Includes news, information and other important information from KG Partners' clients. http://www.kgmoment.com/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:07:51 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.kgmoment.com/images/logoWhite.gif http://www.kgmoment.com/ KG Partners Logo http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Conway_Freight_Launches_Major_Expansion_of_Successful_Employee_Wellness_Program Program Has Boosted Employee Health and Morale, Reduced Workplace Injuries, Costs ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Sept. 8, 2008 -- Con-way Freight has launched a major expansion of a successful wellness program that is improving the health and physical fitness of its employees while reducing incidences of workplace injuries and their associated costs. Initially rolled out at 14 company facilities across eight states, the company is expanding the initiative into an additional 52 facilities, reaching 4,100 more employees in another 13 states. By the close of 2008, the program, provided in collaboration with Wellness Coaches USA, will be available to a total of 6,400 employees at 66 facilities in 21 states. Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW). In conjunction with the program expansion, Con-way Freight is also launching a 10-week weight loss competition titled "Choose to Lose." Beginning today, the competition is open to employees throughout the company's network of more than 400 service locations. Participating employees will attend periodic weigh-ins, with $100, $50 and $25 clothing store gift certificates to be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each of the wellness program's regions. There will also be an award for the service center with the greatest participation. Extraordinary initial results and positive employee feedback were the primary drivers behind the decision to expand the program, in which trained health and fitness professionals provided by Wellness Coaches USA are stationed at the company's freight service centers. "We've seen lifelong smokers quitting smoking, employees lowering chronic high blood pressure, overweight employees shedding pounds and still others discovering and being treated for life-threatening conditions," said Bob Petrancosta, vice president of safety for Con-way Freight. "You can't put a price tag on successes like that." Launched in early 2007 as a pilot program at several locations, participation in the wellness initiative quickly topped expectations, with as many as 95 percent of employees choosing to meet voluntarily -- and privately -- with their on-site coach for personal health assessment screening and counseling. The results were nearly immediate: by year-end 2007, the company saw workplace injuries and related worker's compensation costs decrease by 80 percent, with lost work days cut by 75 percent at the pilot locations. As the program has grown, so have the results, which to date have included: Nearly 831 employees losing a combined total of 6,269 pounds More than 170 employees quitting smoking 669 employees reducing blood pressure from hypertensive levels Nearly 1,470 employees improving overall health through exercise and diet regimens that lowered blood pressure More than 5,300 employees attending a combined total of 74,360 one-on-one coaching sessions The company's 2008 wellness program expansion targets 14 geographical clusters where a single wellness coach will serve multiple operating locations. Coaches will be covering facilities in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. At Con-way Freight, Wellness Coaches USA coaches have integrated seamlessly into the company's structure and culture. They begin at each operating location by offering initial health risk assessments along with biometric testing including blood pressure and body composition evaluations. Employees may then choose to participate in one-on-one health-risk coaching to address issues uncovered by the testing. In addition, coaches develop and promote wellness programming such as walking, weight loss and smoking cessation contests, health fairs and informational displays. They also assist with company-wide efforts like a video-based injury-prevention stretching program launched at every company location in early April. "Con-way Freight made a commitment to the health of its employees and collaborated with us to deliver a program that produced results," said Gene McGuire, chief marketing officer for Wellness Coaches USA. "The company proved that by providing resources, guidance and information, it could transform the lives of its employees both at work and at home. With the tremendous results we have already seen, we are thrilled to take our relationship with Con-way Freight to the next level." Blue Bell, Pa.-based Wellness Coaches USA is the leading national provider of on-site coach-powered workplace wellness. About Con-way Freight Con-way Freight is the industry's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, providing guaranteed, day-definite regional and transcontinental service through a network of more than 400 operating locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Con-way Freight offers LTL freight delivery across North America, as well as delivery in the United States for international less-than-container (LCL) ocean shipments from Asia through its OceanGuaranteedSM service. Con-way Freight is a certified FAST highway carrier and is ISO 9001- and 14001-, C-TPAT/PIP, ACE- and CSA-certified. Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company. For more information, visit www.con-way.com/freight. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-09-10 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Disability_RMS_Addresses_Complaints_Against_LongTerm_Disability_Industry_over_Social_Security_Disability_Practices_ Company Issues Bulletin Outlining Impact of Pending Inquiries WESTBROOK, Maine -- Aug. 13, 2008 -- Disability RMS, the nation's leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services, today announced the release of a bulletin written by Andrew J. Bernstein, vice president, law. The bulletin, directed to Disability RMS customers, addresses the current focus on the practices of many long-term disability insurers in assisting their participants in obtaining Social Security Disability benefits. On April 1, 2008, The New York Times published a story attacking the private disability insurance industry for allegedly engaging in improper and deceptive practices by supposedly forcing insureds who will not qualify for Social Security Disability benefits to apply for such benefits. The article incorrectly contends that private disability insurers are responsible for the Social Security Administration's massive backlog of disability benefit applications. Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley, the senior Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, sent letters to the nine largest disability insurers requesting detailed information regarding their respective Social Security Disability assistance programs for insureds. Sen. Grassley has been quoted as calling "abominable" the fact that sick and injured people must often wait more than a year before their claims can be decided by a Social Security Administration administrative law judge. The Disability RMS bulletin outlines the many actions that the disability insurance industry has taken to call attention to the true facts concerning the Social Security Administration backlog and the value of private insurers' assistance to their insureds in obtaining Social Security Disability benefits. "As is our practice, Disability RMS continuously monitors industry developments and shares our analysis -- and the potential impact of these developments -- with our customers," said Bernstein. "The rates of approval for applicants who received assistance from disability insurers are significantly higher than those of other applicants. Further, the backlog is due to chronic underfunding of the Social Security Administration, an insufficient pool of administrative law judges, and the escalation of disability benefit claims from aging baby boomers," noted Bernstein. A complete copy of the bulletin can be found on the Disability RMS Web site at www.disabilityrms.com. Bernstein has more than 20 years' experience in the disability insurance industry and is a frequent author and speaker on subjects including best practices in disability claims management and disability fraud. As vice president, law, for Disability RMS, Bernstein provides legal guidance to the organization and ensures that Disability RMS claims and business practices are legally compliant. He also works closely with Disability RMS customers to help them achieve their business objectives within a legally sound framework. Prior to joining Disability RMS in 2001, Bernstein co-owned a disability claims management consulting firm. Past experience also includes a variety of leadership roles in Unum's legal department and disability claims operations. Bernstein is a past chair of the American Council of Life Insurance-Health Insurance Association of America's Joint ERISA Task Force. About Disability RMS Disability RMS is the nation's leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services with more than $400 million of disability premium under direct management. Located in Westbrook, Maine, Disability RMS has more than 350 employees with the specialized product knowledge and service skills required to succeed in today's complex risk protection market. In 2006 and 2007, the Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor, named Disability RMS as the Best Large (250+ employees) Company to Work for in Maine. # # # info@kgmoment.com 2008-08-13 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Maine_Center_for_Creativity_Announces_Finalists_for_Art_All_AroundsupTMsup_International_Design_Competition One of Five International Competitors Will Design Public Art Project at Sprague Energy Tank Farm in South Portland PORTLAND, Maine -- Aug. 13, 2008 -- The Maine Center for Creativity (MCC), a Maine-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the growth of the arts and creative industries in Maine, has announced the five finalists for its Art All Around(TM) international design competition. The multinational group includes two collaborative teams. Each finalist/team has won up to $10,000, including the cost of travel to Portland for the final leg of the competition. An additional $20,000 will go to the eventual winner, whose design will be painted on some of the most prominent oil tanks at the Sprague Energy tank farm in South Portland. The finalists were announced at an Aug. 12 event at the Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel in South Portland. MCC created Art All Around, one of Maine's largest public art projects to date, to highlight Maine's thriving creative economy and exceptional quality of life. The organization received 560 design entries from around the globe, including China, Taiwan, Italy, Australia and Thailand, as well as towns such as Greenville, Bridgton and Whitefield in Maine. Between the March 25 competition kickoff and the June 25 deadline, entries poured in from 73 countries and nearly every U.S. state. A nine-person panel of international judges selected the finalists in an anonymous judging process. For further details on the competition, visit www.artallaround.com. "The talented artists chosen as finalists represent several countries and a wide range of backgrounds," said Jean Maginnis, executive director, Maine Center for Creativity. "They each brought unique and original vision to the competition while displaying a clear understanding of the importance of this public art project and its role as a symbol of Maine's thriving creative community." The five Art All Around finalists are*: * Catherine Callahan and Bret LeBleu of South Portland * Holger Friese of Berlin * Jaime Gili of London * Nicole Langille of Columbus, Ohio * Bo Nathan Newsome of Durham, N.C., and Sara Lambert Bloom of South Portland *See finalist biographies below. Members of the public who would like to see the finalists present their designs are invited to an artist talk and unveiling set for Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at University College at Rockland, Breakwater Building, 91 Camden St., Suite 402, Rockland. "We want to thank everyone who submitted a design for Art All Around," said Maginnis. "There were so many interesting and imaginative entries -- it was tremendously challenging for the judges to choose just five. We greatly enjoyed seeing the ideas and reading the comments of creative people from all over the world." Finalist Biographies and Statements * Catherine Callahan of South Portland holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree from McGill University. She has been a designer for several landscape architecture firms and recently launched her own design firm, Blue Landscape. Callahan's work has been published in the Journal of Landscape Architecture and Reconsidering Concrete Atlantis. An accomplished painter and installation artist, she has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions and received grants and awards including the Cornell Council on the Arts Individual Artist Award and the Special Opportunity Stipend from the New York Foundation on the Arts. She is founder of the Byrdcliffe Outdoor Arts Exhibition at the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony and cofounder of the Arts Society of Kingston, both in New York. Bret LeBleu of South Portland is a graduate of Cornell University's Master of Landscape Architecture program and holds a bachelor's degree in imaging science from Rochester Institute of Technology. He has worked in landscape design roles at firms including Gawron Turgeon Architects, Richardson & Associates and Trowbridge & Wolf LLP. A former artist's assistant at SUNY Purchase's Neuberger Museum, LeBleu was a 2004 recipient of the Edna Sussman Environmental Grant for his work on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail in Ithaca, N.Y. "When we heard about the competition, we were excited by the potential of using the monumental oil tanks as a canvas and the opportunity to use an industrial vocabulary to create public art on such a large scale. We have always been intrigued by Portland's waterfront, of which the oil tanks are an integral part." -- Catherine Callahan and Bret LeBleu * Holger Friese of Berlin became a professional photographer in 1990. Later, he worked as assistant director of the International New Jazz Festival in Moers, Germany, before completing his undergraduate studies in visual communication at the University of Applied Sciences Aachen. In his site-specific artwork, Friese questions social processes and the effects of a media-driven society. His public art projects in Berlin, such as Zeichen/Sign (2004) and Black and White (2007), play with the readability of digital content in public areas. A former lecturer on the multimedia art faculty at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg, Friese has participated in exhibitions including documenta X and net.condition in Germany and Art Meets Media: Adventures in Perception in Japan. He has also been featured in many publications. Friese is the founder of FROZEN_BULL artproduction and continues to develop Internet-based systems and tools. "I've had the idea for my design for a long time. I studied digital images as a student, and that was the starting point -- using image information to take familiar images to the abstract. This project was the first opportunity to get it out of the computer and into the real world." -- Holger Friese * Jaime Gili of London began his art studies in his native Caracas, Venezuela, in 1988. After moving to Spain, he enrolled at the University of Barcelona and received a bachelor's degree and doctorate in fine arts. He has also studied in Lisbon, Paris, Berlin and London. Gili has participated in dozens of solo and group exhibitions in countries including Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. His work appears in public collections at Saatchi Gallery and Christie's Contemporary in London, as well as Banco Mercantil in Caracas, L'Oreal in Madrid and the University of Essex. Gili has been featured in publications such as Artforum, ArtPapers, Time Out London and The Guardian. He has written more than 30 pieces for a variety of periodicals, and has worked as London correspondent for LAPIZ, a Madrid-based arts magazine. "I've been influenced by many artists from 20th Century Venezuelan modernism. Some of the most important artists from that time did large-scale projects that I have always admired. The challenge of the scale and grandeur of the site in Portland and of joining those artists' achievements is what attracted me to this project." -- Jaime Gili * Nicole Langille of Columbus, Ohio, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture from Boston University, where she was awarded the William Randolph Hearst Fellowship from the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, Colo. She later moved to New York City, where she participated in exhibits in venues including the Queens Museum of Art in Queens, N.Y. After relocating to the West Coast, she changed course from sculpture to installation, completing site-specific designs for spaces such as the Lake Washington United Methodist Church in Kirkland, Wash. Langille recently began work on her Master of Fine Arts in painting and drawing at The Ohio State University. The environment and the human relationship to it is the primary interest of her drawings, installations and public interventions. "The Art All Around project caught my attention for a variety of reasons, the most prominent of which was the complex nature of the site. It is teeming with contrasting relationships from the conceptual to the physical. The Sprague tank farm represents a challenging and compelling confluence of energies -- rich and dynamic material for any artist." -- Nicole Langille * Bo Nathan Newsome of Durham, N.C., is an oboist, composer and educator in the Triangle region of North Carolina. A 2005 Composer Fellowship recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council, he has received commissions from the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Mallarme Chamber Players and the Exploris children's museum. Newsome has created five scores for documentary productions for North Carolina Public Television, several in collaboration with Preservation North Carolina. A passionate advocate for creative education, he has developed curriculum-based programs for the symphonies in Charlotte and Raleigh. He currently performs with Mallarme Chamber Players and the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, and teaches at Duke University and East Carolina University. "The Art All Around project inspired me to think of ways to illuminate this magnificent state. My hope is that our project inspires the community of Maine and the world beyond in creative and collaborative ways. And, in turn, that it might generate an ongoing cycle of new images and ideas long into the future." -- Bo Nathan Newsome Sara Lambert Bloom of South Portland spent a 35-year career as a professional oboist, teacher, chamber music coach and advisor, as well as a published author, essayist and archivist. Currently, she has established a second career as a residential and commercial mortgage broker. Bloom has continued to support the arts by bringing collaborative residencies to schools as codirector of Maine Initiative for Creative and Collaborative Expression (MICE!), serving on the advisory committee made up of former trustees of Chamber Music America. She recently accepted the reappointment by Maine Governor John Baldacci to represent the performing arts on the Maine Tourism Commission through 2012. Her other projects include archiving the materials of her late husband, celebrated oboist Robert Bloom. "We are thrilled to participate in this project -- an opportunity to tell the story of an extraordinary state that has nurtured, inspired and sustained generations over the centuries and continues to offer a vibrant world of beauty and quality of life to its citizens and visitors." -- Sara Lambert Bloom In late September, the judges will select one winner whose design will be applied to the tanks. Professional contractors will paint the winning artwork on the tops and sides of eight tanks and the tops of an additional eight starting in fall 2008. Competition organizers expect the painting to be complete in 2011, if weather permits. About The Maine Center for Creativity The Maine Center for Creativity (MCC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) led by a volunteer board of directors. Founded in May 2005, MCC is committed to attracting companies to Maine by developing projects and programs that support the growth of creative industries and the arts. Among its educational and arts-related projects, MCC is organizing Art All Around(TM), an international design competition to paint the Sprague Energy tanks in South Portland. For more information, please visit www.mainecenterforcreativity.org. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-08-13 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Menlo_Worldwide_Logistics_Expands_Relationship_with_Kettle_Foods Logistics Provider Enters Wisconsin Market to Manage New Warehouse for All-Natural Premium Snack Foods Company SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Aug. 12, 2008 -- Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has expanded its relationship with Salem, Ore.-based Kettle Foods to include management of a new 105,000-square-foot dedicated warehouse in Beloit, Wis. Menlo previously provided warehouse management for the premium natural snack foods company at a multi-client facility in Illinois. The new warehouse operation -- 50 percent larger than the previous one -- opened in early August near the company's Beloit manufacturing plant. It is Menlo's first logistics operation in the state of Wisconsin. "By choosing Menlo, we've been able to take advantage of the flexibility they offer in both multi-client and dedicated warehouse management. As our business grew and circumstances changed, our relationship with Menlo has reflected those changes," said Janell Fehlen, director of operations, Kettle Foods. "Menlo also shares our strong commitment to environmental sustainability, one of the top priorities at Kettle Foods." Menlo is providing the staff, systems and equipment for the new facility, where activities include receiving, storage, inventory management and outbound distribution. The food grade warehouse is operating under the Lean philosophy of waste elimination and continuous improvement followed at Menlo facilities worldwide. Food grade certification requires meeting American Institute of Baking (AIB) rigorous standards for protection of the safety of the food supply chain. "We began our relationship with Kettle Foods last year at our multi-client operation in Aurora, Ill., and that solution -- with its flexibility and scalability to expand and contract with a customer's business -- was an excellent fit for them initially," said Gary Kowalski, chief operating officer, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. "Due to Kettle Foods' rapid growth and success in the marketplace, a larger, dedicated facility became necessary and locating it near the company's manufacturing facility allowed them to realize savings in fuel costs. We're now leveraging our years of expertise to serve their unique business needs at the Wisconsin warehouse." Kettle Foods' Beloit potato chip manufacturing plant was awarded Gold-level certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2007, in recognition of the company's efforts to minimize the environmental impact of the facility. Other Kettle Foods initiatives at the location include offsetting 100 percent of electricity use through the purchase of wind power and use of on-site wind turbines, recycling of used cooking oil into biodiesel to fuel some company cars, and filtering and reusing potato wash water. Menlo supports the environment as part of an enterprise-wide sustainability initiative undertaken by its parent company, Con-way Inc. It joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partner program aimed at reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions last year and is working to educate and promote green initiatives among its contract carriers. Menlo recently received a SmartWay Shipper Index Factor (SIF) of 1.25, the highest score awarded under the program. Today, approximately 85 percent of the company's total network miles are covered by SmartWay-approved carriers. Founded in 1978, Kettle Foods is a privately owned company committed to producing great-tasting, all-natural snacks with a caring commitment to its employees, craft and community. Its manufacturing sites in Salem, Ore., and Beloit, Wis., produce more than 20 flavors and four varieties of potato chip offerings, five flavors of tortilla chips made with organic corn and a variety of nut butters and trail mixes. Visit www.kettlefoods.com for more information. About Menlo Worldwide Logistics Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.4 billion global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Mateo, Calif.-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics' services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 16 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world. Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-08-12 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Experienced_NFL_Insiders_Launch_The_National_Football_Post_the_Premier_Online_Information_Source_for_Serious_Football_Fans NationalFootballPost.com Fills Industry Void with Unprecedented Insight and Analysis from Experienced League Professionals SAN DIEGO and PHILADELPHIA -- Aug. 11, 2008 -- A consortium of seasoned National Football League (NFL) insiders today announced the launch of The National Football Post, the exclusive online source for the most incisive and in-depth analysis and opinion on professional football available today. Unique among current football Web sites for its access and insight into the innermost workings of the NFL, The National Football Post features an executive team including former NFL executives, top player representatives and a former player. The site will also become a forum for renowned guest commentators in sports and entertainment to weigh in with their views on the sport. The site is now live at www.NationalFootballPost.com. "There is a void for content originating from experienced NFL professionals that serious football fans can consume," said Andrew Brandt, president of The National Football Post. "The National Football Post will fill that void by delivering analysis and commentary on the latest news with insights that were previously unavailable. Our content is unique because it comes from the 'been-there' viewpoint of writers who have firsthand industry experience, understanding and contacts." The National Football Post features: * Blogs by NFL insiders * Top NFL news of the day * Fantasy football information and analysis * Visitor comments and discussion The National Football Post executives include: * Andrew Brandt, president: Brandt was vice president of the Green Bay Packers for the past nine years, involved in all front-office operations. Brandt was previously general manager of the Barcelona Dragons of the NFL's World League, where he was the youngest general manager in professional sports. He is also a seasoned player agent, with experience at ProServ and Bob Woolf Associates, having managed and marketed athletes including Boomer Esiason, Ricky Williams, Adam Vinatieri and Matt Hasselbeck. He currently provides sports analysis for several media outlets, including the Sports Business Journal, The Huffington Post, the NFL Network, ESPN Radio, Sporting News Radio and Fox Business News. A graduate of Stanford University and Georgetown University Law Center, Brandt now teaches Sports Business at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and Sports Law at Georgetown University Law Center. * Michael Lombardi, chief editor and content manager: With 23 years as an executive in the NFL, Lombardi brings decades of experience in evaluating players, coaches, tactics and organizations from top to bottom. After spending years running the personnel departments of the Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders, he went on to negotiate player contracts for several NFL teams and work in various capacities with the San Francisco 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Denver Broncos. Lombardi's vast knowledge and superior communication skills later led him into sports journalism, where he has hosted the CBS Sports NFL pre-game show and currently writes for Sports Illustrated, SI.com and the NFL Network. * Jack Bechta, vice president of development: One of the most respected agents in the NFL, Bechta's clientele has included first-round draft picks, Pro Bowl players and high profile coaches. Three of his clients are currently among the highest-paid players at their positions in NFL history. Bechta has also acted as executive producer of "Super Agent" in conjunction with Universal and Spike TV. * Matt Bowen, writer/content provider: A seven-year NFL veteran, Bowen played safety for four teams between 2000 and 2006. His years of on-field experience have given him a deep understanding of the game, along with the insider's perspective to effectively analyze it. Bowen recently transitioned from player to sports journalist, and has written for media outlets including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Washington Times, the Washington Examiner, Pro Football Weekly, the Niagara Gazette, The Daily Iowan and BuffaloBills.com. He is currently writing for the Chicago Sun-Times while pursuing a master's in journalism from DePaul University. * Joe Fortenbaugh, vice president, operations manager: A graduate of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Fortenbaugh is experienced in law, player representation, professional team operations, mediation and arbitration. A longtime expert in fantasy football, Fortenbaugh will also provide legal counsel, statistical research and ongoing business development services. "The National Football Post will be part of my daily reading. I have known and respected Andrew, Mike and Jack for a long time. These guys have original insight, unfiltered opinions, and great access," said Jerry Angelo, general manager, Chicago Bears. "The Post should be a great success!" About The National Football Post The National Football Post is the premier online information source for serious football fans. Managed by a cross-section of NFL insiders, it features in-depth news, information and analysis at a level unique among sports Web sites. Beyond the usual news, statistics and highlights, The National Football Post offers deeper insight into the game and how front office operations, player negotiations and other business developments can impact it. The site's insider blogs, news roundup, fantasy football analysis and user commentaries will give the serious fan a pipeline to the inner workings of professional football and provide powerful research for any fantasy football participant. The National Football Post is available at www.NationalFootballPost.com. # # # info@kgmoment.com 2008-08-11 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Conway_Multimodal_Launched_to_Provide_Expanded_Services_for_Freight_Brokerage_Market Tyler Ellison Joins Company as President, Leads Strategic Development and Expansion of Capabilities for Nationwide Truckload Brokerage Solutions as Division of Menlo Worldwide Logistics SAN MATEO, Calif., and PORTLAND, Ore. -- Aug. 6, 2008 -- Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) today announced that it has launched Con-way Multimodal(TM) providing expanded freight brokerage capabilities and services in the third-party logistics and multimodal freight transportation business, focusing on flexible, efficient capacity solutions for the marketplace. Based in Portland, Ore., Con-way Multimodal operates as a division of one of Con-way's three primary operating units, Menlo Worldwide Logistics, which annually manages more than $1 billion in transportation spend for its customers. Con-way Multimodal succeeds the company's previous brokerage operation, known as Con-way Truckload Services. Its relationships with both small and large third-party carriers across the United States -- coupled with the technology, customer relationships and purchasing power of the Con-way enterprise -- provide shippers with reliable capacity, planning flexibility and access to a broad range of transportation and logistics services. "The relaunching and expansion of our truckload brokerage company and its new leadership will help accelerate our growth in this segment with a strong market offering and a clearly defined and delineated brand," said Douglas W. Stotlar, Con-way president and CEO. "The flexibility inherent in brokerage operations is a key component of the capacity mix for many shipping customers. Delivering an effective, scalable capability, with a solid base of reliable third-party carriers, is a natural fit that complements our enterprise business portfolio." Leading Con-way Multimodal as its president will be Tyler S. Ellison, who joins the organization as a 12-year veteran of the transportation and logistics industry. "Tyler brings to Con-way Multimodal proven experience developing highly valued transportation solutions for shipping and logistics customers," said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president of Menlo Worldwide Logistics. "His strategic insight and innovative ideas will help this business unit develop and grow as the brokerage marketplace evolves. We are delighted to have him on our team." Ellison becomes responsible for the development and execution of business strategy and operations for Con-way Multimodal, which arranges third-party carrier services for over-the-road, intermodal, flatbed, heavy haul and specialized transportation for truckload freight shipments. The company's reach will extend throughout the United States and into Canada and Mexico. Prior to joining Con-way Multimodal, Ellison served in a variety of increasingly responsible leadership roles at Schneider National, Inc. Most recently, he was senior vice president of the Global Client Group where he directed a team of sales leaders focused on meeting the global supply chain needs of large multinational customers. Previously, he was vice president and general manager of Schneider Transportation Management at Schneider Logistics, Inc. Ellison began his freight transportation career with Schneider National in 1996. "I look forward to driving the strategic expansion and development of Con-way Multimodal," said Ellison. "The strength and recognition of the Con-way brand gives us a great foundation. I'm confident that my background and experience, combined with the top-notch team we take to market, will make a difference for the enterprise and our customers." Ellison holds a master's degree in international logistics from Georgia Tech. He received a bachelor's degree from Augsburg College before earning a juris doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minn. Prior to entering the transportation and logistics industry, Ellison practiced law in Minneapolis, Minn. The name change will become effective upon the receipt of the requisite government approval. About Menlo Worldwide Logistics Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.4 billion global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Mateo, Calif.-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics' services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 16 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world. Menlo Worldwide Logistics is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) is a $4.7 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. For more information about Con-way, visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-08-06 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Colin_Braun_and_Conway_Freight_Keep_On_Trucking_in_2009 CONCORD, N.C., and ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Roush Fenway Racing announced today that Con-way Freight will again sponsor the No. 6 Ford F-150 with Colin Braun behind the wheel in the 2009 NASCAR Truck Series. The 19-year-old Texan teamed with Con-way Freight this year in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and is pursuing the Raybestos Rookie of the Year award. "We have so much support from the folks at Con-way Freight, all the way from the management to the truck drivers," Braun said. "I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of them this year and I'm proud to be a part of their team. I'm really pleased that they will continue to be a part of our team as well next season. I think with the experience I have gained this year we can be contenders for a lot of race wins, and hopefully the 2009 championship." "We're excited to once again sponsor the No. 6 Con-way Freight Ford F-150 with Roush Fenway Racing," said John G. Labrie, president, Con-way Freight. "Colin Braun is having a great rookie year. He's a fierce competitor whose dedication and spirit mirrors that of our over 20,000 employees. We're confident 2009 will be a breakthrough year for Colin and the No. 6 truck. We're looking forward to seeing him take a checkered flag and joining him in the winner's circle during the 2009 Truck Series campaign." The 2009 season will be Braun's second full year in the NASCAR Truck Series. To date, he is leading the Raybestos Rookie points, and has earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes. About Roush Fenway Racing Roush Fenway Racing operates 13 full-time motorsports teams, five in NASCAR Sprint Cup with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; four in the Nationwide Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Erik Darnell and Colin Braun; three in the Craftsman Truck Series with Darnell, Braun, Kvapil, Bobby East and John Wes Townley; and one in the ARCA RE/MAX Series with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Robin Johnson at 704.720.4645. About Con-way Freight Con-way Freight is the industry's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, providing guaranteed, day-definite regional and transcontinental service through a single, unified network of more than 400 service centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Con-way Freight offers LTL freight delivery across North America, as well as delivery in the United States for international less-than-container (LCL) ocean shipments from Asia through its OceanGuaranteedSM service. Con-way Freight is a certified FAST highway carrier and is ISO 9001- and 14001-, C-TPAT/PIP, ACE- and CSA-certified. Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company. For more information, visit www.con-way.com/freight. # # # info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-30 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/eonlinedata_to_Lead_Presentation_for_Global_Hosted_Services_Professionals_at__HostingCon_2008_ Company's Session Will Feature Dashboard Information Design for Marketing Metrics Reporting PORTLAND, Maine -- July 24, 2008 -- e-onlinedata, a leader in the online payments industry, today announced that Marci Gagnon, channel marketing manager, will be a featured presenter at HostingCon 2008, a gathering of international hosted services professionals set for July 28-30 at Navy Pier in Chicago. Gagnon will lead a session titled "How to Measure Recurring Revenue and Increase Profits by Design" on July 28 from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. The presentation will focus on the importance of choosing metrics and effectively visually communicating them through a Web-based dashboard model to display the progress of marketing initiatives. Gagnon will demonstrate how an informational dashboard can prove the return on investment (ROI) of marketing programs while facilitating the selection of next steps to drive process improvement. "Creating an effective representation of vital information is critical to helping management quickly assess progress, identify problem areas and take steps to eliminate them," said Gagnon. "The Web-based dashboard model can accomplish all that, while underscoring the ROI of key marketing initiatives." Gagnon brings nearly 10 years of marketing and creative experience to her position as channel marketing manager at e-onlinedata. She holds a master's in marketing with a concentration in organizational communications. HostingCon is the world's largest annual gathering of hosted services professionals. This year's event features more than 40 presentations offered in four tracks -- marketing, growing, technology and leaders. For more information, visit www.hostingcon.com. About e-onlinedata e-onlinedata, a wholly owned subsidiary of PowerPay, is the nation's most trusted Internet-based merchant account provider and one of the largest resellers of Authorize.Net payment gateway. PowerPay is one of the fastest-growing providers of integrated e-commerce and retail payment solutions in the United States. Founded in 2003, PowerPay offers a broad portfolio of payment processing solutions to merchants via four major acquisition channels: e-commerce, software developers, financial institutions and direct merchant-level sales. Additionally, the company is one of the few payment processing organizations with total in-house merchant underwriting, risk management, customer service, technical support, information technology, product development and inside sales departments. The Portland, Maine-based company supports all major credit and debit cards, electronic benefits transfer (EBT), recurring bill payment and a variety of card-based payments. Together, PowerPay and e-onlinedata deliver comprehensive, innovative solutions that help customers grow their businesses and improve bottom lines. In 2007, the Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor, recognized PowerPay as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. For additional information about e-onlinedata and PowerPay, please visit www.e-onlinedata.com or www.powerpay.biz ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-24 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/eonlinedata_and_Maine_Hosting_Solutions_Partner_to_Deliver_Comprehensive__Ecommerce_Solutions_ Maine-based Companies' Combined Resources Will Offer Greater Value and Service for Online Merchants PORTLAND and BATH, Maine -- July 22, 2008 -- e-onlinedata, a subsidiary of PowerPay, Maine's largest merchant processor, and Maine Hosting Solutions (MHS), a premier provider of Web hosting technology, support and design, today announced a partnership to bring MHS customers comprehensive e-commerce solutions, cost savings and preferred access to Authorize.Net. The relationship between e-onlinedata and MHS, Maine's largest Web hosting company, makes it easier for MHS clients to accept credit and debit cards from their e-commerce customers. Together, the companies offer best in class technical and customer support, access to discounted Visa/MasterCard merchant accounts and the safety and security of one of the Web's largest payment gateway providers. "We are excited to be working with another great Maine company," said Steve Goodrich, CEO, e-onlinedata. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to offer quality processing solutions to MHS customers. Having the ability to accept online payments will increase sales and help their business partners grow." MHS e-commerce clients will benefit from e-onlinedata's best in the industry pricing and it's uncompromising commitment to service thanks to in-house underwriting and risk management, customer service, 24/7 technical support, information technology and product development. "It's exciting to see two Maine businesses come together to offer a solution that manages every aspect of a company's online presence," said Daniel Eosco of Maine Hosting Solutions. "Now MHS users have a complete payment processing solution through a single point of contact based right here in Maine." About e-onlinedata e-onlinedata, a wholly owned subsidiary of PowerPay, is the nation's most trusted Internet-based merchant account provider and the largest reseller of Authorize.Net payment gateway. PowerPay is one of the fastest-growing providers of integrated e-commerce and retail payment solutions in the United States. Founded in 2003, PowerPay offers a broad portfolio of payment processing solutions to merchants via four major acquisition channels: e-commerce, software developers, financial institutions and direct merchant-level sales. Additionally, the company is one of the few payment processing organizations with total in-house merchant underwriting, risk management, customer service, technical support, information technology, product development and inside sales departments. The Portland, Maine-based company supports all major credit and debit cards, electronic benefits transfer (EBT), recurring bill payment and a variety of card-based payments. Together, PowerPay and e-onlinedata deliver comprehensive, innovative solutions that help customers grow their businesses and improve bottom lines. In 2007, the Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor, recognized PowerPay as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. For additional information about e-onlinedata and PowerPay, please visit www.e-onlinedata.com or www.powerpay.biz About Maine Hosting Solutions Located in Bath, Maine, Maine Hosting Solutions offers a broad range of services including Web hosting, design, programming and promotion to clients throughout the world. Its unique combination of state-of-the art servers, innovative programming techniques and guerilla search engine strategies set the company apart from the competition. When the company was established in 1996, Maine Hosting Solutions, primarily catered toward small businesses and Maine Guides. Through industry acquisitions after the dot com fallout at the end of the millennium, MHS has developed into a recognized leader in the state. MHS now has clients of varying sizes worldwide. With a concentration on personalized customer service, MHS continues to have a small company feel even as the largest hosting company in the state. Selected by Goldline Research as one of The Most Dependable(TM)Web Design Firms of The Northeast for 2008, and featured in Entrepreneur Magazine. Learn more about Maine Hosting Solutions online at www.mainehost.com. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-22 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Disability_RMS_to_Participate_in_Defense_Research_Institute_DRI_Web_Conference_ Company to Address the MetLife vs. Glenn Ruling and its Impact on Internal Claims Handling WESTBROOK, Maine -- July 21, 2008 -- Disability RMS, the nation's leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services, today announced that Andrew Bernstein, vice president of law, will present during the Defense Research Institute's (DRI) Web conference, "Conflicts of Interest in the Aftermath of MetLife vs. Glenn." Bernstein will join other members of DRI's Life, Health and Disability Committee to provide timely information and advice to DRI members -- defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel -- following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent court ruling in the case of MetLife vs. Glenn during a presentation on Wednesday, July 23 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. EST. Issued on June 19, the Supreme Court's ruling holds that an ERISA claims administrator who decides claims and pays benefits operates under a conflict of interest that must be taken into account as a "factor" in judicial review of the administrator's claims decision. Bernstein will be joined by fellow committee members Byrne J. Decker of Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, and Robin M. Sanders of Jorden Burt LLP in Washington, D.C. "This is an excellent forum for DRI to guide its members toward an understanding of the ruling and its impact on the law as it relates to benefits cases," said Andrew Bernstein, vice president, law, Disability RMS. "For outside and inside counsel, the Webinar provides education, tips and an outline of the ruling's effect on each circuit court of appeals. I'm pleased to have the opportunity to bring some clarity to the subject." Bernstein has been a practicing attorney for more than 23 years, and brings more than 17 years of legal, management, claims and reinsurance expertise to his current position. Previously, he spent 13 years at Unum, holding leadership positions in the legal department and disability claims operations. Bernstein also ran his own consulting business, providing legal, claims, underwriting, product and reinsurance advice in the life and disability insurance marketplace. From 1980 through 1987, Bernstein was a litigation and trial partner with a Portland, Maine-based law firm. He has written and spoken frequently about disability and legal topics, including fraud, litigation issues and disability claims practices. He is a past chair of the American Council of Life Insurance-Health Insurance Association of America Joint ERISA Task Force. A complete copy of the presentation will be available post-event on the Disability RMS Web site at www.disabilityrms.com. DRI -- The Voice of the Defense Bar, is the national organization of more than 22,000 defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel. The group provides numerous educational and informational resources to DRI members and offers opportunities for liaison among defense trial lawyers, corporate America, and state and local defense organizations. About Disability RMS Disability RMS is the nation's leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services, with more than $400 million of disability premium under direct management. Located in Westbrook, Maine, Disability RMS has more than 375 employees with the specialized product knowledge and service skills required to succeed in today's complex risk protection market. In 2006 and 2007, the Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor, named Disability RMS as the Best Large (250+ employees) Company to Work for in Maine. # # # info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-21 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Conway_Truckload_Names_Two_New_Regional_Sales_Managers Positions Support Business Growth in Canada, Western New York and the Pacific Northwest JOPLIN, Mo. -- July 15, 2008 -- Con-way Truckload, a full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that Jeff Pfeifer and Paul Stefaniuk have joined the company as regional sales managers. In the position, Pfeifer will be responsible for growing the company's customer base in the Pacific Northwest, while Stefaniuk will focus on developing new business engagements in Western New York, Quebec and Ontario. "Jeff and Paul join Con-way Truckload with more than two decades of sales and business development experience combined in the transportation and logistics industry," said Pete Montano, executive vice president, sales, Con-way Truckload. "Throughout their careers, they have achieved impressive results both growing current accounts and developing new relationships for a range of industry-leading companies. Their intimate knowledge of their respective regions is invaluable and makes them a tremendous asset to our team. We look forward to sharing in their success." Pfeifer joins Con-way Truckload from Pacific Foods of Oregon where he served as director of supply chain. There, he managed activities ranging from distribution and purchasing to transportation and production scheduling. Previously, he spent six years as supply chain manager for Xerox Corporation - Office Group, where he was responsible for warehousing, transportation and operations for all North American distribution centers. There, he achieved significant cost savings for the company by optimizing processes and streamlining operations. Prior to Xerox Corporation, Pfeifer's sales and business development career spanned seven years covering the Pacific Northwest at industry-leading companies Swift Corporation, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. and Werner Enterprises. Stefaniuk brings 18 years of sales and marketing expertise in transportation and logistics to Con-way Truckload, serving most recently as the manager of business development for Bison Transport. At the company, he was responsible for managing and developing new truckload, intermodal, reefer and multi-faceted supply chain client opportunities throughout Canada and in the United States. Previously, he was a corporate business development executive at TransX Group of Companies, one of the largest privately owned transportation companies in Canada. Prior to TransX, Stefaniuk held high-level sales and marketing positions at Armstrong International Movers and Allied International. He began his career at City Publications, an advertising business he co-founded in 1990. Photos are available upon request. About Con-way Truckload Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload is an operating company of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) and a leading provider of expedited, time-definite full-truckload transportation services across North America. Formerly Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI), Con-way Truckload today employs over 3,000 drivers with a fleet of more than 2,700 tractors and 8,600 trailers operating throughout the United States as well as internationally in Mexico and Canada. The company provides full-truckload transportation serving the transcontinental shipping needs of commercial and industrial businesses as well as sister company Con-way Freight. For more about Con-way Truckload, visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com/truckload or call (800) 641-4747. Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) is a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-15 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Maine_Center_for_Creativity_Names_New_Officers_to_Board_of_Directors 17 Members Lead Innovative Organization Aimed at Cultivating Maine's Creative Economy PORTLAND, Maine -- July 15, 2008 -- The Maine Center for Creativity (MCC), a Maine-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the growth of the arts and creative industries in Maine, today announced that new officers were elected by the board of directors during its annual meeting. The officers are: Greg Boulos, president, Cape Elizabeth; Meg Weston, vice president, Yarmouth; Paula Lundgren, treasurer, Saco; and Alan Atkins, clerk, Cape Elizabeth. "MCC's board of directors -- those who have been with us from the beginning and those who are new to the organization -- possesses a unique blend of talent, creativity, business savvy, arts background and commitment to economic development that is vital to boosting awareness of Maine's creative industries," said Jean Maginnis, executive director, Maine Center for Creativity. "Their intelligent insights are invaluable as we build the organization and continue to highlight Maine as a welcoming place for creative industries to do business." In addition to Boulos, Weston, Lundgren and Atkins, the following members of the board of directors were formally appointed to one- to three-year terms: Jerry Ade, Richard McGoldrick and Pamela Plumb of Portland; Charles Dibner and Tom MacDonald of Scarborough; Raphael DiLuzio of Orono; Katherine Greenleaf, Philip Harriman and David Swardlick of Yarmouth; Steve McGrath of Brunswick; Jamie Morin of Raymond; and Ayres Stockly of Cumberland. Tom Dobbins of Scarborough serves as an honorary board director. About The Maine Center for Creativity The Maine Center for Creativity (MCC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) led by a volunteer board of directors. Founded in May 2005, MCC is committed to attracting companies to Maine by developing projects and programs that support the growth of creative industries and the arts. Among its educational and arts-related projects, MCC is organizing Art All Around(TM), an international design competition to paint the Sprague Energy tanks in South Portland. For more information, please visit www.mainecenterforcreativity.org. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-15 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Conway_Inc_Achieves_Highest_Score_for_Fuel_Efficiency_and_Environmental_Performance_for_2007_under_EPAs_SmartWaysupTMsup_Transport_Partnership Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload and Menlo Worldwide Logistics Rated 'Outstanding' SAN MATEO, Calif. -- July 10, 2008 -- Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) today announced that its three primary operating companies, Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload and Menlo Worldwide Logistics, received the highest fuel efficiency and environmental performance score for 2007 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay(TM) Transport Partnership. The companies each received a Shipper Index Factor (SIF) of 1.25, the highest possible score awarded under the EPA program. The rating signifies that the companies are utilizing the largest number of commercially available fuel savings strategies, while continuing to actively evaluate and consider promising new savings methods and emerging technologies. Higher scores make carriers and logistics companies more attractive to freight shippers and support their carbon emission reduction strategies. Companies achieving the highest score are also granted exclusive rights to use the trademarked SmartWay logo. "Our collaboration with the EPA's SmartWay Transport program is well-aligned with our overall corporate sustainability mission," said Douglas W. Stotlar, Con-way's president and CEO. "The SmartWay performance model is a sophisticated, proven best practice. Utilizing this program helps us refine our operations and adopt practices that reduce our carbon footprint in measurable, lasting ways. In a carbon intensive business like ours, conserving fuel and other forms of energy delivers not only sustainability benefits but bottom-line results as well. It makes us a more competitive, attractive business partner for shippers who are pursuing parallel efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains." Through EPA's program, 800 SmartWay trucking and logistics companies commit to measuring and improving the efficiency of their freight operations using the EPA-developed F.L.E.E.T. (Fleet Logistics Energy and Environmental Tracking) Performance Model. Carriers and logistics companies must agree to improve their performance within three years and must also sign the SmartWay Transport Partnership Agreement. In 2007, Con-way Freight's SmartWay initiatives -- speed management, idling and aerodynamic control strategies, and engine and equipment upgrades -- yielded diesel fuel savings of 3,594,377 gallons or 3.8 percent savings of total fuel used. This savings equates to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 601,928 tons. A member of the EPA's SmartWay Transport Program since 2006, Con-way Freight's 8,400-tractor fleet logged nearly 600 million miles on America's highways in 2007. Con-way Truckload, which operates a fleet of 2,700 heavy-duty diesel tractors, joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership in 2005 and in 2007 received its second consecutive SmartWay Excellence Award for its innovative work toward reducing emissions and fuel consumption. To date, Con-way Truckload is also tracking well toward meeting its three-year improvement commitment. With single wide-base tires, no-idling strategies, aerodynamic equipment and speed management initiatives, among others, the company in 2007 reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 295,712 tons, which equates to diesel fuel savings of 2,575,475 gallons. Last year, the company ran more than 322 million miles in North America and consumed more than 54 million gallons of diesel fuel. As a SmartWay Transport Partner for less than one year, Menlo Worldwide Logistics has already seen significant results from educating and promoting green initiatives among its contract carriers. Menlo emphasizes SmartWay compliance as a preferred factor when considering new carriers, and during its annual review process with existing carriers, encourages its trucking service providers to join SmartWay and actively adopt its performance model. The company is also implementing a no-idling policy at its distribution centers. Today, approximately 85 percent of its total network miles are operated with SmartWay-approved carriers. "I applaud Con-way for adopting clean strategies and technologies that reduce energy use and meet their SmartWay environmental commitments," said Margo T. Oge, director of EPA's Office of Transportation & Air Quality. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is an innovative collaboration between EPA and the freight industry to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 to address the environmental and economic challenges surrounding growth in the freight industry. Through the program, EPA is now working with 800 businesses to improve both their bottom line and the environment by offering technical assistance, tools for evaluating opportunities to lower fuel use and emissions and help in locating financing for the purchase of fuel-saving equipment and technology. About Con-way Inc. Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) is a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. A diversified transportation enterprise, Con-way delivers industry-leading services through three primary operating companies: Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload and Menlo Worldwide Logistics. These operating units provide high-performance, day-definite less-than-truckload and full truckload and intermodal freight transportation, as well as logistics, warehousing and supply chain management services, and trailer manufacturing. Con-way Inc. and its subsidiaries operate from more than 500 locations across North America and in 20 countries. For more information about Con-way, visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-10 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/US_Army_Reserve_and_Conway_Freight_Launch_Partnership Unique agreement to help fill demand for skilled workers in the trucking industry ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- July 2, 2008 -- The U.S. Army Reserve and Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced the launch of a unique public-private partnership that will allow both organizations to recruit, train and employ individuals interested in both serving the nation and pursuing a career in the commercial freight transportation industry. The official signing ceremony was held today at Con-way Freight's new headquarters located at 2211 Old Earhart Road in Ann Arbor. The Army Reserve's partnership with Con-way Freight is the first of its kind in the state of Michigan. Con-way Freight is also the first company within the transportation industry to join the new Employer Partnership initiative. The agreement provides Army Reserve Soldiers opportunities for employment with Con-way Freight once they successfully complete their military occupational training. The Army Reserve and Con-way Freight will work together to recruit, license and offer training reciprocity to qualified Soldier candidates who are entering the freight transportation field. "We are proud to have Con-way Freight, a company that has a strong reputation for supporting the U.S. military, as an employer partner," said Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve and Commanding General, Army Reserve Command. "Our partnership will provide Soldiers with opportunities to apply the unique skills and experience they have gained in the Army Reserve to the civilian workforce." "The brave men and women of the Army Reserve are well known for their leadership, teamwork and professionalism. They understand esprit de corps and they bring a level of experience and work ethic to the job that's a tremendous asset for our organization," said John G. Labrie, president, Con-way Freight. "It's an honor to join the Army Reserve in this partnership. We consider it a competitive advantage to be a recommended employer of choice for such a highly skilled and dedicated group of individuals as they take the next step in their careers." The Employer Partnership seeks to formalize the relationship between the Army Reserve and the private sector. It establishes a process whereby employers and the Army Reserve may secure and share the talents of trained professionals. Partners such as Con-way Freight will benefit from the employment of men and women with Army values, experience and proven leadership skills. Other Employer Partners include American Trucking Associations, Inc. and Inova Health Systems. ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE The Army Reserve is a community-based federally directed force of highly-skilled, patriotic men and women that provides our nation with trained units and qualified Soldiers during peacetime, contingencies and war. These Soldier Citizens are the backbone of the U.S. Army, providing critical support in combat, peacekeeping, nation-building and civil affairs. Army Reserve Soldiers have proudly played a vital role in every American military and humanitarian mission of the past 100 years. Today 196,000 trained Army Reserve Soldiers in units across the country stand ready to serve the nation when called upon by the President. For additional information please visit www.armyreserve.army.mil. ABOUT CON-WAY FREIGHT Con-way Freight is the industry's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, providing guaranteed, day-definite regional and transcontinental service through a single, unified network of more than 400 service centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Con-way Freight offers LTL freight delivery across North America, as well as delivery in the United States for international less-than-container (LCL) ocean shipments from Asia through its OceanGuaranteedSM service. Con-way Freight is a certified FAST highway carrier and is ISO 9001- and 14001-, C-TPAT/PIP, ACE- and CSA-certified. Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company and FORTUNE magazine's "Most Admired Company" in transportation and logistics for 2008. For more information, visit www.con-way.com/freight. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-07-02 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/Conway_Freight_Honored_with_Ryder_Carrier_Quality_Award_for_2007_LTL_Interregional_Service Company Tops Competitors in Criteria Including On-time Performance, Customer Service ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- June 26, 2008 -- Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has been honored by Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) with the Ryder Transportation Management (RTM) Carrier Quality Award for 2007 LTL Inter-regional service. "Being recognized by Ryder for exemplary performance and value is a testament to the operational excellence and consistency our people deliver every day," said John G. Labrie, president, Con-way Freight. "I could not be more proud of the dedication and hard work our team brings to servicing Ryder and its customers. This award certainly validates the focus on quality and professionalism that differentiates Con-way Freight in the marketplace." Under the Ryder Carrier Quality program, award winners are selected through a 200-point rating system designed to measure transportation provider quality annually to ensure maximum utilization of superior performers. Transportation providers were rated in eight areas: on-time delivery, value, claims performance, safety, technology, customer service, invoice accuracy and innovative idea generation. Con-way Freight earned the top score of the eight carriers in the LTL Inter-regional service group and the second-highest of LTL carriers across all categories. "Con-way Freight's single coast-to-coast network enables them to provide our clients with the whole package in LTL shipping -- reliable on-time delivery, customer service, innovation and value," said Todd Carter, vice president and general manager, Ryder Transportation Management. "Their unique combination of fast transit times, innovative thinking and responsive customer service set them apart for us and our clients, and their scores reflected that." This year marks the 11th presentation of the Ryder Transportation Management Carrier Quality Awards. Based in Miami, Ryder is a Fortune 500 provider of leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. For more information about Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com. About Con-way Freight Con-way Freight is the industry's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, providing guaranteed, day-definite regional and transcontinental service through a single, unified network of more than 400 service centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Con-way Freight offers LTL freight delivery across North America, as well as delivery in the United States for international less-than-container (LCL) ocean shipments from Asia through its OceanGuaranteedSM service. Con-way Freight is a certified FAST highway carrier and is ISO 9001- and 14001-, C-TPAT/PIP, ACE- and CSA-certified. Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company and FORTUNE magazine's "Most Admired Company" in transportation and logistics for 2008. For more information, visit www.con-way.com/freight. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-06-26 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/EmeryWaterhouse_Launches_Operations_in_MidAtlantic_Region_with_Emery_Building_Materials_Division_ New Distribution Center Expands Product Line Selection and Geographic Service Area, Improves Customer Service PORTLAND, Maine -- June 23, 2008 -- Emery-Waterhouse, a leading distributor of hardware and building materials, today announced its Emery Building Materials division began operations at its new distribution center in Northeast Pennsylvania. Last year the company expanded its building materials product line and established its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region with the acquisition of The Morgan Distribution Co., a specialty distributor in the building supply business. Emery's newly leased distribution center is located within the CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park at 285 CenterPoint Blvd. in Pittston, Pa. The new facility will enable Emery to deliver product faster to its Mid-Atlantic customers and beyond through greater access to five major interstates within a two-hour drive of New York City and Philadelphia. Additionally, with the acquisition, Emery expanded its building materials product offering to include the Stallion Fastener line, and additional exterior and bulk home building products. "Our customer base of independent, professionally focused dealers depends on reliable, on-time service to compete in the marketplace," said Steve Frawley, president of Emery-Waterhouse. "Our new, strategically located distribution center improves our service quality and presents new market opportunities for Emery outside of New England with an experienced and knowledgeable local team. Also, as our business grows in the region, we have the option to expand our presence within the existing facility." At the distribution center, Emery is employing a total distribution technology solution with unique systems for inventory and warehouse management. Overall, the new location and implementation of state-of-the-art technology will create a more efficient, accurate shipping operation for Emery's customers. In September 2008, Emery Building Materials is planning an open house and promotional event at the new facility in Pennsylvania with its customers and key suppliers. About Emery-Waterhouse Founded in 1842, Portland, Maine-based Emery-Waterhouse is a full-service independent hardlines distributor serving hardware dealers, lumberyards and home centers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2008, the company launched its Emery Building Materials division with operations in Pennsylvania. Emery-Waterhouse offers product assortments across all major categories ranging from hardware, tools, paint and sundries to lawn and garden supplies. Its leading brand partners include 3M, Bosch, DP, DeWalt, GE Lighting, Minwax, Irwin, Lenox, Makita, USG, OMG Fastenmaster, Stanley Bostich, RotoZip and York Manufacturing. In addition Emery-Waterhouse offers value-added services such as innovative merchandising and sales solutions. For more information, visit www.emeryonline.com or call 800-283-0236. ### info@kgmoment.com 2008-06-23 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/New_Sperian_A900_Series_Brings_SportInspired_Style_and_Maximum__Value_to_Safety_Eyewear_ Distinctive and Comfortable Line Includes Regular and Reader Magnifiers Models SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- May 23, 2008 -- Sperian Protection, the world leader in safety eyewear, today announced the newest additions to its A Series line of products, the A900 Series and A900 Reader Magnifiers. Both offer contemporary styling inspired by the latest trends in sunglasses, in addition to comfortable fit, lightweight frames and affordable pricing. This new addition to Sperian's popular A Series line will appeal to employees and safety managers alike with its combination of premier styling and exceptional safety features. The series allows companies to offer standardized eyewear with contemporary styling for both regular tasks and those requiring increased magnification such as reading, close-up inspections or fine detail work. The A900 Series offers excellent side coverage, with wraparound, distortion-free polycarbonate lenses available in clear, TSR(R) gray and silver mirror tints. Its comfortable and secure design features padded temple tips and a non-slip nose bridge. Available with Fog-ban(R) anti-fog coating or a scratch-resistant hardcoat, the A900 Series provides impact protection that meets ANSI Z87+ standards. The A900 Series Reader Magnifiers offer the same 180-degree field of vision, along with high impact, hardcoat and UV protection. Available in lens tints of clear or TSR gray, they come in magnifier strengths of +1.5, +2.0 and +2.5. The bonus FlexiCord included keeps Reader Magnifiers nearby for quick and convenient changes between regular and magnifier eyewear. Photos of the A900 Series are available to the media upon request. For complete product details and ordering information please visit www.sperianprotection.com or call Sperian Customer Care directly at 1-800-682-0839. About Sperian Protection With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide, Sperian Protection serves the global personal protective equipment (PPE) industry, providing hearing, eye, respiratory, fall, body and hand protection. As a world leader in multiple PPE categories, Sperian is committed to offering innovative products adapted to high-risk environments so that all workers in the manufacturing and services industries can work with confidence. For more information, please visit www.sperianprotection.com. Sperian Protection is listed on Euronext's Eurolist and on the SBF120. It is eligible for the SRD deferred settlement system. For additional Sperian product information, contact: Sperian Customer Care 900 Douglas Pike Smithfield, R.I. 02917 Tel: 800-682-0839 Fax: 800-322-1330 http://www.sperianprotection.com # # # info@kgmoment.com 2008-05-23 00:00:00 http://www.kgmoment.com/agency/news/item/MPRI_Launches_its_Expansion_Into_the_Waste_Management_Market_with_a__National_Simulatorbased_Training_Campaign_ National Solid Wastes Management Association Selects MPRI to Deliver State-of-the-Art Safety Training to Refuse Truck Drivers in 12 Cities ALEXANDRIA, Va., and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Feb. 19, 2008 -- MPRI, a global leader in vehicle and maritime simulator products, services and turnkey training facilities, today announced it has launched its expansion into the waste management market with a national training campaign for refuse truck drivers. The National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) selected MPRI to deliver state-of-the-art training to drivers in 12 cities across the country. NSWMA is a trade association representing for-profit companies that provide waste collection, recycling and disposal services, as well as companies that provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. The campaign marks the first time that refuse truck driver training has been provided on a national scale through state-of-the-art, simulator-based technology. Simulators are a valuable training tool, providing drivers the opportunity to practice complex driving scenarios in a risk-free environment. Safety is a top concern in the $50 billion waste management industry with waste collection frequently identified as a high hazard occupation. NSWMA is providing training free of charge under a grant provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A total of 384 drivers will be trained on MPRI's TranSim VS IV driver simulator with software tailored specifically for the waste management industry. The campaign kicks off in Louisville, Ky., on March 3, and will continue throughout the month in Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, as well as Memphis, Tenn.; Raleigh, N.C.; Tulsa, Okla.; and Washington, D.C. "NSWMA is breaking new ground in its commitment to industry safety through this initiative, and we are pleased that they selected us to provide this important training," said Terry Tucker, senior vice president of MPRI. "Waste collection is a hazardous job and we are proud to play a key role in improving workplace conditions -- and even saving lives -- by teaching drivers techniques for operating equipment in the safest manner possible." "Safety should be a top priority for every member of the NSWMA, and that is why we're excited to offer the largest, most accessible driver training program to date," said David Biderman, safety director, NSWMA. "We are confident that MPRI's innovative program will support our goal to reduce accidents and injuries involving solid waste collection vehicles and employees." Each two-hour training session will feature standard classroom and computer-based training as well as hands-on driving time on MPRI's TranSim VS IV simulator. Because there are different types of waste collection vehicles, MPRI designed the simulator's software to support a variety of equipment including residential and automatic tippers and commercial collection haulers. Since the events will take place in metropolitan settings where drivers must often operate in tight spaces such as alleys, training will focus heavily on space management and backing up. NSWMA also recently launched a national safety awareness campaign called "Slow Down To Get Around" to generate public awareness of the need to slow down and give waste collection workers the space they need to do their jobs safely. Together, the training and public awareness campaigns are expected to contribute to the steady downward trend in workplace injuries for solid waste workers. About MPRI Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, MPRI is a recognized leader in maritime, driver and laser marksmanship simulation technology products, services and training capabilities. Learn more about MPRI at www.mpri.com. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 64,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems. The company reported 2007 sales of $14 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company's Web site at www.L-3Com.com. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company's recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. About National Solid Wastes Management Association National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) is a trade association representing for-profit companies in North America that provide solid, hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and disposal services, as well as companies that provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. Founded in 1962, NSWMA's members range from large publicly-traded companies to small privately-owned companies operating in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Members share NSWMA's mission, which is to promote the management of waste in a manner that is environmentally responsible, efficient, profitable and ethical, while benefiting the public and protecting employees by providing educational and training opportunities, research, and federal and state advocacy capability. To learn more about NSWMA, please visit the organization's Web site at www.nswma.org. # # # info@kgmoment.com 2008-02-19 00:00:00