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March 30, 2007

EARTHROX Stone Veneer Systems Launches Improvements to Stone Veneer Panel Product Line.

Earthrox Stone Veneer Systems by Stonecleft LLC launches several key additions to its Earthrox Stone Veneer Panel product line. Earthrox Stone Veneer Panels have been creating a wave of interest on the US market, as they provide architects, designers, masons and contractors with an exquisite palette of materials that are both rustic and modernistic at the same time, reduce installation costs and project turnover time, and provide a visual bridge between the conceptualization of a project and the finished product.

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) March 30, 2007 -- Earthrox Stone Veneer Systems by Stonecleft LLC launches several key additions to its Earthrox Stone Veneer Panel product line. Earthrox Stone Veneer Panels have been creating a wave of interest on the US market, as they provide architects, designers, masons and contractors with an exquisite palette of materials that are both rustic and modernistic at the same time, reduce installation costs and project turnover time, and provide a visual bridge between the conceptualization of a project and the finished product.

Two new colors - Sagebrush and Aquamarine - round out the existing Earthrox Stone Veneer Panel colors - the flagship "Ochre Blend", Charcoal, Desert Sand, and Snowdrift White Marble, giving architects and designers a widened palette with which to execute creative works. The Sagebrush color is a gorgeous quartzite consisting of a sedate green base color with rust and earth tones throughout, which gives the feel of moss growing on forest trees. The Aquamarine Stone Veneer Panel is a blend of rare blue, turquoise and ash colored quartzites reminiscent of a tropical waterfall deep within the rain forest.

In addition, proprietary L-shaped corner pieces for the Earthrox Stone Veneer Panels will be shipping April 15th for arrival at US ports mid to late May 2007. The Stone Veneer Panel corner pieces are made by extending the proprietary Earthrox mathematical formula which makes the Stone Veneer Panel pieces so stunning, so that the L-shaped corner pieces compliment and blend with the Stone Veneer Panels in a way that is texturally consistent and visually exiting.

Earthrox products have already been specified on a number of large projects around the US, including a 40,000 square foot project for the largest privately owned real estate development firm in the US, Baylor University in Waco Texas, and a number of hip modern restaurants and upscale spas.

Earthrox Stone Veneer Systems are at the leading edge of stone technology, and are changing the way stone is conceptualized and utilized throughout the architectural, building and construction industries.

In the coming months, Earthrox Stone Veneer Systems has even more exiting new improvements planned for the Stone Veneer Panel line. Updates will be announced on the Earthrox website: www.earthrox.net.

Contact Info:
888 STONE 58
www.earthrox.net

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Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions Announces Enhanced 500 Series of CompactPCI and VME Enclosures

Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions, an innovative leader in electronic packaging and system expansion solutions, announces its enhanced 500 Series of CompactPCI enclosures for industrial and telecom computing systems.

Brockton, MA (PRWEB) March 29, 2007 -- Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions, an innovative leader in electronic packaging and system expansion solutions, announces its enhanced 500 Series of CompactPCI enclosures for industrial and telecom computing systems. These durable and versatile enclosures are engineered as a turnkey system incorporating a backplane, power and cooling systems.

The 500 Series allows end-users to completely and inexpensively customize their computing system by simply installing their unique application cards for processes such as control, automated assembly, or central office computing.

Designed for development, testing and measurement purposes within the embedded telecommunications and industrial markets, the 500 Series from Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions is ideal for applications where traditional computers do not stack up. The 500 Series enclosures feature the redundancy of N+1 hot-swap power supplies, so there's no need to shut the power down to make adjustments to the system. The easily accessible open architecture of the 500 Series makes serviceability and changeability a quick and easy process, significantly reducing the mean-time-to-repair in case of a problem.

The 500 Series includes four configurable models (505, 535, 545, and 555), each designed to meet VITA and PICMG backplane specifications. All versions are configured with front and rear ground studs and ESD jacks. Enclosure series range from 200W-1200W with N+1 redundancy available in the high power 555 series enclosure. All are available in AC or DC power inputs. The 500 Series' superior front-pluggable cooling scheme provide two to six fans, depending on the power and processing demands of each model and application.

Available through Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions' unique 'Quick-Turn' program, the 500 Series can be delivered within two weeks of placing an order.

Based in Brockton, Mass., Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions is an innovative leader in system architecture for computing platforms. The company offers core product lines in electronic packaging, serial I/O and system expansion. For more information on Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions, visit www.gavazzi-computing.com, call 1.800.926.8722 or write to info(at)gavazzi-computing.com.

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Ctek Combines EV-DO Rev A With IP Security and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol for Industrial Wireless IP Networks

Ctek, Inc. today announced another first in the advancement of secure broadband communications over CDMA wireless networks. Ctek's 4310 SkyRouter combines EV-DO Rev A broadband performance with IPSec and Layer 2 tunneling to create a CDMA routing device that can securely communicate with business systems at broadband speeds.

Orlando, FL; Las Vegas, NV and San Pedro, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2007 -- Ctek, Inc. today announced another first in the advancement of secure broadband communications over CDMA wireless networks. Ctek's 4310 SkyRouter combines EV-DO Rev A broadband performance with IPSec and Layer 2 tunneling to create a CDMA routing device that can securely communicate with business systems at broadband speeds.

A self-contained, industrial-strength router, the 4310 SkyRouter provides secure IP network connectivity in applications where the combination of broadband performance and rock-solid security is an absolute requirement. "Wireless data communications have competed very favorably with wire line solutions on cost," says Ctek President William Buchan. "The enhanced speed of EV-DO, now also makes throughput comparable. However, securing the wireless connection has until now held back the acceptance of wireless technology as a wire line replacement. Incorporating IPSec and Layer 2 tunneling provides the security required for sensitive applications," added Buchan. The 4310 provides high throughput and high security at a cost effective price. In addition, wireless technology adds a level of mobility and flexibility unattainable by wire line connections.

Public safety applications such as mobile command posts and disaster recovery facilities will be among the first to benefit from the combination of these proven technologies. Secure wireless connectivity is also a significant factor in many existing and emerging commercial applications. For example, satellite retail operations, convenience stores, and branch office facilities share a common requirement for secure high-speed communications.

In addition to broadband performance, the 4310 SkyRouter also supports Assisted Global Positioning (A-GPS), a network positioning technology widely deployed for wireless E9-1-1. A-GPS employs the power of the wireless network to provide precise positioning even in environments such as urban canyons and parking garages where conventional GPS would be unreliable. The integration of A-GPS and secure broadband wireless data makes this SkyRouter the ideal platform to address applications such as mobile service trucks, emergency vehicles, and fleet management.

A key component of the SkyRouter value proposition is Ctek's unique TCO Plus, developed to reduce on-going operational costs associated with industrial IP networks. According to Buchan, "The true cost of deploying a wireless IP network is not in the initial capital product investment, but in the on-going operational costs." Ctek has incorporated an array of remote over-the-air (OTA) management tools including web-based administration, firmware updating, network logging, and network monitoring to control and query wireless endpoints. "Wireless networks are maturing and the management capabilities have been playing catch up. Sending technicians to update and troubleshoot the remote wireless endpoints is no longer economical. TCO Plus brings network management to a new level." says Buchan.

The 4310 brings secure broadband performance to the popular SkyRouter family of industrial CDMA routers that share a common platform and have been successfully deployed since 2004 in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, among other countries. SkyRouter applications now include remote instrumentation, RTU/PLC connections, industrial control, security and surveillance, financial terminals, point-of-sale, lottery, ATM, as well as public safety and remote workforce.

Contact:
Ctek Inc.
Mike Sutter, Vice President Marketing and Sales
+1 585.746.2032
Email: info(at)ctekproducts.com
Website: www.ctekproducts.com

About Ctek
Ctek is a leading manufacturer of specialized communications solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Founded in 2002, Ctek creates value for its customers by solving critical data communications problems with reliable, cost effective, and easy to use products. For more information see www.ctekproducts.com

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Parallel Graphics Names Francis Bernard as CEO

Parallel Graphics strengthens leadership team through appointment of Dassault Systèmes founder and industry veteran, Francis Bernard, to Chief Executive Officer role.
Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- Parallel Graphics Ltd., the leader in the provision of interactive 3D visual communication for Product Maintenance & Training, today announced that Mr. Francis Bernard has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, and elected to Parallel Graphics' Board of Directors with immediate effect.

the company. Most recently he served as Dassault Systèmes' Executive Committee Advisor and Member of the Board of Directors. During his time at Dassault Systèmes, the company grew to become one of the largest software companies in Europe.

"We are delighted Francis is joining Parallel Graphics, where he will serve as Chief Executive Officer," said Connell Gallagher, President, Parallel Graphics. "Francis brings a wealth of software industry experience to Parallel Graphics, having guided a business from its very earliest stages through periods of high growth to become one of Europe's greatest software success stories."

"His unique expertise, customer-focused thinking and acclaimed leadership will be key drivers as we continue to deliver the powerful three dimensional (3D) authoring environments based on our ground-breaking Cortona3D RapidManuals technology which our customers use to produce and deliver cost-effective next generation interactive technical publications."

"I'm excited to be joining Parallel Graphics at a time when the company is well positioned to take advantage of the key trends that are shaping the technical documentation and product lifecycle management landscapes," explained Mr. Bernard. "Parallel Graphics is demonstrating real leadership in driving the use of 3D within training, technical publications and electronic parts catalogues, and I look forward to being an integral part of Parallel Graphics' future growth and success."

Mr. Bernard was honored with the 1997 Award from the French "Académie Nationale de l'Air et de l'Espace", as well as by the Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine and the National Air & Space Museum of the USA as being the "inventor of CATIA". He is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace in Toulouse, France.

About Parallel Graphics Ltd.

Parallel Graphics is a world leader in the provision of Web3D graphics solutions with a proven track record of innovation and development over the last decade. The company's technologies and tools have been used widely in providing online training solutions, remote user support, virtual manuals for technical maintenance, and interactive applications for design and modeling.

The company is a privately-held, venture capital backed technology company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with a research center in Moscow, Russia. For more information about Parallel Graphics, visit our web site at http://www.parallelgraphics.com.

Parallel Graphics is the company behind the Cortona3D range of Visual Know-How products. For more information about these groundbreaking products, and the revolution they are driving within manufacturing and after-sales organizations as they create next-generation technical documentation, training materials and electronic parts catalogues, please see: http://www.Cortona3D.com.

Media Contact:
Paul Donnelly
US Tel: 617.297.2571
Europe Tel: +353 1 613 6340

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Welding eNewsletter Provides Exclusive Offers, Extensive Advice

Power Click, the free eNewsletter from Miller Electric Mfg. Co., will announce its second annual Welding Project Challenge on May 2, 2007. Miller will reveal complete contest details, entry instructions, prizes and winners exclusively to Power Click subscribers.

Appleton, Wis. (PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- Power Click, the eNewsletter from welding leader Miller Electric Mfg. Co. , will announce its second annual Welding Project Challenge on May 2, 2007. Miller will reveal complete contest details, entry instructions, prizes and winners exclusively to Power Click subscribers. Only the name of the contest – “The Weekend Welder Project Challenge”– and the entry dates (May 2 – 23) are being announced to the general public. Power Click sign up is free, with subscription information and archives of previous issues located at www.MillerWelds.com/PowerClick.

View Welding Projects Online
The previous Challenge winners walked away with their choice of a Millermatic 210 all-in-one MIG welder (nearly an $1,800 value) or a Spectrum 375 plasma cutter (nearly a $1,400 value). Visit www.MillerWelds.com/Projects to view plans from last year’s top winners (and to find plans for other projects), or visit www.MillerWelds.com/challenge to view the 10 Honorable Mention winners. To get inspired for the 2007 Welding Project Challenge (and to avoid duplicating previous projects), check out the Idea Gallery.

Power Click readers – both professional and hobby welders – consistently report that Power Click helps improve their welding performance. Distributed eight times per year, each issue contains new product announcements, two feature stories, “The Basics” welding advice column, a “Shop Talk” Q&A section and upcoming trade show appearances. Each issue also features Power Play, a section that announces offers and entertainment exclusively to Power Click subscribers.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment and related systems and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW).

Contact:
John Dymale
Insight Marketing
(262) 240-9790

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Finnish Nanotechnology Sector Growing Fast, According to Latest Research From Tekes

The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation today announced its latest research that shows impressive growth for the Finnish nanotechnology sector. The number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology has more than doubled in just two years. Development has been seen in all of the key sectors of the Finnish economy, from electronics to forest products.

Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, today announced its latest research that shows impressive growth for the Finnish nanotechnology sector. The number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology has more than doubled from 61 to 134 in just two years. Over 40 of these companies already have commercial products based on nanotechnology. Development has been seen in all of the key sectors of the Finnish economy, from electronics to forest products. The main factor behind the increase in activity is Finland's National Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Programme, FinNano.

These impressive results were uncovered by the "Nanotechnology in Finnish Industry" survey, published at the 2nd Annual Seminar of the FinNano programme. The biannual survey studies the evolution of the Finnish Nanotechnology scene in the period 2004-2006. Over 200 firms were surveyed for the study by Spinverse Consulting to identify companies with commercial products, research activities or a defined nanotechnology strategy.

The commercial products on the market cover a full range of applications, from industrial equipment to consumer products. The latter include suits from Turo Tailor, which are made using a nanocoated textile that repels water, and ski wax developed by Startex. Sporting equipment has also been impacted by nanotechnology, with an example being high-performance skis by Atomic.

Highly successful industrial nanotechnology applications include Finland's prominent atomic layer deposition (ALD) cluster. ALD technology enables coatings the thickness of a few atoms to be applied to materials to alter or improve their performance. The technology, originally developed in Finland almost 30 years ago, is now generating multi-million dollar markets worldwide with applications ranging from electronics components to flat panel displays.

Encouragingly, the companies surveyed reported a comprehensive pipeline of research activities, the results of which are expected to come to market in one to three years. Until now, the impact of nanotechnology has been greatest in the materials sector, but it is expected next in electronics and life sciences. Examples of future applications being researched include functional paints and coatings, building materials, active packaging, sensors and quantum-mechanical lasers.

Many challenges also lie ahead. Making the transition from small-scale prototypes to volume production is far from straightforward; finding commercially viable applications for advanced technology can be difficult; and problems can arise from funding shortages at key stages of development. In the fast pace of development, it is also very important to take into account issues of environment, health, safety and corporate responsibility.

The main factor behind the recent increase in company activity is the national FinNano program, which covers funding and support activities from Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation as well as from the Academy of Finland. Tekes' funding, in particular, is directed to innovative projects that address clear commercial needs.

Many of these innovative Finnish companies will be present at the FinNano Annual Seminar that outlines the Finnish nanotechnology strategy and presents interesting examples of ongoing research and industrial projects. The FinNano Annual Seminar precedes Nanotech Northern Europe 2007, the region's largest nanotechnology event. More information: http://www.nanotech.net

Contact information

Pekka Koponen
Managing Director, Spinverse Consulting
pekka.koponen(at)spinverse.com
Tel. +358 40 545 0008

Markku Lämsä
Tekes FinNano Technology Programme Manager
Senior Technology Advisor, Ph.D.
markku.lamsa(at)tekes.fi
Tel. +358 1060 55793

The Nanotechnology in Finnish Industry survey is conducted by Spinverse Consulting, the coordinator of the Tekes FinNano technology programme. The survey was first carried out in 2004 and was repeated in 2006. A number of companies have been identified that are indicative of some of the trends mentioned in this press release. Their contact details are available upon request.

Spinverse Consulting accelerates the commercialisation of nanotechnology. Spinverse combines scientific and industrial expertise to produce information about the development and market potential of nanotechnology; evaluates the most promising applications; and showcases the achievements of the leaders in the field. Spinverse is the lead organizer of Nanotech Northern Europe and the coordinator of the Tekes FinNano Technology Programme. More information: http//www.spinverse.com

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The Newest Developments in Self Locking Threaded Fasteners

Recent innovations in self locking fasteners highlight a bright future for manufacturers seeking greater strength and reliability in fasteners.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- For manufacturing engineers hoping to improve their products through better self locking fasteners, the immediate future looks quite promising. Competitive advantages can now be achieved by way of the reduced product weight and heightened joint strength that the latest generation of self locking threaded fasteners enables.

Recent innovations in self locking fasteners highlight a bright future for manufacturers seeking greater strength and reliability in fasteners.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- For manufacturing engineers hoping to improve their products through better self locking fasteners, the immediate future looks quite promising. Competitive advantages can now be achieved by way of the reduced product weight and heightened joint strength that the latest generation of self locking threaded fasteners enables.

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AKCP introduces Thermocouple Sensor for Industrial Applications

AKCP Inc., the oldest and largest manufacturer of SNMP-based devices for environmental and security monitoring solutions introduces a new Thermocouple sensor for its sensorProbe8Linux and cameraProbe8 line of products.

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- The new AKCP Thermocouple sensor developed in AKCP's research and development labs in Bangkok has the ability of measuring extreme temperatures and will broaden the sensorProbe8Linux and cameraProbe8's monitoring capability which includes extensive data-logging, graphing, remote monitoring and out of threshold notifications.

AKCP believes by introducing this new Thermocouple sensor, it will open up new possibilities for measuring temperatures in dangerous or harsh environments in heavy industries such as petrochemical and metal processing. Other uses for this AKCP Thermocouple sensor apart from manufacturing and industrial purposes include the cryogenics field, superconductor research & development, semiconductor development and scientific research.

The AKCP Thermocouple is TCP/IP enabled and allows temperature monitoring over a TCP/IP network or the Internet. The AKCP Thermocouple sensor plugs into any existing sensorProbe8Linux or cameraProbe8 products via a standard RJ-45 connector. It can be easily configured via the web-based interface to monitor and to set alerts based on user-defined thresholds.

The new AKCP type K Thermocouple sensor has the ability to measure temperatures from -270 Celsius (-454 Fahrenheit) to 1372 Celsius (2501 Fahrenheit). The AKCP Thermocouple sensor which is 0.61m by 4.5mm (sheath diameter) features a response time of 0.5 seconds. It has a range of up to 1000 feet (305 meters) in most cases and is fully compatible with any of the sensorProbe8Linux and cameraProbe8 product lines.

About the sensorProbe8Linux and the cameraProbe8
AKCP's sensorProbe8Linux and cameraProbe8 is a high-speed, accurate, intelligent, SNMP-enabled, web-based environmental and security monitoring device. Both devices have an embedded Linux operating system and also have the ability to connect up to 4 cameras for security monitoring, software motion-detection and video conferencing. The intelligent notification system can send email, SMS, MMS, audio/visual alerts and even make a phone call to announce the alert. The AKCP cameraProbe8 has an integrated high-resolution CCD camera from Sony capable of stunning low-light capture capabilities with Auto White Balance.

About AKCP
AKCP Inc., established in 1981, is the oldest and largest manufacturer of SNMP based environmental and security monitoring solutions. Over 25,000 installations use AKCP for disaster prevention and infrastructure security. Providing early warning of threats to the integrity of a company's data and assets, AKCP serves Public Utilities, the Media, Telecommunications Corporations, Food and Beverage Industries, Corporate Data Centers, Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Government Defense and Security Operations and all those who require the ultimate in disaster prevention solutions.

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How to Efficiently Resolve an Unexpected Temperature Change

Easily resolved with a Revolutionary Broadband thermostat found for the Pacific Northwest only at online resource www.uswesco.com

Wenatchee, WA (PRWEB) March 27, 2007 -- It happens every time. You go on vacation right after record setting high temperatures and you adjust your thermostat accordingly and then by some terrible twist of fate your hometown experiences unexpected ice storms where the temperatures dip well below freezing. While watching the news, you dread getting home, because though you just spent a week in the tropics, you know you will come home to find your house all but icy. This sets off a 'climate crisis' as you try to respond in kind, frustrated by your lack of more efficient options.

The solution is simple.

Learn about a revolutionary Internet enabled broadband thermostat from Proliphix through US West Energy Solutions.

Professional Series Network Thermostats Proliphix Network Thermostats take full advantage of ubiquitous Ethernet networks and the Internet to utilize the converged in-home or business network for HVAC control. The Proliphix Network Thermostat product line is compatible with typical HVAC systems and offers all the features expected by home system integrators and commercial installers. Internet connectivity and the thermostat's browser interface offer unprecedented ease of configuration, monitoring and management capabilities at a fraction of the cost of current programmable communicating thermostats.

Secure, Remote Monitoring and Management Proliphix Network Thermostats feature standard Internet browser-based configuration and control over a secure Ethernet connection. Remote management and monitoring are available over secure and authorized broadband connections to the Internet. Proliphix Network Thermostats can deliver e-mail status and alerts to any personal computer or mobile text messaging device. A service provider or monitoring service can monitor, diagnose and control HVAC systems from a remote central location. This allows the provider to offer unprecedented energy management and service to its customers, and creates new service revenue opportunities.

US West Energy Solutions, launched in 2007, has been created by Confluent Data Systems, Inc and Malachi Salcido CPA and provides a revolutionary HVAC system and internet thermostat that will be distributed by USWESCO and installed by qualified contractors. To learn more about our products, visit www.uswesco.com or e-mail us at e-mail protected from spam bots.

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SI Group's New Revolutionary RezExtend™ Resins Offer New Solution to Polychloroprene Shortage

SI Group's revolutionary, new system - RezExtend™ resins - offers the adhesives industry a solution to address the global polychloroprene crisis. RezExtend™ resins can extend the supply of standard polychloroprene by as much as 33% and enable manufacturers to produce more adhesive with available rubber. By incorporating RezExtend™ resins, polychloroprene inventory can go further and result in a potential total system cost savings. SI Group's white paper, Stretching Polychloroprene Supplies in Solvent Borne Adhesives is available for download at http://www.RezExtendInfo.com.

SCHENECTADY, NY (PRWEB) March 27, 2007 -- SI Group, the leading phenolic resin supplier, today announced that their revolutionary, new system - RezExtend™ resins - offer the industry a solution to address the global polychloroprene crisis.

industry because of a major European polychloroprene supplier exiting the market entirely, the primary U.S. supplier announcing plans for a plant shutdown and discontinuation of some grades of rubber.

Polychloroprene is a critical ingredient used in contact adhesives and more than 30 million pounds of polychloroprene rubber is used globally each year in adhesive formulations. Supplies of polychloroprene are being significantly reduced - with some grades of polychloroprene being discontinued altogether. As the costs continue to rise and the polychloroprene shortage turns critical, contact adhesive formulators seek an answer to this crisis. SI Group's forward thinking and timely innovation of RezExtend™ resins has provided a revolutionary solution to the polychloroprene challenge.

Making More with Less
SI Group's revolutionary, new system - RezExtend™ resins - can extend the supply of standard polychloroprene by as much as 33% and enable manufacturers to produce more adhesive with available rubber. By incorporating RezExtend™ resins, polychloroprene inventory can go further and result in a potential total system cost savings.

RezExtend™ resins can improve adhesive performance, application, sprayability, open time control, heat resistance and adhesive/cohesive balance. As polychloroprene grades are discontinued, RezExtend™ resins can be customized for use in a broad range of applications to provide equal or superior adhesive properties.

"RezExtend™ resins offer several outstanding benefits to adhesive formulators," says Jim Lamb, manager of technical services in the Adhesives Performance Resins Division at SI Group. "Our tests conclude that higher than typical resin loads can be used to extend the supply of polychloroprene by as much as 33% without sacrificing performance. RezExtend™ resins also can provide contact adhesive formulators with improved high-temperature performance of adhesives on critical applications and increases water resistance to expand external application opportunities."

Stretching Polychloroprene Supplies White Paper Now Available
SI Group presented a white paper last fall at the Adhesive and Sealants Council Fall Convention in Nashville, TN, which discussed how RezExtend™ resins could augment polychloroprene supplies by 33%, improve adhesive performance and deliver potential cost savings. SI Group's white paper, Stretching Polychloroprene Supplies in Solvent Borne Adhesives is available for download at http://www.RezExtendInfo.com.

"The global consistent supply of RezExtend™ resins provides contact adhesive formulators with the certainty that they are protected against global fluctuations in the availability and cost of polychloroprene and that it will not impact their bottom-line," says Bob Smith, global business manager for Adhesives Performance Resin Division at SI Group. "As a trusted research and development partner, this is one example of how we are committed to meeting our customer's needs and we are pleased to offer a powerful, customizable solution to address the polychloroprene challenge."

More information about SI Group and RezExtend™ resins is available at http://www.RezExtendInfo.com.

About SI Group
SI Group (formerly Schenectady International), is a family-owned company founded in 1906 and headquartered in Schenectady, New York. A leading producer of phenolic resins, chemical intermediates, and emerging in the electronic specialty chemicals market, SI Group is a global chemical manufacturer and has over 20 operations in 13 countries around the world. In 2006, the company celebrated its 100th year in business. For more information about SI Group, visit www.siigroup.com.

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Invensys and Apprion Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure at LCRA Lost Pines Power Park

Initial applications include wireless, hands-free voice communications throughout Sim Gideon and Lost Pines power plants plus wireless LAN access.

Foxboro, Massachusetts (PRWEB) March 27, 2007 -- Invensys Process Systems and its strategic partner, Apprion, have successfully implemented a secure, managed wireless infrastructure plus several initial productivity-enhancing wireless applications at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Lost Pines Power Park. The park is located near Bastrop in central Texas. The Lost Pine Power Park houses both the LCRA-owned Sim Gideon Power Plant and the Lost Pines 1 Power Project, owned by Gen-Tex, an LCRA affiliate. Together, the two plants can generate up to 1,165 MW, or enough electricity to meet the peak demands of approximately 250,000 homes. LCRA has recently merged these two plants under one functional management system, and with assistance from Invensys and Apprion, has implemented a new layered WiMax/WiFi wireless infrastructure to help link the two plants.

"We're always looking at new technologies that can help us maintain our competitive edge while meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements," commented David Runkle, production manager at LCRA's Lost Pines Power Park. "Invensys' comprehensive managed approach to the new wireless technology has enabled us to unify both plants in the Lost Pines Power Park under a common communications system at a fraction of the cost of a wired solution, while providing an extremely flexible platform for future wireless-enabled applications, including remote equipment condition monitoring and tank farm level monitoring."

The joint Invensys/Apprion wireless communications solution for LCRA includes:

Comprehensive site assessment study
Wireless network design, engineering, installation, and commissioning
Application qualification, implementation, and integration
Ongoing network administration, performance monitoring and tuning, security monitoring, infrastructure evaluation, scheduled upgrades, and around the clock system monitoring
Initial wireless infrastructure-enabled applications now in place at LCRA's Lost Pines Power Park include:

Common, sitewide, mobile Voice Over IP (VoIP) system for hands-free, "push-to-talk" personal communications and paging anywhere in the Lost Pines Power Park via a WiMax broadband umbrella
Wireless Public Address (PA) system
Wireless LAN access in the main buildings, offices spaces, and conference rooms via WiFi hotspots
Planned Phase 2 applications under consideration include:

Remote wireless equipment condition monitoring
Ammonia leak detection/alarm system
Wireless fuel oil tank farm tank level monitoring
Wireless material transfer monitoring
Remote perimeter security video monitoring
Tablet PCs that will provide process control operators with remote wireless access to the Foxboro and Westinghouse control systems currently installed in the Sim Gideon and Lost Pines power plants, respectively.

"There's certainly a lot of hype in the marketplace about wireless technology being the next game-changer in automation," said Dave Runkle. "And while this might indeed be true, it also means that the technology is still relatively unproven in many of the types of industrial wireless applications that we are considering. Not only do Invensys and Apprion appear to have an excellent handle on what it takes to implement and manage a cohesive wireless network over time, based on the highly successful track record of our 10+ year strategic technology partnership with Invensys, we are highly confident that the benefits will be sustainable."

About Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
LCRA supplies low-cost electricity for Central Texas, manages water supplies and floods in the lower Colorado River basin, develops water and wastewater utilities, provides public parks, and supports community and economic development. LCRA sells wholesale electricity to more than 40 retail utilities, including cities and electric cooperatives that serve more than one million people in 53 counties, and operates more than 3,300 miles of transmission lines statewide. LCRA is ranked as the nation's 10th-largest public power producer by the American Public Power Association.

LCRA is a conservation and reclamation district created by the Texas Legislature in 1934. It has no taxing authority and operates solely on utility revenues and fees generated from supplying energy, water and community services. The mission of the Lower Colorado River Authority is to provide reliable, low-cost utility and public services in partnership with its customers and communities and to use its leadership and environmental authority to ensure the protection and constructive use of the area's natural resources. More information about LCRA can be found at www.lcra.org.

About Apprion
Apprion provides the ION system - an integrated platform that optimizes the security, management, performance and business value of wireless systems deployed in industrial manufacturing environments. The ION wireless infrastructure can be deployed across a single facility, or across multiple operational areas to help cut costs, improve efficiency, productivity and performance, enhance safety and security, and provide more meaningful analytical metrics of plant systems and assets. Headquartered at NASA Research Park at Moffett Field, Calif., more information about Apprion can be found at: www.apprion.com, by e-mail at e-mail protected from spam bots or by phone at 650/934-5700.

About Invensys
Invensys is the world leader in industrial asset performance management, a strategy designed to help today's industrial enterprises to effectively balance the availability and utilization of their production assets to match changing business requirements. In addition to its rapidly expanding Global Solutions and Performance Management services groups, Invensys' automation businesses includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world's largest upstream projects, refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, and pulp and paper mills. For more information on Invensys' process automation businesses, please visit www.invensys.com/ps.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with approximately 30,000 employees working in 60 countries.

Invensys, Foxboro, I/A Series, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and Avantis are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Free White Paper from QSI Provides Details on How to Choose the Best Operator Interface for Rugged Environments

Choosing the best industrial human-machine interface (HMI) for your application involves knowing your environment and the technologies that are best suited to it. QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has recently published the white paper, "Operator Interface Buyers Guide". This free white paper provides readers details on the key components of an operator interface terminal and the six environmental factors which can have a dramatic affect on the usability of an HMI.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) March 27, 2007 -- Choosing the best industrial human-machine interface (HMI) for your application involves knowing your environment and the technologies that are best suited to it. QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has recently published the white paper, Operator Interface Buyer's Guide. This free white paper provides readers details on the key components of an operator interface terminal and the six environmental factors which can have a dramatic affect on the usability of an HMI.

"There is a big difference between a consumer-grade computer you can buy at your local computer store and an industrial-grade terminal," said Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing for QSI Corporation. "Unlike industrial human-machine interfaces, consumer-grade computers are not designed to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, temperature variation, fluid and chemical use they are often subjected to on the factory floor, in vehicles and out in the elements."

Human-machine interface terminals used in rugged environments require specific technology for optimum performance. QSI's white paper helps readers understand the details of display screen, input device and communications technology before they specify and purchase an HMI terminal. It also helps users address environmental concerns such as temperature, moisture, shock, vibration, electrical noise, dirt and glare.

Individuals interested in attaining a free copy of "Operator Interface Buyer's Guide" may download the document at http://www.qsicorp.com/support/whitepaper/.

About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI's human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770 or info @ qsicorp.com.

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AssetPulse Completes RFID Pilot for Tracking Construction Equipment at New California Academy of Sciences Natural History Museum Construction Site in San Francisco

Active RFID Technology and AssetGather Software for RFID-Enabled Asset Tracking, deployed to keep track of high-value rented equipment on-site - including a 150 foot tall Tower Crane

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2007 -- AssetPulse, a Silicon Valley startup focused on delivering complete customizable RFID-enabled asset tracking solutions announced the successful completion of the first phase of its deployment to keep track of rented construction equipment at remote job sites. Assetpulse's solution packaged its RFID-enabled AssetGather software for keeping track of assets along with Active RFID tag and reader technology from RF-Code to keep track of various parts including those belonging to a 150 foot tall tower crane erected at the construction site for the New California Academy of Sciences Natural History Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The project was commissioned by Stafford Tower Cranes as part of an effort to keep better track of its rental equipment that is distributed at various job sites across the country. High value construction equipment - such as tower cranes, is shipped and assembled from many smaller parts that can easily be misplaced and lost between jobs.

"We are excited about the capabilities of the asset tracking solution that Assetpulse has put together," said Patrick Stafford, President of Stafford Cranes. "The ability of the AssetGather RFID-based tracking system to accurately inventory and monitor rental equipment and parts as they move across job sites will be a key competitive advantage for us."

The web-based AssetGather software provides up-to-date asset and inventory reports in any web browser by integrating with a range of automatic identification technologies including passive, semi-passive and active RFID as well as bar codes. For this project AssetGather integrated RF Code's 433 MHz Mantis-series active RFID tags and readers.

"This project posed many interesting challenges given the open environment and the metallic nature of the equipment being tagged in a construction setting," said Vijay Sarathy, co-founder and VP of Marketing at AssetPulse. "Besides demonstrating the viability of Active RFID technology under such conditions, we have also demonstrated our ability to rapidly deploy a seamlessly integrated RFID-enabled asset tracking solution using our AssetGather software to deliver tangible business value to customers."

"This project is indicative of the increasing demand we see for reliable, robust real-time asset tracking solutions," said Mitch Medford, CEO of RF Code. "We are delighted to be working with partners such as AssetPulse that are leveraging our proven RFID platform of Mantis active RFID tags and readers, to help satisfy the customer needs for critical asset tracking solutions."

AssetPulse's offering - AssetGather, will be on display at RFID World 2007, being held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, TX between March 26 and March 28, 2007 in the AssetPulse Booth # 1326.

Customers looking for an RFID-enabled asset tracking solution or System Integrators looking to work with AssetPulse on real-time asset tracking solutions with RFID should visit AssetPulse at RFID World or contact us through the website at www.assetpulse.com

About RF Code
RF Code provides enterprise-class active RFID technology and solutions to discover, track and monitor the condition of critical assets, inventory and personnel. Founded in 1997, the company has developed an award-winning hybrid RFID software platform and patented solutions for active RFID operating at 433 MHz and 303 MHz. RF Code and its world-class roster of integration partners develop solutions that are used around the world in demanding industry environments including healthcare, defense, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, aerospace, information technology and homeland security. For more information, please call (877) 969-2828 or visit www.rfcode.com

About AssetPulse, Inc.
AssetPulse is a San Jose, California based startup focused exclusively on providing complete customizable RFID-enabled solutions for tracking IT, Manufacturing, Construction and Rental Assets and Inventories. AssetPulse's solutions integrate seamlessly with fixed and mobile RFID readers using Passive, Semi-Passive and Active RFID Technologies in addition to bar-codes. For more information, please call (408) 872-3104 or visit www.assetpulse.com.

AssetPulse and AssetGather are trademarks or registered trademarks of AssetPulse, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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Nanoparticle, Nanopowder, and Nanofoil Research Support Department Established within American Elements' Nanometal™ Product Group

American Elements announced it has established a department within its Nanometal™ Product Group exclusively to support customer research and development efforts.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- American Elements announced it has established a department within its Nanometal™ Product Group exclusively to support customer research and development efforts.

Due to the substantial number of customer research projects American Elements is currently supporting with technical data, proprietary material production and product commercialization consulting, it has elected to establish a department within the group devoted exclusively to research support functions. The new department will assist customers to understand the state of the art with respect to specific nano materials under investigation.

The goal of the department is to advance American Elements' pledge to prevent customers from investigating known technological dead ends or customers "re-inventing the wheel" -- dedicating R&D funding to research previously investigated areas.

The department has also expanded its nanopowder and nanoparticles online product data sheets to include important recent research and development on the specific nano material. This new information can be accessed from: http://www.americanelements.com/Submicron_nano_powders.htm">http://www.americanelements.com/Submicron_nano_powders.htm

For further technical and pricing information on the research support department or Nanometal™ products, please contact your local American Elements distributor or American Elements U.S. corporate headquarters at (1)310-208-0551, FAX (1)310-208-0351 or corporate.relations @ americanelements.com. American Elements is America's leading manufacturer and supplier of rare earth and other advanced material products with distribution offices in Europe, Asia and South America.

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Comtrol's Edgeware™ Leads the Way in RFID Integration Innovation

RFID Edge Controller--Now with DualConnectPlus™ Technology.

Minneapolis, Minn. (Vocus/PRWeb ) March 26, 2007 -- Comtrol Corporation's Edgeware edge controller continues to be on the cutting-edge of tools for moving a RFID pilot into production. In addition to integrating enterprise applications, devices and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Edgeware now comes with DualConnectPlus Technology. This exclusive Comtrol technology can simultaneously connect both serial and Ethernet devices to PLCs and/or applications. It also provides filtering of string, RFID, and barcode data while extracting the barcode and RFID parameters.

The Edgeware controller enables enterprise applications such as SAP® and Oracle® to have real-time visibility of plant-floor devices like RFID readers. Edgeware does this with distributed architecture and embedded industrial Ethernet protocols like Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus/TCP. On-demand business decisions can be made based on real-time information that is gathered from RFID readers, bar code scanners, sensors and other devices. The Edgeware edge controller brings RFID business intelligence to your system.

Edgeware Edge Controller Benefits & Features:

Make business decisions as plant floor information is gathered and communicated in real-time
Leverage existing PLCs by communicating via industrial Ethernet and serial protocols
Maintain low cost-of-ownership through flexible and reliable solid-state design
Easy and transparent integration of controls infrastructure, plant floor devices and enterprise applications
Patent-pending information routing technology
Embedded RFID software
Real-time OS
Industrial temperature range and variable power
Multi-port models
Wireless Option
ROHS/WEEE compliant
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

About Comtrol Corporation
Comtrol is a global leader in network enabling devices with 25 years experience in serial device connectivity. Comtrol's innovative industrial connectivity products lead the way in enabling communication between disparate systems and devices and simplifying automation. Comtrol manages communications for PLC or PC platforms, between plant-floor devices and information management systems. Connect, communicate, and control with Comtrol.

Visit Comtrol for more information.

For more information on the Edgeware edge controller please view the online datasheet:
http://www.comtrol.com/products/systems/edgeware.asp

Contacts:
Vanessa Beale
Manager, Marketing Communications
Comtrol Corporation
vanessa.beale @ comtrol.com

Bradford Beale
V.P. of Industrial Connectivity
Comtrol Corporation
brad.beale @ comtrol.com

Kris Rydberg
Director, Product Development and Marketing
Comtrol Corporation
kris.rydberg @ comtrol.com

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Remote Control Mail Launches Postal Mail Revolution

A new company is taking postal mail to the Internet - saving time, money and our planet. A new eBook, "Earth Class Mail", makes the point that online postal mail is crucial to the survival of the USPS, and describes how Remote Control Mail can be implemented by any postal operator or enterprise - today - to bring their postal mail into the 21st century.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- Remote Control Mail™ (www.RemoteControlMail.com) is leveraging the power of the Internet to launch a postal revolution.

today (www.earthclassmail.com), outlines a major shift in the evolution of the postal industry, which hasn't seen much fundamental change since Benjamin Franklin invented the early-American postal service 225 years ago.

Earth Class Mail represents a dramatic change in how postal mail will increasingly be delivered: online, available anytime, anywhere, and as easily managed as your email. Remote Control Mail's online postal service is Earth Class Mail because it is global and delivers mail electronically to addressees no matter where in the world they are. And Earth Class Mail conserves the environment by lowering energy costs for posts and enterprises and by significantly increasing recycling of paper worldwide. The imminence of Earth Class Mail is just one reason, the book argues, that the U.S. Postal Service may have to consider going public and innovate sooner rather than later.

" Remote Control Mail customers hail from more than 80 countries. These customers include expatriates, retirees, students and frequent travelers, and companies whose employees telecommute or work in remote locations," says Ron Wiener, CEO and founder of Remote Control Mail. "Our usage statistics show that when given a choice of what to do with their mail, as our patent-pending service does, more than 90-percent of our customers do not want their mail in paper form. Yet most companies and national post offices are still paying to move it around as paper."

The main reasons customers give for signing up to Remote Control Mail are mobility and prevention of paper pile-up. "I checked out RemoteControlMail.com because I just accepted a new job in another state," said customer Laura Riley of San Francisco. "Since I have no idea where I will be living, this service is the perfect solution. It's such a relief to know that my postal mail will be seamlessly delivered to me online - no matter where I choose to live."

The eBook, Earth Class Mail, addresses the social, political, and technological backdrop for the larger discussion of online postal mail and describes at a high level how this vision can be implemented, incrementally, by any postal operator or enterprise - starting today - to bring their postal mail into the 21st century.

About Remote Control Mail
Remote Control Mail (www.RemoteControlMail.com) gives customers the ability to access their postal mail online - as easily as email - from anywhere in the world. The service also manages standardized process mail, such as claim forms, invoices, and checks, even more efficiently and cost-effectively. Remote Control Mail online postal mail may be used by individuals, small-to-medium sized businesses, and enterprises alike. The service is already in use by businesses and individuals in more than 80 countries. The company also connects a network of mail presort bureaus in major cities to provide local mail pickup, sorting, and document scanning services. Founded in 2004, Document Command operates its mail processing and document archival center in Beaverton, Oregon, and the corporate headquarters are located in Seattle, Washington. Additional processing centers are expected to be opened in other parts of the U.S. in 2007.

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The First Dedicated Glass Industry Show in the Middle East at the Expo-Center, Sharjah, UAE, 27-29 March

The first dedicated Glass show in the Middle East, Gulf Glass 2007, is taking place in Sharjah, UAE this week. This exciting new event has attracted many international and local companies to the region, on the back of a booming glass industry in the Gulf. New glass products, machinery and services will be shown for a whole range of uses from buildings to bottling, and from cars to containers.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- The first dedicated Glass show in the Middle East, Gulf Glass 2007 (www.glassinthegulf.com), is taking place in Sharjah, UAE this week. This exciting new event has attracted many international and local companies to the region, on the back of a booming glass industry in the Gulf. New glass products, machinery and services will be shown for a whole range of uses from buildings to bottling, and from cars to containers.

GCC flat glass market on the up
The flat glass industry in the Gulf is on a high. The construction boom has fuelled a huge demand for glass and glass products, particularly in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Over the last three years, growth in glass products in GCC countries has been an average of 8%, and this is expected to increase to 10-12% in the next 3 years, according to a recent report by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting.

Glass show to shatter its own expectations
On Tuesday 27 March, the Expo-Centre is opening its doors to host Gulf Glass 2007, the first dedicated glass show in the Middle East. Gulf Glass 2007 will capture the spirit of this exciting phase of growth in the glass industry. Already the show has exceeded its own high expectations with a very strong demand for exhibition space from many local and international companies.

Worldwide participation
Great companies are gathering from all over the world including China, India, USA and Europe to take part. A strong contingent from Italy is coming under the umbrella of the Italian Association of Glass Processing and Accessory Suppliers (GIMAV), which represents 77 companies accounting for over 80% of Italian turnover of glass processing machinery, products and accessories.

New products launched
Companies are launching exciting new products at the Gulf Glass 2007 such as Bekeart's innovative rotatable splutter products for glass coaters, and a new spray resin system and metallic spray resin from Creative Resin Systems aimed specifically at the Middle Eastern market, with live demonstrations throughout the show. UK based PreedySolutions are showing their new products including Ice Lighting and FeONIC, stunning video and sound effects through glass.

Others, such as Lambert Glass Tempering Ltd have just installed their first glass toughening plant in the UAE with Select Glass Industries and are coming to show case their success.

Networking opportunity not to be missed
This exciting event will bring together leading producers and processors with architects, specifiers and purchasing managers from construction companies in one forum - all with one interest, glass. Invitations to visit the show can be downloaded from the website.

Andy Skillen, Managing Editor, Asian Glass magazine, says, "Gulf Glass 2007 is a first in the Gulf, and will be a great place to do business for anyone connected to the glass industry. We will certainly be attending the event, looking for some great stories and news items."

Notes to Editors:
The exhibition website is www.glassinthegulf.com.

Gulf Glass 2007 is organised by Exposales Ltd, an international trade events organiser based in the UK. Website www.exposales.com

The show runs from 27-29 March 2007, at Expo-Centre, Sharjah, a state of the art venue, close to Dubai airport. www.expo-centre.co.ae

The report by the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting also predicts that annual flat glass consumption will exceed 1m. tonnes this year.

With investment in the construction industry estimated to be over $80 billion over the next five years, there are tremendous opportunities for the glass industry.

Contact:
Alison Saxby,
Phone number +44 (0)1344 776815
publicity @ glassinthegulf.com

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New Liquid Level Alarm for Drums, Tanks, and Containers.

Battery Powered Liquid Level Alarm for Chemical Drums, Tanks and Containers beeps and flashes when level is low. High or low level alert available. The Drum Alarm has a built-in flowmeter and particle filter. Models for any container size. Economical level control.

Rochester, NY, (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- Gizmo Engineering introduces the first liquid level alarm that monitors liquid level in chemical drums, tanks and containers that is battery-powered. Developed for automated chemical processes where liquid is continually pumped out of drums, it neatly solves the problem of having the drums run empty without notice. When a drum level is too low, the Drum Alarm® beeps and flashes to alert personnel immediately. The audio alarm is loud enough for the noisiest manufacturing plants, and the LED is easily visible in daylight.

It is especially suitable for situations when the contents of a container are emptied or filled infrequently, as these containers tend to be "forgotten". The Drum Alarm® ensures this never happens. The battery lasts 2-3 years as there is no power drain when the unit is not actively alarming.

The Drum Alarm® has a liquid feeding tube permanently attached to the float switch alarm so it is impossible to forget. The alarm is always on duty.

The Drum Alarms are perfectly sized for the containers they monitor such as 55-gallon drums, so it evacuates as much liquid as possible. This feature minimizes the amount of residual chemical left unused in the containers.

It features a built-in variable-area flowmeter so liquid flow can be conveniently monitored.

The unit is built from the ground up for corrosive environments and rough handling.

For more information, visit www.drumalarm.com or phone 585-301-0970.

Contact Name: Peter Blokhuis
Title: Marketing Manager

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Surveying Equipment: Southern Photo Presents A Comparative Analysis of Prisms

The first step to conducting a proper land survey is gathering the right equipment for the job. No matter whether you're measuring a property line for a fence, vertical lines for a skyscraper or mapping a riverbed prior to a dredging operation, it is vital to have the right equipment for the job. An important piece of equipment is the prism set. Southern Photo presents a comparative analysis of the prism sets available on the market today.

(PRWEB) March 25, 2007 -- The first step to conducting a proper land survey is gathering the right equipment for the job. No matter whether you're measuring a property line for a fence, vertical lines for a skyscraper or mapping a riverbed prior to a dredging operation, it is vital to have the right equipment for the job. Here is a comparative analysis of the various prism sets available through SouthernPhoto.com.

The primary tool a land surveyor uses is a total station. This device sits atop a tripod and emits an infrared beam that is intercepted by a prism fixed on top of a pole. Proper land surveys usually require two people to operate the equipment: one to hold the pole carrying the prism, and one to operate the total station and collect data from Global Positioning Systems. When the data is collected and entered into a computer, a specialized program can calculate the area of survey to within a few millimeters.

Surveyors have several options when choosing a prism set to compliment their total station.

The CST single prism assembly comes encased in a lightweight but rugged polycarbonate container, so it won't break easily in the field. The CST model is used with a brightly painted red and white sighting pole to allow for quick sighting in long-distance surveys.

The Seco Tilting Triple Prism assembly can hold one, two or three prisms at once, allowing for even more accurate measurements than a single prism device. It is encased in orange polycarbonate with metal inserts and an aluminum yoke, which make this a very sturdy device that can stand up to the elements and will last for years with proper care. The prism assembly is compatible with most screw-in prisms, and it comes equipped with a peep sight that allows the surveyor to accurately point the holder toward the infrared beam.

http://www.southernphoto.com/view_manu_items.asp?CTGRY=Survey%20and%20Construction%20%20Instr./GPS&manu=TOP[Topcon makes many surveying products including data collectors and total stations, so it's no surprise that this company offers several different options for prisms as well. The Topcon prism assembly comes encased in heavy-duty plastic to offset damage if dropped or jostled. The zero-constant prism features precision-ground glass with a 60 millimeter effective diameter. It also comes equipped with a prism holder for long-distance horizontal measurements. The Topcon prism features a striped sighting pole for easy spotting by the data collector. This model does not tilt, but it can be inverted to house a 30 millimeter prism.

The Sokkia Deluxe Pentaprism offers a view of 90 degrees off the surveyor's line of sight. This hand-held device is housed in a black anodized shell with a satin finish and comes with a carrying case that clips onto a belt. The palm grip barrel is 3 inches long with a 1.4 inch diameter, and extends to 4 inches to enable sighting.

You can find a wide variety of prism sets and other surveyors' equipment at www.SouthernPhoto.com">www.SouthernPhoto.com.

About SouthernPhoto.com:
Southern Photo Inc. is a supplier of surveying equipment. We also offer repair and maintenance at our full service repair shop specializing in Topcon service and repair. In addition to surveying equipment and supplies, SouthernPhoto.com also offers drafting supplies and furniture and art supplies. For more information, visit http://www.southernphoto.com.

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China Manufacturer Celebrates 21 Years of Manufacturing By Launching New Website

The China Manufacturer, one of the first manufacturers to produce China products for western and overseas companies, celebrates 21 years of successful manufacturing by launching their new website.

Douglas, Isle of Man, UK (PRWEB) March 25, 2007 -- The China Manufacturer, one of the first manufacturers to produce China products for western and overseas companies, celebrates 21 years of successful manufacturing by launching their new website.

"We wanted our website message to convey our experience and track record and why western and overseas companies choose us first as their manufacturing partner to develop their China product", says Nathan Davies, president of The China Manufacturer. 'As a result of this we have provided a user friendly website with ease of navigation, excellent China resources and information we consider essential when choosing a manufacturing partnership.'
The website discusses the five simple, but essential rules that we consider responsible for our 21 years of success in the China manufacturing market:

1. China Experience - your China factory must have experience of manufacturing in China. Phrases such as '10 years' experience of international business' or '20 years importing and logistics experience' or 'we are new so we are keener' simply are not good enough. Actual experience of manufacturing in China is what counts.

2. How To Get Legal Protection - the Chinese legal system is not the same as what you may be used to. One way to secure peace of mind is to use a China manufacturer whose head office is registered in Hong Kong, where the legal system is based on English common law.

3. ISO - your China manufacturer must offer the security and familiarity of ISO 9000. ISO 9000 is a set of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9000 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies.

4.Track Record - your manufacturer must have been manufacturing in China for at least 10 years. A track record is vital.

5. Access in English - your manufacturer must have management in China whose first language is English. It is essential you are able to pick up the telephone and speak directly to someone in English about your Made in China product.

For more information about made in China products and manufacturing, visit The China Manufacturer website at http://www.the-china-manufacturer.com.

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Hurricane Ravaged Community Chooses Modern Seawall Material for Future Storm Erosion Protection

The homeowners of Inlet Point chose ShoreGuard FRP (fiberglass reinforced polymer) sheet pilling for their 2800' seawall project. The original bulkhead was constructed of wood which had been attacked by marine borers. Hurricane Ophelia destroyed the deteriorating structure.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus/PRWeb ) March 24, 2007 -- Inlet Point is a quaint waterfront community near Wilmington, North Carolina. The homeowners had a wooden bulkhead that had been ravaged by marine borers- Hurricane Ophelia dealt the final blow. With little or no seawall protection the shoreline was deteriorating at a rapid pace and immediate attention was required to prevent significant loss of property.

Most owners of waterfront property understand the very real possibility of a violent storm event. Wind and tidal surge are very powerful forces. Modern construction practices have significantly increased the survivability of houses and condominiums. But some seawalls are still built with out-dated technology such as wood as in the case of Inlet Point. The bulkhead deteriorated and a hurricane swept it away. The property owners chose not to repeat the problem for future weather.

The initial design allowed for concrete, steel, vinyl and fiberglass composite. Intercoastal Diving was contracted to replace the seawall. "I choose the ShoreGuard composite sheet pile because it was the most favorably priced", said Stanley Rudd from his offices in Wilmington.

Composite, also known as fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP), is a more modern material used in seawall construction. Innovative engineering techniques have allowed for space-age materials like composite to be used for seawalls. Contractors like the rigidity of the seawall material because it installs very easily. Engineers are attracted to the exceptional strength compared to the weight of the material. Property owners are attracted to the look as well as the comfort contractors and engineers feel in the product performance.

Though no material is storm proof, choosing the right material from a trusted manufacturer will greatly increase the chances of survivability. ShoreGuard is just one example of a modern product to use for your seawall. "We encourage anyone looking into a new seawall to do their homework." said Steve Hargrave- Technology Director- CMI Waterfront Solutions. "Make sure that you are happy with the style of the wall, and how well it will perform under harsh circumstances."

As communities like Inlet Point get ready for another hurricane season, they can move on to other measures of preparedness for the next storm.

CMI Waterfront SolutionsTM
The New Vision of Waterside LifeTM
CMI Waterfront Solutions is the leading choice for marine contractors and engineers across the US and around the world. We offer a complete line of waterfront solutions including seawalls, docks, piers, and gangways. www.cmiwaterfront.com

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Avoid E. Coli and Hepetatis A: Open a Public Restroom Door with your Wrist or Forearm with the Patented SanitGrasp Door Pull Handle

The SanitGrasp® (patent pending) is a "J" shaped door pull handle that allows a person to exit the restroom door with their wrist or forearm, thereby avoiding germs on the traditional restroom door pull handle. The SanitGrasp® was developed to solve the following scenario in a public restroom: 1. Use the facilities - probably with an automatic flusher 2. Wash hands - probably with an automatic faucet 3. Exit restroom by touching pull handle - hands once again are contaminated

Cumming, GA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- The SanitGrasp® (patent pending) is a new door pull handle that allows a person to exit the restroom door with their wrist or forearm, thereby avoiding germs on the traditional restroom door pull handle.

Fulkerson, LLC President, Matthew Fulkerson, stated, "This product provides a unique opportunity for an establishment to show their customers they really care about the health of their facility. We have all seen a person leave the restroom stall and head straight for the restroom exit door. What happens when a cook leaves the restroom and picks up those nasty viruses? It is well known that germs can stay alive on hard surfaces for a minumum of 20 minutes. This is one way of spreading the common cold, e.coli, staphylococcus (the virus behind food poisoning and a form of pneumonia) or even hepatitis A. The SanitGrasp® allows those who wash their hands to exit without touching a contaminated restroom door pull handle." Many restaurants in North America and Central America are improving their facility with the SanitGrasp®.

Public Restroom Door Handle Concerns
The SanitGrasp® was developed to solve the following problem in a public restrooms:
1. Use the facilities - probably with an automatic flusher
2. Wash hands - probably with an automatic faucet
3. Exit restroom by touching pull handle - hands once again are contaminated

The SanitGrasp® is the Solution
The "J" shaped pull handle allows patrons and employees to open the restroom exit door with their wrist or forearm. This provides many benefits:

Increased the sanitation within an establishment
Ease of use for those with hand disabilities
Reduced paper towel waste and expense
Enhanced customer experience

"The SanitGrasp® offers a rare opportunity to quickly and economically improve a customer's experience. It is a very easy retrofit for existing door pull handles," stated Matthew Fulkerson.

Fulkerson, LLC, based in Cumming, GA, was founded in 2005. Fulkerson, LLC may be reached at www.fulkersonllc.com.

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Colored Tolerance Control for Unmistakable Results

The new Mettler Toledo solution for manual checkweighing combines the innovative tolerance indication colorWeight® with an excellent hygienic design. The extremely fast weighing technology enables improvement of your productivity. Available in a terminal version or as a complete compact scale, this technology makes checkweighing a breeze.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- The new Mettler Toledo solution for manual checkweighing combines the innovative tolerance indication colorWeight® with an excellent hygienic design. The extremely fast weighing technology enables improvement of your productivity. Available in a terminal version or as a complete compact scale, this technology makes checkweighing a breeze.

Better readability with colorWeight®

The colored backlighting of the LC display provides easily readable unmistakable information as to whether or not the weight is within the tolerance limits. If you don't like our choice of colors, you can mix other colors in the setup menu. The display brightness is also adjustable. The bargraph provides additional information about the distance from the target weight.

Yellow: Weight above the tolerance
Green: Weight within the tolerance
Red: Weight below the tolerance

Hygienic design

"Easy to clean" was the main goal when the new design was developed. In cooperation with EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) and NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) we have realized a solution which reflects the latest standard of hygienic design. In addition, the IP69K protection ensures high pressure cleaning protection.

Flexible processes

The application software module is specially designed for manual checkweighing. Numerous set-up possibilities make adaptation to individual requirements mere child's play:
• Three different weighing modes for inputting in target weight and tolerances
• Target weights can be input from the keyboard, weighed, or manual typed in
• Memory for 99 different target weights and tolerances
• Quick scale check - perform a quick scale check without turning

wrench or removing it from the production line
• The "Take away" function allows repeated removal of a defined
weight with automatic tolerance checking and automatic taring.

Mettler Toledo is recognized as the global leader in weighing solutions for industrial, retail and laboratory applications. The company plans to continue its focus on developing customer-oriented weighing solutions that harness the power and flexibility of the leading technologies.

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Plexus Systems Earns Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of the on demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with competencies in Network Infrastructure, Business Process Integration Solutions, and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

Auburn Hills, MI (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of the on demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with competencies in Network Infrastructure, Business Process Integration Solutions, and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.

"We're pleased to have reached this milestone with Microsoft. This achievement demonstrates our dedication to leading-edge technology and continuous improvement for our customers," said Mark Symonds, president, Plexus Systems.

Plexus Online is an on demand manufacturing performance system (MPS), combining the capabilities of enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management, customer relationship management (CRM), shop floor integration, and much more. With the ability to manage a single facility or a global enterprise, Plexus Online utilizes lean principles to enable manufacturers to closely track and manage critical aspects of their operation, anywhere, anytime, via the software as a service (SaaS) model. Plexus Online consists of over 350 functional modules, allowing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser.

The Windows Operating System is the platform of choice for Plexus Online and its worldwide customers. For more than a decade, Plexus Systems has been expanding its operations with Windows client-server software systems.

About Plexus Systems, Inc.
Since 1995, Plexus Systems (Auburn Hills, MI) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online™ is a true on demand manufacturing performance system, delivering a powerful, real-time interface to integrate and manage the total manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated internally at a manufacturing company, and was designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online also enables businesses to manage other top priorities, such as accounting, compliance and human resources. Plexus Systems serves a cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies headquartered in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Plexus Systems has partnered with Apax Partners (www.apax.com), a leading private equity group, to drive global expansion and further strengthen the company's products, services and market position. Apax is a global company with more than $20 billion in funds under management.

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Colter & Peterson Welcomes Joe Notta as Metro NY Sales Representative

35-year industry veteran brings expertise, customer-centric focus to thriving distributor.

Paterson, NJ (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- Colter & Peterson (www.colterpeterson.com), the largest independent distributor of paper cutters and paper handling equipment in North America, is happy to welcome Joe Notta as the company's representative for the Metropolitan New York region. Notta's territory will include the greater Tri-State area (New Jersey, New York City and southern Connecticut), as well as the Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Baltimore markets.

Joe has more than 35 years of sales and sales management experience with some of the industry's key equipment manufacturers. He was most recently an East Coast sales representative for printing press manufacturer KBA.

Notta says the company's growth potential and reputation for excellence are what drew him to Colter & Peterson.

"Colter & Peterson is respected throughout the graphic arts industry for their expertise and level of commitment to their customers," said Notta. "Our expanded lines of service, including our role as the sole North American distributor for Wohlenberg perfect binders, make us an even more valuable resource than ever before. I look forward to continuing the Colter & Peterson traditions of industry-leading sales, service and parts support for a wide range of paper cutting, paper handling, three-knife trimming and perfect binding equipment."

Joe Notta can be reached at (973) 684-0901 or by email.

About Colter & Peterson: Colter & Peterson (www.colterpeterson.com) is the largest independent distributor of paper cutters and paper handling equipment in North America. Founded in 1932, C&P now employs over seventy five people working out of five locations in New Jersey, Iowa, California and Toronto, Canada. C&P is the manufacturer of the Microcut line of retrofit back gauge controllers and the worldwide distributor of Prism, Saber and Maxima paper cutters. It is also the North American distributor for all Wohlenberg, Baumann and Schneider Engineering products. C&P has purchased the Harris-Seybold and Dexter-Lawson line of paper cutters and provides service and support for those models of machines as well.

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Carus Corporation Acquires CalciQuest, Inc.

Carus Corporation is the world's largest producer of permanganates, which are used mainly in environmental applications: to improve the quality of drinking water, to treat municipal and industrial wastewater, in air purification systems, and in groundwater remediation. Carus Corporation was founded in 1915 in LaSalle, Illinois, and is a member of the American Chemistry Council and an active participant in the industry's award-winning Responsible Care® initiative, working to make life better, healthier, and safer through chemistry.

Peru, Illinois (PRWEB) March 21, 2007 -- Carus Corporation announced that effective 11 December 2006, Carus Phosphates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carus Corporation, has acquired the business and assets of CalciQuest, Inc., Belmont, NC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of phosphate chemicals for the municipal market in the US. "This acquisition represents our commitment to strengthen and expand the phosphates market in North America," stated Inga Carus, President and CEO of Carus Corporation.

John M. Walsh III, a founder and the principal shareholder of CalciQuest, Inc., endorsed the purchase of the business and their intentions to further strengthen its North American phosphates business, as a positive course for the future of the business that CalciQuest, Inc. has successfully built over the past 15 years.

Paul Carus, President of the new Carus Phosphates, Inc., expressed great optimism for the future of the company based on planned marketing efforts to grow the business, and on the expansion of its regional presence into the southeastern US. "The benefits that will be realized in the marketing and manufacturing of these products should prove to be very beneficial to our customers through the expanded customer and sales service, and the benefit of two strategically positioned manufacturing locations," he said.

In acquiring the businesses from CalciQuest, Inc., Carus Corporation is also acquiring a polymer product line that will complement its existing core business of phosphates as well as the permanganate business upon which Carus Corporation was originally founded in 1915.

"We believe that this acquisition will position Carus Corporation as the premier provider of chemicals used in the drinking water industry," said Bill Mersch, General Manager of Carus Phosphates, Inc.

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Small Footprint RJ45 Module Provides Drop-in OEM Profinet IO, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP

The ExLink Profinet module provides an instant Profinet IO interface for OEM applications by simply adding this module to your printed circuit board. The exceptionally small module requires only a single serial communication channel and 3.3 VDC power. Any device can now be a Profinet IO node in a network seamlessly integrated with Siemens PLCs and other Profinet IO compatible devices.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) March 21, 2007 -- The Profinet market is new and growing with the PTO organization reporting over 175 Profinet products available today. The ExLink module enables makers of control and automation devices to quickly tap into this market.

Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and TCP/IP communications are available with Profinet on the same ExLink module for OEMs that require multiple protocols. These protocols may be run simultaneously on the ExLink.

The ExLink module eliminates the risk and long development time to add ProfiNet to OEM products. Automation Developers worldwide are faced with a severe lack of resources as they attempt to achieve seamless communications with Siemens PLCs over Profinet IO.

The ExLink module provides a complete Profinet OEM solution. Internally the ExLink module has a real-time operating system (RTOS), code memory, RAM and processor bandwidth required for Profinet IO. There is no impact on the OEM's existing product capabilities when the ExLink module is applied. Most automation devices lack a sophisticated OS, 500 megabytes of code space and the several megabytes of RAM required to support Profinet. The ExLink solves this problem.

Profinet IO is easily the most difficult Industrial Ethernet protocol to integrate into a factory floor device. Since the ExLink is a complete solution developed by RTA experts the ExLink eliminates lengthy integration time and risk.

For more information on how to get a fast time-to-market solution for Profinet IO communications please go to Profinet IO RJ45 Gateway __TITLE__ Quick to Market Profinet IO RJ45 Gateway or call 414-453-5100.

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Call a Computer Cleaning Specialist – or Replace Existing Technology with Unotron’s Washable Product Line

Unotron’s SpillSeal® Washable Keyboards, Mice and Smartcard Readers Offer an Alternative to Technology Cleaning Service Providers

DALLAS & MURRIETA, Calif. (BusinessWire EON/PRWeb ) March 21, 2007 -- With computer cleaning services running as much as $80.00 per visit, it’s no wonder that hospitals, healthcare and government settings are purchasing technology that can be easily washed to mitigate the spread of infection. If you’re not a risk taker or can’t afford the cost of a professional cleaning service – but desire a sanitary, germ-free working environment – Unotron (www.unotron.com) can wash away those pricy cleaning costs with their line of washable computer keyboards, mice and smartcard readers.

“Spray or wipe down our product line with disinfectants or fully submerse them in water or hospital-grade cleaning solutions, says Joseph H. Carabello, director of Unotron, Inc., (www.unotron.com), the leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of high quality, washable data input and security devices.

Unotron’s patented SpillSeal® keyboards and mice feature a sealed structure that allows for washing and sterilization, providing an easy solution to the problem of bacterial infection. They can be immersed in commercial grade detergents or antibacterial solutions and rinsed under tap water, without damaging the product or impacting functionality.

Unotron’s patented keyboard design, manufacturing and assembly cover the way that each dome is welded into its key assembly, sealing it against liquid or airborne penetration. SpillSeal® protected to IP66 and NEMA 4X standards, Unotron’s washable corded and wireless optical mouse product line is available with or without a scroll wheel in standard or overmolded rubberized finish. The newly patented Unotron ScrollSeal Washable Optical 3-button Mouse and Unotron SteriMax Washable Optical 3-button Mouse complement Unotron’s SpillSeal® corded and wireless computer keyboards and receivers, as well as its SmartRest SRC5 Smartcard Readers and external SAC2 Standalone Smartcard Readers.

“Everyone wants a dust and dirt free workplace, but computers and mice are magnets to these contaminants,” says Paul X. Washington, owner of COMPUCLEAN (www.clean-biz-opp-.biz), a preventive maintenance company that cleans and disinfects office equipment “While technology cleaning services are a great source for minimizing the threat of potential germs and bacteria -- hospitals, businesses and government agencies can easily and affordably incorporate Unotron’s SpillSeal® product line. With Unotron, the user goes one step further to insure that everyone can experience healthier, cleaner and safer working conditions.”

For more information about purchasing Unotron’s SpillSeal® products, visit www.unotron.com or call 800.469.7440.

About Unotron

With 30 years of OEM manufacturing experience, Unotron maintains a global footprint with offices located across North America, Europe and Asia, making everyday computing clean and safe for organizations around the world. Unotron designs, manufactures and markets high quality, washable data input and security devices that are easily cleaned and disinfected to mitigate the spread of infection in healthcare, education, commercial and government environments. Unotron holds patents for SpillSeal® technology and draws upon a catalogue of patents in automated manufacturing systems and office products. For more information, visit www.unotron.com or call 800.469.7440.

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Accellos Kicks Off Series of User Conferences for WMS, 3PL, TMS and Mobile Resource Management Customers; Events Scheduled for Five Cities Across North America

Accellos, Inc., a global provider of warehouse, 3PL, logistics, transportation and mobile resource management solutions kicks off the first of a multi-city conference series beginning today in Toronto. The conference, Visions 2007, will be held in five locations between March 20 and May 17.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) March 21, 2007 -- Accellos, Inc., a global provider of warehouse, 3PL, logistics, transportation and mobile resource management solutions kicks off the first of a multi-city conference series beginning today in Toronto. The conference, Visions 2007, will be held in five locations between March 20 and May 17. Visions 2007 is designed to bring together users of the company's Accellos WMS Powered by Radio Beacon warehouse management solution, Accellos Enterprise 3PL third party logistics solution, Accellos TMS Powered by Freight Logix transportation management solution and Accellos Real Dispatch mobile resource management solution.

Each of the one-day conferences will feature briefings on the status of, and plans for, each of the company's product lines, as well as industry specific discussions on market trends and joint company/user roundtables for sharing opinions, ideas and accomplishments.

The venues and dates of the events are:
Toronto, Toronto Hilton Airport, March 20
Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles Airport, April 12
Chicago, Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, May 3
Miami, Doubletree Grand Biscayne Bay, May 10
Newark, Hilton Newark Airport, May 17

Sessions will run from 8:30 am through 5:00 pm each day. Each conference features separate tracks for warehouse management, third party logistics and transportation/mobile resource management users. All tracks incorporate product-specific discussions, development roadmaps as well as market-oriented discussions and roundtables.

"This is our first-ever company-wide customer user conference, and we very excited," said Joel Kremke, COO, Accellos. "We believe in the value our customers derive from interacting with each other. This series of geographically dispersed, well-focused one-day conferences provides the company with opportunities for intimate contact with our customers and a broader pool of intelligence that we can apply to product development, marketing, service and support."

Information on conference registration can be obtained by visiting www.accellos.com, www.headwaterinc.com, or www.radiobeacon.com and selecting Accellos Visions 2007.

About Accellos Inc.
Accellos is a global provider of, logistics, warehouse, 3PL, transportation and mobile fleet management solutions. Accellos addresses the supply chain management and execution market with warehouse management systems for multiple environments; Microsoft Windows-based transportation management solutions; and in-field mobile resource management solutions. Accellos' powerful supply-chain execution solutions are easy to customize and implement, providing our customers with more innovation for less investment while producing significant savings and greater profitability. Through a culture of innovation, Accellos strikes the perfect balance of customer satisfaction, employee fulfillment and shareholder value, delivering greater profitability and rapid return on investment for our customers and accelerated logistics and warehousing services for the clients they serve. For more information, email e-mail protected from spam bots or visit www.accellos.com, www.headwaterinc.com, www.radiobeacon.com.

For more information, contact:
Jody Rubenovitch
Accellos, Inc.
416-488-6151 ext 218

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Lubrication Engineers Inc Announces New President & Management Team

During their recent Annual Sales Conference in Las Vegas Lubrication Engineers Inc (L.E.) announced to their U.S. Sales Force some exciting changes to their Management team. After five very successful years as President, Randall L. Kressler announced his decision to retire with immediate effect and that his successor as President & CEO would be Scott Schwindaman. Jeff Turner is promoted to Scott's previous role as Executive Vice-President.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) March 21, 2007 -- During their recent Annual Sales Conference in Las Vegas Lubrication Engineers Inc (L.E.) announced to their U.S. Sales Force some exciting changes to their Management team. After five very successful years as President, Randall L. Kressler announced his decision to retire with immediate effect and that his successor as President & CEO would be Scott Schwindaman. Jeff Turner is promoted to Scott's previous role as Executive Vice-President. Other notable promotions include Vincent Tofani as Vice President Sales, Darren Booth Vice President Manufacturing & Operations and Patrick Kraus as Vice President Administration & Treasurer.

Randy will continue to serve L.E. on a part time consultancy basis regarding strategy for future corporate growth. L.E.'s successful new focus as the 'Lubrication Reliability Source™' has resulted in a range of corporate partnerships with other Reliability based companies which allow L.E. Lubrication Consultants to provide customers with a high level of quality support that is often lacking from certain lubricant suppliers.

Scott Schwindaman has been involved in the lubricant field for over 28 years. Prior to joining Lubrication Engineers in 1981 he worked for Southwest Petro-Chem. He is a graduate of Wichita State University with a BS in Industrial Technology. Scott's career to date has been in both production/operations as well as Research & Development of new lubricant products.

"Randy has done an outstanding job refocusing our company & establishing a strong foundation for the future. L.E.'s new management team is really looking forward to taking L.E. to the next level as the world's Lubrication Reliability Source. We have an excellent global team & strategy -- we aim to provide the very best service & reliability solutions to all our valued L.E. customers," said Scott Schwindaman, President, Lubrication Engineers Inc.

Jeff Turner is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 30 years of industry experience in engineering and management positions. Jeff has been with Lubrication Engineers Inc. for 20 years with responsibilities in technical services, sales, marketing & management.

"Our business continues to flourish globally based on the great performance of our Enhanced Lubricants and the professional personal service that our Lubrication Consultants provide to their loyal customers. We are confident that the next five years will see L.E. continuing to build its global market share as industry increasingly recognises the pivotal role that reliability has in increasing corporate profits," said Jeff Turner, Executive Vice President, Lubrication Engineers Inc.

Lubrication Engineers Inc, USA has been a leader in lubricants since 1951. LE manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of heavy-duty, premium quality lubricants formulated from the highest quality 100% select paraffinic base stocks. These lubricants are manufactured under an ISO9001 certified quality system at a state of the art plant in Wichita, Kansas, USA. LE's objective: increase your profitability. LE products are designed to increase profitability through: longer equipment life, extended service intervals (reduced lubricant consumption), energy reductions, reliability (less downtime), fewer repairs (fewer parts & less labour) as well as less inventory (multi-purpose products) LE products are available worldwide (outside USA, Canada & Mexico) through LE International AG's network of over 50 distributors.

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