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Paula DiBiasi, ILA Secretary/Treasurer Countryside, Ill. — The Illinois Limousine Association (ILA) will be holding its third new member meeting of the year tomorrow, August 15, in the William Tell Banquet Room at the Holiday Inn-Countryside.
Current association members and those who are not yet members are welcome to attend this informative event that’s designed to deliver information about what the ILA is doing for operators within its region, how joining can benefit both new and longstanding members alike, and what transportation companies operating in the state are currently up against.
Topics will also look beyond the association and its market: Expect to walk away with a better understanding of industry issues, trends, and news, as well as participate in an open Q&A about a number of topics pertaining to the chauffeured transportation industry.
The morning meeting will also include a complimentary hot breakfast and a number of prizes.
Current members of both the ILA and its board will be on hand to answer questions from prospective members and to help them feel at home—and are encouraged to bring those considering membership, too, and help the association grow so it has strength in numbers on its side. And don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards, as networking opportunities will be plentiful.
Those interested in attending can sign up here, or contact ILA Executive Director Paula DiBiasi at either calling 630.665.9133 or emailing illinoislimousineassociation@gmail.com.
Visit illinoislimousineassociation.com for more information.
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Elkhart, Ind. — Premier Products has officially launched their new, patent-pending rooftop HVAC system, which they have nicknamed “The Beast.” Manufactured for use on buses and coaches of all sizes, the 95K-BTU system utilizes only American-made coils, Spal motors and fans from Italy, and a commercial-grade expansion valve. All electronics are built into the chassis and can be accessed from the inside of the vehicle. The Beast’s configuration is unique in that it is the only system produced today that can be used in a free-blow or ducted configuration.
According to CEO Eric Alpert, “This product is the most complex system we have ever created and is the culmination of hundreds of hours of R&D, engineering, and testing over the past year and a half. When we began this project, our goal was clear in that we wanted to create an all-in-one rooftop system that provided unmatched performance, absolute reliability, ease of installation, and serviceability in the field. We did not want to copy anything that existed on the market and we wanted to design it from the ground up.”
The first production system hit the road earlier this month on Executive Coach Builders’ (ECB) new 45-foot, 51-passenger Super Coach.
“The Beast” HVAC units on the roof of ECB’s 51-passenger Super Coach “This system is the only one on the market where all the needs of the bus manufacturer and end-user were engineered into the unit from the start,” says Carter Read, manufacturing manager of ECB. “More and more customers today want ducted air for optimal distribution for their passengers. I have tried every system on the market and nothing exists that will provide ideal climate for every passenger until now. The Beast is the best-designed HVAC system that I have ever installed by far and will perform in any climate throughout the country.”
Premier’s philosophy from day one has been always to lead through innovation, and Alpert believes that The Beast is just the latest example of that way of thinking.
“Our team truly did an amazing job. The system is a game changer, and we are confident that it will quickly become the new standard in bus HVAC. We will be unleashing the Beast into mass production by the end of the year.”
Visit premierproducts.net for more information, or call 855.881.1800.
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Tampa Bay, Fla. — Destination MCO is pleased to announce the successful opening of its new Tampa location. The company has recently acquired Network Transportation Worldwide Services' assets from CEO & founder Sheri Boesch.
Destination MCO sees the expansion into the Tampa Market as a strategic move that fits within its long-term roadmap. The new Tampa office will operate under the brand of Network Transportation Solutions, and will be managed by Heather Allen.
Network Transportation Founder Sheri Boesch and Destination MCO President & CEO Nour Elotmani
"For us, the Tampa Bay market has been a logical expansion target for a few years,” says Sami Elotmani, Destination MCO’s VP of Operations & Director of Global Partnerships. “In order to achieve operational efficiencies, we are starting with a fleet of ten vehicles in Tampa—sedans, SUVs, limos, Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, and Grech buses—and we plan to cross-utilize our resources between the two markets depending on operational needs. We are excited that the complete fleet mix will allow us to pursue a variety of client segments while simultaneously and efficiently serving both markets. We look forward to introducing our unique blend of transportation logistics expertise to the Tampa market and working closely with our established affiliate partners there.”
Based in Orlando since 2001, Destination MCO Transportation Logistics & Management currently operates a fleet of over fifty vehicles and employs a team of thirty office staff.
Visit destinationmco.com for more information
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