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movemanSKG Platform Lift Makes Council Building Accessible
A town council in Westbury have purchased a platform lift from movemanSKG, which allows wheelchair users to move between levels swiftly and safely. It also means the building complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). - May 30, 2010 - movemanSKG
Vitronic Helps Interlink Express Reduce CO2 Emissions
Interlink Express is proving its commitment to the environment by cutting its road use down as much as possible. It does this by planning transit routes efficiently. At Interlink Express' Smethwick site, five Vitronic VIPAC D2 volume-measuring units help the company optimise its loading processes. - May 29, 2010 - Vitronic
Ariens® Purchases Majority Shareholding of Countax
American-owned Ariens® Company purchased a majority shareholding of the Oxfordshire, United Kingdom-based ride-on mower manufacturer, Countax Ltd. - May 28, 2010 - Countax
Countax Project Runningblade Takes World Record
The world's fastest lawnmower, the Countax Project Runningblade sets a new land speed record of 87.833mph. - May 27, 2010 - Countax
Munn Tractor Sales Roll Out New Line of Ventrac Outdoor Power Equipment
Munn Tractor Sales of Auburn Hills, MI is celebrating 40 years of successful business offering customers a full line of outdoor equipment. Munn Tractor has recently expanded by adding the Ventrac line of compact tractors and attachments to help serve their customers better. - May 26, 2010 - Ventrac
K-Flex USA Announces 2” Thick 25/50-Rated Insulation Products
In the face of changing building codes, K-Flex USA introduces 2” thick, 25/50-rated tubing and sheets to provide more energy efficient insulation options to designers, contractors and facility owners. - May 23, 2010 - K-Flex USA
Print Supplier Print Express Install Prestigious HP Indigo 7000 Digital Press; Relaunch Website
South Ruislip, England, 20th May 2010: Veteran print supplier Print Express has successfully installed a state-of-the-art HP Indigo 7000 digital printing press at its South Ruislip premises. To coincide, the company has re-launched its e-retail website. - May 23, 2010 - Printerinks.com
Wolverine Machine: Quality Magazine's Top 100 for the 2nd Consecutive Year
Wolverine Machine has landed on the Quality Magazine: Quality Leadership Top 100 list for the second consecutive year. Over 800 manufacturers participate in this list. Manufacturers are surveyed on criteria such as scrap and rework as a percentage of sales, warranty costs as a percentage of sales,... - May 21, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC to Appear at 2010 International Microwave Symposium
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC today announced that it will appear at 2010 International Microwave Symposium (IMS), the world's premier annual microwave conference, to be held in Anaheim, CA from May 23 to 28 of this year. At the IMS Exhibition May 25 to May 27 Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC will... - May 21, 2010 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
Rochester Electronics Facility Certified to AS9120 Standard
Authorized semiconductor distributor and continuing manufacturer certified to aerospace quality system. - May 20, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Fort Wayne Based Company American Wire Rope & Sling to Purchase Business Assets of Material Handling Equipment Corporation
American Wire Rope & Sling (AWRS) announced today it has reached terms to acquire the business assets of Fort Wayne based Material Handling Equipment Corporation (MHEC) for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will allow AWRS to strengthen and diversify its services and product offerings to current customers, as well as significantly broaden its customer base in the Midwest. - May 19, 2010 - American Wire Rope and Sling
Nissan Forklift Expands Its Southern California Dealer Network
Nissan Forklift Corporation has appointed Myers-Select Material Handling as its newest distributor in the key Southern California industrial markets. Effective April 1, 2010, Myers-Select has responsibility for Nissan Forklift Sales / Parts / Service in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. - May 16, 2010 - Myers Select Material Handling
Sensidyne to Exhibit Leading Air Sampling Solutions at AIHce
Sensidyne, LP, a leading provider and manufacturer of industrial health and safety equipment will exhibit the company’s air sampling pumps, accessories and equipment in booth 1211 at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) May 24 – 26, 2010. The American Industrial... - May 16, 2010 - Sensidyne, LP
B-TEK Fabricates Dual Centurion Motor Truck Scales for Liquid Asphalt Plant in Ohio
B-TEK fabricates dual Centurionmotor truck scales for liquid asphalt plant in Ohio. This is a new liquid asphalt plant that was constructed from the ground up. - May 15, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
B-TEK Scales, LLC Fabricates Side by Side Truck Scale Solution for Global Provider of Steel Mill Services, Located in Canada
B-TEK Scales, LLC. distributor, Alectronic Scales Inc of Ancaster, Ontario, coordinated the sale and installation of a dual truck scale solution. Because of Alectronic’s knowledge and experience working with Measurement Canada and their established relationship and proximity to the facility,... - May 15, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
New Golden Spot Wire Mesh Welding Machine GSA-125C
With abundant OEM/ODM experiences in designing and manufacturing spot welders and welding equipments, Golden Spot now introduces their technical advanced wire mesh welding machine series to worldwide customers and it impresses global market with its innovative design and reliable quality. - May 15, 2010 - Golden Spot Industry Inc.
B-TEK Scales Fabricates Solution for Brechbuhler Scales Distributor, Providing a Digital Scale Solution for Cox Paving
The Washington Courthouse Cox paving plant required a rugged truck scale to perform all of these important tasks. They looked to Brechbuhler Scales to provide a B-TEK Scales, truck scale, the most durable and reliable option for truck scales in the industry. - May 13, 2010 - B-TEK Scales
Local Lewisville Air Conditioning and Heating Company Southern Comfort Mechanical Gives Back
Lewisville HVAC Company, Southern Comfort Mechanical, cares about the local community and they showed that care recently by donating time and expertise to Pedi Place, a local Lewisville non-profit medical office for children. Southern Comfort Mechanical maintains the Pedi Place heating and air... - May 13, 2010 - SCMDFWAIR
Thompson Pump’s 2010 Pumpology® School
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., held their 20th annual Pumpology® School April 21-23, at their corporate facilities in Port Orange, Fla. - May 13, 2010 - Thompson Pump
O’Hara Technologies Inc. Launches New Product Line of Pharmaceutical Continuous/Batch Tablet Coating Equipment Fastcoat Continuous
O'Hara Technologies Inc. is recognized on the global market as a leading manufacturer of solid dosage processing equipment, with new innovative products coming to the market every year. - May 13, 2010 - O’Hara Technologies
Pexheat.com Announces a New Tubing Unwinder
Light, Durable and Inexpensive, the New Fireman Commander Unwinder will be your choice for tubing uncoiling. - May 13, 2010 - Pexheat.com
New Mini-Lift Table, Electro-Mechanically Operated
A new miniature series of lift tables has been developed by Air Technical Industries. The only table, compact elevator down to 3 ½” and electro-mechanical. - May 12, 2010 - Air Technical Industries
New Orders for Precision Process Equipment
Precision Process announces two significant Reel-to-Reel (RTR) manufacturing equipment orders resulting in a welcome uptick for the first quarter of 2010.“Economic challenges and changing markets, made 2009 a tough year for Precision Process Equipment; however, we are seeing signs of a... - May 12, 2010 - Precision Process Equipment
New Coolant Filtration Technology Launched in UK
Lubriserv Ltd launches new range of Coolant filtration equipment - May 12, 2010 - Lubriserv LTD
UK Launch of Chlorine Free Cold Heading Lubricants
The range of LUBRA products for cold forming of metals, includes a series of fluids specifically formulated with advanced technologies sensitive to the environmental needs and waste regulations. Almost all products are therefore “Chlorine-free” and “Eco-compatible.” - May 12, 2010 - Lubriserv LTD
NutraSalt Breakthrough Line of 66% Less Sodium Salt and Seasonings Won Best of Expo 2010 Award
Introduced to the market late last year, NutraSalt continues to make a splash in the health food and wellness industry. The company took home the Best of Expo Award in the category of Honorable Distinction (Grocery/Meal) for its breakthrough line of low sodium salt and seasonings with 66% less sodium and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended amount of potassium. - May 06, 2010 - NutraSalt
VISM – The Launch of Innovative Shooting Products
NcStar, Inc. announced the launch of its new business unit, VISM, unveiling an innovative line of scopes. Built on the reputation of quality products at a competitive price NcStar, with the introduction of VISM has entered a new era of optics. - May 06, 2010 - NcStar
New Wide Guard HAF Panel Fans from J&D Manufacturing
J&D Manufacturing’s new Wide Guard HAF Panel Fans are available in two styles with a heavy duty 18 gauge galvanized housing and aluminum prop, or with a non-corrosive fiberglass housing with poly prop and stainless steel hardware. Both models include front and rear heavy gauge powder... - May 06, 2010 - J&D Manufacturing
VIBCO Vibrators Introduces New "XL BERTHA" DC-5000 Dumpbody Truck Vibrator
The new VIBCO XL Bertha™ DC-5000 vibrator is ideal for use on the tri-axle “coal bucket” style dump trucks typically used to haul fly ash and coal. It is also ideal for use on large dump trucks and trailers, or when hauling particularly stubborn or sticky material. With 5000 lbs of force, the VIBCO “XL Bertha” is the most powerful dumpbody vibrator on the market. - May 05, 2010 - VIBCO Vibrators
Toolmex Unveils New Elektrimax Premium Efficiency Motor Line
Toolmex Corporation announces that its newest motor offering, Elektrimax Premium Efficiency General Purpose motors, are now available in the United States, and are designed to meet the NEMA Premium Efficiency requirements outlined in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. - May 05, 2010 - Toolmex Industrial Solutions
Shapeline Flatness Measurement in China
Demands for quality steel strip in the People's Republic of China is opening up the world’s largest market for Shapeline. - May 03, 2010 - Shapeline AB
EPL Skylift Becomes a Tourist Attraction at London’s Covent Garden
An EPL Skylift truck-mounted platform gave tourists something different to look at when it was used to survey the famous glass roof at Covent Garden Market in London’s West End. The customer, Avalon Abseiling, said the T72 Bronto was perfect for the job as its boom could be moved easily... - May 02, 2010 - EPL Skylift
Mobile Portable Crane Helps in Ergonomics
ATI's Husky Master crane with adjustable legs is fold-able and portable - May 01, 2010 - Air Technical Industries
Valley Irrigation Circles for Rice Project Announced Average Dry Yield and Water Savings for Rice
Valley Irrigation is currently conducting research on producing rice under center pivots and linears in an effort to conserve water and energy, as well as expand the area in which rice can be produced; successful first and second year yields can now be reported. This initiative is appropriately... - April 28, 2010 - Valmont Irrigation
Capital Safety Australia Introduces the Rollgliss® R500 Rescue and Escape Device
A new rescue system that provides fast and safe rescue for a wide range of work areas. - April 24, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. Succesful ISO Audit Earns 9001:2008 Certification
Spectrum Thin Films, Inc – Hauppauge, NY Manufacturer of high technology thin film coatings and design has completed a successful ISO audit that resulted in the company being certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard. - April 23, 2010 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
IntelLiDrives, Inc. Announces New Direct Drive Rotary Table Model RTH-4
Direct drive rotary servo table with air bearings - April 23, 2010 - IntelLiDrives
Winters Gauge Audit Program to Identify Malfunctioning and Misapplied Gauges
The Winters Gauge Audit Program will identify malfunctioning or misapplied gauges in plants so that corrective measures may be taken to reduce service interruptions and improve safety conditions. The Winters G.A.P. will also increase gauge monitoring performance, help the customer save on repairs and replacements costs, and consolidate gauge inventory. - April 22, 2010 - Winters Instruments
Aztec Products Welcomes Joe Gambacort as Canadian Regional Sales Manager
Aztec Products, USA Manufacturer, brings exceptional Canadian Regional Sales Manager on board. - April 22, 2010 - Aztec Products, Inc.
Rochester Electronics to Provide Continuous Support of Maxim® Products Through Its Extension-of-Life™ Process
Technology transfer enables legacy, end-of-life product support by recognized market leader - April 21, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Hammersmith Mfg Introduces the FlexxRight Mini
Hammersmith Mfg.- http://www.hammersmithmfg.com introduces the FlexxRight Mini…a new, dynamic and patent-pending excavation bucket for the pipeline and utility location and inspection, excavation and site prep industry. The FlexxRight Mini is flexible, safe and strong. Targeted at compact... - April 21, 2010 - Hammersmith Mfg
FEECO Proudly Sponsors “Green Innovations 2010” on Earth Day
FEECO proudly supports the 2nd annual Green Innovations 2010 hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on April 22-23, 2010. - April 21, 2010 - FEECO International, Inc
Vail Products Unveils New Super Heavy-Duty Single Shank Ripper
Vail Products adds the new Super Heavy-Duty Single Shank Ripper to its’ catalog of severe-duty attachments. - April 21, 2010 - Hammersmith Mfg
New Bale Arm Containers from Mad About Boxes
Mad About Boxes now stocks a range of hardwearing bale arm containers. They stack when full using bale arms, which fold to allow empty containers to nest inside one another. This saves valuable transit and storage space, leading to significant cost savings. - April 21, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
O’Hara Technologies Introduces FASTCOAT Continuous Tablet Coater
Automated tablet coating system manufacturer O’Hara Technologies provides pharmaceutical manufacturing process equipments like tablet coating systems, fluid bed dryers & coolers introduced a new FASTCOAT Continuous Coater (Model FC C500) for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablet coating. - April 21, 2010 - O’Hara Technologies
Urschel Celebrates 100 Years as Leading Manufacturer of Precision Food Cutting Equipment
Leading manufacturer of precision food cutting equipment, Urschel Laboratories Incorporated, celebrates 100 years within the food processing industry. - April 18, 2010 - Urschel Laboratories
Allied Automation Names Nathan Marshall Vice President of Sales
Allied Automation (www.alliedautomation.com), a full-service custom automation group that provides complete system integration of custom automation equipment, has announced that Nathan Marshall has been promoted to vice president of sales. In this position, he will manage and oversee the... - April 15, 2010 - Allied Automation
Mad About Boxes Slashes Attached Lid Container Prices
Mad About Boxes, the leading UK online plastic container supplier, is offering a 10% discount on all attached lid models. This will come as good news to customers looking for the best deals. - April 15, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
AGI Company Formed in Partnership with American Tank
AGI Projects is a new company formed in partnership with American Tank & Vessel to design, fabricate and erect field tanks and vessels. - April 11, 2010 - envirotank.com/
JCB Dealer Daily Equipment Company Expands Operations
Executives and senior management from JCB dealer Daily Equipment Company broke ground on April 7 for a new facility in Baton Rouge, La. Located at 2561 Rome Drive in Baton Rouge, the newest Daily Equipment Company dealership is an impressive 11,000 square feet and boasts six service... - April 10, 2010 - JCB Americas