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Solar Innovations, Inc. Receives Honors on the National, State, and Local Levels

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; garden windows; conservatories; folding, sliding, and stacking walls, doors, windows, and screens; sunrooms; and skylights; recently received national, state, and regional honors for performance and... - June 10, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.

Vertical Knit Producer Nettalco Industries Upgrades to Engineered TruCost

The Lima, Peru based manufacturer of cotton knits and apparel has replaced legacy costing software with the latest ETC methods engineering and labor costing solution from Methods Workshop. Leveraging advanced industry-specific standards and the Microsoft technology platform, the ETC software is driving improved productivity, accuracy, and collaboration across three Nettalco locations. - June 08, 2013 - Methods Workshop

City of Littleton Honors Norgren for Community Work

IMI Way value “doing the right thing at work and in the community” recognized with model corporate citizen proclamation. - June 08, 2013 - Norgren

Trinity College Research Centre Choose Systech Illinois’ 8001 Permeation Analyser to Analyse the Permeability of Oxygen in Packaging Films

To analyse the permeability of oxygen in packaging films, the Research Centre at Trinity College, Dublin have chosen the Systech Illinois 8001. - June 08, 2013 - Systech Illinois

Optical Fibre Flag Labels from Silver Fox Offer Efficiencies, Saving Time and Money

Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has launched a new range of labels that can be applied to any optical fibre cable. Optical fibre labelling can be tricky, but Silver Fox’s Optical Fibre Flag Labels offer a durable, convenient printed solution that can be produced... - June 08, 2013 - Silver Fox

Odyne Systems, LLC Wins Contract for Deployment of Plug-in Hybrid Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks

The Electric Power Research Institute, with funding from the Department of Energy and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, grants contract that will further advance plug-in hybrid technology and accelerate the commercialization of large hybrid trucks. - June 06, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Kureha Selects GreenWood, Inc. for Maintenance and Capital Project Services

Maintenance services expertise and depth of resource support lead to project award. - June 06, 2013 - GreenWood Inc.

Introducing Powerhouse MX Belts and Pulleys

Synchronous belt drive systems offer numerous benefits over conventional chain drives and many gear systems. When considering total investment costs, POWERHOUSE MX® belts typically last three times longer than roller chain drive systems, and POWERHOUSE MX® pulleys typically last ten times longer. The total cost of ownership for a POWERHOUSE MX® drive is significantly less than a roller chain drive. The lack of metal-to-metal part wear and lubrication requirements ensures a low maintenance drive. - June 06, 2013 - B&B Manufacturing

New Megamat RS 180 Vertical Carousel Now Available

Kardex Remstar introduces the new Megamat RS 180 Vertical Carousel for light duty storage. - June 06, 2013 - Kardex Remstar, LLC

Lindi Lauren Launches Flirty Dirty Wear Clothing Co.

Hawaii supermodel, Lindi Lauren has announced the formation of a new and unique Eco clothing company that dyes their apparel in Hawaii's infamous "Red Dirt." Merging with the founder of the 20 year old "Original Red Dirt Shirt Co." which had specialized in men's shirts this new company focuses on women's sexy apparel. Lindi says "What makes it really unique is the cute and "Dirty" double meaning sayings available for printing on the apparel. This is the first company to offer such a product." - June 05, 2013 - Lindi Lauren LLC

Bruce McLelland to Participate in ISHN’s Dust Compliance Webinar

Fike National Accounts Sales Manager for Explosion Protection, Bruce McLelland, will be participating in a free webinar on dust compliance on June 5 at 2 pm EDT. - June 05, 2013 - Fike

Mazda Executive Credits Theory of Constraints for Company Turnaround

Mr. Mitsuo Hitomi, Executive Officer from the Mazda Motor Corporation Power Train Development Division presented the opening keynote address at the largest TOCICO (Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization) conference ever held on how Critical Chain Project Management enabled Mazda to quickly develop their innovative SkyActiv capability. - June 03, 2013 - TOCICO

First Eco Hot Water Bottle "Made in Germany" by Hugo Frosch

Till this day "Made in Germany" is a synonym for inventive genius, modern design, high quality and fair working conditions. Recently a questioning of 120 economy experts in 21 countries all around the world demonstrated Germany's excellent reputation beyond high quality products. Hugo... - June 03, 2013 - Hugo Frosch GMBH

IPDiA Extends Its Scope and Offers Semiconductor Process Optimization and Transfer Applied to Medical and Hi-Rel Applications

After obtaining ISO 13485 certification in 2012 for medical devices, and in order to respond to the growing demand of customers in the medical and Hi-Rel applications, IPDiA unveils its ability to offer advanced foundry services. - June 02, 2013 - IPDiA

ProcessPro Partners with Creekridge Capital

ProcessPro, leading mid-market ERP software solution company, signed an agreement with Creekridge Capital, a nationwide independent vendor leasing company, to offer creative financial solutions for ProcessPro clients. The program will be co-branded between ProcessPro and Creekridge, working under their Vendor Services Group name. - June 01, 2013 - ProcessPro Software

New Vibration Measurement Application Note Helps with Complicated Metrology

The complexities of vibration measurement are sorted out and explained in this helpful application note. - June 01, 2013 - Lion Precision

Dream Glass Group Installs Privacy Glass at Baku Flame Towers

Dream Glass Group, specialists in DreamGlass® privacy glass, has fitted their smart glass at the Fairmont Baku hotel, part of the famous Flame Towers complex in Baku, Azerbaijan. DreamGlass® Privacy Glass was installed in every room of the hotel (110 in total), and allows the bedroom and... - June 01, 2013 - Dream Glass Group

TransGuardian.com Offers New Industrial Pricing with USPS Priority Mail

High-volume shippers can now enjoy significant savings using USPS Priority Mail with Industrial Pricing through TransGuardian. This program enables any business to save up to 50% on shipments sent via commercial carriers by 2-day, 3-day, and ground residential services. It is especially advantageous for e-Retailers. - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Sri City SEZ Signs Agreement with Isuzu Motors

Japanese auto major, Isuzu Motors signed up an agreement to set up a new vehicle manufacturing plant in the mega integrated industrial zone, Sri City, near Chennai in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. - May 31, 2013 - Sri City Pvt Ltd

Coral Products Launch Kitchen Caddy with SteriTouch®

Merseyside-based Coral Products plc has introduced an antimicrobial food recycling bin to its range of products supplied to local authorities, and is confident that this development will encourage the use of food caddies in the home. Incorporating SteriTouch® universal masterbatch into the... - May 30, 2013 - SteriTouch Ltd

DUECO Inc. Announces Retirement of Long Time Western Region Leader, Ron Koosman

Koosman Has Supported the Marketplace with Telelect Digger Derricks for 47 Years - May 29, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.

Polycrete Moves the Target Again with Two Major ICF Innovations

Polycrete engineers announce two more advancements that make it easier to design and build energy efficient structures that stand up to Mother Nature. - May 29, 2013 - PolycreteUSA

Dynamic Closures Has Just Announced Easy Product Search and Specifying for Security Grilles

Dynamic Closures has just announced that they have implemented an easy product search and specifying section for their security grilles and security gate products. Dynamic Closures has made it possible to develop a specific Customized Data Sheet and 3 Part CSI Specification quickly and easily for... - May 29, 2013 - Dynamic Closures

Beach Organics Skin Care Adds Twenty-Fifth Retailer to Store Network for Organic Bath Products

Beach Organics Skin Care, a woman-owned manufacturer of organic personal care products, announced it recently added the twenty-fifth retailer to its international network of retail stores. - May 28, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care

Reshoring to Rise in 2013? Understanding the True Costs of Offshoring

As practices evolve, advanced discrete manufacturing with offshoring is no longer a viable solution to saving organizations money. However, advanced discrete manufacturing with reshoring avoids issues that stem from offshoring, and is capable of significantly decreasing costs and increasing product quality. - May 28, 2013 - To-Increase

CURT Manufacturing Announces New, High Capacity Weight Distribution Hitches

Hitch Line Capacities Increased to an Impressive 15,000 lbs. - May 25, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing

Systech Illinois Will Display Their Range of Oxygen and Water Vapour Permeation Analysers at the 2013 IAPRI Packaging Symposium in Finland

Systech Illinois are global suppliers of gas analysis instruments for the packaging industry. They will be showcasing their extensive range of oxygen permeation and water vapour permeation analysers at the 26th IAPRI 2013 Packaging Symposium in Finland. Systech Illinois provide a range of water... - May 25, 2013 - Systech Illinois

Xpanda USA Helps Businesses Reduce Loss & Theft

“Smash & grab” robberies against retail and commercial stores unfortunately quite common. Here are some tips to prevent them. - May 25, 2013 - Xpanda USA Security Solution

RONCO Gown Replaces Apron/Sleeve Combo in Food or Healthcare Apps

Unique product lowers risk of contamination while reducing SKUs. - May 24, 2013 - RONCO

The Rise of E-Commerce in Discrete Manufacturing

Production and manufacturing organizations striving for success benefit from transitioning from a traditional means of production and customer service to E-commerce, in order to save money, to become competitive and to ease use of services. - May 23, 2013 - To-Increase

Schlumpf Expands Internally with an Ergonomic Solution

Schlumpf USA is a recognized leader in a the packaging industry for roll and shaft handling products, as well as machinery components for unwinding and rewinding packing materials and aerospace composites. With no room to grow in their existing facility, Schlumpf installed one Element Vertical Lift Module (VLM) from Kardex Remstar to provide the growth they needed without a building expansion. - May 23, 2013 - Kardex Remstar, LLC

APICS New York City-Long Island Welcome Lockheed Martin and Johnson & Johnson Execs to Discuss Solving the Skill Gap Crisis

Panel Discussion with Lockheed Martin and Johnson Johnson Executives about the need for improvements within education to meet the needs of manufacturing; filling the skills gap crisis. - May 23, 2013 - APICS NYC-LI

HvdH-SA Powers Production with Modular Machine Design

South African industrial engineering company Hans Von Der Heyde SA has designed a range of modular industrial machines for the manufacturing sector. - May 22, 2013 - Hans Von Der Heyde

Announcing Enhancements to the HPX® Rupture Disc Product Family

Continental Disc Corporation is proud to announce the newest editions to its’ HPX® Product Family...the HPX-Ta™ Rupture Disc and the addition of Higher Pressures for the HPX® Rupture Disc. The new HPX-Ta™ Rupture Disc is a Tantalum semicircular scored reverse acting... - May 22, 2013 - Continental Disc Corporation

Warehouse Management Systems and the Cloud

Technological advancements typically cue organizations to change the way they operate by implementing the newest system, product or service. However, some of the newest technology, such as the Cloud, may not be the right technology to benefit or improve your enterprise. - May 21, 2013 - To-Increase

Advanced Solutions Awarded Autodesk Fabrication Specialization

Enhancing Customer Service through Advanced Specialization. - May 19, 2013 - Advanced Solutions Inc.

ClearTrack Information Network Named a 2013 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider

ClearTrack Information Network, a leading provider of comprehensive, interactive supply chain software and services for the consumer retail industry, today announced that it has been named by Inbound Logistics magazine as a 2013 Top 100 Logistics Information (IT) Company. “ClearTrack was... - May 17, 2013 - ClearTrack Information Network

Dramm Corp. Buys Lawson Products Soaker Hose Product Line

Dramm Corp. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is proud to announce the acquisition of the Soaker Hose Product Line from Lawson Products of Flora, Indiana. The sale will be completed on June 15th. On June 15th, Dramm will relocate the Soaker Hose production to its partner plant Metal Ware Corp. Two Rivers,... - May 17, 2013 - Dramm Corporation

Solar Innovations, Inc. Wins 2013 NSA Design Awards

The National Sunroom Association (NSA) announced the winners of the 2013 NSA Design Awards and Solar Innovations, Inc. won the categories "Existing or Wood Roof Sunroom Above $50,000" and "Glazed Roof Sunroom $35,000 - $50,000". - May 17, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.

SafetySkills® Updates Their OSHA's Annually Required Respiratory Protection Online Safety Training Course

SafetySkills® online safety training course covers the general requirements for respiratory protection outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132 and some of the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. - May 17, 2013 - SafetySkills

To-Increase Shares 3 Ways to Improve Inventory Controls Through Advanced Discrete Manufacturing

Find out how to improve your Inventory controls with ADM. - May 16, 2013 - To-Increase

Fusion Specialties’ Mexican Production Facility Fulfills Record Order

Mexican labor force productivity enables company to service major customer. - May 16, 2013 - The Tecma Group of Companies

Father-Son Tool Company Launches New Comprehensive Website in Preparation for Father’s Day

GO-2 Socket Manufacturing Company and Distributor Announces Redesigned Website - May 16, 2013 - TrustyMAX Tools

TMI, LLC Introduces the 6000 Series Roll-Up Door

TMI’s new 6000 Series roll-up doors reduces elemental exposure time as well as opportunity for unwanted pests. - May 16, 2013 - TMI, LLC

ComplianceSigns.com Adds 2,500+ New Office Signs, Safety Signs, Exit Signs and More

U.S. safety sign manufacturer ComplianceSigns, Inc. added 2,554 new signs to its online store since January. The new signs address dozens of topics, including exits, buried utilities, farm safety, computer security, business hours, recycling, emergency shut-offs and more. - May 15, 2013 - Compliance Signs, Inc.

Silver Fox Unveils the Fox-in-a-Box Complete Cable Label Starter Kit

Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has launched ‘Fox-In-A-Box’. It claims that this is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution for printing large volumes of cable labels with all the essential components supplied in a single box. The kit includes a... - May 15, 2013 - Silver Fox

Not Maurice Named New Marketing Agency of Record by Fresh Air Environmental Services, Inc.

Fresh Air hired the Venice-based agency to evolve its branding, expand marketing efforts and increase its visibility and recognition as a professional remediation service provider in the southern California market. - May 15, 2013 - Not Maurice, Marketing, Branding and Advertising Agency