management System (PMS) as well as to its CRW Permit Management System (CRW). With the integrated solution, Town staff could... - April 09, 2009 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
Farallon Geographics Builds Emergency Operations Center Incident Management Application for MTC
Farallon Geographics (www.fargeo.com) created a robust web-based incident management application for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The web application incorporates all of the functionality of MTC's previous desktop application, but adds enhanced... - April 09, 2009 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
Performance Flight Opens Its Doors to the Public
On Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm, Performance Flight will host an Open House, welcoming anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, Piper, Socata, and Avidyne. There will also be displays from... - April 08, 2009 - Performance Flight
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
Private Jet Charter Company Planemasters Adds Two New Aircrafts to Its Fleet
Planemasters, a Chicago private jet charter company, recently added a King Air 350 and Citation Ultra aircraft to its versatile fleet. - April 02, 2009 - Planemasters, Ltd.
Access America Transport Promotes New Vice President
Access America Transport, a leading third party logistics company has promoted Chad Eichelberger to Vice President. Prior to the promotion, Chad was the Director of Business Development. Chad started his career at Access America as a logistics coordinator and was quickly promoted to the flatbed... - April 02, 2009 - Access America Transport
MOTOR TREND® Endorsement Building Consumer Demand for EasyCare™ Benefits; EasyCare Augmenting Dealer Service Team
Thanks largely to dramatically increased consumer demand attributed to the company's recent designation as a MOTOR TREND Recommended Best Buy, EasyCare, a provider of vehicle ownership benefits like Vehicle Service Contracts, Unlimited Dent Removal Coverage, and Key/Key Fob Replacement Coverage, is adding staff to its dealer service team and plans to continue to do so for the rest of 2009. - April 01, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
New Software Package to Calculate and Report Oil Spills
A new software application has been released which simplifies and facilitates the calculation and reporting of accidental oil slicks. The tool allows personnel to assess the extent and volume of spilled oil. This vital information can then be reported in standardized formats to oil spill response teams and regulators. - April 01, 2009 - The Oil Spill Training Company Ltd.