AUSTIN, Texas -

Innovative Funding Services — via services arm Hourglass Management Corp. — announced this week that it has brought in TPC Management Co. as a consultant to the network’s companies.

Composing that network are IFS, Flexco and eFleet Direct.

“We are very excited to have TPC leveraging their extensive network to help us reach companies that can benefit from the services offered through our various channels,” said IFS president Tim Janssen.

“We expect their input to be valuable in assisting our business unit’s balance our core strengths with the business needs of our clients and prospective customers,” Janssen continued.

Officials indicated that teaming with TPC allows IFS to increase their brand’s exposure and connect with a wider client base.

Meanwhile, TPC will be able to use Hourglass service offerings and remarketing tools to help national account portfolio executives examine opportunities in the remarketing segment “for added efficiencies and an expanded marketing channel.”

“We have known Tim Janssen, of IFS, and Ron Shoemaker, of Flexco, for many years and have watched both companies grow in their sectors,” said TPC chief executive officer Pierre Pons.

“I am confident that our efforts will help both of these units branch into additional areas of vehicle remarketing as both offer excellent services to complement any portfolio,” he continued. “TPC senior partner Tom Stewart is the point person on this relationship and has already seen some very positive results from our initial contacts.”