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Test System Ensures that SERCOS III Slave Implementations from Different Manufacturers are Interoperable
The SERCOS III Slave Conformizer is a new, powerful test tool for slave devices on the SERCOS III Ethernet-based automation bus. It ensures that SERCOS III slave implementations from different manufacturers are compatible and interoperable. The certification test software is available to... - January 25, 2010 - SERCOS North America
WinCup® Announces Tolleson Expansion
New WinCup Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Stone Mountain, Georgia, today announced an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Tolleson, Arizona. This $7.1 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs over the next year. - January 23, 2010 - New Wincup Holdings, Inc.
Edward Huff, Multimedia Director for VIBCO Vibrators, Has Photograph Selected for Inclusion in Prestigious Underground Construction Association Calendar
Edward Huff’s photo at the Eastside Access Project has been selected to be in the Underground Construction Association Calendar. Ed is the multimedia director at Vibco and is really enjoying what he does. - January 23, 2010 - VIBCO Vibrators
2L inc’s PRO 3 Engraving Software Program for Producing 2D Data Matrix Barcodes is Now Available
2L inc’s PRO 3 Engraving Software Program for producing 2D Data Matrix Barcodes with Standard CNC Machines is available. - January 23, 2010 - 2L inc.
Razorleaf Joins Aras Partner Program
Independent PLM Consulting Services Provider Offers Extensive PLM Implementation Expertise to Companies Deploying Enterprise Open Source PLM Software from Aras. - January 23, 2010 - Aras Corporation
Thompson Pump Supports Haiti Relief Efforts
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a full-service manufacturer and provider of pumps, pumping equipment and engineering expertise, is aiding disaster relief efforts in Haiti with company-wide monetary donations and supplies. - January 22, 2010 - Thompson Pump
Corporate Traffic Closes Out 2009 with a 32% Increase in Shipment Volumes
Corporate Traffic Inc., a third party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida proudly finished out 2009 with a 32% higher shipment volume than that of the previous year. Corporate Traffic supported this boost in new business by adding 30% more equipment to their asset based... - January 22, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
Karl Wadensten, President of VIBCO Vibrators, Featured Guest on KBZNZ Business Genies
Karl Wadensten, President of VIBCO Vibrators, was the featured guest on KBZNZ’s Business Genies (www.kbznz.com), hosted by Max Gregorich, on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 3:00pm (eastern). A podcast of the show is available at http://www.vibco.com/content/news-wadensten-business-genies.php As... - January 22, 2010 - VIBCO Vibrators
The Merchandise Company and The Rad Girls Join Forces
The Merchandise Company has entered into a long term contract with The Rad Girls and will launch an all new Rad Girls fashion line in early 2010. The new Rad Girls fashion line will premier at The Roxy in Hollywood on January 27th as part of the celebration for the February 9th release of Rad... - January 21, 2010 - The Merchandise Company
Gates Draftguard™ Anti-Rotation Device Named Finalist in 2009 ‘Product of the Year’ Competition
Gates Draftguard™ anti-rotation device was among the most innovative power transmission products of 2009 according to Plant Engineering magazine. As a finalist in their annual Product of the Year competition, Draftguard™ is now eligible to become a winner in the Power Transmission... - January 21, 2010 - Gates Corporation
Thompson Pump Exhibiting at Pumper Show
The Thompson Pump 4JSCM Enviroprime® Pump will be featured at The Pumper & Cleaner trade show in Louisville, KY February 25-27 at booth #8139. The 4JSCM is a 4” automatic priming centrifugal pump that provides flows of up to 1,450 gallons per minute and heads up to 130 feet. The pump... - January 21, 2010 - Thompson Pump
US Company Acquires Salt Plants; Plans to Market Facilities Globally
An international company that specializes in buying and selling used process plants worldwide has acquired (3) Complete Salt Plants. These plants are available for immediate delivery; offering a tremendous cost and lead time savings versus a new equipment lead time of up to 18 months. - January 20, 2010 - International Process Plants
E-Switch’s New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Series Offers Custom Cap Options
E-Switch announces the new LP2 series illuminated pushbutton switch, featuring multiple LED colors, custom marking options on the caps, and different cap sizes. The LED colors feature red, blue, green, yellow, white or none. You can choose from six different button colors as well: black, red,... - January 20, 2010 - E-Switch, Inc.
MTS Group Inc., Artheon and NorthStar Are Pleased to Announce They Have Entered Into a Joint-Venture
The MTS Group USA, Artheon Energy Group (“Artheon”) India, NorthStar Battery Company (“NorthStar”) of Sweden are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint-venture, Artheon Battery Company Pvt. Ltd., to manufacture and market storage batteries in India. - January 19, 2010 - MTS Group
comCables Expands Product Offering
New products released at BICSI Cable Industry Conference. In addition, the 2010 Structured Cabling Solutions Catalog was released today. - January 19, 2010 - comCables
Nutricap Labs Energizes 2010 with Move to More Advanced GMP Certified Facility
Terrific growth leads vitamin and supplement manufacturer to moves its headquarters to a larger facility to better serve their customers. - January 18, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
ADI Designs Vibratory Feeder for Hazardous Locations
Automation Devices has developed a vibratory feeder that can operate in hazardous locations. - January 17, 2010 - Automation Devices, Inc.
AIM-JORACO Receives a 100% Vendor Performance Rating
AIM-JORACO’s TOGGLE-AIRE® Presses Received a 100% Performance Measure for Delivery and Quality for the Year 2009. - January 17, 2010 - AIM JORACO
AIM-JORACO Releases New Line of Cleanroom Presses for Use in the Medical Industry
An innovator in the field of tissue repair products turned to AIM-JORACO for a steadfast toggle press customized to meet their stringent cleanroom standards. - January 17, 2010 - AIM JORACO
Factory Direct Drapes™, a Leader in the American Drapery and Curtain Industry, is Proud to Manufacture Their Products Right Here in the USA Since Inception
When Factory Direct Drapes™ started manufacturing custom drapes in 1954, they never envisioned the challenges ahead of making high quality goods in the United States of America. The prolific importation of inferior products from countries that victimize workers makes all industries requiring... - January 15, 2010 - Factory Direct Drapes
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Calcite in Coal Determination
Following the introduction of BTX in mid 2009, inXitu now offers a clean fuel version of this new class of products. - January 15, 2010 - inXitu
Protokraft Introduces TFOCA II Ethernet Optical Media Converters
Protokraft’s Maverick Series Ethernet Optical Media Converters Improve Optical Network Performance and Reliability with TFOCA II® Connector Interface. - January 15, 2010 - Protokraft, LLC
Protofab Engineering Announces the Launch of New Website
Protofab Engineering, a leading provider of complex machined parts and weldments, announced the launch of their new website today. The URL will stay the same: www.protofabengineering.com, but with its new design, navigation, and easy quote form—Protofab is ready to take on all 2010 has in... - January 15, 2010 - Protofab Engineering
Continental Disc Corporation Introduces the New Well Activation and Safety Protection Valve Specifically for Downhole Drilling Applications
Continental Disc Corporation has introduced a new product for use in downhole drilling applications. The Well Activation and Safety Protection Valve uses rupture disc technology to release pressure to activate tools already in the hole or to protect downhole drill components from overpressure... - January 14, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Non-Slip Adjustable Wrench Invention on Global Basis for Next 2 Years
Antonio A., a Hawaii resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Non-Slip Adjustable Wrench invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective improvement on one of the most commonly used tools in existence,... - January 13, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Control Station and NovaTech Align to Offer Best-in-Class Process Optimization Solution
D/3 Loop Optimizer Targets Controller Diagnostic and Optimization Needs of NovaTech’s D/3 DCS Users - January 13, 2010 - Control Station, Inc.
3N2 Debuts Fastpitch Softball Cleat with Pitching Toe
3N2 has released their first fastpitch softball cleat with a reinforced pitching toe – the Accelerate PT. The Accelerate PT is an extension of 3N2’s successful Accelerate line of women’s fastpitch footwear. Its release has been met with positive reviews and performance feedback... - January 12, 2010 - 3N2
Flexfit Announces Successful 2009 Sponsorship of Mauli Ola Foundation’s Surf Experience Days to Benefit Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Flexfit is grateful to Mauli Ola Foundation for the opportunity to have sponsored their 2009 Surf Experience Days, which helped spread awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. - January 11, 2010 - Flexfit
New LED Outdoor Lighting System Technology to be Presented by Cincinnati’s Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites, at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
NiteLites Cincinnati outdoor lighting professionals to showcase the latest in outdoor LED lighting systems at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show March 6th through 14th. - January 11, 2010 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Press-Rite Inc. Announces the Launch of Their Business Website
Press-Rite Inc. provides prompt and efficient service from an extensive inventory of track & hardware component items & supplies as well as the materials to manufacture custom made orders. - January 10, 2010 - Press Rite Inc.
Formulations, Process Specification, Batching Software Recipe Manager 2010 Released by Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Recipe Manager performs formulations, process specifications, costing, order entry, batch sheet generation, batch result recording, and many other functions including exporting results to QuickBooks - January 09, 2010 - Mar-Kov Computer Systems
NewAge(R) Industries Now Offers Polypropylene Tubing as a Replacement for Costlier Fluoropolymer Tubing
Prolite(R) polypropylene tubing from NewAge Industries works well in many applications as a less costly alternative to fluoropolymer tubing. Prolite provides excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and high dielectric strength. Typical uses include potable water supply, food and beverage processing, chemical transfer, compressed air lines, electronic and household appliances, and dispensing equipment. - January 09, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Smarthome Direct Distributes the Smart-Leaf Computer
Smarthome Direct entered into an agreement with Originatic LLC to distribute the Smart-Leaf at Smarthome.com. The Smart-Leaf is an all-in-one, wall-mountable computer with a fold-out keyboard and optional TV and touch screen. - January 08, 2010 - Originatic LLC
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Clinker and Cement Analysis
Following the introduction of BTX in mid 2009, inXitu now offers a building materials version of this new class of products. - January 08, 2010 - inXitu
Kapp Alloy & Wire Receives Technology Grant
Kapp Alloy & Wire was awarded a technology grant from eBizITPA, which will be used to update both of the company's websites, www.kappalloy.com and www.solderdirect.com. - January 08, 2010 - Kapp Alloy & Wire, Inc
ACT Global Sports Completes Natural Grass Study at Texas A&M University
Research by leading synthetic turf manufacturer and Labosport benchmarks sport performance of natural turf. - January 07, 2010 - Act Global
CRM Module Within JOBSCOPE ERP System Creates Business Efficiencies
Fully integrated CRM module works seamlessly with JOBSCOPE. - January 07, 2010 - Jobscope Corporation
New Hampshire Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Supplier Streamlines Operating Room Procedure with More Reliable Medical Device Packaging
Janco Incorporated has introduced new methods to more effectively provide thermoformed plastic packaging for medical instruments and delicate devices. Their manufacturing process, centered on knowledge of operating room procedure is poised to streamline medical procedures and provide greater levels of efficiency. - January 07, 2010 - Janco Incorporated
RetailNet Group Releases Global 100 Retailer Forecast and Key Retail Drivers for 2014
RetailNet Group, a retailer and packaged goods research and advisory consultancy has released its Global 100 Retailers forecast and report of the key drivers of retail in the next 5 years. Founded by Dan O'Connor, a widely regarded retail industry analyst, RetailNet Group tracks and reports on the strategies and capabilities leading retailers are leveraging for growth. - January 05, 2010 - Retailnet Group LLC
Global Softwood Lumber Markets Were Mixed in the 3Q/09 - Up in China and Northern Africa, While Still Slow in the US and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber imports to China have increased by 81% in 2009. It is not inconceivable that China will import more lumber than Japan in 2009, a historical first. Canadian sawmills have been the major beneficiaries of this new fast-growing market, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 05, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Corporate Traffic Named One of America's Top 100 3PL's by Inbound Logistics Magazine for the Tenth Year in a Row
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider specializing in both asset based and non-asset based freight management services, proudly finishes out their 10th year ranked as one of the Top 100 3PL Providers by Inbound Logistics Magazine. Corporate Traffic first... - December 31, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Edge Solutions Earns National Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
Edge Solutions, a woman-owned IT solutions provider, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national... - December 31, 2009 - Edge Solutions, LLC
New DuraLabel Supplies Catalog from Graphic Products Offers Safety Labeling Solutions
A new DuraLabel supplies catalog offers hundreds of safety labeling and signage supplies for the industrial workplace. - December 30, 2009 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Solar Innovations, Inc. Introduces a New Vertical, Sloped, and Integrated Wood Framed Glazing System
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; skylights; folding, tilting, sliding, and stacking glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; introduces a new vertical, sloped, and integrated wood framed glazing system. The new... - December 26, 2009 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Military Appreciation in Challenge Coin Fashion
U.S. Challenge Coins fashions gift giving to organizations that support the military this holiday season. When they give, people often forget the work that goes into support such a system that is the Armed Forces. Giving away a full order of challenge coins is a big way to give back and you can choose which organization receives the offering by voting on Facebook. - December 25, 2009 - U.S. Challenge Coins
Corporate Traffic Inc Teams Up with the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program for Children This Holiday Season
Corporate Traffic Inc. a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider proudly announces its first year supporting the Florida Guardian Ad Litem by furnishing Christmas presents for at risk children in their local area. - December 24, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Latest Developments from Complete Stair Systems
2009 has been a very busy year, please take a look at what they have been up to. - December 24, 2009 - Complete Stair Systems
Precast Concrete RFID Temperature Monitoring and Control Solution Implemented
This article concerns the successful Ramp RFID implementation of a process temperature monitoring and control solution for construction company Fulton Hogan’s precast facility in Victoria - December 23, 2009 - Ramp RFID Solutions
Lean Transformation Summit Reveals Keys to Lean for the Long Term
A unique group of companies, including two that have sustained lean transformations since the mid-1990s, will reveal how they are developing lean longevity at the Lean Transformation Summit conference sponsored by the Lean Enterprise Institute, March 3-4, 2010, Orlando. - December 23, 2009 - Lean Enterprise Institute