LG Electronics Selects GXS to Support Global ERP and B2B Consolidation

Multi-National Korean Electronics Manufacturer Leverages GXS Trading
   Grid(R) for EDI and XML-Based Integration with Customers and Suppliers

    SEOUL, Korea and GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- GXS, a
leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce solutions, today
announced that LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in
consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, has chosen
GXS Trading Grid(R) to consolidate and centralize its interactions with
more than 200 global trading partners. The move is part of a broader LG
strategy to reduce complexity in its supply chain operations by
centralizing its geographically- dispersed enterprise resource planning
(ERP) systems in Europe, the United States, South America and Asia-Pacific
at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea and to centralize its B2B
e-commerce functions onto a unified global platform.

    LG reported revenues of $44B in 2007 from four business units -- Mobile
Communications, Digital Appliances, Digital Display and Digital Media. As a
leader in the highly competitive consumer electronics sector, LG's success
depends upon its ability to coordinate supply chain activities and share
real- time information with a network of contract manufacturers, third
party logistics providers and consumer electronics retailers around the
world. GXS Trading Grid supports a broad range of e-commerce standards
(e.g., EDI, XML, KEDIFACT, RosettaNet and AS2) and extensive global reach
throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. Consolidation of B2B transactions
onto a single vendor, GXS, provides LG's IT organization with centralized
operations in Korea to support its trading partners based in more than 70
countries.

    "Since 2001 GXS has consistently provided LG Electronics with reliable
and effective B2B integration services," said SunYoung (Sarah) Oh,
assistant manager, Information Strategy Team of LG Electronics. "As we've
grown as a company in the last 50 years, so has the complexity of our
supply chain. Reducing that complexity was as important to our company as
ensuring global integration capabilities and increasing real-time
visibility into our trading partner network. GXS is the only B2B
integration vendor we have found that can easily support all three of these
initiatives."

    Prior to consolidating with GXS, LG Electronics used multiple B2B e-
commerce providers that were managed independently by local B2B centers
distributed around the world. The use of multiple vendors led to duplicate
processes and inconsistent capabilities, complicating LG's efforts to
manage its trading partner network. Furthermore, the company was slow to
respond to trading partner needs and incurred higher costs because of
duplicate traffic and an inability to leverage its total transaction volume
to reduce its overall B2B e-commerce costs.

    "Through its move to consolidate its ERP systems and B2B networks, LG
is standing as an example of how a truly global company can operate
efficiently and effectively," said Raymond Teh, vice president of Asia
Pacific for GXS, "Many companies operate in geographic silos when it comes
to their trading partner networks and as a result, they have no idea of the
scope of their networks and cannot gain real-time visibility into
activities. The consolidation of LG's ERP systems will give the company a
competitive advantage in the marketplace. As a global B2B provider with a
local presence in Korea and throughout Asia Pacific, GXS is well positioned
to help other multi-national corporations based in Asia, and anywhere in
the world, consolidate their B2B e-commerce networks."

    GXS Trading Grid is a global B2B e-commerce and integration platform
that supports the creation and adoption of on-demand supply chain
management solutions for companies of any size. As the world's largest
electronic business community, GXS Trading Grid is used by more than 30,000
customers to exchange goods and services, gain visibility into global
logistics operations and to synchronize product data. Trading Grid helps
customers automate global trading communities by shielding complexity from
rapidly changing standards, eliminating manual and duplicative processes
and enabling the highest levels of B2B integration and collaboration.

    About LG Electronics

    Established in 1958, LG Electronics, Inc. (LG) is a global leader and
technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile
communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 114
operations including 82 subsidiaries around the world. With 2007 global
sales of USD 44 billion, LG is comprised of four business units - Mobile
Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. LG is
the world's leading producer of Mobile handsets, air conditioners, front-
loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players, flat panel
TVs and home theater systems.

    About GXS

    GXS is a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that
simplify and enhance business process integration and collaboration among
trading partners. Organizations worldwide, including more than 70 percent
of the Fortune 500, leverage the on-demand services on GXS Trading Grid(R)
to extend supply chain networks, optimize product launches, automate
warehouse receiving, manage electronic payments and gain supply chain
visibility. GXS Managed Services, GXS' B2B outsourcing solution, empowers
customers with the expertise, technical infrastructure and program support
to conduct B2B e- commerce with trading partners globally.

Source  :  prnewswire.com

 

Leading UK Manufacturer of Laboratory Plastics Appoints Specialist B2B Agency The Scott Partnership for New PR Campaign

Sterilin Limited, the established leader in single use laboratory plastics for life sciences applications, has appointed independent consultancy The Scott Partnership for a new PR campaign. The Scott Partnership specialises in business-to-business PR communications for the technology, scientific and retail industries.

Formerly part of Barloworld Scientific, Sterilin Limited is a newly formed independent business offering
a wide range of products for the pharmaceutical,clinical and healthcare, food, forensics and industrial packaging industries. The Sterilin brand has been setting world standards for quality, reliability and user safety for more than 40 years, and the newly-established business will continue to offer the high-quality products and excellent service which is synonymous with the Sterilin brand.

Sterilin Limited has selected The Scott Partnership to run its PR campaign due to the agency’s experience of successfully launching new businesses and promoting established brands. The Sterilin Limited PR campaign will be focused towards the healthcare, clinical and pharmaceutical sectors across Europe. Sterilin Limited will benefit from The Scott Partnership’s extensive experience of delivering technical PR campaigns in the life sciences market and its commitment to producing measurable results.

“We are delighted to launch Sterilin Limited into the market,” comments Rachel Adams, Marketing Manager, Sterilin Limited. “The Scott Partnership is the only PR agency we spoke with and is ideally placed to deliver this new campaign.”

Based in the UK, The Scott Partnership boasts a truly global client base, with customers headquartered in the US, UK, Italy and Australia. The company is committed to building long-term relationships to provide the best results for its clients. With the ability to quickly assimilate knowledge on products and services in the technology sectors, The Scott Partnership provides a thorough and detailed campaign for all its clients. The agency conducts Public Relations campaigns for a number of companies that range from small VC-funded start-ups to multi-billion dollar global corporations.

Source  :  pr-inside.com

 

Supply chain needs pros

CONCERNED by the lack of supply chain management professionals in the country, 2GO of the Aboitiz Transport System Group encouraged youth leaders to embark on a “unique” career in the supply chain business.

Belle Pacetes, 2GO training manager, revealed during the Third Aboitiz-organized Future Leaders Business Summit last Friday that the company has observed a “wide gap” in the supply chain industry caused by the lack of professionals in the business.

“There is, currently, no formal training or education (to produce) professionals. Most practitioners in the supply chain industry (acquired) their expertise from experience, training, simply being on the job (and) learning the ropes,” she said.

2GO is the supply chain solutions provider under the Aboitiz Transport System (ATS), the transport and logistics company of Aboitiz and Co. (ACO) that is owned by publicly-listed Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV). From the release of the goods from the manufacturer to the delivery of the products to customers nationwide, 2GO’s supply chain services include warehousing, order entry and releasing, transport planning and routing, delivery to customers nationwide, and document management, among others.

To address the high demand and help the youth develop core competencies required for the job, 2GO launched a supply chain management course with the Jose Rizal University (JRU), De la Salle College of St. Benilde (DLSU-CSB), Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) and the Society of Fellows in Supply Management (SOFSM).

Source  :  sunstar.com.ph

 

A strong business case for Sustainability – Ernst & Young

Climate change, sustainability and corporate social responsibility have risen inexorably in the public and corporate minds over the last decade, says Ernst & Young.  They go on to state that while businesses and consumers are vying to out do each other’s green claims, the scientific community is issuing increasingly stark warnings about the urgency and depth of cuts required to avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate change.

A survey carried out by Ernst & Young in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit among executives from US$ 1 billion plus corporations to see how organizations view the impact of sustainability on its supply chain and sourcing, indicates a high level of awareness of sustainability, with an appreciation of opportunities it offers within the supply chain. More than half of the respondents to the survey indicated reputation, cost reduction, and revenue growth as the top three opportunities that arise from sustainability. An increased cost base was highlighted as the greatest risk, inferring operational and energy savings will be offset by capital costs and increase in prices from suppliers.

The survey also indicates that a company’s approach to emissions and accountability for its supply chain activity could make or break corporate reputation. 71% of the respondents to the survey view the impact of sustainability on the supply chain as a brand / reputation opportunity allowing to secure competitive advantage. It is thought that supply chains are key to enhancing reputation, both through avoiding risks such as unfair labour practices and using unsustainable material, and in ensuring businesses live up to their carbon reduction promises.

The survey further states that in addition to corporate reputation, cost saving and revenue inducing factors contribute to the business case for sustainability.  These include operational and energy efficiency, energy and carbon trading, and new product development and green marketing. The survey findings also indicate that operational and energy efficiency has become key factors in the review of sustainability, since soaring energy and raw material prices has become significant corporate issues. 50% of organizations in the survey see sustainability as a cost saving issue and significant opportunities exist for this throughout the supply chain.

Energy and carbon trading is a factor that strengthens the business case by creating revenue opportunities. 63% of the organizations in the survey clearly identify sustainability as opportunity for revenue growth with carbon trading schemes and investments in renewable energy generation. To combat rising energy prices and reduce in-house emissions, 40% of firms have invested in on-site renewable energy generation such as onshore wind on telecom sites and biomass combined heat and power at factories. This offers greater control over energy costs, enhances corporate reputations and promises profits from the sale of surplus renewable electricity. Similarly, an increasing number of firms are creating revenue from carbon trading. Under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, participating firms must operate within an annual emissions cap. Operating outside a designated carbon cap could mean paying for excess emissions. Developing countries that do not have emission caps provide finance for greenhouse gas reduction projects through Clean Development Mechanism in return for Certified Emissions Reduction permits which are sold on the open market to firms with emission caps. Multinational businesses could use this scheme to finance energy efficiency and renewable projects for their developing world sites and suppliers.

Revenue through new product development and green marketing is another opportunity. Energy efficiency legislation promises to phase out energy-intensive products replacing them with more ‘greener’ ones, while consumer campaigns and an abundance of product labels aim to increase demand for more sustainable products and services. Businesses are competing to launch sustainable products and services to increase their market share. While many firms limit innovation to certain products, enhancing their reputations as a result, the real challenge is to mainstream them across existing product ranges.

Further, 65% of the respondents to the survey have taken measures to implement labour standard improvements as action on corporate responsibility aspects of sustainability.

Despite indications that the impact of sustainability results in such a varied range of opportunity and threats, organizations seem to be taking a back-seat when it comes to dealing with it. Only 12% of firms rated sustainability among their top three supply chain priorities. This maybe an indication of the mixed messages businesses receive from governments, regulators and consumers – their three key stakeholders as indicated by the survey. Consumer pressure and PR spin has resulted in some very challenging public commitments resulting in businesses over-promising and under-delivering their commitments. Many large global companies have yet to realize the full potential of the savings and benefits that can be achieved by integrating sustainability issues into their supply chain management. With growing legislation, dwindling resources and increasingly vocal consumers, sustainability will continue to grow in importance as an opportunity for forward thinking firms and a threat to their competitors that fail to act.

Source  :   dailymirror.lk

 

Tri Petch outsources logistics

CEVA Logistics (Thailand) Co is now handling all automotive logistics for Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co under a new three-year outsourcing contract.

Tri Petch is responsible for the sales and distribution of Isuzu pickup trucks and heavy-duty trucks via a network of more than 300 dealers. CEVA will use its carrier fleet and IT systems to manage the distribution of Isuzu vehicles throughout the country.

“Since we are not professionals in logistics and it is not our core business, we decided to select a specialist global logistics company to handle our logistics operations,” said Panadda Chennavasin, vice-president of Tri Petch.

As well, Tri Petch wants its supply chain to operate to global best-practice levels and to significantly improve sales operations to support the dealer network.

“We hope our operating costs will improve from efficient logistics performance, which will be assessed once a year,” she said.

CEVA will manage Tri Petch’s vehicle supply chain from Isuzu’s plants through to final delivery to dealers. This includes transport of vehicles from plants in Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao to two motor pools, where vehicles are inspected, accessories installed and the vehicles made ready for final delivery to dealers.

A CEVA executive said the company recently began an operational process improvement and re-engineering programme to increase the quality of logistics operations to world-class standards.

The programme involve the establishment of a shared-user vehicle logistics network to be used by other automotive manufacturing and sales companies. This will improve overall efficiency of the supply chain and provide a highly cost-effective operation for Tri Petch and for CEVA’s new customers.

CEVA will use more than 100 car carriers for transport, along with a management and operational team of more than 400 staff.

“This is one of the largest automotive logistics contracts in the Thai market,” said Winfried Kiesbueye, CEVA’s managing director. “Our key aim is to improve the efficiency of Tri Petch’s vehicle handling operation by implementing CEVA’s best-practice lean processes and increasing overall control.”

Source  :   bangkokpost.com

 

UK small caps close just off session high; Business Direct soars on sale plan

LONDON (Thomson Financial) – UK small caps closed just off their session high today, lifted by solid gains among the blue chips, with Business Direct Group soaring 125 percent amid plans to sell the group in order to secure long-term funding.

At the close, the FTSE Small Cap index climbed 29.0 points to 2,738.8 — with the session higher 2,739.3 — while the FTSE 100 index leapt 101.5 points to 5,420.7.

Business Direct Group rocketed 0-1/4 of a penny to 0.45 of a penny to top the small cap risers, as it said it sees a sale of all or part of the group as the most likely option to secure its future long-term funding.

The logistics company said that a further announcement will be made when appropriate, and that in the meantime it continues to trade normally.

Ark Therapeutics stayed behind, up 32-3/4 pence to 80-1/4 pence, after a drug trial success, although Landsbanki cut the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’, saying the data gives a ‘mixed’ set of results.

The broker thinks the European Medicines Agency may well want the complete data set.

Merger talks took Gladstone Pacific Nickel 24-1/2 up to 85, as it entered into merger discussions with Resource Development International Ltd., (RDI)an unlisted company controlled by Clive Palmer.

Palmer resigned from his role as chairman of Gladstone, along with director Geoffrey Smith, with immediate effect.

In deal news, Silence Therapeutics rose 8-1/2 to 38-1/4 as it said its partner Quark Pharmaceuticals Inc. together with Pfizer, has started a Phase II clinical trial of RTP-801i-14, which will trigger a $1.9 million milestone payment to Silence from Quark.

Deal news also boosted Optare 4-1/2 to 29-1/4, while Ultima Networks and Blinkx rose on product launches, Ultima climbing 0.225 of a penny to 1.925, while Blinkx moved 0-1/4 of a penny higher to 29-3/4.

Positive numbers news lifted Puricore 1-3/4 to 17.

Elsewhere, Formjet climbed 0.175 of a penny to 1.05 as it raised 900,000 pounds by placing 120 mln shares at 0.75 pence apiece to fund the acquisition of a specialist distribution company with a significant customer base of IT resellers and independent retailers.

Irish Life & Permanent rose 0.62 of a penny to 5.17 on receiving the final tranche of term funding required to replace the 3 billion euros of funds maturing in the current quarter.

Kalahari Minerals rose 1-1/2 to 29-3/4 as Extract Resources, in which Kalahari subsidiary Kalahari Uranium holds a 39.11 percent interest, announced a preliminary exploration target at Rossing South of between 126 million and 198 million lb of triuranium octoxide.

But away from the risers and Acertec slumped 6-1/2 to 8 — a 44 percent slide to top the losers — as it said its 2008 profits are to be substantially short of market forecasts.

Ensor Holdings remained 5-1/2 lower to 20, also on a profit warning, while numbers woes took 0-1/4 of a penny from Cinpart, on 2.

Recruitment specialist Prime People closed 9 lower to 44-1/2, as it said net fee income in the first three months of the current financial year was static.

Numbers news also hurt Uniq, 10-1/2 lower to 84, as it posted a wider first-half pretax loss, leading FinnCap and Panmure Gordon to keep ’sell’ ratings on the stock.

In other news, James Cropper stayed hard-hit, 15-1/2 down to 132 as it cautioned it sees a challenging year.

Taihua shed 1-1/4 to 10-1/2 as adverse exchange rate fluctuations between the renminbi currency and the U.S. dollar offset the value of sales.

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Community group pursuing ambitious agenda for East Side

Community leaders are hoping that a little capital improvement will go a long way in spurring economic development on the city’s East Side.

This past summer, the city wrapped up an $8.8 million capital improvement project on East Commerce Street. The improvement project encompasses an area stretching from the railroad tracks near the downtown freeway south to North Palmetto Avenue.

The project included construction of new curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and the installation of decorative street lights, special benches and an underground utility conversion.

San Antonio City Councilwoman Sheila McNeil (District 2), along with the nonprofit San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside, or SAGE, worked together to get funding for the project and to see it to fruition.

Source   :   bizjournals.com

 

Letter from Ed: Industry-Specific Information to Assist You!

When I tell people what I do for a living, many of them are surprised to find out that I can write so much about something as simple as a wood pallet. As all of you know, the pallet and low grade lumber industries have become much more complex over the last decade. For more than 26 years, our staff has worked to develop high quality information for the industry. This requires lots of hard work and dedication.

Over the last two years, our staff has worked tirelessly to constantly improve our content. Starting this April, we launched the digital edition of the Enterprise to complement our printed publication. It allows us to reach a growing international audience and to provide early and rapid access to the publication.

Many readers may not be aware of our other publications and services that have proven to be a valuable resource to many pallet companies. I started working with the pallet industry four years before our first issue of the Enterprise through our Pallet Profile Weekly marketing and management report. The Profile serves the role of being the only market report written for the wooden pallet industry and the weekly news source for important pallet industry news stories and analysis.

The July 4th edition of the Pallet Profile Weekly included a two-page white paper entitled, “What Is Happening in the Pallet Market? A Pallet Profile Exclusive Market Summary.” Lumber, nail and fuel costs have worked in concert to raise the cost of pallet manufacturing and recycling over the last year. While everybody is aware to some extent that fuel costs are pressuring just about everything, many pallet users are only marginally aware that steel prices have been skyrocketing. Pallet nail prices have moved sharply higher since the first of this year. This white paper verifies these cost increases.

What about lumber prices? Many buyers have read in various sources that the sawmill industry is somewhat depressed, lumber production is being reduced, and prices are soft. Pallet buyers often do not understand the relationship between the construction lumber market and the pallet lumber market. The Pallet Profile sets the record straight as a unique, unbiased, reliable source of pallet market information.

Our recent white paper is indicative of the kinds of management products that are proving to be valuable to a growing number of pallet companies. Any new subscriber to the Profile will receive a copy of this white paper to use as desired. In addition to the Profile, our Recycle Record subscribers have access to white papers and special research reports as well.

Other past management reports have included the only pallet industry analytical reports on important past CHEP court cases. We have published a number of recycling industry studies and human resources reports that include industry wage averages.

By the middle of August, our newest human resources report will be available for all of the companies that participated by providing their company data. Subscribers to either the Profile or Recycle Record can purchase a copy of this new study at a special rate. Others can purchase the report for a reasonable price.

Everybody in the pallet industry knows that nail costs have gone sharply higher since January, but many people do not truly understand the mechanics of what has caused this increase. A detailed report on the pallet nail market will be published in September. It will be free to Profile and Recycle Record subscribers and available to others for a nominal fee.

Our industry is changing. In addition to the Pallet Enterprise magazine, our company is dedicated to providing management reports and analyses that are unique for our industry. Any progressive pallet company that wants to keep up with important developments and changes that impact the pallet industry will find the services being offered by our paid reports to be increasingly valuable.

The staff of Industrial Reporting includes publishing professionals who are exceptionally gifted in their respective disciplines. I would put our staff and affiliated writers up against any in the forest products industry. My job has become one of coordinating our resources and steering our ship so that our products are both unique and educational. If there are topics that you would like to see us explore, please contact me (edb@ireporting.com) to share your ideas.

As a professional Ph.D. statistician, I understand the value of qualified data. Our expertise and information provides the analysis you need to make smart business decisions. For information on how to subscribe to either the Pallet Profile, Recycle Record, or both, call and speak with Jeff McBee, our market analyst at 800/805-0263.

Source  :  palletenterprise.com

 

New Magazine Provides Superior Technology Info for Executive Management

Enterprise Management Quarterly (EMQ) is written exclusively for Executive Management and provides solutions for intricate IT issues. The niche of the site and print magazine is that it is written mostly by IT Executives and opens a forum of communication between executives, IT professionals and business solution planners on a functional rather than on a purely theoretical level. Distribution includes 42,000 business and technology decision-makers in mid to large organizations, throughout all major industries.

David Forbes, Executive Vice President of Boston Hannah, describes the magazine as being “one of the only in its field to provide information straight from the people who make the important decisions in Information Technology for their companies on a daily basis.”

The site launched at the end of April, with the print magazine launching in September. The online version will compliment the print magazine by covering both breaking news and current events through a regularly updated website, featuring in-depth editorial on the latest in IT news and trends. Furthermore, the website will feature interactive podcasts of interviews with CIOs and other distinguished executives. Information Technology Executives and companies are urged to contact EMQ with new product information and reviews to feature their product and experiences in the magazine.

The Boston Hannah International organization is the leading custom-publishing group in the UK and the USA, with offices in London, New York and Chicago, specializing in providing highest-quality publication for a range of international blue-chip clients. Publications range from glamour, lifestyle and culture magazines to B2B and sports publications, health and wellbeing annuals, as well as specially commissioned commemorative and anniversary publications.

Source  :  newswiretoday.com

 

Porsches 2 Oxford Breaks New Attendance Records

A record 390 Porsches made their way to Oxford, Ohio on July 26, 2008 for the fourth annual Porsches 2 Oxford event. The college town along the Ohio-Indiana border drew cars from 17 states and Canada and increased attendance by 54% over last year’s turnout of 254 cars. The uptown streets were closed off all day and entertained thousands of onlookers enjoying the expensive German sports cars.

“It’s a remarkable turnout,” said P2O Publicity Director Chris Rieman. “We set a new benchmark last year and had concerns that $4.00 gas and a sluggish economy would stand in our way like it has many other automotive events this year. To see an increase of nearly 140 cars is most satisfying and tells us P2O is a summer event attendees can’t miss.”

Porsches 2 Oxford relocated from Pinckney, MI, in 2005 and entertained 140 cars in the first year. Attendance has increased substantially ever since, growing to 225 cars in 2006 and 254 last year. With 417 paid registrations in 2008, organizers are setting their sights on over 500 cars next summer.

“Getting 500 cars is a big number,” Rieman admitted. “Outside of the Porsche Parade which is sponsored by the Porsche Club of America national office, we’d like to think P2O is the largest, most attractive, and well-organized regional event on the calendar. Our attendance and geographic reach continues to grow and that’s a true testament to the enthusiasm and spirit the attendees bring to this event.”

That enthusiasm showed in the early morning hours on Saturday as 75 cars lined the streets by 6:15am in what has become a P2O tradition. The local Elms Hotel was booked months in advance and three others were nearly full as hundreds of Porsche aficionados make a weekend out of it.

Billed as ‘a casual Porsche party’, P2O is the brainchild of Bill and Marylynn Roe. Frustrated with events elsewhere, they decided to start their own and develop a Porsche cruise-in that was unpretentious and directed at owners normally too intimidated to get involved. The event spent three years in Pinckney before needing a new home to broaden the appeal. The rural town of Oxford proved to be that perfect location with easy access to major geographic arteries. The brick-lined streets, endless eateries, and plethora of watering holes keep P2O quaint and personal.

Marylynn lost her battle with cancer in 2006 but saw the groundwork completed as the event took off.

“Marylynn’s fingerprints are all over this event,” Rieman said. “She wanted the attendees to be the focus as much as the cars and that’s exactly what happened. The social network created by P2O is a large one. People return to Oxford to see old friends and meet new ones as much as they do to enjoy the Porsches. Not many events can say that.”

Of the nearly 400 cars on display, there were high-mileage daily drivers, garage queens, and even a Porsche tractor. Other cars included a Carrera GT, 904 Carrera GTS, and 1973 911 Carrera RS. The event awards unique brick trophies to the Top-35 vote-getters, while thousands in door prizes, giveaways, and charitable giving to the American Cancer Society round out the afternoon. Two sponsorship tiers provide the backbone, with premier support coming from Griot’s Garage, Beechmont Porsche, and Autobahn Extremist.

“You’ll see a little bit of everything here,” Rieman stated. “We’ve had a 959 in the past and a gentleman with a pair of 944s clocking 550,000 miles between the two. That’s what makes P2O so special. Because attendees can park wherever they like, the eclectic mix makes for great conversation pieces between owners.”

Next year’s party is scheduled for Saturday, July, 25th. For more information on 2008’s fifth anniversary event, please visit the Porsches 2 Oxford website.

Source  :  newswiretoday.com