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Flyography.co.uk - New Map-Based Budget Airlines Flight Search for UK and Ireland
Flyography is a new product which aims to compete with traditional text-based flight search engines. This on-line tool gathers all budget airlines routes on one interactive map built with use of Flash technology. - September 16, 2009 - Flyography
Sovex Makes Ingenious Modifications
Sovex, the UK’s leading conveyor manufacturer, has made some innovative modifications to its MVL9 mobile vehicle loader. The changes promise to simplify and speed up parcel handling operations, as well as improve efficiency and reduce manual handling requirements. MVL9 is ideal for premises... - September 16, 2009 - Sovex
Sovex Opens New Midlands Stronghold
Leading conveyor manufacturer Sovex has opened prestigious new offices and showrooms in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The 2,000 square foot facility marks the company’s continual expansion and stocks a comprehensive range of spare parts. This means Sovex engineers can deliver a fast, efficient... - September 16, 2009 - Sovex
Business Booming: Sovex Appoints National Service Manager
Rapidly expanding Sovex continues to dominate the UK conveyor market. Phil Roughley, an engineer with over twenty-five years experience in the parcel handling industry, joins the company as National Service Manager. Sovex not only manufactures conveying equipment, but also offers operational... - September 16, 2009 - Sovex
Boom Conveyor Promises Supreme Reliability
Sovex has today unveiled its latest telescopic boom conveyor. TL3-7.5-15-600 features a special boom guidance system, which keeps the telescopic sections straight as they extend and retract, prolonging belt life. TL3-7.5-15-600 is extremely reliable, and users benefit from reduced maintenance and... - September 16, 2009 - Sovex
Interfuture Systems Ltd Strengthens Its Voice Over IP Offerings with Hosted VoIP
Interfuture Systems Ltd (ISL) continues to strengthen its product portfolio with the right mix of professional services and suppliers and has completed its negotiations with a leading Hosted VoIP provider and is now a formal accredited reseller. This further development to its portfolio means that... - September 16, 2009 - Interfuture Systems Ltd
movemanSKG Makes the Grade
“We ensure any student with a disability is able to enjoy and access the full curriculum and facilities” says Carol Sheffield, Business Manager at West Bridgford School. “Our new Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG means wheelchair users can access the theatre, in which we hold... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Prestigious Platform Lift for Historic Venue
A Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG provides an access route for wheelchair users at Dundas Castle in Scotland. Specially built to fit in an existing shaft, it replaces a water-powered lift and travels nearly six metres between three floors. Dundas Castle, located near South Queensferry to the... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Titanic Lift for Foster & Freeman
A heavy-duty Titan goods lift from movemanSKG allows Foster & Freeman to move heavy products from its upper level workshop to a ground floor shipping area. Foster & Freeman develops and manufactures scientific instruments for the police and forensic laboratories, which improve the quality... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Vitronic Delivers Efficient Solution
Three camera-based VIPAC parcel recognition units from Vitronic enable Korea Post’s distribution centre in Incheon, South Korea, to sort import and export shipments automatically at high speed. This means quicker delivery times and improved customer satisfaction. In addition, Korea Post... - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
mydeco Scoops Double Win at Retail Week Rising Star Awards
Jenna Anians, New Business Development Manager of leading furniture website, mydeco.com, wins ‘Online individual of the Year’ and the overall ‘Rising Star Award’ at the Retail Week Rising Star Awards 2009. - September 16, 2009 - mydeco.com
Label Media Launch High Performance CMS and E-Commerce Platform in Response to "Value for Money" Demands
The need for LabelEd was driven by clients’ demands to get more from their websites at a fraction of the cost. By developing one core system, it cuts down the programming required which means the clients pay much less. - September 16, 2009 - Label Media
Interface & Innovation Conference Focuses on Start-Ups and Best Practice Web 2.0 Technologies
Announcement: 2 Day Web 2.0 conference covering web 2.0 interface and innovations. Covering social networking, blogging, cloud computing, security, mobile web, ecommerce, and showing 'How To' make your business successful with Web 2.0 innovations. 6 Entrepreneurs will be invited to the event to pitch their business innovations to the audience and to angel financiers and VC's. Winning businesses will enter into further discussions with the invited financiers/capitalists. - September 16, 2009 - Aries Forth
Buytrago Throughput on a High Thanks to Vitronic
Efficiency conscious Buytrago, the leading Spanish express delivery and transport services provider, has equipped its Madrid distribution centre with Vitronic’s camera-based VIPAC identification system. It allows the site to sort parcels for dispatch automatically at high speed, and deliver... - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
Process Awkward Parcels Automatically to Cut Costs
New from Vitronic is VIPAC D2, which automatically calculates the volume of parcels, and the smallest box that will enclose them. Specially developed for scanning irregular shaped items, it enables users to optimise space in transit vehicles, verify package data provided by customers, and automate... - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
Vitronic’s VICAM-mobile a Success
Vitronic, leading supplier of camera systems for warehousing and logistics, reports its VICAM-mobile portable handheld camera scanner is a big hit with customers. The device facilitates quick, accurate parcel routing by identifying customer related data on parcel labels. It weighs just 800g and... - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
Vitronic Installs Camera System for Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger uses Vitronic's camera-based recognition system, VIPAC, to read barcodes behind film packaging at its Dutch storage facility in Venlo. It allows the site to distribute garments efficiently to retail outlets in Europe. Reading codes reliably behind film is difficult to achieve using conventional laser scanners. - September 16, 2009 - Vitronic
Media Investigator v6 Release Announced by Data Recovery Systems Ltd
Data loss can be a serious and stressful issue. Powerful file recovery is now available to the home user thanks to a new version of the popular Media Investigator file recovery tool. - September 15, 2009 - Data Recovery Systems Ltd.
A ZSL Scientist Helped Unearth a New Species of Giant Rat as Part of an Expedition to a Remote Rainforest in Papua New Guinea
Alanna Maltby, a bat expert in ZSL’s Institute of Zoology, joined the BBC's Natural History Unit on the trek that found the 1.5kg, long Bosavi Woolly Rat. The new rodent measures 82cm from nose to tail, making it one of the biggest rats in the world – as big as a domestic cat. - September 15, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
WorldFriends Turns Facebook’s Old Friends Network Into a Global New Friends Network
New Facebook application enables Facebook’s 250 million users to easily find new friends with common interests in any city on Earth. - September 15, 2009 - Worldfriends Networks
African Virtual School Brings E-Learning to Africa
African learners can now acquire key skills in Maths, English and ICT via the Internet with the help of the African Virtual School (www.africanvirtualschool.com). - September 15, 2009 - Howson Services
Free Genealogy Toolbar
Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society (MLFHS), based in the U.K. is pleased to announce the release of its genealogy toolbar which integrates seamlessly with the users browser (IE, Firefox, Safari) to provide instant access to family history sites including online BMD, Archives,... - September 15, 2009 - Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society
‘Peace in Our Lifetime’ Unites Musicians for a ‘Global United Party for Peace’ in London to Celebrate the Annual Global Ceasefire on ‘World Peace Day’ (21st September)
Talented international musicians will be performing at a 'Global United Party For Peace' in London on 21st September to promote and celebrate 'Peace Day' and the global ceasefire which takes place on this day. - September 14, 2009 - Peace In Our Lifetime
Mobi Chill - Web Start-Up - Worldwide Community and Mobile Content Portal
The company Notorious Solutions Ltd launched a worldwide online social community and mobile content portal Mobi Chill (http://www.mobichill.com) enabling users to socialize and interact between them, sell and buy mobile games, mobile applications, ringtones, themes and videos. For users wanting to sell their mobile content, Mobi Chill represents a worldwide distribution channel. - September 14, 2009 - Mobi Chill
Call for Entries in Property Care Awards
Judges are looking for excellence in the fields of innovation, sustainability and training in the Property Care Association (PCA) annual awards programme. Members of the PCA – which represents the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and... - September 13, 2009 - Property Care Association
Clear Web Services Offer Free Website SEO and Web Optimisation Guide
Clear Web Services have announced a free SEO and Web Optimisation Guide, aimed at helping customers make the most of their websites and to help to make sure their websites are performing well. - September 13, 2009 - Clear Web Services Ltd
SoThin Make Finalists for the BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards 2009
SoThin® ThinClient™ has been short listed as a finalist for Information Security Product of the Year at this years BCS and Computing UK IT Industry Awards. - September 13, 2009 - SoThin Limited
Doug Richard, Tough Dragons' Den Investor, Announces Social Entrepreneur Training at School for Startups
Doug Richard, American Dragon from the Dragon's Den, announces discounted Social and Ethical Entrepreneur pricing for the School for Startups Fast Growth Marketing for Growing Businesses class on 25 September 2009 at the British Library. - September 13, 2009 - School for Startups
Postcode Anywhere Shortlisted for National Computing Award
“IT firm continues winning form with fourth awards ceremony in 12 months.” - September 12, 2009 - PCA Predict
Taylor & Vine Announces New Additions to Range of Babette Wasserman Jewellery
Taylor & Vine Ltd, the UK based On-line retailer of Contemporary Designer Costume & Fashion Jewellery announced today that they have made a number of new additions to their extensive range of Babette Wasserman jewellery. - September 12, 2009 - Taylor & Vine Ltd
Blendtec Total Blender HP3A - Now with BPA Free Jug
The Blendtec Total Blender & Smoothie Maker - Model HP3A now has a jug made from a copolyester material that has greater chemical resistance, improved sound dampening qualities, and contains no BPA (Bisphenol A). - September 12, 2009 - Juiceland Ltd
The Oscar VitalMax Juicer Now at Juiceland
The Oscar is widely renowned as the best single auger juicer available today, with an increased yield of juice produced over all other juicers in the single auger category. - September 12, 2009 - Juiceland Ltd
CARNORAMA Secures First Round Investment
Funny how recessions concentrate the mind. In just over a month automotive startup CARNORAMA has made the full journey from an idea with a vague business model, to an innovative automotive consultancy service for the next generation of elite executives. The project now aggregates gratis and premium services. The bold move means it has now attracted first round investment led by an experienced team of angel investors. - September 12, 2009 - CARNORAMA
Lombard Risk Expands Global Collateral Management Team
The continued success of key client relationships and several new client wins, drove Lombard Risk’s decision to add new collateral management experts and senior management to join the company’s staff. Colline is the award-winning solution from Lombard Risk that has enabled the company... - September 12, 2009 - Lombard Risk
Wings Global Trade Co. Ltd -- New Website Launch 1rugbyshirts.com
1RugbyShirts.com announced the release of its new website. New sport products and updates have been added to the website. Rugby-related news has been added to provide visitors a rich experience. - September 12, 2009 - Wings Global Trade Co. Ltd
Fink Cards Founder in Cartier Award Final
A Northampton mum of four has beaten off stiff competition to become the only UK finalist for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award 2009. Lisa Warner, the creator of family conversation cards Fink Cards was chosen as one of the finalists from 820 applicants worldwide in the international... - September 12, 2009 - Fink
Research Reveals Benefits of an Aging Workforce
Talent Q research reveals older workers are more flexible and fulfilled. Employers urged to harness potential of aging workforce. - September 12, 2009 - Talent Q
Europe’s Most Successful Collector Coin Direct Marketer Increases Monthly Revenue by 75% Using Portrait Software
Portrait Software, a leading provider of insight-driven customer interaction software, has been selected by Samlerhuset to provide Portrait Campaign Manager (PCM) throughout its European operations. Samlerhuset says "Our monthly turnover, through the telemarketing channel alone, increased by 80% and we are looking to see similar returns in our other European operations." - September 12, 2009 - Portrait Software
X Factor 2009 Winner is Bradfords Bakers
Bradfords Bakers, has become an official supplier to the X Factor after being invited to design a new X Factor logo and having the approval of no less than Simon Cowell. - September 11, 2009 - Bradfords Bakers
Financial Planning Specialists Chamberlyns Appoint Koozai to Manage SEO
Chamberlyns, the Luton based financial planning specialists, have chosen SEO Company Koozai to deal with the Internet marketing for their new website. - September 11, 2009 - Koozai
Inatech Helps Tunnel Racers Focus on the Finish Line
Inatech sponsors 2009 Tyne Tunnel 2k Race described as the fastest and toughest wheelchair road race on earth. - September 11, 2009 - Inatech
Peacock Bar Outside Events Announces Its Office Christmas Party Show Package for Corporate Event Organisers, Hotels and Venues
Peacock Outside Events provides award winning shows to hotels, venues and corporate event companies seeking entertainment of the highest quality for their clients. This allows event companies, hotels and venues to benefit from the expertise of London's award winning Peacock Bar whose shows and use... - September 11, 2009 - Peacock Bar
WebCards Version 2.1 Released
WebCards is the web's premier e-card software. The next generation release 2.1 is now available for download. - September 11, 2009 - WebCards
Peacock Bar Announces Launch of Peacock Bookings Entertainment Agency- Performers for Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Corporate Events and Weddings
Peacock Bookings Entertainment Agency provides burlesque, cabaret, DJs and other performers for birthday parties, Christmas parties, corporate events and weddings. Peacock Bar is is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with retro 70s/80s/90's Djs later on. - September 11, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Peacock Bar Announces Its Christmas Lunch Party Menu for Office Christmas Parties with Entertainment Including Burlesque, Cabaret, DJs and Dancing
The Peacock is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with retro 70s/80s/90's Djs later on. - September 11, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Wildcat Print Strikes at Wickedelic Lingerie Warehouse
They do claim that a wild cat the size of a Puma stalks the hinterland of Dartmoor with many a sighting of oversized black felines reported in the area - usually late on a Saturday night. But at the Wickedelic Lingerie warehouse, perched on the very edge of Dartmoor, they find themselves under... - September 11, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Nosago Announces First Projects for Using Crowd Sourcing to Find Best Solutions for Companies
Nosago will use our crowd of experts to help our first two clients, and to find best solutions for both a cost savings project and a market research survey. - September 11, 2009 - Nosago Ltd
Ocean Blue Software and Opera Unite for Internet TV Solution
Ocean Blue Software and Opera Software are proud to announce a joint collaboration to deliver a fully integrated DVB Web-based solution for offering advanced digital TV capabilities such as Internet-based streaming of TV content. - September 10, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software
Employee Engagement is Key to Post-Recession Growth According to Major Companies But is Being Cut Back
Engaging staff could help the UK thrive in the upturn is the unanimous verdict of 150 CEOs and HR Directors from companies with over one million UK employees polled for a business leaders’ conference to be held on 10th September by employee engagement survey specialist ETS. David Macleod,... - September 10, 2009 - ETS plc
Anchor Vans Launches Dedicated Ford Vans Micro Site, Designed Specifically for Van Buyers Looking for Used Ford Vans
Building on the success of Ford approved repair status, Anchor vans has launched a micro site dedicated to new and used Ford vans; www.anchorford.co.uk - September 10, 2009 - Anchor Vans