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APPOINTMENT OF DAVID KENNEDY AS KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Show Carriage Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of David Kennedy as Key Account Manager.

David was previously employed by DB Schenker UK for 15 years as their UK Exhibitions Manager and had worked on such events as DSEI, London Boat Show, IFE, World Travel Market, managing and operating their important portfolio of events providing exhibition transportation solutions in the UK and abroad.

The experience David brings will be invaluable in delivering a comprehensive range of destination services to Show Carriages overseas based agents and clients as well as to UK organisers and exhibiting companies needing support and assistance at UK based exhibitions and live events.

For Further information please contact

David Kennedy
Show Carriage Limited
Exhibit House
Dunmow Road
FELSTED,
Essex
CM6 3LD
Tel + 44 (0)1371 820820
Fax+ 44 (0)1371 820720
E mail: david@showcarriage.com

17th August 2010
SHOW CARRIAGE LTD MERGES ITS BUSINESS WITH
CHARLES KENDALL GROUP

Charles Kendall Group confirmed today the merger of its Exhibition Freight Services Division into the activities of Show Carriage Limited a leader in shipping services to the events industry.

The merger strengthens both organisations’ live events and exhibition logistics businesses and bolsters their position in an ever competitive trade fair industry. Both companies specialise in time sensitive, international logistics for complex shipping situations. The merger and integration of these businesses will add to revenues and operating efficiencies for Show Carriage as well as keeping its core business and traditional values in tact.

The Show Carriage name will not change nor will its staff. Ian and Liz Croxson, the founders, will remain as Directors. What has changed is the addition of an entire team of logistics professionals that will support Show Carriages’ employees and operational procedures. The Show Carriage staff will continue to provide the high level of personal services that the exhibition and events industry demand.

Show Carriage and Charles Kendall Exhibition Services will operate from the Show Carriage location which is close to London Stansted Airport. The merger will allow a focusing on business through development and expansion providing all clientele from Event Organisers, Trade Associations Agents and Clients with innovative transportation solutions. Charles Kendall Exhibition Services hold numerous appointments as the official freight forwarders for the Middle East, USA and Japan which will compliment and enhance both company’s worldwide strength and capabilities. The merger has been done in a manner that will not interrupt services to any clients. There will be no change in phone numbers or mailing address.

Show Carriage Limited will benefit from additional resources such as procurement, project management, export packing, pre-screening of cargo, specialised equipment as well as a significantly expanded personnel base through Charles Kendall Group Offices. These are located in London Heathrow, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Felixstowe, Glasgow and Manchester as well as Dubai, Bahrain, Muscat, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Mark Kendall, Group Operations Director, comments “the addition of Show Carriage to the Kendall Group is an exciting development and will increase significantly the group’s presence in the very important exhibitions logistics sector. With the support of the group, Show Carriage will now have many additional resources available to assist it with supporting its clients and ensure its continued growth in this sector.”

For enquiries and further information please contact:

Ian Croxson
Show Carriage Limited
Exhibit House (on B1256)
Dunmow Road, nr Felsted
Essex, CM6 3LD England
Tel: + 44 (0) 1371 820 820
Fax: + 44 (0)1371 820 720
Email: ian@showcarriage.com

24th March 2009
CREDIT CRUNCH
HOW SHOW CARRIAGE CAN ASSIST YOU IN WINNING BUSINESS OVERSEAS IN TROUBLED TIMES

Whatever is happening out there? Banks failing, countries economies going to pot, the media predicting gloom and doom with the economic downturn, the pound taking a tumble.

Rather than being negative, let’s be positive – there may be some real opportunities to capitalise on. With the pound dropping in value, container ships having excess capacity, freight rates both inbound and outbound being reduced, together with fuel surcharges cut to reflect lower oil prices, we are seeing opportunities where UK companies can succeed. We feel that, providing the product is right,and that there is the ability to deliver in a timely manner, this gives us all a chance to co-operate in sharing common costs to drive competitive advantage.

If you are a Stand Builder or a Project Manager, with a design team that will work overseas, the freefall of the pound coupled with lower transportation costs may work for you.  Rather than having a local company at destination build for you, paying them in local currency, why not look to respond by transporting from the UK. Show Carriage Limited has representation in over 50 countries worldwide and has access to both skilled and unskilled labour overseas and is always readily available. By embracing these synergies in creating a truly integrated logistics partnership we can work together in delivering quality and value.

Resolving issues can include:

  • Advance Planning - providing the right mode of transport and deadlines for the job.
  • Costing - providing an all inclusive cost
  • Sole use and shared transport
  • Documentation
  • Temporary Import Facilities
  • On Site Delivery Installation and Representation
  • Return and Onward Shipping
  • Insurance
  • Storage Between Events

Clearly there is no remedy for instantly rectifying the current economic slowdown.  The above are just a few of the tools that in partnership with Show Carriage,we can assist you through this current challenging period.

Ultimately it is the joint professionalism and commitment to our industry that will support UK companies import and export and domestic activity not only at these present times, but most importantly,when the global economy begins to recover.

When you next come to plan on transporting to an International event  please feel free to call us. Our advice is free. We look forward to being of assistance to you.

FUEL SURCHARGES

Please be aware of current fluctuations in the cost of aviation fuel, and are passed onto us by transport carriers kindly. Kindly check with us rates applicable at the time of booking.  They do change month to month.

Any changes in charges will be reflected in our final invoice to you and should fuel prices return to previous levels the surcharges will be reviewed and adjusted accordingly.  We apologise for this inconvenience but are dictated to by market forces.
August 2008