Supplier News

PakTech
, Eugene, Ore., will have its 3Pak handles featured on Staatlich Fachingen super-premium bottled water in Europe. The brand, renowned for its healing qualities, is now available in eco-friendly three-packs in Germany featuring PakTech handles.
Treofan America, Winston-Salem, N.C., is expanding the production and research and development facilities at its plant in Zacapu, Mexico. The new facility’s production line will produce specialty multilayer coextruded BOPP films.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Brentwood, Tenn., announced its acquisition of Barthco International, Freightek Inc. and Turbo Logistics. The newly acquired companies will operate as divisions of OH Logistics and will retain their existing management structures.
Satellite Logistics Group, Houston, is the first company to receive Heineken USA’s Supply Chain Leadership Award. The award recognizes the company for its ongoing commitment and leadership role in expanding the supply chain process.
Ryder System Inc., Miami, has allied with Teletrac and Cingular Wireless to launch RydeSmart. The technology combines Teletrac’s global positioning system capabilities and Cingular’s nationwide wireless coverage for an advanced onboard system to improve driver efficiency, highway safety, cargo security and other concerns.
Peterbilt, Denton, Texas, named Don and Terry Pasiuk 2005 Peterbilt Dealer of the Year. The Pasiuks own and operate five Peterbilt Dealerships in British Columbia. The company also named several regional Best in Class Dealer Awards.