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Brock Hosts Executives at 2010 Airport Automation Summit and SmartSuite Users Group

Kitchener, ON, Jul 27, 2010 – The 2010 Airport Automation Summit will bring together Airport and Airline leaders to exchange information, share lessons learned and brainstorm about the Airport passenger processing and baggage handling technologies that are being used today. The conference will be held on Thursday October 14th, at the Kitchener Waterloo Holiday Inn Conference Center, 30 Fairway Road South at Hwy 8 in Kitchener, Ontario.

“The agenda for this year’s Automation Summit is particularly interesting”, said Phong Hoang, Transportation & Logistics Business Unit Leader at Brock Solutions, “as it offers industry professionals and subject matter experts a unique opportunity to come together to share experiences and network. Passenger and Baggage Security Screening, Baggage Handling and EDS Recapitalization as well as discussions on Performance Dashboarding and Reporting will be topics covered.”

In conjunction with the Automation Summit, Brock will host a forum for SmartSuite software users. On Wednesday October 13th, Users from the Airport, Parcel/Post and Warehousing industries will assemble to discuss and share their experiences, successes and suggestions related to Brock's SmartSuite modules. For more information on this event visit: SmartSuite Users Group.

In addition to being home to Brock Solutions headquarters, where attendees will have an opportunity to tour the Brock facility and examine various technology demonstrations, Kitchener is well-known for its Oktoberfest celebrations. Brock invites all participants to join “Brocktoberfest” a one-of-a kind cultural experience and networking opportunity done Brock style.

For more information and to register please visit:
www.brocksolutions.com/AirportSummit/

BROCK CHECKING-IN AT 2010 CHECK-IN CONFERENCE

LAS VEGAS NEVADA Sept 8-10, 2010

Brock Solutions is excited about once again participating in Check-In 2010, a unique forum for Airport / Airline industry leaders. The 2010 Check-In Conference will be held on September 8-10 at The MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas and hosted by a Brock Solutions airport client McCarran International Airport, the seventh busiest airport in the USA.

“The 2010 Check-In Conference is the ideal venue for Airport and Airline executives to gain invaluable hands-on exposure to the technologies available in their industry.” says Mark Stokes, Director of Airport IT at Brock Solutions, “Brock is looking forward to sharing demos of our SmartSuite modules and the latest tools we have developed relating to passenger and baggage processing. The Check-In Conference allows users to see first hand the leading-edge solutions available and to understand how they can be applied in their respective markets.”

The focus of this year's informative program is: Terminals of the Future, featuring panel discussions on key advancements will be covered through panel discussions on CUPPS, web-based check-in, ADIX, FT, PCI, XML, offsite check-in and bag drop, self tagging, airport layout, common bag drop, biometrics, self boarding, RFID, new generation bag tags, near field communications (NFC), electronic miscellaneous documents (EMD), facilitation, baggage reflight.

Brock will showcase several interactive leading edge demos of our innovative SmartSuite modules as they relate to End-to-End Tracking of Passengers and their Bags.

Contact Info:

Janet MacMillian
Brock Solutions Inc.
86 Ardelt Ave., Kitchener, ON, N2C 2C9
Phone: 519-571-1522
Email: jmacmillian@brocksolutions.com

UNLOCKING YOUR OPERATIONS POTENTIAL

2010 NORTH AMERICAN MESA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Ford Conference & Events Center, Dearborn, Michigan, June 21-23, 2010

Brock Solutions is coming together with the MESA community to meet operational challenges head-on at this premier forum on best practices in operations. The 2010 MESA International North American Conference will take place in Dearborn Michigan on June 21-23.

The conference will be hosted by Ford Motor Company in the backyard of their corporate headquarters at the Ford Conference and Event Center. Lou Holtz, legendary football coach, will be a key note speaker during the opening night reception to share his Game Plan for Success, a message on people and the values that make relationships and organizations excel. James Tetreault, VP of North American Manufacturing at Ford, will be a keynote speaker for the conference and a number of other senior executives have been confirmed to speak from a variety of industries to share lessons learned and best practices for making sense of the plant floor to unlock your operations potential.

In addition, educational workshops will be provided such as Metrics-driven approaches with findings from the new MESA Research Project, eco-efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing, and improving operations through our Strategic Initiatives. MESA is also hosting a Technology Showcase for where Manufacturers can learn from experts and find real solutions for their real business challenges.

About MESA - MESA International is a global community of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers who are focused on improving their Operations Management capabilities through the effective application of technology solutions and best practices.

The conference is designed to enable you to exchange ideas and best practices with your peers – from your industry, as well as others; gain new insights from your peers and technology providers, and be informed by government leaders who will discuss important insights for what trends and opportunities lie ahead.

For more information and to register for this conference, please visit http://www.mesa.org

WINNING STRATEGIES PRESENTED AT 11th ANNUAL FOOD AUTOMATION & MFG CONF & EXPO

CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA, April 25-28, 2010

Brock Solutions is proud to be a gold sponsor of the "Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference" on April 25-28 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, a unique event that brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety.

Spotlight: Making Sense of Real-Time Plant Floor Technology This year’s event also gives end-users the rare opportunity to see and hear how F&B clients are using real-time solutions, like MES, to profitably manage their operations.

Keystone Foods, this year’s winner of Food Automation’s "Plant of the Year", and their integrator Brock Solutions, will share the highs, lows and practical lessons learned around the implementation and operation of a real-time manufacturing execution system. The session will take place in the Solutions Theatre at 4:30, Monday April 26th.

For more information and to register for this Food and Manufacturing conference, please visit http://www.FoodAutomationConference.com

BROCK TO HIGHLIGHT SMART FAMILY OF SOLUTIONS AT CHECK-IN CONFERENCE

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Sept 16-18, 2009

Brock Solutions will be speaking and exhibiting at the upcoming Airport / Airline Check-In Conference on September 16-18 at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. The theme of this year's comprehensive conference is: "enhancing the passenger experience: from the front door to the plane".

Doubling the exhibition space from last year, Brock plans to demonstrate a number of new check-in related solutions for both passengers and bags. Brock will also be participating in a discussion panel during the conference to answer questions, to share experiences and lessons learned.

Click For more information on the Check-In Conference for our Common Bag Drop Solutions

AIR CANADA MAKES CHECK IN FAST AND EASY FOR CUSTOMERS AND THEIR BAGS;
RECEIVES UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT APPROVAL
SETTING NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS AT UK AIRPORTS

LONDON, HEATHROW, June 8, 2009

Air Canada customers departing London Heathrow airport can now save even more time when checking in for their flight to Canada by using new state of the art technology that combines convenient kiosk check-in and self-tagging options with simple and efficient bag drop-off at designated counters. Air Canada’s new "Quick Drop-Off" system, currently available at its Toronto and Vancouver hub airports, allows passengers to drop off their bags in less than 30 seconds.

Air Canada is the first carrier to receive official UK Department for Transport approval for combining kiosk self bag-tagging with Quick Drop-Off products. The bag drop-off process, using Brock Solutions’ SmartDrop software, is a secure transaction involving scanning the passenger's boarding pass and each bag tag. The airline has been recognized by the UK Department for Transport as setting industry standards for all UK airports.

"Air Canada has long been at the forefront in using new technologies to simplify travel, and we are pleased that our collaboration with BAA [British Airport Authorities] has resulted in setting new self-service industry standards," said Patrice Ouellette, Director, Customer Service Platform for Air Canada. "Air Canada's initiatives to use the most recent and secure technologies to simplify our customers' travel experience have resulted in less time spent checking in and more time relaxing before a flight. In addition, we are looking forward to further self-service enhancements with the expansion in the near future of our paperless mobile boarding passes for all Air Canada flights departing from the UK."

Mike Brown, COO of Heathrow Airport states: "BAA is committed to creating the world's best passenger experience, and the introduction of innovative technology used by Air Canada in its Quick Drop Off system is central to providing a more efficient check-in process. Currently £4bn is being invested across Heathrow to redevelop and refurbish the airport, with over £130 million being spent at Terminal 3, home to Air Canada, where a complete upgrade of check-in is underway."

"Brock Solutions is pleased to see five years of development come to fruition. The acceptance by the Department for Transport is a milestone that marks another positive step towards IATA's Fast Travel initiative to improve the passenger experience for all travelers," said Mark Stokes, Brock Solutions, Director of Airport IT Projects. "We are proud to have partnered with industry leaders, Air Canada and BAA Heathrow, to implement our Common Use Baggage Drop-Off solution that works in conjunction with the Self Service Baggage Tagging kiosk applications at Heathrow Airport." Air Canada plans to roll out this integrated self bag-tagging and Quick Drop-Off kiosk service across Canada and the United States following approvals from Transport Canada, and the U.S. TSA.

About Air Canada Montréal-based Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 170 destinations on five continents. Canada's flag carrier is the 13th largest commercial airline in the world and serves 33 million customers annually. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, providing the world's most comprehensive air transportation network for Canadian domestic, transborder and international travel. As well, customers can collect Aeroplan miles for future awards through Canada’s leading loyalty program.

In 2008, the readers of Business Traveler magazine voted Air Canada "Best In-Flight Services in North America," "Best Airline for Business Class Service in North America" and "Best North American Airline for International Travel."

About Brock Solutions Having completed over 4,000 automation projects worldwide, Brock Solutions is one of the largest industrial engineering solution providers of real-time automation systems for manufacturing, transportation and logistics. Brock helps airports and airlines improve their operations through a number of solutions including passenger bag drops, passenger security and tracking, bag management and recovery, baggage handling systems and in-line explosive detection systems. More information about Brock Solutions is available at www.brocksolutions.com

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Brock Solutions' Airport Baggage Security Screening Technology Achieves
Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act Certification

Apr. 16 2009

Washington, DC, Apr. 6, 2009 - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate's SAFETY Act officially certified Brock Solutions' In-Line EDS Baggage Security Screening System technology, effectively placing Brock’s technology on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) "Approved Product List for Homeland Security". The approved list can be viewed at www.safetyact.gov.

The SAFETY Act of 2002 (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) provides important legal liability protections for providers of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies – whether they are products or services. The goal of the SAFETY Act is to encourage the development and deployment of new and innovative anti-terrorism products and services that could save lives by providing liability protections.

Brock is committed to the on-going pursuit of providing technology solutions that ensure increased airline passenger safety and airport security in the US and throughout the world. Having implemented more than 30 In-line EDS Baggage Screening Systems, this certification further enhances Brock's reputation and successful track record of anti-terrorism technical deployments.

About Brock Solutions

Having completed over 4,000 automation projects worldwide, Brock Solutions is one of the largest industrial engineering solution providers of real-time automation systems for manufacturing, transportation and logistics. By applying solutions that include Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), software automation, controls automation, electrical panel fabrication, and simulation; we help our clients to substantially reduce operating costs within their manufacturing and processing facilities.

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Masthead Cut-Down Opens Door to RTP Upgrades

Apr. 14 2009

Kitchener, Ontario - Brock Solutions, in conjunction with their press upgrade partner Masthead International, has been commissioned to supply 7 Goss RTP (Reel Tension Paster) upgrades to the Toledo Blade, as apart of a larger cut-down project that began earlier this year on 2 of the newspaper's 3 Goss Flexoliner presses.

Brock will provide their Digital RTP package known for improving registration through precise tension control. "The Brock package offers time-stamped logging of all paste events, including detailed analysis of the entire paste cycle. This monitoring function is just one of the many advantages that the Toledo Blade hopes to capitalize on to improve their paper's efficiencies." said Robin Wilson, Brock’s Printing Group Business Development Manager. The Masthead/Brock team will be commissioning the RTP's over a four week period scheduled in April/May.

Brock Solutions is an Engineering Solutions company. Brock Solutions' Printing Group specializes in providing technologically advanced solutions designed to minimize interruptions to normal production. Brock's experience and technical know-how allow for the integration of new and existing equipment, while at the same time laying the groundwork for future upgrades.

Masthead International Inc. is a leader in Printing Press Services. Masthead specializes in turnkey press installations, customized rebuild programs, web width changes, engineered reconfigurations, equipment sourcing, and mechanical/electrical audits. Brock Solutions and Masthead International have joined forces to provide the Newspaper industry with innovative web offset press enhancements designed to increase productivity in pressrooms.

For more information contact:
info@brocksolutions.com

Brock Named 50 Best Platinum Status Yet Again!

Feb. 2009

Toronto, CANADA – Brock Solutions has been honored once again with Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies - Platinum Club member status. Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program was created in recognition of those outstanding companies who have sustained a standard of excellence and leadership in all areas of their business practices and have qualified in the 50 Best award program for at least six consecutive years. Brock Solutions has held Platinum Club since 2003 and is equally proud to be a 50 Best Managed Companies winner since 1996.

The program profiles Canadian companies that have outshined their competitors, created thousands of jobs, produced accelerating revenues and excelled both domestically as well as in foreign markets. The National Post, Deloitte, CIBC and Queen's University sponsor the award.

Platinum Club status "We are thrilled to be sharing our 50 Best Platinum Club status with some of Canada's most elite companies." said Brock President and Co-CEO Vivienne Ojala. "The 50 Best program is recognized globally as a symbol of business excellence. Brock's success is a reflection of the loyalty of our customers, partners and an extraordinary team of dedicated and innovative automation professionals."

About Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Award

Established in 1993, Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies is the country's leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $50 million. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates the caliber of their management abilities and practices. Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen's School of Business. For further information, visit https://www.canadas50best.com/MeetOurWinners/RequalifiedMembers/

For more information on Canada's 50 Best program visit: https://www.canadas50best.com

Chicago, IL - 2009 System Integrator of the Year

Dec 5th, 2008

Brock Solutions was named the 2009 System Integrator of the Year in the >$25 million, category. Winning companies exemplified excellence in the areas of technical expertise, business skills, and customer satisfaction.

Control Engineering Magazine announced today its winners of the 2009 System Integrator of the Year Award. A panel of independent judges selected three automation system integrators in three separate revenue categories, that stand out from the rest—'the cream of the crop'.

With regard to Brock Solutions, judge Lou Zimmer said, "I was impressed by Brock's initial – and continuing – focus on its people and their relationship with their clients. All of Brock's strengths were a function of their employees' skill, experience, and commitment; not company-centric. Especially impressive was its broad scope of tools to support and recognize employees. The strength of their employees' across-the-board competence and their involvement in professional organizations is an underlying message throughout."

Judge Renee Robbins also commented on Brock's strong employee training and support as evidenced by "their mentor program, internal awards program and extensive training." On the technical side, she pointed to Brock's expertise that is "both broad and specific: from the MES installations to panel shop operations". She was also impressed by Brock's list of conveyor projects, including 44 U.S. airport baggage handling systems.

50 Best Managed Companies Finalists Named

Nov. 2008

Brock Solutions has been named as a South Western Ontario regional finalist in the 2008 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies awards program.

Brock Solutions has held Platinum Club status in the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Awards program, since it was introduced in 2003.

The 50 Best Managed Platinum Club Membership is restricted to the elite group of organizations who have been Best Managed companies for six consecutive years or more; Brock has been a winner of the 50 Best Award since 1996.

Now in its 16th year, the 50 Best Managed designation symbolizes Canadian corporate success: companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.

A full list of national winners is scheduled to be released on Feb 2nd, 2009 in the National Post special report.

For more information on Canada's 50 Best program visit: https://www.canadas50best.com