Environmental Performance Vehicles

Heritage Transport acquires Frank's Vacuum Truck Service

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Transport ("Heritage"), a national transportation fleet affiliated with Heritage Environmental Services, today announced that it has acquired Frank's Vacuum Truck Service, Inc. ("FVTS"), a trucking service provider based in Niagara Falls, NY.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Transport ("Heritage"), a national transportation fleet affiliated with Heritage Environmental Services, today announced that it has acquired Frank's Vacuum Truck Service, Inc. ("FVTS"), a trucking service provider based in Niagara Falls, NY.
  • This strategic position will enable Heritage to better serve customers in Western New York and throughout the Midwest & Eastern U.S.
    "We're grateful for the opportunity to carry on the Frank's Vacuum Truck Service legacy," Steve Clausing, President of Heritage Transport, said.
  • Heritage Transport provides hazardous waste transportation services to hazardous waste TSDs across North America, and other EPA approved facilities.
  • Heritage Transport has ICC authority in the lower 48 states and state hazardous waste transport licensing in most states.

Jan Secher appointed as new Chairman of Agilyx and Martha Crawford as Independent Director

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Mr. Secher held a variety of senior executive roles at ABB including membership on its Executive Committee.

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  • Mr. Secher held a variety of senior executive roles at ABB including membership on its Executive Committee.
  • Martha Crawford brings extensive executive experience in the chemicals, engineering and consumer goods industries.
  • Crawford also brings deep expertise in environmental regulation, having served as Principal Administrator of the OECD's Environmental Performance and Information Division.
  • The Agilyx Board of Directorsnow consists of Jan Secher (Chair), Ranjeet Gill Bhatia, Carolyn Sarah Clarke, Catherine Clinton Keenan, Martha Crawford, Steen Jacobsen and Peter Norris.

Bird Publishes Independent Vehicle Life Cycle Analysis, Setting a New Standard for Emissions Reporting Quality

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The LCA emissions model was reviewed and documented by Ramboll , an independent Denmark-based engineering and consulting company, specializing in sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • The LCA emissions model was reviewed and documented by Ramboll , an independent Denmark-based engineering and consulting company, specializing in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
  • Birds LCA sets a new industry standard for emissions reporting quality, enabling reliable comparisons across European modes and vehicles, and helping Bird to identify and reduce emissions wherever possible, Shane Torchiana, CEO, Bird.
  • ISO standards define the highest quality business practices -- whether for quality assurance, sustainability, risk management, governance, or other topics.
  • Alignment with ISO standards is not reviewed by the ISO itself, but by expert reviewers who evaluate compliance with the applicable standard.

LOGISTEC Named Terminal Operator of the Year at the 2022 International Heavy Lift Awards

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

MONTRAL, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - LOGISTEC Stevedoring Inc., a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation, is honoured to be named 2022 Terminal Operator of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards Ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany.

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  • MONTRAL, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - LOGISTEC Stevedoring Inc., a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation, is honoured to be named 2022 Terminal Operator of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards Ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany.
  • This award goes to our people who find solutions and contribute to a reliable and sustainable supply chain."
  • LOGISTEC is leading the drive to a sustainable supply chain through concrete ESG objectives, smart investments and continuous operational enhancements.
  • LOGISTEC is grateful to the Heavy Lift Awards committee for this award which highlights the important work of our 3,200 people who support the global supply chain every day.