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Commence’s Caretsky Supports ISA Goals

Founded in 1945, ISA (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based... - March 20, 2007 - Commence

SIMCO Awarded Patent for New Power Supply

SIMCO Industrial Static Control has recently been award a patent for their new True AC Static Control Power Supply. - March 20, 2007 - SIMCO Industrial Static Control

Commence’s Caretsky to Speak at FPDA Conference

Commence (www.commence.com) is the leading CRM system for manufacturing and distribution recently became a member of the Fluid Power Distributor Association. Larry Caretsky, President of Commence Corporation, will be speaking on the subject of using CRM Technology to Optimize Sales Execution at the... - March 19, 2007 - Commence

Tri-Mix Tungsten Proven to Last Longest

Diamond Ground Products has been offering Tri-Mix Tungsten - a scientifically balanced blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten - for a decade. However, despite their claims of “longest-life possible”, it has never been proven… until now. A recent study by... - March 18, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products

E-Components & Chains Announces the Launch of Its New Detectamet Metal Detectable Plastic Retractable Cryo Pen for Chilled & Frozen Production Area

E-Components & Chains Limited of Pocklington UK are pleased to announce the launch of their New & Improved Detectamet Metal Detectable Plastic Retractable Cryo Pen It has the same housing as the Detectamet XM Antimicrobial and Metal Detectable Retractable Pen but offers the advantage of an excellent performance in very cold temperatures (chilled foods, frozen food environments etc). - March 18, 2007 - E-Components & Chains Limited

Core Systems Announces Its MCR1519 15" LCD with MIL-STD-167-1 and MIL-S-901D

Core Systems announces today that it now offers a rugged 1U 15” display and keyboard that meets MIL-STD-167-1 and MIL-S-901D requirements. The Core Systems MCR1519 1U 15”display LCD Product meets The Shock and Vibration Tests performed on 9N206-1 cabinets, compliance with... - March 17, 2007 - Core Systems

Janco Enterprises Inc. - Private Lavel Manufacturer Reaches Fifteen-year Milestone

Janco Enterprises, Inc. - Women Owned Business marks a successful fifteen year milestone with a niche for small to large businesses and startup companies. - March 17, 2007 - Janco Enterprises

Trion:Z Revolutionary Ionic/Magnetic Products Now Available in the UK

Trion:Z announces the launch of their industry leading Ionic/Magnetic therapy devices from Japan to the market in the United Kingdom. - March 17, 2007 - TrionZ

Tough Tip Engraving Tools for Engraving Steel and Stainless Steel are Now Available as In-Stock Items

2L inc.'s Patent Pending Tough Tip Engraving Tool addresses the issue of tip breakage when engraving tougher materials such as stainless steel. The revolutionary design retains the maximum amount of material at the tool tip for maximum strength. - March 14, 2007 - 2L inc.

Medical Manufacturing Gets a Boost from Local Tech School Talent

What could an Orthopedic Manufacturer with combined experience of 275 years learn from a local technical high school student? They found that learning goes both ways when it comes to getting the job done at Tracer Tool & Machine Co., Inc. - March 14, 2007 - Tracer Tool & Machine Co., Inc.

Catenate Sdn Bhd, Alex Yoong Opens New Sales and Marketing Office for A1 GP Team Malaysia Sponsor

Following a successful foundational year, Catenate Sdn Bhd the leading outsource manufacturing services company, gets ready to surpass last years efforts with the opening of its new sales and marketing office in Petaling Jaya. “Last year successfully kicked off a long-term expansion... - March 13, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd

Fastener Fair Stuttgart Enjoys Massive Growth

“Fastener Fair Stuttgart will be the fastener and fixings industry’s main event in 2007,” says Organiser. - March 12, 2007 - Fastener Fair Stuttgart

Commence CRM CEO Coordinates Smart Practices Document

Leading industrial organizations are looking outside their four walls to their customers for growth ideas. By leveraging the voice of the customer, these organizations achieve a competitive advantage in redefining sales and marketing, the all-important customer-facing portion of their operations. - March 10, 2007 - Commence

Sound Barrier Wall Reduces Industrial Noise Near Residential Community

Sturgis Iron and Metal contacted Acoustical Solutions, Inc initially in July 2006 to help resolve industrial noise and site concerns stemming from the facility’s close proximity to a residential community. Sturgis was concerned with noise created by a metal shredder and sound arising from... - March 09, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.

Panel Cutting Library for Woodworking and Furniture Industries

Panel cutting optimization library reduces material waste and operating time for woodworking and furniture industries; can be integrated into CAM/CAD software or embedded directly to cutting machines. - March 08, 2007 - Optimalon Software Ltd.

IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference Includes Datacraft Solutions

Datacraft Solutions is presenting at the IndustryWeek 2007 Best Plants Conference in Indianapolis, IN on April 24-25. The conference will include discussions of proven strategies, best practices and tools from the IW Best Plants past year‘s winners and nearly fifty other... - March 08, 2007 - Datacraft Solutions

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc. Launches New Family of Low-cost, High-reliability Micro-D Connectors

A new family of low-cost, high-reliability Micro-D connectors have been developed to solve common problems inherent with commercially-available Micro-D connectors. - March 07, 2007 - Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.

DBI-Sala Introduces Their New Rollgliss® Rescue

Unique rescue system designed to enable a rescue to be performed by a person where rescue is not part of their normal job function. - March 06, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia

The Molybdenum Fabrication Experts

For over a decade, the “Tungsten Electrode Experts” at DGP have lead the welding industry in the precise manufacture of tungsten electrodes. However, DGP’s capabilities do not end with tungsten alone! With their state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff, DGP is also an... - March 05, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products

TRION:Z Announces Alliance with David Leadbetter

World's Top Instructor To Promote Trion:Z Bracelets And Necklaces - March 05, 2007 - TrionZ

Metal Detectable Plastic Cable Ties/Detectable Products

Metal Detectable Plastic Cable Ties are now available in more sizes and material options. - March 05, 2007 - E-Components & Chains Limited

OmniActive Commissions New Plant in Pune, India to Export Patent Protected Products

OmniActive Health Technologies, a part of the Rs.600crore JV Mariwala group commissioned a new natural API (Active Pharmaceutical Intermediate) plant at the International Bio-Tech Park, Hinjewadi in Pune today. Responding to the rapid growth of business out of its facilities in Cochin and Thane,... - March 02, 2007 - OmniActive Health Technologies Pvt Ltd

Cimnet Systems and Direct Logix Showcase Front-End Automation Solution for PCB Manufacturers at IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and Designers Summit

Solution Allows PCB Manufacturers to Fully Automate Front-End Operations - March 01, 2007 - Consona

Acoustical Solutions, Inc. Opens New, Larger Office

Acoustical Solutions, Inc. is excited to announce their latest expansion plan, the opening of a new, larger office and manufacturing facility in Richmond, VA. Acoustical Solutions will continue to provide soundproofing and noise control products and services with greater capacity for customer... - February 28, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.

CEI Management at Six Sigma Training

CEI remains dedicated to continuous improvement. By implementing Six Sigma, CEI hopes to add to its impressive Total Quality Management System that already includes In-Process SPC and Lean Manufacturing principles. Last year, CEI purchased two Orion SPC Data Collection systems for... - February 27, 2007 - Component Engineers Inc.

Manufacturing Journalist Thomas R. Cutler Profiles Warehouse Control Systems in Quality Digest

Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler discussed the configurability and quality at the distribution center in the recent issue of Quality Digest. Cutler profiled WCS leader QC Software. According to Jerry List, vice-president of QC Software, a WCS firm based in Cincinnati,... - February 25, 2007 - Queen City Software, Inc.

QC Software WCS Outlined in DC Velocity

QC Software WCS Outlined in DC Velocity, covering WCS technology solutions and how it is used to ensure efficient operation of scheduling, picking, loading and delivery, thereby reducing costs and increasing customer satisfaction levels. - February 24, 2007 - Queen City Software, Inc.

Industry 2.0 Profiles ResourceMFG

According to manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler in the February issue of Industry 2.0, “Generic personnel placement organizations are failing to meet the specific employee requirements of industry segments including automotive, electronic, machining, sheet metal, fabrication, and many... - February 24, 2007 - ResourceMfg

FEECO International Reveals New Photo Library

FEECO International releases new photo library on their website. - February 23, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc

ResourceMFG Profiled in Fabricating & Metalworking

According to manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler in the current issue of Fabricating and Metalworking, “Quality welders are in short supply. The American Welding Society predicts that by 2010 demand for skilled welders may exceed the supply by about 200,000. Welders numbers dropped to... - February 21, 2007 - ResourceMfg

QuikCalc Formulas Now on Equipment Engineering Services Website

QuikCalcs, back-of-the-envelope mechanical engineering formulas, are on the Equipment Engineering Services website at www.iee.com. - February 21, 2007 - Equipment Engineering Services

Quatro Composites Launches Structural Optimization for Composites Parts

Quatro Composites introduces new design optimization methodology that improves the product development process. - February 13, 2007 - Quatro Composites

Sarah J. Bates Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Steel Processing Services

Sarah J. Bates president of New Technology Steel, LLC is one of the largest minority-owned flat-rolled service center networks in the U.S., has been named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Steel Processing Services. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

Sportexe® Solidifies Lacrosse Commitment, Sponsors Face-Off Classic POG

On March 3 at M&T Bank Stadium, in what could be a precursor to the 2007 NCAA national championship to be hosted at M&T during Memorial Day weekend, the top four teams in the nation will meet in the inaugural lacrosse Face-Off Classic and Sportexe will be right there. Sportexe will... - February 09, 2007 - Sportexe

Acoustical Solutions Now Offers a Full Line of Firestopping Products to Defend Against Sound and Smoke

Firestop materials serve two primary purposes – they reduce sound transmission between rooms, and they block the spread of flame and smoke through the small spaces in a building. These products are appropriate for use in residential, commercial and industrial settings. - February 09, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.

Minco Launches Flexible Heaters Design Guide at MD&M West 2007 - Responds to Increased Need for Education

As manufacturers pursue aggressive goals to create advanced applications, Minco recognizes that increased industry education is needed to achieve these goals. - February 08, 2007 - Minco

Jay Crider to Lead Sportexe Field Hockey Charge

Sportexe is proud to announce Jay Crider as its national field hockey sales manager for Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry. Crider, a George Washington University grad, has spent more than three years with Sportexe covering the Mid-Atlantic region, and has more than 27... - February 07, 2007 - Sportexe

Jessup Manufacturing Chooses NM Marketing Communications

Jessup Manufacturing Company, North America’s leading manufacturer of non-slip and photoluminescent technology, has chosen NM Marketing Communications for development of an extensive public relations program to create greater awareness of the company’s brand and... - February 06, 2007 - NM Marketing Communications

Tungsten Electrodes Available for Free for a Limited Time

Diamond Ground Products specializes in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode. Now, for a limited time, they are offering free samples on their website at no cost, but only for a limited time. Welders can spend thousands of dollars on welding... - February 05, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products

Business Leader Media and CAI Partner to Announce Ovation Awards

Dan Davies, publisher of Business Leader magazine, has announced that Business Leader Media has partnered with CAI to award the Ovation Awards for HR Excellence. The winning companies, CIIT Centers for Health Research, Novozymes North America, and PPD, Inc., were honored at the CAI HR Management... - February 03, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine

Adazon Anounces Availability of Sony Thermal Transfer Printer Ribbon

Full line access is critical in supporting a customer base with many unique and diverse brands of installed barcode printers. Branded ribbon from the printer manufacturer is an expensive option. - February 02, 2007 - AdaZon Barcode Labels & Equipment

Large Posters Are All the More Necessary for Passing On the Message

Poster Signs aims at providing all the necessary assistance to their clients, so that they are able to pass on their message to the target viewers and that too successfully. Here, trade show displays are also manufactured that give a special way to the message that is being passed on to others. - February 01, 2007 - PosterSigns

Central Education Center of Georgia Partners with Manufacturing Staffing Experts ResourceMFG

Central Education Center of Georgia Partners with Manufacturing Staffing Experts ResourceMFG - January 30, 2007 - ResourceMfg

BatchMaster VP to Address San Fernando Valley APICS

Preston Blevins, vice-president with BatchMaster (www.batchmaster.com) will present “International Supply Chain: Working Effectively With Cultural Differences” on Thursday, February 8th at 6pm as part of the APICS San Fernando Valley meeting. APICS, the Association for Operations... - January 30, 2007 - BatchMaster, Inc.

Customized Plastic Tubing and Hose Assemblies Offer Savings Compared to Stocked Products

NewAge Industries offers custom plastic tubing, hose, and assemblies to address application needs. Made to specifications, custom products can result in less waste, labor, and cost than stocked items. Options include thermal bonding, heat-formed shapes, coiling, cut-to-length pieces, special compounding and colors, adjusted wall dimensions, printing, slitting, overbraiding and jacketing, hole punching, even packaging. - January 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

The Contract Manufacturing Site Debuts at www.theContractManufacturingSite.com

New Website Offers the Latest Contract Manufacturing News, Articles, Industry Information and Other Outsourced Manufacturing Resources. - January 26, 2007 - Scott Technology Group, Inc.

New Website Announced for Drake Communication Products, Manufacturer of Storage Cabinets, ESD Cabinets, Anti Static Products, Carts, Industrial Shelving & Workstations

The Drake Communication Products, Inc. website was recently upgraded and now offers an easy to use online catalog with quick searching capabilities and detailed descriptions on all their product line such as ESD cabinets, anti-static cabinets, work carts, storage cabinets, workstations,... - January 26, 2007 - Drake Communication Products, Inc