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On-Site Analysis and LubeTrak Share Their New Options for 2009. Oil Analysis Has Never Been so Easy and Affordable.
New options for 2009 make oil analysis easy and affordable. They now offer a full testing and reporting option for mining, railroad, trucking, industrial, oil & gas and marine applications. - January 13, 2009 - On-Site Analysis
Fast-Growing Grimes Moves Into New Headquarters
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 14500 Hyatt Rd near the Jacksonville International Airport. Repairs and improvements have been taking place since Grimes purchased the former Pic “N Save distribution center two years ago. - January 12, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Client Input Key for Jobscope ERP Product Direction
Voice of Customer Helps Develop Product Roadmap for ETO and MTO Solution. - January 12, 2009 - Jobscope Corporation
Elan Software Systems Signs Systems Integration Agreement with Excellis Consulting Corporation
The XFP-MES software suite recognized by Excellis as one of the best MES solutions for Life Sciences industry. - January 12, 2009 - Elan Software Systems
Commercial Duct Cleaning Company Earns Safety Award
Hughes Environmental wins Safety Award for the Third Consecutive Year. - January 11, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
New Industrial Gaskets and Seals Directory Matches Buyers with International Manufacturers
The international industrial directory for American, Middle East and Asian manufacturers Worldwide Industrial has launched a new Gaskets and Seals Directory and Buying Guide for the global manufacturing community. - January 11, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Schultz-Creehan LLC Chosen by The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining
As an NCDMM Alliance Partner Schultz-Creehan LLC will address and support the broad manufacturing and machining needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its Suppliers. - January 10, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
New Guide Helps Plant Maintenance Professionals in California Meet Industrial Supply Distributors
The blog-based website for industrial MRO professionals, IndustrialMRO.com has launched a new guide to help connect California-based buyers and suppliers of industrial equipment, tools and general line supplies for manufacturers across the state. - January 08, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
U.S. Manufacturers Find Industrial Buyers in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand on ForeignTRADEX.com
ForeignTRADEX, founder of the World Trade Forum and division of the Industrial Leaders Group (ILG) has launched a new international marketing report for U.S. manufacturers wishing to export industrial goods in Asia. - January 08, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Several New Orders Contribute to North American Industries’ Fast Growing Crane Sales in Central and South America
Crane inquiries from Latin America are flowing in from a vast array of industries. A Sugar Refinery in Peru, a Precast Concrete Facility in Chile, and a Paper Mill in Mexico are just a sample of the new orders from the region. North American Industries’ engineering expertise has been instrumental in accommodating the growing demand and unique design requirements. - January 08, 2009 - North American Industries
Freestyle Systems Offers Salon Industry Green Technologies to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Freestyle Systems uses green technologies to develop systems such as The Freestylist, the world's first and only weightless blowdrying system, and SpectraLights, the first LED lights engineered for the salon industry that enable stylists to see true colors indoors and drastically reduces electricity bills. - January 07, 2009 - Freestyle Systems
Engineered Software, Inc. Names New COO and VP of Engineering
Engineered Software has taken another prodigious leap forward by appointing new leadership and naming Michael Blondin as the new chief operating officer, and Christy Bermensolo as the new vice president of engineering. Former Vice President of Engineering, Ray Hardee, P.E., will now be operating solely as the chief executive officer for Engineered Software. Both moves are effective immediately. - January 07, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Customer Relationships Key to GreenWood's 18 Years in Business
A Customer-Centered Philosophy and a Focus on Safety Ensure Success. - January 07, 2009 - GreenWood Inc.
Winters Diaphragm Seal with Backing Plate for Continuous Use
Winters Instruments is re-introducing the D70 Series Diaphragm Seal with a backing plate, which will prevent the diaphragm from rupturing if the pressure sensing instrument fails. Pressure will be held until the instrument is replaced. The D70 Series is separable (2-piece construction) for... - January 07, 2009 - Winters Instruments
NSK Appointment Announcement
NSK is pleased to announce that Oswaldo Almeida has been promoted to Senior Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for all Aftermarket activities across Canada. He brings a multitude of experience to the role, with previous positions including 5 years as Sales Manager for the South American... - January 07, 2009 - NSK Canada Ltd
Offshore Group Client Company Expands in Empalme, Mexico
Harco Laboratories has recently completed expansion at its Mexico manufacturing site. - January 07, 2009 - The Offshore Group
Nanotechnology Causes Disruption - Cross Industry
Nanotechnology can be described as the science of molecular engineering, and is currently changing the way many industries think of surface coatings. Imagine a scratch-free automotive finish, a barnacle-free boat hull, a self-cleaning aircraft or a wheel without brake-dust. This vision has become a... - January 06, 2009 - Nanovere Technologies, LLC.
PaintGages.com Introduces New Paint Thickness Gage for Automotive Market - PaintGage™ FNF, Most Advanced and Compact Car Dealer Paint Meter on the Market
PaintGages.com Introduces New Coating and Paint Thickness Gage for Automotive Market - The Car Dealer Secret Tool. PaintGage™ FNF is most compact and advanced Professional Paint Meter on the market. PaintGage™ FNF is a lightweight pocket-sized device packed with features not available on a similar tools offered by other manufacturers. - January 05, 2009 - PaintGages.com
Sturges Manufacturing Company Launches New Customer Focused Website
Sturges Manufacturing, a manufacturer of custom standard and engineered webbing and straps, launches a newly redesigned website with improved overall user experience and customer focus. - January 01, 2009 - Sturges Manufacturing Company
Neenah’s CLASSIC CREST® Papers Selected for Invitation to Presidential Inauguration
Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has announced that the official invitation to the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama is being printed on one of Neenah’s greenest papers, CLASSIC CREST® Papers Recycled 100 Natural White. According to John O’Donnell, President of Neenah... - January 01, 2009 - Neenah Paper Inc.
Industrial Leaders Promotes Connecticut Manufacturers of Industrial Products in Foreign Markets
Industrial Leaders, publisher of Buy American, an international social networking blog for manufacturing professionals has released a new guide to promote Connecticut-based industrial suppliers in national and international markets. - December 31, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Wedge-Mill Tool Announces a New Website
Wedge-Mill Tool is proud to announce a new website launched December 17, 2008. The website includes new features such as a survey, request for quote page, laser etching request form, more detailed descriptions of their products and services, customer testimonials, case studies, and the latest news. - December 31, 2008 - Wedge-Mill Tool, Inc.
Fast Radios Names Tekk X1000 Best New Product
Fast Radios, a leading provider of two way radios and radio equipment announces the selection of Tekk International’s Tekk X1000 series radio as the “Best New Radio Product of 2008.” “The Tekk X1000 is durable, easy to use, compact and comes with a long list of features. At... - December 30, 2008 - Fast Radios
Superior Data Fortress from Thecus® - N7700 and N8800 NAS
Thecus® N7700 and N8800 has truly engineered to break all restrictions and bring robust data fortress to every enterprise. Most important of all, all these data protection features are designed to operate at minimal power and noise level. Thecus® N7700 or N8800 system itself only requires no more than 40W (without hard drive disks), saving energy and your utility bill, and is as quite as less than 35dB. It allows 24/7 data access under noiseless manner, perfect fit for office environment. - December 27, 2008 - Thecus
New Cutting Tools Directory from IndustrialCOOP Helps Buyers Save Money on Cutting Equipment
One of the world's most comprehensive industrial-focused search engines for manufacturing and engineering professionals IndustrialCOOP, has launched a new directory of cutting tools and cutting equipment manufacturers, dealers and distributors. - December 25, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Can Middle-Market Companies Capitalize on This Highly Active Global Marketplace and Achieve Growth?
Mona Pearl, expert in global expansion strategies, will be speaking on a panel in Orlando, FL on "cross border transactions" on January 21, 2009. The theme of the conference is "Financing in a Changing Global Market," focusing on middle-market companies looking to grow and utilize mergers & acquisitions as a growth strategy. - December 25, 2008 - BeyondAStrategy.com
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands Immersion Ultrasonic Testing for Materials Up to 5000 Lbs
Laboratory Testing expanded its ultrasonic testing capabilities with a computerized immersion scan tank for large materials up to 20 feet long, 4 feet wide and 5000 pounds. The equipment improves turnaround for large volume, repetitive orders and accuracy over the contact method. - December 24, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
MAXAL International Announces New Web Page Design
MAXAL International, Inc. (www.maxal.com), an aluminum welding wire company, announced today that it has launched a revised version of its web site. - December 23, 2008 - Maxal International, Inc.
Grimes Teams Up with Marines to Help Toys for Tots
The Grimes Companies (TGC) teamed up with the United States Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program and through a company-wide drive donated nearly 300 toys in its first year of participation. The project was spearheaded by Grimes employees Elisa Garcia and Patricia Vehmeyer. Through their... - December 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Plastic Barbed Fittings Now Available in Both Single-Use & Reusable Versions; Variety of Plastic Materials & Fitting Styles Stocked
NewAge(R) Industries now provides its Thermobarb(R) plastic barbed fittings in versions for both single and repeated use applications. The fittings are well stocked in nylon, polyethylene, PVDF, and polypropylene for same-day or JIT shipment. They offer a lightweight, compact design; durability; chemical and temperature resistance; and assorted styles. The single use fitting allows for sterilization and is made from FDA-approved material that meets critical pharmaceutical industry standards. - December 21, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Torrey Hills President Ken Kuang Receives “President’s Award” at IMAPS 2008 International Microelectronics Symposium
Ken Kuang, President and Founder of Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC today accepted the 2008 President’s Award at the IMAPS (The International Microelectronics and Packaging Society) 41st International Symposium on Microelectronics held recently at Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island. - December 20, 2008 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Ken Kuang Named Most Admired CEO by San Diego Business Journal
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC today announced that Ken Kuang, its president and CEO, was named 2008 Most Admired CEO among private-held small businesses by San Diego Business Journal. - December 20, 2008 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
WIM Launches New Storage, Shipping and Warehouse Equipment Directory and Buying Guide
The Worldwide Industrial Marketplace (WIM), an international industrial portal for manufacturing and engineering professionals has launched a new directory focusing on shipping, warehouse and storage systems and equipment. - December 20, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
BDA Advises Areva on China JV with Xiamen Huadian
Areva T&D, advised by BDA, has formed a 55/45 JV with Xiamen Huadian Switchgear Co Ltd. The JV will manufacture medium and high voltage switchgear products. - December 19, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
AdvantaPure(R) Expands Its Silicone Molding Operations to Meet Increased Product Demand; Capabilities Include Single-Use Manifolds & Process Systems
High purity tubing and manifold manufacturer AdvantaPure recently tripled the size of its molded silicone production area. The expansion houses equipment for the manufacture of single-use process systems, tubing sets, and manifolds for pharmaceutical and clean applications. Finished products consist of tubing; reinforced hose; fittings in T, Y, cross, and reducer styles; and other custom-specified components. - December 19, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Vermont Company Launches Next Generation Industrial Ink Jet
In a world where large format and desktop models dominate the field of ink jet printers, Pad Print Machinery of VT, Inc. has answered the call of industrial manufacturers with the Rapid Fire 1001 ink jet system. - December 18, 2008 - Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
Component Engineers Inc. Acquires Elks Manufacturing Corporation
Component Engineers Inc. (CEI) is pleased to announce the acquisitions of the assets of Elks Manufacturing. - December 18, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.
New Industrial MRO Supply Directory Promotes New York Industrial Distributors Nationwide
IndustrialMRO.com, an international blog for plant maintenance and facility managers has launched a new directory of Industrial MRO supplies and equipment for New York manufacturers, machine shops and other industrial buyers in the state. - December 18, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Reverse-Air Baghouse for the Ethanol Industry by Imperial Systems, Inc.
Ethanol producers are constantly faced with stringent air quality regulations that must be addressed before a plant can be constructed. However, operating producers are becoming more mindful of internal pollutants such as dust that can cause asset degradation and health risks to employees. - December 18, 2008 - Imperial Systems, Inc
Meissner Industrial Goes Live with New Website
A short PR about the new website created by Grandview Design for Meissner Industrial Company, a leader in custom filter products. - December 17, 2008 - Grandview Design
Crankshaft Gage Accommodates Large Crankshafts
Adcole Corporation introduces a new crankshaft gage that accommodates the larger crankshafts of heavy-duty generator sets, off-road construction equipment, and big compressors. - December 17, 2008 - Adcole Corporation
FUTEK Introduces S-Beam Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB350 with a brand new USB Digital Interface. This improvement offers a USB type solution for Strain Gage Based Load Cells. FUTEK’s USB Sensor Solution provides an easy “Plug & Play” with basic software making the System Integration even simpler. - December 16, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Xten Industries Acquires Assets of Rubbermaid
Xten announced this week that it has added to its injection molding fleet. - December 14, 2008 - Xten Industries
Top Growth Mid-Market Private Firms Announced for Q3 2008
Ten North American private companies cited for quarter over quarter growth. - December 13, 2008 - Private Company Index
Buy American Helps Oregon and Minnesota Manufacturers of Industrial Products Increase Sales
Buy American, a social network site for the manufacturing community has launched two reports to help Minnesota and Oregon industrial suppliers grow their customer base in domestic and foreign markets - December 13, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Fiber-Line Inc. Breaks Ground on New Expansion
On December 10, Fiber-Line Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate its second major expansion in less than a decade. The $4.5 million building and equipment expansion will add an additional 60,000 square feet to its facility located on Performance Drive off of Tate Boulevard in Hickory, NC. - December 12, 2008 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
Hammersmith Mfg. Adds New Mori Seiki NL-2500SY-1250 CNC Lathe Machine
Hammersmith Mfg. & Sales Inc., headquartered in Horton, Ks. announces the addition of a new Mori Seiki NL-2500SY-1250 CNC lathe machine into its Horton facility. The NL-2500SY-1250 greatly expands Hammersmith’s machining capabilities. - December 12, 2008 - Hammersmith Mfg
IndustrialCOOP.com Launches New Conveyors and Conveying Equipment Directories
The international co-op search engine for engineers and the manufacturing community has launched a series of geo-targeted buying guides focusing on new and used conveyor systems and conveying equipment accessories. - December 12, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Corus Advantica™ Website Launched
In support of the Advantica™ external launch – the Corus manufactured goods website has recently just launched. Advantica™ from Corus is a range of pre-finished steel products specifically formulated for manufactured goods and widely used for the following applications; Ceilings,... - December 12, 2008 - Corus Colors
Introducing the Aztec Sidewinder’s Body Re-Design, the Aztec Sidewinder Now Offers a New All-Steel Body Design for Superior Extended Performance
The Aztec Sidewinder™, the ultra-high speed stripping and scrubbing machine, has just been re-designed. The new Sidewinder has a rugged all-steel body construction for superior performance and extended long term durability, and includes a new heavy-duty German engineered, precision... - December 11, 2008 - Aztec Products, Inc.