Have you looked at the DIM weight issue for your organization? Here is some background:

As you might know, effective January 2007, UPS will begin charging for dimensional or “dim” weight for ground shipments. This will be a big change for shippers, with potential increases of up to 75% for large packages (source: Freight International). Other couriers are expected to follow suit.  

Note this reference from a recent article in DC Velocity:

Our client ExpressCube, a firm whose founder has deep first-hand experience in the courier industry, will be using ProMat 2007 to launch a low-cost dimensioning and weighing system. A quick and easy way to take the price uncertainty out of dimensional-weight shipping, ExpressCube technology could be a rapid deploy solution for the DIM weight issues at your company

Specs: ExpressCube’s revolutionary design and technology provides a robust dimensioning device costing thousands less than comparable products on the market, ideally suited to applications like company mailrooms and factory or warehouse shipping operations. ExpressCube countertop systems can accommodate parcels up to 24”x24”x36” weighing up to 70 lbs. ExpressCube units do not emit any laser light, require no special lighting conditions, and can be used stand-alone or interfaced with a LAN or local PC.

Are you or your colleagues planning to attend ProMat2007? Would you like to set up an appointment to visit our booth (4833)?  Alternatively, would you take a call with Gordon Cooper (905-507-0007)?  

We are also actively looking for distributors. Could this also be an opportunity?

Do contact us at your convenience.

Cheers!

Howard Oliver for ExpressCube

What If What Next – PR

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Press Release
Release date: December 27, 2006

Mississauga, Ontario (December 2006) -Attendees of Promat 2007 this January in Chicago will get the first public look at the ExpressCube countertop dimensioning and weighing system which accurately measures the length, width, height and weight of cuboidal (rectangle or square) objects in one operation. The device immediately provides the "dimensional weight" of the package which is quickly becoming the accepted standard calculation for shipping charges required by freight and courier companies.

ExpressCube's revolutionary design and technology provides a robust dimensioning device costing thousands less than comparable products on the market, ideally suited to applications like company mailrooms and factory or warehouse shipping operations. ExpressCube countertop systems can accommodate parcels up to 24"x24"x36" weighing up to 70 lbs.

The ExpressCube units do not emit any laser light, require no special lighting conditions, can be used stand-alone or interfaced with a LAN or local PC. Attendees can get a hands-on demonstration of the ExpressCube in Booth 4833. More information is also available by visiting the company's web site at www.expresscube.com or by calling 905-507-0007.

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