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Pioneer Engineering’s Research and Development Team Has a New Home at Colorado State University’s Powerhouse Energy Institute
The research and development division of Pioneer Engineering will now be located in Colorado State University’s Powerhouse Energy Campus. - June 11, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
North Florida Manufacturer and Supplier of Industrial Filtration Products Updates Logo and Renovates Its Brand
DHA Filter, LLC. today launched a new visual identity, marking the new focus of manufacturing. Using an updated version of the company’s gear icon, a bolder, brighter blue color and grey shadowing, the logo better reflects DHA Filter’s brand today as it propels towards its 25th... - June 11, 2014 - DHA Filter
Intertek Celebrates World Accreditation Day
Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, today celebrates World Accreditation Day. The International Accreditation Foundation (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) established this day to raise awareness for the importance of... - June 11, 2014 - Intertek
Exceptional Imagery for Bluefin Robotics with Sonardyne Solstice
Following the successful integration of Sonardyne International Ltd.’s Solstice Side Scan Sonar with a Bluefin Robotics Bluefin-12 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), the results of recent payload testing have produced higher quality imagery than that currently available from conventional... - June 11, 2014 - Sonardyne
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces the Opening of a New High-Tech Manufacturing Facility in Florence, Alabama
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced the forthcoming launch of its new high-tech clothing manufacturing facility in Florence, Alabama. The new facility brings jobs back to the United States through technical innovations that drive costs down, and speed... - June 10, 2014 - Performance Healthcare Products
Manhattan Beachwear Expands Active/Lifestyle Division
Manhattan Beachwear, Inc. today announced its acquisition of CMK Manufacturing, a leading provider of women’s active and lifestyle apparel. Based in Los Angeles, CMK Manufacturing designs, manufactures and distributes under the brand names Green Dragon and Pink Lotus. - June 10, 2014 - Manhattan Beachwear, Inc.
DUECO Inc. Promotes Tony Holscher to Service Center Supervisor for the Western States
Tony Holscher, Appointed to Lead Service Operations for the Watertown, South Dakota Branch. - June 10, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
US Sawlog Prices Started Falling in the 2Q/14 After a Three-Year Upward Trend, This Due to Lower Lumber Prices and Weaker Log Export Markets
After a healthy 2013 and early 2014, lumber markets in the US started weakening in the spring with lumber prices falling over ten percent so far this year. The reduced lumber prices together with lower demand for US logs in Asia in the second quarter have put downward pressure on US sawlog prices so far this year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 08, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
KC Robotics hires Jeff Randall as Service Manager
KC Robotics recently hired Jeff Randall at its West Chester, Ohio location as Service Manager for the company’s robotic service and repair department. Jeff comes with 10 years of robotic automation experience. His strengths include robot integration, electronic controls design, and PLC... - June 08, 2014 - KC Robotics
IFI Opens a New Branch Office in Columbus, Ohio
Insulation Fabricators, Inc. (IFI) now offers local stocking of Owens Corning FIBERGLAS and other mechanical insulation products, and is open daily from 6am-6pm - June 07, 2014 - Insulation Fabricators, Inc. (IFI)
Great Response Received for Systech Illinois’s Leading Permeation Analysis Range at the Interpack Trade Fair in Germany
Systech Illinois received a great response to the display of their leading permeation analysis range at the 2014 Interpack Trade Fair in Germany. - June 07, 2014 - Systech Illinois
A World First: Chainflex Cables with "German Lloyd" Certificate
New test standard for cables in motion control applications guarantees reliability in maritime applications. - June 06, 2014 - Igus Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Igus Presents Maintenance-Free Systems for the Packaging Industry
The plastics expert igus offers products for cost-effective and zero-maintenance options for packaging machinery design. igus presents a wide range of innovative products – ranging from food grade tribo tape to fully harnessed energy chain systems. These are specifically developed for the stringent demands of the industry. - June 06, 2014 - Igus Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Retailers Report Service Improvements Due to CooLift Design by Magline
The Magline CoolLift design combines six wheels, a lightweight aluminum frame, and integrated plastic half-pallets with a hydraulic lift. The six wheels allow for 360-degree maneuverability in store aisles, and half-pallets permit drivers to get through narrow entryways. CooLift uses end-load... - June 06, 2014 - Magline, Inc.
Godlan, SyteLine ERP Manufacturing Software Specialist, Named "2014 Top 100 VAR" by BSI
Godlan, an ERP manufacturing software specialist and Infor Gold Channel Partner, announced today that the company has been named a Top 100 VAR for 2014. For the second consecutive year Godlan joins other top VARs from around the globe on Bob Scott’s Top 100 VAR list for accomplishments in the field of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software. - June 05, 2014 - Godlan, Inc.
Industrial Robotics Market is Expected to Reach $41.17 Billion, Globally, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
According to a new report by Allied Market Research, titled "Industrial Robotics Market (Products, Functions, Applications and Geography) - Global Analysis, Industry Growth, Trends, Size, Share, Opportunities and Forecast - 2013 - 2020", the global industrial robotics market is expected... - June 05, 2014 - Allied Market Research
Heat and Sensor Technology Offers Stock and Custom 3-D Configurators
Heat and Sensor Technology is the first in their industry to offer customers heater designing via their 3-D Configurator Programs. The business has just launched their second Configurator Program which offers customized design capabilities, also with 24-hour customer accessibility. OEM and Distributor entities can utilize both Configurator programs directly from the company’s website home page, to more concisely recommend optimum heater solutions for their clientele. - June 04, 2014 - Heat and Sensor Technologies, LLC - AMD
DUECO Inc. Delivers the First of 22 Work Trucks Featuring Odyne Hybrid Systems to PECO
Order Includes PECO’s First Terex Bucket Trucks and First Hybrid Systems - June 04, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Orchid to Present on Coating Implants at OMTEC
Parimal Bapat, Ph.D., Research Engineer at Orchid, will speak at the Technical Session: Coating Implants on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. during the OMTEC Show in Chicago, IL. During the session, Bapat will discuss the processes and properties of plasma-sprayed HA coatings, new HA coating... - June 04, 2014 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Expert Gasket & Seal Helps Manufacturers Achieve Zero Leakage Rates with Quality Mechanical Seal Products
Experts for a comprehensive range of sealing solutions, Expert Gasket & Seal are now empowering manufacturing efficiency with their high quality mechanical seals. The company supplies the best-performing mechanical seal products from today’s trusted manufacturers such as Advanced Sealing... - June 04, 2014 - Expert Gasket & Seal, LLC
Matthews Unveils Unique Rubber Marking Ink Jet System for the Tire Industry
Matthews Marking Systems, a leading manufacturer of marking and coding products, has developed a unique ink jet printing system designed specifically for rubber marking and the tire industry. The new ink jet system features an ink jet controller, one or two 8000+ Series drop on demand print heads,... - June 03, 2014 - Matthews Marking Systems
Lined Valve Company Optimistic About New Buy America Provision
New “Buy America provision” added to the bill that funds water & waste water infrastructure projects now requires CWSRLF & DWSRLF assistance recipients to “use iron and steel products that are produced in the USA for projects for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public water system or treatment works”. EPA guidance document mentions valves made of iron & steel. Lined Valve Company has products that will comply with this Buy America provision. - June 03, 2014 - Lined Valve Company
JONCKERS Upgrades Online Portal
JONCKERS releases Bento - a cloud based translation portal. - June 02, 2014 - Jonckers
Rezvani BEAST Supercar Enters Production
The Rezvani BEAST Supercar enters production with serial number 001 going to a customer in Texas. - June 02, 2014 - Rezvani Motors
New FDB Online Shop for Panel Fittings and Electrical Products
A new FDB online shop features the wide range of products available from FDB Electrical and FDB Panel Fittings. The shop covers FDB Electrical power distribution and circuit protection enclosed units, as well as items such as cabinet locks/components, hinges, handles, sealing gaskets and rod lock mechanisms from FDB Panel Fittings. - June 01, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
Metallurgical Engineer Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. welcomes Greg Fackler as Metallurgical Engineer. His primary responsibilities include conducting microstructure examinations, macrostructure examinations, microhardness testing and failure analysis. - June 01, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
QA Consulting, Inc. Receives ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification
QA Consulting, Inc., a medical device consulting firm, has received ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications. QA Consulting’s achievement is the result of implementing a vigorous quality management system designed to govern their consulting and contract manufacturing services. These... - May 30, 2014 - QA Consulting, Inc.
SGS Informs on European Parliament Proposal of New Rules for Safer Products and Better Market Surveillance
On 15 April 2014 the European Parliament voted in favor of new rules to improve the safety of consumer products on the EU market, including products imported from outside the EU. - May 30, 2014 - SGS
Innovative Print Head Storage Fluid
A unique product is released for the Inkjet industry for printhead storage, flushing and transportation. It simplifies the process of fluid changeover in printheads, prevents them from drying out during a long-term storage, and increases the longevity of printheads. - May 30, 2014 - Digital Sign Technologies
MF Supply Introduces Domestically Manufactured Retaining Rings as Cost-Effective and Green Solution for U.S. Manufacturers
MF Supply, a woman owned and operated distributor of fasteners and electronic hardware (http://www.mfsupply.com), is now offering domestically manufactured DFARS and ROHS compliant Retaining Rings. - May 30, 2014 - MF Supply
Brown & O’Malley Now Offer the Latest Industrial Air Dryer Products from AIR/TAK
N. Royalton, OH-based experts for a range of industrial filtration and drying products, Brown & O’Malley have announced that they’re now offering a new range of industrial air dryer systems. - May 30, 2014 - Brown and O'Malley Company
Sonardyne Companies Achieve OHSAS 18001 Accreditation
Sonardyne is pleased to announce that two of its subsidiary companies, Sonardyne Brasil Ltda and Sonardyne Asia Pte Ltd, have been awarded OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System Standard accreditation. - May 30, 2014 - Sonardyne
SyteLine 9 ERP Once Again Achieves the "Leader Quadrant" of the Latest Nucleus Research Technology Value Matrix for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Godlan, an ERP manufacturing software specialist and Infor Gold Channel Partner representing the Midwest and the Southeast, announced today to Godlan clients and prospects that SyteLine 9 ERP has once again achieved the "Leader Quadrant" in Nucleus Research's latest Technology Value Matrix for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). - May 29, 2014 - Godlan, Inc.
Tick the Boxes for Quality and Design with the New Detectable Pen from Detectamet
The new rugged HD Pen from Detectamet is metal and X-ray detectable. It is designed for use in all environments including wet and greasy work areas. The clever design incorporates better grip and a more reliable repetitive retraction system. The range offers a choice of three designs, eight colour variations for the casings and a choice of four ink colours. - May 29, 2014 - Detectamet
USHIO America Unveils High Output Energy Saving ULTRA 5™ T5 and Energy Saving ULTRA 8™ T8 Fluorescent Lamps
USHIO America, Inc. proudly introduces a series of High Output Energy Saving ULTRA 5 T5 and Energy Saving ULTRA 8 T8 fluorescent lamps that offer dramatic energy savings when used on appropriate ballasts. These ULTRA 5 T5 and Ultra 8 T8 lamps are available in F49T5, F25T8, and F28T8 lamp types. - May 24, 2014 - Ushio America, Inc.
Industry Innovator Total Door Systems Participating in SME’s THE BIG M Tours
American-Owned Door Company Gives Rare Peek Inside Locally Sourced, Advanced, Sustainable, Green Design and Production Process. - May 23, 2014 - Total Door Systems
Spare Parts Pricing Made Easier with New Lifecycle Feature from Syncron
The company’s latest pricing software release includes automatic lifecycle classification and other critical features for spare parts pricing. - May 23, 2014 - Syncron Inc.
Godlan's SyteLine ERP Customer Solutions Team Welcomes Philip Cook as Account Executive
Godlan, a manufacturing ERP software specialist (SyteLine ERP), EAM (Asset Management) specialist and Infor Gold Channel Partner, announced today the hiring of Philip Cook as Account Executive for the Southeastern United States. Based in North Carolina, Cook will assist Godlan's customers... - May 22, 2014 - Godlan, Inc.
Detectamet’s Doubly Detectable Resin Set Brushes
Detectamet’s Detectable Double Detainment System is used in a new brush range which uses stainless steel staples to fasten bristle groups into the brush head and then the adhesion is reinforced by applying a detectable and antimicrobial resin to surround and lock in the bristles. The whole of the brush is made of detectable materials. - May 22, 2014 - Detectamet
Laboratory Testing Inc. to Exhibit at MD&M East 2014
LTI will feature materials testing, nondestructive testing, calibration services and more during the MD&M East Show in New York on June 10-12. LTI will be exhibiting in Booth #1767, where they will feature information about their company and services. - May 21, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Pioneer Engineering Introduces New Tribology and Lubrication Services and Training Course
New oil analysis and lubrication services focused on education and personalized tribology solutions for clients around the world. - May 21, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
GMP Free Course Coming Soon
Pharma Lessons has started working on a completely free GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) training course. The new course will cover the principles and guidelines of good manufacturing practices for medicinal products for human and veterinary use. - May 21, 2014 - Pharma Lessons
New Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Dispenser from Detectamet
Detectamet’s new multi-purpose stainless steel dispenser will efficiently and hygienically distribute detectable personal protective products. It can be free standing on a stainless steel stand, or wall mounted. The stainless steel is especially attractive to the hygiene conscious food and pharmaceutical industries where hygiene standards require workers to wear personal protection. - May 21, 2014 - Detectamet
Henry E. Halladay Receives Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award in Engineering Consulting
Henry E. Halladay, of Bellevue, Washington, has received the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his outstanding contributions to the field of Engineering Consulting. - May 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Shoals Technologies Group and American Helios Constructors Partner to Provide Largest U.S. Army Base PV Project
Shoals Technologies Group, the leading manufacturer of PV Balance of Systems components, today announced it has been awarded the contract to provide 17.5 MW of ground mount racking to the Fort Huachuca U.S. Army Base. Chattanooga, Tennessee based American Helios Constructors will serve as the EPC for the project. - May 17, 2014 - Shoals Technologies Group
Ultriva Explores How eKanban Simplifies Supply Chain Collaboration
Cost-effective supply chain collaboration between manufacturer and suppliers is paramount. Cindy Leonard, Ultriva’s Marketing Executive explains in the current company blog, “Without that constraint addressed, all other benefits are pointless. Let us stipulate that cost-effective... - May 17, 2014 - Ultriva, Inc.
Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers "Caresonic" Announce Their USA Factory in Charlotte North Carolina
Caresonic leading suppliers are pleased to announce they are manufacturing units and shipping orders throughout the American content. - May 17, 2014 - Caresonic
Anything Stainless Offering Access to Customized Stainless Steel Sinks for Commercial Use
Trusted specialist for a broad array of high quality stainless steel solutions, Anything Stainless have announced they’re now adding stainless steel sinks to the company’s catalogue of customizable products. The organization’s latest addition is designed to help commercial... - May 17, 2014 - Anything Stainless
Toronto Contractors Now Entrust Anything Stainless for Fabrication of Stainless Steel Sinks
Leading specialist for stainless steel fabrication work, Anything Stainless have announced they’re now offering Toronto contractors to the latest stainless steel sinks. The company’s expertise in the marketplace, in addition to their in-house technology means they’re able to... - May 17, 2014 - Anything Stainless
Ronco Introduces Defensor™, Thumb-Crotch Reinforced Cut Level 5 Gloves Unique Reinforcement for Extra Protection and Durability
Ronco, one of the leading PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) manufacturers of Canada has expanded the Defensor™ line of Cut Resistant Gloves by introducing 2 new styles in Cut Level 5 category. These new gloves feature a new innovative element that makes them extra resilient and resistant to... - May 16, 2014 - RONCO