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Proguard Storage Houston Invites Locals to Visit Houston Medical Center Storage Location
Texas storage company Proguard Storage is encouraging Houston locals to visit its Houston Medical Center storage location, which is conveniently situated on Old Spanish Trail. - November 16, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Storage Village Donates Turkey Dinners to Show Gratitude for Community
Storage Village will be saying “Thank You” to its community by helping to ensure that no neighbor goes hungry this Thanksgiving. Through its “Room for Dinner” campaign, Storage Village will be feeding families in the Baltimore-Washington area that would otherwise be unable... - November 12, 2011 - Storage Village Self Storage
San Diego Self Storage Launches Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
San Diego Self Storage is sponsoring its 13th annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their 16 locations throughout the greater San Diego region. - November 12, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliates Close Multiple Deals in October
Members of the Argus Self Storage Sales Network, the nation's premier self storage brokerage network, closed three separate transactions in the month of October 2011. - November 03, 2011 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
DineEquity Awards $70,000 Asset Recovery Project to AB Commercial Services
AB Commercial Inc. (ABCSI), a leading national asset recovery and liquidation firm, has been awarded a $70,000 asset recovery project for DineEquity, parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP. This project is managed by Michael Lombardi, President and COO at ABCSI. It will consist of... - November 02, 2011 - AB Commercial Inc.
Rick Honan Named to the Board of Directors of the National Portable Storage Association
The National Portable Storage Association announced the appointment of Rick Honan to the board of directors of the NPSA for a three year term. Mr. Honan currently serves as the President of American Trailer & Storage, Inc. - November 01, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Partners with Toys for Tots to Give to Children in Their Communities
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers joins forces with Toys for Tots to reach out to greater Houston communities asking residents to help enrich the lives of local children during this holiday season. - November 01, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Machine Shops and Stamping Companies Adopt Innovative Product: The Power Deck
Machine shops and Stamping companies adopt innovative product: The Power Deck. - October 31, 2011 - HD Safety Systems
Finalist for 2011 Supply Chain Consultant of the Year Award
Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting announced that the company is a finalist for the 2011 Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner Award as determined by a committee of industry professionals from Supply Chain Asia. - October 30, 2011 - Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting Co. Ltd.
R+L Carriers Launches State-of-the-Art Modernized Website – Remains on the Cutting Edge of Technology for the Shipping Public
R+L Carriers, a Global Freight Transportation provider, announces the launch of their state-of-the-art modernized website featuring a clean and intuitive design with enhanced shipping tools to make shipping freight faster and easier for customers. - October 28, 2011 - R+L Carriers
Storage Deluxe Announces Agreement to Sell 22 Facilities to CUBESMART
Storage Deluxe (SD) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) to sell 22 of its existing 26 storage facilities for a price of $560 million. The transaction is expected to close in two phases beginning with the first phase closing in the Fourth Quarter 2011. Following the transaction, SD will continue to own and operate 4 storage facilities in the New York metro area. - October 26, 2011 - Storage Deluxe
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Celebrate Opening of Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
Exhibition Center Provides Business Opportunities for North Carolina, U.S.-Based Companies in Emerging China Market - October 23, 2011 - Longistics
Storage Village Leads Effort to Keep Neighbors Warm This Winter
Storage Village is working to ensure their neighbors are not left out in the cold this winter by spearheading their 2nd annual community-wide coat collection effort. Now through October 31st, Storage Village will be raising awareness of their neighbors in need and collecting coats on their... - October 16, 2011 - Storage Village Self Storage
Safeguard Self Storage Opens New Self Storage Facility in the East Williamsburg Section of Brooklyn, New York
Safeguard Self Storage expands its presence in the New York self storage market with the opening of its newest location in East Williamsburg. This self storage facility offers the East Williamsburg community 827 storage units in a variety of sizes, with modern security features and many amenities. - October 15, 2011 - Safeguard Self Storage
San Diego Wine Storage Offering Free Services
New customers get free moving services plus free rent. - October 15, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
IT Project Failure Rates Are Astronomical - Vendor Centric Releases New Publication to Help Bring Them Back Down to Earth
Vendor Centric Launches New Guide to Sourcing IT Solutions that helps Public and Private-Sector Organizations Dramatically Increase Chances of IT Project Success - October 14, 2011 - Vendor Centric
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Sign Childress Vineyard to Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
Lexington, N.C.-Based Winery Owned by NASCAR Icon Richard Childress - October 13, 2011 - Longistics
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. Offers Solutions to New DLA RFID Requirement for Suppliers
Reducing the Risk of Errors with IC-TAG Labels - October 12, 2011 - IC-TAG Solutions, Inc.
Davies Turner Repeats Apprenticeship Offer
If Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – was appearing in front of the Dragons’ Den investors, it’s likely they would be queuing up to put their money into one of the industry’s more successful apprenticeship schemes. - October 09, 2011 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Access Self Storage Honored for Community Improvement Efforts
At their annual musical on September 30, locally-owned Access Self Storage was honored by the Metropolitan Dream Center of Dallas for its commitment to the homeless community. For the past five years, Access has donated storage space to the Center to house clothing, food, and other supplies as well... - October 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Proguard Self Storage Houston Promotes Service Guarantee with On-Site Texas Storage Agents, Not Call Centers
Texas storage provider Proguard Self Storage is showcasing its customer service guarantee; the company provides comprehensive support over the phone, online, and at all five of its Houston storage facilities. - October 08, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Amazing Spaces Named 98th Top Operator Out of Over 30,000 Self Storage Operators Nationally
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers are named Top 100 Operator by Mini-Storage Messenger. Speakers on behalf of Amazing Spaces are honored and remain focused on continued company growth. - October 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Longistics, Rare Bird Trading Company Sign Three Organizations to Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China
The Angus Barn, BJAC pa, Turnberry Interior Design Group Added to Suzhou Industrial Park International Commodities Exhibition Center - October 06, 2011 - Longistics
San Diego Self Storage Sponsors 18th Annual International Relief Teams Gala
San Diego Self Storage announced their host sponsorship of the 18th Annual International Relief Teams “Gifts of Hope Gala,” held on October 22, 2011, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina. - October 06, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
San Diego Wine Storage Unveils New Website
New site features online wine inventory and wine forums. - September 29, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
Access Self Storage’s Boot Scootin’ Benefit Brings in $1500
Lancaster residents successfully scooted their boots at Access Self Storage’s first annual Boot Scootin’ Benefit earlier this year. The event, which brought in $1500 for the Lancaster Education Foundation and the Lancaster Outreach Center, was designed to give neighbors the chance to... - September 25, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
QC Software’s Guide to Building a Strong Support Team for Higher Warehouse Productivity
A well-qualified workforce is essential for warehouse profitability. QC Software executive suggests creating a culture of excellence, implementing standards, measuring performance, providing feedback, ongoing training, and providing incentives. - September 22, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
123Loadboard.com Gives $50,000 for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 11-17, 2011. It’s definitely no secret that truck driving is one of North America's most essential... - September 17, 2011 - 123Loadboard.com
Disruptive Technology Hits the National Self Storage Marketplace: How a MN Woman's Company, Cyber Space, Will Revolutionize the 26 Billion Dollar Self Storage Industry
Self Storage is one of the fastest growing industries in America. Glorified on such television shows as Storage Wars, American Pickers, and Auction Hunters...an industry that has taken on a life of its own. The self storage industry has been found to be the fastest growing new industry in the... - September 17, 2011 - Cyber Space
Guidelines for Increasing Warehouse Capacity from QC Software Executive
Better space utilization results in lower costs and higher productivity. QC Software executive suggests maintaining proper inventory levels, effective slotting, using vertical space, optimizing equipment and workload, reducing aisle widths, and improving the layout. - September 16, 2011 - QC Software, Inc.
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. Launches OnDemand Bureau Webpage
Encoding Made Simple - September 15, 2011 - IC-TAG Solutions, Inc.
Jacobson Companies Names Chief Human Resources Officer
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Jim Stillings has been named Chief Human Resources Officer of the leading global third party logistics firm. Mr. Stillings joins Jacobson after a 20 year career with GE, and 15 years of Human Resources consulting. Brian... - September 13, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Houston Self Storage Company Proguard Storage Offers Secure Boat and RV Storage
Texas storage provider Proguard Storage’s large climate control storage units for boats and RVs help customers prepare for the colder months. - September 11, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Rare Bird Trading Company Launches Asia and U.S. Operations
Partnership Helps U.S., China, and Asian Business Owners Extend Their Marketplace by Serving as a Bridge to Businesses to Help Sell Their Products and Services - September 08, 2011 - Longistics
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Gears Up for Their 3rd Year Participating in the "Starfish Campaign" Which Raises Money for Shriners Hospital for Children
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers asks Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities to join together and show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize the contributions made by self storage owners in their communities and to highlight the partnership with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. - September 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Self Storage Mississauga Facility iStor Self Storage is Having a Customer Appreciation Day. Come One Come All.
On Saturday September 10, 2011 between 11am and 2pm, iStor self storage Mississauga will hold its second Customer Appreciation Day at 3022 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Mississauga. The celebration will be held at its location on the west side of Winston Churchill Boulevard, just north of Dundas Street. - September 07, 2011 - iStor Self Storage
“Bag Hunger” 2011 Accountable Management Food Drive
Accountable Management announces that they along with the 27 stores they manage will be donating food to Feeding America this fall. - September 03, 2011 - Accountable Management
Longistics Appoints Andy Marchiano as President
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions (http://www.longistics.com), has announced that it has named Andy Marchiano to the position of president. As president, Marchiano will lead the team of people serving Longistics’ customers. As a 21-year veteran of the... - September 02, 2011 - Longistics
Jacobson Companies Acquires G-Link Express Logistics
Continues to Expand International Platform in Asia Pacific - August 31, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Houston Storage Provider Proguard Self Storage Celebrates Houston on Facebook with Astros Raffle
Houston storage company Proguard Self Storage recently completed its “Celebrate Houston” giveaway to nurture its Facebook fanbase. - August 26, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Longistics Staff Joins North Carolina China Center 2011 Board of Directors
Company Leaders to Serve on Board of Local Nonprofit - August 26, 2011 - Longistics
Huyck.Wangner Australia Awards FPS Victoria a Two-Year Logistics Contract
Famous Pacific Shipping (Victoria), a member of the fast-expanding Asia-based Famous Pacific Shipping network of NVOCC and freight services providers, has won a two-year contract to handle all worldwide shipments, including all import and export traffic for Australia, from Huyck.Wangner Australia Pty Ltd. - August 24, 2011 - Famous Pacific Shipping
San Diego Self Storage Title Sponsor of 7th Annual Nativity Prep Academy Golf Tournament
San Diego Self Storage announced their Title Sponsorship of the 7th Annual Nativity Prep Academy Golf Classic that will be held on September 21, 2011, at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course - August 23, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
Serenity Storage Has Purchased Clearwater Mini Storage, Camdenton, Missouri
Serenity Storage in Buffalo, Missouri has acquired its newest property in Camdenton, Missouri. - August 22, 2011 - Serenity Storage Corporation
Vitech Business Group, Inc. Hires Kati Reid as Marketing Manager
Vitech Business Group, Inc. announced today another valuable addition to its Sales and Marketing team by bringing on board Kati Reid as Marketing Manager. Reid will develop and execute the company’s overall marketing initiatives in the U.S. and Canada to further increase visibility of... - August 18, 2011 - Vitech Business Group, Inc.
Pat Long of Longistics Appointed to NCDOT Logistics Maritime Task Force Advisory Team
Longistics Vice Chairman Among Experts Selected to Serve on Advisory Team - August 17, 2011 - Longistics
San Diego Wine Storage Opening in Solana Beach
Company to open new location on Saturday, August 18 - August 13, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
San Diego Self Storage Sponsors 29th Annual UCP Golf Classic
San Diego Self Storage will be sponsoring the 29th Annual United Cerebral Palsy San Diego Golf Classic on Monday, August 8th at The Crossings Carlsbad Golf Course, beginning at 11:30 am - August 05, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
For 12th Consecutive Year, Corporate Traffic Ranks Among America’s Top 100 3PLs
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville-based third party logistics provider, was selected as one of Inbound Logistics Magazine’s top 100 movers and shakers in the 3PL industry for the 12th consecutive year. - August 04, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Vitech Business Group, Inc. Extends Industry Lead in Vocollect Voice Investment
Vitech Business Group, Inc., supply chain execution solution provider and Vocollect Total Solution Provider (TSP) and Master Value Added Reseller (MVAR), announced today it’s continued investment in the Vocollect Voice technology by certifying as a Vocollect Software Partner (VSP). As a... - August 04, 2011 - Vitech Business Group, Inc.