MOORESTOWN, NJ – May 13, 2013 – OPEX announces the release of CertainScan 3.0.  CertainScan is the software that drives the OPEX family of scanners.  CertainScan 3.0 will greatly enhance the functionality of the AS7200 for OPEX’s customers.  Among other features, the software allows for four levels of classification, flexible batch naming, and the ability to suspend multiple batches and return to them later if there is a need to prioritize other work.

Welcomes storage, scanning and destruction customers across Mich., Fla. and Texas

BOSTON (May 14, 2013) – Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) announced today it has acquired three records management businesses owned by Carrollton, Texas-based Information Storage Consolidation Company (ISCC). Iron Mountain will assume responsibility for serving the nearly 1,000 customers of Safe Records Center in Lansing, Mich., Archives USA in Dallas and The Document Bank in Miramar, Fla.

May 1, 2013 - Irvine, California — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital began with a prayer and a promise made by Danny Thomas,   who became one of the best-loved entertainers of his time.    Now this charity has a new partner, O’Neil Software, looking to help support them in their mission:  to find cures for children with cancer and other deadly diseases worldwide. 

This year, O’Neil Software has selected to sponsor St. Jude Children’s Hospital at their oneilPartner™Conference (formerly known as their Strategic Partner Conference).  This highly anticipated event will take place September 18th - 20th at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California. 

Cloud Services that Assist Record Managers are Realigned for Future Growth and to Complement the Company’s Strategic Branding

April 2, 2013 - Irvine, CA – Company names are very powerful things. They give you an idea as to what you can expect from an organization; whether they’ll be around when you need them; and if they’ll deliver what they promise.

O’Neil Software, The FIRST Choice of Record Centers Worldwide for over 30 years and its wholly owned subsidiary O’Neil DataTech LLC, a leading cloud provider of records storage and management services, continue to invest and expand their services to support the industry. Because the company is at the forefront of new cloud-based technology and to create a greater sense of brand unity, strength and reliability across its business, O’Neil is rebranding currently released and related cloud services.

Delmont, PA – Allegheny Shredders is pleased to announce a powerful, reliable solution to handle once and for all (we’re talking total destruction) all of those unwanted hard drives, cell phones, and other electronic storage devices. The new Allegheny 5HD3 Hard Drive Shredder, built with Allegheny’s proven technology, is powered by a 3 hp motor and high-torque drive train. As compact and rugged as it is affordable, this powerhouse shredder can irretrievably destroy 10 to 12 hard drives per minute—that’s up to 600 hard drives per hour!

Access Continues to Expand in New England

Records management business of Boston-based Worth Systems, Inc. purchased

March 11, 2013, Livermore, CA – Rob Alston, CEO of Access, announced today the company’s acquisition of the records management business of Worth Systems, Inc., located in Boston, MA. Relocation of records inventories to Access’ existing Boston facilities has already begun.

O’Neil Receives European Union (EU) Safe Harbor Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce

Cloud-Based Software Developer Demonstrates Global Commitment to Consumer Privacy Protection

March 8, 2013, Irvine, CA – An integral part of dealing with any company is having the assurance that personally identifiable information (PII) is being managed with appropriate privacy protection.   Because this is so important, O’Neil, continuing over a 30 year legacy of exceptional customer service and integrity, has attained EU Safe Harbor Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce.  Established for U.S. companies that do business within the EU, Safe Harbor Privacy Principles are designed to meet the European “adequacy” standard for privacy protection. 

O'Neil Software Announces 2013 oneilPartner Conference Aimed at Staying Ahead of the Curve

February 18, 2013, Irvine, California — The records storage and management industry is in a state of change.  O’Neil Software has made it their goal to help record centers define what that change is, so it becomes an asset, instead of a liability.   

So if you are one of O’Neil customers, waste no time registering for the company’s 2013 oneilPartner Conference (formerly their Strategic Partner Conference) at the beautiful Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California.    Scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 through Friday, September 20, this location (“Surf City, USA”) has become a favorite of attendees and is where O’Neil held their last conference.

Kent Record Management, Inc. announces the Acquisition of Lakeshore Document Services and Metro Business Archives

These latest business acquisitions support Kent Record Management, Inc.’s commitment to being a world-class record center.

Grand Rapids, MI, February 1st, 2013 – Kent Record Management, Inc. (KRM), leading provider of record management storage, data protection services, imaging, electronic records, and online backup and recovery, announces the acquisition of the assets of Lakeshore Document Services of Muskegon, Michigan, and Metro Business Archives of Benton Harbor, Michigan. The acquisition further expands Kent Record Management’s client base and scale of operations throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

K-2 Partners reaches $400 million milestone

Philadelphia PA January 7th, 2013 - K-2 Partners, LLC today announced its representation of the owner in the successful sale of DataStore, Inc with records management, data protection and imaging operations in Milwaukee and Madison WI. K-2, which provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to sellers in the Records and Information Management industry, has closed 11 deals during 2012 and a total of 19 transactions since its founding in mid-2010. With this deal, K-2 has also surpassed the $400 million mark in aggregate deal value.

Access Acquires Two Companies Prior To Year’s End
Both companies expand the company’s presence in existing markets

Livermore, CA, January 8, 2013 – Rob Alston, CEO of Access, announced today the company’s December 28th acquisition of FileSafe, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida and the records management division of Sheeler Moving and Storage in Ventura, California. Both companies are located within markets currently served by Access. FileSafe clients’ inventories will be relocated to Access’ current facilities in Jacksonville while Access will maintain the record center location currently housing Sheeler’s records division.

O’Neil Software Sends Relief and Hope To Employee’s Staten Island Hometown Devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Irvine, CA, Nov. 15, 2012 - It seemed like it was made for the big screen.  A Hollywood, blockbuster movie.  “Frankenstorm” Sandy with a thousand-mile wing-span.  Bulls eye:  the East Coast areas and one of the hardest hit  -  Staten Island, New York, the hometown of one of O’Neil Software’s employees.  

And then it came.  Staten Island roadways, residential and coastal communities flooded.  Houses caught on fire.  Storm waters rose killing and devastating the lives of people, their property and treasured small-town memories.  Days later, Staten Island residents were still pleading for food and water, while others tried to survive cold temperatures without heat, electricity and necessities.  Generators, that could provide power, sat idle in parking lots.  Multitudes of people had no place to stay.  And while there was gasoline at filling stations, most of them didn’t have power to run the pumps, so people were unable to get off the small island to higher ground, shelter, warmth and safety.   

Elkridge, MD – November 1, 2012 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Space City Record Storage, Inc., based in Webster, TX.  Space City Record Storage is a privately-owned company, providing secured document storage for customers in the Houston region.

Seasoned industry marketer joins Access to launch new client-driven support programs

LIVERMORE, CA - October 23, 2012 - Access Information Management, the largest privately-held records and information management services provider in the United States, announced today the addition of Shaun Stevens as Vice President of Client Experience.
 
Shaun Stevens has over twenty years of experience in the records management industry, focused on business development, marketing and operations.  Most recently, Shaun served as the Senior Director of Product Management at Cornerstone Records Management where he also held roles in sales, operations and business development.  Shaun began his career as an information management practitioner, focused on data protection services. His subject matter expertise, experience and leadership abilities led to a number of marketing and operations-related executive positions with many leading organizations in the RIM industry.

Largest independent provider in Georgia joins the largest national independent provider

LIVERMORE, CA - October 24, 2012 - Rob Alston, CEO of Access, announced today the company’s acquisition of Adams Data Management, the largest independent records and information management services provider in Georgia with facilities in Tucker and Gainesville.

This transaction represents an expansion of the company’s southeastern regional operations and adds significantly to Access’ facilities and capabilities in the Greater Atlanta market. With its recent acquisition of Retrievex, Access now provides services in 26 markets throughout the United States and in Costa Rica.

The Publications Task Group of PRISM International has accepted a proposal from Brightstone Insurance and Brightstone Consulting to revise the PRISM International publication “Insurance and Risk Transfer Guideline”. The publication was created in 2000 to help members of the industry understand the fundamentals of insurance and risk. This will mark the first revision of the publication.

As a part of the revision process, Brightstone Insurance has been collecting sample insurance policies from members of the commercial information management industry. While the data has been helpful, the data sample has been relatively small. A second, broader, survey of the industry will be sent to all industry operators on Tuesday, October 23. This survey seeks to measure key data points regarding current industry insurance practices so that the resulting data can be incorporated into the final publication. The deadline for survey response is October 30, 2012.

One of the key areas of concern for industry operators is effectively managing the risks associated with data breaches. This risk exposure was not addressed in the previous edition of the publication. The publication will also examine industry trends regarding managing risks associated with catastrophic loss events including special coverage to manage disaster and incident response and revenue replacement beyond the normal scope of business interruption coverage.

The actual date of publication release will be reported by PRISM International following its document review process. A tentative project timetable calls for the publication to be completed in time for the 2013 PRISM International Annual Conference. Brightstone Insurance will be prepared to review the results of the study with members of the industry at that conference.

Any member currently involved in the commercial information management industry is welcome to participate in the survey. For a web link to participate contact Jim Booth, Records and Information Management Practice Leader at Brightstone Insurance by e-mail at jbooth@brightstoneins.com.

Combined company is now the largest privately held Records and Information Management Services (RIM) Provider in the U.S.

Livermore, CA, October 10, 2012 – Rob Alston, CEO of Access Information Management, announced today the company’s acquisition of Retrievex, Inc., a records and information management services provider. Based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Retrievex has operations in 15 U.S. markets and in Costa Rica.

With the acquisition, Access today is the largest privately-held records and information management services provider in the United States, with over 17 million cubic feet of records under management. Access now serves 26 markets across the nation and can offer a single-provider advantage to clients operating in those same markets. This transaction also represents Access’ entry into New England and a major expansion throughout both the Northeast and Midwest.

“The acquisition of Retrievex positions Access to lead our industry,” said Alston. “The companies’ shared commitment to outstanding service, our complementary footprints and the merged management team create a powerful combined entity.”

A Reflection Of Where The Company Is Headed Not Where It Has Been

Irvine, California — We all know about the necessity of maintenance when it comes to our health, house and cars. Ignore your health and you’ll probably get sick. Avoid painting your house and over time, it will rot. And if you don’t change the oil in your car frequently, you’ll eventually have to replace your engine.

The same truth applies to a website. Nowadays, simply having a website for your business is not good enough. If you neglect it, it’ll provide little benefit in return. So your website is definitely not something you create and then forget about.

O’Neil Software, The First Choice of Record Centers Worldwide, understands that the success of their website relies a great deal on the amount of attention and maintenance they put into it, which is why the company redesigns it regularly.

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www.alleghenyshredders.com. See our powerful equipment in action, learn about our history as
the industry pioneer, and learn how you can be successful in the information destruction
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Irvine, California — We all know about the necessity of maintenance when it comes to our health, house and cars. Ignore your health and you’ll probably get sick. Avoid painting your house and over time, it will rot. And if you don’t change the oil in your car frequently, you’ll eventually have to replace your engine.

The same truth applies to a website. Nowadays, simply having a website for your business is not good enough. If you neglect it, it’ll provide little benefit in return. So your website is definitely not something you create and then forget about.

O’Neil Software, The First Choice of Record Centers Worldwide, understands that the success of their website relies a great deal on the amount of attention and maintenance they put into it, which is why the company redesigns it regularly.

“Not long ago, websites were created to ensure that companies had some type of representation online,” notes Ian Thomas, Executive Vice President of O’Neil Software. “However, in this fast-paced world, web design, digital Marketing and web development are changing almost daily. So it’s extremely important that your website change with the times and stay fresh and updated,” he adds. “Consistently accurate and up-to-date information promotes customers’ trust in who they’re dealing with. It’s a visible confirmation of a proactive company, one that is aware and changing with the world around it. And who, in all probability, will do the same with its customers.”

So What’s New?

Because a good web design is an online storefront, a primary goal of O’Neil’s redesigned website is to provide valuable, up-to-date content, to keep visitors coming back. If a site doesn’t change and meet the needs of its visitors, it gives them no reason to return, Because they have already seen it, it holds no more value.

Fresh material added regularly keeps O’Neil’s visitors returning to find out the latest on the company’s products, activities and services within the records storage and management industry. So expect to see new press releases; Marketing and Technical articles; product upgrades and updates; case studies; customer testimonials and blogs. This content serves as a valuable resource for their visitors and shows prospects how actual customers are benefiting from the use of O’Neil’s software and its services. The newly redesigned website also features new graphics and images, to visually inform and assist in building visitor traffic.

Additionally, O’Neil wanted to create an easy browsing experience. If visitors get lost or confused during their online travels, chances are they won’t return to the website. So faster access to information was key. No more searching through a lot of pages, looking for information buried behind menus and options. O’Neil provides as much information as possible, with just two or three clicks of the mouse.

Other new features of O’Neil’s redesigned website include: greater user access controls, which means the company can tailor content based on whether the visitor is logged in, or not and by region; “a latest news” portal created for registered users, providing instant access to the latest User Forum posts, news and downloads; a completely re-vamped Support page, with quicker access to downloads, Marketing materials, How To Guides and more; an updated “download center,” making it much easier to identify and get the updates visitors require.; news releases and updates have been moved out of the User Forum; and the ability to comment on articles and downloads, to help others by providing your feedback, without having to go to the User Forum.

About O’Neil Software

Scan. Store. Manage. Deliver.™ Committed to leading the industry for over 30 years, O’Neil has been the records management software and hardware solutioneers™ for over 1,000 facilities, in more than 80 countries, from start-ups to multi-nationals. Our solutions manage/track multiple types of data including traditional storage boxes, file folders, documents and tapes; from deposit to destruction, work order to invoice. We are also the industry pioneer for barcode tracking, portable printers, wireless handhelds and web technology.

O’Neil’s products consistently offer enhancements and new features that improve ease of use, not found anywhere else. Our flagship product RS-SQL®, is the most competitively-priced software solution on the market, ensuring record center productivity and profitability. The company’s RSMobile® software was a previous recipient of the Motorola® Enterprise Mobility Solutions Award for the North American Region and is now connected from anywhere. Additionally, O’Neil Software is a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner and a Motorola® PartnerSelect Solution Partner.

Regional coverage includes the Americas; Europe, Middle- East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific (APAC). You can learn more about O’Neil Software by visiting our website at www.oneilsoft.com.

Chicago, IL, 8/30/2012 - REB Storage Systems International, a leader in turnkey material handling systems since 1962, has announced the purchase of Classic Modular Systems, Inc. A 25-year-old company located in Cary, IL. CMS is well-known for designing custom space solutions for office and plant environments. Their products include in-plant modular buildings, mezzanines, office cubicles, ergonomic task furniture, high density shelving, wire partitions and cages, and custom cabinets and counters.

REB President Tom Lesko says, “We are excited to start becoming involved once again in providing equipment and services for the office environment. We welcome Classic Modular Systems customers and pledge to continue providing them with the quality products and outstanding customer service that CMS has established”.

Nine-year REB employee Juan Castillo Jr. will head up this new division of REB, stating, “I am thrilled to be very involved in our new division, Classic Modular Systems, Inc. The superior services CMS has established combined with REB Storage Systems 50 years of experience in the racking industry assures that customers will benefit greatly from this acquisition. I look forward to working with every customer and pledge to be a reliable source for their needs”.

LONDON, August 29, 2012 -- The Crown team has continued its mission of sustainability and reducing the company’s overall carbon footprint through several wide-reaching projects with the Plant a Tree Today Foundation (PATT), a UK-registered charity and Thai foundation dedicated to combating climate change and providing economic, social and environmental sustainability through community-based forestry projects in developing countries.

As part of Crown Worldwide Group’s ongoing Destination Green initiative, Crown United Kingdom and Ireland (UKI) donated more than £10,000 to PATT in 2011, with the objective of offsetting carbon dioxide (CO2) emission - the cause of global warming. The funds supported Thailand’s Khao Yai Forest Restoration Project, which was established in April 2010 to help restore the forest and biological habitants of this ecologically sensitive area. Khao Yai is home to a number of endangered plant and animal species of the world.

The project not only assists with conservation efforts in the region, such as providing increased habitat for wildlife and preventing erosion, but also reduces the impact of climate change globally through reforestation. Furthermore, the project benefits present and future generations of rural Thai community members as villagers earn money in exchange for planting, protecting and maintaining the trees. Through these recycling and environmental initiatives, Crown UKI aimed to remove 1,866 tons of CO2 emission put in the atmosphere in 2010.

In the past years, staff members from Crown’s Bangkok branch have visited the first restoration project site on behalf of Crown UKI to assist in various planting and gardening tasks. The two branches have been working in conjunction with one another to support Crown’s commitment to environmental sustainability. A recent PATT report shows that in total 5,354 trees were planted in 2011 as a result of this initiative, and the Bangkok staff is already eager to continue to show its support for this project once again. Leon Hulme, Crown Thailand general manager, and his Bangkok team are heading to Khao Yai in the upcoming week to continue their hands-on support for PATT.

This year, Crown plans to donate more than £5,000 to PATT to continue the funding of this project. It is estimated that approximately 1,450 tons of CO2 in total will be absorbed in 2012 through the planting of up to 2,500 new native Thai trees.

Crown UKI and PATT have been in partnership since 2008 and have planted more than 7,500 trees in Thailand in an attempt to reduce nearly 5,000 metric tons of carbon to date through the foundation’s efforts. For further information on PATT, please visit http://www.pattfoundation.org/ and for more information on Crown Worldwide Group’s Destination Green initiative, please visit http://www.crownworldwide.com/cww/destination.green.html.

Visit Crown on the Web at www.crownworldwide.com

Pittsburgh, PA – August 17, 2012 – Business Records Management LLC (BRM), a leader in information management has acquired the records and information storage business, including document destruction, and the related assets of The Paper Exchange.  This acquisition enhances BRM’s position as a regional leader in the information management industry by complimenting its long history of providing compliant information management solutions and outstanding customer service.  BRM is proud to acquire such a valued brand name in the industry and is indeed excited to strengthen its position as one of the largest independently owned information management providers in the country.

The acquisition of Underground Archives in April 2012 and now The Paper Exchange is part of a larger strategy to improve and expand BRM’s business in the Information Management Industry.     About Business Records Management Founded in 1986, BRM operates facilities in Pittsburgh, Erie and Johnstown and provides information management services to organizations throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and parts of Maryland and New York.  The company offers a variety of information management services including physical document storage, secure destruction, data tape management, electronic vaulting, data center backup services, and document imaging.

About Business Records Management

Founded in 1986, BRM operates facilities in Pittsburgh, Erie and Johnstown and provides information management services to organizations throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and parts of Maryland and New York.  The company offers a variety of information management services including physical document storage, secure destruction, data tape management, electronic vaulting, data center backup services, and document imaging.

August 7, 2012 Lubbock, TX - Congratulations to Advanced Graphix, CEV Multimedia, J&B Industrial Services, X8 Environmental, and WesTex Document, Inc received the State of Texas Small Business Award, from the Office of the Governor today, during the state small business forum. 

Nominations for these awards were received from the TTU Small Business Development Center, Workforce Solution South Plains, U.S. Small Business Administration, Texas Tech University Office of Purchasing and Contracting and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.  

The Office of the Governor is hosting Small Business Forums across the state to provide Texas small business owners access to valuable information about workforce development, training grants, expanding markets and other business growth opportunities. The Lubbock Forum also include social media expert Frank J. Kenny who presented "Right Content, Right Time, Right Place. Implement Successful Content Strategies”. During his presentation he highlighted WesTex Document Incs’ Twitter page and Linkedin pages as examples. 

“I am so proud of my management team in leading our company to such a level to be recognized like this,” said CEO John E. Miller. WesTex Document, Inc. earlier this year was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of seventy-five best small businesses in the United States and given their Dream Big Small Business Blue Ribbon Award for 2012 in ceremonies in Washington, D.C. 

WesTex Document, Inc. has been serving west Texas and eastern New Mexico since 1997, providing a full range of records management services from corporate headquarters located at the former Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock.

Mongolia, August 6, 2012 -- Crown Mongolia's grand opening of the new facility in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, was held on June 18, 2012. Crown Chairman and Founder, Jim Thompson; David Muir, CEO of the EMEA region; Jimmy Thompson, deputy managing director - Mainland China, along with other key Crown staff members, welcomed over one hundred distinguished guests to the event to celebrate Crown’s strategic expansion.

The new facility is built on the 10,000 square meter, or about two and a half acre land plot owned by Crown. The three business divisions represented at this location are Crown Relocations, Crown logistics and Crown Records Management Services. Being the first international standard warehouse in Mongolia, Crown’s new facility is a leader of its kind in the country. Along with other impressive features implemented in the facility, Crown has invested in environmentally friendly systems such as carbon offset, rainfall collection/recycling system, efficient temperature control system and solar panels. There is an additional 6,500 square meter, or approximately one and a half acre plot of land that is reserved for phase two of the project; securing Crown land for future expansion.

The grand opening ceremony at the facility featured live entertainment and great sampling of local fares. The guests were offered facility tours as well as various interesting information on Crown’s business divisions. Jim Thompson introduced Crown Mongolia’s branch manager, Enkhjargal Luvsansharav. Luvsansharav, who has been with Crown for over eleven years and has proven success in team leadership and business expansion.

Mr. Thompson also gave a rousing speech at the event. He commented, "During our years of doing business here we have seen the continual growth and development of Mongolia and we believe very strongly in the future of this country. We have also seen the world becoming more aware of the exciting opportunities in many fields here and I strongly believe the next ten to twenty years will see some far greater growth than what we have seen in the last decade. We hope this growth will improve the welfare of all Mongolians and it will see the infrastructure of this amazing country with it is rich culture be modernized. We, at Crown, want to be here to support and take part in the future development of Mongolia.

It is for these reasons that we have now taken the step to invest in this new facility and we are convinced that we can serve our clients here much more efficiently by having a warehouse such as this."

Jim Thompson was interviewed by Ulaanbaatar Broadcasting System (UBS) TV and Eagle TV. The UBS TV interview can be viewed here.

 
Crown Worldwide Group
Crown Worldwide (crownworldwide.com) operates from over 250 locations in 55 countries, providing governments, corporations, diplomats and private customers with global mobility services, moving services, relocation services, information management, business information storage, art shipping, freight forwarding, logistics services and third-party logistics. Crown Worldwide Group's divisions are Crown Relocations, Crown Fine Arts, Crown Records Management, Crown Logistics and Crown Wine Cellars. Established in 1965, the Crown Worldwide Group is a privately held company with global headquarters in Hong Kong.

Johannesburg, July, 31, 2012 - Crown Relocations Johannesburg brought hope and gifts to the Spring of Education nursery school for underserved children in the Alexandra Township on July 18th, President Mandela’s birthday, to commemorate his eternal plea for all to champion the future of the youth of the land.

Nineteen Crown staff members planned a visit to the Spring of Education nursery school at the Alexandra Township in Johannesburg, South Africa, a severely underserved area with a history of unrests and political and economical hardships. The team arrived at the school on this special day with the Crown mascot, Leon the Lion, much to the delight of the children. They were treated with gifts - each received a Crown truck gift box filled with fun items such as coloring books, crayons, candy, snacks, juice, and seasonal fresh fruit.

Kobus Jacobs, branch manager, commented, "This has been quite a humbling experience for me. These children are growing up in absolute poverty. We should support programs such as Spring of Education that help give them a chance to get out of the difficult circumstance they are in and grow up healthy and equipped to pursue their dreams."

The Crown team also pledged to sponsor the daily costs of transporting a few children to school and back to their homes. Many of the parents cannot afford to pay the cost of transportation, and the children have missed school as a result. The monthly donation will be raised through voluntary contributions by the Crown Johannesburg team.

Margie Clark, general manager – Global Mobility Services, said after the visit, "‘The delight on those little faces as they played with our mascot, Leon the Lion; touched my heart. To show their appreciation of our small gesture, they gave us all plenty of hugs and kisses, particularly when it was time for us to leave. I was so struck by how a little bit of time spent with them, and a little kindness and love shown to these children can go such a long way."

Crown Relocations
Crown Relocations' services include expense management, policy consulting and program administration, online tracking tools, storage, transit protection, home and school search, intercultural services, and domestic and international transportation of household goods. We provide services for corporations, diplomats and private customers. Crown Relocations operates from over 250 locations in almost 60 countries, providing end-to-end relocation services. Crown's other divisions include Crown Fine Arts, Crown Records Management, Crown Logistics and Crown Wine Cellars. Crown was established in 1965 and is a privately held company with global headquarters in Hong Kong. 

Visit Crown Relocations at crownrelo.com.

Wincanton Records Management (WRM) is pleased to announce the arrival of their new fleet of vehicles with a newly designed livery, on hand to service their customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

The newly acquired vehicles are a sign of WRM’s continual commitment and investment in new innovations as the demand for their services grows. As well as directly replacing vehicles, the new fleet now contains a greater mix of vehicle type to support their clients changing needs. With the impact of the snow over recent years, many of the new vehicles are also 4WD.  This will ensure that WRM continues to maintain regular service through these difficult weather conditions with records being delivered safely.

The new fleet comes with a newly designed livery that complements the brand refresh of the company that started with an overhaul of their website in April this year. The new vehicles have a sleek silver finish, with contact details and a brief description of some of the services WRM offers on the sides.

David Woolley, Development Director of WRM, comments: “One of our core values at WRM is to shape our services around our customers’ needs and the introduction of the enhanced and newly designed liveried vehicles are a direct response to feedback we received from our customers.  We are operating in an increasingly pressurised marketplace and it’s important that we continue to innovate and respond to the changing demands of our clients.  We started with the introduction of all wheel drive vehicles during the winter last year and are introducing two mobile shredding vehicles this year, so the new liveried vehicles were a natural next-step to ensure our transport services remain unrivalled in the industry.”

The new vehicles will be equipped with the highest standards of security, including temperature-controlled sealed containers, dual key starting systems and GPS tracking devices. WRM is also gearing up for the Olympic games that are just around the corner, ensuring a stringent contingency plan is in place to deal with the additional traffic in the capital and to help maintain an uninterrupted service to its customers.

WRM has ten state of the art records management centres across the UK, storing more than 20 million documents in total, ranging from criminal records to world war reconnaissance photographs. They provide a full end-to-end service that manages and cares for records from creation through to destruction, and every step in between.

For more information on WRM, visit www.wincantonrm.co.uk or call 0870 90 88 000.

Columbia, MD – July 10, 2012 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Document Security Management, Inc. (DSM), located in Wilmington, DE. DSM provides mobile shredding services and electronic media destruction for a variety of customers in the tri-state area.

On July 11, 2012 Brightstone Insurance began a long-term project to collect insurance data for the commercial information management industry. Reports on these industry insurance practices will be used to inform insurance underwriters of current insurance coverage utilized by the commercial information management industry, eventually leading to more precise underwriting practices.

“Once we can put this data into the hands of underwriters, they will have a much better knowledge base to price more competitively and offer specific coverage needed by the industry,” said Jeff Ice, principal at Brightstone Insurance. “One of our main duties as an agency that specifically serves the commercial information management industry is to educate underwriters regarding industry-specific needs. The data we collect during this project will be critical to accomplishing these educational objectives. This will lead to better and more cost-effective insurance products for the industry,” he added.

The industry-wide survey is being led by Jim Booth, Records and Information Management Practice Leader at Brightstone. Booth is the former Executive Director at PRISM International. “This is a great first project for me to engage in as a new Brightstone employee. By combining my experience in the industry with this data collection, it will be a great way to educate myself on specific concerns of operators of records and information management companies,” said Booth.

The project seeks to collect insurance policies in force for the industry. Data from these policies will then be cumulated to arrive at standard practices and specialized coverage needed for certain aspects of the industry such as data protection, imaging, shredding and less obvious related businesses such as moving and storage, self-storage, data repositories, consulting and other related services. All insurance information will be held confidentially by Brightstone and will be shared only with insurance underwriters seeking to serve the industry with various insurance products.

“We have already developed several specialized products that are unique to this industry,” Ice stated. “With this project we intend to move into the mainstream property, casualty, auto and worker’s compensation coverages that are common to all operators within the industry so that these coverages can be adjusted to accommodate specific industry needs.”

For more information, or to participate in the research project, contact Jim Booth by e-mail at jbooth@brightstoneins.com or by direct line at 919-323-3266.

At It Again---More Cool New Features: O'Neil Software Announces Another Upgrade RS-SQL@Version 4.04

Irvine, CA - July 1, 2012

It’s been said that “Some things just get better with age,” and such is the case with O’Neil Software and their continuous technology upgrades. No sooner did they release their RS-SQL Version 4.03, they’ve now announced yet another, with more new cool features—RS-SQL Version 4.04.

“Technology is an extremely important element of business. Not only does it provide multiple ways of communicating with customers and enhancing service, it automates many of the processes involved in running a business,” notes Ian Thomas, Executive VP of O’Neil Software. “With the application of technology, critical and time-consuming processes can be executed with ease and in less time. It reduces the work burden and delivers speed, audit and accuracy improvements.”

RS-SQL Interface Highlights
More Freedom! RSMobile® Processing Now Available as a Windows® Service, Ensuring That Processing Takes Place Continuously, Whether You Are Logged In or Not. Currently, processing had to be initiated at a workstation. Instead, you can install the new RSMobile Processing Service during the installation of RS-SQL on one computer or server in your network environment and allow processing to run continuously in the background. This service is configured to automatically start up, so anytime your server is rebooted, the RSMobile Processing Service will start up without any user intervention.

Once installed, you can view the RSMobile Processing Service from the services console on your computer or server. Here you can also stop, or restart the service if necessary, as well as confirm that the service is set to auto-start. As with many new features of their software, new user function access options are introduced which allow you to determine which users can temporarily pause the RSMobile Processing Service , as well as which users can reset the processing tallies that are visible in the new RSMobile Processing Monitor.

In addition to this service, there is a new tray application that monitors RSMobile processing status and counts. This service and tray application can be installed along with all the other RS-SQL features.

Greater Visibility! RSMobile Processing Monitor Option Enables You to View the Status Of Processing and Counts, from Any Computer in Your Network That Has It Installed. Once installed, you can launch the monitor on your computer; see the current status of processing; and determine whether you are using the new RSMobile Processing Service or the traditional method. Even if you choose not to use the RSMobile Processing Service, you can still install and use the RSMobile Processing Monitor, to ensure that processing is being completed.

The RSMobile Processing Monitor will also provide you with a tally of activity that has been processed. Any container, file folder, or tape activity counts will be visible here, in addition to a tally of the exceptions that have been recorded. At the bottom of the RSMobile Processing Monitor, you’re also able to see when the tallies began accumulating. Anytime that the RSMobile Processing Count is reset by a user with appropriate function access, the date and time stamp will be updated and the tallies will restart at zero.

A Sub-Account Invoice Report Breaks Down Charges on an Invoice to the Sub-Account Level. Ever had a customer that wants to receive a single invoice for all of their departments, but then expects you to provide a detailed breakdown of the invoice by each department?

The new Sub-Account Invoice Report is designed to do just this - break down the charges on the invoice to the sub-account level. Using RS-SQL Reporting Services, the system will gather the sub-account invoice detail that was generated during the invoice creation, or reprint process and present you with a nicely formatted pdf report. This report also includes a summary of the sub-account costs; a detailed section for each sub-account; and shows how the charges were calculated and distributed. Invoices will print as usual; however, sub-account invoice detail information will also be generated.

A new Storage Detail Report Quickly Shows Customers and Your Staff How This Amount Is Calculated. In the past, it was sometimes difficult to identify how new storage was calculated. However, with the New Storage Detail Report, you can quickly get a breakdown of the items that are being billed for new storage.

You’ll see information for each object code including the add date; description; unit volume; quantity; unit volume quantity; the number of days the object was in storage, as well as prorated quantities and volumes. The New Storage Detail Report quickly shows you how the new storage calculations on your invoice were made and can be extremely helpful in answering customer questions with regard to your invoicing.

About O’Neil Software
Committed to leading the industry for over 30 years, O’Neil has been the software and hardware solutioneers™ for over 1,000 record centers in more than 80 countries, from start-ups to multi-nationals. Their solutions manage/track multiple types of data including traditional storage boxes, file folders, documents and tapes; from deposit to destruction, work order to invoice. They are also the industry pioneer for barcode tracking, portable printers, wireless handhelds and web technology.

O’Neil’s products consistently offer enhancements and new features that improve ease of use, not found anywhere else. Their flagship product, RS-SQL, is the most competitively priced solution on the market, ensuring record center productivity and profitability. Regional coverage includes the Americas; Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific (APAC). For more information, visit their website at www.oneilsoft.com.

Access Information Management Announces the Acquisition of Priority Records Management, Priority Archives and Priority Shred

Access Information Management, leading provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, announced the acquisition of the assets of Priority Records Management, Priority Archives and Priority Shred. These acquisitions launch Access' service expansion into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
 
The successful purchase of the Priority companies represents a strategic expansion of Access' service area to include Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Former Priority Archives Manager, Rob Rydel will step into the role of Branch Manager, overseeing regional operations from Philadelphia. Access will offer all current and future clients end-to-end RIM services, including hardcopy storage and management, secure destruction services, vital records protection, document imaging and digital storage.
 
"The integration of the Priority acquisitions included transitioning over 700 clients and 23 team members and I am extremely proud of the way our team is managing the process," said Rob Alston, Access' Chief Executive Officer. "While the entire Access team shares in the excitement of welcoming our new clients and team members from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, we are also dedicated to carrying out each acquisition, client and team member transition and operational integration with integrity while delivering value to all parties."
 
Access is one of the fastest growing organizations in the RIM industry and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years, from 2009 through 2011. Access' continued growth is a result of an ongoing commitment to customer service, cost effective RIM program offerings and the strategic incorporation of new facilities across the United States to meet growing client needs.
 
About Access Information Management
Access Information Management is a leading records and information management (RIM) services provider and trusted partner to clients spanning multiple industries and geographies throughout the United States. Access offers a complete suite of RIM services including records management, data protection (electronic computer media), secure destruction, and Digital Access Solutions. Access services allow clients to focus on their core business while reducing the costs and risks associated with document retention, management and final disposition. www.accesscorp.com

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – June 22, 2012

Today DataChambers Records Management, a firm specializing in the management, storage and distribution of both paper and electronic business records, announced it is changing its name to COR365 Information Solutions. To reflect the new name, the company is also launching a new website at www.cor365.com.

IRVINE, CA, June 15, 2012 — It would seem as though O’Neil Software has the “Midas Touch,” since everything seems to keep coming up “Gold” for the company.

Microsoft recently completed their transition from the old Certified and Gold Status to their new Partner Network. Shortly thereafter, O’Neil announced their company had attained this new Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions. This achievement recognizes O’Neil’s expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Company Undergoes Name Change to Better Differentiate Service Offerings and Provide Enhanced Customer Experience, Announces New Software Update

ALLENTOWN, PA., May 2, 2012 – Rapid Refile, a leader in the salvage, recovery, and restoration of damaged hard copy critical records and electronic media, has qualified for a U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA) Schedules contract.  It is one of only a few document recovery firms on the GSA schedule, which allows it to compete for government business.

Pittsburgh, PA - April 1, 2012 – Business Records Management LLC (BRM), a leader in information management has acquired the records and information storage business, including document destruction, and the related assets of Underground Archives, LLC. This acquisition enhances BRM’s position as a regional leader in the information management industry by complimenting its long history of providing compliant information management solutions and outstanding customer service.

Vecoplan, the worldwide leader in plastics size reduction technologies, unveiled their latest innovations at NPE 2012. Incorporated into a new line of machines dubbed NewGen shredders, Vecoplan demonstrated the advantages and benefits of these innovations on two models, a VAZ 1300 M and a VAZ 1600 XL FF T. Vecoplan displayed a total of 8 plastics shredders on their NPE booth.

Columbia, MD – March 28, 2012 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today its Board of Directors has appointed Kent Misemer as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Misemer has been a member of Cornerstone’s Board of Directors since July of 2009, and will remain on the Board.

Vecoplan LLC, a worldwide leader in technologies for the recycling of waste streams, and the processing of waste or biomass to produce alternative fuels and energy, recently announced a major ramp-up of manufacturing capabilities at their High Point, NC facility. As part of the initial stage of this process, Eduard Dirksen has joined Vecoplan LLC as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

Uwe Eschenhorst has joined Vecoplan LLC, as the Vice President of their “Alternative Fuels and Energy” Competency Center. Vecoplan is a worldwide leader in MSW and Biomass processing technologies and systems. In his new position, Mr.

Company More than Doubles its Space to Accommodate Growth as Sales of Existing Products Increase  and Product Offerings Expand.

New Albany, IN – Vecoplan Midwest, a subsidiary of Vecoplan LLC in High Point NC, recently relocated to an 18,180 square foot facility located in New Albany, IN. According to Bill Miller, COO of Vecoplan Midwest, the move was necessitated by continuing growth of their shredder sales and service business and the introduction of briquetters, pellet mills and complete pelletizing systems to their product offerings in 2010.

Vecoplan shredders are used in industrial scale recycling, while their briquetting and pelletizing systems are used in the production of alternative fuels. “In order to meet the demands of sales and production, we’ve tripled our staff in the last six years. So we’re delighted to move into this new space and are excited to be a part of the growing recycling and alternative energy markets in North America,” states Mr. Miller.

In addition to 2,000 sq. ft. of office space, the new facility houses a 10,180 sq. ft. machine rebuild center and a 6,000 sq. ft. test lab/show room space, where customers can send their material to be shredded, briquetted or pelletized. “Customers are always welcome to visit and see their material being processed from start to finish,” adds Miller.

(Kansas City, MO) Access Records Management is pleased to announce the acquisition of an exclusive license to market ScanVENTURE Technologies for high volume document scanning in Kansas City, Missouri.

July 11-12, 2012

Honolulu, Hawaii

The Pacific Region of ARMA International, in conjunction with ARMA International, invites you to attend the first Asia Pacific Information Management Conference to be held at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The APIM Conference will focus on managing electronic information in global markets. APIM Conference has a star-studded lineup of well-known speakers to educate information professionals on the latest issues on managing and governing electronic information across the globe.

The Pacific Region of ARMA International, in conjunction with ARMA International, invites you to attend the first Asia Pacific Information Management Conference to be held at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Winners announced at 2nd Global Summit on Entrepreneurship

20 December 2011… Tejoury Ltd from Saudi Arabia was named to the first-ever Arabia Fast Growth 500 (Arabia500) ranking (www.allworldlive.com). Tejoury Ltd achieved a growth rate of 328% between 2008 and 2010. AllWorld’s Arabia500 winners were announced during the 2nd Global Summit on Entrepreneurship in Istanbul, which was hosted by Prime Minister Recep

Tayyip Erdogan and attended by United States Vice President Joseph Biden. The entrepreneurs of the Arabia500, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan are succeeding against the odds, growing at 40 percent yearly in the toughest downturn in 80 years, and two-thirds reportingstronger profitability compared to a year ago.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on February 29, 2012 - 8:43am

(Barrie, ON) February 24, 2012 – After a successful and long standing partnership, full ownership of All Source Security Container USA and All Source Security Container Manufacturing Corporation has been acquired by current General Manager and President of All Source USA, Pete Pancel.

In addition to the complete ownership acquired by Pete Pancel, the company has developed an alliance with Advanced Green Compliance Solutions (www.goagc.com), a business solutions company that will complement the products from All Source USA with solutions for nancing, marketing, merchant banking options, and other services. According to All Source USA President, Pete Pancel, “working with our clients is what’s most enjoyable for everyone at the company, and I would like to thank all of them for their loyalty and  ontinued support over the years. Utilizing a strategic alliance partnership with goAGC, will allow us the ability to help our clients succeed in every aspect of their document destruction business.”

RS-SQL®, Version 4.03

Irvine, California — There’s no question that O’Neil understands the records management industry’s need for speed. Because in this business, every minute you wait, you’re losing time and money. So if you are one of O’Neil’s customers, consider yourself in the “Express Lane,” as they announce their latest RS-SQL, Version 4.03 Software Upgrade.

“It’s not the big that beats the small...it’s the fast that beats the slow,” notes Ian Thomas, VP of Business Development. “Even the largest record center cannot compete if it is slow to change with the times. And all too often, it is the very technology you rely on to improve efficiency that keeps you from moving at the speed of 21st century business. That’s why we are continually upgrading our existing product line. We don’t want our customers wondering what’s ahead; we want them to be ready for it.”

The risk of damage to records held in inadequate storage facilities, from flooding and other disasters, is one which commercial organisations too often ignore at their peril – especially as fifteen areas in northern England and Wales remained on flood alert over the weekend.

February 2012 is National Scams Awareness Month – an initiative pioneered by The Office of Fair Trading. Research shows that around three million UK consumers lose a total of £3.5 billion every year, with scams taking the form of bogus and fraudulent offers sent by post, telephone, email or text.

This latest acquisition expands Access' service reach in the Pacific Northwest

Access Information Management, leading provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, announced the acquisition of the assets of Washington Archives Management. This acquisition represents a strategic expansion of Access' service coverage in the Washington State region, including Seattle, Tacoma and the state capital, Olympia.

Columbia, MD – February 3, 2012 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Brazos Records Storage, Inc located in College Station, TX.  For the past seventeen years, Brazos has provided customers a full suite of records information management services including secure hardcopy storage, data protection and secure document destruction.

(New Bern, NC) Confidential Records Management, Inc. (CRMI) has published the 2012 schedule for their Document Imaging School, taking place at their Greenville, NC document imaging operation.  Gail Bisbee, President/CEO of CRMI, says, “I have had so many requests for document imaging consultation that this venue will allow me to provide support to a larger audience in a shorter time frame.”

Access Information Management, leading provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, announced the acquisition of the assets of Records Retention Services, Inc. in Montgomery, Alabama. This acquisition represents a strategic expansion of Access' service coverage area in the Southeast and includes a full-service records management storage center and plant-based, document destruction facility.

In response to strong demand from users for a recording medium that will retain important data to the highest possible standard, JVC Advanced Media U.S.A.

Industry Veteran Joins Access as EVP, Sales and Marketing

Acquisition of Assured Records Storage Adds Strength to Growing Customer-focused Records Information Management Services (RIMS) Provider

Irvine, California — O’Neil Software, who recently celebrated their 30 year anniversary, continues to count the many countries whose business they’ve earned...81, which includes their latest addition - Williams & Gosling Ltd., based in Suva Fiji Islands.

Chicago, IL, 1/5/2012 - 2012 marks REB Storage Systems International’s 50^th anniversary providing Turnkey Record Storage Solutions. REB has and continues to set the bar in the engineering, supplying and installing of records storage systems internationally.

Lars Koller has joined Vecoplan LLC, the worldwide leader in size reduction technologies, as a Sales and Project Management Engineer. Koller earned a 5 year advanced Mechanical Engineering degree from Fachhochschule Hannover, Germany in 2001. He brings 10 years of engineering experience from Focke & Co., working first in Research & Development at Focke’s Verden, Germany headquarters and then as Manager of the Design Department at Focke’s Whitsett, NC facility.

Full Service Record Center & Document Scanning Provider

(Kansas City, MO) – In response to the escalating demand for better document management and accessibility, Media Services is expanding their underground Kansas City facility. The expansion primarily accommodates growth in the record center and scanning departments, areas of strong growth.

Latest acquisition strengthens Acccess' position in the Pacific Northwest

Access Information Management, leading provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, announced the acquisition of the assets of Record Masters of Southern Oregon, LLC. The acquisition further increases Access' records and information management (RIM) client base and scale of operations in the Pacific Northwest region.

Irvine, CA, USA and London, England - O’Neil DataTech LLC, the provider of cloud-based commercial records management services and Intandem Solutions Ltd., the provider of enterprise content management solutions, have partnered to provide an integrated solution for managing physical documents stored in off-site record centers directly from the Intandem Solutions FileTrack product. This capability will allow end users, managing both digital and physical records, the ability to manage this content in a consistent manner directly from the FileTrack software solution.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on December 16, 2011 - 12:16pm

William (Bill) Davison has been named the Service Director of Vecoplan LLC, a worldwide leader in shredding, recycling and waste processing technologies. Responsibilities of his new position include the planning, allocation of resources, scheduling, and management of maintenance and service on existing machines, systems and control panels in the field.

Irvine, California — O’Neil Software, now celebrating its 30th year, continues to count the many countries whose business they’ve earned...80 which includes their latest addition — Central Filing Limited in Paget, Bermuda.

With yet more cold weather predicted for the 2011/12 winter, Wincanton Records Management (WRM) has invested in a new fleet of all wheel drive vehicles.  The investment comes as a result of the heavy snowfall during the past two winters, leading to adverse transport conditions which made information management deliveries and collections more difficult than usual. WRM was able to maintain a near normal service throughout these conditions and is taking measures to ensure this precedent is set to continue.

Columbia, MD – December 1, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Excel Archives, headquartered in Sterling, VA and American Records Management, located in the Buffalo, NY metro area. Excel Archives is one of the largest, full service independent records management companies in the Baltimore/Washington, DC/Northern Virginia corridor. American Records Management has previously been named one of the fastest growing companies in Western New York by Business First Publications and provides se

BackSync Expected to Expand Digital RIM Offering Nationally

PITTSBURGH — November 17, 2011— Business Records Management LLC
(“BRM”) announced immediate availability of the Backsync Backup by BRM and Backsync
Protect by BRM® service offering, enabling companies to capture all of their critical data and
ongoing data updates through a user friendly ‘set it and forget it’ interface.

A true business grade backup solution, BackSync by BRM will move and store data in a

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on November 15, 2011 - 12:37pm

The fastest growing records management company in the UK and Ireland – Wincanton Records Management (WRM) – is pleased to announce that it is to open a new facility in Manchester in a move which will increase the company’s capacity to supply both customers

Irvine, California — It’s been a big year for O’Neil Software. The company celebrated their 30th year in business, hosted yet another successful Strategic Partner (SP) Conference and while doing so, raised $26,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during this three day venue.

Irvine, CA – Managing corporate records can be hard enough when they are in-house, but that challenge can grow significantly when there is a need to store records off-site.  Updating metadata and ordering services from an off-site vendor all require time-consuming steps, creating an additional burden and possibilities for errors.  However, with the introduction of the Internet transforming how people connect, communicate and do business, why can’t your records management system talk directly to the off-site vendor’s system?

Yuri Chocholko has joined Vecoplan, LLC as their North American Wood, Biomass & Biofuels Sales Manager. Chocholko will be responsible for overseeing the continued growth and strategic development of Vecoplan’s existing markets for machinery, equipment and systems in the wood, biomass & biofuels industries throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The new “e3Console” is an evolution of our best-selling “e2Console” manufactured in our North American facility, combining the specific ergonomic features exclusive to Jake, Connor & Crew, with the unique requirements of the growing International Document Destruction industry.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on October 19, 2011 - 8:42am

Growth and Commitment to Customer Satisfaction Sparks Creation of New QA Unit

This is the latest business acquisition that supports Kent Record Management, Inc.’s commitment to being a world-class record center.

Columbia, MD – October 4, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Dupont Archives, based in Bristol, CT.  Dupont Archives services customers in greater New England with secured document storage, data protection, document scanning and secured document destruction.

Chris Sturgis has joined Vecoplan LLC, a worldwide leader in size reduction technologies, as a Service Technician. Responsibilities of his new position include installation and start-up of individual machines and complete systems, as well as maintenance and service on existing machines, systems and control panels in the field.

Vecoplan, LLC along with High Point Bank Insurance recently co-sponsored the third annual “Shredding For Kids” fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater High Point, NC. The event raised funds by providing secure document destruction to individuals and small businesses for .50 cents a pound with a $5 minimum. In addition to donating two of their VST-42e shred trucks for the day, Vecoplan provided personnel to operate the trucks and help with logistics for the event.

Vecoplan LLC, the worldwide leader in size reduction technologies, has added Kevin Young to their Engineering Department. Kevin graduated with honors from North Carolina A&T State University in May of 2011 earning a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at A&T, Kevin was the team captain and project manager of Aggie Racing’s Baja SAE entry, finishing 32nd in this worldwide intercollegiate engineering competition.

Barrie, ON – September 13, 2011 — All Source Security Container USA is proud to announce and welcome new team members Alyshia Cook, Mike Bortolussi and Andrew Hennessy.

The Boston office of Pierce Atwood, a firm twice named to the National Law Journal's "Midsize Hot List", and the only New England law firm selected for the honor, has become a Boston Bar Association Sponsor Firm. Inclusion on the "Hot List" requires that a firm "have demonstrated innovative strategies to stay competitive, developed new business strategies, formed new practice areas or creatively managed their team of attorneys."

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on September 7, 2011 - 10:10am

Investment in industry-leading information management company to fund continued growth

Access Information Management, a leading provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, announced that it has received a growth equity investment from Summit Partners. The investment will fund the continued growth of Access' records and information management (RIM) service operations throughout the United States.

Columbia, MD – September 1, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Shoreline Records, located in Medford, NY.  Shoreline’s core business is the secured storage of hardcopy records and document imaging.

With the acquisition of Joyce Records Center Retrievex has extended its presence into the Chicago Market

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, August 10, 2011 – J. Peter Pierce, Founder, President and CEO of Retrievex, Inc., a leading Records and Information Management Services provider announced today the acquisition of Joyce Records Center of Chicago, IL.

REB Storage Systems International, trusted Records Storage provider for almost 50 years, has approximately 400,000 box locations of quality steel shelving available for quick shipment from the San Francisco area. Posts are of varying heights up to 135” (can be trimmed).  Shelves are primarily 40-42”Wx32-33”D, and multi-level components are available for catwalk systems. Please contact Jeff Howard for details at 949-303-9563 or jhoward@rebsteel.com.

DeepStore, one of the UK’s fastest-growing records management companies, was recently delighted to welcome Mr Christopher Graham, the Information Commissioner to its underground facility in Winsford, Cheshire.

Following an introduction at the IRMS event in Brighton in April, Mr Graham requested to visit DeepStore to understand how the company’s services worked in line with the mission of The Information Commissioner’s Office – to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

Acquisition of Metropolitan Records Storage Adds Strength to Growing Customer-focused Records Information Management Services (RIMS) Provider

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, August 1, 2011 – J. Peter Pierce, Founder, President and CEO of Retrievex, Inc., a leading Records and Information Management Services provider announced today the acquisition of Metropolitan Records Storage of Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on August 15, 2011 - 8:27am

Since 1962, REB Storage Systems International has been a leader in providing Turnkey Material Handling Solutions internationally. We have served our customers with quality products and services for almost 50 years from our headquarters in Chicago. We strive to constantly improve in order to better serve our clients and, with this objective in mind, we are now opening a new facility in Southern California in order to provide local support to our West Coast customers.

Columbia, MD – August 5, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of The Houston File Room, Inc., based in Spring, TX.  The Houston File Room is a privately-owned company, providing secured document storage for customers in the region.

Company applies unique inventory system to recovery of documents and personal effects.

(Fort Worth, TX – www.bmscat.com) BMS CAT®, a full-service company providing quality mitigation, remediation and restoration services, recently completed clean-up and recovery work at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regional office building in Austin, Texas.

Burbank, CA  July 14, 2011 – Commodity Resource & Environmental, Inc.,

a leading national silver refiner, has been awarded AAA Certification from the prestigious National Association of Information Destruction (NAID).  The certification endorsements include the destruction of printed media as well as hard drive destruction.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on July 28, 2011 - 3:39pm

VIC's parent company, Vecoplan LLC, a global leader in industrial shredding and recycling equipment, has been accepted into the Rockwell Automation Machine Builder Program, part of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork framework of an elite group of companies and service providers that have demonstrated exceptional design, delivery and support competency. Vecoplan earned a membership into the program by demonstrating consistent innovation and reliability of shredding and recycling equipment incorporating Rockwell Automation solutions.

From individual control panels to integration of plant-wide centralized process controls, VIC is your single-source provider for total control! VIC customers include machinery importers needing control panels that meet all applicable North American codes and regulations, and OEMs looking to add some touch screen “sales dazzle” to their machine controls. VIC offers construction and custom programming of control panels that meet or exceed UL 508Δ,NEC, OSHA, and Hazardous Location Designations.

This most recent growth marks Access' expansion into Arizona and enhances service capabilities in Wisconsin

Columbia, MD – June 27, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of MedResolutions Corporation, based in Pinehurst, TX.  The company specializes in secured storage of hardcopy records, medical release of information (ROI) services and document scanning.

Mike LaGoe has joined Vecoplan, LLC as a Project Engineer / Manager. LaGoe, formerly Engineering Manager at a leading manufacturer of air pollution control systems, brings 12 years of practical experience to his new position at Vecoplan.

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – June 13, 2011 – “I kept asking myself how it was that boxes remained the same for so long?” says Will Scott, founder of BlegalBloss LLC. an innovator with 7 patents pending with plans to file many more, on his revolutionary ergonomic grip technology, privacy compliance features and locking corrugated box products.

The World’s First Sales and Sales Management Training specifically designed for the RIM Services Industry

New Orleans, June 1, 2011: AVAILABLE NOW! File Managers, Inc (FileMan) today announced its new “Sales Training in a Box” course, called “FileMan Sales and Sales Management Training”. This course has been designed and produced for FileMan clients worldwide to train and retrain their sales representatives in a proven consultative sales model that focuses on measurable expectations and results from their sales team.

FileMan’s training services have been implemented in more than 500 companies in 39 countries. "FileMan continues to improve and innovate its training to its clients, friends and prospects," said Cary McGovern, Principal of File Managers Inc.

(Irving, TX) May 26, 2011 – Document Destruction Shredding Companies, Record Management Companies, Suppliers and local businesses gathered yesterday for the ribbon ceremony at the grand opening of the newest All Source Security Container USA warehouse in Irving. Pete Pancel, President & General Manager, was joined by members of the Canadian/American Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Chamber of Commerce to proudly make the announcement.

"Texas asked for it and we delivered on it," said Pancel. "With everyday low prices on the highest quality security containers in the document destruction industry, readily available, in any quantity".

Irvine, California — It’s going to be a defining moment. And you’re going to want to be there for it.

This year, O’Neil Software is celebrating its 30th anniversary. While doing so, the company is going to bring hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions by supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® at their 2011 Strategic Partner (SP) Conference.

So waste no time registering for this industry event, so you can be a part of the company’s legendary conference and charity sponsorship experience.

O’Neil’s SP Conferences continue to transform a business and social group function into an unforgettable charity experience, whose positive effects linger long after the venue is over. The organizations they’ve selected to sponsor this year are the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and Make- A-Wish Foundation International. Its mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Acquisition of Record Keepers Plus Expands Growing

Wisconsin-based firm acquires shredding division of Central Wisconsin company

(Weston, WI) A.R.M.S. (Automated Records Management Systems, Inc.) has announced the acquisition of the shredding division of K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc. of Weston, Wisconsin. With the acquisition, the Wisconsin-based information management company’s fleet of mobile shredding trucks will service areas to include Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln and Oneida counties.

Your support of our new products was exciting and overwhelming! Thank you so much for your interest in our innovative BlegalblossTM Products inspired by E3:

• Ergonomics– the user and human hand
• Environment– choosing the best materials for our planet
• Economics – building solid value into every box

Service bureaus to partner with DocuLex to offer on-demand, cloud based Archive Studio software as a service for content management

This growth marks Access' expansion into Arizona and enhances service capabilities in Wisconsin

Columbia, MD – May 13, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the records storage business of Millennium Storage and Transfer Corporation, based in North Bergen, NJ.  The company provides secured storage of hardcopy records and services the New York Metro and New Jersey markets. 

Deadra A. Goodin, CRM,  has been named the National Sales and Marketing Manager of National Records Centers, Inc. (NRC), according to NRC President, Michael Lenhard. Ms. Goodin was recently with Advanced Information Management since June 2004 where she served as general manager. Prior to that she held the same position with Alexander Transfer and Storage and Vance & Richards Office Records Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the records and information management industry.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on April 28, 2011 - 2:55pm

Acquisition of Millennium Records Management Adds Strength to Growing
Customer-focused Records Information Management Services (RIMS) Provider

Acquisition of Millennium Records Management Adds Strength to Growing

Customer-focused Records Information Management Services (RIMS) Provider
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, April 6, 2011 – J. Peter Pierce, Founder, President and CEO of Retrievex, Inc., a leading Records and Information Management Services provider announced today the acquisition of Millennium Records Management of Franklin, Massachusetts.

March 28, 2011-Lubbock, TX

Columbia, MD – March 31, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Pomona, NY based Secure Document Shredding, Inc.  Providing secured document destruction services, Secure Document Shredding services the New York Metro market.

According to CEO John E. Miller. Financed with an SBA CDC/504 loan, the fully climate controlled facility sits on four acres of land along East Interstate 40 in Amarillo. “It is Amarillo’s premier commercial records management center and we have room for future expansion,” said Mr. Miller.

“Driver Friendly”, Jake, Connor & Crew’s newest innovation is our exclusive “Ergonomic Series” of consoles, bins and accessories. Jake, Connor & Crew has developed containers and unique accessories that ensure security is not compromised while simultaneously providing solutions that improve productivity and efficiency during the collection process.

Columbia, MD – March 24, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Sun Valley, CA based California Document Shredding.  Providing secured document destruction services, California Document Shredding serves the greater Los Angeles market. 

(Kansas City, MO) – Media Services has been nominated for the Greater Kansas City (GKC) Chamber Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Year and Mr. K Award.  The award winner will be announced at the 25^th Small Business Celebration Anniversary.

“We are very excited to be nominated for the GKC Chamber Top 10 Small Business and Mr. K award,” said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services.  “To be nominated with the other successful companies in the Kansas City area is a real honor.”

Local records and information management company also awarded status as official U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contractor

AIEA, Hawaii – February 1, 2011 – Access Information Management announced today that it has earned a 93 percent overall performance rating from Dun & Bradstreet, the world’s leading source of commercial information and insight on businesses.

Records Management Company Recognized for Community Service

HONOLULU, Hawaii – January 28, 2011 – Access Information Management, the largest AAA National Association for Information Destruction (NAID)-certified provider of secure destruction and records management services in Hawaii, is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the Hawaii Business 2011 SmallBiz Success Awards in the Community Service category.

Record center specialist Duane McCrum recognized for excellent safety and security record

This is the first of its kind for any rackshelving product in the material handling industry. Samples were laboratory fire tested in accordance with Standard # 6914, “Open Shelving for Racks”. With this FM Approval, Punch Deck® can be considered equivalent to 70% open area and usable in warehouses with sprinkler protection conforming to FM Global Data Sheet # 8-9, “Storage of Class 1,2,3 4 and Plastic Commodities”. The listings for the 3 models of Punch Deck® are available at www.approvalguide.com. For more information, contact Gary Smith, Vice President - Sales & Marketing at 866-400-8107, +1-908-637-4476 or gsmith@dacsinc.com

Access Information Management is proud to present the first installment in our 2011 Educational Webinar Series. Each quarter Access teams with acknowledged industry experts from different disciplines to highlight important records and information management (RIM) topics.  This forum provides practitioners at every level the opportunity to learn more about timely RIM issues, find answers to key questions and take away tips for program growth and improvement.

Columbia, MD – January 12, 2011 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of All Star Shredding.  Based in New Castle, DE, All Star Shredding provides plant based and mobile shredding services for a variety of customers in the greater Philadelphia market, throughout Delaware and in Northern Maryland. 

RRIM Solutions Adds Strategic Capabilities to Growing Customer-focused Records Information Management Services (RIMS) Provider

CONNSHOHOCKKEN, PA, January 10, 20011 – J. Peter Pierce, Founder, President and CEO of Retrieve, Inc., a leading Records and Information Management Services provider announced today thee acquisition of RIM Solutions, LLCC. RIM Solutions is the premier provider of comprehensive records and information management services in the Las Vegas, Nevada market.

New York, NY – December 1, 2010 – Jeff Ice and his team, formerly with Oswald Logistics Insurance, along with Howard & Peter Schlactus and their team at KBS International Corp., have joined together to form Brightstone Insurance Services, LLC and the KBS-Ice Group.

Jake, Connor Crew Inc. has been the leader in the document protection industry since 1995. Well ahead of the January 1st 2011 mandatory compliance date, Jake, Connor & Crew is pleased to announce that they have changed their entire console product line to comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 emission standards effective November 2010. “In our continuing effort for product and service excellence, these modifications will be at no additional cost to our customers.

Move provides expanded facility to further Cloud offering

Buyer’s Guide for those in the market for a high capacity shredder or other information destruction equipment. Whether you’re starting a contract shredding service or considering an upgrade to your current shredding operation, consulting this guide is a wise first step.
The guide, “How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Mistakes in Buying Information Destruction Equipment” is full of practical information that can help you save literally thousands of dollars, from the initial purchase cost through the life of the equipment. Buyers have found this

Columbia, MD – December 10, 2010 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Guardian Document Storage.  Based in Essex, MD, Guardian primarily focuses on the storage and management of hard copy records for customers in the greater Baltimore area.

Benson Records Management Center Joins Growing Customer-focused Records Information Management Services (RIMS) Provider

Aiea, Oahu (December 8, 2010) —Access Information Management, the largest, AAA NAID (National Association for Information Destruction)-certified provider of secure destruction and records management services in Hawaii, has hired Linda Chun as account manager at the company’s Aiea offices.

Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA) announces name change to Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMProfessionals Australasia).

(New Bern, NC) Confidential Records Management, Inc. (CRMI) has published the 2011 schedule for their Document Imaging School, taking place at the Comfort Suites in New Bern, NC.  Gail Bisbee, President/CEO of CRMI, says, “I have had so many requests for document imaging consultation that this venue will allow me to provide support to a larger audience in a shorter time frame.”

Each of the training sessions is limited to 15 participants and provides an intense review of forms, standard operating procedures, and tools for managing imaging processes and departmental staff.  In addition, the sessions cover document imaging basics, such as service types, features and benefits, basic imaging components and equipment and software needs. The classes also include workflow training and imaging sales tools.

Dawn Diaz joins APPI Energy as Senior Energy Advisor and Opens Texas Office

SALISBURY, MD, 11/30/2010 – APPI Energy is pleased to announce that Dawn Diaz has joined our team as a Senior Energy Advisor. She will work from and manage our Texas office near Arlington. Ms. Diaz has over a decade of experience in electricity supply consulting with leading energy companies in Texas.

It is with great pleasure that we can formally announce the formation of a strategic partnership between Invicta Durasteel (UK) and REB Storage Systems International (US). REB will act as the official North and South American distributor of Invicta Durasteel's industry-leading fireproof vaults and barrier walls, which provide 4 hour fire protection, blast protection, impact and moisture resistance.

No-cost event designed to promote personal privacy protection and paper recycling

REB Storage Systems International continues to solidify its dominant industry position in the design, manufacture and Installation of Record Storage Racking and Material Handling Systems with some strategic new hires.

With a belief that people are its key to success, REB is proud to announce the addition of six industry professionals to its team.
REB’s President, Tom Lesko confirmed, “We want to be the clear industry leader in what we bring to the marketplace. That means we hire the very best people to do so. Our newest team members are no exception.”

(Tampa, FL) – Stevens & Stevens Records Management Inc http://www.ssbrm.com/ . has announced it will expand its facilities in order to meet the growing needs of its clients.  The firm is starting construction on a new 30,000 square foot addition to its current records center building located at 11515 53rd St., North in Clearwater, FL.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on November 9, 2010 - 8:01am

Aiea, Oahu (November 8, 2010) — Kapolei resident Jaime “Kaleo” Allado has been promoted to the newly created position of mobile fleet operations supervisor for Access Information Management, the largest, AAA NAID (National Association for Information Destruction)-certified provider of secure destruction and records management services in Hawaii.

Combination of services and solutions provide organizations with the next generation of records management

Fairfield, NJ (November 4, 2010) -Archive Systems, a leading provider of document and records management solutions, today announced the acquisition of OmniRIM Solutions of Vancouver B.C., a global provider of Records Management software. The addition of OmniRIM’s software and services extend Archive Systems’ next generation of records management, offering a full range of solutions for organizations to manage physical and digital records from a single source.

Cleveland, Ohio –
November 3, 2010…Andrews Software Inc. (ASI), the leader in providing software solutions for the information management and document destruction industries, announces its strategic partnership with UPS Logistics Technologies (UPSLT). Under this
partnership, ASI customers will have access to Roadnet Anywhere®, UPSLT’s route planning and GPS tracking software that provides big returns for small to medium-sized records centers and shredding operations.

Dealers and Partners;

I would like to introduce you to Erin Dempsey, our new Director of Marketing at DocuLex. Erin has over 20 years experience in marketing communications, strategic planning, and creation of educational programs for hardware and software developers, distributors and dealers in the document management market.   Erin’s years and experience in this field have allowed her to establish a solid, one-on-one relationship with a vast number of the top executives and influencers in this market, enabling her to stay in tune with the latest trends and developments. Erin has held a number of positions over the years including Events Director for Harvey Spencer Associates, Vice President of Seminar Programs for Wood Associates, Marketing Communications and Public Relations Manager for deCarta, Inc., and Director of Marketing and Canadian Sales for nextScan, Inc.  Additionally, Erin was the co-creator of the Enterprise Content Management seminars now owned by AIIM International, and consulted to AIIM during the first year of its seminar ownership.

(Kansas City, MO) – Media Services was recently honored for its length of service to the Northland Meals On Wheels program at the organization’s annual appreciation reception.  Media Services has volunteered with the program for five years.

A  Media Services employee delivers meals during the lunch hour to residences in Southern Clay County each week.  The Northland Meals On Wheels program contains 17 routes total, and delivers 175 meals Monday-Friday.  The routes are in the cities of North Kansas City, Claycomo, Pleasant Valley, and Gladstone.

SAFETY AND SECURITY AWARD

Destruction Center Specialist Mika Fonoti Recognized for Excellent Safety and Security Record

Expansion Increases Shredding Operations and Provides Additional Services for Hawaii Clients

Cary McGovern, Owner and Principal Consultant of File Managers Inc is proud to announce the signing of its 500th RIM Services client.  During the past 33 years FileMan has worked with clients from 38 countries on 6 continentsto create and deliver world-class RIM training programs, industry best business practices, skills, tools, and resources for our clients while providing lifelong learning opportunities and personal enrichment for our clients.

Jake, Connor & Crew has been the leader in the document protection industry since 1995. We are very proud to announce and celebrate our 15th Anniversary.  Our innovative manufacturing processes and commitment to service excellence provides our customers with unparalleled document security and peace of mind.  We are proud of our continued list of accomplishments:

Partnership to expand Electronic Medical Record Scanning Services

(Kansas City, MO) – Media Services has added Janine Akers, DataFile Technologies, to its business development team.  Akers, a health information veteran, is responsible for helping build the Electronic Medical Records scanning services for Media Services.

Columbia, MD – October 5, 2010 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Denver, CO, based The Better Shredder, a provider of secured document destruction services for the greater Denver area.

We are very excited about adding The Better Shredder to our rapidly growing presence in the Denver market,” said Steven Sisney, President and CEO of Cornerstone.

PLEASANTON, Calif. –  October 7, 2010 – Access Information Management, leading provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records is proud to announce the expansion of their Southern California business through the acquisition of  the records storage operations of Bekins Moving and Storage in Arcadia and Bekins Moving and Storage in San Diego.

Kinder Records Management Joins Growing Customer-focused Records Information Management System (RIMS) Provider

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, September 14, 2010 – J. Peter Pierce, Founder, President and CEO of Retrievex, Inc., a leading Records and Information Management Systems provider, announced today the acquisition Kinder Records Management, an operating division of Kinder Moving and Storage, Inc. of Evansville, Indiana.

Enables Millions of Additional Users to Flock to Google Apps Without Being in Violation of Compliance Standards

Austin, Texas—September 20, 2010 - RecMan Inc., today announced the availability of RecMan for Google Apps™, the world’s first web-based compliance and records management software designed to ensure policy and regulation compliance for millions of Google Apps™ users.

Submitted by klewis@prismintl.org on September 17, 2010 - 8:12am

(Friday, September 17, 2010)—Michael Lenhard has been hired as president of National Records Centers, Inc., (NRC). NRC is a national alliance of over 90 affiliates and agents working together to provide records management services to clients in over 130 major markets.

Uniquely Combines Record Center & Document Scanning Services

(Kansas City, MO) – Media Services is currently in the process of facility expansions for both the record center and document imaging departments of its north Kansas City headquarters.  The strategic growth of both departments creates one of the few high volume scanning operations and record centers combined in the Midwest.

Columbia, MD – August 12, 2010 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Rochester, NY, based Rochester Data Storage Center, Inc.

(Kansas City, MO) – Media Services continues to expand its record management services by expanding with Records Management consulting.  The service will help clients develop, implement and manage their Record Information Management processes in a practical, legally compliant and cost-effective way.

CAMBRIDGE, ON, August 4, 2010 // - Shred-Tech is pleased to introduce the MDS-30GT mobile document destruction truck.

Winter Haven, FL August 4, 2010 – DocuLex (www.doculex.com), creators of content management software, announces the launch of the company’s subscription-based managed document services, providing data center infrastructure and amenities to document and content management. The offering is based on DocuLex’s cloud/software as a service (SaaS) WebSearch program, coupled with the company’s automated paper and electronic document capture module, Goby Capture.

PLEASANTON, Calif, July 29, 2010 – Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, announces the addition of a new Director, Information Systems and Training, Lariza Stringfellow.

Lariza comes to Access with over 13 years of experience in the records management software industry.

July 23, 2010— DHS Worldwide Software Solutions, a leading provider of Records and Information Software, is proud to announce achieving Microsoft Gold Certified Partner designation. Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise in working with Microsoft technologies, and have the highest quality products and services as verified by Microsoft.

     Leon Hulme Promoted to Country Manager, Thailand

Kitchener, ON, July 21, 2010 -- Leading Console and Wheeled Bin manufacturer, Jake, Connor & Crew has just announced a referral program that rewards customers to talk and share their positive experiences about the company and the products!

SAU Tech announces its new online Electronic Data Storage Certificate of Proficiency, created in collaboration with Prism International, the data storage industry's leading professional association, and other industry participants.

Camden, AR (PRWEB) July 15, 2010

James E. Thompson, III Promoted to Deputy Managing Director, Mainland China

$9 million investment more than doubles the company’s capacity to host client computer systems

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – July 1, 2010 – The North Carolina-based technology firm DataChambers today announced it has completed construction of a second data center on its 80-acre Winston-Salem campus.  The $9 million project more than doubles the company’s capacity to serve clients.

ASI’s Sept. 14-15, 2010 event features business-critical content from RIM industry leaders

Cleveland, Ohio – June 22, 2010…Andrews Software Inc., the records and information management industry’s software solution leader will hold its semi-annual ASI Users Seminar in Cleveland, Ohio on September 14-15, 2010.

PLEASANTON, California, June 29, 2010 - Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, presents a no-cost, one-hour educational webinar, entitled “Compliance Audits: A Consistency Checkup”.

(De Pere, WI) – Automated Records Management Systems, Inc. (A.R.M.S.), the De Pere-based full-service information management company, continues to expand their AAA NAID Certified Mobile Destruction Services by recently acquiring Security Shredders, Inc. of Seymour.

Jayhawk File Express announces hiring two Sales and Marketing Account Executives, Tracy Green and Betty Barker. “Over the years, JFE has expanded to include document scanning, secure digital web repository, backup tape rotations and shredding,” said company president and CEO Cheryl Creviston. “We invest in the best technology available, and we grew in spite of the downward economy. Tracy and Betty will enable Jayhawk File Express to accelerate that growth.”

Winter Haven, FL June 10, 2010 DocuLex (www.doculex.com), creator of document and content management software, announces Archive Studio as a convenient replacement solution for the discontinued eCabinet. Additionally, DocuLex is providing conversion services to migrate eCabinet-stored files to Archive Studio, preserving documents and content.

About DocuLex Archive Studio

Irvine, California — Okay...so Picassos they will never be and not a one of their masterpiece paintings will ever go down in history as a great work of art. As a result, it was overwhelmingly decided that they best keep their records management day jobs - at least for now.

PLEASANTON, Calif., - May 26, 2010 – Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records co-hosted a multi-location, educational document destruction event  with the Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) to promote the safe destruction of records with confidential consumer information.

OASIS Group (Offsite Archive Storage and Integrated Services) today announced the acquisition of the Northern Ireland operations of File Stores.  The deal which concluded late last week sees the Craigavon based operation become part of the rapidly enlarging OASIS operation,

Richard has been a key member of the team at Jake Connor and Crew for eleven years holding many positions within the company ranging from Production to most recently the position of Sales Manager.  Richard’s extensive knowledge of the Document Shredding industry and sales related experience will make him a good addition to the MDS Sales team.

Please join me in welcoming Richard to the Shred-Tech team and give him your support as he takes on this position.

Joe Roberto

Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Shred-Tech

Barrie, ON – May 20, 2010 – A renowned hospital located in Texas has introduced a new shredding program using All Source security containers called the ‘Shredinator’ . The Shredinator secured collection containers were placed within the hospital for paper to be easily collected, destroyed and recycled. These are the only secured containers in use around the main floors of the facility.

Barrie, ON – May 19, 2010 – NetGain SEO recently attended the PRISM 2010 International Conference in Reno, Nevada. While there the founder of the company, Drew Dekker, was invited to speak at a roundtable discussion on search engine optimization (SEO) and web marketing strategies. The NetGain roundtable was well attended and very well received.

Quad Cities Shredding Facility Doubles In Size!  Confidential Shredding Needs Continue To Increase

With a Facility expansion, and more powerful shredding and baling equipment, Document Destruction And Recycling Services (DDRS), Davenport, is ready to meet the increasing confidential shredding demand in the Quad Cities area!

This newest location expands Access’ service reach in the Pacific Northwes

Winter Haven, FL May 17, 2010 DocuLex (www.doculex.com), creators of content management software, announces the addition of customized business process and collaborative workflow capability to DocuLex Archive Studio’s just released WebSearch version 4.2, equipping organizations with decision making power via automation of any business process through the benefit of systematic workflow.

Unique Solution Targets The Challenge of "What To Do" With Historical Charts After Moving To EMR/EHR

New Solution is the Industry's First to Unify Electronic Information & Physical Records Management

Spokane, WA – May 04, 2010 – In March of this year three additional members of the ShredSupply team became certified in Mobile Equipment Hydraulics. The course was offered by Fluid Power Training Associates in their Spokane, WA training facility. The certification has expanded Shred- Supply’s service portfolio. Customers can now benefit from information on operating mobile equipment hydraulics.

(Kansas City, MO) - ShredTime, a division of Media Services, has expanded to offer new on-site hard drive destruction to help clients better protect confidential information. ShredTime is among the first in the Kansas City Metro to offer the service.

The destruction device physically destroys the hard drive which makes the drive unreadable and the data unusable.  This is an on-site service and allows clients to actually witness the destruction.  It only takes seconds for the machine to destroy the information on the disks within the drive.

Columbia, MD – April 30, 2010 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Riverside, CA, based Archives Management Services (“AMS”).

Columbia, MD – April 21, 2010 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Riverside, CA based PageFile, Inc. which operated under the business name “MasterFiles.”

The document destruction event will provide free paper shredding and data privacy education for the community and collect monetary donations to benefit local youth programs

PLEASANTON, Calif., April 8, 2010 – Access Information Management provider of records management storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records announces a green container supplier partnership with leading North American shred container maker All Source Security Container USA.  This new relationship marks the beginning of a greener destruction container standard for Access.

Spokane, WA – March 17, 2010 – ShredSupply has teamed up with NetGain SEO to offer customers a complete business start up package. Building a company in the shredding industry can be costly. ShredSupply is committed to offering customers business solutions that work without breaking their budget. The new ShredSupply marketing solution makes promoting a shred company simple and affordable.

Spokane, WA – April 22, 2010 – As of March of this year, ShredSupply and All Source Security Container USA will be offering a single source solution for everything shredding. Customers can now get the business start-up and maintenance packages they need to build a successful business without having to go to three different suppliers to get it.

Retrievex adds Cincinnati to its service area

PHILADLEPHIA, PA March 31, 2010 - Peter Pierce, President and CEO, announced today the acquisition of InfoManagement, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio.  With this acquisition Retrievex enters the Midwest Region, and now, in addition to Cincinnati, is able to service customers in New England, Hartford, the New York metropolitan area (including Northern and Central New Jersey), Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, and Northern Virginia and Washington DC.

PLEASANTON, California, March 12, 2010 - Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, launches the second installment in the 2010 Access Educational Webinar Series.

Experienced Manager Strengthens Team for Kansas City’s Only Locally-Owned, Full-Service Record Center.

(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services and ShredTime has named Ken Clark as record center manager for the 14 year old company.  Clark is responsible for the security, maintenance, safety and daily operations for two record centers in Greater Kansas City.

Want to See the Future of Records Management? Just Look Where O’Neil Software is Today 75 Countries and Counting... Irvine, California — While 2009 may have been a trying time for some companies, O’Neil Software continued to grow with 1,000 RS-SQL® system installations in over 75 countries.  So what does this mean for the records management industry?  It clearly indicates the need for its services, to carry on smartly and be persistent about growing your business, and continue to find new ways to attract customers, increasing your company’s revenue/profits.

Nationwide destruction events and an event at the California State Capital help promote  data privacy awareness
PLEASANTON, Calif. – February 26, 2010 – Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records hosted a company-wide document shredding event and a destruction demonstration at the California State Capital, to promote National Privacy Day and data privacy awareness.

PLEASANTON, Calif. – February 26, 2010 – Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records announces the acquisition of NorCal Shred.  With this acquisition Access gains additional mobile document destruction resources and expands its Northern California service reach.

For over 15 years DHS has proved to be the leader in providing the latest in software technology for the commercial records management software industry. Cumulatively, DHS Worldwide added over 400 enhancements to the Total Recall SQL Software last year. The new 6.0 version of Total Recall Records Management Software features over 40 new enhancements, including many new client web features, enhanced work order functionality and multi-center corporate management tools.

(Green Bay, WI) The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 5th annual BBJ magazine’s “People You Should Know” awards.  This year’s awards honored 31 local individuals including Eric Haas, president and CEO of Automated Records Management Systems, Inc (A.R.M.S).

( Kansas City,  MO) - Media Services and ShredTime is helping Harvesters Community Food Network reach a goal to raise over 20,000 pounds of food and unite 1,500 volunteers to feed the hungry in our community during the Souper Bowl of Caring event (www.souperbowl.org).

CHICAGO,IL,  January 25, 2010 – REB Storage Systems International, a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and installation of Record Storage and Material Handling Systems today announced an expansion of its global presence with the opening of an office on the outskirts of Dublin,  Ireland.

REB Storage Equipment Worldwide Ltd, a whol y owned subsidiary of REB Storage Systems International will be the sales and  operations support office for all of Europe as well as serve clients in the Middle East and Africa.

PLEASANTON, Calif., - January 26, 2010 – Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records announces the acquisition of CDI Vaults.  This represents Access’ 22nd acquisition and entrance into the Oregon market.

PLEASANTON, Calif. – January 27, 2010 – Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records announces the acquisition of Florida Data Bank of Tallahassee.  This represents Access’ 23rd acquisition.

Retrievex adds Washington DC and Northern Virginia to its service area

PHILADLEPHIA, PA January 15, 2010 - Peter Pierce, founder and former owner of Pierce Leahy Archives, announced today the acquisition of Save-A-File Systems, Manassas, Virginia.  With this acquisition Retrievex continues its expansion throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States and is now able to service clients from New England through Northern Virginia.

Ameri-Shred Corp announced the addition of two new models to their E-Scrap shredder line, the AMS-100HD & AMS-150HD. Those familiar with the flagship AMS-500HD and its counterparts were thoroughly impressed with their rugged construction, quiet operation, and exceptional value. However, some customers wanted shredders that were more portable and they did not necessarily require the high throughput of their original lineup. The AMS-100 & AMS-150 both deliver the same exceptional value as their predecessors, this time in a smaller package.

Bill Millican’s added expertise allows company to launch new RIM consulting practice in  Kansas City.

(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services and ShredTime has named RIM (records and information management) industry veteran Bill Millican as account executive.  He will be responsible for building relationships with clients, providing record and information management consulting and cultivating new business.

Irvine, California — It’s official: O’Neil Software lacks the ability to sit on its laurels, or even loll briefly on a single one. Known worldwide for its innovative records management software, the company just announced their latest release/upgrade: RS-SQL Version 4.0. And if there’s a practical limit to the number of features you can add to the software to keep record centers running efficiently and profitably, O’Neil isn’t acknowledging it.

Pleasanton, CA – January 4, 2010 – Inc. Magazine has ranked Access Information Management as one of the fastest-growing companies on its third annual Inc. 5000 list.
 
Access Information Management, leading provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy and electronic records, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America based on revenue growth. In addition, Access was also listed at number 137 for 2009’s top growing companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Columbia, MD – December 15, 2009 – Cornerstone Records Management, LLC announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Hamilton Records Management, Inc.

“We are very excited about adding Hamilton Records to our New York Metro operations,” said Steven Sisney, President & CEO of Cornerstone.  “Based in Huntington Station, NY, Hamilton supports our strategy to expand our presence in the Long Island area.  They will become part of Cornerstone’s Eastern Division which is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA”.

Combined offering of Access’ secure data vault environment and Perm-A-Store’s top-rated media cases provides optimal protection for customer information

Jake, Connor & Crew, the industry’s leader in security container innovation, is pleased to announce the highest security locking system available for a shredding console!  A simple wave of a keychained security card gains your driver access to the console’s contents without the use of a traditional key. The secure lock releases, the door pops itself open and it only needs a gentle push to lock it again. There is no lock on the exterior surface of the cabinet to pick, damage, or tamper with to gain entry.

Orange County Ronald McDonald House® Keeps Families of Seriously Ill Children Together
Irvine, California — No parent ever plans for this. And those who have experienced the occasional frightening thought, prefer to think of it as “something that could never, happen to my child.“

But sadly, oftentimes it does. A child becomes seriously ill and a family must travel long distances to get the medical attention they need. Hospital treatments may last a day, a

Pleasanton, CA - October 20, 2009 - Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for hardcopy, magnetic media and electronic records, announced the recent addition of a new Director of Marketing and Sales, Kristi Tyner.

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ  (October 19, 2009)—Keith DiMarino, president, DocuVault Delaware Valley (DDV), West Deptford, NJ—a shredding, storage, media vaulting, and scanning services company—recently joined the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) Board of DIrectors.

Pleasanton, CA – October 12, 2009 - Access Information Management, provider of records management, storage and destruction services for electronic and hardcopy records nationwide, has announced the re-launch of http://www.accesscorp.com.

Diversified Adds New Services and Expands into New Markets Through Acquisition. Scranton, Pa.— October 8, 2009-- Diversified Information Technologies, a leading provider of document and information lifecycle solutions, announced today that it has acquired Active Data Services, Inc., a business process outsourcing firm headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, NC.

Media Services is the Only Record Center to Join the Partnership
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services has become a member of the Climate Protection Partnership which was established by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce in 2007.  The purpose of the group is for the business community to work together to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and increase economic competitiveness (www.kcchamber.com/ClimateProtection).

Media Services has committed to several green business strategies, including:

Sept-30,2009 - Ameri-Shred Corp announced today the expansion of their popular hard drive shredder line with the addition of the AMS-750HD, AMS-1500HD, and AMS-2000HD models. Since the inception of the first AMS-500HD hard drive shredder in early 2007, the demand and popularity has exceeded expectations. Customers who’ve purchased these units are amazed with the unstoppable power, rugged construction, quiet operation, high volume, and the outstanding value they’ve added to their business. And it’s not just the customer who’s impressed:

Crown's Online Survey is Open to Records Management Industry Professionals
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2009—Crown Records Management, the world's number one private, business information-storage company, has extended the end date of its 2009 Records Management Survey, crownrms.com/survey.

South African Acquisition Positions Crown as the only Global Records Management Company in Africa  JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 8, 2009—Crown Records Management, the world's number one private business information storage company, announced the acquisition of Athema Archiving, a South African records management business based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pleasanton CA – September 4, 2009 – Access Information Management has announced the acquisition of York Business Records Storage, based in Oxnard, California.  This is the sixth acquisition made by Access in the Southern California region and Access’ 21st acquisition nationwide.

Pleasanton CA – August 19, 2009 – Access Information Management and San Francisco Bay Area CBS 5 (KPIX TV) joined forces to hold a community Shred Day on Monday, August 17^th at four Bay Area locations. The general public was invited to visit one of the locations to receive free shredding and recycling for up to 2 records storage boxes or 60 lbs. of personal documents.

Continuing emphasis on technology expertise enables stronger customer solutions Milwaukee/Madison, WI, August 18, 2009 –

Pleasanton CA – August 10, 2009 – Access Information Management has announced the acquisition of Records Preservation & Management (RPM), based in Oakland, California. RPM has served clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area over the past seven years. The company provides records storage, secure shredding and document imaging solutions. Alexandra McIntyre, former Vice President of Sales for RPM has joined Access with an initial focus on managing the transition for RPM clients and will serve in an ongoing role as part of Access’ Account Management team.

Winter Haven, FL August 5, 2009 DocuLex (www.doculex.com ), creators of content management software, announces the release of the company’s Office Capture 4 upgrade. The production document capture, image processing and content indexing software program for small business and departmental use contains new features including enhanced OCR and barcode reading capabilities, plus numerous document correction capabilities. The operation user interface is more intuitive along with new production-oriented improvements to promote higher user productivity.

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Robert Rippentrop, Media Services & ShredTime president, has been named to the 2010 St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors. The position is one of 20 board positions.

Acquisition of California-based producer creates national reach for leading rack systems manufacturing company EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (July 14, 2009) -- Excel Storage Products LP, one of the largest rack systems manufacturers in the United States, continues its growth strategy with the acquisition of Lodi Metal Tech of Lodi, Calif.

Acquiring Lodi gives Excel the most extensive service network in the industry and enables the company to better serve customers with more competitive product offerings.

New Web Site Supports Korean Customers in Local Language SEOUL, June 30, 2009—Crown Records Management, the world's number one private, business information storage company, has launched its new interactive Web site, in Korean: crownrms.co.kr.

Crown Relocations has In-house Licensed Immigration Advisers  AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, June 24, 2009—Crown Relocations, a worldwide leader of global mobility services, domestic and international transportation of household goods, and departure services, in its effort to support its corporate clients, has assembled a fully licensed immigration team for its Auckland office.

Oswald’s new Record Storage & Destruction (RS&D) Professional Liability and Storage Legal Life Policies (Life Insurance on a Box) are officially “open for business”.

(Kansas City, Mo.) – Bob Featherston, Media Services & ShredTime vice president of sales and marketing, has been named to the 2009 Greater Kansas City ARMA Board of Directors (www.gkcarma.org).  The position is one of 10 board positions and runs June 2009 to May 2010.

Crown Jakarta Held the Grand Opening of its New State-of-the-Art Facility JAKARTA, May 13, 2009—Crown Worldwide Group, a worldwide leader of global mobility, relocation services, information management and high value logistics, announced the opening of its new office and warehouse facility in Jakarta, Indonesia.

A grand opening ceremony was on held April 22 at the new location.