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October 28, 2005

CIProcess Launches World's First ‘Backpack’ Laser Cleaning System

CIProcess announces the launch of the first real fully mobile cleaning laser unit in the world. The ‘Backpack’ laser is a low cost, portable, battery powered solution for gentle cleaning for restoration, conservation and industry.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- CIProcess Ltd, the UK-based, innovative Cleaning and Process Systems company, launches the revolutionary ‘Backpack’ Cleaning Laser system, manufactured by Clean Laser Systems in Herzogenrath (close to Aachen) , Germany.

The ultra compact unit is the first real fully mobile cleaning laser unit in the world. Available in mains versions or rechargeable battery powered, the laser unit consists of an air cooled "state of the art" diode pumped laser with an excellent laser beam quality and an ultra small focus.

Developed in response to a growing demand for a low cost, portable cleaning laser, the innovative laser cleaning system combines power and versatility, with the lowest operating cost of all industrial cleaning methods. It offers a safe cleaning method and is environmentally friendly, using no water or chemicals and producing no effluent, as well as being small, light and fully portable.

The ‘Backpack’ laser is suitable for industrial cleaning and surface treatment, renovation and paint removal applications, as well as removing contaminants, production residue and coatings without damaging the substrate. The laser is also ideal for restoration and conservation, including façade restoration, architectural and sculpture conservation and monument and artifact cleaning.

Operating costs are low compared to other cleaning methods with extremely low running costs (circa € 0.3 Euro per hour).

With great interest from leading companies and governments throughout the world, the ‘Backpack’ lasers are available in portable or stationary versions, and special designs are also available.

Dave Adams, the technical director of CIProcess, reports "The ‘Backpack’ laser is the most exciting development in cleaning lasers for many years. We believe that we have made a great advance in laser cleaning technology, making it more accessible due to the low price of the units and the portability.”

The lasers direct a high precision programmable scanning beam onto the cleaning surface, which reflects laser energy. Any contaminants on the surface absorb the laser energy and are quickly vaporized, with any fumes or particulates removed by an in-built filter. This gentle cleaning method avoids the erosion and abrasion that normally occurs with most other cleaning methods.

A new addition, the ‘Backpack’ lasers compliment the established range of laser cleaning systems, which are used in conservation, restoration, automobile, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, bakery, food and electronics and many other fields.

The new lasers are coming to the UK in November to carry out demonstrations around the country. With demonstrations in some major Universities and industrial facilities, we invite any interested parties to contact us to arrange bookings. We expect and influx of new applications and clients are invited to discuss their applications and submit their products and processes for testing in Cleanlaser’s laboratories.

Cleanlaser systems are part of CIProcess’s extensive range of innovative cleaning and processing equipment including ozone systems, Cleaning-In-Place systems, innovative blast cleaning systems and stainless steel tanks and vessels.

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Silanis Presents at the IATA eFreight Conference Electronic Signatures: The Key to Paperless Freight Processes

Silanis Technology, the industry’s most experienced electronic signature provider with more than two million users and consumers in business and government, announced today that Tommy Petrogiannis will present at the upcoming 2005 International Air Transportation Association e-freight conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The objective of the conference is to promote greater efficiency in air cargo shipment processes by moving to an industry-wide, simpler, electronic paper-free environment. Mr. Petrogiannis’ session will showcase how electronic signature technology eliminates the last hurdle in achieving paperless freight processes.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- Silanis Technology, the industry’s most experienced electronic signature provider with more than two million users and consumers in business and government, announced today that Tommy Petrogiannis will present at the upcoming 2005 International Air Transportation Association e-freight conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The objective of the conference is to promote greater efficiency in air cargo shipment processes by moving to an industry-wide, simpler, electronic paper-free environment. Mr. Petrogiannis’ session will showcase how electronic signature technology eliminates the last hurdle in achieving paperless freight processes.

According to IATA, 20 years ago it took 6.5 days, on average, to send a shipment internationally. Despite numerous advances in the transportation industry, today it still takes 6.0 days -- 1 day to fly, 5 days to wait for the paper. “This statistic clearly illustrates that paperwork is the major bottleneck. And while automation has the potential to eliminate the unnecessary delays, risk, and expense inherent in traditional paper-based freight processes” says Mr. Petrogiannis. “These benefits can not be realized as long as documents must be printed whenever a signature is required.”

The IATA eFreight initiative has the support of the top industry executives including Ram Menen, Senior Vice President Cargo, Emirates, “The only way we can combat costs is to bring in better efficiencies that will enhance productivity. Electronic transactions will not just save the world from inefficiencies of physical paper pushing and associated red tape, but will also create better transparency and speedy real-time processing spanning the entire supply chain.”
For over a decade, Silanis’ electronic signature solutions have enabled other industries, from financial services to government, to achieve these goals by automating the secure transmission, review and signing of documents. At the same time, they produce reliable and auditable business records required to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and organizational policies.

Mr. Petrogainnis’ presentation will introduce attendees to the concepts and issues surrounding electronic signatures including terminology, solution requirements and functionality. Participants will leave this session better equipped to begin defining their eFreight approval automation needs.

About Silanis
Founded in 1992, Silanis Technology Inc. is the largest and most experienced provider of electronic signature solutions. More than 1,100 government and commercial organizations, representing two million users, depend on Silanis’ solutions to accelerate operations, improve service, and reduce costs. The company’s solutions not only eliminate the inefficiencies of paper, they provide reliable and auditable business records needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and policies.

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SID Protect Inc. Announces Low-Cost Fingerprint Scanner To Boost Ride Operations Security

SID Protect Inc. announces the release of “SID - Secure Identification Device,” a new fingerprint scanner system designed to verify the identity of amusement ride operators to ensure only authorized personnel can operate the rides. The small, low-cost unit is the first, and only, biometric fingerprint device specifically designed for public amusement rides. The unit does not replace the normal key control system, but is used to give an additional level of security.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- Amusement rides are great fun for both children and adults but, unless they are operated by people trained and certified in their operation, they can also be dangerous. It is for this reason that only people who have been properly trained and certified are allowed to run public amusement rides.

The unit can “learn” and “recognize” the fingerprints of authorized FEC or theme park personnel, and can be integrated with controls for a ride or motion experience to ensure that only an authorized and certified employee can activate the machine or operate the ride.

SID Protect’s co-founder Rob van Gils said, “The great majority, if not all, rides are controlled by a key. Anyone who has the ride key can operate the ride. There was, until now, no way of ensuring that the person using the key is actually certified and authorized to operate that ride. SID addresses that need by requiring the operator to verify his identity each time the ride is started or re-started.”

The “SID Secure Identification Device” was developed, in conjunction with a leading biometrics company in Singapore. It employs the latest in biometric fingerprint technology to positively verify the identity of the person attempting to operate a machine or ride.

Only those persons whose fingerprints are enrolled in the system can operate the ride. According to Rob van Gils, with the scanner and key providing two levels of security, it becomes virtually impossible – with a chance of less than 0.00001% -- for an unauthorized person to operate rides to which “SID” is fitted.

Up to 21 fingerprints can be stored in “SID.” The first user enrolled is the system manager, who becomes the only user who can enroll new users, delete users, set and change the optional four-digit PIN code and reset the unit to the factory defaults. This ensures the ride owner has complete control over which personnel are enrolled in the system and are authorized and enabled to operate rides.

The unit has been designed for ease of use and no special skills are required to operate it. All functions can be carried out directly on the unit and there is no need to connect it to a PC.

“SID Secure Identification Device” underwent extensive bench testing, followed by lengthy on-site testing with “Tilt-A-Whirl” ride at the Fun Factory on the Redondo Beach Boardwalk in California. To date this testing has been successful and SID has performed flawlessly, said Rob van Gils.

Production is expected by December 2005 or January 2006. For further information contact SID Protect Inc. at tel. (480) 947-3485 or visit our website at http://www.justbiometrics.com.

You can see SID at Booth 4322
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591, USA
November 16-19th

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New Machine Tool Coolant Filter Saves Major Automotive Company over $60,000 Annually, with Payback in Three Months -- A Real World Documented Case Study

In an effort to reduce operating costs, a major automotive company generated over $60,000 of annual savings, and a Return on Investment (ROI) in less than Three Months on their filter purchase.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- The idea was to discard the OEM-equipped replaceable media filters with Ronningen-Petter® self-cleaning filters.

The process in question was a group of three machining centers that machine aluminum transmission parts. The fluid to be filtered--machine tool coolant--is designed to lubricate, cool, and flush contaminants away from the part and tool.

The fluid is collected under the machining operation where it is routed through a set of weirs to separate out the large particulate. A pump then sends the fluid to a housing containing three large 75-micron cartridge filters.

The filters needed to be replaced three times per week, generating a tremendous amount of annual costs to the automotive company. An in-house filtration audit highlighted the

• recurring high costs of the cartridges
• cost of disposal
• labor for change out
• machining down time

Other costs and inconveniences include tool life concerns, the inability to separate harmful chips from the fluid, all resulting in borderline product quality and safety concerns.

In their search for a solution for the costly and recurring problem, the customer selected a Ronningen-Petter Magnetically Coupled Filter (MCF), which features a permanent self-cleaning slotted filter media, which effectively removes the harmful aluminum chips and fines from the coolant.

The automotive company chose the Ronningen-Petter MCF filter for its spring-loaded cleaning disc design that continuously regenerates the open area of the filter media.

The engineers responsible for the machining centers requested tighter filtration, 50 micron, upon installation as a potential opportunity to increase tool life.

The new Ronningen-Petter MCF filter was installed seamlessly into the existing space of the removed cartridge filter.

The new Ronningen-Petter MCF permanent self-cleaning filtration equipment positively affected the machining centers with its ability to more efficiently manage the full coolant flow and chip loading.

The more efficient cleaning cycle and purge frequency were adjusted to meet the customer's needs.

Extending the cycle times greatly increased the life of the moving parts, and allowed for a greater concentration of chips to be discharged. The purge, or concentrated chip stream, was rerouted three weeks into the installation back to a large paper band filter for recycling purposes.

The quality of the filtrate under the Ronningen-Petter MCF filter was evaluated every shift for the first few weeks to ensure the quality of the machined parts.

Full evaluation of the economic impact of the MCF installation was completed following three months of continuous operation.

The final review determined that the "Ronningen-Petter MCF paid for itself within that three-month evaluation period."

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp

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New UV Curable Adhesive/Sealant Has High Flexibility

A UV curable urethane elastomer called UV15X-5 for bonding and sealing applications.This unique formulation is highly flexible and exhibits outstanding abrasion resistance.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- Master Bond Inc., Hackensack, N.J. has introduced a new one component, UV curable urethane elastomer called UV15X-5 for bonding and sealing applications. This unique formulation is highly flexible and exhibits outstanding abrasion resistance. It is designed to withstand thermal cycling and mechanical shock. UV15X-5 bonds well to both similar and dissimilar substrates. Bonds are durable and resist exposure to many chemicals. UV15X-5 is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or volatiles.

Master Bond UV15X-5 cures at room temperatures in very short time periods upon exposure to UV light. The more powerful the light source the quicker the cure. Additionaly UV15X-5 will cure in thicknesses greater than 1/8” thick. UV15X-5 is not air inhibited. No special inert atmosphere is required for curing.

UV15X-5 has high physical strength properties. It has a tensile strength of 1,800 psi. Its Shore D hardness is 35-40 and its elongation is >170%. Additionally it is transparent and has a refractive index of 1.498. It also offers superior electrical insulation properties. Its volume resistivity is >1012 ohm cm.

UV15X-5 is available for use in 1/2 pint, pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon containers. It is also available for use in syringe applicators.

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October 27, 2005

Slide-Lok Garage Storage Cabinets Announces National Consumer Ad Campaign

SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets Announces its first National Ad Campaign Targeting the Consumer and Do-It-Yourself Market. SLIDE-LOK, the Nation’s Fastest Growing Garage Storage Dealer Network has Selected Handy Magazine for its Garage Cabinets Campaign, and National Television is Scheduled for next Year as Slide-Lok Continues to Develop into the First Name in Garage Storage Systems with a Dealer Network of more than 125 Garage Storage Professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets announces its first national ad campaign targeting the Do-It-Yourself market. SLIDE-LOK, the nation’s fastest growing garage storage Dealer Network, has Selected Handy Magazine for its garage cabinet’s campaign. National television is scheduled for next year as Slide-Lok, http://www.slide-lok.com/ continues to develop into the first name in garage storage systems with a Dealer Network of more than 125 garage storage professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

Slide-Lok Garage Storage Cabinets features an exclusive line of modular cabinets for the garage. The SLIDE-LOK Storage Solutions feature 8 modular storage systems that mix and match to fit any storage area, http://www.slide-lok.com/SLIDE-LOK_Systems.shtm and each one is crafted with the strongest joint in the world, the patented SLIDE-LOK Dovetail Joint that is far stronger than any other type of dowel, screw, nail or toggle.

The modular construction makes SLIDE-LOK garage storage solutions and garage cabinets easy for our Dealers to install in one day, and easy to install for those who are “handy” around the house. Be sure to see the SLIDE-LOK ads in the November and December issues of Handy Magazine, and at the Bob Vila website at http://www.bobvila.com/ProductServices/Categories/Garages in the Showroom under Products and Services.

There is more to garage cabinets and garage storage as SLIDE-LOK showcases its storage systems for organizing the garage that include complete garage storage solutions as well as individual garage storage units, tool cabinets, storage shelves, work benches, and complete garage organizer systems.

SLIDE-LOK has the look and feel of a custom cabinet. All SLIDE-LOK garage cabinets, from the smallest garage organizer to the largest garage organizers are manufactured from 100% long-lasting, durable plywood. In 27 years of cabinet making, SLIDE-LOK has experimented with cabinet making materials and found that 100% plywood produces the best, longest lasting garage organization system right down to a single garage shelf, to garage shelves, and in all types of garage shelving. Download and print one of our online brochures today at http://www.slide-lok.com/assets/PDF/SLIDE-LOK_Brochure.pdf

Develop the garage organization storage system that fits your needs. Generate, print, and save several versions of your own online storage solution at Jack’s Design Center http://www.slide-lok.com/designctr.shtm

At SLIDE-LOK, we experimented, long ago, with particleboard cabinets for the garage, and they just do not last. And every year, SLIDE-LOK tests the new particle board, and all the other components that are used on the market today. These products may be exceptional for a controlled in-home environment, but a garage is an uncontrolled environment, and even the melamine covered particle board cabinets do not last in the garage.

So be sure to see the SLIDE-LOK ad in the November and December issue of Handy Magazine, and remember that when you invest in SLIDE-LOK storage cabinets, storage containers, storage shelves, or a work bench that these are manufactured from 100% plywood.

“We have found, said President Gary Smith, “that we have produced the results we are seeking. These are garage storage cabinets that we are proud to have in our own homes. Our tool cabinets can be used for storage of expensive tools that we do not want to expose to dirt, dust, and grime. Our garage storage solutions just last and last. The fact is that plywood is stronger than other competitive products that are manufactured from particle board and other components.”

Products
http://www.slide-lok.com/products.shtm
Assembly
http://www.slide-lok.com/assembly.shtm
Showcase on Bobvila.com
http://www.bobvila.com/ProductServices/Categories/Garages/

Visit our online Design Center – Jack’s Design Center at http://www.slide-lok.com/designctr.shtm ;

SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets has dealers across the United States and Canada, and continues to seek new dealers http://www.slide-lok.com/distributorships.shtm

Whether you are a looking for a workbench, garage organizer, tool storage, or you would like to become a SLIDE-LOK Dealer: SLIDE-LOK is the Perfect Fit for Your Puzzle.

To answer your storage solutions and storage systems questions today; please contact us today at 1-800-835-1759 for your storage solutions.

To locate an Authorized SLIDE-LOK Dealer in Your Area: http://www.slide-lok.com/search/

About SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets
Since, 1977 Bass Cabinets (manufacturer of SLIDE-LOK) http://www.basscabinet.com/ has been “Wild about Wood,” and providing high quality, durable cabinets to the multi-family housing industry. Our cabinets have been installed in all types of living environments throughout the U.S. and several locations overseas. The unique dovetail design and structure of our cabinets is based on providing our customers with a trouble-free, long lasting product that has proven itself in the toughest of conditions. SLIDE-LOK is committed to quality and customer service.

Contact Data:
Michael Finfrock
National Dealer Development Manager
1-800-835-1759
480-962-7919 Fax
602-828-5008 Cell
http://www.slide-lok.com/

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A2B Tracking Solutions Inc. Receives GSA Schedule Contract

A2B Tracking Solutions Inc is announcing today that it has received a Federal Supply Schedule Contract from the Government Services Agency (GSA). A2B President Peter Collins hailed the award as a milestone for the software company whose development efforts have been increasingly centered on the government and government contractors. UID Comply!™, a UID lifecycle management system was launched early in the year as a total solution for government agencies and DoD contractors who must meet the DoD’s UID (unique identification) mandate for marking and tracking assets.

Portsmouth, RI (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- A2B Tracking Solutions Inc is announcing today that it has received a Federal Supply Schedule Contract from the Government Services Agency (GSA). In awarding this contract the GSA has invited A2B to become a business partner, thereby assuring that government agencies and approved government contractors doing business with A2B receive best terms and conditions.

A2B President Peter Collins hailed the award as a milestone for the software company whose development efforts have been increasingly centered on the government and government contractors. UID Comply!™, a UID lifecycle management system was launched early in the year as a total solution for government agencies and DoD contractors who must meet the DoD’s UID (unique identification) mandate for marking and tracking assets.

“UID Comply! is already a huge success,” says Collins. “This GSA award will make it available inexpensively to government agencies and their contracting partners.” Designed to streamline UID compliance, UID Comply! is a modular system that supports all six DoD requirements for compliance: printing and marking, verifying mark content, validating the mark, scanning and receiving UID data, tracking items and locations, and registering with the UID Registry and the military’s Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

A2B Tracking Solutions Inc. is the leading provider of total solutions for bar code tracking. Since it was founded in 1994, A2B has lead the bar code industry movement into mobile computing by developing a state-of-the-art mobile tracking system for one of America’s largest parcel delivery companies, among others. Principals of A2B include founders of the bar code industry who have lead innovations in applications for 40 years. To date, A2B has completed more than 2,000 tracking installations around the world. For more information about A2B Tracking, visit www.uidsolutions.com or phone 800-733-7592.

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How does Backwash Efficiency Affect Your Catalyst Bed Protection Filtration System?

Filtration systems are generally regenerated through a backwash cleaning cycle. The primary factors effecting backwash efficiency are • Available pressure differential • Backwash flow • Filter media characteristics.

(PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Available Pressure Differential:
During backwashing, the backwash differential pressure (between the backwash source and drain) should ideally be three to five times greater than the differential pressure across the dirty media.

In a feedstock filter, the maximum dirty differential pressure should not exceed 15 PSID, meaning the backwash liquid should be delivered at 45 - 75 PSID to maximize the cleaning efficiency.

Backwash Flow:
A sufficient flow rate of backwash liquid will also be required to regenerate the filtering media. The required flow rate will be primarily dependent upon the type of media selected.

Sufficient backwash flow along with sufficient backwash pressure will lead to hydro-shock cleaning effect and completely regenerate the media to its clean differential pressure.

Filter Media Characteristics:
The final component of filter regeneration is the media characteristics. By their very design, slotted wedge wire and woven wire mesh allow particles to be captured on the surface of the media, providing optimum particle release and media regeneration.

Sintered metal is multi-layered and can offer higher per-cake efficiencies, but can be difficult to regenerate. This leads to shorter run times and increased downtime.

In summary, feedstock filtration is an important aspect in efficiently refinery operation.

Protecting catalyst beds from particulate contamination prevents bed plugging and increases catalyst life.

Several factors affect filtration system efficiency and should be carefully considered when selecting a feedstock filtration system.

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

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Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc Forms Advisory Board

NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces Advisory Board formation.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces Advisory Board formation.

To better align and define the services and strategic direction of Noble & Associates Consulting with the requirements of the marketplace, an advisory board has been established. Board members are: Denise Barnes, William Durnell, Barbara Guillory, Ted Jamison, Gilbert Noble, Marc Nolan, Brenda Porter.

Denise Barnes- Entrepreneur & former Telecom Executive: Dr. Denise Barnes has extensive experience leading organizations in the corporate and non-profits arenas. From 2003-2004, Dr. Barnes was the Executive Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for Amalan Technologies. Denise also has 20+ years of experience at Lucent Technologies marked by rapid progression from Member of Technical Staff to Vice President of the Optical Connectivity Division. Denise has previously held the position of Director of Globalization for Optical Fiber Solutions.

Bill Durnell - Proposal Writer: William “Bill” Durnell has more than 10 years of experience as a proposal writer. Bill has a solid technical background, plus outstanding people skills. He has the ability to turn information about complex subjects into plain English

Barbara Guillory - Success Coach & Entrepreneur: Ms. Guillory, success coach and president of Level Blend Communication (LBC), has over 20 years of experience with corporate America via the telecom industry. She has served in many leadership roles, which also includes project management, fundraising and real estate investment.

Ted Jamison - Business Strategy Consultant & former Telecom Entrepreneur: Mr. Jamison developed business analysis, sales, strategic market planning, strategic alliance development, MWBE sales channel development, and project and technology management skills through career assignments with such corporations as Aetna, XEROX, Genesco Inc, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies. He developed his entrepreneurial and executive management skills as the EVP, COO and Co-Principal of WireAmerica. Ted is currently CEO and Founder of ITAP Resources.

Gilbert Noble - Retired Pharmaceutical Executive, former CFO & New Venture Board Member: Gilbert “Gil” Noble is a versatile business professional having over 30 years of in-depth financial management experience in all facets of business operations / start-ups, strategy development, project implementations, and controllership internal-control responsibilities. At Schering-Plough Corporation, Mr. Noble progressed up the ranks and spent many years in executive level positions. Gil was also CFO of a lockbox processing business recently acquired by Symcor Inc.

Marc Nolan - Business Consultant, Author & HIPAA Software Provider: Over 25 years experience in the Information Technology and business process improvement fields. Mr. Nolan is currently President/COO of VAS International, Inc., a voice biometrics and IT consulting organization. Mr. Nolan holds a patent for a voice biometric software application. He is also the author of The Top Ten Money Making Survival Tips for Information Technology Consultants.

Brenda Porter - I.T. Consulting & Staging Firm Co-founder/CEO: Co founder and majority owner of BTG Enterprises, Inc., Brenda Porter left her corporate management position in the late 1970’s to pursue a career in the Information Technology sector. In 1981, she started her own IT services business which progressed and evolved to finally become BTG Enterprises, Inc. in 1990.

“We are excited about the select group of professionals and leaders who have agreed to provide insight and guidance to the management of Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc.”, says Sandra Noble, president. “With their extensive experience and diverse backgrounds they are contributing fresh ideas and new perspectives to our organization.”

About NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC
Noble & Associates Consulting offers cost effective, enterprise-wide (ERP) e-Business software solutions delivered by experienced professionals with industry, business and application knowledge and expertise. We also specialize in IT needs assessments, RFP creation and unbiased software selection assistance. Call Noble & Associates Consulting at (+1) 404-374-3384 so we can Put the "Noble Advantage" to work for you! For additional information about our board members, see www.NobleAdvantage.com/advisory.htm.

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Stealth Computer Corporation Wins System Builder of the Year in Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards

Stealth Computer Corporation a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of specialized computers and peripherals has announced today that it has been selected as the winner in the System Builder of the Year category at the 2005 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Stealth Computer Corporation a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of specialized computers and peripherals has announced today that it has been selected as the winner in the System Builder of the Year category at the 2005 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The third annual IMPACT awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of Canadian resellers and solution providers. Hundreds of entries were submitted by technology partners from across Canada. The winners were announced at a gala event in Toronto on October 20, 2005.

“We are thrilled that Stealth Computer Corporation has won a 2005 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT award. As true leaders in their fields, technology partners continue to deliver to customers the solutions they need to help perform at an optimal level,” said Lora Gernon, Director of Partner Sales, Microsoft Canada Co. “Our annual IMPACT Awards is an opportunity to celebrate top technology partners who have demonstrated innovation and shown true dedication through their tremendous support and service to customers.”

Stealth was chosen as the winner in the System Builder of the Year category for an application that utilizes their small form factor computers. Stealth’s Little PC products are small rugged computers that can easily be deployed in space-challenged areas and still provide extreme computing power and performance usually found only in bulky desktop PCs. “We are extremely honoured to receive this award in recognition of System Builder of the Year. To be recognized by a world-class company like Microsoft is an achievement that everyone in our company can be proud of,” stated Ed Boutilier, President & CEO of Stealth Computer Corporation.

Stealth, along with other technology partner winners and finalists in each of the award categories were honored at a gala event in Toronto on October 20, 2005.
About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. Microsoft Canada has outlined 32 categories to highlight the Partner Program competencies to honor the achievements of top technology partners.

Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

For a list of all 2005 winners, and more information on the Microsoft for Partner IMPACT Awards, please visit: www.microsoft.ca/awards

About Stealth Computer Corporation
Founded in 1990 Stealth Computer Corporation is quietly evolving as a leading provider of specialized Computers and Peripherals. The company is ISO 9001 registered with its headquarters near Toronto, Canada. Stealth continually develops innovative products designed to meet the exact needs of their clients. For 15 years Stealth, products have been used in industrial, commercial, scientific, Government and military applications. Stealth Computer Corporations impressive customer base includes Fortune 500 companies, Military installations and Governments worldwide.

www.stealthcomputer.com

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SWANTECH Launches the Next Generation of Web Based Condition Monitoring and Analysis Systems

SWANTECH Inc, a leading provider of advanced machine healthcare monitoring solutions and analysis services, today launched a new generation of its SWAN computer-based predictive maintenance system -- SWANview LX and SWANview EX -- to provide process plants, mills and facilities with the latest technology in real-time, accurate warning and analysis of machine failure during operation.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- SWANTECH Inc, a leading provider of advanced machine healthcare monitoring solutions and analysis services, today launched a new generation of its SWAN computer-based predictive maintenance system -- SWANview LX and SWANview EX -- to provide process plants, mills and facilities with the latest technology in real-time, accurate warning and analysis of machine failure during operation.

The new software runs on SWANTECH’s SWANserver and expands the system’s stress wave analysis (SWAN) monitoring capabilities to cost-effectively continuously monitor a large numbers of mechanical assets. The SWANview LX and SWANview EX software allows a centralized, plant-based server to provide Web-based operational and analytical condition monitoring information and makes that information available to all authorized plant and corporate personnel. It also supports standard communication interfaces with DCS and SCADA systems and corporate asset and maintenance management systems.

The key to the success of SWAN technology is its ability to provide a new measurement dimension -- friction and stress -- rather than traditional vibration data. Friction is the leading indicator of load, lubrication, wear and damage within a machine. It is also the first and most likely source of change within a machine. SWAN provides the earliest and most accurate detection of a change in machine operating conditions, process upsets and corresponding machine health.

SWAN can track and trend failure progression and pinpoint damage with remarkable precision because it provides an electronic means of detecting and analyzing sounds that travel through a machine structure at ultrasonic frequencies functioning like a computerized stethoscope. These sounds are detected and measured in terms of energy content and then analyzed to identify and trend the incidence of damage in a machine. The SWAN system functions using a network or wireless communications which transports information from the SWAN intelligent condition monitoring modules associated with a machine asset to the SWANserver.

The data is presented to an operator in an easy to interpret “traffic light” and other intuitive type displays and can be further analyzed to produce reports which may point to early signs of bearing, seal or lubrication wear.

The information collected helps determine what corrective action or maintenance is required before severe damage of the equipment occurs. Armed with this information, scheduled planning for maintenance or repairs can be made months in advance. This early detection has helped companies save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in unplanned equipment failure, production down-time and spare parts costs.

About SWANTECH Incorporated
Founded in 1998, Fort Lauderdale, Florida based SWANTECH Incorporated (www.swantech.com) is a leading designer, manufacturer and services provider of industrial ultrasonic diagnostic systems that accurately evaluates the operating health of industrial machinery. SWANTECH's proprietary, patented and field-tested Stress Wave ANalysis (SWAN™) technology is revolutionizing the global condition monitoring market by providing a cost-saving machine defect detection solution that is replacing traditional vibration sensing and lubrication systems. SWANTECH offers solutions to predict and avert failure for all types of rotating machinery through its product suite, including SWANguard™, SWANview LX™, and SWANview EX™. In August 2005, SWANTECH was the winner of the South Florida Business Journals Technology Rising Star award.

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October 26, 2005

Frank Crivello, Managing Member, Eastern Coast Management Announces Engagement of Lightle Commercial for Innovation Centre, Port Canaveral, Florida

Lightle Commercial provides leasing services for Innovation Centre.

Cape Canaveral, Florida (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- 2005—Frank Crivello, Managing Member, Eastern Coast Management, LLC (“ECM”),announced Port Offices, LLC (“Port”) engaged Lightle Commercial as its leasing agent for Innovation Centre, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

In August, 2004, Port acquired Innovation Centre from Allied Capital Corporation, Washington, D.C. the office building complex that was the headquarters of Premier Cruise Lines. The office complex is approximately 68,000 square feet and is one of the few Class A office buildings in Brevard County.

Port Managing Member Frank P. Crivello stated: “Innovation Centre is ready for multi-tenant occupancy. Brian Lightle and his team are uniquely qualified to lease up Innovation Centre with leaders in aerospace, high technology, and port commerce.”

Lightle Commercial CEO Brian Lightle stated: “My team and I are excited to represent Port and its Innovation Centre. We are pleased by the feedback we have already received from prospective tenants.”

Frank J Orlando, Port Executive Vice President, is Port’s property manager for Innovation Centre. His office number is 954.532.0240.

Lightle Commercial’s office number is 321.722.0707 or 321.863.3228.

About Eastern Coast Management, LLC:

Eastern Coast Management, LLC ("ECM") is focused on real estate and marine investments in southeastern United States. For approximately twenty five years, as principals, ECM’s team has been involved in all faucets of real estate development, rehabilitation, and investments. In addition, ECM’s team has offered professional management and advisory solutions to public and private companies, trusts, and individual investors. For approximately six years, as advisers or principals, ECM’s team has been involved in marine investments of various types.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 - With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of the Company could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to assumptions relating to the marine market and that there will be no unanticipated material adverse change in ECM's operations or business.

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Performance Electric Fuel Pumps Mfg. Introduces Aftermarket "Short" Automotive Electric Fuel Pump and Strainer Product Line in the USA

PEFP, an aftermarket supplier of automotive electric fuel pumps and strainers in foreign markets, announces that they are now making their product "short line" available to aftermarket distributors.

(PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- PEFP, an aftermarket supplier of automotive electric fuel pumps and strainers in foreign markets, announces that they are now making their product "short line" available to aftermarket distributors. PEFP offers a great cost savings advantage to clients when compared to other aftermarket suppliers.

Performance Electric Fuel Pumps, Mfg. is a global supplier of automotive electric fuel pumps and strainers for the automotive aftermarket industry. PEFP mostly manufactured pumps for the export aftermarket and foreign aftermarket suppliers. PEFP products quickly gained industry recognition because of their manufacturing technology using turbine designs and creating module internal pump replacement kits.

Advantages of PEFP:
1) We offer a unique concept with regards to Module Internal Pump Replacement Kits for GM / Ford / Chrysler applications. This concept is widely gaining popularity because of the high cost of new fuel pump module assemblies
2) Substantial cost savings on pumps and strainers
3) Among the lowest defective rate in the industry. Each pump passes a two step inspection process including a submersible pressure testing process.
3) Short line fuel pump coverage with large part number consolidation when compared to Airtex. Our turbine pumps are very versatile and can operate at various psi levels.
4) Quick tooling times on new developments. We are happy to tool any new strainer or pump design that you may have (volume restrictions apply)

Please visit our web site www.pefp.com for a list of the part numbers that we currently produce.

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Breakthrough Pyrometry Technology Uses L.E.D. to Illuminate Only the Area Being Measured

Measuring temperatures with a non-contact sensor is now being done with added confidence. A built-in L.E.D. is used to illuminate the exact area being measured. The light source shares the same optics used to receive the IR from the targeted area.

(PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- ThermaLogix Inc. announces the availability of its IRt/c non-contact temperature sensor, the TL-75.

Manufactured in the USA by one of the leaders in pyrometry, this advanced product concentrates on the user’s ability to visually confirm the area being measured. Each TL-75 contains an integral sighting system. The sighting system illuminates the area being monitored by using a safe LED that shines through the same optics used to capture the Infrared.

Unlike all the other IRt/c’s on the market, the TL-75 provides the confidence the user needs knowing that what he sees illuminated is what he is measuring. “What you see is what you get.”

Standard models are available that can measure an area as small as 2 mm in diameter, have the minimum measured spot size at distances to 100 mm and have outputs ranging from 1mV/°C, 0-5Volt, 4-20 mA Differential and both “K” and “J” Type Thermocouples.

Targeted applications include both PCB rework systems that rely on accurate temperature readings of components during reflow such as lead free µBGA’s and temperature profiling on individual leads or component hot spots.

Other applications include i) energy conversation for insulation and heat flow studies, ii)Quality Control for printed circuit boards, soldering, universal joints, welding, metrology, iii) Silicon for crystal growing, strand/fiber and wafer annealing and iv) Vacuum chambers for refining, processing and deposition.

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Silanis Answers the "Build or Buy" Question: Factors to Consider When Implementing Electronic Signatures

Silanis Technology, the industry’s most experienced electronic signature provider with more than two million users and consumers in business and government, announced today an upcoming web seminar designed to help companies determine the best plan for adopting electronic signatures solutions. Scheduled for October 27, 2005, the complimentary web seminar will address the common question that many companies face when planning a technology investment – whether to build a solution in-house or to purchase and implement an existing solution from an established provider.

(PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- Silanis Technology, the industry’s most experienced electronic signature provider with more than two million users and consumers in business and government, announced today an upcoming web seminar designed to help companies determine the best plan for adopting electronic signatures solutions. Scheduled for October 27, 2005, the complimentary web seminar will address the common question that many companies face when planning a technology investment – whether to build a solution in-house or to purchase and implement an existing solution from an established provider.

“Once an organization has decided to add electronic signatures to existing business processes, the question of whether to purchase an existing solution or build a solution in-house often arises,” says Tommy Petrogiannis, president of Silanis. “This is a critical decision, as the choice can greatly impact the organization’s time to market, total project cost and compliance risk.”

Through this one-hour seminar, Silanis will provide participants with the tools and knowledge to construct a comprehensive and realistic business case for building or buying an electronic signature solution. Real world examples will be used to illustrate the challenges and advantages of each approach.

About Silanis
Founded in 1992, Silanis Technology Inc. is the largest and most experienced provider of electronic signature solutions. More than 1,100 government and commercial organizations, representing two million users and consumers, depend on Silanis’ solutions to accelerate operations, improve service, and reduce costs. The suite of solutions not only eliminates the inefficiencies of paper; it provides reliable and auditable business records needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

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Quickparts Named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 As One of North America’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies

Quickparts was named to the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. At the heart of Quickparts’ success is its patent-pending QuickQuote® technology which provides product designers with an ‘instant price quote’ for new product development from prototype to production. Since being founded in 1999, Quickparts has delivered more than 150,000 instant price quotes and provided custom manufactured parts for more than 5,000 customers, including GE, Whirlpool and Lockheed Martin.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 --— Quickparts today announced that it ranked Number 213 on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2000–2004.

In addition to ranking on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, Quickparts recently ranked #12 on the Georgia Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in the Southeast.

Quickparts is the largest North American service provider for new product development in terms of parts shipped and revenue growth. Quickparts’ manufacturing processes include rapid prototyping, CNC machining, sheet metal parts, metal castings, and plastic injection molding.

“It’s an honor to be named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500,” said Ron Hollis, President & CEO of Quickparts. “At the heart of Quickparts’ success is our patent-pending QuickQuote® technology which provides product designers with an ‘instant price quote’ for custom manufacturing from prototype to production simply by uploading a 3D model to our website, Quickparts.com.”

Since being founded in 1999, Quickparts has delivered over 150,000 instant quotes and provided custom manufactured parts for over 5,000 customers, including GE, Whirlpool and Lockheed Martin.

“Attracting enough customers to attain such fast growth over five years makes a strong statement about the quality of a company’s product and its leadership,” said Tony Kern, deputy national managing principal of Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. “Quickparts has shown the right stuff for growth.”

To find out more about Quickparts, please visit www.quickparts.com or call 1-877-521-8683.

About Quickparts
Quickparts provides custom manufacturing services for engineers and designers looking to create plastic and metal parts from 3D CAD (computer-aided design) models. With its proprietary QuickQuote® geometric analysis software, Quickparts is able to provide product designers with an ‘instant online quote’ for the manufacturing of their custom parts from prototype to production. Services include: Rapid Prototypes (SLA, SLS, FDM), Cast Urethanes, Quickturn Injection Mold Tooling and Parts, Sheet Metal Parts, Metal Castings, and CNC Machined Parts. A Quickparts Project Manager ensures parts are delivered to the customer’s specifications within the desired timeframe.

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Get a Comprehensive Overview of the Chemical Testing of Textiles

Dublin (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26399) has announced the addition of Chemical Testing of Textiles to their offering

'Chemical Testing of Textiles' is a comprehensive book aimed at giving a full overview of chemical testing for both academics and industry. It provides an extensive coverage of the chemical analysis procedures for a broad range of textiles. It introduces fundamental chemical concepts and rudimentary procedures and tries to balance the theoretical and practical parts of the contents. In most cases, the chemical analysis is undertaken with a test method regulated and updated by a professional organization. It serves as a great accompaniment to Physical testing of textiles. It has been compiled with the hard work of a team of contributors including professors, material researchers and textile analysts from Canada, Britain, Germany, and the United States of America.

The opening chapter deals with fibre and yarn identification and is followed by nine separate chapters discussing different chemical analyses with regard to textiles. These include leather, feather/down, textile wet processes, fibre finishes, coatings, performance related tests, wastewater, and dyes and pigments.

This book will be a valuable resource for academic and industrial chemists, lecturers and students of textile chemistry and related subjects. It will also serve as a practical guide for textile plant managers, process engineers, technologists, qualified practitioners, textile research and testing institutes, quality inspectors, chemist-colourists and textile designers.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26399

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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Direct from the Factory

Internet Changes Inventory purchase procedures.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- Tranztrade Corp a leading China manufacturer with USA presence offers Products and deals direct from the factory. (1866 826 Deal for details)

Instead of the usualy Circle of Manufacturer -> importer -> wholesaler -> retailer.

Each one of the links in this Chain can order direct from the manufacturer.

this truely revolutionize the way business operates.

Tranztrade Corp. Manufacturer: (For a catalog please visit our web site www.ez-agents.com [copy & paste the site's address to the browser's address bar and click Enter]) OR Toll Free 1866 826 DEAL (3325)

If you need more information or you would like to place an order please call:
USA: 17187015507 | UK: 02070787215
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Contact Details = 29th John st. suite 180.
New York, NY
USA 10038
USA: 17187015507 | UK: 02070787215

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Bettcher Amherst Metal Stamping Receives ISO 9001-2000 Recertification

BROOK PARK, OHIO (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- Bettcher Amherst Metal Stamping, a leading manufacturer of precision metal stampings, recently passed its ISO 9001-2000 quality inspection for recertification.

“We are proud to be an ISO 9001-2000 certified metal stamper,” said Jerry Lynch, President, Bettcher Amherst Metal Stamping. “ISO represents what our company stands for: high-quality products, continual training and a highly-skilled workforce.”

ISO 9001-2000 is a certification process that measures quality in all facets of a company’s operations. The inspection process measures staff performance and identifies opportunities in the manufacturing process. It also provides documentation of the company’s efficiency and acts as a catalyst for educating and training the staff.

The recertification helps Bettcher Amherst maintain its strong reputation and credibility in the industry because the ISO 9001-2000 certificate is a symbol of their dedication to quality in all aspects of the company.

Bettcher Amherst Metal Stamping offers high-volume runs of precision metal stampings including four-slide and multi-slide parts, wireforms, deep draw parts and large transfer-die stampings. The company specializes in metal stampings for the power tool, lawn & garden, household appliance, HVAC, heavy transportation and plumbing industries. In addition to their metal stamping facility in Cleveland, Ohio, they provide metal stampings to the Maquiladora region from their Reynosa, Mexico metal stamping facility near McAllen, Texas. For more information, visit the company website at www.BettcherLLC.com, or call 216-267-0850.

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October 25, 2005

Katrina, Rita, Still Blasting the Furniture Industry

Sofa and couch makers are reeling from the aftershock of those hot-tempered sisters, Katrina and Rita.

Fort Wayne, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 25, 2005 -- It wasn’t just New Orleans that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita flattened. Their destructive winds blew down walls in one of the most traditional of industries. Furniture makers from coast to coast, top to bottom, are suffering through the most dramatic disruption in foam supplies and prices ever to hit the industry.

Blaine Wieland, a fourth-generation veteran of the industry, tells how big furniture companies can’t obtain some grades of polyurethane foam at any price. He explains, “We lost chemical ingredients suppliers, and the processing plants that make the key components of polyurethane foam had to go offline during the hurricane. Believe it or not, it looks like there is going to be a sofa shortage! Who could ever have seen this coming?”

Meanwhile, even when foam suppliers can ship, they're demanding price increases of 60%. “Furniture companies are just glad to get supplies, and let the price be damned. That seems to be the reaction,” Wieland explains. “Then they are left with trying to recoup their losses by raising their own prices on sofas and couches and surcharging on delivery to offset rising gas prices. It’s our own little version of the perfect storm.”

How will this all turn out? Wieland isn’t sure of the timeline, but he suggests that when furniture prices rise, demand for the products will slacken. That, combined with bringing the chemical component plants back online, should increase supplies and drop prices. “Then we can downgrade this event to a tropical depression and begin to rebuild,” he says.

Blaine Wieland is the president of Home Reserve, a web-based manufacturer and seller of economically-priced sofas, loveseats, chairs, and ottomans. Home Reserve's Web address is www.homereserve.com.

Contact:
Byron Shank
Home Reserve
260-969-6939

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First Time Home Buyers Find Dream Modular Homes Through New Web Site

PremiumLiving Incorporated informs first time home buyers about modular homes through its new Web site, PremiumLiving.net.

Denver, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 25, 2005 -- First time home owners and others looking for the perfect modular homes can now turn to PremiumLiving.net for relevant information and excellent customer service.

PremiumLiving Incorporated, a family-owned business that specializes in building modular homes, recently created its innovative site to provide customers with up-to-date information and to help them find high-quality, custom-designed factory-built homes at affordable prices.

"For many years, PremiumLiving has been ranked No. 1 for customer service and satisfaction by our customers," says Lance McHugh of PremiumLiving. "The new Web site gives them just one more reason to choose us to build their dream homes."

The Web site (www.premiumliving.net) offers visitors a variety of options to help them in their pursuit for finding custom-made modular homes. Even first time home buyers will find solace in the wealth of floor plans and construction series available to them. PremiumLiving.net also supplies users with easy-to-navigate resources that explain the advantages of purchasing modular homes instead of contracting builders to manufacture one on site.

One of the greatest advantages to purchasing a home through PremiumLiving is the high standards its residences must meet before a family can move in. Each home is built to either meet or exceed the minimum standards of the Uniform Building Code issued by the state of Colorado. Each location is built in a climate-controlled environment, which leads to improved living conditions by the time the project is complete.

Because of this, and many other reasons such as time, value and money, PremiumLiving has helped thousands of families create designs that meet each of their individual needs.

Potential home owners can contact PremiumLiving representatives by calling (303) 433-1782 or by requesting information at http://www.premiumliving.net/

About PremiumLiving Incorporated
The family-owned business has been serving its community for more than 34 years. PremiumLiving strives to represent the finest built homes in the region but to uphold that quality with superior customer service. The company ships modular homes to Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Kansas, Utah and Colorado, and its employees work with a customer base of both first time home buyers and people who have owned numerous houses. Value, quality, and customer service are just a few of the great reasons to buy from Premium Living Inc. The time to build is now, and the company to trust is Premium Living, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.premiumliving.net/

Media Contact:
Lance McHugh
303-433-1782
info @ premiumliving.net

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PEMSTAR Chooses Kinaxis RapidResponse™ as Software of Choice for Strengthening Responsiveness to Shifting Customer Demands

Global EMS provider leverages RapidResponse to achieve superior response management results.

Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 25, 2005 -- Kinaxis™ Corporation, formerly Webplan, a provider of Response Management solutions that deliver operations performance management for manufacturing by rapidly responding to change at the point-of-action, today announced that PEMSTAR Inc., a leading provider of global engineering and electronics manufacturing services (EMS), has chosen to deploy Kinaxis’ RapidResponse software at three of its North American manufacturing sites.

PEMSTAR offers its engineering and manufacturing services to industry giants such as IBM, Motorola, and Applied Materials. With a stated commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering concept-to-customer service solutions across the complete product life cycle, responsiveness is mission critical.

With an increasing trend in customers’ product mix towards lower volumes and higher customization configurations, PEMSTAR faces a very dynamic demand picture. In response to this challenge, PEMSTAR requires a solution that offers the flexibility to sense and respond to a constant stream of demand, supply and product changes, and the visibility to see the potential impact on operations prior to committing to a course of action. Also key to their selection of RapidResponse, was the ease and speed of deployment and time-to-value. Through Kinaxis’ first-rate deployment and training services, RapidResponse is expected to be fully implemented within 12 weeks and offer immediate value to a broad user-base.

“We believe RapidResponse will empower our buyers and planners to make accurate decisions efficiently, and will enable them to provide real-time information when our customers need it,” said Mike Miller, executive director of Corporate Business Systems for PEMSTAR. “With the accelerating dynamics of the market and the increasing expectations of our customers, it’s more important than ever to demonstrate our responsiveness, flexibility and reliability.”

PEMSTAR will use RapidResponse to improve operations performance across its global supply chain, with a specific focus on operational effectiveness in the areas of portfolio management, inventory liability and turns, and real-time information flow.

“PEMSTAR operates in a highly-competitive, demand-driven industry. Customer responsiveness is a key differentiator among EMS providers,” said Randy Littleson, vice president of Marketing for Kinaxis. “We are proud that after having examined various other options, PEMSTAR recognizes the value of RapidResponse in offering the tools they require to enable supply chain agility. We look forward to continuing a positive, long-term relationship with them.”

About Kinaxis
Kinaxis stands alone in delivering Response Management solutions that provide operations performance management for manufacturing. RapidResponse extends beyond traditional supply chain planning systems to allow global leaders such as Casio, Coty, Honeywell, Jabil Circuit, Raytheon and Solectron to access real-time information; quickly collaborate to reach optimal decisions that align with corporate objectives; and rapidly drive effective action when faced with constant changes at the point-of-action. For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

About PEMSTAR
PEMSTAR serves the industrial, medical, communications, computing, data storage, aerospace, and defense markets by providing engineering, manufacturing and fulfillment services to its customers in those markets. The company provides a worldwide footprint with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, allowing PEMSTAR to provide the services their customers need, wherever they need them in the world. More information on PEMSTAR can be found at www.pemstar.com.

Copyright (c) 2005 Kinaxis Corp. All rights reserved. Kinaxis and Kinaxis Live Scorecard are trademarks of Kinaxis Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and should be treated as such.

For more information please contact:
Lori Smith
Tel: +1-613-592-5780 ext. 5297

Brittany Morris
Ruder Finn
Tel: +1-312-329-3983

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New ROUTE-MASTER TM Series 100 Fieldbus System Out-Powers FISCO with Intrinsically-Safe Isolated Power Supply

A Robust 350mA per segment means more power for more devices at greater distances for DCS installations in hazardous environments.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- For process management and process control engineers who are frustrated using fieldbus within hazardous environments, MooreHawke -- a division of Moore Industries-International, interface solution experts based in North Hills, California - announces the immediate availability of its new ROUTE-MASTER Series 100 (RM100) System that features an intrinsically-safe, isolated power supply that goes beyond FISCO operating parameters with a full 350mA per segment; enough to drive up to 16 devices, even in hydrogen-risk areas. This high current also enables the RM100 to power devices over the industry's longest cable segments -- up to 1900 meters -- adding increased flexibility in wiring up plants using FOUNDATION fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA networks.

Unlike complex FISCO power supplies that only provide 115mA in high-risk areas, the FM approved ROUTE-MASTER Series 100 system leverages its 350mA to power up to 16 devices per segment compared to the four typically allowed using barriers, or five using FISCO designs. This capability allows process control engineers to take full advantage of their FOUNDATION fieldbus, or PROFIBUS PA, PLC segments.

Using a patented split architecture design the RM100 system sets new standards in powering FOUNDATION fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA devices, by taking practical field wiring issues into account. This permits normal segment design rules, and use of normal entity approved intrinsically safe devices. The H1 segment from DCS I/O card is wired directly to the trunk isolator module terminals (one of eight). When the RM100 takes in the signal from the DCS, the first step is to transformer-isolate the signal, thereby isolating the segment from ground. The field trunk connection is available via the lower terminals on the isolator module and requires no ground, making the system easy to install.

The second part of the split architecture design is called a device coupler and is mounted in the field close to a group of devices. This coupler can be mounted anywhere in Class I Division 1 Group C, D with up to 120-meter spurs from devices located in CLASS I Division 1 Group A, B, C, D. The RMA100 series of device coupler features automatic termination and auto-resetting short circuit protection using a fold back technique that uses just 2mA when a short is detected. The series of device couplers include a variety of inputs and enclosures (Nema 4X) complete with appropriate cable glands.

The RM100 system has 99.99993% availability because of the use of passive components. It can be wired to provide dual outputs from the same segment input. This minimizes segment voltage drop while maximizing the power available in the field. When specified for redundancy, the AC transformer and DC regulator cards are completely duplicated, with each set capable of independently supporting the full rack load. The cards are "hot swappable" so that replacement will not cause any interruption in communications.

The RM100 System delivers the highest segment current of any intrinsically-safe system with the largest number of devices and/or the longest segment cable, making it the ideal selection for process management and control engineers looking to install intrinsically safe fieldbus networks in plants that process chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petroleum and other products whose production may involve hazardous environments.

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Lightning Labels Installs Second Digital Label Press

Lightning Labels, one of the nation’s first all digital label printers, took delivery of a second HP-Indigo WS2000 digital printing press today.

Denver, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 25, 2005 -- Businesses and individuals needing high quality custom labels on demand now have an even better answer to their needs. Lightning Labels, one of the nation’s first all digital label printers, took delivery of a second HP-Indigo WS2000 digital printing press today. The WS2000 is a state of the art digital press designed specifically for the short-run label market. Because traditional label printers have such high setup costs, often it is virtually the same price to order 1,000 or 10,000 labels. Lightning Labels digital equipment makes it economical to order labels in quantities as small as 500 labels.

Lightning Labels, founded by Peter Renton in 2002, is a different kind of label company. Renton decided right off the bat to focus on a segment of the label market that no one has focused on up until now. “There are a huge number of companies who want to order just 500 or 1,000 labels, but until recently these people have been ignored,” said Renton. “The beauty of digital printing is that setup is quick and easy, which makes it economical to do runs as small as 500 labels. You no longer have to order 10,000 labels in order to get a decent unit price.”

The WS2000 press from HP-Indigo can print high resolution labels in vibrant color quickly and easily. The quick setup is not the only advantage, the quality is actually better than most traditional label printers. Steve Smith, the president of Lightning Labels, said the quality surprises many people. “The expectation is that when you are ordering just a few hundred labels, you would have to compromise on quality,” said Smith. “Nothing could be further from the truth, you really are getting Rolls Royce quality but on a Volkswagen budget.”

Adding a second press will allow Lightning Labels to serve their customers even better. “We already have one of the fastest turnarounds in the industry,” said Smith. “With a second WS2000 we will be able to be even more responsive to our customers needs. Some days we have 10 different customers who all want their labels urgently. The second press will allow us to handle these peak demand periods with ease.”

Lightning Labels prints custom labels for a broad range of industries. Wine labels, candle labels, lip balm labels, water bottle labels – these are printed on a daily basis at Lightning Labels. With sales more than doubling each year since 2002, focusing on short run labels seems to have been a smart move.

Contact:
Peter Renton
(303) 695-0398
http://www.lightninglabels.com

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e-LYNXX Establishes Three Business Units to Reflect Diverse Strengths in the Printing and Print Buying Industries

e-LYNXX Corporation has established three divisions. Patented Financial Controls assists buyers of print cut 40% from their print costs by utilizing a patented method. Printing Industries Consulting provides complete management services to organizations who wish to outsource print buying. And, Government Priting Sales signficantly increases printers' profits by targeting government work.

Chambersburg, PA (PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- The e-LYNXX Corporation (www.e-LYNXX.com), a leader in the Graphic Arts Industry since 1975, has aligned the Corporation into three distinct divisions to better reflect its unique offerings and to best serve its growing client base.

Chairman and CEO William A. Gindlesperger, the founder of the firm 30 years ago, announced that e-LYNXX three divisions are Patented Financial Controls, Printing Industries Consulting, and Government Printing Sales.

"Beginning as American Business Consultants in 1975, and later as ABC Advisors, this firm has completed thousands of consulting engagements resulting in enhanced profitability and healthier bottom lines for business firms throughout the United States," Gindlesperger noted. "The establishment of three divisions under the e-LYNXX umbrella permits us to continue in our missions through a more strategic and focused use of our resources and specialists."

The Patented Financial Controls division (www.PatentedFinancialControls.com) offers to top level management at corporations, government, and organizations of every size, a patented method based on a proven economic principle that is guaranteed to CUT 40% MORESM (www.CUT40.com) on print costs. With expenditures on printing estimated at 3% to as high as 18% of operating revenues within an organization, the significant reduction produced by Patented Financial Controls has an impact on the bottom line that is so positive, it is noticed by the CFO and other C-Level executives.

Many organizations look to outsource non-core functions, including the purchase of printing. The Printing Industries Consulting division (www.PrintingIndustriesConsulting.com) of e-LYNXX offers a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) program to handle the details of the print procurement process, thereby relieving management of headaches and unnecessary costs.

The Government Printing Sales division (www.GovernmentPrintingSales.com) has already assisted printers in obtaining billions of dollars in work. In an industry with small average profit margins, printers understand that to balance production, fill valleys, and continuously feed equipment even in slow times, it is essential to look beyond commercial markets and take advantage of the plentiful work offered through Government Printing Sales in the public sector arena, especially the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Any company interested in services offered by these divisions can call toll-free 888-876-5432.

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Minco and Anoka-Ramsey Community College Receive $399,998 MJSP Grant - Funds Employee Training and Professional Development Programs

Medical device component designer and manufacturer, Minco, receives MN state grant and supports Governor Pawlenty’s ‘Drive to Excellence’ plan

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- Minco, (www.minco.com) a designer and manufacturer of critical components for critical applications, and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) today announced the award of a $399,998 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grant that will spur the development of training programs for Minco employees and the surrounding community over the next three years, and beyond.

“This grant will provide training and professional growth opportunities for Minco employees at every level”, said Jane Stoner, Minco Administrative Services Department Manager. “And Anoka-Ramsey Community College will offer these programs to other businesses in the community, so this is really a win for Minco, the college, and the surrounding communities”.

Customized training will be available in Lean Enterprise principals; process operator certifications; manufacturing environment and safety; total productive maintenance; supervisory training; new and emerging regulatory standards; executive leadership training; and more.

ARCC will offer training to more than 700 employees at Minco’s worldwide headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, and the programs will specifically focus on enhancing Minco’s position as a “customer-centric” organization. Minco will also be matching the grant dollars by providing training facilities, materials, and employee training time.

Minnesota Job Skills Partnership offers technical, financial and job training assistance to thousands of businesses, communities, educational institutions and workers. The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board brings businesses with specific education needs together with educational institutions to design customized training programs.

“Minco is proud to be supporting Governor Pawlenty's ‘Drive to Excellence’ plan, which aims to provide faster, more reliable and cost-effective services to Minnesota's businesses,” said Stoner.

About Minco
Minco designs, manufactures and markets critical components for critical applications. The company is unsurpassed in its ability to integrate and assemble flexible Thermofoil™ Heaters, Flex Circuits, Sensors and Instruments into a single component for greater efficiency. Minco helps companies minimize the risk of product failure by providing highly reliable components and expert design services. http://www.minco.com

About Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, with campuses in Coon Rapids and Cambridge, has been a leading provider of higher education and training in the north suburban area of Minneapolis/St. Paul and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the college serves more than 9,000 learners of all ages as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. In 2004, more than 7,300 registrants participated in ARCC Continuing Education and Customized Training Courses. ARCC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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New Book from Business & Legal Reports Inc. Shows Environmental Compliance Managers How to Make Their Case to Management

"The whole world is trying to steal our customers, and these guys just don’t understand." BLR’s new book explains how EHS Managers can make their business case and win the support of top management for environmental initiatives.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- It’s a common challenge among the nation’s environmental managers, the professionals who keep their organizations in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations: How do you get management buy-in to needed environmental programs? Likewise, if top management was asked to report on their environmental managers’ performance, you might sometimes probably hear a version of this: “They just don’t understand the business pressures we face, the whole world is trying to steal our customers, and these guys want to save some snail darters.”

To help bridge this gap Business & Legal Reports, Inc. (BLR) has just released a practical new handbook -- Making the Business Case for EHS. Written by Robert B. Pojasek, Ph.D. an international authority on process development and Adjunct Professor at Harvard University, the book lays out the concrete steps that EHS (environmental health and safety) managers must take to get support for their environmental initiatives. This BLR guidebook helps EHS managers align processes and systems with the goals of senior management, and translate initiatives into bottom line results.

A key concept is for EHS managers to understand business value, and why financial performance is top management’s central goal. Pojasek explains 10 “EHS Business Value Principles” and 8 “Business Value Tactics” that show EHS managers how to get support for programs on the basis of the business value they add to the organization. The Tactics are illustrated through charts, checklists, and worksheets -- which are also included on a bonus CD.

The handbook features three case studies that explain in step-by-step detail how an autobody refinishing operation, a paint manufacturer, and an outboard motor company translated these principles into management support for EHS -- along with a better bottom line.

As part of the launch of Making the Business Case for EHS, BLR is offering a free White Paper that highlights the ten EHS Business Value Principles. The paper may be downloaded at http://www.blr.com/81001600/PRS58.

About BLR
Based in Old Saybrook, Conn., BLR publishes books, newsletters, and Web products serving professionals in human resources, compensation safety, and environmental management. For a free catalog call 1-800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contacts:
BLR: John Brady
860-510-0100 x159

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Grand Opening of www.paintersnation.com Industrial Coatings and Supplies Online Store

Painters Nation, LLC online store provides paint and related products to retailers, contractors and end customers. We also provide coatings and sundries for distribution and direct sales to the petro-chemical, oilfield, fleet, equipment and tanking industries.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- Painter's Nation, LLC is announcing the grand opening of it's online store. We are very pleased to be able to offer our products direct to the internet. For our grand opening special we are offering all products at a 10% discount to the public. Most of our products are already priced well below typical brick and mortar retail value, plus we have free shipping on most products with a $7.95 handling charge per order. Not only do we have a great selection of products, we can ship out gallons, 5 gallon buckets, or even 55 gallon drums of paint. We accept online payments as well as purchase orders in order to accomodate the smallest household to the largest corporation.

Painter's Nation, LLC is a manufacturer's representative of industrial coatings and custom designing formulas for the industrial and petrochemical industries. With a full line of coatings which include sealers, direct to metal paints, elastomeric roof coatings, fleet finishes, high heats, waterborne coatings, urethanes, primers, and epoxies, all formulated with exempt solvents to meet the Environmental Protection Agencies V.O.C. requirements. This allows us to meet all industry needs, including all MIL-P spec. paints and Federal Standard 595B colors.

We are a manufacturer's representative of Coastline Industrial Coatings, Inc., SealGuard USA, and National Paint Industries. Our product lines include coatings and paints such as primers, roof coatings, fleet finishes, urethanes, epoxies, high heat coatings, and waterborne coatings. Other products are also available including tools and specialty sealants such as anti-graffiti coatings.

As a manufacturer's representative we share the same goals and philosophies as our manufacturers. Therefore we both service and supply industrial coatings to the oilfield, petro-chemical, equipment and tanking industries. We also service the fleet industry, provide roof coatings, along with waterborne coatings, and a full line of architectural coatings including sealers and stains.

Our online store is available for anyone to browse, or ask specific questions about our products. We welcome interaction between our customers and hope to build long lasting relationships across the United States. Therefore, we have provided information about our products throughout our site. There is a special section for specifications and recommendations that we have compiled from our manufacturers to aid our customers.

Our specifications and recommendations section is a complete do it yourself guide to industrial coatings. We offer how to coat concrete, roofing, steel surfaces for severe and semi-severe chemical exposure. There are also full listings for Offshore and Onshore coating solution systems, including offshore sub-sea coatings. In addition we provide a troublshooting guide, a link to a great glossary of terms, and a chemical resistance guide. The chemical resistance guide is a great tool for users in the industry to check and verify which products and types of products are affected by certain chemicals. The guide gives a scale from "fair" to "excellent" and has categories such as "Abrasion", "Acids", "Alkalis", and "Solvents". Typically these types of questions are asked often in the industry and are never addressed up front. This proactive approach will give our customers the ability to make smarter business decisions prior to purchasing our products.

Specifications and Recommendations information can be found at:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Specifications_and_Recommendations.aspx

Chemical Resistance Guide:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Chemical_Resistance_Guide.aspx

More information about Painter's Nation, LLC:
http://www.paintersnation.com

Complete Guide to Painter's Nation, LLC:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Site_Map.aspx

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October 24, 2005

FREE Arc Flash Label Information Guide

(PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Arc flash is a serious safety hazard. Ensuring that everyone who enters your facility understands the information on an arc flash label is an important component of an arc flash safety program. The new Arc Flash Label Information Guide from Graphic Products is a useful tool that helps accomplish this. You can get a copy of this guide free by going to http://www.graphicproducts.com/arc/ or by calling Graphic Products at: 1-800-788-5572.

A key safety factor in any facility in which energized equipment exists, is that everyone be able to understand and respond appropriately to the information on an arc flash warning label. This not only includes employees, but also vendors, contractors, inspectors, visitors and even supervisory and management staff. The new Arc Flash Label Information Guide from Graphic Products provides a method for quickly getting people up to speed on understanding the information on arc flash labels. It provides basic information about approach and protection boundaries, personal protective equipment (PPE), and how various energy hazards are determined. The objective is to provide a quick reference, that is easy to read, and which provides sufficient understanding of arc flash labels such that unqualified people will follow the boundary restrictions given on an arc flash warning label--and understand why they must obey those restrictions.

The Graphic Products’ Arc Flash Label Information Guide has been written to deliver the needed information in a concise manner. The average person will take about two minutes to read this one page guide. This guide is not intended to be used as arc flash training. Its purpose is to sufficiently inform those who are not involved with working on energized equipment, such that they will understand the importance of arc flash labels and maintain the required minimum boundary distances. The guide is particularly useful for use with vendors, contractors, inspectors and visitors who should be familiar with arc flash labels before they are allowed unescorted access to a facility.

The Arc Flash Label Information Guide is available FREE from Graphic Products. A copy may be requested online by going to their web site at: http://www.graphicproducts.com/arc/. To request a copy by phone, call Graphic Products at 1-800-788-5572.

Graphic Products has been a leading label printer and supplies dealer since 1970. They have a wide selection of label printers that can print arc flash warning labels, as well as print other types of industrial and facility labels. They stock label printer brands such as DuraLabel, Brady, Kroy, Brother, K-Sun, Dymo and Varitronics. They also stock a complete selection of labeling supplies, including specialized supplies such as glow-in-the-dark labels, chemical resistant labels and low temperature labels. They even stock supplies for discontinued label printers. Graphic Products specializes in fast, same-day shipping to meet their customers’ just-in-time delivery requirements. The Graphic Products' web site is located at: http://www.graphicproducts.com/

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Package Testing Services Lab – DDL - Named Top 50 Fastest Growing Company in Twin Cities

DDL testing services laboratory is included in the Twin Cities Business Journal Growth 50 and explains driving forces behind huge revenue increase.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- http://www.testedandproven.com – DDL, a leading package, product and material testing services laboratory, has been named a Top 50 fastest growing company by the Twin Cities Business Journal.

DDL has experienced record company growth over the last 3 years with a 25 percent annual increase in revenue. DDL attributes its rapid growth to its expansion into California and the development of its suite of PackServices.

“DDL currently offers two PackServices to package testing clients,” said John Hart, DDL CEO, “PackAdvice, a free package testing consulting service, and PackReview, which is a DDL approved ISO 11607 (clause 7) certificate of completion.”

DDL has also expanded its range of service offerings and its equipment inventory. The DDL West facility, located in Costa Mesa, California, recently hired a Hazmat testing expert to expand its package testing services. DDL West is also upgrading its product and materials testing services.

“Hazmat testing is just one area that DDL is becoming more involved in,” said Hart. “We have also seen a significant increase in our medical device testing business. DDL is quickly becoming known as a one stop shop for manufacturers’ package, product and materials testing needs.”

View DDL’s profile in the Twin Cities Business Journal Growth 50 feature at http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities

About DDL
DDL offers expert package testing, product testing and material testing services including shock testing, vibration testing, tensile testing, leak testing and validation. DDL package testing clients find value through its suite of PackServices, which include zero-cost package testing consultation, PackAdvice, and DDL approved ISO 11607 certification (clause 7), PackReview. DDL Testing Services maintains full service testing labs in Minnesota and California.
Contact DDL at www.TestedandProven.com or call Scott Levy at 952-941-9226 ext.115

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QSI Graphic Touch Screen Terminal Used for Conference Room Scheduling

QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a company-wide, conference room scheduling application using Qlarity™ to run on the QTERM-G75 touch screen terminal. This color, graphic touch screen terminal makes scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms and notifying attendees via email very simple.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a company-wide, conference room scheduling application using Qlarity™ to run on the QTERM-G75 touch screen terminal. This color, graphic touch screen terminal makes scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms and notifying attendees via email very simple.

“As with many companies, scheduling meetings, alerting attendees and reserving the conference room can be a arduous job,” said Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing for QSI Corporation. “By creating a Qlarity scheduling application to run on our QTERM-G75, we have demonstrated how our products can easily be a practical solution to everyday office challenges.”

The QTERM-G75 terminal is mounted on the wall next to the conference room and is attached to the company network via the optional Ethernet port. Scheduling a meeting is done on the touch screen terminal or using a PC application called Virtual Qlarity™. Virtual Qlarity establishes a link between the PC and the QTERM-G75 so the user can see what is displayed on the terminal, as well as schedule and modify meetings. The terminal stores a list of meetings and initiates an email notifying attendees prior to the start of the meeting.

QSI’s QTERM-G75 is a rugged, Ethernet-enabled graphic terminal using a touch screen to interface with the user. This rugged terminal features a robust list of industrial-grade hardware features and options including a 640x480 lighted, TFT color graphic LCD display; 100Base-T Ethernet with TCP/IP support; touch screen with optional PS/2 keyboard connection; EIA-232, -422 or -485 serial interface; and 8 Mbytes Flash / 32 Mbytes RAM. The QTERM-G75 graphic terminal is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments and is NEMA-4 rated and CE certified.

The QTERM-G75 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-G75 terminal. To learn more about Qlarity, visit http://www.qlarity.com.

QSI Corporation has published a detailed case study on our conference room scheduling application. To read the case study, download related files and view screen shots, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/appnotes.html. To learn more about the QTERM-G75, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/qterm-g75.html. Graphic images of the QTERM-G75 can be downloaded from http://images.qsicorp.com.

About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI’s human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.

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Meeting Job Insecurity With A Small Business

http://www.smallbusiness-start.com focuses on the small person. The assumption is that this person wants dignity and a dependable income. SmallBusiness-Start.com shows this person how to start and run a small business that can produce unprecedented success by leveraging the Internet.

(PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Small business has become suddenly very important. Jobs are not permanent. Government doles are undignified. And small businesses could achieve unprecedented success leveraging the Internet.

SmallBusiness-Start.com points entrepreneurs to sources of assistance and support for small businesses - in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. It then goes on to discuss funding methods and government regulations in these countries. Each country has its own section.

In addition to country specific information, SmallBusiness-Start.com has two other sections of high relevance to small businesspersons. A section that discusses general small business success factors and another section that goes into the What, Why and How of e-commerce to small business.

The success factors section looks at entrepreneurial work habits and key business functions such as studying the market, locating technical know-how, planning the business and so on. Intimidating topics like Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning and Project Management are discussed in simple terms.

The e-commerce section starts off with a look at the unprecedented opportunity offered by e-commerce to small businesses. Small businesses could now reach the world markets at little expense. They could tap new marketing models like drop shipping and affiliate marketing. By leveraging the Internet, small businesses could indeed become big businesses.

Throughout, the focus is on "brick and mortar" businesses. Unlike money circulation schemes, brick and mortar businesses, like manufacturing and services of different kinds, contribute to a nation's economic growth. SmallBusiness-Start.com discusses the issues typically involved in these kinds of businesses.

The website seeks to prevent an entrepreneur becoming another SBA statistic (SBA estimates that 95 percent of small businesses fail). Most small businesspersons jump into businesses without adequate preparation. They start businesses that are already too numerous. Or they do not organize a good marketing setup. Or technical know-how.

SmallBusiness-Start.com looks at these and other key issues that affect small business succces.

Visit http://www.smallbusiness-start.com for a detailed look at small business success factors.

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Fortigo to Provide On-Demand Logistics Team Edition

Fortigo, Inc., announced today the company will provide On-Demand Logistics Team Edition, enterprise-class logistics tracking and management for small and medium businesses.

Austin, Texas, USA (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Fortigo, Inc., premier provider of On-Demand Logistics Cost Management, announced today the company will provide On-Demand Logistics Team Edition, enterprise-class logistics tracking and management for small and medium businesses.

"With Fortigo On-Demand Logistics Team Edition, smaller companies and companies with limited logistics staff gain enterprise-class logistics cost management without the expected large expense," stated Dr. George Kontoravdis, president and CEO of Fortigo. "Our modular approach and web delivery speeds deployment and eliminates custom design, all of which enables us to deliver Team Edition very cost-effectively."

Fortigo On-Demand Logistics Team Edition will be offered in modules, so customers can select the capabilities they need, as they need them:

Carrier-Neutral Shipper
Customers can manage and automate shipping processes and documentation, even for multiple carriers, from a single interface

Carrier-Neutral Logistics Visibility
Customers use a single interface to gather tracking information for their inbound and outbound shipments, regardless of the carrier they use.

Exceptions Management
Customers are notified when shipment changes take place, whether they are delayed, rerouted or have not arrived as expected.

Excel® Integration
Customers can exports Logistics Visibility or Exceptions Management data right to an Excel spreadsheet where it can be quickly used in reports and presentations right at their desktop.

Carrier Auditing
Customers can track carrier performance against service level guarantees and automate the process of managing carrier compliance. They gain more efficient cost management of premium shipping services, especially useful when managing relationships with multiple carriers.

RSS Feed
Brings logistics visibility to a website or intranet so customers can automatically share logistics visibility and exception management information throughout their organization.

Fortigo On-Demand Logistics Team Edition is a completely web-enabled edition of Fortigo's On-Demand Logistics Enterprise offering. As such, Team Edition modules will only be offered over the web.

Pricing and Availability
Pricing starts at $149 per month; Fortigo On-Demand Team Edition modules will be available starting at the end of the year.

About Fortigo
Fortigo automates, optimizes, and audits logistics decisions to help enterprises reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction and increase profitability. Fortigo plugs into established supply-chain software and provides rapid return on investment by optimizing logistics processes, minimizing ship-to-order times and streamlining collaboration with logistics providers. The company is based in Austin, Texas and can be found online at http://www.fortigo.com.

Copyright 2005 Fortigo, Inc., All rights reserved. Fortigo and the Fortigo logo are registered trademarks of Fortigo, Inc. All other names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders in the United States and other countries.

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Holiday Creations Selects QuestaWeb to Automate Export Management

QuestaWeb will make Hong Kong export operations at Holiday Creations more efficient

Westfield, N.J. (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- QuestaWeb, Inc., a provider of integrated import and export management software solutions, today announced that Holiday Creations, Inc., a leading manufacturer of holiday and decorative lighting products, has selected QuestaWeb's ExporterQW system to manage their export operations.

"QuestaWeb's Exporter solution will allow our company to automate and have more visibility and control over our Hong Kong export operations," said, Greg Scala, VP of Operations at Holiday Creations. "QuestaWeb's software will help us improve our business processes and enhance handling of financial and compliance documentation."

Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, Holiday Creations, Inc. manufacturers and markets their products under the brand name Forever Bright and Sheer Glow in the U.S., and under Holiday Creations and several private label brand names in Canada.

The company will use QuestaWebs' Exporter, Product Catalog, Trade Document Binder, and Query Builder modules. Implementation will include integration of purchase orders and commercial invoices with Microsoft Business Solutions.

" The recognition by truly global companies like Holiday Creations that our solutions can help improve efficiencies is a strong testament to the value of the systems we build," said Wayne Slossberg, VP of Sales at QuestaWeb. "We are eager to get them up and running on time."

About Holiday Creations
For well over a decade, Holiday Creations, Inc. has enjoyed an unsurpassed reputation for producing quality holiday decorations and offering outstanding customer care. Holiday Creations has successfully built long-standing relationships with hundreds of major retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, including BJ’s, Costco, Fortunoff's, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears, Wal-Mart, and many more. The three million square foot factory is headquartered in Chang Ping, one hour from Hong Kong. Numerous National and International awards have been bestowed upon the company for producing quality merchandise. Holiday Creations is a leading producer of energy saving L.E.D. decorative lighting. To view their diverse collection of L.E.D. lights, pre-lit L.E.D. trees and greenery, animated figures and Sheer Glow™ ribbon and bows, we invite you to visit their showroom in Hong Kong. For more information please visit their website at www.holidaycreations.com.

About QuestaWeb
QuestaWeb is a premier provider of integrated web-based global trade management software solutions. Its flagship product, TradeMasterQW, pro-actively manages the export and import processes for retailers, manufactures, importers, exporters, forwarders, and brokers, thereby streamlining cross-border operations. The TradeMasterQW business model unifies trade, logistics, compliance, and financial processes promoting worldwide collaboration. The centralized global database maintains up-to-date import and export content, and supports multiple languages, industries, currencies, and time zones. QuestaWeb was one of the first companies certified by U.S. Customs for their electronic connectivity initiatives. TradeMasterQW accelerates the flow of goods across the global supply chain, reduces inventory and operational costs, and ensures compliance with ever-changing cross-border regulations. For more information, please visit www.questaweb.com.

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American Youth Soccer Organization Chooses APSCREEN To Provide National Sex Offender Searches

The American Youth Soccer Organization has chosen APSCREEN, the world’s leading full-service Consumer Reporting Agency, to provide searches for national sex offenders to be included into AYSO’s background screening process.

Rancho Santa Margarita, California (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- The American Youth Soccer Organization has chosen APSCREEN, the world’s leading full-service Consumer Reporting Agency, to provide searches for national sex offenders to be included into AYSO’s background screening process. The AYSO, an affiliate member of the US Soccer Federation, now joins numerous organizations using this free service including the Girls Scouts of America.

Ellisa Hall, National Administrator for AYSO, “We are grateful for access to APSCREEN’s national sex offender registry. For the last 40 years, the AYSO has provided a safe, fair, fun sport experience for hundreds of thousands of youngsters all across the U.S. We take seriously the charge to protect players, volunteers and family members, and this valuable information provides one more critical layer to our Safe Haven Program.”

There is no registration or fee for the service and anyone who has a computer and access to the Internet and a web browser can use it. Should a person have any reason to suspect that someone in their neighborhood, school district or community might have a sex crime history they can go directly to www.nationalsexoffenderregistry.net and enter the name of the subject and have a good chance of locating information about a sex offender's history. Currently the database covers 34 states and 12 local areas for a total of 46 jurisdictions. Most of the time, the sex crime records contain enough personal information to verify the identity of a suspect, or provide a lead to pursue further research.

Tom Lawson, CFE, CII & Founder of APSCREEN, comments, "We practically invented background checks over 25 years ago when few companies understood the need to screen prospective applicants. Now we want to give this free service back to the community because we feel so strongly about the protection and safety of our children. We mean it to be used in conjunction with other tools including other sites such as the FBI’s national sex offender registry and the Megan’s Law website provided by the California Attorney General’s office.”

APSCREEN (www.Apscreen.com), founded in 1980 is the originator of the modern-day factual employment-screening concept. Other services include tenant screening, employee locates, asset discovery, permissible credit reporting, motor vehicle records, and fraud examination. Tom Lawson is a certified fraud examiner, certified international investigator, expert witness and holds key positions in several national trade associations. Lawson is available for public speaking engagements and white papers can be obtained by calling 1 800 277-2733.

Company Contact: Tom Lawson (800) 277-2733
Public Relations Contact: Cathy Taylor (949) 635-4923

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Coastal Logic Teams up With plmOne to Bring Batch Printing and PDF Rendering to Matrix PLM Users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Regulatory Compliance and Document Processing solutions more accessible for Matrix Users in Eastern Europe.

(PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Coastal Logic, Inc., the leading developer of PDF Rendering and Batch Printing with Metadata Stamping integrations for MatrixOne PLM, today announced that it has signed on plmOne GmbH as a sales partner for Germany, Austria and Switzerland as part of its strategy to expand its client base in Eastern Europe.

Coastal Logic’s printing and rendering solutions, which are used globally by small businesses through Fortune 500 companies, allow Matrix users to process files directly from their databases. The strict control over printing, rendering, metadata stamping and watermarking brings value to Matrix customers by facilitating document handling and enabling compliance with Regulatory standards.

“Coastal Logic is committed to creating strategic alliances with only the best technology, services, and solution providers”, said Wayne Hoit, Vice President of Coastal Logic. “plmOne’s skills and experience enable them to address the challenges facing MatrixOne PLM customers by providing comprehensive solutions for their specific needs.”
plmOne GmbH is a well known Service Provider in the German eMatrix-PLM-Market. Since 1998, plmOne has helped companies ease and streamline the processes of the product lifecycle by utilizing well educated consultants that have experience in all phases of the PLM-Project: conception, specification, implementation and roll out.
"Our philosophy is to implement software solutions that bring immediate value to the customer, in a very short time frame” said Axel Merkt, Director, plmOne. "Coastal Logic delivers excellent and proven software components to enhance Matrix10 with robust batch printing and PDF Rendering capabilities. We see Coastal Logic as the ideal partner to extend Matrix Installations in Germany with the ability to process and stamp almost any document from the Matrix database."

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ntense Competition, Particularly from the Conglomerates, is Forcing Many Small Chinese Air Conditioner Makers to Drop the Line and Focus on Other Household Appliances

Dublin (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26278) has announced the addition of China Sourcing Report: Air Conditioners to their offering

China is the world's largest manufacturer of household appliances, and accounts for about 60 to 70 percent of global output of air conditioners. In 2003, the country exported 16.2 million units valued at US$2.5 billion. Increased demand from local and international markets in 2004 put the figure at US$3.3 billion for the first nine months of the year. Most of the output was exported to the European Union, North America and Asia.

Despite increasing exports, the number of air conditioner suppliers in China has been shrinking by roughly 60 percent annually since the 1990s. About 200 suppliers are operating in the country today. They include large publicly-listed and foreign-invested companies with substantial capital investments and large production capacities, and midsize and small privately owned companies. While the large and midsize companies can manufacture the major components such as condensers, evaporators, plastic parts and frames in-house, the small suppliers — which are mostly assembly workshops — normally outsource most of these parts.

This report provides deep profiles of 16 leading manufacturers, providing critical facts on export capacities, R&D and QC facilities, and material and component sourcing plans. Based on factory tours and personal interviews with senior managers, this information is not available anywhere else. Short profiles are also provided of 34 additional suppliers with key information such as production capabilities, output ratios and product-development emphases The results of the latest supplier survey, summarizing price, product and other projections for the next 12 months are provided together with a Product Gallery of 97 best-selling export models with detailed specifications and full-color pictures.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26278

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Outsourcing to China Company, Great Wall Sourcing Expands with a Bang

Greatwallsourcing.com Expands Trips to China

(PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Greatwallsourcing.com, a trade intermediary, now offers several annual trips to China for representing its clients as well as specially arranged individual, one-on-one company to company junkets to meet the representatives of Chinese companies.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to get in on the ground floor and make money by doing business in China should consider a trip. Greatwallsourcing.com, has increased its travel agenda to service both its home based business clients as well as its mid-size entity clientele. The yearly Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Special shop-til-you-drop trip continues as usual for those wanting to visit China and establish business relationships in person.

As a brand new service to its clients who may be just too busy to travel in China, greatwallsourcing.com now the services of Ms. Zhang and the in-house staff. They will be able to take client products to China and get pricing for out-sourcing the manufacturing of those products in China.

Ms. Zhang and her staff will return with sample products and pricing, while their clients stay home tending to business. Ms. Mu Zhang, President, predicts that most companies can substantially reduce Greatwallsourcing client's cost of goods by 30-50%.

There is still time left to schedule a trip with Ms. Zhang or have Greatwallsourcing represent your company on the next trip.

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LOVEJOY Tool Company, Inc. Introduces our NEW 215 End & Face Mills with APKX inserts

Springfield, Vermont(PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- LOVEJOY Tool Company, Inc. introduces a new series of products to make it easier for a manufacturer to select the proper milling tools to solve their machining needs, now with a longer length of cut!

Applications: The 215 Series Face & End Mills use the APKX style inserts utilizing a longer edge of the APKX inserts providing a longer cutting surface! The 215 Series End Mills have coolant through capability to allow increased feed rates!

Special Information: The 215 Series tooling with its 15mm length of cut is a great addition to having the 207 & 217 Series tooling which have a 10mm length of cut. As always the finish that is produced by the 215 Series tooling is very good and you can get it all from LOVEJOY Tool Company.

Products: LOVEJOY offers multiple style tools for these APKX inserts.
215 Series Face Mills - longer cutting edges with APKX inserts
215 Series End Mills - longer cutting edges with coolant holes & extended lengths

LOVEJOY Tool Company, Inc. specializes in custom designing and a manufacturer of milling tools, inserts and some accessories for manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, mold and die, farm and industrial and many more industries. LOVEJOY is known for being a problem solver in the milling industry and we are here to solve your machining needs.

For more information, call (800) 843-8376 or visit www.lovejoytool.com.

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CCL Container Takes Triple Honors At Can of the Year Awards

CCL Container, North America’s leading producer of impact extruded aluminum packaging, was recently recognized with three awards at the 2005 Can of the Year (COY) Awards Ceremony, an annual event for the world's metal container manufacturers. In securing three awards, CCL Container won top honors for totals awards received.

Hermitage, PA (PRWEB) October 23, 2005 -- CCL Container, North America’s leading producer of impact extruded aluminum packaging, was recently recognized with three awards at the 2005 Can of the Year (COY) Awards Ceremony, an annual event for the world's metal container manufacturers. In securing three awards, CCL Container won top honors for totals awards received.

The COY Awards celebrate worldwide achievement in the competitive world of metal packaging. The show, hosted by CanMaker Magazine, a leading trade publication for the container industry, was held September 8 in Barcelona, Spain.

CCL minted gold in the food category for Trimspa/Winfuel, took home the silver in the new re-sealable beverage container category for Cadbury Beverage Americas Snapple Elements redesign, and won silver in the aerosol category for Proctor & Gamble’s Febreze Air Effects.

TRIMSPA® and Winfuel™ are two hip, dietary/nutritional products marketed by Goen Technologies. Both products gained a competitive edge and shelf-appeal through unique packaging in the form of chunky, boldly decorated, aluminum bottles. The high-performance packaging not only delivered distinction at point-of-sale, but also reflected the products’ edgy personality. Goen Technologies was the first supplements products marketer to introduce aluminum bottles to its product line.

Snapple Elements energy drink, also marketed in an aluminum bottle, was acknowledged for its extreme graphics and contoured easy grip, ideal for the product’s target audience of young people with active lifestyles.

Febreze Air Effects is the first air-sanitizing product ever marketed in a shaped aluminum aerosol container. The unique bullet-shaped Febreze packaging utilizes CCL Container’s Trimline design, and includes a proprietary high performance internal lining. The ergonomic 59mm container represents advancement in the marriage of high-speed production and container size. Previously, shaped aerosol containers had been produced at high speed, but in smaller diameters.

“We are grateful to be recognized again at Can of the Year Awards,” said CCL Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ed Martin. “These awards represent not only the great package development team at CCL, but also great customers that are willing to embrace creativity, push technology, and ultimately take their packaging, and their brands, to a higher level. Considering the many outstanding entries from around the world, we are extremely pleased to win in three very distinct categories.”

Repeat Performance
This marks the third consecutive year that CCL Container was honored at the COY Awards. In 2004, CCL took silver in the aerosol category for Belvedere Funkifier in CCL’s Trimwave container. CCL also won two awards in 2003: Gold in the Beverage Category for Cadbury Beverage America’s Mistic RE aluminum bottle, and silver in the Aerosol Category for Sally Beauty’s “Beyond the Zone” product, which featured CCL’s Extended Neck Trimline™ design.

CCL Container is North America’s leading producer of recyclable aluminum packaging. The company has ISO 9002 Registered manufacturing facilities located in Hermitage, PA, Penetang, ONT and Mexico City, Mexico.

For more information on CCL’s products and services, please contact:
Ed Martin, Vice President, Sales and Marketing
CCL Container
Tel: (203) 354-4523
Fax: (203) 354-4524

CCL Container U.S. Operations:
One Llodio Drive
Hermitage, PA 16148

For further press information, please contact:
Ed Delia
Delia Associates
Tel: (908) 534-9044
Fax: (908) 534-6856

For a downloadable version of this release and photo,
please visit www.cclcontainermedia.com/pr/pr-CANNEX2005.html

For more information on CCL Container, go to www.cclcontainermedia.com

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A Leader in the Foundation Industry, BAUER, Purchases Pileco, Inc., Strengthening Positions in the Global Marketplace

Profitable merger between two Foundation companies, Pileco Inc., and German-based BAUER MASCHINEN GmbH prompts expansion plans.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 23, 2005 -- In an acquisition hailed as a win-win for both companies, Houston-based Pileco, Inc. and California affiliate Pilemac, Inc. join forces with the largest Drill Rig manufacturing company in the world, German-based BAUER MASCHINEN GmbH.

Company officials announced the purchase October 7, 2005 and immediately began restructuring to improve operations domestically and accommodate global expansion plans.

“This is one of the best opportunities for growth Pileco, Inc. has had since it was founded over 40 years ago,” said Pileco President and CEO George Smith.

“This merger not only strengthens the condition of the companies involved, but also strategically positions us as a worldwide distributor – adding to our existing drill rig manufacturing and distribution offerings,” Smith added.

Specializing in Diesel Pile Driving equipment, both Pileco, Inc. and Pilemac, Inc. are expected to post openings as employee needs increase with the expansion. Pileco Inc. will retain its name and consolidate into the Houston facility both its Houston operations as well as the BAUER Texas operations - while also absorbing a rooted history in the foundation engineering industry that began for BAUER GmbH in the 1700’s.

BAUER Maschinen GmbH manufactures and markets Drilling Rigs, Trench Cutters, Desanders, Recycling Systems, Mixing/Grouting Equipment, Top Vibrators, and Universal Piling Rigs worldwide.

With experts in the field of pile driving techniques, Pileco, Inc. is an innovative company recognized for their technological advancements in Diesel Hammers and IHC-Hydrohammers. Pileco, Inc. has long been respected in the worldwide marketplace for service and performance. Learn more by logging onto www.pileco.com.

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October 21, 2005

TEC Joins Forces with EOH Technology Consulting to Assist Businesses Matching Software Choices to Strategic Requirements

EOH Technology Consulting (EOH) and Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) announce the launch of a new alliance designed to assist companies with comparing, evaluating, and selecting enterprise software.

Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- EOH Technology Consulting (www.eoh.co.za), a division of JSE listed EOH, one of South Africa’s leading technology, consulting, and outsourcing companies, has been appointed as a Certified Professional Services Provider by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) (www.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), the first web-native technology research enterprise. The new alliance will provide customer-centric, locally focused, value-added business solutions for those seeking IT and ERP functional and technical expertise. This will be supported by impartial, analyst-vetted software selection assessments.

According to Harvard Business Review, 20% of IT investments made this year became “shelf ware”. Gartner says that approximately 70% of IT projects fail or fall short of expectations. “These statistics justify the need for a software selection service that blends global knowledge with local expertise and this is exactly what we will achieve as a Certified Professional Services Provider for TEC,” says Keith Fairhurst, director, EOH Technology Consulting (www.eoh.co.za). The alliance is designed to provide superior software selection services to customers considering IT and enterprise ERP investments, planned implementations, or upgrades of existing technology. “Coupled with our twenty-five year South African IT pedigree, we are able to offer a valuable service and customer-centric solution to existing and new customers,” says Fairhurst. South African organizations can now select and implement software that objectively meets their business requirements. Furthermore, it is possible to map out future IT strategies by assessing current systems against requirements and determining gaps in support of a replace or enhance strategy.

TEC says the purpose of the Certified Professional Services Provider program is to allow TEC (www.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press) to team up with proven, experienced, and objective professionals to deliver superior software package selections and strategic IT assessments far more efficiently and effectively than by traditional means. Richard Dean, vice president, strategic initiatives at TEC says, “We are very pleased to add to our network of Certified Professional Services Providers a partner the caliber of EOH Technology Consulting (www.eoh.co.za) It’s an honour to have as an ally one of the most influential management consulting firms serving English-speaking sub-Saharan Africa. “

Fairhurst says that issues such as a software vendors’ inability to duplicate demonstrated capabilities in functional environments and failure to define system specifications that accurately and completely reflect current and future business requirements, further underpin the need for software selection tools such as TEC’s. In addition, driving further demand is the added pressure for organizations to be transparent, provide distinct audit trails, and hard evidence of procurement choices. “TEC’s methodologies will make this possible, reducing the burden of compliance and supporting good governance for our customers.”

Already having completed training, the EOH Technology Consulting team is excited about the benefits of TEC’s methodologies, promising customers lower total project costs, shorter time to project return on investment (ROI) and maximum leverage from investments in current systems.

About EOH
EOH is a business and technology solutions provider creating lifelong partnerships by developing business and IT strategies, supplying and implementing solutions and managing enterprise-wide business systems and processes for medium to large clients.

EOH operates in the following three clusters of business units as a fully integrated business:

Consulting – Concentrated under the EOH Consulting brand are business units offering services ranging from strategic and business process consulting, project services, change management, supply chain optimization, and education. The EOH Consulting business unit is responsible for delivering IT solutions that make business sense. We focus on providing remarkable technology solutions using robust methodologies to perform along the following four dimensions of IT excellence:

• Business-alignment
• Quality
• Risk management
• Cost management

Technology – Through a number of subsidiary companies, EOH is able to sell, implement, and support a range of world class business applications including enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), business intelligence, advanced planning and scheduling, e-commerce and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Outsourcing – EOH offers comprehensive maintenance and support of client’s IT infrastructure and applications through the rendering of full IT outsourcing, application hosting and managed services. In addition EOH offers full business process outsourcing (BPO) services.

EOH has a presence in all major centres in South Africa and Botswana, and operates in the rest of Africa.

Contact Information:
Rentia Tutton
Group Marketing Manager
EOH
Tel: +27 (11) 607-8100
Fax:+27 (11) 616-9929
www.eoh.co.za

About Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC)
Established in 1993, TEC (www.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), the first web-native software industry analyst, is an impartial advocate for buyers of enterprise software. TEC provides decision support solutions that enable stakeholders to objectively identify the software products that best fit their companies’ unique business and systems requirements, and contribute most effectively to superior business performance.

From ERP (ERP.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), SCM, CRM, business intelligence, and outsourcing, to financial, health services, radio frequency identification (RFID), and open source, TEC’s network of knowledge bases, with data vetted by its analysts, continues to expand in keeping with the growing needs of enterprise IT professionals.

More than 400,000 global subscribers turn to TEC for research and analysis via its daily newsletter, and refer to its extensive archive of articles and white papers.

Contact Information:
Lynne Brash
Coordinator, Media Relations
Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC)
Tel: (1) (514) 954-3665 extension 254
Fax: (1) (514) 954-9739
www.technologyevaluation.com

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Ohaus Voyager Pro Appears in 'Catwoman'

High end laboratory balance featured in cosmetic laboratory in comic book adaptation.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Based on a DC Comics all-time favorite, the film “Catwoman” (2004), is a story of an inhibited artist, Patience Philips (Halle Berry) who works as a graphic designer for cosmetic giant Hedare Beauty. While her company is in the process of developing a cure-all anti-aging product, Patience discovers a deadly conspiracy.

Running on a tight deadline, Patience visits the company’s production plant one evening to deliver an important project and enters their laboratory, only to discover that the luxury beauty cream actually chemically burns the faces of those who use it. Among a plethora of potions, test tubes and laboratory equipment appears a display of balances from the leading scale and balance manufacturer Ohaus Corporation, including the Voyager(R) Pro line.

Now an eyewitness to her company’s harmful product, Patience is murdered. However, she returns to life as a vengeful vixen with feline powers in this film adaptation, which also starred Sharon Stone and Benjamin Bratt.

Ohaus laboratory equipment is commonly used for cosmetic manufacturing and other industry-related functioning. Analytical scales, such as the Ohaus Voyager Pro, are commonly used to meticulously measure chemicals for formulations during the process of developing cosmetic products.

The Voyager Pro line continues the long-standing Ohaus tradition of delivering products that offer the best price/performance ratio possible. Designed for applications that demand more than a standard balance, Voyager Pro performs beyond expectations and proves to be one of the most accurate and reliable tools available for university research, teaching laboratories and general lab applications. Voyager Pro is available in either four Analytical or 12 Precision models.

Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Laboratory, Industrial, and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries.

An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.

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The Hidden Cost That's Not So Hidden Anymore

Due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--,the manner in which industries filter to either recycle or eliminate filtration waste will change significantly over the next five years. Importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...

(PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Cost is a significant issue when it comes to the selection of an industrial filtration system.

Historically, the choice has been between higher operating costs vs a higher capital equipment investment. Or otherwise stated, it is between a short-term investment and a long-term investment.

In engineering design terms, the choice is between bag or cartridge filters vs self-cleaning filters.

However, due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--this will change significantly over the next five years. Most importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...

For many applications, the use of disposable bags or cartridges is the filtration method of choice. Why? Because the elements are relatively inexpensive to buy, and thought of as convenient to use.

The biggest problem with short-term investment--otherwise known as bags or cartridge filters--is that they have to be disposed of. Depending on the laws and nature of the waste, the cost of the disposal can be exorbitant.

Bags and cartridges hidden costs:

Amount of product lost with the with the waste stream
Down-time for bag change out
Hazardous waste disposal charges
Additional safety equipment for employees

One of the advantages of a capital equipment investment (self-cleaning filters) is that the automation that can be set to clean on a pre-determined schedule, or clean on demand when necessary.

How they work:
Self-cleaning filters are controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants collects on the filter screens. The screens automatically clean themselves when the pressure reaches a predetermined level.

In addition, this can assist when the waste is isolated and then recycled for several more uses; or when the waste is sold to another company for their use.

Due to the nature of disposable bags and cartridges, recycle-ability is not an option.

The new self-cleaning filters on the market today can now filter from 1/4" down to 15 microns, and the costs have come down significantly.

While the move over to the other side can be intimidating, it is worth investigating. You might be pleasantly surprised...

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of our highly-trained Applications Specialists, please Contact us at
http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.

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Luxtron Announces NIST-Traceable Temperature Calibration Service for Fluoroptic® Thermometry Products

Luxtron Corporation, a leading provider of fiber optic and optical temperature measurement solutions to industrial, medical, semiconductor, optoelectronics, and electric power industries, announces the availability of annual National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable temperature calibration service for their Fluoroptic® temperature measurement products.

(PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Luxtron Corporation, a leading provider of fiber optic and optical temperature measurement solutions to industrial, medical, semiconductor, optoelectronics, and electric power industries, announces the availability of annual National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable temperature calibration service for their Fluoroptic® temperature measurement products.

Due to the inherent stability of its patented sensing technology, Luxtron instruments do not require temperature recalibration under normal use. However, there is marketplace demand for periodic, NIST-traceable calibration and certified system checks where users’ ISO and quality procedures mandate the requirement. For this purpose, Luxtron now offers convenient calibration and service contracts.

Luxtron, as the leader in fiber optic temperature measurement solutions, maintains a world-class calibration laboratory with temperature dry baths that are traceable to the NIST standards in Gaithersburg, Maryland. These NIST-traceable dry baths, along with their strict ISO9001:2000 procedures, allow Luxtron to perform extremely accurate calibration of Fluoroptic® temperature systems.

The annual system calibration (instrument, probes and extensions) and system check service is available on previously purchased Luxtron instruments (FOT Lab Kit, Biomedical Lab Kit, I652, and m600 OEM module), probes and extensions. Initial NIST-traceable temperature calibration of new Luxtron instruments, probes and extensions is also offered. Calibration of Luxtron’s previously purchased Legacy products (models 710, 712, 790 and m3100) is also available. Additional information on Luxtron’s calibration services can be found on the web at http://www.luxtron.com/product/fot_calibration.htm.

About Luxtron Corporation
Luxtron Corporation is a leading supplier of fiber optic and optical thermometry solutions for the industrial, medical, semiconductor, optoelectronics, and electrical power industries. Its products give users the ability to monitor processes and measure temperature in harsh environments with extraordinary accuracy. Luxtron headquarters, featuring ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities, are located in Santa Clara, California. More information about Luxtron Corporation may be obtained by visiting our website at www.luxtron.com.

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40,000 Projects on, Refreshingly Modern SCADA is Born

COPA-DATA release their latest SCADA System, combining reliable, redundant operation with market leading features such as linked-object editing to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. This thoroughly modern SCADA system has evolved through 40,000 projects currently installed in the field.

(PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- COPA-DATA release their latest SCADA System, combining reliable, redundant operation with market leading features such as linked-object editing to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. This thoroughly modern SCADA system has evolved through 40,000 projects currently installed in the field.

Machine builders and system integrators must provide flexible SCADA systems with minimal configuration requirements and powerful design tools. Time is money, downtime to set up software systems between batches is unacceptable to manufacturers. Close relationships with customers such as BMW, Audi and Festo have developed a fully featured but user friendly zenOn 6.2 SCADA System for modern manufacturing.

Manufacturers are experiencing the shift from mass production to “mass customisation” where companies produce a greater variety of products built to customers’ specifications. This requires more flexibility whilst maintaining optimum quality and throughput for the production, assembly, and packaging of manufactured goods.

The zenOn 6.2 system is built on an object-oriented platform that reduces engineering time. Great care has been taken to make the system easy to install, even for very large and complex applications. By using dynamic objects – which can be cloned indefinitely, a big help in constructing large systems – and linking them together a change in the “master” object automatically changes all linked objects in the system.

For greater speed and efficiency, the network uses event-driven broadcast techniques instead of time-consuming polling; this keeps all the stations updated in real time. Network-based decentralisation means that any PC in the system can be a client or a server. The software is compatible with any topology, but a ring topology is favoured to continually “shadow” all communication, and in case of failure, resumes operation with no loss of data. This “circular redundancy” guarantees there is never any downtime.

About COPA-DATA

COPA-DATA is Europe’s most innovative leader in the HMI/SCADA software market. They have become global trailblazers due to their know-how and experience gained from the installation of more than 40,000 systems in the automotive and machine construction industries, and energy and production plants worldwide. COPA-DATA has been developing HMI/SCADA technology at it’s headquarters in Salzburg, Austria since the mid- 80s. With the program suite zenOn® the company released the first graphical visualization system that ran fully under Windows. The system’s universality from Windows CE up to XP has facilitated full compatibility from the terminal up to the control room, and a sophisticated distributed network technology.

The new generation 6 of zenOn, with automatic engineering and highly efficient reusability of existing project parts reduces engineering time considerably. In addition, COPA-DATA’s STRATON® offers an extremely flexible IEC-61131-3 development environment for embedded systems and soft logic. Together, zenOn and STRATON yield a completely integrated solution. Today’s COPA-DATA distribution network has subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, France and Middle East and partners all over the world. COPA-DATA presently employs more than 100 staff, and has an impressive client reference list including companies such as Festo, BMW and Audi.

http://www.copadata.com

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Fortitech, Inc. Continues Corporate Growth with Key Staff Appointments

Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in manufacturing custom nutrient premixes, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Morba as its new purchasing manager.

Schenectady, NY, (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in manufacturing custom nutrient premixes, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Morba as its new purchasing manager. Fortitech’s prior purchasing manager, Maria Ranucci, will be assuming a new role as senior buyer/logistics manager to increase focus on raw materials and logistics efforts.

Reporting directly to Fortitech president Walt Borisenok, Thomas Morba will be responsible for leading and developing a comprehensive purchasing program of raw materials, non-raw materials and fine chemicals for use in Fortitech’s premixes. He will also direct the development of new purchasing program initiatives, coordinate program activities with corporate affiliates and vendors, negotiate contracts, set purchasing strategies and objectives as related to raw materials and manage the operations of the purchasing programs.

Morba has more than 15 years of experience in purchasing and material procurement/management and has also handled inventory control and spearheaded strategic planning efforts. Most recently, Morba served as procurement director with Byrne Dairy in Syracuse, N.Y. where he implemented a formal purchasing program including software implementation, materials process re-engineering, and successful cost savings initiatives. He has also worked with the Marietta Corporation as purchasing manager, Saulsbury Fire-Rescue, Inc., and G.A. Braun Inc. as materials manager, and with the Black Clawson Company as purchasing and inventory manager.

Morba received a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and an associate’s degree in microelectronics from the Technical Training Center in Milpitas, Calif. He holds numerous certifications and professional memberships including the American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Morba is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he was a 1st Lieutenant with the Strategic Air Command.

About Fortitech, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Fortitech, Inc. is the world leader in the development of custom nutrient premixes for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, integrating functional ingredients from a comprehensive selection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleotides and nutraceuticals. Fortitech is ISO 9001:2000 and FPA certified and meets kosher and Halal standards. Headquartered in Schenectady, NY, the company has a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Mexico and the United States (New York and California). For more information, visit fortitech.com - powered by FortiSource® - the ultimate fortification destination. Not just premixes...Strategic Nutrition.

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October 20, 2005

HomePortfolio Signs Nameek’s Total Bath Solutions

HomePortfolio announced today it reached agreement with Nameek’s for a substantial advertising placement.

Newton, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 20, 2005 -- HomePortfolio, a searchable portfolio of the best in home design, announced today it reached agreement with Nameek’s, a North American importer and distributor of fine European bath fixtures, for a substantial advertising placement.

Consumers and design professionals find Nameek’s bath fixtures on the HomePortfolio website. Nameek’s features four lines of bath fixtures, Windisch, HighTech, Scarabeo and the newly introduced Bath Loft. Nameek’s profile and product listings in the kitchen and bath category can be found at www.homeportfolio.com.

“We are delighted to showcase Nameek’s portfolio of premium bath products,” said HomePortfolio Founder and CEO, Rolly Rouse. “Three million consumers and designers use HomePortfolio to plan their new homes, additions and renovations, and many will appreciate Nameek’s unique European design flair.”

HomePortfolio’s system allows consumers and designers to quickly narrow their search of available bath fixture choices by selecting from a number of design qualities, such as style, color and fixture type. When a consumer or designer chooses the products most appealing to them, they are able to locate local retailers who carry the items.

“HomePortfolio is the best advertising decision we’ve made,” stated Namik Shuhaibar, president of Nameek’s. “We are doing so well that we’ve substantially increased our advertising commitment with HomePortfolio.”

About HomePortfolio

HomePortfolio (www.homeportfolio.com) is a searchable portfolio of the best in home design with 700,000 products, 100,000 retailers and 1,700 manufacturer brands listed in categories such as furniture, kitchen and bath, lighting and appliances.

With clients including Viking, Grohe, Cassina, 2nd Ave Design, Illuminating Experiences and Nameek’s, HomePortfolio offers more premium home design choices than any other source. HomePortfolio brings order to options, making it easier for consumers and designers to find the products they desire for their new homes, home renovations and redecorating projects.

About Nameek’s total bath solutions

Nameek's was founded in 1999 with the simple belief that the bath is the defining room of a household. Nameek's is a leading importer and distributor of high-quality bathroom products working in cooperation with top European manufacturers. Nameek's experience in the plumbing industry spans 30 years. Today, Nameek's distributes throughout the United States and Canada.

Nameek’s represents: Windisch, Spain (Royal quality bathroom accessories), HighTech, Germany (Designer products for the bathroom) and Scarabeo, Italy (The newest trends in ceramic basins), and Loft and Bath of Spain (Fascinating Furnishing for the Bath). For more information you can find Nameek’s at www.nameeks.com.

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John Winegard Founder Of The Winegard Company Inducted Into The 2005 Consumer Electronics Hall Of Fame

Among 11 distinguished professionals to join the existing 87 members.

Burlington, Iowa (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 20, 2005 -- Winegard Company is very pleased to announce that John Winegard, founder of the Winegard Company, was formally inducted into the 2005 Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame during its Industry Forum in Las Vegas on October 18, 2005.

The CE Hall of Fame program, now in its sixth year, recognizes the accomplishments of the consumer technology industry that provides the products and services that inform, educate, entertain and keep consumers connected. For this year's class, the voting took place on November 9, 2004 in New York City with a panel of media and industry professionals, who judged the hundreds of nominations that were submitted by manufacturers, retailers and industry journalists. This new class of the CE Hall of Fame members was announce during the opening keynote speech at the 2005 International CES held in Las Vegas, NV on January 6-9.

Winegard Company was founded in 1954 in Burlington Iowa by John. He began designing outdoor TV antennas in 1948 to receive a signal from TV station WBKB (now WBBM) broadcasting from Chicago, two hundred miles east and north of Burlington.

This family-owned, multi-million-dollar firm was born in a basement from several lengths of aluminum tubing, a hand drill, a hacksaw and about $200 in capital. The Horatio Alger mystic is still alive and well in the stories told about the self-educated, engineer/inventor who founded the company and rode the wave of a video explosion that spawned hundreds of other companies at its peak. It took more than innovative genius, however, to stay on the crest of that volatile wave and emerge as a leader in an industry where less than half a dozen companies remain.

Following the war, he returned to Burlington as a radio repairman just as television was developing. Two hundred miles east of Burlington, Chicago was broadcasting from TV station WBKB (now WBBM), and just as he had done years before when he wanted that telegraph set, he constructed his own antenna and installed it on the roof of a local appliance dealer’s shop. Soon friends were giving him orders for similar antennas — and Winegard Company was born.

In the early 70’s John Winegard began spending more and more time in Evergreen, Colorado. And in 1975, Randy came to work at Winegard fulltime and John moved to Colorado. The Winegard Company is much different to manage today than it was 30 years ago, but Randy has remained steadfast in his father’s commitment to quality and customer service. He admits it wasn’t always easy making the transition from founder’s son to manager at first.

John Winegard died on Feb 19, 2002. Randy Winegard, the founder’s son, became President of the Company in 1977, successfully bridging a transition from the school kid who sold candy bars to Winegard employees to a modern, innovative manager with a presence and a direction of his own.

“I feel comfortable in this job now,” Randy says, “and I have a direction, and because I have a direction, the company has a direction.” “My father believed in quality, and we have an historical strength based on that, but the responsibility for maintaining and improving quality rests with current management. You can’t just say you’re committed to it. You have to get involved.”

Having held 60 patents over the years, 26 current US and 2 current foreign patents; Winegard Company has accomplished many “firsts” in the industry. John Winegard designed and built the world’s first all channel Yagi antenna which completely changed the antenna industry. Winegard is proud of its founder and the Company’s reputation for quality products and has great appreciation for the customers who have used Winegard products for over 50 years. Under the direction of President and CEO Randy Winegard, Winegard Company will continue to grow with new products and new customers proving without doubt that they are “Clearly the World’s Best!”

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Randy Winegard, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to e-mail protected from spam bots.

About Winegard:
The Winegard Company is widely considered an innovator and pioneer in product design, performance and assembly and has consistently adapted to meet the challenges of the ever-changing electronics market. It remains committed to continuous improvement in the quality, cost and delivery of its products and services to effectively meet all of its customer’s needs and currently designs and manufactures more than 1,000 different products in six product lines distributed in all states and worldwide, including:
• Bundled Signal Distribution: Video, VoIP and High Speed Data and More, On A Single Cable Run
• Satellite Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter.
• Mobile Television Reception Products: RV, Trucking, and Marine applications. Satellite systems ranging from manual crank-up models to automatic satellite tracking systems with GPS/DVB. Off-air antennas including bi-directional and omni-directional VHF/UHF/FM antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.
• Off-Air Antennas: From DC to 5.8 gigs AM/FM/VHF/UHF Antenna Systems, Distribution and Pre-Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories
• Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
• Two-way Fixed/Transportable Mobile Satellite Internet Systems: offers real-time IP, video, voice, audio and data communications virtually anywhere, anytime.

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Asset Performance Technologies, Inc. (APT) Announces the Economic Risk CalculatorTMmodule for its PRO-M v6.0 Economic Based Maintenance (EBM) Software

Asset Performance Technologies (APT), a leading developer of enterprise software for preventive maintenance (PM) optimization, announced the Economic Risk CalculatorTM module for its PRO-M v6.0 Economic Based Maintenance software at the recent Oklahoma Predictive Maintenance Users Group (OPMUG) annual meeting on October 3, 2005 in Norman, Oklahoma.

October 20, 2005 - Albuquerque, NM: Asset Performance Technologies (APT), a leading developer of enterprise software for preventive maintenance (PM) optimization, announced the Economic Risk CalculatorTM module for its PRO-M v6.0 Economic Based Maintenance software at the recent Oklahoma Predictive Maintenance Users Group (OPMUG) annual meeting on October 3, 2005 in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Economic Risk CalculatorTM allows users to quantify the economic effect on direct and indirect costs associated with changes in their preventive maintenance (PM) programs due to the expected changes in equipment reliability. Consequently, a true return on investment (ROI) on maintenance dollars spent can be calculated. This new modules give PRO-M v6.0 unparalleled financial modeling capability for preventive maintenance in the industry. PRO-M can be used in conjunction with your existing Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to better understand how and why maintenance dollars are spent as well as their expected ROI. PRO-M v6.0 and the new module will also be featured at the upcoming Society for Maintenance Reliability Professionals (SMRP) conference on Oct. 24-25 in St. Louis, Missouri.

“PRO-M is the only software of its kind that can quantitatively relate changes in your PM program to their effect on equipment reliability. We developed the Economic Risk CalculatorTM to give plant and maintenance managers a tool with which they can see the economic impact of their maintenance spending decisions,” says Dr. David Worledge, Chief Scientist at APT. “We are definitely setting the trend for Economic Based Maintenance (EBM).”

APT’s products are currently in use in over 80 nuclear power generation facilities in the U.S. and Japan. To learn more about using PRO-M v6.0, please contact:

Asset Performance Technologies, Inc.
505.890.1688

About Asset Performance Technologies
APT produces the revolutionary PRO-M, a unique enterprise software package with a proven ability to deliver improvements in preventive maintenance task effectiveness and PM program ROI. PRO-M is the first product to quantitatively connect preventive maintenance tasks with their effects on failure modes and reliability and sets the standard for Economic Based Maintenance (EBM). This link provides the direct connection to a clear ROI for a PM activity or program.

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Multiuser Editing Added to zenOn SCADA System

The latest version of zenOn SCADA/HMI software, zenOn 6.20, adds multiuser capability to the editor and provides project synchronisation for work done offline.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Multiuser operation during runtime has long been a feature of the zenOn system; this capability has now been extended to the editing facility. For the first time in HMI / SCADA technology, it is possible to save projects on a central computer and then edit them simultaneously from different workstations. This allows a team of development engineers to distribute project work optimally and work in parallel.

For example, one project manager could be defining variables, while another team member sketches process images and still another colleague works on function definitions. This multiuser editor functionality is coupled with an intelligent administration system that prevents overlaps during joint configuration. Each element (variable, image, etc.) that is currently being processed is locked so that no other team member can change the same element at the same time.

Another practical editing feature is the offline work mode which makes it possible to remove an entire project from the central computer, work on it offline at another location, and return it to the central computer and have it automatically synchronised with the central database. This is especially useful, for example, when an engineer in change of startup or maintenance wants to make changes in accordance with customer specifications to the project during the startup operation.

In conformance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, the modification history gives the user a full overview of all project changes, which can be displayed in full detail upon request. In this way it is always possible to determine who changed what, when and where. In addition, comments can be entered so that anyone can find out why a change was made.

zenOn’s multiuser capability saves time and keeps engineering costs to a minimum thanks to these parallel procedures. This is yet another function that highlights COPA-DATA’s pioneering role, since it is currently unique worldwide and only available through zenOn.

http://www.copadata.com
Notes to editor:

•zenOn is a product of COPA – DATA GmbH

An MS Word version of this press release, a high resolution screenshot and a graphic showing the distributed working concept are available on the BCM editor’s resource at the link below. A pdf preview of the text and photographs is also provided.

http://www.ballard.co.uk – Click on the “editors” tab.

Press Contact:
Robin Wolstenholme, Ballard Communications Management (BCM)
Tel +44 (0)1306 882288

Reader contact:
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Empresa Solutions Releases Latest Version Of The Only Workfklow Solution For PDMWorks

Kinnosa® Workflow for PDMWorks® Adds Change Management for Multiple Impacted Items.

PHOENIX, AZ (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Empresa Solutions, Inc., a global provider and industry leader in collaborative data and process management solutions, today announced the 2.0 release of Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks, the industry’s only workflow and process management solution for SolidWorks’ PDMWorks. Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks adds complete engineering change management to PDMWorks, the de facto standard for SolidWorks® design data management.

“This release represents our continued response to direct customer feedback,” said Bruce Sherman, Product Manager for Kinnosa Workflow. “Customers consistently tell us of the challenges in manually passing around a spreadsheet that represents a list of multiple items affected by a single engineering change. With Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks they now can automate the processes of sharing the spreadsheet data or replace it all together with a traceable workflow that will dramatically reduce the lag time typically associated with these types of processes.”

Sherman added, “We will continue to respond as the SolidWorks user community speaks by committing to feature-filled releases to ensure that we are providing a product that solves real, common, and costly problems.”

This release of Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks offers significant functionality to support improved efficiency in engineering and change processes including:

Manage Change Packages - Provides the ability to identify and manage multiple items that are impacted by a single change.

SolidWorks 2006 Support - Expands usability to the latest version of SolidWorks products.

Support for Windows 2003 Server - Expands platform compatibility to include the latest technology.

Improved Process Designer Layout - Provides capabilities for quicker and easier process mapping.

Improved User Interface in Process Designer - Improves design efficiency and reduces manual entry.

Task Deadline Notification - Informs management when a task has surpassed a deadline.

Improved Task Manager Layout - Provides users with critical information front-and-center for faster access and expedited task completion.

Enhanced Administration and End User Documentation - New documentation for Administrators and End Users of the Kinnosa Workflow application.

Kinnosa Workflow offers automated engineering change management to PDMWorks users – capabilities that were previously only accessible through custom programs or migration to larger, more expensive systems. As a result, PDMWorks users can leverage Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks to realize drastic improvements in overall design change visibility, efficiency, and accuracy.

Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks is designed to be an easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use workflow add-on for PDMWorks users. The seamless integration into PDMWorks enables powerful process management capabilities without imposing an extensive product learning curve on users. Every organization that adopts the Kinnosa Workflow solution will instantly recognize process improvements.

Kinnosa Workflow is available now for purchase through authorized resellers.

About Empresa Solutions, Inc.
Empresa Solutions is the leading developer of enterprise software solutions that improve efficiency and workflow processes worldwide. Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard, Ford Motor Company, and Procter & Gamble are among the many customers gaining significant value from Empresa’s software solutions. For the latest news and information or to see a demonstration of the product, visit the Empresa Solutions web site at www.empresasolutions.com or call 1-480-785-8334.

About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. It is the #1 supplier of 3D mechanical design software for the mainstream market. SolidWorks leads the market in number of users in production, customer satisfaction, and revenue. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company’s Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).

Kinnosa is a registered trademark of Empresa Solutions, Inc. SolidWorks and PDMWorks are registered trademarks of SolidWorks Corporation.

Media Contact:
Empresa Solutions, Inc.
Media Relations
480.785-8334

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Revolutionary New Heads Up Displays Enter the Work Place

Heads Up Pioneers Release New Products For Commercial and Industrial Applications. SportVuePRO™ displays mount on hardhats or baseball caps and give the user a constant real-time view of information - everything from GPS guidance systems to text and instant messaging.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- The creators of the world’s first consumer Heads Up displays are releasing a new product which could change the face of the modern workplace. SportVuePRO™ Heads Up displays are now available for commercial and industrial applications.

The patented, wireless SportVuePRO™ display system mounts onto hardhats, soft hats or helmets and gives the user a constant real-time view of critical information. The powerful software allows for both serial and USB interfaces and is programmable for universal applications. The data appears in a personal display in the wearer’s periphery, focused at task length. This breakthrough technology frees the worker from distracting glances down at wrist-mounted or hand-held meters and displays. It transmits critical data in low light and bright light, and is perfect for noisy environments. It is also lightweight, compact, and very affordable.

SportVuePRO™‘s workplace applications are vast and varied, and include guidance systems for construction and agriculture, emergency response and situational awareness systems for law enforcement, military and first responders, measurement systems in testing, monitoring devices in manufacturing and processing and even general communication systems such as instant messaging and pager networks.

Multiple requests for Heads Up displays in various applications have led to the development of a new product, the SportVuePRO™ DK1, a developer’s kit that can be tailored and easily integrated to a specific application. The DK1 is available via a cost-effective license agreement with Motion Research. For more information, go to www.motionresearch.com.

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New Inpro/Seal Literature Entitled “Target Lip Seals" Is Valuable Tool, Part Of Interactive Package

Brochure provides detail about the history and use of lip seals and provides alternatives to using this method of sealing.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Inpro/Seal, the Rock Island, IL, based manufacturer of bearing isolators has just unveiled Target Lip Seals, literature that details the use of Rubber Lip Seals in the process industries.

Unique Reader Reference
Part of the firm’s interactive package on bearing protection, the literature is a valuable source of information and useful tool to anyone involved in the management, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of pumps and other types of rotating equipment used in industrial/process plants. It contains important information about the use of lip seals including:

. History of Lip Seals
. Charts, Graphs, Cost Calculators, Application and Technical Data
. Lip Seals In The Mechanical Universe
. Misapplication Of Lip Seals
. Life Cycle Aspects
. Why Continuous Duty Equipment Needs A Permanent Seal
. Lip Seals Consume Power
. Less Is Not Better/Contact Seal Misconception
. Where Lip Seals Should And Shouldn’t Be Used
. The Real Cost Of Lip Seals
. Lip Seals Are Not As Cheap As You Think
. Contact Seal Alternatives That Are Reusable And Never Wear
. Why Contact Seals Have A 100% Failure Rate
. How To Save Money, Conserve Energy And Add To The Bottom Line

Author Is Industry Expert
The literature and much of the interactive package was authored by David C. Orlowski, President and founder of Inpro/Seal Company. Well known for his knowledge of bearings, bearing protection and tribilogy, Orlowski has spent the last 41+ years working on ways to enhance and extend the service life of rotating equipment. The holder of some 40 patents, he was awarded patent protection (#4,022,479) for the original bearing isolator (#4,022,479) in 1977, inventing the term “bearing isolator” in the process.

That Was Then/This Is Now
When lip seals were first introduced back in the 1930’s, they were only the sealing device available for general use. Convenient and inexpensive, they enjoyed a 99% market share when it came to sealing industrial rotating equipment.

The literature goes on to state that according to the lip seal manufacturers, at best they have a life cycle of 1,844 hours or 77 days of operation. In the world of non-industrial equipment such as (bicycle wheels, wheel bearings, mowers, washing machines, tractors), this is acceptable, as it works out to equipment life of some 120,000 miles or more than 3 years of use. A few may survive as long as 3,000 hours. In the 1950’s, lip seals were used to retain grease on aircraft landing gear wheels. Because this was intermittent duty use, long operating life was not a consideration.

It the world of continuous, heavy duty industrial machinery (pumps, motors, gearboxes, etc.) 3,000 hours or 4.1 months is simply unacceptable. The author feels that with this kind of life cycle, it is not meant for sealing these types of applications. Though no one knows when a lip seal is going to stop working, the end user can tell when its time is up – the equipment on which it is applied breaks down or the lip seal burns to a crisp and grooves the shaft.

The literature also addresses power consumption and states that lip seals consume, on average, 147 watts of power. To show how significant this is, a plant with 500 pumps in operation can run up annual costs in excess of $97,000 for energy to drive the lip seal.

The End User Has A Choice
According to Orlowski, “In the 1970’s with the invention of bearing isolator, permanent bearing protection became available, giving the end user a sealing choice. A non-contacting labyrinth type seal, bearing isolators can run 150,000 hours (17 years) or more, eliminating the need for continual maintenance and repair.

Orlowski continued, “Rotating equipment is designed to operate for at least five years. Rolling element bearings have a design life of 150,000 hours (17 years). With a finite life and a 100% failure rate, it does not make sense to lose time and money trying to make a contacting seal work.

Orlowski concluded, “Bearing isolators, on the other hand are non-contacting and do not wear out. And, as rotating equipment is routinely maintained and repaired, the bearing isolators can be used over and over for many years.”

About Inpro/Seal
Inpro/Seal Company is the originator and the world’s number one manufacturer of bearing isolators, used to protect motor and pump bearings, machine tool spindles, turbines, fans, gear boxes, paper machine rolls and many other types of rotating equipment. Additional applications include the sealing, handling, processing, packing and storage of dry particulates, powders and bulk solids.

As the recognized global leader in bearing isolator technology, Inpro products are marketed to the aerospace, automotive, petroleum, refining, nuclear, power generation, metalworking, food processing, grain processing, chemical, water, wastewater treatment, metalworking, hydrocarbon processing, HVAC, pulp and paper, mining, mineral, ore processing and general industrial markets.

The Rest Of The Package
The package includes offers from Inpro/Seal to cooperatively participate in a plant maintenance program and a CD loaded with interactive information, including:
Power Point - Lip Seal Overview PDF Literature: Lip Seals; Bearing Isolators
Article - What’s Protecting Your Bearings Excel Module: Return On Investment
Excel Module: Lip Seal Power Consumption Request for quote

To obtain a free copy of Target: Lip Seals and the complete interactive package, contact: Inpro/Seal Company, P.O. Box 3940, Rock Island, Illinois 61204. Phone numbers are: (800) 447-0524 or (309) 787-4971. Fax number is: (309) 787-6114. Website: www.inpro-seal.com or www.bearingisolators.com

Inpro/Seal®, the Inpro/Seal logo and other Inpro/Seal marks are registered® names owned by Inpro/Seal. Air Mizer™- PS; Air Mizer™- PS; Articulating Air Mizer™- PS; Motor Grounding Seal (MGS) ™: OM 32™; STS™; VBX™; VBXX ™; VBXX-D™; VBX-S™; VBX-H™; VBXX-D™ and other trademarks are the property of Inpro/Seal. For more information about Inpro/Seal and its products, visit the Company's web site at www.inpro-seal.com.

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Inpro/Seal Company Appoints Jim Lapaczonek Sales Manager, Sharon Barker Inside Sales Manager, Reports Record Sales

Inpro/Seal announces sales managementment appointments. At the same time reports record sales.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Inpro/Seal Company, the Rock Island, IL, based manufacturer of bearing isolators, has appointed Jim Lapaczonek Sales Manager. The announcement was made by David C. Orlowski, President/CEO of Inpro/Seal Company.

In his new position, Lapaczonek will have direct responsibility for Global Inpro/Seal sales activities as well as interact with manufacturing, R&D and engineering operations. A very important part of his duties will be to build relationships and promote the effectiveness of bearing isolators in rotating equipment to engineering, operations, maintenance and other professionals engaged MRO activities (maintenance, repair, operations) at process plants. He will report directly to Orlowski.

Lapaczonek has been with Inpro/Seal Company since 1995 where he has held positions in administration, purchasing, customer relations and sales. Most recently he served as Inside Sales Manager.

Prior to joining Inpro/Seal, he spent 10 years as a entrepreneur where he operated a successful business, which he sold prior to joining Inpro/Seal. He has taken advanced courses in finance, accounting and business management.

His background, combined with his knowledge of sealing and process know-how further serves as an excellent foundation for his task of strengthening Inpro’s worldwide position.

Sharon Barker has been promoted to the position of Inside Sales Manager, the position previously held by Lapaczonek. In her position, Barker will have direct responsibility over inside sales and will report to Lapaczonek. She will also interact with manufacturing, R&D and engineering operations.

Prior to her promotion, Barker had spent the last 15 years at Inpro/Seal in inside sales. Her background in inside sales will further serve a foundation to strengthen Inpro’s worldwide position.

According to Orlowski, “These promotions are very important to Inpro/Seal for a number of reasons. First is the fact that we are able to promote within. Jim and Sharon know our company, our products, our customers and the way our products are used. This is crucial to our success as our ongoing marketing objective is to educate and inform end users about the benefits of bearing protection and show them that cheap contact seals are not their only option”.

Orlowski concluded, “This kind of effort requires knowledgeable, dedicated people. To show you how important this is, during the month of August, sales, deliveries and inquiries were the best in our 28 year history. I attribute much of this to our platform to educate and inform the end user. It has been tried and proven that once end users find out that bearing isolators provide levels of protection previously unavailable, they quickly convert”.

Over one and one half million of Inpro/Seal’s original bearing isolator products are in operation in process plants worldwide, where end users continue to report significantly reduced operating costs with increased productivity and reliability. Protected bearings have proven to run 150,000 hours (17 years) or more, eliminating the need for costly maintenance and repair. Documented cases show that a plant can more than double the mean-time-between failure (MTBF) and reduce maintenance costs by at least half, with users reporting an extremely high ROI.

Spreadsheets
Interactive spreadsheets that calculate ROI, Contact Seal Energy Consumption and other costs are available at www.bearingisolators.com

Sign off
For more information on Inpro/Seal Bearing Isolators or a free brochure entitled: Bearing Isolators 101, contact Terri Hageman at: Inpro/Seal Company, P.O. Box 3940, Rock Island, Illinois 61204. Phone numbers are: (800) 447-0524 or (309) 787-4971. Fax number is: (309) 787-6114. Website: www.inpro-seal.com or www.bearingisolators.com

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Label Manufacturer Installs QIS Quality Control Software in Brazilian Plant

Quality information specialist QISoft has installed QISv5 software in the production, technical and laboratory areas at the plant of a leading pressure-sensitive material manufacturer in Brazil. This follows on from the software being used and proven by the same manufacturer at more than 20 sites in the USA and Europe. The installation was the first for QISoft’s new South American distributor, Automat of Sao Paulo.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Quality information specialist QISoft has installed QISv5 software in the production, technical and laboratory areas at the plant of a leading pressure-sensitive material manufacturer in Brazil. This follows on from the software being used and proven by the same manufacturer at more than 20 sites in the USA and Europe. The installation was the first for QISoft’s new South American distributor, Automat of Sao Paulo.

QISv5 is a high performance, distributed information management system that provides a 'single window' view of operational data from one or more disparate sources. Based on a standard query language SQL database application, the software was selected for its functionality and QISoft’s customer support and knowledge of the pressure-sensitive material industry.

The project was driven by the need to replace an outdated system and an increasing need for real-time information and reporting of product quality data to aid the efficient running of the mill. Links to Allen Bradley, NDC and Siemens process control systems are made through the QIS ProcessLink interface module to collect online data for instant communication around the plant.

Automat worked closely with QISoft to project manage the installation and to provide comprehensive training. They will provide ongoing support and training to the customer. Further installations are planned in 2005 for sister plants in Argentina and Columbia.

Gilson Luiz Adorno, commented on behalf of Automat, “The whole project has gone very smoothly with the operators quickly adjusting to QIS. They are now gaining a lot more information than with the old system and users can quickly run reports and analyses to monitor key performance indicators.”

Speaking on behalf of QISoft, president Kevin Luxton explained, “This customer is one of the most respected companies within the industry and we are proud of their use of QIS worldwide. Using the array of analytical and reporting tools within QIS, information is now in one place to support and monitor process improvements and improve efficiency. This installation cements our position in South America and presents many new opportunities to promote QIS in this region.”

QISoft, through its comprehensive suite of manufacturing execution systems, is at the forefront in delivering benefits to many of the world’s leading companies, providing up to the second information throughout the whole manufacturing cycle. It has an extensive blue-chip customer base that is supported through a network of offices and distributors that offer product training and 24x7 support.

More information:
Jenny van Zyl, QiSoft Ltd,
Alexander House, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NZ, UK
Tel. +44 (0)1772 641133 Fax. +44 (0)1772 641155
Web: www.qisoft.com

Gilson Luiz Adorno, Automat
Tel. +55 19 3867 5973 Fax. +55 19 3967 5973
Web: www.automat-br.com.br

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Free Online Survey Measures Skills Using Tolerance Stacks

ETI’s free skills survey measures how well an individual understands the correct application of tolerance stacks.

Westland, Michigan (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Effective Training Inc. (ETI) has developed a tool to measure an individual’s skill level in the ability to create tolerance stacks. The Tolerance Stacks Online Skills Survey is the latest in a series of free resources available at ETI’s website. The survey was developed by ETI’s president, Alex Krulikowski, a GD&T expert with over 30 years of industry experience.

“Knowledge of tolerance stacks is vital to creating good designs,” said Krulikowski. “ETI’s stacks skills survey measures how well an individual can use tolerance stacks to determine part distances, or assembly conditions, like clearances, or part travel. The survey also helps measure how much the user knows about design analysis using geometric tolerances in stacks. Grasping these concepts is crucial to the correct implementation of stacks on the job.”

Tolerance stacks are a core skill for every product designer or engineer. Doing tolerance stacks allows product problems to be identified and corrected before parts are made. ETI’s online survey consists of a set of problems that measure stacks skills. It can be used by individuals for personal assessment or by companies that would like to test whole departments. To access the skills survey, go to http://etinews.com/stacks.html.

A company that wants to assess an entire department can have each employee take the quiz on his/her own, or they can contact ETI to set up a group testing. The scoring is in the form of a percentage and the feedback includes a list of which stacks concepts have been mastered and which need additional study. Results are emailed to individuals or training managers within two business days. There is no cost involved and no purchase required.

The ETI website offers many other free GD&T resources for use in design, manufacturing and industrial engineering, including the GD&T Potential Savings Calculator, a tool that helps companies estimate the amount of unnecessary expenditures each year due to incorrect application and interpretation of GD&T. The site also provides a Skills Survey that tests knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing fundamentals, an online tolerancing newsletter, technical papers, a discussion board, and other resources.

ETI has been in the GD&T training business for twenty years. The company provides onsite hands-on workshops at locations around the world. They offer skills testing with every onsite workshop, and the courses can be customized to include a company’s drawings and parts. They also provide public workshops throughout the U.S and web-based training that can be accessed anywhere, anytime. To find out more about ETI products and services, including the GD&T Trainer Professional Edition computer-based training software, visit their website (http://www.etinews.com). To inquire about a custom training program, call 800-886-0909.

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TDCI Announces BuyDesign™ for AutoCAD®

TDCI announced BuyDesign™ for AutoCAD. BuyDesign for AutoCAD enables manufacturers to deliver an intelligent electronic product catalogue to architects and other designers for their use directly within the popular AutoCAD system. The catalogue can include configurable products as well as standard products.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- TDCI Inc, a diversified enterprise software and consulting company serving both mid-size and large manufacturing organizations, today announced immediate availability of BuyDesign™ for AutoCAD®, a new component of the Sales BuyDesign sales and service solution within TDCI’s BuyDesign software suite. BuyDesign for AutoCAD enables manufacturers to deliver an intelligent electronic product catalogue to architects and other designers for their use directly within the popular AutoCAD system. The catalogue can include configurable products as well as standard products. The solution will help manufacturers increase sales by making it easier for designers to select and configure their products, and faster for dealers to create quotes and orders. BuyDesign for AutoCAD is intended for use by manufacturers of any product that might be specified at design time – for instance, building products such as windows and doors, cabinets, HVAC equipment, etc.

“BuyDesign for AutoCAD helps manufacturers extend their reach further out into the demand chain,” stated Dan DeMuth, TDCI President. “Our research shows that, in the construction industry for instance, when an architect specifies a particular brand of product, that brand is ultimately purchased up to 90% of the time. Therefore, making it easier to get their products ‘spec’d in’ is a tremendous competitive advantage for building product manufacturers.”

With BuyDesign for AutoCAD, manufacturers can offer designers an easily installed software application with an imbedded product catalogue that integrates seamlessly with their existing AutoCAD system. Catalog information can include guided selection tools, product options, configuration criteria, product images, any type of related documents, and links to additional information on the manufacturer’s web site. When the designer selects and configures a product, BuyDesign for AutoCAD automatically creates an intelligent design block that can be inserted directly into the AutoCAD drawing. Each block carries with it the product attributes captured during the configuration process. Product schedules can then be exported and sent electronically to the manufacturer’s sales channel (e.g. a dealer or distributor) to be imported into Sales BuyDesign for quotation and ordering. The designer can attach documents or drawings to the schedule to better communicate any special requirements.

As an example of how BuyDesign for AutoCAD will be used, a leading window and door manufacturer is already deploying it as an extension to their existing Sales BuyDesign implementation to create an integrated solution across the entire specification-to-delivery process.

About BuyDesign and TDCI

The BuyDesign™ Product Customization Management System (BuyDesign) from TDCI Inc. is a suite of software solutions developed to help manufacturers streamline the design, sales, and production of highly customized products. The suite’s Sales BuyDesign application helps manufacturers of such products become ‘easier to do business with’ by enabling them to provide dealers and distributors with 24x7 web-based and desktop access to: up-to-date product information, intuitive configuration capabilities, product visualization, quote generation, detail bid documents, real-time ordering, and automated generation of detail drawings and manufacturing instructions.

TDCI is a diversified enterprise software and consulting company serving both mid-market and large organizations. For more information, visit www.tdci.com/buydesign.

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Nylonge Employees Raise Aid For Katrina Relief

Nylonge Corporation challenged its employees to raise money for Hurricane Katrina Relief and matched their donation, donating a total of $2200 to the Lorain County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- On Thursday, September 22, employees of the Nylonge Company in Elyria delivered a check for $2200 to the Lorain County Chapter of the American Red Cross. This was the result of a challenge by the company to employees that it would match any amount the employees raised. Both came through for the effort, with employees raising $1100 and the company matching it.

Employee representative, Shonda Smith said, “All the employees were wanting to do something to help out with the relief effort then the company offered to match whatever we came up with. That’s all it took – in no time we raised $1100 and they matched it. Many of us know people and have relatives down there, this is the least we can do.”

The Nylonge Company, a manufacturer of cellulose sponges, is looking for other ways to offer support for the relief effort. President George Hrabik said, “We believe there may be a need for our product to help our neighbors in the south with their clean-up efforts. We expect to make a donated shipment to the area after we complete our planning for it.”

Nylonge Corporation is located on Lowell St. in Elyria, Ohio. Nylonge has been a manufacturer of cellulose sponge products since 1951 and has been a part of Lorain County since 1989. Its bulk and prepackaged sponge products are distributed and sold throughout the world.

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Dick Walz appointed to the Hardwood Forestry Fund’s volunteer Board of Directors

LA CROSSE, Wis. (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- WalzCraft Industries and The Hardwood Forestry Fund (HFF) are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Walz, President of WalzCraft Industries, Inc., to a two-year term on the Hardwood Forestry Fund’s volunteer Board of Directors. Mr. Walz represents the cabinet components sector of the forest products industry.

The Hardwood Forestry Fund’s Board of Directors’ responsibilities include identifying and funding quality hardwood planting and management projects to create sustainable forests.

HFF Chairman Rick Philipps commented, “The Hardwood Forestry Fund is honored to have
Dick Walz serve on our Board. His confidence in our program and his personal demonstrated commitment to forest sustainability makes him a valuable addition to the HFF’s Board. I look forward to working with Dick to grow this program.”

The Hardwood Forestry Fund is a 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to establishing sustainable hardwood forests. Since 1990, contributions from Hardwood Forestry Fund members have enabled the sponsorship of more than 190 projects, planting more than two million hardwood trees, and improving more than 5,000 acres of idle or under-performing hardwood sites on public or non-profit land in the U.S. For more information on the Hardwood Forestry Fund visit www.hardwoodforestryfund.org or e-mail e-mail protected from spam bots.

WalzCraft Industries manufactures custom doors, drawer fronts, dovetail drawer boxes, cabinet components and millwork for custom cabinetmakers and cabinet refacers throughout the United States. Founded in 1982, WalzCraft has built a reputation for producing a high-quality product,
at a competitive price, with a short delivery cycle, while offering a vast array of options from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located at 2600 Hemstock Street in La Crosse, WI. Visit WalzCraft at www.walzcraft.com.

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Free Online Survey Measures Skills Using Tolerance Stacks

ETI’s free skills survey measures how well an individual understands the correct application of tolerance stacks.

WESTLAND, Michigan (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Effective Training Inc. (ETI) has developed a tool to measure an individual’s skill level in the ability to create tolerance stacks. The Tolerance Stacks Online Skills Survey is the latest in a series of free resources available at ETI’s website. The survey was developed by ETI’s president, Alex Krulikowski, a GD&T expert with over 30 years of industry experience.

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Saigon Transporters has Expanded and Is Now Nationwide Transporting Autos, ATV's, Cargo, Motorcycles & Trailers

Saigon Transporters has been meeting the auto shipping needs of individuals and businesses, both domestically and internationally.

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Saigon Transporters has expanded and is now Nationwide transporting Autos, ATV's, Cargo, Motorcycles & Trailers.

They provide the highest standard of safety and security in the automobile transport and car shipping industry.

Saigon Transporters has been meeting the auto shipping needs of individuals and businesses, both domestically and internationally.

Saigon Transporters has a 24-hour phone service to ensure the customer will always know exactly where their vehicle is in transit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Their goal is to meet the car shippers' requests for service with the best car trucking companies that Saigon can use so that the customer has his vehicles transported in a safe and timely fashion as close to door to door as can be done.

Saigon Transporters offers the convenience of either door-to-door pick-up and delivery, or pick-up and delivery at one of over 85 terminal locations across the country.

Saigon Transporters gives its customers a choice. Saigon Transporters is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We are leased to D and H Contracting.

Call on Saigon for fast, honest, and dependable service. We have a very courteous and helpful staff to make your auto shipping experience a breeze.

Contact them by phone or email anytime for a free quote:

Luther Wright: (706) 562-1216
President

Please view the official Website to see past customer Testimonials.

http://www.myspace.com/saigontransporters

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October 19, 2005

Rotating Interactive Custom Packaging Yields Breakthrough Product Presentation

360 degrees of rotation showcases all sides of product, spinning retail packaging into a new realm of sales-generation.

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- For consumer product manufacturers looking for the elusive "Got to have it!" factor in retail package design that stimulates sales on sight, the new Rotating Interactive Packaging from AVC Corporation - a one-stop, vertically-integrated retail packaging facility based in Torrance, California—promises to deliver. By showcasing all sides of a product via a see-through, 3-D rotating capsule centered within a two dimensional plastic frame that houses the graphic insert card, manufacturers can thoroughly display their product in the most revolutionary custom packaging method now available.

Spinning within its own panoramic globe of clear plastic, a product is free to reveal all of its attributes, from every angle, to inquiring purchasers. This multi-dimensional retail package design stands in contrast to routine custom packaging that only shows the front and back of a product, thus allowing a significant marketing edge to manufacturers seeking to differentiate their product from the competition at the point of purchase.

This new, custom packaging design is particularly suited to products with three dimensional physical attributes that are selling points, such as ultra-thin profile products, or next generation handheld products promoting the unit’s small size. A broad array of products can take advantage of this new rotating retail package design from cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candy, jewelry, watches, toys, small hardware products, and objects d'art, to electronic items such as cellphones, headsets, small radios and video games.

Secured within a two-dimensional plastic frame that holds the graphic insert card, the free-moving center revolves around two plastic half-axles positioned 180 degrees from each other, allowing 360 degrees-rotation of the product for complete inspection by the consumer.

“You can see a person picking up the package and spinning the center to check out the product. They call their friend over to feel it. It gets handed back and forth and pretty soon the customer is walking toward the counter with the product,” says Moshe Begim, president of contract packaging giant, AVC Corp. “Where else can you get that kind of interaction with the product that stimulates sales?”

The patented Rotating Interactive Custom Packaging was created to catch the consumer's attention, and then draw them into an active purchase-decision making process that involves the kinetic senses of motion and touch. The product “comes alive” in the prospective purchaser's hand instead of lying passively dormant on the shelf as in traditional flat packaging.

Product security is assured via theft-resistant measures built into each Rotating Interactive Package. The product is snugly RF-sealed within the rotating chamber, requiring a knife or scissors for removal. Nor can the chamber itself snap out of the package framework without extensive cutting.

For any large consumer product manufacturer or retailer seeking innovative contract packaging, the new eye-catching, activity-inducing, Rotating Interactive Packaging represents an opportunity to significantly differentiate products from the competition through this unique custom packaging design.

The Rotating Interactive Package from AVC Corp. is one of many new concepts in retail packaging for new technology. Along with a full-range of environmentally-conscious products, AVC offers total turnkey contract packaging solutions under a single roof, handling design and pre-press functions as well as tooling and printing.

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Sir Tom Finney Celebrates New Touchline Fabrications' Success and Opens New Premises

Steelwork fabricator, Touchline Fabrications, was delighted to have the legendary Preston North End striker Sir Tom Finney open their new premises on October 14. The opening marks a major move forward for the firm that has grown from a one-person business in 1985, to now employing 35 and occupying a new purpose built factory of 15,000 square feet with additional office space.

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Steelwork fabricator, Touchline Fabrications, was delighted to have the legendary Preston North End striker Sir Tom Finney open their new premises on October 14. The opening marks a major move forward for the firm that has grown from a one-person business in 1985, to now employing 35 and occupying a new purpose built factory of 15,000 square feet with additional office space.

Football is in the company’s genes. Touchline’s first product was a lightweight fabricated dug-out for amateur football league clubs. From this they progressed into structural fabrications of increasing size and sophistication and they now have contracts requiring up to 500 tonnes of structural steelwork. From the new ISO9001 quality certified factory the company will produce and erect up to 3000 tonnes of structural steelwork annually. Touchline operates as project partners with many of the largest contractors in the North West.

Founder and managing director Steve Hardacre gave an outline of the company history and key milestones before introducing Sir Tom, who spoke briefly and unveiled a plaque. Guests from construction industry were able to meet Touchline staff and tour the premises.

Steve Hardacre explained that the new premises represent Touchline’s arrival in the premier league of fabricators. The whole project, a £750.0000 investment, was handled on a self-build basis and this was a tribute to the skills and dedication of staff. The relocation had provided an opportunity to review, streamline and update all operations to improve customer service at all levels. The new premises provide tangible proof of this change and a rebranding exercise with new logo’s and identity throughout the company underpins the message of confidence in future growth.

More information:
Jane Hardacre, Director, Touchline Fabrications Ltd, Tel. +44 (0)1772 796 281
C40 Red Scar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5NP, UK
Web: www.touchlinefab.co.uk

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How a Traffic Paint Manufacturer Became Environmentally Friendly

Traffic Paint Manufacturer Became Environmentally Friendly by Simultaneously Reducing Waste and Increasing End-Product Quality.

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Centerline Industries calculated that--with labor and disposal--bag filters were costing the company about $50,000 USD a year. Centerline is the largest traffic paint manufacturer in the United States.

In an industry where the contract typically goes to the lowest bidder, keeping manufacturing costs down is the key to survival.

Centerline Industries replaced bag filters with Ronningen-Petter DCF self-cleaning filters in its three paint-manufacturing plants. By doing so, they instantaneously became environmentally friendly and dramatically reduced their waste. All the while increasing production rates at the sites.

SITUATION
Centerline Industries manufactures waterborne and solvent-based fast-drying paints in 300 different formulations. Since the 1970‘s, the company has used disposable bags to filter excess solids and other impurities from the paint prior to packaging and shipping. At about $3.00 USD per bag, the initial outlay for the fabric bags was low. Over the years, however, costs associated with using them had steadily climbed.

Centerline manufactures paint in up to 6,000-gallon (22,712 liters) batch runs, and was often changing bags two to thirty times per batch. Each time a bag required changing, production was stopped, and the bag was taken to a machine that squeezed the paint out so raw pigments trapped in the bag could be reused.

Due to spillover, however, up to two gallons (7.6 liters) of paint were lost every time a bag was changed. Occasionally, the bags ruptured, and cleaning up the mess slowed production and increased downtime. If a bag split while drums or tankers were being filled for shipment, Centerline had to rerun the contaminated batch.

Costs to dispose of the bags were also becoming problematic. The bags were treated as hazardous waste, and disposal cost was $200 USD a drum. Centerline was sending many drums a week to the hazardous waste landfill.

Mr. Robert Fischer, CEO, whose father and grandfather founded the company in 1945 said, ”with labor and disposal, bags cost us about $50,000 USD a year. We were well aware of the problem. We decided to be proactive and find a solution.” The company determined any new filtering system had to meet the following criteria:

1. Reduce the amount of waste created by the filtering process and reduce related disposal costs.

2. Increase throughput and speed production while reducing downtime.

3. Improve product quality by filtering more efficiently.

In addition, any filter system chosen would have to handle both the solvent-based paints and the harder to filter, slow running water-based paints. The water-based paints are 74 percent solids by weight, with a viscosity of 750 to 1000 cps, and comprise 70% of Centerline‘s business.

RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Centerline tested a Ronningen-Petter Self-cleaning DCF-400 filter in its St. Louis, Missouri plant. The DCF-400 was equipped with an automated system that cleaned the filter screen and purged automatically at timed intervals.

Fischer said, “We put the filter on the worst problems we had. We figured if it worked on the very, very rare bad situations, then it would work on normal ones.” After the initial testing, Centerline installed two larger DCF-800 units. These DCF-800 filters were equipped with Teflon seals to stand up to the solvent-based paints.

Soon after, Centerline installed five more DCF-800 units in the St. Louis plant, four DCF-800s in the Hannibal, Missouri plant, and three DCF-800s in the Ennis, Texas plant.

RESULTS
Reduce Waste Costs
Reduce Operator Labor
Reduce Product Loss
Increase Production
Improve Quality

After initial testing of the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter and before purchasing the additional units, Centerline Industries ran a cost justification analysis that determined the self-cleaning filter systems would provide a two-year payback.

The DCF filters were the most cost-effective units they had researched!

The DCF filters have eliminated operator labor and downtime associated with the constant changing of bag filters at Centerline. Product waste has been reduced considerably, and the three paint plants no longer experience the mess and cost of dealing with sudden bag ruptures.

Centerline’s production rates have greatly increased as a direct result. Best of all, Centerline is producing an even better product with the higher quality filtering the Ronningen-Petter DCF filters provide.

Centerline CEO Mr. Robert Fischer said, “They filter much finer than our regulations call for. They are a better filter.”

CONCLUSION
Centerline Industries challenged the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter with its toughest problems. Not only did the DCF exceed expectations for solving production problems, it proved to be the most cost effective solution available.

Centerline determined that their investment would reach payback in just two years.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Filter model: Ronningen-Petter DCF-800

Type of liquid: Water-based and solvent based road paint

Pressure: 90 PSI (6.2 bar), 2” pump

Temperature: Ambient

Viscosity: 750 to 1000 cps (750 to 1000 cPo)

Filtration required: 380 micron

Disc/purge control: Remotely located, dual electric timers

Elastomers: Teflon

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Localization World 2005 Draws Attendees from 23 Countries to Seattle, October 25-27

Localization World will be held on October 25-27, 2005, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington. The three-day event consists of one day of preconference workshops and two days of conference sessions, exhibitions and networking. From localization in the global retail environment to using technology to streamline offshore project management, the international conference will address the challenges involved in localizing products and the outlook for the globalization and localization industry

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Multilingual Computing, Inc. and The Localization Institute, in cooperation with The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), are bringing Localization World 2005 to the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington, October 25-27, 2005. Localization World focuses on the process of adapting a product, service or software to a specific international language or culture so that it seems native to that particular region.

From localization in the global retail environment to using technology to streamline offshore project management, the international conference will address the challenges involved in localizing products and the outlook for the globalization and localization industry

With the theme of “Translation and Technology,” the Conference boasts sessions in multiple vertical industries, including: medical, retail, and software, as well as sessions focusing on localizing to certain Hispanic and Asian cultures. The Conference is designed to appeal to all levels of localization professionals and managers, both on the customer side and service side. Alan Freed, director of international product management, Google, will provide a keynote address. Panelists and presenters include industry leaders from Symantec, Microsoft, SDL International, Common Sense Advisory, Moravia, and Tektronix.

More information about the event can be found at http://www.localizationworld.com/LWSeattle2005/

Localization is a vital function in vertical industries around the world, and representatives from 23 countries have registered for the event.

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Automated Manifest System Revs-Up Productivity by More Than 400 Percent

Material handling specialist “Convey or Store” provides scalable manifest system that enables FillTek to efficiently handle varying workloads

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- The “fulfillment house” of today provides a wide range of products and services on behalf of clients who need to deliver information and merchandise to their customers with breathtaking speed. Incorporating a multitude of processing and communications technologies, companies such as FillTek in Cincinnati, Ohio handle fulfillment services for businesses that generate orders or inquiries via print, broadcast, Internet or direct marketing.

“The key to succeeding at a high level in this business is learning our individual customer’s needs, and then developing processes internally that fit those needs, rather than simply tying to adapt customers to your capabilities,” explains Tim Betz, FillTek Operations Manager.

Unfortunately, making changes can be a major challenge that involves interfacing with existing legacy systems, or perhaps connecting digital and analog systems.

This was demonstrated recently when FillTek decided to update its EDI-based manifesting system. This system, which includes devices that move, weigh, scan, track, designate carrier method, and label orders to be shipped, involved some manual operation by six to 10 operators.

To prevent order logjams and better adjust to varying system demand, FillTek’s management decided to completely automate the manifesting process.

“Essentially, we had to acquire major automation components that would interface with our Kewill® manifesting program,” Betz explains.

FillTek commissioned the automation project with Convey or Store® to collaborate directly with Kewill in designing the new manifesting system. As a material handling systems integrator, Convey or Store designs systems that provide the best solutions without bias for equipment manufacturers, and gives special attention to simplicity, cost effectiveness and safety.

Convey or Store designed a scalable, automated system that interfaced with the Kewill manifesting module and eliminated the limitations and cost of manual labor. Now packages enter the manifesting system on a conveyor, cross an inline motion scale, and past a scanner that reads the bar code on each package. The bar code “informs” the manifesting module of the destination, and the manifest software interfaces with FillTek’s shipper database to determine which shipper should handle delivery. That information is transmitted to a label print & apply system at the end of the line.

“One of the important features of the system is its flexibility and ability to accurately handle varying workflow,” Betz explains. “Before packages arrive at the label printer & apply system, they enter a number of lanes, chutes that are configured according to the package volume. Just ahead of the labeling operation all packages are scanned a second time to verify that they will be labeled correctly.”

Hence, the in-line system can handle heavy loads on days when massive catalog orders are shipped or during holidays. Days with lighter loads are handled just as efficiently without any waste of personnel.

“Productivity-wise, this new system is at least four times faster than our old manual manifesting process,” Betz says. “That speed will increase dramatically in the future. We anticipate going four lanes by end of 2005, so the throughput will then increase by another 50 percent.”

According to Betz, based on six trained people who have been relocated from the manual manifesting process, the labor savings is easily $100,000 per year.

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October 18, 2005

When Custom Transformer Component Supplier Imperils OEM’s Customer Relationships, Change Is for the Best

To OEM providing motors and controls for rugged oil rig applications, breaking up with long-time custom transformer supplier made good business sense.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- Like most OEMs, Houston-based Oilfield Motors & Controls (OMC) has had a relationship with its component suppliers – including its supplier of custom power transformers – that many liken to a long-term marriage. “I’d say that describes it,” says OMC President Watts Cutter. “It’s a team effort. A good supplier is like a business partner, and your relationship with your suppliers is ever-evolving. You develop a comfort level.”

Then, one day, the marriage turned sour. The power transformer supplier was sold to a new owner, and its services soon deteriorated. Delivery dates were sometimes missed, and the customized products did not always meet OMC’s strict technical specifications. With that downturn, the company had the potential to threaten OMC’s business.

OMC faced what many OEMs face – a suddenly unresponsive supplier whose decline in quality, performance or service can threaten the viability of their own business.

Reluctant to change their long-time suppliers, many OEMs simply soldier on, hoping their supplier will ratchet their service back up, but not OMC, which provides customized motors and controls for prototype and “short runs” that stand up to the rigors of oil drilling under very adverse conditions. The product they supply has to meet the challenge every time.

To most OEMs there is a cost and a risk associated with changing component suppliers. On top of that, a reluctance to change stems from the fact that most OEMs have multi-year relationships with their suppliers that can last decades. As the saying goes, “breaking up is hard to do.”

There is, however, another side to the story – the high risk of staying with a supplier with increasing service, quality, reliability or performance issues. Today’s increasingly competitive environment is unforgiving, and an OEM’s dissatisfaction with a component supplier can quickly translate into a customer’s dissatisfaction with the OEM.

To Cutter, however, the decision was easy – he knew what he needed and began asking his other suppliers for the names of companies that produce custom transformers. He received several, including Nicollet Technologies Corporation, a firm that specializes in prototypes and short runs of electrical transformers. Since 1969 Nicollet has produced more than 3,500 different OEM power transformer designs across a range of industries.

Cutter switched to Nicolett and has never looked back.

Since the beginning of their relationship, Nicolett has provided reliable custom transformers, delivered on time, that conform to OMC’s exacting technical standards, even if that means completing orders on weekends, or after regular business hours.

“A good supplier provides a quality product at a good price, and has a real commitment to service,” Cutter explains. “Nicollet has exceeded our expectations. I quickly learned that I didn’t have to worry about the custom transformers they ship.”

When asked how Nicollet performs with respect to turnaround of custom transformer orders, attention to detail and customer service, Cutter is unequivocal. “Excellent,” he notes. “They understand my needs. I wish all suppliers were like Nicollet.”

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Flexible Material Handling Equipment Uses as Little Energy as a Lightbulb

Composed of tough plastic sections, this energy-efficient “truly modular” conveyor system can save a small fortune on electric power -- and keep on saving.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- Manufacturing, process and other industries are getting turned on to flexible, long-term material handling equipment that requires less power than a mere 100-watt lightbulb. Now it is entirely possible to significantly reduce energy consumption on the line with an advanced DynaCon ® modular conveyor system that is so efficient it will save on electric power consumption all day long, year after year. The same system also pays an extraordinary ROI through sophisticated material handling equipment capabilities and through savings on purchases of future conveyors.

“Throughout industry, there is a certain amount of overkill when it comes to conveyor systems,” says Jill Batka, President of Dynamic Conveyor, Muskegon, MI, manufacturer of the unique DynaCon line. “Many engineers and other specifiers of material handling systems tend to feel that bigger and heavier is better. They associate the weight and horsepower of conventional fixed-length metal conveyors as assuring durability and reliability. But, in reality, those vintage designs are becoming outdated due to their unnecessary energy consumption and their lack of flexibility.”

Known as the only “truly modular” system, the DynaCon line is composed of sectional units and accessories made of advanced, high-impact and corrosion-proof plastics of the sort that are in wide usage among automotive, electronics, aerospace and food manufacturers. The modular units, mostly of lightweight but tough polycarbonate plastic, can be configured to virtually any length and shape according to material handling requirements. Modules are available with a wide array of high-efficiency belts and accessories that enable users to quickly and easily reconfigure their material handling equipment systems rather than constantly buying more fixed metal units.

“For many applications our 1/8 horsepower motors consume only about 80 watts of power. Over time, that can represent a sizable savings,” Batka says. “That, plus the combination of lightweight material, flexibility on lengths and the very low coefficient of friction between the belt and the belt supports used in the DynaCon system allows us to use a much more energy-efficient motor than other system manufacturers.”

To provide the energy savings, DynaCon offers a selection of AC and DC motors that may be mounted internally or externally on the system. An available variable-frequency, variable speed drive enables users to achieve savings while also optimizing system speed for various material handling equipment operations. A brushless DC drive gives smokeless and lubricant free operation that is up to clean room standards.

The energy saving DynaCon system is designed for transporting light- to medium-weight products. An array of accessories and optional equipment, including radius turns, flights, metal detectors, box filling and cooling devices enhance total material handling performance and boost energy savings.

Batka emphasizes that energy is only part of the savings, and is often secondary to equipment savings, as evidenced by boneyards full of expensive metal conveyors that no longer fit a company’s other material handling equipment. Even if damaged, these modular units can be replaced within minutes, rather than the usual productivity-draining wait of days or weeks.

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S. G. Hart & Associates Launches 'Rapid Response' As Part of its Portfolio of Brand Protection Services To Prevent Counterfeiting and Diversion.

S.G. Hart & Associates, LLC, The Brand Equity Protection Company TM, today announced the launch of the 'Rapid Response' assessment program. Rapid Response is a condensed, cost effective program designed to provide owners with an immediate and actionable collection of brand protection strategies and options to address the global threat of counterfeiting and diversion.

Ridgefield, Conn. (PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- S.G. Hart & Associates, LLC, The Brand Equity Protection Company TM, today announced the launch of the “Rapid Response” assessment program. Rapid Response is a condensed, cost effective program designed to provide owners with an immediate and actionable collection of brand protection strategies and options to address the global threat of counterfeiting and diversion.

Stanley G. Hart, President & CEO, of S.G. Hart & Associates, comments “Our newest professional service offering was developed in order to address the specific needs of our small and mid market clients. The perception is that counterfeiting and diversion is confined to the major brand companies. Sadly, this is not the case. Smaller brand owners face the same threats and challenges as the majors when they establish and grow their brands, especially into international markets.” Hart went onto say, “We listened to the needs of our smaller clients, who are much more nimble in terms of their organizational structure and do not require the protocols and formalities of larger organizations. This is the foundation for our ‘Rapid Response” assessment program.”

For more information about Rapid Response and all of the other services offered by S. G. Hart & Associates, please call John Dunn at 203-438-4300.

About S. G. Hart & Associates, LLC
S. G. Hart & Associates, The Brand Equity Protection CompanyTM, is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA. S. G. Hart & Associates is a global brand protection consulting company helping clients develop and implement strategies that protect supply chains from the disruptions caused by counterfeiting, product diversion, tampering & theft. S. G. Hart & Associates ensures that the integrity of the firm’s most valuable asset is secure, that the brand’s ability to generate and preserve revenue is maximized and that effective controls are used to safeguard the branded asset against unauthorized or improper use.

Media Contact:
Director, Public Relations
S. G. Hart & Associates, LLC
31 Bailey Avenue, Suite 5
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877 USA
Tel: 203-438-4300
Fax: 203-438-3222
Web: www.sghartassociates.com

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QuantumSphere, Inc. Names Benjamin Mork, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Technical Liaison to Facilitate Company’s Product Delivery Capabilities to Address Strong Customer Demand

Dr. Mork will collaborate between QuantumSphere’s current and potential customers and partners to identify their specific business and technical challenges. As a result, QuantumSphere will accelerate its commercialization initiatives by seamlessly and rapidly delivering and integrating QuantumSphere’s products and solutions in the market. Dr. Mork’s extensive on-site field deployments will also provide critical insight on industry-specific problems shared by other companies, thereby enabling QuantumSphere to understand, proactively respond to and deliver new, revenue-generating products to market.

SANTA ANA, CA, U.S.A. (PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- QuantumSphere, Inc., the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for applications in aerospace, defense, energy and other markets demanding advanced material applications, announced it has named Benjamin Mork, Ph.D. as Senior Scientist and Technical Liaison to address the robust partner and customer demand for QuantumSphere’s products. Dr. Mork will collaborate between QuantumSphere’s current and potential customers and partners to identify their specific business and technical challenges. As a result, QuantumSphere will accelerate its commercialization initiatives by seamlessly and rapidly delivering and integrating QuantumSphere’s products and solutions in the market.

Dr. Mork’s extensive on-site field deployments will also provide critical insight on industry-specific problems shared by other companies, thereby enabling QuantumSphere to understand, proactively respond to and deliver new, revenue-generating products to market. This news follows a previous announcement that QuantumSphere opened a large, new manufacturing facility as a direct result of customer demand from multinational corporations, government agencies, and other major industrial partners. QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality nano nickel/cobalt alloy and other magnetic, conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano™ nickel (n-Ni), QSI-nano™ silver, QSI-nano™ copper, and other proprietary alloys. These materials will replace platinum as the main catalyst in a variety of fuel cells and other membrane electrode assemblies and provide a renewable source of power. For more information on QuantumSphere’s products, please visit http://www.qsinano.com/products.html.

“Dr. Mork provides QuantumSphere with a seasoned technical liaison expert that will aggressively drive QuantumSphere’s growth, commercialization of products and market expansion,” said Kevin Maloney, CEO, QuantumSphere, Inc. “Dr. Mork’s proven scientific and business expertise will also help drive QuantumSphere’s revenue production and profitability,” Maloney added.

“I am pleased to join QuantumSphere’s strong management team and help facilitate the process by which the firm takes products to market for commercial, industrial, government and consumer applications as QuantumSphere continues to make significant inroads into these multi-billion dollar markets, ” said Benjamin Mork, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Technical Liaison, QuantumSphere, Inc. “I fully expect to compliment QuantumSphere’s team of industry veterans as the firm continues to grow as a global manufacturer and provider of nano-enabled products,” Dr. Mork added.

Dr. Mork has over eight years of research experience in inorganic chemistry, including organometallic synthesis, main group chemistry, and heterogeneous catalysis. Prior to QuantumSphere, Dr. Mork served as Staff Scientist at Symyx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMX) where he worked on petrochemical research and high-throughput experimentation technology. The focus of this work was to discover and develop selective heterogeneous catalysts for gas-phase partial oxidation of hydrocarbons. Dr. Mork received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.

About QuantumSphere, Inc.
QuantumSphere is the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for aerospace, defense, energy, transportation, electronics, and other markets demanding advanced material applications. QuantumSphere's exclusive manufacturing process provides consistent and narrow particle size distribution, low levels of agglomeration and impurities, a custom-tailored oxide shell thickness, and the highest purity metallic nanopowders on the market that are easier to transport and handle. The company accomplishes this without compromising its commitment to the environment and the community. No other company offers these performance advantages.

QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality magnetic, conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano™ nickel, QSI-nano™ silver, QSI-nano™ copper, QSI- nano™ Ni/Co and other proprietary nanoscale alloys. QSI-nano™ alloys will ultimately replace platinum as the main catalyst in a variety of fuel cells and battery electrodes, providing a renewable source of power to supply the world’s energy needs.

The company is leveraging its leading market position in metallic powders to manufacture and ship materials and devices for applications in batteries, fuel cells, conductive inks, magnetic coatings and membrane filtration devices. For more information, visit www.qsinano.com or contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x 208.

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How to Protect Spray Nozzles in your Flue Gas Scrubbers while Minimizing Waste -- A Real World Case Study

How an Incinerator Systems manufacturer revised their sorbent filtration method to eliminate spray nozzle clogging, which resulted in less waste. This improved their product quality, and reduced their processing costs.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- SITUATION
One manufacturer of incinerator systems found that they had massive plugging and fouling of their spray nozzles, which mandated the need to throw away more disposable filter cartridges than necessary. Both issues compromised end-product quality, while inflating their process costs.

This unnecessary expense led them to analyze their process, which included a revision of their filtration methods of the process solution (sorbent) before delivering it to the next stage, which were the spray nozzles.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPRAY NOZZLE PROTECTION
To prevent fly ash and sulfur dioxide from venting into the atmosphere, flue gas scrubbers uniformly spray a sorbent into the dirty, hot flue gas. These sorbents, however, often contain oversized particles that can plug spray nozzle orifices. When this happens, the spray becomes uneven, and fly ash and sulfur dioxide can escape from the scrubber.

The key to spray nozzle protection is to filter the liquid before sending it to the spray nozzle. This eliminates the excess and oversize particles, which ultimately plugs the nozzle orifices. Once plugged, the spray becomes uneven, and the output quality becomes compromised. All at an additional and unnecessary expense to the bottom line.

The pro-active approach to this problem is to protect the spray nozzles, which is to filter the solution before it reaches this stage of the process. While there are many different filtration options, the most cost effective is to use self-cleaning filters. This is why the incinerator systems manufacturer contacted Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies) to analyze their filtration methods in hopes of protecting their expensive spray nozzles while lowering their process costs.

A SELF-CLEANING SOLUTION
Ronningen-Petter determined that the solution to this problem is twofold. To begin, many manufacturing facilities are throwing out more cartridges than necessary with disposable media. That's because disposable media are typically changed on a time cycle (e.g., once a shift, once a day, or once a week), regardless of whether the media needs replacement. To effectively filter when needed -- and not when convenient -- it is important to use automation when at all possible.

With the use of automation, the filters can be cleaned at precisely the right time, rather than when it's convenient. That's because the cleaning is controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants build up on the filter screen. When the pressure reaches a predetermined level, the screens are cleaned automatically -- only as needed, and when needed.

The second problem was their use of processing liquids (sorbent) with unwanted and prior supposedly 'filtered' particles in it, which resulted in fouling and clogging of the spray nozzles. The consequence of this dynamic was uneven spray and fly ash/sulfur dioxide escaping from the scrubber.

Once identified, the incinerator systems manufacturer eliminated this problem by using Ronningen-Petter (automated) self-cleaning filters. This meant less waste in the process. It also limited the unwanted particles in the process stream, which eliminated the spray nozzle clogging. Therefore, the process line did not have to be stopped to clean the nozzles.

RESULTS
The incinerator systems manufacturer is extremely pleased with the reliable operation of the filters, the elimination of spray nozzle plugging and fouling, as well as the fact that there are no spent cartridges to dispose.

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

www.RPAprocess.com

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October 17, 2005

ABL Products Expands Options for A-Plate Sprockets, Discs, Wear Plates, Washers & Heavy Stampings

ABL Products, Inc. announces a larger variety of non-standard bore sizes designed to offer customers greater flexibility. Customers now have the option of ordering sprockets punched to size, thus eliminating the need to re-bore parts.

(PRWEB) October 17, 2005 -- In 2005, ABL Products, Inc. made a commitment to expand its already extensive tooling collection. Customers can request from hundreds of bore sizes without increasing the cost of their order.

For any customer, custom parts mean higher costs and longer lead times. For over 30 years, ABL has worked with customers to provide the sprocket sizes they need, in the quantities they need and in the time they require. Lead times are halved because parts can be stamped, punched and cut to size. ABL has reduced the need for the additional time and cost of re-boring standard sprockets.

About ABL Products, Inc.
Centrally located in Cleveland, Ohio, ABL Products, Inc. manufactures American made sprockets, washers, discs, blanks and other heavy metal stampings for the conveyor, agricultural and power transmission industries. The company offers an extensive range of materials at competitive prices including high or low carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, Lexan, inconel, monel, brass or AR 400.

ABL is an OEM whose customers include John Deere, Interroll Manufacturing and Martin Sprocket and Gear. The company also provides a variety of hubbed sprockets, whether single, double, taper bushed or quick detachable. Customer service is personal and responsive. No call is left unreturned.

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Dr Eli Goldratt, Best Selling Business Author, Offers Specific Tactics On How To Dramatically Increase Sales And Profits

Dallas Four Seasons Resort & Club to host next Viable Vision Offer Event October 25, 2005! Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, author of the international best-selling business book “The Goal” is making an unrefusable offer to CEO, Presidents, and Business Owners. His offer – if your top executives attend one of the Viable Vision Offer Events and he will send someone to collect the data from your company, devise your Viable Vision, then spend 2 hours discussing YOUR company and Viable Vision for no additional charge.

(PRWEB) October 17, 2005 -- Goldratt defines a Viable Vision as the specific strategy and tactics to turn a company’s current sales level into their profit level within 4 years. The Viable Vision Offer Event is designed for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Presidents, and Business Owners who are looking for substantial bottom-line growth and would like the insight and direction of one of the world’s leading business experts. Where most seminars leave you to figure out how the content applies to your specific situation, Dr Goldratt is offering to do just that at no additional cost.

During the Viable Vision Offer Event Goldratt will outline the process, demonstrate the outstanding results achieved, and finally make an offer to companies in attendance to develop their Viable Vision at no additional charge. Of the 150 companies that have considered Goldratt’s Viable Vision Offer thus far, over 70% of them have embarked on this process. These companies range in sales from $1 million to several billion. Worldwide, approximately 5,000 companies or 6% of firms use the Theory of Constraints (the management philosophy Dr Goldratt developed and that Viable Vision is based on).

Over 4 million copies of Dr Goldratt’s book, “The Goal” have been sold and it is the best selling business book in the world. The Viable Vision Offer Event is the answer to – What’s next?

Eli Goldratt is an educator, author, physicist, philosopher, and business leader, obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree from Tel Aviv University and his Masters of Science, and Doctorate of Philosophy from Bar-Ilan University. He has worked with many of the world's largest corporations and holds patents in a number of areas ranging from medical devices to drip irrigation and temperature sensors. He has been described by Fortune as a “guru to industry” and by Business Week as a genius. But he is, first and foremost, a thinker who provokes others to think. Often characterized as unconventional, stimulating, and “a slayer of sacred cows,” Dr. Goldratt has created this Viable Vision offer to expand the reach of his powerful concepts to small and mid-sized companies.

Up coming Viable Vision Offer Events are as follows:
Dallas, TX on October 25, 2005
Prague, Czech Republic on November 17, 2005
Mumbai, India on November 30, 2005
Shanghai, China on December 6. 2005
San Diego, CA on January 12, 2006

For information and reservations, please visit www.goldrattconsulting.com.

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Company Switched from City Water to Well Water and Saved $25,000 Yearly -- A Real World Documented Case Study

Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a Real World Documented Case Study.

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.

SITUATION
In a cost-cutting effort, a knife manufacturer switched from city water to well water for cooling their molding machines. One of their concerns, however, was that the well water be filtered to a level as clean as or cleaner than the city water -- otherwise, waste would be generated in the form of off-spec product.

SUGGESTED FILTRATION METHOD
Eliminate waste at the source by use cleanable filter media. Why? No cartridges or bags to landfill or incinerate.

With cleanable filter media, you only have to deal with the unwanted solids. In addition, you may not have to contend with them either.

Cleanable media offer an effective method of eliminating waste at the source and significant monetary savings, too. Just how significant? You can begin to get an idea by following this example. It assumes the application requires a typical 12-cartridge filter using 10-inch cartridges.

First, we know that a 55-gallon drum can hold 180 cartridges if carefully filled. Assuming you replace these cartridges daily (which would not be unusual), you will fill one drum every 15 days – or about 20 drums per year.

The cost for disposing of non-hazardous waste is already $400–$800 per drum. Moreover, the cost for disposing of hazardous waste is fast approaching $1,000 a drum. When you multiply this cost by the number of filters at your plant, you can begin to see the savings.

Consider this, too: If, in anticipation of changing regulations, you are treating all your non-hazardous waste as hazardous waste to avoid future fines and clean-up costs, it is easy to see how the reduced waste volume made possible by cleanable media can begin paying immediate dividends.

RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
The Ronningen-Petter stainless steel AFR self-cleaning filter met the company’s objective for water clarity, and enabled them to save $25,000 annually in city water costs. In addition, by using a self-cleaning filter instead of a cartridge filter, they avoided the high cost of land filling cartridges.

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

www.RPAprocess.com

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Elscint Roller, Feeding, Orientation and Elevating Pump Unit

Elscint Roller, Feeding, Orientation and Elevating Pump Unit feeds Taper Rollers of Bearings, Orients them and elevates them with a unique Pump Unit

(PRWEB) October 17, 2005 -- Elscint Taper Roller, Feeding, Orientation and Elevating Pump Unit is a system designed for Feeding and Orienting Taper Rollers for Taper Roller Bearings.

The system utilizes Elscint Vibratory Bowl Feeder Model 250 or Model 400 depending upon the roller size to feed the parts to a set of powered gauge rolls. The inclination of the rolls, plus adjustable roll spacing from one end to the other enables parts to move / travel easily and rapidly into the desired position. An important feature is that the rolls being counter-rotating will not bind or grip the parts and are extremely sensitive to fine tolerances.

The rolls are driven by Elscint Single Reduction Unit. The Taper Rollers are fed into the pump unit driven by a suitable Elscint reduction unit and this pump unit elevates the rollers to the desired height from where they can be fed by gravity to the work station where they are needed. The Unit thus consists of Elscint Vibratory Bowl Feeder, two counter rotating rolls for feeding, sensors and a Control Panel. The Unit finds applications in the Bearing and allied industries. This equipment is available at a very competitive price at a very short delivery time. All bearing manufacturers in India and Europe have standardised on this equipment. Further details can be downloaded from the website - www.elscintautomation.com. The website has an online interactive quotation form for the benefit of customers

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October 16, 2005

Business Brochures Printing

Business Brochures and product literature is an integral part of marketing. It is important to have well designed marketing materials and a quality printer.

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Engine Components Manufacturer Recycles Expensive Quench Polymer -- A Real World Documented Case Study

How self-cleaning filter reduced an engine component manufacturer's product rework and scrap, while permitting a better reuse of their expensive quench polymer. All this while significantly cutting their labor costs.

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- SITUATION: An engine components manufacturer using an in-line strainer to clean quench polymer had a problem. As rust and scale collected in the strainer, the flow of quench polymer was being reduced. As a result, the product was not being completely quenched and had to be reworked or scrapped, which added to their waste.

RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Based on these criteria, the engine components manufacturer installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.

How does this filter work?
With the DCF self-cleaning filter, process water enters the top inlet and passes through the screen. The screen holds any particles over 50-microns while cleaned water leaves through the bottom outlet. A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited in a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing and regularly purged through a valve at the bottom of the chamber.

RESULTS
As a result, rework and scrap were drastically reduced, and the quench polymer recycle rate was significantly increased.

In addition, labor costs and downtime were significantly reduced due to the ease with which a filter can be cleaned compared to breaking the piping and cleaning an in-line strainer.

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

www.RPAprocess.com

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Guden Offers 3D CAD Drawings and Models

H. A. Guden Co., Inc. has introduced downloadable 3D CAD drawing and model functionality to their Web platform. Guden is one the largest suppliers of hinges and associated lid & door hardware in the country, and with this offering, engineers and buyers will have means of faster component integration design solutions.

RONKONKOMA, NY (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- H. A. Guden Co., Inc. has introduced downloadable 3D CAD drawing and model functionality to their Web platform. Guden is one the largest suppliers of hinges and associated lid & door hardware in the country, and with this offering, engineers and buyers will have means of faster component integration design solutions.

The ability to download existing component CAD drawings and models into manufacturer’s plans saves considerable time in the design process. For this reason Guden is offering 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models for most of their major product lines including continuous hinges, slip and butt hinges, gas springs, dampers, and associated brackets and accessories.

The high detail 2D CAD drawings and 3D models were created for Guden by VirtualCAD, a leader in 3D CAD modeling support for mechanical product manufacturers. VirtualCAD's CAD models are easily imported into all major CAD systems such as such as Autodesk's AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Alibre Design, Catia, I-Deas, Unigraphics, Pro-Engineer, Solid Edge, KeyCreator (CAD-Key), IronCAD and Think3.

To access Guden’s CAD drawings, visit www.guden.com, navigate to the CAD model links page, locate the products of interest, and in seconds users can download component CAD models into their CAD design. As time goes on, more and more of Guden’s products will be offered as 3D CAD drawings through their website.

Established in 1920, Guden is an ISO 9000:2000 Registered Company supplying hinges, gas springs, handles, latches and other industrial hardware.

For more information, contact H. A. Guden Co., Inc., 99 Raynor Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-6634, 800-344-6437 or Fax 631-737-2933, www.guden.com.

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Hankscraft Announces ISO-9001 Certification

Hankscraft-Suzhou focuses their attention on the managers in each department during ISO certification to ensure the policies and procedures are relevant and accurate.

(PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- Hankscraft is pleased to announce the recent ISO-9001 registration of their wholly owned contract assembly facility in Suzhou, China. Preparations for their registration required Hankscraft-Suzhou to train and commit to quality assurance at every level of operations. Jon Funkhouser, Hankscraft-Suzhou’s General Manager stated, “We want to show our customers that we are serious about their success and that we are committed to their future.”

“Our ISO-9001 certification can be largely attributed to just one word, teamwork.” Mr. Funkhouser said. Edward Zhang, Hankscraft-Suzhou’s Deputy General Manager, added. “The highest priority in our company is attention to quality management from top to bottom.”

Mr. Funkhouser noted that companies going through ISO certification rely heavily on their Quality Department to create and implement all the necessary documentation. After implementation, each department is then normally responsible for following procedures they took no part in writing, breaking the PDCA cycle, which is the core of ISO certification.

Instead, Hankscraft-Suzhou will continue to work as a team. The ISO-9001 program is lead by senior managers in the company, with the Quality Department providing oversight and integration. Rather than rely on the Quality Department to write procedures, Hankscraft-Suzhou focuses their attention on the managers in each department from the synchronous motor line to electronics, plastic molding and assembly. By doing so, each department will be involved in writing policies and procedures. This will ensure the policies and procedures are relevant and accurate. Involving employees at all levels in the company ensures that ISO-9001 is not just a procedure of the Quality Department, rather a fundamental implementation of all areas of the company, because employees believe in the goals of ISO at Hankscraft-Suzhou.

Hankscraft-Suzhou is a contract manufacturing company, specializing in synchronous motor manufacturing, electronics and plastic assembly. To learn more about Hankscraft ISO certification and what they can do for your contract assembly needs visit www.gotogmg.com.

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FD Johnson Selects NE Ohio Representative

FD Johnson Selects NE Ohio Representative

Solon, OH (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- The FD Johnson Company, national leader in industrial lubrication applications since 1933, today named John Kerlee to their NE Ohio sales team. With several years of sales experience, Kerlee will be responsible for sales and service for FD Johnson’s customers in the greater Cleveland area. Before joining FDJ, Kerlee held a Regional Sales Manager position at Cleveland based manufacturer.

"John’s customers sold me on him as much as he did, they actually called to voice support when they heard we were speaking to John about our need for a new salesperson." said Denis Balogh, FD Johnson VP of Sales. “Attracting a talent like John is not only a testimony to FD Johnson’s recent growth but also our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team just acquired a home run hitter."

"The wealth of centralized lubrication experience and the long history with the Trabon product line at FD Johnson is impressive." said Kerlee. "It is rare to see a distributor with such a strong backbone of support. I know my customers are going to be well taken care of."

About FD Johnson Company
Since 1933, FD Johnson has grown and helped their customers by successfully responding to changing technology and standards in our industry. Long-term dedication and experience in all phases of industrial lubrication to include everything from grease fittings to computer controlled Air/Oil systems have permitted them to be true to their mission, "We keep your machinery running". Learn more about FD Johnson on the web at FDJohnson.com.

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FD Johnson Expands to Kentucky

FD Johnson Expands to Kentucky

Solon, OH (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- FD Johnson Company, leader in industrial lubrication applications for over 70 years, today announced the opening of a satellite office in Kentucky. John Powell with over 30 years of experience within the manufacturing and lubrication industries will head FD Johnson's Kentucky office. Powell has most recently worked in FD Johnson's corporate headquarters in Solon, OH as a senior application engineer and customer support specialist.

Powell's role at FD Johnson is to seek to understand the needs of customers and prospects in the expanding Kentucky market and then work with them as a team to implement improvements. While Powell will be challenged by developing a new sales territory, his familiarity with Kentucky made FD Johnson's decision uncomplicated.

"Becoming involved with customers in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky recently helped prepare me for the opening of our Kentucky offices." said Powell. "We're the industry leader in Northeast Ohio and I intend to expand our lubrication expertise to Kentucky as well."

"John's experience, work ethic and insight into the lubrication industry has impressed me over the years," said Denis Balogh, VP of Sales at FD Johnson. "His understanding of the business challenges and implementation concerns that our customers face truly compliment his desire to find new ways to provide solutions to the lubrication problems of FD Johnson's customers."

About FD Johnson Company
Since 1933, FD Johnson has grown and helped their customers by successfully responding to changing technology and standards in our industry. Long-term dedication and renowned expertise in all phases of industrial lubrication to include everything from Oil Mist units to computer controlled Air/Oil systems have permitted them to be true to their adage, "We keep your machinery running". Their customer awareness has allowed them to establish a record high sales volume and earn Parker Hannifin's coveted Flagship Award.

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FD Johnson Company Names Sales Vice President

FD Johnson Company Names Sales Vice President

Solon, OH (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- The FD Johnson Company, national leader in industrial lubrication applications since 1933, today named Denis Balogh, Vice President of Sales. With a track record of over 20 years of lubrication sales, Balogh has always kept a keen eye on customer needs.

Balogh joined FD Johnson's sales team in 1986 after six years at Trabon and has consistently been a top producer in the past 19 years.
"Each of our sales people are truly committed to their customers, where they walk into a plant and everyone knows them by name." said Balogh. "I want to continue to foster that enthusiasm our sales staff has for our customers successes. Our customers know their satisfaction is our bottom line."

"Denis has always been a leader, his success is contagious," said John Robson, CEO at FD Johnson. "He understands our customers and makes their concerns his concerns. I've had customers call me directly wanting to make sure I know that Denis went the extra mile for them. Speaking as an owner, I like getting calls like that."

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UV Process Supply Introduces The Wide Area Flood Curing Lamp

The CON-TROL-CURE® Wide Area Flood Curing Lamp is a UV Process Supply exclusive and is ideal for UV curing an expansive area. Fitted with adjustable lamp holders, this new, large area UV Flood housing can accommodate lamps with a total power from 250W up to 1,000W.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- The CON-TROL-CURE® Wide Area Flood Curing Lamp is a UV Process Supply exclusive and is ideal for UV curing an expansive area. Fitted with adjustable lamp holders, this new, large area UV Flood housing can accommodate lamps with a total power from 250W up to 1,000W.

This unit casts an even irradiance over a wide area. Placed at a distance of 3 feet from the material to be cured, the Wide Area Flood Curing Lamp projects an effective cure area of at least 5 feet by 5 feet. The lamp housing can sit on a floor and shine up onto a wall. It can also be mounted in almost any other position required, using your own stand and/or supports.

The 800-1600W power supply that accompanies each system is based on the lamp power required. There is an optional upgrade to 230V, 50Hz for those requiring international power capabilities.

Potential Curing Applications

• 3D objects
• Walls
• Automotive components
• Guitars
• And much more

Features

• Special angled reflector housing provides a wide flood path of UV energy
• Easy installation, floor standing, wall or ceiling mountable.
• One medium pressure Iron Additive lamp is included

Since 1979, UV Process Supply has provided goods and services for the UV curing market. These products reinforce UV Process Supply’s position as the complete source for all your UV curing needs.

For more information on the Wide Area Flood Curing Lamp, contact UV Process Supply at their toll-free number 800-621-1296 or 773-248-0099. UV Process Supply is also accessible via fax at 800-99FAXUV or 773-880-6647 or via their website at www.uvprocess.com.

Contact:
Corey Gunzberg
Marketing Manager
773-248-0099

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TRT Business Network Solutions Announces Their 2005-2006 Trade Show Schedule

TRT Business Network Solutions, Inc. - your ultimate manufacturing source for voice and data cable solutions, has announced their trade show schedule for the 2005–2006 season.

Costa Mesa, CA., (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- TRT Business Network Solutions, Inc. - your ultimate manufacturing source for voice and data cable solutions, has announced their trade show schedule for the 2005–2006 season.

”We feel that by offering a complete end-to-end solution and presenting such at trade shows we attend our business has grown significantly. This has also been an crucial part of the sales and marketing cycle for our company” says Richard Navock, Vice President of TRT Business Network Solutions, Inc. “The contacts we have made by attending trade shows as an exhibitor have grown to become significant and strategic partners in the process of growing the business”.

TRT will be at the following trade shows over the next few months.

EHX Fall 2005 / Booth #: 254
Date: November 9-11, 2005
Location: Anaheim Convention Center & Marriott Hotel
Anaheim, CA
For more info: www.ehxweb.com

2006 International CES
Booth #: 70358
Date: January 5-8, 2006
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center and Sands Expo,
Las Vegas, NV
For more info: www.cesweb.org

2006 BICSI Winter Conference
Booth #: N/A
Date: January 23-26, 2006
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, FL
For more info: www.bicsi.org

Our goal here at TRT is simple - to provide our customers with an end-to-end solution along with the best possible service we offer.
We manufacture a vast range of products, from Wire and Cable, Voice and Datacom Connectivity to Computer and Consumer Electronics, including but not limited to: CAT5E, CAT6, Plenum, Coaxial, Audio, Video, Security Wire; Patch Panels, Cable Management, Keystone Jacks, Plugs, Connectors, Wall Plates, and more.
Fiber? We’ve got it, Patch Cords; Switches; Media Converters, etc.
Visit www.trtinfo.com today for more information.

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Silanis Presents on Electronic Signatures at the 2005 AASHTO Document Management and Workflow Conference

Silanis Technology, the industry’s most experienced electronic signature provider with more than 2 million government and commercial users, announced today that Tommy Petrogiannis, will present at the upcoming American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Document Management and Workflow Conference in Kansas City, Kansas. The session, ‘Electronic Approval - The Cornerstone of ECM’, contributes towards the conference goal of providing attendees with a ‘Big Picture’ view on integrated workflow and content management.

(PRWEB) October 15, 2005 -- Silanis Technology, the industry’s most experienced electronic signature provider with more than 2 million government and commercial users, announced today that Tommy Petrogiannis, will present at the upcoming American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Document Management and Workflow Conference in Kansas City, Kansas. The session, ‘Electronic Approval - The Cornerstone of ECM’, scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2005 at 9:00 AM, contributes towards the conference goal of providing attendees with a ‘Big Picture’ view on integrated workflow and content management.

Approval automation is an integral component of any process automation initiative. Without it, processes will only be partially automated and will still be burdened by the inconvenience and cost of printing to paper whenever a signature is required. By eliminating the inefficiencies of paper and automating the transmission, review and signing of documents you will remove the last hurdle achieving end-to-end automation. Striking the right balance between technology and security is key to a successful implementation and requires understanding the differences and dependencies between PKI, digital certificates and electronic signatures.

Public key-enabled applications have become a core part of government processes. As a market leader in developing and delivering public key-enabled solutions, Silanis has helped many government departments remove the final hurdle and bring their business applications online while leveraging a public key infrastructure. At the same time, Silanis fulfills the requirement for reliable and auditable business records that demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and organizational policies.

“The most common misconception we’ve seen is that a full PKI needs to be in place prior to implementing approval automation processes,” says Tommy Petrogiannis, president of Silanis. “The reality is that depending on the level of risk in a given business process as well as the nature of the process itself, different user authentication methods are appropriate.”

Customers across the state & local and federal government have implemented Silanis’ electronic signature solutions both within and outside of PKI environments. The presentation will outline the benefits and challenges that customers have experienced deploying public key-enabled electronic approval solutions.

About Silanis
Founded in 1992, Silanis Technology Inc. is the largest and most experienced provider of electronic signature solutions. More than 1,100 government and commercial organizations, representing two million users, depend on Silanis’ solutions to accelerate operations, improve service, and reduce costs. The suite of solutions not only eliminates the inefficiencies of paper; it provides reliable and auditable business records needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws.

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International ISP Dialer.net Provides Worldwide Visitors with Global Roaming Service and Internet Access at Hong Kong Electronics Fair

Dialer.net, International ISP, allows its users to get wireless access in the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre of Hong Kong and also dialup or Toll-Free access everywhere they go.

Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) October 15, 2005 -- ISP Dialer.net provides several VPN ready access points for dial-up Internet connections in Hong Kong, China. All the visitors for the Autumn Electronics fair 2005 can connect to Internet and send and receive emails during this event by using all the services provided by Dialer.net international internet service provider. All this thanks to their partnership with GlobalRoaming.com. http://www.Globalroaming.com/

Dialer.net’s global network provides its customers worldwide Internet roaming service, with connection in more than 160 countries i.e. Japan, Hong Kong, China, USA. Easy and reliable connections are available by local dial-up, toll-free, WiFi or broadband for PCs, Macs, PDAs and mobile phones. In addition to the Global Roaming Mobile Assistant features included with every account, global "internet access is available with global SMTP that allows to send emails with existing accounts from anywhere worldwide, additional POP3 email account, global SMS service, global FAX service, Internet accelerator, VPN, no set-up fees, no monthly, annual or hidden charges and risk-free money back guarantee. Dialer.net uses a “pay-as-you-go” model, with billing per second of use and no minimum charges. To instantly activate an account, visit http://China.HongKong.Dialer.net/.

With instantaneous access to the Internet from multiple global locations i.e. Hong Kong, USA, Japan, China, Dialer.net services enable travelers and businesspeople to remain in contact and work efficiently when away from the home or office. Special business features are available with the Global Roaming Corporate Hosted Server, allowing companies to supply their remote and mobile employees with widespread Internet access at excellent rates.

For more information, or to activate an account instantly, please visit http://China.HongKong.Dialer.net/.

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Announcing The Ellison Manufacturing Technologies and Carl Zeiss IMT Partnership

“Two Companies, Sharing One Vision”

Santa Fe Springs, CA, (PRWEB) October 15, 2005 -- Ellison Technologies Corporation creates and markets a wide-range of capital equipment, products and solutions to support progressive manufacturers in leveraging lean technologies in the pursuit of engineering innovations and breakthrough advances. The company announced today the partnership between Ellison Manufacturing Technologies and Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation in their ongoing dedication to high quality products and services for customers.

"Zeiss is recognized as the leader in CMM technology,” stated Graham Hooper, President of Ellison Manufacturing Technologies. “We are featuring a complete lineup of ZEISS inspection equipment such as the CONTURA® measuring machine. Zeiss products enable us to help our customers’ compete-to-win in today's competitive global market place.”

The Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation designs and manufactures industrial metrology equipment including coordinate measuring machines, horizontal-arm, form-roundness and surface measurement instruments and, non-contact form metrology instruments. Carl Zeiss also offers retrofit and upgrade packages for customers looking to improve efficiency and capability of existing equipment.

In order to easily facilitate the new partnership, Ellison Manufacturing Technologies also welcomes Roman Chruszcz, as Product Manager for Metrology Solutions. Chruszcz brings more than 20 years of metrology experience to Ellison.

About Ellison Manufacturing Technologies
For 50 years, Ellison Manufacturing Technologies has shared a commitment with manufacturing industry customers to effectively achieve excellence. The company has grown alongside many of the world’s most progressive manufacturers, often pushing the envelope of manufacturing innovation and efficiency. Please visit www.ellisonsc.com for more information.

About Zeiss
Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation (Maple Grove, MN) is a member of the Carl Zeiss group, a leading international group of companies in the optical and opto-electronic industry with headquarters in Germany. It is the global leader in CNC coordinate measuring machines and complete, multi-dimensional metrology solutions for a wide variety of industrial sectors. Approximately 1300 employees at three manufacturing locations and more than 100 sales and service centers serve customers around the world. For additional information visit Carl Zeiss’ www.zeiss.com/imt, or call the Carl Zeiss Press Helpline at (763) 744-2409

Editors Note:
CONTURA® is a bridge-type scanning coordinate measuring machine for the mid-range market. CONTURA is suitable for a wide range of applications such as the inspection of castings, plastics, brake components, Styrofoam, wheels, dies and tools. CONTURA is a registered trademark of Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation. Other company, product names and services may be trademarks of the relevant owners.

Media Contacts:

EMT Division Marketing Programs
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Ellison Manufacturing Technologies
(562) 949-8311 x. 1294

Corporate Marketing Programs
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Ellison Technologies
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Press Contact (USA)
Annette Smith
Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation
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October 14, 2005

MagneW Two-Wire PLUS Magnetic Flowmeter Slashes Installation Costs

Yamatake America continues to slash installation costs with the versatile MagneW Two-Wire PLUS Magnetic Flowmeter. Since the Yamatake Corporation of Japan terminated its brand-label agreement with Honeywell International, Inc., Yamatake America has taken an aggressive approach to the sales and distribution of the Yamatake product line. MagneW Two-Wire PLUS Electromagnetic Flow Meters serves all industrial markets including Biochemistry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Municipal Utilities, Metal and Steel, Food & Beverage, and Pulp and Paper. Yamatake America, Inc. also continues to market Yamatake Pressure Transmitters and Temperature Transmitters throughout North America.

(PRWEB) October 14, 2005 -- Yamatake America continues to slash installation costs with the versatile MagneW Two-Wire PLUS Magnetic Flowmeter.

Data Sheet:

http://www.yainc.net/Spec/pdf/MagneW/MTG%202-wire_Brochure.pdf

Since the Yamatake Corporation of Japan terminated its brand-label agreement with Honeywell International, Inc., Yamatake America has taken an aggressive approach to the sales and distribution of the Yamatake product line. MagneW Two-Wire PLUS Electromagnetic Flow Meters serves all industrial markets including Biochemistry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Municipal Utilities, Metal and Steel, Food & Beverage, and Pulp and Paper. Yamatake America, Inc. also continues to market Yamatake Pressure Transmitters and Temperature Transmitters throughout North America.

The Yamatake Electromagnetic Flow Meter product line has long been recognized as a leader in flow meter technology. The Yamatake MagneW Two-Wire PLUS magnetic flowmeter series consistently delivers reliable, accurate, performance at a fraction of traditional four-wire installation costs. Yamatake MagneW Two-Wire PLUS flowmeters are cost effective alternatives that allow the immediate replacement of outdated four-wire systems as the Yamatake system, formerly known as Honeywell Yamatake, greatly reduces costly cable runs, and simplifies overall installation and maintenance.

Yamatake now estimates, based on new installations, that it has quantifiable evidence showing that the MagneW Two-Wire PLUS series reduces or slashes cost of installations by 4 to 5 times versus four-wire models.

Backed by Yamatake Corporation’s world-wide reputation for design innovation, high-quality products, and precision manufacturing, Yamatake also manufactures accurate and reliable temperature transmitters and pressure transmitters.

Today, Yamatake recognizes the importance of the North American market and has decided to pursue this opportunity as part of a worldwide growth strategy. "Yamatake flowmeters, and magmeters are operating in more than 100,000 loops worldwide with more than 10,000 loops in North America alone," said Sales Director, David Miller.

Yamatake's electromagnetic flowmeters possess unique flow measurement technology that has been developed over the past 40 years, and each one is tailored to specific applications as is the MagneW Two-Wire PLUS for Biochemistry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Municipal Utilities, Metal & Steel, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.

"Another example of our magmeters family," said Marketing Manager, Bob Harvey "is the MagneW3000 PLUS HENRI which -- by minimizing the output fluctuation caused by slurry -- AC and electrochemical noise -- is the ideal solution for many demanding applications across many different industries."

Contact Yamatake America, Inc. http://www.yainc.net/ for more information as Yamatake continues to slash installation costs with the versatile MagneW Two-Wire Plus Electromagnetic Flowmeter.

Additional information about Yamatake flowmeters can be obtained at:
http://www.yainc.net/flow_meters/

Yamatake America, Inc. also manufacturers and distributes pressure transmitters and temperature transmitters that are state of the art and used across a broad base of industries.

Pressure Transmitters: http://www.yainc.net/press_trans/

Temperature Transmitters: http://www.yainc.net/temp_trans/

About Yamatake Corporation and Yamatake America, Inc.

Yamatake America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Yamatake Corporation. Since our founding in 1906, Yamatake has built on its core of measurement and control technologies to maintain its position at the forefront of Japan's automation industry. Over our long history, during which we once operated under the name Yamatake-Honeywell, we have built a sterling reputation for providing optimum solutions in industrial automation, factory automation and building automation.

Industrial Automation: Process Control Systems, Field Instruments, and Control Valves for the industries, such as refining, petrochemical, chemical, pulp and paper, and public utilities

Control Products: Control Products for factories, such as semiconductor manufacturing, electric, electric components, industrial machinery, and automobiles

Building Automation: Systems and products for the building market, such as office buildings, factories, hotels and public facilities

Innovative Products: Innovative products developed with Yamatake's own advanced technologies.

Contact:
Dave Miller
1-888-2-magnew (1-888.262-4639)
or visit http://www.yainc.net/

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SourceAuthcrity.com Version 2.5 Delivers a Full Range of Sourcing Services for Custom Manufactured Parts

SourceAuthority.com one of the nation’s largest online marketplaces for custom manufactured components announces the release of the latest version of the website.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) October 14, 2005 -- In response to the enormously positive results from their online B2B marketplace, SourceHorizon, Inc. announces the release of Version 2.5 of SourceAuthority.com - one of the nation’s leading internet marketplaces for custom manufacturing.

With more than fifty improvements in both form and functionality, SourceAuthority.com now offers a full range of sourcing services that empower manufacturing buyers and engineers to acquire custom manufactured parts and services with greater efficiency and cost effectiveness.

The SourceAuthority.com marketplace has rapidly gained industry recognition as manufacturing buyers report outstanding results in their quest to find and qualify critical sources of supply, reduce costs and improve their products. Version 2.5 of the web interface enhances current functionality by providing machine shops, job shops and other custom manufacturers with access to new opportunities and time sensitive information -- further enabling them to become more responsive, efficient and profitable.

“Our goal is to empower manufacturing buyers and suppliers with quick, easy-to-use tools for streamlining the Request for Quote (RFQ) and supplier discovery process. Version 2.5 of the website further enables these companies to manage RFQ creation and publishing, engineering data exchange, collaboration and due diligence,” said Brian Self, COO of SourceHorizon, Inc.

Unlike other marketplaces, the company supports purchasing goals by providing audited information on regional and national suppliers, using its proprietary technology to create highly competitive bidding environments, and augmenting buyer resources with project management and engineering support services. “By providing customers with the mission critical information, technology, and expertise necessary for success we help manufacturers establish mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. Quite simply the results are lowered costs, reduced inventory, and improved quality,’ said Self

These services are made available to global buying audience through the company’s website at www.sourceauthority.com.

In the wake of our nation’s worst, natural disaster, SourceAuthonty.com would like to announce a program to raise funds for the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Tina. For every project, with a value of $2,000 or more, that is placed with a supplier through the marketplace, SourceAuthority.com will donate $25 to the Samaritan’s Purse Hurricane Relief Fund.

About SourceAuthority.com
SourceAuthority.com is wholly owned subsidiary of SourceHorizon, Inc. SourceHorizon is a provider of innovative and affordable solutions to both buyers and suppliers in the custom manufacturing industry.

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Cooling Tower Loop Cuts Waste and Disposal Costs with Environmentally Friendly Filter --- A Real World Documented Case Study

How a cooling tower loop cut its waste and disposal costs by using an environmentally friendly filtration process-- A Real World documented case study.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- A manufacturer of plastic personal grooming products was recycling mold-cooling water through a cooling tower. Unfortunately, the cooling water was picking up airborne particulate in the process, which caused frequent blowdowns, required maintenance, and created downtime on the molding machines.

Traditionally, engineers have opted for disposable media filters because of their lower initial cost. While initial cost may be lower for small batch operations, the same is not necessarily true for continuous operations. That is because you would need a completely redundant filtration system, including piping, valves, supports, and service connections – not an insignificant expense by any means – to maintain production.

To remove this particulate, the company installed the Ronningen-Petter AFR backwashing filter from RPA Process Technologies.

With this type of filter system, the media is cleaned and regenerated while the unit remains on-line. This means a simple single-piping arrangement, minimal valving, and fewer connections – for a lower total system cost and reduced waste.

Since then, they’ve eliminated this costly downtime and reduced their waste. What’s more, controlling suspended solids by filtration rather than blowdown substantially reduces water use. Moreover, because the filter cleans itself only when necessary, treatment chemicals and waste disposal costs are minimized.

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

www.RPAprocess.com

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Fortitech, Inc. Wins 2005 Natural Products Award

Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in custom nutrient premixes, has been selected as a 2005 Natural Products Award winner by national trade publication, Nutritional Outlook magazine in New Jersey.

Schenectady, NY (PRWEB) October 14, 2005 –- Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in custom nutrient premixes, has been selected as a 2005 Natural Products Award winner by national trade publication, Nutritional Outlook magazine in New Jersey.

“For the past two years, the annual Natural Products Awards are given to companies that demonstrate merit and are consistently moving toward advancing the industry,” said Jim Wagner, publisher of Nutritional Outlook.

Each year, over 150 companies including nutrition, retail, health and pharmaceutical companies are considered for the award which covers categories including ingredients, packaging, research and manufacturing. The publication selected Fortitech as an award winner under the ingredients category for its innovative products showcased recently at the annual Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Expo in New Orleans, La. During the IFT Food Expo, Fortitech showcased healthy nutrient premixes that can be used in kid’s products. With childhood health conditions like obesity and diabetes on the rise, consumers and manufacturers alike are looking for more nutritious choices for kids. Fortitech met both the formulation and processing challenges and showcased products that had both a fun and healthy twist.

The samples included vitamin C and calcium fortified apple slices, freeze pops with an antioxidant profile, calcium fortified donuts, chocolate pudding with vitamins A, B and D and a cappuccino flavored shake that provided 50 percent of the daily recommended allowance of calcium.

Nutritional Outlook magazine is written for manufacturers, packagers, formulators and distributors of vitamins and nutritional supplements. The magazine highlights the latest industry news, products and equipment and examines current legislative actions with commentary from the industry's foremost associations and spokespeople.

About Fortitech, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Fortitech, Inc. is the world leader in the development of custom nutrient premixes for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, integrating functional ingredients from a comprehensive selection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleotides and nutraceuticals. Fortitech is ISO 9001:2000 and FPA certified and meets kosher and Halal standards. Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., the company has a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Mexico and the United States (New York and California). For more information, visit fortitech.com - powered by FortiSource® - the ultimate fortification destination. Not just premixes...Strategic Nutrition.

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New Research Provides In-Depth Analysis of Reactive Processing of Polymers

Dublin (PRWEB) October 14, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25703) has announced the addition of Reactive Processing of Polymers to their offering

The main goal of this book is to discuss various technological methods of reactive processing of polymers with a special emphasis on production of large size articles. The book also shows methods of scaling up from laboratory to production stage by a combination of process modelling and application of modern analytical techniques to evaluate similarity of production on different scales.

This approach allows to shorten introduction of new products and design the energy efficient (environmentally-friendly) processes. The combination of physical analysis of process kinetics to elucidate data for evaluation of process similarities on different scales is very useful in setting process parameters on the most energy-efficient level and having a high production output. The proposed method allows to maximize throughput, minimize cost and ensure required quality of the final products.

This unique approach not only gives objective results required for precise evaluation of process kinetics but it is applied in the book to real systems used as examples of model application. To fulfil the above goals, the book begins with discussion of chemistry of reactive processes which are then discussed from the point of view of their modelling. The modelling considers that reactive processing is impacted by various opposing requirements of flow, polymerization rate, crystallization rate, heat flow, etc. This is the main advantage of the approach when used for process optimization. In the next section analytical control methods are evaluated for their usefulness in process monitoring. The final (and the largest chapter) discusses details of various technological methods of reactive processing by means of 70 diagrams clearly discussed and thus easy to understand.

This interesting monograph is addressed to process engineers and scientists developing new products since both have to optimize their processes to obtain the most economical solution. But it also goes beyond reactive processing since problems of scaleup are common in entire chemical industry and this book shows the way how to control them, introduce new processes without long trials, and design technology which is cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly. All explained in easy to understand language.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25703

Laura Wood
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Research and Markets
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Asset Performance Technologies, Inc. Announces ATA/AEDC as a New Participant in its MLM Program for its PRO-M V6.0 Preventive Maintenance Optimization Software

Asset Performance Technologies (APT), a leading developer of enterprise software for preventive maintenance (PM) optimization, announced today that the Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) responsible for the operation and maintenance of Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tennessee has joined its Market Leaders in Maintenance program for its PRO-M v6.0 software product.

Albuquerque, NM,(PRWEB) October 14, 2005 -- Asset Performance Technologies (APT), a leading developer of enterprise software for preventive maintenance (PM) optimization, announced today that the Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) responsible for the operation and maintenance of Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tennessee has joined its Market Leaders in Maintenance program for its PRO-M v6.0 software product. Program participation provides ATA with a license to PRO-M v6.0 which includes its one-of-a-kind database and modeling tools for use in improving the effectiveness of maintenance programs at the center. PRO-M v6.0 is the only product of its kind that can quantitatively relate changes in preventive maintenance to their impact on reliability and consequently production, setting the standard for Economic-based Maintenance (EBM). Now sound financial bases can be used to justify economic decisions regarding PM programs and their impact on operations as well as their return on investment to the organization.

“We are very excited by ATA’s participation in our Market Leaders in Maintenance program as it represents an influential initial customer in a new market vertical for us,” says Carlos Cashman, CEO of APT. “We look forward to working with the folks at ATA to help them get more out of the maintenance dollars spent on AEDC’s facilities.” According to Ramesh Gulati, Reliability Manager at AEDC, “The [PRO-M] database will help us to optimize the PM needs of each piece of equipment, allowing us to better focus people and budget on doing the right things at the right time, resulting in fewer equipment failures and better plant availability at lower maintenance cost.”

APT’s products are currently in use in over 80 nuclear power generation facilities in the U.S. and Japan. APT is seeking further partners for its Market Leaders in Maintenance program. To learn more about participating and using PRO-M v6.0, please contact:

About Asset Performance Technologies

APT produces the revolutionary PRO-M, a unique enterprise software package with a proven ability to deliver improvements in preventive maintenance task effectiveness and PM program ROI. PRO-M is the first product to quantitatively connect preventive maintenance tasks with their effects on failure modes and reliability. This link provides the direct connection to a clear ROI for a PM activity or program.

PRO-M includes industry's most comprehensive data repository of component information, including failure modes, PM tasks, intervals, and effectiveness based on numerous customizable criteria. Today, PRO-M includes over 100 common infrastructure components, thousands of PM tasks and failure modes codified from over 3,500 man-years of experience.

PRO-M was developed by APT’s principals for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for use at nuclear power facilities. Used today by the nuclear power industry in the US and Japan, PRO-M is quickly being adopted by other EPRI members in the Transmission & Distribution and Fossil Power spaces. APT is now bringing PRO-M to the maintenance departments of all other industries.

About Aerospace Testing Alliance

Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) provides operations, maintenance and support services to the Arnold Engineering Development Center. ATA became AEDC's single main contractor on Oct. 1, 2003. The Air Force announced that ATA won the contract on June 30, 2003.

About Arnold Engineering Development Center

Arnold Engineering Development Center is the world’s largest and most complex collection of flight simulation test facilities. The 4,000 acres that comprise AEDC are part of the 40,000 acres of Arnold Air Force Base. Dedicated June 25, 1951, by President Harry Truman, AEDC has tested virtually every high performance aerospace system the Department of Defense has used since.

Asset Performance Technologies, Inc.
505.890.1688

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Braintech to Supply a 3D Vision Guidance Solution For Autonomous Docking of the US Government's New Joint Strike Fighter, ("JSF")

Gantry Manufacturer Güdel, Inc. to provide vision controlled gantry.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 13, 2005 -- Braintech, Inc. (OTCBB: BRHI), a leading provider of vision guided robotic, ("VGR") software solutions, announced today that it has received an order from gantry manufacturer, Güdel, Inc. to develop an eVisionFactory™ (eVF™) based 3D-vision guidance solution. The eVF vision solution will accurately guide a large gantry, combined with an autonomous ground vehicle to grasp the new Joint Strike Fighter, for the purpose of precisely docking the aircraft on maintenance pylons.

Dale Cozart, Product Manager at Güdel states, "We chose Braintech because of their success in the automotive industry and their willingness to think outside the box in the application of their product to new industries. Their product eVF provides a stable platform for cost effectively developing reliable systems and their technologies and expertise are industry-leading in the area of 3D guidance."

Commenting on the JSF order, Owen Jones, CEO of Braintech says, "We see great opportunities for expanding our business into the Government sector. These types of projects form the foundation of a focused government business unit."

About Braintech (OTCBB: BRHI) -- For more information, visit www.braintech.com

About Güdel, Inc. -- For more information, visit www.gudel.com

eVisionFactory and eVF are trademarks of Braintech, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Statements in this document that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and reflect the current views of management with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as technical difficulties in developing the products; competition from other suppliers of similar products; pricing that may not be acceptable to potential markets; and many other known and unknown factors. Readers should also refer to the risk disclosures outlined in the Company's 10-KSB and 10-QSB Forms filed from time to time with the SEC.

Contact:

Jennifer Summers
Braintech Inc.
#102 – 930 W 1st Street
Vancouver BC V7P 3N4
604-988-6440 x 202
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Icovia Offers Improved Interior Design Software with the Launch of Icovia Design Edition

Following an extensive pilot program in which they solicited feedback from over 10,000 users, Icovia announces the launch of their upgraded interior design software. The new version, which includes over 300 new features and improvements, was released today under the name Icovia Design Edition for Interior Designers. The updated product makes it easy for designers to brainstorm concepts, share ideas and create professional presentations to their clients.

(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Following an extensive pilot program in which they solicited feedback from over 10,000 users, Icovia announces the launch of their upgraded interior design software. The new version, which includes over 300 new features and improvements, was released today under the name Icovia Design Edition for Interior Designers. The updated product makes it easy for designers to brainstorm concepts, share ideas and create professional presentations to their clients.

“We took the time to listen to what designers wanted from their interior design software and made a lot of improvements,” said Steve Street, President of Hookumu, the company behind Icovia. “The result is an upgraded Icovia Design Edition which provides Interior Designers with the ability to allow their clients to visualize the end result by quickly developing and presenting to them a complete, professional design, whether for one room or an entire floor plan.”

Interior Designers will find the updated interior design software more feature-rich and user-friendly with new options like print to scale, imperial and metric measurements, a robust knowledge base, URL linking of icons to actual products and over 150 new icons. The new Icovia Design Edition allows designers to quickly draft a client's space then show the client how easy it is to transform that space through the use of color and a variety of furniture and accessories. Best of all, the application is easy to use, without software to install or time-consuming downloads.

“I've looked into a lot of space planning programs and found them either too difficult or very boxy and institutional looking,” said Interior Designer Rosemary MacKeen. “I'm really impressed. Icovia’s product is simple to use and the printed result looks very professional. It doesn't need training. It was so easy to figure out.”

The Icovia Design Edition gives Interior Designers the tools they need to provide clients with a beautifully, professionally designed floor plan. It is available for a small monthly subscription fee that allows designers to access their plans from anywhere they have an Internet connection. Also, as an Icovia subscription customer, all future software upgrades are free. For more information, visit http://www.icovia.com/design.

Hookumu Incorporated is a software development company behind the Icovia® space planning product line. The privately held firm builds branded online applications and has grown Icovia (www.icovia.com) from its first deployment at Bose.com, into a line of products and custom solutions for a variety of industries. Hookumu is headquartered in Londonderry, NH, and can be found at www.hookumu.com.

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October 13, 2005

Operational Costs Soar as Inefficient Air Compressor Systems Rob the Bottom Line

A 100-hp air compressor system can squander up to $4,200 per year because of inefficient drive mechanisms.

(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Waste not, want not. No truer axiom applies when it comes to eking out maximum efficiency from processing, manufacturing and service facilities. Yet, every day witnesses wasted opportunities to reduce expenses, simply because of inefficient electrical equipment. The losses can quickly eat into profits, as pointed out by the Motor Decisions Matter™ campaign by the Boston-based Consortium for Energy Efficiency when it found that: Motor energy costs can exceed $1 million annually in large industrial plants. On the other hand, the consortium also noted that: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, greater attention to motor system management can reduce these costs by 18%. For this reason, many commercial and industrial plant managers are turning to direct-drive air compressor systems.

In the case of air compressors, the efficiency benefits of this new direct-drive technology stems from two important design improvements. First of all, a direct-drive rotary screw eliminates unnecessary moving parts such as belts, gears and pulleys—thus reducing the parasitic losses attributed to belts (4-8% loss) and gears (3-5%) respectively. Secondly, such compressors employ larger rotors in the air-end assemblies that, in effect, offer a "higher displacement" so that they turn slower while producing an equivalent amount of cubic feet per minute of air.

"Stated quite simply: you get more air, at higher pressure, using less horsepower, with the newer direct-drive compressors," says Steve Van Loan, President of Sullivan-Palatek—a Michigan City, Indiana, manufacturer of industrial equipment. "Most electric air compressors, particularly in the 5-100 horsepower range, are belt or gear driven. However, by omitting unneeded gears and pulleys you can reduce driveline friction and avoid wasting anywhere from 3-8% of your operating efficiency for that piece of equipment. Why let those dollars slip through your fingers?"

This wasted efficiency can be put into perspective by comparing a chain or belt-driven air compressor that requires 112 hp to supply a given air flow rate at a given pressure, vs. a direct-drive unit that only requires 100 hp to produce the same amount. At an industry-standard average of $.08 cents per kWh, the need for an extra12 hp would unnecessarily increase electricity costs by approximately $4200 per year.

"We use compressed air to remove motor parts, wheels and tires," says Jim Cook, Construction Manager of California-based Pick Your Part, the nation’s leading self-service auto wrecker. "But we were frequently running out of air with our piston air compressors. However, we now use 25- and 30-hp direct-drive units from Sullivan-Palatek. The additional horsepower we get from each new air compressor gives us added efficiency and economy.”

By averting losses from inefficient equipment, businesses stand to save significant amounts of money that can be put to better use such as plant expansion, R&D, or simply fattening the bottom line. As pointed out in a U.S. Dept. of Energy-sponsored report by National Renewable Energy Laboratory: using new technologies increases energy efficiency...improves profits.

Established in 1984, Sullivan-Palatek manufactures industrial equipment such as electric and diesel driven high performance rotary screw air compressor systems, with a complete line of accessory items that include air dryers, filters, remediation systems and construction air tools.

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Hurricane Evacuees Don’t Necessarily Have an Edge in Getting Hired, HR Managers at HR.BLR.com say

Asked the question: 'With all other factors being equal, would you give preference to a job applicant who was a hurricane evacuee?' - only one-third of human resource professionals who participated in an online poll at HR.BLR.com said they’d give preference in their hiring decisions to applicants who’ve been evacuated as a result of hurricane Katrina or Rita.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Only one-third of human resource professionals who participated in an online poll at HR.BLR.com, the website for HR managers, said they’d give preference in their hiring decisions to applicants who’ve been evacuated as a result of hurricane Katrina or Rita.

HR.BLR.com asked, “With all other factors being equal, would you give preference to a job applicant who was a hurricane evacuee?” Here’s how participants responded:

No – 38%
Yes – 33%
Not sure – 30%

The poll drew 461 participants between October 6 and October 10.

The results shouldn’t be taken as a sign of disdain by HR professionals, especially since they’re usually the ones coordinating the charitable giving in their workplaces, according to Kevin Flood, managing editor of HR.BLR.com.

“Even with the qualifier ‘all other things being equal’ in the question, the participants might have had a strong reaction to seeing the word ‘preference’ in the question,” Flood speculated. “Hiring managers are so intent on getting the person with the best qualifications, they’re instinctively against choosing on any other basis, qualifier or not.”

Moreover, Flood said, an HR manager might vote one way in the poll but decide differently after interviewing an actual evacuee. “This might be reflected in the high percentage of ‘not sure’ votes,” he observed.

For HR managers who want to ensure they leave no stone unturned in their recruiting, BLR offers a free report: “e-cruiting 101: How to Find New Employees.”

It shows how to use career sites, list-servs, and your own website to attract qualified applicants. You’ll also learn how to find those passive job seekers. And when all the resumes start pouring in, you'll know how to handle them.

Download the report here: http://www.blr.com/82008400/PRS56

About BLR:
Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English compliance and training resources for HR, compensation, safety, and environmental managers. For more information and a free catalog, call 800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contact: HR.BLR.com Managing Web Editor Kevin Flood, 860 510-0100 x 2283

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Insul-8 Corporation and Other Delachaux Mobile Electrification Companies to Strengthen and Coordinate Operations Under the CONDUCTIX Name

On Jan. 1, 2006 Insul-8 Corporation will become CONDUCTIX. The new name reflects Insul-8’s broad “mobile electrification” product offering, engineering expertise, and leadership in transferring power and data to moving machinery.

Omaha, NE, (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- On Jan. 1, 2006 Insul-8 Corporation will become CONDUCTIX. The new name reflects Insul-8’s broad “mobile electrification” product offering, engineering expertise, and leadership in transferring power and data to moving machinery.

CONDUCTIX locations around the world will be closely allied and coordinated to capitalize on the company’s global resources. At the same time, CONDUCTIX will maintain the local management and superior service that its customers have come to expect. Facilities will include former Insul-8 locations in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Mexico; as well as Delachaux (parent company) locations in France, Benelux, Germany, Italy (COMES Italia), and China (Han Fa). The new organization will strengthen CONDUCTIX’s leadership role in worldwide mobile electrification markets.

Rationale for the Change
Lon Miller, president of CONDUCTIX US, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, explains: “We’ve built our business on the strengths and proud traditions of Insul-8 and its predecessor companies, but our industry has become increasingly global. To convey a clear, strong, and unified brand identity and presence across the globe, we are adopting a single corporate name.”

Miller continued: “The CONDUCTIX name accurately reflects our core business, products, and engineering capability. A customer purchasing a CONDUCTIX product anywhere in the world will receive our cumulative experience, technical knowledge, and world class support. We are certain that customers will appreciate the broad scope that CONDUCTIX represents.”

Strengthened Operations for World Class Manufacturing
Miller went on to say: “CONDUCTIX is committed to being a single-source supplier and a leader in power and data transfer. To that end, we have invested heavily in our people, equipment, quality systems, and facilities. We have completed a 25,000 square foot expansion in our Harlan, IA plant and a 17,000 square foot expansion at our Omaha, NE facility. All plants are ISO9001:2000 certified and operate based on a stringent ‘Zero Defect’ philosophy.”

The Early Days of Insul-8
In 1944, Insul-8 Corporation was founded as a California manufacturer of conductor bar and cable festoon systems. The name “Insul-8” came from its innovative “safety-insulated figure-8” conductor bar. 8-Bar quickly became the standard electrification method for the overhead crane industry. In the late 1950’s, Insul-8 pioneered the use of aluminum/stainless steel conductor rail for transit systems and mill applications. In 1948, in Omaha NE, a separate company – Industrial Electric Reels (IER) - was founded as a branch of Industrial Electric Works. IER was a pioneer in the development of spring and motor driven cable and hose reels, and electrical slip rings used to power rotating machinery.

In 1975, the two companies became part of the Delachaux Group. In 1991, the original Insul-8 company relocated to Harlan, IA. Both Insul-8 and IER became a single company operating under the Insul-8 Corporation name in 1996.

About The Delachaux Group
The Delachaux Group, founded in 1902 and headquartered near Paris, France, is a leading supplier of mobile electrification products worldwide. Delachaux is also a world leader in railroad rail welding, rail component manufacturing, magnets and magnetic separating machinery, cable making machinery, and chromium production.

Insul-8 Today
Insul-8 - soon to be CONDUCTIX - has earned an international reputation for technical innovation and product application expertise. CONDUCTIX/Insul-8 products feature superior quality, long service life, and ease of maintenance. The company is also known for its rapid delivery, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and the best customer service in the industry. CONDUCTIX/Insul-8’s ability to customize existing products and develop one-of-a-kind products for demanding industrial applications sets it apart from its competitors.

CONDUCTIX/Insul-8 has more than 12,500 miles of conductor bar and collectors installed around the world. The majority of overhead cranes in North America run on Insul-8 bar and festoon. Every major port on the US West Coast powers its container cranes with Insul-8 bar. Insul-8 conductor rails power mass transit and people mover systems such as the Disney monorail, Newark and DFW airports, Vancouver Sky Train, Las Vegas Monorail, and urban people movers in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. CONDUCTIX/Insul-8 cable reels and slip rings are used in numerous industrial applications. The company pioneered the used of magnetic coupler technology in cable reel applications. In recent years CONDUCTIX/Insul-8 introduced a line of push button pendants and radio remote controls.

In 2006, CONDUCTIX will introduce a line of cable carriers worldwide, allowing the firm to offer every mode of mobile electrification currently available. The company will also introduce “Smart Drive” cable reels utilizing advanced programmable variable frequency drives.

CONDUCTIX “Mobile Electrification” Markets
The reorganized CONDUCTIX will focus on increasing its share of core mobile electrification markets worldwide. These markets include: overhead cranes, conveyors, automated storage/retrieval systems, bulk material handling systems, mining/construction equipment, transit systems, converting/packaging machines, and agricultural equipment. Products are also sold for factory automation, amusement rides, car wash systems, theater lighting/sound, water treatment plants, and a myriad of other applications. CONDUCTIX products are sold directly to OEMs, and to users through electrical and industrial catalogs and distributors.

For more information, specifications or a Free four color Corporate Brochure, contact: CONDUCTIX, 10102 F Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Phone numbers are: (800) 521-4888 or (402) 339-9300. Fax number is: (402) 339-9627. Website: insul-8.com.

Editors Note: For a reproducible, electronic photo, contact Rod Griffith at: (800) 521-4888, ext. 219.

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The Keys for Lowering Labor Costs and Managing Workforce Efficiency Revealed at NOVAtime's Executive Seminar in Orange County, CA

CFOs, HR Directors and small business owners will hear from leading time and attendance expert, Brian Rice, prominent employee law attorney, Ursula R. Kubal, and nationally renowned employment law and compliance expert, Lauraine Bifulco, on the importance of protecting a company’s growth through better workforce management.

Monterey Park, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- NOVAtime, (www.novatime.com), an innovative technology company that builds time and attendance and workforce management software, today announced the next phase in its popular Executive Breakfast Series (www.novatime.com/seminar) on the keys for lowing labor costs and managing workforce efficiency.

On October 21, 2005 at the Marriot Hotel in Irvine, California, leading time and attendance expert, Brian Rice will not only discuss how to reduce your overall payroll costs from 1% to 8%, but he will also address how automation can dramatically reduce the error prone tasks of a manual payroll system. Rice will be joined by prominent employee law attorney, Ursula R. Kubal from Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, who will cover how to cost-effectively protect a company from employee lawsuits, and Lauraine Bifulco, President of Vantaggio HR, and a nationally renowned expert in employment law compliance and mergers and acquisitions, will address what is required by law and what is not when it comes to paid time off.

“With labor costs and employee lawsuits rising at an alarming rate, especially in the state of California, this type of educational and eye opening program is long overdue,” says Rice. “Business leaders know that without the proper management tools, their company can be exposing itself to costly labor law fines and potentially damaging lawsuits. Our last public workshop was very well received because we show executives how to protect their growth and proactively manage their workforce by learning to automate their time and attendance systems.”

Going beyond theory and focusing more on practical and proven methods, Rice, Bifulco and Kubal will show how business leaders and key stakeholders can positively impact their company’s bottom line through a better understanding of employment laws and the critical role an automated time and attendance system plays in reducing payroll costs and allowing for a more efficient workforce management system.

“Historically labor costs are one of the largest expenses a company incurs and yet collecting the related data is still a manual process for many companies. During this fast paced and highly informative executive breakfast session, senior business leaders will learn new and innovative approaches for protecting their company’s growth while managing their workforce efficiency and bottom line,” NOVAtime CEO and founder, Frank Su said.

About NOVAtime
With corporate offices located in Monterey Park, California, NOVAtime is a leader in integrating time and attendance systems with a company’s human resources and payroll. Known for their scalable software technology, many of the best-managed companies in the world have chosen NOVAtime as the top time and attendance and workforce management software provider. For more information on NOVAtime visit www.novatime.com or call (877)486-6682.

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Georgia Department of Labor Hosts Annual Conference

Georgia Department of Labor will be hosting its 2005 Georgia Safety, Health & Environmental Conference October 19-21, 2005 in Savannah, GA.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 – Georgia Department of Labor will be hosting its 2005 Georgia Safety, Health & Environmental Conference October 19-21, 2005 in Savannah, GA. Project Safe Georgia is a coalition of businesses, government and academic professionals volunteering to address the safety, health, environmental and workers’ comp needs for all Georgia businesses.

Georgia Tech Research Institute, a leader in Occupational Safety and Health Training, will be one of the main sponsors of this event. GTRI will be at the event promoting their 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Courses, along with providing attendees with the current Course Catalog and taking on-site registrations for future courses. Experienced faculty of GTRI will be hosting the booth and will be available to answer questions about our training programs and research facilities. For more information about the upcoming conference, please go to www.projectsafegeorgia.org.

Georgia Tech Research Institute is extremely proud of the 2,700 individuals we trained in 2004. GTRI is focused on providing quality training with the best possible selection of course topics at the level you need for professional development. Register for all Safety and Health courses at Georgia Tech by going www.oshacourses.org.

About Georgia Tech Research Institute
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. Our approximately 1,200 employees perform or support more than $100 million in research yearly for more than 200 clients in industry and government. To learn more about GTRI, visit http://www.gtri.gatech.edu.

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Food Processing Plant Saves Water While Protecting Their Ion Exchange Unit -- A Real World Documented Case Study

How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter saved a food processing plant water while protecting their ion exchange unit.

(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter saved a food processing plant water while protecting their ion exchange unit.

SITUATION:
A food processor was removing contaminants from gelatin liquor with pressure leaf filters that were pre-coated with diatomaceous earth (DE). The DE, however, would periodically break off, travel downstream, and plug the ion exchange unit. This resulted in two-days of downtime to allow employees to manually clean the column.

RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION:
Based on these criteria, the food-processing plan installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.

In addition, automating the filter later helped the company minimize waste by saving water. How? Operators in the past had been cleaning the filter too often and for too long a period. However, a Ronningen-Petter automation package began telling the filter precisely when cleaning was needed, and how long each cleaning cycle should be.

RESULTS:
After installing a manual self-cleaning filter, the column never plugged again -- this meant the filter paid for itself within eight months.

-- by Ask Filter Man
www.RPAprocess.com

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

If you would like to discuss this filtration, solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.

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Noble & Associates Consulting Announces Software Selection Service

Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces Software Selection Service.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces Software Selection Service.

You’ve heard the horror stories about huge amounts of wasted time and money spent on software that didn’t meet the needs of the organization. Noble & Associates Consulting desires to help clients have a better experience.

The right software can positively impact the profitability and stability of your company for years to come. The right people can assist. Analysts with domestic and global experience in a variety of industries and applications are uniquely qualified to provide guidance in developing a technology strategy or defining software selection initiatives. A technology plan cannot be developed in a vacuum. “Our partnership network of professionals can help resolve operational, business process and merger and acquisition related issues. Addressing these issues first will add clarity to the selection process” says Sandra Noble, president. Companies can make informed decisions about the numerous software options by a using methodical approach for evaluating them.

“The goal of our software selection service is to reduce the stress associated with software decisions.” Don’t miss the benefits of moving forward with technological innovations! Help is available.

About Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc
Noble & Associates Consulting offers cost effective, enterprise-wide (ERP) e-Business software solutions delivered by experienced professionals with industry, business and application knowledge and expertise. We also specialize in IT needs assessments, RFP creation and unbiased software selection assistance. For additional information, visit us at www.NobleAdvantage.com.

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Iteration2 Joins the Microsoft Convergence Partner Advisory Council

Iteration2 will help shape the agenda and content for Microsoft’s annual premier customer and partner event.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Iteration2, Microsoft Gold Certified partner and 2005 US MBS Outstanding Partner of the Year, announced its participation in the select Microsoft Partner Advisory Council (PAC) for the Worldwide Convergence Event. In 2005, Microsoft Convergence hosted over 6,000 customers and partners in San Diego, California and presented prominent keynotes by Bill Gates and Doug Burgum.

The Microsoft Convergence Partner Advisory Council is an invitation-only program developed by Microsoft to help identify the content and direction, define the agenda, and gather feedback about the upcoming Microsoft Convergence in 2006. The Convergence PAC will consist of twelve members from the top partners around the world.

“Convergence is the foremost Microsoft Business Solutions customer event of the year and we are much honored to be on the core planning team,” said Gary Peterson, Vice President of Iteration2. Peterson adds “last year’s Microsoft Convergence was tremendously successful; we hope to make 2006 even better.”

About Iteration2
Iteration2 is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and provides its clients with a superior enterprise software implementation experience at an attractive price. This combined with Microsoft integrated technology stack and unsurpassed financial strength provides a platform for today and tomorrow. Iteration2 is the 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, leading provider of Microsoft Axapta, and a member of the prestigious MS Industry Builder initiative for their Field Service Automation solution.

Iteration2’s vertical industry expertise, software industry domain expertise, and exceptional technical skills with Microsoft technologies provide their clients with clear strategic business advantage. Iteration2 has sales offices in strategic locations throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s website at www.iteration2.com.

For more information:
Greg Sad,
Marketing Director
Iteration2
(949) 789-1020

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QNAP Releases MPEG-4 Network Surveillance Server VioGate-320

QNAP Systems, Inc.,has released MPEG-4 chip compression network surveillance server―VioGate-320, which supports 4-channel CIF resolution and real-time compression.

Taipei, Taiwan (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Traditional surveillance system is gradually replaced by network surveillance system due to difficulties of management and operation across buildings, regions, and chain stores. Digitalized surveillance system is more advantageous in the way that it enables web UI management and instant remote surveillance. QNAP Systems, Inc., the well-famed leading Internet Appliance (IA) products manufacturer in Taiwan, has released MPEG-4 chip compression network surveillance server―VioGate-320, which supports 4-channel CIF resolution and real-time compression. The embedded quad chip allows direct output of Video to monitoring screen for single and quad display. VioGate-320 is embedded with Linux OS and programs for remote management, monitoring and playback by IE browser on client PC.

MPEG-4 Compression Technology Provides High Quality Surveillance
VioGate-320 adopts MPEG-4 compression chip to provide higher surveillance quality. The MPEG-4 hardware compression technology is unbeatable by any other software. VioGate-320 employs MPEG-4 technology to reduce the storage of long-term recording, allows low-bandwidth video streaming, saves cost of data transmission, and increases smoothness of monitoring.

TV-out for Local Display
The built-in quad chip of VioGate-320 not only supports segmented display of surveillance images, but also local display, which support single and quad display mode, by analog TV directly.

Record Video on Various Platforms
VioGate-320 supports Local HDD, which is up to 200GB for recording. It also can record to remote devices, such as FTP, network attached storage (NAS), and even share folder in Windows OS. The data can be accessed directly via network from any authorized PCs. Recording modes supported are continuous, multiple schedule, manual and event-triggered recording. The featured event-triggered recording like motion detection recording enables the server to be connected to external motion detection devices to ensure you will not miss any important recording moment!

GPIO Connectors for Hardware Integration
The four sets of alarm I/O connectors of VioGate-320 can integrate with other systems like POS, entrance guard system, and ATM. The GPIO module can also be connected to other sensors and switches to accept other system signal input, e.g. emergency button, infrared sensor, vibration sensor, to enable recording, snapshot, sending SMS alert, displaying notifications, or triggering multiple signals to other systems.

Remote Management and Establishment of Virtual Surveillance Center
You can manage unlimited VioGate-320 and other QNAP surveillance products by using a centralized management software developed by QNAP ― VioGate Master. VioGate Master supports image browsing of up to 20 cameras in one page, as well as image viewing and recording by multiple users simultaneously. Users can monitor more than 100 surveillance points instantly via the network and administer the system with friendly GUI. With VioGate Master, a virtual surveillance center can be established anytime, anywhere by simply access the network.

VioGate-320 Features:
-Embedded QNAP service software for remote operation and configuration via the network
-Employ MPEG-4 compression IC to provide 4-channel real-time recording
-TV-out monitoring (single and quad mode)
-Support remote recording on various platforms (Windows share folder, FTP, NAS)
-Instant image management, browsing, and playback by IE browser
-Supports SMS/ e-mail/ audio alerts etc.
-Supports 3.5” IDE hard disk for local storage
-Provides 4 sets of alarm I/O connectors
-Built-in RS-232/422/485 interface

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Sonion to Build State-of-the-Art Production Site in Vietnam

Sonion, world pioneer and leader in miniature acoustical components today announced plans for a state-of-the-art, 10,000 square meter production and warehouse facility outside of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

(PRWEB) October 14, 2005 -- Sonion, world pioneer and leader in miniature acoustical components today announced plans for a state-of-the-art, 10,000 square meter production and warehouse facility outside of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The facility is on schedule to be completed by the fourth quarter 2006.

Sonion offers the industry’s largest and most innovative range of components for hearing instruments and a full range of acoustical components for mobile phones. Its customers are the globally leading hearing instrument manufacturers and mobile phone manufacturers. The company strives to be their preferred development partner and component supplier.

The Ho Chi Minh City plant is key to the company’s global strategy as it supports continual double digit growth through innovative and cost efficient solutions.

The facility in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the many initiatives Sonion has undertaken to position the company for capturing a larger segment of the hearing instruments and mobile phone components market. The company also plans to expand alliances with local suppliers and to launch leading edge products for its customers.

‘Sonion remains focused on strategies that enable us to better serve customers world-wide, continue to gain market share and expand into new market opportunities such as medical devices, while tightly managing operational costs in this challenging economic environment,’ said President & CEO, Peter U. Scheel. ‘Our number one goal is to better serve our diverse customer base with cost effective products for applications such as hearing instruments, mobile phones, PDAs, headsets and medical devices.’

The Ho Chi Minh City facility is designed to produce Sonion’s transducers for hearing instruments, professional audio and mobile terminals, including silicon microphones based on MEMS technology, for export to the global market. Part of the production equipment needed will be transferred from Sonion’s existing facilities in Poland and China.

With the new factory, Sonion strengthens the supply and logistic channel to its customers, provides needed manufacturing capacity and spreads production exposure over three global facilities – Poland, China and soon to be Vietnam.

‘We chose Vietnam primarily because it is an excellent, emerging country for production. It has a large population of 80 million people with an abundance of young, energetic and highly literate persons. Vietnam is also close to our China facilities and the majority of our customers,’ said Executive Vice President, Jørn Bjerregaard-Nielsen.

‘From a purely strategic business perspective, these new facilities will support our determined goals for the future and Sonion’s ambition to grow even stronger than our markets,’ he said.

About us:
At Sonion, we are 3000 committed employees who work jointly at becoming our customers' preferred development partner and supplier of miniature components. We do this by innovatively and efficiently developing, manufacturing and marketing electroacoustical and electromechanical solutions for our customers that manufacture hearing instruments; mobile terminals; headsets and medical devices. Sonion has facilities in Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands, the USA and the People's Republic of China.

To read more about Sonion visit us at www.sonion.com.

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October 12, 2005

U.S. Army Parachute Technology Demonstration to Feature Atair Aerospace’s Autonomous Agent Swarming and Collision Avoidance Technologies

Atair Aerospace (Atair AS) will demonstrate its Onyx™ precision guided parachute systems and inventive autonomous agent swarming and collision avoidance technologies before an audience of key military officials and field operatives at the 2005 Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD) at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Ariz., October 17-21.

(PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Atair Aerospace (Atair AS) will demonstrate its Onyx™ precision guided parachute systems and inventive autonomous agent swarming and collision avoidance technologies before an audience of key military officials and field operatives at the 2005 Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD) at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Ariz. October 17-21.

PATCAD is a biennial event which brings together allied militaries and governments for practical demonstrations and briefings on the latest precision airdrop technologies. Atair AS is among an elite group of defense contractors invited to demonstrate at PATCAD, and the only company demonstrating precision guided parachute systems equipped with advanced swarming (formation flying) and collision avoidance capabilities. In December 2004, Atair AS made history by becoming the first company to successfully develop and demonstrate swarming and collision avoidance capabilities on a fleet of autonomous agent UAVs. The 2005 PATCAD will be Atair AS’s second consecutive invitation to the event, and first opportunity to place its autonomous agent swarming and collision avoidance technologies on an international stage.

Onyx systems are autonomously guided parafoil systems (UAV gliders) designed to allow military cargo to be parachuted from high altitude and horizontal stand off and land accurately on target. Onyx systems can be dropped from an altitude up to 35,000 feet, autonomously glide for 30+ miles, and land on a preprogrammed target—accurate to better than 150 feet. Atair AS's advanced swarming and collision avoidance capabilities enable multiple Onyx systems (50+) with payloads ranging from two pound ground sensors or small munitions to 2,200 pounds of supplies to be deployed in the same airspace, guiding to one or multiple targets without the possibility of midair collisions. Atair AS developed the Onyx system under contract with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center.

Headquartered in Brooklyn, N.Y., Atair Aerospace is a high-technology defense contractor dedicated to modernizing military, government, and corporate logistics by creatively solving complex aerospace and engineering problems that integrate the state-of-the-art in parachute designs and guidance, navigation, and control systems.

For more information, contact Rick Zaccari at e-mail protected from spam bots or visit the Atair Aerospace website at www.atairaerospace.com.

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Quickparts Named One of Georgia’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program

Quickparts has been named to Deloitte’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Georgia, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP. Quickparts is the largest North American service provider for new product development in terms of parts shipped and revenue growth. Quickparts’ manufacturing processes include rapid prototyping, CNC machining, sheet metal parts, metal castings, and injection molding.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Quickparts, the leading provider of custom-manufactured plastic and metal parts from prototype to production, has been named to Deloitte’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Georgia, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional services organizations. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from 2000–2004.

Quickparts’ President & CEO Ron Hollis credits the company’s passion to serve the customer and disciplined approach with the company’s growth.

”By putting the right people and processes around our patent-pending QuickQuote instant quoting technology, Quickparts has made the new product development process easier for product designers, purchasing managers, and inventors,” said Hollis. “In a matter of seconds, a Quickparts customer can go to Quickparts.com and have an instant price quote for their new product from a single prototype to 50,000 production parts.”

Quickparts’ increase in revenues from 2000 to 2004 resulted in a #12 ranking in the Technology Fast 50 for Georgia.

“To rank on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, companies must have phenomenal revenue growth over five years,” said Thomas McNulty, of Deloitte & Touche LLP in Atlanta. “Quickparts has proven to be one of the fast-growth success stories in Georgia, and we applaud their dedication to making their vision a reality.”

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Ohaus Explorer Pro Balances are NTEP Approved

Recognition by NTEP underscores the reliability of the Explorer Pro series – most important to any application that requires precise weighing and measurement.

Pine Brook, NJ (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of balances for the laboratory, education, industrial and specialty markets worldwide, offers an NTEP approved version of its renowned Explorer(R) Pro line of analytical and precision balances.

The National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) evaluates commercial measuring devices to ensure their compliance with national and international requirements. Areas evaluated by NTEP include design, features, operating characteristics and overall metrological performance. This recognition by NTEP further underscores the reliability of the Explorer Pro series – most important to any application that requires precise weighing and measurement. Explorer Pro approved balances can be used in legal for trade environments such as jewelry shops and pharmacies.

Explorer Pro balances combine a host of capabilities with an incredibly intuitive man/machine interface that takes the performance of both the balance and its user to the highest possible level. Equipped with numerous features including seven application modes, a large backlit dot matrix display, five operating languages including English, Spanish, French, German and Italian as well as an optional AutoCal(TM) feature, Explorer Pro is designed to make an immediate and lasting impact on the weighing game.

Explorer Pro analytical balances are available in capacities and readabilities ranging from 62g x 0.1mg to 210g x 0.1mg. Explorer Pro Precision models range from 210g x 0.001g to 8100g x 0.1g. Every Explorer Pro features seven built in application modes including weighing, parts counting, percent weighing, check weighing, filling and gross/net/tare.

The Explorer Pro line continues the long-standing Ohaus tradition of delivering products that offer the best price/performance ratio possible. With standard features like an up-front leveling system, RS232 connectivity and GLP data capabilities including date, time, balance ID, user ID, project ID and reference, it’s easy to see what sets a Pro apart from its peers. Explorer Pro’s optional AutoCal feature is an excellent example of what to look for in a Pro. Available on every Explorer Pro model, AutoCal ensures the highest degree of accuracy by automatically calibrating the balance when it senses a temperature change sufficient enough to affect weighing accuracy.

Explorer Pro’s cutting edge design and intuitive user prompts make the products’ many advanced applications easy to follow and easy to use. Even complex operations are made simple with the balances’ three soft keys, which are application specific and allow direct access to items such as calibration, units, new count, sample size, new reference, reference, new target and/or target.

Explorer Pro also features a dot matrix display, allowing users to display either simple weighing results or more advanced results including piece count, average piece weight, sample size, tare weight and more.

In fact, only Explorer Pro allows users to simultaneously view this type of reference information along with the actual weight of the load on the platform. The capacity guide provides a visual aid by displaying the relationship between the total load on the platform and the total capacity of the balance, whereas the fill guide displays the relationship between the total load on the platform and a user defined target.

Even the application modes found in Explorer Pro are more advanced. For example, the animal weighing application allows users to perform animal weighing procedures in either manual, semi-auto or automatic modes. The parts counting function includes parts counting check and parts counting fill features and the check weighing application is capable of displaying results as a weight or a message (under, accept or over).

In addition to numerous features and capabilities, every Explorer Pro balance comes equipped with everything you would expect from a product that carries the Ohaus name. An up front leveling bubble ensures that the balance is level before each use, while its programmable filtering capability compensates for vibrations and other disturbances to ensure accuracy and precision every time. Explorer Pro comes standard with a weigh-below hook, which facilitates easy and accurate density and gravity determination. A standard in-use cover protects Explorer Pro from spills at no additional cost, while an integral security bracket protects your investment from theft.

The standard RS232 port connects Explorer Pro directly to a low cost SF42 printer for outputting of GLP data, while the standard auxiliary port provides flexibility for use in legal applications requiring a secondary display.

Every Ohaus product is backed by the industry-leading service and support that has become synonymous with the Ohaus name.

About Ohaus Corporation
Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision industrial, portable and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Laboratory, Industrial and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.

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Launch of the Touch Volt Website

The Touch Volt site is designed to promote an invention by Alvin Goodman, and a book from Alison Laura Goodman.

(PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Touch Volt is pleased to announce the arrival of its own website, to offer the manufacturing and energy industries a chance to review its new project concept called Touch Volt.

The product is, briefly, a new and innovative electrical generator that has cost-savings and environmental benefits, Touch Volt was invented by Alvin Goodman, and he is currently sending information packs out to prospective manufactures, with a view to entering into a mutually beneficial agreement.

To provide the viewer with an overview of the concept Touch Volt have prepared a product portfolio. This is a concise two-page document, which includes an outline of its innovative design features, its benefits to the consumer, and a professional illustration. The portfolio will take only five minutes of time to review and Touch Volt does not require its return.

To proceed, visit www.touchvolt.com, download and complete the confidentiality statement and send it to the address supplied. Its completion is important in order to protect both the viewer's interest and ours. It is usually quite acceptable to legal departments. Upon receipt the portfolio will be forwarded immediately to the viewer.

Touch Volt is also promoting the soon to be released Dagger Mark series, written by Alison Laura Goodman and published by: www.lulu.com

Book one is called Mark of the Dagger and is about a group of individuals who find that they have some unique gifts, and how they work to control them along a journey witch they would never have dreamed possible.

For more information about the Dagger Mark series please visit Touch Volt’s website.

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Flow Dry Hungary, Kft. Relocates to Accommodate Increasing Sales

Significant Growth for International Gasket and Desiccant Company Results in a Relocation of Manufacturing Facility

KOMAROM, HUNGARY (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Flow Dry Hungary, Kft., a leading manufacturer of gaskets and desiccants has relocated their desiccant manufacturing facility to better accommodate increasing sales.

“Flow Dry Hungary to date, has exceeded their 2005 annual plan for the first five months of the year,” said Doug LeConey, President of Flow Dry Technology. “Moving to a larger building was the best solution to meet the demands of increasing sales. This dramatic growth is expected to continue into the second half of the year and will allow us to exceed planned sales significantly by year end.”

Flow Dry Hungary’s relocation will help meet an increasing demand for sales in Europe by providing: more manufacturing space, increased capacity and improved process flow. The building also provides a new quality lab and a large conference area.

Flow Dry Technology is a leading component manufacturer with operations headquartered in the Dayton, Ohio area. They manufacture gaskets, desiccant bags, tubes and cartridges that seal, dry and protect their customers’ products worldwide. The company is ISO9000 certified, and expects to acquire TS-1949 next year. They supply other major manufacturers in the automotive, HVAC, appliance and electrical motor industries. For more information, visit www.FlowDry.com, or call 800-533-0077.

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October 11, 2005

Icovia Offers Improved Interior Design Software with the Launch of Icovia Design Edition

(PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Following an extensive pilot program in which they solicited feedback from over 10,000 users, Icovia announces the launch of their upgraded www.icovia.com/design.html?c1=pr&;source=prweb2?kw=interior+design+software [interior design software. The new version, which includes over 300 new features and improvements, was released today under the name Icovia Design Edition for Interior Designers. The updated product makes it easy for designers to brainstorm concepts, share ideas and create professional presentations to their clients.

“We took the time to listen to what designers wanted from their www.icovia.com/design.html?c1=pr&;source=prweb2?kw=interior+design+software [interior design software and made a lot of improvements,” said Steve Street, President of Hookumu, the company behind Icovia. “The result is an upgraded Icovia Design Edition which provides Interior Designers with the ability to allow their clients to visualize the end result by quickly developing and presenting to them a complete, professional design, whether for one room or an entire floor plan.”

Interior Designers will find the updated www.icovia.com/design.html?c1=pr&;source=prweb2?kw=interior+design+software [interior design software more feature-rich and user-friendly with new options like print to scale, imperial and metric measurements, a robust knowledge base, URL linking of icons to actual products and over 150 new icons. The new Icovia Design Edition allows designers to quickly draft a client's space then show the client how easy it is to transform that space through the use of color and a variety of furniture and accessories. Best of all, the application is easy to use, without software to install or time-consuming downloads.

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Sonic PDF Creator Makes PDF Creation Fast and Simple

Creating professional and secure PDFs is easy with Investintech.com's New Sonic PDF Creator Software.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Investintech.com Inc., a developer of premium quality PDF software solutions, is pleased to announce the release of Sonic PDF Creator version 1.00, a fast and simple to use solution that lets users create professional looking PDFs from hundreds of applications.

Sonic PDF Creator delivers all the functionality that a PDF creator should have and then goes one step further by differentiating itself through a superior user interface. Many PDF Creators lack any sort of user interface which can make creating a PDF cumbersome and frustrating, especially for those learning PDF for the first time. Sonic PDF Creator’s simple to use interface means that users who have never created a PDF before will be creating their PDFs in seconds.

Sonic PDF Creator also allows users to encrypt the PDF documents they create. As many are aware, the PDF format is lauded for security. However, what most do not know is that merely creating a PDF does not prevent the data from unauthorized copying.

To truly secure a PDF, it must be encrypted at creation. Sonic PDF’s user interface gives the user a clear choice between creating a regular PDF and creating an encrypted PDF. This way, the user can be sure that they are creating a secure PDF every time.

“Everything about Sonic PDF is easy,” noted Keith Bradbury, Executive Vice-President, Sales and Marketing. “The download, the user interface, and the “Secure PDF” creation toolbar are all features that make Sonic PDF simple. You certainly won’t need a manual to get up and running with this software.”

A free 7-day trial of the Sonic PDF Creator 1.0 is available for download from http://www.investintech.com. A full version of Sonic PDF Creator v.1.0 can be licensed for US$74.95.

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Reaction Injection Molding Provides Superior Alternative to (Thermoplastic) Injection Molding

RIM technology drives global growth of high quality, low cost molded products.

(PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- When “injection molding” is mentioned, it is often in reference to thermoplastic injection molding, popular for the manufacture of low cost, molded plastic parts or products. However, despite usurping the category name, injection molding is not the only alternative. Instead, many manufacturers are turning to reaction injection molding (RIM) to produce a superior molded product, and to increase profits by significantly lowering production costs.

Traditional thermoplastic injection molding first evolved from a manual process in the 1940s when machines were little more than presses into which molten plastic was squeezed and then cooled until the part solidified.

Today, injection molding is still widely used, despite the fact that more flexible injection molding processes exist.

With reaction injection molding, chemical components -- typically polyurethanes -- are precisely measured and mixed together by sophisticated metering equipment as they are injected into the mold. The components combine through chemical reaction, and, depending upon the chemical formula, the product can take on a range of characteristics: foam or solid, highly rigid or very flexible.

The RIM molding process provides numerous advantages over injection molding, including:

The “flowability” of the polyurethane components allows for even distribution of the material within the mold. This enables the production of very large parts, not possible with injection molding. RIM molding techniques also allow for the encapsulation of inserts, such as metal frames, which has a range of applications from sports equipment to PC boards.

Another drawback of the traditional molding process has been the inability to produce different wall widths within the same molded part, but RIM allows for the production of significantly varying wall widths.

Additionally, RIM equipment is generally more automated, uses considerably less energy, and requires significantly less equipment and floor space than injection molding.

As for the final product, it is designed to be low weight, scratch resistant, high strength, heat resistant, and resists both organic and inorganic acids. The R-value of polyurethanes make it ideal for insulation in many products, including appliances, ice chests, and coffee cups.

Parts created through the RIM technology include car bumpers, dashboards, snowboards, footwear, sporting goods, medical equipment, furniture, decorative moldings, and mannequins. It’s no wonder that reaction injection molding is billed as “limited only by the imagination.”

“We see tremendous opportunities in RIM markets for new applications,” says Dennis Commette, vice president and general manager of Gusmer | Decker. “The performances of polyurethane materials make it an attractive solution for demanding applications or where higher quality product is required.”

Gusmer | Decker, a leader in the RIM equipment market, manufactures the metering machines and mixing heads central to the process. The company supports all polyurethane production requirements, from single metering machines and mixing heads to equipment for processing multi-component polyurethane and hybrid urethane chemicals.

The continual growth of RIM keeps Gusmer | Decker busy installing factory automation production lines throughout the world.

“We have seen a significant growth in polyurethane product outputs around the world, which in the past made up only a small portion of the reaction injection molding market,” says Commette.

The Gusmer | Decker RIM group is a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., a world leader in fluid handling systems and components.

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CADopia Announces the Release of CADopia 6

Most comprehensive update of CADopia software is now available for purchase.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 11, 2005 -- CADopia, a leading developer and distributor of products based on the OpenDesign and IntelliCAD technology, announced that CADopia 6 is now shipping.

“CADopia 6, previously known as CADopia IntelliCAD, incorporates a number of exciting new features such as support for Adobe Acrobat PDF output and viewing of Microstation DGN and ESRI SHP files, while providing a stable, high performance CAD design, drafting, and detailing solution for engineers and architects,” said Surya Sarda, President and CEO of CADopia. “CADopia 6 also supports opening and saving of most Autodesk AutoCAD drawing files up to version 2006, using the DwgDirect technology.”

“I am impressed by the level of compatibility of CADopia software with AutoCAD,” said John Loacker, President of Kroll Maps, Seattle, USA. “CADopia has been working closely with us to ensure that the CADopia solution meets our needs.”

The new and improved features in CADopia 6 Professional Edition include:

• New! Export your drawings as Adobe Acrobat PDF files
• Open Autodesk AutoCAD files up to version 2006
• New! Sweep and loft solids using ACIS solid modeling technology
• New! Export and import DWF (Drawing Web Format) files for viewing on the web
• Enhanced! Raster Image Support with support for over 100 file formats such as BMP, TIF, GIF, JPG, CALS.
• New! View ESRI (SHP) and Microstation (DGN) files as images
• Enhanced print style tables
• New! External References Manager
• Enhanced Entity Snaps with extend and projected intersection options
• Enhanced FlexLM Network License Manager with optional floating licenses
• More customization options
• Enhanced command bar feature
• Performance enhancements
• General functionality improvements

To learn more about the new and updated features, please visit http://www.cadopia.com/about_us/news/cadopia6_released.asp

CADopia 6 is available in 3 editions – Standard, Premium, and Professional. A floating network license option is available for volume license users. Educational versions of the products are available at substantial discounts for accredited educational institutions.

CADopia OEM is available to CAD application developers as a platform technology for their niche CAD applications, allowing them to leverage the functionality that is already available in CADopia 6.

CADopia 6 Professional Edition also includes Columbus Document Management software and Ralph Grabowski’s CADopia Customization Guide and Inside CADopia 6 books.

To download an evaluation copy of CADopia 6 Standard Edition or to request an evaluation CD, visit www.cadopia.com. CADopia customers may upgrade to the new version by contacting sales @ cadopia.com.

About CADopia

CADopia (www.cadopia.com) is creating the industry standard for an affordable and powerful CAD solution. With a network of strategic ISV partners, distributors and resellers, and a user base spanning over 80 countries across the globe, CADopia is one of the world's most popular providers of professional CAD software. Founded in 1999 in San Diego, CADopia is a privately held California Corporation. For more details, please visit CADopia’s web site at www.cadopia.com .

CADopia and the CADopia logo are the trademarks of CADopia Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:
Ken Feitz
Strategic Reach PR
303.487.7406
www.strategicreachpr.com

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Webcom, Inc. Selected by Cray, Inc. to Automate the Quotation and Proposal Generation Process

Milwaukee, Wis. (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc., a leader in simplified quote-to-order enablement for the selling of complex products and services, is pleased to announce that Cray, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAY) has selected the Webcom WebSource CPQ solution to simplify its sales quoting process. As the global leader in supercomputers, purpose-built for high-performance computing (HPC), Cray Inc. provides innovative computing platforms that enable scientists and engineers in academia, government, and industry to meet both existing and future computational challenges. As high-performance computing needs have evolved, so have Cray's systems. The same real-world performance that defines Cray’s leadership in high-end supercomputing is also available in smaller systems that meet the expanding market for performance and value.
“The volume of proposals and business has increased, putting a strain on engineering resources for supporting sales people and sales channels,” said Adam Lorant, Cray vice president of product marketing.” WebSource CPQ will allow our salespeople and sales channels to accurately configure, price and quote our XD1 product without requiring engineering support services, raising productivity across all affected departments,” added Lorant.

WebSource CPQ is designed to help drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Requiring nothing more than a web browser, WebSource CPQ will allow Cray salespeople and channel partners to easily and skillfully configure, price, quote and propose solutions, significantly reducing the quotation and proposal turnaround time.

“Cray will leverage the integration of WebSource CPQ to salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) to maximize the value driven by their customer relationship management initiatives,” said Rick Olson, president of Webcom Solutions, the Webcom, Inc. channel partner responsible for Cray. “Cray’s initiatives in this area dovetail perfectly with recent research by various industry analyst firms showing strong growth in customer-facing application spend,” added Olson.

“We are pleased to announce Cray as a customer,” said Aleks Ivanovic, Webcom CEO. “WebSource CPQ will allow Cray’s salespeople and sales channels to be self sufficient in the configuration to proposal process, resulting in high quality proposals and quotations, as WebSource CPQ will dynamically generate a quotation and proposal based upon a specific configuration,” added Ivanovic.

About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom’s products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-508-6323).

About Cray, Inc.
As the global leader in HPC, Cray provides innovative supercomputing systems that enable scientists and engineers in government, industry and academia to meet both existing and future computational challenges. Building on years of experience in designing, developing, marketing and servicing the world's most advanced supercomputers, Cray offers a comprehensive portfolio of HPC systems that deliver unrivaled sustained performance on a wide range of applications. Go to www.cray.com for more information.

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New Employment Web Site -- Latinohire.com -- Quickly Unites Hispanic Blue-Collar/Service Job Seekers with Potential Employers for Free

Latinohire.com is a new bilingual free employment service dedicated to providing businesses and households with a direct connection to the Hispanic blue-collar and service workers. Employers can post open positions at no cost -- with free translation service from English to Spanish. The service is free for job seekers to apply and search as well.

New York (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Latinohire.com is a new bilingual free employment service dedicated to providing businesses and households in Florida and California with a direct connection to the Hispanic blue-collar and service workforces. Employers can post open positions at no cost – with free translation service from English to Spanish. Potential employees can also search and apply to listed jobs for free. Latinohire.com is poised to become the #1 Hispanic employment source in the nation. The service provides employers with free recruitment and a seamless technology solution - giving them a direct link to “non-professional” workers - while simultaneously allowing potential employees to enjoy “job liquidity” by providing a substantial increase in their employment visibility with a larger number of prospective employers.

In approximately 20 seconds, employers can post for free an online job description using an extensive list of templates. The posting is then automatically translated into Spanish. Once the postings are translated, job seekers may search the listings for free by either “State” or “Job Type.” For job seekers lacking Internet access – Latinohire.com content is duplicated in the widely distributed free newspaper titled “Buena Chamba.” The newspaper is presently distributed in New York – and will follow in Florida and California in 4th quarter 2005. Sample job categories offered on Latino.com: Buena Chamba include auto-related, construction, domestic help, driver/delivery, factory/warehouse, handyman/odd jobs, office, restaurant/catering, retail/shops, and healthcare.

“Small to medium-sized businesses have been offering creative recruitment incentives and bonuses when they should be examining our free service,” said Eli Portnoy, CEO and founder of Latino Hire. “Latinohire.com has eliminated traditional supplemental recruitment agency usage by 90% for most businesses in Florida and California, while saving the job seeker approximately $150.00 to $500.00 by eliminating costly agency fees. There is no capital expenditure, no IT cost, no new hardware or software associated with using Latinohire.com. Dealing with staffing agencies -- whether for the Hispanic job seeker or the employer -- requires numerous phone calls, a lot of stress waiting for call backs, language barriers, and ultimately wasted time and money. Latinohire.com is a far more organized and cost-effective method of hiring staff -- it’s a one-stop shop.”

New York City-based Latinohire.com is the flagship product of Emerging Demographics, Inc. Latinohire.com also displays open jobs for potential employees in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. The company was founded by visionary entrepreneur Eli Portnoy who was born in Mexico City and came to the U.S. to attend the University of Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.latinohire.com

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Upgrade to Mecmesin Emperor Software

'Emperor', Mecmesin's new-generation Windows software for quality control assessment of manufactured products has been upgraded

Mecmesin Limited has announced that ‘Emperor’, the new generation software for testing quality, has been upgraded.

Emperor has been specifically designed for use in quality control laboratories to solve applications where the response of manufactured products, components or materials to applied tensile, compressive or torsional loads needs to be evaluated. Emperor-controlled systems are establishing themselves with quality professionals throughout the world as the basis of particularly powerful, flexible, user-friendly and cost-effective testing facilities. Emperor has been distributed in the USA and Canada as the Quantrol i-software.

Enhancements introduced with the latest software release include:

• Batch reporting – easily-configurable report layout, improved facilities for management of individual samples
• Communication - support for COM1 to COM9, USB support with converter lead supplied
• Calculations – all results can be assigned to a variable (50 now available), intermediate calculations can be suppressed from results screen, ‘summary view’ showing results and statistics
• Automatic post-test facilities - crosshead parking, raw data export
• Accumulated displacement graphing – ability to plot load and time against accumulated displacement in addition to absolute displacement

Results and programs archived from previous software releases are fully-upgradeable to support the new features.

Currently single-column MultiTest-i systems for tension and compression testing are available with capacities of 1, 2.5 and 5kN, and, for torque testing, Vortex-i systems are available with capacities of 0.3, 1.5, 6 and 10N.m. A range of twin-column higher capacity MultiTest systems will be introduced in the near future.

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nParallel Creates a Complete, Modular Point-of-Sale System for Hearth & Home Technologies

Versatile Solution Offers Flexible Product Presentation Options for Retailers

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 – With its distinctive brands presenting an extensive selection of gas, electric, and wood burning fireplaces, stoves, grills, mantels and more, Hearth & Home Technologies (www.hearthnhome.com) is the world’s largest manufacturer of fireplaces and hearth products. In 2004, nParallel, the brand communication, merchandising strategy and display company, crafted an imaginative trade show pavilion that integrates brand communication for Hearth & Home. When it came time to develop a comprehensive point-of-sale system for its Heat & Glo™ and Quadra-Fire® brands, Hearth & Home again turned to the creative pros at nParallel.

“We envisioned a solution that would promote awareness of our product brands and help dealers boost sales of individual product lines,” said Alan Trusler, senior vice president, retail channel, Hearth & Home. “Since every dealer’s showroom is different, we had to have a flexible system. nParallel delivered a brilliant and cost-effective solution.”

“The modular system we designed has 40 individual elements – featuring window cling signs, exterior and interior banners, design center kiosks, several types of fixtures (including wall flag and wall mounted options), and small and large light boxes,” said Shawn King, creative director, nParallel.

nParallel defined retail fixture and signage packages designed to maximize the impact on customers during store visits. “The solution can be tailored to the showroom environments of individual Hearth & Home dealers,” said Megan Diamond, president, nParallel. “The various packages offer unique combinations of elements with different, and affordable, price points for retailers.”

Hearth & Home began the roll-out of the point-of-sale system in June 2005. More than 90 orders have been submitted to date, and some 200 dealers are expected to deploy the system by the end of 2005. “We’re confident this new point-of-sale system will enhance the retail experience for consumers and help drive the sales process,” said Trusler. “We look forward to rolling it out to more dealers in 2006.”

About Hearth & Home Technologies

Hearth & Home Technologies is the world’s largest fireplace manufacturer and a leading provider of hearth products for the home. The Hearth & Home Technologies family includes Heat & Glo™, Heatilator® and Quadra-Fire® brand hearth products and Fireside Hearth & Home™ retail stores. Hearth & Home Technologies is a subsidiary of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI), the second largest office furniture manufacturer in the United States. More information can be found at www.hearthnhome.com.

About nParallel

Brand marketers and retailers know that store designs, merchandising systems and trade show displays establish the brand experience, engage customers and drive sales – if they are planned with imagination, then skillfully crafted. But, too often, unfocused planning, uneven execution and unexpected costs squeeze the creative spark out of their most promising concepts. The alternative? nParallel (www.nparallel.com), the international brand communication, merchandising strategy and display agency. Whether the venue for your moment of truth with your customers is a store or a show, nParallel fulfills the big-picture vision while keeping a sharp eye focused on the details of disciplined production, meticulous program management, and the budget bottom line. Seeking uncompromised excellence in brand communication? Call nParallel, 763.231.4800.

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2005/2006 Edition of the European Plastics and Rubber Directory Now Available

Dublin (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25424) has announced the addition of European Plastics and Rubber Directory 2005/2006 to their offering

The European Plastics and Rubber Directory is an unique directory that will keep your company in touch with the European plastics and rubber industries across the whole of Europe.

This directory, which is firmly established as the reference tool for these industries, serves two major purposes.

Firstly, it is an essential buyers guide allowing you to source the major players involved in materials, semi-finished products, machinery and ancillary equipment, processing and those offering consultancy and testing services. This makes identification and location of a product or service, and therefore supplier, as simple and quick as possible.

Secondly, you can utilise the information contained in the directory to focus your marketing strategy. The unique way the directory is put together will allow you to target a specific area of the plastics industry. Then, by cross-referencing with the Company Information section, you can access the company information essential to further your enquiry: address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses and key company contacts. Allowing you to reach the right person, first time.

The European Plastics and Rubber Directory contains in excess of 5,000 European organisations, all individually contacted annually for up-to-date information about their business. As a result of this we have collated the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the European plastics market available.

The European Plastics and Rubber Directory places the information you need where you want it… at your fingertips.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25424

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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October 10, 2005

Design News Announces Ground-Breaking Online Motion Control and Automation Conference 2005, Sponsored by National Instruments, Galil and Aerotech

Design News announces the Ground-Breaking Online Motion Control and Automation Conference 2005, Live October 11-12, 2005. The event is sponsored by National Instruments, International Rectifier, Aerotech, Galil Motion Control, Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Division and Banner Engineering.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Design News, the leading publication covering the latest tools, components, and materials used in mechanical and electromechanical design of a broad range of products, announces the Ground-Breaking Online Motion Control and Automation Conference 2005, Live October 11-12, 2005. The event is organized by Design News and sponsored by National Instruments, International Rectifier, Aerotech, Galil Motion Control, Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Division and Banner Engineering.

The online conference offers a compelling multi-session conference program with leading industry experts. Visitors are able to attend straight from the comfort of their home or office. Topics to be covered:

- Amplifiers & Drives
- Controllers
- Feedback Devices
- Automation
- Mechanical components
- Motors

The Online Motion Control and Automation Conference is an online educational event designed for engineers who want to learn about new motion control and automation strategies, from the engineers who are using them. The conference agenda will deliver content-rich sessions and case studies addressing the relevant topics. Presenters include Dr. Eric Baumgartner, NASA JPL senior engineer that will be lecturing about: "The Mars Exploration Rover Instrument Positioning System."

This free online event comprised of multiple webcasts. Leading industry experts and solution providers offer attendees a unique opportunity to participate straight from the comfort of their home or office.

Webcast topics include:
- Tuning Servo Systems - Classical and Advanced Methods
- Optimal Component Selection for High-Performance Motion Control
- Where Are You on the Evolutionary Scale of Motion Control?
- How to Slash Design Time with Simulation Tools
- Demystifying Vision Sensing
- Addressing More Efficient Motors

More information about the event and free registration:
http://www.designnews.com/e2emotion

About the sponsors:

Aerotech
Aerotech has designed and manufactured the highest performance motion control and positioning systems for our customers in industry, government, science and research institutions around the world.

Banner Engineering
Banner offers complete and integrated line of sensing and machine safety products, from Photoelectric Sensors to Machine Safety Products, Vision Sensors, and Precision Measurement and Inspection Products.

Galil Motion Control
Galil Motion Control, Inc. specializes in providing microprocessor-based motion controllers for the purpose of controlling motors with utmost precision.

International Rectifier (IR)
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of power management products. Its products include analog integrated circuits and advanced circuit devices, power systems, and power components.

National Instruments
National Instruments (Nasdaq:NATI) is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation. Leveraging PCs and commercial technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs for test, control and design applications through easy-to-integrate software, such as NI LabVIEW, and modular measurement and control hardware for PXI, PCI, USB and Ethernet.

Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin (NYSE: PH) is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

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The Welding Industries New Portable ppm Trace Oxygen Analyzer

Advanced Instruments’ GPR-1000 Portable ppm Oxygen Analyzer combines state-of-the-art digital electronics and our proven advanced galvanic oxygen sensor with its fast response and long life designed to enhance quality and reduce purge gas waste in welding applications. Common problems include coking, oxidation and discoloration during TIG welding process (Tungsten Inert Gas) process, titanium fabrication and the welding of stainless steel pipes, tubes and tanks. The GPR-1000 is capable of qualifying the purity level of the purge gas cylinder as well.

POMONA, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Advanced Instruments’ GPR-1000 Portable ppm Oxygen Analyzer combines state-of-the-art digital electronics and our proven advanced galvanic oxygen sensor with its fast response and long life designed to enhance quality and reduce purge gas waste in welding applications. Common problems include coking, oxidation and discoloration during TIG welding process (Tungsten Inert Gas) process, titanium fabrication and the welding of stainless steel pipes, tubes and tanks. The GPR-1000 is capable of qualifying the purity level of the purge gas cylinder as well.

Protecting welds from atmospheric contamination by using inert gases such as argon, helium and nitrogen to purge the area immediately around the weld is essential to quality and reducing costs. Tracking oxygen levels from ambient air (20.9%) to below 100 ppm quickly identifies the level of contamination preventing premature welds and wasting purge gas.

GPR-1000 Portable ppm Oxygen Analyzer is unique with respect to its performance and flexibility. Quick disconnect fittings isolate the sensor in a low ppm atmosphere and eliminates the expense for zero gases to condition the sensor overnight. A specially selected rechargeable battery provides over 60 days of continuous service on a single charge. The battery can power an optional integral sampling pump continuously for 8-12 hours which enables the user to draw samples from “mini glove boxes” employed during ultra pure fabrications. Every GPR-1000 is CE approved and manufactured under an independently audited ISO 9000:2000 quality assurance program.

The compact, disposable oxygen sensor design requires no maintenance and features +1% accuracy and +0.5% sensitivity under constant conditions along with a fast 7 second response time. The high current output also reduces the temperature dependence at low oxygen levels and produces a very stable signal output that lengthens calibration intervals. Expected sensor life varies with average oxygen concentration. Both the sensor and analyzer are warranted for one (1) year.

State-of-the-art electronics display the oxygen reading from a large backlight graphical LCD which virtually eliminates the need for user manuals, the interface is so intuitive. The GPR-1000 is linear over all ranges of analysis: 0-100, 0-1000 ppm, 0-1%, 0-25%. A signal output of 0-1VDC is provided. Power requirements for recharging the batteries include a 110 or 220VAC adapter which is supplied. Packaged in a cast aluminum enclosure measuring 9x4x3”, the GPR-1000 is robust enough to withstand the most rugged type of use.

Not many on-line let alone portable oxygen analyzers provide as much performance for the price as the Advanced Instruments’ GPR-1000 Portable ppm Oxygen Analyzers. For additional information, contact Ben Barker at Advanced Instruments Inc., 2855 Metropolitan Place, Pomona, CA 91767, Tel. 909-392-6900, Fax 909-392-3665,web site: www.aii2.com.

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The Tungsten Electrode Experts

Diamond Ground Products specializes in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode. Welders can spend thousands of dollars on welding equipment, but if they do not select and prepare their electrodes properly, then their welding results can be poor, inconsistent, or problematic.

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Diamond Ground Products specializes in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode. Welders can spend thousands of dollars on welding equipment, but if they do not select and prepare their electrodes properly, then their welding results can be poor, inconsistent, or problematic.

Whether it is Tungsten Grinders to fit any budget or tolerance, pre-ground electrodes or even better performing tungsten varieties, Diamond Ground Products offers products and services to ensure that the smallest part of your weld process is a big part of improving your weld quality & productivity. Free Guides & samples are available.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.
For more information, contact:

Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
Website: www.diamondground.com

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QSI Graphical Operator Interface Used in GP2 Technologies' Book Binding Machinery

QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has been selected by GP2 Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of bindery machinery, to provide the graphic human machine interface (HMI) on GP2 Technologies’ casemaking machinery for on-demand, short-run and entry-level bindery automation applications.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) October 9, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has been selected by GP2 Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of bindery machinery, to provide the graphic human machine interface (HMI) on GP2 Technologies’ casemaking machinery for on-demand, short-run and entry-level bindery automation applications.

QSI Corporation’s QTERM-G70 rugged operator interface terminal is currently used in GP2 Technologies’ SC-2 Autocase, AC-20 Autocase and LC-10 Autocase semi- and fully-automatic casemakers. The QTERM-G70 will also be used in the AL-20 Autoliner, a truly revolutionary machine for the application of liners to ring binders, letter files, calendars, game boards, photo albums and similar products. QSI’s QTERM-G70 graphic touch screen terminal is representative of the advanced technology built into the GP2 Technologies’ machinery and not found on other entry- or mid-level bindery equipment.

QSI’s QTERM-G70 is a rugged, Ethernet-enabled graphic human-machine terminal using a touch screen to interface with the user. This rugged terminal features a robust list of industrial-grade hardware features and options including a 320x240 lighted graphic LCD display (color or grayscale); 100Base-T Ethernet with TCP/IP support; touch screen with optional PS/2 keyboard connection; EIA-232, -422 or -485 serial interface; and 4 Mbytes Flash / 16 Mbytes RAM. The QTERM-G70 graphic terminal is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments and is NEMA-4 rated and CE certified.

The QTERM-G70 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-G70 terminal.

“We're excited about working with GP2 Technologies on their newest introduction of an automated, cost-effective system," said Karen Stanley, Sales Manager for QSI. "The QTERM-G70 allows the operator to see the measured size of the book on the display screen, providing better-quality end products."

"The QTERM-G70 touch screen further exemplifies our commitment to user-friendly, simple-to-operate casemakers,” said Jerry Peterson, Vice President of Operations for GP2 Technologies, Inc. “With GP2 Technologies’ innovative products, you will make covers, not make-readies.”

To learn more about GP2 Technologies’ book bindery machinery, visit http://www.gp2tech.com.

To learn more about the QTERM-G70, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/qterm-g70.html. Graphic images of the QTERM-G70 can be downloaded from http://images.qsicorp.com. A QTERM-G70 data sheet can be downloaded at http://www.qsicorp.com/pdfs/data_sheets/qterm-g70-ds.pdf. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Email e-mail protected from spam bots, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.

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

About GP2 Technologies, Inc.
GP2 Technologies, Inc., based in Bow, New Hampshire, is the leader in casemaking machinery for the production of on-demand and short run hard cover books. As an OEM of a full line of casemakers and exclusive reps for the Schmedt line of casing-in and building-in machinery, we offer complete, cost effective casebinding solutions. For more information, contact GP2 Technologies, Inc. at 1- 800-435-4975 or visit http://www.gp2tech.com.

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Lorain County Urban League Welcomes Nylonge Corporation

Nylonge Corporation in Elyria joined the Lorain County Urban League as a corporate member. Nylonge President George Hrabik said, "Supporting and sustaining the local community is an important part of being a community citizen."

(PRWEB) October 9, 2005 -- Nylonge Corporation in Elyria joined the Lorain County Urban League as a corporate member. Nylonge President George Hrabik said, "Supporting and sustaining the local community is an important part of being a community citizen."

Urban League President Fred Wright feels that corporate partners like Nylonge demonstrate how the public and private sectors work together in Lorain County. He said," We are proud to have Nylonge as a corporate member and pleased to have them aboard to help us in or mission. Nylonge understands our philosophy of meeting needs with a hand up, not a hand out."

With 170 employees in Elyria, Nylonge has a history of employing individuals from many different cultures and races. "Nylonge prides itself on its ethnic diversity. We know that diversity makes our company richer in many ways, creating a stronger workforce," said Hrabik.

The Lorain County Urban League's services include the areas of housing, economic development, employment, education/youth development, and health, prevention education and promotion. The Lorain County Urban League is part of a national organization that has been serving the country since 1910.

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PennWell Acquires Small Times Magazine

PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced today that it has acquired Small Times magazine, a business publication covering the fast-emerging nanotechnology, MEMS and microsystems markets. The acquisition also includes the magazine’s associated trade conference and exhibition, NanoCommerce, taking place November 1-3, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois, the magazine’s website, www.smalltimes.com, newsletters and research services.

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) October 8, 2005 -- PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced today that it has acquired Small Times magazine, a business publication covering the fast-emerging nanotechnology, MEMS and microsystems markets. The acquisition also includes the magazine’s associated trade conference and exhibition, NanoCommerce, taking place November 1-3, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois, the magazine’s website, www.smalltimes.com, newsletters and research services. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.

Founded in 2001, Small Times magazine is published nine times annually for a circulation of 28,000. It is the leading source of news and analysis about micro and nanotechnology, detailing technological advances, applications and investment opportunities to help business leaders stay informed about this rapidly changing business. From biotech and defense to telecom and energy, Small Times addresses key issues in the industry’s development, along with market intelligence.

NanoCommerce, presented by Small Times and the NanoBusiness Alliance, is the largest business-oriented nanotech conference and exhibition in North America, with expected attendees to include more than 500 nanotechnology business, academic and technology leaders. NanoCommerce will be held in conjunction with the SEMI NanoForum presented by the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International association.

The Small Times team will remain in Ann Arbor, Michigan but will become part of PennWell’s Advanced Technology Division based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Patti Glaza, CEO of Small Times, will join PennWell as Vice President and Group Publisher reporting to Dave Janoff, Senior Vice President of the Communications & Optoelectronics Group.

“The addition of Small Times magazine brings yet another leading technology and applications publication to PennWell’s portfolio of prominent technology and energy magazines such as Laser Focus World, Lightwave and Oil & Gas Journal,” said Robert F. Biolchini, PennWell President and CEO. “PennWell serves global markets which are witnessing the rapid evolution of micro and nanotechnology applications and we intend to take Small Times and NanoCommerce to the next level and around the world,” Mr. Biolchini continued.

Mr. Janoff noted that this is an important, forward-look acquisition for PennWell’s Advanced Technology Division. He said, “We have been covering nanotechnology in many different application areas including semiconductors through Solid State Technology, optoelectronics through Laser Focus World, and defense through Military & Aerospace Electronics but Small Times offers an established publication focusing exclusively on this evolving technology across multiple applications. We are excited about working with Patti Glaza and the Small Times staff to accelerate the growth opportunities for both the magazine and the conference.”

About PennWell
PennWell Corporation is a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: Oil and gas, electric power, water, electronics, semiconductor, contamination control, optoelectronics, fiber optics, computer graphics, enterprise storage, fire, emergency services and dental. Founded in 1910, PennWell publishes 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, web sites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma the Company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire, Houston, Texas, Campbell, California, Fairlawn, New Jersey, London, England, Moscow, Russia, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany, and Hong Kong, China.

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FKI Logistex North America Sells White Systems Unit

FKI Logistex®, a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, announces the sale of its White Systems unit, according to Steve Ackerman, president, FKI Logistex North America. The sale is a management buyout in conjunction with Management Capital, LLC.

(PRWEB) October 8, 2005 -- FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, announces the sale of its White Systems unit, according to Steve Ackerman, president, FKI Logistex North America. The sale is a management buyout in conjunction with Management Capital, LLC.

"As part of the global realignment of our products and markets, it became apparent that White Systems was no longer a part of our strategic core product set," says Ackerman. "To this end, we sought a way to help White Systems grow outside of FKI. Management Capital, LLC and White management answered the call. We will ensure support of existing systems, and will work together with the new White Systems team on behalf of FKI Logistex customers. This is simply another step as we focus on the further growth and globalization of FKI Logistex."

"White Systems will continue to provide industry-leading storage and retrieval solutions," says John Molloy, president and chief operating officer of the New White Systems, Inc. "We look forward to a productive and ongoing partnership with FKI Logistex."

For sales and marketing information, contact Jill Raab, marketing communications coordinator, FKI Logistex North America, by phone at (314) 993-4700 or by e-mail at e-mail protected from spam bots.

For media information, contact David Abels, senior account executive, Koroberi, Inc. (www.koroberi.com), by phone at (919) 960-9794 ext. 22 or by e-mail at e-mail protected from spam bots.

CONTACT: David Abels

About FKI Logistex

FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com) is a leading provider of automated material handling solutions, supplying its customers with an integrated set of leading-edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, carousels, palletizing, paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order fulfillment systems, RFID implementation, EDS integration, baggage handling systems, warehouse control systems, and total material handling automation.

FKI Logistex provides material handling solutions for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution, manufacturing operations, library automation, and for warehouse and distribution facilities. With projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material handling operations, FKI Logistex has manufacturing, engineering and support facilities around the world. For more information on FKI Logistex, click here to visit the FKI Logistex media center. For general sales information, contact FKI Logistex by phone at +1.877.935.4564 in North America, +44 (0) 8706 060120 in Europe, or +86 21 38820229 in Asia. Contact FKI Logistex by e-mail at e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Introducing EATware™, Environment Appropriate Tableware from GTI

EATware™ products are environmentally friendly, single use food containers made from pulp using bamboo and sugar cane fibers. Unlike Expanded Polystyrene products that take over 200 years to decompose and can only do so in landfills, an EATware™ product can decompose to 64% in just 180 days. EATware™ products can also be recycled as paper.

(PRWEB) October 8, 2005 -- Introducing EATware™, Environment Appropriate Tableware from GTI.

Who we are

Glory Team Industrial Ltd. (GTI) is a technology-driven company dedicated to developing a real solution to the environmental hazard caused by non-degradable disposable food containers. We headquarter in Hong Kong and operate internationally with major presence in the United States, Singapore and China.

Did you know?

Single-use disposable Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage containers are discarded by consumers around the world at an overwhelming rate of 438 billion units per year or 140,000 units per second. They take more than 200 years to decompose and can only be disposed of at landfills. If global EPS consumption remains at the current rate, soon all available landfill areas on earth will be used up. EPS food packaging has already been banned in parts of Japan, Europe, China and the USA.

What we are doing to help

In response to worldwide governmental policies addressed to the issue, we started extensive research and development in the mid 1990s. GTI collaborated with industry experts and academics, with a vision to develop a viable substitute to EPS products that are practical, safe to use and reasonably priced.

Our decade-long effort started to pay off when our revolutionary pulp packaging technology was ready for commercial use and we first introduced our signature product, EATware™ to consumer markets in 2005.

Our Products

EATware™ products are environmentally friendly, single use food containers made from pulp using bamboo and sugar cane fibers. We make a range of products from boxes and bowls to trays and plates. By meeting FDA and HACCP standards, you can ensure that EATware products are hygienic and safe to use. EATware™ products are comparable in functionality to all existing disposable food containers in the market, and uniquely they are 100% biodegradable.

Although EATware products are only 0.7mm thick, they can be used in an oven (at 150°C) or steamer for 30 minutes, or a household microwave on full power for 5 minutes.

Unlike EPS products that take over 200 years to decompose and can only do so in landfills, an EATware™ product can decompose to 64% in just 180 days. EATware™ products can also be recycled as paper.

After generations of refinement, we were proud to introduce EATplusTM in 2002. EATplus™ is the world’s first 100% organic additive used in the paper pulp food container industry. It enhances the mechanical properties of fibers with a cross linking mechanism, making them resistant to oil and water, even at high temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes. Our containers remain highly biodegradable, to which no synthetic additive can compare. Equally important, EATplusTM consists of no expensive ingredients keeping production cost low. This gives our products a very competitive edge.

How we do it

We use a chemical-free pulping system. We extract virgin cellulose fibers from agricultural residues, like bamboo and sugar cane. The plant tissues are put into a semi-mechanical pulping system, specially engineered to separate fibers in mechanical actions without any chemical agents. Absolutely chlorine and sulfur free, our unique pulping system causes minimal environmental hazard. It eliminates any pollution charges and reduces our costs by eliminating the need to purchase any expensive chemicals.

Our innovativeness in engineering design is expressed all through the manufacturing flow. We are proud to present our zero emission manufacturing technology. We recycle all liquid and solid leftover into the pulping system again. We do not create and dispose any organic or chemical waste.

We pioneer in pulp technology in one very important way. By using our patented compression chamber, (UK patent application no. GB0415853.1), we can reduce the forming time in half. We push the pulp tight into the molds using pressure instead of the traditional way of vacuuming. We can also manipulate the pressure exerted throughout the process to achieve optimum product quality.

Interested in becoming an investor?

Glory Team Industrial Ltd. Provides “one stop shop” services to investors interested in joining our manufacturing arm. Not only do we offer raw material, additives and production facilities, we offer product know-how, technical and management support.

Contact us

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Glory Team Industrial Ltd.
4510 Regent Street
Suite 3
Madison, WI 53705 USA
Ph: 608 836 8553

Glory Team Industrial Ltd.
23/F Westin Centre
26 Hung To Road
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HK
Ph: 852 2295 1818

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October 07, 2005

How a Company Switched from City Water to Well Water and Saved $25,000 Yearly

Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.

(PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.

Situation
In a cost-cutting effort, a knife manufacturer switched from city water to well water for cooling their molding machines. One of their concerns, however, was that the well water be filtered to a level as clean as or cleaner than the city water -- otherwise, waste would be generated in the form of off-spec product.

Suggested Filtration Method
Eliminate waste at the source by use cleanable filter media. Why? No cartridges or bags to landfill or incinerate.

With cleanable filter media, you only have to deal with the unwanted solids. In addition, you may not have to contend with them either.

Ronningen-Petter Solution
The Ronningen-Petter stainless steel AFR self-cleaning filter met the company’s objective for water clarity, and enabled them to save $25,000 annually in city water costs. In addition, by using a self-cleaning filter instead of a cartridge filter, they avoided the high cost of land filling cartridges.

by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

www.RPAprocess.com

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Pan European Manufacturers’ Representative Active in the Instrumentation and Factory Automation Opens USA Office

Euro Reps Ltd., a Pan European manufacturers representative organization with facilities in The UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Greece, The Netherlands and the Czech Republic, recently opened a US facility aimed at further enhancing the relationship with their American principals.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Euro Reps Ltd., a Pan European manufacturers representative organization with facilities in The UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Greece, The Netherlands and the Czech Republic, recently opened a US facility aimed at further enhancing the relationship with their American principals.

“We are unique in our approach to the European market in that we cover all major markets, focus our efforts exclusively on the Instrumentation and Factory automation field, and represent only American principals” says Rocco Colauto, President at Euro Reps Ltd.

“Offering our American partners a “one-stop” solution to European market entry has proven to be a successful formula. Maintaining one corporate approach to the market, communicating to prospects and clients consistently throughout the region as well as offering one central point of contact regarding European Business development scores us high appreciation marks from our principals”

With a multicultural background and throughout years of “hands-on” International experience Euro Reps founder Rocco Colauto noticed that, although there are locally operating rep firms to be found in the European Instrumentation and Industrial Automation market, none of them offer Pan European coverage and a uniform approach. Considering the size and potential the European market holds, no American manufacturer can afford not to consider entering. We provide the low cost / low risk option to enter rapidly.

About the company:
Euro Reps is in the business of building and managing Distributor and Systems Integrator sales networks as well as offering account management with regard to key OEM / Strategic accounts. Working as the “outsourced European sales department” for several American firms, Euro Reps offers a rapid to implement and low risk / low cost option for manufacturers wanting to enter the European market. Currently the Euro Reps contact database contains over 30,000 individual key industry contacts. The monthly digital newsletter reaches 7,000 individual contacts.

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Empowering Telecommunication Customers with a Powerful Resource Center

LAS VEGAS - Sundance Communications solves problems for thousands of website visitors everyday that aren't even customers of their services. Through its online message boards, forums and directories, users are helped by professional telephone technicians and installers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

(PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- Sundance Communications has been online nearly from the inaugural opening of the information superhighway. To put the longevity of their presence in perspective, they registered their first website http://www.telbroker.com just days after Google first register their first domain name.

Sundance Communications opened in 1994, and quickly realized the power of the Internet. Launching the telecommunication website in 1997 makes them one of the oldest online telephone suppliers. It didn't take long for owner Tom Brandes to establish the strongest online presence for telecommunications equipment, ranking at the top of all major search engines for almost anything surrounding telephone equipment, telephone installers, telephone suppliers and more. In the past year alone, their website traffic has more than doubled.

Being one of the oldest and highest ranked telecommunication equipment suppliers online had its disadvantages too. It brought in a flood of inquiries and questions into Sundance Communications that was quite simply out of their purview and areas of expertise. Rather than ignore the requests, or turn away people that were seeking assistance and answers, Sundance Communications launched an entirely new website, http://www.sundance-communications.com , a business phone systems resource center to assist all consumers.

The additional website was launched in 2000, with the mission to help consumers get telecommunications equipment answers, telephone programming and phone system features help or locating a reliable, professional telephone installer in their area. It continued to evolve to provide online business telephone equipment manuals for download, directories for telephone equipment, telephone installers, telephone equipment auctions, telephone technician’s network, and a community forum for installers and users.

The Telephone Installer’s Directory, http://www.sundance-communications.com/installers/Telephone_Installers, is a regional database that allows installers from around the globe to be listed, making it easy for consumers to find the business telephone system installation help they need, while allowing professional installers to be found by consumers looking for services - this is a free service offered by Sundance.

"We were getting swamped with phone calls by consumers looking for programming help, how to activate a phone feature, or 'Who can I get to install an additional phone or relocate the entire system,'" says Brandes. "We wanted to help, but didn't have all of the information they were seeking, nor did we simply have the resources to handle of all the requests."

This led to Sundance Communications community forum, message board web site, http://www.sundance-communications.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi The Tech Talk forum is moderated by nearly fifty professional telephone technicians, and over 200 installers, whose answering questions and offering to help to consumers from around the World Wide Web to get quick, easy to understand and free advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With over 6900 registered users and nearly 75,000 posts, the forum has become a huge hit with consumers and technicians alike.

Brandes sounds like a proud parent when asked about Sundance Communications' Tech Talk forum, "There isn’t a question that can’t be answered or a customer that goes unassisted. Just a year ago, we were receiving 1500 visitors a day to the website looking for help; today, we get approximately 4,000 visits a day."

About Sundance Communications: A leading supplier of telecommunications equipment since 1984. Sundance Communications is committed to selling high-quality, low-priced, new and refurbished telephone systems and equipment, with packages that suit both business and personal needs.

Contact:
Tom Brandes, Owner
Sundance Communications
866-451-4545
http://www.telbroker.com

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Harbor Research and e-principles Agree to Merge

Combination will expand coverage of M2M/Pervasive Internet research and consulting services in both US and Europe. Company to publish comprehensive M2M market forecasts; benefits from strong project pipeline and significant opportunities for growth.

San Francisco, CA and London U.K. (PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- Harbor Research and UK based e-principles today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their M2M/ Pervasive Internet research and consulting services. As a result, Harbor Research Europe is being formed and will be based in London, UK. Harbor Research will then maintain offices in San Francisco, Boston and London.

The merger creates a wide range of new opportunities for Harbor. Most importantly, it provides a new European base for the company to address the rapidly-expanding M2M/Pervasive Internet market, which is now developing strongly in both Europe and the US and becoming increasingly international in scope. At the same time, the merger will extend Harbor’s involvement in the wireless market and in particular the cellular market, an area that e-principles has specialized in due to the strength of the cellular market in Europe. In addition to this, e-principles’ involvement in market research of Pervasive Internet services covering voice, video and multimedia will also be extended in both markets, bringing considerably greater resources to bear on research projects in those markets. As a result, Harbor Research will also be in a unique position to address the challenges of new, converged applications across the enterprise.

Harbor founder and President Glen Allmendinger remarked on the flurry of recent activity that has propelled the firm into the center of the M2M movement, “This merger comes only several months after Harbor’s acquisition of peer analyst firm Wireless Data Research. The combined expertise of the three firms’ leadership now places Harbor Research in an unparalleled position among research and consulting groups covering emerging technologies for the Pervasive Internet. Our extensive interaction with companies across numerous vertical markets in both North America and Europe allows us to offer the freshest perspective on significant business growth opportunities made possible by networked devices and products.”

Last week, Harbor introduced a provocative white paper outlining several initiatives aimed at simplifying an increasingly complex global information economy. The paper, titled Designing the Future of Information: The Internet Beyond the Web, is available free of charge via registration on the Harbor Research website at www.harborresearch.com .

The enlarged firm’s first major analysis, to be launched shortly, will address the current lack of a comprehensive M2M market forecast into the next decade. This report will use the best practices from market research and analysis of the three entities to create a definitive methodology for segmenting and sizing the vast range of products and services that essentially includes every electrically powered device.

Robin Duke-Woolley, founder of e-principles who will now head up Harbor Research Europe, has already been working closely with Harbor for several months. He will join Mr. Allmendinger in running multiple sessions at the upcoming M2M Expo and Conference Europe 2005 at the Amsterdam RAI, November 8-10. For more information visit www.m2mexpo.com .

“This is a very significant merger in the M2M/Pervasive Internet market and creates several firsts,” commented Robin Duke-Woolley. “Not only does it create the first truly international research and consulting firm specializing in M2M/Pervasive Internet, it also creates the first to be in a position to provide a comprehensive assessment of the whole market and its competing elements. In addition to this, it positions the firm to be the first to assess the impact of the future convergence of machine and people centric applications across the business environment.”

About e-principles
e-principles (www.e-principles.com) is a leading European provider of market research, analysis and consulting services, with a particular focus on the rapidly developing market for M2M/Pervasive Internet solutions, services and products. E-principles provides support to both vendors and adopters to identify and realize market opportunities. Our clients – including network operators, service and solution providers and product manufacturers – are all involved in the development, supply, maintenance or use of M2M/Pervasive Internet products and services in the market and range from start-ups to multinational companies.

About Harbor Research, Inc.
Founded in 1983, Harbor Research, Inc. (www.harborresearch.com ) has been providing strategic consulting and research services to clients for more than twenty years. With a reputation as specialists in understanding emergent and disruptive opportunities in high technology, Harbor Research works with clients who seek to establish strategic advantage in changing markets. Harbor Research’s ground-breaking Pervasive Internet research is widely regarded as the definitive work on the business impact of integrating networked devices into business processes.

Contact Information:
Marc Kriessmann
Harbor Research, Inc.
415.615.9400 x23
415.615.0454 fax
http://www.harborresearch.com

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Supply Insight Inc. Announces Private Label Edition of their RFID Software rPlatform™ 2.0

Supply Insight Inc, the Connecticut based RFID software and solutions company, today announces the availability of the OEM version of their RFID software, rPlatform OEM v.2.0. It enables reader, network device, middleware and EAI companies to easily brand the solution and become EPCglobal compliant.

New Haven, CT (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 6, 2005 -- Supply Insight Inc. announces their Private Label Edition of rPlatform™ 2.0

rPlatform OEM 2.0 has three components -- Adapter, Analyzer and Business Server. These components are based on the EPCglobal specifications, Reader Protocol 1.0, ALE 1.0 and EPC-IS 1.0 respectively. These modules are available in both Java and C++. Supply Insight, a member of EPCglobal organization helps companies adopt EPCglobal standards in a cost effective manner. Supply Insight OEM model makes it attractive for partners to buy rather than build. In the private label model, partners can bundle Supply Insight rPlatform OEM 2.0 or its components. Reader companies can OEM and embed Adapter piece into their readers, Network devices companies can embed the Analyzer into their hardware, middleware and EAI companies can OEM the Business Server.

"It is important for us as well as for the RFID market to adopt EPCglobal standards to jump start the RFID projects. We provide the necessary components and make it available even for small hardware companies," said Uday Shankar, CEO, Supply Insight, Inc. "Our products provide fast and efficient implementations of EPCglobal protocol stack. These can be easily branded as embeddable components," said Bikash Behera, Chief Technology Officer, Supply Insight Inc.

Key components of rPlatform OEM 2.0 are:

-- Adapter (Reader Protocol Module) - Java or C++ implementation of the Reader Protocol Specification 1.0. It supports TCP, HTTP and File protocols.

-- Analyzer (ALE Module) - Java or C++ implementation of the ALE Specification 1.0. It supports TCP, HTTP and File protocols.

-- Business Server (EPC-IS Module) – It is a J2EE application that is based on EPC-IS Specification 1.0. It supports all JDBC compliant databases. It provides convenient Web Service interfaces for integration.

-- Web based console – Provides web based console for easy configuration of its products. Console can be customized to partners needs.

Supply Insight is in discussion with reader and EAI companies to OEM their products. Companies interested in OEM can contact uday.shankar @ supplyinsight.com for further details.

About Supply Insight Inc.

Supply Insight is an RFID software and solutions company. It offers a distributed RFID framework and a wide range of industry solutions generating faster return on investment. Supply Insight's solutions are built on top of its RFID software rPlatform™. Conforming to EPCglobal standards, it supports an open and extensible architecture to disseminate RFID data across the enterprise and trading partners. Supply Insight is a privately held company located in Hamden, Connecticut, USA.

Further information is available at www.supplyinsight.com or by contacting Uday Shankar at 203-281-7343.

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HomePortfolio Adds Bosch Home Appliances

HomePortfolio, a searchable portfolio of the best in home design, announced today it signed Bosch home appliances, part of BSH Home Appliances, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world, to an advertising agreement.

Newton, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 6, 2005 -- HomePortfolio, a searchable portfolio of the best in home design, announced today it signed Bosch home appliances, part of BSH Home Appliances, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world, to an advertising agreement.

Bosch appliances, known for superior performance and excellent quality, can now be found on the HomePortfolio Web site. The line includes the ultra-quiet Bosch Integra™ and Evolution™ dishwashers, the energy efficient Nexxt™ Washer / Dryer system and the 700 Series Convection Ovens with Bosch's exclusive Genuine European Convection™ technology. Bosch's profile and product listings in the appliance category can be found at http://www.homeportfolio.com.

"HomePortfolio is pleased to add Bosch to our roster of featured kitchen brands," commented HomePortfolio Founder and CEO, Rolly Rouse. "Bosch's participation on the HomePortfolio site enhances the home design experience for consumers and designers looking to create or renovate a kitchen or laundry room."

HomePortfolio's system allows consumers and designers to quickly narrow their search of available choices by selecting from a number of design qualities associated with each category of products. When a consumer or designer chooses the products most appealing to them, they are able to locate local retailers who carry the items.

"With their unique search approach, HomePortfolio.com quickly and easily leads Bosch target consumers to our signature products. We are excited about this opportunity to increase our level of presence on HomePortfolio.com," stated Sherry Chan, Manager, Bosch eMarketing.

Bosch's home appliances have been recognized as innovative and ecologically-friendly by leading consumer magazines.

About HomePortfolio
HomePortfolio (http://www.homeportfolio.com) is a searchable portfolio of the best in home design with 700,000 products, 100,000 retailers and 1,700 manufacturer brands listed in categories such as furniture, kitchen and bath, lighting and appliances.

With clients including Viking, Grohe, Sub-Zero/Wolf, Armstrong and Bosch Home Appliances, HomePortfolio offers more premium home design choices than any other source. HomePortfolio brings order to options, making it easier for consumers and designers to find the products they desire for their new homes, home renovations and redecorating projects.

About Bosch Home Appliances
One of the world's leading home appliance brands, Bosch is today America's fastest growing brand. Inspired by the lifestyles of today's discerning consumers, all Bosch products combine superior performance and excellent quality with unrivalled ease of use. Extending its care philosophy beyond the immediate home, Bosch is the leader in environmentally friendly home appliances. Just one more sign of Bosch's commitment to improving quality of life through the relentless pursuit of perfection. For more information, please visit www.boschappliances.com.

Media Contact:
Todd McDonagh
617-559-1191

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Engine Components Manufacturer Recycles Expensive Quench Polymer -- A Real World Documented Case Study

How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter reduced an engine component manufacturer's product rework and scrap, while permitting a better reuse of their expensive quench polymer. All this while significantly cutting their labor costs.

(PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- SITUATION: An engine components manufacturer using an in-line strainer to clean quench polymer had a problem. As rust and scale collected in the strainer, the flow of quench polymer was being reduced. As a result, the product was not being completely quenched and had to be reworked or scrapped, which added to their waste.

RESULTS
As a result, rework and scrap were drastically reduced, and the quench polymer recycle rate was significantly increased.

In addition, labor costs and downtime were significantly reduced due to the ease with which a filter can be cleaned compared to breaking the piping and cleaning an in-line strainer.

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

If you would like to discuss this filtration, solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.

http://www.RPAprocess.com

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Laboratory Equipment Manufacturers Use Online Video Presentations to Help with Sales and Training Efforts

The technical features of laboratory equipment can make it a more involved sales process. Using online video presentations offers cost effective distribution, and worldwide access to powerful sales and training presentations. Outlier Solutions Inc. of Portland, Oregon has begun working with laboratory equipment manufacturers to create this type of online video presentation.

(PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- Unique to the laboratory equipment and instrumentation selling process is the challenge of making all the intricate features of a product come to life in a print ad or in a verbal conversation.

Just attend a major life science trade show such as Pittcon or Cell Biology and it is immediately apparent how intriguing and powerful many of these instruments are, and exactly how fast the technology improves from one year to the next.

Video presentations foster a dynamic interaction that allows end users to understand basic product operation such as installation and maintenance, as well as more complicated features such as programming and calibration. Outlier Solutions Inc. of Portland, Oregon has begun offering this type of video presentation for laboratory equipment manufacturers.

Julie Kay Schatzman, Vice President of marketing for Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. (www.shellab.com) states that working with Outlier Solutions Inc. was a good fit for multiple reasons. “Many of our products offer features that require a hands-on presentation to fully grasp. Outlier Solutions worked with us to develop a step by step video presentation that we can arm our sales force with, or give to our customers, that creates a greater understanding and comfort level with our laboratory equipment.”

Outlier Solutions Inc. (www.outliersolutions.com) focuses on harnessing the power of technology to help organizations train and sell more effectively. “Coming from the technology and education industry I saw an immediate fit between what we were doing with digital video in the classroom and the needs of the laboratory equipment market.” says Jed Herzog, co-founder of Outlier Solutions. He adds, “Training sales professionals and educating end users about a product are similar tasks. Using video to deliver the right mix of information with interesting presentation makes this process easier.”

In addition to video production Outlier Solutions Inc. uses its expertise in search engine optimization and web marketing to help laboratory equipment manufacturers with distribution and direct marketing of the final video presentation. The video presentations can be accessed from a company’s web site, packaged for CD or DVD distribution, or downloaded onto a users computer via the Internet. This broad distribution makes the entire project much more cost effective and accessible worldwide.

About Outlier Solutions Inc.
Outlier Solutions Inc. is a full service marketing firm based in Portland, Oregon, offering industry expertise in the education and life science markets. Outlier Solutions specializes in video production, web marketing, search engine optimization, graphic and web design, and public relations. For more information please visit, www.outliersolutions.com

About Sheldon Manufacturing Inc.
Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. is a leading manufacturer of the SHEL LAB brand of constant temperature equipment for the laboratory, industrial, and clinical marketplaces. The SHEL LAB family of products includes the Bactron Anaerobic Chamber, CO2 Incubators, Laboratory Ovens, General Purpose Incubators, Hybridization Ovens, Low Temperature (B.O.D) Incubators, Shaking Incubators, Vacuum Ovens, and Water Baths. For more information please visit, www.shellab.com

Ben Friedle
Marketing Manager
(971)322-6284
Outlier Solutions Inc.
www.outliersolutions.com

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Lorman Education Services presents 'Construction Delay Claims' seminar on November 16, 2005

This 'Construction Delay Claims' seminar will explain the legal and scientific basis of delay claims from a practical perspective.

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Industry experts will explain the legal and scientific basis of delay claims from a practical perspective. Proper techniques for proving – and disproving – such claims will be explained, along with the nuts and bolts of litigation strategy.

Nicholas K. Holmes, Esq. is an officer in the law firm of Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley, P.C., located in Boston, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Mr. Holmes is a member of the firm's Construction Industry Practice Group. His practice is devoted primarily to construction litigation; representing owners, architects, engineers and contractors before arbitration panels; and in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Holmes received a B.A. degree in history from Cornell University and a J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Anthony D. Lee, CPA is a construction claims consultant and forensic accountant with 30 years of experience in over 100 construction claims involving public buildings, highways and sewer lines, private and federal housing projects, hotels, schools, office buildings, automatic toll collection systems, marinas, landfill capping, power plant, nuclear power plant and a major bridge. The size of the claims range from $100,000 to $50 million. Mr. Lee helps contractors prepare claims, analyzes claims presented by contractors against owners and design professionals, and provides expert testimony. He leads construction claims seminars and has published several articles on the topic. Mr. Lee previously worked with Arthur Andersen & Co. in San Francisco and focused on the audits of construction, mining and real estate companies. He also participated in a litigation support team which provided expert analysis and testimony of construction claims. Mr. Lee subsequently was the chief financial officer for Williams & Burrows, a large general contractor in Belmont, California, with over $100 million in revenues and 400 employees, where he coordinated legal activities for claims with lawyers, subcontractors and owners. He is an arbitrator of construction disputes for the American Arbitration Association, member of the Construction Financial Management Association and past chairman of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs' Construction Industry Committee. Mr. Lee is a certified public accountant, and he graduated with a B.A. degree in economics from Yale University and a M.B.A. degree from Rutgers University. His office is in Wayland, Massachusetts.

Michael T. McInerny, Esq. is an officer of Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley, P.C. and chairs its Construction Industry Practice Group. He has 20 years of experience in construction law, both as a trial attorney and as in-house counsel to a large international engineering and contracting company. Mr. McInerny has a civil engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame and is a licensed civil engineer in the state of California. He has a law degree from the University of Maryland and is admitted to practice before the courts in Maryland, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, as well as the Federal Court of Contract Claims. Mr. McInerny is a member of the ABA's Forum on the Construction Industry.

Daniel P. Moynihan, PE has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He has extensive experience in claims evaluation, analysis and preparation, project management and surety consulting. Mr. Moynihan has been a vice president of Strategy, Inc. since 1994. He has prepared and evaluated numerous claims on behalf of contractors, owners, designers and insurers on projects including waste water treatment and industrial facilities; state and municipal buildings; and educational, health care and residential facilities. Mr. Moynihan has analyzed issues ranging from impact and delay to loss of efficiency and lost profits. He has testified at mediations and arbitration hearings, and has facilitated negotiated settlements. Mr. Moynihan is a panelist for the American Arbitration Association, and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has a B.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of New Hampshire, and is licensed as a professional engineer in New Hampshire and Vermont.

This one-day seminar is designed for project managers, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, principals, architects, contract managers, lenders and accountants.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/360236 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Noble & Associates Consulting Inc Announces New “Analyst on a Budget Service” (ABs)

Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces it's new “Analyst on a Budget Service” (ABs).

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces it's new “Analyst on a Budget Service” (ABs).

ABs will provide the analytical assistance businesses need on a part time basis, rather than requiring a commitment to full-time hiring. Through the new service, Noble & Associates Consulting’s clients will have access to seasoned IT professionals with domestic and global experience in a variety of industries.

Noble & Associates saw signals that their customers and prospects sometimes delayed or postponed decisions regarding e-Business and ERP support because they didn't have the budget dollars to support a full-time commitment. Noble felt that by offering their professionals for 20 or more hours a month to discuss their customers' priorities and review their customers' already implemented software and surrounding needs, they could fill that gap.

"Our customers can attain peak performance and maintain competitiveness using ABs. We’re pleased to provide a vehicle which enables companies with limited IT resources to keep up with technological innovations. We believe this service will be especially useful for firms in the $10 million to $100 million range." said Sandra Noble, President of Noble & Associates Consulting. "In cases where there are operational and process concerns unrelated to the IT realm, our partnership network of professionals can help you resolve operational, business process and merger and acquisition issues, as well." she added. ABs begins with an initial assessment to craft an analysis workout plan for the months to come.

About Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc
Noble & Associates Consulting offers cost effective, enterprise-wide (ERP) e-Business software solutions delivered by experienced professionals with industry, business and application knowledge and expertise. They also specialize in IT needs assessments, RFP creation and unbiased software selection assistance. For additional information, visit http://www.NobleAdvantage.com.

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MaintainIT Completes Successful Presentation at PdM 2005

More than 100 professionals attend predictive maintenance conference session.

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- MaintainIT Ltd, a leading plant and facility maintenance services company recently completed a presentation entitled "Economic Benefits of a Properly Implemented Predictive Maintenance Program" at PdM 2005 held in Atlanta, Georgia. The presentation highlighted the importance of having a proactive approach to equipment reliability for facilities regardless of size or industry segment. Actual case studies were discussed that demonstrated results in raised productivity, employee morale and equipment ownership. Special emphasis was placed on maintenance cost avoidance and the benefits of identifying then attacking smaller events before they become larger and create costly issues for a company. An example assessment process illustrated how to initiate a predictive maintenance program that included critical focal points for identifying and evaluating improvement opportunities.

The presentation was co-presented by MaintainIT, Ltd. and the company's business partner, Reliability Management, Inc. PdM 2005 offered attendees a learning environment with topics centered on vibration analysis, airborne ultrasound, infrared imaging, motor testing, oil and wear particle analysis and other condition monitoring technologies. Workshops and presentation sessions were available for participants throughout the four day event.

About MaintainIT

MaintainIT Ltd, headquarted in Greenville, South Carolina, provides facility and plant services for the industrial and commercial markets leveraging best maintenance practices to increase productivity and reduce costs. The company is dedicated to the delivery of high-value, low-cost, facility management, facility maintenance, industrial maintenance, small-capital and janitorial services to industrial and commercial clients. For more information, visit www.MaintainIT.net

About Reliability Management, Inc. (RMI)

RMI, located in western North Carolina, is a specialist in maintenance technology and equipment reliability programs. RMI's integrated and custom-developed programs are delivered with a central goal of maintenance cost avoidance through effectively applied predictive maintenance efficiency techniques. For more information, visit www.pmpdm.com

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Red Dot Award for Crwon WF 3000 Stacker Series

In recognition of its outstanding design, the new Crown WF 3000 Stacker Series from Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has received one of the most sought-after design awards world-wide: the red dot. The Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen awards this quality symbol annually for superior design quality.

Johannesburg, Gauteng (PRWEB) October 6, 2005--In recognition of its outstanding design, the new Crown WF 3000 Stacker Series from Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has received one of the most sought-after design awards world-wide: the red dot. The Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen awards this quality symbol annually for superior design quality.

The red dot design award is an important indicator of innovation and because of the international nature of the design competition the red dot is regarded as a highly prestigious award.

“Following the race for the best technical innovations in the last years, companies now increasingly focus on sophisticated designs to meet the demands of target-groups in order to maintain their position in the market”, says Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, the initiator of the red dot design award.

Darryl Shafto, MD GLTC says: “Hardly anything is possible today without high-quality design. This is especially true in our industry where warehousing and other applications increasingly demand innovation in equipment design,”

Because of the new emphasis on design it has become difficult to receive awards in the international design competition and the value of an award like the “red dot” is immeasurable.

“Crown trucks have often won major European and American design prizes. In 2004, the Crown X10™ handle for powered pallet trucks and stackers received
two prestigious awards for outstanding industrial design: the iF design award 2004 and the red dot award for product design.” says Shafto.

The new Crown WF 3000 Series is available from Goscor in both fork-over and straddle versions for a wide range of applications in retail, distribution centres and warehouses. Together with innovative Crown design and robustness features, the stackers incorporate a short turning radius, compact power unit, and centre-mounted award winning X10™ control handle with brake override to provide the best manoeuvrability in the industry. With its compact design, the WF 3000, currently the most advanced stacker on the market, is offered in 1.0 and 1.2 ton capacities which can easily manoeuvre loads in tightly congested areas.

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New Avantis Asset Management Software from Invensys Delivers Role-Based Business Analytics

Avantis.DSS software enables decision-makers to personalise a Web portal to show the asset intelligence they need to support day-to-day business decisions

(PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- The Avantis unit of Invensys Process Systems has introduced new software that provides manufacturing and executive decision-makers with key role-based maintenance and purchasing analytics via a standard Web portal. The new software, Avantis.DSS, is a decision support solution that transforms transaction data into visible, meaningful and actionable business analytics based on the individual’s specific role in the organisation.

“Our recent customer forums reveal that business decision-makers want and need more knowledge, not more data. They want better access to the maintenance and operating data their assets are already generating, and they want the power to filter and manipulate it to display personal key performance indicators (KPIs). Avantis.DSS provides an easy way to visualise their progress in achieving the indicators that measure their job success,” said Neil Cooper, general manager of the Avantis unit of Invensys Process Systems.

Avantis.DSS software comes pre-configured to support a comprehensive set of generic KPIs based on best practices in maintenance and purchasing management. Users can, for example, visualise trends in quantity of work requests, work orders or backlog, make improvements, and monitor their success. With the pre-configured KPIs, users can monitor the complete lifecycle of work -- incoming work, work in planning, work in progress, and completed work. They can also analyse schedule compliance, resource utilisation, and maintenance costs. Likewise, with the standard KPI package, users can monitor current activities or longer-term trends in spending to meet purchasing requirements and vendor performance.

The Avantis.DSS software has three primary components: data extraction, aggregation and visualisation. The data extraction component is built exclusively on Microsoft technology, which includes Microsoft SQL Server Data Transformation Services for extracting source data from Avantis.PRO software, and transforming the data appropriately for application-specific analysis. The aggregation component aggregates data into cubes for easier manipulation. And, the visualisation component uses Microsoft Office Web components to manipulate and display the KPIs on industry standard dashboards, including Microsoft Sharepoint, Wonderware Suite Voyager, and custom portals.

Avantis.DSS provides a key component in the Invensys Process Systems offering of the industry’s most comprehensive solution for total enterprise asset performance management. It brings management easy-to-access tools that help view asset performance at all levels.

Avantis.DSS software is available immediately through the Avantis Early Adopter Program. For more information on Avantis.DSS, contact info @ avantis.net or visit www.avantis.net

About Avantis
For more than 20 years, customers throughout the world have relied on Avantis enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions to improve resource productivity by driving down operating costs, minimising the risk of unplanned downtime, and maximising financial return on capital assets. Avantis is a unit of the Invensys Process Systems. For more information visit, www.avantis.net.

About Invensys
Invensys is a global automation, controls and process solutions Group. Our products, services, expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. The businesses within Invensys help customers in a variety of industries - including hydrocarbons, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, rail, construction, environmental control, white goods, commercial appliance, telecommunications, paper, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals and personal care - to perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

Process Systems provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimisation of plant operation in the process industries. APV specialises in process equipment engineered into systems and asset services for food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and chemical clients. Eurotherm is a leading supplier of control and

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