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Fike Releases PROINERT2 300 Bar Inert Gas Fire Suppression System
Fike Corporation is pleased to announce the release of its PROINERT2 inert gas fire suppression system. In addition to other significant design improvements, PROINERT2 is now available with 300bar technology, making Fike the first manufacturer to offer a UL/FM approved 300 bar system in the United... - June 14, 2013 - Fike
Chemistry/Metallography Lab Promotion at Laboratory Testing
LTI announced the promotion of Marion Crooks to Assistant Manager of Chemistry and Metallography. Previously, she held the Chemistry Supervisor position and joined LTI in 2001 as a Chemistry Technician. Marion graduated from Delaware Valley College with a B.A in Chemistry. - June 14, 2013 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Offers New Radiography Capabilities
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) now performs computed radiography (digital radiography) in addition to conventional film radiography. Both X-ray inspection processes are performed on solid materials and products. The digital method provides easy sharing and archiving of test results. - June 14, 2013 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Global Mold Inc. Introduces Its Biomedia Product for Gas Emission and Waste Water Treatment Odor Control
Global Mold Inc has geared-up engineering and production to introduce a new highly rated biomedia product to enhance odor control for both gas emission treatment and waste water treatment. - June 13, 2013 - Global Mold Inc.
Cansto Coatings Announces New President
Cansto Coatings, a local chemical manufacturing company, is pleased to announce Chuck Soeder as its new President. Cansto Coatings is a manufacturer of a variety of specialty coatings in both solvent based and water based formulas to supply commercial, industrial and residential... - June 12, 2013 - Cansto Coatings
Ensure Customized Precision with Services from OEM Manufacturer Complete Stainless Solutions
Mississauga-based manufacturer, Complete Stainless Solutions is now specializing in OEM manufacturing for clients requiring customized stainless steel components. As an OEM manufacturer, the company’s capabilities enable clients to meet customer demands with either fitted heavy-duty or... - June 12, 2013 - Complete Stainless Solutions
New Search Tool Guides Prospective Students to Training Resources for In-Demand Supply Chain Jobs
Inbound Logistics Magazine Launches a Tool for Searching Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Education Programs to Support the Workforce Needs of a Growing Sector - June 11, 2013 - Inbound Logistics
Miami Firm Engineer’s Affordable Ballistic Protection for All
Bulletproof nanotechnology fiber protection weighs less than one pound, costs less than $100. - June 11, 2013 - Armour Wear, LLC
New Warehouse and Manufacturing Integrated Systems Website Launched
New website offers a wide variety of educational material on warehouse distribution systems, inventory management systems, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, systems design and integration, order fulfillment systems and more. - June 11, 2013 - Integrated Systems Design (ISD)
Solar Innovations, Inc. Receives Honors on the National, State, and Local Levels
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; recently received national, state, and regional honors for performance and... - June 10, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Vertical Knit Producer Nettalco Industries Upgrades to Engineered TruCost
The Lima, Peru based manufacturer of cotton knits and apparel has replaced legacy costing software with the latest ETC methods engineering and labor costing solution from Methods Workshop. Leveraging advanced industry-specific standards and the Microsoft technology platform, the ETC software is driving improved productivity, accuracy, and collaboration across three Nettalco locations. - June 08, 2013 - Methods Workshop
City of Littleton Honors Norgren for Community Work
IMI Way value “doing the right thing at work and in the community” recognized with model corporate citizen proclamation. - June 08, 2013 - Norgren
Optical Fibre Flag Labels from Silver Fox Offer Efficiencies, Saving Time and Money
Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has launched a new range of labels that can be applied to any optical fibre cable. Optical fibre labelling can be tricky, but Silver Fox’s Optical Fibre Flag Labels offer a durable, convenient printed solution that can be produced... - June 08, 2013 - Silver Fox
Trinity College Research Centre Choose Systech Illinois’ 8001 Permeation Analyser to Analyse the Permeability of Oxygen in Packaging Films
To analyse the permeability of oxygen in packaging films, the Research Centre at Trinity College, Dublin have chosen the Systech Illinois 8001. - June 08, 2013 - Systech Illinois
Odyne Systems, LLC Wins Contract for Deployment of Plug-in Hybrid Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
The Electric Power Research Institute, with funding from the Department of Energy and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, grants contract that will further advance plug-in hybrid technology and accelerate the commercialization of large hybrid trucks. - June 06, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Kureha Selects GreenWood, Inc. for Maintenance and Capital Project Services
Maintenance services expertise and depth of resource support lead to project award. - June 06, 2013 - GreenWood Inc.
New Megamat RS 180 Vertical Carousel Now Available
Kardex Remstar introduces the new Megamat RS 180 Vertical Carousel for light duty storage. - June 06, 2013 - Kardex Remstar, LLC
Introducing Powerhouse MX Belts and Pulleys
Synchronous belt drive systems offer numerous benefits over conventional chain drives and many gear systems. When considering total investment costs, POWERHOUSE MX® belts typically last three times longer than roller chain drive systems, and POWERHOUSE MX® pulleys typically last ten times longer. The total cost of ownership for a POWERHOUSE MX® drive is significantly less than a roller chain drive. The lack of metal-to-metal part wear and lubrication requirements ensures a low maintenance drive. - June 06, 2013 - B&B Manufacturing
Lindi Lauren Launches Flirty Dirty Wear Clothing Co.
Hawaii supermodel, Lindi Lauren has announced the formation of a new and unique Eco clothing company that dyes their apparel in Hawaii's infamous "Red Dirt." Merging with the founder of the 20 year old "Original Red Dirt Shirt Co." which had specialized in men's shirts this new company focuses on women's sexy apparel. Lindi says "What makes it really unique is the cute and "Dirty" double meaning sayings available for printing on the apparel. This is the first company to offer such a product." - June 05, 2013 - Lindi Lauren LLC
Bruce McLelland to Participate in ISHN’s Dust Compliance Webinar
Fike National Accounts Sales Manager for Explosion Protection, Bruce McLelland, will be participating in a free webinar on dust compliance on June 5 at 2 pm EDT. - June 05, 2013 - Fike
Mazda Executive Credits Theory of Constraints for Company Turnaround
Mr. Mitsuo Hitomi, Executive Officer from the Mazda Motor Corporation Power Train Development Division presented the opening keynote address at the largest TOCICO (Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization) conference ever held on how Critical Chain Project Management enabled Mazda to quickly develop their innovative SkyActiv capability. - June 03, 2013 - TOCICO
First Eco Hot Water Bottle "Made in Germany" by Hugo Frosch
Till this day "Made in Germany" is a synonym for inventive genius, modern design, high quality and fair working conditions. Recently a questioning of 120 economy experts in 21 countries all around the world demonstrated Germany's excellent reputation beyond high quality products. Hugo... - June 03, 2013 - Hugo Frosch GMBH
IPDiA Extends Its Scope and Offers Semiconductor Process Optimization and Transfer Applied to Medical and Hi-Rel Applications
After obtaining ISO 13485 certification in 2012 for medical devices, and in order to respond to the growing demand of customers in the medical and Hi-Rel applications, IPDiA unveils its ability to offer advanced foundry services. - June 02, 2013 - IPDiA
ProcessPro Partners with Creekridge Capital
ProcessPro, leading mid-market ERP software solution company, signed an agreement with Creekridge Capital, a nationwide independent vendor leasing company, to offer creative financial solutions for ProcessPro clients. The program will be co-branded between ProcessPro and Creekridge, working under their Vendor Services Group name. - June 01, 2013 - ProcessPro Software
New Vibration Measurement Application Note Helps with Complicated Metrology
The complexities of vibration measurement are sorted out and explained in this helpful application note. - June 01, 2013 - Lion Precision
Dream Glass Group Installs Privacy Glass at Baku Flame Towers
Dream Glass Group, specialists in DreamGlass® privacy glass, has fitted their smart glass at the Fairmont Baku hotel, part of the famous Flame Towers complex in Baku, Azerbaijan. DreamGlass® Privacy Glass was installed in every room of the hotel (110 in total), and allows the bedroom and... - June 01, 2013 - Dream Glass Group
TransGuardian.com Offers New Industrial Pricing with USPS Priority Mail
High-volume shippers can now enjoy significant savings using USPS Priority Mail with Industrial Pricing through TransGuardian. This program enables any business to save up to 50% on shipments sent via commercial carriers by 2-day, 3-day, and ground residential services. It is especially advantageous for e-Retailers. - May 31, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Sri City SEZ Signs Agreement with Isuzu Motors
Japanese auto major, Isuzu Motors signed up an agreement to set up a new vehicle manufacturing plant in the mega integrated industrial zone, Sri City, near Chennai in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. - May 31, 2013 - Sri City Pvt Ltd
Coral Products Launch Kitchen Caddy with SteriTouch®
Merseyside-based Coral Products plc has introduced an antimicrobial food recycling bin to its range of products supplied to local authorities, and is confident that this development will encourage the use of food caddies in the home. Incorporating SteriTouch® universal masterbatch into the... - May 30, 2013 - SteriTouch Ltd
DUECO Inc. Announces Retirement of Long Time Western Region Leader, Ron Koosman
Koosman Has Supported the Marketplace with Telelect Digger Derricks for 47 Years - May 29, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Polycrete Moves the Target Again with Two Major ICF Innovations
Polycrete engineers announce two more advancements that make it easier to design and build energy efficient structures that stand up to Mother Nature. - May 29, 2013 - PolycreteUSA
Dynamic Closures Has Just Announced Easy Product Search and Specifying for Security Grilles
Dynamic Closures has just announced that they have implemented an easy product search and specifying section for their security grilles and security gate products. Dynamic Closures has made it possible to develop a specific Customized Data Sheet and 3 Part CSI Specification quickly and easily for... - May 29, 2013 - Dynamic Closures
Beach Organics Skin Care Adds Twenty-Fifth Retailer to Store Network for Organic Bath Products
Beach Organics Skin Care, a woman-owned manufacturer of organic personal care products, announced it recently added the twenty-fifth retailer to its international network of retail stores. - May 28, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care
Reshoring to Rise in 2013? Understanding the True Costs of Offshoring
As practices evolve, advanced discrete manufacturing with offshoring is no longer a viable solution to saving organizations money. However, advanced discrete manufacturing with reshoring avoids issues that stem from offshoring, and is capable of significantly decreasing costs and increasing product quality. - May 28, 2013 - To-Increase
CURT Manufacturing Announces New, High Capacity Weight Distribution Hitches
Hitch Line Capacities Increased to an Impressive 15,000 lbs. - May 25, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
Systech Illinois Will Display Their Range of Oxygen and Water Vapour Permeation Analysers at the 2013 IAPRI Packaging Symposium in Finland
Systech Illinois are global suppliers of gas analysis instruments for the packaging industry. They will be showcasing their extensive range of oxygen permeation and water vapour permeation analysers at the 26th IAPRI 2013 Packaging Symposium in Finland. Systech Illinois provide a range of water... - May 25, 2013 - Systech Illinois
Xpanda USA Helps Businesses Reduce Loss & Theft
“Smash & grab” robberies against retail and commercial stores unfortunately quite common. Here are some tips to prevent them. - May 25, 2013 - Xpanda USA Security Solution
RONCO Gown Replaces Apron/Sleeve Combo in Food or Healthcare Apps
Unique product lowers risk of contamination while reducing SKUs. - May 24, 2013 - RONCO
The Rise of E-Commerce in Discrete Manufacturing
Production and manufacturing organizations striving for success benefit from transitioning from a traditional means of production and customer service to E-commerce, in order to save money, to become competitive and to ease use of services. - May 23, 2013 - To-Increase
Schlumpf Expands Internally with an Ergonomic Solution
Schlumpf USA is a recognized leader in a the packaging industry for roll and shaft handling products, as well as machinery components for unwinding and rewinding packing materials and aerospace composites. With no room to grow in their existing facility, Schlumpf installed one Element Vertical Lift Module (VLM) from Kardex Remstar to provide the growth they needed without a building expansion. - May 23, 2013 - Kardex Remstar, LLC
APICS New York City-Long Island Welcome Lockheed Martin and Johnson & Johnson Execs to Discuss Solving the Skill Gap Crisis
Panel Discussion with Lockheed Martin and Johnson Johnson Executives about the need for improvements within education to meet the needs of manufacturing; filling the skills gap crisis. - May 23, 2013 - APICS NYC-LI
HvdH-SA Powers Production with Modular Machine Design
South African industrial engineering company Hans Von Der Heyde SA has designed a range of modular industrial machines for the manufacturing sector. - May 22, 2013 - Hans Von Der Heyde
Announcing Enhancements to the HPX® Rupture Disc Product Family
Continental Disc Corporation is proud to announce the newest editions to its’ HPX® Product Family...the HPX-Ta™ Rupture Disc and the addition of Higher Pressures for the HPX® Rupture Disc. The new HPX-Ta™ Rupture Disc is a Tantalum semicircular scored reverse acting... - May 22, 2013 - Continental Disc Corporation
Warehouse Management Systems and the Cloud
Technological advancements typically cue organizations to change the way they operate by implementing the newest system, product or service. However, some of the newest technology, such as the Cloud, may not be the right technology to benefit or improve your enterprise. - May 21, 2013 - To-Increase
Advanced Solutions Awarded Autodesk Fabrication Specialization
Enhancing Customer Service through Advanced Specialization. - May 19, 2013 - Advanced Solutions Inc.
ClearTrack Information Network Named a 2013 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
ClearTrack Information Network, a leading provider of comprehensive, interactive supply chain software and services for the consumer retail industry, today announced that it has been named by Inbound Logistics magazine as a 2013 Top 100 Logistics Information (IT) Company. “ClearTrack was... - May 17, 2013 - ClearTrack Information Network
Dramm Corp. Buys Lawson Products Soaker Hose Product Line
Dramm Corp. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is proud to announce the acquisition of the Soaker Hose Product Line from Lawson Products of Flora, Indiana. The sale will be completed on June 15th. On June 15th, Dramm will relocate the Soaker Hose production to its partner plant Metal Ware Corp. Two Rivers,... - May 17, 2013 - Dramm Corporation
Solar Innovations, Inc. Wins 2013 NSA Design Awards
The National Sunroom Association (NSA) announced the winners of the 2013 NSA Design Awards and Solar Innovations, Inc. won the categories "Existing or Wood Roof Sunroom Above $50,000" and "Glazed Roof Sunroom $35,000 - $50,000". - May 17, 2013 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
SafetySkills® Updates Their OSHA's Annually Required Respiratory Protection Online Safety Training Course
SafetySkills® online safety training course covers the general requirements for respiratory protection outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132 and some of the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. - May 17, 2013 - SafetySkills
To-Increase Shares 3 Ways to Improve Inventory Controls Through Advanced Discrete Manufacturing
Find out how to improve your Inventory controls with ADM. - May 16, 2013 - To-Increase