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Press Releases:
Press releases issued by Kiz Toys, Inc.
January 28, 2009 - Kiz®Safe Revolutionizes Online Safety - January 19, 2009 - Kiz® to introduce KizPal product line at NY Toy Fair
- January 19, 2009 - Kiz® to introduce KizMoto product line at NY Toy Fair
- January 18, 2009 - Kiz® to introduce virtual Global Playground™ at New York Toy Fair
- November 24, 2008 - Bryant Hinson named VP of Corporate Development
- November 19, 2008 - Murli Iyer named VP of Corporate Development
- November 13, 2008 - Family entertainment developer Kevin Ream joins Kiz Toys Board of Advisors
October 3, 2008 - Kiz Toys selects General Freight Services, Inc. as its Supply Chain Provider -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alpharetta toy company to work with Atlanta-area freight service
Atlanta, Ga. – October 3, 2008 – Kiz Toys, Inc. today announced that General Freight Services, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, GFS Global Logistics, will handle the toy company's international and domestic logistics.
Kiz Toys, founded in 2007 by Chris Moreau and Ashley Johnson, is weeks away from launching its innovative and revolutionary children’s toy line. The concept integrates traditional toys with video games, global social networking and patent-pending KizSafe technology, resulting in a safe and educational virtual experience for children. Kiz Toys will be sold through big box retailers, specialty toy and game stores and online shopping sites.
“We needed a supply chain partner who understands end to end distribution and can execute seamlessly through all our distribution channels,” said Ashley Johnson, President and COO of Kiz Toys. According to Johnson, “GFS Global understands these requirements and has the worldwide infrastructure in place to support not only our initial launch but also assist us in optimizing our supply chain as we continue to expand our product lines.”
“We’re very excited about this partnership,” said Greg Sebolt, President of General Freight Services. “Working with entrepreneurs like Chris and Ashley and the entire Kiz Toys team has been a rewarding experience, and we’re honored to be chosen as the exclusive solutions provider. Our global network is a great fit for the manufacturing and distribution strategies Kiz Toys is implementing, and we’re ready for the product launch,” according to Sebolt.
About Kiz Toys
Kiz Toys is a toy company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, that is reinventing the toy and revolutionizing virtual interaction through product innovation and online safety. Kiz Toys’ goal is to help children develop creativity and responsibility in a safe environment that is both fun and educational and made accessible through Kiz Toys’ patent-pending KizSafe interface. For more information, visit www.kiztoys.com or contact us at 888-Kiz-Toy1.About General Freight Services, Inc.
General Freight Services is a global provider of multimodal transportation and logistics services. General Freight contracts with over 14,000 transportation vendors throughout North America, and has an extensive global network of offices in over 54 countries, to provide end-to-end logistics solutions for customers. GFS Global Logistics, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, provides International air freight forwarding, customs brokerage and is a fully licensed non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), and is licensed as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary worldwide to handle full container loads, LCL, break-bulk and many other related services. For more information, visit www.gfreight.com or contact us at 404-636-5003. - September 29, 2008 - Kiz Toys Board of Advisors welcomes Gary W. Dunwoody
- August 4, 2008 - Ray Johnson named to KizEarth Board of Advisors
- July 14, 2008 - Kiz Toys opens Creative Studio in Charleston, S.C.
- July 1, 2008 - Benjamin B. Armour joins Kiz Toys Corporate Office
- June 6, 2008 - Kiz Toys creates KizEarth initiative
- June 10, 2008 - Kiz Toys opens Corporate Office in Alpharetta
- April 30, 2008 - Warren Johnson teams up with Kiz Toys
- April 8, 2008 - Phil Niekro joins Kiz Toys Board of Advisors
- April 4, 2008 - Kiz Toys receives great response at SCAD Career Fair
- February 26, 2008 - Drew Allen joins Kiz Toys as VP of Public Relations
- February 15, 2008 - Kiz Toys releases details on its initial product line
- January 28, 2008 - Sam E. Hunter joins Kiz Toys' Board of Directors, Boardroom
- August 23, 2007 - Stephen Johnson named Chief Creative Officer at Kiz Toys
- March 14, 2007 - MoJo VC LLC. launches Kiz Toys