PTA Holdings, Inc (PTAH)

[Augie05]

PTA Holdings, Inc. (PTAH) is a holding company with a core focus on providing logistics services throughout the Midwest and expanding to increase market presence in existing regions and other areas where we believe the freight environment meets our operating strategy serving industries where we have a demonstrated record of performance, while seeking to achieve industry-leading operating margins and returns on investment. {The Company is engaged in an expansion program through a roll-up strategy acquiring transportation companies that will add operational assets, management and systems and as a result of operating synergies will enhance the profitability of the combined companies.} {The Company acquired Nortford,LLP an Iowa based logistics company during the 4th quarter of 2012 and Eggspress its sister company during the 1rst quarter of 2013. Eggspress is a motor carrier primarily hauling refrigerated cargo such as eggs and other agricultural and foodstuff products for an exclusive customer base. During the 1rst quarter Iowa operations opened Hwy 18 Truck Service and Repair, an operation servicing company equipment as well as other trucking and trailer business in the region.