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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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
Mechdyne and Haption Join Forces to Bring Touch Interaction Capability to Manufacturing Design
For the first time, users can enjoy all the benefits of haptic force feedback within a fully immersive display system for the Dassault Systemes V5 environment as a result of a technology partnership between Mechdyne Corporation and Haption. Mechdyne Corporation, an advanced data visualization... - November 13, 2010 - Mechdyne Corporation
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Open New Manufacturing Plant in Ahmedabad, India
Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation have opened a new manufacturing facility, Groth Continental Manufacturing Private Limited (GCMPL) in Ahmedabad, India. This new plant will provide manufacturing capabilities for both Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation portfolio... - November 11, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
GreenWood, Inc. Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Corporate Headquarters
Event Marks Growth Milestone for Maintenance Services Company - November 10, 2010 - GreenWood Inc.
NSConverters Offers Marketing Aids for Showroom Displays
Display products manufactured with various substrates available to manufacturers, retailers, distributors and importers. - November 10, 2010 - NSConverters
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Announce Appointment of New Director of Sales, Americas
Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation announces the appointment of Mr. Marty Koval to the position of Director of Sales, Americas. In this role, he will be responsible for the sale of both Continental Disc Corporation and Lamot brands of rupture disc products, as well as their Groth... - November 10, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
Fork Rhino Offers Customized Models
Fork Rhino forklift adapters offers more versatility than ever before with several new models. - November 10, 2010 - Automation Devices, Inc.
27 Adhesives & Glue Manufacturers Added to the Online Industrial Trade Show
The virtual trade show for the manufacturing community IITS 2010 adds over 20 adhesives and sealants suppliers to its list of exhibitors - November 10, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
The Rump•a•rooz® One Size Cloth Diaper Has Earned Another Award - the Coveted Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
Kanga Care is excited to announce that the Rump•a•rooz® One Size Cloth Diaper has been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval. PTPA Media is North America’s largest parent community, with over 40,000 volunteer parent testers. Consumers looking for practical,... - November 10, 2010 - Kanga Care
Universal Laser Systems® Announces New Multi-Wavelength Laser Platform™
Universal Laser Systems, Inc. (ULS), a leading manufacturer of CO2 lasers and laser systems, introduces a new Multi-Wavelength Laser Platform to add to their line of laser engraving and cutting solutions. The PLS6MW features a fiber laser for direct metal marking that can be interchanged with a CO2... - November 09, 2010 - Universal Laser Systems
Go Lean and Green with the New K-Sun Green Machine -- an Economical, Eco-Friendly Electronic Labeling System
The K-Sun Green Machine is an economical, environmentally friendly electronic labeling system that meets the European Union's Eco-Design Directive. - November 09, 2010 - K-Sun Corporation
Joster International Announces the Launch of Coasterica™ Coasters
All-in-one drink coaster and glass charms created. Fresh to the wine scene and cocktail market, each individualized Coasterica™ silicone coaster slips on and stays on the glass, traveling with the glass from room to room. “I was embarrassed when reminding my friends to use a coaster... - November 08, 2010 - Joster International Inc