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FPS Melbourne Dishes Up Nine Course Banquet to Welcome in Year of the Tiger
Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Melbourne has welcomed in the Chinese New Year with a glittering function to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. - March 20, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
UNITS Mobile Storage Partners with Groundbreaking A&E Show Hoarders
National Mobile Storage Leader Helps People in Need De-clutter Lives. - March 17, 2010 - UNITS Mobile Storage
B-TEK Fabricates the First Custom 60’ x 11’ Full 316L Stainless Steel Motor Truck Scale
B-TEK’s custom-fabricated replacement scale constructed from 316L alloy stainless steel, was made to fit the existing scale foundation. Faced with the client’s battle with phosphoric acid corrosion; which was destroying load-out truck scales at a rate of about 1 every 5 years. B-TEK engineering was required to design a scale that could use available raw materials. - March 13, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
B-TEK Fabricates Custom Electro-Mechanical Scale for Specialty Steel Bar Mill Application
B-TEK worked closely with its distribution partner and a national steel mill, to design and fabricate a custom solution for weighing specialty alloy steel bars. The steel mill was experiencing unacceptable down-time due to load cell failures in existing scale equipment. - March 12, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
National Self Storage Management, Inc. Expands Internet Presence
National Self Storage Management, Inc. of Tucson, AZ has partnered with Yellow Book and StorageFront.com to enhance its internet presence. - March 11, 2010 - National Self Storage Management, Inc.
UNITS Mobile Storage Sees Upturn in Business as Nation Downsizes
One company sees big results as consumers and businesses stay “small” - February 22, 2010 - UNITS Mobile Storage
ShipCarsNow Survey Reveals Auto Dealer Demand for Delivery Options from Internet Auctions
Auto dealers are increasingly turning to the Internet to find inventory for their lots as the supply of wholesale used vehicles tightens, according to a recent ShipCarsNow survey. In addition, two out of three dealers surveyed said they would buy more cars from Internet auctions if auto transport were better integrated with the online purchase transaction. - February 21, 2010 - ShipCarsnow
Trachte Building Systems, Inc. Acquires Tech-Fast Brand
Trachte Building Systems has purchased the assets of the Tacoma Washington based self-storage manaufacturer Tech-Fast. - February 20, 2010 - Trachte Building Systems
Grimes Employee Named Transportation Person of the Year
Lynne Cox of The Grimes Companies has been named Transportation Person of the Year 2009 by the Transportation Club of Jacksonville. Cox, Safety Supervisor for Grimes, was honored for her commitment as a Board Member of the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ) and her willingness to take... - February 11, 2010 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Aventura Moving Services The Movers Group Has New Offices in Aventura in Order to Accommodate the Customers Better
Any move can be stressful. No matter where your new residence will be, there are always added expenses, unforeseen obstacles, and unwelcomed hassles to deal with along the way. The Movers Group main goal is to deal with the hassles for you, so you can have an easy and stress free move. - February 11, 2010 - The Movers Group
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Names Business Development Manager and Forms a Joint Venture with Royale International Couriers
Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forwarder’s cargo volumes in the US - New Zealand trade. - February 11, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Orlando Apartment Movers, The Movers Group is Offering a Superior Moving Service
A new service from a reputable Moving Company, The Movers Group, is now offering to answer the high demand for superior moving experience in Orlando. The Movers Group provide moving services locally and throughout the United States. - February 05, 2010 - The Movers Group
Local Mobile Storage Company Aids Atlanta Green Project
UNITS Mobile Storage Houses Reusable Building Materials to Benefit The Atlanta Fuller Center for Housing - January 31, 2010 - UNITS Mobile Storage
The Movers Group Brickell Movers is Offering a Superior Moving Experience
A new service from a reputable Moving Company, The Movers Group, is now offering to answer the high demand for superior moving experience in Brickell. Locally and throughout the United States. - January 31, 2010 - The Movers Group
COWs - Container on Wheels Mobile Storage Collects More Than 120 Tons of Donations for the Haitian Earthquake Victims
COWs-USA, LLC (www.866-Get-A-Cow.com) announced today that its participation in multiple donation drives on behalf of the Haitian Earthquake victims resulted in more than 120 tons in donations. In cooperation with A Plus Mini Storage, the Miami Heat, WQAM Sports Networks, Stop Hunger and Little Haiti NET, COWs – Container on Wheels™ has participated in the collection and donation of dry goods, medical supplies, canned food and bottled water. - January 30, 2010 - COWs USA, LLC
The Movers Group Has New Offices in Tampa in Order to Accommodate the Customers Better
Compare and save on your move, Tampa moving services with The Movers Group, New Offices in Tampa, FL - January 28, 2010 - The Movers Group
A+ Mini Self Storage to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
A+ Mini Storage is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with Container on Wheels (COWs) it will be leading a donation drive to benefit the people of Haiti who have been devastated by the recent earthquakes. These two companies will be collecting donations of clothing, water, and dry and canned... - January 27, 2010 - A+ Mini Storage
PT FPS Indonesia Opens for Business in Tangerang … Secures ISO9001 Quality Re-Certification
PT FPS Indonesia, a member of the international forwarding and logistics network - Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS Group) - has opened a new branch office at Tangerang to consolidate the forwarder’s growing business in Indonesia. - January 27, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage Serves Its 1 Millionth Customer
Third Generation Family Business Reaches Milestone. - January 22, 2010 - Blake Enterprises Moving and Storage
Famous Pacific Shipping Seeks Global Expansion
New freight forwarding members sought from the Commonwealth of Independent States, North Africa, and parts of the FSU, such as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria, especially. - January 13, 2010 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Crownhill Packaging Ltd Opens New Facility in Chicago Illinois
Crownhill Packaging Ltd. proudly opened the doors of its newest facility, in Chicago, Illinois. With four loading docks, two drive through loading docks, and 50,000 square feet of space, this centrally located facility has given U.S. mid-western companies a new and competitively priced option for... - December 29, 2009 - Crownhill Packaging Ltd
Custom Load-Out system for Auto Manufacturer by B-TEK Scales, LLC
B-TEK Scales in conjunction with Controls & Weighing of Tampa, Florida, provides a custom solution for a load-out system for an auto manufacturer in Alabama. - December 12, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Galvanized Scales Replace Deteriorating Concrete Scales
Don't continue doing business with a corroding concrete deck scale. - December 12, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Capital Indoor Flea Market Offers an Inexpensive Alternative to Commercial Shopping for the Holidays
Recycling Usable Goods into the Marketplace Gives Affordable Solutions to Tight Budgets and Answers the Call to Reduce Consumer Waste. - December 12, 2009 - Capital Indoor Flea Market
Famous Pacific Shipping Restructures Top Management
In Macau, at the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS Group), delegates agreed to a restructuring of the Asia-based NVOCC and freight forwarding network’s senior management team. - December 10, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
UNITS Mobile Storage Reaches New Heights with National Conference
UNITS Team Creates Plan to Propel Franchise into 2010 and Beyond - December 04, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
The Grimes Companies Recognized with Award for Contributions to International Business Growth in Region
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce honored The Grimes Companies (TGC) with the “International Business Leader of the Year – Small Company” award at the Chamber’s November 24 Cornerstone Luncheon. The award recognizes The Grimes Companies’ dedication to the growth of the region’s logistics industry and its strength in international logistics. - December 02, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
UNITS Mobile Storage Celebrates Holidays by Giving Back to Local Community
Container Donations Provide Much Needed Storage for Toy and Food Drives - December 02, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Arizona Self-Storage Association Initiates Statewide Toys for Tots Campaign
Member Facilities Supporting Program By Serving As Drop-Off Locations - November 25, 2009 - Arizona Self Storage Association
Capital Indoor Flea Market Opens Floor Space to Accommodate Growing Number of Vendors
Capital Indoor Flea Market is expanding its warehouse floor space to make room for more vendors and individual sellers as the demand for recycled and gently-used items increases. Located at 2869 Trades West Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, the Indoor Flea Market has also launched its website,... - November 20, 2009 - Capital Indoor Flea Market
UNITS Mobile Storage Chooses 919 Marketing to Handle National PR
UNITS CEO praises 919’s track record of assisting growing franchises - November 19, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
E-Commerce Solutions Company Makes Its Mark with the Fashion Industry
Skye Associates LLC, a full-service e-commerce solutions provider has partnered with its seventh fashion name, 525 America. - November 18, 2009 - Skye Associates LLC
UNITS Ensures Success of Holiday Season for Local Women’s Shelter
Owner’s donation to Shepherd’s Gate Shelter helps in more ways than one - November 13, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Beemoved Announces Special Prices for Clients Committing Storage for More Than 6 Months
Relocation is an indispensable part of life and this process has to be done for a cheap pricing with great quality of work. This is where they come in, according to the professionals of Beemovedremovals. - November 13, 2009 - BeemovedRemovals.com
GRSI Announces FastTrak 3.0 Warehouse Execution Suite (WES)
GRSI’s FastTrak® 3.0 warehouse execution suite (WES) is software for automating, integrating, planning, and controlling warehouse activities from receiving to shipping. Automated equipment and manual operations are coordinated to optimize accuracy, efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization. The FastTrak WES is composed of four modules including a host interface (HI), warehouse control system (WCS), order management system (OMS), and packaging integration (PI) system. - November 07, 2009 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
B-TEK Scales, LLC Provides Sight Rails to Existing Scales to Comply with Mining Safety & Health Administration Regulations
Current MSHA have many mining companies scrambling to comply with requirements of sight rails to be at least mid-axle height of the largest vehicle to cross the scale, to avoid penalties and fines. B-TEK Scales, LLC helps mining companies comply. - October 30, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
One Mover Takes the Housing Market Troubles Into Their Own Hands
Moving Right Along Moving and Storage is supporting the Home Stagers, Professional Organizers and Real Estate industries by providing these professionals with services that will meet the needs of their clients. Moving Right Along Moving and Storage, a 12 truck operation, has joined forces with... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Local Mover Battles Bed Bug Head on
Moving Right Along Services Inc., has helped a 217 + unit Manhattan Co-op rid themselves of Bed Bugs. The board of directors didn’t hesitate when confronted with the city’s newest scourge. They took action against the bloodsucking pests – swift, coordinated, ruthless, expensive... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
UNITS Solves Missing Link to Local Carnival’s Success
Free UNIT provides event-coordinator with the storage and support missing for two years - October 18, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
B-TEK Scales & Brechbuhler Scales Answer the Cincinnati Zoo's Custom Scale Needs
B-TEK Scales and Brechbuhler Scales partner to provide scale Zoo-Lutions for the Cincinnati Zoo. - October 16, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
B-TEK Scales Provides Paradise Lawn with Digital Scale
B-TEK Scales provides a new digital scale to a neighboring lawn care company working with a tri-county solid waste district near Smithville, Ohio. - October 16, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Grimes Adds In-House Customs Broker
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has taken a significant step in completing the logistics supply chain process by bringing in-house a full Customs Brokerage. Now Grimes’ clients can enjoy a seamless, one-source capability for managing import/export services. The addition includes Non-Vessel Operation Common Carrier (NVOCC) and customs brokerage services. - October 13, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping’s New Oceanfreight Consolidation Service from Hong Kong Opens New Gateway for Central and Eastern Europe
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, now offers weekly oceanfreight consolidation services from Hong Kong to a key central European gateway. - October 01, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping Adds Oceanfreight Services Between Europe and South America
Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Rotterdam has beefed up its South American oceanfreight connections with the launch of a new fortnightly consolidation service to Cartagena, Colombia. This service adds to FPS Rotterdam’s existing services to Santos, Buenos Aires, Callao, Valparaiso and Colon. - August 21, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC and Storage Pros Self Storage - Falmouth, MA and Fairhaven, MA
Storage Opportunity Partners acquire two self storage facilities in the New England region to bring their portfolio to 13 properties. - August 19, 2009 - Storage Pros
The Grimes Companies Recognized for Its Fast and Continued Growth
The Company Ranks Among Jacksonville's 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. - July 28, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Starving Students Creates Facebook, MySpace and Twitter Pages
Starving Students has taken the next step in maintaining relationships with their new Facebook, MySpace and Twitter pages. Check them all out at SSMovers.com and see how you can save on your move with exclusive offers. - July 02, 2009 - Starving Students Movers
Famous Pacific Shipping Invites AGM Sponsors
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast-expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services provider, is inviting container shipping lines to sponsor its Annual General Meeting and conference which will be held later this year in Macau from October 25-29th. - July 01, 2009 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Starving Students Launches New Web Site
For more than 36 years Starving Students has been providing top-notch moves to its customers. Now, the company has launched a new Web site designed at making it easier for visitors to book the best move they’ve ever had. - June 27, 2009 - Starving Students Movers
E-Z Movers’ Teams Up with Apartment People, All Your Services Needed to Make Your Moving Experience a Better One
E-Z Movers, a Chicago-based moving company, is proud to announce they have partnered with Apartment People, Chicago's largest free apartment finding service. - June 11, 2009 - E-Z Movers, Inc.