Eight Black Executive Transport

PRESS RELEASE: Eight Black Acquires Two Denver Based Ground Transport Companies

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Revenue To Double In 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 29/12/18

Longmont, CO: Eight Black Transport, the 2017 LCT Operator Of The Year today announced the acquisition of 2 prominent Denver based ground transport companies.

Red Boots Limousine and A Absolute Limousine become the 2nd and 3rd acquisition Eight Black has made in its short 3-year history.

Red Boots, owned and operated by Mary Claire Friesema and Ron Chamberlain, built a well-respected Denver based business over the last 6 years using a fleet of 4 vehicles.

Says Simon Chen, owner of Eight Black:

“Mary Claire and Ron are outstanding operators and wonderful customer service professionals. I always admired their work ethic and their dedication to their clients. Whenever we farmed work to them, they never let us down. They have always enjoyed what they do and it shows each and every day”

“I am delighted that they have decided to join our team”

A Absolute Limousine is owned by Mike McLaughlin. Mike originally purchased the company in 2010. He also had purchased American Heritage Limousines in 2011 and later that year, combined the 2 entities.

A former firefighter/EMT and 911 Dispatcher – Mike has always held safety as a top priority and it is clear by his dedication to his clients safety and his determination to remove the stress from their ground transportation experience that he was always able to deliver a superior service.

Both the Red Boots and A Absolute Limousine brands will remain, but the back office, reservations, customer service and the fleet will all be consolidated.

Financial terms of the 2 acquisitions remain undisclosed – apart from the fact that both are all cash transactions and no hard assets were acquired in the overall purchase of both entities. Eight Black has already expanded its existing fleet to cater for the additional volume and will continue to grow the fleet as needed.

About Eight Black: Eight Black Executive Transport is a premium provider of Ground Transportation solutions, with locations in Longmont and Denver. The company has grown quickly and revenues have doubled year on year.  It has focused on the premium end of ground transportation and has attracted a host of Fortune 500 clients. Eight Black is unique in that it is the only Colorado operator with an Executive Protection Division, and in another first, the only operator to run a Bentley Continental Flying Spur. All its vehicles are equipped with AED’s, comprehensive First Aid Kits, Fire Extinguishers, Wifi and mains power.

The team has proven itself with large-scale group movements and in 2018, completed 100+ weddings in Northern Colorado.

Its extensive fleet comprises the latest vehicles from Mercedes Benz and Lincoln and the average age of the fleet is less than 3 years old. The company continues to exceed client expectations with an unrelenting attention to detail, a highly trained professional team of drivers and a commitment to total client satisfaction.

Simon Chen
Eight Black Executive Transport
+1 (720) 316-6822
simon@eightblackcars.com

Fleet Upgrade Begins With New Mercedes E-Class

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In our customer commitment to provide the latest in vehicle comfort and safety, we are delighted to announce the arrival of a 2017 Mercedes E300, 4-Matic to our fleet.

Owner, Simon Chen says…

“It was a sad day when we realized that we would have to replace our BMW 535. This car had a lot of sentimental value as it was the first car we started with. It never let us down, and we did more than 150,000 miles in it – all completely trouble free”

“We did extensive testing of the new 5-series and the new 7-series but we somehow kept coming back to the new E-Class”

“The technology in the Mercedes is class leading and the fuel economy nothing short of astonishing, given the 300 horsepower the twin turbo 4-cylinder engine produces”

Like all the sedans and SUVs in the Eight Black fleet, the new Mercedes is all wheel drive utilizing the proven Mercedes 4-Matic system. In winter, the car is fitted with the latest Blizzak Winter Tires.

Client feedback to the new car has been nothing short of positive. Book your ride in our new E300 by calling our main reservation number 720 316 6822.

Eight Black Equips Entire Fleet With Life Saving AED’s

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(Brett Craver, Operations Manager, Eight Black with an AED from the company’s Sprinter and pictured to the right, an AED in a fleet BMW)

Eight Black Transport Innovates By Being First Colorado Transport Provider To Install AED’s In Entire Fleet

Eight Black Executive Transport is a small, independent ground transportation company owned by Simon Chen and earlier this year, won the LCT Operator Of The Year Award in the 1-10 car category.

“We operate a separate business called Longmont Shuttle and 25% of our client base are in an age bracket which is more susceptible to heart related issues like heart attack and cardiac arrest. Cardio Vascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States every year”

“We have a responsibility as a transport operator to ensure our entire staff are adequately trained with regards to First Aid, including CPR and now in the use of defibrillators. Just as important is the need to provide our customers the safest and best equipped vehicles possible”

“Our AED training has been conducted by paramedics as opposed to First Aid instructors who in many cases, have little to no real world experience. Compliance to Colorados AED regulations is overseen by a local Doctor”, says owner, Simon Chen

“AED’s have been mandatory on commercial aircraft since 2004. In 2013, the City Of Denver adopted a program called Save A Life and installed 1000 AED’s through out the city. It makes sense then, and in fact, I believe life saving devices like AED’s should be mandatory in all commercial transportation vehicles”

“Our livery and shuttle vehicles are covering large distances every day. The average journey between Longmont and DIA is around 50 minutes. In winter, our Executive Car Service is transporting families and individuals to all the major ski resorts on a daily basis – and those trips can take anywhere from 2-5 hrs depending on weather and traffic. If the average response time for paramedics is 9 minutes in the Denver metro area, imagine the response time in winter if you were traveling on a major interstate in a snow storm”

“As a transport operator, we need to take responsibility for being able to administer first aid no matter where we are and no matter the conditions. We also need to have access to life saving equipment like defibrillators” Last year, Denver Paramedics saved 52 people from cardiac arrest – that should be enough evidence for any operator to install AED’s in their fleet.

Eight Black Ups Luxury Game With Only Bentley In Colorado

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Welcome to the only Bentley limousine in Colorado. Welcome to 560 horsepower with a twin-turbo twist. Welcome to the peace of mind of all-wheel drive. Welcome to elegance and style.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our Bentley Continental Flying Spur. More here

To book your Bentley experience, call our 24/7 booking hotline on +1 720 316 6822

Eight Black Wins Prestigious Operator Of The Year

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March 15, 2017

Contact: Simon Chen (917-930-9420)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eight Black Wins Prestigious Operator Of the Year

Longmont, CO – – – Eight Black Executive Transport, located in Longmont, Colorado, was named last night as the winner of the Operator of the Year Award at the International LCT Show in Las Vegas.

Eight Black Executive Transport is a small, independent ground transportation company owned by Simon Chen and Matthew Deutsch.

Chen has lived in Colorado for four years. Prior to moving to the US, Simon and his family were based in Singapore. He has spent the past 15-years consulting with technology companies across Asia Pacific and the US and has held several senior management positions for large multinationals. “Because I’ve utilized so many different types of transportation services, I understand the demands placed upon busy travel executives. That is something that sets us apart – our concierge level approach to customer service,” Chen notes. In addition to his experience as a user of executive transport, Chen has a passion for driving and taught part-time for over a decade for the largest Advanced Driver Training company in Australia.

Deutsch is a Colorado native. He has years of knowledge and experience in the limousine and taxi industry. He’s completed over 5,000 trips and driven nearly 300,000 miles to and from Denver International Airport, Colorado ski resorts, and other major events.

In September 2016, Eight Black acquired a small mountain operator, Alpenglow Express. In January 2017, the Longmont Shuttle was announced. The launch of Longmont Shuttle was a direct result of Super Shuttle abandoning some Colorado markets including the Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Longmont markets. In a short space of time, the local Longmont market has responded in overwhelming fashion regarding the quality and efficiency of the shuttle service.

“Our experience with the Longmont Shuttle has been very positive. The community has embraced us, we are serving more and more people every day, and we are assisting people by providing mobility options. That is often challenging for people,” said Chen.

The LCT Operator of the Year Award is the limousine industry’s leading award for business achievement.

Each year LCT chooses six operators who excel in the areas of Customer Service, Technology, Training, Media and Marketing, Safety, and Community/Industry involvement.

One operator is recognized in each size group. Eight Black was recognized for their efforts in the 1- 10 fleet vehicle category.

Celebrating its 33rd year in 2017, the International LCT Show is the biggest convention for limousine, charter and tour operators in the world. It is recognized as the ultimate destination for operators around the globe seeking education, product showcases and peer-to-peer networking.

For more information, visit www.eightblackcars.com.

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Guess Who Just Won LCT’s “Operator Of The Year”

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We did!

And we are delighted. Over the moon in fact.

LCT is the industry authority and to be recognized nationally as the Operator Of The Year in the 1-10 vehicle category is something we are very proud of. Proud of our team, proud of our efforts and most of all, proud of the client base we have built and one we hope we can continue to serve for a very long time.

Finalist – LCT Magazine “Small Operator Of The Year”

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LCT Magazine is the oldest and most established trade publication for the ground transportation industry in the world. LCT addresses the needs of owners and senior managers of both Chauffeured Transportation companies AND Charter/Tour bus businesses. Their reach is international. The magazine is regarded as the number one source for information and content for the ground transportation industry.

Every year, LCT picks six operators who excel in the areas of customer service, technology, training, media and marketing, safety, and community/industry involvement. Finalists are scored by a panel of judges.

We are delighted to be selected as a Finalist in the Small Operator (1-10 vehicles) category. The Operator Of The Year Awards are the limousine industry’s leading awards for business achievement.

Winners of each category will be announced on March 14 in Las Vegas, at the Annual LCT show.

More to come…

In The News…

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Longmont Shuttle is receiving positive reviews – after only 2 weeks in operation. We were featured today in the local Longmont paper, the Times Call. Article is here. We will rapidly expand the daily schedule and start to publish pick up times from DIA back to Longmont. And remember, once we have picked you up from home or one of the hotels we service, were heading straight to DIA. No more stops. In built wifi, mains power, fast charging cables for your phones and a 32 in TV all make Longmont Shuttle the preferred choice for Longmont residents.

Daily Shuttle Service Launches

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As a result of Super Shuttle quitting the Longmont area and leaving local residents without a cost effective way to get to and from the airport – we decided to accelerate our plans and launch our own shuttle product – which will serve the major Longmont hotels.

All the details can be found right here www.longmontshuttle.com

Initially, daily service will be Monday thru Fridays with weekend service being scheduled on demand.

The primary vehicle will be our new 2016 Mercedes Sprinter, with an 11-seat capacity, and fitted with a dual network wifi system, 32-inch TV, in seat power for phones and laptops and a huge luggage area. Kids under 12 will travel at half price and car seats are available for those who need it.

As a local Longmont company, we are committed to serve the community in which we live and hope that we can depend on local support as we build out the schedule and demand.

24-hr Booking Hotline +1-720-316-6822 (Call or Text)

Email bookings@eightblackcars.com
205 Ken Pratt Blvd. Ste. 120 Longmont, CO 80501