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October 2010, TCR International NV Enhances U.S. Expansion

(Brussels, Belgium)  TCR International is pleased to announce its plans to enhance its expansion to the United States through the addition of key executives to foster and lead its U.S. expansion.

TCR International is Europe's leading provider of turnkey solutions for aviation Ground Service Equipment (GSE), and offers expertise in GSE rental and operational leasing, maintenance and fleet management.   TCR's rental offering enables GSE operators to improve the efficiency of their ramp handling services, and is the only leading GSE company offering a unique and comprehensive range of GSE services that supports customers in a vital aspect of their ground handling processes: the use and operation of their GSE.

TCR is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium and operates at 50 airports in seven countries throughout Europe.  In 2009, TCR announced its strategic plan to take its product offerings to the U.S. and in December 2009 established its first operation at Houston’s intercontinental airport.  “The start of operations in the U.S. has gone very well and confirmed our hypothesis that there is substantial demand for the TCR line of products in the U.S. and that these products can be effectively marketed and provided at U.S. airports” said Marc Delvaux, TCR’s Chief Executive Office. 

TCR has now enhanced its U.S. efforts by adding two key executives:  Mr. Richard M. Janisse and Mr. Nicolas Dymock.  Mr. Janisse is a seasoned veteran in the airport and aviation industry in the U.S. and previously was President and CEO of AMR Services Corp., a diversified ground handling company owned by AMR Corporation - parent of American Airlines, where he grew the ground services company from 15 airport operations to 64 over a four year period and diversified the company’s business through acquisition 10 Fixed Base Operations.  Mr. Janisse will be serving as TCR International USA, Inc.’s Vice President of Finance & Administration.  “Mr. Janisse will be a tremendous addition to our U.S. expansion and establishing TCR operations at U.S. airports” adds Marc Delvaux. 

In addition, TCR will be relocating Mr. Nicolas Dymock, the company’s leading business development manager in Europe, to the U.S.  “Mr. Dymock, who has assumed the position of Vice President of Operations for TCR International USA, Inc. has been instrumental in expanding TCR operations throughout Europe and will be focusing his attention on TCR’s U.S. operation and marketing TCR products to ground handling customers at U.S. airports,” reports Marc Delvaux.  “Together, Rick and Nick will be establishing a headquarters in the U.S. in the near future and will be responsible for TCR’s U.S. expansion reporting into TCR’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Donald Meulebroek.”   “This is a great team to lead our efforts in the U.S. where we believe the market is much bigger than in Europe.  These gentlemen clearly have the experience and ability to capitalize on this opportunity,” added Mr. Meulebroek.  
TCR’s customer base consists of Europe’s largest handling companies, airlines, integrators and cargo handlers.  TCR now manages over 10,000 pieces of GSE and is staffed with over 400 dedicated professionals.  TCR’s mission is to be the leading provider of innovative turnkey solutions for Ground Support Equipment Services, and use its in-sourcing expertise and IT systems to add significant value for our customers while creating sustainable value through its people and their enterprising spirit.   TCR believes that the success of any ground handling business is largely determined by how efficient the business manages the complex process of operating its ground support equipment.  Optimal usage of GSE delivers maximum business returns.
Requests for additional information should be forwarded to TCR’s headquarters in Brussels at info@tcr-group.com, or by contacting Messrs. Janisse or Dymock directly at rick.janisse@tcr-goup.com or nicholas.dymock@tcr-group.com.

January 2010 - Aviation Publishers & Conference Organisers

Article "GSE: seeking alternatives to outright purchase"

January 2010 - TCR USA Inc’s operational start-up at Houston International Airport (IAH)

We are proud to announce that Menzies Inc. has requested TCR to support them in George Bush International Airport (IAH), the main airport in the city of Houston, Texas, by developing similar services as the ones TCR is providing them in Europe.

Operations for Menzies started on the 28th of December 2009 and include: rental and fleet management of all motorized and non-motorized GSE. Maintenance and repair activities will be performed by taking over Menzies existing workshop at IAH airport.

TCR USA Inc. headquarter is based in Chicago since 2008. US Operations Mgr, Mr. Uwe Dannhauer, performs a close daily management with the support of TCR International’s senior management of GSE specialists.

TCR USA Inc.
10600 W Higgins Rd Suite 503
Rosemont  - Illinois 60018
USA
Tel.: +1 224 567 8791

January 2010 - TCR Ireland

We are proud to announce the creation of the new TCR’s affiliate in Dublin: Trailer Construction & Repairing Ireland Lim. in December 2009.
After 8 years using TCR GSE services to cover specific handling contracts, Sky Handling Partner has decided to outsource its full GSE fleet - motorized and non motorized - to TCR Ireland at Dublin Airport (DUB).
TCR provides rental of all motorized and non-motorized GSE. Maintenance and repair activities will be performed by taking over Sky Handling Partner’s existing workshop at DUB airport.

Mr Derek McCormack, TCR Ireland’s recently appointed Operations Manager, has over 20 years experience in GSE maintenance at Dublin’s airport and is in charge of services in Ireland, with the support of TCR International’s senior management of GSE specialists.

TCR Ireland Lim.
Century House
Harolds Cross Road
Dublin 6W
Ireland

2008/06 - ISO 14001

2008/04 - TCR International is pleased to announce its expansion of services to the US market.

TCR International US is the new affiliate of TCR International Inc.: Europe's leading provider of innovative solutions for aviation Ground Support Equipment management. Fleet Management, Maintenance and rental are our pride.
 
Headquarter office will be based in Chicago, Illinois and  Mr. Uwe Dannhauer, an experienced veteran from the Ground Handling business is the newly appointed VP of U.S.Operations.

TCR USA
10600 W Higgins Rd Suite 503
Rosemont Illinois 60018
+001 847-910-6124

2007/02 - Start of activities

• February 2007: Barajas airport, Madrid and Malaga’s airport
• March 2007: Lanzarote’s airport, (Spain) / Jerez de la Frontera (Spain)

2006/05 - Change of shareholding

May 19, 2006: TCR is pleased to advise that Chequers Capital, a leading French buyout firm, finalised the acquisition of 100% of TCR together with its senior management team on May 19, 2006. TCR is no longer jointly owned by Brambles, a leading global provider of support services, and Fraport AG, one of the leading companies in the airport business.

Chequers Capital is a first class private equity firm that invests in companies with superior growth potential and a sound track record. With their excellent industry knowledge and financial capabilities, Chequers Capital is the ideal partner to support the ambitious development program of TCR.

2006/03 - TCR Ibérica