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PEACH™ Unit Demonstrations Held for Officials and Emergency Personnel
Three years after the attacks of 9/11, a conversation with New York City officials was the start of a new venture for On Site Manufacturing, Inc. and its new product now known as the PEACH™ Unit – “Packaged Electric Air Conditioning and Heating.” This new unit, developed with First Responders in mind, provides heat, air conditioning and electricity to allow emergency personnel to conduct business in any emergency or disaster situation. - April 12, 2009 - On Site Manufacturing
New Directory of Office Cleaning Services & Commercial Cleaning Companies
The manufacturing & engineering news portal IndustrialPR.net has introduced its new office cleaning services and commercial cleaning companies directory for U.S. businesses. - April 12, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Buy American Debuts Its Laboratory Chemicals & Food Chemicals Directory
The Buy American website introduces its new Industrial Chemicals Directory focusing on promoting U.S. based manufacturers, distributors and custom formulators of food chemicals and laboratory chemicals - April 11, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Hybrid DVRs From ACUMEN
ACUMEN introduces a new product line of PC with built-in capture card and 7-inch monitor named as “iD”. The parameters are sufficient for visual monitoring, and the function of touch screen is convenient which enhances the efficiency of DVRs. ACUMEN supplies 5 models of iD - three... - April 11, 2009 - Acumen Int. Corp.
IndustrialSAVER Launches Its American Investment Castings and Brass Castings Directory
The online manufacturing marketplace and auction site IndustrialSAVER.com has released its new American Castings Directory focusing on brass castings and investment castings from U.S. based foundries and manufacturers - April 10, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Dynalab's NX Wire Harness Testers Now Offer 4-Wire Kelvin Resistance Testing
Dynalab Test Systems is pleased to announce that NX Wire Harness Testers have been enhanced to support 4-wire Kelvin resistance testing. This extends Dynalab's NX Wire Harness Tester's resistance measurement range to below 1 ohm. Specifically, the resistance measurement range and accuracy for all NX Wire Harness Testers is .005 to 100 Ohm +/- 1%, +/- .005 Ohm. - April 09, 2009 - Dynalab Test Systems, Inc.
Qualtrax Customer Receives Quality Magazine’s 2009 Plant of the Year Award
Qualtrax, Inc. is proud to announce that one of its software customers, Personna American Safety Razor (ASR - Knoxville, TN), was recently announced the winner of Quality Magazine’s 2009 Plant of the Year Award in the small plant (less than 250 employees) division. Quality Magazine recognizes... - April 09, 2009 - Qualtrax, Inc.
VisualCube Launches Community Website for Epiphany CRM Users, Developers
VisualCube, provider of products and services designed to enhance performance of Infor’s CRM, has launched a community website (www.ourepiphany.com) for Epiphany users and developers. “We launched this open and free forum to connect users’ wants and needs with developer... - April 08, 2009 - VisualCube
Ashton Capital Group, LLC. Alternative Business Solutions: Bringing Unconventional Financing Methods Into the Mainstream
Ashton Capital Group, LLC (ACG) have been providing financing to start-ups and established businesses for years. ACG are able to provide traditional and alternative financing with a specialty in accounts receivable financing and equipment financing. Unlike traditional banks, ACG are able to provide equipment financing to start-ups and businesses with good to poor credit ratings. - April 07, 2009 - Ashton Capital Group, LLC
China Works Launches China Desk Service for UK Companies Looking to Turn Around Failing Chinese Manufacturing Projects
China Works estimate up to 50% of Chinese outsourcing projects fail to achieve the results required. Reasons for failure can include poor communications, excessive pressure on lead times or price, mismatched expectations between the buyer and supplier, and poor quality control. To address this... - April 07, 2009 - China Works
Inspirtech Offers Free 3D CAD Training Tutorials for New SolidWorks Software Users
In an effort to help combat a rising unemployment rate, inspirtech has begun offering free 3D CAD technology training to users new to SolidWorks. SolidWorks is industry standard mechanical design software used to design products ranging from industrial machinery to medical instruments. Inspirtech uses proven teaching techniques to instruct, inspire and instill confidence into users with cutting edge technologies. - April 06, 2009 - Inspirtech
Produce Nitrogen with Atlas Copco Philippines
Atlas Copco Philippines introduces its new range of PSA Nitrogen Generator Systems in the Philippines. - April 06, 2009 - Atlas Copco Philippines
Xiamen Elite, Chinese Manufacturer of 'Green Bags,' First Bag Producing Company in the World to Receive SA 8000 Certificate for Human Rights of Workers
Xiamen Elite Nonwoven Manufacturing Co., Ltd. today announced that its production site in Xiamen, China has been certified to the Social Accountability International SA 8000 work place and human rights standard. Xiamen Elite is now the first and only bag producing SA 8000 certified factory in the... - April 04, 2009 - Xiamen Elite Nonwoven Manufacturing
Chemical Management System Extends QuickBooks Functionality
Mar-Kov Chemical Management System provides Chemical Inventory Control and Warehouse Management, Weighing, Electronic Batch Recording, Recipe Creation and Management, Laboratory Information Management. - April 04, 2009 - Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Industrial Leaders Helps Companies Select the Right Thrust Bearing, Sperical Bearing or Needle Bearing
IndustrialLeaders.com, publisher of the Buy American social networking site has debuted its new bearings buying guide focusing on spherical bearings, needle and thrust bearings. - April 04, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Admiral Consulting Group to Host Free Accounting Software Evaluation Event
Phoenix-Area Businesses Will be Able to Evaluate the Leading Mid-Market ERP Solutions During This Single Event. - April 03, 2009 - Admiral Consulting Group
Vietnam’s Rapidly Expanding Plantation Resources Are Becoming an Important Supply Source for Pulpmills in Japan and China, Reports WRQ
Vietnam is now one of the most important suppliers of plantation Eucalyptus and Acacia wood chips to the pulp industry in both Japan and China. The country has expanded shipments gradually over the past six years and is now the world’s fourth largest hardwood chip exporter, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Planetlabel.com Adds Digital Full Color Label Printing Capabilities
Planetlabel.com, a leading online retailer of blank label products has expanded their product offering to include digitally printed full color label products. “Planetlabel.com has offered printed label products for years, however the addition of our digital equipment now allows us to service... - April 03, 2009 - PlanetLabel.com
Leader in XRF Service Offers New XRF Analyzer Protection Plans
A leader in service and support of all x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer brands, Eastern Applied Research, has formally announced two protection plans to help companies budget more efficiently. - April 03, 2009 - Eastern Applied Research, Inc.
New Assembly Automation and Industrial Automation Systems Directory from IndustrialSAVER
IndustrialSAVER, a manufacturing marketplace and online industrial auction for the international manufacturing community has launched its new COM Automation Equipment Directory and Buyers' Guide. - April 03, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
CT 498 B Misting Lube - Not just another “Mist” Opportunity
Misting Lube CT 498-B increased the tool life of Haworth Ludington by up to 50%. Overall, the operators are much more pleased with all aspects of the CT 498-B. Benefits: 1) Reduction of dermatitis on operator’s hands and arms. 2) Reduced handling of the parts manufactured. 3) Saved 50% tool life/Lower use cost. - April 02, 2009 - Chemtool Incorporated
New Epoxy Adhesives, Rubber & Industrial Adhesives Buying Guide from IndustrialCOOP
The co-op industry search engine IndustrialCOOP.com has debuted its latest buying guide to connect buyers and sellers of epoxy adhesives, rubber adhesives and other industrial adhesive products - April 02, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Gates Corporation Earns 2009 Plant Services Best Practices Award
The Award Recognizes the Power Transmission Division for Its Energy-Saving Solutions - April 02, 2009 - Gates Corporation
Michigan-Based Royal Arc Industrial Services Proudly Presents OSHA Testimony on Capital Hill
CEO and OSHA Authorized Trainer and Inspector, Rob Siemens gave sworn testimony at the OSHA Cranes & Derricks Regulation Hearing held March 17-20 at Frances Perkins Building Auditorium, U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC. - April 02, 2009 - Royal Arc Industrial
Atlas Copco Philippines Shares Best Practices with Iron and Steel Industry
Atlas Copco Philippines shares best practices with Iron and Steel industry in South East Asia Iron & Steel Institue (SEASI) 2009 Traveling Seminar. - April 02, 2009 - Atlas Copco Philippines
Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks
Car park operators understand just how daring people can be when they do not want to pay for parking. Running through aluminum boom arms, tailgating or fooling safety equipment to hold open boom gates are just some of the tricks. - April 01, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
New Online Mapping Tool Attracts Business
The Economic Development Foundation and Brenham Community Development Corporation have just sped up and simplified the process of attracting job growth and new business to Brenham with the launch of Brenhamprospector.com. A goal of the program is to simplify the process of working with local... - April 01, 2009 - Economic Development Foundation of Brenham
New Massachusetts Compressors & Generators Directory Introduced by Worldwide Industrial
Worldwide Industrial, a US-Asia Industrial Directory has launched its new buying guide to promote and connect buyers and suppliers of air compressors, blowers and generators in the state of Massachusetts. - April 01, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Software Company Helps Manufacturers Stay COOL Under New Law
Vicinity Manufacturing™ Addresses National Country of Origin Labeling Requirements - March 31, 2009 - Vicinity Manufacturing
Manufacturing in Mexico "Webinar" to be Offered by the Offshore Group
Offshore Group experts discuss the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining a manufacturing operation in Mexico during this interactive session. - March 29, 2009 - The Offshore Group
New and Free Marketplace for Machine Shops to be Introduced by Industrial Leaders
IndustrialLeaders.com, publisher of industry-focused directories and guides for the manufacturing community will debut its new Machine Shops Marketplace to its members within a few days. - March 29, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Graco® Launches New Fine Finish Spray Packages
Graco introduces new Merkur™ high-performance spray packages for fine finish applications. These improved spray packages are designed to outlast and outperform other packages in their class. “The new features on these spray packages offer greater precision and increase efficiency to... - March 28, 2009 - Graco Inc
Ronco Registers Nitech® as a Trademark for Its Disposable Examination Glove
Nitech®, the new examination glove from Ronco is now a registered trademark. - March 28, 2009 - RONCO
Sales of Ventilators Remain in the Green
Sales of its ventilation equipment at Empire Ventilation Equipment Company, Inc. continue flow at a robust pace. - March 28, 2009 - Empire Vant Equip. co., Inc.
American Industrial Adhesives & Sealants Directory Debuts on Industrial Trade Forum
The Industrial Trade Forum, a B2B portal for the manufacturing community published by ForeignTRADEX has launched a new guide to promote US-based manufacturers of adhesives and sealants worldwide - March 28, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Laser Photonics Offers Key to Survival - Get Lean
In today’s economic market manufacturers are focusing on ways to get Lean in order to not only be competitive, but to survive the downturn of the economy. - March 27, 2009 - Laser Photonics
Food Processing Equipment Manufacturers Cutting Production Steps with Laser Photonics Fiber Laser Systems
As demand increases in the food processing machinery industry, so does the need to use technology to find more efficient ways to manufacture the processing machines. Most of the equipment for the food processing machinery industry is made from thin stainless steel which is cut and then processed. - March 27, 2009 - Laser Photonics
Lost Dog Finds Way Home Using Laser Photonics Fiber Laser
Laser Photonics, a leader in fiber laser technology, has partnered with dog tag distributors in a nationwide effort to educate and empower pet owners everywhere to help keep your pets safe. - March 27, 2009 - Laser Photonics
Air Technology Group Attends Heli-Expo 2009 in Anaheim
Naples-based Air Technology Group, which includes Air Technology Inc. and Air Technology Engines Inc., recently participated in Heli-Expo 2009 in Anaheim, California. Mike Turner, President and CEO along with Mark Marar, Sales Manager attended the three day event, February 22-24, 2009 to showcase... - March 27, 2009 - Air Technology Group
Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program is Scheduled for Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it will host a nationally recognized business growth program for Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs. The FastTrac™ Growth Venture, an initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation, will be held this... - March 27, 2009 - FastTrac
IndustrialPartFinder.com Launches to Help Make Finding Replacement Parts Easy
IndustrialPartFinder.com, a new source for triplex pumps, pressure washers, rotary timing valves, and accessories, has launched. IndustrialPartFinder.com has opened their virtual doors for business. This new site is intended to be a resource for industrial buyers looking for replacement parts and... - March 27, 2009 - Campbur, LLC
The Canada Bearings Directory Debuts on ArriveNEWS
ArriveNEWS, publisher of the online manufacturing expo IITS 2009 has launched its latest industrial buying guide focusing on manufacturers and distributors of industrial bearings in Canada. - March 27, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Nookums™ Announces the Launch of It's Spring 2009 Line of Paci-Plushies™ Pacifier Holders
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces the launch of it's Spring 2009 line of Paci-Plushies™ with BPA and Phythalates Free Pacifiers. - March 26, 2009 - Paci-Plushies
Gripper Edge™ Tack Strip Reaches Manufacturing Milestone Despite Poor Economy
Southern Cross Building Products announces a new production milestone for GripperEdge™ carpet tack strip. More than 200,000,000 (two hundred million) lineal feet of GripperEdge™ tack strip has been sold in North America. According to Southern Cross CEO Rodrigo Vera, “Gripper Edge... - March 26, 2009 - Southern Cross Building Products, LLC
Ametek Receives cUL Certification for Series 90A Annunciator
AMETEK Power Instruments a recognized leader in process control room instrumentation has received cUL Certification for its 90A Annunciator. The highly acclaimed Annunciator can now be used in applications that require compliance to Canadian safety requirements. The versatile 90A performs many new... - March 26, 2009 - Ametek Power Instruments
Ametek Offers Linkbus Rims for Remote Monitoring of Process Instruments
The new LinkBus Remote Instrument Monitoring System (Linkbus RIMS) from AMETEK Process Instruments provides users of AMETEK process analyzers and instruments with 24/7 access through their PC web browser or Fieldbus™, ModBus™ protocol-based distributed control system... - March 26, 2009 - Ametek Process & Analytical Instruments
Cirrus to Launch New Range of Products, Support & Training at Safety & Health Expo: Stand E75
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, will be unveiling several exciting new developments to its range of noise instruments, support packages and training at the Safety & Health Expo, at the NEC from the 12 – 14 May 2009. - March 26, 2009 - Cirrus Research plc
Ametek Drexelbrook Offers SIL Certified Point Level Switch
AMETEK Drexelbrook--the leader in level measurement technology—has pioneered another breakthrough with the introduction of the Safety IntelliPoint RF™ Switch, the first RF Admittance device with SIL certification. The safety switch was developed specifically for above ground bulk... - March 26, 2009 - Ametek Drexelbrook
Global Market for Electronics Contract Manufacturing Worth $519.0 Billion in 2014
According to the new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications, the global market for electronics contract manufacturing (ECM) technology was worth $321.0 billion in 2008. This is expected to increase to over $345.0 billion in 2009 and $519.0 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. - March 26, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Hawaii Industrial Supply Distributors Directory Launched by IndustrialPR.net
The online news and public relations site for manufacturing professionals IndustrialPR has introduced its new industrial distributors directory and guide to promote suppliers of industrial products in Hawaii. - March 26, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com