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SGS Informs on New Requirements on Stainless Steel Food Utensils Pending in Italy
Italy has recently informed the European Commission of its intention to adopt a draft technical regulation on food contact stainless steels via the notification 98/34/EC procedure. The Commission and other Member States have a 3-month standstill period to examine the notified text. - May 23, 2015 - SGS
SmartTOP Add-on Convertible Top Controller for Audi A5 Gets Feature Enhancements
The SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for the Audi A5 Convertible allows simple one-touch operation of the top while driving as well as remote operation from the original remote fob. Now manufacturer Mods4cars has added two new features to the module: Opening and closing of the windows separately from the top via touch door handle and a setting that allows owners to invert the console top switch direction. - May 23, 2015 - Mods4cars
Modular Program Quarter-Turn Lock Latches and Wing Knobs from EMKA UK
EMKA’s range of quarter-turn lock latches and wing knobs now offer from IP50 through IP65, IP66 and up to IP69 degrees of sealing – protecting against ingress of dust and water. These small locks and compression latches are ideal for boxes, cases, wall cabinets and similar. - May 22, 2015 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
TruckerToTrucker.com Trucking School Scholarship Awarded to Carrie McNamee
$500 Winner of the Spring Trucker to Trucker Scholarship Has Been Announced. - May 22, 2015 - Trucker To Trucker
SGS Releases White Paper on International Type Approval Solutions for Electrical and Electronic Products
SGS offers integrated one-stop International Type Approval (ITA) services for a wide range of electrical and electronic (E&E) products. - May 22, 2015 - SGS
K2 Launches New Website Promoting Its Transportation Services and Owner Operator Opportunities
K2 Tank Lines is proud to announce the release of their new website. The new website provides company information to users and will also be used as a recruiting tool for hiring independent contractors for its bulk liquid transportation services. - May 22, 2015 - K2 Tank Lines
The Smiling Seahorse Awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Recognized as a Top Performing Dive Centre in the Region as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - May 22, 2015 - The Smiling Seahorse
Donlen Named Finalist in Two Categories in the 2015 American Business Awards
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions was named a Finalist today in the Most Innovative Company of the Year - Up to 2,500 Employees category as well as the Stevie Award for mobile apps in the... - May 21, 2015 - Donlen
FW Warehousing Maintains AIB Superior Rating
FW Warehousing receives AIB Superior ratings at two facilities. - May 21, 2015 - FW Warehousing
CFO of Logistics Leader Sunset Transportation Honored by St. Louis Business Journal
Sunset's Mark Cammarata named 2015 CFO of the Year for his strong financial leadership, client-first focus. - May 21, 2015 - Sunset Transportation
Round-Table Discussion of ACEX Took Place During TransRussia-2015
The event was organized within the framework of the Logistics Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia with participation of ACEX Alliance. The event was aimed to develop a practical solution in followup of the III Eurasian Conference “Logistics in the International Commercial and Industrial Cooperation” in the CCI of Russia. - May 21, 2015 - ACEX
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Elects 2015-2016 Chapter Officers/BOD
The APFMA elected its 2015 – 2016 leadership team at its eighth Annual Conference, which was held in Hot Springs, AR on May 7-8. - May 21, 2015 - APFMA
MASA Assist Gives Health and Injury Prevention Tips in Honor of National Trauma Awareness Month
MASA Assist (Medical Air Services Association), a provider of life-saving medical transportation services, recognizes National Trauma Awareness Month by Giving Injury Prevention Tips. - May 20, 2015 - MASA Assist
Altaaqa Global’s Rental Gas Power Plants in Cameroon Go Live
Completed in just 21 days and boasting a combined capacity of 50 MW, the temporary gas power plants provide the country with a new reliable and sustainable source of power. - May 20, 2015 - Altaaqa Global
Golden Music Festival Chooses RYDE as Official Transportation Partner
Upscale Motorcoaches Provide Safe, Convenient, Environmentally-Friendly Rideshare Alternative. - May 20, 2015 - RYDE
All Speed Expo & Boyd Coddington Jr. Announce Boyd Coddington Has Become the Title Sponsor of the Boyd Coddington All Speed Expo Event
“To have the Boyd Coddington name attached to our event is really exciting,” said All Speed Expo Co-Founder, Russ Dickey. “He represented multiple generations of custom car builders, hot rodders, and automotive enthusiasts who see cars as more than just point-A-to-point-B transportation. To many of us, they are a passion and a lifestyle. Boyd Coddington Jr. and Boyd Coddington Garage® continues to carry on the legacy.” - May 20, 2015 - Boyd Coddington Garage
SGS to Sponsor and Present at ITI & IPC Conferences 2015 across the USA
In June, SGS will sponsor and present at the ITI & IPC Conferences on Emerging & Critical Environmental Product Regulations. - May 20, 2015 - SGS
Fonon Corporation Announces Laser Tower™ Compact Marking & Engraving System Rental Program
Rental Program Provides New End-Users with Lower Risk Financial Options. - May 19, 2015 - Fonon
Tiara Yachts Q 44 Comes to Life and Will be Available in Egypt Through Marine Centre International, Tiara Yachts’ Exclusive Dealer in the Region
The all new Tiara Q44 is revealed and will be available through Marine Centre International in Egypt. - May 19, 2015 - Marine Centre International
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) Hires Jona Murphy as Marketing Coordinator
American Trailer and Storage (AT&S) has announced that Jona Murphy has joined the company as their Marketing Coordinator. The focus for this new role will be on company’s current marketing efforts and to expand their efforts across multiple media platforms in the Kansas City, Omaha and St. - May 18, 2015 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Continental Disc Corporation Announces the Achievement of Russian Technical Certification
Continental Disc Corporation announces the achievement of EAC (Eurasian Attestation of Conformity), a Customs Union Certificate. The EAC mark is the mark of certification for products which have passed the conformity assessment according to the Customs Union (CU) Technical Regulations (TR). CU TR... - May 18, 2015 - Continental Disc Corporation
Fonon Corporation Announces FUSION™ Technology as the Company Officially Enters the 3D Metal Printing System Market
Fonon Corporation’s business model is to design application specific 3D Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) systems dedicated to a common cluster of industry specific geometric shares optimized for one metal type. - May 18, 2015 - Fonon
Paul McCluskey Appointed to Head US Air Charter Office for Hunt & Palmer
Air charter industry veteran Paul McCluskey has been appointed Vice President Commercial Aviation. He is heading up North American operations for the renowned company and has opened their first US office in Daytona Beach, FL. Hunt & Palmer arranges executive, commercial and freight charters globally. - May 16, 2015 - Hunt & Palmer
Bid A Drive App Floods the Transportation Market
The increase in litigation against rideshare apps are on the rise from government agencies. Countries worldwide see it as a way of destroying the transportation industry. Professional drivers also see it as a threat to their way of life. The introduction of Bid A Drive rideshare app however may be the solution to this concept widely accepted by riders. - May 16, 2015 - Bid A Drive
Great Sports Retailer Offering Safer Wholesale Products to Consumers
With Summer approaching fast, many shoppers have their eyes open for great sports items & the latest offers. Safer Wholesale, the leaders in affordable home products, recently published the announcement that their catalog now features more golf carts, golf cart customization and options with... - May 15, 2015 - SaferWholesale
SGS Presents UK National Measurement Office Study Results on EU RoHS Compliance
Studies show that there is still room for improvement for the EU RoHS directive. - May 15, 2015 - SGS
Accredited Drug Testing Inc Receives National Accreditation
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) has officially designated Accredited Drug Testing Inc as an “Accredited Collection Facility.” Accredited status means that the facility operations and personnel has met the highest standards established by the Drug and Alcohol... - May 14, 2015 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Teri Rivas Joins Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
Newest Advertising Accounts Representative Has Extensive Media Background. - May 14, 2015 - Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
Fonon Corporation Submits the Company’s SEC-10-Q Report
Fonon Corporation (“Fonon”) a trade name for Mabwe Minerals Inc. (OTCQB: MBMI), has issued its quarterly report on SEC-Form 10-Q to assist current shareholders in understanding its transition to a new business model. The company’s Total Shareholder Equity reflected on its balance... - May 14, 2015 - Fonon
New Adaptable IP65 Swinghandle System from EMKA UK
EMKA's new 1325 program IP65 swinghandle for cabinets and enclosures includes non-handled escutcheons plus ¼ turn inserts, as well as profile half cylinders, electromechanical, round cylinder and insert configurations, and a padlockable variant. - May 14, 2015 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Lowery Plumbing of Texas Receives Nu Line “Job of the Year Award”
Nu Flow licensees from all around the world recently gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Licensee Summit. Lowery Plumbing, Heat and Air Conditioning of Texas was chosen to receive the Nu Line “Job of the Year Award” on May 5 in a room full of other licensees. It was their work at The... - May 14, 2015 - Nu Flow
Pricol Limited Participated in Global Suppliers Conference 2015 in Japan
Pricol Limited, a Coimbatore based auto components manufacturer took part in the global suppliers’ conference which was recently organized by Yamaha Motor Company Limited (YMC) at Japan. Companies across the globe including India, Japan, China and Thailand participated in the forum and about... - May 14, 2015 - Pricol Ltd
Genius Limo Launches New Website
Genius Car & Limousine Services, LLC a luxury limousine services provider in Los Angeles County launched a new, modern website by utilizing new marketing strategies including online advertising, directory placement, improved Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and traditional direct mail campaigns. - May 14, 2015 - Genius Car and Limousine Services, LLC
Badger Truck Center Acquires New Glarus Motors
Badger Truck Center, a family-owned commercial truck dealership, recently announced the acquisition of New Glarus Motors (New Glarus, Wisconsin). New Glarus Motors was purchased in 1996 by Jeff Opie, who ran the organization for almost 20 years. Located in a small historic community, Badger Truck... - May 14, 2015 - Badger Truck Center
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Discuss Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Industry on The Tim Ridley Show, Part of the Road Dog Trucking SiriusXM® Family
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health Since SleepSafe Drivers has devised one of the nation's leading OSA solutions for the transportation industry and other high-risk... - May 13, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Rotorcraft Pro Magazine Launches Rotorcraft Pro en Español
Rotorcraft Pro Media Network Offers Free Digital Edition in Spanish. - May 13, 2015 - Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
Veteran Owned Carolina Pipe Repair Receives Nu Drain “Job of the Year Award”
Carolina Pipe Repair LLC, a Nu Flow Licensee, recently gained recognition for its hard work at Rebound Behavioral Health in Lancaster, SC. The South Carolina based company received the Nu Drain “Job of the Year Award” on May 5 at the annual Nu Flow Licensee Summit in Las Vegas. Chris... - May 13, 2015 - Nu Flow
Art Collection Joins JR-Auctions, LLC Monterey, California
Dreamcatcher International in collaboration with JR-Auctions is presenting an Exclusive Fine Art Auction during the Cannery Row Car & Yacht Auction. - May 12, 2015 - JR-Auctions, L.L.C
Donlen Names Top Auction Award Winners
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, announced today recipients of their annual Top Auction Awards. Each year, Donlen recognizes top automobile auction partners that work closely with Donlen to bring high... - May 12, 2015 - Donlen
Rotorcraft Pro Media Network Awards Survey Respondents
Salary Survey in May 2015 Issue Fulfills Industry Need. - May 12, 2015 - Rotorcraft Pro Media Network
Shipping Container Firm's Apprentice is a Business Awards Finalist
Mohammed Ahmed of Lion Containers Ltd will be one of the many finalists attending the Express & Star Business Awards, at Wolverhampton Racecourse in June. - May 10, 2015 - Lion Containers Ltd
SGS to Hold Seventh Food Forum in Moscow, Russia
Seventh SGS Food Forum on pragmatic approach to quality and safety to take place on 8-9 July 2015 in Moscow, Russia. - May 09, 2015 - SGS
Stokes Creative Group, Inc. Receives Gold Hermes Award for Underground Railroad Program
Stokes Creative Group, Inc., a certified woman-owned business (WBE/DBE/SBE/WBENC), is proud to announce that their video production for the Burlington County Underground Railroad Interview with Louise Calloway recently earned a 2015 Gold Hermes Creative Award. This documentary was produced for the... - May 08, 2015 - Stokes Creative Group, Inc.
RYDE is Official Transportation Partner of Gentlemen of the Road Stopover Tours
Upscale Motorcoaches Provide Safe, Convenient, Environmentally-Friendly Rideshare Alternative - May 08, 2015 - RYDE
SGS Reviews Compliance of Environmental Product Declarations with PEP Ecopassport® Program Requirements
SGS to provide verification services of EPDs against the PEP Ecopassport program globally. - May 08, 2015 - SGS
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliate Sells New Hampshire Self Storage Facility
Joseph Mendola of NAI Norwood Group, sold Seacoast Mini Storage in Seabrook, NH ro Curatolo Seabrook, LLC. - May 07, 2015 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliates Sell Two Facilities in AL and MS
Bill Barnhill, CCIM and Stuart P. LaGroue, Sr of Omega Properties Inc. recently represented the sellers of two quality self storage projects in Alabama and Mississippi. - May 07, 2015 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliates Sell Self-Storage Facility in Louisville, KY
Paul Grisanti, CCIM and Mike Helline of Grisanti Group Commercial Real Estate in Louisville, KY represented the seller of Storage Solutions, one of the largest self-storage facilities in the state of Kentucky. - May 07, 2015 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
Cranchi 50 Atlantique is Sold by Marine Centre International in El Gouna, Egypt
Cranchi yachts continue their rise in popularity in Egypt, as Marine Centre International sells a Cranchi 50 Atlantique. - May 07, 2015 - Marine Centre International
SGS Informs on Food Safety Testing – The Most Effective Way to Prevent Food Contamination
It seems that every year scientists find surprising new forms of food product contamination, new organisms or chemical contaminants. Food safety testing is the most effective way to identify contaminants. - May 06, 2015 - SGS