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UltraCap Creates Revolutionary Lightweight Car Battery
Scientists from London based UltraCap Ltd., are in the final stages of developing a "green" solid state battery for electric vehicles that they claim will be 40 times lighter than current Lithium-Ion batteries. UltraCap founders, Professor Vladimir Krstic and Nico Van Dongen, say their new battery, the UltraCapacitor, will be able to charge within minutes and that, eventually, a pocket sized version of the battery will bring us one step closer to emission-free transportation. - September 28, 2016 - UltraCap Investment Ltd
Nitech® EDT - Winner of 2016 New Product of the Year OH&S Award
Every year OH&S honors new, innovative products that contribute to improvement of workplace safety with the title of 2016 New Product of the Year. Ronco is proud to announce that its Nitech® gloves with Easy Donning Technology- EDT received the coveted recognition in the highly competitive... - September 28, 2016 - RONCO
Advanced Process Diagnostic Technologies from Control Station Aid European Cost-Competitiveness
Control Station Targets the Needs of European Manufacturers with Expanded Solutions Partner Community. - September 28, 2016 - Control Station, Inc.
ESD Guns First Distributor with EM Test NX30 ESD Simulator
The future of electrostatic immunity testing is now available at ESD Guns, LLC, the number one distributor of ESD immunity and compliance equipment. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing is fundamental in obtaining UL and CE compliance marks for electronic products from smart phones, guitars to... - September 27, 2016 - The EMC Shop, LLC
Introducing the PG2 Digital Pressure Gauge from APG
Bell Flow Systems have launched a portfolio of environmental monitoring instrumentation to their already impressive product list. APG are just one of the many renowned suppliers that have been added recently. - September 25, 2016 - Bell Flow Systems
Energy Saving with Perspective: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Plastic Windows
Plastic windows are already able to save a lot of energy. And their development is not over yet: Performance can be improved further by integrating special core insulation material directly into the window profile. - September 24, 2016 - Ceresana
SMC Corporation Opens a New Sales Office in Des Moines, IA
SMC Corporation of America, a leading global pneumatics and industrial automation components manufacturer, expands its sales support by opening of a new sales office at 11384 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322, servicing all of Iowa and Nebraska. - September 23, 2016 - SMC Corporation of America
Swanson Industries Acquires Australia's Waratah Engineering
Swanson Industries (www.swansonindustries.com), a global leader in engineered hydraulics, announced the acquisition of Waratah Engineering (formally known as Kopex Australia) located in Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW). The transaction was officially concluded on Sept. 5, 2016. Swanson Industries... - September 21, 2016 - Swanson Industries
E-iceblue Released New Product Spire.OfficeViewer for .NET
E-iceblue released a new component - Spire. OfficeViewer v2.14.5 for .NET, which enables developers/programmers to view and print office files and PDFs with their .NET applications. - September 17, 2016 - E-iceblue
The GHS-19 Series Spring-Loaded LVIT Linear Position Sensor Low Cost, Compact, High Performance Gaging Probes
Schaevitz LLC Alliance Sensors is pleased to introduce its GHS-19 series of spring-loaded LVIT (Linear Variable Inductive Transducer) gaging sensors. They are contactless devices designed for dimensional gaging and position measurements in factory automation and in various industrial and commercial... - September 16, 2016 - Alliance Sensors Group
Alliance Sensors Group and Wilmington Instrument Company Have Partnered to Distribute ASG’s Linear Position Sensors
H. G. Schaevitz LLC dba Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce a partnership with Wilmington Instrument Company in Wilmington, CA to distribute its line of LVDT and LVIT linear position sensors. Wilmington Instrument Company is an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited calibration laboratory and... - September 16, 2016 - Alliance Sensors Group
Multi-Conveyor Introduces Multiple Strand Auto Pick Conveyor
Four-strand steel conveyor design moves heavy product loads. - September 16, 2016 - Multi-Conveyor, LLC
We All Want to Live in a Yellow Submarine at Virun’s SupplySide West Booth
Go under the sea in a yellow submarine and cast your vote for the next Omega-3 Smoothie - September 15, 2016 - VIRUN
SMC Opens a New Sales Office in Albany, NY
SMC Corporation of America, a leading global pneumatics and industrial automation components manufacturer, expands its local support by opening a new sales office at 286 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany, NY 12203. - September 15, 2016 - SMC Corporation of America
Tekra's Digital Media Swatch Books
Substrate Selector Guide for Digital Media Films - September 15, 2016 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
Plant Expansion Creates Hundreds of Jobs in Missouri
Aerofil Technology Inc. (ATI), an industry leader in Lean aerosol and liquid contract packaging, announced the completion of their new high-speed aerosol production line. To support the new production line, Aerofil purchased a 30,000 square-foot warehouse that sits directly across the street from their existing facility. The new line and warehouse will create hundreds of jobs in the St. Louis area. - September 15, 2016 - Aerofil Technology, Inc.
Cooperation Between Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP) & German Trade & Invest (GT&I)
EEIP, the largest and fastest growing industry network for energy efficiency in industrial processes, will run a webinar in cooperation with GT&I, the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The main objective of this cooperation is to showcase business opportunities in the German industrial energy efficiency market. This webinar will cover marketing and business development advice, as well as show new business opportunities in this growing market. - September 15, 2016 - EEIP
Air Hydro Power Acquires Total Hose Inc.
Air Hydro Power of Louisville, KY has acquired Total Hose of Decatur and Huntsville, AL. With the addition of Air Hydro Power’s product lines, Total Hose will have complete Automation, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Hose and Fitting offerings. Air Hydro Power currently has locations in Birmingham and Montgomery, AL, seven locations in KY and one location in Southern IN. With this acquisition AHP will have over 25 people supporting customers in AL and a total of 180 employees. - September 14, 2016 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
ATI Modular Signs Agreement with Jiangnan China
ATI Modular Signs an Agreement with Jiangnan China to Construct a US Designed and Equipped Modular Facilities Plant. - September 13, 2016 - ATI Modular Technology Corp.
New Roofinox Brochure Highlights Full-Line of Stainless Steel Roofing Products
Roofinox, the leading manufacturer of architectural stainless steel, has introduced a new four-page, four-color brochure highlighting the company’s line of products providing long-term sustainability and corrosion-resistance for roofing, wall-cladding, flashing, rainware and interior... - September 13, 2016 - Roofinox
Wallace Hardware Named Wholesale Distributor by DuraLife™ Decking and Railing
Wallace Hardware Company, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials (LBM), has joined with DuraLife™ Decking & Railing Systems to provide hundreds of lumberyard customers with “the quick and steady supply” of DuraLife’s long-lasting and beautiful composite... - September 13, 2016 - DuraLife
Digital Signage Solutions Company Partners with Business Dashboard Software Provider to Bring Real-Time Dashboards to Large Format Displays
Display Real-Time KPI dashboards from Klipfolio with truDigital Signage. - September 13, 2016 - truDigital Signage
“Faster, Better, Cheaper” in the History of Manufacturing
New book summarizes the history of manufacturing from the Stone Age to Lean Manufacturing and beyond. Lots of insights into humanity and lessons learned. Written by Christoph Roser, Blogger at AllAboutLean.com. - September 13, 2016 - AllAboutLean.com
GBS Earns Ranking as a 2016 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Company” by Inc. 5000
GBS announces that Inc. 5000 has ranked GBS number 2,393 in their list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies. - September 12, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Get Lapel Pins Partners with Smile Train to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Children with Clefts
GLP has designed an exclusive set of pins to support Smile Train's mission. The set sells for an MSRP of $30 and is available online at getlapelpins.com. The pin set includes a happy face pin and a sad face pin. Each set sold will benefit Smile Train and will help to create new smiles for children in need around the world. The company will donate $25 from each set sold to Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity. - September 12, 2016 - Get Lapel Pins
Axalta Honored by Senator Tim Kaine, Virginia Governor, Congressmen and More
Elected Officials Recognize Axalta’s 150th Anniversary, 35th Year in Virginia and Impact on the Community - September 11, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
ComputerAid, Inc. Brings on Senior Sales and Operations Leader to Accelerate Its Growth
CAI, Inc., a leading provider of application management services, has announced that Thomas Gibson has joined the company as Division Manager for their Commercial Business in the Northcentral. In this role, Tom will be responsible for CAI’s Northcentral Commercial sales organization, regional... - September 09, 2016 - ComputerAid, Inc
Coaxicom Signs Freelance Electronics as Their Authorized Distributor
Freelance adds Coaxicom to support the West Coast with RF Connectors. Freelance Electronics located at 13197 Sandoval Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 is proud to announce adding Coaxial Components (Coaxicom) to their line card. Freelance Electronics will be the largest stocking Coaxicom... - September 06, 2016 - Freelance Electronics
LR-27 Series Heavy Duty LVIT Inductive Linear Position Sensor for Factory Automation Higher Performance with a Lower Cost of Ownership
Alliance Sensors Group a div of H.G. Schaevitz LLC has expanded its sensor product offering by adding to its line the LR-27 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors. These are contactless devices designed for factory automation and a variety of heavy duty industrial or commercial applications such... - September 04, 2016 - Alliance Sensors Group
Statesville North Carolina Steel Tubing Manufacturer, Steel Tube Inc. Completes Proposed Expansion
Steel Tube Inc.’s decision to double their steel tubing manufacturing and inventory capacity is primarily driven by increased demand for UV and Corrosion resistant mechanical and structural steel tubing as well as to provide a streamlined customer service experience. - September 03, 2016 - Steel Tube Inc.
US Nuclear Announces Private Offering
US Nuclear Announces Private Offering of 2,000,000 Shares of Restricted Common Stock. - September 02, 2016 - US Nuclear Corp.
Silicone Suction Hose from AdvantaPure(R) is Now NSF Listed; Provides an Increased Level of Quality Assurance
AdvantaPure’s APSW silicone suction hose now boasts an NSF listing (NSF-51), giving users reassurance for the product’s compatibility with food, beverage and other clean applications. APSW is reinforced with a helical stainless steel wire and layers of fabric and silicone to handle both suction and discharge applications. The hose is available in smooth or convoluted O.D. styles, withstands temperatures up to 350 degrees F, and may be sterilized using several different methods. - September 02, 2016 - AdvantaPure
CST at NEDME/October Best
Cascade Systems Technology (CST) will be an exhibitor at the Northwest Electronics Design & Manufacturing Expo (NEDME) for the eighth time. This year’s NEDME/October Best event on October 5th, 2016 will feature industry speakers, product demos, and networking opportunities. CST will be at... - September 01, 2016 - Cascade Systems Technology
Putting Gloves on Wet or Sweaty Hands is Now Easy with Easy Donning Technology
Disposable gloves are worn in workplace environments where a quick change of gloves is often required. Sometimes when workers have sweaty hands or work in humid environments or are dealing with constant washing of hands, this task of changing gloves becomes tedious and time consuming. To combat... - September 01, 2016 - RONCO
Connect-Air Upgrades the Installer Experience at The NECA Show in Boston
Connect-Air, an expert in the manufacturing and design of HVAC and building automation control cables, is excited to showcase an innovation in cable distribution that can rapidly enhance the productivity of electrical contractors during installs. Through the company’s partnership with Lake Cable, contractors attending this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show in Boston will be able to get an up close view of the CableM8, an all-in-one cable distribution system. - August 31, 2016 - Lake Cable
Bouncer Depot Introduces Labor Day Specials on Inflatable Bounce Houses and Water Slides
Bouncer Depot, an inflatable play structure manufacturer and wholesaler, announces Labor Day specials on its commercial bounce houses for sale. More information on Labor Day Sale and financing options is available at http://www.bouncerdepot.com. - August 29, 2016 - Bouncer Depot
Amaryllo Connects with ASUS SmartHome
Amaryllo ATOM enables ASUS SmartHome with advanced facial recognition and 360-degree auto-tracking protection. - August 28, 2016 - Amaryllo Inc.
Local Manufacturing Company Adding New Equipment and Hiring Additional Workers
DAF Enterprises is ramping up to meet new customer demands for injection molding and building molds for not only injection molding but blow molding as well. Some of the largest demand is starting to come in the form of Robotic driven work cells to support their customer’s production... - August 24, 2016 - DAF Enterprises
Seginus Inc is Please to Introduce a New Part to their Inventory: Axial Roller Bearing FE151-300EH
The Axial Roller Bearing P/N FE151-300 is part of the UTC Aerospace Systems’ Screw/Jack, Assembly. - August 23, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Merchandise Warehouse Co Inc. Opens New State-of-the-Art Cold Storage Facility
Merchandise Warehouse has announced a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for its newest facility opening on August 30th. The new cold storage facility will feature a Robotic Radio Shuttle system for transporting and retrieving pallets to and from a high-density 40-foot deep lane racking system that adds 14,000 pallet positions of storage capacity. - August 23, 2016 - Merchandise Warehouse
Group is Setting Up Clothes Racks Next to Naked Donald Trump Statues
Closet System Manufacturer is setting up their closet stands with clothes next to Naked Donald Trump Statues. - August 22, 2016 - Lundia USA
FRP Golf Car Cowls and Body-Systems - The Rest of the Story
Have you been confused over the years when it came to where your FRP cowls and body-systems actually came from? If so, here is some enlightenment and the answer to that question. - August 21, 2016 - X-tra Reinforced Plastics
Go Unmanned: Drone Flight Demonstration in Greensboro
Go Unmanned, a drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) company from Raleigh, N.C., will be taking part in a seminar at Guilford Tech Community College on Saturday, August 27th just two days before the FAA's 14CFR§107 exam kicks off! At 1:30 P.M., Clint Festa, an FAAS Team Representative, will... - August 18, 2016 - Go Unmanned
Tekra Introduces the Addition of Two New Dry Erase Hard Coated Polyester Films
Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc. has introduced two new hard coated dry erase polyester films to their actively stocked line of hard coated films. Both coming in 5 mils thick, Tekra is now stocking a clear and white hard coated gloss dry erase polyester film. "Our gloss dry erase coating has... - August 18, 2016 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
CIMdata to Offer Workshop on the Politics of Enterprise Software
Workshop will focus on sharing strategies for gaining and keeping support for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives. - August 18, 2016 - CIMdata
Manufacturer Releases Pouch and Case Conveyor for Bulk Filling
Stainless steel constructed conveyor includes sensing and adjustable widths. - August 18, 2016 - Multi-Conveyor, LLC
Makers Nutrition® Wins Silver for Website of the Year in the 8th Annual Golden Bridge Awards® (2016)
Makers Nutrition and other Golden Bridge winners will be presented with their awards on September 12th in San Francisco. - August 17, 2016 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Safe-T-Cover Announces New Rep: REPCOR
Safe-T-Cover announces their strategic alliance with REPCOR as manufacturer's representative for the Northern California and Northern Nevada territories. Repcor is an industry leading representative in the Plumbing, Waterworks, Irrigation and Fire segments, and is an excellent addition to the... - August 17, 2016 - Safe-T-Cover
ATAS Expands Partnership with Roofinox
Leading Manufacturer of Sustainable Building Envelope Technology Adds Roofinox Stainless Steel Roofing Products to 2016 Complete Product Line Catalog. - August 16, 2016 - Roofinox
Forbes Industries Expands Portable Dance Floor Offering
Forbes Industries creates new Strategic Alliance with Event Equipment Sales (EES), expands Portable Dance Floor offering. - August 14, 2016 - Forbes Industries