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Martinez to Lead The UPS Foundation

Tue, Feb 7 2012

Eduardo Martinez, a 35-year UPS veteran and currently the program director for The UPS Foundation, has been named president of UPS's philanthropic arm.

McDevitt to Assume UPS HR Responsibilities

Mon, Feb 6 2012

Allen Hill Retiring After Almost 36 Years of Service

John McDevitt, a 35-year UPS veteran and member of the company's Management Committee, will assume responsibility for UPS's Human Resources function in addition to his current role overseeing Labor Relations.

The UPS Foundation Donates $6M to Champion Diversity

Wed, Feb 1 2012

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced almost 120 grants totaling more than $6 million to non-profit organizations around the world that champion diversity and support diverse communities.

UPS Delivers Record 4Q Results

Tue, Jan 31 2012

Company Achieves New High in Full Year EPS; U.S. Domestic Segment Leads the Way

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced fourth quarter 2011 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.28, a 21% improvement over the prior-year period. Total revenue increased 6% to $14.2 billion and adjusted operating profit climbed 17% to more than $2 billion.

UPS Announces Change in Pension Accounting Method

Fri, Jan 27 2012

Adopts Simpler, More Transparent Mark-to-Market Methodology

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced an accounting change relating to expense recognition for company-sponsored pension and postretirement benefit plans. The new method, adopted in the fourth quarter of 2011, will result in simpler, more transparent financial reporting.

UPS Driver Achieves 50 Years of Safe Driving

Thu, Jan 26 2012

4 Million Miles Traveled, 35 Million Packages Carried By Ron "Big Dog" Sowder

A young Navy vet who joined UPS in 1960 has just become the first driver in the company's history to pass the 50-year mark for safe driving as a member of UPS's "Circle of Honor."

Hoelting Named UPS Freight Sales SVP

Wed, Jan 18 2012

John Fain Retiring After 30 Years of Service

Paul Hoelting, the vice president of corporate business development for UPS Freight (NYSE: UPS), has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of sales.

UPS Corporate Office First in Industry to Earn Both LEED Gold Status and Energy Star Certification

Tue, Jan 10 2012

Global Headquarters Meets High Environmental Standards

UPS (NYSE: UPS) has become the first major package delivery and logistics company to earn Gold Status certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) along with an Energy Star certification for its corporate headquarters complex.

George Brooks Named President of UPS East Region, Stan Deans Named President of UPS Central Region

Mon, Jan 9 2012

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced changes in the leadership of two of its three U.S. regions following the retirement of its East Region president.

UPS Recognized for Summer Jobs Commitment

Thu, Jan 5 2012

The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth

Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012.

Survey, Continued Support Education Needed To Show Value Of Exports To Small Biz

Wed, Dec 28 2011

America's political leaders have recognized the importance of U.S. exports to the economy and just recently approved three free trade agreements, but a new survey shows more needs to be done to educate small-and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on the potential of engaging in global trade.

The UPS Store Joins First Lady, IFA, Other Business Leaders To Launch "Operation Enduring Opportunity"

Thu, Nov 10 2011

Initiative Designed to Create 75,000 Jobs for U.S. Military Veterans, Families

Today, The UPS Store (NYSE: UPS) franchise network announced financial incentives - valued at approximately $300,000 - to help up to 10 qualified U.S. military veterans open their own locations as part of a national initiative unveiled by the White House.