The UPS Store Launches Small Biz Salute Campaign in Celebration of Small Business Week
SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2015 – As an extension of its commitment to the small business community, The UPS Store® today announced the launch of its Small Biz Salute campaign, which celebrates small business owners nationwide during National Small Business Week.
Small Biz Salute rewards and honors small businesses for their hard work and gives them an opportunity to network and support each other. According to survey results released by The UPS Store1, 73 percent of small business owners would find a firsthand connection with others in their industry helpful. In addition, 82 percent of small business owners who worked with a mentor while starting their business found the experience helpful in getting them through the process.
In an effort to facilitate the link between small business owners, The UPS Store is launching the week-long campaign to give entrepreneurs in several of the nation’s top small business cities – Seattle, Austin and Atlanta – special opportunities to make meaningful connections with other entrepreneurs in their communities and gain valuable advice from small business experts.
“National Small Business Week is a special week for The UPS Store as it gives us an opportunity to further our support and commitment to small business owners,” said Michelle Van Slyke, vice president of marketing and sales at The UPS Store. “Support for entrepreneurs comes in many forms, so Small Biz Salute was established to recognize small business owners for their hard work in their communities and help small businesses meet, celebrate and support one another.”
The UPS Store’s Small Biz Salute events in the three cities will celebrate and unite local small business owners. The week-long activities include:
* Local coffee shop takeovers. To help raise awareness about locally owned businesses, The UPS Store will be at select coffee shops in the three cities giving away free coffee* to consumers who choose to patronize small businesses. The UPS Store will also surprise co-working, startup and small business spaces through surprise coffee deliveries to their front doors.
* Evening happy hours hosted by The UPS Store, featuring local small business experts and chapter representatives from SCORE, a nonprofit dedicated to helping small businesses through education and mentorship, who will offer valuable advice on topics relevant to small business owners. The events will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to make one-on-one connections, learn from other small business owners and expand their network.
“The UPS Store is committed to helping small business owners launch and grow their businesses in any way we can,” said Van Slyke. “Small Biz Salute is our chance to take a moment to pause, recognize and celebrate those who do so much for our local communities and economies.”
The UPS Store is encouraging people nationwide to show their support of small business owners by sharing and celebrating their favorite small businesses on social media using the hashtag #SmallBizSalute.
With more than 4,400 locations across the United States, The UPS Store is committed to helping small business owners launch and grow their business – from meeting their packing and shipping demands and their mail and print needs to offering complimentary online resources and discounted referral products and services. The UPS Store’s innovative approach to helping the everyday entrepreneur includes offering 3D printing services, business consulting, and opportunities for mentoring among small business owner customers.
For more information about The UPS Store’s Small Biz Salute campaign, visit theupsstore.com/smallbizsalute. To learn more about The UPS Store’s services for small businesses, visit theupsstore.com/small-business-solutions.
1 - Survey Methodology
The results of the survey are based on an online survey conducted January 20 – 26, 2015, by The UPS Store, Inc., franchisor of The UPS Store network, with general consumers age 18+ and small business owners. The online study was conducted with 1,200 general consumers and 506 small business owners. For more results from The UPS Store survey, visit theupsstore.com/score.
*Free coffee will cover each patron’s entire tab between the hours of 8am-11am in Austin and 7am-11am in both Seattle and Atlanta. No purchase necessary.
About The UPS Store
With more than 4,400 locations, The UPS Store network comprises the nation’s largest franchise system of retail shipping, postal, print and business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Services, products, pricing and hours of operation may vary by location. For additional information on The UPS Store, visit theupsstore.com. For information on franchise opportunities for opening a The UPS Store location, visit theupsstorefranchise.com.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Americold Launches Reporting Tool
Americold Launches Next Generation of its i-3PL Visibility and Reporting Tool
ATLANTA, Georgia – (May 4, 2015) – Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, announced today the launch of the next generation of its temperature-controlled supply chain visibility and reporting tool, i-3PL.
“Americold continues to make significant investments in its technology to ensure our position as the premier provider of supply chain and logistics solutions for our customers,” commented Thomas Musgrave, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Americold in a press release.
“We’ve made strides each year to improve our technology platform, and on May 4, 2015, we continue this progress with the external launch of the latest evolution of our i-3PL supply chain visibility and reporting tool.”
The company’s i-3PL application offers customers a portal view to track inventory throughout more than 145 Americold facilities across the U.S. The depth of information available and the scope of Americold’s nationwide facility network is unmatched by any other temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution provider. Customers can view and manage their inventory, check the status of shipments, enter and update orders, place orders on hold, run reports and manage alerts based on data from across the U.S. Americold network.
All data is available through EDI integration, making the information resident within a customer’s ERP system, but it’s also available instantaneously through Americold’s online portal www.i-3pl.com as well as dynamically on any web-enabled smart device. This places real-time analytics into customers’ hands wherever they may be, and empowers more qualified decision making by providing direct access to inventory levels, reporting, pallet tracking and alert management. As customers increasingly adopt management-by-exception, Americold’s i-3PL solution will proactively notify them should an order fall out of tolerance. This is a huge efficiency advancement for customers.
Americold’s original i-3PL product was launched in 1999 and was precedent-setting in the management of temperature-controlled supply chains. Since then, it has grown to over 30,000 monthly user logins, generating more than 100,000 monthly customized reports that track 3.5 billion cases annually.
In preparation for the launch, Americold held focus sessions with customers to ensure that the user interface, streamlined navigation, and features of the redesign exceeded expectations. In addition to customer suggestions, key enhancements include support for all web-enabled handheld devices, role-based functionality, personalized dashboards tailored to a user’s specific needs, and a performance boost to increase report calculation response times. To support this release, enhanced training and reference videos have been produced for customers to simplify the transition to the upgraded system.
“i-3PL provides our customers with the ability to manage all inventory across their entire enterprise. It streamlines their supply chain management process and enhances the levels of service provided for our customers’ customers,” said Keith Goldsmith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Offer at Americold. “The latest release of i-3PL shows our continued investment in our market-leading technology platform, and we will continue to advance i-3PL with additional functionality that allows our customers to manage their business with even greater efficiency.”
About Americold
Americold is the global leader in temperature controlled warehousing and transportation solutions to the food industry, offering the most comprehensive suite of storage, distribution and value-added logistics services in the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates over 175 temperature-controlled warehouses, with more than 1 billion cubic feet of storage, in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and Canada. Americold’s warehouses are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to consumers. Americold serves more than 3,000 customers and employs 12,000 associates worldwide. More information about Americold is at www.americold.com.
ATLANTA, Georgia – (May 4, 2015) – Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, announced today the launch of the next generation of its temperature-controlled supply chain visibility and reporting tool, i-3PL.
“Americold continues to make significant investments in its technology to ensure our position as the premier provider of supply chain and logistics solutions for our customers,” commented Thomas Musgrave, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Americold in a press release.
“We’ve made strides each year to improve our technology platform, and on May 4, 2015, we continue this progress with the external launch of the latest evolution of our i-3PL supply chain visibility and reporting tool.”
The company’s i-3PL application offers customers a portal view to track inventory throughout more than 145 Americold facilities across the U.S. The depth of information available and the scope of Americold’s nationwide facility network is unmatched by any other temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution provider. Customers can view and manage their inventory, check the status of shipments, enter and update orders, place orders on hold, run reports and manage alerts based on data from across the U.S. Americold network.
All data is available through EDI integration, making the information resident within a customer’s ERP system, but it’s also available instantaneously through Americold’s online portal www.i-3pl.com as well as dynamically on any web-enabled smart device. This places real-time analytics into customers’ hands wherever they may be, and empowers more qualified decision making by providing direct access to inventory levels, reporting, pallet tracking and alert management. As customers increasingly adopt management-by-exception, Americold’s i-3PL solution will proactively notify them should an order fall out of tolerance. This is a huge efficiency advancement for customers.
Americold’s original i-3PL product was launched in 1999 and was precedent-setting in the management of temperature-controlled supply chains. Since then, it has grown to over 30,000 monthly user logins, generating more than 100,000 monthly customized reports that track 3.5 billion cases annually.
In preparation for the launch, Americold held focus sessions with customers to ensure that the user interface, streamlined navigation, and features of the redesign exceeded expectations. In addition to customer suggestions, key enhancements include support for all web-enabled handheld devices, role-based functionality, personalized dashboards tailored to a user’s specific needs, and a performance boost to increase report calculation response times. To support this release, enhanced training and reference videos have been produced for customers to simplify the transition to the upgraded system.
“i-3PL provides our customers with the ability to manage all inventory across their entire enterprise. It streamlines their supply chain management process and enhances the levels of service provided for our customers’ customers,” said Keith Goldsmith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Offer at Americold. “The latest release of i-3PL shows our continued investment in our market-leading technology platform, and we will continue to advance i-3PL with additional functionality that allows our customers to manage their business with even greater efficiency.”
About Americold
Americold is the global leader in temperature controlled warehousing and transportation solutions to the food industry, offering the most comprehensive suite of storage, distribution and value-added logistics services in the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates over 175 temperature-controlled warehouses, with more than 1 billion cubic feet of storage, in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and Canada. Americold’s warehouses are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to consumers. Americold serves more than 3,000 customers and employs 12,000 associates worldwide. More information about Americold is at www.americold.com.
Ryder Canada Extends Partnership with CIT
Ryder Canada Extends Partnership with CIT to Offer Its Customers more Financing Options for Pre-Owned Vehicles
MIAMI, May 4, 2015 – Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it is making it easier than ever for customers to finance quality pre-owned vehicles. The Company recently extended its U.S. preferred lender agreement with CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of commercial lending and leasing services, to now include Ryder customers in Canada.
For the past four years, CIT, through its Direct Capital Corporation subsidiary, has been a preferred lender for Ryder Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Centers across the United States. The Canadian partnership adds CIT to a list of preferred lenders, providing Ryder customers with more options for lending partners. The partnership increases the variety of highly competitive financing programs and additional alternatives for Ryder customers across Canada.
“We are pleased to extend the benefits of this partnership to Canadian businesses looking for the best rates and more financing options for quality pre-owned vehicles,” stated Michael Cagney, Director Asset Management Ryder Canada. “Offering our customers the convenience of a true, one-stop resource is a key initiative for Ryder. With this agreement, our customers can take advantage of financing options that will help their businesses grow, while reducing financing costs.”
Blake Macaskill, Managing Director of CIT Canada, said, “We are excited to be developing and expanding our partnership with Ryder Canada. One of the many benefits of the CIT acquisition of Direct Capital is the ability to offer our partners consistent financing programs in both Canada and the United States.”
Customers across Canada can choose from Ryder’s vast selection of pre-owned cab and chassis trucks, including diesel-powered straight truck models with a full range of payload capacities. Ryder currently offers the largest inventory of pre-owned vehicles for sale in North America, selling more than 17,000 vehicles a year from over 59 used truck centers across North America, including seven in Canada. To view Ryder’s complete Canadian coast to coast inventory, please visit, www.ryderusedtruck.ca.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as a top third party logistics provider and green supply chain partner. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder Canada is a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society, a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. For more information, visit www.ryder.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and on our Online Newsroom.
About CIT
Founded in 1908, CIT (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with more than $35 billion in financing and leasing assets. It provides financing, leasing and advisory services to its clients and their customers across more than 30 industries. CIT maintains leadership positions in middle market lending, factoring, retail and equipment finance, as well as aerospace, equipment and rail leasing. CIT’s U.S. bank subsidiary CIT Bank (Member FDIC), BankOnCIT.com, offers a variety of savings options designed to help customers achieve their financial goals. cit.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
MIAMI, May 4, 2015 – Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it is making it easier than ever for customers to finance quality pre-owned vehicles. The Company recently extended its U.S. preferred lender agreement with CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of commercial lending and leasing services, to now include Ryder customers in Canada.
For the past four years, CIT, through its Direct Capital Corporation subsidiary, has been a preferred lender for Ryder Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Centers across the United States. The Canadian partnership adds CIT to a list of preferred lenders, providing Ryder customers with more options for lending partners. The partnership increases the variety of highly competitive financing programs and additional alternatives for Ryder customers across Canada.
“We are pleased to extend the benefits of this partnership to Canadian businesses looking for the best rates and more financing options for quality pre-owned vehicles,” stated Michael Cagney, Director Asset Management Ryder Canada. “Offering our customers the convenience of a true, one-stop resource is a key initiative for Ryder. With this agreement, our customers can take advantage of financing options that will help their businesses grow, while reducing financing costs.”
Blake Macaskill, Managing Director of CIT Canada, said, “We are excited to be developing and expanding our partnership with Ryder Canada. One of the many benefits of the CIT acquisition of Direct Capital is the ability to offer our partners consistent financing programs in both Canada and the United States.”
Customers across Canada can choose from Ryder’s vast selection of pre-owned cab and chassis trucks, including diesel-powered straight truck models with a full range of payload capacities. Ryder currently offers the largest inventory of pre-owned vehicles for sale in North America, selling more than 17,000 vehicles a year from over 59 used truck centers across North America, including seven in Canada. To view Ryder’s complete Canadian coast to coast inventory, please visit, www.ryderusedtruck.ca.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as a top third party logistics provider and green supply chain partner. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder Canada is a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society, a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. For more information, visit www.ryder.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and on our Online Newsroom.
About CIT
Founded in 1908, CIT (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with more than $35 billion in financing and leasing assets. It provides financing, leasing and advisory services to its clients and their customers across more than 30 industries. CIT maintains leadership positions in middle market lending, factoring, retail and equipment finance, as well as aerospace, equipment and rail leasing. CIT’s U.S. bank subsidiary CIT Bank (Member FDIC), BankOnCIT.com, offers a variety of savings options designed to help customers achieve their financial goals. cit.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
CP Announcement
Canadian Pacific announces the appointment of Mark Erceg as Chief Financial Officer
CALGARY, May 4, 2015 - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) today announced that Mark Erceg has been appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2015.
Erceg joins CP from Masonite International Corp. where he had been Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer since 2010. Erceg brings to CP over 20 years of financial management experience.
"After a comprehensive search, it was clear that Mark was the right individual for the job," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's Chief Executive Officer. "Mark has the breadth of experience necessary to spearhead the continued growth of CP's business and play an integral part alongside the executive team, employees and the Board in driving the company forward and continuing to enhance shareholder value."
Effective May 18, Mr. Erceg will take over day-to-day CFO duties with outgoing CFO, Mr. Bart Demosky, supporting a smooth and seamless transition until his own departure on May 31.
"I am honoured to be joining such an innovative, forward-thinking and iconic company," said Erceg. "Under Mr. Harrison's leadership, CP has made tremendous progress since 2012 and I am excited to be part of the next chapter in the CP story."
As CP's Executive Vice-President and CFO, Erceg will be a key member of the senior management team responsible for helping plan the long-term strategic direction of the company. Other responsibilities will include financial planning, reporting and accounting systems as well as pension, treasury and tax. Erceg holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA in finance from the University of Indiana.
About Canadian Pacific:
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
SOURCE: Canadian Pacific
CALGARY, May 4, 2015 - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) today announced that Mark Erceg has been appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2015.
Erceg joins CP from Masonite International Corp. where he had been Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer since 2010. Erceg brings to CP over 20 years of financial management experience.
"After a comprehensive search, it was clear that Mark was the right individual for the job," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's Chief Executive Officer. "Mark has the breadth of experience necessary to spearhead the continued growth of CP's business and play an integral part alongside the executive team, employees and the Board in driving the company forward and continuing to enhance shareholder value."
Effective May 18, Mr. Erceg will take over day-to-day CFO duties with outgoing CFO, Mr. Bart Demosky, supporting a smooth and seamless transition until his own departure on May 31.
"I am honoured to be joining such an innovative, forward-thinking and iconic company," said Erceg. "Under Mr. Harrison's leadership, CP has made tremendous progress since 2012 and I am excited to be part of the next chapter in the CP story."
As CP's Executive Vice-President and CFO, Erceg will be a key member of the senior management team responsible for helping plan the long-term strategic direction of the company. Other responsibilities will include financial planning, reporting and accounting systems as well as pension, treasury and tax. Erceg holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA in finance from the University of Indiana.
About Canadian Pacific:
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
SOURCE: Canadian Pacific
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Kenco Partners with University of Tennessee on Warehouse Best Practices Study
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—April 28, 2015 —Kenco—a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, real estate services, and material handling equipment—partnered with the University of Tennessee (UT) to publish a report focused on warehouse best practices. The report entitled “The ABCs of DCs” is the fifth in UT’s Game Changing Trends in Supply Chain series.
The supply chain management faculty at UT Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business surveyed more than 200 companies, and gathered input from Kenco’s many industry experts. The research collected in “The ABCs of DCs” identifies best practices for modern distribution centers across 11 key functions.
"This study outlines the most significant challenges we’ve seen our clients facing over the past few years, and it conveys creative solutions to meet the growing demand on warehousing providers for information technology and value-added services,” said David Caines, chief operating officer at Kenco. “It’s worth noting that the trends identified in the study cut across virtually every warehouse business model.”
The research concludes that distribution centers must be dynamic to meet customer expectations as Internet orders increase. Cost can no longer be the sole motivator for warehouse management. Distribution centers must adopt modern tools like advanced-shipping notices and warehouse information systems to maximize accuracy and efficiency; and should routinely seek to optimize their networks.
“Logistics professionals who operate distribution centers are expected to improve customer responsiveness, decrease cost, and manage higher volumes every year,” says Paul Dittmann, executive director of UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute. “We found that the most efficient DCs found innovative ways to meet all three of these demands rather than suboptimizing one of the three.”
To read the full report, visit the Kenco website.
About Kenco
Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, real estate management, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Woman-owned and financially strong, Kenco has built lasting customer relationships for more than 60 years. Kenco’s focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value. Learn more at www.kencogroup.com. Also, connect with Kenco on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the Kenco Blog.
The supply chain management faculty at UT Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business surveyed more than 200 companies, and gathered input from Kenco’s many industry experts. The research collected in “The ABCs of DCs” identifies best practices for modern distribution centers across 11 key functions.
"This study outlines the most significant challenges we’ve seen our clients facing over the past few years, and it conveys creative solutions to meet the growing demand on warehousing providers for information technology and value-added services,” said David Caines, chief operating officer at Kenco. “It’s worth noting that the trends identified in the study cut across virtually every warehouse business model.”
The research concludes that distribution centers must be dynamic to meet customer expectations as Internet orders increase. Cost can no longer be the sole motivator for warehouse management. Distribution centers must adopt modern tools like advanced-shipping notices and warehouse information systems to maximize accuracy and efficiency; and should routinely seek to optimize their networks.
“Logistics professionals who operate distribution centers are expected to improve customer responsiveness, decrease cost, and manage higher volumes every year,” says Paul Dittmann, executive director of UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute. “We found that the most efficient DCs found innovative ways to meet all three of these demands rather than suboptimizing one of the three.”
To read the full report, visit the Kenco website.
About Kenco
Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, real estate management, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Woman-owned and financially strong, Kenco has built lasting customer relationships for more than 60 years. Kenco’s focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value. Learn more at www.kencogroup.com. Also, connect with Kenco on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the Kenco Blog.
CSA Group Opens New Transportation Fuels Laboratory in BC
CSA Group Opens New Transportation Fuels Laboratory in Langley, British Columbia
Lab specializes in the testing and certification of high pressure fuel storage systems and fueling station components for low and zero emission vehicles
Langley, British Columbia, April 28, 2015: CSA Group, a global provider of testing and certification services and leading standards development organization, opened a new laboratory for the testing and certification of high pressure fuel systems and related components used on-board low and zero emission vehicles. The new lab addresses a growing market for environmentally friendly vehicles and the resulting infrastructure that will accompany the shift to alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen and compressed natural gas.
Alternative fuel vehicles usually refer to vehicles that do not use traditional petroleum based products such as gasoline and diesel. The Canadian government has committed to bringing emission standards in line with the standards in the United States. In order to meet this goal, the government is evaluating a number of alternative fuel source vehicles and will be introducing increasing stringent greenhouse gas emission standards.
"CSA Group is proud to encourage the adoption of new technologies that promote sustainable living, and our new laboratory in Langley will help introduce new infrastructure and sustainable products to people across North America and globally,” said Magali Depras, Chief Operating Officer, CSA Group. “CSA Group has a long history in the transportation industry developing world class standards and providing superior testing and certification services. We are adding new labs and increasing our service offerings to meet the growing and changing needs of our clients and end-users worldwide.”
The new laboratory and office is 1,800 square meters and provides contract testing services to all national and international standards and regulations worldwide related to high pressure fuel and fueling systems, allowing for access to North American, and global markets. It specializes in the testing and certification of fuel storage systems and fueling station components for vehicles powered by alternative fuels. These fuel systems include compressed hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas.
The test facility is also equipped to perform customized tests to validate the safety and lifetime endurance of low emission and zero emission alternative fuel vehicles including crush, penetration, fire and fuel ignition testing. The laboratory also provides technical information services advising on alternative vehicle safety codes, standards and regulatory compliance and offers failure investigation services related to safety incidents.
CSA Group provides testing and certification services and standards development for the transportation industry including automotive, rail, marine and aerospace. CSA Group has almost 100 years of experience in standards development for transportation beginning with its first standard in rail safety published in 1919. CSA Group also provides testing and certification services for global market access with laboratories in the UK, Germany, United States and Canada.
About CSA Group
CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit membership association dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. Its knowledge and expertise encompass standards development; training and advisory solutions; global testing and certification services across key business areas including hazardous location and industrial, plumbing and construction, medical, safety and technology, appliances and gas, alternative energy, lighting and sustainability; as well as consumer product evaluation services. The CSA certification mark appears on billions of products worldwide. For more information about CSA Group visit www.csagroup.org
Lab specializes in the testing and certification of high pressure fuel storage systems and fueling station components for low and zero emission vehicles
Langley, British Columbia, April 28, 2015: CSA Group, a global provider of testing and certification services and leading standards development organization, opened a new laboratory for the testing and certification of high pressure fuel systems and related components used on-board low and zero emission vehicles. The new lab addresses a growing market for environmentally friendly vehicles and the resulting infrastructure that will accompany the shift to alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen and compressed natural gas.
Alternative fuel vehicles usually refer to vehicles that do not use traditional petroleum based products such as gasoline and diesel. The Canadian government has committed to bringing emission standards in line with the standards in the United States. In order to meet this goal, the government is evaluating a number of alternative fuel source vehicles and will be introducing increasing stringent greenhouse gas emission standards.
"CSA Group is proud to encourage the adoption of new technologies that promote sustainable living, and our new laboratory in Langley will help introduce new infrastructure and sustainable products to people across North America and globally,” said Magali Depras, Chief Operating Officer, CSA Group. “CSA Group has a long history in the transportation industry developing world class standards and providing superior testing and certification services. We are adding new labs and increasing our service offerings to meet the growing and changing needs of our clients and end-users worldwide.”
The new laboratory and office is 1,800 square meters and provides contract testing services to all national and international standards and regulations worldwide related to high pressure fuel and fueling systems, allowing for access to North American, and global markets. It specializes in the testing and certification of fuel storage systems and fueling station components for vehicles powered by alternative fuels. These fuel systems include compressed hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas.
The test facility is also equipped to perform customized tests to validate the safety and lifetime endurance of low emission and zero emission alternative fuel vehicles including crush, penetration, fire and fuel ignition testing. The laboratory also provides technical information services advising on alternative vehicle safety codes, standards and regulatory compliance and offers failure investigation services related to safety incidents.
CSA Group provides testing and certification services and standards development for the transportation industry including automotive, rail, marine and aerospace. CSA Group has almost 100 years of experience in standards development for transportation beginning with its first standard in rail safety published in 1919. CSA Group also provides testing and certification services for global market access with laboratories in the UK, Germany, United States and Canada.
About CSA Group
CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit membership association dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. Its knowledge and expertise encompass standards development; training and advisory solutions; global testing and certification services across key business areas including hazardous location and industrial, plumbing and construction, medical, safety and technology, appliances and gas, alternative energy, lighting and sustainability; as well as consumer product evaluation services. The CSA certification mark appears on billions of products worldwide. For more information about CSA Group visit www.csagroup.org
Wind Logistics Assets Acquired by BNSF Logistics
April 28, 2015, Flower Mound, TX - BNSF Logistics, LLC, a global multi-modal transportation and logistics service provider, today announced the acquisition of the wind energy related assets and contracts of Vectora Transportation, a Chicago based third-party logistics provider specializing in bulk commodities and dimensional cargo transport solutions.
“Vectora’s tower fixture technology and market position in the wind energy arena are the perfect complement to BNSF Logistics’ existing service portfolio supporting wind energy logistics activity,” said Ray Greer, BNSFL’s President. “Combining these capabilities with our new Blade Runner ocean & rail transport solutions will enable BNSF Logistics to provide turnkey solutions virtually anywhere in the world, with the goal of driving down the onerous logistics expenses that challenge the wind energy industry.”
Vectora Transportation has been performing ground breaking work in the wind logistics industry with their exclusive adjustable saddles that accommodate multiple tower sizes. As blade lengths and tower sizes continue to grow, Vectora’s innovative solutions for tower movement coupled with BNSF Logistics’ new Blade Runner service offering, showcasing fixtureless blade transportation, will offer a comprehensive logistics solution to accommodate larger components for the Wind Energy sector.
Blade Runner, which will have a formal launch in May at the 2015 AWEA WindPower show, is a new technology and service offering from BNSF Logistics. Blade Runner offers fixtureless blade transportation via rail and ocean thus reducing wind logistics costs, accommodating the new generation of longer blades via cost effective rail & ocean transport and making the moves easier to manage.
About BNSF Logistics, LLC
BNSF Logistics, LLC is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company. A 3rd party logistics services provider specializing in movement of freight around the globe, featuring uncommon service scope, resources and financial depth. The company operates over 40 offices throughout North America, as well as over 100 FCPA certified Global Service Providers for air freight and general cargoes throughout the world.
“Vectora’s tower fixture technology and market position in the wind energy arena are the perfect complement to BNSF Logistics’ existing service portfolio supporting wind energy logistics activity,” said Ray Greer, BNSFL’s President. “Combining these capabilities with our new Blade Runner ocean & rail transport solutions will enable BNSF Logistics to provide turnkey solutions virtually anywhere in the world, with the goal of driving down the onerous logistics expenses that challenge the wind energy industry.”
Vectora Transportation has been performing ground breaking work in the wind logistics industry with their exclusive adjustable saddles that accommodate multiple tower sizes. As blade lengths and tower sizes continue to grow, Vectora’s innovative solutions for tower movement coupled with BNSF Logistics’ new Blade Runner service offering, showcasing fixtureless blade transportation, will offer a comprehensive logistics solution to accommodate larger components for the Wind Energy sector.
Blade Runner, which will have a formal launch in May at the 2015 AWEA WindPower show, is a new technology and service offering from BNSF Logistics. Blade Runner offers fixtureless blade transportation via rail and ocean thus reducing wind logistics costs, accommodating the new generation of longer blades via cost effective rail & ocean transport and making the moves easier to manage.
About BNSF Logistics, LLC
BNSF Logistics, LLC is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company. A 3rd party logistics services provider specializing in movement of freight around the globe, featuring uncommon service scope, resources and financial depth. The company operates over 40 offices throughout North America, as well as over 100 FCPA certified Global Service Providers for air freight and general cargoes throughout the world.
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