Last week we exhibited at the annual convention of the Institute of Scrap Recycling that was held in Las Vegas. We hope you enjoy the pictures.

During the first week in April, we will be attending two conventions. The first one is the 2006 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries being held in Las Vegas. ISRI is an association of over 1,200 companies that process, broker and consume scrap commodities. We will have a display (Booth 714) and look forward to visiting with many of our customers.

After ISRI we will immediately go to Tucson for the Transportation Intermediaries Association annual convention. The TIA is the professional organization of the third party logistics industry. We have been a member of TIA for many years and always look forward to a gathering of companies involved in domestic and international commerce.

Last week ATS was involved in the movement of a prototype rescue submarine from Texas to British Columbia. We provided the crating for the extremely high-value and sensitive shipment. The crating was pre-assembled and then transported to the loading site. The bottom of the skid was secured directly to the stepdeck and the submarine was then secured to the bottom skid and the also the stepdeck. The final crated dimensions were 25' long, 9' wide and 10' high.

Packing and crating are just another of the value-added services that ATS provides to our customers. We specialize in handling high-value and time-sensitive shipments that require extra handling and care.

ATS delivered a towering 45-foot Christmas tree donated by H-E-B to Alamo Plaza for the City of San Antonio to enjoy for the holidays. ATS delivers this tree every year to kick off San Antonio's Christmas celebrations. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Alamo Plaza was on Friday, November 29 and featured holiday music by the Fox Tech High School Mariachis and the Holy Family Catholic Church Choir. A color guard presentation, performance of the national anthem and addresses by various San Antonio city and religious leaders were also a part of the program. The $28,000 tree was decorated with 10,000 twinkling lights and ornaments ranging from oversized and multicolored Christmas balls to poinsettias, gingerbread men and lollipops.