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CubeShield Reports 86% Revenue Growth in 2006
CubeShield, Inc., manufacturer and retailer of the patented CubeShield product, today announced record results for 2006. The company achieved 86% revenue growth for the year. A strong holiday season contributed to these results with 42% of sales occurring in the 4th quarter. Existing customers... - January 25, 2007 - CubeShield, Inc.
Chassis Plans Introduces the ATXP-945G Long Life Industrial Motherboard with Intel Duo-Core Technology
Chassis Plans releases a state of the art dual core ATX industrial motherboard designed with components on the Intel Embedded Roadmap. The guaranteed five to eight year production life cycle of the PCI Express ATXP-945G solves the problem manufacturers face with COTS motherboards going end of life every six months. - January 24, 2007 - Chassis Plans
Esutras Opens Wellness Center
Esutras Organic Wellness product line is proud to announce the opening of Centered Wellness a place to come, relax take classes and learn how to live healthy. - January 24, 2007 - Centered Wellness
Insured Warranty Gives Sportexe Clients Sure Footing in Synthetic Turf Selection
The landscape of the sports surfacing industry has become very confusing. Perspective buyers are inundated with warranty information from several turf companies, with much of the information being difficult, if not impossible to decipher. So the question becomes … how do you determine... - January 23, 2007 - Sportexe
BatchMaster ERP Software’s Leader Dr. Dudani Drives Software Growth
Dr. Sahib Dudani is the President & CEO of BatchMaster Software. With over 25 years experience in the technology industry, he is a successful entrepreneur and innovator of many software products. His focus since 2000 has been on the BATCHMASTER Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a... - January 23, 2007 - BatchMaster, Inc.
COMP Cams® Introduces New 10-Degree Titanium Super Locks™
Strong, lightweight valve locks deliver premium performance benefits. - January 20, 2007 - COMP Performance Group
Quad Pods are Coming! Video Camera Stabilizers and Steady Pods at Quad-Pods.com
Tom Barrera, the inventor of a Video Camera Stabilizer System called Quad-Pods, announced their new product line targeted to professional videographers. Also new, the Quad Pod Junior for consumer video enthusiasts and the Quad Pod Combo for photo-videographers. - January 19, 2007 - Quad-Pods.com
QC Industries Honored for Innovative Business Practices
The Cincinnati Clermont Chamber of Commerce has honored low profile conveyor manufacturer QC Industries with its Innovative Business Practices Award. This award is given to only one company in the region for “demonstrating unique and innovative practices, products, or... - January 18, 2007 - QC Industries Conveyors
Triple E Manufacturing Joins the Caster Concepts Family of Businesses
Caster Concepts, Inc, located in Albion, MI, announces the purchase of specific assets of Triple E Mfg, Parma Broach and associated product lines. The acquisition was completed on December 28, 2006 and will bring on capabilities including blanchard grinding, centerless grinding, ID/OD grinding,... - January 18, 2007 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Green Glue for High Performance Soundproofing
Acoustical Solutions has introduced a new generation of sound isolating material known as Green Glue. Green Glue is a Visco-Elastic sound damping compound. Visco-Elastic materials damp vibration, minimizing the transference of sound vibration from one side of a partition to the other. - January 16, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
Success for Logismarket’s International Online Logistics Directories in 2006, with Further Expansion Planned for 2007
Mass expansion into new territories and services for Logismarket, the online industrial directory for logistics, storage, packaging and industrial equipment suppliers, made 2006 a great success. The company looks forward to new challenges in an exciting 2007. - January 12, 2007 - Logismarket
Body Care Product Manufacturer Accomplishes Lot Traceability with BatchMaster ERP
Judy Lubben, Controller at Raining Rose, led the evaluation effort and is one of the more outspoken of BatchMaster’s fans at Raining Rose. “We recently were working with a new private label customer,” Judy stated, “and they wanted to be sure that we could handle a... - January 11, 2007 - BatchMaster, Inc.
Composite Manufacturing Supplies Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has teamed up with De-Comp Composite, Inc. to offer a full-line of composite manufacturing support materials including; Vacuum Bag Films; Release Films, Liquids, and Fabrics; Adhesive and Sealant Tapes; Autoclave Valves and Hoses; Castable Urethane Elastomer; Tooling Resins, and Tool Support Structures. - January 11, 2007 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Infor Enhances ERP Functionality for Discrete Manufacturers
Infor ERP LN Feature Pack 3 delivers new features and improvements to increase visibility across operations; eases point-to-point integration of additional ERP solutions. - January 11, 2007 - Infor
Infor, Aberdeen Webinar Explores Best-in-Class Compliance Strategies to Protect Profits Throughout Product Lifecycle
Companies Discuss Proactive Compliance Processes; Offer Roadmap to Ensure Success - January 11, 2007 - Infor
CTI Launches Improved Website
CTI is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned website ( www.corrtech.com ). The new website features improved navigability and easier access to information on new CTI products and services. They are excited to share this new look and functionality with their customers and will be... - January 05, 2007 - Corrugated Technologies Inc.
ALC Releases World’s First ESD Class 0 eLearning course
Automated Learning Corporation® announces a new electronics-training course in ESD control. The course is targeted to manufacturers that require controls for ultra-sensitive ESD Class 0 components. “ESD: Class 0” is the first course on the topic to be released in this eLearning format. - January 05, 2007 - Automated Learning Corporation
IPA SBRB Study: Confidence of Manufacturing Companies Declines 1.8 Points; Greater Optimism for Revenue Increases Tempered by Decrease in Hiring Expectations
Costs of materials, health care and taxes now greatest concerns according to latest IPA SBRB Poll. - December 30, 2006 - Small Business Research Board
Stainless Steel Ties from Nelco Products Bundle in Critical Applications
A full line of stainless steel ties that bundle cables and hoses in harsh industrial, military, medical and marine environments for critical applications is now available from the wire and cable products industry leader Nelco Products, Inc. of Pembroke, Massachusetts. Nelco Products Self-Lock... - December 29, 2006 - Nelco Products
Wiring Accessories from Nelco: Identify, Bundle and Protect
A full line of wiring accessories featuring custom hot-stamping to commercial and military specifications, along with kitting and packaging, is now available exclusively from Nelco Products, Inc. of Pembroke Massachusetts! Nelco Wiring Accessories for identifying, bundling, and protecting wire... - December 29, 2006 - Nelco Products
Kysor Panel Systems Opens New Manufacturing Facility / Distribution Center / Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for Kysor Panel Systems’ new distribution center / manufacturing facility / office building in Fort Worth, Texas. Mercantile Partners was the real estate developer. This project was the 25th commercial construction project Bob Moore Construction has completed for Mercantile Partners. - December 28, 2006 - Bob Moore Construction
Stephen Parker CEO of Datacraft Solutions Expands with Director of Business Development Steve Rao
Steve Sandeep Rao, J.D. has joined Datacraft Solutions as a Director in Business Development and Client Executive. Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) delivers a revolutionary digital kanban process of automation solutions to lean manufacturers through a secure Internet gateway,... - December 28, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Verndale Selects of Enterprise 21 ERP Software from Technology Group International
Originally founded by LaVerne and Marlene Johnson in 1958, the Detroit, Michigan based company has been manufacturing roller processed whole milk powder for multiple generations. The company produces high quality milk powder used by a variety of chocolate manufacturers across the United... - December 28, 2006 - Technology Group International, Ltd.
Shrinkable Molded Shapes Create a Seamless Protective Boot
Nelco Products’ heat shrinkable molded shapes install easily over connectors and other wiring applications using a heat gun to create a permanently sealed strain relief wire protector. Nelco Molded Heat Shrinkable Shapes create a seamless protective boot over connector assemblies,... - December 28, 2006 - Nelco Products
Enterprise 21 ERP Software from Technology Group International Discusses Too Much Inventory
Rebecca Gill, vice-president of Technology Group International, contributed a feature in the current issue of Progressive Distributor. Gill reveals, “Maintaining an over abundance of inventory is a classic problem for the wholesale distributor. This issue is generally a result of one of these... - December 27, 2006 - Technology Group International, Ltd.
Global Safe & Security, Inc. Completes Installation of 1,400 Hotel Safes at Tropicana Las Vegas
Global Safe & Security, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, FL has recently completed installation of 1,400 of their electronic hotel safes at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV. The Tropicana chose Global Safe & Security, Inc.'s hotel safes because of their excellent quality, industry... - December 21, 2006 - Global Safe & Security, Inc.
FEECO International, Inc. Launches New Forum to Offer More One-on-One Support to Customers
FEECO has added a forum to their website to allow more personal communication with customers - December 19, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc
PTFE, FEP, and PFA Tubing Now Stocked in Six Styles to Meet a Variety of Application Requirements
NewAge Industries offers a large inventory of fluoropolymer tubing (often referred to as Teflon(R) tubing) in a choice of six styles: straight, thin wall, coiled, corrugated, convoluted, or stainless steel overbraided. The variety addresses different application challenges, such as the need for retractable coils, the ability to bend without kinking, and increased working pressure requirements. - December 16, 2006 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Study Results - Lead Sheet: Champion of Recycling
Pressures on building material manufacturers are increasing: environmental soundness and recyclability of materials are becoming central product demands. Many materials are considered to have green credentials. However, the real environmental performance of a product depends on its recovery rate... - December 16, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Commence Industrial CRM Profiled by Leading Manufacturing Journalist
According to Larry Caretsky, President of Commence Corporation (www.commence.com/mfg./), “There is rarely one central database of customer information that can be accessed and shared among the people who need it to efficiently do their jobs. As a result, acting less like a team, these people... - December 15, 2006 - Commence
Supporting Corporate Growth: Fortitech, Inc. Adds Additional Technical and Sales Staff
Global nutrient premix company adds staff to spur additional corporate growth. - December 15, 2006 - Fortitech, Inc.
Protecta Introduces Their New Compact and Cost Effective Load Arrestor - Designed to Protect Valuable Equipment, Machinery and Personnel
Protecta, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated in providing the best in fundamental fall protection has announced the launch of their New Load Arrestor. Protecta’s new Load Arrestor model number AD412/300 has been modelled on the popular compact, lightweight and durable... - December 15, 2006 - Capital Safety Australia
Plexiglass - Acrylic Sheets Now Available Online
Plexiglass Acrylic (aka Plexiglass, Acrylite GP, Lucite, Acrylite, Optix, etc.) is now available online from Professional Plastics website www.professionalplastics.com . The website offers wholesale and retail customers the ability to purchase custom, cut-to-size acrylic sheets in more than... - December 13, 2006 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Master Distributor of Quality Backup Power – H.M. Cragg Co. – Now Offers New Eaton Powerware 9140 to Resellers
H.M. Cragg Co. offers new, flexible UPS Battery to its resellers reducing rack space and increasing backup power supply - December 13, 2006 - H.M. Cragg Co.
Custom Candles Provided to the Wiccan Market
Stardust Candle Corporation is now providing candles to the Wiccan community. A representative for Stardust Candle states, “Members of the Wiccan community have advised that it is getting harder and harder to find quality unscented candles in colours suitable for their... - December 12, 2006 - Stardust Candle Corporation
Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Profiles Digital Kanban by Datacraft Solutions
Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) has experienced significant growth in the past twelve months by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The Datacraft Solutions'... - December 09, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Emjen Engineering Inc. Launches the PLC Code Generator Webinar Series
“…A new paradigm for Industrial Control Systems: The PLC Code Generator will change the landscape of PLC programming forever…” - December 08, 2006 - Emjen Engineering Inc.
Welding Guidebook Available at No Cost for a Limited Time
The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products are offering the guidebook, “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website at no cost, but only for a limited time. This guidebook was created to provide the Manufacturing Engineer a... - December 08, 2006 - Diamond Ground Products
New Study Results -- Eternal Lead Sheet: Lifecycle from Cradle to Cradle
Producers of building materials are struggling very hard to improve the lifetimes of their products. The lead sheet industry however is one step ahead. Working to the EN 12588 standard for lead sheet, members of the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) operate to manufacturing criteria,... - December 07, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Minco Launches Flex Circuits Design Guide - Fills Industry Need for Guidelines to Design Flexible Interconnects
Minco's newest edition of the Flex Circuits Design Guide provides the tips and design guidelines necessary for designing flexible circuits to optimally fit an application. - December 07, 2006 - Minco
Medical Device Package Testing Firm, DDL Inc, Named Top 50 Fastest Growing Company
More growth lies ahead for package testing laboratory, DDL Inc, with expansion to the East Coast. - December 06, 2006 - DDL Inc.
CRM Platform Quite Different for the Manufacturing Sector
Unique Manufacturing Platform Highlights: Enterprise Class Platform Encrypted Database Security Automated Processes One-to-Many Data Relationships Remote Synchronization Built-in Report Writer Multi-level Security Centralized File management Mail Merge with MS Office Web E-Mail... - December 06, 2006 - Commence
Coatings Manufacturer Taps DEACOM for ERP Solution
The Magni Group, an ISO 9000 certified manufacturer of protective coating systems for metal products, has chosen the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to standardize all business processes, including quality control, batch formulation, and... - December 06, 2006 - Deacom
Introducing the First and Only Read/Write RFID Tag That’s Safely Sterilizable by Gamma Radiation
AdvantaPure introduces GammaTag, the first and only read/write RFID tag that’s gamma radiation resistant. GammaTag is designed to provide reliable electronic identification of single-use/disposable components used in high-purity process industries, such as pharmaceutical, bioprocess/biomedical, food and beverage, and medical device. GammaTag simplifies the sterilization of process components because a complete system may be gamma irradiated as a unit. - December 02, 2006 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Video Demonstrating Key Advantages of Self-Extinguishing Fyrquel Hydraulic Fluid Now Available on Supresta Website
New online video now available at Supresta.com. - December 02, 2006 - Supresta
One-of-a-kind Manufacturer Nexgen Technologies Goes with Visibility ETO ERP
Nexgen Technologies is an emerging leader in the manufacture of unique capital equipment designed for the semiconductor industry. Based in Santa Clara, CA, Nexgen leverages outsourcing of major components allowing their organization to focus on engineering, product development and testing. As a... - December 01, 2006 - Visibility Corporation
Binder Introduces Field Attachable 7/8" Connectors
Binder-USA is proud to announce the release of their field wireable 820 series 7/8” threaded connectors. Field wireable connectors allow increased manufacturing flexibility and will mate with industry standard 7/8” threaded connectors. Binder’s 820 series 7/8” threaded... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Solenoid Valve Connectors Now Available with Metric Threads
Binder-USA is proud to announce to arrival of solenoid valve connectors with metric threads. The product line addition complies with the latest industry norm stating that new designs are to use only metric threaded connectors. Solenoid connectors are offered in three types/sizes – A, B... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Binder Releases New Product Catalog
Binder-USA is proud to announce the release of a new full-line product catalog. The new catalog simplifies product search by grouping like product families and related technical information. As an example, the M12 connector category now contains subcategories identifying insert coding (a-coding,... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Binder 423 Series Provides Robust Connections for Industrial Applications
Binder-USA is proud to present the 423 series industrial connector to the North American market. The robust design of the 423 series make it the ideal connector system for demanding industrial applications requiring a small circular DIN connector. The 423 series is intermateable with Binder’s... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP