Press Release - Purolator USA Opens Regional Office in Texas to Facilitate Trade Between the Southern United States and Canada

Irving, TX—September 16, 2005 — Third party logistics provider and cross-border trade specialist, Purolator USA, Inc., has opened a new regional office in Irving, Texas. This location focuses on helping Southern businesses navigate the hurdles and challenges of exporting their products to Canada, the United States largest trading partner, while realizing the cost, time and service benefits of consolidated distribution.

Purolator USA Regional Sales Manager, Mark Feeney, will be responsible for the company's expansion efforts in the South. “Our presence in the South will particularly benefit companies with NAFTA trading partners both north and south of the US border,” he says, “as well as those importing from overseas by way of a gulf coast or east coast port.” Purolator's existing clients in the area are sure to benefit as well from the company's strengthened presence in the region.

Mr. Feeney will oversee a team of consultative logistics experts responsible for developing complete supply chain solutions for US businesses competing in the Canadian marketplace. The group's territory will include all of the gulf states plus Tennessee, Georgia and Oklahoma.

Canada continues to be the number one destination for exports originating in 37 US states, including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. According to Mr. Feeney, Purolator clients in the South can expect a 2-day transit time to Canada via the company's air service, and a 2-8 day transit time via ground.

About Purolator USA
US companies face many unique supply chain challenges when shipping to and from the Canadian market. Purolator USA, Inc., builds trusted relationships with its clients to design innovative cross border trade solutions that help them overcome these obstacles, consistently and reliably. Please call 1-800-766-4321 for more information on how Purolator USA offers businesses a unique competitive advantage in serving their small package and freight delivery needs in Canada, the United States' largest trading partner.

Media Contact:

Christie Flanagan

U.S. Marketing

Purolator USA, Inc.

516-681-3749