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Offshore Group Client Company Expands Sonora, Mexico Manufacturing Facility

Huber + Suhner, Inc. increases Mexican production volumes. - July 26, 2012 - The Offshore Group

ROTOCON Now Representing Multi Print Systems (MPS) in South Africa

A spin-off company from ROTOTEC, ROTOCON also represents ROTOCONTROL, Pantec GS Systems and Advanced Vision Technology (AVT). - July 26, 2012 - ROTOCON

New Product IA-3174-U2 an Industrial Isolated USB/RS-232 Relay I/O Controller Sold by Online Devices

Online Devices has announced a new product by Intelligent-Appliance: IA-3174-U2. This is a new Relay I/O Controller with several new features: 32-ch completely wired and accessed DPDT relays, several Operation modes and Daisy Chain capability. - July 26, 2012 - online-devices

Gates Corporation Awards Scholarships in FIRST Robotics Competition

Gates Corporation has awarded scholarships to six high school seniors who competed in the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and used Gates belt drives on their competition robots. - July 25, 2012 - Gates Corporation

Environmental Concerns Coupled with Energy Efficiency to Drive the LED Market in India, Finds Netscribes

Netscribes, Inc. launches LED Market India report covering a market with strong growth potential. The report is a part of Netscribes’ Manufacturing Series Reports. - July 25, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.

New System Delivers Custom Noncontact Displacement Sensors Quickly

The CUSTomer-Oriented Manufacturing system (CUSTOM) at Lion Precision has reduced lead time on custom sensors by as much as 80%. - July 21, 2012 - Lion Precision

CIMdata Publishes New White Paper “CAD Selection Considerations: Multi-CAD Management”

Paper identifies and reviews functional capabilities for dealing with third-party CAD data. - July 21, 2012 - CPD Associates

Systech Illinois is Offering Free Headspace Testing at the September 2012 PPMA Exhibition in the UK

Systech Illinois, leading manufacturers of gas analysis instruments, will be offering a headspace testing service throughout the course of the PPMA exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, UK from 25-27 September 2012 - July 21, 2012 - Systech Illinois

CIMdata Publishes PLM Trends Report

First module of the 2012 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. - July 20, 2012 - CPD Associates

VMAC Group: Agile Project Management for EPC(M)/ Shanghai, 30-31 July

VMAC Business Group's Agile Project Management for EPC (M) focuses on competencies that agile project managers, team leaders, engineers and others need to develop a collaborative and productive work environment." - July 20, 2012 - VMAC Business Group

INVISTA Names Misti Moore Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business

INVISTA’s Misti M. Moore has assumed the role of marketing manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Moore, who is based in the company’s in Kennesaw, Ga., office, develops and leads marketing strategies to enhance the equity of the DACRON® brand while growing the market... - July 19, 2012 - INVISTA

Innovative Worm and Planetary Gear Mating Results in High Torque, High Efficiency, Non-Backdrivable PMDC Gearmotors

Dunkermotor's new Wormetary™ gearmotor solution is up to 2.5 times more energy efficient than electric motors mated to conventional worm gear reducers alone. - July 19, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.

Macrotron Systems Announces the Addition of Plastic Injection Molding to Its Service Array

Cost effective solutions for high volume requirements. - July 19, 2012 - Macrotron Systems, Inc.

Groot Group and Partners to Develop Africa’s Largest Glass Manufacturing Plant in Tses, Namibia

Tses Glass is expected to become the largest dynamic glass manufacturing factory in Africa focused on producing industry leading glass products with the type of float glass, hollow glass, glass wool and fiber, cast glass, and ultrathin glass for the construction of residential and commercial buildings as well as for automobiles, kitchenware, bottles, touch screen computing, and smart phones devices for the markets around the world. - July 19, 2012 - Groot Systems (Pty) Ltd

Introducing Powder Metal Parts & Machined Parts Made in Arkansas

Businesses in the Razorback State in need of powder parts and other made-to-order products team-up with members of MFGpartners.net. - July 18, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

"Composites Market to be Worth $62.6bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report

Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global composites market will reach a value of $62.6bn in 2012, as different industries seek the unique performance enhancing qualities which composites possess such as cost-savings light-weight, strength, and corrosion-resistance. - July 14, 2012 - visiongain

CALLAHEAD Corporation Releases Explicit Details of Design and Operation of Portable Water and Sewer System They Invented Decades Ago for the Portable Sanitation Industry

CALLAHEAD Corp., an innovative portable sanitation company in New York City, reveals details about their proprietary Portable Water and Sewer System, which enables construction and office trailer users to have a complete bathroom operate inside their trailer, without the need for a sewer connection or running water. - July 13, 2012 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets

Precitec v. American Laser Enterprises Patent Infringement Case Dismissed

Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-11260-AC-LJM Dismissed - July 13, 2012 - American Laser Enterprises, LLC

Creation Technologies to Open Additional New Facility in California

Leading electronics manufacturer grows to meet customer demand in Silicon Valley & Southwestern USA. - July 13, 2012 - Creation Technologies

VARNA Products Introduces New XD9 Extreme Duty Whisper Vane Pump

VARNA Products adds to its popular XD line with a 9 gpm pump built for extreme duty fluids and temps. - July 13, 2012 - Varna Products

pharmaCline's Diabecline Antibiotic Nominated for 2012 American Business Awards, Stevie Awards

The American Business Awards has named pharmaCline® as a finalist for the 2012 Stevie Award for New Product of the Year- Health & Pharmaceuticals. The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and... - July 12, 2012 - pharmaCline

Live Webinar on Understanding FDA Expectations for Reusable Medical Devices by Compliance2go

According to FDA, there have been notable advances in recent years in the knowledge and technology related to reprocessing/processing reusable and user-sterilized single use medical devices. - July 12, 2012 - Compliance2go

Seginus Inc Makes Farnborough Airshow Debut

FAA PMA Aircraft parts manufacturer makes it's first international tradeshow debut at the 2012 Farnborough Airshow in England. - July 10, 2012 - Seginus Aerospace LLC

Crucial Vacuum Rap Rebuttal to World's Most Expensive Vacuum Cleaner $1 Million Dollar Gold Vacuum

Committed to its promise of bringing vacuum products to the 99%, online retailer Crucial Vacuum (http://www.crucialvacuum.com) has released a rap video rebuttal in response to the recent release of a $1,000,000 vacuum within the industry. Hyped online in a rap video, a 24-karat gold plated vacuum... - July 09, 2012 - Crucial Vacuum

Mango Madness Skin Care Introduces Aloe Vera Based Day Moisturizer

Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. has introduced a soothing day moisturizer appropriate for sensitive skin and rosacea formulated with Aloe Vera and hyaluronic acid under the brand name Mango Miracle™. - July 09, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care

Coating Thickness and More with Newest XRF Analyzer

The new Element Xr x-ray fluorescence analyzer has been developed to provide the best price-to-performance ratio for specific measurement needs. Expanded capabilities (elemental analysis) are also achievable with proper configurations. The Element Xr M6 is available through Eastern Applied Research. - July 08, 2012 - Eastern Applied Research, Inc.

KF152 Photopolymer Plates for Letterpress Finally Arrive in the UK

For years professional print shops in the UK and Europe joining the letterpress revival have had to look on while the coveted switch to polymer has swept the US. It wasn't just the lack of a mounting base system that halted progress in the rest of the world but the curious inability to find a distributor offering the right plates. - July 07, 2012 - Lyme Bay Press

BioSphere Blazes a Path Through the Plastic Industry with Their Truly Affordable Cutting Edge Biodegradable Plastic Additive Technology

BioSphere has launched a new additive that is head and shoulders over the competition in both technological development and pricing. - July 04, 2012 - BioSphere Biodegradable Additive LLP

Rowe Furniture Advocates for American Businesses on Capitol Hill

Rowe Joins House Beautiful for “American Furniture, American Design” Press Conference - July 04, 2012 - Rowe Furniture

Dzierzewski Retires After 34 Years of Service, McGowen Steps in

Utility equipment leasing team member McGowen will serve Dzierzewski’s customers. - July 03, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation

5 Qualities of Effective Warehouse Management Systems

To-Increase Reveals 5 Qualities to Remember when Choosing a Warehouse Management System - July 03, 2012 - To-Increase

Allison Transmission Purchases Equity Stake in Odyne Systems

New relationship between Allison and Odyne will benefit commercial hybrid trucks with urban drive cycles and high energy requirements while the vehicle is stationary. - July 02, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC

British Forklift Manufacturer Nexen Rolls Its First Forklift Off Its UK Production Line

A new page has been written in British company Nexen’s history this month, when it saw the first of its lift trucks manufactured at its European headquarters roll off it’s production line. - July 01, 2012 - Nexen Lift Trucks

New Measuring & Test Systems, Industrial Lasers & Industrial Machinery Directories

IndustrialLeaders.com introduces its new industrial laser systems, testing systems and manufacturing equipment offerings. - July 01, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Arizona Manufacturers of Custom Plastic Parts Earns Support from AMSN

When manufacturers unite, new opportunities are spawned, as MFGpartners.net re-enters Arizona on a mission to help businesses statewide. - July 01, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Ryan Unick Named Market Development Manager at Manasquan Premium Fasteners

Manasquan Premium Fasteners, LLC, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has named Ryan Unick as the company’s new market development manager. Unick’s primary responsibilities include local and national market... - June 30, 2012 - Manasquan

Systech Illinois Receive a Positive Response to Their Range of Process Gas Instruments Exhibited at the 2012 Achema Exhibition in Germany

A positive response for the participation of Systech Illinois at the Achema 2012 Process Industry Exhibition in Germany. - June 30, 2012 - Systech Illinois

CIMdata Publishes New White Paper “CAD Selection Considerations: Design Changes”

New paper advises CAD users on the importance of tools that allow rapid design model changes. - June 30, 2012 - CPD Associates

Heat Processing Systems, Hydraulic Equipment and Lubricants Offerings Increased by IndustrialLeaders.com

Companies sourcing grease, lube, hydraulic & pneumatic equipment and heating solutions have new offerings to explore from ILG. - June 30, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Original U.S. Fabricating Marketplace Approved by ILG Warns of AMSN Knockoffs

American Machine Shops Network (AMSN) educates the manufacturing community of its pioneering marketplace. - June 30, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

New Grinding Shops Guide, HVAC Equipment & Labeling Machines Guides Introduced Today

B2B directory publisher IndustrialLeaders.com adds grinding services & machinery, labeling systems and HVAC products. - June 29, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Machining & Fabrication in Alaska: AMSN Helps Businesses in the Last Frontier Find Craftsman

As the request of numerous businesses in Alaska, MFGpartners.net is bringing its manufacturing capabilities to the state. - June 29, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Orchid Design Chaired Panel Discussion on Enabling Better Product Design at OrthoTec Conference

Chris Scifert, Ph.D., Engineering Manager at Orchid Design, chaired a panel discussion on ‘Robust Processes that Enable Better Product Design’ earlier this month during the OrthoTec Conference in Winona Lake (Warsaw), IN. During the session, Chris introduced and facilitated a panel... - June 28, 2012 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Kapp Alloy & Wire Achieves NSF-61® Certification

Kapp Alloy & Wire, a leading solder, spraywire, and Babbitt manufacturer located in Oil City, PA, has received NSF-61® Certification for its KappZapp™ Tin-Silver solders for use in drinking water systems. In addition, KappZapp™ solders have met the requirements of NSF/ANSI 61,... - June 28, 2012 - Kapp Alloy & Wire, Inc