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NASA Employs RFID on International Space Station
NASA’s Johnson Space Center announced that it has purchased RFID readers and associated peripherals from A.C.C. Systems Inc. for a space flight inventory system on the International Space Station. The ACC570 handheld RFID reader was selected after extensive comparative testing of the major... - December 10, 2010 - A.C.C. Systems Inc
Buy American Adds Uninterruptible Power Supply Solutions to Its B2B Marketplace
Buy American offers new solutions to help manufacturing companies in the U.S. and beyond save on energy costs with its power supplies and equipment offerings. - December 10, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Microsoft Dynamics Provider To-Increase Guides Lean Manufacturing Strategies in New Blog Post
Post advises manufacturers to carefully consider all aspects that go into a lean strategy, prior to final implementation. - December 10, 2010 - To-Increase
Recent Installation of Rinox Products Helps to Solve Homeowners’ Backyard Flooding Dilemma
The recent construction of their new home was everything the homeowner's wanted, except for the flooding and water issues in the backyard. The design of a landscape contractor with the installation of Rinox Products has solved the water dilemma as well as created the beautiful and functional backyard living space that they desired. - December 09, 2010 - Rinox
Electronic Enclosures and NEMA-Rated Enclosures Now Being Offered on Worldwide Industrial
Over 70 additional manufacturers of metal and plastic enclosures has been added to Worldwide Industrial's international enclosure directory - December 09, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
HawksHead TPMS, Launches New Tire Pressure Monitoring Valve System
HawksHead Systems Suppliers of Tire Pressure Monitoring systems has a new patent pending system for external TPMS Sensors - December 08, 2010 - HawksHead Systems Inc
Lucky Strike Announces $2,400,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement for maximum gross proceeds of $2.4 million. - December 07, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
MySuperBra® Solves the Fitting Problem; Cutting Edge Design Invention - 3 Sizes Replacing 12 Traditional Sizes, Break-Through Bra Delivers "Glove-Like" Fit with On-Demand
There has not been a major design change to brassieres in over a decade…until today. Finally, a bra has been designed that actually fits women. - December 07, 2010 - Bandeau-Design, Inc.
Lucky Strike Retains Wardrop
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), is pleased to announce the engagement of Wardrop, A Tetra Tech Company (Wardrop), to provide technical services including a due diligence review, expansion of technical contents of previous reports by Independent Qualified Persons to conform to a National... - December 06, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
ACTLean and Schuh & Company Announce Lean Bronze Certification Workshop in Atlanta, GA
ACTLean will offer a 1.5 day Lean Bronze Certification Workshop and a half day Lean Bronze Certification Exam at the German American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, GA on February 24th and 25th, 2011. With the Lean Bronze Certification, professionals demonstrate a solid understanding of basic lean... - December 06, 2010 - ACTLean and Schuh & Co.
New White Paper by Minicom Digital Signage - "How to Manage Your Digital Signage Network"
Minicom Digital Signage is issuing a new White Paper: How to Manage Your Digital Signage Network. - December 04, 2010 - Minicom Digital Signage
US Demand for Abrasives to Grow Over 4% Annually Through 2014
The US demand for abrasives is set to grow over 4% annually through 2014 to $5.7 billion. - December 03, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
George Products Company Has a New Distributor in Florida
George Products Company, Inc. has announced the addition of Florida Metrology as the newest distributor of its OASIS Inspection Systems. - December 03, 2010 - George Products
Ethernet Extension Industry's Best Warranty Meets Its Match in Industry's First-Ever Advanced Replacement Program
Ethernet Extension Experts Offers Peace of Mind to IT and Security Professionals Looking to Limit Downtime with New Overnight Replacement Program - December 02, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Pro Grass and ACT Global Sports Raise the Game
Strategic partnership to target total sport performance solutions - December 02, 2010 - Act Global
Qualtrax, Inc. Welcomes New Customer: Handy International, Inc.
Handy International, Inc., a leading supplier of crab products, has selected Qualtrax, Inc. to provide a document control and process management software solution to simplify communication, reduce cost, and improve accuracy and timeliness of information. With more than 100 years of experience, Handy, of Salisbury, Md., supplies a variety of seafood products, including soft shell crabs, crab meat, and crab cakes, to the domestic and international markets. - December 02, 2010 - Qualtrax, Inc.
Screw Conveyors Added to the Custom Manufacturing Marketplace MFGmatch.net
Portable conveyors, screw, overhead, powered belt and gravity conveyors added to the online custom manufacturing marketplace MFGmatch.net - December 02, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Optellios Poised for Growth Under New CEO
Optellios, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced fiber-optic security systems, has announced the appointment of David Smith as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. - December 01, 2010 - Optellios
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Enjoys Success at The National Industrial Fastener Show in Las Vegas
Participation in North America’s largest fastener expo generated new business from both existing and prospective customers. - December 01, 2010 - JumarMarketing
Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Acquisition of Jonaco Machine, LLC by Demmer Investments III, Inc.
Jonaco Machine, LLC (“Jonaco”), a portfolio company of Denali Partners, LLC has been acquired by Demmer Investments III, Inc., an entity formed by the shareholders of Demmer Corporation (“Demmer”). - November 30, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
SpinalVu, Inc. Announces New Products
SpinalVu, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc., announced that it has begun production of two (2) product systems for treatment of spinal disorders and has contracted with SMI of Ocala, Florida to produce its X-Wave™ Cervical Interbody System and X-Wave™ Lumbar Interbody System. - November 29, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., Makes Commitment to Renewable Energy by Becoming a Member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., announced it has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company sets goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run operations on 100 percent renewable energy. - November 29, 2010 - LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Represent Sterba Grip Invention to Industry
Juna S., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Sterba Grip concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to insure that a common yet costly consumer... - November 29, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
DHA is for Lowering Triglycerides Naturally: Source-Omega Praises EFSA Judgment
An internal Source-Omega report suggests at 3 months, high triglyceride reductions with DHA are temporally correlated with omega-3 essentiality, or saturation levels of omega-3s in red blood cell (RBC) membranes, also called the omega-3 index. - November 27, 2010 - Source-Omega
Free Demo Download for Automated Social Networking Based Supply Chain Information Broadcast and Capture
Green leader Papros Inc demonstrates how using social networking, users can broadcast, and automatically capture data based on key words or part numbers from specified list of users. This methodology results in reduction of email clutter. The program can be used for supply chain information gathering, corporate and governmental educational outreach efforts, wherein downstream people basically can capture key articles from upstream broadcasters just based on key words or part numbers. - November 27, 2010 - Papros Inc.
ACTLean and Schuh & Company Now Recognized as Approved Lean Bronze Certification Facilitator and Trainer
ACTLean and Schuh & Company are pleased to announce their approval by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) as a Lean Bronze Certification Review Facilitator and Trainer. - November 26, 2010 - ACTLean and Schuh & Co.
Tennessee Solar Industry Gathers to Elect Association Board Members
Tennessee continues to establish itself as a leading state in solar industry growth - November 25, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
EXEL North America Announces: NESHAP 6H – Paint Rule Compliance
On January 9, 2008, the EPA accepted a new standard known as the HAPs 6H rule to reduce the public’s health exposure to Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). The agency’s main objective is to significantly lessen the amount of HAPs released into the environment during paint stripping or... - November 25, 2010 - EXEL North America, Inc.
New Website Tags Manufacturers and Sellers - Semantic Search Facilitates Global Trade
Momoway was created in 2009 to help traders and buyers connect more easily. The online marketplace uses tag-based semantic searches for more accuracy and transparency among international partners. Sellers are given greater visibility for their goods and buyers gain access to a far wider range of products. For more information, please visit www.momoway.com. - November 25, 2010 - Momoway Sp. z o.o.
International Industrial Trade Show (IITS 2010) Adds Over 30 Suppliers of Industrial Compressors to Its Online Expo
ArriveNEWS helps companies compare various brands of air compressors focusing on systems for industrial, engine and construction applications - November 25, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Kapp Alloy & Wire Purchases New Equipment
Kapp Alloy & Wire, a leading solder, spraywire, and Babbitt manufacturer located in Oil City, PA, has recently purchased new cold welding equipment. The new equipment purchase follows the launch of a new company website and increased employment over the past year. “We’re proud to... - November 24, 2010 - Kapp Alloy & Wire, Inc
NC Company Partnering with South Africa Company to Offer Medical Food Product Internationally
Source-Omega licenses Solal Technologies of Johannesburg, South Africa, to offer novel Vegetarian Omega-3 (SM) product with DHA and EPA from sustainable algae oil source. - November 23, 2010 - Source-Omega
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc. Wins Baggage Handling Contract at Orlando International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the only American owned and largest privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, announces that it has been recently awarded the design/build contract for the new remote in-line baggage screening facility at the Orlando International... - November 23, 2010 - G&T Conveyor Company
Lanner Group Predicts Simulation Budgets to Increase in 2011; Manufacturers Agree Says Poll
Leading Simulation Software Experts Lanner Group Predict Investment in Simulation Set to Increase in 2011 as Manufacturers Exploit Process Analysis and Optimization Capability to Facilitate Growth. - November 21, 2010 - Lanner Group, Inc.
Industrial Live Receives VeriSign Trust Approval, Offering Confidence and Safety to Online Industrial Supply Purchases
Industrial Live, Inc., the global supplier of industrial motors, variable frequency drives (VFD) and industrial sensors, today announced the approval and addition of the VeriSign Trust Seal to it's online industrial supply superstore, IndustrialLive.com. - November 20, 2010 - Industrial Live, Inc.
Lion Precision President Honored with Distinguished Service Award from ASPE
ASPE (American Society for Precision Engineering) has given the 2010 Distinguished Service award to Don Martin for 20 years of service in many capacities. - November 20, 2010 - Lion Precision
All New Janitorial Cleaning Equipment and Supplies Buying Guide Launched Today
The US-Asia import-export industrial trade portal Worldwide Industrial introduces its latest industrial & commercial cleaning equipment offerings. - November 20, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry in the 3Q/10 Were Close to the Highest Level in Two Years
The cost for wood fiber accounts for almost 60 percent of the total production costs when manufacturing pulp. Both softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices, SFPI and HFPI, have increased about six percent over the past year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 18, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rinox Products Provide Stability to Homeowners' Foundation While Boosting Curb Appeal
Rinox Products, installed by Landscape Contractor Rob Boltz, from Around the Ground, replaced a faulty and failing railroad tie wall which was a threat to the home's foundation. The new retaining wall, produced with Rinox Rio Wall Series products, secured the foundation and provided an updated look and increased curb appeal that the homeowners are thrilled with. - November 18, 2010 - Rinox
Tekra Corporation Launches Dura-Go® ProTek® Weatherable Clear Polyester Film
Tekra Corporation announces the launch of Dura-Go ProTek Weatherable Clear Polyester film, a new UV resistant hardcoated polyester for HP Indigo printers, that blocks over 99% of UV light. Applications for the film include faceplates and overlays. - November 18, 2010 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
New From Industrial Leaders, International Bearings & Motion Controls Marketplace
Industrial Leaders announced on Monday the release of its newly revised and re-launched bearings directories focusing on thrust, linear, ball an other types of bearings. - November 18, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
The 2010 Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners list features the very best upright, canister, stick and handheld vacuums on the market today. - November 17, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
President and Officer of Nucor Building Systems, Jeff Carmean, Gives Firsthand Details of the Largest Steel Company in the U.S.
Construction Digital interviewed Jeff Carmean of Nucor Building Systems for insight into this massive steel business. - November 16, 2010 - WDM Group
Calvin Mazurenko, VP of AT Films, Offers a Peek Inside Their Agriculture and Horticulture Products
In a report in Manufacturing Digital Magazine, Calvin Mazurenko, Vice President and General Manager of AT Films North America, speaks on their polythene film products for the horticultural and agricultural marketplace. In the horticulture market, AT Films supplies customers who maintain greenhouse... - November 16, 2010 - WDM Group
JKM Manufacturing Offers a Peek Inside Their Wire Harness Company, Catering to the Defense, Aviation and Aerospace Industries
In a report in Manufacturing Digital Magazine, Chad White, CEO of JKM Manufacturing, speaks on their complex wire harness assemblies, which serves the US Department of Defense and other aviation and aerospace industries. JKM builds products used on more than 20 major platforms including guided... - November 16, 2010 - WDM Group
ICQ USA Announces Accreditation by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission as a Third Party Conformity Assessment Body
ICQ USA, CPSC Identification Number 1312, is now recognized as an accredited laboratory to test to specific CPSIA regulations. - November 16, 2010 - ICQ USA
Omniroc Inc. Engages New South Central Rep Agency
Omniroc, Inc. announced today the signing of their newest rep agency Centerline Materials Group, LLC. for the South Central region of the US - November 16, 2010 - Omniroc, Inc.
Bee Health to Drive Nutraceutical Sales for Branded and Private Label Clients Globally
Bee Health the UK based Nutraceutical manufacturing experts have announced a significant sales drive into Europe and Asia with the appointment of new senior business executives to expand their existing export business. - November 15, 2010 - Bee Health Limited
MFGmatch.net Introduces Its Investment Castings Online Marketplace & Guide
MFGmatch.net increases its offerings for aluminum and investment castings from prototype to production in weights from 1 ounce to over 1,000 lbs. - November 14, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Surface Guard® 122 Series Protective Film for High Gloss and Lightly Textured Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 122 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including smooth and lightly textured surface types. - November 14, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.