Chicago, IL – October 1, 2010 – ELITeXPO's exhibit storage business has been growing steadily over the past few years. 2010 brought a major jump in business due to an increased marketing presence explaining their complete property management services.

"We redesigned our racking systems which allowed us the additional storage capabilities we needed to be able to bring in additional clients," stated Jack Sackis, ELITeXPO Operations Supervisor in charge of the warehouse. He added, "we also have brought a lot of our clients onto the ExhibitForce inventory management system which gives the customers full on-line access to their events and inventory. They are really enjoying the increased access."

They are bringing in several additional clients in October and look forward to the continued growth. 

Chicago, IL – The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago today announced that it joined the SmartWay^SM Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. 

IACAC will contribute to the Partnership’s goal to reduce 33 to 66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and up to 200,000 tons of nitrogen oxide per year by 2012 by educating their membership on how to improve the environmental performance of their freight operations.  Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas, and nitrogen oxide is an air pollutant that contributes to smog.  By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, IACAC demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and social responsibility.

“The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago is so proud to be a SmartWay Affiliate. It just made sense for us to partner with the EPA in bringing the latest information regarding environmental improvement for the transportation industry to our members.” said Heidi Maschmann, IACAC Environmental Liaison.

Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year.  The Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies.  The Partnership currently has over 450 Partners.

The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago was organized in 1955 by a group of airline and forwarder staff interested in developing stronger individual relationships among those involved in international air freight. The organization includes individuals from airlines, freight forwarders, airline truckers, customs house brokers, packers, insurance providers, shippers, and other international transportation related groups.

For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway

ELITeXPO is proud to extend our membership with the AirForwarders Association for another year.

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) serves as the voice of the airforwarding industry.  They are an alliance of Indirect Air Carriers, Cargo Airlines, and affiliated businesses located throughout the global transportation community.

The purpose of the Airforwarders Association is to be an effective advocate for their members and to provide information and education to the air and expedited freight forwarding industry.