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January 29, 2005
200 Miles Per Gallon in a Car ... Impossible? NO! Automobile Fuel Vaporizing Systems
The Largest Collection Of Information On Over 900 Of These Extremely Efficient Gas-Saving Devices Ever Collected in One Place is Now Available on One Easy-To-Use CD!
Vapor Systems Technology Inc. of Spring Valley, California, has produced the most incredible collection of information on 900+ fuel-stingy inventions that has ever been made available to the public. No-installation-needed CD even includes a dynamite fully functional search engine that reveals all the details, specifications and comments from their inventors!
(PRWEB) January 1, 2005 -- Many people are aware of the fact that gasoline introduced into an engine in liquid form, such as by carburetion or fuel injection, has to be changed into a vapor before it will burn. Liquid fuel simply does not ignite. The heat of the engine helps to a small extent to vaporize fuel, but most of the liquid gasoline introduced goes out the exhaust as unburned fuel. That's why we have catalytic converters, and other types of emission control devices. There is, however, a much better, more efficient way.
Back in 1932, a man by the name of Charles Nelson Pogue built a device that was tested by Ford Motor Company and Winnepeg Motor Company of Canada. It was a fuel system like no other. Instead of using conventional methods of dispensing liquid gasoline into the engine, he created a superheating device that literally boiled the fuel into a dry vapor state. Hence the term 'Vaporizer'. It was disclosed that his vaporizer got 25+ miles per one pint of gasoline! Or in easier to figure terms, over 200 mile per gallon! For whatever reason, his device never made it to market. But regardless of that, the cat had been let out of the bag...
In the 1970's, a young mechanic-inventor named Tom Ogle of El Paso, Texas turned the automotive world on it's ear with an astounding claim of over 100 miles per gallon with his vaporizer-equipped Ford V8. His story was very well-documented in the El Paso Times newspaper. The stories can be obtained by contacting the El Paso Library research division, and asking for information on the Oglemobile as it came to be known. There are at least 6 different articles, and Mr. Ogle took the local press on test drives and proved his claims. It was also reported that a representative from Shell Oil Company asked him what he would do if someone offered him a VERY large sum of money (reportedly $25 Million!). He stated that he would not be interested, he was going to bring it to market. Unfortunately, it appears that Mr Ogle met with an untimely demise before he could realize his dream.
The author of this CD and President of Vapor Systems Technology, Mr. David Steckling is an ASE-Certified Automobile and Heavy Truck Master Technician, was a California state smog tech for over 15 years, and has been an automotive technical editor for the last 6 years for one of the leading companies providing automobile repair information in the US and Canada. He has over 25 years of experience in the Automotive field. On top of that, he is a college graduate in Computer Science. While preparing to build his own fuel vaporizing system, he chose to see what had already been done. By the time he was finished, he had compiled over 400 hours of research material and put it into one CD.
There are over 1500 devices that have been registered at the US Patent Office that are designed to vaporize fuel through various means and methods. He chose the best, most effective systems, and put over 900 of them on the disc! There is even a search engine installed directly on the CD, so that any info desired can quickly be found without any guesswork! Over 600 of these systems have expired patents, and are now public domain. They can be built, even sold, by anyone! Every conceiveable tip, research result, building recommendation and helpful hint from the inventors is right at your fingertips.
Stories have abounded, folklore persists, legends of such fuel systems live on. But now, thanks to the availability of the Internet, the truth has come out in overwhelming fashion! Every fuel vapor system that ever enjoyed success is on this CD. If you would like to stop paying at the pump, and want to know how to build yourself a vaporizer, this CD is for you!
For more information, visit our website: http://fuelvapors.com
For a review of this CD, visit http://www.vehicleinfo.com/AutoMuse/archives/2004/12/200_miles_per_g.html
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January 26, 2005
Machinery Dealers National Association to Present at Equipment Leasing Event
Industry Updates Scheduled for Machine Tool, Healthcare, Transportation, Commercial Real Estate and Technology Sectors
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 26, 2005 -- Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA), First Vice President, Joseph "JR" Kraemer has been scheduled to deliver an Industry Update presentation on the machine tool industry to an exclusive audience of senior equipment leasing & finance executives attending the Lessors Network National Funding & Syndication Showcase at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel in Atlanta, March 30-31, 2005.
The MDNA will also be featured in the National Association Showcase forum along with other industry associations representing the healthcare, transportation, technology, construction and commercial real estate markets.
Funding & Syndication Showcase
Scheduled funding/syndication professionals alternate introducing their 2005 buy/sell investment strategies providing attendees an unprecedented opportunity to quickly identify and evaluate prospective new funding/syndication partners. Immediately following all speaker presentations, everyone moves into the Networking Suite where attendees have private access to funding/syndication representatives.
Industry Updates
Industry experts comment on the current economic and competitive environment of specific business markets traditionally financed by the equipment leasing community (e.g., healthcare, technology, transportation, machine tool, commercial real estate and business aviation).
National Association Showcase
National Industry Association executives serve as extraordinary advocates and points of access for business markets traditionally targeted by equipment lessors as they deliver presentations highlighting the current dynamics of their industries and membership.
• Healthcare - American Hospital Association
• Commercial Real Estate - CCIM Institute
• Technology - AeA - Advancing the Business of Technology
• Machine Tool - Machinery Dealers National Association
Private Placement Showcase
Scheduled speakers deliver PowerPoint presentations (generic overviews) describing asset based transactions and portfolios available for private placement. Immediately following all presentations, everyone moves into the Networking Suite where attendees have private access to all speakers distributing hard copy (detailed) Term Sheets to qualified institutional investor representatives.
Service Providers Exhibits
Service provider representatives will introduce cutting edge technology and outsourcing products designed to enhance lessor’s origination, distribution and administrative networks from exhibits at the evening Networking Reception.
Networking Golf
The showcase concludes on March 31 with a Networking Golf outing providing a recreational enhancement for newly formed relationships.
About The Lessors Network
The Lessors Network, the world's largest equipment leasing network, facilitates new business development opportunities within the equipment leasing community. From the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel in Atlanta, the Lessors Network delivers extraordinary networking events showcasing industry associations, borrowers, lenders and service providers from the asset based "equipment leasing" markets.
Web site programs and services provide member access to news, events and the promotion of important resources facilitating funding/syndication, technology and outsourcing services exclusive to the equipment leasing & finance markets. Additional information can be viewed from www.lessors.com.
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January 23, 2005
Water, Gas, Oil, Mining, Manufacturing Equipment
Do You Work In an Industry Where Assets Drop In Performance or Fail With Little or No Notice?
Are you tasked with enhancing equipment effectiveness, and fear the cost of downtime? Hear first-hand the savings to be made by adopting condition monitoring and maintenance strategies. Find cost/risk benefit solutions to improve team and company performance.
(PRWEB) January 23, 2005 -- Certain industries are at particular risk of the consequences of failing assets. Downtime can be incredibly costly, not just in terms of immediate lost revenue, but also the more lasting effect of lost business.
Reliability, maintenance and condition monitoring is one area of asset management that is absolutely crucial to enhancing overall equipment effectiveness, and cannot be ignored by any efficiency conscious business.
Reliability, Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
1 day seminar
3 March 2005
IMechE Headquarters, London
This seminar will equip delegates with the tools to protect their assets. It will review the very latest RCM technologies, and look at the management frameworks and business processes that need to be in place in order to implement RCM strategies. Case studies will be used to illustrate key learning points.
About the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution has been the home of Mechanical Engineers for 150 years. Around 80,000 engineers world-wide are members. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is the United Kingdom’s qualifying body for mechanical engineers.
Members work in research, design, development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, contracting, consulting and teaching, in fields as diverse as lubrication, satellite launching, surgical implants and power generation. All find out about the latest developments in their own and related fields through the Institution’s hundreds of conferences and events.
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January 21, 2005
QSI Corporation Announces QTERM-Z60 — Economical Graphic Operator Interface Terminal
The QTERM-Z60 is the newest addition to QSI’s family of award-winning Qlarity™ human machine interface (HMI) terminals and will be available in early-March 2005. The QTERM-Z60 is a rugged operator interface terminal using touch screen graphics to interface with the user.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 21, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface terminals, announces the QTERM-Z60 economical graphic operator interface terminal. The QTERM-Z60 is the newest addition to QSI’s family of award-winning Qlarity™ human machine interface (HMI) terminals and will be available in early-March 2005
The QTERM-Z60 is a rugged HMI terminal using touch screen graphics to interface with the user. The QTERM-Z60 comes equipped with one switch-selectable serial port and can communicate via EIA-232, EIA-422 or EIA-485. The unit has a QVGA, 320x240 pixel, 256 color STN color LCD display and is viewable in most lighting conditions. Other industrial-grade features include 2 Mbytes flash / 16 Mbytes SDRAM; programmable speaker; 5 VDC / 200 mA output from the interface connector to power external devices like a Z-World single board computer. The QTERM-Z60 is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments (NEMA-4, CE certified housing).
The QTERM-Z60 uses an object-based graphic terminal programming language called Qlarity™ (pronounced Clarity). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit existing objects or author your own objects provides flexibility to the novice and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry™, a PC-based design tool provides a Windows® environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and downloading to the QTERM-Z60.
To learn more about the QTERM-Z60, visit, http://www.qsicorp.com/qterm-z60.html. Graphic images of the QTERM-Z60 can be downloaded at http://www.qsicorp.com/pressroom.html. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Email e-mail protected from spam bots, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.
About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld and panel-mount operator interface (OI) terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle integrators. QSI’s human machine interface (HMI) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified, and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. QSI’s vehicle products meet appropriate SAE specifications, such as J1455. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. Custom or semi-custom terminals 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 e-mail protected from spam bots.
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January 18, 2005
Ohaus Tallies Win With Introduction of New Counting Scale
Low Cost EC Series Counts on the Go
Advancing accuracy, durability and portability into one practical design, Ohaus is introducing the EC Series Counting scales. The new scales, joining Ohaus’ existing line of counting scales, feature and internal counting resolution of 1:600,000. Geared for users seeking more economical and cost-effective counting solutions, the EC Counting Scales provide ease-of-use and reliable results.
Pine Brook, NJ (PRWEB) January 18, 2005 -- The new high-resolution counting scales have capacities from six to 60 pounds, and can count parts as small as 0.0002 pounds (based on model). Ideally suited for a host of counting applications, including annual inventories, stock rooms, print shops and rentals, the EC Series Counting Scales can be used to count parts ranging from semiconductor chips, electronic coils and screws to ticket stubs and seeds.
The EC Series Counting Scales offer all the features demanded from industrial, warehousing and production applications, including easy-to-use manual Average Piece Weight entry with configuration options for either pound or gram display. The scales are designed with a removable stainless steel weighing pan and durable ABS plastic housing, perfect for use in industrial environments. Additionally, the 80-hour internal rechargeable battery with power-saving Auto-shut off feature and integrated carry handles provides true portability.
For fast and accurate counting, users simply place a known quantity of what they wish to count on the scale and press the dedicated Sampling Key or, for components where unit weight is known, simply input the value on the dedicated APW key. The scale will automatically display the total count of all parts on the pan as well as calculate and display the unit weight of the part. Users can start with a small sample size of 10, and then add random lots of pieces (below original sampling size) to increase their APW accuracy. The software in the machine automatically updates and enhances its average piece weight data as components are loaded onto the pan during counting. If the total weight or APW is too low, the EC Counting Scale will warn the user with a warning on the LCD panel.
The EC Series Counting Scales provide weighing, counting and accumulation application modes, and can perform both positive and negative counting, continuously keeping track of how many items have been added or removed from the scale. The counting scales have dedicated keys for the most common counting operations, including sample, tare, zero, APW entry stability, accumulations and pre-set tare entry. Preset tare weights can be quickly entered via the keyboard, or use the Tare key.
The memory accumulation feature keeps a running tally of each individual count – invaluable in batch counting operations or when accumulation counting large quantities of the same part. The new counting scales also include 10 memory locations for storing commonly-used part weights, easily accessed using the numeric keypad.
All of the EC Series Counting Scales come complete with the following standard features:
• Three-window, backlit LCD with fast display of weight, average piece weight and parts count.
• Seven function, full counting keypad with numeric keys.
• Pound or gram weighing units.
• Auto-optimization feature recalculates APW constantly for enhanced parts counting accuracy.
• Adjustable filtering level and Auto-Zero Tracking for weighing in industrial conditions.
• AC Adapter and internal rechargeable lead acid battery.
Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision industrial, portable and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Industrial, Laboratory and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.
Media Contact:
John Lonsdorf
R&J Public Relations
(973) 331-1070
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CCIM Institute to Update Commercial Real Estate Sector at Equipment Leasing Event
National Funding & Syndication Showcase Expected to Sell Out
ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) January 18, 2005 -- Tennyson Williams, Instructor for the CCIM Institute has been scheduled to deliver an Industry Update presentation on the commercial real estate sector to an exclusive audience of senior equipment leasing & finance executives attending the Lessors Network National Funding & Syndication Showcase at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel in Atlanta, March 30-31, 2005.
CCIM will also be featured in the National Association Showcase forum along with the American Hospital Association representing the healthcare industry, the American Electronics Association representing the technology industry and the Machinery Dealers National Association representing the machine tool industry.
Twice each year from the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel in Atlanta, the Lessors Network, the world’s largest equipment leasing network, produces high profile networking events for the equipment leasing and finance markets.
In 2004, the Lessors Network launched the National Association Alliance to promote industry associations serving markets traditionally financed by equipment lessors. Participating association executives are invited to deliver Industry Update presentations and promote membership in their organizations at Lessors Network events.
The Lessors Network invites all national association executives to serve as an advocate for their membership. There is no cost for approved associations to participate in the National Association Alliance or the National Funding & Syndication Showcase; however, space is limited and available on a first come basis. Interested parties may visit the Lessors Network for details or contact John Semon at 770-993-0085.
About The Lessors Network
The Lessors Network, the world's largest equipment leasing network, facilitates new business development opportunities within the equipment leasing community. From the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel in Atlanta, the Lessors Network delivers extraordinary networking events showcasing industry associations, borrowers, lenders and service providers from the asset based "equipment leasing" markets.
Web site programs and services provide member access to news, events and the promotion of important resources facilitating funding/syndication, technology and outsourcing services exclusive to the equipment leasing & finance markets. Additional information can be viewed from www.lessors.com
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Webcom, Inc. Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Microsoft Certified Partner Status Strengthens Webcom, Inc. Strategy
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) January 18, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc., a leader in simplified quote-to-order enablement for the selling of complex products and services, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.'s Partner Program recognizing Webcom’s expertise total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Webcom, Inc. has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits including access, training, and support that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
WebSource CPQ, Webcom’s flagship product, is designed to help drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Requiring nothing more than a web browser, WebSource CPQ allows users to easily and skillfully configure, price, quote and order, addressing the complex needs of their customers. WebSource CPQ has broad applicability, whether you are a manufacturer of industrial automation and controls or a software provider looking for common quotation practices throughout your direct and indirect channels.
Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. "Today, Microsoft recognizes Webcom for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology."
"We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Aleks Ivanovic, president of Webcom, Inc. “The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.
About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom’s products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-508-6323).
Media Contact:
Webcom, Inc.
Chris Lesar
(262) 617-8231
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January 15, 2005
Oxford Performance Materials Expands Advisory Board with Addition of Kevin Cronin
Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) has announced the appointment of Mr. Kevin Cronin to the firm’s Advisory Board. Mr. Cronin will chair the newly formed Committee for Strategic Market Development.
Enfield CT (PRWEB) January 15, 2005 -- Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) has announced the appointment of Mr. Kevin Cronin to the firm’s Advisory Board. Mr. Cronin will chair the newly formed Committee for Strategic Market Development.
We are very pleased that Kevin has accepted an Advisory Board position with OPM, said Scott DeFelice, President. Kevin has been down the road we are traveling with the PPS business and his insights and relationships are invaluable to us” Mr. Cronin will specifically support OPM in development of strategic customers.
“OPM is methodically building a high performance materials business in a manner that capitalizes on their technological advantage, leverages assets and relationship, and builds customer loyalty. I find their approach very well tuned and I look forward to supporting them as they accelerate up the growth curve”, said Kevin Cronin.
Mr. Cronin’s most recent position was as the President of Forton Industries. Fortron Industries is a Joint Venture between Kureha Chemical Industries and Ticona, which produces Polyphenelyne Sulfide (PPS) a high performance thermoplastic. Prior to this assignment Mr. Cronin held several commercial leadership roles including global eBusiness Director, Marketing Director and Sales Director. His background also includes product management, as well as application and product development.
Founded in March 2000, OPM has rapidly become an industry leader in the ultra-high performance thermoplastic polymers market. The firm's versatile OXPEKK® polymers are currently being used in space and defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets worldwide. For additional information, please visit www.oxfordpm.com.
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January 12, 2005
Panel PC with Pentium 4 Power with 17” Touch Screen LCD Monitor
Industrial Application Panel PC 5171 equipped with NEMA 4/12 rated 17 inch 1280x1024 LCD touch screen, stainless steel bezel and Pentium® 4 processor. It incorporates up to 3.06GHz, 1GB DDR RAM, 80 GB hard disk and CD-ROM/CD-RW, on board 10/100 Mbit Ethernet and high-speed USB 2.0. Device suits machine-level industrial operation in tough environments at temperatures from 5-50°C.
(PRWEB) January 12, 2005 -- California-based Acnodes Corp. today introduced the new Panel PC 5171 with 17 inch 1280x1024 LCD touch screen and Pentium® 4 power to our all-in-one panel PC line. Depending on the applications, the panel PC comes standard with a Pentium® 4 2.8Ghz processor, 256MB memory, 20GB HD, CD-ROM and 1.44MB FDD. A wide range of interfaces are integrated for the input/output devices: 10/100 BT Ethernet and high-speed USB2.0, as well as one parallel and four serial ports. Optional for 1/2 or 3/5 PCI/ISA expansion slots and CF-slots or SDD for embedded CE or XP application.
The milled aluminum front of the housing provides for special register accuracy in IP65 and the back is protected by steel chassis. The NEMA 4/12 rated front panel provide the protection for 17 inch LCD panel and system to against moist and dust working environment. The compact design housing is ready to wall mount and panel mount application.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the PC 5170 starts at $2,495.00 and is available for immediate delivery. Additional details can be found online at: http://www.acnodes.com/ebproductdetail.asp?id=69
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To discuss your special needs in your industrial computer solutions, please contact Acnodes Corporation at (909) 598-7388, via fax at (909) 598-0218. Please visit our website for this and other great products at www.acnodes.com or email us at e-mail protected from spam bots
About Acnodes:
As a quality provider of industrial computing solutions, Acnodes serves various industries in industrial control, automation, and military. Acnodes manufactures and delivers various products as rack-mount LCD monitors, monitor keyboard drawers, panel PC, or other data storage devices. Acnodes works only with well-known suppliers and validates its rigorous manufacturing process for quality and performance.
Company Information:
Acnodes Corporation
Address: 20947 Currier Road Unit H
Walnut, CA
91789
USA
Phone: 909-598-7388
Http://www.acnodes.com
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January 11, 2005
New PFSWeb Distribution Center Starts Up in Mississippi
435,000-S.F. Facility Provides Product Fulfillment for F500 Client
PFSweb, Inc. of Plano (Dallas) TX, a global leader in e-commerce fulfillment, third party logistics and business process outsourcing, has started up a 635,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art distribution center in Southaven, Mississippi, (near Memphis) to serve an undisclosed Fortune 500 company. PFSweb, listed on the NASDAQ, has put $5 million into the high speed facility to fulfill the three-year contract and has options for expansion. It will employ about 100 persons on average.
Plano, TX and Southaven MI (PRWEB) January 11, 2005 -- PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW) began product fulfillment operations this week for a Fortune 500 consumer products client in a new facility at Airways Distribution Center in Southaven, Miss. The center, a short distance from PFSweb’s nearly 1 million-square-foot distribution hub in Memphis, Tenn., is expected to employ an average of about 100 persons.
PFSweb, a global provider of integrated business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, announced a three-year lease of the 435,000-square-foot building on Aug. 30, 2004. Operations at the industrial park, created by Industrial Development Inc. (IDI) of Atlanta, Ga., support a large, three-year contract with an undisclosed brand name client.
“To meet our obligations for this prominent client, PFSweb expects to incur capital expenditures of approximately $5.0 million,” said Mark Layton, senior partner and chief executive officer of PFSweb. “Our expansion was financed in a favorable industrial revenue bond financing structure through the State of Mississippi and Comerica Bank.” (Announced Jan. 4, 2004.)
“The start-up brings the PFSweb total workforce to nearly 900 employees,” Layton noted. “Services at the new center will include inventory management, fulfillment activities, integrated reverse logistics and transportation management.”
“The plant’s high volume throughput capability – as much as 70,000 packages a day -- makes for a very robust order fulfillment solution to effectively accommodate the client’s variable demand and seasonality,” emphasized Scott Talley, Partner and Vice President-Worldwide Distribution at PFSweb.
“This new facility is a highly progressive distribution center utilizing state-of-the-art Siemens Dematic automated material handling systems,” Talley emphasized. The system incorporates:
• PickDirector Computer System and PowerRail Mounted Devices, including computer-activated, light-directed item selection, which increases quality and speed and reduces operating costs.
• A SortDirector Computer System which enables high speed carton sorting for optimum through-put while reducing “touches” and handling costs.
• Siemens’ RS200 High Rate Shipping Sorter, which provides reliable conveyance of products
and cartons regardless of their size and shape. This technology gives the client the ability to efficiently offer a wide array of products to their customers.
“Another key feature of the Southaven operation includes pre-sorting of packages by destination ZIP code to reduce the number of times packages have to be handled while in transit, thereby reducing both in-transit damage and transportation costs. This benefit, achieved through a sort process that facilitates bypassing carrier and postal processing facilities, generates substantial freight cost reductions for our client. The facility also will offer multiple delivery options, such as next-day, ground, postal and LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments,” he said.
“We will perform multiple quality checks using extensive in-line barcode readers and weigh-in-motion scales for optimal throughput with a high degree of control, which will reduce shipping errors and rework costs. Important to this client is PFSweb’s ability to efficiently accommodate periods of both high and variable demand year-round,” Talley stated.
“Critical benefits for this F500 client,” Layton added, “include increased order accuracy, enhanced customer satisfaction, faster order fulfillment, flexible warehouse capacity and reduced inventory, direct costs and overhead. We are genuinely excited about this client relationship, for both the performance potential and growth opportunity it represents.”
Known as the “brand behind the brand,” PFSweb provides seamless, transparent, “best-in-class” supply-chain efficiencies and management for its Fortune 500 and Global 1000 clients. PFSweb currently warehouses, manages and fulfills more than $1 billion annually in merchandise and transactions from its distribution facilities in Memphis, Toronto, Canada, and Liège, Belgium.
About PFSweb, Inc.
PFSweb’s comprehensive outsourcing solutions provide proven, fast and secure business infrastructure to enable traditional and e-commerce strategies. PFSweb solutions include: professional consulting services, e-marketplace logistics, order management, web-enabled customer contact centers, customer relationship management, international distribution and fulfillment services, reverse logistics, billing and collection services, kitting and assembly services and ERP information interfacing utilizing its Entente SuiteSM.
PFSweb develops and deploys integrated business infrastructure solutions and fulfillment services for Fortune 1000, Global 2000 and brand name companies, including third party logistics, call center support and e-commerce services. The company serves a multitude of industries and company types, including such clients as Adaptec (NASDAQ: ADPT), CHiA’SSO, FLAVIA® Beverage Systems, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), iGo/Mobility Electronics (NASDAQ: MOBE), International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), Nokia (NYSE: NOK), Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Raytheon Aircraft Company, René Furterer USA, Roots, Inc., Smithsonian Institution and Xerox (NYSE: XRX).
The matters discussed in this news release, particularly information regarding future revenue, earnings, business plans and goals, consist of forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to and involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward- looking information. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements are based on assumptions and
estimates that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management’s assumptions and the Company’s future performance are both subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties, and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking information contained herein is subject to the risk factors and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors and uncertainties are incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
To find out more about PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW), visit our website at www.pfsweb.com. PFSweb is a registered trademark. Entente Suite is a service mark of PFSweb. All rights reserved.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Laura Osborne,Corporate Communications, PFSweb, Inc.,(972) 881-2900 x3574,e-mail protected from spam bots
OR
Preston F. Kirk, APR
Investor/Public Relations
Michael Burns & Associates Inc.
(830) 693-4447, Austin TX
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Vending Machines by North American Vending
The Toughest Vending Machines on the Market - Written Lifetime Guarantee on Every Part of the Machine – Including the Stand
North American Vending machines challenges the industry: “Buy one of our machines, and then buy any one of our competitor’s machines,” says CEO Terry Bird. “Compare the North American Vending machine with the other vending machine you purchased, and if you are not satisfied when you compare the two vending machines, send our machine back and we will give you a full refund – no questions asked!”
Draper, UT (PRWEB) January 11, 2005 -- Vending Machines by North American Vending are the toughest Vending Machines on the market and include a written lifetime guarantee on every part of the machine – including the stand.
Visit the North American Vending Machines Website at http://www.navending.com/
Compare features of their vending machines to those of their competitors at http://www.navending.com/compare.htm
North American Vending Machines Challenges the Industry: “Buy one of our machines, and then buy any one of our competitor’s machines,” says CEO Terry Bird. “Compare the North American Vending Machine with the other Vending Machine you purchased, and if you are not satisfied when you compare the two Vending Machines, send our machine back and we will give you a full refund – no questions asked!”
Review the Lifetime Guarantee and Customer Care Guarantee here: http://www.navending.com/guarantee.htm
Vending Machines from North American Vending are the answer for those who are seeking a new Business Opportunity or Small Business, and for those who want to earn money while they work at home.
North American Vending, one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of vending machines in the United States, and the only manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Guarantee on every vending machine sold reported that new independent research shows that bright colors psychologically attract people's attention.
Visit The North American Vending Showroom at http://www.navending.com/showroom.htm because our Vending Machines have the most attractive, eye-catching colors in the industry, and be sure to see the new Snack and Soda Combo Unit. North American Vending machines can vend Candy, Toys, Nuts, Capsules and 1” Gumballs.
Combine the only Lifetime Guaranty in the industry with eye-catching colors, and the new Snack and Soda Combo Unit, and then add the new, revolutionary, chrome security sliding cash drawer that can be mounted on all 4 sides, and serviced in less than one minute.
The word vending has taken on an all-new meaning because now it may take only 4 hours a month to collect your money from a route of 20 machines.
And these machines are 100% metal. There are no moving plastic parts to break down on a weekly basis.
Whether you now own vending machines, or are seeking a new business opportunity, or want to start a small business, and work from home to make money, visit North American Vending at http://www.navending.com/
"We have purchased and tested every Vending Machine on the market," says Bird, and "our warehouse is full of broken down machines, and many of these competitor’s machines broke down within days of putting them on location."
At North American Vending we show these broken down, brand name machines so our customers can make a good, sound, educated decision when it comes to their vending machine business.
"Many of our new customers have been interested in the vending industry for years," says CEO, Terry Bird, "and vending machines sales are at a record level because consumers are purchasing fresh candy, toys, gumballs, soda, sandwiches, and snacks at record levels. Our machines can vend all these products," says Bird, "while many of the machines on the market today cannot."
Are North American Vending Machines more expensive than plastic machines? "Yes." says Bird, "Chrome and metal are more expensive than plastic, but you have to purchase our vending machines just once while most of our customers have purchased 3, 4, and 5 plastic machines, and have already discovered the problems with plastic."
“Yes,” says Bird, “once you own just one plastic machine you understand immediately that our machines would be inexpensive at twice the price because you simply cannot earn money from a broken, plastic machines that breaks down again and again -- and worse, you lose your vending locations because customers complain to the store about machines that do not work.”
Vending, and vending machines are becoming more and more popular for people as a business opportunity, for those who want to start a small business, for those who want to start a business, for those who want a home-based business, and for those want to work at home and make money or earn money. In fact, says Terry, "My own daughter is in college today, she has a car payment, and she is paying her own way with just four machines."
Return on Investment Potential: http://www.navending.com/roi.htm
Contact Terry Bird today at 1-800-261-9001 or visit the North American Vending Website at http://www.navending.com/ to start your own home business, or to find your own business opportunity, or small business and begin working from home and earning money today.
About North American Vending
North American Vending is a registered corporation in the State of Utah and is recognized as the world leader in quality vending machines that come with a written Lifetime Guarantee. North American Vending machines can vend Candy, Toys, Nuts, Capsules, 1” Gumballs, Soda, Sandwiches, and Snacks. North American Vending's Coaching and Training Programs have helped thousands of people establish successful, home based businesses.
More information is available at: http://sbd.bcentral.com/bc__313782.aspx
Contact:
Terry Bird
392 East, 12300 South
Suite F
Draper, UT 84027
1-800-261-9001
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January 06, 2005
Cotton Tillage Machine Helps Clean Valley Air
This one-pass farm tool makes it easy for growers to comply with new air quality regulations.
Bakersfield, CA (PRWEB) January 6, 2005 -- In the San Joaquin Valley of California air quality is a top priority. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency declared this rich agricultural region a "non-attainment" area under the federal Clean Air Act. The culprit is particulate matter of 10 microns or smaller (PM10) from dust and diesel engine exhaust. Although they were exempt in the past, the law now requires farmers to reduce PM10 to clean the Valley's air, one of the worst in the nation. Farmers must choose specific conservation management practices (CMP) that include conservation tillage, a method of working the soil that cuts down on the number of trips over the field. This system reduces the amount of PM10 dust particles that enter the air.
A company in Bakersfield, Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp., builds a patented one-pass tillage machine for cotton growers. After the cotton crop is harvested, the Interstate Shredder-Bedder digs down into the soil and extracts the entire cotton plant and root, crushes and shreds it and reshapes the same beds all in a single pass over the field. The shredded plant residue decomposes quickly and becomes vital organic matter to enrich the soil and help prevent wind and water erosion. Growers can then plant the following crop back into the previous beds. Two and four-row machines are available with larger self-propelled, multi-purpose units in the works. The Shredder-Bedder is ideal for "controlled-traffic farming" and is adaptable to global positioning systems technology (GPS).
Eliminating multiple tillage operations such as heavy disking and plowing dramatically reduces PM10 dust emissions. Additional benefits of conservation tillage include less air pollution from diesel engines, less fuel usage, less soil compaction and better water penetration. Recent tests by the University of California show substantial savings for growers who use this system.
Concern for the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley is a high priority as the population continues to increase rapidly in this agricultural area. Conservation tillage technology helps clean the Valley's air. The Interstate Shredder-Bedder makes it easy for cotton growers to comply with new California CMP regulations. This farming system is friendly to the environment and a model for the future of sustainable agriculture.
For additional information contact:
Al Ruozi
Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp.
P.O. Box 70296
Bakersfield, CA 93387-0296
phone 661-322-6659
fax 661-322-7448
http://www.cottonshredderbedder.com
In business for over 56 years, Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp. is a family-owned research and development company dedicated to preserving farmland through conservation agriculture. The U. S. Patent for the Shredder-Bedder is for sale or license.
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January 04, 2005
Beckwood Press Company Offers New Straight Side End-Frame Hydraulic Press Delivery
The Beckwood Press Company has engineered an innovative new hydraulic press, the Straight Side End-Frame Hydraulic Press (SSE).
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 4, 2005 -- Challenged to provide a solution for an application with a leading customer in the Appliance industry, Beckwood Press Company engineered an innovative new hydraulic press entitled the Straight Side End-Frame Hydraulic Press (SSE). This new line of hydraulic presses, offer the rigidity of straight side press assemblies with the advantages of cylindrical guidance. The SSE ranges in size, stroke, speed and features and can be built from 250-2000+ tons.
The straight side end frame hydraulic press design serves to unitize the frame and offers superior structural integrity. This, coupled with elongated cylindrical guide bushings and a heavy duty tie rod construction, increases performance for all challenging conditions.
Beckwood recently delivered 3 SSE hydraulic presses with 300, 400, and 800 ton capacities to a major U.S. appliance manufacturer. These presses are used to draw, stamp and form stainless steel dishwashing components and each have a 20” stroke. The size of the bolsters range from 60” x 100” to 60” x 144” and were efficiently engineered for the specific requirements of the customer.
These particular SSE hydraulic presses were built with a heavy duty tie rod construction and are equipped with an Allen Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC control system with an Allen Bradley Panelview 550 Interface. More information about this specific example can be found by visiting http://www.beckwoodpress.com and clicking on “SSE” in the drop down box or by typing in SSE in the top left hand search engine.
The Beckwood Press Company utilizes proven and standard designs that are tailored to their customers' specific applications. They offer a variety of low cost, high-quality hydraulic presses from 2-2000+ tons. These presses can be made for virtually any industry, with an unlimited amount of capabilities and options. The company is based in St. Louis, MO USA and has recently celebrated their 28th year anniversary. They are located on the web at http://ww.beckwoodpress.com.
Contact: Michael Riehn
800-737-0111 (ext. 105)
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