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Storage Systems Midwest, Inc. is a Future 50 Company
Storage Systems Midwest Inc. has been named a 2013 Future 50 company by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE). The Future 50 program, now in its 26th year, recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county Milwaukee region... - July 16, 2013 - Storage Systems Midwest, Inc.
Positive Promotions CEO Joins Congressman Steve Israel to Discuss Legislation to Require "Made in the USA" Products in National Parks
Nelson Taxel, CEO of Positive Promotions and Congressman Steve Israel met at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the former home of President Teddy Roosevelt, to advocate proposed legislation to put American made products in official gift shops at the National Parks, monuments, and historic sites... - July 12, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Dow Corning Sees Collaboration in Materials and Processing Technology as Critical to the Semiconductor Industry’s Recovery
Semiconductor sales appear to be finally emerging from the red this year, with moderate but steady growth of 5.1 percent projected through 2014, according to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics’ Spring 2013 global semiconductor sales forecast. - July 12, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Joins imec to Advance Enabling Technologies for 3D IC Semiconductor Packaging
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, announced today at SEMICON West 2013 that it is among the newest member organizations to join imec, a leading research center for the advancement of nano-electronics. - July 12, 2013 - Dow Corning
Penn State Behrend Supermileage Team Sponsored by LORD Corporation Wins International Competition
LORD-Sponsored Penn State Behrend SuperMileage Team Takes First Place in SAE’s International Supermileage Competition. - July 12, 2013 - Lord Corporation
Educational Seminar for Manufacturers
An educational seminar, “LEAN as a Growth Strategy,” presented by industry experts Brad Muir and Gary Conner from Technical Change Associates will be held at the Courtyard Marriott, 3020 Riffel Drive, Salina, Kansas on Thursday, August 8th at 1:00pm, registration beginning at... - July 11, 2013 - Kasa Companies
SML Group Acquires Xterprise
The SML Group (“SML”) continues the expansion of its RFID ViziT™ program with the announcement today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Xterprise, Carrollton, TX, USA. Xterprise now becomes a part of the SML Group. As an industry leader in RFID item-level inventory... - July 11, 2013 - SML Group Limited
Stainless Steel Fabricators Complete Stainless Solutions Offer Seamless Design Flexibility with Range of Welding Options
Mississauga-based stainless steel fabricators Complete Stainless Solutions are now improving their services to include a full range of welding techniques. The use of MIG, TIG, STICK and SPOT welding enables CSS to meet the varying demands of their customers best suited to specific material and... - July 11, 2013 - Complete Stainless Solutions
The Market Grows for Silver Fox’s Tie-on Cable Labels
Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has reported that sales of its LXL range of tie-on cable labels have been rising steadily over the past year and are being used in increasingly diverse set of sectors. - July 11, 2013 - Silver Fox
Expanding the Allergen Detection Portfolio – New Test Detects Proteins from Milk
Biomedal Diagnostics' new product line, AlerTox, is now available in the United States and Canada via U.S. importer Emport, LLC. AlerTox is a user-friendly kit that detects the presence of allergenic milk proteins in food and drinks and on surfaces. Biomedal adds this new product to its food safety testing portfolio, which already includes the well-known and successful GlutenTox gluten detection kits. - July 10, 2013 - Emport, LLC
Regal Robotics, "There's a Robot in my Garage!," 5-Axis CNC comes home
Donnie Weir of Regal Robotics is designing and building a Large Scale 5-Axis CNC Router in his home garage with hopes of bringing 5-Axis capability to the mainstream for hobbyists. - July 09, 2013 - Regal Robotics
Solar Innovations, Inc.’s Skylight Featured in SMWV’s Butterfly Exhibit
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights; greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; folding, sliding, and stacking walls, doors, windows, and screens; manufactures skylight for SMWV’s butterfly exhibit. - July 08, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Tses Glass Signs with Heye International for Its New 250 tpd Container Glass Plant in Tses, Namibia
The development of Tses Glass expects to create more than 230,000 new direct and indirect better paying job opportunities in Tses and throughout Namibia. Tses Glass was officially launched by Hon. David Boois, Berseba Constituency Councilor, on February 6, 2013 in Tses with more than 500 people in attendance. - July 06, 2013 - Tses Glass (Pty) Ltd
Smoke and Toxicity Tests on Silver Fox Labels Prove Successful
Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has reported positive results from the most recent testing of its labels – for smoke and toxicity, as well as flame propagation. These tests covered IMO FTP Part 2 - Smoke and Toxicity and IMO FTP Part 5 - Surface spread of... - July 05, 2013 - Silver Fox
CURT Proudly Continues Manufacturing Operations in USA
USA Manufacturer Delivers High Quality, First-to-Market and Environmentally-Friendly Hitches - July 04, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
MiscTek Announced a Web Platform for the LED Light Business
MiscTek Technology, an innovative designer and developer of the LED tube and other energy saving products in China, has just applied a web platform to further improve their service and support to global customers. - July 04, 2013 - MiscTek Technology Ltd
Doctor's Best Introduces Best Fully Active B Complex
Optimized for Absorption and Utilization*; Available in 30 Vegetarian Capsule Size - July 03, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
Ruwac’s Extract Vac a Versatile and Portable Point of Source Extraction Solution
This vacuum series offers continuous duty operation and highly efficient filtered separation that makes removing fine dust particles easier than ever, as it’s completely portable and can be placed just about anywhere in a facility or shop. Thanks to its quiet operation, you won’t have to worry about it becoming a distraction as it collects dust and fine particles into a solid all-metal container for quick and clean collection. - July 03, 2013 - Ruwac
Systech Illinois Displayed their Range of Oxygen and Water Vapour Permeation Analysers at the 2013 IAPRI Packaging Symposium in Finland
Systech Illinois sponsored the 2013 IAPRI Packaging Symposium in Finland and displayed their range of oxygen permeation and water vapour permeation analyser - July 03, 2013 - Systech Illinois
Celestron® Launches Skyris™ USB 3.0 Planetary Imaging Cameras
Powered by The Imaging Source, Skyris turns the solar system into your personal photography studio. - July 01, 2013 - Celestron
Silver Fox Further Enhances Its Thermal Printer and Labelling Software
Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has updated and upgraded both its thermal printer and its Labacus Innovator labelling software. The company, which delivers solutions for the Oil & Gas, Power, Rail and Data & Telecoms industries worldwide which are designed to... - June 29, 2013 - Silver Fox
Survey Equipment Services Further Invests in Ranger 2
Survey Equipment Services (SES) Inc., Katy TX. has further strengthened its lease pool in the Gulf of Mexico by continuing its investment in Sonardyne 6G subsea positioning technology. This latest acquisition is for a Ranger 2 subsea tracking system, the fifth delivered to SES since the beginning... - June 29, 2013 - Sonardyne
comCables’ 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount for Sun Valley Youth Center
comCables, a Denver-based structured cabling manufacturer, raised more than $26,000 for the inner-city youth non-profit organization, the Sun Valley Youth Center. On Thursday, June 13, comCables hosted its 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Alongside business and community partners, they helped raise the highest level of donations to date for the Sun Valley Youth Center. - June 28, 2013 - comCables
PlantESP Evaluation Program Equips Process Manufacturers with Proof
Program Documents Process Improvements and Quantifies Financial Impact - June 28, 2013 - Control Station, Inc.
Stevens Institute of Technology to License Stevens Passive Acoustic Detection System to Sonardyne
Stevens Institute of Technology and Sonardyne Inc., a subsidiary of U.K. based Sonardyne International Ltd., manufacturer of subsea navigation and security technologies, have executed a licensing agreement for intellectual property of the Stevens Passive Acoustic Detection System (SPADES), which... - June 27, 2013 - Sonardyne
Cerakote Ceramic Coating Corrosion Test (ASTM B117) Video Released
See what happens when Cerakote Ceramic Coatings are tested against seven other competitive finishes in the ASTM B117 Salt Spray Corrosion Test. - June 26, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
comCables Welcomes New VP of Sales
comCables welcome new VP of Sales Mike Capulli. Capulli has more than 30 years of industry experience and a proven track record for sales growth. - June 26, 2013 - comCables
Automation Devices, Inc. Abandons Price Increase and Keeps Prices the Same
Automation Devices, Inc. a vibratory feeder manufacturer is maintaining current prices and will not be issuing a price increase this year. - June 26, 2013 - Automation Devices, Inc.
TMX Workholding Solutions Extends Product Line for Aerospace, Energy and Construction
TMX Large diameter manual chucks provide the ideal solution for manufacturer’s involved in aerospace, energy and heavy construction equipment. The workholding solutions are designed and engineered by TMX engineers in Illinois, all of the TMX large diameter workholding products are made from... - June 26, 2013 - Toolmex Industrial Solutions
ITC Infotech Successfully Completes Campus Connect Initiative for PLM Practice
ITC Infotech’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) practice partnered Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM) Nagpur to train student on PLM technologies. - June 26, 2013 - ITC Infotech
Solar Innovations, Inc.’s Unveils Multi-Panel Retractable Skylight System
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights; greenhouses; garden windows; conservatories; sunrooms; folding, sliding, and stacking walls, doors, windows, and screens; unveils a multi-panel retractable skylight system. Solar Innovations, Inc. recently... - June 24, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc Receives ASM International Awards
LTI and Brian Gorney received awards from the ASM International “Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter” during ASM’s Honors & Past Chairpersons Night. LTI received the Outstanding Company Support Award, while Brian Gorney was honored with the President’s Award. - June 21, 2013 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Inbound Logistics Magazine Reveals Top 100 Logistics Technology Providers in Annual Supply Chain Technology Market Research Report
Survey Suggests Transportation Providers, Retailers, and Manufacturers Seek Affordable, Customizable Supply Chain Management Solutions. - June 20, 2013 - Inbound Logistics
CURT Manufacturing Makes Gooseneck Hitch Installation “EZr”
Under-Bed Double Lock EZr Gooseneck Hitch Features CURT Exclusive Center Locator - June 20, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
Stevenson Oil & Chemical Updates Web Site with Educational Resources and More Information on Hydraulic and Other Industrial Oils
Stevenson Oil & Chemical’s newly redesigned web site focuses on industry information and details about industrial oil, greases and cleaners. - June 20, 2013 - Stevenson Oil & Chemical
P&G Furthers Commitment to Commercial and Heavy Truck Industry with 5 Year Supply Agreement
P&G Steel Products a TS 16949 certified supplier of metal stampings, fabrications and welded assemblies; has renewed their commitment to supplying aluminum and steel stampings as well as highly engineered welded steel assemblies to be used in vehicle cooling systems. With press sizes to 1000 tons and bed sizes to 144", their components can be found in many truck brands including Navistar, Freightliner, Caterpillar, Volvo, Mack, Prevost, Isuzu, and Blue Bird. - June 20, 2013 - P&G Steel Products Co.
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd is Exhibiting at Broadcast Asia 2013 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore; Visit Them at Booth 5G2-03
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, announces its participation at the 18th International Digital & Entertainment Technology Exhibition & Conference - Broadcast Asia 2013. This event is taking place at Marina Bay Sands – Level 4... - June 20, 2013 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
GreenWood, Inc. Earns BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award
Company recognized for high standards of safety performance - June 20, 2013 - GreenWood Inc.
Celestron® Explores Astroimaging in Depth at First Annual Perspective…on Imaging Event
Invite-only gathering brings industry professionals, dealers, and media together for workshops hosted by top imagers, Celestron’s product development team, and company executives. - June 19, 2013 - Celestron
Conwed Global Netting Solutions Launches the Spanish Version of Its New Website
Conwed, the leading plastic netting manufacturer in the world, has completed the full Spanish translation of its new and revitalized website www.conwedplastics.com/spa. This Spanish website provides an in-depth overview of their products, capabilities and innovation expertise that have made Conwed... - June 19, 2013 - Conwed
New Customer Service Supervisor at Laboratory Testing Inc.
A 3rd-generation family member has been hired by LTI as Customer Service Supervisor. Brad McVaugh will be responsible for preparing quotes, providing information on material testing, calibration/ machining services, & coordinating orders. - June 19, 2013 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Sonardyne Announces Forum Subsea Rentals’ Continued 6G Investment
Sonardyne International Ltd. has received another major order for Compatt 6G transponders from Forum Subsea Rentals, a division of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. Formerly know as DPS Offshore, this latest order brings the total value of 6G equipment purchased by the company to approximately US$3... - June 19, 2013 - Sonardyne
Despite a Bad Economy, Category Five Technologies of Livonia, Michigan Shows Steady Growth
While many companies are cutting back on costs, expenses, overhead, and jobs, Category Five Technologies is doing the exact opposite. With niche market eCommerce sites such as ProDryers, ProDrinkingFountains, and ProFloorMachines, the company is plowing forward at a fast, but controlled pace. - June 18, 2013 - ProDryers
Celestron® CEO Joe Lupica Steps Down After 26 Years
Lupica’s 13 years as President and CEO transformed Celestron into the world’s top telescope maker and optics industry leader. - June 18, 2013 - Celestron
Scorpion Racing Products Introduces New Endurance Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arms
Scorpion Racing Products announced the introduction of their new Endurance Series shaft mount rocker arms. - June 17, 2013 - Scorpion Racing Products
Solar Innovations, Inc.’s Greenhouse Initiative; a Sense of Pride and Community
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; garden windows; conservatories; folding, sliding, and stacking walls, doors, windows, and screens; sunrooms; and skylights; enhances their greenhouse initiative to provide team members with fresh... - June 17, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
RONCO Covers the PPE Market with Hand, Head, Body Safety Solutions
Brand is thriving after seventeen years, recognized for consistent quality, regulatory compliance and innovating end-user experience. - June 15, 2013 - RONCO
Baesis Inc. Continues Its Growth
Baesis announces hiring of four industry veterans as it continues its' mission of growth. - June 15, 2013 - Baesis Inc
Silver Fox Updates and Improves Its Extensive Range of Wrap-Around Cable Labels
As part of its commitment to constantly update and improve its extensive range of labelling solutions, Silver Fox has recently introduced the Prolab® Select range of wrap-round self-laminating cable labels. These labels use a new, much faster manufacturing process than was previously the case... - June 14, 2013 - Silver Fox
Tool and Die, Metal Stamping Solutions Easy to Find on Norgren Automation Solutions Website
New website from Norgren Automation Solutions highlights innovative tooling, components for automation. - June 14, 2013 - Norgren