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Industry Leaders Discuss Using Retail Data for Forecasting and Replenishment
John Galt Solutions, in partnership with AMR Research and Supply Chain Management Review is presenting a free Webinar “Using Retail Data to Drive Forecasting and Replenishment” on March 12 at 2:00pm eastern. - March 04, 2008 - John Galt Solutions
Project Sales Corp Introduces the Unique Turbine Sealing Compound, Birkosit Dichtungskitt in India Markets
Birkosit is a single-component, paste luting agent / sealing compound for steam and gas turbines, compressors, pumps, flange joints, etc. and is now introduced in India Markets by the leading MRO Solutions provider to the power generation markets, Project Sales Corp, Visakhapatnam. - March 03, 2008 - Project Sales Corp
The Risk and ROI of ERP Implementations
A research study released today by Glomark-Governan research analysts shows how executives can reduce their exposure to economic risk, and increase the probability of achieving the desired economic outcome and Return-on-Investment (ROI) of any ERP initiative. Today, when either investing in a new... - March 02, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
Incognito Marketing Hired by BB Countertops and Cabinets
Incognito Marketing today announced that it has been hired by BB Countertops and Cabinets for general marketing services and to update their Website to match their new lean manufacturing approach. - February 29, 2008 - Incognito Marketing
New DuraCut II Vinyl Cutter & Plotter from Graphic Products
Graphic Products, a leading supplier of label and sign printing equipment and supplies, is pleased to announce they have started shipping the DuraCut II Vinyl Cutter and Plotter. - February 29, 2008 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Inventor Announces Novel Tailgater Product Available for Licensing
Alabama inventor develops novel product for outdoor enthusiasts now available for licensing. The Tote Tray attaches to a portable, folding (or “pop-up”) chair for worry-free outdoor dining. - February 28, 2008 - B-Co Mfg. of Alabama
Torrey Hills Technologies LLC Gets New Furnace Order from Toroid India Pvt. Ltd.
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC, said today that the company has received an order from Toroid India Pvt. Ltd. for a RSK 3510Z Fast Fire Belt Furnace. Toroid India, the fully owned manufacturing facility of the Noratel AS group, is one of the world's leading suppliers of toroidal transformers. This... - February 28, 2008 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Moves Into New Office to Accommodate Rapid Growth
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC announced today that the company has moved into the new headquarter office at 6370 Lusk Blvd, B Suite F111, San Diego, CA. The move was made to accommodate the company’s rapid market growth and to achieve the aggressive plans for the next few years. The new... - February 28, 2008 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Trans Tech Launches On-Demand Unit for Industrial Product Decorating
Trans Tech, worldwide leader in product decorating solutions will expand its core business with the launch of "Trans Tech On-Demand." The new digital product offering will be in addition to their existing line of pad printing machines, systems and consumables. The business unit will focus on the growing industrial decorating market for on-demand, variable and short-run marking and decorating applications in both four-color process and spot colors. - February 27, 2008 - ITW Trans Tech
Midbrook Inc. Employs Gravimetric Testing to Meet Today’s Industry Specifications
As the parts cleaning industry advances in technology, standards are becoming tighter. To deal with today’s stringent cleanliness specifications in the parts washing industry, Midbrook, Inc. of Jackson, Michigan is now routinely employing Gravimetric Testing. The Gravimetric (or Millipore) Test assures the manufacturer that a certain level of soil is not still left on the part after it has been cleaned in a production part cleaning system. - February 27, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Offshore Group Sets Dates for Annual Manufacturing in Mexico Summit
Maquiladora industry executives to gather in Saltillo, Mexico in October. - February 27, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Unified Barcode & RFID, Inc. is Going Green Reducing the Amount of Data Collection Equipment Going Into Landfills
As technology continues to become outdated and/or breaks down, it eventually finds its way into landfills, polluting our planet and playing a part in global warming. Many companies do not properly dispose of their Legacy data collection equipment and although the Barcoding industry has made more... - February 24, 2008 - Unified Barcode & RFID, Inc.
Dynastrosi Laboratories Announces New Website Launch
Advanced composites company celebrates launch of new website. - February 23, 2008 - Dynastrosi Laboratories, Inc.
New SensiClear Acne Treatment Featured on The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency TV Show
SensiClear Acne Treatment searches for real models with acne in an open casting call held by the Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. Models are then issued a SensiClear 28-day Model Challenge in which models use SensiClear to improve their skin. - February 22, 2008 - SensiClear
Century Systems, Inc. Releases the Axicon Model 6515HS On-Line Verifier
Century Systems, Inc. has added Axicon Verifiers to its product line. The Axicon suite of verifiers are already widely recognized as both the most accurate and versatile system available. Addressing the problems faced in the supply chain, and in response to demands across numerous industry... - February 21, 2008 - Century Systems, Inc.
Vinpower Digital Announces the World's First 6X Speed Blu-Ray Manual Tower Standalone Duplicator
Teaming with LG, the SharkBlu series offers the fastest Blu-ray duplication speed on the market. - February 20, 2008 - Vinpower Digital Inc
AWB Custom Outdoor Pool Tables Blasts Out Exciting Pirate Theme Pool Table
Custom Pool Table Designer Michael DeWitt unveils the "Pirate" Custom Outdoor Pool table with a total new look at customizing outdoor gaming. - February 20, 2008 - All Weather Billiards and Gaming
Midbrook Offers Steam Venting Solution for Parts Washers
Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan, the world leading provider of process specific, high volume aqueous part cleaning systems is offering an alternative to rooftop steam venting for parts washers. - February 18, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Elcometer Inc introduces ViscosityCup.com
ViscosityCup.com provides datasheets of Elcometer's viscosity products, knowledgebase of information within the different categories, pictures and contact details. - February 17, 2008 - Elcometer USA
P&G Steel Products to Add 1000 Ton Stamping Press
New business allows for addition of 1000 ton mechanical transfer stamping press, heavy duty feed line, and production grinding capabilities. - February 16, 2008 - P&G Steel Products Co.
BÖWE BELL + HOWELL Makes Training Top 125 for Sixth Year
Ranked 34th Best Training Company in the United States. - February 15, 2008 - Bowe Bell + Howell
Orbitform Group Introduces Spiralform
Newly developed Sprialform cartridge is interchangeable with orbital forming machines - February 14, 2008 - Orbitform Group
Midbrook CapSnap Continues Global Expansion
Midbrook, Inc. recently completed the sale of a CapSnap™ Water Bottling Equipment system to a major bottling operations company in Saudi Arabia, continuing the global expansion of the line. CapSnap™ systems can be found in most of the prestigious brand bottling plants in the world. CapSnap™ has been implemented in countries around the globe, including Saudi Arabia, Chile, Thailand, and Mexico systems in just the past year. - February 14, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Incognito Marketing Hired by Pikes Peak Plastics
Incognito Marketing today announced that it has been hired by Pikes Peak Plastics for general marketing services and to create branding campaigns to help drive sales. Pikes Peak Plastics is a full-service injection molding manufacturing company based in Colorado Springs. The companies will work... - February 14, 2008 - Incognito Marketing
Winters Instruments in China's Power Industry
Xinlong Electrochemical Co., Ltd., one of China’s biggest suppliers of magnesium oxide, has fitted its steam turbines with Winters Pressure Switches. These pressure switches monitor vacuum points and trigger emergency stops when appropriate signals are detected – critical requirements... - February 13, 2008 - Winters Instruments
DUECO, Inc. Expands Into Maryland and Washington, D.C.
DUECO, Inc, a final-stage manufacturer of aerial lifts and digger derricks, announced a recently signed comprehensive dealer agreement with Terex Utilities. Under the new agreement, DUECO has added Maryland and Washington, D.C. to its current fourteen state territory. Commenting on the expansion,... - February 13, 2008 - Dueco, Inc.
FEECO International Launches Global Manufacturing Network
FEECO creates new Manufacturing Marketplace to help “Bring Global Relationships Together.” - February 12, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association Votes Caster Concepts, Inc as Manufacturer of the Year
JAMA salutes CCI’s local growth strategies that ensure global positioning within the industry. The Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA) in Jackson, Michigan recently announced that Caster Concepts, Inc. (CCI), Albion, has been voted their Manufacturer of the Year Award. The award is given in recognition of both success within the industry and contributions to the success of the broader Jackson County Community. - February 09, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Surface Guard™ 104 & 105 Series Protective Films for Semi-Matte/Textured Metals and Plastics
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard™ 104/105 series protective film. These protective film grades are designed to provide temporary protection of textured or semi-matte finished metals and plastics. Surface Guard™... - February 08, 2008 - Surface Guard Inc.
Universal Valve Introduces New Diffusion System
The Diffusion System reduces tank turbulence and mixing of product with water in the tank. It eliminates debris from entering the tank. It is a must have in any tank that uses an ethanol blend fuel. - February 08, 2008 - Universal Valve Co.
Universal Valve Announces Representative of the Year
Universal Valve has been a top manufacturer in the Service Station industry for over 75 years providing quality and reliability, since 1932. - February 08, 2008 - Universal Valve Co.
Article on R&D Tax Credit from Affluent Consulting Published in Composites Manufacturing Magazine
An article by Affluent Consulting's Stephfan Nurse, "The R&D Payoff," appears in the February issue of Composites Manufacturing (CM) magazine. CM is the official magazine of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). Nurse's article explains the Federal R&D Tax... - February 07, 2008 - Affluent Consulting
State Mix Ltd. Announces Release of New Vortex Mixer VM-200
State Mix Ltd., pioneers in cast polyurethane systems since 1969, announced today the release of their new VM-200 VortexMixTM by State Mix. A smaller version of their popular line of vortex mixers, the VM-200 provides the same centrifugal force and high speed precision mixing as it counter-part, but for significantly smaller quantities. - February 07, 2008 - State Manufacturing
Control Station Aligns with Osprey Engineering and Launches Global VAR Program
Osprey Engineering to Resell Control Station’s Award-Winning PID Optimization Technologies. - February 06, 2008 - Control Station, Inc.
VIBCO Revolutionizes the Production of Vibrating Tables to Dramatically Reduce Lead Times
Vibrating tables are often critical components of production and product testing systems but typically have long lead times. VIBCO has revolutionized the production of its vibrating tables and reduced lead times by more than 70%. - February 06, 2008 - VIBCO Vibrators
BDA Advises DIC and Sun Chemical on China Transaction
Business Development Asia ("BDA") advised Sun Chemical and Dainippon Ink & Chemicals ("DIC") on their majority JV with Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments, a leading Chinese manufacturer of aluminum pigments. - February 03, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
IndustrialMRO Launches New Cleaning Equipment Marketplace for Plant Maintenance Professionals
An international B2B social media blog and directory for MRO professionals has launched a new cleaning equipment and supplies marketplace - February 03, 2008 - IndustrialMRO.com
Polyurethane Tubing Offers Rubber-Like Flexibility with the Durability of Plastic
NewAge Industries manufactures and stocks its flexible polyurethane tubing, Superthane(R), in both ether and ester formulations. The tubing is designed to withstand wear, abrasion, chemicals, and moisture in a variety of gas and fluid applications. It combines some of the best-known properties of rubber tubing—flexibility, tensile strength, and low compression set—with the durability of plastic. Superthane handles pressure and vacuum applications better than corresponding sizes of rubber tubing. - February 02, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Corrotherm International Wins Inconel 625 Bulks for Qatar Gas 3 & 4 Offshore Facilities
Corrotherm International have finalized an order with Qatar Petroleum for over 200 tonnes of Inconel 625 welded and seamless pipe for its Qatargas Phase 3 + 4 Offshore facilities project. The order is for seamless and welded pipe from 6” up to 24” dia in solid Inconel 625 and is the... - February 01, 2008 - Corrotherm International Ltd
Tyvek Suit and Disposable Apron Manufacturer MPE, Inc. Stepped-Up Donations, Giving New Meaning to the Phrase Disposable Income
MPE – the world’s leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing, including gently worn disposable coveralls, plastic aprons, jumpsuits, lab coats, plastic suits, pants, shirts, biohazard suits, and other Tyvek® and Kleenguard® safety apparel – donated $52,706 in 2007, up from the $26,727 the company gave the year before. - February 01, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
MY LITTLE SALESMAN® Expands Sales Staff
MY LITTLE SALESMAN has expanded its sales team to better support its advertisers’ needs. Michael Butcher and Paige Hart have joined the MLS, Inc staff in two newly created positions. As the new Internet and Web Services Sales Representative, Michael Butcher will be helping customers evaluate... - February 01, 2008 - MLS Inc
Caster Concepts, Inc. Establishes the Manufacturing Education Fund at the Albion Community Foundation as a Memorial to Richard H. Dobbins
Albion, MI based manufacturing business, Caster Concepts, Inc. memorializes founder Richard "Dick" H. Dobbins through the establishment of the Manufacturing Education Fund at the Albion Community Foundation. - February 01, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Thermal Spray Coater Undertakes Plant Expansion
Spurred by early growth, Pennsylvania firm acquires larger office and production facility on two-acre site near Allentown. - February 01, 2008 - Longevity Coatings
Dairy Milks the Benefits of New Shrinkwrapping Machine
Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd (YPS), the UK’s leading supplier of shrinkwrapping machines and equipment, has recently helped Cotteswold Dairies increase productivity. As part of its major expansion and efficiency programme, the Gloucestershire-based dairy was looking to increase the speed and efficiency of its milk packaging process. - January 30, 2008 - Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd
Midbrook, Inc. Makes Gains with CapSnap Line of Bottling Equipment
Midbrook, Inc. is making gains through the manufacturing and licensing rights to CapSnap line of HOD bottling equipment. In August of 2004, Portola Packaging sold the manufacturing and licensing rights to Midbrook, Inc., an industrial custom machine and fabrication house located west of Detroit, Michigan USA. Along with this sale came the marketing, engineering, sales, service, and parts business for all of the legacy systems around the world. - January 30, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Customer-Centric E-Sourcing Website Launched
Taking Complexity & Cost out of Strategic Sourcing Instantly, Seamlessly & Affordably. - January 30, 2008 - EC Sourcing Group, Inc
Non-Metallic Components, Inc. Adds West Coast Representation
Non-Metallic Components, Inc., (Poynette, WI) is pleased to announce that Wayne E. Silman (Casa Grande, AZ) and Brian Hayes (Anaheim Hills, CA) have signed-on as manufacturers representative for the CA, AZ and NV region. - January 29, 2008 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
HPI is Acquiring pgmc & company Asia Pacific to Form HPI Asia Pacific
pgmc & company Asia Pacific, a well-established procurement consultancy in China and previously one of the international subsidiaries of pgmc & company (Germany), is being acquired by HPI (Germany), a member of the eprolog group, to form HPI Asia Pacific. This acquisition combines pgmc... - January 26, 2008 - HPI Asia Pacific
New Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) from Magnetic Automation Corp
Magnetic Automation Corp's Parking and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) have become the solutions of choice for parking operators around the world. - January 25, 2008 - Magnetic Automation Corporation
Nomadic Display Expands in to Larger Showroom in New York City
Nomadic Display's New York office has moved to a new location. - January 24, 2008 - Nomadic Display