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Release Date 4/8/2013

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	Brian Everett, Executive Director 952-442-8850 x201 or media@NASSTRAC.org

	Minneapolis, Minn. — NASSTRAC, otherwise known as the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council, expects record-breaking attendance of transportation and supply chain executives at the 2013 Shippers Conference & Transportation Expo. This event, which is developed specifically for the education and networking needs of executives with manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and distributors, will take place April 21-24 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. NASSTRAC anticipates approximately 600 transportation and supply chain executives to be in attendance at this year’s conference, said Brian Everett, executive director. Some shippers (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and distributors) currently registered include: MANUFACTURERS: Vice President Global Supply Chain, Alcon Laboratories Vice President North American Supply Chain, Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. VP Transportation and Technology, Anixter Vice President Logistics, Ecolab AVP Transportation, L'Oreal VP, RJF International Corporation Senior Director Transportation, Kraft Foods Group Director Corporate Logistics, Berry Plastics Corp. Director Global Logistics, Pentair, Ltd. Director of Logistics, M-D Building Products Director Global Logistics, TriMas Corporation Director Logistics and Transportation, Casio America Transportation Director, Biofit Engineered Products Director Global Logistics Commodities, Masco Corporation Director, Mack Trucks Director Logistics, Leviton Transportation Manager, AGFA Corp. Transportation Manager, Revlon Procurement Manager, Ascend Performance Materials Corporate Freight Manager, Shaw Industries Fulfillment Management - Senior Advisor, Dell Inc Sourcing Lead, Johnson & Johnson Purchasing and Logistics Manager, Charter NEX Films General Manager Logistics, Pilot Pen Corporation Distribution Center Manager, Dixon Ticonderoga Manager Strategic Sourcing, Brown-Forman Corporation Transportation Manager, R.O.M Corporation Domestic Transport Manager, Baxter Healthcare Manager Carrier Compliance, Shaw Industries Manager Traffic & Transportation, Cambro Manufacturing Corporate Transportation Manager, MOM Brands Transportation and Logistics, Chatsworth Products Transportation Manager, Abbott Nutrition North America Full Truckload Procurement Manager, BASF Corporation CEO, Dixon Ticonderoga Company Carrier Capacity Manager, Evergreen Packaging Senior Transportation Analyst, Owens & Minor Senior Manager, America's Fulfillment & Logistics, Dell Logistics Analyst, Ascend Performance Materials Logistics Manager, BIC USA Transportation Manager, Merck Consumer Care Transportation Sourcing Lead, Owens Corning Manager Domestic Transportation/Logistics, Brown-Forman Corporation Senior Manager Global Transportation, Baxter Healthcare Logistics Purchasing Manager, Dixon Ticonderoga Transportation Manager, Ascend Performance Materials Transportation Specialist, Strathcona Paper Manager-North American Distribution, Taminco, Inc. Transportation Supervisor, Leviton Transportation Manager, Ashland Inc. Procurement Manager, BASF Corp. Supply Chain Analyst, Ashland Transportation Efficiency Manager, Frito Lay North America Manager Transportation Sourcing, Owens Corning Global Distribution Manager, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company National Transportation Manager, Avery Dennison Senior Logistics Manager, MOM Brands Transportation Sourcing Lead, Johnson & Johnson SLC Head Global Transportation, Alcon Labs National Transportation Manager, Rexel Holdings USA Corp. Director of Logistics, Pilot Corporation of America Logistics Manager/North America, Selig Sealing Products RETAILERS/WHOLESALERS/DISTRIBUTORS: VP of Transportation, SuperValu Vice President, National Stores VP Distribution & Logistics, HD Supply AVP Domestic Transportation, BJ's Wholesale Club Director, Transportation Planning & Strategy, Target Director, Transportation Services, United Stationers Director Supply Chain Services, Sherwin-Williams Director Transportation, VWR International Director, ABC Companies Director of Transportation and Logistics, Dots Director Consumer Logistics & Transportation Systems, United Stationers Supply Co. Director Logistics & Operations Procurement NA, VWR International Director Transportation and Supply Chain, Famous Footwear Director Logistics Management, Midwest Medical Supply Director of Logistics, Shale Inland Director of Transportation, CVSCaremark Director Transportation, HD Supply Director of Traffic & Transportation, Sherwin-Williams Director of Supply Chain, Floor & Décor Director Inbound Transportation, Advance Auto Parts Director Global & Inbound Logistics, United Stationers Supply Co. Senior Manager Transportation, Coach Inc. Manager Transportation, HD Supply Transportation Supervisor, Transnational Foods INC Operations Manager Transportation, Sherwin-Williams Outbound Transportation Manager, LifeWay Christian Resources Director of Logistics, Gould Paper Corp. Transportation Director, ABC Companies Supply Chain Analyst, IEWC Corp. Inbound Senior Manager, CVSCaremark Manager Traffic and Transportation, Sherwin-Williams Supply Chain Analyst, Floor & Décor Manager of Transportation, LifeWay Christian Resources Supply Chain Analyst, IEWC Corp This year’s conference will feature more than 25 educational sessions that cover relevant topics on transportation that range from economic freight indicators and perspectives of carrier challenges from CEOs in all modes to advocacy issues such as hours of service and CSA. Several sessions will cover best practices or perspectives by executives responsible for their company’s freight transportation and supply chains. In addition, this event will feature an expansive exhibition of more than 100 transportation-related providers, including carriers of all modes of transportation, third-party logistics companies, and technology innovators. “The NASSTRAC Shippers Conference and Transportation Expo promotes strategic thinking, learning, and invaluable networking for freight transportation and supply chain executives,” said Candace Holowicki, NASSTRAC’s education committee chairwoman and director of global transportation and logistics for TriMas Corp. “NASSTRAC continues to provide high-level content, practical ideas, and networking opportunities that help those of us in this industry to increase efficiencies, streamline the supply chain, and strengthen the bottom line for our organizations. I’d encourage any transportation or supply chain professional who is looking for new, innovative ways to contribute to their company’s supply chain success to attend this event.” For conference and expo details, visit http://www.nasstrac.org/conference/default.asp or call 952-442-8850 extension 208. ###

	The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) provides education, advocacy, provider relations, and networking for professionals involved in all modes of transportation, ranging from full truckload and LTL to air, expedited, containerization and global logistics. For more information, visit www.NASSTRAC.org.