Forward Air Corporation Expands FMF at 11 new locations in First Quarter

GREENEVILLE, Tenn – Forward Air Corporation is executing a growth strategy that involves organic infrastructure investments, such as its ongoing LTL network expansion, as well as inorganic investments, including acquisitions of complementary businesses. Today, Forward announced that 11 new Final Mile terminal locations were added in the first quarter of 2021, with 8 of the new locations leveraging existing LTL terminal infrastructure.

The cohabitation of Final Mile and LTL operations positions Forward for organic growth on a national scale – while greatly reducing the level of investment required for traditional Final Mile expansion into new markets. This allows Forward to provide faster end-to-end service, moving freight from manufacturers or retailers directly to their customers’ doors. The Company’s organic growth strategy has also led to the expansion of its LTL network footprint by leveraging existing Final Mile facilities.

Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “This is an exciting time at Forward as our growth trajectory continues across each of our businesses. Our Final Mile service offering has been a key area of focus over the past two years as we have expanded across the country. When we leverage existing facilities within our network, we improve our speed-to-market with lower initial investment. We are also realizing operational efficiencies by integrating Final Mile customers within our traditional LTL terminals.”

In the first quarter of 2021, Forward Final Mile added operations in Denver, CO, Jacksonville, FL, Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, Hiawatha, IA, Frederick, MD, Bozeman, MT, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN and Nashville, TN.

About Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company. We provide LTL, final mile, truckload and intermodal drayage services across the United States and in Canada. Headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee, Forward operates approximately 200 facilities across the country and employs more than 5,200 people nationwide. We are more than a transportation company. As a single resource for your shipping needs, Forward is your supply chain partner. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.

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Forward Air Corporation
Justin Moss
404-362-2472
jmoss@forwardair.com

ACC Legend Adrian Branch Joins Altavoz Board of Directors

PALISADES, D.C. – March 3, 2021 – Basketball great and ESPN analyst, Adrian Branch adds another page to his storied career as he joins the Board of Directors of Altavoz, Inc.

“I am so grateful that Adrian has chosen to join our Board. He will help us instill what it takes to be a champion into our company culture, something Adrian has been his whole life without sacrificing values,” said Altavoz President and CEO Nelson Jacobsen. “I look forward to his counsel and business acumen as we continue to expand our product catalogue and service offerings.”

“I’ve been on a few championship teams and know the anatomy of a winning team and saw that in Altavoz.” Adrian Branch.

About Adrian Branch

Branch played high school basketball at Dematha Catholic High School alongside Michael Jordan, and the two played together in the McDonald’s All-American game, for which Branch received the MVP award. Branch was the third all-time leading scorer during his years with the University of Maryland basketball team where he was named an ACC Legend in 2004. He was a second round draft pick of the Chicago Bulls in 1985 and won the NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987. He played professional basketball for 11 years, many in the NBA with stops overseas, as well.  He now works as a college basketball analyst for ESPN.

About Altavoz, Inc.

Altavoz offers a tokenized Distribution as a Service (DaaS) wholesale platform that uses Fan Heat Mapping, a way to identify, amplify and leverage music product and sales, all tracked via private and public blockchains. Altavoz is expanding its DaaS platform to distribute other content, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Altavoz’s unique position in the marketplace is its proprietary backend system that successfully leverages distribution with specialized, cutting-edge digital platforms.  https://altavoz.com

Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. Completes $450 Million IPO

BOULDER, Colo. – Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. (the “Company”), a blank check company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC, and an affiliate of Metropoulos and Co., and formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 45,000,000 units, which includes 5,000,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $450,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company.

The Company’s units began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “GMIIU” on January 20, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock and one-fifth of one warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbols “GMII” and “GMIIW,” respectively.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Citibank Global Markets Inc. are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attn: Prospectus Department, 60 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, telephone: 800-503-4611 or email: prospectus.cpdg@db.com; or Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, via telephone at (800) 831-9146.

A registration statement relating to the securities became effective on January 19, 2021, in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact Information
Jennifer Kwon Chou
Managing Director, The Gores Group
(310) 209-3010
jchou@gores.com

North America’s Foremost Expert on Himalayan Salt is Setting High Standards for Salt Therapy Industry

Palm Harbor, FL, January 16, 2021 – When one thinks of the therapeutic use of Himalayan salt, one name comes to mind – Dr. Margaret Smiechowski. Considered to be North America’s foremost expert on Himalayan salt, Dr. Margaret single-handedly started the salt cave movement that is now sweeping the United States.

Dr. Margaret also grew up near the famous graduation tower in Ciechocinek, Poland. Graduation towers were originally built as part of salt manufacturing; by dropping salt water down a waterfall-like channel covered with branches, the salt would gather on the branches. Workers would then scrape off the salt, and as with the mine workers, experienced respiratory and immune benefits.

Coming from a culture where pure salt was used therapeutically, it was not a stretch for Dr. Margaret to want to use salt therapy in her work after moving to the United States in the 1990s. With a medical degree from Poland and her Homeopathic Doctor’s degree, she became interested in the therapeutic use of Himalayan salt, noting several key research studies from Germany and China touting its respiratory benefits especially. However, when she wanted to build her cave in the early 2000’s, not many Americans had even heard of Himalayan salt, and many were skeptical.

“It was hard to explain to people the concept of what I wanted to build. Many people laughed, unaware of the huge body of research to support the use of salt,” said Dr. Margaret. “Several holistic wellness centers even turned me down when I approached them to build my first cave.”

Thankfully, in 2007, Dr. Margaret was able to pull together her years of research and her desire to help people take control of their health with her vision for what a salt cave should look like. She built her first Himalayan salt cave in Rutland, Vermont – perhaps the first public salt cave in North America.

Dr. Margaret describes her original design simply: “It was rustic and cozy with a fireplace and fountain. There were thousands of pounds of Himalayan salt on the floor, walls, and ceiling. Salt was integrated into every aspect of the design somehow. The cave seated up to six people and we ran hour-long sessions where people would come in and relax in zero-gravity chairs. We kept it affordable so people would be willing to try it, and eventually it did take off.”

Due to a storm and subsequent flooding, however, the original cave was destroyed not even a year after it opened. Dr. Margaret was able to rebuild her cave in another location, expanding its seating capacity as well as adding to the tons of salt in the space. As people started seeing the relaxation benefits of the cave, more people visited it. Dr. Margaret then decided to build her version of a graduation tower as well…creating the first simulated graduation tower in the United States in 2010.

Seeing the success of her first salt endeavors, she wanted to build caves for others. Since 2007, she has built over 80 salt caves throughout the country, including caves in Chicago, Indiana, South Dakota, New York, and her own Oceanair Himalayan Salt Cave in Orleans, MA. and Palm Harbor, FL. While many companies offer the building of salt caves, Dr. Margaret prides herself on working with each cave owner to build the most creative, beneficial salt environment possible.

“I talk to each owner and see what the goals are. I look at the space they have. Sometimes I have to get really creative to fit a cave into the space. I want everyone who visits the caves to feel transported on a journey, as if they had just visited Wieliczka or Ciechocinek. I want them to leave feeling rejuvenated. Each cave offers wellness benefits but is also a unique work of art.”

Technology has also improved over time. “Oceanair has climate control that is based on the infectious disease systems used by hospitals,” says Dr. Margaret, “making them very safe, especially now.”

Himalayan salt is known for being anitbacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral – something everyone is thinking about now with the current COVID pandemic.

“I don’t think we can say that Himalayan salt therapy provided in our salt caves can prevent or cure COVID because the research hasn’t shown that yet. But at the very least, it can address respiratory issues, increase the body’s ability to fight off infections and recover, and the relaxation response cannot hurt. Himalayan salt can definitely work in a complementary way for treating COVID patients.”

Dr. Margaret Smiechowski is a pioneer in the Himalayan salt cave field, a trusted name in the industry, an entrepreneur, and an artist. Like her caves, she combines healing with creativity and has a vision for the world.

“I think everyone should visit Wieliczka once in their lives, but for those who cannot make the trip to Poland, I hope that my designs will bring a taste of salt therapy to them.”

Contact Information
Salt Cave Inc
Margaret Smiechowski
802-770-3138
dr.margaret@saltcavebuilder.com
https://www.saltcavebuilder.com

Legeis Capital Announces the Appointment of Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors

NEW YORK – Legeis Capital, LLC, which provides insurance companies with efficient access to higher-returning assets, today announced the appointment of Michael Morrissey as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.

Morrissey is an accomplished insurance investment banker and fund manager and served as President and CEO of the International Insurance Society (IIS), the largest insurance industry association. He is a board member at Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SIGI) and Protective Life Corp.

“We are pleased to have Mike lead our Board of Directors. He is a strategic business leader and accomplished director. His distinguished career of over 40 years leading global insurance firms and asset management businesses brings unique experience that will benefit Legeis Capital significantly, “ said Michael Siegel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Morrissey led the IIS for more than 11 years. Under his management, the IIS became a founding supporting institution of the United Nations’ Principles for Sustainable Insurance, and the founding organization and Secretariat of the Insurance Development Forum, a public/private partnership led by the global insurance industry, the UN and the World Bank.

“Mike brings extensive insurance industry and asset management experience to our board. He will further strengthen our firm’s considerable talent and experience and we are confident in the contributions and value his leadership will bring to our company,” said Joseph Taussig, director, who has substantial expertise in building total return insurers and reinsurers where investment returns are significant enough to enhance underwriting performance.

Before joining IIS, Morrissey was Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of Firemark Investments, where he invested in insurance companies worldwide. He has advised insurance company managements and regulators and served on a number of insurance company boards in North America, Europe, and Asia.

He was the global insurance industry representative on the Private Sector Taskforce on Regulatory Convergence in Financial Services, organized by the G-20. Morrissey was formerly President of Manhattan Life Insurance Company and Executive Vice President of Crum & Forster Insurance Group.

Morrissey is a member of the Board of Overseers of the St. John’s University School of Risk Management and a member of the Steering Committee of the World Economic Forum’s Mitigating Risk in the Innovation Economy initiative. He is an insurance working group member of the National Bureau of Economic Research, a special advisor to the Asia Pacific Financial Forum, and a member of the Board of Governors of the Asia Pacific Risk & Insurance Association

Morrissey holds a B.A. from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Dartmouth College and he graduated from the Harvard Business School’s Corporate Finance Management Program. Morrissey is also a CFA charterholder and former President of the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts.

Carso Group of Mexico , a Client of DHS, Completes Acquisition of a Mexican Metals Recycling Company

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WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2020 — DHS today announced that its client, Carso Group of Mexico, the completion of the acquisition of Vitro, S.A. de C.V., as part of its raw material procurement strategy to support its new Texas flat roll steel mill, which is planned to begin operations mid-year 2021. The transaction was funded with available cash.

Vitro is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico and operates a ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals recycling business. Vitro’s primary operations are comprised of six scrap processing facilities strategically positioned near high-volume industrial scrap sources located throughout Central and Northern Mexico. The company also operates several third-party scrap processing locations. These combined facilities currently ship approximately 500,000 gross tons of scrap annually and have an estimated annual processing capability of two million gross tons.

“We sincerely welcome the Vitro team into the Carso Group family,” stated Jonathan Fierro, Vice President of Carso Group. “Combined with our existing metals recycling presence in Mexico, the acquisition of Vitro expands our commercial presence in the region and strengthens our raw material supply strategy, allowing for cost-effective ferrous scrap procurement for our new Texas flat roll steel mill. Vitro provides a platform to grow our metals recycling presence in Mexico and represents a meaningful achievement in our raw material sourcing strategy for our Texas flat roll steel mill.”

“The strategic planning and vision of our cleint Carso Group is important to DHS and we look forward to assisting in the acquisition and private equity investment that DHS is known for”, stated Fernando Aguirre, Vice Chairman of DHS.

About Carso Group

Carso Group is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in Mexico based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout Mexico. Carso produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains some predictive statements about future events, including statements related to conditions in domestic or global economies, conditions in steel and recycled metals market places, Carso revenues, costs of purchased materials, future profitability and earnings, and the operation of new, existing or planned facilities. These statements, which we generally precede or accompany by such typical conditional words as “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “plan”, “seek”, “project”, or “expect”, or by the words “may”, “will”, or “should”, are intended to be made as “forward-looking,” subject to many risks and uncertainties, within the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements speak only as of this date and are based upon information and assumptions, which we consider reasonable as of this date, concerning our businesses and the environments in which they operate. Such predictive statements are not a guarantee of future performance, and we undertake no duty to update or revise any such statements. Some factors that could cause such forward-looking statements to turn out differently than anticipated include: (1) the effects of uncertain economic conditions; (2) the effects of pandemics or other health issues, such as the recent novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19); (3) cyclical and changing industrial demand; (4) changes in conditions in any of the steel or scrap-consuming sectors of the economy which affect demand for our products, including the strength of the non-residential and residential construction, automotive, manufacturing, appliance, energy, and other steel-consuming industries; (5) fluctuations in the cost of key raw materials and supplies (including steel scrap, iron units, zinc, graphite electrodes, and energy costs) and our ability to pass on any cost increases; (6) the impact of domestic and foreign imports, including trade policy, restrictions, or agreements; (7) unanticipated difficulties in integrating or starting up new, acquired or planned businesses or assets; (8) risks and uncertainties involving product and/or technology development; and (9) occurrences of unexpected plant outages or equipment failures.

ABOUT DHS

DHS is a high-stakes advocacy, public strategy, and global public relations and communications firm. Our strategic insights and innovative programming build and sustain strong corporate and brand reputations. We provide our clients with counsel and program development across the spectrum of public relations, public affairs, reputation and crisis management, digital strategy, advertising and other communications services. Our clients are companies, industry associations, nonprofit organizations, professional services firms, and other large organizations.

We began as a unique grassroots and lobbying firm with customized services for an elite group of clients. Our work applies equally to regulatory issues as well as legislative ones, and we manage issues for our clients at the local, state, federal, and international levels of government.

We use our core competencies and reach to gain competitive advantage for clients. Our expertise comes from extensive must-win campaign experience and operating successfully at the highest rung of business, government, politics and media. Our reach is the ability to use strategic intelligence to mobilize the message and persuade the toughest audiences. We know what it takes to win in difficult situations. We have proven results for prominent figures, leading advocacy groups and the world’s most successful companies. We leverage what others cannot.

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Harriet Sandberg
DHS
+1 202-719-0398
press@dhs-grp.com

Supporting The Power of Young People with 4-H

KIMBERLY, Ore. – Central Oregon’s John Day River Territory is home to Longview Ranch, which maintains 30,000 stunning acres of diverse landscape. While the primary purpose of the property is raising grass-fed cattle, Longview Ranch is a passionate advocate for its community.

Longview Ranch is a longtime supporter of Grant County 4-H, which provides education on agriculture, horticulture, range, forestry, family and community health; nutrition and food preservation; and youth development. Each year, 4-H partners with Future Farmers of America (FFA) to host an auction where the youth of Grant County auction off their market animals.

In attending the auction, it’s Longview Ranch’s goal to support all of the participating youth ensuring the outcome is as equitable as possible. Last year, Longview Ranch donated $2,675 and received several thank you letters in the mail from 4-H and FFA members.

About Longview Ranch

Located along Central Oregon’s historic Route 19 in Kimberly, Longview Ranch maintains 30,000 stunning acres of diverse landscape. Eight miles of the John Day River flows through the middle of the property, which operates primarily for the purpose of raising grass-fed cattle. With three tributaries sharing annual steelhead runs, Longview Ranch also manages 25,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing grounds and 485 acres of irrigated hay producing land, which is home to 800 mother cows and 50 bulls.

Longview Ranch remains committed to responsible, sustainable land-use practices, and has completed a restoration project along the John Day River to reestablish vegetation. Each year, the property invests in the prevention of noxious weeds that could harm the land at Longview Ranch, as well as its neighboring farms. The ranch also partakes in best practices regarding wildlife, limiting hunting on property and ensuring elk herds have a refuge. Additionally, while the area is not known for large numbers of antelope, in thanks to the integrity of the property, more than 200 does and bucks can be found at Longview Ranch.

Longview Ranch has also has a rich history of giving back to its community, making annual donations to the Grant County 4-H and Union County Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

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Katie Schoen
katie@lawrence-pr.com

FuseBox One Does It Better with All-New Website Design

FuseBox One
FuseBox One

Des Moines, IA, December 18, 2020 – FuseBox One has made waves in the marketing industry by helping the company’s clients drive sales success. Now, the company continues to walk the walk by debuting a brand new website design that offers better functionality, better access to information, and an all-around better experience.

“UX is critically important,” explained Cole Scott of FuseBox One. “Whether we’re talking about product-driven copy, branded images and other assets, or a compelling email campaign, an outstanding customer experience is the single most important driver of success. We’ve redesigned the FuseBox One website to ensure that we’re living up to the standards we set.”

The new website design is more than surface deep. While visitors are sure to appreciate the new aesthetic, it’s the improved functionality, faster access to the most impactful information, and, ultimately, the ability to control their marketing assets. However, the company’s ability to deliver outstanding results for clients has not changed.

With the FuseBox One Marketing Platform, clients are able to take advantage of critical services, solutions, and software, including a customized marketing management platform, web-to-print services, commercial printing, and promotional item design and creation. In addition, brands interested in reducing their overhead while enjoying greater value can use FuseBox One’s warehousing and distribution services to store, protect, and even track items. Finally, the digital projects manager makes it simple and easy to manage even the most complex of projects, and the integrated knowledge center and helpdesk support ensure that answers to questions are always close at hand.

To learn more information about FuseBox One or how the company supports marketing operations and drives sales success, visit https://www.fuseboxone.com.

About FuseBox One: FuseBox One is a premier marketing operations and marketing resource management company. The company’s software, service, and distribution build a stronger marketing and sales relationship. With a strong vision for how a marketing department can grow and position itself for the future, clients receive marketing operations support that will drive sales enablement. FuseBox One delivers turnkey operational solutions for brand and legal compliant companies looking to boost sales, streamline processes, speed up time to market, measure campaign effectiveness and reduce costs of operation.

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CMS Marketing LLC dba FuseBox One
Cole Scott
1-888-571-3358
https://www.fuseboxone.com

Sapreme Appoints Björn Cochlovius as Chairman of its Board of Directors

SAPREME Technologies
SAPREME Technologies

UTRECHT, the Netherlands – Sapreme, a biotechnology company focused on improving the delivery and efficacy of macromolecule therapeutics, today announced the establishment of its independent Board of Directors by the appointment of Björn Cochlovius, Ph.D., as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

“I have observed the rapid evolvement of the Company and am impressed by how far the team has come to date. I look forward to supporting the accelerated development of Sapreme’s promising technology with vast potential.”

“Björn is a pharma industry veteran with both a deep understanding of oncology research and antibody engineering as well as a strong track record of creating value by leading and executing business transactions. Björn’s appointment is particularly timely as his extensive knowledge will aid the advancement of our technology platform through late preclinical development. He will be key in advising the Company in ongoing interactions with potential partners and identifying strategic opportunities that will further validate our approach,” stated Guy Hermans, Chief Executive Officer of Sapreme.

“Sapreme is developing a unique technology that has the potential to be applied to both antibody-conjugated toxins and oligonucleotide therapeutics,” stated Björn Cochlovius, Chairman of Sapreme’s Board of Directors. “I have observed the rapid evolvement of the Company and am impressed by how far the team has come to date. I look forward to supporting the accelerated development of Sapreme’s promising technology with vast potential.”

Dr. Cochlovius brings over two decades of drug discovery, clinical development, commercial and business development experience from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Isogenica, an antibody discovery biotechnology company specialized in single-domain antibody therapeutics. Additionally, Dr. Cochlovius is Acting Chairman at Karolinska Development, the investment arm of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and Associate Professor Immunology at the Reprecht-Karls Universität Heidelberg. Earlier in his career, he held various senior research and development positions, as well as business development and strategic positions at Abbvie Inc., Otsuka, Roche AG, Affitech AS, and others. Dr. Cochlovius began his career developing diabodies and tandem diabodies, or fully recombinant bispecific antibodies, and holds a PhD in Immunology and Oncology from the Universität des Saarlandes.

About Sapreme

Sapreme’s mission is to develop next-generation macromolecule therapeutics by circumventing endosomal entrapment, thereby enhancing target engagement. The company’s proprietary endosomal escape platform improves the therapeutic window by enabling access to intracellular targets with minimal toxicity. This approach is applied for Sapreme’s internal pipeline and is available for partnering, without limitation to biologic modality or indication.

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For further inquiries
Guy Hermans, CEO
+31 30 760 09 76
hermans@sapreme-technologies.com

For Media Inquiries
Trophic Communications
Eva Mulder or Valeria Fisher
+49 89 238 877 30
sapreme@trophic.eu

Telgian Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Telgian Inc.
Telgian Inc.

This month marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Telgian, a worldwide provider of fire protection, life safety and security solutions. Since 1985, Telgian has grown from a modest firm providing code development and consulting, fire testing and fire investigation, to an international company with locations around the globe, more than 350 employees and a comprehensive roster of fire protection, engineering and design, life safety and security services. Today, the firm counts many of the world’s most recognizable corporations as its clients.

“It is especially gratifying to celebrate this milestone in 2020. This year, more than ever before, we applaud the efforts of our dedicated associates as we continue to navigate the current, unprecedented global crisis,” says Telgian Executive Chairman Russell Leavitt. “As we look forward to the future, we know that our success will continue based on their outstanding character.”

Telgian traces its roots back more than three decades to Tomes and Associates, founded by former firefighter and San Diego Fire Marshal Bill Tomes. The early success of the company was a result, not only of Tomes’ vast experience, but also his lifelong passion for the fire protection industry.

The company was founded on integrity, honesty and respect, along with attributes such as innovation, creativity and pride in one’s work as well as an unwavering dedication to customer service. This quickly attracted industry-leading experts from around the world, resulting in rapid growth and expansion.

“We are proud to mark our 35th anniversary this year. This milestone is a testament to the fact that Telgian’s associates, vendors, and stakeholders renew their commitment to industry excellence and 100% customer satisfaction each and every day,” says Telgian CEO James Tomes.

A wide-ranging roster of services also grew to include fire and life safety consulting for business and government agencies, fire and building code interpretation, risk analysis and hazard evaluation, fire and building plan review, fire sprinkler system design, and industry training.

In 2007, principals formed the Telgian brand to more accurately reflect the diversity of the company’s many and varied fire, life safety, and security services. The word Telgian is, in fact, derived from Old English and means “to branch out and grow.”

Today, Telgian has dramatically increased the range of industries that it serves and includes two business units, each with a unique focus. Telgian Fire Safety, serves approximately 50,000 locations annually for the inspection, testing and repair of fire and life safety systems such as Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems, Backflow Systems, Emergency/Exit Lights, Special Hazards, and Clean Agent Systems, as well as Fire Alarm Monitoring.

Telgian Engineering & Consulting is a full-service engineering and risk mitigation consultancy specializing in complex, multi-discipline projects. Telgian Engineering & Consulting provides services related to the protection of people, property, information, and organizational mission against preventable losses, delivering effective protection solutions that meet today’s challenges.

Telgian’s history, reputation and an outstanding record of accomplishment have been built on the trust and confidence earned from numerous long-term clients. This sterling reputation is the result of a deep commitment to core values such as the Telgian Customer Advocacy Model, which ensures that customers, and their specific needs, are always the top priority.

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Telgian
10230 S 50th Place, STE 100
Phoenix, AZ 85044
https://www.telgian.com