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New Special Offer: Save on dock-level shipments

Due to an increased demand for cost effective shipping, INDEX is offering this New dock level Same Day/ Next Day service. This will supply greater coverage to the Tri-City and surrounding areas, while effecting cost savings to you. … Read entire article »

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Manufacturing picks up, INDEX adds more vehicles

After what was an obviously very rough 2009 in manufacturing, automotive (or industrial-anything, really) the new year is proving to be a relief and a rush. Plants that went right off the radar for 3, 6, 12 months are not only back, they’re in overdrive. For INDEX, this has meant working with some of our favourite clients several times a day. For others, we’re literally shipping parts every 2 hours around the clock to help them keep up with their clients’ demand. And just to make sure we can cover everything too (and offer a few more services to boot) INDEX has added two more extended cargo vans (3/4 and a 1 tonne), a Canada/US minivan, and a 24 foot straight truck  with a tail gate. … Read entire article »

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Kitchener manufacturing going green

With Kitchener manufacturing plants going green (check out the Verigreen website if you aren’t sold on the idea just yet), Google and RIM taking over Waterloo with technology that has changed the way millions of people connect, search and communicate, it only makes sense that a company like Canadian Solar Inc. should set up shop here in Kitchener or surrounding area. Canadian Solar Inc. is proposing to open a plant that produces the  solar panels. And it’s not looking to be a small project, either. According to The London Free Press on December 4, 2009, the proposed project expects to be “one of the largest solar panel manufacturing sites in North America.” Looks like the tech triangle is turning green! Read full Free Press article. … Read entire article »

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A new year at indexfreight.com

Welcome to the new INDEX Express Freight website! In between calls, we’ve been updating the look of our website and updating some of the client, fleet and company information so that you (our current and potential clients) can get a better feel for what’s new, what more we can do for you, and of course, who we are as people and as a company. If you’re just logging on for the first time, don’t hesitate to post your comments and suggestions so that we can make our online presence easy and useful for our favourite express freight clients. We’d love to hear from you! Happy New Year! … Read entire article »

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Professional, reliable, cost effective shipping services are vital

Professional, reliable, cost effective shipping services are vital

As Logistics Manager for Engel Canada Inc., I am confident in referring Index Courier services to any organization looking to enhance their transportation needs. Index has provided Engel Canada Inc. with a professional, reliable, cost effective service that is vital in today’s business world. Index has helped Engel Canada Inc. consolidate our transportation needs and most imoprtantly helped us achieve cost savings to support the company operational goals. Engel Canada Inc. has confidence when using Index, knowing the … Read entire article »

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Index helps client win contracts, stay competitive

Index helps client win contracts, stay competitive

At INDEX we like to believe we’re making a difference in the lives – or at least day-to-day logistics routines – of our clients and their shipping/receiving departments. And every once in a while, we catch a glimpse of some proof. Here’s one of our favourite client reference letters, written by Paul Rak of VeriForm and VeriGreen. “I have dealt with Brian and Janice for 99% of all our courier needs for nearly 10 years now. … Read entire article »

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Shipping/Receiving at manufacturing plant can be stressful, BUT…

Shipping/Receiving at manufacturing plant can be stressful, BUT…

“As a Shipper/Receiver at a major manufacturing plant, the job can be pretty stressful, but it’s nice not to have to be reminded of that every moment of the day. I call Brian at INDEX because I know that I can place my delivery in ten seconds or less and that we’re on the same page. This is why I’ve trusted INDEX with all of my express freight for the past year and a half and I … Read entire article »

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