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China Log and Lumber Imports Down in 1Q/12, with Russia and New Zealand Suppliers Hit the Hardest, While North America Gained Market Share
China’s demand for logs and lumber fell in late 2011 and early 2012 because of their slowing housing market. However, over the past ten years, importation of wood products has increased dramatically, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lately, North American log and lumber exporters have increased their market share in China at the expense of exporters in Russia and New Zealand. - April 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Research: HidroxⓇ Inhibits E. coli and Reduces Neuroinflammation
While nutraceuticals and dietary supplements are coming under increasing regulatory scrutiny, both in the United States and Europe, for what is perceived to be a lack of verifiable scientific research supporting their claim to beneficial health effects, CreagriⓇ Inc., and HidroxⓇ--its patented formulation of olive polyphenols rich in the potent antioxidant Hydroxytyrosol - continue to achieve new scientific advancements on the road to producing healthy consumer goods. - April 28, 2012 - Creagri, Inc.
Metal Parts Made to Customer Specs Now Available from Delaware Machine Shops on AMSN
Machine shops in Delaware approved by AMSN to offer machined metal parts, molding and precision metal machining services. - April 28, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
H2O Solutions Limited Announces Additional Middle East Contracts
Major orders for desalination systems were confirmed today by H2O Solutions Limited, who has been working with multiple industrial and municipal clients in the region. - April 28, 2012 - H2O Solutions Limited
Effectively Evaluating Warehouse Management Solutions
To-Increase Reveals Key Steps to Evaluate Warehouse Management Solutions - April 26, 2012 - To-Increase
Connecticut Companies Turning to MFGpartners.net for Custom Machined Parts
Having machined parts custom made in Connecticut just got a whole lot easier, says the American Machine Shop Network. - April 26, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
3D Printer Solutions Now at NovaCopy
Print On-Demand. Print Actual Parts. Professional & Personal Printers. NovaCopy has teamed up with 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) to deliver comprehensive 3D Printer solutions to businesses in Tennessee and Texas. Designated a Certified 3D Systems Valued Added Reseller, NovaCopy now provides 3D part-building systems that are the output tool of choice for designers, engineers, architects, marketers, artists and educators. - April 25, 2012 - NovaCopy, Inc.
PURE ONE Omega-3 Formulated with Non-Hexane Extracted Algae Oil DHA
Source-Omega today announced their PURE ONE Omega-3 supplement is now made using only non-hexane extracted ingredients including the algae oil and the sunflower lecithin. PURE ONE's flagship debut features their finished premium bulk formulation of SOURCE OIL™, the only water extracted... - April 25, 2012 - Source-Omega
Plastics Company Opens Atlanta Area Distribution Center
Professional Plastics, Inc. based in Fullerton, CA has opened their 16th USA distribution hub in Smyrna, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. The new facility will maintain a complete inventory of industrial plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. - April 25, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
ProDocumentSolutions Introduces SafeImage+™, the First and Only 100% Recycled Custom High End Security Paper
Security papers have typically been limited to a low recycled content because of the extra processing required of the pulp. ProDocumentSolutions, a leader in document security, has now introduced the first privately owned true watermark security substrate to meet both industry secure and environmental expectations. - April 25, 2012 - Pro Document Solutions
Ithos Teams with Delta Partners to Help Integrate Food Safety and Supplier Quality IT Systems Into Organizations
Effective implementation of supplier ingredient quality and traceability software can help food processors minimize liability and brand risk. Ithos, Inc. is teaming with Delta Partners, Inc., a management consulting firm with unique expertise in food safety and organizational change management, to give food and beverage manufacturing companies another resource to successfully integrate new quality processes into their organizational ecosystems. - April 25, 2012 - Ithos, Inc.
AMSN Compares Precision Machined Parts Manufacturers in Colorado
Companies across Colorado are discovering which machined shops can best meet their needs and budget. - April 25, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Sean P. Kelly Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Sean P. Kelly, of Allen, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Fabricated Materials/Supply Chain. About Sean P. Kelly Sean P. Kelly is the Director of Supply Chain at Amphenol Fiber Systems... - April 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Motion Control Distributor, Cymatix Inc., Complements Portfolio with Dunkermotor Subfractional Brushed and Brushless Motors
Value-added motion control distributor expands beyond Dunkermotor linear motors to serve industrial automation customers in California and Northern Nevada. - April 24, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Innovating Advanced Discrete Manufacturing Without Compromise
To-Increase Discusses Ways to Innovate Manufacturing Without Removing Needed Resources - April 24, 2012 - To-Increase
Systech Illinois Launches an Italian Website for Their Dedicated Process Gas Analysis Products
Systech Illinois, leaders in the field of oxygen analysis instrumentation, have launched an Italian language version of their website to enhance customer service for their Italian speaking customers. - April 22, 2012 - Systech Illinois
Paragon Releases the Trifecta Crucible Furnace for Glass Blowers
Paragon Industries has just released the Trifecta, a glass blower’s crucible electric furnace. It will hold three flasks and is rated to 2350 degrees F / 1287C. - April 21, 2012 - Paragon Industries, L.P.
American Machine Shops Network Recognized as Leading Machining & Fabrication Marketplace Says Industrial Leaders
The American Machined Shops Network is the preferred machining and fabrication marketplace by engineers according to Industrial Leaders. - April 21, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
DMG Productions Announces New Episodes on Wind Power as Part of Their Shades of Green Television Program
This educational and informative series will take viewers behind the scenes of an industry set to transform America. - April 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Introducing Arkansas Precision Metal Machining Shops Approved by American Machine Shops Network
Companies across Arkansas are turning to AMSN to locate trusted, quality-focused machining specialists statewide. - April 20, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Nomination Deadline Extended for the BioProcess International Technical Application of the Decade Award to June 30, 2012
The nominations deadline has been extended to June 30, 2012. The Awards reception and ceremony has been moved to Tuesday, October 9, 5-8pm, as part of the BioProcess International Conference and Exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island. - April 19, 2012 - BioProcess International
AMSN to Help U.S. Manufacturers Compare Arizona Precision CNC Machining Shops
MFGpartners to offer complete custom manufacturing solutions for companies all over the Grand Canyon State. - April 19, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Corporate Traffic Enhances Focus on Safety, Streamlines Risk-Management Practices
3PL Creates New Position, Promotes Industry Veteran to Director of Risk Management. - April 18, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
EinNel Technologies Will Distribute Red Cedar Technology Software in India
Red Cedar Technology announced today that EinNel Technologies has agreed to distribute the HEEDS family of design optimization software throughout India. Albert George of EinNel Technologies said, “Having surveyed the Indian market from the perspective of technology in use, we find that... - April 18, 2012 - Red Cedar Technology
Dunkermotor Intelligent Servo Motor Size Reduced 25%, While Retaining Full Power
Dunkermotor reduces size of its 45mm iBLDC™ (Intelligent Brushless) motors with integral 4-quadrant speed controls by 25%, while maintaining power, torque and efficiency. - April 17, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
BagMachineParts.com BMP Offers Mechanical and Electrical Parts for the Converting Industry, and Specifically for Bag Machines
BagMachineParts.com BMP offers mechanical and electrical parts for the converting industry, and specifically for bag machines. While also offering your everyday supply needs, Teflon Tape, Teflon Fabric, punches, die soap and accessories. Utilizing their worldwide network of machinery manufacturers,... - April 15, 2012 - Plastic Machinery & Parts
Orchid Design to Present on Risk Management at BioMed Device-Boston Conference
Ron Litke, Sr. Development Engineer at Orchid Design, will speak at the "Design and Development of a Medical Device: From Concept to Production" session on Wednesday April 25, 2012 during the BioMed Device conference in Boston, MA. During the session, Litke will discuss the benefits of... - April 15, 2012 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Systech Illinois to Exhibit Their Gas Analysis Instrumentation at the Converting & Package Printing Expo, April 18-19 2012, at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Systech Illinois, foremost manufacturers of gas analysis equipment for the converting industry, will showcase their gas analysis instrumentation at the Converting & Package Printing Expo in the USA on April 18-19 2012 - April 14, 2012 - Systech Illinois
Nitronex XPT1015 Provides Rugged, Robust, and Reliable RF Power Amplifier Solution
Nitronex’s GaN technology passes industry’s toughest robustness tests - April 14, 2012 - Nitronex
ILG to Exclusively Oversee G-PMC, LLC Registrar (Guberman-PMC, LLC) as Accreditation Board for ISO Registration
For the first time in the industrial world a quality specialists will serve as the sole accreditation board for "Value-Added Registrar"© G-PMC, LLC - April 14, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Gardner Denver Announces Launch of New Oil-Flooded Rotary Air Compressor
Once again, Gardner Denver has advanced the small HP rotary screw air compressor market with their latest offering – the New Apex Series. The Apex Series offers performance and reliability that you demand delivered by a simple and proven Industrial design. The Apex Series allows you to... - April 13, 2012 - Gardner Denver
Federal Labs, Industry to Meet in Pittsburgh to Foster Technology Transfer
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), which works to bring government research to the private sector, will hold its 2012 national meeting in Pittsburgh from April 30-May 3. More than 400 federal and industry technology transfer professionals, patent attorneys, licensing... - April 12, 2012 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
AMSN to Offer Alabama Businesses Complete Precision CNC Machining Solutions
Alabama manufacturers sourcing machining and fabrication solutions turning to the American Machine Shops Network. - April 12, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
ABAOC Announces Small Business Development Day on April 19 in Anaheim
Asian Business Association of Orange County is hosting Small Business Development Day on April 19 at Anaheim Marriott. Over 250 Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Growing Businesses will participate in an engaging conference that highlights live workshops, seminars, keynotes, networking and exhibition. - April 10, 2012 - Asian Business Association Orange County
Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coatings Simulate Real-World Exhaust Systems
Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coatings recently tested a variety of coatings using their Exhaust Simulator System. The Cerakote Exhaust Simulator System is unique to NIC’s research and development department due to how it simulates real world exhaust gas temperature (EGT) values. Most... - April 09, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Patrik J. Krick is Appointed CEO of Fuecotech Inc.
Industry Expert Tapped as the CEO of Leading Fuel Saving Innovation Company - April 07, 2012 - Helpful Technologies, Inc.
Bube Concept Opts for ROTOCONTROL RSC Slitter/Rewinder
Another order received in Germany for a ROTOCONTROL finishing machine with SVS option. - April 06, 2012 - ROTOCONTROL
Rose Paving is a Three-Time Winner Among the 2012 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been selected for the third time as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois. This workplace analysis and competition began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources... - April 05, 2012 - Rose Paving Company
Broader, Deeper, More Universal – Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 Now Available
The Sercos vendor organizations have released an update to the specification for the Sercos III Real-time Ethernet solution. - April 05, 2012 - SERCOS North America
Utilizing Supply Chain Management Tactics for Optimal Growth
To-Increase Reveals 3 Tactics to Help Achieve Supply Chain Management Success - April 04, 2012 - To-Increase
Hospitality Industry Supplier Shild Company Presents New Line of Leather Coasters, Bindery, and More
Shild Company, a manufacturer specializing in hospitality industry products, is presenting its newly enhanced line of leather menu covers, 6 ring binders, and other leather goods. - April 04, 2012 - Shild Company - Menu Covers
Fast Paced Video Highlights Key Advantages of the Odyne Advanced Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks
Several new units showcased on this new 3 minute video posted to Odyne website. - March 31, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Systech Illinois Launches a German Translation of Their Dedicated Process Gas Analysis Products Online
Systech Illinois, leaders in the field of oxygen analysis instrumentation, recently launched a German language version of their website in order to better serve the German process industry and their German speaking customers. - March 31, 2012 - Systech Illinois
American Pride / Made in the USA Signs Now Available at ComplianceSigns.com
Safety sign manufacturer ComplianceSigns.com has developed 38 new signs and labels that let US manufacturing and assembling operations show their pride in America. - March 31, 2012 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
Outsourcing to China: The Perils and Possibilities Discussed, in Supply Chain Digital’s March Issue
With China’s factory processes on everybody’s lips, SCD takes you through the great outsourcing project that has characterized American manufacturing for the past decades to let you know about the perils and possibilities. For SCD contributor Geofrey L. Master, the key to managing... - March 30, 2012 - WDM Group
Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coatings Launches New Website
Cerakote™ Ceramic Coatings is pleased to announce the launch of CerakoteHighTemp.com. Cerakote High Temperature Coatings offer high temperature ceramic coatings for the automotive, motorcycle, ATV, off-road and heavy duty truck industries as well as many other high temperature industry... - March 30, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Mexico Manufacturing Facility Start-Up Process is the Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
The time it takes to begin to manufacture in Mexico varies depending on products and processes. - March 30, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Connector Distributor, BTC Electronic Components, Announces ITAR Re-Certification and Approval
The ITAR Registration means that BTC Electronic Components is able to fully support military and defense-related projects around the globe. - March 30, 2012 - BTC Electronic Components, Inc.
WBParts, Inc. AS9120:2009 Certified
WBParts, Inc., a world-wide provider of aircraft parts and related ground support equipment items, has acquired AS 9120:2009 certification for its Palm Bay, Florida facility. Receiving the AS 9120:2009 certification requires suppliers to the aerospace industry to have a comprehensive quality... - March 29, 2012 - WBParts, Inc.
Business Intelligence Projects, Top 10 Repurposed Products, and Sustainability Initiatives, in March’s Manufacturing Digital
This month Manufacturing Digital takes a look at the most innovative cameras heading our way this year, from cheap point and shoots for the happy snapper to exuberantly expensive DSLRs for the budding David Bailey, and everything in between. Industry experts Ian Batey, Jan Ursi and Neal Wesley... - March 29, 2012 - WDM Group