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DETNY Footwear, Inc. (DETNY) engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of a line of high-quality contemporary casual footwear that incorporates the function and comfort of an athletic shoe. Overall, the DETNY product line can be characterized as hybrid footwear that encompasses unparallel style, comfort and performance. The target market for DETNY by Shane & Shawn is the 21-40 year old, fashion-conscious consumer who desires a comfortable, fashionable, and reliable shoe for their transit lifestyle. In January 2003, Shane and Shawn Ward created DETNY Footwear, Inc. which is headquartered New York City. The company is currently listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. |
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EarthSearch is a worldwide provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), telematic and wireless devices, applications and solutions for both the consumer and commercial markets. Their GPS-based solution – AutoSearchGPS™ – uses proprietary firmware and software to empower consumers and businesses not just to locate and track their vehicles, but also to literally take control of the security and safety of their vehicles. EarthSearch Communications, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. EarthSearch began selling products and services in Brazil in October 2005 and in the United States in December 2005. The company is currently listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. |
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Specialized Service Inc. is in the fuel services distribution business, principally to its truck fleet customers ("Fuel Services"). Through its distribution group, they negotiate with fuel providers, such as truck stops across the United States, for volume discounts for their fleet customers. The Company also negotiates with its truck fleet customers, based upon their fuel use requirements and committed volume needs, in order to provide the best prices discounts. The Fuel Services provided by the Company include coordination of its truck stop directory with negotiated pricing with truck stops and cost per gallon on a cost plus basis or a discount at point of sale, together with use of a fuel credit card provided by a third party biller. These cards are made available to fleet truck drivers, so that over the road purchases of fuel can be tracked, volume commitments and discounts evaluated and efficiencies provided to their customers and increased truck flow to the truck stop providers of fuel. The Company was founded in January 1988 as a Michigan corporation and is currently listed on the Pink Sheet Stock Exchange.
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