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Northern Plains Commerce Centre and Mallory Alexander International Logistics Receive Premier Transload Designation
BNSF Railway Company has designated Mallory Alexander International Logistics, the operator of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) in Bismarck, North Dakota, as a member of the BNSF Premier Transload Network. This network is comprised of approximately 115 elite freight facilities. The BNSF... - June 07, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Terry Maready Chief Information Officer
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announces the appointment of Terry Maready as chief information officer. “Information drives the supply chain, and Terry has the experience, skills and vision to deliver the solutions our clients need,” says Neely Mallory,... - May 23, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC - Storage Pros Westland, Michigan
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan is pleased to announce the May 7th acquisition of Store-It Self Storage in Westland, Michigan. The acquisition brings StorageOp’s holdings to eight properties totaling 457,000 rentable square feet, 3,970... - May 15, 2008 - Storage Pros
Made4net to Participate in WERC’s Industry Resources Event (WIRE) 2008
Made4net, leading supply chain execution and warehouse management software provider for mid-markets, has announced its plans to exhibit in the Warehousing Education and Resources Council’s annual WIRE tradeshow event on Sunday, May 4th and Monday, May 5th at Hyatt Regency Chicago. - April 24, 2008 - Made4net
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
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... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
GRSI FastTrak® P.I. Software Takes on Packaging Integration in Full Stride
One of the most frequently asked questions by companies purchasing new or used warehouse equipment is, “Will the equipment function correctly with my warehouse system?” GRSI removes this uncertainty with comprehensive warehouse systems integration and substantial work experience. From order picking to shipping sortation, all packaging and material handling equipment and processes are streamlined and controlled by GRSI’s FastTrak® P.I., packaging integration, software suite. - April 03, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Local Company's Recycling Benefits School
FileSafe, a local document storage company, is recycling surplus shelving, giving it a second life benefiting a local school. - April 02, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping Names Oliver Ward as Group Executive Director
The Famous Pacific Shipping Group, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, has appointed industry professional Oliver Ward to the newly-created post of Group Executive Director. Mr Ward will commence his role with immediate effect. - March 05, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Joel Stahl Retires After 36 Years in the Material Handling Industry
Joel Stahl, Vice President of Sales in the South branch of Abel Womack, Inc., has retired after a career spanning 36 years. Abel Womack, the largest material handling company of its kind in the northeast US, honored Mr. Stahl in a retirement celebration that recognized his long and distinguished career within the Raymond Network. - March 01, 2008 - Abel Womack, Inc.
Famous Pacific Shipping Building Brisbane Presence
Moving into a new one-stop-shop for importers and exporters using the Port of Brisbane has enabled one of Famous Pacific Shipping’s associates in Australia to build on the portfolio of services offered to shippers. - January 27, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Famous Pacific Shipping Provides Full Logistics Services for New Power Plant in Sri Lanka
FPS Sri Lanka has been appointed by West Coast Power Ltd, a subsidiary of Lanka Transformers/Sri Lanka Electricity Board Group, the largest power supplier in Sri Lanka, to handle the majority of the freight logistics services required during the construction of a new 300MW combined cycle power plant located at Kerawalapitiya in Sri Lanka. - January 18, 2008 - Famous Pacific Shipping
GRSI Appoints New Vice President
Mark Riedel will join GRSI as its new Vice President. The news was announced last week by GRSI’s CEO Steve. Riedel will be focused on sales and business project management while working from GRSI's Western regional office. - January 17, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
GRSI Opens Central U.S. Regional Office Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
GRSI’s CEO Steve Martyn announced today that GRSI has officially opened its new Central regional office. Headquartered outside of Pennsylvania with regional offices already in Arizona and Oregon, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the new home for GRSI’s Central regional office. - January 02, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Donna Lemm, Director and Hazel Gregory, Manager of New Client Services Group
The formation of its new Client Services Group has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics, with Donna Lemm as its first director and Hazel Gregory as its manager. “Our continued rapid growth,” says Tinamarie Sauter, COO, Mallory Alexander International Logistics,... - December 22, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Launch of M-Pact Solutions Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; John Huggins to Lead New Provider of Supply Chain Management Consulting and Solutions
The formation of a new supply chain management group--M-Pact Solutions--has been announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). Its Director is John Huggins, an executive with 21 years of experience designing and implementing supply chain solutions for manufacturing... - November 29, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Famous Pacific Shipping Conference Focuses on Changing Face of Global Freight Industry
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, is all set for its 2007 Annual General Meeting and Conference which will take place in Mauritius between 21st and 24th October. - October 20, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Acquisition of 7M Transport Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced it has acquired all the assets of 7M Transport, Inc., in a private transaction. The facilities, capabilities and personnel of 7M Transport will continue as part of Mallory Alexander's integrated supply chain solution. Financial terms of the... - October 18, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Strategic Global Management Structure Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; Expands Shanghai Office
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced a strategic management structure in support of logistics solutions for global customers. - October 13, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Famous Pacific Shipping Adds Household Removal Services in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS) has launched a new subsidiary dedicated to household removal and personal relocation services. - October 13, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
JAS Forwarding Worldwide Utilizes Nexus' Chicago Land Bridge to Provide Savings to International Shippers
JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. - October 08, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Storage Opportunity Partners Acquires Two Additional Self Storage Facilities in the Boston Area
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Newton Highlands, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Storage King Self Storage properties in the suburban Boston communities of Holbrook and East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The... - October 04, 2007 - Storage Opportunity Partners LLC
South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar Set to Pop the Cork on New Location
Grand opening scheduled for October 3; wine tastings and cigar-rolling demonstrations planned - September 27, 2007 - South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar
Grimes Companies Proud Participant in Project Alaska Turf
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... - September 07, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Russian Mid-Market Soon to Benefit from Affordable Advanced SCM Solutions
Made4Net and the supply chain management consultancy group SCM-SG are collaborating to lead the way in providing smart supply chain management solutions to the Russian market. SCM-SG will sell and implement powerful, flexible and cost-effective solutions designed by Made4Net to meet the requirements of companies of any size. - August 24, 2007 - Made4net
Made4net Execution Solutions Provider Announces New Strategic Partnership with Red Tree in Russia and CIS
Made4net, the SCM industry’s leading developer of real-time execution solutions for supply chain management, is pleased to announce it has appointed Red Tree as its strategic distributor, implementation and support partner for the SCExpert™ product suite in Russia and CIS. The new... - August 22, 2007 - Made4net
M-Focus to Sell Made4net's Supply Chain Execution Products in Thailand
Made4net and M-Focus, have signed a partnership agreement appointing M-Focus as an authorized provider of Made4net's SCExpert™ in Thailand. The partnership between M-Focus, an experienced business solutions provider in Thailand, and the leading supply chain execution solutions company, Made4net, expects to capture a substantial market share in one of the highest growth regions for supply chain management software in Asia/Pacific. - August 17, 2007 - Made4net
The Grimes Companies Makes List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
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... - August 13, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
GRSI (Glen Road Systems, Inc.) Announces FastTrak® 2.0 Warehouse Control and Order Management System
GRSI utilizes FastTrak® 2.0, its redesigned warehouse control and order management system, to provide seamless integration of all material handling subsystems. The software allows clients to have unattended shipping conveyor lines with automated packing, weighing, routing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping sortation. FastTrak® 2.0 makes integration easy as it allows clients to automate, integrate, coordinate, and control all warehouse activities. - August 11, 2007 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
iBagit, One of the First On-Demand Fulfillment Service Providers for Small Businesses, Goes Live
iBagit,Inc. (www.ibagit.com) one of the first on-demand warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support service providers for small to medium size businesses went live today online. Now small and medium size businesses get integrated warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support... - August 03, 2007 - iBagit, Inc.
South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar Changes the Face of Self-Storage
New storage facility opens July 16 in Austin, Texas - July 05, 2007 - South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar
Bulgarian 3PL Provider for L’Oreal Meets High EU Supply Chain Standards with Made4net
K&M Style aims to improve and extend its logistics services to international CPG companies in Bulgaria such as L'Oréal, Garnier, Maybelline with Made4net’s comprehensive supply execution software suite SCExpert™. - July 05, 2007 - Made4net
Lisa Hull Has Transitioned to Lead The Grimes Companies' Client Management Program for It's Warehousing, Transportation and Packaging Subsidiaries
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... - July 03, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Revolution in the Warehousing Operation Industry
Technological Revolution in the Warehouse Industry; Crawford 101 Dock Management - Optimizing truck traffic and warehouse operations - June 30, 2007 - Crawford Monitoring systens
Quality Certification for Famous Pacific Shipping in Indonesia
Following the recent certification of its partner in the Philippines, Famous Pacific Shipping’s Indonesian partner has also obtained ISO 9001:2000 status, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. In addition, FPS... - June 27, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Nexus Distribution and MercuryGate International, Inc. Announce Implementation of MercuryGate’s TMS as Strategic Technology for Nexus
New TMS implementation provides collaboration and visibility through their customer’s entire supply chain. - June 13, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Grimes Trucking Company Announces "Grimes Across America"
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... - May 10, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Extra Storage Announces “Storage Facility for RV and Boat”
Extra Storage Riverside, located at 6455 Van Buren, is a premier self storage provider for major Southern California locations since 1986. Today they are proud to announce “the offering of outdoor Boat and RV Storage.” The company is dedicated to maintaining safe, clean, and affordable... - April 22, 2007 - Extra Storage
Collegeboxes.com Student Storage Enhances Customer Service with New Call Center
Collegeboxes, a leader in convenient storage solutions for college students, has opened a new call center to better serve needs of their burgeoning customer base. - April 04, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
Self-storage Company Looks to Warbasse Design to Communicate their Brand and Message Online
Media firm encourages US Storage Centers’ clients to discover the benefits of online services. - March 15, 2007 - US Storage Centers
CollegeBoxes.com Redesigns Student Storage Website for Increased Usability
Leading online student storage and shipping provider CollegeBoxes.com launches their new website which utilizes the latest web technology to make existing services more streamlined and user-friendly. - March 06, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
Educational Resources Launches Cruising to Self-Storage Profits Seminar at Sea
Self-storage is turning the heads of investors from coast to coast, but profitable self-storage investments demand more than location, location and location. Indeed, although many tried and true investment principles apply to the self-storage landscape, maximizing profits from investments in this... - February 01, 2007 - Coast-To-Coast Storage
Collegeboxes and GrandCentral Partner for Innovative Customer Service
In a move certain to revolutionize the convenience of storage solutions for college students, Collegeboxes and GrandCentral Communications have combined their core services into an exciting new partnership. - January 30, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
2nd Annual Cotton Forum Hosted by Mallory Alexander International Logistics Focuses on Supply Chain Information
Building on the success of last year's Cotton Forum, Mallory Alexander International Logistics invited clients to communicate their challenges and needs in the cotton export industry at the second annual event. “We were pleased to host this forum with such strong participation from our cotton... - January 20, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Grimes Trucking Company Hires New Director of Fleet Operations
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,... - January 17, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Educational Resources Selects Self Storage Promotions to Market Cruise Seminar
Educational Resources, LLC, a consortium of leading self-storage firms providing strategic industry training, has selected Self Storage Promotions, Inc. as its agency of record for the “Cruising to Self-Storage Development Profits” seminar in April 16-20, 2007. As Educational... - January 09, 2007 - Coast-To-Coast Storage
Coast-To-Coast Retains Self Storage Promotions
Coast-To-Coast Storage, LLC, the world’s leading expert in self-storage from feasibility to financing, today announced it has chosen Self Storage Promotions, the self-storage industry’s leading integrated marketing communications firm, as its agency of record. As... - December 28, 2006 - Coast-To-Coast Storage
Collegeboxes.com Announces New Headquarters and Services at Boston University
CollegeBoxes.com, a student storage company, announced today the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Boston. The new location includes an expanded 30 seat call center that promises to eliminate hold time and increase the already outstanding level of customer service. - December 15, 2006 - CollegeBoxes.com
Rapid Fulfillment, Inc. is Granted $5 Million Order Fulfillment Contract
Pittsburgh based Rapid Fulfillment secures contract that involves warehousing, inventory management and order fulfillment services. - November 07, 2006 - Rapid Fulfillment, Inc.
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Recognized as Top 100 3PL by Leading Industry Publication Inbound Logistics
From a group of more than 500 initial candidates, Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been recognized as a 2006 Top 100 3PL (Third Party Logistics company) by Inbound Logistics magazine. - September 08, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Northern Plains Commerce Centre Announces Agreement with United Pulse Trading at Groundbreaking
The Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) announced it has reached an agreement to provide United Pulse Trading with a 90,000 square foot facility for the processing of global agricultural products. - August 29, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics