Titanium Transportation Group Provides ProNorth Transportation Integration Update


WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 2, 2016) - Titanium Transportation Group Inc. ("Titanium" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TTR) is pleased to provide an operational update regarding the integration of ProNorth Transportation ("ProNorth").

Titanium completed the acquisition of ProNorth on December 1, 2015. Titanium's use of leading edge customized technology is allowing for the rapid integration of ProNorth and the extraction of significant cost savings and synergies.

The following highlights operational improvements that have been implemented at ProNorth:

  • Ongoing modernization and integration of IT infrastructure including satellite and equipment monitoring, software customization and dispatch optimization
  • Operating cross-border routes out of Titanium's Woodbridge terminal allowing for further efficiencies
  • Cross-selling of Titanium flatbed customers and ProNorth van shipping customers
  • Replacing aging equipment with new Volvo VNL 670's and dry vans
  • Reducing costs due to Titanium's access to low cost financing, lower insurance rates and head office integration

Mr. Ted Daniel, CEO of Titanium commented: "The integration of ProNorth is on schedule and we are on track to increase margins to levels consistent with our Truck Transportation division. We are actively pursuing additional acquisitions and are fully funded to execute our acquisition strategy in 2016."

About Titanium

Titanium is a leading asset-based transportation and logistics company servicing Canada and the United States, with approximately 450 power units, 1,200 trailers and 550 employees and independent owner operators. Titanium provides truckload, dedicated, and cross-border trucking services, freight logistics, and warehousing and distribution to over 1,000 customers. Titanium is a recognized consolidator of asset-based transportation companies in Ontario, having completed eight asset-based trucking acquisitions since 2011. Titanium has also been ranked by PROFIT magazine as one of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies for seven consecutive years.

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Contact Information:

Titanium Transportation Group Inc.
Ted Daniel, CPA, CA
Chief Executive Officer
(905) 266-3011
ted.daniel@ttgi.com
www.ttgi.com

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