Research and Markets: The Essential Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Map, 2008

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:13:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Research and Markets (

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:15:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) announced that its Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents ($0.24) per share, payable on April 1, 2009, to shareholders of record on...

Wall Street Media Presents Videos from the BB&T 2009 Transportation Services Conference

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:12:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Wall Street Media presents an exclusive video of Mr. Douglas Stotlar, President and CEO of Con-way Inc (NYSE: CNW), discussing their ongoing plan on changing the network from regional to national and reducing the service centers and staff to...

TransCore Launches 3sixty Freight Match Express

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:43:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - TransCore today launches

UPS Promotes Diversity in NASCAR Through $75,000 in Scholarships

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) is helping five minority students learn what it takes to work “under the hood” by awarding $15,000 scholarships to attend the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C.

Since 2002, The UPS Racing Technical...

JDA Outlines Critical Strategies for Building an Agile Supply Chain

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - In today’s business environment, industry experts acknowledge that supply chain resiliency and agility provide a significant competitive advantage. A recent Aberdeen Group study found that over the past year, 58 percent of companies suffered...

OSI Systems Awarded $11 Million Contract for Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

HAWTHORNE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been...

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Study Which Assesses and Analyzes the Logistics Industry in Key Consumer Sectors Across Europe

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:35:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Heinz CEO Named to UPS Board

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:05:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - The UPS (NYSE:UPS) Board of Directors today elected William R. Johnson, the chairman, president and CEO of the H.J. Heinz Co., as a new independent director of the company.

The Board also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.45...

Pacer International Reports Annual and Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:01:00 0500

CONCORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Pacer International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACR), the asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, today reported financial results for the annual and three-month period ended December 26, 2008.

Overseas Shipholding Group Announces Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:54:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG), a market leader in providing energy transportation services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share on the common stock outstanding...

FedEx Announces Expansions in International and Domestic Service Capacities in Mexico

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:00:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today it is increasing its footprint in Mexico to improve the company’s service capabilities both domestically...

Polish Naval Shipyard Gdynia S.A. Further Streamlines Operations with IFS Applications

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - IFS, the global enterprise applications company is implementing...

Special Olympics Coach Wins UPS Community Service Award

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) has awarded Richard Koch of Richmond, Va., the Jim Casey Community Service Award, the company's top honor worldwide for community service.

The award recognizes Koch, who is director of accounting operations for UPS...

Research and Markets: Find out Why the Logistics Has Been One of the Strongest Industries in Slovenia

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:50:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Research and Markets (VEXP

GS1 US Announces Speakers and Theme for Annual 'U Connect' Supply Chain Conference

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:49:00 0500

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - GS1 US:

Bruce Richardson, Chief Research Officer, AMR Research, to Deliver ‘Top 25’ Keynote
MorningNewsBeat.com’s Kevin Coupe Will...

Lockheed Martin Selects Click Commerce Parts to Support Supply Chain for U.S. Military Auto Parts

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:28:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Click Commerce Inc., the leading provider of service network solutions, today announced that its Parts Planning Solution will be used by Lockheed Martin to support vehicle sustainment for the U.S. military’s ground vehicles in a 10-year contract worth...

Transplace and Barbeques Galore Revamp Supply Chain Practices

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:38:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Barbeques Galore, the leading specialty retailer of outdoor living products and Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, have completed a transformation of the retailer’s replenishment model and...

FP Group Expands its Business in Asia

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:12:00 0500

BIRKENWERDER, Germany-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The Francotyp-Postalia Group, a global mailing solutions provider, has opened a sales subsidiary in Singapore. Francotyp-Postalia Asia Pte Ltd. has emerged from an existing three-year joint venture between Francotyp-Postalia and Global...

Trissential Offers Oracle and JD Edwards Solutions for Transportation Management

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:10:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Trissential, a business improvement and project implementation company, now offers both Oracle and JD Edwards solutions for transportation management. A dedicated group of senior consultants staffs this new specialty area within the firm’s...

UPS Making It Even Easier to Return Retail Goods

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) is piloting a new returns service with a few pre-selected retailers that allows consumers to return items shipped via UPS by placing them in their own mailboxes for pickup by the U.S. Postal Service® (USPS).

RedPrairie Momentum Continues Throughout 2008

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:19:00 0500

MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - RedPrairie Corporation, a leading consumer-driven...

Expeditors Announces 2008 Earnings Per Share Increase of 13%

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD) today announced quarterly total revenues and operating income of $1,307,389,000 and $119,205,000 as compared with $1,446,582,000 and $107,616,000 for the same quarter of 2007, a decrease of...

BASF Professional Vegetation Management Announces 2008 QVM Project Habitat™ Award Winners

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - BASF Professional...

HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Delivers Quick ROI and the Ability to Grow into a Tier One WMS

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - HighJump Software, a global provider of supply...

AECOM Reports 31% Growth in Diluted Earnings Per Share, Backlog of $9.0 Billion for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year...

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Air-Trak

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, Telematics Corporation, has entered into a patent license agreement with Air-Trak. The Telematics technology generally relates to systems and methods for...

Code Corporation Signs with a Premier Level Distributor

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:26:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Code Corporation, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of image-based bar code readers, portable data terminals, and software tools for data collection applications, is pleased to announce the signing of a distribution agreement...

UPS to Deliver for L.L.Bean

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) has been selected as the primary package delivery carrier for L.L.Bean, the 97-year-old outdoor apparel and equipment company.

The move, effective Feb. 23, follows a lengthy evaluation process. UPS will provide both ground...

Global Traffic Technologies Introduces Opticom™ Central Management Software; Consolidated Control Improves Efficiency and Lowers Costs

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:57:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Global Traffic Technologies developed its new Opticom™ Central Management Software to help users achieve greater control, efficiency and security with their Opticom Infrared Systems for emergency vehicle preemption or transit signal priority...

SC Sports Selects Deposco for Warehouse Management

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:19:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Deposco, the industry’s leading authority on SaaS supply chain solutions for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third party logistics providers, today announced that SC Sports, a large distributor of sports-related ornaments and gifts, has...

Carmeuse Outsources North American Fuel Management to FuelQuest

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:10:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - FuelQuest, Inc., the leading on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, announced today that Carmeuse Lime & Stone has chosen FuelQuest’s Fuel Center to provide strategic and tactical diesel fuel...

UPS Freight Putting Texas, Southern Okla. in Fast Lane

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - UPS Freight, the heavy freight arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS), today announced it is improving transit times on 2,250 lanes affecting customers throughout Texas and southern Oklahoma.

“The network improvements announced today extend the...

Nearly 37% of RFID End-Users Surveyed Expect Positive ROI Within One Year, Says ABI Research

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:35:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - A general lack of clear ROI (return on investment) models and data on real-world results has slowed adoption of RFID technology, particularly in open-loop supply chain environments. ROI estimates are critical to RFID purchasing decisions, and in a...

inthinc Expands Sales Organization

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:02:00 0500

SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - inthinc, a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve

Alanco’s StarTrak Wins $1.2 Million Order

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Alanco Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALAN), a leading provider of wireless tracking and asset management solutions, today announced its StarTrak Systems subsidiary has secured a $1.2 million order for its advanced ReeferTrak® RT6000...

Strong Vietnamese Economy Signals Robust Growth for Cavico

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES & HANOI, Vietnam-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Cavico Corp. (“Cavico” or “the Company”) (OTC BB: CVIC), a leading infrastructure development company in Vietnam, today announced that the Company doesn’t foresee any negative impact on the Vietnamese government’s...

Rand Logistics to Present at the BB&T Capital Markets 24th Annual Transportation Services Conference on February 11th

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Rand Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLOG) (“Rand”) will present at the BB&T Capital Markets 24^th Annual Transportation Services Conference, being held February 11-12, 2009 at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida...

FedEx Express Opens New Asia Pacific Hub in Guangzhou, China

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and the world’s largest express transportation company, began operations at its new Asia Pacific hub located at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China on Feb. 6, 2009...

Research and Markets: Comprehensive Interactive Model Which Assesses and Analyzes the Logistics Industry in Key Automotive Sectors across Eight European Countries to 2013

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:45:00 0500

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Velocity Express to Host Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter and Six Month Results

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:33:00 0500

WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Velocity Express Corp. (NASDAQ: VEXP), the nation's largest provider of time definite regional delivery solutions, will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss the company’s second...

URS Selected for U.S. Marine Corps Program Management and Logistics Support Contract

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - URS Corporation (NYSE:URS) today announced that it has been selected to provide program management, acquisition and logistical support services to the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Office for Engineer Systems. The contract, which...

Iron Dog Racers Safer with Iridium-Enabled Tracking Technology

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:05:00 0500

CHANDLER, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Competitors in the grueling Tesoro Iron Dog snowmobile race will be in sight at all times during their 1,971 mile competition across the Alaskan wilderness, thanks to an Iridium®-enabled tracking system supplied by World Communication Center...

Standard & Poor's Initiates Factual Stock Report Coverage on First Ship Lease Trust

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Standard & Poor’s announced today that it has commenced Factual Stock Report coverage on First Ship Lease Trust.

First Ship Lease Trust (OTC: FSHPY) is also listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Limited (SGX-ST) since March...

Express-1 Expedited Solutions to Present at Upcoming BB&T Transportation Conference

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:24:00 0500

SAINT JOSEPH, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. (AMEX:XPO) today announced that it plans to present to investors at the upcoming BB&T Transportation Services Conference in Coral Gables, Florida on February 11, 2009. The presentation is...

CAV International: Over 50% Compound Annual Growth 2005-2008

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:35:00 0500

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - CAV International, Inc., a US Government outsourcing contractor specialized in Airfield Services & Logistics, announced that it achieved over 50% compound annual growth rates from January 2005 through December 2008. For that...

DeTect Issues ‘Bird Radar’ Fact Sheet

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:08:00 0500

PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - DeTect, Inc., the world leader in development...

Northwest Pipe Selects LeanLogistics for Procurement and Managed Services

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:17:00 0500

HOLLAND, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - LeanLogistics, a division of CHEP and the global leader for innovative transportation solutions, announces that Northwest Pipe Company has selected LeanLogistics’ On-Demand TMS^® and LeanLogistics Supply Chain Services for a...

Union Pacific Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of 27 Cents a Share

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:14:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share on its common stock, payable April 1, 2009 to stockholders of record February 27, 2009.

Union Pacific has paid...

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:12:00 0500

LOWELL, Ark.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) announced today that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to eleven (11) cents per common share payable to stockholders of record on...

Research and Markets: Air Freight: Global Industry Guide

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:31:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Datalliance Recognizes Steady Growth in Vendor Managed Inventory for 2008

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:48:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Datalliance®, the leading independent supplier of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services, today announced 2008 fiscal growth statistics for its Datalliance VMI service. Substantial growth was realized in several key areas including overall...

Retail Survival – How 3PL Leader Transplace Improves Predictability in Retail Supply Chain

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:37:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Transplace, a leading provider of comprehensive transportation management solutions and logistics technology, today announced key recommendations for meeting customer on-time percentage and order fill rates. In today’s economy, meeting on-time...

Shearer's Foods Goes Live with RedPrairie E2e Supply Chain Suite

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:29:00 0500

MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - RedPrairie Corporation, a consumer-driven optimization...

UPS Reports Results for 4th Quarter, Full Year

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:47:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.83 for the fourth quarter, a 22% decline from the $1.07 adjusted diluted earnings per share for the same period last year. On a reported basis, diluted earnings per share were...

TEPPCO Partners, L.P. Reports Fourth Quarter and 2008 Annual Results

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:00:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - TEPPCO Partners, L.P. (NYSE:TPP) today reported fourth quarter net income for 2008 of $34.7 million, or $0.28 per unit, compared with net income of $45.6 million, or $0.42 per unit, for the fourth quarter of 2007. Earnings before interest, taxes...

Werner Enterprises to Participate in the BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:54:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) (“Werner”), one of the nation's largest truckload transportation and logistics companies, announced that it will participate in the 24^th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services...

KLD Energy Technologies Secures Worldwide Rights to Breakthrough Motor System Technology

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:05:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. has secured the worldwide, exclusive rights to license and produce Green Ray Technologies’ patented, high-frequency, low RPM, transmissionless motor system for two- and three-wheeled vehicles...

Axion International Announces Contract from Major US Railway

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:40:00 0500

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Axion International Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXIH), a green industrial technology company that develops premium, cost-effective structural building products from recycled consumer and industrial plastics, today announced the...

ILS Technology Announces New Global-Channel Program, Enabling Partners to Resell deviceWISE Products and Virtual Service Infrastructure Services

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - ILS Technology, LLC, an industry leader in enabling intelligence through connectivity, today announced a new global-channel program to allow more partners worldwide to resell its award-winning deviceWISE products as well as the company’s new...

Nash Finch Completes Acquisition of Three GSC Distribution Centers Serving Military Commissaries and Exchanges

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq:NAFC), a leading...

B/E Aerospace Full Year 2008 and Q4 Financial Results

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:00:00 0500

WELLINGTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV), the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the world’s leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial...

Quake Global to Provide Satellite Modems for PeopleNet’s Dual-Mode Wireless-Satellite Communications Solution

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Quake Global, Inc., a leading manufacturer of satellite modems for the trucking and heavy equipment industries, announced today that PeopleNet has chosen Quake Global to provide satellite communicators for its new Dual-Mode asset tracking...

Webcast Alert: Fourth Quarter Earnings Release

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2009 - Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) announces the following Webcast:

What: Fourth Quarter Earnings Release

When: February 3, 2009 @ 11:00 AM Eastern

Where: Aeris^{Across Systems}

International Medical Corps and Agility Logistics Partner to Enhance Delivery of Humanitarian Relief

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - International Medical Corps (IMC) and Agility, a global logistics leader, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines plans to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian relief.

The two parties agreed to...

OceanSchedules.com Celebrates Second Anniversary with Introduction of Web Services for Carriers

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - OceanSchedules.com, the...

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The Allen Group, developer of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multimodal logistics park in southern Dallas County, announced today that Advanced H2O LLC, a producer of private label bottled water and water-based beverages, has signed a...

Centrum Properties to Begin $23 Million Upgrade Project of South San Francisco Logistics and Distribution Center

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Centrum Properties

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Authorizes Negotiation of Contract Modifications of up to $4.5 Million for Iteris’ Services for the Metro Orange Line Extension

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:ITI) leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro...

High Growth Forecasted for the Transport and Logistics Market

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:04:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Logistics and freight industry is available in its catalogue.

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Global Logistics Expert Valerie Bonebrake Joins Tompkins’ Global Supply Chain Services

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:09:00 0500

RALEIGH, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Valerie Bonebrake, global logistics expert, has joined

Airport Connection Contract Awarded to Joint Venture Led by Construction Firm Odebrecht

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:11:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has awarded a joint venture led by construction firm Odebrecht a $360 million contract to complete the first phase of Miami Metrorail’s three-phase Orange Line expansion. The 2.4 mile-long Airport...

Global Traffic Technologies Wins Comprehensive Permanent Injunction Against Competitor in Patent Infringement Suit

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:57:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - A judge in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis issued a comprehensive permanent injunction on January 22 in favor of Global Traffic Technologies, LLC.

Chief Judge Michael J. Davis enjoined defendant Tomar Electronics Inc. from any...

CHEP and Eurofresh Farms Bolster Relationship

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:23:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services, today announced the signing of a new long-term contract with Eurofresh Farms, the nation’s largest grower of greenhouse produce. Eurofresh uses CHEP pallets to transport...

2009 Shipper Symposium Goes the Distance for Long-Term Success in Challenging Economy by Providing Industry Experience, Insights, Implications

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:38:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced the speakers and topics for its 2009 Shipper Symposium. The annual signature event will take place in Dallas, May 5–7, at the John Q...

Overseas Shipholding Group Provides Fleet Activity Updates

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:31:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG or the Company) (NYSE: OSG), a market leader providing global energy transportation services, today provided an update related to vessel deliveries, asset sales, sale/leasebacks and redeliveries. OSG seeks to...

Merchant Focus Processing, Inc. Launches Reseller Program: R3SELLERS.com

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:58:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Merchant Focus Processing, Inc., a leading provider of merchant payment solutions, is proud to launch the recurring revenue reseller program for Web designers, online billing systems, mail order management solutions, shopping carts, hosting...

Rapiscan Systems Awarded Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems Contracts Totaling Approximately $17 Million

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:03:00 0500

TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, announced today that it has recently received contracts totaling approximately $17 million from two undisclosed customers for cargo and vehicle inspection...

Decisiv Certifies the Motion F5 Tablet PC for Use with the Decisiv Service Management Platform

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

GLEN ALLEN, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Decisiv, Inc., the provider of an advanced web-based technology designed to enable more informed and timely decisions critical to maintaining commercial vehicles, today announced that it has certified the F5 rugged tablet PC from Motion...

Lawson Software Launches Innovative Analytics Packages for Manufacturers and Distributors

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced the availability of two new analytics applications that can be deployed in a matter of days to help companies improve decision-making and find cost savings. The company introduced FlightView’s real-time flight information delivers what’s needed to navigate these tough times: ways to strengthen customer service and reduce costs...

Choice Logistics Selected by Jabil for Mission Critical Service Parts Logistics Management

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:15:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Choice Logistics, the global specialist in outsourced mission-critical service parts logistics services, has announced a new partnership with Jabil (NYSE: JBL), a global electronic product solutions company, to fulfill mission-critical service parts...

UPS to Release 4th Quarter Results on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:08:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) will announce its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

At 8:30 a.m. EST, UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis and Chief Financial Officer Kurt Kuehn will conduct an...

Rand Logistics to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results on February 11, 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Rand Logistics Inc. (NASDAQ: RLOG) (“Rand”), will issue financial results for its fiscal 2009 third quarter ended December 31, 2008, on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, before the market opens.

Management will host a...

Sealed Air Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) reported diluted net earnings per common share of $0.99 for the full year 2008. This compares with diluted net earnings per common share of $1.89 for the full year 2007. Excluding the special items detailed in...

LeanLogistics Recognized for Best Customer Service in 2008 CGT Readers’ Choice Survey

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:55:00 0500

HOLLAND, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Today, LeanLogistics, a division of CHEP and the leading provider of Web-native Transportation Management Systems (TMS), was recognized for exceptional customer service by Consumer Goods Technology (CGT). In the ninth annual Readers...

Statement by IFCO: Non-Prosecution Agreement Unaffected by Superseding Indictment

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:36:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - This statement is in response to today’s “superseding” indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Albany, New York.

Today's filing of a “superseding” indictment does not in any way affect the Non-Prosecution Agreement...

Republic Services Cleans Up Washington

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:36:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech to the nation began with the words: “My fellow citizens, I stand here today humbled by the task before us…” Those were the same thoughts of the 1,350 workers who faced the daunting challenge of cleaning...

L-3 Wins F-16 Mission Training Center Program

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:47:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today it has been awarded a $68.2 million multiple year contract to develop the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC) program. L-3 Link received the contract award from the...

Bill Winey named Chief Operating Officer of Medallion Transport & Logistics, LLC

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:00:00 0500

MOORESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Bill Winey, an acknowledged leader in the transportation industry, has been named Chief Operating Officer of the newly-formed non-asset-based carrier, Medallion Transport & Logistics, LLC of Mooresville, NC. The appointment was announced by...

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter of 2008

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:37:00 0500

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Operating revenues for the quarter decreased 7.0% to $142.0 million from $152.8 million in the fourth quarter of...

United Rentals Board Elects Three New Directors

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:00:00 0500

GREENWICH, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that José B. Alvarez, Bobby J. Griffin and Filippo Passerini have joined the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. The company also announced that Vice Chairman Wayland Hicks...

Werner Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2008 Revenues and Earnings

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:31:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN), one of the nation's largest truckload transportation and logistics companies, reported revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

Revenues decreased 7% to...

Secure Trailer Lots Opens Secure Houston Texas Drop Lot

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:38:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Secure Trailer Lots opens new high security drop lot designed to protect trucks, trailers and cargo from theft and tampering. The Houston lot is a high security location that offers drop lot services where carriers can drop and interchange...

ConAgra Foods Honors J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with the 2008 Overall Carrier of the Year Award

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:36:00 0500

LOWELL, Ark.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) today announced the Company has been recognized by ConAgra Foods, one of the largest packaged food companies in North America, as the recipient of their 2008 Overall Carrier of the Year award...

DHL Global Forwarding Extends Strategic Relationship with Kewill For 10+2

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

CHELMSFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of global trade and logistics software, today announced that DHL Global Forwarding, the world’s largest global forwarder has selected Kewill ISF (Importer Security Filing) to support their...

Universal Power Group Announces Departure of CEO

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UPG), a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain management services, and a distributor of batteries and power accessories, announced today that Randy Hardin, Chief Executive...

"Pizzas 4 Patriots" Initiative to Support U.S. Troops at Super Bowl Celebrations Overseas

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

PLANTATION, Fla. & CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, with the support of a local Chicago-area business and community members will deliver thousands of freshly frozen pizzas to U.S. servicemen and women serving...

Iteris Announces Early Retirement of $1.5 Million in Convertible Debt

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced the early retirement of $1.5 million in convertible debentures for $1.47 million...

German Based Steamship Line Hapag-Lloyd AG Selects Par Logistics as Tracking Provider for Assets

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Par Logistics Management Systems (Par LMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), today announced that Hapag-Lloyd AG, a large German based shipping line, will equip their entire North American Fleet of powered...

Pacer Slates Fourth Quarter and Year 2008 Conference Call and Audio Webcast for February 11, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:01:00 0500

CONCORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Pacer, a leading North American freight transportation and logistics provider, will hold a live conference call and audio-only Webcast for investors, analysts, media and other interested parties at 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 11, 2009...

Ware-Pak Achieves Record Accuracy for 8th Year, Handling Over 25 Million Items With 99.98% Accuracy

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:38:00 0500

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - 102,000. That is the number of items handled daily at the Ware-Pak warehouse. In a typical day, warehouse staff will manage over 13,000 pallet locations and 18,000 SKUs. Items are constantly on the move. It would be impossible to maintain...

Rapiscan Systems Awarded $2 Million Contract to Complete Development of Advanced Radioactive and Nuclear Detection Technology

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:23:00 0500

TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Rapiscan Systems, a leading global supplier and manufacturer of security inspection systems for homeland security applications, announced today that its Research and Development division, Rapiscan Laboratories, has received a contract for...

UPS Survey Takes Pulse of Small Business Owners

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:01:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Amid a steady stream of grim economic news, a large majority of small-business owners are optimistic about their company’s financial future, according to two nationwide surveys sponsored by UPS (NYSE: UPS).

In the first UPS Business...

Timken Selects Datalliance Vendor Managed Inventory Service

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:48:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Datalliance®, the leading independent supplier of vendor managed inventory (VMI) services, today announced that Timken, a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered bearings, alloy steels, and related components and assemblies, has selected the...

Ontario Paves the Way for Electric Cars

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:11:00 0500

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Ontario is joining forces with a world-leading company that creates innovative infrastructure for electric cars — a necessary step in getting electric cars running on Ontario’s roads and highways.

California-based

Research and Markets: The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia Detailed Analysis and Forecasts of Tankers

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cd0b7f/the_national_shipp) has announced the addition of Global Markets...

A&B Expands Ongoing Cost Reduction Efforts, Matson Announces Workforce Reduction Plan

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:12:00 0500

HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE:AXB) (“Company”) announced today an expansion of ongoing cost reduction initiatives in response to an expected continued slowdown in economic activity.

“Ongoing initiatives to decrease...

Overseas Shipholding Group Announces Management Changes

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:45:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG or the Company) (NYSE: OSG), a market leader providing global energy transportation services, today announced several executive management changes at OSG and at OSG America L.P. (NYSE: OSP), a master limited...

Merchant Focus Processing, Inc Names Nathan England VP Reseller Marketing

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:08:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Merchant Focus Processing, Inc, a leading provider of merchant payment solutions for successful eCommerce, retail, mail order and mobile businesses, has appointed Nathan England to the position of Vice President of Reseller Marketing. Mr. England...

U.S. Cellular Partners with Gearworks for Location-Based Mobile Applications

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:05:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Gearworks, a leading provider of location-based mobile business applications, today announced a partnership with U.S. Cellular, the nation’s sixth largest wireless carrier. U.S. Cellular will deliver Gearworks’ etrace® portfolio of...

Research and Markets: Global Cold Chain Logistics 2008-2009 Report Reveals that Temperature Controlled Food and Non-Food is Increasing Across the Globe

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:30:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Research and Markets (

AMCON Distributing Company Reports Fully Diluted Earnings Per Common Share of $1.52 for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2008

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:13:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - AMCON Distributing Company (“AMCON”) (AMEX:DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska based consumer products company is pleased to announce fully diluted earnings per common share of $1.52 for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008.

“We...

LOGICON 2009 to Feature i2 Presentation as Part of Global Logistics Summit

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:54:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO) today announced that Razat Gaurav, i2 senior vice president of global logistics, will deliver a presentation titled “Global Logistics 2015: The Next Generation of Transportation Management Innovation,” at LOGICON...

Research and Markets: Global Analysis of the Freight Forwarding Industry Including Market Sizing, Forecasts, Trends, Trade Flows and Profiles of the Key Market Players

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bef9cf/global_freight_for) has announced the addition of the "

Syntel Certified as Microsoft Gold Partner

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:04:00 0500

TROY, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - Syntel, a global information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm, today announced that it has achieved Gold Certified Partner Status with competencies in Information Worker Solutions and Mobility Solutions.

Research and Markets: China Logistics 2008: Logistics Is Fundamental To Chinese Economic Growth

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:57:00 0500

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Research and Markets: Going Places, Global Air Cargo Report for 2008

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:38:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Research and Markets (Perceptics

KLD Energy Technologies Secures $1 Million in Funding

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:34:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc., developers of a high-performance electric motor system technology, announce the completion of a $1 million financing round from a private investment group. The company leveraged the Series A funding to...

Allegiance Capital Announces $34 Million Sale of Smokey Point Distributing

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:15:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Allegiance Capital Corporation, a full-service investment banking firm servicing middle market companies worldwide, announces the sale of Smokey Point Distributing, Inc., an Arlington, Wash.-based specialty trucking and logistics company, to Dallas...

Snap-on Incorporated Announces Distribution and Support for NAVISTAR® Software Applications

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:47:00 0500

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Snap-on Incorporated has entered into an agreement with International Truck and Engine Corporation to distribute and support four software applications in the NAVISTAR^®family of International^® products. The four...

Snap-on Incorporated Announces Additional Support for USB-Link™

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:46:00 0500

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Snap-on Incorporated is pleased to announce further enhancements to its USB-Link™ diagnostic adapter. The USB-Link™ now supports J2534 and RP1210B application program interfaces (APIs). The USB-Link™ provides protocol support for ISO...

Snap-on Incorporated Announces New Wireless Vehicle Adapter for Improved Efficiency in Heavy Duty Truck Service

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:45:00 0500

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Snap-on Incorporated is currently developing a new, high-tech wireless vehicle adapter—the WVL2™. The WVL2™ will be released under the Snap-on NEXIQ Technologies™ brand. This state-of-the-art product for heavy duty truck service...

OptiLedge Appoints Jeff Lamb Senior Vice President

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:28:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - OptiLogistics, Inc., marketer of the innovative OptiLedge unit load shipping system, has named Jeff Lamb, Senior Vice President, “in recognition of Lamb’s significant contribution to the global growth of our organization,” said Edward Fuller...

Research and Markets: 'Logistics Resources and Capabilities at Norbert Dentressangle' Provides Detailed Descriptions of the Services Offered by These Companies

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:56:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Research and Markets (Accu-Sort Systems announced the release of FAST...

Intelleflex Launches Extended Capability RFID Products in India

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:02:00 0500

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Intelleflex Corporation, the...

Datalliance Appoints Andy Tate Director of Sales, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Retail

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:43:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Datalliance® today announced the addition of Andy Tate to the Datalliance sales & marketing organization. As Director of Sales, Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail, Tate will be responsible for growing the Datalliance VMI business in the CPG...

PAR Logistics Management Systems Announces Selection by C.R. England for PAR’s RT-200 Monitoring Solution

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - PAR Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), announced today that it has been selected by C.R. England, the nation’s largest refrigerated trucking company, to deploy PAR’s...

Magnetek, Inc. to Announce Its Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results on February 5th

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:10:00 0500

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - On February 5, 2009, before commencement of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Magnetek, Inc. (“Magnetek” or “the Company”) (NYSE: MAG) will announce the results of its fiscal 2009 second quarter, which ended on December 28...

Barnes Group Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Conference Call Webcast

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:30:00 0500

BRISTOL, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) today announced that its fourth quarter 2008 results will be made public on Thursday, February 19, 2009, before the market opens, and that the fourth quarter 2008 results conference call will begin at 8:30 a.m...

State’s First Proposition 1B Funded Project is Completed

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:01:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today that, 15 months after breaking ground on the state’s first Proposition 1B project, work is now complete on the $66 million Interstate 5/Lomas Santa Fe Interchange and Carpool Lane...

Telephonics Corporation Receives a $2M Follow-on Contract from the U.S. Air Force for TruLink® Wireless Intercommunication Systems

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:38:00 0500

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF); announced today that it has been awarded a $2M follow-on contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for TruLink^® Wireless Intercommunication...

Precision Conversions Re-delivers its 21st 757-200PCF Conversion to Cargo Aircraft Management

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:20:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Precision Conversions, LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully re-delivered a 757-200PCF freighter to Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. (CAM), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. The model year 1984 Pratt & Whitney...

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Achieves 110% ROI with Kronos HR and Payroll Software

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Nucleus Research analysts have independently examined the deployment of Workforce HR and Workforce Payroll software from Kronos® Incorporated at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to find a return on investment (ROI) of 110% with payback in 11 months time...

Yellow Jacket Inc. Rings in New Year with its 25th Anniversary Celebration

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

DUARTE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Duarte, Calif.-based Yellow Jacket Inc. is ringing in the New Year with its 25^th Anniversary celebration. The company’s roots reach back to the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles when it developed cable protectors at the request of...

Transplace Recruits Frank Williams to Enhance Contract Logistics Operations

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:42:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Frank Williams as the company’s vice president, contract logistics operations. The employment of Mr. Williams...

FltPlan.com & FlightView: Embark on 10th Year of Business Partnership

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - FlightView, the leading provider of accurate and actionable real-time flight information, and FltPlan.com, the...

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