Fairfield, ME -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/15/2023 -- Parsifal Corporation is pleased to congratulate two long time employees as they reached very notable 25 year anniversary milestones last year in 2022. They are also joined by several other associates with 15 year achievements. Mark Olsen, President and CEO shared that "Parsifal is proud to announce that 37% of our current staff has a tenure of more than 10 years."

Jessica Vellos (Systems Liaison), began her employment with Parsifal over 25 years ago, initially on the operations team and then moving to data entry for service quality and other reporting and finally to becoming Systems Liaison. Successfully growing in capabilities, Jessica became an integral part of developing and maintaining the foundational "PAS" auditing software and subsequently transitioning into her current and key role as Systems Liaison coordinating activities with the product development team, resulting in successful and final software solutions.

Sean Peters (Network Manager), also started with the company 25 years ago and shares that "Computer work, whether it be networking or programming, has been a passion of mine since I was a kid. I set up the computer lab in my 5th grade class and haven't looked back since." Sean oversees Parsifal's computer network system ensuring the staff has efficient access to computer systems, records, documents and files, as well as email programs and internet, while maintaining the integrity and security of these systems by setting up firewalls, passwords and fail safe mechanisms.

Other associates who have achieved a tenure of 15 years include Daniel David (Systems Design), Denise Gentry (Audit Admin), Laurie Milano (Domestic Audit Manager), Jehan Park (Project Lead/Sr. Software Engineer/Peredur), Ute Pierce (Audit Admin), and Daniel Sakala (Sr. Software Engineer/Peredur).

Parsifal applauds and greatly appreciates all our associates with these achievements for their dedication and many years of hard work, flexibility and tenacity to become exemplary employees and major contributors to the ongoing success at Parsifal Corporation.

Parsifal Corporation products and services are in constant global operation in over 120 countries, with corporations, carriers and move managers in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe. Parsifal assists clients in obtaining best in class household goods pricing and quality of service. And, we offer to protect that pricing and quality with expert global auditing.

Mission: At Parsifal Corporation we are dedicated to our passion and craft, focused on ensuring outstanding accuracy and sound fairness through quality-driven and innovative technology to all our clients, partners and stakeholders in the global relocation experience.

To find out how our expert services and relocation procurement technologies can assist your company, please visit us at www.parsifalcorp.com for more information.

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NYC Leading Shipping Company Celebrates 20 Years of Success

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/15/2021 -- MTS Logistics officially celebrated its 20th anniversary and cemented its position as a leading worldwide shipper this past weekend in a dazzling celebration in New York City. At its 20th anniversary holiday celebration, the leading global shipper toasted to over two decades of growth and success and honored the company's employees who made its growth possible.

This year's celebration was especially memorable and important, as the company's 20th year in business was technically in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic stopped it from celebrating. With the global pandemic fueling consumer demand at home, and the economic recovery following the global shutdowns roaring, MTS Logistics set a new record in 2020, handling over 100,000 TEUs. This figure was the company's largest since its founding.

The past year was also a milestone for MTS Logistics' growth with the company launching two new divisions.

Over the past year, MTS Logistics launched two new divisions as the company sought to capitalize on a growing worldwide shipping market and help companies navigate the complex challenges of the 21st-century logistics world.

First, MTS Logistics launched MTS Trucking, which serves the sprawling Los Angeles metropolitan area on the U.S. West Coast and helps meet the needs of the area's huge cargo imports. MTS Trucking has been especially helpful this year with an ongoing trucker shortage being just one of many supply chain issues in shipping.

Additionally, MTS Logistics launched MTS Customs Brokerage, which will allow the company to become a licensed customs broker in 2022, facilitating the movements of goods and cargo for the shipper's vast customer base. MTS Logistics has been preparing for full licensure so that its customers can move their goods through government safeguards faster than ever before.

To meet 21st-century digitized shipping needs, MTS Logistics also launched My MTS, a state-of-the-art app that allows shippers to schedule, book, and track shipments, has now been viewed over 2 million times and downloaded over 21,000 times. In 2022, MTS Logistics will allow shippers to use its digitized Purchase Order Management system, to track purchase orders from start to completion.

At Saturday's celebration, held at NYC's trendy Lavo restaurant, MTS Logistics celebrated by honoring all of the company's employees.

MTS Logistics thanked the entire team, including the first four employees Cigdem, Stephanie, Lora, and Nesim. Although they were not able to join in-person, they joined via video conferencing. All other employees and their spouses were in attendance. All attendees received a commemorative wine gift courtesy of MTS Logistics.

Top-performing employees received awards and several received luxury watches as a token of appreciation for their dedication to MTS Logistics. Even many former employees joined the party to take part in the celebrations. Some original MTS employees sent videos to congratulate the company and staff on its rapid growth. With Covid-related travel restrictions lifted, MTS Logistics employees located in Turkey also joined the party.

To top it all off, MTS Logistics President Sedat Saka had a very special celebratory shipping container cake made – one of a kind.

The very special cake was made into the shape of a 40-foot shipping container, only this one was four feet long. 40-foot containers are the very same kind that are in short supply all over the world right now. In what was almost definitely a world record for the largest shipping cake ever, the cake looked almost too perfect to eat. Guests enjoyed it and marveled at how realistic it looked, with great focus having been made on getting the details just right.

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The event raised $65,130 in donations for autism awareness on Saturday, June 12th.

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/15/2021 -- MTS Logistics, the NYC-based global freight forwarder that shipped over 100,000 TEUs last year, today announced that it raised $65,130 in donations for autism awareness through its 11th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism. This year's bike tour event took place on Saturday, June 12th and was a fun and safe outdoor activity for the MTS community, logistics professionals, family, and friends to participate in.

After last year's bike tour event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MTS Logistics raised nearly 30% more this year than the $50,000 in donations it raised in 2019, shattering previous totals. All proceeds raised from the event have been donated to Spectrum Works, a nonprofit that provides job training and employment to young adults with autism and builds inclusive workforces for companies. Spectrum Works is developing a technology platform to connect stakeholders with education, tools, and more to grow career opportunities for people with autism. This bike event directly assisted Spectrum Works' efforts to create a next-generation technology ecosystem.

This year, event sponsors included Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Maersk, Turkish Airlines, Orient Star Group, Hapag-Lloyd, Titan Supply Group, and several others, who all joined together to help us dramatically exceed our 2019 fundraising numbers and contribute to a great cause.

MTS Logistics thanks all sponsors: MTS Turkey, Turkish Airlines, MTS Trucking Services, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Titan Supply Group, Maersk, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Nourison, Monarch Group, Tricon, Boucher + Co., CIF, Buttura & Gherardi, and more. This year, all event sponsors received a free Spectrum BRIDGE "Autism in the Workplace" Education session (a $500 value per session, paid by MTS Logistics) - an incredible contribution that will greatly further the cause of autism awareness in the business world.

At this year's bike tour event, MTS Logistics raffled off its grand prize: two international round-trip airline tickets on Turkish Airlines to anywhere Turkish Airlines flies in the world. Additionally, MTS Logistics also raffled four new bikes to four lucky bikers. And, as an added bonus this year, each child of MTS Logistics' employees who attended the event received a new bike. All participants enjoyed a delicious brunch at Volna in Brooklyn.

Beyond all of the progress made through this successful bike event, another milestone was reached: our youngest bikers that participated in our event completed the entire bike tour route of 28 miles, a very big and impressive feat! We congratulate Selin Saka and Lucas Vasilyev for their accomplishment, along with all our participants.

MTS Logistics President Sedat Saka had this to say regarding this year's bike tour event:

"Well, this year's 11th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism event was definitely a success. It was amazing to see everyone in the community from our customers to our vendors to our friends and family and many people in the world of logistics come together for this great cause. It has been a priority of MTS Logistics for many years now to give back and the cause of autism awareness is near and dear to all of us. Working together, MTS Logistics and Spectrum Works will provide 25,000 jobs to individuals with autism over the long term. Thanks to all of our supporters for making this progress possible."

MTS Logistics and Spectrum Works plan to continue to work closely together to promote autism awareness in the future.

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New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/16/2021 -- MTS Logistics, a New York-based logistics provider, and Spectrum Works, a national autism awareness non-profit, today announced that their 11th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism will take place on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. This year's event will offer a safe and fun outdoor activity for the shipping, logistics, transportation, and business industries to participate in a great cause. This year, the event seeks to raise $80,000 for autism awareness.

All proceeds raised from this year's event will be donated to Spectrum Works, a nonprofit that provides job training and employment to young adults with autism and builds inclusive workforces for companies. Spectrum Works is currently developing a first-of-its-kind technology platform called Spectrum BRIDGE. It will connect companies, schools, caregivers, and individuals with autism to the education, resources, tools, support, and ecosystem needed to increase the employment opportunities for people with autism.

MTS Logistics and Spectrum Works will work together to meet their goal of providing 25,000 jobs to individuals with autism by 2025. The unemployment rate for the autism community is around 80% - nearly 13 times the national average. MTS Logistics will provide 10 Spectrum BRIDGE "Autism in the Workplace" Education sessions to our sponsors and donate the funds to Spectrum Works for these training sessions (a $500 value per company) – a contribution that will directly change peoples' lives.

MTS Logistics President Sedat Saka had this to say regarding this year's Bike Tour event:

"The past year has been challenging for all of us. We all watched as the world shut down - and stayed shut - for the better part of a year. Now, with the distribution of vaccines among the population, it's time to begin a return to normal.

Though the cause of autism awareness has been near and dear to MTS Logistics for many years, this year's Bike Tour event has even more significance. After a critical economic downturn during 2020, non-profits need our collective support more than ever before.

Please consider joining us and biking with us for some clean outdoor fun to support autism awareness and Spectrum Works in its mission to bring job training to young adults with autism. In the process, you will be part of a great cause and enjoy a fun safe event."

This year, event participants will be provided a light and healthy brunch, a bike jersey, and a free bike rental. Kids will also be welcome to join their parents for brunch. MTS Logistics will also hold a raffle and give away four free bikes to four lucky supporters.

MTS Logistics will offer five types of sponsorships for the event, depending on the amount donated. Platinum, Gold, and Silver-level sponsors will receive a sponsored blog post on its shipping and logistics blog, MoreThanShipping.com, exposing their brand to 100,000+ monthly visitors, and receive a special certificate of recognition from Spectrum Works. You can donate at this link. Exact event details and route to be provided shortly.

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MTS Logistics, the New York-based leading freight forwarder and logistics company, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being in business with a big milestone: having shipped over 100,000 TEUs in 2020.

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/21/2021 -- MTS Logistics, the New York-based leading freight forwarder and logistics company, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being in business with a big milestone: having shipped over 100,000 TEUs in 2020.

Over the past twenty years, MTS Logistics has seen its cargo volume steadily increase over time, with huge growth over the last decade as the company has expanded from a regional leader into a top national shipping company with global reach. It has expanded from one office to multiple offices around the world with a presence on the East and West Coasts of the U.S. as well as Houston, Texas and Miami, Florida, two of the fastest growing shipping markets. It has also established offices in Turkey and Asia.

Within the past decade, MTS Logistics reached other key milestones in the company's growth. In 2018, MTS Logistics was named a top ten U.S. shipper by the Port of New Orleans, one of the nation's busiest and fastest-growing ports. In 2011, MTS Logistics launched MoreThanShipping.com, a shipping, logistics, and transportation blog. By 2020, MoreThanShipping.com grew to one of the top five shipping and logistics blogs globally. In early 2021, MTS Logistics launched a state-of-the-art app, My MTS, which simplifies many shipping tasks including scheduling shipments, tracking shipments, and analyzing shipping activity right into one easy app.

MTS Logistics President Sedat Saka, in regard to the company's momentous growth and recent milestone, said:

"On behalf of the entire MTS Logistics team, I want to say thank you to each and every one of our loyal customers and partners. Reaching 100,000 TEUs shipped in just 2020 alone is a huge milestone and it could not have been achieved without each and every one of our key stakeholders' support and business. As we look forward to 2021 and the years ahead, MTS Logistics is poised to continue its strong growth and reach, especially with the recent launch of our new app, My MTS."

MTS Logistics' state-of-the-art app, My MTS, can be downloaded on the Apple App Store here or the Google Play Store here.

About MTS Logistics
Founded in 2000 and based in New York, MTS Logistics is a freight forwarding agent delivering logistical solutions to a global clientele through our partnership with a web of experienced and trusted international offices. Over the last 20 years, we have provided highly efficient cargo services for a variety of industries including petrochemical, manufacturing, and more.

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MTS Logistics, the fast-growing New York-based logistics and shipping company, today announced the official launch of its Miami, Florida office as the company prepares for further growth and success in 2020 and beyond.

Miami, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/29/2020 -- MTS Logistics, the fast-growing New York-based logistics and shipping company, today announced the official launch of its Miami, Florida office as the company prepares for further growth and success in 2020 and beyond.

The company's Miami, Florida office, located in the city's centrally located Flagami neighborhood, will be led by Orkun Gonen, a key member of MTS Logistics' New York team and experienced freight forwarder in the industry. The COVID-19 crisis has not deterred MTS Logistics from its rapid growth, with the Miami office coming just after the launch of the company's Houston office which was launched last year.

In announcing the launch of the company's Miami, Florida office, MTS Logistics President Sedat Saka said:

"MTS Logistics has become a national and global leader in the logistics and shipping industry over the past twenty years of business. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Houston, and around the world, the addition of a Miami office was the perfect fit for us at this critical moment for the global economy. Our Miami office will assist with increased demand as people stay safe at home and e-commerce revenue dramatically increases. We are so proud of our newest office and look forward to future growth."

MTS Logistics has seen its growth skyrocket in recent years as global demand increased as a result of the strong economy of the past five years. The company has weathered crises within the shipping industry including the Hanjin bankruptcy, unprecedented mergers and acquisitions among shipping power players, and the introduction of mega ships. The company has since grown its staff and dramatically increased its TEU shipping volume handled each year, while growing its highly successful blog MoreThanShipping.com to an annual readership in the millions.

In addition to the company's business success, MTS Logistics is a charitable leader in the shipping and logistics industry, sponsoring annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism events that have featured some of the largest shipping companies participating and over $100,000 raised for autism awareness over the past few years.

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Solution will ensure firms are compliant to the new contractor payment laws

Minneapolis, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/27/2019 -- Today, EleVia Software announced solution readiness to help architecture and engineering firms across North America deliver prompt payments to make sure that contractors, subcontractors and workers are paid on time to meet new compliance requirements. EleVia Payables Approval & Tracking (PAT) solution provides Deltek clients with the solution to consistently meet these new payment requirements with built in automation, alerting and tracking.

Several U.S. states and Canadian provinces have compliance requirements in place or in the works, which makes this a universal challenge for A&E firms across North America. New prompt payment and adjudication processes will come into effect in Ontario province on October 1, 2019 with the new Ontario Act. These new processes include contractor and subcontractor seven-day payment time requirements as well as the right for contractors and subcontractors to charge mandatory interest on late payments beginning when the amount is due.

For most organizations, the current process to track and alert payment is manual, labor intensive and has potential for error with no safety net to verify data. With EleVia PAT, Deltek users will now be able to:

- Automate alerts to run on a daily basis to inform when specific consultants need to be paid due to compliance requirements

- See at a glance via color coding if the consultants are nearing or going over their contract remaining

- Speed the approval process by showing the PM the contract side by side with the incoming invoice

- Create two vouchers for partial pay and retainage with a click of a button

"To meet the new compliance requirements, A&E firms need to enhance their payment processes and systems to meet the new payment compliance requirements," stated Ron Noden, Executive Vice President of EleVia Software. "Not only will EleVia's automation and tracking ability help firms be compliant to the new laws, it will keep contractors happy and strengthen their reputation in the industry."

To learn more, visit www.eleviasoftware.com/compliance where you can learn how EleVia is prepared to help you comply with the new payment regulations or join our upcoming compliance webinar.

About EleVia Software
EleVia Software develops, delivers and supports software to extend the value of the Deltek Vision® and Deltek Vantagepoint® ERP systems. EleVia Software products elevate and enhance key financial and operational processes for architecture, engineering and professional service firms. EleVia Software products improve cash flow, automate tasks, improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and provide valuable insight into project performance and profitability. Flagship products include EleVia Electronic Invoicing, EleVia Payables Approval &Tracking, EleVia A/R Management & Collections, and EleVia's latest innovation, Field Services Suite, which drastically improves an organization's ability to manage their field teams. For more information, visit www.eleviasoftware.com.

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Model railroad shop in Ewing, NJ teams up with digital marketing agency

Ewing, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/28/2018 -- Trains & Things, a model train company based in Ewing, NJ, announced it has partnered with BizIQ, a web marketing company based in Phoenix that specializes in providing services to small businesses across North America.

In this new collaboration with BizIQ, Trains & Things will enhance its online presence and continue to build on its customer base in New Jersey and the northeast. BizIQ utilizes a marketing strategy based heavily on search engine optimization, a process that helps customers to better find companies like Trains & Things when performing local business searches through Google. Additionally, BizIQ has developed an all new branded website, as well as a new marketing campaign that features bimonthly blog posts and improves communications between the company and its customers.

The new Trains & Things online platform prioritizes timely, relevant and informative content related to the service offerings provided by the company. All of the new content on the site is written by professional copywriters. The site also gives users a number of ways to get in contact with the company to learn more about its wide variety of model trains and accessories.

"We are thrilled to be working with BizIQ to give our digital marketing the boost it needs," said Crissy Chiarello, owner of Trains & Things. "These days, people rely on the internet as their primary source of information when looking for local businesses. We strongly believe that taking these steps with our marketing will help us reach out to more train enthusiasts in the area, while connecting us with people who might be new to the hobby as well."

About Trains & Things
Trains & Things has offered high-quality model trains and service since its founding in 1977, and carries many of the industry's top brands, including Lionel, Mike's Train House, Atlas and more.

For more information about the company and its products, visit http://trainsanthings.com/.

To learn more about BizIQ and its expertise regarding local search engine optimization, or to view its extensive list of service options, please visit http://www.ebiziq.com/.

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London, UK -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/27/2015 -- This Black Friday 27th November 2015, Lakedale Power Tools will be celebrating the opening of their newest store located in Dartford. The store will be holding a Black Friday / grand opening sale of which visitors can expect special prices on power tools and accessories.

Lakedale Power Tools are an established power tool retailer and hire tool store. Their head office is based in Plumstead, London and another branch in Croydon. Founded in 1983, Lakedale have been delivering tools and accessories to major construction companies and tradesmen for over 30 years.

The Lakedale Power Tools Dartford branch is now branch number three for the successful family run business and they expect a big turnout for their Black Friday opening sale. The address of the new branch is as follows for anyone who might want to attend:

Lakedale Power Tools Dartford
26-28 Westgate Rd
Dartford
DA1 2AN

01322 222060

http://www.lakedalepowertools.co.uk

About Lakedale Power Tools
Lakedale Power Tools sell top named brands of power tools such as Festool, Makita, Hitachi, Milwaukee and Stihl to name just a few, they also hire out power tools to users who may only wish to rent tools.

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Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/05/2015 -- Railroad injury lawyer Cynthia Huerta, along with Reed Morgan and David Glenn, recently won a $1.86 million jury verdict on behalf of a BNSF Railway Company employee who suffered serious knee and back injuries in an Oklahoma rail yard.

For 36 years, Gary Epple, of Granbury, Texas, worked for BNSF Railway Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. On Sept. 24, 2010, BNSF instructed Epple, a railroad conductor, to make a stop in a rail yard located in Purcell, Oklahoma. The Purcell rail yard had no overhead lighting.

Epple exited the train and used a company issued lantern to perform his conductor duties in the dark and in the rain. When Epple was done, he walked almost a mile to reach the head of his train when he came upon a pile of broken ties and debris in the walkway.

"He came to a mound of debris blocking the walk path, which was too wide to step over," Huerta said. "He did what any sensible person in the same position would have done – he walked around the debris. He stepped onto an adjacent bridge, and then slipped, twisted his back and landed on his right knee."

Three months later, BNSF Railway Co., terminated Epple's employment. Epple was 58 at the time the accident occurred. He required a total knee replacement and three separate back surgeries as a result of his injuries.

Huerta filed a claim on Gary Epple's behalf under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, commonly known as FELA, which requires railroads to maintain a safe working environment. The lawsuit alleged that BNSF Railway Company was negligent by failing to keep a culvert clear for water flow and failing to clean up debris in the rail yard in Purcell, Oklahoma.

"I'm proud that our trial team obtained a win for Mr. Epple and his family against BNSF Railway Co.," Huerta said. "It took a long time, lots of work, creativity and perseverance."

The jury award of $1,860,969 included damages for lost earnings, physical impairment, and pain and suffering.

About Cynthia Huerta
Cynthia Huerta is an attorney at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, a Houston-based law firm that represents injured workers in Texas and across the nation.

Huerta's practice is devoted to personal injury litigation, including railroad accidents, maritime accidents, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, product liability claims, and other workplace accidents.

Once a defense attorney for insurance and trucking companies, in 2012 she began fighting on behalf of accident victims. Her experience and knowledge of insurance company practices and defense strategies is an invaluable asset to her clients.

This experience, combined with a commitment to treating every client with respect, listening to their needs, and always keeping them informed of their cases' progress, has been a winning combination both for client satisfaction and case results.

Huerta was voted a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine from 2008 to 2014, and was voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers in 2013 and 2014. She is fluent in Spanish.

For more information about Houston personal injury law firm of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris or to schedule a free consultation with Cynthia Huerta, call 800-282-2122 today.

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