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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gemstar Manufacturing Introduces Redesigned Website

Gemstar Manufacturing, a custom plastics manufacturer, is pleased to introduce their newly redesigned corporate website. The website redesign will allow visitors quick and easy access to information on Gemstar’s full product line of cases and plastic products, details on available custom... - August 14, 2009 - Gemstar Manufacturing

Nutricap Labs Named to 2009 Inc. 5,000 List, Recognized as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Nutricap Labs today announced its placement on the 2009 Inc. 5,000 list. The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America based on criteria such as gross dollars of growth, revenue, metro region and industry over a four-year period. - August 13, 2009 - Nutricap Labs

RNIB: Talking Up Digital Technology

Millions of people worldwide are set to gain an improved experience of TV thanks to a collaboration between The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and leading digital technology companies to develop the world’s first ‘talking’ technology - which will reach the market... - August 13, 2009 - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Rain Bird Introduces New XQ Distribution Tubing for Drip Irrigation

A unique self-extracting coil makes this ¼” tubing easier to use and store. - August 13, 2009 - Rain Bird

IndustrialMRO Increases Offerings for Hydraulic Filters and Industrial Filters in Its Directory

The website for plant maintenance and facility engineers IndustrialMRO, has increased its offerings for industrial and hydraulic filtration systems and equipment from international suppliers - August 13, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Gemstar Manufacturing Announces New Vice President of Sales

Gemstar Manufacturing, a custom manufacturer of hard plastic cases and parts, announces the recent addition of Paul Herskind as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Mr. Herskind will direct all sales and marketing functions at Gemstar. “We are very pleased to have Mr. Herskind join our... - August 13, 2009 - Gemstar Manufacturing

Further Investigation Into Defective Chinese Drywall by US Building Consultants, Inc. Results in a Warning for Companies Performing Remediation

After performing more inspections and additional laboratory results, U S Building Consultants, Inc. issues a warning to those performing remediation on homes or commercial buildings that may have defective Chinese drywall. - August 12, 2009 - USBCI