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April 29, 2005

To Really Get in Shape, Do it on a Rubber Floor

The ideal floor for many sports activities is Toughsport Rubber Flooring from American Micro Industries, Inc. The sound and shock absorbing properties of this recycled rubber floor make it ideal for your home gym or the fitness center at “the Club”, the children’s playroom or a childcare center. Rubber flooring absorbs impact, thus reducing stress on the knees and other joints during aerobics. It quiets the sound of exercise equipment such as treadmills, stairmasters, and rowing machines and also reduces impact noise from clanging weights and footfall.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- To really get in shape you need the right shoes, the right clothes, and the right exercise equipment. A major but often overlooked element is the floor, and rubber is now the state-of-the-art flooring material for fitness and sports activities. Just as science and technology have greatly improved the effectiveness of our exercise routines by improving what we wear and the equipment we use, the floor under our feet has been improved, too. A hard-surfaced tile floor over concrete can actually be detrimental for many sports and fitness activities such as aerobics, gymnastics, yoga, or weight training. Harsh impact results in excessive stress on joints during aerobic activities, while the operational noise of exercise equipment can be distracting and take away from your total fitness experience.

The ideal floor for many sports activities is Toughsport Rubber Flooring from American Micro Industries, Inc. The sound and shock absorbing properties of this recycled rubber floor make it ideal for your home gym or the fitness center at “the Club”, the children’s playroom or a childcare center. Rubber flooring absorbs impact, thus reducing stress on the knees and other joints during aerobics. It quiets the sound of exercise equipment such as treadmills, stairmasters, and rowing machines and also reduces impact noise from clanging weights and footfall. This colorful floor is especially “kid friendly”, providing cushioning and a warmer touch for all those on-the-floor activities.

Toughsport Rubber Flooring comes in exciting color combinations, too, and because the color is imbedded throughout the material, the colors remain fresh and bright and will never wear off. Cleanup is a snap. Routine cleaning can be accomplished with broom or vacuum, or simply mop with mild detergent and water; no waxing or polishing is needed.

For areas of heavy foot traffic where attractive appearance and easy maintenance are required, this unique flooring material has the performance and endurance to be the all-around winner. You’ve got the right shoes, the right clothes, and the right equipment. Achieve maximum impact with your fitness program by adding Toughsport Rubber Flooring to your exercise routine!

Learn more about Toughsport Rubber Flooring and see color samples at http://www.soundprooffoam.com/toughsport-floor.html If you have questions or want to place an order, call American Micro Industries toll-free at 1-800-558-2058 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, ET or Email us at e-mail protected from spam bots.

About Americam Micro Industries, Inc.
Since 1995, American Micro Industries, Inc. has been a fabricator and distributor of specialized products. American Micro Industries, Inc. is a privately held, veteran owned business located in the mid-Atlantic region of the US in South Central Pennsylvania, conveniently located within 200 miles of almost 40% of the US population. In addition to its Chambersburg headquarters, AMI has numerous shipping locations to provide the highest level of logistics.

For more information about AMI, visit our website at http://www.americanmicroinc.com.

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Windshield Repair Equipment Manufacturer Offers Free Training & Certification

Delta Kits, Inc. Now Offering Free Windshield Repair Technical Training To Everyone, Regardless Of Equipment Manufacturer

Eugene, OR (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Effective immediately, Delta Kits, Inc. is waiving the $300 fee to attend the industry leading comprehensive technical training & certification program in Eugene Oregon, which is designed to increase the skill level of windshield repair technicians across the country. This program will now be offered to all technicians, free of charge, regardless of the equipment they use.

"Delta Kits Certified Technicians have always been the most highly trained and successful windshield repair technicians in the industry," says Jeff Higgins, Vice President of Delta Kits, Inc. "Delta Kits has been consistently focused on the betterment of the entire windshield repair industry. By allowing anyone, even technicians who use equipment manufactured by other companies, to be fully trained, and we feel this is the next step in that direction. Substandard quality windshield repairs are becoming more of a problem, and we will do everything possible to encourage technicians to become trained, even if they are not our customers."

Delta Kits' training & certification courses accommodate varying initial skill levels. Upon completion of this course, even people who have never done a repair before the training will be among the best trained technicians in the industry. Each student will have the equipment provided for them during the class at no cost. These students will be given practice windshields where they will have extensive hands on training by fully qualified instructors on how to repair all types of windshield damage.

Upon successful completion of the hands on portion of this class, each student will be required to pass a rigorous written exam before receiving certification as a Delta Kits Certified Technician.

Added Higgins, "We as manufacturers need to take responsibility for this industry, and do everything we can to make sure technicians are certified and able to do quality windshield repairs on a consistent basis. By eliminating the cost of training, having no requirements to purchase our equipment, and supplying all equipment needed during the class, Delta Kits is raising the standards of what is to be expected of not only manufacturers, but also technicians who do windshield repair."

About Delta Kits, Inc.:
Delta Kits' innovative windshield repair equipment has long been the choice of professional windshield repair technicians worldwide. Founded in 1984, Delta Kits has grown to be the premier supplier of windshield repair equipment & training. Delta Kits is headquartered in Eugene Oregon, with distributors throughout the United States and all over the world. For more information about Delta Kits equipment or training, visit www.deltakits.com or call toll free at 1.800.548.8332.

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ESS Creates Interchangeable Prescription Lenses for Its CDI™ Sunglasses

To meet the needs of their customers who require corrective lenses, ESS has launched a new prescription insert accessory for their popular CDI™ sunglasses.

Sun Valley, ID (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- To meet the needs of their customers who require corrective lenses, ESS has launched a new prescription insert accessory for their popular CDI™ sunglasses. This new insert allows for the rapid interchange of multiple lens types – clear and tinted, or prescription and non-prescription – all in one sunglass frame.

The CDI™ sunglasses include two sets of interchangeable lenses, which can be swapped out by sliding the lenses in and out of the frame. Now, ESS is introducing the CDI™ Prescription Insert system, which consists of a pair of lens carriers that slide in and out of the frame just like the standard CDI™ lenses. The lens carriers can be fitted with prescription lenses by any optometrist, and then inserted in the CDI™ frame.

This system is ideal for those who want to have clear and tinted prescription lenses, or those who occasionally wear contact lenses and want their sunglasses to be able to accommodate either standard lenses or prescription lenses.

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Fenwal's Applications Lab Expands Into New Markets: Doubles OEM Customer Appliances Served in 2004

A higher percentage of manufacturers in emerging markets are expressing the need for application development support.

Ashland, MA (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Fenwal Controls, Inc., a leading manufacturer of standard and customized automatic gas ignition and temperature controls for commercial and industrial OEM customers, has expanded the capabilities of its Applications Lab.

“OEMs in commercial cooking, hydronics, HVAC, pool/spa and RV have fast-track new product development timelines and are using Fenwal to optimize their designs and maximize performance and reliability. In 2004 the number of customer appliances under evaluation in Fenwal’s applications lab doubled over the previous year, as a higher percentage of manufacturers in emerging markets expressed the need for application development support.

“Beyond commercial and industrial, we’re seeing more projects in residential and municipal markets for automatic ignition of specialty luxury gas appliances,” says Jerry Harting, Director of Sales and Marketing, Fenwal Controls. Projects currently under evaluation include customers’ gas fireplaces as well as gas lanterns, which have found renewed popularity.

Fenwal’s Applications Lab is well positioned to provide product configuration services for these emerging markets and continue to service mainstream products in the commercial and industrial markets. In operation since 1985, the Applications Lab is headed by Paul Finn, a seasoned Applications Engineer with years of hands-on experience troubleshooting agency-approved products. Finn explains, “It’s not always a one-size-fits-all scenario. In the lab we can configure a complete control system that will ensure the highest level of performance and reliability.”

“Customers tell us this service isn’t widely available in the industry, particularly for small to mid-sized manufacturers who need expertise they may not have in-house,” Finn adds. “Our Applications Lab delivers speed to market that is of real value to our customers.”

About Fenwal Controls
Founded in 1935 as the manufacturer of the patented THERMOSWITCH® temperature controller, Fenwal Controls (www.fenwalcontrols.com) now offers a broad range of agency-approved gas ignition and temperature controls. The company configures their own line of spark electrodes, and also tests new products that are entering the market such as Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniters to characterize their performance for safe and efficient use with Fenwal controls. Fenwal Controls has a long history of providing standard and custom engineered solutions for many industries including HVAC, hydronics, commercial cooking and fire protection. Fenwal Controls is a division of Kidde-Fenwal and has both domestic and international sales offices.

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Proctor & Gamble Selects EASA to Simplify and Streamline Access to Modeling and Simulation

Procter & Gamble selects EASA for the development and deployment of custom web-based tools to reduce the number of physical prototypes required and to allow more designs to be evaluated earlier in the design cycle.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- EASA Software & Services (a division of AEA Technology PLC), a leading global provider of codeless application development software, today announced that Procter & Gamble has selected EASA to enable a global application development and deployment platform throughout all of Procter & Gamble and its subsidiaries.

“Globally dispersed and culturally diverse internal customers have not historically had access to some of our most valuable design and analysis tools,” said John Clisham, IT Manager for P&G’s High Performance Computing group. “The EASA platform has changed this; we can now rapidly build and deploy to the enterprise custom web-based applications that facilitate the use of our existing tools, such as CAD, FEA, Excel, and even legacy codes and databases. The benefits are clear; the requirements for expensive and time-consuming physical prototypes are reduced, and more designs are explored. This results in improved product quality, and reduced time to market.”

”We are delighted that EASA is providing a tangible return on investment for P&G,” said Sebastian Dewhurst, President & CEO of EASA. Matthew Rumenapp, Mid-West Regional Manager, added “P&G’s thorough investigation into several technologies, including conventional programming tools, clearly revealed EASA’s fundamental strength – it is the leading platform for ultra-rapid application development and deployment.”

About EASA Software & Services
EASA helps companies to save time and money by automating, integrating, and sharing their processes. EASA provides a straightforward, codeless methodology for creating professional, web-based applications which can be rapidly published to a user-base. The custom applications created can be used for a variety of purposes: to automate a sequence of one or more underlying software tools, for example transforming complex CAD and FEA models into simple applications which can be safely used by staff anywhere in the enterprise, even if they have no experience with the underlying software. EASA is also frequently used to build and publish applications which function as “wrappers” around legacy or “green-screen” codes and databases, eliminating costly rewrites and removing deployment issues.

EASA technology is covered by US Patent Number 6,430,609.

EASA is a division of AEA Technology, PLC
(London: AAT).

About P&G (NYSE: PG)
Two billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Bounty(R), Pringles(R), Folgers(R), Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Actonel(R), Olay(R), Clairol Nice 'n Easy(R), Head & Shoulders(R), and Wella. The P&G community consists of almost 110,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

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Manual Machinists are a Dying Breed

Job Shops are struggling to stay alive due to a lack of trained, manual, conventional machinists. Computerized (CNC)s machinists have flooded the market for mass production, leaving no one to fill the void in the repair industry.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Zwerner Industries in San Bernardino, California, is a job shop that is struggling to stay alive, not because of lack of work, but because of a lack of skilled manual machinists to operate their conventional machines.

Unlike computerized machines that turn hundreds or thousands of like parts, small job shops in the repair business usually only repair one part at-a-time, or they have to make a new part to fix something that is so old that there are no parts sitting on a shelf in some warehouse. And here's where the problem begins.

Schools and government programs encourage those interested in becoming machinists to learn CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. No one seems to be training younger workers on the conventional machines. When older, experienced conventional (manual) machinists retire, there is no one to take their place.

Job shops like Zwerner Industries own machines that are 30 to 50 years old, some dating back to World War II. Keeping them running is also a challenge. "The only maintenance mechanic we know of that is skilled in fixing our machines was pulled out of retirement," said Kim Zwerner, Owner. "At times, we have to make the parts to fix our own machines."

Eighty percent of Zwerner Industries' business is emergency repair work. A company may be in the middle of a scheduled job when their equipment breaks. These types of emergency repairs are almost a daily occurence. When their job stops, it means money lost for them. Zwerner Industries specializes in fixing their problems. But for how long? Without the trained machinists in the personnel pool, things are looking grim.

In an effort to plan for their future business, Zwerner Industries has hired a couple of young, talented trainees. Zwerner Industries is taking the time to train and give these young men the skills that are needed, but it takes time. And they will still be faced with trying to find maintenance mechinics able to keep their machines running.

It is Zwerner Industries' hope that schools and government programs will soon realize the importance of returning to conventional machines and give future machinists the training that will provide them with a secure future.

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Panel-Mountable Pressure Transducers Eliminate Threat of Leaks in Corrosive Media

Pressure transducers form a critical function in today’s closed -loop systems, providing data for safety, control and alarm functions encountered in typical industrial applications such as heating boilers, HVAC/R, gas correctors, compressors, test stands, fire suppression equipment and power generation. These sensors measure a wide range of benign and corrosive media.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- System integrators and panel builders traditionally relied on sensors mounted to bulkhead fittings in order to form of pressure connection for pressure measurements. This meant that in a typical panel, the sensor was mounted inside to a panel-mounted bulkhead fitting and sealed by means of Teflon tape or face O-ring and requires an additional connection between the bulkhead fitting and the hose. The seals between the sensor, bulkhead fitting, and the hose are critical and, if not formed correctly, can lead to leaks and eventual failure of the system, particularly in systems that handle water, steam, corrosive gases and liquids.

Using panel-mount pressure sensors, such as American Sensor Technologies (AST) Model AST4200, can overcome this problem as these sensors were designed to provide a hermetic seal against the media without the use of adapters. The unique one-piece bulkhead design of the AST4200 mounts through the panel to keep hazardous media out of the control box. Secondly, the solid one-piece 17-4PH or 316L high strength stainless steel design is free of welds, internal O-rings or fluid-filled cavities, making it ideal for applications that require high proof and burst pressures. The sensor requires a minimal mounting configuration that utilizes a standard panel punch. A locknut is used to hold the sensor to the panel, and leaves room for a gasket to be used. Two wrench flats on the nose of the sensor allow the user to tighten the external pressure tubing to the sensor without turning the part.

Units offer outputs of 10mV/V, 4-20 mA or 1-5V. Units provide long life and resistance to media corrosion as well as superb over range and burst protection. In addition to utilizing strain gauge technology, the AST4200 offers wetted material such as titanium and nickel alloys with its own-patented Krystal Bond™ Technology to produce strain gauge sensors that yield a high output with low thermal errors.

The AST4200 pressure sensors provide gauge, sealed gauge or compound gauge pressure measurement in ranges up to 10,000 PSI. Sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated to ensure stability over specified ranges. For additional information, please visit American Sensor Technologies website at www.astsensors.com or email at e-mail protected from spam bots

About AST
AST manufacture state-of-the-art, MEMS-based pressure sensors, transducers, and transmitters that offer the best price-performance ratio in the industry. Common applications of AST sensor products are in industrial OEM, hydraulic systems, fuel cells, medical gases, HVAC/R, refrigeration (ammonia, Freon, CO2), oil & gas exploration and production, and off-road vehicles. By combining exotic metals and AST’s exclusive, proprietary Krystal Bond™ Technology (an advanced process in which inorganic materials are molecularly diffused onto a metallic surface in the presence of certain gases), AST can produce high-performance strain gauge pressure sensors that support the specialized needs of key niche markets. Many AST products are UL listed as intrinsically safe and certified for explosion-proof required environments. Some of the world’s most highly respected industrial Fortune 500 corporations have tested and now use AST products in a wide range of critical and harsh environments. For more information on AST products and technology, go to AST’s website at www.astsensors.com.

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Small Parts Stored With Plenty of Room to Spare

Diamond Phoenix, a integrator of material handling systems, recently installed a SMARTdepot Vertical Lift Module for Qualtex in its Denton, Manchester facility. Qualtex, Europe’s largest manufacturer and distributor of domestic appliance spare parts, was quickly running out of space to store its increasing inventory.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Diamond Phoenix, a leader in the integration of high performance material handling systems, recently installed a SMARTdepotTM Vertical Lift Module for Qualtex in its Denton, Manchester facility. Qualtex, Europe’s largest manufacturer and distributor of domestic appliance spare parts, was quickly running out of space to store its increasing inventory.

Established over 40 years ago, Qualtex has more than 4500 product lines, including washing machine spare parts and vacuum bags. The recent addition of 2000 new stock items of small moving parts meant that Qualtex required an effective storage system to improve productivity and efficiency within its distribution center. The solution was the Diamond Phoenix SMARTdepotTM, which was installed at the facility in November 2004.

The Diamond SMARTdepot™ Multi-bay Vertical Lift Module with its patented Cross-bayTM technology provides significant space savings when compared to a more traditional static shelving system. The increase of storage density can result in floor space recovery of more than 75% and picking productivity can be increased by up to 2.5 times because walking and searching times are significantly reduced or eliminated.

Philip Hulme, Managing Director of Qualtex said, “Following a recommendation from another supplier, I chose Diamond Phoenix based on its new technology. Seeing its machines in operation at another site reinforced my decision to make this investment.”

Standing nearly 36 feet tall, the SMARTdepotTM makes maximum use of the vertical space in the building. Parts are stored on trays approximately 75 inches wide by 32 inches deep. As employees fill orders, trays are automatically delivered at ergonomically correct heights.

Philip continued, “Diamond Phoenix equipment stands out from other suppliers, and I am extremely pleased with the service it provided. I am positive the SMARTdepot will make significant improvements to the way Qualtex is run, and I intend to maintain a close relationship with Diamond Phoenix for any potential future investments!”

For more information, visit http://www.diamondphoenix.com.

Diamond Phoenix is the industry leader providing integrated materials handling solutions for order fulfillment systems. Diamond Phoenix is headquartered in Lewiston, Maine with offices in Philadelphia, PA, Charlotte, NC, Salt Lake City, UT, Grand Rapids, MI, Los Angeles, CA, Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Atlanta, GA, and London, England. For more information about Diamond Phoenix products and services, go to www.diamondphoenix.com.

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New Madvac 101 ‘Engine Cut-Off’ Option

Madvac offers a new engine cut-off option to the Madvac 101: The world’s fastest vacuum litter collector.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Consistent with its tradition of innovation, the Madvac 101 is the ultimate in versatility and offers unmatched manoeuvrability while disposing of litter. Expertly designed to meet the cleaning challenges of today’s busy streets, the Madvac 101 is a high profile, cost-efficient cleaning machine. Most importantly, the Madvac 101 gives you options to customize your machine to your needs.

The new “Engine Cut-Off” option prevents the operation of the Madvac 101 by shutting the engine off if the operator attempts to leave the operator’s seat without properly setting the parking brake. When this results, the engine shuts off after 5 seconds. When the parking brake is properly engaged, a pilot light is illuminated on the dash to indicate that it is safe to leave the operator’s seat while the engine is kept running. As a result, it becomes impossible to start a Madvac 101 when the parking brake is not applied and when the operator’s seat is vacant.

Features of the Madvac 101 vehicle

- Patented straight through suction
- 80-gallon capacity litter container
- 28 hp Kubota liquid cooled diesel
- 8” diameter suction hose
- Power Assisted Vacuum Arm
- Available in Gasoline, Diesel, and Liquid Propane

Contact Information
Name: Andre Pollmueller
Toll Free : 1-800-862-3822
Tel: +1 (450) 616 8100
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Johnston Madvac Introduces the New VT605/650 Pure Vacuum Sweeper

The New Johnston VT606/650 is designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding municipal and contractor applications.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Equally at home on municipal street cleaning or heavier duty work sites, the VT605/605 delivers consistently high pick-up performance – even in contractor applications such as road resurfacing and dirt pick-up around construction sites and access roads.

With durable, rugged construction and more standard features than any other vacuum sweeper on the market, the VT605/650 versatility makes it ideal for a variety of sweeping applications from highways to residential areas and construction sites to parking lots.

Its trademark gearbox driven vacuum fan and 343-gallon stainless water tank has made it the favorite and repeat choice of governments, contractors, cities, towns and municipalities.

Features of the VT605/650
-John Deere turbocharged diesel engine
-Sealed engine compartment
-8.5 cu. Yd. Stainless steel debris hopper
-Top mounted catch basin hose
-190 sq. in. vacuum nozzle
-Straight-through suction system
-Hopper dumping system is powered off the rear engine

Johnston background: Johnston Madvac Inc has a worldwide customer network of 200 stocking distributors in over 70 countries. Madvac designs and manufactures vacuum litter collection vehicles since 1986, and has unquestionably become the leader in its field on the world market. It delivers total quality vehicles for airports, highways, amusement parks, cities & municipalities, federal & state properties, industrial & commercial complexes, landfill sites, parks, campgrounds, schools & universities, shopping centers & parking lots, streets and underground garage applications.

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Scott Specialty Gases Partners with E Instruments Group LLC by Providing Scotty Calibration Kits

Scott Specialty Gases partners with E Instruments Group LLC by providing Scotty Calibration Kits

Plumsteadville, PA (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- Scott Specialty Gases supplies portable Scotty® Calibration Kits that make it easy to calibrate on-site instruments manufactured by E Instruments Group, LLC. Each kit provides everything needed for fast, convenient instrument calibration and includes a high-density polyethylene carrying case containing 28 and 35 liter Scotty Transportable cylinders of calibration gases, single-stage pressure regulators and flexible tubing. A variety of Scott gas mixtures are available, including: nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen sulfide. Custom gas mixtures in Scotty Transportables are available for all types of laboratory and in-field instrumentation.

Scotty Transportables, the industry's most accurate brand of nonreturnable specialty gases, provide high-purity, accurate calibration gases in a variety of small gas cylinder sizes and volumes. High reliability and convenient size make them a cost-effective alternative to returnable, high-pressure cylinders whenever portability or limited gas quantity is needed. Scottys deliver substantial cost savings by eliminating gas cylinder rental and two-way shipping charges associated with refillable cylinders.

Scott Specialty Gases is the sole-source producer of gaseous SRM candidates for NIST and is the world's largest supplier of EPA protocol gases. The company is a worldwide supplier of pure and mixed gases for applications that include natural gas, environmental, homeland security, laboratory, industrial, petrochemical, medical and semiconductor applications. Scott maintains numerous manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and Europe. Here at scottgas.com, the specialty gas industry's largest website, online ordering, eScott Online Supply Chain Management and other innovative eTools are featured that empower Scott customers to substantially reduce operating costs.

E Instruments Group, LLC is a manufacturer of innovative instrumentation solutions for the power, process, industrial, institutional, food, and HVAC markets. Four business units include: MicroCal signal, pressure and temperature calibration equipment; HVAC instruments; GreenLine portable flue gas/combustion analyzers, and; IRtec hand-held and online infrared thermometers.

For more information about Scotty Calibration Kits, Scotty Transportables and other Scott products and services - browse their website http://www.scottecatalog.com now, call 800-21-SCOTT or send email to: e-mail protected from spam bots.

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April 28, 2005

UK Industrial Fasteners Market Research Report

After researching the UK industrial fasteners market development and taking into account various other factors the following conclusions can be drawn from MBD's report:

Market Review 2000-2004

UK demand for industrial fasteners has fluctuated during the five year review period, with a year of growth followed by a year of reduced demand in each year since 2000. In 2003, sales fell by 2% although this is believed to have been more than offset by a 2% increase in 2004, taking the market to £572.2 million at MSP. Growth has been stimulated by a buoyant construction market, while reduced demand from other enduse sectors such as the automotive industry as well as intense price competition has hindered a more positive development in the market.

Market Forecast 2005-2009

The UK market for industrial fasteners is influenced by the construction sector where further output growth is expected during the next few years. As such, MBD anticipate moderate growth in the fastener sector during the five year the forecast period. Between 2004 and 2009, sales of industrial fasteners are forecast to increase by 2% in real terms. Stronger value growth is expected to be restricted due to increased competition form cheap imports, as well as reduced demand from some enduse industries such as the automotive sector.

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Experts Say: "If You are Not in China, You are Not in Business”. New “tell-it-as-it-is” Site Launched today. Provides Window into China for Non-Chinese Executives

Launched today as 'a comprehensive news and knowledge site’ with a eye-popping strap line “If You Are Not In China, You Are Not In Business”, the site www.chinaobserver.cn is targeted at busy board members and senior managers in America, Europe, and Asia, who need to know about China but have no time to search through thousands of English language and Chinese language web sites and journals to understand what is happening, China Observer tells them what will impact their business. Unlike many other websites that claim to give the insider view of doing business in China, this site delivers on its promise. Written by experienced business executives it contains China business news, in-depth interviews and high-quality strategy papers selected and written for relevance to non-Chinese executives who are considering their “China Entry Strategy”.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- Launched today: and accessible at www.chinaobserver.cn , a comprehensive news and knowledge site with a eye-popping strap line “If You Are Not In China, You Are Not In Business”. Unlike many other websites that claim to give the insider view of doing business in China, this site delivers on its promise. Written by experienced business executives it contains China business news, in-depth interviews and high-quality strategy papers selected and written for relevance to non-Chinese executives who are considering their “China Entry Strategy”. A comprehensive and impressive site – China Observer brings together quality content with convenience of delivery.

The site is targeted at busy board members and senior managers in America, Europe, and Asia, who need to know about China but have no time to search through thousands of English language and Chinese language web sites and journals to understand what is happening, China Observer tells them what will impact their business. Content is relevant to a wide range of decision makers; it also has a slant towards Information Technology, and Application and Business Process Outsourcing.

China Observer's strategy section brings insight and perspective from notables such as Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew - statesman, visionary and founder of modern-day Singapore, and Dr Timothy Chou, former President of Oracle On Demand. The interview section reveals the thoughts and ideas of respected and senior Chinese Executives on their business and their country, while dispensing pragmatic and valuable advice for companies looking to enter China.

China Observer is one of the first ever sites to use “internet broadcasts” for intellectual content - download edited “Executive Sound-bites” (a five minute version) or listen to a full 15 to 20 minutes interview on your PC or Mp3 player.

The news section is an easy to read synopsis of current stories (from English and Chinese media). “Events”, “China 101”, and “Books You Should Read” laser target executives to information about China.

Bill Lewis, Editor of China Observer says, “I believe fervently that the China Observer strap line “if you are not in China you are not in Business” says it all. Executives who arrive next year to look at China may find themselves in the “laggard” category.”

The big problem is that there is a vast mountain of data on China flooding the Internet and traditional media. Executives do not have the time or resources to sift through this deluge of information, much less analyze it. China Observer brings relevant information quickly onto Executives desk tops – informing, educations, and prompting action.

China Observer - an online comprehensive intelligence and knowledge site containing China business news, in depth interviews, high quality strategy papers and information targeted at busy executives in America, Europe, and Asia, who must know about China. “If you are not in China, you are not in Business” is becoming a business truism, China knowledge is essential. No China Strategy - play catch up!

China Observer published by Temasys International, a bilingual, bicultural specialist consulting company assisting businesses to develop and execute their China strategy. Temasys executives and consultants fuse East and West.

More information www.temasys.com.sg

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Jetpod Innercity Aircab/multi-role Aircraft

Appointment of Jet Central Limited; CNN news coverage; Technology funding; Investor news; and Technology update.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- Avcen Limited in London is pleased to announce the following: Jet Central Limited, a newly formed sister Company to Avcen Limited, has been appointed sole worldwide agent responsible for offering specific advice to global city municipals on Jetpod innercity VQSTOL operations. This will allow Avcen time to concentrate wholly on all matters relating to the production of the Jetpod. Jet Central will also offer advice on inner-city landing sites, Jetpod pilot training, aircraft routing and the suggested method of commercial operations in the form of a centralised franchise. Jet Central will also be placing city municipal related aircraft orders with Avcen in due course. Jet Central will not place military or personal jet aircraft orders. All Jetpod and Jet Central sales will be centralized from Europe.

CNN has since the 19th April 2005 been covering the Jetpod extensively on their website and on TV. TV coverage of the Jetpod has been seen on several occasions just before prime-time TV news. The Jetpod has also appeared as a feature on the CNN Spark Technology Show on 24th April and is forecast to appear;
April 28
22:30 CEST (20:30 GMT)
Friday, April 29
13:30 CEST (11:30 GMT)
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The estimated viewers of the Jetpod on CNN will have run into the billions during this period, as some of the coverage has also been aired in the USA and in Asia.

Technology backers can be seen on our site.

Since 15th April 2005, Avcen has offered 20% of the Company in the form of 200 shares to help fund the proof-of-concept flight trials next year. Thus far, we have been inundated by investors looking to purchase individual shares. In the meantime we are encouraging one or two large-stake investors to come forward and take either 50, 100, or all 200 shares and benefit from this once-only opportunity.

Additional modifications and additions are as follows:
- The aircraft will be fitted with self-sealing fuel tanks;
- The primary flight instrument displays will be clustered into shaped housings to represent the different instrument groupings. Each cluster will be moveable and positionable by the single-seat pilot;
- Blown-air windscreen and heated filament heating will be installed instead of whole-leaf screen heating
- Foldaway ultralight seating will be design assisted in-house but produced separately by a supplier.

City University is continuing with a paid-up six months of research into additional and routine Computational Fluid Dynamics assessment of the Jetpod`s improved wing shape.

We are now getting ready to bring people, materials, systems and tooling together to create the first proof-of-concept Jetpod. The first flight is scheduled for next year.

The Jetpod will revolutionize the way we travel.

Mike Dacre MSc., Managing Director, Avcen Limited, London.

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QSI Offers Panel-Mount Version of the QTERM-G55 — Rugged Graphic Operator Interface

QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface terminals, announces the panel-mount version of the popular QTERM-G55 human-machine interface (HMI). The QTERM-G55 is a rugged, panel-mount HMI terminal using graphics and a keypad to interface with the user.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface terminals, announces the panel-mount version of the popular QTERM-G55 human-machine interface (HMI). The panel-mount QTERM-G55 is the newest addition to QSI's family of award-winning Qlarity™ graphic terminals and is now available.

The QTERM-G55 is a rugged, panel-mount HMI terminal using graphics and a keypad to interface with the user. The terminal can be equipped with two EIA-232, -422 or -485 serial ports; Ethernet 10Base-T or a Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) interface. The QTERM-G55 has a 320x240 pixel, color LCD display measuring 96 mm (3.8") diagonal. (optional grayscale display available) and is viewable in most lighting conditions. Other industrial-grade features include 24-key or 40-key membrane / steel snap dome keypad with LEDs; 2 Mbytes flash / 16 Mbytes SDRAM; programmable speaker and real-time clock. The QTERM-G55 operator interface is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments (NEMA-4 pending, CE certified housing). The panel-mount terminal has an overmolded rubber boot, providing a superior seal, around an ABS polycarbonate plastic case. Terminal housing is available in blue, black or gray. The QTERM-G55 can be customized to be a part of your product with a custom key legend and company logo.

The QTERM-G55 operator interface 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-G55.

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. 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.

Graphic images of the QTERM-G55 can be downloaded from http://press.qsicorp.com. A QTERM-G55 data sheet can be downloaded at http://www.qsicorp.com/pdfs/data_sheets/qterm-g55-ds.pdf.

For more information contact:
QSI Corporation
801-466-8770
Fax 801-466-8792
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www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com

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CWC Gaming Implements TCSJOHNHUXLEY Roulette Wheel Analysis Solution

With action increasing daily on its live roulette games broadcast from its television studios in Costa Rica, CWC Gaming (www.cwcgaming.com) is pleased to announce that it has installed the TCSJOHNHUXLEY Roulette Wheel Analysis solution.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- With action increasing daily on its live roulette games broadcast from its television studios in Costa Rica, CWC Gaming (www.cwcgaming.com) is pleased to announce that it has installed the TCSJOHNHUXLEY Roulette Wheel Analysis solution.

This additional software and hardware solution, which compliments CWC Gaming’s existing monitoring systems, ensures that CWC Gaming’s roulette games are free from any type of wheel or dealer bias. The installation of the TCSJOHNHUXLEY reader head also eliminates the need for dealers to manually key game results, which translates to fewer dealer errors.

“We are thrilled to have worked with TCSJOHNHUXLEY on the implementation of their solution,” said Adam Anhang, CEO of CWC Gaming. “We pride ourselves on bringing the fairness of land-based casino games to the internet, so we could not have picked a better solution supplier than TCSJOHNHUXLEY, with its overwhelming market share and experience in the land based casino industry. We hope we have the chance to expand our relationship with them in the future.”

Commented Daniel Lindsay, Commercial Development Manager at TCSJOHNHUXLEY, “We are delighted to have worked with CWC Gaming on this project. Our efficient & robust reader head technology is one of a number of core products for which TCSJOHNHUXLEY is well known. This application of our proprietary equipment simply serves to reinforce our forward thinking commitment to the gaming industry which is developing on many new and exciting fronts including the internet.”

About the TCSJOHN HUXLEY Roulette Wheel Analysis Solution
The TCS Roulette Wheel Analysis System spots bias and trends before the player does. Casino management can now easily check the performance of any roulette wheel, anywhere and at any time. Winning number data is automatically and securely collected through the TCSJH Reader Head. The unique software program instantly converts data into various, easy to read, full colour pictorial reports, such as Individual Number Bias, Wheel Sector Bias, Performance Change, Spin Speed and Table Performance. Further information about the Roulette Wheel Analysis can be found at http://www.tcsjohnhuxley.com/products/TECHNICAL/TCSRouletteWheelAnalysis/en.

About TCSJOHNHUXLEY
TCSJOHNHUXLEY combines manufacturing excellence with proven innovation and product development. From hand crafted furniture to cutting edge technical equipment, every product is designed to perform, enhance the gaming experience, security and profit.

TCSJOHNHUXLEY has strategically based offices all over the world to provide personal service, after sales support and technical expertise. TCSJOHNHUXLEY currently has over 200 employees located in its head office, manufacturing and logistics facility in the UK, and 9 international regional offices.

About CWC Gaming
CWC Gaming (www.cwcgaming.com) is the leader in live online gaming software and services, and currently powers over 15 licensees. CWC Gaming brings the fairness and integrity of regulated, land-based casino games to the internet.

Contact Information:
Daniel Lindsay
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY
+ 44 (0)20 7394 4032
http://www.tcsjohnhuxley.com

Adam Anhang
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CWC Gaming Inc.
+506-290-8796
http://www.cwcgaming.com

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International Software Award, Sponsored by Microsoft and Pocket PC Magazine Germany, Honors SYWARE, Inc. With “Best Database Software Award 2004”

SYWARE, Inc., announced an international panel of industry experts honored SYWARE’s Visual CE software with Club Pocket PC’s “Best Database Software Award 2004”. The award was sponsored by Microsoft Germany and Pocket PC Magazine Germany. SYWARE mobilizes information between the enterprise and the field and rapidly converts paper-based or PC processes into mobile applications, without programming, that can be deployed on any Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Windows CE device.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- SYWARE, Inc., announced an international panel of industry experts honored SYWARE’s Visual CE software with Club Pocket PC’s “Best Database Software Award 2004”. The award was sponsored by Microsoft Germany and Pocket PC Magazine Germany. SYWARE mobilizes information between the enterprise and the field and rapidly converts paper-based or PC processes into mobile applications, without programming, that can be deployed on any Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Windows CE device.

Hundreds of companies from around the world submitted their products for review by a panel of international judges to determine the winners. The annual Club Pocket PC awards program identifies the best software and hardware products on the market for a global community of users. Other winners in the hardware category included T-Mobile’s MDA 2 for best Pocket PC of the year 2004 and Motorola’s Mpx 200 for best Smartphone of the year 2004. This item follows previous news where SYWARE announced the availability of mEnable 2.0, to provide mobile users with wireless access to enterprise data and run database applications on handhelds and connect to ODBC-enabled databases in real-time at any time or place. For more on mEnable, visit http://www.syware.com/lp/menable

“SYWARE is honored to receive Club Pocket PC’s Best Database Software Award 2004,” said Sy Danberg, President, SYWARE, Inc. “This award further validates our position as an international leader in the marketplace,” Danberg added. “Thousands of users voted for Visual CE at the Pocket PC Award 2004 to make Visual CE the number one product in the Best Database Software Category-- congratulations!” said Alex Januschewsky, Founder, Club Pocket PC Europe. For more information on Visual CE, visit http://www.syware.com/lp/visualce

About SYWARE, Inc.
SYWARE empowers mobile users to collect data and create feature-rich database applications that can be deployed on any Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Windows CE device- wherever they need to work. Industry or user-specific data can be downloaded, collected, displayed, modified and synchronized, without programming. SYWARE provides low cost of ownership, rapid deployment and return-on-investment without requiring users to expand IT departments to manage software and data between desktops and servers to devices. SYWARE removes obstacles to commerce and enables users to share data seamlessly over wireless, LAN, WAN or Internet connections in a wide variety of market sectors, including municipalities, healthcare, transportation, government, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, automotive, energy, aerospace and other markets.

The cornerstone of SYWARE’s product line is Visual CE®, the award-winning database and forms development tool for Windows Mobile and Windows CE handhelds. A diverse, international panel of industry experts awarded SYWARE Pocket PC magazine’s “Best Software Award 2004” in the database category, as Visual CE is used by small-to-medium-sized businesses around the world- and trusted by FedEx (NYSE: FDX), ChevronTexaco Corp. (NYSE: CVX), Cargill, Inc., Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and the U.S. Geological Survey. SYWARE is also the creator of mEnable®, a flexible software architecture for real-time wireless access to enterprise data located on corporate servers, and FoneDB®, the first database software for Microsoft Smartphone devices.

For media inquiries, contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x 208 or e-mail protected from spam bots

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German Plastic Additive Giant Baerlocher Far East Awards ERP2 Solution Implementation Contract to Dignersys Consulting Bhd

YB Dato’ Kalsom Abdul Rahman, Chairman of Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) Witnesses Signing of Among the First ERP Provision Contracts by a Malaysian Solution Provider to a German Multinational

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- Dignersys Consulting Bhd scored what is believed to be a first for a Malaysian enterprise resource planning 2nd generation (ERP2) provider in winning a contract to provide its EnterpriseBuilder solution to the Singapore and Malaysia operations of Baerlocher Far East, among the world’s leading plastics additives suppliers.

The contract signing between Baerlocher Far East and Dignersys was witnessed by YB Dato’ Kalsom Abdul Rahman, Chairman of Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC, here today.

The contract estimated to be worth close to RM1Million is significant as it is believed to be the first agreement that an industry-leading German company has entered into with a Malaysian ERP2 solution company.

YB Dato’ Kalsom Abdul Rahman, Chairman of Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) said, “This is a notable achievement as it is a reversal of the traditional pattern of Malaysian companies buying foreign ERP2 solutions. Dignersys’s EnterpriseBuilder is among the few locally developed ERP2 solutions that have gained acceptance among multinational companies such as Baerlocher Far East.”

In 2004, Baerlocher Malaysia and Singapore achieved combined sales revenue totaling approximately RM100 million. Malaysia is also one of Baerlocher’s 13 international production sites.

She encouraged more Malaysian solutions providers to offer their services to multinational companies with operations in Malaysia as well as to explore foreign markets.

According to Mr. Pierre Toh, Chief Executive Officer of Dignersys Consulting Bhd, the company considers the contract win recognition of the international standard of its EnterpriseBuilder ERP2 solution and services, as well as an ideal starting point to capture more global business.

“This win is a milestone for us and for Malaysian ERP2 solution providers as it proves that locally developed solutions have reached international standards. Baerlocher is a worldwide leader in plastic additives and other players in the plastics industry will be keen to follow their lead,” Mr. Toh said. “Baerlocher’s confidence in our solution has put us in an even better position to offer our services to multinationals with operations in this region.”

The company’s EnterpriseBuilder solution has more than 80 modules including modules for the management of Demand-Chain Management Modules, Supply-Chain Management Modules, Production Control Modules, Materials Management Modules, Finance Modules, Accounting modules, SMS Modules, RFID Modules, POS Management Modules and Human Capital Management Modules. Baerlocher Far East will deploy 32 modules in Malaysia and 24 modules in Singapore.

Baerlocher Far East selected Dignersys EnterpriseBuilder solution over eight other ERP vendors as the product met Baerlocher Far East’s system requirements, was ROI in relation to the system’s features and functionality. The product’s ease of integration with other systems. Its experienced and dedicated team was also deciding factors said Baerlocher Far East, Managing Director, Mr. Malpaso Cheng.

“It became clear that Dignersys’ EnterpriseBuilder was the best software solution provider to offer the technology infrastructure we needed to help achieve our business objectives to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and real time decision making,” Mr. Cheng said. “This solution will help us optimize the deployment of human resources.”

He added that Baerlocher with 56 employees in Malaysia and 19 in Singapore places high value on employee productivity and requires timely information to support informed decision making and market responsiveness.

Dignersys Consulting Bhd clients include Asia File Corporation Bhd, Slumberland Singapore & Malaysia, SME Aerospace and Power Choice Sdn Bhd among others.

Note: ERP is short for enterprise resource planning, a business management system that integrates all facets of the business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.

(Source: http://www.webopedia.com/)

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Engineer-to-Order ERP Selection

Engineer-to-Order ERP Selection

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems offer great benefits to engineer-to-order (ETO) companies looking to increase productivity and decrease cost. According to TR Cutler, spokesperson for the ETO Institute, “These benefits come as a result of a successful implementation, but not every implementation is successful.” Cutler asserts that, “One reason some implementations are not successful is the selection of the wrong system.”

The ETO Institute has just published a white paper, “Why Do Companies Choose the Wrong System?” This document is written with engineer-to-order companies in mind. It highlights the problems facing ETO companies trying to find and evaluate a new ERP system. The while paper provides some time and simple steps companies can take to reduce the chances of making a critical mistake.

(www.etoinstitute.org)
Cutler, who authors regular columns for Industrial Connection magazine (www.industrialconnection.net) and InMFG magazine (www.inmfg.com) is looking for case study profiles of ETO manufacturing companies and their ERP experiences. “The good, the bad, the ugly. I want to know what ETO manufacturers think about the ERP selection process, what companies have served them well and which have not. This will provide an interesting profile for the members of the ETO Institute.”

The ETO Institute specifically highlights some of the problems ETO manufacturers face when searching for an ERP system. Go to www.etoinsititute.org and learn more. Registration is free of charge and more than a thousand ETO manufacturers are expected to join in 2005.

Thomas R. Cutler
ETO Institute
954-486-7562
www.etoinstitute.org
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Manufacturing Software System E-Z-MRP Announces New Pricing and Product Structure

E-Z-MRP, the leading manufacturing software system for small manufacturers, announces that a new pricing and product structure is in effect.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- E-Z-MRP, the leading manufacturing software system for small manufacturers, announces that a new pricing and product structure is in effect as of April 15.

According to Rocky Smolin, founder of Beach Access Software, makers of E-Z-MRP, “We see a distinction between those small manufacturers with less than five hundred parts in material resource planning, and those with a need for unlimited part numbers.”

Smolin noted that some manufacturers will start with the under 500 parts version of E-Z-MRP, priced at $2,995, and grow into the new unlimited version, priced at $9,800. Beach Access Software credits the $2,995 for customers who later choose to upgrade. Other small manufacturers who presently have more than five hundred part will start right away with the E-Z-MRP Unlimited version.

To accommodate the new pricing structure, E-Z-MRP offers a leasing program that ensures a rapid Return-on-Investment.

*Lease E-Z-MRP with two full years of support for just $169.96 per month.
*Lease E-Z-MRP Unlimited with two full years of support for just $495.00 per month.

Small manufacturers with more than one hundred parts can no longer manage the manufacturing process on an Excel spreadsheet. Since more than 84 percent of all manufacturers have less than 50 employees, there is a remarkable opportunity for cost-effective manufacturing systems like E-Z-MRP. Despite the extensive media coverage regarding ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), in most cases these small manufacturers do not require all the functionality offered, nor can many afford the price point.

Somewhere between Excel and ERP is the core process for most manufacturers. By offering the two versions of E-Z-MRP, no small manufacturer will be required to purchase more software than actually needed, while still having the ability to grow into the E-Z-MRP Unlimited version.

The EZ MRP package includes a full-featured Bill of Materials processor, plus a material planning and tracking module which tracks all sales orders, forecasts, work orders (planned, firm, and released), purchase orders, shortages, raw materials and finished goods inventories. It also records a complete audit trail on all inventory transactions. Also included is a physical inventory function and a purchase order module for printing purchase orders.

E-Z-MRP runs on any Windows-based PC or network, and requires Access 2000, Access XP or Access 2003 to run. No on-site or remote training is required. A comprehensive user manual with tutorials provides all the required instruction.

For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.e-z-mrp.com.

Contact:
Beach Access Software
Rocky Smolin
858-259-4334

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Online Fastener Store Offers Transparent Pricing (http://www.instockfasteners.com)

InStock Fasteners, an online transaction website selling standard fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts, etc.) to the industrial and construction markets, is now live. Not only does the company offer customers a very user-friendly site, but also transparent pricing across all purchase volumes - and notoriously low prices to boot.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 28, 2005 -- A consortium of long-time hardware and component industry investors have launched InStock Fasteners (http://www.instockfasteners.com), an online store for small bulk and package-size standard industrial and building fasteners. The new, independent company offers a deep inventory of screws, nuts, bolts, washers, pins and related items, and a selection of over 20,000 SKUs. Product selection is tailored to serve the small manufacturer and job shop, building contractor, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations) market segments. Fastener buyers will find a website with all prices published for all purchase volumes, a novel and noteworthy development in the fastener industry.

Additionally, they will find some of the lowest prices available in the marketplace. Visitors will enjoy a very convenient, easy-to-use website, designed to maximize user experience, and with tools to help the customer manage his procurement relationship with InStock Fasteners (http://www.instockfasteners.com). Customer service is available for assistance as well.

“InStock Fasteners will continue to expand its online tools, its online benefits to the customer, and its fastener product line”, states Robert Drew, Marketing Director. “Our goal is to be the low-price one-stop destination for all industrial, construction, and MRO buyers. With well over 100 years combined experience, our management team has the domain experience and track record to make this happen.”

InStock Fasteners will focus on the North American market initially, with a long-term goal of growing internationally. For more information, see the website (http://www.instockfasteners.com) or e-mail Robert Drew at e-mail protected from spam bots.

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$30 Billion Fluid Power Industry Validates LatchTool Group's Contention

The National Fluid Power Association petitions Government to fund development of compact and efficient hydraulics.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 27, 2005 -- The National Fluid Power Association announced last month that it had received a favorable response from the National Science Foundation for its proposed consortium of University Research Centers to develop compact and efficient fluid power.

The group comprised of prominent universities in close cooperation with the $30 billion fluid power industry seeks $18 million to fund research to integrate components into unified systems that will minimize the weight and volume of fluid power systems. They expect to expand fluid power from its current use for heavy equipment to portable and self-powered applications such as wearable tools and rescue robots.

Over the past nine years, the LatchTool Group has quietly pursued this quest for smaller, lighter, more affordable hydraulic systems that could be integrated into tools, prosthetics and a plethora of industrial and consumer products.

The Company introduced its technology at an American Society of Mechanical Engineers event last November where it showed its PowerCylinder™, a mechanical force amplifier that uses encapsulated hydraulic circuitry. The device weighs ounces, yet leverages pounds into tons. Last month, the PowerCylinder was picked a best product of 2004 by Design News, a Reed Business Information publication for mechanical and design engineers.

Monday, the LatchTool Group announced that it has integrated a simpler version of its encapsulated hydraulic circuitry directly into a locking type of pliers. For the first time, women, the elderly and infirmed can have the hand strength equal to a man's. The prospects for miniaturized compact hydraulics are huge, just as the LatchTool Group contends, and now the NFPA and its more than 400 members assert.

LatchTool has multiple patents both issued and pending that covers its developments in valves, hydraulic circuitry and systems integration. The Company has offered to make its PowerCylinders available to the proposed consortium should the NSF decide to go ahead with the funding proposal.

Contact:
Sean Fry
LatchTool Group
719-360-0977
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www.latchtool.com

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Glass Artisans Provide Custom Glass Etching

On-Site Systems Glass Etching, an experienced etching company, employs the latest technology and the most talented glass artisans to create sophisticated and elegant custom glass etching for commercial, residential, and government buildings.

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- On-Site Systems Glass Etching, one of the largest and most experienced etching companies in the Southeast, employs some of the most talented glass artisans and utilizes the latest technology and techniques to create custom glass etching projects for commercial, residential, and government buildings.

By utilizing specialized glass etching techniques and proprietary glass etching equipment, On-Site Systems Glass Etching is able to perform their etched glass work on the job site, without the mess and dust normally associated with sandblasting. Their custom glass etching projects can be completed in practically any environment, including office interiors, residential interiors, airplanes, automobiles, motor homes, boats, and more.

“We’re known, well-known, for being able to handle custom glass etching projects as small as one piece to as large as thousands of pieces, as well as for getting difficult and sometimes unimaginable projects from the idea through the completion stage,” said Gary Taylor, Project Coordinator of On-Site Systems Glass Etching.

Some glass etching clients at On-Site Systems include:
• Coca-Cola
• Delta Airlines
• Cingular Wireless
• Home Depot
• McDonalds
• Disney

In addition to custom glass etching designs, On-Site Systems Glass Etching also does stone carving, fiberboard, and graphic films to create standard or custom designs. To view the online photo gallery of some of their finest work or to learn more about their custom glass etching services, visit www.On-SiteSystems.com.

About On-Site Systems Glass Etching
On-Site Systems Glass Etching was founded over 20 years ago in a small building by two brothers, Richard and Michael Lindeborg. Now, they have a 10,000 square-foot glass etching facility, a staff of talented artisans, and are hailed as one of the finest custom etching services in the Southeast.

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Doe Run Partners with Local Universities for Global Student Exchange Project

Students travel to Doe Run Peru to gain international experience and lend fresh perspectives on operations.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 27, 2005 -- The Doe Run Company recently embarked on an innovative cross-cultural educational program known as the Global Student Exchange Project with the University of Missouri, Rolla (UMR). Doe Run's unique position as a global leader in metallurgy gave UMR exchange students an opportunity to gain practical experience on an international level.

From March 27 through April 4, six UMR mining and civil engineering students traveled abroad to tour Doe Run Peru facilities and conduct field assessments of the company's La Oroya smelter and Cobriza mines. Doe Run provided housing accommodations for the students at the company's facilities in Peru, round-trip airfare, meals and in-country travel expenses. Later this year, Doe Run will welcome a group of Peruvian exchange students to its Southeast Missouri Mining and Milling Division (SEMO) in Viburnum, Mo. Not only will the trip help fulfill educational requirements, but it will also give the students an international advantage as they pursue mining education at Peruvian universities.

In addition to observing Doe Run Peru's mining and smelting operations, the multinational team will also study Doe Run's latest environmental innovations and community involvement in Peru. Upon completion of the project, expected late 2005, UMR students with their Peruvian counterparts will present Doe Run with a detailed report, including considerations for improving Doe Run Peru's efficiency and operations.

"This is a wonderful opportunity that allows our students to put their mining, metallurgical and environmental knowledge to work," said Jerry Tien, associate professor of mining and engineering studies at UMR. "Our students were interested to learn about Doe Run’s operations and were amazed to see their commitment to safety and community development. We're excited to apply our knowledge in these areas and determine if we can help Doe Run further improve its operations."

Doe Run Peru has invested more than $140 million on facility and environmental improvements since purchasing the Peruvian smelter from the government-run Centromin in 1997. The company continues to implement community programs in Peru, including those that support education, agriculture, health, sanitation and community sustainability. Meanwhile, the plant continues to work to reduce plant emissions, which are at historic lows.

"We're constantly looking for ways to improve our facilities, and this opportunity allows us a unique chance to get several fresh perspectives," said Bob Roscoe, co-general manager at SEMO and Doe Run's Cobriza Mine. "We’re excited to participate in a project that has the potential to enhance our facilities, while at the same time enabling students to gain the vital experience they'll need to compete at a global level. We've worked with UMR on several occasions and we're delighted to share our expertise with them to educate the next generation of metallurgists and mine engineers."

The Doe Run Company, along with its subsidiaries, is a privately held natural resource company
focused on environmentally sound mineral production, recycling and metals fabrication. Based in St. Louis, the company and its subsidiaries serve as North America's largest integrated lead producer and third-largest total lead producer worldwide, employing more than 4,000 people. The company and its employees are committed to keeping its operations and communities clean and safe while producing essential raw materials – lead, zinc, copper, gold and silver – that are needed for everyday life. Doe Run and its subsidiaries have U.S. operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona, and South American operations in Peru. For more information, visit http://www.doerun.com.

Editor's Note: A photo of the UMR students in Peru is available in JPG format. Please contact Kristin Saunders at ksaunders @ standingpr.com or (314) 469-3500 for the file.

Contact:
Christi Dixon
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314-469-3500
http://www.doerun.com

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Ellsworth Adhesives Presented with Supplier of the Year Award

Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemical Distribution has been named the Lean Initiative award winner for 2005 by Rockwell Collins.

Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 26, 2005 -- Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemical Distribution has been named the Lean Initiative award winner for 2005 by Rockwell Collins. The award was presented by Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones during the Annual Supplier Conference.

The Supplier of the Year award is an acknowledgement of significant contributions made during the year by suppliers and is based upon quality delivery, total cost of ownership, lead time and customer service.

Rockwell Collins is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.

Ellsworth Adhesives, Germantown, Wisconsin, USA, is North America’s largest distributor of adhesive products and equipment. Ellsworth Adhesives is a value added supplier of adhesives, sealants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, releases and lubricants from leading international manufacturers like Dow Corning, Dymax, Lord, 3M, Loctite, Bostik, Permabond, Emerson & Cuming, Techcon and many others.

Ellsworth Adhesives has developed a reputation in the industry for providing the unusual combination of excellence in distribution as well as the most comprehensive level of technical expertise available. In addition to 46 locations in the US, they have a growing international presence, which now includes operations in Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Scotland, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, Hong Kong and China.

For more information on Ellsworth Adhesives, please call 800-888-0698.

Contact Information:
Nyla Burns
Ellsworth Corporation
262-509-8711
http://www.ellsworth.com

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Hosted Document Management Services Prove Cost Effective for Businesses with Limited IT Resources.

WorldView’s Document Management Services Reduce Upfront Investment Costs and Implementation Time while Streamlining Business Processes.

Omaha, NB (PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- Keeping the costs and maintenance of information systems to a minimum is a challenge for businesses operating on limited IT resources. WorldView Ltd. is helping to control these costs and maintenance issues by offering a hosted web-enabled document management solution. Its Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution offers document management, storage, retrieval and distribution – all the features of a robust in-house model, for a fraction of the price.

Updated in March 2005, WorldView’s new browser interface is an intuitive, user-friendly way to allow employees to collaborate and manage important business documents. The hosted ECM package offers multiple features including: Automated workflow processes, version control with check-in/check-out functionality and user privileges, electronic forms, email integration, exception reporting, and the ability to retrieve documents with keyword searching and cross-referencing. The web-enabled system allows worldwide remote access from any PC with Internet connection.

“Our hosted document management model offers businesses a practical, easy-to-implement solution to control the rising costs of information systems within the office,” says Tom Hassenstab, WorldView president. “Many of our customers are seeing a return on investment in less than one year.”

WorldView utilizes a secure off-site document data center, equipped with state-of-the-art firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data encryption, all working in unison to provide a seamless hosted document service.

The WorldView ECM solution is a combined solution that includes service, support and tailored solutions to meet the needs of any business. Certified Installation and Support Specialists provide custom integration and installation services to satisfy any unique requirements a business may need. The ECM solution is implemented quickly, easily and cost-effectively and because it’s a hosted product, there is no need for software upgrades or maintenance.

“Information is an organization’s most valuable resource,” says Hassenstab. “WorldView’s services offer businesses the ability to gain efficiencies in the workplace by better managing their information. Our hosted document management services allow businesses the opportunity to do this without having to make a large upfront investment or consume their technical staff’s valuable time throughout the year – two major drawbacks of an in-house system.”

ABOUT WORLDVIEW LTD:
WorldView Ltd. is an Internet based document management service provider offering secure, hosted enterprise solutions that enable organizations to store, manage and share vital information between employees, vendors, partners and customers. Each month, over a million documents are stored by more than 800 business professionals across North America, using WorldView's document management service. For more information, visit http://www.worldviewltd.com .

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jay Buroker
Marketing Manager
WorldView Ltd.
402-330-0210

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DDL Testing Services Demystifies Complex Package Validation Process - Shares Advice with Medical Device Manufacturers at Medcon 2005

DDL Inc., a leading package, product and material testing laboratory, will be presenting “Demystifying Medical Device Package Validation” at the Medcon 2005 Conference, April 27–28.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2005 - http://www.testedandproven.com - Scott Levy, Package Engineer at DDL Inc., a leading package, product and material testing laboratory, will be presenting “Demystifying Medical Device Package Validation” at the Medcon 2005 Conference, April 27–28, Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center, San Diego, CA.

Demystifying Medical Device Package Validation is intended to help medical device manufacturers understand complex package validation processes, along with what it takes to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding sterile medical device packaging.

“Many medical device manufacturers struggle on a daily basis with what they need to do to set up a shelf-life package validation,” said Levy. “Many are unaware of how to satisfy industry standards such as ISO 11607.”

According to the ISO 11607 standard, the manufacturer “must ensure the product and package system combine to create a total product which performs efficiently, safely, and effectively in the hands of the user.”

Levy will answer ten frequently asked questions regarding the medical device package validation process, including which industry standards the package should adhere to and what each manufacturer should do to ensure the satisfaction of these requirements.

Levy will also share how DDL is helping manufacturers comply with ISO 11607 (Clause 7) via its PackReview service.

Join Scott Levy for “Demystifying Medical Device Package Validation”
Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 11am - Bing Crosby Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center, San Diego, CA

For more information on complex package validation processes and the PackReview service, stop by the DDL booth #59 at Medcon or visit http://www.testedandproven.com/packreview.html

About DDL
DDL offers expert testing services that provide excellent documentation for package testing, material testing, product testing and HazMat testing. DDL package testing clients find peace of mind with the DDL reliable PackReview (SM) ISO 11607 clause 7 certification. DDL maintains full service testing labs in Minnesota and California.

Contact DDL at: http://www.TestedAndProven.com or call Scott Levy at 952-941-9226 ext.115.

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Lovejoy Releases Expanded Full-Line Catalogue, CD-ROM

New Products, Demonstrations and Training Sessions Fill Daily Reference Tools

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- “Coming soon to DVD!” hypes the release of a first-run movie for the public’s at-home viewing pleasure. This month, a new CD-ROM is hitting the mailboxes of plant service managers in the U.S. and Canada and the unlikely star is the power transmission coupling, a common yet essential component for the smooth operation of any facility.

Lovejoy, Inc., is releasing the updated, expanded version of its full-line catalogue with an accompanying CD-ROM to create an invaluable reference tool for engineers, planners and maintenance supervisors. The CD-ROM expands the catalogue offerings by including training, demonstration and application videos that lend a visual hand to the operator who needs to install or replace a coupling.

Specifically, new products included in the 2005 edition of the Lovejoy, Inc., product catalogue include:
- An expanded grid section to include new 1000 Series fully interchangeable grid-style coupling specifications, sizes and application suggestions;
- Case studies for various key industries such as power or paper;
- Application photos to illustrate common uses for power transmission couplings in industrial settings;
- ROSTA section updates that include the new AB and AB-D product lines;
- A new section on the shaft-locking device introduced by Lovejoy in 2004;
- And installation instructions for the Jaw, Jaw-in-Shear and S-Flex couplings.

Lovejoy first introduced the full line catalogue in CD-ROM format in 2003. Each year, the company enhances the value of the CD-ROM with essential tools and visual guidelines designed to help plant service managers perform their jobs more efficiently and easily.
This year, new in the CD-ROM catalogue is:
- English/German metric CJ Series catalogues
- English/German metric Torsional catalogues
- Shaft Locking Device application stories and user guide
- The Coupling Configurator demonstration/training video, which explains the process of sizing and configuring a coupling online at the Lovejoy Web site
- Jaw-In-Shear installation video
- Disc coupling installation video
- ROSTA AB mount comparison video
- ROSTA AB mount demonstration video
- ROSTA AU on Shaker Conveyor video
- Industry Connect Power Point presentations and cost comparisons for two key industries including power and aggregate
- And a U.S. list price book.

Both print catalogue and CD-ROM versions utilize multiple drawings, photos and specifications to make it easy to determine the right type of coupling for any application.

To receive a copy of the new Lovejoy, Inc., full-line catalogue and CD-ROM, detailing the many solution-engineered products available from Lovejoy, interested parties should visit the Web site at www.lovejoy-inc.com. Founded in 1900, Lovejoy enjoys an international reputation as the leading company specializing in flexible coupling design and development. Lovejoy products are available worldwide through distributors in North America and 55 other countries, supported by Lovejoy offices and support staff in Canada, Europe and the USA. Lovejoy, Inc. is certified under the ISO-9001:2000 International Standards for Quality Management.

Lovejoy, Inc., corporate offices are at 2655 Wisconsin Ave., Downers Grove, IL, 60515, USA. Phone 630-852-0500; fax 630-852-2120; e-mail inquiries e-mail protected from spam bots.

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LogiXML Simplifies Distribution of Free LGX Report for Partners

New OEM licensing package allows developers to embed LGX Report within applications, eliminating the need for separate download and installation of the free LGX Report

McLean, VA (PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- LogiXML (www.logixml.com) today announces a simplified process for OEM licensing that enables software solutions providers to deploy the company’s popular free reporting product, LGX Report, embedded as part of their solutions.

“Partners are deploying LGX Report in a variety of innovative applications and have contacted us to suggest ways to use LGX Report as an embedded reporting component of their applications and host or deploy the solution in a seamless manner,” said Linda Höwe, Vice President of Business Development at LogiXML. “The new Distribution Pack is our solution based on that input. It is a “no hassle” way for solutions providers to host or deploy LGX Report Server embedded within their web based solutions. “

The popularity of the free LGX Report (www.freereporting.com), which LogiXML launched in July 2004, has resulted in tens of thousands of developers downloading and using the product. LogiXML is committed to continue offering free reporting and the LGX Report Distribution Pack streamlines the integration, licensing and distribution of LGX Report with partner's web applications.

The LGX Report Distribution Pack is OEM licensing that allows solution providers and developers to embed the reporting tool within their application – eliminating the need for their clients to download and install the reporting tool separately. The Distribution Pack includes the PDF export add-on (which is an optional add-on for free LGX Report) and can be deployed on web servers with any number of processors. Pricing of the LGX Report Distribution Pack starts at $1,000 for distributing LGX Report to a total of 100 processors on the production web servers.

In addition to LGX Report, LogiXML offers a complete set of report development products for web based reporting that can be used as a powerful managed report development platform including LGX Report Plus and LGX Info. The company also offers the powerful LGX Ad Hoc Report Builder product for end user driven report development via a browser.

Built on XML technology, the LGX Report Development Platform lets developers create full-featured web-based reports using a drag and drop user interface. The platform allows developers to connect with web services and all major (or ODBC and OLEDB compliant) databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase, MySQL, etc., and can be deployed across any .NET architecture.

About LogiXML, Inc.
LogiXML builds powerful web based Business Intelligence reporting and analytics products that are easy to learn, use, deploy and maintain. Our products help organizations make better, timelier decisions by transforming disparate data into critical business information.

LogiXML's growing base of customers includes leading organizations in Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Finance, Logistics, Education, Computer Hardware and Software, Retail, Non-Profit and Government. LogiXML stands as a leading provider of pure web based BI products, providing a complete and unique set of easy to use, XML-based reporting solutions accessible through a standard web browser.

For more information about LogiXML and the LGX suite of products, please contact:
Partner Programs
Linda Höwe VP of Business Development, LogiXML
703.748.0020 ext 150,
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www.logixml.com.
Marketing and Public Relations
LogiXML
401 330-0385
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INC Magazine Spotlights PC-Doctor in "Best Cities" List

Maker of diagnostics software for PCs is highlighted as Reno company is highlighted in article that ranks Reno as No. 1 best city for doing business

Reno, NV (PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- PC Doctor Inc., the leading global developer of hardware diagnostic and system information tools, is highlighted in the May 2005 issue of Inc magazine, a leading U.S. business magazine that delivers advice, tools and services to help business owners and CEOs start, run and grow their businesses.

The article is part of the magazine’s annual “Best Places to Do Business” list, which ranked Reno as No. 1 of 272 cities across America. The issue was scheduled to be available on newsstands nationally last Monday.

“Writer Joel Kotkin’s article underscores many of the business benefits that we’ve experienced since we moved to Reno,” said Aki Korhonen, PC-Doctor president and chief technology officer. “The lower cost of doing business goes a long way in helping us to remain competitive in the U.S. software industry. We’re creating jobs in an industry that increasingly is sending them overseas.”

PC-Doctor relocated to Reno in October 2003 from Emeryville, Calif. -- a city on the banks of San Francisco Bay where it had been located since its founding in the early 1990s. In addition to the lower cost of doing business, the article also details the lower cost of living for the company’s employees. “Many of our people are finding it possible to purchase homes and to have the option of being a single-income family – something that was out of reach in the Bay Area,” said Korhonen, who founded the company.

About PC-Doctor
Founded in 1993, PC-Doctor Inc. is the leading provider of PC hardware diagnostic, customer support and manufacturing tools to top PC makers, service centers and IT organizations worldwide. Acknowledged by leading PC manufacturers as the de facto standard for diagnostics, PC-Doctor has shipped more than 100 million units worldwide. Its products are available in 11 languages for Windows and Linux operating systems, which run on leading Intel and AMD microprocessors.

For more information about PC-Doctor and its products, visit www.pc-doctor.com. To place an order from within the U.S. and Canada, call toll-free (866) 289-7237. From outside the U.S., please call (775) 336-4000. The company’s headquarters is located at 9805 Double R Blvd. Reno, NV 89521.

©2005 PC-Doctor, Inc. PC-Doctor is a trademark of PC-Doctor, Inc., Reno, NV. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks, trademarks or servicemarks of their respective holders and are gratefully acknowledged.

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Lighting Expert Cautions Landscape Lighting Professionals Against Premature Use of LED’s.

Landscape lighting expert, David Beausoleil, issued a public statement today drawing attention to the industry’s latest innovation, Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s). His concern is that landscape lighting professionals will begin replacing industry-standard incandescent and halogen lamps with LED’s before these new lamps have been standardized and proven.

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- Landscape lighting expert, David Beausoleil, issued a public statement today drawing attention to the industry’s latest innovation, Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s). His concern is that landscape lighting professionals will begin replacing industry-standard incandescent and halogen lamps with LED’s before these new lamps have been standardized and proven.

Mr. Beausoleil, an instructor at Rutgers University and founder of Cast Lighting, expresses his concern, “While LED lamps have great potential as an energy efficient, long-lasting light source in outdoor lighting applications, there are many problems with models currently available. The main issues are heat build-up, poor color rendition, undeveloped optics and a lack of quality standards. These new lamps have been rushed to market before all the bugs have been worked out. Landscape lighting professionals that use LED’s are risking their reputations since the lamps may not perform as desired and prematurely burn out.”

LED’s are miniature electronic lamps used for many years as indicator lights in computers and electrical devices. Their small size, long life and energy efficiency make them ideal for these applications. Recent research has broadened their use to include bright light sources in flashlights, street signs and brake lights on cars. Since individual LED’s are relatively dim, they are grouped in bundles to achieve a greater intensity of light. These new higher-output devices have pushed the limits of the technology and have yet to make significant inroads as dependable bright light sources in architectural lighting.

Despite the early stage of development, LED products dominated the recent Light Fair Conference held in New York City. This yearly industry event is the largest forum of lighting manufacturers in the world. LED versions of all commonly used incandescent lamps were found in many booths – most of them from Asian companies. In contrast to these offerings, LED researchers in pre-conference workshops explained in great detail the manufacturing obstacles that have yet to be overcome. Their best-guess estimate for when LED’s would be ready as bright light sources was 2 to 3 years.

Emphasizing the need for caution, Mr Beausoleil stated, “The early years of landscape lighting were plagued by poorly manufactured products. Because of this, lighting systems were failing prematurely and reputations were damaged. It’s taken many years for our industry to mature and for the products to reach a high level of quality. Lamp quality is especially important; my company, Cast Lighting, offers over 30 models of lamps, each of them precisely manufactured to achieve the patterns and intensities essential for the palette of the landscape lighting designer. When LED’s reach this level of sophistication, then we will offer them, too – but that’s a few years down the road.”

About David Beausoleil
David Beausoleil, Founder and President of Cast Lighting, LLC., is widely recognized as a leading authority on Landscape Lighting design and installation. He founded Cast Lighting with the intention of providing the highest quality products and training at prices affordable to the small business owner. Through his courses at Rutgers and hands-on trainings conducted across the country, thousands of landscape professionals, designers and architects have launched landscape lighting businesses. Information about Cast Lighting can be found at www.cast-lighting.com.

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Longmont LifeScience Thursday to Be Held May 12; Panel Will Discuss Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications & Issues

The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will host Longmont LifeScience Thursday on May 12 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.at the Radisson Conference Center in Longmont, at 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd. The event will feature a panel discussion on "Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications & Issues" by a group of experts.

Longmont, CO (PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will host Longmont LifeScience Thursday on May 12 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.at the Radisson Conference Center in Longmont, at 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd. The event will feature a panel discussion on "Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications & Issues" by a group of experts.

Panel members will include Dr. Ali Said Faqi, MPI Research, Inc., Mr. Bruce Feistner, OSI Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Dorothy Colagiovanni, Replidyne, Inc., with another panel member to be added. Dr. Colagiovanni will also act as moderator. Panelists will discuss pre-clinical, regulatory and clinical issues, as well as stumbling blocks.

CBSA members may attend at no cost. Non-member admission is $50, and a student discount is available.

Longmont LifeScience Thursday, held each quarter, began in 2003, and is designed to provide information and networking opportunities for those interested in the life science industry, including those involved or interested in biotechnology, medical devices, ag biotech, pharmaceuticals, research institutions and life science industries. The Longmont Area Economic Council is a founding sponsor of the event and John Cody, LAEC President, serves on the CBSA Program Committee. Denise Brown, Executive Director of CBSA, has been instrumental in developing new programs for the Association and raising its profile in Colorado.

This program is sponsored by the Longmont Area Economic Council and Pratt Management.

About the Longmont Area Economic Council
The Longmont Area Economic Council exists for the sole purpose of keeping the Longmont area economy strong. This is accomplished specifically by "actively supporting the creation and preservation of quality primary jobs." Primary employers are those who sell the majority of their goods and services outside the region. LAEC is a public/private partnership, governed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives from primary employers, the City of Longmont, and the business community at large. For more information, call (303) 651-0128, email e-mail protected from spam bots, or visit www.longmont.org.

About the Colorado BioScience Assocation
The Colorado BioScience Association is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado’s growing biosciences industry. Colorado is embarking on an aggressive plan to grow the state’s bioscience industry into one of the country’s premier bioscience clusters. CBSA enjoys the support of over 200 member organizations representing a range of bioscience companies dedicated to solving problems and developing products as well as companies providing key services to the bioscience industry and research institutions. CBSA works closely with the state and local policy makers to represent the interests of the bioscience industry. A critical component for Colorado to become one of the country’s top bioscience clusters is a supportive legislative and regulatory environment. The Colorado BioScience Association actively works to achieve these results. For more information, call 720-859-4153, email e-mail protected from spam bots, or visit www.cobioscience.com.

Speaker Bios
Dr. Ali Said Faqi, Director of Developmental & Reproductive Toxicology at MPI Research in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Before joining MPI Research he was a senior Scientist at IITRI in Chicago, Illinois and Allergan Pharmaceuticals in Irvine, California. Dr. Faqi is also an adjunct Professor at the University Palermo, Italy. Dr. Faqi received his DVM degree from the Somali National University in Mogadishu, Somalia and Diploma of Specialization in Experimental Pharmacology at University of Milan in Italy. He received his PhD from the University of Leipzig in Germany. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist at the Free University of Berlin, in Germany, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Morehouse School of medicine in Atlanta.

Mr. Bruce Feistner, Regulatory Affairs Manager at OSI Pharmaceuticals. He joined NeXagen Pharmaceuticals in 1993 and has worked through the various permutations of the Boulder company as it evolved from NeXagen to NeXstar Pharmaceuticals to Gilead Sciences and finally OSI Pharmaceuticals. During that period Mr. Feistner has worked primarily with oncology drug products and has witnessed the transformation from traditional chemotherapeutics to targeted therapies. He is responsible for preparing and/or overseeing regulatory submissions for investigational and commercial products on a global basis.

Dr. Dorothy Colagiovanni, novel antibiotic development toxicologist, Replidyne, Inc. Prior to working at Replidyne, she was a Research Investigator at OSI Pharmaceuticals where she was involved with development of targeted cancer therapeutics and managed the toxicology group which conducted GLP compliant studies for regulatory submissions. She has also worked for Amgen in the area of immunotoxicology assessment of novel proteins and at Gilead Sciences in the Anti-Infectives Division. Dr. Colagiovanni attended the University of Vermont and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. Her graduate training took place at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center where she earned a doctorate in Molecular Toxicology. She is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and has written numerous toxicology documents to support IND submissions and Investigator’s Brochures.

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ETO ERP Encompix Now Includes Configurator

ETO ERP Encompix now includes Configurator

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- Encompix ETO ERP software leader based in Cincinnati, OH, announced the inclusion of the proprietary ETO Configurator as part of the company’s product suite. The ETO Configurator is based on Configure One’s concept product and is specifically design for engineer-to-order manufacturers.

Unlike most project configurators that can handle only simple configuration challenges, the ETO Configurator can handle the very complex product rules normally associated with engineer-to-order, project-based, or custom manufacturers.

Roger Meloy, Marketing Director with Encompix, note, “The ETO Configurator dramatically reduces the time it takes to go from a customer’s initial request for a quote to when the product is actually shipped by streamlining and automating much of the pre-manufacturing process. This includes the creation of quotes, sales and production drawings, routings, and bill of material (BOM.) The data is seamlessly integrated with other Encompix components and is used to create a routing and a complete indented BOM in Emcompix.”

According the Eric Binning at Encompix, “By automating sales and engineering tasks the Encompix ETO Configurator helps speed up response to quotation requests, free up engineering personnel, decrease errors and rework, and reduce overall lead time.”

Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects our commitment to developing business application solutions that encompass the complex areas of project-based and job-based manufacturing.

Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

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Breeding Proactive Suppliers Defines Lean e-Kanban

Breeding Proactive Suppliers Defines Lean e-Kanban

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- According to Sam Bayer, President of Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com). “Kanban implies partnership. Both parties have a responsibility to share information and strive towards process improvement. Sounds great in theory but how do you enable it in practice? Share real time “actionable” information between both parties.” This level of e-kanban Lean efficiency is achievable.

Fax Kanban is not Efficient and not Lean

At ten minutes per fax, someone is