ATLANTA, GA, August 21, 2002– IntelliTrans, LLC (“IntelliTrans”), a predominant supplier in North America and Europe of logistics and supply chain optimization solutions that enable process manufacturers and commodity companies to manage and monitor their assets and inventory on a global basis, announced the completion of its merger with August Design, Inc. (AUGUST) of Ardmore, PA. The merger combines two companies who have long provided services and products to the supply chain and transportation industries.

Richard M. Gerstein, chief executive officer and founder of IntelliTrans, said, “We are extremely excited to be joined by such a quality organization. Though IntelliTrans has always been strong technically, the addition of AUGUST gives us a world-class team of highly trained and experienced developers and engineers who have successfully developed a number of innovative, yet practical solutions for our industry. AUGUST will be the focal point for our ongoing technology development.”

Edmond Dougherty, co-founder of AUGUST, said, “The new IntelliTrans has it all. It has vision, experience, business skills, technology, personal service and the ability to create and deploy solutions worldwide.” Dougherty will assume the role of Chief Technology Officer for IntelliTrans, LLC.

About IntelliTrans:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1992, IntelliTrans enables its customers to increase the efficiency and visibility of their supply and distribution networks through a blended application of Internet-based software, wireless asset monitoring, strategic consulting, data management, customized software and systems integration services.

IntelliTrans also has offices in Chicago, Illinois; Crossett, Arkansas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Paducah, Kentucky; Newark, New Jersey; Colchester, England, and Gothenburg, Sweden. Its clients include industry leaders such as Burlington Northern, Canadian National, CSX, Georgia Pacific, International Paper, Norfolk Southern, Proctor & Gamble, Stora Enso and the US Government.

About August Design:

Founded in 1984, by Edmond Dougherty and George Simmons, AUGUST (www.august-design.com) provides governmental and industrial organizations with innovative and practical technology solutions. Employing various combinations of software, electronics and hardware designs, AUGUST has produced such systems as intermodal and marine terminal management software running ports and terminals around the world; telepresence systems to provide real time video feedback to protect and speed crane operations; load optimization software to efficiently load cargo into containers; advanced robotic spreader bars for moving cargo directly between railcars and vessels, and for transferring cargo in mid-stream operations. AUGUST also designed and built a robotic aerial camera system that has been used by major television networks around the world.


www.intellitrans.com
www.august-design.com