Associated Global Systems Becomes a Recognized Member of TAPA

New Hyde Park, NY – (May 15, 2005) -- Associated Global Systems (AGS), one of the leading U.S. based transportation and logistics providers, was recently approved for membership in the Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) by its memberships and Board of Directors.

The Technology Asset Protection Association is an association of security professionals and related business partners from high technology companies who have organized for the purpose of addressing the emerging security threats that are common to the technology industry. The “TAPA” name is becoming recognized as a worldwide benchmark for the absolute “best of class” in security handling guidelines and practices. AGS continues to be committed to its high level of service and security standards and welcomes the opportunity to be part of this recognized association in helping to achieve their goals.

Associated Global Systems has been serving customers since 1958. With over 400 locations and staff of transportation experts across the United States, AGS handles shipments of any size, to or from every zip code in the U.S. and Canada. They serve 205 countries around the world.

AGS understands the constraints which retailers face daily. For more information on all of Associated Global Systems’ services, visit us online a www.agsystems.com