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Rapid Sheet Metal Reduces Flat Part Cutting Times by Up to 50%
Adds 4000 watt, High Power Laser to its arsenal of Cutting Capabilities. - June 27, 2008 - Rapid Sheet Metal
Free Formulations and Process Specification Software Recipe Manager Express Released by Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Recipe Manager performs formulations, process specification, costing, and many other functions, and is already deployed at leading Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Manufacturers. - June 26, 2008 - Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Chemical Manufacturer Finds Right Formula with Deacom ERP Software
Producer of the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, Deacom, Inc. announces that Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL) has chosen Deacom to integrate its specialty chemical manufacturing business in one software system. The selection of the Deacom System... - June 26, 2008 - Deacom
Eos Group Releases Version 2.0 of Eos Explorer
Eos Explorer, designed to handle all aspects of preconstruction estimates. - June 25, 2008 - Eos Group
New XRF Analyzers Released to Help Increase Efficiency
Skyray XRF offers two new non-destructive x-ray fluorescence instruments to the North American market. One XRF analyzer features a sixteen-sample turret stage while the second is a portable model that provides the accuracy of a desktop system. - June 25, 2008 - Skyray XRF
You Don’t Have to Swim Across the Pond to Get the Best in European House Wares
Exclusive U.S. Distribution partnership announced between one of the U.K.'s top house wares manufacturer between T&G Woodware, England and basic home and garden wholesale. - June 21, 2008 - basic home and garden
IndustrialMRO Connects Buyers and Suppliers of Bearings and Bearing Components Worldwide
The Industrial MRO Supply portal for engineers and MRO professionals IndustrialMRO, has launched a new bearings directory and marketplace focusing on connecting international suppliers and buyers of all types of standard and custom bearing. - June 21, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
NSK Salutes Military Friends and Families at Michigan Speedway
Bearings manufacturer recognizes Americans in service by giving service men and women and their families NASCAR Sprint Cup tickets - June 19, 2008 - NSK North America
PosiTector 200 Conforms with New SSPC-PA 9 Standard
The PosiTector 200 conforms with the New SSPC standard titled SSPC-PA 9, Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness on Cementitious Substrates Using Ultrasonic Gages. - June 19, 2008 - DeFelsko Corporation
NSK One of Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Bearings Manufacturer Continues to Lead by Example in CSR and Environmental Management
NSK Corporation, a member of the NSK Ltd. Group of Companies, proudly announces NSK’s selection as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The Global 100 is a list compiled and released annually at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. NSK is one of the... - June 18, 2008 - NSK North America
Industrial Leaders Helps U.S. Manufacturers Expand In Mexico
The on-line industrial supply marketplace IndustrialLeaders.com, has published a special report on its Web site to promote U.S. manufacturers of industrial supplies, equipment and machinery in Mexico. - June 18, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Benchmate Adds New Clients While Others Expand Use of System
Solution Continues as Preferred Software Tool for Small and Medium Work Forces - June 16, 2008 - Benchmate
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Amperor Inc. Announces the Addition of Its LED Power Supply Family to AmperorDirect.com
LED sign / lighting application developers can now research and purchase the revolution Class II rugged LED power supply at AmperorDirect.com. - June 13, 2008 - Amperor Inc.
Natural Gas Prices: the Impact of Speculative Greed
In its most recent analysis, Energy Solutions, Inc. identifies the how and why of today’s high natural gas prices, plus the shake-out that will happen when prices return to more reasonable price levels. - June 12, 2008 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
START-IT Puts ERP Provider Deacom on Radar for 'Hot' List
Deacom, Inc., producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System for building component, prefabricated building, batch process, and mixed-mode manufacturers, has been named one of eight "Companies to Keep an Eye On" by START-IT magazine as... - June 12, 2008 - Deacom
Induction Atmospheres Moves to Larger Facility
While many other American companies are reducing capacity and manpower, Induction Atmospheres (IA), a leading manufacturer and system integrator of customized industrial heating equipment, is moving to a larger facility to meet increasing demand for its products. "We were really getting... - June 11, 2008 - GH Induction Atmospheres
Aras Community Network Event Adds Corporate Presenters XEROX, ACCO Brands, and Esterline Aerospace & Defense
Industry Leaders to Present on Strategy and Best Practices Using Aras Solutions. - June 10, 2008 - Aras Corporation
ArriveNEWS Adds 93 More Exhibitors to Its Virtual Tradeshow
The organizer of the on-line International Industrial Trade Show, ArriveNEWS.com has added 93 exhibitors showcasing their products in front of an international audience of engineers and other industrial buyers. - June 08, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Northern Plains Commerce Centre and Mallory Alexander International Logistics Receive Premier Transload Designation
BNSF Railway Company has designated Mallory Alexander International Logistics, the operator of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) in Bismarck, North Dakota, as a member of the BNSF Premier Transload Network. This network is comprised of approximately 115 elite freight facilities. The BNSF... - June 07, 2008 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Partnership Between Ronco and Sperian Protection Group
Ronco announces that they have entered into an alliance with Sperian Protection Group. As per the agreement, the complete line of Sperian products is now available through Ronco. This includes well-known brands in eye, hearing, fall and respiratory protection; Uvex, Bilsom, Willson, Fend-all,... - June 07, 2008 - RONCO
New Automotive Product Test System Saves Tier 1 Supplier Money and Space
As automotive engine manufacturers face ever tighter environmental emission regulations they are imposing stringent requirements on component suppliers for effective product testing. GT Precision Products, part of the GT Group of companies, are Tier 1 automotive suppliers of exhaust valves for... - June 07, 2008 - Tascomp Limited
Solar Innovations, Inc. Introduces Folding Glass Wall and Door System Configurations to Their Website
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, skylights, sunrooms, folding and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces the addition of folding glass wall system, or bi-fold door, configurations to their website. - June 06, 2008 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Winters' Houston Office Now Open
Winters Instruments has opened a Houston office to better serve the needs of the oil & gas market. Winters’ Houston office is a stocked warehouse and responsible for sales and service to the South Central region of the United States. Standard instrumentation for the oil & gas market... - June 05, 2008 - Winters Instruments
IndustrialMRO.com Launches Adhesives and Sealants Marketplace for Its Industrial MRO Supply Directory
The Industrial Supply blog for plant maintenance, equipment repair and facility operations managers IndustrialMRO has launched a new marketplace designed to connect buyers and suppliers of adhesives and sealants. - June 05, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Silverado Cable Company Hosts President George W. Bush
Robert Simpson, owner of Silverado Cable Company, has announced that the company hosted President George W. Bush on May 27. The visit included a statement by Bush about the economy and how Silverado is benefiting from the business tax provisions of the Economic Stimulus Package, as well as a tour... - June 04, 2008 - Silverado Cable Company
New PosiTector 6000 PA2 Feature – DeFelsko Corporation
The redesigned PosiTector® 6000 Coating Thickness Gage from DeFelsko Corporation now offers an advanced SSPC PA2 feature set in memory models. This new feature makes it easier than ever to determine if film thickness over an extended area conforms to user-specified minimum and maximum... - June 04, 2008 - DeFelsko Corporation
iPower Distribution Group of New England Launches New Website
According to Doug Markham, President of iPower New England, the new iPowerNE.com website was designed to provide access to its existing customers for the web-based services it provides, such as iZap and iHub, as well as information and guidance to industrial manufacturers seeking an innovative way to solve their supply chain challenges. - June 04, 2008 - iPower Distribution Group of New England
Tool Hire & Equipment Hire Company in the UK
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces the acquisition of two businesses. - June 02, 2008 - Hire Station
Talvor Delivers 1000th Vehicle to Apollo Motorhomes
Talvor Motorhomes manufactured its 1000th vehicle for Apollo Motorhome Holidays. The vehicle was a six berth Euro Deluxe motorhome, delivered to Apollo’s premium trade event, the 2008 Australian Tourism Exchange, held June 14 – 20. This achievement has been a goal since Talvor’s... - June 02, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
Vicinity Manufacturing™ Rises to the Occasion for the Clabber Girl® Corporation
Vicinity’s software solution selected for leading manufacturer of baking powder. - June 01, 2008 - Vicinity Manufacturing
IndustrialPR Launches an On-line Marketplace to Promote Wyoming Manufacturers
The industrial news Web site IndustrialPR, a division of the Industrial Leaders Group has launched a new marketplace to promote Wyoming manufacturers of industrial products to an international audience of buyers - June 01, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Aerospace Component Test Rig Safeguards Aircraft Performance
GKN Aerospace Services Structures Corp of Cromwell, Connecticut has taken delivery of a automated test rig for thermal fatigue endurance testing of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite components. Supplied by Tascomp Limited, of Billingham, UK the test rig was developed in conjunction... - June 01, 2008 - Tascomp Limited
Sandmeyer Steel Company Adds SSC-6MO (UNS N08367), a 6% Molybdenum, Superaustenitic Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
Sandmeyer Steel Company has added SSC-6MO (UNS N08367) to its extensive line of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and nickel alloy plate and plate products. SSC-6MO is a “superaustenitic” stainless steel containing in excess of 6% molybdenum. The alloy was developed for... - May 31, 2008 - Sandmeyer Steel Company
Industrial Leaders Helps U.S. and Canada-Based Companies Develop Trading Partnerships
The American Industrial Marketplace, IndustrialLeaders.com has launched a new program to connect U.S. and Canada buyers and suppliers of industrial and construction equipment, machinery and materials. - May 31, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Cirrus Launches Noise in Action Photography Competition
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications have launched their Noise in Action Photography Competition. - May 30, 2008 - Cirrus Research plc
Expert Metal Spinners at Metalspun Products Co., Inc. Celebrates 60 Years Of Business
Metalspun Products Co., Inc. has been in business for an incredible 60 years, and today continues to produce high quality metal products that are custom made to meet their client’s exact needs and specifications. - May 29, 2008 - Metalspun Products, Co., Inc.
American Glass Top Company – Glass Table Tops and Much More
American Glass Top Company has been providing wood table glass tops since 1977. They also make and install custom glass signs, glass shelves, and heavy glass table tops for customers throughout the Chicagoland area. - May 29, 2008 - American Glass Top Company
3N2 Named Official Sponsor and Footwear Provider of National Pro Fastpitch
3N2 has been named an official sponsor and footwear provider of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). As sponsor, 3N2 will be marketed in each NPF ballpark as well as on the ProFastpitch.com website. 3N2 footwear will be made available to all players on the six NPF member teams; the Philadelphia Force,... - May 29, 2008 - 3N2
IndustrialCOOP Connects Thousands of Buyers and Suppliers of Abrasive Products Worldwide
The Co-op Industrial Search Engine IndustrialCOOP.com has nearly doubled its offerings for abrasives and abrasive tools, equipment and supplies from international manufacturers, exporters and distributors. - May 28, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Iraq Troops Honor Flexfit Headwear in Appreciation of Donated Custom Embroidered Hats
Flexfit Headwear donates custom embroidered baseball caps to American Troops stationed at The Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team in Baghdad, and has the American Flag flown in their honor. - May 27, 2008 - Flexfit
Sports Businesses Discover Next Level Executive Search Simplifies Placement and Magnifies Results
Next Level Sports recently launched Next Level Executive Search (NLES), to be a sports industry executive search firm and to focus specifically on executive placement, diversity recruiting, and finding executive talent for sports-related businesses. - May 27, 2008 - Next Level Executive Search
VIBCO Vibrators Introduces Virtual Van Visits for Installation & Technical Support
VIBCO Vibrators introduces a new Virtual Van Visit program to provide customers with improved installation and technical support assistance. The Virtual Van Visits are designed to quickly and clearly show customers the how to install a VIBCO vibrator for their unique application and are offered free of charge. - May 27, 2008 - VIBCO Vibrators
SalesForce.com Adds New International Crm Consultant to Its ISV Network
Sprinx Systems, crm consultant and solution provider, has helped customers for ten years with their CRM needs. It is now the first Salesforce.com AppEchange ISV Partner in the Czech Republic. - May 25, 2008 - Sprinx Systems
Display Pack's Innovative Pie Box Wins Two Ameristar Awards
Display Pack Inc., an award-winning manufacturer of Single Source Solutions™ packaging services, was presented with two Ameristar awards – one award being the “People’s Choice Award” – at this year’s International Organization of Packaging Professionals... - May 24, 2008 - Display Pack
TPI Corporation to Establish Mexican Operations
Tennessee-based manufacturer to initiate operations in Saltillo, Mexico. - May 24, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Trace Contaminant Detection by Ultraviolet Microscopy and Microspectroscopy
Detection and analysis of trace organic and inorganic contaminants on precision devices by ultraviolet microscopy and microspectroscopy. - May 23, 2008 - CRAIC Technologies, Inc.
Dynamic Systems Inc. Acquires EDP System Services Inc.
Dynamic Systems, Inc. announced today it has agreed to acquire EDP System Services, a developer of turnkey and custom software solutions for bar code applications. The acquisition combines the barcode systems expertise of DSI with EDP’s software solutions. The combined company will bring over 50 years experience to the bar code market place. - May 23, 2008 - Dynamic Systems, Inc.
Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell: Can Now be Provided in 2 mV/V Output
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) can now provide its fatigue rated version of Pancake Load Cells LCF700 in 2.0 mV/V output: LCF701 Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell. Futek can also provide this model with a tension base. These load cells are primarily used in inline applications... - May 22, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.