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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
Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer Suggests 10 Ways to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
Many people overlook practical steps they can take to help protect their health during this challenging flu season and throughout the year. - September 11, 2009 - Enviro-Solutions
Holmes CC, APICS & EnvisionTrueNorth.com Announce Supply Chain Courses
The Workforce Development Center of Holmes Community College, Ridgeland, and the South Central Mississippi chapter of APICS: The Association for Operations Management, will offer the APICS supply chain management course series. The series targets supply chain operations management professionals and those desiring to become certified in inventory and production management (CPIM). - September 11, 2009 - True North Consulting, LLC
Rapid Sheet Metal Inc Offers Inexpensive Custom Hinge Tooling for Sheet Metal Prototypes
Adds In-House Capability to Rapidly Manufacture Tooling for Custom Hinges for under $1,000. - September 11, 2009 - Rapid Sheet Metal
South-Tek Systems Now a Certified Supplier at DOD EMALL
South-Tek Systems, engineer and manufacturer of Nitrogen gas generators, is now a certified supplier at DOD EMALL, an ecommerce website exclusively for military customers and authorized government personnel. - September 11, 2009 - South Tek Systems
Simformotion™ Announces Release of New Gen II Simulator Hardware Design
Simformotion™ , manufacturers of heavy equipment training simulators announces the release of new Gen II Hardware for the Cat® Simulators product line. - September 11, 2009 - Simformotion™
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
3B Dataservices, Developers of IBM System i Business Solutions, Announce Today That Their Enterprise Software, iNfinite Answers Will Now be Known as the First UnERP
3B Dataservices, developers of IBM System i business solutions, announce today that their enterprise software, iNfinite Answers will now be known as the first unERP. IT leaders and all levels of corporate management praise the merits of (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information systems. - September 10, 2009 - 3B Dataservices Ltd.
Solar Innovations, Inc. Completes Unique Skylight for Historical Yale Society
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial conservatories; greenhouses; sunrooms; skylights; folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; has recently completed a unique skylight for a historical Yale society in New Haven,... - September 10, 2009 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Aztec Announces the Sidewinder Replacement Program
September 2009 is The Month for Savings on Sidewinder Trade-ins at Aztec Products, Inc. - September 10, 2009 - Aztec Products, Inc.
Minnesota Firm Launches Truly Biodegradable Shopping Bag to Replace Plastic - the Ecoplas™ 25
GreenLine Marketing will begin exclusive distribution of a truly biodegradable shopping bag, the Ecoplas™ 25 to replace traditional plastic shopping bags. These bags are strong, safe to use with food, printable, stable for long term storage, compostable, recyclable, priced comparably to plastic bags, in short, the most earth-friendly bags currently available. - September 09, 2009 - GreenLine Marketing
DiMora Motorcar Builds Tomorrow’s Luxury Automobile on Radical Foundation
D-Tek™ chassis debuts on $2 million Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan before widespread industry use. - September 08, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
A.P. Extrusion Announces the Expansion of Their Manufacturing Services with New Addition of 3D Printing Technology
New Hampshire Plastics Manufacturer introduces expansion of their capabilities with the ability to perform 3D Printing for rapid and inexpensive prtotyping - September 08, 2009 - A.P. Extrusion
Need of VisualUdyog Service Tax Software for All Service Providers
The Service Tax was introduced about a decade ago with a beginning of 3 services. Today around 200+ & many more services are likely to be brought under the Service Tax net in the years to come, as the service sector contributes over 50% of the GDP. - September 07, 2009 - Udyog Software (I) Ltd
Probe Manufacturing Inc. Appoints New CEO
Probe Manufacturing has announced the appointment of Kam Mahdi co-founder and its previous CEO as the new CEO. Kam Mahdi brings 15 years of electronics manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management expertise in to Probe Manufacturing. Kam Mahdi is co-founder and served Probe as... - September 05, 2009 - Probe Manufacturing
Component Surfaces Inc., Computer Integrated Machining Inc. and Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Form Strategic Alliance to Step Into Military Heat Sink Market
Component Surfaces Inc., Computer Integrated Machining Inc. and Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC announced today they have forged a strategic alliance to become an ITAR compliant supplier to the military heat sink market. The alliance vertically integrates the manufacturing capabilities of the three companies and seeks to generate increasing economies of scale, even though all participating parties are small businesses based in San Diego, CA. - September 04, 2009 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Ranked No. 188 on 2009 Inc. 500 List
Inc. magazine today ranked Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC No.188 on its 28th annual Inc. 500 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Rankings are based on percentage of revenue growth from 2005 to 2008. Torrey Hills grew 1,051 percent during this period. - September 04, 2009 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Bio-Synthesis, Inc. Launches Peptide Library Generation Software
Long established custom biomedical manufacturer, Bio-Synthesis, Inc., has launched the Peptide Library Generation Tools Software, a versatile platform complete with six powerful screening tools, each designed to help with epitope identification and sequence optimization to best fit the... - September 04, 2009 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Precision Microdrives Releases New Brushed DC 4mm Vibration Motor
This week Precision Microdrives released for sale a new brushed DC 4mm x 11mm vibrator motor (p/n 304-001), expanding its off-the-shelf vibration motor range to 32 products. - September 04, 2009 - Precision Microdrives Limited
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI
Tradetec Skyline Adds Brian Lanning to Their Team of Senior Exhibit Consultants
Skyline’s Chicago Exhibit Dealer, Tradetec adds Brian Lanning as Senior Exhibit Consultant to assist exhibitors and event marketers in Illinois. - September 03, 2009 - Tradetec Skyline Chicago
Sensidyne Introduces New Gas Detection Resources
Sensidyne, LP announces the release of their new web site, www.SensidyneGasDetection.com, showcasing their stationary Gas Detection products to users and sales channel partners globally. The Sensidyne Fixed Systems website includes information on point gas monitors for toxic and combustible gases,... - September 02, 2009 - Sensidyne, LP
Action Packaging Systems, Inc. Launches New Website for Online Digital Label Quoting
Action Packaging Systems, Inc. announces the launching of a new website dedicated to digital labels www.labelexpress.com. The website allows clients to obtain quotes on digital labels instantly using the driven database of on-hand stocks, coatings and dies. “This is exactly what our existing... - September 02, 2009 - Action Packaging Systems Inc
Introducing Eco-Titan the First Environmentally Friendly Utility Distribution Pole
CMT Worldwide introduces the Eco-Titan Distribution Pole the first environmentally neutral pole engineered and manufactured today. The Eco-Titan is the available in sizes to 55 feet and in most required strengths. The Eco-Titan patented distribtion pole is lightweight, a low carbon footprint, recyclable, easy to handle & ship, exceeds all standards. - September 01, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company Introduces Safer, Greener, and More Efficient Metal Fabricating Processes
Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company has developed the metal fabricating methods they claim provide safer, greener, and more reliable metal fabricating for a better impact on the industry and their community - September 01, 2009 - Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company
AcquaPro Worldwide Names New Representatives in India Yemen Saudi Arabia
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of mobile, modular systems of large-scale water desalination, has named new mandated marketing representatives in India, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. These countries represent significant areas for expansion of AcquaPro's marketing activities. Growing demand for... - August 29, 2009 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Escape Velocity Systems Announces Upcoming “Going Physical Free” Webinar
Escape Velocity Systems presents a must attend webinar called "Going Physical Free." This webinar contains relevant information for any company that carries inventory. Learn how to improve record accuracy and avoid costly and ineffective year-end physical inventory counts. - August 29, 2009 - Escape Velocity Systems (EVS)
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Gates Corporation Launches Website for Power Transmission & Motion Control Design Solutions
Design Engineers Find Free Software Tools, an Interactive Product Catalog and Case Studies Detailing Innovative Uses of Belt Drive Systems. - August 28, 2009 - Gates Corporation
Modulift Gain DNV Approval on Their Spreader Systems
With the increase in demand in the lifting industry for the ability to produce DNV approved products, Modulift are proud to announce that they have just completed their second bespoke Spreader System with full DNV product approval. - August 28, 2009 - Modulift UK Ltd
Modulift Lattice System Assists Gas Pipe Project
Poole based engineering firm, Modulift Uk Ltd, has played a key role in the assembly of GRE pipes during the second phase of the construction of Ballanaboy Gas Terminal in Ireland. With the assistance of the Modulift lattice system approximately 3000m of jointed pipes have been lifted into trenches for works inside the terminal. - August 28, 2009 - Modulift UK Ltd
AAA Measurement Men LLC, Now Provides Reverse Engineering Utilizing Their Faro Laser Scanner Which Creates Point Clouds From Products Into Solid 3D Models
They've acquired the technology & experience to convert scanned product from Point Clouds into a Solid 3D Model. Very few companies have the technology & resources for this service. - August 27, 2009 - AAA Measurement Men LLC
New Equflow PVDF Disposable Turbine Flow Sensor Ideal for Single Use and Long Term Use in Medical & Pharmaceutical Applications
Equflow Turbine Flow Sensors utilize high resolution IR technology to monitor and control fluids, including corrosive or aggressive liquids. - August 27, 2009 - Clark Solutions
“Revolution in Spindle Measurement” Video Updated and Now Online
International experts Dr. Robert Hocken, Dr. James Tlusty, and Dr. James Bryan discuss modern, high-tech spindle measurement methods and their importance in this 12-minute video. - August 27, 2009 - Lion Precision
China Business Handbook Now Available from U. S. Commercial Service & Dezan Shira; Free Download to China Briefing Subscribers
The China Business Handbook, a resource guide for conducting business in the People’s Republic of China, has been published by the U.S. Commercial Service in association with Dezan Shira & Associates, Inc. The China Business Handbook provides a general overview to successfully doing... - August 26, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates
Rain Bird Launches Groundbreaking Integrated Control System for Golf Course Irrigation
New Rain Bird® IC™ System offers courses unmatched flexibility and the highest control capacity of any golf course irrigation control system available today. By including a control module within the rotors, the IC System eliminates the need for satellite controllers or decoders on the course. - August 26, 2009 - Rain Bird
DTL Systems Add Plan Adherence Reporting to Provideam OEE Software
Service Pack 3.6 has just been released for leading OEE Monitoring Solution, Provideam. This release delivers several great new features, including Manual Data Entry and Plan Adherence Reporting. - August 26, 2009 - DTL Systems Ltd
Bellwether Services Announces Strategic Sourcing Cost Reduction Thought Leadership White Paper "It Takes Strategic Vision To Get The CFO's Attention"
Bellwether Services, a globally awarded and leading Lean Sourcing, Spend Management, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Sustainability Consultancy Firm announces a strategic sourcing Thought Leadership White Paper which provides an overview of an exceptional Global Sourcing Improvement Project which includes an European, Asian, and North American Supply Base. - August 25, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Intertek Announces the Availability of a New White Paper: Forensic Failure Analysis—The CSI of Testing
New publication outlines how failure analysis can be used to uncover product issues or provide solutions to a problem. - August 24, 2009 - Intertek
A Feature Presentation: Automation Devices Highlighted on PA’s Cable Network
Automation Devices, Inc (ADI) will be featured on Pennsylvania Cable Network’s (PCN), “PCN Tours” television program. PCN Tours is an hour long program that visits PA manufacturers and is conducted in a simple show and tell format with minimal editing. - August 23, 2009 - Automation Devices, Inc.
Corporate Traffic Promotes Brian Sadler to Safety and Compliance Manager
Brian Sadler has been promoted to Safety and Compliance Manager for Corporate Traffic and its subsidiary Corporate Transportation. Sadler joined the company in 1994 and has spent the last 15 years of his tenor working in the Operations, Customer Service and Accounting departments. This new... - August 22, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
New Way® Air Bearings Ranks No. 3245 on the 2009 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 80%
Inc. Magazine has ranked New Way® Air Bearings No. 3245 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. New Way, the world’s largest independent air bearing manufacturer, achieved this ranking with revenue growth of 80% from 2005 through 2008. - August 22, 2009 - New Way Air Bearings
Guardian Announces EcoGuard Solar Boost-LP Laminated Parabolic Mirrors
Global glass manufacturer Guardian Industries continues to expand its line of solar glass products today with EcoGuard® Solar Boost-LP, laminated parabolic mirrors for concentrated solar power (CSP) applications, designed to provide best-in-class solar reflectivity, concentrating efficiency and durability. - August 22, 2009 - Guardian Industries Corp.
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Training Class
August 29th, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport located in the Mid South American Right of Way Associates (ARWA, Inc.) will hold a training class Saturday, Towers building in Downtown Shreveport on the corner of Travis Street and Edwards Street. The class is titled... - August 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Universal Valve Co. Announces Release of Pipe Guards and Bollards
Universal Valve Co. recently announced the release of their pipe guards and bollards, designed to protect property from costly accidents. - August 21, 2009 - Universal Valve Co.
MOLYKOTE® 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant Offers Versatility and Chemical Resistance
Now available from industrial consumables specialist RW Greeff is Dow Corning’s Molykote® 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant - a heavy-consistency dimethyl silicone compound that resists a variety of organic and inorganic chemicals. - August 21, 2009 - RW Greeff
American EMI Solutions Announces DSCC Certification for Conductive Elastomers
American EMI Solutions, http://www.aes-emi.com, announced today, that they have received approval to manufacture and sell Electrically Conductive Elastomers conforming to the requirements of MIL-DTL-83528C. This specification is regulated by the U.S. Defense Supply Center, Columbus OH (DSCC). New... - August 20, 2009 - New England Die Cutting
Automatic Plastics Launch New Website
Automatic Plastics, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest injection plastic moulding suppliers have launched their new website. The website was required to meet customer’s needs worldwide for immediate information. The customers of Automatic Plastics (http://www.automaticplastics.com)... - August 20, 2009 - Automatic Plastics Limited
RW Greeff Presents 3M CLICK, STICK & WIN© Promotion – Save Time and Win With 3M’s New Product Selector
As the main UK technical partner for 3M, RW Greeff and its online product catalogue, RWGreeff.co.uk are supporting the launch of 3M’s new, innovative, online product selector and to celebrate the launch, 3M offer you the chance to win some fantastic prizes with the CLICK, STICK and WIN promotion. - August 19, 2009 - RW Greeff
Data Management Software from S+S to be Presented at Fachpack 2009 in Nuremberg
Central data management for metal detectors and separators - HACCP conform visualisation and logging. - August 15, 2009 - S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH