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Odyne Systems, LLC Partners with Allison Transmission’s Midwest Distributor, Inland Power, to Deliver on $45.4 Million Contract

Department of Energy Program Administered Through the Electric Power Research Institute to Apply Over 120 Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems to Trucks Throughout North America - April 24, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

E-Z Rent-A-Car Celebrates 20 Years with Brand New Website and Giveaways

E-Z Rent-A-Car has been providing travelers with the best value in current model year rental cars and customer service since 1994. This year, E-Z Rent-A-Car is celebrating its 20-Year Anniversary. They are determined to share their enthusiasm with their fans and loyal customers by kicking the year... - April 24, 2014 - E-Z Rent A Car

Furnishing Hope Program Helps Non-Profits Raise Thousands – with a Potential of Much More

Capital Choice Office Furniture creates furniture donation program to give back to the community. - April 24, 2014 - Capital Choice Office Furniture

Nearly Fifty Percent of Drivers Unfamiliar with Vehicle Warning Signals

As summer approaches and road trip planning begins, it is more important than ever for drivers to be familiar with their vehicle and the systems put in place to warn them of potential danger. - April 24, 2014 - Bridgewater MOTORWORKS

EMKA IP65 Protector Vandal Resistant Swinghandles – New Electronic Operation

The new electronic version of the Protector IP65 vandal resistant swinghandle from EMKA UK provides remote keyless operation, plus the facility to provide access logging via the EMKA ELM – Electronic Locking and Monitoring platform. - April 24, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel

Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.

DUECO Inc. Promotes Ken Vlasman to Director of Service

DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has announced the promotion of Ken Vlasman to the newly created role of Director of Service. In... - April 23, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.

Digital Journal Features Magline CooLift Ergonomic Solution

DigitalJournal.com featured Magline, maker of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions. According to the article, warehouse SKUs have quadrupled during the last 15 years, which has exacerbated the complexity of organizing and ensuring the accuracy of loading and delivery of product. On... - April 23, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

Donlen Names Top Auction Award Winners

Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer centric and technically integrated provider of financing and asset management solutions, announced today recipients of its annual Top Auction Awards. Each year, Donlen recognizes top automobile auction partners that work closely with Donlen in its... - April 23, 2014 - Donlen

FieldSync™ Releases Version 3.0

File Management and a New Mobile App Lead Exciting Changes in v3.0. - April 23, 2014 - FieldSync™

Autobody Repair Shop Grove Collision Repairs, Ltd. Highlights Accident Response Tips on Website

Local Parkland County specialists for fast, efficient autobody repair work, Grove Collision Repairs, Ltd is now highlighting the steps that drivers must takes after an accident, directly on their website. The selection of helpful tips offered by the company will help drivers mitigate the long-term... - April 23, 2014 - Grove Collision

Grove Collision Repairs, Ltd. Offering a Streamlined Repair Solution

Parkland County-based collision repair specialist, Grove Collision Repairs now offers seamless solutions for all incoming clientele with collision repair needs. It’s a streamlined process that begins with professional claims processing and finishes with the client retrieving their vehicle in... - April 23, 2014 - Grove Collision

Amerifresh Names Meissner Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Amerifresh has named Tim Meissner to be Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing to oversee all foodservice, retail and international sales. - April 22, 2014 - Services Group of America

TraceGains Nutrition Facts Labels Webinar for Food Manufacturers Garners Massive Interest

TraceGains hosted a webinar on Thursday, April 17, 2014 which was co-presented by Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, MS, RD, founder and principal of Food Directions LLC. The webinar was well-attended and participants received helpful information from Johnson as she addressed the FDA's proposed updates and... - April 22, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

Coville to Feature Fabrics and Apparel Manufacturing Services at Texprocess Americas

The knit fabric and private label apparel manufacturer will showcase its performance and protective fabrics, contract and full package apparel services in Booth #3414 at the May 13-15 event in Atlanta. - April 21, 2014 - Coville Inc.

TraceGains May 15th Webinar Provides Manufacturers Support with GFSI

TraceGains is offering a highly requested webinar addressing the impetus for creating the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), its benefits, and basic steps to support food manufacturers on the process to becoming compliant. The webinar is Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM EST. To register, go... - April 20, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

Altaaqa Global Opens East Africa Office

The new Nairobi office will serve as a hub for Altaaqa Global’s sales and operations in the East Africa region. - April 20, 2014 - Altaaqa Global

Bhaya Cruises Group Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary This June

Bhaya Cruises Group in Halong Bay, Vietnam, celebrates its 7th anniversary this June with a month of complimentary gala dinners in a candlelit cave. After 7 years of development and innovation in Halong Bay, Bhaya Cruises is now the largest, most reputable and most complete cruise operator in the... - April 20, 2014 - Bhaya Cruises

TraceGains Looks at Future of Foods at Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association Event in May

TraceGains will attend the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) 105th Annual Convention May 4-7, 2014 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida. This year's Convention theme, "The Future of Foods," will feature a variety of speakers providing their... - April 19, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

Offering Value to Its Customers, British Motorcycle Gear Adds Interesting Design Elements to Its Website

The Website of British Motorcycle Gear Increases Customers’ Excitement with its Improved Design and eCommerce Structure. - April 18, 2014 - British Motorcycle Gear

Magline CooLift Ergonomic Solution Featured in Quality Digest

Quality Digest reported last week that warehouse SKUs have quadrupled during the last 15 years, which has exacerbated the complexity of organizing and ensuring the accuracy of loading and delivery of product. The article by industrial journalist, Thomas R. Cutler noted, “On top of all of this... - April 18, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

After Decades of Being the Same, Cup Holders Are Drastically Changed to Finally Make Sense - Beverages Are No Longer Held from the Bottom in Stationary Cylinder Openings

The Maksimatic Spill-Preventing Cup Holder uses centripetal force to prevent beverages from spilling utilizing a 360 degree swiveling joint which allows the cup holder cylinder openings to tilt up to a 27 degree angle full-circle. No other cup holder in the world achieves this let alone is designed to do anything like this. The Maksimatic is as reliable as the laws of physics themselves and changes a design used for decades. This seems to be the next logical step in cup holders. - April 17, 2014 - maksimatic

SGS Announces That the US FDA is to Propose Updates to Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels

On 3 March 2014 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published a proposal to make changes to the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels (1) (2). These changes are the first since 2006 when the US FDA required the Trans Fat amount to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel. - April 17, 2014 - SGS

SGS Informs on Energy Drinks Benefits, Health Issues and Regulations

Energy drinks have proliferated in recent years and continue to increase in popularity, especially among younger consumers. Laden with stimulants, usually caffeine, they have been linked to health issues in more than one country. As a result, they are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and consumer groups. - April 17, 2014 - SGS

SGS Informs on Latest US Legislation to Extend the List of High Priority Chemicals and Chemicals of High Concern

In 2008, the US state of Maine enacted the "Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products Law." The law requires a manufacturer or distributor in the state to report to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) if any accessible component of a children’s product contains a chemical of high concern (CHC) (1). - April 17, 2014 - SGS

Minimize the Cost Impact of Rising Natural Gas Prices with Whalenado™ HVLS Fans

To meet the increasing demand by consumers to lower their natural gas consumption and cost, the Whalenado™ HVLS range of ceiling mounted fans are now available from Northern Dock Systems. Designed and engineered by Envira-North Systems Ltd. in Seaforth Ontario, Whalenado™ HVLS fans are... - April 17, 2014 - Northern Dock Systems

Sound Auto Wholesalers Announces a Discounted Service and Maintenance Plan Exclusively for Vehicle Owners

Sound Auto Wholesalers has launched a plan called "The $20/20% Service Plan" exclusively available on vehicles purchased at Sound Auto Wholesalers. - April 16, 2014 - Sound Auto Wholesalers

Outform Receives A.R.E. Award for Mesmerizing Window Display

World-renowned retailer mesmerized the public with a floating wall of light without obscuring sight lines into the store. - April 16, 2014 - Outform Ltd.

TraceGains Attends Association for Dressings and Sauces Annual Meeting in California

TraceGains is attending the 2014 Association for Dressing and Sauces (ADS) Technical Meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, CA April 27 – April 29, 2014. The 2014 ADS Annual Meeting is targeted for food makers that make dressings, sauces, or other condiment products or supplying to... - April 16, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

Innovative Self Stabilizing Truck Produced from Magline Rotacaster Partnership

Magline, Inc., the innovative lightweight route distribution company, and Rotacaster, maker of the first multi-directional industrial wheel, developed a partnership with exclusive rights to the “Self-Stabilizing” truck in the U.S. Peter McKinnon, Managing Director for Rotacaster... - April 16, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

Avatar Airlines Moves Headquarters to South Florida

Executives with Avatar Airlines will hold a press conference in Boca Raton, FL to announce it is moving corporate headquarters to Boca Raton. Avatar Airlines aims to become the largest airline startup in U.S. history. Avatar promises to provide "everyday" fares of 50% or more below the... - April 16, 2014 - Avatar Airlines

TraceGains Announced Upcoming Webinar Presenter Karil Kochenderfer

TraceGains announced Karil Kochenderfer as the co-presenter on their GFSI webinar later this spring. Kochenderfer, based in Washington, is North American representative of the Global Food Safety Initiative. She is known within the U.S. food industry from her many years with the Grocery... - April 15, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

TraceGains Audit Ready Solution Focus at Food Safety Summit Successful

TraceGains, full-service supplier, compliance, and regulatory document management solution, exhibited at the Food Safety Summit this week. The FDA Audit Checklists were available without cost. Gary Nowacki, CEO of TraceGains presented to a well-attended group of food manufacturing leaders on... - April 14, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

Magline CooLift Delivery System Drives Ergonomics Advantages and Keeps Drivers on the Job

The Magline CooLift Delivery System and Magline hand trucks can potentially reduce the force a driver handles on a typical route by up to 25,000 pounds, thereby substantially reducing injury risk, according to a recent survey by Humantech, Inc. The cumulative force is supported by the... - April 14, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

Ontario Parking Systems Ltd. Announce Sliding Gates in Toronto that Adhere to Current Industry Safety Standards

Toronto, ON Ontario Parking Systems Ltd. has just announced that they provide sliding gates for Toronto clients that adhere to the current industry safety standards. These sliding gates in Toronto include models from TYMETAL which is a reliable and trusted manufacturer of sliding gates for... - April 13, 2014 - Ontario Parking Systems Ltd.

DCG Tech Launches DCG Pac - India’s Largest Dedicated Online Packaging Store

DCG Tech Limited has been striving to offer the best packaging solutions for over 8 years and their efforts have been taken to the next level with the introduction of DCG Pac (www.dcgpac.com), an online ecommerce portal where customers may avail products suited to their need. The website is easy to... - April 13, 2014 - DCG PAC

System Thinking Solutions CooLift by Magline Featured in Quality Digest

The current issue of Quality Digest features Magline’s CooLift as a system thinking solution for Swift Water Logistics. When looking at a direct store delivery (DSD) tool that addresses these issues, Swift Water Logistics focused on a solution that provides demonstrable safety and... - April 12, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

IMS Company Opens Its Custom Machining and Fabrication Capabilities to the Industrial Market

IMS’ fabrication, machining, and design services have now been added to its list of offerings, expanding its industry capabilities to include quoting a wide range of customized parts and machinery. - April 12, 2014 - IMS Company

riteSOFT Announces Day One Warehouse Management Support for SYSPRO ERP version 7.0

riteSOFT announces integration of its riteSCAN solution with SYSPRO ERP version 7.0 scheduled for release in April, 2014. riteSCAN’s continued R&D and product development using SYSPRO’s e.net business objects allow for day one integration with this release from SYSPRO. - April 12, 2014 - riteSOFT, LLC

TraceGains Recommends Five Strategies for a Successful Food Audit

Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors endure months of pre-audit planning, inspection day stress, and post-inspection day recovery. Jenn Brusco, TraceGains’ Marketing Specialist explained in the company’s current blog that audits often feel like nightmares that last for... - April 11, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

My Neighborhood Storage Center Apple iPod Giveaway Sweepstakes

My Neighborhood Storage Center is giving away a brand new Apple iPod Nano 7th Generation. Over the next four weeks the company will be driving contestants to its Facebook page where those who are not yet fans will be asked to “like” the My Neighborhood Storage Center page and complete... - April 11, 2014 - My Neighborhood Storage Center

Transglobal Express Launches New UPS Access Point Service

Transglobal Express is pleased to launch a new UK parcel service delivered through the extensive network of trusted carrier UPS. The flexible new service enables customers to make use of the thousands of UPS Access Points across the country to organise their parcel collections and deliveries. - April 11, 2014 - Transglobal Express Ltd

Donlen Releases Next Generation FleetWeb

Official Launch at NAFA 2014. - April 11, 2014 - Donlen

The Technology of Extruded Gasket Profiles - Two New Videos from EMKA UK

Two new videos from EMKA UK give an insight into the design and production process for extended sealing profiles, including extrusion of profiles and sealing systems. - April 11, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

The Gates Corporation Launches New Corporate Website for North America

The streamlined new Gates.com provides industry-leading automotive and industrial belt, hose, and hydraulic solutions in an intuitive way. - April 11, 2014 - Gates Corporation

GoRail Supports New Operation Lifesaver Pedestrian and Driver Safety Campaign

“See Tracks? Think Train!” Campaign Takes Aim at Risky Behavior Around Railroad Tracks - April 10, 2014 - GoRail

Magline Key Sponsor of BevOps Fleet Summit in Las Vegas Starting April 22nd

Magline, manufacturers of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, will attend and provide sponsorship to the premier event for Beverage Warehousing, Operations and Fleet Management. The 9th annual BevOps Fleet Summit, hosted by Beverage World magazine, is April 22-25 at the Rio Hotel... - April 09, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

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