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Volusia Manufacturers Association First CEO, Lou Fifer, Remembered for His Amazing Contributions
Volusia Manufacturers Association fondly remembers founding CEO/President, Lou Fifer, for his achievements resulting in the strong organization the Volusia Manufacturers Association is today. - October 14, 2009 - Volusia Manufacturers Association- NonProfit Organization
CAD/CAM Engraving Software Programs Are Now Available from 2L.
2L inc’s PRO 1 and PRO 2 Engraving Software Programs for cnc machine engraving are now available. - October 14, 2009 - 2L inc.
Namark Process Design LLC to Represent Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC in Southeast U.S.
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC announced today that the company has selected Namark Process Design LLC to represent its products in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Delip “Doug” Bokil, owner and president of Namark Process Design LLC, has become the official representative in the region as of September 15. - October 14, 2009 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Maryland Thermoform Releases New Blister Packaging Website
In response to the needs of their customers, Maryland Thermoform, Inc would like to announce the hard work and passion into providing the custom thermoforming community with an exceptional MDThermo.com website. - October 13, 2009 - Maryland Thermoform
U.S. - Mexico Chamber of Commerce Chief Economist to Address Manufacturers at Upcoming Event
U.S. - Mexico economic relationship to be examined as a part of a four day manufacturing in Mexico event to be held in Guaymas, Sonora. - October 11, 2009 - The Offshore Group
Universal Valve Co. Introduces New Curb Sign to Signage Line
Universal Valve Co. recently announced the release of the Curb Sign. A sign designed to withstand strong winds and severe weather. The dual-sided snap frame sign is used to promote store specials at service stations, c-stores, and banks. - October 11, 2009 - Universal Valve Co.
Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team
Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Rapid Plastic Prototypes Go Hollywood
One of Phoenix Proto's plastic proto types was used in the Pre-Production 2010 Chevy Camaro. This Pre-Production vehicle was used in the blockbuster movie Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen. - October 10, 2009 - Phoenix Proto Technologies
Window Blind Manufacturer in Taiwan Steps Into a New Age
With the glory of being one of the Taiwanese exhibited manufacturers to Messe Stuttgart in Germany, the leading window blind supplier is triggered to bring the company into a next level. In 2010, HV Apollo promise to continuously offer superior product quality, outstanding service standard and effective supply chain management to worldwide customers. - October 09, 2009 - HV Apollo Industrial Corporation
Bellwether Services Publishes Free Corporate Carbon Emissions Reduction Educational Resource
Bellwether has created a Carbon Footprint and Clean Water Strategy resource which addresses critical challenges such as green packaging, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, water strategy, environmental audit, as well as green travel, green building standards and other emerging topics. This environmental tool also supports the recent Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Executive Order. - October 08, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Protofab Engineering Unveils New Class 10,000/ ISO 7 Cleanroom
Protofab Engineering recently unveiled the newest edition to their rapidly expanding facility—a Class 10,000/ISO 7 Cleanroom. This innovation was fueled by a growing number of requests from Protofab’s customers. Eager to accommodate his customers, Protofab VP John Nelson says,... - October 08, 2009 - Protofab Engineering
IRphotonics’ Thermal Spot Curing System Reduces Epoxy Curing Time by Up to 10 Times
Product Evaluation of iCure System by Leading Medical Manufacturers Show a Major Decrease in Curing Time of EPO-TEK® H20E and 353ND. - October 07, 2009 - IRphotonics
Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company Keeps Customers Safe with Newly Developed Metal Forming and Bending Processes
Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company in Hudson New Hampshire reminds consumers everywhere that everyone comes into contact with products that have, in some way, come into contact with metal bending and forming. As a quickly growing and expanding metal fabricating company, GMFCO has developed efficient, safer, and more effective ways to perform metal bending and forming. - October 06, 2009 - Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company
movemanSKG Goods Lift Makes Waves
movemanSKG has installed a Titan goods lift in Princess Yachts' Plymouth manufacturing facility. It is used to move vessel parts between floors safely, quickly, and efficiently. The lift helps the company meet tight production deadlines. - October 03, 2009 - movemanSKG
Vision Engraving & Routing Systems Announces New Router Website
Vision Engraving & Routing Systems announces the launch of a new website dedicated specifically to the company’s CNC routing machines. The site, www.visionrouters.com, highlights the company’s heavy-duty 25 Series routers (with table sizes of 25” x 25” and 25” x 50”), large-format routers (with table sizes starting at 4' x 8'), software, and accessories, and offers a variety of project application images and videos. - October 02, 2009 - Vision Engraving Systems
FSI Technologies Inc. and EyeVision Technology AG Announce Partnership
FSI Technologies Inc., and Eye Vision Technology AG have joined together to bring EyeSpector Smart Cameras and EyeVision machine vision software to North America. - October 02, 2009 - FSI Technologies Inc.
MetalRecruiters.com & WoodJobs.com Pounds the Job Market
MetalRecruiters.com &WoodJobs.com a growing Wood and metal industry recruiting company has announced “rapid growth in new job orders and highly skilled candidates in the past few months” says Roger Lopez, President/CEO of WoodJobs.com/MetalRecruiters.com. The company’s... - October 01, 2009 - MetalRecruiters.com
CMT Worldwide Announces Dulhunty Power Ltd. Titan Distribution Pole License Agreement
CMT Worldwide and Dulhunty Power Ltd have entered into a definitive agreement to license the Titan Pole Manufacturing Rights for Australia & New Zealand. The Titan Poles will meet the strong Australian demand for fireproof, environmentally sensitive, low carbon footprint poles. Dulhunty will open their full scale manufacturing plant in Geelong, VIC in early 2010. - September 30, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Brush and Clean Introduces Hybrid Pro Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaner
All-in-one, environmentally-friendly dry cleaning system delivers unrivaled, safe and effective method of cleaning all types of carpets and hard floor surfaces. - September 30, 2009 - Brush and Clean Corporation
Powder-Solutions Keeps Bulk Powder Processing Plants in Food Industry Safe from Cross-Contamination
Distributes revolutionary fitting to replace unsanitary flex sleeves and hose clamps between processing equipment connections. - September 30, 2009 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Ronco String Knit Gloves; Always Look for the Blue Line
Ronco’s string knit glove line offers excellent quality, strength and comfort. Always look for the blue line on wrist, while buying string knits. - September 30, 2009 - RONCO
High Voltage Cable Test System from CAMI Research
CAMI Research introduces a high voltage module for its CableEye M3U cable test system that permits expanded testing for insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown. New HVX Module Tests to A620 Standards. - September 29, 2009 - CAMI Research Inc.
Steel is Greener than Ever for New Hampshire Metal Fabricator, Gilchrist Metal Fabrication Company
In their continuing push to provide more value to their customers, Gilchrist metal fabricating company recently made the switch to 100% renewable natural energy. While making a positive impact on their local community, GMFCO also recognized the value in going green and setting a standard for other industrial companies that might not think greening is a possibility - September 29, 2009 - Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company
World's Longest Angioplasty Balloon Shortens Surgery and Recovery Time
Precision Extrusion Inc. has recently announced a breakthrough in balloon technology that allows for 240-mm balloons that can reduce the number of steps in surgical procedures on long arteries. - September 29, 2009 - Precision Extrusion Inc.
iWatt, Inc. Releases High Efficiency Digital PWM Controller for Network AC/DC Adapters
iWatt released a new AC/DC digital PWM controller for external power supply adapters. The highly efficient device, iW1710, is rated for up to 40W of power and exceeds Energy Star requirements. The simplified design can reduce component count by up to 30 percent. The iW1720 is designed to address low noise, tight output voltage regulation and high surge protection requirements for network applications. New customer Jentec will feature the iW1710 in its newest line of network adapter products. - September 28, 2009 - iWatt, Inc.
Women-Owned and Operated Koi Design LLC Sues Retailer Giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse for Allegedly Selling Knock-Offs of Its Designs
koi Design, LLC (“Koi”), a small women-run designer scrubs company, filed suit against Canadian retail giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse. The suit brought in federal court by the Santa Monica, California-based koi alleges that the retailer, with 330 stores in Canada and substantial sales in the United States, sold “knock-off” versions of its popular nursing scrubs. - September 27, 2009 - koi Design LLC
Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Classification (GHS) White Paper Issued by Graphic Products
Graphic Products’ new white paper discusses the Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Classification (GHS) and defines information found on GHS labels. - September 27, 2009 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Caster Concepts Partners with KIA: Provides Safe Working Environment at New Georgia Facility
KIA Motors new facility in West Point, GA is a state of the art automobile manufacturing facility. As one of the most automated facilities in the world, KIA has invested heavily in cutting edge manufacturing equipment that will maximize efficiencies when the plant begins producing the 2011 Kia... - September 26, 2009 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Kazio Networks Introduces a One Day Industrial Ethernet Assessment Service for Manufacturing/ Production Plants and Control Systems
Kazio Networks introduces the State of the Network service. It is a one day Industrial Ethernet assessment and audit service to help manufacturing/ production plants document their data networks. - September 25, 2009 - Kazio Networks
Deacom Receives 2009 Best Deployment Scenario Award for ERP Implementation at Paint Manufacturing Company
Deacom, Inc., producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning Software System for paint, ink, and coatings manufacturers, announced today that its Progress Paint case study has been named a winner of the 2009 Best Deployment Scenario Award in the Enterprise Management category by Info Security Products Guide. - September 25, 2009 - Deacom
Apetito’s Goods Lift Moves Heavy Loads
movemanSKG has installed a heavy-duty Titan goods lift at apetito ltd’s manufacturing plant in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. apetito is a global company that supplies quality frozen food and catering solutions. It has over 8,000 employees and boasts an impressive ten year track record in growth and... - September 24, 2009 - movemanSKG
Graphic Products Releases Guide to Reading Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
The How to Read Material Safety Data Sheets guide describes required information as found on MSDS and gives tips on proper hazardous chemicals labeling. - September 24, 2009 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Selected for 2009 Best Places to Work in PA
Laboratory Testing Inc., an accredited, independent materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration laboratory with over 100 employees, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2009. - September 24, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
ScheduleSoft Names Sarah Martin Senior Business Analyst
ScheduleSoft business growth fuels need for Senior Business Analyst. - September 23, 2009 - ScheduleSoft
Retail Business to Revitalize Shopping Experience and Operations with Business Process Automation
Alphalogix hosting free online presentation for retail business to learn about business process automation technology to improve customer service, supply chains and internal operations. - September 22, 2009 - Alphalogix
New Patent Awarded for Originatic’s Wall-Mountable Computer
Originatic LLC was awarded a new patent for its wall-mountable computer, the Smart-Leaf. The Smart-Leaf is an all-in-one, wall-mountable computer with a fold-out keyboard and optional touch screen. - September 20, 2009 - Originatic LLC
GH Electrothermia to Purchase Majority Interest in Induction Atmospheres
GH Electrothermia S. A. (GH) and Induction Atmospheres (IA) announced today that both companies have signed a letter of intent for GH to purchase a majority interest in Induction Atmospheres. By combining their resources, technology and engineering expertise, both companies expect to increase sales... - September 19, 2009 - GH Induction Atmospheres
Carbide Powder Supplier DiaPac Switches to Quantachrome Tap Density Machine
DiaPac LLC, a supplier of custom tungsten carbide powder blends, switches to using Quantachrome Instruments' Autotap for their packing density, or tap density, measurements on high density powders because of the Autotap's improved accuracy and greater ease of use. - September 18, 2009 - Quantachrome Instruments
Control Station Expands with Establishment of Asian Presence
Asian Subsidiary Enhances Support Provided to the Company’s Multinational Customers - September 18, 2009 - Control Station, Inc.
CertifiGroup CE Marking Program Cuts Trade Barriers for US Companies Selling Products in Europe
Europe’s laws for importing products can be a costly trade barrier for US manufacturers and distributors. Learn how to cut through EU red tape and get a CE Marking that will satisfy the authorities. - September 18, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Nutricap Labs Selects Infusion Direct Marketing as Agency of Record
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, today announced it has selected Infusion Direct Marketing, a marketing consultancy firm, as its marketing agency of record. Infusion will coordinate all press... - September 17, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
Entrepreneur Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14
Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14. DiMora also will be honored with a "star" on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars Nov. 15 2009 ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in front of the historic Palm Canyon Theater on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. - September 16, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
Titanic Lift for Foster & Freeman
A heavy-duty Titan goods lift from movemanSKG allows Foster & Freeman to move heavy products from its upper level workshop to a ground floor shipping area. Foster & Freeman develops and manufactures scientific instruments for the police and forensic laboratories, which improve the quality... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
movemanSKG Serves Scheff Foods a Lifting Solution
Scheff Foods’ new £5m production facility in Birmingham features a movemanSKG Prestige platform lift, which allows wheelchair users to access the building’s upper floor offices. It means the busy food manufacturer can accommodate less able employees, and complies with the... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Automotive Recruit - Shining Opportunities Amid the Gloom
Visionline Management - expert in Global Engineering Recruitment - notices a resurgence in automotive recruitment. Visionline is a recruitment agency whose field of operations includes recruitment for the automotive supplier industry. According to indications from clients, the final quarter of... - September 16, 2009 - Visionline Management Ltd
New Hampshire Metal Fabrication Company Helps Customers Withstand the Economy with New Fabrication Processes That Are More Reliable, Safe, and Green
Gilchrist Metal Fabrication Company of Hudson New Hampshire has found a way for customers to find some certainty in an uncertain economy safer, greener, and more reliable metal fabrication. - September 15, 2009 - Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company
Community Excellence Awards Given to Manufacturers
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. honors Community Excellence Award winners Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions and Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company. - September 13, 2009 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Soapourri's Piggy Soap Reminds Us to Wash Those Hands
Soapourri introduces a pink piggy soap to remind us to wash those hands and avoid the swine flu. - September 11, 2009 - Soapourri Natural Bath & Body, LLC