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September 30, 2005
ABCSpell for Outlook Express Has Been Released
Add spell checking & more to Outlook Express.
(PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Isota ABCSpell for Outlook Express instantly adds spell checking to Outlook Express!
You get: - a Spelling button on your Outlook Express toolbar, - a Spelling option in your Tools menu - a Thesaurus so you can access synonyms, antonyms and related words - an Online Merriam-Webster Word Lookup Easy to Use ABCSpell for Outlook Express plugs right into your application, so it works invisibly -- like part of the program!
There's nothing to learn -- you just check spelling by clicking the Spelling button in the Outlook Express toolbar, or right-click on a word to open the Thesaurus or Merriam-Webster Word Lookup. Works Automatically You can tell ABCSpell to always check spelling before sending, so you'll never forget to spell-check a message again! When you click Send, your message will automatically be checked, and you will be able to correct any errors before the message is actually sent. Installs in seconds Just run the no-hassle installation program, and you’re ready to go!
Supports spell-checking in over 13 languages Dictionaries are available for over 16 languages including: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (American, U.S.), English (British, U.K.), English (Canadian), Finnish, German, Norwegian (Bokmal), Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish and Swedish. ABCSpell downloads the ones you need from our site. Award-winning spell checking technology ABCSpell for Outlook Express uses our powerful, time-proven spell-checking technology to work seamlessly within Outlook Express. Fully customizable You can tailor ABCSpell to your needs, through the Outlook Express Spelling options tab, including: · Optionally ignore words with all uppercase, words with numbers, text of original message (for replies or forwarding), Internet addresses. · Optionally suggest replacement words. · Add words for ABCSpell to recognize through your custom dictionary.
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Integrated Search Engine Marketing Program for B2B Organizations with Large Complex Sites
An integrated search engine marketing service is being offered by Elixir Systems, a leading search marketing agency. This service helps large B2B organizations to maximize their online opportunities while keeping control of their costs. The service is designed to integrate search engine optimization, paid search and online public relations and offer a total search marketing approach for organizations dedicated to developing their online business.
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 – Elixir Systems, a leading search engine marketing agency has developed an integrated approach to search engine marketing to meet the needs of B2B organizations with large complex sites. The service is designed to help these organizations implement a successful search marketing program while offering the most potential for developing opportunities and for controlling costs.
“Integrating a search marketing campaign into an organization which is large and complex is no easy task,” said Fionn Downhill the CEO of Elixir Systems. “It requires an integrated approach which makes use of all marketing opportunities – not just one. There is the additional challenge of multiple teams within the organization working on the project each having individual goals. There can also be added complexities such as multiple locations and products. Our task is to help to manage these situations and integrate a team approach to get the campaign on track and implemented. By offering the best range of search marketing options we can deliver true business value.”
An integrated search engine marketing campaign built around the organization's online goals will speed up implementation and get immediate results. It will also give escalating long term results. Using a combination of techniques as part of the overall search marketing strategy will ensure that costs are contained and that optimum return on investment is achieved. An integrated search engine marketing program incorporates organic search engine optimization, paid search as well as other strategies such as online public relations.
Elixir Systems is committed to providing world class search engine marketing services to B2B organizations and large eCommerce businesses. Their custom built campaigns and processes are built on sound business practices and principles. Thier goal is to achieve measurable results for their clients and increase their online business.
About Elixir Systems:
Elixir Systems is a full service, professional search engine marketing agency that specializes in strategies to increase online business for their clients. Their experts develop strategies built around search engine optimization, paid search marketing and online public relations to help clients develop online business opportunities. They are members of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and the Search Marketing Association of North America (SMA-NA). Elixir Systems has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.elixirsystems.com, or their 'Insights into Search for Business' blog http://searchblog.elixirsystems.com or call 480-889-5393.
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September 28, 2005
Annual Report on China's Petrochemical Industry, 2004-2005
Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24777) has announced the addition of Annual Report on China''s Petrochemical Industry, 2004-2005 to their offering.
Dublin (PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24777) has announced the addition of Annual Report on China''s Petrochemical Industry, 2004-2005 to their offering.
The report sums up the development of the global and Chinese petrochemical industries in 2004. Through detailed data and full elaboration, it reveals the structure and competition pattern of China's petrochemical industry. Meanwhile, it also presents a comprehensive assessment of the operational strategies and competitiveness of key enterprises in the industry.
The report especially points out the following: In 2004, insufficient production capacity of crude oil and other petrochemical products continued to stimulate the fast growth of the petrochemical.
International cooperation and competition were continuously strengthened. State-owned petrochemical enterprises continued to make institutional, business and strength adjustment. Raw material prices were set to rise, with varying effects on the industry. The industry was in urgent need to look for ways to solve the crude oil shortage problem. In the manufacturing link, State-owned enterprises monopolized the middle and upstream, while private capital competed in the downstream field. Foreign capital staged strong offensives. In the oil product retail field, SINOPEC and PetroChina were in a monopolistic position for the time being, with foreign capital entering in large numbers. In the next few years, oil and petrochemical production will continue to maintain fast growth, with production capacity falling short of demand.
Production regions will become concentrated and new and high technologies and products with high added values will draw attention. The industry will pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development.
Based on an in-depth analysis of major factors affecting the development of China's petrochemical industry, 2005-2009, the report presents qualitative and quantitative forecast of the development trend of the industry. Finally, it provides pertinent industry development strategies and recommendations.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24777
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Advanced Polymer Alloys Names Zwick New Products Program Manager
Paul Zwick will lead development projects for non-halogenated elastomer products
WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Advanced Polymer Alloys (APA), a division of Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) and the world’s leading supplier of Melt-Processible Elastomers™ (MPEs), today announced the hiring of industry veteran Paul Zwick as new products program manager.
Zwick, with 15-years experience in the thermoplastics industry, is responsible for developing APA’s new non-halogenated elastomer products based on styrenic block copolymers, olefin elastomers, and engineering elastomers. He is also responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities for those materials. Among the existing products he will be responsible for is DuraGrip® TPE, a versatile material that enhances consumer and light industrial products through its elastomeric properties and features, including, when needed, a soft-touch feel. APA recently announced the availability of three new grades of DuraGrip TPE.
“Paul Zwick is a recognized expert in the thermoplastics industry,” said Jeff Senich, APA’s business development manager. “His knowledge will help APA expand its material solutions by developing and promoting new products that meet specific market needs,”
Before joining APA, Zwick worked for several large companies in the industry, including
MA Hanna (Cleveland and Atlanta), now PolyOne, A. Schulman (Akron, Ohio), GLS Corporation (Atlanta), and Dow Chemical (Houston). He held manager positions in multiple departments while at those companies, including product development, technical service and application development, product and project management, and sales and marketing. In the late 1990s, he managed his own consulting company of which APA was also a client.
Zwick’s background includes extensive experience in developing styrenic block copolymer compounds, engineering elastomer compounds, and TPVs. Areas of specialization include overmolding compounds, ultra-soft elastomers, flame retardant elastomers, and elastomer alloys.
About APA
Advanced Polymer Alloys (APA), a division of Ferro Corporation, is the world’s leading supplier of Melt-Processible Elastomers (MPEs).
APA’s broad line of elastomers spans the entire TPE price/performance range – from the wide appeal of soft, affordable DuraGrip®, to top-performing Alcryn® MPR™, the world’s only melt-processible rubber.
Bridging the gap between design vision and engineering reality, APA’s unique material innovations deliver ideal performance properties to enhance the quality, appeal, and marketability of virtually every product.
APA’s goal is to provide customers with optimal material solutions for their specific needs – whether drawing from its full MPE line or compounding custom alloys.
Ferro Corporation is a major international producer of performance materials for industry, including coatings and performance chemicals. The company has operations in 20 countries and recorded sales of $1.6 billion in 2003.
For more information on the company’s product line, visit APA on the web at www.APAinfo.com or call 888-663-6005.
Alcryn®, Melt-Processible Rubber™ (MPR), DuraGrip®, and Melt-Processible Elastomers™ (MPE) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ferro Corporation. APA is a division of Ferro Corporation.
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September 27, 2005
Ohaus Explorer® Pro to Star in “Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire”
High end laboratory balance to be featured in criminal forensics lab in made-for-television movie.
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- Fans of the popular action/drama series, “Walker, Texas Ranger,” will get the opportunity to see Chuck Norris reprise his title role on the small screen this fall. Five years after the end of the successful series’ run, CBS will feature the made-for-television movie, “Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial By Fire,” United Press International reported.
The movie will feature members of the original series cast including Norris as modern-day ranger, Cordell Walker, and Sheree Wilson, who portrays Alex Cahill, the county Assistant District Attorney. Clarence Gilyard and Judson Mills will also reprise their roles.
Joining the cast for the movie is “Northern Exposure” alum Janine Turner, who will portray a forensic expert. Her co-star as she works in the laboratory to solve a murder case is none other than an Explorer® Pro balance made by Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of weighing equipment for industrial, laboratory and other applications.
In “Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire,” Walker (Norris) is charged with the protection of a teenager who has found a vital piece of a missile guidance system as well as clear a fellow ranger accused of murder.
In her attempt to prove the ranger’s innocence, Turner’s character will utilize laboratory equipment commonly used for forensic evidence analysis. Analytical scales, such as the Ohaus Explorer Pro, are commonly used to meticulously measure dry chemicals, allowing scientists to create reproducible batches of reagents; their accuracy allows forensic scientists to adhere to strict laboratory protocols.
The Explorer Pro line continues the long-standing Ohaus tradition of delivering products that offer the best price/performance ratio possible. Equipped with numerous features including seven application modes, a large backlit dot matrix display, five operating languages including English, Spanish, French, German and Italian as well as an optional AutoCalTM feature, Explorer Pro is designed to make an immediate and lasting impact on the weighing game.
Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Laboratory, Industrial, and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.
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September 23, 2005
New Starch Spray System Boosts the Strength of Paper Products -- A Documented Case Study
Ronningen-Petter DCF self-cleaning filters play key role in new starch spray system that boosts strength of paper products. Corn Products turned to Ronningen-Petter for a DCF filter that is self-cleaning, self-contained, maintenance free, operated by PLC, and able to handle 150 gpm throughout as well as filter out any foreign material greater than 50 microns.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- United States paper mills and corrugated containers manufacturers have traditionally had access to inexpensive virgin fiber that could be mixed with hardwood or softwood to reach required strength. That has changed in recent years, with increasing dependence on recycled fiber sources, especially for linerboard and medium grades.
However, as the fibers are recycled, they get shorter and weaker which results in a lower grade product with less final sheet strength. Synthetic additives to enhance product strength have often been prohibitively expensive in a marketplace where profit margins have been ravaged by declining paper prices.
Now, a cost-effective starch spray solution has emerged in the United States that is designed to boost paper strength (up to 100% in IGT, 25% in Concora, and 20% in CFC and Mullen) while cutting fiber use by replacing much of the fiber with starch. Essentially, special spray nozzles apply an unmodified starch suspension to the fiber web of paper products to increase their internal strength and improve their surface properties. The starch stays internally on formed sheets and gelatinizes while drying.
Starch supplier Corn Products recently introduced the technology to the US after adapting it from one widely used in Europe and Latin America, where sources of virgin fiber have been scarce for decades. In its starch spraying system, process water mixes with starch to create slurry that flows into a run tank, which is sprayed onto the sheet former.
Filtering closed mill systems.
One key to making the starch spraying system work was proper filtering. This was all the more important since many paper mills now run closed systems in response to environmental regulations limiting water discharge and requiring process water re-use instead of adding fresh water.
"Getting the filtering right was critical, especially for closed systems where process water contains a lot of suspended trash," said a Corn Products representative. "Dirt, grit, metal shavings, anything on the floor of a paper mill that goes into the drain ends up in process water and needs to be filtered. Otherwise, it will plug up the spray nozzles, and could degrade paper quality, destroy sheets traveling at 4,000 ft/min, or even the paper forming wire that can cost upwards of $10,000 to replace."
Initially, Corn Products used two disposable basket-screen filters at a commercial trial location, mixing fresh water with process water in a 50:50 ratio.
"We couldn't keep the basket filters clean," said the representative. "Their surface area was too small and their throughput too low. Every 30-minutes a basket strainer plugged. We would have to tear it apart, clean it, and reassemble it. By that time, the other basket filter was plugged up. Since there was no way to sustain operation with the basket filters not performing, we stopped the trial."
A self-cleaning filter solution.
In the search for starch spraying filtration solution, the starch manufacturer turned to RPA Process Technologies (formerly Ronningen-Petter). RPA has installed thousands of industrial filtration systems worldwide in over 10,000 distinct applications.
A number of criteria for the proper filtration system were determined by collaboration between the two manufacturers. The filters would have to be self-cleaning, self-contained, maintenance-free, operated by PLC, and able to handle 150-gpm throughput as well as filter out any foreign material greater than 50-microns, which could disrupt paper formation.
Based on these criteria, Corn Products installed two Ronningen-Petter DCF-1600 filters on each starch spraying system, one for primary water filtration, and another for secondary starch slurry filtration.
With the DCF self-cleaning filter, process water enters the top inlet and passes through the screen. The screen holds any particles over 50-microns while cleaned water leaves through the bottom outlet. A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited in a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing and regularly purged through a valve at the bottom of the chamber.
"The DCF self-cleaning filters are a night and day improvement over labor-intensive disposable filters," said the Corn Products representative. "The DCF filters have a much higher throughput, a larger surface area, and automated PLC-programmable clean and purge cycles that can be tailored to specific water configurations at each paper mill."
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.
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The Chemicals Distribution Industry in the US Includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $70 billion
Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24543) has announced the addition of Chemicals Distributors to their offering.
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:
The chemicals distribution industry in the US includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $70 billion. Major companies include Univar, Ashland Distribution, and Brenntag. The industry is fairly fragmented: the largest 50 companies hold only about 40 percent of the market.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Chemical distribution is a cyclical business dependent on industrial demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on an efficient distribution system. Larger companies can offer more products and services. Local and regional distributors can compete effectively through superior service. The industry is highly automated; annual industry revenue per employee is about $800,000.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major products are plastics materials, alkalis and chlorine, detergents and soaps, adhesives, and industrial gases. Plastics account for almost 25 percent of industry revenue.
In addition to selling and transporting chemicals, distributors offer other services including blending, packaging, technical training, and managing customer inventories. Waste removal is a particularly common service to offer. Many suppliers specialize in certain types of chemicals.
Products are bought from manufacturers of industrial chemicals, including petroleum refiners. Multiple suppliers exist for almost all chemical products. A large distributor typically buys from several dozen chemical manufacturers, such as DuPont, Dow, and BASF. Distributors may have long-term distribution agreements with suppliers that specify quantities and price formulas. Such agreements typically renew automatically each year.
Large wholesalers have multiple facilities around the country. Brenntag has over 100 locations, Univar has about 85, and Ashland Distribution has 70.
Content is as follows:
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Trends and Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Website and Media Links
- Glossary of Acronyms
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24543
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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Sartomer Releases New Polyurethane Concepts II Technical Booklet
In-depth articles discuss evaluations of polybutadiene polyol, prepolymer products.
Exton, PA (PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company today released Polyurethane Concepts, Volume II, a 16-page, color, technical booklet written for formulators of polyurethane coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. The booklet is available at the Polyurethanes 2005 Technical Conference & Trade Fair booth 206 (Hilton Americas, Houston), October 17-19, 2005.
Polyurethane Concepts, Volume II contains four, in-depth technical articles that present findings from recent studies conducted by Sartomer’s research team. Those studies evaluated Sartomer’s polybutadiene polyol and prepolymer products in various polyurethane applications.
Article topics covered in the newest edition include:
* Developing Cast Elastomers with Outstanding Acid Resistance
* Unique Thermoplastic Polyurethanes with Excellent Hydrolytic and Acid Stability
* Crosslinking Density Enhancement with Polybutadienes of High Hydroxyl Functionality
* Improving Coating Stability without Sacrificing Mechanical Properties Using Hydrogenated Krasol® Resins
* An Overview of Sartomer’s Polybutadiene Resins for the Polyurethane Industry
For a free copy, visit booth 206 during Polyurethanes 2005, call 800-SARTOMER or 610.363.4100, or visit www.sartomer.com. Copies of Polyurethane Concepts, Volume I are only available online.
Sartomer Company, part of Total's Chemicals branch, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Sartomer provides a variety of specialty chemicals designed to enhance processing and performance characteristics in coatings, inks, elastomers, adhesives, sealants, composites, and other demanding applications. The company's product offering includes more than 620 monomers and oligomers, photoinitiators, polybutadiene resins, styrene maleic anhydride resins, hydrocarbon resins, and other specialty chemicals.
www.sartomer.com
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Sartomer Company Appoints New Vice President of Finance
Vincent Vadot was recently named vice president of finance for Sartomer Company, part of Total’s Chemicals branch.
Exton, PA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company, part of Total’s Chemicals branch, has appointed Vincent Vadot as vice president of finance. In this position, Vadot is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all financial activities for Sartomer. He reports directly to the company’s president, Nicholas Trainer.
Vadot has been with Total for the past seven years in the Group Finance Division (Paris). Most recently, he served as manager of the Total Group Consolidation Department, where he supervised the statutory consolidation work for the publication of the Group’s quarterly financial statements.
Earlier in his career, Vadot spent several years with the auditing firm Coopers & Lybrand, now Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Vadot holds a graduate degree in business management from the Paris European School of Management (Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris).
Sartomer Company, part of Total's Chemicals branch, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Sartomer provides a variety of specialty chemicals designed to enhance processing and performance characteristics in coatings, inks, elastomers, adhesives, sealants, composites, and other demanding applications. The company's product offering includes more than 620 monomers and oligomers, photoinitiators, polybutadiene resins, styrene maleic anhydride resins, hydrocarbon resins, and other specialty chemicals.
www.sartomer.com
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September 22, 2005
Kaolin Slurry, a Documented Case Study -- How a Self-cleaning Filtration Unit Handled the Hard-to-Filter Material at a Lower Cost
Kaolin slurry's particle configuration makes it difficult filter, i.e. its structural characteristics can vary with the regional sources of the mineral, which can cause fluctuations in throughput and pressure drop through the screen. This article outlines how the Ronningen-Petter DCF Filter was able to tackle this difficult material, all at a lower cost!
(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- A Ronningen-Petter® DCF-1600 four station multiplex, self-cleaning filter system from RPA Process Technologies has successfully replaced traditional vibrating gravity screens in a kaolin slurry processing application.
The DCF-1600 filtration system was installed not only to cope with the many screening problems associated with kaolin slurry filtration, but also to match the increased product flow following an upgrade of the process that doubled plant output.
Kaolin slurry's particle configuration makes it difficult filter, i.e. its structural characteristics can vary with the regional sources of the mineral, which can cause fluctuations in throughput and pressure drop through the screen.
The DCF-1600 system is designed to operate at pressures up to 10.5 bar, which provides a significant safety margin for any operational variations. Its slotted, wedge wire screen can accommodate the full range of particle sizes present in the kaolin slurry, and can provide retention of particles ranging in size from 15 microns to 1125 microns.
The DCF-1600 system's screens are cleaned by a disc, which moves up and down the filter screen parallel to the liquid flow, and mechanically scrapes off the debris in a continuous operation that does not interrupt production. The waste purged from the filter is highly concentrated.
The system also requires minimum maintenance because it does not require motor repairs, and periodic screen replacement and adjustment maintenance is significantly less than with the original vibrating screens. In addition the operator does not need to be continually on hand to monitor the filtration process. The differential pressure across the filter, which provides a good indication of the filter performance, can also be automatically monitored.
According to RPA, the installation of the DCF-1600 filtration system has resulted in increased throughput, high product quality, reduced labor costs and maintenance and downtime, and a reduction in floor space requirement of 70%.
If you would like to learn more about this technology, please contact the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.
RPA Process Technologies integrates five leading names in filtration, liquid/solid separation and high-viscosity mixing/extrusion, i.e. Ronningen-Petter, Aoustin, Filtres Philippe, Filtres Vernay, and Malaxeurs Guittard.
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Chemical Plants Look for Quick Solutions to Increase Security with Pre-Assembled Buildings
Pre-Assembled Buildings offer security solutions for chemical facilities. Pre-assembled buildings serve many needs of chemical facilities.
ST. LOUIS, MO(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 3,800 chemical plants could affect 10,000 to one million Americans if their toxic gases are released. Although members of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have voluntarily spent more than $2 billion since 9/11 to enhance security at their plants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) still has not taken authority over chemical industry security. As a result, the chemical industry requires effective, affordable measures to increase security at its plants.
One inexpensive approach is to install pre-assembled buildings throughout chemical plants because they provide many different functions.
Gregg Pearlstone, Vice President at Porta-King (www.portaking.com), notes that the versatility of pre-assembled buildings makes them ideal for chemical plant security.
“Porta-King’s pre-assembled buildings serve as security checkpoints, equipment storage facilities and guard dog shelters,” said Pearlstone. “They allow security personnel to be stationed throughout the plants to better monitor activities and suspicious behavior.”
The company notes that its pre-assembled buildings provide state-of-the-art technology for security personnel while ensuring its inaccessibility to trespassers. All of Porta-King’s pre-assembled buildings are equipped with laminated hookbolt deadlocks as well as camlocks on operating windows. Other popular features include ballistic rated construction, custom shelves and cabinets to house sophisticated security equipment, exterior lighting packages, intercom systems, data ports and other specialized electronics. These custom designed units also include climate control and can be equipped with pre-plumbed restrooms and other custom design features.
Porta-King pre-assembled buildings are also ideal for chemical plants because of their mobility.
“Due to their transportability, personnel can frequently update the locations of security checkpoints, which deters trespassers and adds flexibility to the facility’s layout,” said Pearlstone.
Porta-King has been a leader in custom-designed, pre-assembled buildings since 1969. In addition to its exterior pre-assembled buildings, Porta-King offers a full line of modular wall systems and enclosures including single and two-story designs, as well as structural steel mezzanines used for storage, production and elevated office space. Porta-King buildings provide shelter and storage solutions for virtually any working environment. For more information, visit www.portaking.com.
To request a free quotation or product literature, or to schedule a site visit to your facility, contact us at e-mail protected from spam bots or call 800-284-5346.
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The Chinese Market for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) is On the Up
Dublin (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24519) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) to their offering
This report examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, ABS industry structure and capacity, production and demand, end-use market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major ABS production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese ABS producers are listed in the producer directory section.
Most primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data was collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspapers and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations (including Chinese plastic industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus), plastic industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and ABS producers in China.
China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China's GDP has been growing at 9.8% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 15% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.
To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community.
New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24519
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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China's Demand for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resins has Grown at a Fast Pace in the Past Decade
Dublin (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24521) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resins to their offering.
China's demand for PET has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and long-term forecasts through 2009 and 2014 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.
China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China’s GDP has been growing at 9.8% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 15% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.
To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community.
New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24521
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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September 20, 2005
Katrina's Latest Victim Is Clean-up Efforts
Fast and cost effective heavy metals elimination in groundwater and surrounding sediments are available.
(PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Katrina's latest victim could last for decades to come.
Katrina's latest victim may be one of the most severe and longest lasting pollution clean-ups in this country’s history. Homes can be rebuilt, but pollution of the water and surrounding sediments could be with us for generations. This does not need to be the case.
Researchers at Ocean Enviro LCC (714-960-7869) have patented several methodologies specifically designed to combat toxins in the land and water. The U.S. Coast Guard, and Southern California Edison are just a couple of organizations which have seen the fascinating results. Toxins such as, oil, hydrocarbons, PCB’s, nitrates, mercury, lead and even cides 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T can be eradicated. An associate stated his simple analogy "This is similar to normal half life degradation, but at a super accelerated pace."
Environmental contaminants can be rendered into less toxic by-products by treatment with the patented process. During this process, super oxide radicals will bond with and transform molecules of the toxic compounds also called molecular kinetics.
Carbonate alkalinity is produced, which serves to help neutralize acidity and maintain near neutral pH conditions. Certain organic compounds have been isolated and concentrated into a non-toxic product through the patented process. Other patented compounds have been manufactured to facilitate decomposition through a synergistic effect.
Toxicants can degenerate into less toxic substances which still remain above EPA's listed safe levels. Therefore, constant monitoring and revised methodologies must be included during this process.
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September 19, 2005
E-mail Archiving Appliance Cuts Cost and Time to Retrieve E-mails for Legal Discovery
Automated, drop-in e-mail archiving solution is easy-to-use, low-cost forensic tool
St. Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- Intradyn (www.intradyn.com), the leader in simple, affordable solutions for automated email compliance, has introduced the next version in a line of email archiving appliances it first began marketing in June 2004. The new-generation product, dubbed "ComplianceVault06™," features improved ease-of-use and sets up in as little as ten minutes. Enhancements incorporated into the product are a direct result of customer input.
The ComplianceVault06™ allows for rapid searching of email to improve responsiveness to litigation discovery requests, often called "e-discovery." Intradyn was the first to introduce a simple, all-in-one appliance solution for email archiving at a cost of less than $10k more than 15 months ago, and this new version takes another major step forward in simplicity and functionality. The ComplianceVault06™ Email Archiving & Retrieval Appliance is an integrated hardware/software solution that captures all of a company's email on a continuous basis, from a virtually unlimited number of email boxes. It stores the email on hard disk and, optionally, on tape – including unalterable "WORM" (write once, read many) tape media, if desired. The appliance works with Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and virtually any IMAP or POP3 email systems. In addition to its use in legal discovery, it also allows companies to meet a variety of email retention needs, whether related to regulatory compliance (SEC 17a-3 and 17a-4, NASD 3110, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, etc), or simply for good business practice in electronic records management – as relates the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, for example.
New Capabilities and Benefits
The main features of the new ComplianceVault06™ email archiving appliance are as follows:
* All-new user interface – greatly facilitating ease-of-use, featuring simpler navigation, cleaner design, and drop-down menus, for example. (See http://www.intradyn.com/compliancevault06/newinterface.jpg.)
* Fast, extensive search capabilities - Greatly expanded and advanced search features, including wildcard searches, fuzzy searches, proximity searches, range searches, boosting relevance levels, grouping for sub-queries, field grouping, and – most importantly – the ability to save searches. The new software can search by date or range of dates, the "To" field, the "From" field, and can search key words in email subject lines, message bodies, and/or attachments. Any combination of these search criteria can be selected. Search results tell you the location of emails – that is, where they are physically located, on what storage.
* Exporting of search results – the ability to easily export any email search results, directly from the search results screen, to a file, to a CD, to an email, or to a printed hardcopy, for example. The search is saved in .eml file format. This feature greatly facilitates use of the system for response to SEC auditors, for legal discovery, or for review by a company's legal counsel. Results can easily be imported into the next step in the legal process, such as a litigation support system.
* More audit features – expanding on features already available, to make for even better audit reporting and control. Every single access to the system is tracked, by date, time, and user providing a full audit log.
The new software includes the ability for the compliance officer or examiner to do random samples of email, by several criteria, and to search the audit log database extensively.
Additional Features and Options
The ComplianceVault06™ appliance can be used either alone, so that all email is saved to disk storage only, or the device can be combined with a Sony AIT™ tape library to automatically store the same emails on tape as well, which provides additional archiving flexibility (for example, a second copy for offsite storage). Either standard AIT tape cartridges or WORM AIT cartridges can be used. WORM tape media provides a permanent, non-alterable, tamper-proof repository of all email – sent to and from the firm as well as internal email – suitable for legal and regulatory compliance. The ComplianceVault™ is an integrated, all-in-one appliance that provides email search results with a high evidential weight. Search and retrieval is fast and easy, whether for HR investigations, dispute resolutions, or discovery orders. Advanced search features facilitate forensic analysis, and the device provides a full audit trail.
Also available with all ComplianceVault06™ models is the option of selecting tape encryption, to safeguard stored and transported tapes. Intradyn's Encryptape™ technology is based on the same type of encryption used by the U.S. federal government, the highest level available, which is AES 256-bit – called "strong encryption."
The ComplianceVault06™ is a true appliance, meaning it is a complete, application-specific, plug-and-play network server with a web interface. As such, it is an all-in-one, in-house solution with a single upfront cost -- as differentiated from outsourced, service-provider solutions, which have ongoing costs and risks related to data security and liability.
Meeting Customer Needs
"Email has replaced the telephone as the leading business communication tool," said Gary Doan, Intradyn's CEO. "We developed the original ComplianceVault™ to help brokerage firms comply with the SEC's strict email retention and retrieval regulations, but we discovered that a large number of our customers were not purchasing the appliance to meet these specific regulations. They were smaller public and private companies, trade organizations, municipal governments, and others. We received requests for additional features to make legal discovery easier, and for encryption of tapes, for secure storage and transportation. These customers also wanted to save search sets to run at regular intervals, and to have additional audit and export functions."
Doan continued: "Traditional email backups are typically not searchable, and do not prevent tampering or provide a forensic audit trail. Email archiving with the ability to search the entire email and attachments, and retrieve, with the ability to export the findings with minimal effort, is something virtually every company now needs."
Starting at less than $10,000, the new ComplianceVault06™ appliance has a much lower total cost than other solutions, whether in-house or outsourced. It is a simple, all-in-one, drop-in solution – essentially "email archiving in a box" – requiring no integration, and not affecting a company's existing IT infrastructure. It can be installed and set up quickly, even by non-IT personnel. There are no additional per-user costs, license costs, or other ongoing costs (other than tape media). Unlimited technical support is provided by Intradyn at no additional charge.
Analyst Comments
"People don't search and retrieve out of archives that often, but because of the litigious risk associated with saving e-mails for an extensive period of time, that may require a search and retrieval based on a discovery notice," said Brian Babineau, an analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, of Milford, Mass. "You need to be able to search based on the requirements outlined in the discovery notification and then export the emails for further review, culling, and evidence preparation by external counsel."
Babineau continued: "The more extensive audit capabilities you have, the easier it is to find what you're looking for, but it also supports many regulation requirements that require you to have an audit trail of who tried to access specific messages or what actions they tried to take. So, the bigger and better audit trail you can build, the better you can support the regulators and knock off a few litigation support requirements on the chain of custody side."
There are many other e-mail archiving solutions on the market, Babineau noted, but "none has both the price point and a combination of hardware and software in one appliance like the ComplianceVault06."
"It's all in one, so you get the software and the non-erasable and rewritable storage in one appliance, as opposed to having to buy the products and storage from separate vendors," he said.
Other Product Enhancements
Additional new features incorporated into the ComplianceVault06™ appliance include, but are not limited to:
* Multiple mail server support
* Ability to write to tape on demand
* Both individual and group user account privileges (21 permission functions can be selected for each user or group)
* New archive scheduling features
* Improved tape cataloging
The new software incorporated into the ComplianceVault06™ appliance is architected to allow for future enhancements. Software updates will continue to be made available by Intradyn online, at no additional charge.
Pricing and Availability
The model numbers for the new ComplianceVault06™ appliance (and respective disk capacities) are as follows: CV061U320 (320 GB), CV061U500 (500 GB), CV061U800 (800 GB), and CV061U1000 (1 TB). MSRP pricing ranges from $8,995 to $11,495. Pricing for the various Sony AIT tape libraries that can be optionally bundled with the ComplianceVault06™ is available at www.storagebysony.com or www.intradyn.com compliancevault/. AIT tape cartridges (WORM and non-WORM) are available from several sources in the channel, and directly from Intradyn.
The new ComplianceVault06™ models will ship by the first week of October and are available through Intradyn's resellers. The "bundled" solution, which includes an optional Sony AIT tape library, is available through Sony's reseller channel. For more information, email e-mail protected from spam bots.
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Transite Selects EDISPHERE for Transportation Clearinghouse Operations
Using EDISPHERE, Transite processes thousands of Bill of Lading messages daily.
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- Transite Technology, Inc. has gone live with a major EDISPHERE implementation, translating thousands of EDI messages daily between Shippers and Carriers. Transite accepts data feeds consisting of bills of lading, status messages, and invoices from shippers, carriers, and intermediaries in many different data formats (CSV, XML, X12, others) which are converted into X12, XML, and database formats.
Transite selected EDISPHERE after evaluating many EDI software products over 8 months. Within one month of initiating dialog with New Delhi based ABO Software, the developers of EDISPHERE data translation suite; Transite selected EDISPHERE and subsequently converted from their legacy ecommerce system in 30 days. Over the last 4 weeks that Transite has been using EDISPHERE in production, they have processed over 70,000 EDI messages on behalf of a variety of trading partners (50+ combinations) based on 12 core mappings.
"I am pleased with the level of the reusability of the mappings we have created so far, this greatly enhances the implementation speed of our own clients", says Tom Bowditch, Chief Technology Officer of Transite. "I am also very pleased with the stability and reliability of the Translator program, its performance has been excellent."
“After having spent many months reviewing EDI and ecommerce translation engines that could meet our requirements, I am extremely pleased with our choice of EDISPHERE” says Geoff Comrie, President of Transite.
"Its great to see that a complex and highly demanding implementation was completed by the customer in such quick time with minimal assistance from us and without requiring any formal training in EDISPHERE", says Ajay Sanghi, Founder & CEO of ABO Software. "A reference from a leading ecommerce transportation provider such as Transite will be very helpful in marketing EDISPHERE to Shippers and Carriers in the U.S."
About Transite Technology
Transite is a leading technology provider in the transportation marketplace assisting carriers, intermediaries and shippers in reducing supply chain transportation costs. For more information, please visit www.transite.com
About ABO Software
ABO Software provides very innovative any-to-any EDI translation products that meet EDI requirements completely and with very low implementation effort. ABO services and support are world-class; ABO provides unbeatable value to their customers. For further information, please contact ABO Software at e-mail protected from spam bots or visit www.abosoftware.com.
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National Energy Center, Washington D.C. Plans for the Looming Energy Crisis
The National Energy Center, Washington D.C. develops planning advice for energy investment, and sustainable practices to conserve energy and extend our domestic energy reserves.
(PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- The National Energy Center, Washington D.C. brings together industry leaders, intelligence analysts, financial managers, policy and media experts to develop planning advice for energy investment, and sustainable practices to conserve energy and extend our domestic energy reserves.
The Center is being developed by Communication Links, Inc. the geopolitical intelligence company which monitors global developments, technologies, exploration and energy utilization, to create scenarios, solutions and recommendations for the energy needs of towns, countries, companies and individuals, as well as investment profiles for Hedge Funds, and investment managers.
"The vulnerability and lack of investment in energy infrastructure over the past 30 years is clearly highlighted with Hurricane Katrina," explains Alan Simpson, President of Communication Links, Inc. "This had ramifications around the world, and is just the beginning of increasing hardship and economic turmoil during this the Century of Energy Conflict. We can look forward to increasing conflicts between economic giants with nuclear weapons, as traditional supplies of cheap oil become exhausted."
"The predicted effects to the Global Food Chain are slowly unfolding against this backdrop of dwindling resources, increased demand and population growth. New discoveries have not kept pace with our insatiable demand for Oil and natural gas. We now need to bring together all the knowledge and possible scenarios to develop a sustainable plan for the future."
"There are simple modifications in the neglected refining capacity of the US which will significantly increase the supply of domestic oil to the consumer. Waste organic oils can be recycled, and with waste crops converted into diesel fuel for transportation and agriculture. With the advances in broadband telecommunications millions of workers could be off the roads within a short period of time, if corporations understood the positive effects of Telecommuting on the nations energy bill."
Other concerns are the development of Methane Hydrate and the risks in tapping these huge, but unstable reserves of natural gas. Nuclear energy and nuclear recycling become even more important as the US will have to turn to nuclear in the mid term to sustain their electrical energy needs as supplies of natural gas decline. Other alternatives being profiled are wind, solar and geothermal energy, especially for farmers and remote communities.
The National Energy Center can be found at http://www.NationalEnergyCenter.com and Communication Links, Inc. at http://www.ComLinks.com
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September 17, 2005
Volcano Vaporizer Is Still Top of the Line
Forced-air vaporizers continue to prove effectiveness over direct heat.
(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- Users continue to rave about the innovative smokeless experience and reliable operation of the Volcano Vaporizer smoking-cessation/aromatherapy device, while forced-air vaporizers in general are proving their effectiveness in a crowded market of inexpensive, direct-heat devices.
The Volcano has received numerous accolades from industry professionals, such as the Dr. Rudolph Eberle Prize for innovation in Germany, and Best Vaporizer 2003 here in the U.S. Other companies have tried – with limited success – to copy the Volcano’s unique experience, which literally allows the user to "smoke without smoking™". The patented device accomplishes this by allowing inhalation of only less-harmful vapors, rather than smoke, while maintaining all the flavor of the tobacco or other combustible material.
The major difference between less-expensive vaporizers and the Volcano is the way heat is transferred – a key element in successful vaporization. Many manufacturers of inexpensive vaporizers such as BC, Aromed, Vapor Doc, Vapor Cannon and other box-style vaporizers are less effective because they rely on a heat plate or may even directly combust the plant material, bringing it to the point of burning rather than simply removing the useful vapors and leaving behind the plant residue.
High-quality vaporizers like the Volcano are considered top of the line because they utilize a forced-air chamber, bringing the plant material to a high temperature without burning it.
"The best vaporizers on the market use forced air," notes Steve Steinberg, who sells the Volcano wholesale to area shops. "Vapir, Vaporzilla, and the Volcano are good examples of forced air devices. Of these, the Volcano is the highest quality vaporizer, with the best results on test subjects and the easiest to use among many choices out there.
"Some use a heat gun, but this is not advisable because it can impart chemicals from plastics, rubbers, and metals used in the gun," he added. "Heat guns are not made as inhalation devices. They are for industrial use, not medical use. The Volcano is 100-percent medical grade, and this is very important since vaporizers are made to create breathable vapor which is clean and imparts no residue."
Steinberg noted that some vaporizers use an aluminum heating element, while others may utilize a ceramic element. While ceramic is cleaner, it does not create an even temperature control so the results may be unpredictable. He recommends vaporizers that rely on aluminum elements for heat, such as the Volcano.
"Makers of ceramic elements argue they are cleaner burning, while manufacturers who use aluminum elements argue that temperature control is more efficient with an aluminum block," he said. "The element does not attain a high enough temperature to oxidize the aluminum, so the block presents no more health threat than an aluminum can. Plus, the aluminum heats more evenly and quickly. The best vaporizer – the Volcano – uses an aluminum block. The manufacturer is looking into ceramic elements that can work, but one reason the Volcano maintains such perfect temperature control is because it uses an aluminum element and block, and aluminum has different properties than potential practical designs using ceramics. An aluminum element and block can more rapidly adjust for effects of air pressure and flow over plant material."
"The best Vaporizers are more advanced than ever before, but they still have a ways to go considering they use plastics, aluminum and other materials that can potentially produce toxins," he added. "The key to vaporization is maintaining control over temperature and flow, which ultimately leads to more perfect control over vapor density."
The Volcano is the leading edge vaporizer on the market. Serious wholesale inquiries should be directed to www.vaporizeit.com, or by calling Steve at (510) 414-8429.
The Volcano is manufactured in Tuttlingen, a town in Southern Germany regarded internationally as the center of medical technology development and manufacturing, and sold in the United States through an agreement with Slide4less.com and its subsidiaries. More information on the Volcano can be obtained at www.vaporizeit.com or www.storz-bickel.com.
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Natural Energy Enhancer LifeWave Patch Increases Energy and Stamina
Consumers can improve energy, athletic performance and stamina with the LifeWave patch system, which uses natural energy enhancers to organically communicate with the human body and promoted through Global Healing Center, a premier natural medicine and natural energy enhancer distributor.
(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- Consumers can improve energy, athletic performance and stamina with the LifeWave patch system, which uses natural energy enhancement to organically communicate with the human body. LifeWave natural energy enhancement patches can be used by anyone who needs more energy the natural way, from athletes to senior citizens.
The LifeWave center believes that offering natural energy enhancers will give their clients a way to increase their energy and stamina the natural way. The LifeWave nanotechnology patch system is non-transdermal, meaning that nothing enters the body. Rather, the patches allow organic materials to communicate with the human body to initiate energy production. The patch relays the information for the body to make energy.
"Natural energy enhancers like the LifeWave patch can be used by anyone," said Dr. Edward F. Group III, CEO of Global Healing Center. "People in all walks of life can benefit from this new organic nanotechnology science which promotes energy in the human body in a non-toxic way."
LifeWave patches are constructed from water, oxygen and amino acids and they passively modulate the human magnetic field. Clinical studies have shown this formula increases energy and stamina by over 20% in the first ten minutes of use.
Visit www.LifeWave.com/nrgypatch to:
* Find more information on natural energy enhancement
* Research the science behind LifeWave patches
* Order LifeWave patches
* Read testimonials from users of LifeWave patches
Visit the Lifewave forum at: http://www.ghchealth.com/forum/lifewave-patches-forum-21.php
About Global Healing Center
Global Healing Center, a premier natural medicine and natural energy enhancer distributor, strives to deliver unmatched customer service and superior health products. GHC offers a wide variety of products such as natural energy enhancers, air and water purifiers, health supplements, constipation remedies, books and educational material, health programs, personal consulting and more. GHC is based out of Houston, Texas.
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September 15, 2005
Physician Worries About the Possible Long-Term Health Impact for Katrina’s Survivors, Workers
Isaac Eliaz, MD is speaking out on the possible long-term health impact of Katrina for some folks. He is worried about survivors and workers wading through the sewage and absorbing toxic chemicals and metals, especially lead. He is donating heavy metal test kits to help people identify their individual exposure.
Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- "There are truly no by-standers in this national tragedy," said Isaac Eliaz, MD. "Each of us has a personal responsibility to lend a hand in our own way – this is the only way that our country will heal from this trauma on a personal and collective basis." Dr. Eliaz whose clinical practice is in the SF Bay Area is sharing his medical expertise and concern about the health impact for the people who have been exposed to the toxic muck in New Orleans – sewage, e-coli, various viruses, heavy metals, lead concentrations and poisons that have been part of the aftermath of Katrina. "There are serious short and long term health implications that will be experienced if attention is not paid to this issue," he added. "Pregnant women should be especially concerned because a fetus cannot handle the toxicity as well as an adult."
While, food, water and housing needs are paramount, Dr. Eliaz believes that getting rid of the toxins must happen to eliminate the very real threat to the victims and rescue workers in the area. He stresses that it’s going to become essential. "These toxins (especially lead) can cause both long-term and immediate health problems. They directly enter the blood stream and soft tissue of the body, the build-up of which could cause a breakdown of the immune system leaving the body vulnerable to infection as well as illness for years to come," he added.
These potential health problems have inspired Dr. Eliaz to help by educating the public and personally donating test kits to people who have been affected. "The public health crisis in the aftermath of Katrina is going to increase if people do not find a way to detoxify," he said. "After people hydrate, feed their families and themselves and establish a roof over their heads, this should be one of their next priorities, so that they are able to emerge from this catastrophe in reasonable good health. This is my personal advice and my offering of support." Dr Eliaz has reached out to FEMA to give out the kits and cleansing products.
Please contact Constance St John at 707-748-7756 for more information.
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BioProcessors’ SimCell Platform Selected by Novo Nordisk: Company Chooses SimCell MicroBioreactor System For High-Throughput Mammalian Cell Culture Process Development
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk purchases BioProcessors' MicroBioreactor Automation Management System, Proves Critical to the Success of Novo Nordisk’s Biologics Programs
WOBURN, MA, U.S.A. (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- BioProcessors announced the sale of the SimCell™ MicroBioreactor Automation Management System to Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO), having successfully completed platform evaluation trials. Novo Nordisk employs 21,000 employees in 78 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries. The SimCell™ platform enables Novo Nordisk to rapidly accelerate their mammalian cell culture process development initiatives. As a result of the joint effort, the companies demonstrated the predictability and scalability of BioProcessors’ MicroBioreactor Array and a high-throughput robotic workstation to conventional bioreactor systems. BioProcessors’ SimCell MicroBioreactor solutions enable biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to increase cell culture experiment capacity by orders-of-magnitude with greater data quality, faster cycles and lower costs than conventional biopharmaceutical processing methods.
"Existing high-throughput systems emphasize miniaturization at the expense of performance and data generation, in most cases limiting the usefulness of such high-throughput tools to only a screening function," said Dr. Andrey Zarur, CEO and President, BioProcessors. "This paradox is clearly visible in the area of cell culture where 96 well plates and shake flasks are used as high-throughput screens for cell line selection, media and process optimization. In all but the simplest of processes these systems are at best only a crude approximation of a working bioreactor and hence provide little reliably scalable cell culture process information. Poor scalability and, in the case of shake flasks, insufficient experimental power to provide complete full factorial process development DOEs limits researchers ‘real-time’ ability to identify robust processes capable of operating at their global optima," Dr. Zarur added. BioProcessors SimCell MicroBioreactors address this process development "data gap" by integrating microfluidics with remote monitoring and control, enabling high-throughput process development through the miniaturization of bioreactors that accurately simulate full scale manufacturing processes.
About Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. The company has the broadest diabetes product portfolio in the industry, including the most advanced products within the area of insulin delivery systems. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 21,000 full-time employees in 78 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries. Novo Nordisk’s B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NVO".
About BioProcessors
BioProcessors’ SimCell solution provides biotech and pharmaceutical companies with a proven process to exponentially increase experiments and to scale-up candidate drugs to production fermentation yields. SimCell’s MicroBioreactor solution delivers results at a fraction of the time and cost inherent in existing process development methods. Its market leading system stores and retrieves a robust quantity of reusable, verifiable and reproducible experiment data.
SimCell’s high-throughput, multi-factorial design (full DOE) capability accelerates the development of robust economic processes and reduces the time-to-market to deliver production level drugs for biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, minimizes investor risk when shifting and scaling-up into production and allows predictable and increased quality cell growth to meet market demand.
BioProcessors’ SimCell solution suite provides a complete robotic automation platform, powerful integrated experimental design and data analysis software capable of fully automating the development process. SimCell is the novel and proprietary MicroBioreactor technology. SimCell Automation and Management System is the complete robotic and system capability to predictably and consistently control the environment (oxygen, temperature, pH) and reach the desired cell culture level. This allows scientists to design, manage and monitor thousands of cell culture experiments simultaneously. SimCell Insight provides the data and the software for thorough and historic technology evaluation and analysis. SimCell KnowledgeSource is a comprehensive set of methodologies, best practices, and instructional material that makes microbioreactor biopharmaceutical development a practical reality. KnowledgeSource is embedded in the technology and ingrained in the scientific staff of BioProcessors, which it shares and continues to develop with its partners and clients.
Customers such as Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and others are now able to meet the expanding consumer demand for new drugs without curtailing revenue and profits by minimizing the inherent weaknesses built into anemic drug production processes. SimCell is being implemented, and is easily integrated, by other leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms into their existing process development structure. SimCell can be either purchased for in-house use or fully utilized on an outsourced or trial basis.
Contact Stephen K. Tingley, Vice President Corporate Development, BioProcessors at 781-305-8867 or e-mail protected from spam bots; or visit www.bioprocessors.com. For media relations or information contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x208 or e-mail protected from spam bots
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September 12, 2005
MO BIO Laboratories Pledges Support for Post-Katrina DNA Analysis of Contaminated Water, Soil and Human Remains
MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. today registered with the National Emergency Resource Center, pledging a variety of kits to be made available at no charge for isolation of DNA from contaminated water, soil or human and animal remains.
(PRWEB) September 10, 2005 -- MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. today registered with the National Emergency Resource Center pledging a variety of kits to be made available at no charge for isolation of DNA from contaminated water, soil or human and animal remains.
The DNA isolation kits can be located in the HAZ-Mat Incident Response Items section of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s web site at: https://www.swern.gov.
Mark Brolaski, CEO of MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. noted, "We wanted to ensure that the appropriate parties would know of the availability of these donated kits within the SWERN system to help with recovery and HAZ-Mat monitoring efforts."
MO BIO is also making the same kits available, at no charge, to other Gulf coast research centers that will be initiating studies on the affect of water and soil contamination due to the after affects of hurricane Katrina.
Interested parties should contact MO BIO Laboratories to discuss their needs.
For further information on MO BIO products, please visit www.MOBIO.com
About MO BIO: MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held company focused on DNA and RNA kits for molecular biology. Established in 1993 and located in the San Diego Biotech corridor, the MO BIO team has members who were some of the early market pioneers launching front end nucleic acid isolation kits and tools from companies such as BIO101, QBiogene, and QIAGEN.
More information, data and pictures available at: http://www.mobio.com/products
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Free Guidebook Teaches Proper Tungsten Preparation For Welding
The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Free Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their Website www.diamondground.com.
Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website www.diamondground.com.
This free guidebook was created to provide the Manufacturing Engineer a general reference for selecting the most appropriate tungsten material and emphasizes the importance of a correctly prepared, ground and cut tungsten electrode. Other topics include safety issues surrounding the use of Thoriated Tungsten, and alternatives to this common yet radioactive tungsten material.
Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.
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September 09, 2005
6000 psi Valves Are Engineered for Reliability
These versatile high-pressure O-Seal Valves from CPV Manufacturing have an interchangeable valve cartridge with a removable seat that separates these valves from most competitive models. The valves are also leakproof.
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- For leakproof reliability and precision flow control in liquids or gases, CPV Manufacturing, Inc.'s O-Seal valve system sets the standard. These shutoff, needle, check and stop check valves are rated to 6,000 psi and will function from -20*F to 225*F, depending on seal material selected. O-Seal valves are available in pipe sizes from 1/8" to 2" and tube sizes from 1/4" to 2".
A complete interchangeable valve cartridge with a removable seat separates these valves from most competitive models. This feature enables users to change from any of the four basic O-Seal cartridge designs at will, without compromise to leakproof reliability. At the same time low torque operation is always easy enough for hand control.
Ordered with the popular flat faced end connections, these valves are slip-in, slip-out, for ease of installation and maintenance. O-Seal valves can be ordered for welded, brazed or threaded connections. Finally, O-Seal valves are effective in a wide range of applications because the valve body, stem seal, body O-ring, and other valve components can be specified in a number of different materials.
CPV has been a leading manufacturer of valves and fittings since 1915. For more information or technical literature write or fax: Charles J. Horter, Sales & Marketing Manager, CPV Manufacturing, 851 Preston St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Toll-free: (888) 278-8339. Fax (215) 387-9043. Website: www.cpvmfg.com.
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September 08, 2005
Bayer HealthCare Licenses MedScan™ Text-to-Knowledge Suite by Ariadne Genomics
Ariadne Genomics, Inc. today announced that Bayer HealthCare AG has licensed its MedScan™ Text-to-Knowledge Suite for development of an internal molecular interaction database. MedScan extracts pathway-related facts from scientific literature with state-of-the-art natural language processing technology. For more information, visit Ariadne Genomics website at www.ariadnegenomics.com.
Rockville, MD (PRWEB) September 8, 2005 –- Ariadne Genomics, Inc. today announced that Bayer HealthCare AG has licensed its MedScan™ Text-to-Knowledge Suite for development of an internal molecular interaction database. MedScan extracts pathway-related facts from scientific literature with state-of-the-art natural language processing technology.
“MedScan is high performance tool for automated extraction of pathway-related information from TXT, HTML, PDF and MS Office files; catalogs and archives. Extracted facts, ranging from regulation, expression or binding to molecular transport, protein modification and molecular synthesis are stored in XML files”, said Nikolai Daraselia, Director of Research at Ariadne Genomics. “MedScan easily integrates with other bioinformatics software, and can be configured for automatic daily activity, for example, PubMed updates processing.”
“Bayer HealthCare recognizes the importance of using pathway analysis tools for interpretation of experimental results and hypotheses validation. But to make these tools truly efficient, we need an internal integrated database of pathways and molecular networks, containing all most recent information”, said Michael Seewald, Bioinformatician at Bayer HealthCare AG. “We have chosen MedScan for its advanced natural language processing algorithm, well known for high recovery rate and accuracy, and its ease of integration with our bioinformatics systems.”
For more information about MedScan Text-to-Knowledge Suite, or for a web-based trial, visit Ariadne Genomics website at www.ariadnegenomics.com.
About Ariadne Genomics
Ariadne Genomics develops systems biology tools for life science research: PathwayStudio® Central client-server and PathwayAssist™ desktop pathway analysis software; MedScan™ Text-to-Knowledge Suite, an automated scientific text processing tool; ResNet™ molecular networks database, created by extraction of biological facts from the entire PubMed, and Seqware™ personal sequence data management platform. More on Ariadne Genomics please find at www.ariadnegenomics.com.
About Bayer HealthCare AG
Bayer HealthCare AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is one of the world’s leading, innovative companies in the health care and medical products industry. In 2004, the Bayer HealthCare subgroup generated sales amounting to some 8.5 billion Euro.
The company combines the global activities of the divisions Animal Health, Biological Products, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals. Bayer HealthCare employed 35,300 people worldwide in 2004.
Bayer HealthCare’s aim is to discover and manufacture innovative products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. The products enhance well-being and quality of life by diagnosing, preventing and treating disease.
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September 07, 2005
RELEX Free Webcast: Microscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization by Dr. Nan Yao from Princeton University
"Microscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization," a free Webcast by Dr. Nan Yao, Director of the Imaging and Analysis Center, Materials Institute, Princeton University - is now available on-demand
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 –- The free Webcast "Microscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization," by Dr. Nan Yao, Director of the Imaging and Analysis Center, Materials Institute, Princeton University - is now available on-demand.
This Webcast was first broadcasted live at the Research Lab Expo (RELEX), an online conference and virtual exhibition launched by the Reed Business Information Science.
To register for this free Webcast, visit: http://relex.unisfair.com/registration.jsp?code=1225
Webcast Summary:
Science and technology are ever seeking to build structures of progressively smaller size. This effort at miniaturization has finally reached the point where structures and materials can be built through "atom-by-atom" engineering. Typical chemical bonds separate atoms by a fraction of a nanometer (10-9 m), and the term nanotechnology has been coined for this emerging area of development.
By manipulating the arrangements and bonding of atoms, materials can be designed with a far vaster range of physical, chemical and biological properties than has been previously conceived. But how does one characterize the relationship between starting composition, which can be controlled, with the resulting structure and properties of a nanoscale-designed material that has superior and unique performance?
Microscopy is essential to the development of nanotechnology, serving as its eyes and hands. This presentation comprehensively covers the state-of-the-art electron and ion microscopy techniques that observe, characterize, measure and manipulate materials on the nanometer scale.
To register for this free Webcast, visit: http://relex.unisfair.com/registration.jsp?code=1225
About Dr. Nan Yao:
Nan Yao is the Director of the Imaging and Analysis Center at Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton Univ. After receiving a Ph.D. in applied physics and electron microscopy from Arizona State Univ., Yao went to work in the field of industry, first at the Shell Development Co., then at the Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
Yao joined Princeton Univ. in 1993 to help build an imaging and analysis program, which now is one of the preeminent imaging and analysis centers in the country. Yao is on the faculty of Materials Science and Engineering and is a Senior Research Scholar with continued appointment at Princeton.
His research has focused on using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques to conduct fundamental studies of the structure-composition-processing-property relationships in complex materials such as self-assembled organic/inorganic composites, functional block copolymer thin films, carbon nanotubes, superconductors, minerals, ferroelectric nano-crystallites, and other materials. Yao has recently published a book entitled “Handbook of Microscopy for Nanotechnology” and authored over 130 research papers.
He is also on the Editorial Board for three professional journals and serves as a referee for many others. For the past several years, Yao has chaired and co-chaired eight international symposia and served on the NASA panel for Ceramic and Nanotechnology. He is actively involved in teaching activities for both graduate and undergraduate students. Currently, he teaches a core course entitled "Characterization of Materials" and co-teaches two other courses at Princeton.
To register for this free Webcast, visit: http://relex.unisfair.com/registration.jsp?code=1225
About RELEX:
The Research Lab Expo (RELEX) is an online conference and virtual exhibition launched by the Reed Business Information Science Group. The online event features a high quality educational forum comprised of multiple live free Webcasts.
The Research Lab Expo offers cutting-edge compelling web content to industry professionals and decision makers across multiple industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, petroleum, coatings, inks, adhesives, textiles, computers, software, office equipment, energy, utilities, environmental, food, beverage, tobacco, government lab, industrial equipment, instruments, laboratory, design, manufacturing, metal, materials, pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, plastic, rubber, paper, pulp wood, scientific, medical, test instruments, semiconductors, electronic components, and telecom.
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September 06, 2005
CleanCoDepot.com Takes Janitorial Cleaning Supply Purchasing to New Heights
CleanCo USA launches CleanCoDepot.com for facility service providers seeking quality janitorial supplies and equipment at low prices, outstanding service, plus value added perks and services.
Plantation, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 6, 2005 – CleanCoDepot.com, the online super-center of CleanCo USA, announced its new offering which flaunts quality brand name products, competitive pricing, blue ribbon customer service, spend analysis reporting plus an innovative rewards program - taking janitorial products purchasing beyond the traditional distributor purchasing conditions of today.
The rewards program - Value Club Membership Rewards – provides earned incentives to customers redeemable towards products, travel, dining, free shipping, and other goods. Customers can earn up to 5% of their total annual spend at CleanCo USA (http://www.cleancodepot.com) in rewards. The Value Club Membership Rewards program is absolutely free for customers.
“No other janitorial sanitary supply distributorship has made this kind of commitment to customers. Our management philosophy is based on innovative excellence as we're committed to leading our industry by our customer satisfaction and innovativeness” said Vice President of Sales, Niki St. Pierre. CleanCo USA's business model is based on over 5 years of industry market research leveraged through the expertise of its board of directors with backgrounds in cleaning products distribution, financial services and consulting industries. The management team has succeeded in creating a refreshing new customer service model – Blue Ribbon – which exemplifies service excellence. They went further to establish Value Club Membership Rewards to tangibly demonstrate their customer commitment.
With a lucrative rewards program and brand name quality products, prospective customers may think supplies and equipment are sold at a premium? On the contrary, CleanCo USA’s prices are 45% OFF and what’s more, customers do not have to order online to reap the benefits of the rewards program. They can place their orders via a 24hr fax line 1.877.606.6766 or phone in their orders at 1.877.90.CLEAN (25326).
Making Customers More Successful
An additional service provided to customers at CleanCo USA is Spend Analysis Reports. The report provides key decision markers with information on their spending patterns and ways to further reduce costs. “ This is yet another way we provide value to our customers. Our ultimate goal is not only to provide customers with the best products at a low price but also to maximize our customers' performance.” said Niki St. Pierre, Vice President Sales.
CleanCo USA's customer centric business model eases the financial / budgetary pressures of customers by offering open accounts; flat shipping rate of $12 for orders 50lbs or less; free shipping on orders over $2,499; and passing along process efficiency and other savings to customers. Additionally, CleanCo USA does not charge a membership fee unlike most wholesale clubs - CleanCo USA focuses on repeat business and high-volume sales for revenue.
About CleanCo USA
CleanCo USA (http://www.cleancodepot.com) is a national provider of industrial janitorial cleaning supplies and equipment to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Plantation, Florida, CleanCo USA distributes over 10,000 products from the top 100-renowed jan /san industry manufacturers out of 30 warehouses nationwide. Its products and services attend the needs of building service contractors (BSCs), maintenance / housekeeping, and facility mangers of corporations, institutions, education establishments, lodging, restaurants and foodservice establishments as well as government agencies.
If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Niki St. Pierre, please call 954-236-8139.
Contact:
Niki St. Pierre
Tel. 954-236-8139
http://www.cleancodepot.com
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September 02, 2005
Book Helps Readers Understand and Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies
The recent havoc caused by the hurricane “KATRINA” is an unfortunate but clear reminder of the devastating power of the forces of nature and the importance of learning as much as we can about natural disasters and taking mitigating actions to minimize the risks to life and property often associated with them.
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) Sept. 2, 2005 -- With the loss of lives and property that often result from Natural disasters, such as the havoc caused by most recent hurricane “KATRINA," citizens are becoming increasingly interested in avenues to safeguard their lives and property. Unfortunately, many remain totally unaware of the things they can do today to protect themselves, their families and their property.
Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies, What You Should Know: A Family Planning & Survival Guide edited by Gladson I. Nwanna, takes the anxiety and fear out of preparing for natural disasters by describing the nature and characteristics of these disasters, and listing measures and strategies that citizens can employ to manage and minimize the risks posed by these disasters.
Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies, What You Should Know... provides a comprehensive listing and information on every type of major natural disaster as well as many man-made and technological emergencies. The natural disasters profiled in the book include earthquakes, floods and flashfloods, heat waves, hurricanes, landslides and mudflows, thunderstorms and lightning, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, wildfires, wild land fires and winter storms. Man-made and technological emergencies covered in the book include biological and chemical agent disasters, hazardous materials accidents, home fires, housing & building fires, nuclear power plant emergencies, radiological emergencies, rolling blackouts and terrorism. For each disaster or emergency, information is provided on what they are and what families can do BEFORE, DURING and AFTER to minimize loss of lives and/or property. Practically every known natural disaster, including those common to other regions of the world, is profiled.
In addition, Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies, What You Should Know... also provides sources for additional information for various disasters and emergencies, including sources for financial and non-financial assistance to victims of these disasters
Information conveyed in this book should help relieve some of the anxiety that comes with dealing with natural disasters and other emergencies whether before, during or after.
Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies, What You Should Know... will be useful to citizens of every age, region and country.
Gladson I. Nwanna, Ph.D., a university professor and former consultant to the World Bank is also the editor of Weapons of Mass Destruction, What You Should Know: A Citizen's Guide To Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Agents & Weapons and Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies, What You Should Know: A Family Planning & Survival Guide which are published by Frontline Publishers, www.frontlinepublishers.com. They are also available at Amazon.com, through major bookstores nationwide or directly from the publisher at 410-922-4903. Retail Price, $29.99, ISBN #: 1890605-15-8; 250 pages.
A copy of your review will be appreciated.
Editors: Review Copy available upon request at http://www.frontlinepublishers.com/request.htm
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September 01, 2005
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. and Tata Interactive Systems Create Partnership
Leading providers of learning technology and services establish agreement to provide the next generation in human capital management solutions.
(PRWEB) September 01, 2005 -- Knowledge Management Solutions Inc (KMSI), a leading learning technology platform provider, has concluded a partnership agreement with Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the global e-learning pioneer. Under the agreement, TIS will provide e-learning content development services to KMSI clients; while KMSI will supply TIS clients with KMx, the SCORM conformant Advanced Distributed Learning Platform that provides fully integrated e-learning content development, learning management, performance management, learning content management and virtual classroom technologies.
“The partnership with TIS will provide our current clients with the best possible combination of technology and services available in the learning technology marketplace. Leveraging the capabilities of our KMx platform, TIS will be able to provide its’ clients with the next generation in human capital management technology. The partnership could not have come at a better time for an industry that, due to recent consolidation, has caused hundreds of companies to look for new learning technology leadership,” said Jack E. Lee, President and CEO of KMSI.
TIS has developed over 950 custom built e-learning solutions for more than 300 clients across all sectors of the economy - including education and the public sectors - and operates in the USA, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Japan as well as in India.
Apart from holding ISO 9001 and BS7799 certification, TIS is the only e-learning organization in the world to be assessed at Level 5 in both the SEI CMM and P-CMM frameworks.
“TIS places great emphasis on quality – of process, product and relationships,” explained Manoj Kutty, TIS’s worldwide president of sales and marketing. “We believe that our strategic partnership with KMSI will allow each company to provide industry leading, holistic learning solutions to our clients.”
About Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI)
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative knowledge and learning management solutions for Fortune 2000 companies and Government agencies. Our flagship product, KMx, is a SCORM conformant; Tiered Enterprise Class Web-Application built using MS .NET and MS SQL Server. KMx is accessible using standard desktop applications and browser technologies and supports popular learning, content and document management applications. KMx is globally scalable and provides an integrated environment for developing, managing, and delivering performance support, documentation and learning content. KMx enables rapid content creation and delivery by a wide range of content creators including instructional designers and subject matter experts. KMx is offered to its customers as an enterprise application or a hosted service under KMSI's Corporate University -- Today program.
For more information please visit http://www.kmsi.us
About Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is a global pioneer in e-learning. A part of the $14 billion Tata Group—one of the largest and most trusted business conglomerates in India—TIS has 15 years of experience in training consulting, designing, and developing innovative and cutting-edge workforce performance enhancement solutions. Its service bouquet includes Consulting; Simulations and Simulation-based Learning Objects (SimBLs™); Story-based Learning Objects (StoBLs™); Game-based Learning Objects (GamBLs™); IT Application Training; Regulatory and Compliance Training; Adaptive Assessments; Sales and Customer Service Training; New Hire Training; Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS); and Business Processes and Skills Training.
TIS employs a global team of 850 multi-disciplinary specialists—a unique mix of Project Managers, Software Engineers, Instructional Designers, Content Developers, Visual Designers, and Animators. It has a strong presence in the US, with operations spread across seven cities—Atlanta, Boston, Carlsbad, Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey, and San Jose—serviced by its development teams stationed locally. In keeping with the co-shoring model, the teams are managed by on-site Project Managers who co-ordinate with the clients and drive the project operations.
Powered by creative talent, sound processes, and technological excellence, TIS has developed 950+ e-learning solutions for more than 300 clients—including more than 50 Fortune 500 companies—across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Its client roster includes leading corporations, renowned educational institutions and government bodies such as Allstate, American Airlines, Abbey National, American Honda Finance Corporation, British Airways, Citigroup, Cigna, ExxonMobil, Florida Virtual School, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, McKinsey & Co., McGraw-Hill, UNICEF, Unilever, University of Maryland, and University of Phoenix.
Apart from holding ISO 9001 and BS7799 certification, TIS is the only e-learning organization in the world to be assessed at Level 5 in both the SEI CMM and P-CMM frameworks. Classified as a Visionary in the Gartner Group’s coveted ‘magic quadrant,’ TIS’s quest for innovation and excellence is reflected in 22 prestigious industry awards, including Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award 2004; APEX 2004 Award of Excellence; Best Product at the British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) Show 2004; Training Magazine’s APX Award 2003; and Best E-learning Provider, Best B2B Web Site, and Best Educational Total Comprehensive Solution at the SIIA Codie Awards 2002.
For more information go to http://www.tatainteractive.com
Press contacts
Bob Danna, Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.
Phone: 916-933-9846
Kashyap Vadapalli, Tata Interactive Systems
Phone: 848-250-9723
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NuSil Technology’s Simethicone Manufacturing Processes Certified As Kosher
NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for the healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics industries, announces the Kosher certification of its Simethicone manufacturing processes. NuSil’s Bakersfield site was recently registered as a manufacturing site with the FDA in connection with the product line.
Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) September 1, 2005 -- NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for the healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics industries, announces the Kosher certification of its Simethicone manufacturing processes. NuSil’s Bakersfield site was recently registered as a manufacturing site with the FDA in connection with the product line.
NuSil representatives cited the increasing consumer demand for Kosher products as the impetus for attaining this certification. By gaining certifications such as these, NuSil is able to provide its pharmaceutical customers with additional opportunities to serve their markets worldwide.
“NuSil Technology is continuing to support the Simethicone product line with relevant standards and certifications,” said Dick Compton, founder and CEO. “The global reach of this product line mandates the need for multiple manufacturing and process standards and we have worked aggressively to meet our customers needs.”
About NuSil Silicone Technology
NuSil is a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications requiring precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001 certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide. More information about NuSil Technology can be found at www.nusil.com.
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BPI Approves “Great Green Earth” Compostable Bags
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) granted its "Compostable Logo" to "Great Green EarthTM Compostable Bags," marketed by Zerust Consumer Products and manufactured by Marshall Plastics. This continues to expand the choices of BPI approved bags available to retailers consumers, and others The BPI’s "Compostable Logo" is awarded only after independent tests confirm that bags meet ASTM D6400, "Specification for Compostable Plastics" and will biodegrade swiftly and completely, when composted in commercial or municipal facilities.
(PRWEB) September 01, 2005 -- The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) granted its "Compostable Logo" to "Great Green EarthTM Compostable Bags," marketed by Zerust Consumer Products and manufactured by Marshall Plastics. This continues to expand the choices of BPI approved bags available to retailers consumers, and others The BPI’s "Compostable Logo" is awarded only after independent tests confirm that bags meet ASTM D6400, "Specification for Compostable Plastics" and will biodegrade swiftly and completely, when composted in commercial or municipal facilities.
"The BPI symbol generates confidence in customers and endusers that our bags will biodegrade swiftly and safely, when composted," stated Budd Dworkin, President, Zerust Consumer Products. "Our strong sales force will bring this new product to retailers, throughout North America, as quickly possible," Dworkin added.
"The Compostable Logo program continues to grow rapidly both in the US and Canada," stated Steven Mojo, BPI Executive Director. The Great Green Earth Bag will provide retailers through North America with new alternatives for their customers. "A growing list of communities, ranging from San Francisco, CA to Prince Edward Island in Canada are turning to the BPI symbol as a way of knowing that products will compost as expected," Mojo added. The "Compostable Logo" is now on bags, cutlery, plates, bowls, cups, salad, fruit and vegetable containers.
Zerust Consumer products is a joint venture with North Technologies International Corporation (NTIC). It was formed to develop and market consumer products using technologies and innovations developed by or for NTIC.
The BPI is designed to be a multi-stakeholder group, involving people and organizations that produce, use or recover biodegradable plastic products. It promotes the growth of biodegradable plastics through education, use of scientifically based standards and cooperative efforts with organizations in Europe and Asia.
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