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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

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