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The Grimes Companies Launches New Subsidiary Focused on Providing Transportation Brokerage and Supply Chain Management Services
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... - July 07, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
OH Logistics Acquires Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics: 3PL Adds Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Transportation and Technology Services
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) announced the acquisitions of Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics today. - July 07, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
International Profit Associates President Named Jewish Chicagoan of the Year
Gregg M. Steinberg, President of International Profit Associates was named one of the 10 people who make Chicago a better community in which to live and awarded the 2006 Jewish Chicagoan of the year by The Chicago Jewish News. - July 06, 2006 - IPA
The Grimes Companies Chooses Core e-business Solutions as New WMS Provider: Expands Information Management Capabilities
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... - July 04, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Magnetic Autocontrol Releases New Sally Port Vehicle Barriers and is Chosen as Key Supplier for Frankfurt Airport
Magnetic Autocontrol releases new Sally Port Vehicle Barriers and is chosen as key supplier for Frankfurt Airport based on quality and the ability to provide custom entrance control solutions for high security applications. Applications for Magnetic Autocontrol Sally Port Vehicle Barriers include airports, seaports, international borders, high profile manufacturing plants and government facilities. - June 29, 2006 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Cathy Spencer General Manager, Northern Plains Commerce Centre
Cathy Spencer has been named general manager of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). - June 29, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Chosen by Steel City Tool Works as 3PL: Steel City in Music City
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently added Steel City Tool Works to its client list. - June 29, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Magnetic Automation Corporation Announces the Release of its New Automatic Immigration and Border Security Barriers with MHTM Technology
Magnetic Automation Corporation, also known as Magnetic Autocontrol worldwide, announces the release of its new automatic immigration barriers with MHTM technology. With over ten years of experience in automatic immigration barrier technology, Magnetic continues to lead the way once again in... - June 20, 2006 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
American Freight Companies Announces New Services for Motorcycle and ATV Shipping
American Freight Companies and www.FreightCenter.com announce the addition of discounted motorcycle and ATV freight services. Matthew Brosious, President and CEO of American Freight Companies announced today an exciting new program that will allow both existing and new customers to ship... - June 19, 2006 - American Freight Companies
International Profit Associates President Elected to the Regional Board for Operation HOPE
The president of International Profit Associates was recently appointed as a member of the Midwest Regional Board for Operation Hope - June 16, 2006 - IPA
Clarity Opens Flatbed Division
Clarity has committed resources toward the increasing need for flatbeds in the transportation industry. - June 15, 2006 - Clarity
International Profit Associates Offers New Search and Recruitment Services
International Profit Associates is now offering Professional Search and Recruitment Solutions as an economical solution to the problem faced by small business owners of staffing their businesses. - June 15, 2006 - IPA
IPA Advisory and Intermediary Services Obtains $591,746 Financing for Knox Waste Services
IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services, LLC acted as the financial advisor to Knox Waste Service, LLC to facilitate the needs of an equipment lease program. - June 15, 2006 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports City Year and Chicago Public Schools
IPA Charities, the charitable foundation of International Profit Associates has contributed $5,000 toward the City Year Chicago’s Annual Ripples of Hope Award Dinner. - June 14, 2006 - IPA
American Freight Companies Announces New Office
American Freight Companies and www.FreightCenter.com of Clearwater Florida announces the addition of a new office building to be built in Trinity, Florida. - June 10, 2006 - American Freight Companies
Clarity Rolls out a Much Needed Transportation Management Solution for Mid-Tier Companies
CarrierPoint TMS is introduced by Clarity for Mid-Tier companies. Provides Mid-Tier companies the same resource advantages that Fortune 500 compaies have without the expense. - June 08, 2006 - Clarity
International Profit Associates President Participates in Housing Workshop
President Gregg Steinberg participated in the Housing Workshop for Builders in Biloxi, Mississippi on May 24 to address the housing construction challenges on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. - June 03, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates President Participates in Small Business Summit
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg was a panelist at the ACCESS 2006 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Summit on May 12. - June 03, 2006 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hasbara Fellowship
IPA Charities supports the Hasbara Fellowship to help send 150 university students to Israel. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby
IPA Charities is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates to Hold Third Annual Blood Drive with American Red Cross
The International Profit Associates and American Red Cross Blood drive will be held on July 27, 2006. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
IPA Charities Announces the Fourth Annual 'Chip fore Charity'
The 4th annual ‘Chip Fore Charity’ Celebrity Golf Classic allows sponsors and employees of IPA the opportunity to participate in the worthy cause of raising money for Juvenile Diabetes and the Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, Ill. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
Cargo Expert Fred Faria Joins Honolulu Freight Service Enables Oversized Cargo Services to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Polynesia and Southeast Asia
Honolulu Freight Service, announced that it has named Fred Faria manager of HFS Specialized Cargo Division enabling Honolulu Freight to offer services for shipments that are oversized and beyond the confines of a container, and will be available initially between the North American Continent. - June 01, 2006 - Honolulu Freight Service
IPA Charities Donations for 2006 Totals $300,000 to Date
IPA Charities has donated $300,000 to many local and national charities in the quest to improve communities and the world. - May 27, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associated Ranked First by The Business Ledger
The Business Ledger, a premier newspaper for the Chicago suburbs, ranked IPA-IBA as the Largest Business Consultant in April 2006. - May 23, 2006 - IPA
Strategic Expansion Continues at Rapidly Growing 3PL: OH Logistics Adds Seven New Business Development Leaders
With a pace even quick for the fast moving logistics industry, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics has expanded its market presence. OH Logistics has announced the addition of seven senior business development leaders, with the appointments going to some of the industry's most successful executives. - May 03, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
International Profit Associates President Participated in BCLC Forum
IPA-IBA president participated in the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) forum to identify key factors affecting private sector involvement in the Gulf Coast reconstruction process. - April 18, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates Launches Magazine Website
International Profit Associates announce the launch of a new website dedicated to its official publication, IPA’s Business Today. - April 12, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates Judge "Students in Free Enterprise" Chicago Regional Competition
Larry Lang, International Profit Associate’s executive director of human resources, reviewed and rated the performance of the SIFE collegiate teams and submitted entries. - March 31, 2006 - IPA
Free Public Service Web Site Offers Help to Commuters Dealing with Dan Ryan Construction
Site Provides Free Trip Planning Tools Including Charts & Reports That Show Current and Average Travel Times For Chicago-Area Roads. - March 29, 2006 - RoadStats, LLC
3PL Nexus Distribution Opens "Chicago Land Bridge"
Nexus Distribution, a leading third party logistics provider, paves the way for shippers to save money and time with new strategy for Midwest distribution. - March 23, 2006 - Nexus Distribution
International Profit Associates Ranked 6th Largest Management/IT Consultants by Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago’s premier weekly business newspaper, Crain’s Chicago Business, recently ranked International Profit Associates as the 6th Largest Management Consultants. - March 16, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates Director Named as a Global Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Anthony T. Jones, director of sales and marketing for International Profit Associates, was nominated and named to Global Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals 2006-2007 Edition. - March 14, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates President Elected to the Executive Committee of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Gregg M. Steinberg, President of International Profit Associates, has been elected as a member of the executive committee for the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science. - March 11, 2006 - IPA
New “Invent-Tech Network” Blog Posts Daily Updates to Keep You Informed
Invent-Tech, the nation’s preeminent Inventor Assistance Company, is thrilled to introduce their brand new blog, The Invent-Tech Network, featuring up to the minute reports on all the latest day to day goings on at Invent-Tech. Given the meteoric rise in popularity and viral nature of the... - March 10, 2006 - Invention Technologies, Inc.
International Profit Associates Launches Business Magazine
IPA-IBA has launched a new business magazine, "IPA's Business Today." - March 07, 2006 - IPA
Nexus Distribution Appoints Mark Ofenloch as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Logistics professional and tenured leader Mark Ofenloch has been appointed as COO of Nexus Distribution. - March 07, 2006 - Nexus Distribution
Syn3 and Swisher Join Forces to Provide Effective Solutions to Bar and Club Owners
Syn3 and Swisher have joined forces to help improve the night life industry. - February 27, 2006 - Syn3 Transport
NYC Navigator Impacts the Relocation Market
Relocating to New York or the Tri-State area? Let NYC Navigator Guide the Way. - February 23, 2006 - NYC Navigator
OH Logistics Hires Executive Vice President and General Counsel: Frank Eichler Newest Executive at Rapidly Expanding 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently added Frank Eichler to the executive management team as executive vice president and general counsel. - February 23, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Transsene International Announces its Innovative Perspectives in the Maritime Sector for the Year 2006
Transsene International, one of the leaders in the Senegalese maritime world initiates a partnership with GMT Shipping Line, a Chinese firm with a headquarter in Hong Kong and representative offices in Hamburg, Nigeria and Ghana that establishes itself in Senegal for the very first time. - February 17, 2006 - Transsene Shipping Agency
Invent-Tech Files for Patent Protection on Unique, Proven Invention Licensing Method
Every day, typical, ordinary people come up with extraordinary new product ideas. The process of turning that idea into an actual product, however, is fraught with difficulties that can discourage many would-be inventors from pursuing their dream. Most inventors typically lack the experience, time, contacts and other resources required to develop and advance a conceptual invention to the stage where it’s ready for the marketplace. - February 15, 2006 - Invention Technologies, Inc.
International Profit Associates Speaks at Trade Show Seminar
IPA representative Mike Rudd taught two seminars at the "Surface 2006" conference in Las Vegas. - February 10, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates Donates Money for Equipment to Local Fire Department
A recent substantial donation was made to the Long Grove Fire Protection District made by International Profit Associates in order to purchase life saving extrication equipment. - February 07, 2006 - IPA
OH Logistics Hires Vice President of Acquisitions: Shad Weaver to Bolster Growth for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently added Shad Weaver to its executive leadership group as vice president of acquisitions. In this newly created role, Weaver will identify acquisition opportunities for OH Logistics and lead the company's execution and implementation... - January 25, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Jada Management’s SCP Supply Chain Planning Software Adds Forecasting Horsepower with Forecast PRO
Jada Management Systems (JMS) has increased the dynamic forecasting capabilities of its SCP Advanced Planning and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) software by integrating the highly-acclaimed Forecast Pro solution into the SCP product suite - January 20, 2006 - Jada Management Systems LLC
OH Logistics Hires Director of Human Resources: Andrew Tidwell to Help Support Growth Strategy for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently hired Andrew Tidwell to serve as director of human resources for the company. - January 19, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
WebDock Releases DataPort 2006
DataPort is an easy to use and configure data collection and monitoring software package for Programmable Logic Controllers. - January 12, 2006 - WebDock
OH Logistics Names Benefit Consulting Alliance Supplier Partner of the Year
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) honored Benefit Consulting Alliance, LLC with its first annual Supplier Partner of the Year Award for service in 2005. The two companies have worked together since 2003. - January 12, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
International Profit Associates Ranked 6th Largest Management/IT Consultants by Crain's Chicago Business
In the November 28, 2005 edition of Crain's Chicago Business, IPA-IBA was ranked as the 6th Largest Management Consulting firm in the Chicagoland area. - December 28, 2005 - IPA