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IndustrialCOOP Launches International Metal Castings and Foundry Directory
IndustrialCOOP, a co-op search engine filtered for engineers and other industrial buyers has published three newly revised directories of metal castings manufacturers and foundries in North America, Europe and Asia. - September 07, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Surface Guard to Exhibit at Pack Expo International 2008
Surface Guard has announced it will be exhibiting at this year’s Pack Expo International from November 9 – 13 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. The protective packaging specialists at Surface Guard will be promoting their line of Protective Films, Cohesive Cold Seal products, Wave Flute and Single Face corrugated, along with Automated Cold Seal equipment from System Packaging. - September 04, 2008 - Surface Guard Inc.
ILG Re-Designs Its Industrial Supply Directories for Engineers in Asia, Europe and North America
The Industrial Leaders Group (ILG), publisher of on-line publications for engineers, manufacturing and technical professionals has re-designed its directories for industry buyers and suppliers in Europe, North America and Asia. - September 04, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Brillig Systems Introduces World–Class Automation Project Management to the ISA Expo 2008
Brillig Systems, an industry leader in automation project management, will be sharing their successful model for delivering automation projects to the instrumentation and automation community. Brillig will be discussing some of their key project management and automation engineering philosophies at the ISA Expo 2008. Participants can meet with the Brillig staff at their booth, #2951, or catch David Adler and Andre Michel speaking at the Technology Conferences. - September 02, 2008 - Brillig Systems Inc.
Quantumatica and Bandera at 23 EU PVSEC 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition Feria Valencia, Valencia, Spain, September 1-5, 2008
Quantumatica and Bandera in a joint effort to develop new materials suitable for the creation of plastic photovoltaic solar panel via patented extrusion technology. - September 01, 2008 - Bandera Spa
Solar Innovations, Inc. Introduces Ideas for Passive Greenhouse Environments
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunroom; and folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces ideas for passive energy greenhouse environments. It is important to consider geographic... - August 31, 2008 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Worldwide Industrial Marketplace Swells to Thousands of Industrial Suppliers and Buyers
The US-Asia International Industrial Directory and Trade Portal Worldwide Industrial Marketplace has added thousands of manufacturers and distributors of industrial supplies, equipment and machinery. - August 31, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Christopher Paret Joins MoreSteam.com
Expected to Add Depth for MoreSteam’s Next Championship Run. MoreSteam.com, a leading, global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, has hired Chris Paret as Vice President of Sales and multi-purpose running back. A familiar face to many Lean Six Sigma... - August 30, 2008 - MoreSteam.com
Industrial Classifieds Launches a Free Material Handling Equipment Marketplace
The on-line industrial and construction trade portal Industrial Classifieds, has launched a new marketplace for its Web site to connect international buyers and suppliers of material handling equipment and supplies. - August 29, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Custom Maintenance Reports Serve as Tool for Performance Improvement at Saint-Gobain Containers
Reports Provide Financial Analysis and Identify Asset Reliability Performance Improvement Opportunities. - August 28, 2008 - Global PTM
Component General Inc., Releases New Updated High Power Component Catalog
New high power resistors, terminations and attenuators catalog released from Component General Inc. It includes over 20 new parts with detailed specification information for each part. - August 28, 2008 - Component General Inc.
Hoover Color Selects Deacom as Catalyst for Continued Business Growth
Deacom, Inc. announced today that Hoover Color Corporation, a supplier of iron oxide pigments for the paint and coating, building product, and plastic industries, has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System. Hoover Color will implement DEACOM... - August 28, 2008 - Deacom
Marketing Plan Pro Powered by Duct Tape Marketing Included in Business901 Program Offerings
Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN has just included the new Marketing Plan Pro powered by Duct Tape Marketing as part of their planning programs and 28 Day Plan offerings. In fact, there is a complete 28-day program for Nonprofits and for profit companies that have been established... - August 24, 2008 - Business901.com
Industrial Classifieds Adds Thousands of Ads from Suppliers of Industrial Goods and Services
IndustrialSAVER.com, publisher of Industrial Classifieds, an international marketplace for the manufacturing and construction communities, has added thousands of advertisement from industrial suppliers and buyers during the second quarter of 2008. - August 24, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
KMPfurniture.com Dominates Online Upscale Furniture Market
Online Furniture Retailer Experiencing Substantial Growth Despite Challenging Economy. KMPfurniture.com, a premium online retailer of high-quality upscale furniture and accessories, today announced a 35% increase in online sales. Based in Miami, Florida, its modern, sheik products have found favor with developers, home buyers, interior designers, and corporate consultants across the globe. KMP has perfected “inexpensive quality.” - August 23, 2008 - kmp furniture
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation First to Rent Plug-in Hybrid Aerial Lift
UELC, a leader in the renting and leasing of aerial lifts and diggers, is the first to incorporate a Plug-in hybrid electric aerail lift into their fleet. - August 23, 2008 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
Chief® Provides Flat Panel Tilt at the Touch of a Button
The new CM8T15U™ automatically adjusts to preset positions for viewing. - August 23, 2008 - Chief Manufacturing
FutureOffice Network™ Introduces OSHATracker©
FutureOffice Network™ announces the release of OSHATracker©. OSHATracker helps employer’s master OSHA Log and State-specific First Report of Injury recordkeeping with one touch in the FutureOffice Network’s new OSHATracker product. OSHATracker allows employers to easily load... - August 23, 2008 - Davidson Marketing Group, LLC.
Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President
The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, AFL-CIO (SMWIA) endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States at its annual SMWIA Business Agent’s Conference in Orlando, FL. This endorsement follows a process that saw an overwhelming majority of sheet metal... - August 22, 2008 - SMWIA
Xten Industries Listed in Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Xten Industries, a growing leader in contract manufacturing and plastic injection molding, is ranked today, by Inc. Magazine, as number 3,134 on the list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. This list is compiled and ranked according to percentage revenue growth from... - August 22, 2008 - Xten Industries
New Technical and Industrial Textiles Directory for North America, Europe and Asia
The co-op industrial search engine for industry buyers and suppliers IndustrialCOOP, has launched a new group of industrial directories for companies worldwide seeking manufacturers and exporters of industrial textiles. - August 22, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
DNV Certifies Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. to ISO 9001:2000
Det Norske Veritas Certification, Inc. is pleased to announce the ISO 9001:2000 certification of Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. Spectrum Thin Films is one of a few companies to meet the new ISO certification requirements. By achieving ISO certification, Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. demonstrates its commitment to quality for the design and manufacture of high quality optics and optical coatings products for it U.S. Manufacturing operations. - August 21, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
New Multi Axis Load Cell Measures Tri-Axial Loads
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) has just expanded its Multi Axis Load Cell series with the new MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell. The MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell (Tri-Axial) offers an excellent solution for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads. - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
New Handheld Digital Display IHH200 Offered by FUTEK
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is pleased to announce its new Handheld Digital Display, the IHH200. This product is widely used by system integrators and test engineers in laboratory, medical, automotive and aerospace instrumentations. The portable... - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2008 Future 50 Award
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, has been recognized and awarded a spot in the 2008 Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce list of Future 50 Companies. This award is for companies that, according to the MMAC, show a... - August 20, 2008 - Xten Industries
Control Station Releases Revolutionary Process Optimization Technologies
Patent-Pending Capabilities Enable Manufacturers to Optimize Performance of Regulatory Controllers and Maximize Plant Profitability. - August 20, 2008 - Control Station, Inc.
More Than a Facelift: Re-Designed Enclosures from CCS-Inc.
Comprehensive Computer Solutions (CCS-Inc.) recently announced the release of its new Envirosealed™ standard enclosure products. All standard enclosures have been re-engineered to improve durability and reduce manufacturing cost. - August 20, 2008 - Comprehensive Computer Solutions
Company Offers Low-Cost XRF Analyzer for RoHS Testing
Skyray XRF has re-designed a low-cost and compact desktop XRF model with the capability to detect lead, cadmium and other hazardous substances in finished goods. The organizations instrument line already includes a larger desktop model and a handheld portable XRF system for hazardous substance detection. - August 20, 2008 - Skyray XRF
Manufacturing in Mexico 'Webinar' to be Offered by The Offshore Group
Manufacturing executives are invited to attend a free on-line 'webinar' that will provide detailed information on installing productive capacity in Mexico. - August 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group
DEACOM Course Unlocks Financial Reporting for Manufacturers
Deacom, Inc., the producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, today announces the successful completion of its first Deacom University course, DEACOM® Financial Statements. During the two-day course, DEACOM users from the batch process... - August 16, 2008 - Deacom
IndustrialCOOP Launches Cable and Wire Manufacturers Directory and Buying Guide
The industrial-focused search engine IndustrialCOOP.com has released a newly revised directory of cable and wire manufacturers and exporters for industrial buyers based in North America, Europe and Asia. - August 16, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Magnetic Automation Corp Announces New Vice President
Stefan Tea accepts the position and role as Vice President of Magnetic Automation Corp, a leading manufacturer of vehicle and pedestrian access control products. - August 15, 2008 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Worldwide Industrial Adds Live RFQ's to Its 64 Industrial Directories
The US-Asia industrial trade portal Worldwide Industrial Marketplace (WIM) has added Open Request-for-Quotes (RFQs) from qualified buyers to its network of industrial supply directories serving North America and Asia. - August 15, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
With Makopolo.com American Manufacturers Get an Internet Web Presence in China
The total volume of sales from products exported to China from the United States will continue to expand at a tremendous pace, making the China B2B market an unparalleled opportunity for years to come. How can small to medium-sized companies in the United States find the resources to effectively market and sell their products to China? For U.S. manufacturers looking to compete in China, Makopolo.com offers a targeted Web presence inside China to effectively showcase their products and services. - August 14, 2008 - Makopolo
IndustrialMRO Launches New Industrial Supply and Custom Manufacturing Marketplace
IndustrialMRO.com, the Web site for plant maintenance, equipment repair and operations professionals has launched a new on-line marketplace promoting MRO Industrial Supply Distributors and Custom Manufacturers. - August 14, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
The Offshore Group Posts Summit Speaker Information
Manufacturing executives to meet from October 16-19, 2008 in Saltillo, Coahuila to discuss Mexico Manufacturing. - August 13, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Reynolds Polymer Technology Launches R-Cast™ Ice Acrylic
New Acrylic R-Cast™ Ice product simulates real ice, opening the door to more architectural applications. The launch of this product makes Reynolds Polymer Technology one of the first companies to offer this texture in a completely randomized, non-repeating surface. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Cement Industry Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Cement Industry Forecast to 2012" to its report gallery. The report gives an extensive research and in-depth analysis of the cement industry in India. - August 07, 2008 - RNCOS
New ‘Heavy-Duty’ Lift System Design
Hanningfield Process Systems Release the Latest Product in their 'Uni-Hoist' Range of Materials Handling Solutions. - August 07, 2008 - Hanningfield Process Systems Ltd
Grabber Ties the Knot with RopeLok™
Grabber proudly announces an exclusive distribution partnership with RopeLok of Otsego, Michigan. RopeLok manufactures the No Knot RopeLok, an easy to use tie-down product with patent-pending lever locking technology that eliminates the need for tying knots. Douglas Hassing, inventor of the No... - August 06, 2008 - Grabber Warmers
Announcing the Redesigned PosiTector Ultrasonic Thickness Gage
The redesigned PosiTector UTG Ultrasonic Thickness Gage measures the effects of corrosion and erosion. - August 06, 2008 - DeFelsko Corporation
Light-Guided Connector Assembly
CAMI Research introduces a new, patented computer-assisted technique for assembling circular connectors used in aerospace and other high-reliability applications. - August 05, 2008 - CAMI Research Inc.
The Grimes Companies Promotes Ike Sherlock to Vice President
Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC... - August 04, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Industrial Auction Site Partners with Manufacturing News Portal
IndustrialSAVER.com, an on-line auction directory and blog for industrial buyers and suppliers has merged with IndustrialPR, an international publisher of manufacturing and engineering news for industry professionals. - August 03, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Inks and Coatings Manufacturer Cuts IT Costs with DEACOM ERP Software
American Inks and Coatings, based in Sheridan, AR, has implemented the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to simplify its software and hardware environment by integrating its business processes in a single system. Prior to the selection of DEACOM,... - August 01, 2008 - Deacom
ForeignTRADEX To Add Live RFQ's From U.S. and European Industrial Buyers
The US-European Industrial Trade Portal ForeignTRADEX.com has launched a B2B matching program on its Website providing proposals directly from suppliers responding to open RFQs (Request-for-Quotes) submitted by industrial buyers worldwide. - August 01, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Key Performance Indicator Dashboard Accelerates Decision-Making Process
Instant Views of JOBSCOPE Key Performance Indicators Available 24/7. - July 31, 2008 - Jobscope Corporation
Feature-Rich Benchmate Release Now Available
Complimentary Evaluation of Maintenance Software Version 8.0 Offered Online. - July 31, 2008 - Benchmate
Tools for Hire & Sales in the UK
Hire Station has entered into a three year sole supply agreement with Rand's subsidiaries UCS Civils and Linpave Building to hire a range of tools. - July 31, 2008 - Hire Station