July 6, 2005-Newell Transportation LLC. a provider of transportation and logistical support for the Metal Recycling Industry, has installed ScrapBoss from Synergistic Systems. ScrapBoss is the complete trip management system for the scrap recycling industry, having container control, trip dispatch and maintenance and computerized mapping.

Unique to ScrapBoss is the use of wireless mobile data, which gives these benefits:

• Fast communication with drivers
• Streamlined scale operations
• Elimination of paper trip records, along with the redundant data entry
• Real-time tracking of containers and trucks using GPS coordinates
  

In addition, ScrapBoss will ensure that the work assigned to a driver matches the equipment they are using, and the container inventory system tracks the whereabouts of all containers and shows time at site.

Included with ScrapBoss is an interface to scrap business systems, which will provide the additional bene-fits of streamlining the processing of inbound loads and providing a host of reporting tools to analyze dispatch activity of purchases and sales.

ScrapBoss was designed from the ground up using knowledge gained from working with scrap recyclers. It is built upon technology used in Synergy Dispatch®, a leading software solution in the LTL trucking industry since the early ‘90s.

Newell Transportation LLC is the primary provider of transportation and logistical support to Newell Recycling of Atlanta, Inc., Newell Recycling of Gwinnett, LLC. and Newell Recycling of Macon, LLC, one of the nation's premier processors of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Now in their fourth dec-ade of operation, Newell Recycling continues to provide scrap solutions to customers of all sizes, each with unique and demanding requirements. They were in the recent Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Atlanta’s 50 Fastest Growing Businesses and the Top 100 Private Companies listings.

Jun 24, 2004-Miller Compressing Company has entered into an agreement to purchase a license for ScrapBoss from Synergistic Systems. ScrapBoss is a complete system for the scrap recycling industry, having container control, trip dispatch and maintenance.

Unique to ScrapBoss is the use of wireless mobile data, which gives these benefits:

• Real time container trackingFast communication with drivers
• Streamlined scale operations
• Elimination of paper trip records,along with the redundant data entry.
  

In addition, ScrapBoss will ensure that the work assigned to a driver matches the equipment they are using, and the container inventory system tracks the whereabouts of all containers and shows driver time at site and in transit.

ScrapBoss was designed from the ground up using knowledge gained from working with scrap recyclers including Miller Compressing Company. It is built upon technology used in Synergy Dispatch®, a leading software solution in the LTL trucking industry since the early ‘90s.

According to Thomas J. Carek, CFO of Miller Compressing Company, "The people at Synergis-tic Systems have done a fine job in applying their expertise in the trucking industry to the unique requirements of the scrap industry. ScrapBoss will allow us to significantly improve the effi-ciency of our dispatching operations to the benefits of our customers and consumers."

The first install of ScrapBoss at Miller Compressing Company will be in Milwaukee.

Miller Compressing Company, founded in 1903, is the largest processor of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal in Wisconsin. The Company operates six facilities and employs approximately 290 people. Miller is in the business of shearing, shredding, crushing, melting, separating, baling and brokering of scrap iron, steel and nonferrous metals, which it sells to various foundries, steel mills, smelters and other scrap metal consumers throughout the United States and abroad.

Jan. 12, 2004-The David J. Joseph Company has entered into an agreement to purchase a multi-site license for ScrapBoss from Synergistic Systems. ScrapBoss is a complete system for the scrap recycling industry, having container control, trip dispatch & maintenance, and real-time driver statuses.

Included with ScrapBoss is an interface to SAI’s scrap business system, which will provide the additional benefits of streamlining the processing of inbound loads and providing a host of reporting tools to analyze dispatch activity of purchases and sales.

ScrapBoss was designed from the ground up using knowledge gained from working with scrap recyclers including The David J. Joseph Company. It is built upon technology used in Synergy Dispatch® , a leading software solution in the LTL trucking industry since the early ‘90s.

The first install of ScrapBoss will be at River Metals, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The David J. Joseph Company located in Newport, KY. After the initial install, applications for ScrapBoss will be evaluated at Joseph’s other subsidiaries.

The David J. Joseph Company, founded in 1885, is the largest supplier of ferrous scrap and related products and services in North America and one of the largest in the world. The Company has 11 North American brokerage offices, an international trading group, and owns three regional scrap processing companies. Joseph also operates Mill Service facilities, trades Metals and ferro-alloys, and provides services to industrial scrap generators and to large railroad companies. The Company owns the largest private fleet of gondolas in the scrap industry and its Rail Equipment Group owns, trades, leases, and manages private railcars and locomotives owned by others.

SAI is the recognized leader in providing custom software solutions for the commercial recycling industry. Whether you are a physical processor, broker, or consumer of recycled commodities, SAI delivers integrated operations, marketing, financial, and executive management systems to meet your needs.