15.05.2012 - TICONTRACT opens its first Spanish office in Madrid. Alfredo Noya, who has many years of experience in the international logistics and transport business, will be the Business Development Manager for the region.

14.05.2012 - TRW Automotive expands its cooperation with TICONTRACT. Due to their successful use of the system in recent years, TRW Automotive signed a further long-term contract with TICONTRACT and will use the Tendering-module for their future freight tenders. According to Helge Wöbke, Head of Logistics for EMEA & AP, the tool is a perfect complement to their strategic development of logistics service providers and has proven itself in recent years as an excellent basis for decisions. TRW Automotive is a leader in vehicle safety. The product range includes braking and steering systems as well as occupant safety systems and electronic systems.

04.05.2012 - Geiger Logistics decides to use TICONTRACT on a long-term basis. The decision of the company was taken especially because of the transparency of the results, the extensive carrier pool and the revision proof audit processes. Main activities of the Geiger group include the construction, supply and waste disposal sectors.

02.05.2012 - The AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG uses TICONTRACT Tendering on a long-term basis. With a successful usage behind them, the company has decided to conclude a further contract. Decisive reasons for this were the carrier database, the numerous analysis functions and the professionalism of the tool. AFG is a leading, international group for construction equipment headquartered in Switzerland.

18.04.2012 - For their data handling Voith GmbH will rely on TICONTRACT's Rate Management module on a long-term-basis. Important factors in the decision, were the flexibility of the tool, the opportunity to administrate all rates, including sea- and airfreight rates, as well as the possibility to spread rates across their worldwide activities. Voith GmbH is a German family owned business within the machine building industry.

05.04.2012 - Franke transacts its tender processes with TICONTRACT Tendering on a long-term basis. Franke Kitchen Systems is the worldwide leader in the production of kitchen sinks headquartered in Switzerland.

03.04.2012 - Thermofloc chooses to utilize the TICONTRACT Tendering module for its freight tenders. The huge carrier data base and the ease of use played an important role for the decision. The Austrian company offers products and services in the insulation sector.

27.03.2012 - For their transport sourcing, AGRANA commits itself to TICONTRACT again. The main reasons for this decision were the numerous analysis functions, the complex matrix generator as well as the professionalism of all system tools. AGRANA is one of the leading sugar companies in Central and Eastern Europe and one of Europe's most important producers of fruit juice concentrates.

20.03.2012 - BayWa closes subsequent contract with TICONTRACT. After two years of successful use the international trading and services group has again decided to use the tendering platform of TICONTRACT on a long-term. The activities of BayWa comprise the three core segments of Agriculture, Building Materials and Energy.

15.03.2012 - AGCO expands cooperation with TICONTRACT into US market. In addition to their European transportation sourcing, ACGO performs its US freight purchasing via TICONTRACT. The extension into the US market underlines the strong commitment towards the e-sourcing platform. As a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment, AGCO offers a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage and tillage equipment, which are distributed through more than 2,700 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. ACGO brands include Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra.

08.03.2012 - Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's largest manufacturer of premium vehicles in the UK uses TICONTRACT for global transportation market testing. TICONTRACT was chosen for its multifaceted system features including detailed carrier searches, sophisticated information analysis and integrated user interaction.

06.03.2012 - Using the tendering as well as the rate management module, Amann Group will rely on TICONTRACT for their freight tenders and data handling. Key factors for the decision were the large carrier database and the good reputation of the e-sourcing platform. Amann ranks among the three biggest producers of industry sewing cotton and embroidery cotton.

29.02.2012 – Henkel, the leading global provider of personal care products, decides to use TICONTRACT and will transact all European tender processes now via the e-sourcing platform's Tendering module. The company is offers its leading brands and technologies in three business areas Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries and Adhesive Technologies.

22.02.2012 - Lamberti chooses TICONTRACT for part of its freight negotiations managed by the Italian Headquarter. The Lamberti Group produces chemical specialties for a broad range of industrial applications. The Group is based in Italy and present worldwide with subsidiaries and production facilities.

24.01.2012 - In terms of managing their freight data, AGRANA now relies on TICONTRACT's Rate Management module. The main reasons for this were the centralized storage of freight rates and contracts, the flexible handling of data queries and user rights as well as the internal connection between the Rate Management of TICONTRACT and the TRANSPOREON platform.

19.01.2012 - NORDENIA expands its global relationship with TICONTRACT. Jackson, Missouri based NORDENIA USA will use the web-based platform for its future transport tenders. The neutral market approach combined with the easy handling of the software were the two key factors in the decision. NORDENIA is a worldwide operating manufacturer of flexible packaging, technical films, and product components.

12.01.2012 - Rehau, a leading brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in building solutions, automotive and industry decides to use TICONTRACT. Crucial to the decision were the ease of use and intuitive handling of the system.

27.12.2011 - Schiedel and Bramac decide to use TICONTRACT Tendering on a long-term basis. The companies are part of the international Monier Group and also leader in the manufacture of chimney systems and roofing materials.

23.12.2011 - B. Braun expands its cooperation with TICONTRACT to a long term agreement. In addition to the Tendering tool the company decides to use the Rate Management module. B. Braun is a German pharmaceutical and medical company based in Melsungen.

06.12.2011 - Ideal Standard chooses TICONTRACT. The company is Europe's leading contemporary bathroom brand.

18.11.2011 - Dallas, Texas based Sekisui optimizes RFx and rate management processes with TICONTRACT. The specialty chemical company runs its domestic and US-Canada TL road tenders on the platform. On top of tendering SEKISUI utilizes TICONTRACTS new Rate Management module to centrally manage freight rates and contracts in the US and Europe. "Winning this chemical client in the US accentuates TICONTRACTS ability to deliver quick results to its clients", says Florian Dussler, CEO of TICONTRACT USA. "On top of this, he adds, our product has created many solid business cases, especially in the chemical industry."

15.11.2011 - For their transport sourcing, Logistik Service (LogServ) GmbH commits itself to TICONTRACT on a long-term basis. The transparency of tendering results, the ease of use as well as the huge pool of service providers helped play a role in the decision. LogServ is the logistics service provider and a 100 percent subsidiary of the voestalpine Stahl GmbH.

03.11.2011 - TICONTRACT launches Mandarin as a new language. Customers and service providers of TICONTRACT can now use the online-platform in 13 languages. More

02.11.2011 - CLAAS closes subsequent contract with TICONTRACT. After two years of successful use the international enterprise of agricultural implement has again decided to use the tendering platform of TICONTRACT on a long-term.

14.10.2011 - Asta AG, the transport company of the AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG, now optimizes the freight tendering for its parent company with TICONTRACT. With the TICONTRACT Tendering module the Swiss company has access to the huge carrier database, the user-friendly tender generator and wide-ranging analysis functions.

05.10.2011 - Kronopol decided to use TICONTRACT's Tendering module on a long-term basis. Convincing factors have been the large carrier database and the flexibility to apply different transport modes. Kronopol Sp. z o.o. is part of the holding Swiss Krono Group, the world leader in the branch of wood-based products.

28.09.2011 - TICONTRACT opens its first non European office in Philadelphia. Putting these targets into practice is the responsibility of Florian Dussler, who is CEO of the newly established TICONTRACT Inc. He is moving to the US, from his position as Sales Manager Western Europe. More

26.09.2011 - FPT Italy take a long term look at their Logistics operations by utilising TICONTRACT. Looking forward to further challenges in terms of volumes as well as covered markets, FPT has signed a long-term agreement with TICONTRACT to perform its transports e-tenders. The Company is a global leader in the segment of big-sized CNC milling, boring and lathing machines.

20.09.2011 - German plant engineering company Eisenmann decides to use TICONTRACT. Logistics decision makers at Eisenmann especially choose an internet based tendering solution offering advantages like transparency and a standardized rate collection.

02.09.2011 - Building material company, Jackon Insulation GmbH, puts its long term trust in TICONTRACT. By switching to TICONTRACT, the company aims for significant improvements in their logistics tenders. This includes the evaluation of both quoted prices and best fit carriers.

25.08.2011 - In terms of managing it's freight rates and contracts, Wacker Chemie now commits itself to TICONTRACT's Rate Management module. For the operation of their freight tendering and logistic purchasing, the international chemical company already uses TICONTRACT successfully for many years.

22.08.2011 - Using the tendering as well as the rate management module, ebm-papst will completely rely on TICONTRACT for their freight tenders and data handling. Key factors for the decision were the broad multilingualism of TICONTRACT and the possibility of a centralized storage and decentralized retrieval of freight data and contracts.

08.08.2011 - Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems starts to use TICONTRACT. The company is part of the American Cooper Standard Group and a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of bodywork sealing and window guide systems.

03.08.2011 - Dutch based e-Logistics Control is a neutral 4 PL that works for both small and medium enterprises as well as multinationals. To find the most suitable carriers and ensure best possible prices for their customers, the company decided to execute the sourcing of long-term transport services with TICONTRACT's tendering module.

22.07.2011 - RKW AG, another existing customer of TICONTRACT decides to use the Rate Management module on a longterm basis. The internet based tool for centralized management of freight rates and contracts proves itself with its ease of use and the possibility of integrating all surcharges (e. g. fuel surcharges).

18.07.2011 - Valagro, world leader in special fertilizers, manufacturing and trading, has chosen to use TICONTRACT for its transport e-tenders. Among key reasons there is the possibility to centrally manage a complex international network, selecting from a large operators database also qualified local companies.

12.07.2011 - Already experienced in our Tendering module, Symotion now also uses TICONTRACT's Rate Management module. The company plans to roll out the usage globally, due to the enormous potential of a centralized database. Symotion is 100 percent owned by Symrise, one of the world's largest supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials as well as functional ingredients.

29.06.2011 - TRW Automotive tenders it's european logistic assignments with TICONTRACT. The automotive supplier especially decided to use the internet based e-sourcing platform, offering many advantages, from lowering logistics costs, to a wide ranging functionality.

24.06.2011 - Autocar, a supplier for the automotive industry decides to use TICONTRACT on a longterm basis. Crucial factor was the clearly designed tendering process from finding the right carriers to tender creation and analysis.

14.06.2011 - French discount supermarkets Ed and Dia confirm their cooperation with TICONTRACT. Both brands are part of Europe's largest retailer Carrefour Group.

07.06.2011 - Dura Automotive uses TICONTRACT. As a supplier for the automotive industry Dura is the largest independent designer and manufacturer of Driver Control Systems for door, glass and seat modules.

20.05.2011 - Barcelona based Kao Chemicals Europe will now also tender the logistics requirements of their Spanish facilites with TICONTRACT. The manufacturer of chemical and cosmetic products is a daughter company of Japanese Kao Corporation and maintains several plants and retail sites under different brands in Europe.

18.05.2011 - TICONTRACT participated at the transport logistic 2011 in Munich. Also this year TICONTRACT was represented as an exhibitor on the transport logistic in Munich. The transport logistic is the biggest transport and logistics fair worldwide.
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04.05.2011 - German Smurfit Kappa Südwest GmbH, another company within the paper and corrugated board industry, decided to use TICONTRACT on a longterm basis. The company is part of Smurfit Kappa Group which achieves a turnover of Euro 6.5 bn per year and employs 40.000 people across the globe.

15.04.2011 - DS Smith Poland uses TICONTRACT. The DS Smith group of companies is an international supplier of recycled packaging and Europe’s leading office products wholesaler.

08.04.2011 - German based Thomas Group of companies signs a long-term agreement with TICONTRACT. When compared with competitor`s solutions, TICONTRACT scored highly in terms of the intuitive handling and ease of use. Thomas is a mid-sized group of companies in the building and building material sector.

31.03.2011 - Ceramic products manufacturer ESK Ceramics, relies on innovative developments and established solutions. The same principle applies to their freight tenders, for which ESK now totally counts on TICONTRACT. ESK is 100% owned by American Ceradyne Inc. The U.S based company achieved a turnover of $401m in 2009 and employs 2000 people across 12 sites.

24.03.2011 - HTI High Tech Industries, an Austrian based group of companies, now negotiates it's frame contracts for their transport and logistics requirements with TICONTRACT. The matrix generator, which can easily handle complex data requirements, and rigorous and wide range analysis feature, were critical reasons in the decision making. HTI operates in business segments like lightweight construction, engineering and energy technologies.

16.03.2011 - Medion, a big consumer electronics manufacturer, decided to use TICONTRACT on a long term basis. One success factor in the decision process, amongst others, was the possibility to use some of the optional and innovative system's features. Appropriate to Medion's requirements' these features perfectly complete TICONTRACT's standard module.

11.03.2011 - TICONTRACT reports 15,000 registered logistics service providers. TICONTRACT, the leading platform for freight tenders, now provides shipping companies a pool of over 15,000 carriers and forwarding agencies. more

09.03.2011 - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kreislaufwirtschaft und Rohstoffe mbh (DKR), another company within the recycling industry, chooses TICONTRACT. The flexible tender structure, the huge database of more than 15,000 carriers, together with the possibility of easily creating reports by simple mouse click, convinced the logistics experts. DKR is the daughter company of DSD (Duales System Deutschland), and is responsible for the transportation of the recycled goods within the group.

01.03.2011 - Republic Technologies decided to use TICONTRACT on a long term basis. After having used TICONTRACT for their road freight in 2010, they will continue in 2011 including their sea freight volumes. Republic Technologies is a worldwide leader in paper and accessories for cigarettes through different well known brands on the market.

21.02.2011 - Nexans signed a long term contract with TICONTRACT Tendering. After several tenders, they decided to use TICONTRACT on a permanent basis for their European tenders including rail, air, sea and road freight. Nexans is worldwide leader in the cabling industry for network systems. They employ 22,700 people in 39 countries with a turnover of 5bn euros in 2009.

15.02.2011 - Lear will be using both the tendering module and rate management platform, to manage its freight tenders and freight rate data. The planned long term cooperation, will range from the preparation and execution of tenders, the evaluation of suitable providers, and the administration of freight rates and contracts.

14.02.2011 - Tarkett signed again with TICONTRACT for their seafreight tender. After using TICONTRACT for European road tenders, Tarkett decided to sign an additional contract to tender seafreight lanes. Tarkett is an international company specialized in flooring equipments for sport, professional and home usage.

31.01.2011 - Hartmann uses TICONTRACT. With a wide range of user-friendly products and customized services, HARTMANN provides nursing and health professionals with innovative integrated solutions.

26.01.2011 - KELMER PROCUREMENT chooses TICONTRACT again. Kelmer Procurement is the Consulting Company responsible for the management of Kelmer Procurement Network, supported by Whirlpool Europe. It consists of a network of Companies focusing on indirect expenses optimization, including logistics services. Kelmer have chosen TICONTRACT for both its flexibility and the huge logistics operators database included in the system.

21.01.2011 - FPT Industrie once again puts its trust in TICONTRACT. After using TICONTRACT for almost a year, the global leader in big sized milling and boring machines has now decided on a longer term collaboration.

17.01.2011 - Speciality chemical group ALTANA, chooses TICONTRACT on a long term basis for its freight tenders. The company produces and sells high quality, innovative and speciality products for coating manufacturers, paint and plastic processors, the printing and cosmetic industries, and the electrical and electronic industry.

07.01.2011 - Alpla uses TICONTRACT. The Austrian company is a global producer within the range of plastic packaging. Alpla uses highly advanced methods of manufacturing such as Injection moulding, stretch blow moulding and extrusion blow.

05.01.2011 - Glunz signs long term user contract with TICONTRACT. Glunz AG is a significant producer of constructive and decorative materials for furniture, construction, interior design, shop fitting and exhibition stand construction.

03.01.2011 - AGCO uses TICONTRACT. AGCO is the largest pure play, full-line agricultural equipment manufacturer. The brands are sold in more than 140 countries through one of the largest distribution networks in the industry and are led by these four core global brands: Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra.