NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. today announced that it has acquired Communications Development, Inc., a Maumelle, Ark.-based provider of outsourced marketing, consulting, and advertising services to the transportation industry.
"This acquisition strengthens our position as a leading provider of responsive, reliable, and flexible recruiting, retention, and marketing services and solutions to the transportation industry," said Tom Blodgett, group president of ACS Business Process Solutions. "In addition to building scale and opening additional opportunities to provide incremental BPO services to our existing clients, Communications Development will enhance our ability to compete for new business from larger carriers."
Communication Development's operations will be consolidated with those of ACS Expedited Solutions, providers of TripPak SERVICES(TM), a trucking document delivery, processing, scanning, and storage solution, and ACS MultiMedia Advertising. Together they will supply marketing, advertising, and retention solutions tailored to the unique needs of the long-haul trucking and transportation market.
"Bringing these two highly regarded, highly successful companies together improves our ability to help our clients achieve their long-term goals," said Trish Groves, president and CEO of Communications Development. "Our clients will continue to receive the responsive service they have come to expect, while also gaining efficiencies, advanced technologies, and the support of a reputable FORTUNE 500 company. We are excited about the possibilities."
Founded in 1990, Communications Development is an award-winning full-service agency that manages all forms of media placement, including newspaper, magazine, internet, and satellite radio. Public relations, event planning, and creative design are also part of its portfolio of services. Its many notable clients include IdleAire Technologies, National Freight Industries, and extensive relationships with Sirius Satellite Radio. All of Communications Development's employees will transition to ACS.
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com/.
The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the company's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.
