Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Newswire
Paresh Nagda Joins Navman Wireless As VP/Research & Development And Chief Technical Officer
GLENVIEW, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Navman Wireless, a global leader in GPS-based fleet tracking and management solutions, today announced that Paresh Nagda has joined the company as its Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Technical Officer. A twenty year veteran of...
Horizon Air To Submit New Bid Including Pendleton-Portland Service
PENDLETON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Horizon Air said today it will submit a new bid to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for Pendleton service — and in a change from its earlier bid, it will include flights to Portland. The bid is in response to the DOT's resolicitation of...
Sabre Cruises(R) Enhances Offerings, Navigation
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Following its July announcement of new cruise line additions, Sabre Cruises announces another Sabre first, access to the luxury cruise line the Yachts of Seabourn. Starting Sept. 8 agents shopping and booking through Sabre Cruises will receive...
Concordia: Termination of Equity Hedge
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Regulatory News: Today, Concordia Maritime (STO:CCORB) has terminated the equity hedge that has been in place since 2005 and which currently amounts to USD 135 million, equivalent to approx. 50% of equity. The decision will not have any impact on...
One Week Left To Book A Priceline.com Sunshine Guaranteed Vacation Package
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Don't let this year's unpredictable weather spoil your vacation. Come to priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN), where you can get a Sunshine Guaranteed vacation package that will refund your entire airfare, hotel, rental car and more if rain ruins your...
Research and Markets: Sofia Airport AD (Bulgaria) - Company Profile is a Valuable Tool to Analyse and Compare Companies and Markets
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets - Company Profile" company profile to their offering. Sofia Airport EAD is a Bulgarian state-owned company which operates the biggest international airport in the country. The company provides a full range of ground handling...
Woodbridge, N.J. Chooses American Traffic Solutions to Run Photo Enforcement Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - The Woodbridge Township (New Jersey) Municipal Council approved a resolution to apply for participation in a five-year pilot with the New Jersey Department of Transportation Red-Light Running Automated Enforcement Program. Upon State approval...
Marc La Monte Appointed to Head Gas Unit at Overseas Shipholding Group
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG), a market leader in providing energy transportation services, today announced the appointment of Marc La Monte, 44, to lead its Gas Strategic Business Unit. In this role, Mr. La Monte will oversee the unit's...
Yarraman Winery, Inc. to Acquire Asia Distribution Solutions Limited
WYBONG, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Yarraman Winery, Inc. (YRMN.PK) announced today that agreement has been reached on the broad terms of a recommended offer to be made to acquire Asia Distribution Solutions Limited (AIM: ADSL) in a transaction valued at approximately US$27...
Research and Markets: The China Airlines Ltd. SWOT Analysis Company Profile is the Essential Source for Top-Level Company Data and Information
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets in 2006. Scope of the Report — Provides all the crucial company information required for business and competitor intelligence needs — Contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting the...
GateKeeper USA, Inc. Announced Execution of Purchase Order
GAITHERSBURG, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - GateKeeper USA, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GTKP), announced today that BACO Universal Distributing Inc. has executed a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) with GateKeeper USA. In accordance with the BPO, GateKeeper USA will be the exclusive security provider...
Research and Markets: China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC) is One of China's Largest and Most Powerful Mega Size Multiple Construction Corporations
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets in next three years, the average annual compound growth rate will be more than 30 percent. There will be a bright prospect for company's development in the future. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction of CRCC 2 Analysis of the...
Halogen Guides Announces Launch of Flight Simplified
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Halogen Guides and American Express(R) today announced the launch of Flight Simplified (visit www.flightsimplified.com), a new private aviation Web site for American Express(R) Cardmembers. As purchasing a private jet can be a confusing endeavor, the...
US Airways Presentation at the 2008 Calyon Securities U.S. Airline Conference to Be Webcast
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) President Scott Kirby will present at the Calyon Securities U.S. Airline Conference on Sept. 18. Kirby's presentation will be webcast live at 1:00 p.m. EDT at www.usairways.com. To access the webcast, click on About US...
Fitch to Upgr Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport Gen'l Air. 3rd Lien Revs, Ser 2005C to 'AA'; Confs 'F1+'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Effective Sept. 11, 2008, Fitch Ratings will upgrade the long-term rating to 'AA' and confirm the short-term 'F1+' rating assigned to the $200,000,000 Chicago O'Hare International Airport general airport third lien revenue bonds, series 2005C (the bonds...
Sun Country Airlines Adds First Bag Fee
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Sun Country Airlines announced today a new baggage fee policy that adds a $12 charge for the first checked piece but also simplifies other charges and their collection. The first bag fee will be assessed on all Coach Cabin Sun Country domestic...
Fitch to Upgr Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport 3rd Lien Revs, Ser 2005D to 'AAA'; Confs 'F1+'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Effective Sept. 11, 2008, Fitch Ratings will upgrade the long-term rating to 'AAA' and confirm the short-term F1+' rating assigned to the $100,000,000 Chicago O'Hare International Airport general airport third lien revenue bonds, series 2005D (the bonds...
Navistar Defense Wins $752 Million Contract for Lighter, More Mobile MRAP Variant
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - (Navistar International Corporation NYSE:NAV) The U.S. Marine Corps today awarded Navistar Defense, LLC., a contract worth more than $752 million to produce a lighter, smaller and more mobile variant of its International(R) MaxxPro(TM) Mine...
Qantas Relocates Flights at LAX Terminals in Preparation for A380 Service
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - With the start of the Qantas A380 service scheduled for October 20, 2008, Qantas is making terminal changes to more efficiently accommodate passengers flying into and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Qantas currently operates out of...
Fitch Rates Pasadena, Texas' GOs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA-' rating to Pasadena, Texas' (the city) approximately $21.6 million general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2008. Additionally, Fitch affirms the 'AA-' rating on the city's outstanding $118 million GO bonds and $17...
ATA's Chief Economist, Bob Costello Delivers Keynote at EBE Technologies First User Conference
EAST MOLINE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - EBE Technologies, the leading developer of enterprise business process management software for the transportation industry, hosted its first annual User Conference and Vendor Exhibition in Oak Brook, IL August 24th- 27th. The conference, themed...
Rand Logistics to Present at CL King's Best Ideas Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Rand Logistics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLOG; RLOGW; RLOGU) ("Rand") will present at CL King's Best Ideas Conference, being held September 17 and 18, 2008 at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York City. Edward Levy, President of Rand Logistics, and Scott...
Pacer International Promotes Brian Kane to CFO; Joseph Doherty to EVP, Investor Relations; Effective September 15
CONCORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Pacer International (NASDAQ: PACR), a leading North American logistics and transportation provider, announced that Brian Kane will be promoted to chief financial officer, effective September 15, 2008. Kane succeeds Larry Yarberry, who will continue...
The Penn Traffic Company Schedules September 11th Conference Call to Report Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The Penn Traffic Company ("Pink Sheets": PTFC) has scheduled a conference call to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2008. -0- *T What: Penn Traffic Company Second Quarter Fiscal 2009...
Cascade Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended July 31, 2008
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Cascade Corporation (NYSE:CAE) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2008. Overview — Net sales of $150.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were 5% higher than net sales of $143.2 million for...
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to Participate in Wachovia Securities 2008 Transportation and Packaging Conference
LOWELL, Ark.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced today that Kirk Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present at the 2008 Transportation and Packaging Conference on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:25 a.m...
FedEx Freight and BP Solar Complete Second Solar Power Installation
FREDERICK, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together—a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, Calif. The 269 kW (kilowatt) rooftop solar array utilizes BP...
SPEEA Supports IAM 751 Efforts to Secure a New Contract from Boeing
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The union representing engineers, technical and other aerospace professionals at The Boeing Company calls on management to respect the call by Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire to avoid a strike and negotiate a fair contract with the International Association...
Union Pacific Corporation's CFO to Address Dahlman Rose Global Transportation Conference
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Rob Knight, executive vice president - Finance and chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will discuss the Company's growth opportunities, franchise strengths and long-term outlook at the Dahlman Rose Global Transportation...
Hilton Hotels Corporation Signs First Hilton Garden Inn(R) Management Agreement in Central America
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation, under a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, announces that it has signed a multi-year management agreement with Hoteles Aeropuerto H.A.L., S.R.L., a partnership of Enjoy Group and DWL, for the first Hilton...
LHTEC to Provide Engines for Turkish ATAK Helicopters
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The Turkish Army announced that it has selected the AgustaWestland T129 helicopter, powered by two Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4A engines, as part of the Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter (ATAK) Program for the...
ICx Technologies Transportation Division Awarded a $4.25 Million Contract with Hawaii Department of Transportation for Multi-Year, System Manager Services
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - ICx Technologies (Nasdaq GS:ICXT), a technology and sensor company focused on the detection, security, and transportation markets, announced today that its Transportation business unit has been awarded a $4.25 million, task-order-based contract to...
Breakthrough Food Safety Product Kills Pathogens AND Protects Consumers
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Cantaloupes from Central America, seafood from China, peppers from Mexico, tomatoes from Florida ... Long established refrigeration technology and the global transportation industry allow people to experience fresh and frozen products from around the...
Sogeti USA Has Been Selected to Enhance and Implement a Scheduling Application to Manage Workers During the Republican National Convention
DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Sogeti USA LLC ("Sogeti USA"), a subsidiary entity of the Sogeti Group, a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations worldwide and member of Capgemini Group, has been selected by the Saint Paul...
Propel Study Shows Biodiesel Runs Equal to, if not Better than Petroleum
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Propel, a leading retailer of low-carbon renewable fuels and Seattle-based The Essential Baking Company, announce the results of a joint study on the impact of replacing petroleum fuel with biodiesel in the company's delivery fleet. The results of the...
Enterprise Products Partners to Present at the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) today announced that W. Randall Fowler, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Enterprise, is scheduled to present at the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference on Friday, September 5, at 10:05...
Naverus Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen Top 100 Winner
KENT, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Naverus, Inc., the leader in performance-based aircraft navigation, announced today that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the GoingGreen Top 100 Winners. Inclusion in the GoingGreen 100 signifies major developments in the creation of new...
Dayton Superior Announces Extension of Exchange Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offer
DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Dayton Superior Corporation (NASDAQ: DSUP), the leading North American provider of specialized products for the nonresidential concrete construction market, has extended the exchange expiration date for its previously announced private exchange...
DriveCam Announces Brandon Nixon as New CEO
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management company, announced the appointment of Brandon Nixon as chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors effective September 2, 2008. Mr. Nixon is an entrepreneur and visionary with a track...
Alcoa Launches Three New Wheel Lines for Full Size Trucks
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a Cleveland, Ohio-based business of Alcoa (NYSE:AA), today announced the expansion of their aftermarket catalog to include three new wheel lines for full size trucks. Alcoa, a leading supplier of wheels to the commercial vehicle...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.6%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 51.6%; New Orders Index at 49.7%; Employment Index at 45.4%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in August, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
TEPPCO Partners, L.P. Announces Pricing of Units
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - TEPPCO Partners, L.P. (NYSE:TPP) announced today that it has priced a public offering of 8,000,000 units representing limited partner interests. TEPPCO has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 units to cover...
US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Record August Load Factor
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported August and year-to-date 2008 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.7 billion, down 0.5 percent from August 2007. Capacity was 6.7 billion available seat miles...
DRI Corporation to Present at 19th Annual Wall Street Analyst Forum
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - DRI Corporation (DRI) (NASDAQ: TBUS), a digital communications technology leader in the domestic and international surface transportation and transit security markets, announced today that David L. Turney, the Company's Chairman, President and Chief...
Piedmont Reports Drilling to Begin at Willow Creek Gold Project, Nevada
RENO, Nev.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Piedmont Mining Company, Inc. (OTC BB: PIED) today reported that drilling is scheduled to begin at the Willow Creek gold project in Elko County, Nevada early next week. This initial drill program of approximately 5,000 feet will consist of 5 or 6 angled...
Levin Furniture Selects RedPrairie WMS to Improve Labor Productivity and Gain Distribution Efficiencies
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, announced today that Levin Furniture is implementing RedPrairie's Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) at its distribution center in Smithton, Pa. Levin, a leading furniture...
City of Los Angeles Sanitation Bureau Awards Contract to Clean Energy to Supply Fuel for Nation's Largest Municipal Fleet of LNG-Powered Refuse Trucks
SEAL BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The Sanitation Bureau of the City of Los Angeles has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) a contract for up to 10 years to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuel for the City's growing fleet of 340 LNG refuse trucks — the...
Trailer Bridge to Co-Sponsor Puerto Rico's International Coastal Cleanup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Trailer Bridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBR) today announced that it will be a co-sponsor of Puerto Rico's International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 20, 2008. The ICC was started 22 years ago by Ocean Conservancy, a major Washington D.C. based...
Axcess Introduces New Micro-Wireless Dot(TM) Sensor Capabilities
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Axcess International Inc. (OTCBB: AXSI), a leading provider of Micro-Wireless business activity management solutions, is introducing new sensor capabilities for the industry's most comprehensive automated asset management system. The new long range...
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Announces Intent to List on New York Stock Exchange
HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEX) today announced its intent to transfer trading of its shares to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") from the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NASDAQ"). Alexander & Baldwin expects to begin trading on the...
Market Research Report of China's Port Industry, 2008 is on Sale Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Market Research Report of China's Port Industry, 2008" report to their offering. In the whole year of 2007, the cargo throughput of Chinas ports amounted to 6.41 billion tons, and the...
University Study Finds Airline Disasters May Have Little Effect on Airline Stock Prices
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The College of Business Administration at San Diego State University (SDSU) announced today research conducted by one of the University's professors concluded that major airline disasters may have little or no effect on the long-term pricing of the stock...
Navistar, Neobus Plan Global Integrated Commercial Bus Joint Venture
MEXICO CITY-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Two leading companies based in Latin America intend to form a partnership to help meet the growing demand for public and commercial transportation solutions around the globe. Camiones y Motores International de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("CMI"), the...
Cavotec: Cavotec's Emission-Reducing Alternative Maritime Power for New Container Vessels
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Alternative Maritime Power (AMP') specialist, Cavotec MSL (OTCBB:CVMLF), has won an order from Taiwan's CSBC Corporation to supply four AMP'systems for installation on four new-build container vessels. "This order illustrates the burgeoning...
Major Operational Elements of the World's Air Transport System Examined in This Essential Publication
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Air Transport System" report to their offering. Major operational elements of the world's air transport system are examined in this important book, which provides a rare overview and an...
China Port Industry Report, 2007-2008 Makes a Thorough Study on the Current Situation of the Chinese Port Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Research and Markets Co., Ltd. -Shenzhen Yantian Port Holding Co., Ltd. -Tianjin Port Co., Ltd. -Qingdao Port Corporation -Guangzhou Port Group -Dalian Port Corporation Ltd. -XiaMen Port Holding Group Co., Ltd. -QinHuangDao Port Group Co., Ltd...
Posting Record Third Quarter Earnings, Navistar Raises Full-Year Guidance
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE:NAV): — Record third quarter net income of $272 million despite continued weak truck industry — 2008 earnings guidance revised upward including expected moderate results for 4th quarter...
Republic Airlines to Operate 12 Embraer E170 Jets for Midwest Airlines
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), announced today that its Republic Airlines subsidiary has signed an agreement with Midwest Airlines to provide 12, 76-seat Embraer E170 jets operating as Midwest Connect with initial service beginning...
TEPPCO Partners, L.P. Announces Public Offering of Units
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - TEPPCO Partners, L.P. (NYSE:TPP) today announced the commencement of a public offering of 7,100,000 units representing limited partner interests. TEPPCO has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,065,000 units if they...
AGV Logistica Ltda (AGV) Chooses Mertech for Oracle Database Migration
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - AGV Logistica Ltda (AGV), one of the fastest growing logistics companies in Brazil, recently announced that it will use Mertech's Flex2SQL(TM) for Oracle middleware solution to adopt Oracle as its corporate database with their Visual...
Republic Airways Reports a 8% increase in August 2008 Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for August 2008. The company generated 880.0 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs), an 8.2% increase over the same month last year, while available seat...
9th Edition of The Border Guide - Definitive Guide to Living on Both Sides of U.S./Canadian Border - Now Available
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - The 9th Edition of The Border Guide, a best-selling book on living and investing on both sides of the Canadian/U.S. border, is now available at Amazon.com. Written by international finance expert Robert Keats, the 9th edition has been expanded to assist...
OneSource Relocation Receives WBENC Certification
MARIETTA, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - OneSource Relocation, a business specializing in U.S. Domestic and International employee relocation management and consulting services, received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Georgia Women's Business Council, a...
Cal-Bay International Releases Company Information Statement
HENDERSON, Nev.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Cal-Bay International, Inc. (OTC: CBAY) today released the following information statement. Cal-Bay International is a Real Estate Acquisition and Development Company currently targeting commercial property acquisitions with potential immediate...
L2 Consulting Services, Inc. Amends Boeing 747 Wingspeed XLLink STC for Terminal Wireless Operation
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - L2 Consulting Services, Inc. (L2) proudly announces that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the company's major change to Supplemental Type Certificate ST10679SC for the Wingspeed XLLink Flight Information System and Triple...
San Diego Hosts High-Speed Train Meeting
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - San Diego-area officials today told the California High-Speed Rail Authority they expect a broad range of environmental and economic benefits if voters approve Proposition 1A, the plan on the November ballot to build a high-speed train system linking...
FirstFlight Adds Gulfstream IV on West Coast
ELMIRA, N.Y. & CORNING, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - FirstFlight, Inc. (OTC BB: FFLT) a charter management and aviation services company, is pleased to announce that another Gulfstream has joined its fleet of managed aircraft. This GIV model is based in Van Nuys, California and is...
Knight Transportation, Inc. Announces Participation in Wachovia Transportation Conference
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Knight Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: KNX) announced today that Dave Jackson, Chief Financial Officer of Knight Transportation, Inc., is scheduled to present at the Wachovia Transportation Conference in New York City, NY on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 3:50...
UPS Restoring Service Throughout Gustav Impact Area
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - UPS today said it had restored package delivery service to most geographic areas touched by Hurricane Gustav. The company successfully executed its contingency plans and no facilities or delivery vehicles suffered any substantial damage from the storm...
Sealed Air to Participate in Wachovia Transportation and Packaging Conference
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) announced today that it is scheduled to participate in the Wachovia Transportation and Packaging Conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. (ET). The Company's presentation will be available through a...
OneSource Relocation Names Michael Nimer as Chief Operating Officer
MARIETTA, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - OneSource Relocation, a U.S. domestic and international employee relocation management and consulting services company, has named Michael Nimer as its new Chief Operating Officer. Nimer will join OneSource's executive team, overseeing its service...
New 3M Mobile ID Reader Processes ID Documents on the Move
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - 3M helps define portable security with the introduction of the 3M Mobile ID Reader - the complete, hand-held data terminal for identity management on the move. Designed for maximum portability, ease of use and reliability, the 3M Mobile ID Reader...
Ultra Diamonds to Offer More for Less to Travelers at the AIRMALL(R) at Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Travelers making their way through Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) can now get more flash for their cash. BAA Pittsburgh, developers of the award-winning AIRMALL(R) at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), is pleased to welcome Ultra...
Wall Street Analyst Forum 2008 Presenter Profiles for AVANIR Pharmaceuticals and DRI Corporation
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Wall Street Analyst Forum 2008 takes place September 08, 2008 - September 10, 2008 at The University Club in New York City. Listed below are the Wall Street Analyst Forum 2008 presenter profiles for Avanir Pharmaceuticals and DRI Corporation. For in-depth...
Fitch Rates Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company 'BB+'; Outlook Stable
MOSCOW-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has today assigned Russian-based Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company ("SCAC") a Long Term Issuer Default rating ("IDR") of 'BB+', a senior unsecured rating of 'BB+' and a Short-term IDR of 'B'. All ratings apply to Foreign and Local currency debt...
AAAE Energy/Air Service Task Force Issues Report, Recommendations
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - The AAAE Energy/Air Service Task Force, nearly 100 airport executives representing airports of all sizes from around the country, has developed for lawmakers and regulators a set of recommendations critical to maintaining necessary levels of air...
Warren B. Kanders Challenges Claim by Federal Signal Corporation That Securities Laws Were Not Violated - Kanders Demands Release of Latham & Watkins Report Withheld by Board for Five Years
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Warren B. Kanders, one of the largest shareholders of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), in a letter to the Board of Directors called upon the "independent and disinterested" members of FSS's Board, to conduct an independent investigation of...
Atlantic Energy Solutions Receives Approval for MTA Contract
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:AESO) is very pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with STV Architects to perform consultation services for the NYC Mass Transit Authority (MTA). Under the terms of the contract...
KCS' Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to Address Dahlman Rose & Co. 1st Annual Global Transportation Conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) executive vice president and chief financial officer Patrick J. Ottensmeyer will address the Dahlman Rose & Co. 1st Annual Global Transportation Conference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, September 11...
Alien Technology(R) Demonstrates RFID Technology Advances at RFID World Conference
MORGAN HILL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Alien Technology, a leader in passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services, today announced its platinum sponsorship of RFID WORLD. Alien(R) will be displaying its tags, readers and services at booth #515 during the event...
Flight Options Names New Vice President of Human Resources
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Flight Options, a leading provider of safe, reliable and luxurious private air travel services, announced today that Robert Sullivan has been named vice president of Human Resources. Mr. Sullivan returns to Flight Options, where he previously served as...
CIT Announces 100th Aircraft Financing Milestone with NetJets
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading global commercial finance company, today announced that CIT Aerospace, a unit of CIT, has reached a milestone of financing 100 total aircraft, mostly in increments of 1/16th and 1/8th shares, through its fractional...
INTTRA Announces Availability of Booking 2.0
PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - INTTRA, the leading e-commerce platform for the ocean freight industry, today announced the availability of INTTRA Link 2.0, the first release in a series being delivered on the new Booking 2.0 portal environment. After seven years and having...
DSC Provides Merisant With Supply Chain and Transportation Management Services
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - DSC Logistics, an integrated logistics and supply chain management company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide Supply Chain Management and Transportation Management services to Merisant, a worldwide...
State of Delaware Awards 35-Year Contract to HMSHost Corporation
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel venue dining and shopping, announced today the award of a 35-year contract with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to redevelop and operate the Delaware Service Plaza on Interstate 95...
Tempe Events Celebrate First Arizona Light Rail Opening
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - The City of Tempe is celebrating the opening of Arizona's first light rail system with special events (www.tempe.gov/destinationtempe) from Dec. 27-31. Destination Tempe highlights the city's beliefs in innovation, fun and environmental...
GreenChek Reports Tremendous In-House Emissions Results
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB:GCHK), announced today that we have completed initial in-house testing on our Emission Reduction Device (ERD 1.0) and have exceeded our goal of 8% reduction in Carbon Dioxide emissions with an 8% associated gasoline...
AFS Technologies Acquires Motek
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - AFS Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of technology solutions to the food and beverage channel, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Motek Information Systems, Inc., the provider of Priya(R), the...
TDG Aerospace's UFI(R) Receives European Aviation Safety Agency STC Approval for Installation on Boeing 737-600-700-800-900 Airplane Fuel Systems
ESCONDIDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - TDG Aerospace, manufacturer of the most advanced and cost-effective safety solutions for the commercial aviation industry, is pleased to announce that European Aviation Safety Agency has issued STC EASA.IM.A.A.02796 which permits installation...
International Shipholding Corporation to Respond to Offer
MOBILE, Ala.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - International Shipholding Corporation ("the Company") today received a letter dated September 2, 2008, in which Projection LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Shipping Group LLC, submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of the Company to...
Top Management Changes at Adelman Travel Group
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Adelman Travel Group announced today that Bob Chaiken has been named as President & CFO of Adelman Travel Group and Steve Cline as Chief Operating Officer. Bob Chaiken will have responsibility for the full scope of the company's activities. Under his...
SMF Energy Deploys Its Emergency Response Team to Louisiana in Support of Hurricane Gustav Relief Efforts
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - SMF Energy Corporation, (NASDAQ:FUEL), a leading provider of specialized transportation and distribution services for petroleum products and chemicals, confirmed today that it has deployed its emergency response teams to Louisiana to...
Breeze-Eastern Awarded Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter Cargo Winch Program
UNION, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX:BZC) announced today that it has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to provide the Internal Cargo Winch System for the next generation CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the United...
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces 10th Regional Operation in Dallas, Texas
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the purchase of a terminal location in Dallas, Texas. This location will not only strengthen the company's presence in the Southwest but will also complement the Company's recent...
BRS Parachute System on Martin Jetpack Personal Flying Machine
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BRSI), a manufacturer of whole-aircraft emergency parachute systems, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Martin Aircraft Company (www.martinjetpack.com) to provide the...
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and Motorcycle Industry Council Join with Recreation Groups to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Access
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Motorcycle Industry Council have joined with a coalition of recreation groups in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Montana challenging the Travel Management Plan covering part of the Lewis...
Piper Jaffray Expands Aircraft Finance Team to Significantly Enhance Structured Finance Expertise
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Piper Jaffray & Co. has expanded its aircraft finance team to strengthen its industry-leading aircraft finance business. The new additions to the team include Doug Runte, Scott Sodokoff, Dan Reese and John Covello, who will add substantial depth...
Energy Efficient PHEV Transit Bus is Rolling!
TROY, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - At 4:35 pm on August 15th, the lead developer of the Fisher Coachworks GTB-40 Plug-In Hybrid Transit Bus, Bruce Emmons, Fisher Coachwork's co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, backed the bus out of his engineering facility for its inaugural...
GATX Corporation to Present at Morgan Keegan Conference
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today announced that Robert C. Lyons, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference in Memphis on Thursday, September 4, 2008. The presentation will include an...
Forward Air Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets of Service Express, Inc.
GREENEVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Forward Air Solutions, Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Service Express, Inc. ("Service Express"). Service Express is a...
Tampa Electric Files 2009 Fuel Costs with Florida Public Service Commission
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Today, Tampa Electric made its annual fuel filing with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). As the company originally announced in July, based on its most recent analysis of actual and projected fuel costs for 2008, total fuel costs for the...
Hoteliers Benefit from Industry Expertise at SynXis
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Hoteliers continue to benefit from the revenue optimization, consultancy and account management services from SynXis, the Sabre Holdings business that provides complete hotel distribution, internet marketing and channel management solutions...
FedEx Kicks Off Fifth Annual FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Award Program to Benefit Safe Kids Nationwide
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - FedEx, the official delivery service sponsor of the NFL, is launching the fifth annual FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week program today. The awards program recognizes outstanding quality of play among NFL quarterbacks and running backs on a...
Aerosonic Receives New Order from Boeing
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Aerosonic Corporation (AMEX:AIM), a leading supplier of precision flight products for commercial, business and military aircraft, announced today the Company has received a new order from The Boeing Company to provide Angle of Attack...
Valera Global Corporate Soccer Team to Participate in The New York Red Bulls Corporate Cup
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Valera Global, a premier provider of executive transportation solutions, announced today that its corporate soccer team will compete in the 5th Annual New York Red Bulls Corporate Cup, to be held September 13 at Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands in New...
Hi-G-Tek's Erik Wood to Moderate a Panel Session at the Upcoming IDGA Military Logistics Summit
ROCKVILLE, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Hi-G-Tek (www.higtek.com), a developer of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) sensing and control solutions for tracking high-value cargo and sensitive materials, today announced that Erik Wood, Vice President of Business Development, will speak...
Cummins Earns Top Marks in 2009 Corporate Equality Index
COLUMBUS, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has earned a 100 percent rating for the fourth consecutive year from the largest U.S. advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. The Human Rights Campaign rated 583 businesses as part of its 2009...
Adura Announces, ISE's Former Chairman, Mike Simon, Hybrid Vehicle Industry Executive, Joins Advisory Board
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Mike Simon, an industry thought leader and a founder, former Co-CEO and Chairman of ISE, a provider of Hybrid drivetrains for buses, has joined Adura Systems' Advisory Board. As co-founder of ISE in 1995, Mike was an early pioneer in...
Agility DGS Names Cosumano to Head Taos Industries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS) today announced the appointment of retired Army Lt. Gen. Joseph M. Cosumano Jr. as president and CEO of its Taos Industries subsidiary. Cosumano succeeds John Hamilton, who becomes chief operating...
Raser Technologies Closes Geothermal Financing
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca:RZ) announced today the closing of the initial funding under a definitive agreement that provides project financing and tax equity capital for Raser's 10 megawatt (MW) Thermo geothermal power project near Beaver...
Macquarie Global Opportunities Partners Completes Acquisition of Sentient Businesses
WEYMOUTH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Macquarie Global Opportunities Partners (MGOP) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the jet membership, retail charter and fuel management business units previously owned by Sentient Jet Holdings, LLC. The businesses are now...
Navigators to Present at Sidoti & Company Institutional Investor Forum
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) today announced that Stan Galanski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Frank McDonnell, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Sidoti & Company, LLC Seventh Annual West...
FedEx Express to Deliver Broadest Next-Business-Day Service from Europe to the Eastern United States
BRUSSELS, Belgium-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, has upgraded its next-business-day delivery service FedEx International Priority(R) from Europe to major U.S. East Coast cities...
Liberty Shipping Proposes to Acquire International Shipholding for $25.75 Per Share in Cash
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Liberty Shipping Group LLC ("Liberty"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Projection LLC, announced today that it has sent a letter to the International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH) ("International Shipholding") Board of Directors...
A&B Acquires Bay Area Warehousing & Distribution Company
HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEX)("A&B") announced today that its Matson Global Distribution Services subsidiary ("Matson Global") has completed the acquisition of Pacific American Services, LLC., ("PACAM"), a leading regional, asset-light...
Digital Angel Receives Special Dividend of $7.2 Million from VeriChip Corporation
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that it received a special dividend of approximately $7.2 million in cash from VeriChip...
Old Dominion Freight Line to Present at the Wachovia 2nd Annual 2008 Transportation and Packaging Conference
THOMASVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) today announced that David Congdon, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Wes Frye, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Wachovia 2nd Annual...
Travelocity Launches Biggest Hotel Sale Ever with Rates up to 50 Percent off in Select Destinations Worldwide
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Helping to offset airfares that are averaging $40 higher than last year, Travelocity and its hotel and cruise partners are offering the biggest sale in the company's history. Starting today, the offering comes just in time to help customers...
DHT Maritime, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
ST. HELIER, Channel Islands-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - DHT Maritime, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) today announced results for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2008. Total revenues for this period were $27.8 million and net income was $10.3 million, or $0.29 per share (diluted). The Board of Directors...
LVMH to Acquire Royal van Lent, Designer and Builder of Feadship Luxury Mega-Yachts
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2008 - LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Egeria, an investment company based in the Netherlands, to acquire Royal van Lent, the Dutch designer and builder of luxury custom...
WCITIES Releases Free Minneapolis-St. Paul Republican Convention One Stop City Guide; A Must for Visitors and Locals
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2008 - As Republicans convene in Minneapolis-St. Paul to nominate Arizona Senator John McCain for President and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for Vice President, an exclusive guide to the Twin Cities is being released by WCITIES. The One Stop...
CipherLab Selected by Brazilian Post and Telegraph Corporation for Improved Mail Dispatch and Data Capture Logistics System
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2008 - CipherLab (TWO: 6160), a leading innovator in Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) for the retail, warehouse, healthcare, government and distribution markets, today announced that its 9400 Industrial Mobile Computer will be deployed...
Video Interview: Steria CEO Francois Enaud Comments on 2008 First-Half Results
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2008 - Regulatory News: Steria, a leading European IT Services company, reports 2008 first-half results. Steria CEO Francois Enaud comments on the Xansa acquisition, the company's outlook and its strategy. Click on links below to watch the interview on-line...
DIRECTV Emergency Information Network Helps Customers in Hurricane Gustav's Path
-(Business Wire)-August 30, 2008 - DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, has launched a dedicated 24/7 Emergency Information Network for Gulf Coast residents who may be affected by Hurricane Gustav and for viewers who want to provide...
Boeing Risks 787 by Refusing to Deal With Outsourcing Problems, Says SPEEA
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-August 30, 2008 - The Boeing Company's public acknowledgement that outsourcing is causing problems with the 787 program is lip service until action is taken to correct problems created by a global network of suppliers and inexperienced workers, according to the Society of...
Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors Wednesday, September 3, 2008 4:30 p.m.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Pace: -0- *T N O T I C E...
Tight Security, Festive Atmosphere Await Convention Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - People arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for next week's Republican National Convention will receive a warm, personal welcome from dozens of roving volunteers and festive red, white and blue decorations. "The...
High-Speed Rail Comes to San Diego
-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA): -0- *T WHO: California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) WHEN: September 3, 2008, 9:15 a.m. Press Briefing, 10:00 a.m. Board Meeting WHERE: San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 401 B Street, Suite 800 Press...
Dillard's, Inc. Announces Travel Agency Closure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the "Company or "Dillard's") announced that it is closing its Dillard's Travel agency. The agency currently operates in 43 of the Company's 318 stores and employs approximately 160 associates. Dillard's remains committed...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Labor Day Brings New Solidarity and a Change of Strategy for American Airlines' Unions
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - The contact information for David Roscow should read 703-276-2772 ext. 21 (sted 703-276-2722 ext. 21). The corrected release reads: LABOR DAY BRINGS NEW SOLIDARITY AND A CHANGE OF STRATEGY FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES' UNIONS Pilots, Flight Attendants and...
DHT Maritime, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Earnings on September 2, 2008
ST. HELIER, Channel Islands-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - DHT Maritime, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2008 earnings on Tuesday September 2, 2008, prior to market open, and will host a conference call at 09:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss...
Cal-Bay International Announces Cancellation of Reverse Stock Split
HENDERSON, Nev.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Cal-Bay International, Inc. (OTC: CBAY) today announced the Board of Directors confirmed the cancellation of the reverse stock split of the company's common shares proposed in a press release earlier this year. Melinda Rice, Acting President for...
Research and Markets: An Essential Report on Marine Services in the UK
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Research and Markets - C & J MARINE SERVICES - FRASERBURGH MARITIME SERVICES - CALAIS MARINE SERVICES - G B MARINE - CALEDONIAN MARINE SERVICES - G & G TECHNICAL SERVICES - CAMBRIAN BOAT CENTRE - GARRETS MARINE SERVICES For more information...
Volvo Treasury AB (publ) Report for the First Six Months of 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Regulatory News: Volvo Treasury AB (publ)(STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has today published its report for the first six months of 2008. The report is available on Volvo Group's web site: www.volvogroup.com under the heading "Investors". According to the...
Wright Express Completes Acquisition of Financial Automation Limited
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Wright Express Corporation (NYSE: WXS) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Financial Automation Limited (FAL), a New Zealand-based international provider of fuel card processing software solutions. With...
FreightCar America, Inc. Names New Head of Marketing and Sales
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) announced today that Theodore W. Baun has been named Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, and will succeed Edward J. Whalen upon Mr. Whalen's retirement. Mr. Baun will serve as a key member of FreightCar...
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
OAK BROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) - the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition services announced today that its Board of Directors ("the Board...
Research and Markets: Premium Company Profile Report: Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Research and Markets . The group's cargo fleet includes vessels with heavy lifting capacity in its regular routes. Key reasons to purchase this title - Access all the important information and analysis on the company in a single report - Understand...
Media Advisory - Governor Joins CSAC and County Supervisors: Borrowing Not the Answer
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Governor Schwarzenegger will join San Diego County Supervisors Greg Cox and Bill Horn, along with Imperial County Supervisor Gary Wyatt, for a press conference Friday, August 29 at 10:15 a.m. on protecting local government and transportation revenues under...
Alexander & Baldwin Reorganizes, Announces Promotions
HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEX) Chairman and CEO Allen Doane today announced a series of management changes that will provide added leadership focus and strength to the Company. The changes are effective October 1, 2008. — Stanley M...
Fitch Muni Surveillance: Brenham, Texas GOs & COs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook Positive
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch affirms the 'A' rating on Brenham, Texas's (the city) outstanding $8.2 million general obligation (GO) and $31.0 million Certificates of Obligation (CO). The Rating Outlook is revised to Positive from Stable. The...
$190 Million in Proposition 1B Funding Approved for Transportation Projects
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today that $190 million in transportation funding from Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation bond, has been allocated for 16 projects by the California...
KCS' Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to Address Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) executive vice president and chief financial officer Patrick J. Ottensmeyer will address the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference at 8:55 a.m. Central time on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Interested investors...
Breeze-Eastern Announces Completion of Refinancing
UNION, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX:BZC) announced today that it has completed the refinancing of its existing credit facility with a new $33.0 million credit facility provided by PNC Bank, National Association and T.D. Bank, N.A. In addition to allowing...
ExxonMobil Commences Site Work at Point Thomson to Support Drilling Program
ANCHORAGE, Alaska-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - ExxonMobil Production Company today announced that it has completed initial barging of equipment and supplies to the Point Thomson drill site. This work supports the drilling program outlined in the Point Thomson development plan submitted to the...
US Airways Customers Affected by Tropical Storm Gustav May Change Itineraries without Penalty
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may have to change travel plans as a result of Tropical Storm Gustav in the Caribbean, Mexico and the U.S. Gulf Coast. The airline is offering the following revised policies, which...
Supply-Chain World 2009 to Explore Using SCOR and Other Tools to Create and Deliver Greater Supply Chain Value in a Global Business Environment
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Critical strategies for creating and delivering supply chain value—in many instances, using the Supply-Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR(R))—will be explored at the 2009 Supply-Chain World North America Conference & Exposition...
Agility DGS Wins Warehousing Contract
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Agility Defense & Government Services said today that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded it a contract for warehouse and distribution services at the Defense Distribution Center, Kuwait/Southwest Asia (DDKS). Under the one-year...
Research and Markets: Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Strategic Analysis Profile Is a Comprehensive Profile of the Company including both Quantitative and Qualitative Research
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Strategic Analysis Profile" report to their offering. - The Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Strategic Analysis Profile is a comprehensive profile of the company...
Eden Hydrogen Fuels National Hydrogen Road Tour
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - On Saturday, August 23, the 2008 Hydrogen Road Tour arrived at the SunLine Transit Terminal in Thousand Palms, California to fuel a caravan of hydrogen vehicles on the final leg of a cross country journey stretching from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles...
Research and Markets: A Company Profile on Navigation Maritime Bulgare EAD, Specialisers in Transportation
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Research and Markets - Company Profile" company profile to their offering. Navigation Maritime Bulgare EAD is a state-owned maritime shipping company. The company is specialised in the carriage of bulk, general and containerized cargo, ro-ro and...
Federal Aviation Administration Selects EDSA Power Analytics Software for Mission-Critical Facilities
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected EDSA Micro Corp. (www.edsa.com) to provide a power analytics(TM) electrical power infrastructure protection system for mission-critical facilities nationwide. The selection is part of a five-year...
SARS Corp and Securewest International Announce Turkish Maritime Registry Approval for LRIT Conformance Testing
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - SARS Corp. (OTCBB:SARO) ("SARS"), a provider of technologies dedicated to the satellite-based management of fixed and mobile assets, and its marketing partner Securewest International a leader in Maritime Security and emergency response, announced today that...
Digital Angel to Present at 11th Annual Kaufman Bros. Investor Conference on Friday, September 5
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph J. Grillo will present at the 11th...
Sonoco to Present at Wachovia's 2008 Transportation and Packaging Conference
HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, will speak to the investment community on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at the Wachovia Second Annual Transportation and Packaging Conference in New York City. Harris E...
Sabre Travel Network, GetThere Highlight Shift to Procurement Practices in Travel Management
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Combining input from corporate travel managers with industry expertise Sabre Travel Network, GetThere and PhoCusWright announced new research available to corporations and travel management companies presented in their newest whitepaper, The...
MiTAC Extends Relationship with Tele Atlas to Provide Digital Maps and Location-Based Content for Mio and Navman Products
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands & TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, and MiTAC International Corp. (TSE: 2315), announced today that MiTAC navigation solution...
Advanced ID Corporation Reports Solid Second Quarter Results
CALGARY, Alberta-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Growing radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology provider, Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB:AIDO), continues its healthy sales expansion, reporting positive financial results for the second quarter and six months period ended June 30...
Voters in Key Battleground States to Grade Senator Obama's Convention Speech
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - The Travel Industry Association (TIA) today released its candidate Report Card that will be placed in newspapers in the battleground and travel-dependent markets of Las Vegas, Nevada and Orlando, Florida. The third in a series of ads launched earlier this...
Fitch Confirms Bay Area Toll Authority (CA) 2001-2007 VRBs at 'AA-/F1+'; 2007A-2 to 'AA-/F1'
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has confirmed the 'AA-/F1+' ratings on the following Bay Area Toll Authority, San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, variable-rate bonds (2008 Reoffering), totaling $1,658,320,000 and consisting of the following: —Series...
BRS Announces Save 214!
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BRSI), a manufacturer of whole-aircraft emergency parachute systems, announced today that it was notified of an aircraft accident in Germany on Monday, August 25th, 2008 where its parachute...
MADD Volunteers Hit Road for DUI Enforcement
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - In a "first in the nation" pilot program developed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Manatee County Sheriff, Brad Steube, announced in a press conference earlier this week, that his sheriff's department was partnering with Mothers Against...
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Files Form S-3 Shelf Registration Statement
OAK BROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) ("Great Lakes" or the "Company") today announced the filing of a resale shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The selling stockholders...
Unishippers Makes the 2008 Inc. 5000 List
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's largest reseller of complete shipping services, has been included for the second year in a row in Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In addition...
A US Online Travel Report: Analyze the Changing Dynamics of the Industry and Gain a Detailed Market Overview
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ea7c99/us_online_travel
Kronos(R) and Zonar to Deliver Affordable Vehicle Inspection Reporting and Time and Attendance Functionality to Fleet Operators
CHELMSFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - In response to demand from its fleet operator customers such as K-12 pupil transportation, commercial and private trucking, and refuse and concrete truck operators, Kronos(R) Incorporated has formed a relationship with Zonar Systems, a leading...
When Traveling, Boingo is the Road Trip's Best Bet
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Boingo Wireless, the global market leader in Wi-Fi, announces the addition of NomadISP to the Boingo Roaming Network, giving Boingo members access to close to 300 new hotspots located at RV parks, campgrounds and parks throughout the United States and...
D.M. Bowman Implements Logimax(R) WMS and Offers Broader, More Strategic Services
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Bowman Logistics, a division of D.M. Bowman, Inc., announced they have implemented a new warehouse management system, Logimax. A mostly transportation-focused business, D.M. Bowman took a strategic view to capturing more market share by...
FedEx Launches Domestic Service in Mexico
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, announced today the introduction of FedEx Express Nacional, a domestic next-business-day service that provides highly reliable, convenient...
Keith McGuinn Named Senior Vice President and Director of Sales and Marketing of MACTEC
ALPHARETTA, Ga.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Keith McGuinn has been named Senior Vice President and Director of Sales and Marketing of MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. Ann E. Massey, President and Chief Executive Officer of MACTEC, Inc. (www.mactec.com) made the announcement. McGuinn...
World Logistics Services, Inc. Signs Agreement with Eastman Logistics
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Eastman Logistics, has signed a letter of intent to merge with World Logistics Services, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WLSV). The merger is scheduled to take place in early September 2008. Eastman is a non-asset based brokerage and logistics firm with over 10...
Smiths Detection Security Technologies Selected by U.S. Postal Inspection Service for Mobile Screening
PINE BROOK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced that a number of its security technologies have been included in the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Mobile Mail Screening Station (MMSS). The Postal Inspection...
TransCore Launches CabLink(TM), Next Generation Satellite-based In-cab Communications, Telematics, and Engine Performance Monitoring Unit
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - TransCore introduces CabLink(TM) 100 percent satellite mobile terminals with next generation technology for small to mid-sized carriers and private fleets that need economical options for in-cab communications and sensor-enabled tracking and...
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels Taps Dr. Richard Sayre, Leading Biofuels Researcher, As Director
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Dr. Richard Sayre, one of the nation's leading biofuels researchers, has been named director of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. Enterprise created the Institute in 2007...
New York is Top Destination for LowFares.com Online Shoppers Searching for Labor Day Weekend Airline Tickets
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - As summer winds down, savvy travelers shopping for Labor Day travel bargains are making New York their top destination, according to LowFares.com(TM), a leading travel comparison search site for airline tickets, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages...
Dial Directions Gives Evite Guests a Voice-Activated Mobile Service for Directions
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Dial Directions (www.dialdirections.com), a leader in voice-entry technology for mobile services, announced that all Evite guests can now access free voice-activated directions to their events. Now included in Evite's popular Send-to-Phone text...
Clymer Introduces Its New Polaris 400, 450 and 500 Sportsman 1996-2008 Manual
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Penton Media's Clymer(R), publisher of the leading family of do-it-yourself repair manuals, today announced the addition of its all-new (M365-3) Polaris 400, 450 and 500 Sportsman 1996-2008 manual to their extensive line. This manual covers the popular...
Eaton To Participate In Morgan Stanley Industrials CEOs Unplugged Conference On September 10
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will speak at the Morgan Stanley Industrials CEOs Unplugged Conference in Laguna Niguel, Calif., on...
Global Capacity Announces Sale of NexVu Technologies
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Global Capacity, Inc. (parent: Capital Growth Systems, Inc.) (OTCBB: CGSY), the telecommunications industry's first logistics company, announced today it had completed the sale of its NexVu Technologies business unit to NexVu APM, LLC, based in Naperville...
New Pitney Bowes PSI Site to Open in Iowa
URBANDALE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Pitney Bowes PSI, the nation's leading mail presorter, today announced that it is opening a new site in Urbandale, Iowa. The site will be Pitney Bowes PSI's 37th location in its national mail presort services network. Located at 4350 121st Street...
GetThere Appoints Grant Rattray to Lead Asia-Pacific Division
SOUTHLAKE, Texas & SYDNEY, Australia-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - GetThere(R), the world's leading online corporate travel procurement solution, today announced the promotion of Grant Rattray to Director of GetThere's Asia-Pacific division. In his new role, Mr. Rattray is responsible for...
Japan's Granvia Hotels Switches to SynXis Distribution Services
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - SynXis, the Sabre Holdings business that provides complete hotel distribution, Internet marketing and channel management solutions worldwide, announced today that Granvia, the Japanese hotel chain owned by West Japan Railway Company, has switched to...
John Deere Distributor Flint Equipment Company Expands into the Carolinas with Acquisition of Van Lott Inc.
ALBANY, Ga.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Flint Equipment Company, an Albany-based John Deere distributorship for nearly 40 years, completed its largest acquisition to date through an asset purchase of Van Lott Inc. Van Lott is a 73-year-old, family-owned John Deere construction and forestry...
Garmin(R) Expands Affordable nuvi(R) 2x5 Series, Offering Hands-Free Calling and Lifetime Traffic Alerts
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the next evolution of the popular nuvi 2x5 series, adding top-of-the-line features to this family of affordable navigators. The...
Garmin(R) Introduces nuvi(R) 7x5 Series with Lane Assist, Giving Drivers a Clear Picture of the Road Ahead
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the next evolution of the nuvi 700 series, adding state-of-the-art technology to this popular line of advanced navigators. With...
Buy With Confidence: Garmin(R) Offers nuMaps Guarantee(TM)
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today its nuMaps Guarantee, which will ensure that new owners of select Garmin personal navigation devices (PNDs) receive the most...
Independent and Unbiased Perspective on the Current and Future Performance of the European Contract Logistics Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Research and Markets - NYK Logistics - Panalpina - Rhenus Logistics - Ryder - Schenker - SDV - STEF-TFE - TDG - UPS SCS - Wincanton - Ziegler *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c1ae74/whos_who_in_europ
Volvo: Truck Deliveries July 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Regulatory News: Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) four truck companies in July amounted to 19,243, which is an increase of 2%, compared with the year-earlier period. See...
Mitsubishi Electric Announces Shipment of Small-Size Photovoltaic Module for Non-Electrified Areas
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) announced today the shipment of four small-size photovoltaic (PV) modules for the overseas market(1), suitable for use in stand-alone solar power generation systems in areas of the...
Governor Schwarzenegger Adds Taxpayer Protections to High-Speed Train Bond Act
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Judge Quentin Kopp, Chairman of the High Speed Rail Authority, lauded Governor Schwarzenegger today for signing Assembly Bill 3034, adding new taxpayer protections to the High-Speed Train bond Act on the November 4 ballot. "I commend the...
Californians Flock to Motorcycle Basic RiderCourses
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, which administers the California Motorcyclist Safety Program under contract with the California Highway Patrol, today announced that a new record for the number of motorcyclists trained in one month was set in June...
Pace Applauds New Law Providing Free Rides to Eligible Persons with Disabilities
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - With his signature, Governor Blagojevich formally enacted Senate Bill 1920, providing free rides on the fixed route service of Pace, CTA, and Metra to persons with disabilities who are registered for the state's Circuit Breaker program and...
Waste Management Provides Update on Status of Hart-Scott-Rodino Filing
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WMI) announced that it has received a second request for information from the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the Company's July 24, 2008 filing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR...
Tidewater to Present at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference
NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that Dean E. Taylor, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quinn P. Fanning, Executive Vice President and Joseph M. Bennett, Executive Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer, will present...
Celadon Group to Assist Priority Transportation with Customer Loads, Collection of Accounts Receivable, and Marshalling Equipment
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Celadon Group Inc. (Nasdaq:CLDN) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed a receivables collection and equipment marshalling agreement with Priority Transportation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Priority America...
Unisys to Reenter Competition for Transportation Security Administration Contract
BLUE BELL, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS) today announced that it has been invited by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to reenter the competition for its Information Technology Infrastructure Program (ITIP) contract. In inviting Unisys back into...
Bay to Border Tour on Interstate 80
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Today the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Will Kempton took a road trip on Interstate 80 to highlight projects in construction or planned in the next four years that will improve the heavily traveled roadway from the...
RLI Transportation Announces Para-Transit Service Program
PEORIA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) — RLI Transportation now offers an array of coverages for para-transit service programs' non-emergency vehicles. The coverages target public transit agencies, not-for-profit corporations, and for-profit private companies whose...
Global Consultant PBA Aims to Crack the USA's Addiction to the Car
ATLANTA, Ga.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - How long can we afford to drive ourselves crazy? Bob Pinkett, partner from Peter Brett Associates LLP (PBA) international headquarters in the UK, believes the same principles applied to break addictions in drug therapy could be one secret to breaking...
New ExxonMobil Brochure Educates Fleet Managers and Owner-Operators about the Benefits of Mobil Delvac Synthetic Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oils
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - To help educate trucking fleet managers and owner-operators about how synthetic lubricants can enhance the performance and reliability of their vehicles, as well as potentially deliver fuel economy benefits, ExxonMobil today introduced a new six-page...
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