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SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
Jotto Desk Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Jotto Desk has proven its' commitment to quality and customer service by earning ISO 9001:2008 Certification. - February 27, 2014 - Jotto Desk
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at NACE Expo 2014
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting in Booth #1528 at the NACE Corrosion Expo. The testing laboratory performs corrosion testing services and a range of additional capabilities and solutions for material testing, evaluation and failure analysis. - February 27, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Infor Hosting Live Webinar Series Featuring Latest Innovations That Can Improve SyteLine ERP Users' Business Performance
Godlan, a manufacturing ERP software specialist, EAM specialist and Infor Gold Channel Partner, announced today a series of Live Demo Webinars set for March 3rd – 7th, 2014 at 11:00AM ET daily featuring a full week of on-air events provided at no charge for Godlan's Infor SyteLine ERP customers and prospects. Godlan's customers and prospects will hear tips from Infor technical experts, partners and customers on how to get even more out of Infor SyteLine — without ever leaving their office. - February 27, 2014 - Godlan, Inc.
Systech Illinois Will Display Leading Permeation Analysis Range at Interpack 2014 in Germany
Systech Illinois will display their leading permeation analysis range at the 2014 Interpack Trade Fair in Germany. - February 26, 2014 - Systech Illinois
Anything Stainless Offers Customized "Green" Stainless Steel Sinks for Residential and Commercial Use
Aesthetically pleasing, easy to maintain and long lasting, stainless steel sinks by Anything Stainless are renowned in Ontario for their unmatched quality, craftsmanship and design. Equally suited for industrial commercial and residential capacities, these stainless steel sinks are manufactured... - February 22, 2014 - Anything Stainless
AeroGroup is Contracted to Support and Operate UAV Surrogate Aircraft for a U.S. Army Special Program
AeroGroup Incorporated (AeroGroup), a leading provider of tactical pilot training, electronic warfare and aerial threat simulation, is now operating a UAV deception surrogate aircraft under contract for a program supporting the U.S. Army. - February 21, 2014 - AeroGroup
Chicago White Metal Casting & Ecreativeworks Launch New CWM Website
The precision die castings manufacturer and website design and development company worked together to create a new, improved Chicago White Metal Casting website. - February 21, 2014 - Ecreativeworks
BRC Global Standards Launches Whistle Blower Service
BRC Global Standards has announced the availability of a 24/7 telephone hotline – TELL BRC – offering a confidential reporting service hotline for employees, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders to report concerns they may have about wrongdoing in a manufacturing site that is... - February 20, 2014 - BRC Global Standards
Bühler Extends Its Presence in China with a Turnkey Project at Hangzhou Wahaha Group for Processing Rice and Beans
Leading Chinese producer trusts Bühler expertise to improve quality and reduce costs with the installation of advanced cleaning and grading lines. - February 20, 2014 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Introduces New Business Development Sales Manager
A New Business Development Sales Manager has joined LTI Inc. to expand the customer base purchasing the materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration services performed by the testing lab. - February 20, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Manufacturers to Tackle Business Strategies at April Summit
Helping manufacturers build successful business strategies is the goal of the Ceramic Leadership Summit in Baltimore, Md., April 7–9, organized by The American Ceramic Society. - February 18, 2014 - The American Ceramic Society
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co. Expands in Detroit
The full service design and build company will provide more than 100 new jobs. - February 14, 2014 - Futuramic Media
The Gates Corporation to Showcase Newly Rebranded Industrial Hose Solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014
The industrial leader will have more than 50 experts on hand to reveal a new naming and color-coding system for industrial hose, and demonstrate its MegaSys® hydraulic hose line, Hotline™ SCR hose system, and new GC32-TSi™ tablet-controlled hose crimper. - February 13, 2014 - Gates Corporation
New Inside Sales Employee at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Joseph Farrell has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. as an Inside Sales employee in the Customer Service/Sales Department. Joe will be providing customers with all aspects of support. The Customer Service/Sales Department assists customers with information and orders for all of the services offered by the laboratory. - February 13, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
DUECO Inc. Expands Service Support in Michigan
Service Team to Build on Reputation for Excellence - February 12, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
New LV-45 Series Linear Position Sensors by Alliance Sensors Group Expands Sensing Capability for Heavy Duty Industrial and Civil Engineering Applications
H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group has released its LV-45 series linear position sensor. The LV-45 linear position sensors are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices, whether measuring position of steam turbine valves, mounted in a paper mill head box or calendar roll stand, or outdoors fastened to a building, bridge or structure. - February 12, 2014 - Alliance Sensors Group
VIRUN® & Amway Open Innovation Push for More Creativity and Technology; Introducing Unknown Thoughts in Industry
Virun, and Amway Open Innovation, team-up to express their interest and efforts to foster creativity, invention, and innovation with foods, beverages and supplements. New product development is more difficult today than ever before; increased regulations, competition, market saturation and consumer perception make it difficult to introduce new products that, not only stand-out, but are what consumers will purchase and re-purchase. - February 11, 2014 - VIRUN
EARUGBY Denim to Launch His New Denim Collection Made in the USA Kickoff During New York Fashion Week
EARUGBY Denim launches its made in the USA denim collection during New York Fashion Week. - February 11, 2014 - Earugby Denim
Alpaca's Creating a Punch at a 33% Increase This Year in New Owners, Adding to Washington’s Home Industry Economy
February is the month of love, and the growing NW industries of Alpaca Ranchers are turning love on its ear. Alpaca ears to be exact with a nationally renowned Herdsire (Stud) worth $350,000.00 “Crescent Moons Kryptonite” will be at “Alpaca Amore Affaire” owned by a local... - February 11, 2014 - Alpaca Amore
CSI Achieves Perfection with On-Time Deliveries to Bosch Rexroth
Component Sourcing International scores 100% on time deliveries for the past three months to rigorous customer Bosch Rexroth. - February 11, 2014 - Component Sourcing International
Matador: Military-Inspired Briefcases & Wallets. A Crowdfunding Campaign Selling Briefcases and Supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
Designed for business, built to last. Matador is raising money through an Indiegogo campaign. 10% of all proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. - February 10, 2014 - Matador
Technical Paper on Next Generation of Materials for Sealing Solutions Presented at Oil & Gas Conference
Saint-Gobain Seals Group, a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance seals and polymer components, will be presenting details of its next generation of materials at the High Performance Polymers for Oil & Gas Conference, which will be held on April 15 and 16, 2014, in Edinburgh, Scotland. - February 08, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Millennium Access Control Adds Scott May as Southwest Regional Sales Manager
Millennium Group, Inc. announces addition of security industry veteran Scott May as Southwest Regional Sales Manager. - February 08, 2014 - Millennium Group, Inc.
Anchor Plastics, Inc. President Steve Rogers Recognized by Pi Sigma Epsilon
In the January issue of the Dotted Lines, a Pi Sigma Epsilon journal, Steve Rogers was the PSE Alumni / Partner Spotlight. The article talks about how Steve went from a Mold Technician to the owner of Anchor Plastics, Inc. In his freshman year at Moorhead State University, Steve joined Pi Sigma... - February 07, 2014 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Rapid Sheet Metal© Upgrades Equipment with New Fiber Laser
Rapid Laser Focused on Fabricating Sheet Metal Prototypes Even Faster - February 07, 2014 - Rapid Sheet Metal
Swanson Industries and AEA Investors LP Complete Equity Investment in Jarvie Engineering
AEA Investors LP (www.aeainvestors.com); via its investment in Swanson Industries (www.swansonindustries.com) is pleased to announce that it has added Jarvie Engineering (www.jarvie.com.au) to its portfolio of investments. AEA/Swanson will provide additional resources to expand and invest in... - February 06, 2014 - Swanson Industries
Jonckers Translation and Engineering Appoints New COO
20 year old Localization Company, Jonckers Translation and Engineering, Announces the Appointment Mr. Peter Smith as New President & COO. - February 06, 2014 - Jonckers
Ukrainian Confectionery "ZhL": Results of 2013
In 2013 Zhytomyr confectionery "ZhL" sold its products for more than 930 million UAH, which is 3.17% more than in 2012. Factory "ZhL" held in 2013 its position in the top-five leaders of Ukrainian confectionery market. The share of confectionary "ZhL" in the total... - February 05, 2014 - confectionery factory "ZhL"
Dixie Moody Appointed for 3rd Term on the Board at the Transportation Club of Jax
For three years now, Dixie Moody has been an active part of the Board at the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ). Last Thursday, January 30th, she was selected again to serve as Secretary at the club’s 2014 Inaugural Dinner and Awards Presentation. At Grimes Trucking Company, Dixie is... - February 04, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Saint-Gobain's OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Metal-Band Seal Has Been Qualified for Aircraft Micro Fuel Pumps
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s OmniSeal® spring-energized metal-band seal has been qualified as a dynamic seal in micro fuel pumps for the aerospace industry. Micro pumps are designed to pump various types of fluids at high flow rates while requiring minimal housing space and operate by... - February 02, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
"India Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Indian carbon black market titled as "India Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 130 page study comprehensively investigates the carbon black market & industry statistics in India with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
"India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival announces the addition of its newly published study on Indian membrane separation technology market titled as "India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 150 page study comprehensively investigates the membrane separation technology market & industry dynamics with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company & economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
"India Water Desalination: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Indian water desalination market titled as "India Water Desalination: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 160 page study comprehensively investigates the desalination market & industry statistics in India with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
"World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world activated carbon market titled as "World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 170 page study comprehensively investigates the global market & industry statistics with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival
"China Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Chinese carbon black market titled as "China Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 140 page study comprehensively investigates the carbon black market & industry statistics in China with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival
Godlan, SyteLine ERP Manufacturing Software Specialist and EAM Asset Management Specialist Has Been Nominated for the Macomb Business Award "A Diversification Leader"
Godlan, a manufacturing ERP software specialist (SyteLine ERP), EAM (Asset Management) specialist and Infor Gold Channel Partner has been nominated for a Macomb Business Award in the category "Diversification Leader". The "Diversification Leader" category is described as... - January 30, 2014 - Godlan, Inc.
AeroGo Expands International Sales Team
Oscar Rojas Barrera has joined AeroGo, Inc. as the Regional Sales Manager for Mexico, Central America and South America. - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
"World Tire Market: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world tire market titled as "World Tire Market: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 180 page study comprehensively investigates the global tire market & industry statistics across all geographies with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles and economic profiles among many more. - January 29, 2014 - Tech Archival
Arrow Gloves, LLC Announces Launch of Web Platform for Made-to-Measure Dress Gloves
With just a photo, Arrow Gloves provides the only web-based measurement service for gloves sewn to each client's unique size. - January 28, 2014 - Arrow Gloves, LLC
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Systecon Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in 2014
Systecon Inc. is planning an expansion project that includes a 50,000 square foot addition at its Schumacher Park Drive facility at a cost of $2.1 million. About 81 jobs would be added. - January 28, 2014 - Systecon Inc.
FRAFOS Receives 2014 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award for the ABC Session Border Controller
FRAFOS announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named its ABC Session Border Controller as a recipient of a 2014 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. The ABC SBC is a highly flexible session border controller that protects VoIP service providers offering telephony... - January 28, 2014 - FRAFOS
Saint-Gobain Seals Group's High Quality Management System Standards' Certifications Renewed for Kontich, Belgium
Saint-Gobain Seals Group Upholds Its High Quality Management System Standards With Renewed ISO 9001:2008 and EN 9100:2009 Certifications in Kontich, Belgium. - January 26, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Air Hydro Power Welcome's Mitch McFarland the New Northwestern Alabama Salesman
Air Hydro Power welcome's Mitch McFarland as the new supporting outside salesman for Northwestern Alabama. He will be the key contact for AHP for that part of Alabama providing great customer service, industry knowledge, and business growth. - January 24, 2014 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
Percolate LMS Ranked #28 According to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report
Michaels & Associates received high honors this week for their Percolate LMS‒now globally recognized as one of the top learning management systems (LMSs) according to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report authored by Craig Weiss of E-Learning 24/7. Percolate, developed by Michaels & Associates and a strong newcomer to the industry, is ranked #28 in the report’s Top 50 LMSs. Percolate’s 90 second demo featured in the report can be viewed here: http://www.lmsdemos.com/video/78579408. - January 23, 2014 - Michaels & Associates
TEMP-AIR, Inc. Launches New Line of Portable Air Conditioners
Temp-Cool® Portable Cooling Systems Coming Spring 2014 - January 23, 2014 - TEMP-AIR
The Gates Corporation to Introduce New 48” FlatClean™ Food Grade Belts at 2014 International Production & Processing Expo
Gates Mectrol will showcase its new 48” FlatClean™ food grade belts in 2mm and 3mm thicknesses at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE). - January 23, 2014 - Gates Corporation
Detectable Spiral Cable Tidy from Detectamet Reduces Clutter and Food Contamination
Detectamet’s detectable spiral cable tidy can be "seen" by metal detectors and X-ray machines and so reduces the risk of food contamination. - January 23, 2014 - Detectamet