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October 31, 2006
Responding to Demand Volatility Proves Dominant Theme at Kinaxis Customer Conference
Customer Best Practice Sessions and Keynote Address by Lora Cecere of AMR Research among Highlights of Kinexions '06.
Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 31, 2006 -- Kinaxis™ Inc., a provider of an on-demand Response Management service that drives operations performance management by enabling brand owners and manufacturers to rapidly respond to change, held its User Conference - Kinexions '06 – in Chicago, October 16-18th. This two-day event consisted of a keynote address by Lora Cecere, Research Director at AMR Research, and included some of the world's leading brand owners and contract manufacturers. Kinexions '06 provided an opportunity for attendees to gain in-depth product knowledge, one-on-one access to RapidResponse experts and new insight from other industry users on leveraging the RapidResponse solution.
Kinexions' 06 keynote speaker, Lora Cecere is a widely cited industry thought leader, particularly for her recent work on Demand Driven Supply Networks (DDSN) - a system of technologies and processes that senses and responds to real-time demand across a network of customers, suppliers, and employees. Lora outlined the key milestone stages to establishing a demand-driven supply network – reacting, anticipating, collaborating and orchestrating. Sharing insights from DDSN research, Lora discussed how supply networks are changing, as well as where companies are investing, and more importantly, how being demand-driven can make a difference in a company's performance across several metrics.
Sharing numerous success stories and individual insight into innovative ways to employ the Kinaxis RapidResponse solution, several customers also gave case-study presentations on a variety of topics ranging from the challenges in dealing with new product introductions amidst ever shortening product lifecycles, to the issues of managing outsourced supply chains. Participating companies included:
- Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company
- Raytheon
- Toshiba Europe
- Smiths Aerospace
- Varian Semiconductor Equipment
- Jabil
- PEMSTAR
Solectron and Teradyne: Coordinating Response across a Virtual Enterprise:
In addition to the customer best practice sessions, a joint-presentation titled, Coordinating Response across a Virtual Enterprise, was given by Solectron and its customer, Teradyne on how they were able to increase visibility and coordination across their respective supply networks to improve operations performance. This presentation will be presented as an industry webcast for general public viewing on November 3rd, 2006.
Throughout the course of the event, the most prevalent theme expressed from all parties surrounded the challenges associated with demand management. In the face of current market challenges - increasing competition, shorter product lifecycles, outsourced supply chains and broad geographic market reach - the dynamic alignment of demand and supply becomes increasingly difficult. The consensus is that planning activities have become less effective in this environment. The key now is providing people with the right information and tools to respond to change as it happens. In support of this need, leaders are establishing tighter relationships across their extended supply networks that promote collaboration through shared information and user empowerment.
Consistent with the Kinaxis value proposition, the notion of supply chain responsiveness was repeatedly expressed as a business critical requirement, while the need for supply chain collaboration also ranked high in attendees' minds.
About Kinaxis
Kinaxis stands alone in delivering an on-demand Response Management service that drives operations performance management for brand owners and contract manufacturers. RapidResponse extends beyond supply chain planning systems to enable global leaders such as Casio, Coty, Honeywell, Jabil Circuit, Raytheon and Benchmark 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. For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company's blog at blog.kinaxis.com.
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Saratoga Warehouse Associates Upgrades 3PL Management System to SmartEnterprise Solution from Headwater Technology Solutions, an Accellos Company
Anticipating growth for its network of six warehouses in upstate New York, Saratoga Warehouse Associates has upgraded its warehouse managment software to a state-of-the-art solution that incorporates such advances as automated picking, radio frequency identification (RFID) and the ability of customers to view the status of their inventory 24/7 on the web. The company was also able to move its management operations to a low cost Linux environment.
Saratoga Springs, NY (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 31, 2006 -- Saratoga Warehouse Associates, a multi-facility third party logistics operator and long-time user of WarehouseLogic third party logistics management software, has upgraded to the SmartEnterprise 3PL suite from Headwater Technology Solutions Inc., an Accellos Company, in anticipation significant growth, it was announced by Vice President of Information Technology Chris Fenwick and Headwater Senior Vice president Joe E. Couto. Cutover to the new solution occurred in September.
Saratoga Warehouse Associates operates in excess of 650,000 square feet of space in six dry storage warehouses, in or near Saratoga Springs, among them food grade facilities. Customers include manufacturers of food products such as pasta, wood products such as pellets and tissue, and metal products such as aluminum coils. The company also operates an asset-based 125-unit transportation fleet throughout the Northeastern U.S. and an allied transportation brokerage operation for long-haul deliveries.
"Saratoga Warehouse Associates had used WarehouseLogic since the early 1990s and experienced very few issues," Fenwick said. "Moving up to SmartEnterprise not only enabled us to implement an advanced warehouse management solution, but also to preserve most of our procedures and our legacy data. The transition went very smoothly and very little retraining of employees was required."
The SmartEnterprise solution is comprised of the Enterprise Foundation, an integration layer; WarehouseLogic logistics management software, the Active Desktop GUI-based single point access and control module, the d'Amigo alert management and reporting tool, the e-Vista web-based 24/7 customer visibility portal, and eFile, a versatile scanner-based document entry and retrieval tool.
Saratoga Warehouse Associates also purchased the company's associated RF solutions for automated RF picking and for RFID tagging and retrieval, which will be implemented in a second phase beginning in the late third quarter, as well as Boomi EDI for exchanging documents electronically.
"RFID will give us full slap-and-ship capability, as well as compatibility with Wal-Mart, where we ship a lot of seasonal goods and wood pellets," Fenwick said. "RF Picking will generate great efficiencies in the warehouse, because it will fully automate the picking operation, bypassing the paper pick-sheet stage. We will know the exact status of any warehouse project in real time. This may save us as much as 40 percent on labor costs, which will make us more competitive in the 3PL market.
"Moreover, with e-Vista enabling customers to learn the status of their inventory online, rather than by phone, and by converting many of our paper documents to electronic forms, we'll also achieve major efficiencies in the office," he added. "And besides setting up electronic document exchange with customers, EDI will allow us to move Load Tender Offers from the warehouse to our transportation brokerage operation electronically so that it can quickly solicit the most competitive choices from the available carriers."
In the overall upgrade, Saratoga also acquired the latest version of Oracle and moved from an SCO Unix platform to a Linux platform to host SmartEnterprise and Oracle, as well as a Linux web server to house the e-Vista portal.
"SmartEnterprise gives us a stable, feature-rich logistics platform," Fenwick said, "and with this upgrade, we are good for the long term. As a company, we are aggressively moving to maximize the productivity of our facilities with a major new business campaign. This will help to draw clients because the cost of doing business with us will be substantially less than that of our competitors. There is an initial expense, but the ROI is definitely there. We're gaining a great deal of visibility into the data, and we use that information to make decisions that benefit both our transportation and our warehousing companies."
About Headwater Technology Solutions Inc.
Headwater Technology Solutions Inc., an Accellos Company, is a global Supply Chain Execution (SCE) company focused on the 3PL WMS, TMS and LLP markets, supporting the flow of goods and information from the point of origin to consumption. Headwater's SmartEnterprise 3PL/LLP/corporate logistics and Freight Logix TMS transportation solutions enable seamless supply chain planning and execution that leads to smarter and more profitable management of goods as they move through the supply chain. Headwater maintains corporate headquarters in the Toronto suburb of Markham with regional offices in Oakville, Ontario and Atlanta, Georgia, marketing its services and solutions internationally. For more information, visit www.headwaterinc.com.
CONTACT:
Lynn Couto
905 695 9999
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Atlanta-Based Moore Colson, CPA, Named One of America's Top 25 Accounting Firms
Atlanta based accounting firm, Moore Colson, was recently named as one of America's 2006 Top 25 Accounting Firms by Inside Public Accounting (IPA).
Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 31, 2006 -- Atlanta-based accounting firm, Moore Colson, was recently named as one of America's 2006 Top 25 Accounting Firms by Inside Public Accounting (IPA). IPA is a leading business publication for the accounting industry, providing independent reporting and analysis of the accounting profession. It is the longest running, most comprehensive and accurate independent analysis focusing on management operations of America's large local, regional, and national firms.
IPA's All-Stars are selected from hundreds of firms, based exclusively on their performance in specific areas of practice management in comparison to the hundreds of other firms participating in the publication's 16-year-old annual analysis of firms. Only 25 have been dubbed the "Best of the Best" as the nation's 25 best managed firms, based on fiscal and management performance.
"INSIDE Public Accounting's Best Of The Best designation is an elite honor because it's based entirely on fiscal and operational performance," IPA Publisher Michael Platt explained. "These twenty-five firms are at the top of their game, and are operating in 'the zone' of exceptional performance."
The Best of the Best firms' net revenue increased by almost 25 percent. They generate a significantly higher percentage of revenue from consulting services than traditional services. Average staff salaries at the top 25 firms are higher than for all firms, while their turnover rate is nearly 2 points lower than that of the 100 largest non-national firms.
"We are extremely proud to have been recognized by Inside Public Accounting as one of America's Top 25 Accounting firms. This is quite an honor to be included in this group of leading U.S. firms, said Greg Colson, Managing Partner, Moore Colson. "Each day, we strive to be the very best we can for both our clients and employees. We hope to continue this effort year-in and year-out."
Moore Colson's mission statement; Our Clients Come First - We build wealth and security for businesses and individuals and exceed expectations through quality, timely, innovative solutions. Our People are our Most Valuable Resource - We foster professional and personal growth, financial security, and community involvement in an ethical and challenging environment.
Moore Colson, founded in 1981, is a full-service firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, providing tax and assurance services, management consulting services, estate and financial services, IT consulting and lender services. Moore Colson serves clients throughout Atlanta and the southeastern United States. Moore Colson is the Atlanta representative for IGAF Worldwide, an international organization of independent local and regional firms of Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants, or their professional equivalents. For more information about Moore Colson, call 770-989-0028 or visit www.moorecolson.com. For more information about IGAF Worldwide, call Kevin Mead at 678-417-7730 or visit www.igaf.org.
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October 30, 2006
New Linear Guideways from Warner Linear
High speed, high accuracy, low noise
October 30, 2006 — Belvidere, IL — Warner Linear announces the availability of new Linear Guideways, a line of high-speed, high-accuracy guideway assemblies engineered for long-lasting, trouble-free performance.
The new series of linear guideways incorporates a patented recirculation system for smooth linear motion with very little noise. The combination of lube-retaining end caps and sealed bearing blocks reduce friction, ensuring quiet and accurate operation. End seals, available with optional double seals and scrapers, offer added protection from contamination.
Additional features are designed to make the units easy to install and to use. Tapped and threaded holes are referenced to the mounting surface and can be installed from either top or bottom. Clearly marked reference surfaces on both the blocks and rails provide easy, accurate access regardless of mounting location. Fully interchangeable rails make these assemblies ideal for both OEMs and end users.
A wide range of models is available for use in super heavy-duty to light loads and with various levels of precision and dust protection.
ATH Series is designed for the heaviest loads, such as machine centers and transportation equipment.
ATE Series offers an interchangeable block and is ideal for precision measuring equipment and woodworking machinery.
ATM Series combines a miniature size with ultra-high accuracy for applications such as medical and IC manufacturing equipment.
ATH E2 is a self-lubricating model providing clean, low-maintenance operation for electronic, medical, and manufacturing machinery.
For more information about Warner Linear Guideways, visit www.warnerelectric.com call 800-234-3369 or fax 815-389-6212. Write to Warner Electric, 449 Gardner Street, South Beloit, Ill. 61080
Headquartered in Belvidere, Ill., Warner Linear is a global supplier of linear actuators, rotary actuators, actuator controls, and linear guideways. Warner Linear is a member of Altra Industrial Motion, a world-class marketing and manufacturing leader with hundreds of years of industrial manufacturing experience.
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Media Publisher and VBrick Systems Partner to Respond to Customers Demand for Simple, Reliable And Scalable Video Performance Across the Enterprise
Award-winning innovators team to present industry's first complete global enterprise video communications solution.
Streaming Media West Conference, San Jose, CA (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- VBrick Systems, the world leader in digital video systems and solutions, and Media Publisher Inc., the leader in Enterprise Video Communications (EVC), today announced a partnership to provide global organizations with added simplicity and performance for digital video applications. The partnership provides an integrated, end-to-end solution that empowers organizations to create, manage and distribute digital video through a secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure.
The VBrick/Media Publisher partnership simplifies management of business-class digital video infrastructures, while also ensuring that users in low bandwidth environments -- such as remote employees -- easily access live and on-demand digital video content. Specifically, the partnership combines VBrick's powerful digital video appliances, video on-demand servers, and set-top boxes with Media Publisher's robust centralized management capabilities. The two companies will continue to develop and integrate new solutions to enhance IP video reliability, ease of use and management.
"Because there is no one-size-fits-all method to communicate, organizations require video, voice and data capabilities to reach audiences quickly and convey key points effectively," said Fred Geyer, CEO at VBrick Systems, Inc. "Organizations are rapidly expanding their digital video applications to communicate directly with employees, customers and other audiences while also increasing productivity through enhanced real-time visual communications. The partnership of VBrick and Media Publisher removes digital video complexity while providing the rock-solid performance that organizations demand."
"With this new partnership, we've taken another step in responding to market demand for a simple and scalable solution for managing and distributing video assets," said Rod Bacon, CEO at Media Publisher. "VBrick is a digital video appliance market leader and Media Publisher is the acknowledged Enterprise Video Communications innovator, with a complete solution for global companies looking to make investment decisions that support both their immediate-term and long-term needs."
Media Publisher offers non-technical users a way to create and manage their own live and on-demand events through a user-friendly interface, and leverages existing IT infrastructures via its Video Control Center (VCC) software platform. The VCC manages and controls VBrick's digital video appliances and systems, thereby centralizing all global digital video infrastructure management and reducing IT staffing requirements.
Media Publisher and VBrick have a proven track record enabling enterprise customers to leverage business video across departments, including corporate communications, sales and channel enablement, training/distant learning and human resources administration. The value of video in the enterprise is clear, and is quickly becoming a mission-critical component to maintain competitive advantage. Now more than ever, customers require turnkey, out-of the-box solutions that are scalable, reliable, and easy to use. The new Media Publisher and VBrick joint solution directly answers this market need.
Both VBrick and Media Publisher are recent Frost & Sullivan award winners. Frost & Sullivan cited VBrick as the global corporate encoder market leader in its 2006 "World Video Encoders," report while Media Publisher received the analyst firm's 2006 Customer Value Enhancement Award.
To learn more about the VBrick/Media Publisher solution, both companies will be exhibiting at the Streaming Media West Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, Calif. from October 31 to November 2 (VBrick: Booth #418, Media Publisher: Booth #419/421) or visit www.exploreEVC.com, where VBrick and Media Publisher will be delivering daily webcasts directly from Streaming Media West exhibition floor.
About Media Publisher Inc.
Media Publisher Inc. is the leader in Enterprise Video Communications. The company offers a complete suite of video applications -- including solutions for live event webcasting, video on-demand editing, and digital signage -- and a Video Control Center that manages a company's existing content infrastructure. Media Publisher's solution makes it easier for global 2000 companies to leverage business video, allowing them to communicate more efficiently and deliver a consistent message across distributed audiences. The company is privately held and based in Emeryville, California. For more information, visit www.mediapublisher.com
About VBrick Systems
VBrick Systems, Inc. is the world's most reliable provider of standards-based video networking solutions to educational institutions, corporations and governments. VBrick, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, has garnered numerous industry accolades including the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Connecticut Technology Fast 50, and the National Association of Broadcaster's (NAB) Award for Innovation in Media in the Content Delivery category. Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, VBrick's products are distributed through industry-leading value-added resellers, system integrators and distributors. Find out more at www.VBrick.com.
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Open-Source Business Intelligence Makes its Way into the Pharmaceutical Industry
German based ALTANA Pharma successfully implements full-scale scorecard solution based on Open-Source OLAP database "Palo".
Constance / Freiburg, GERMANY (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- ALTANA Pharma Deutschland GmbH utilise Palo (www.palo.net) for their "Selling Excellence Program". Palo, an Open Source database developed by the Jedox (www.jedox.com), is used as a centrally accessible data storage in an application which, based on Key Performance Indicators, depicts and analyses sales performance and trends for 36 sales regions with more than 400 sales districts.
In order to achieve this, Altana elaborated a catalogue of KPIs based on the "European Best Practice Approach". These KPIs now serve as measurement categories for success and competitiveness. The scorecards, which are based on these KPIs, not only show quantitative measures but also visualise current trends in dynamically generated arrow charts. All scorecard data are held centrally in the multidimensional data model of the Palo server. Scorecards were rolled out to the field sales reps with the help of Worksheet-Server, an Excel-to-Web solution also offered by Jedox. Data are thus accessible for evaluation to all authorised team members through both Excel and a web browser.
"With Palo & Worksheet-Server, we have managed for the first time a system rollout during which User-Trainings and the information content, but not the technique were the main subject. With a small but efficient team of specialists plus Jedox, this project was realised in a uniquely short time", says Gerhard Klingele, Director Finance and Controlling at ALTANA Pharma Deutschland GmbH.
Further information about this project is available on Jedox's home page www.jedox.com, together with information on the whole range of solutions offered in the field of business analysis and planning.
About Jedox
Jedox GmbH (www.jedox.com) is the world's leading supplier for professional Excel to Web solutions. With Worksheet-Server, Excel Applications can easily be transformed into server based Web applications. The Open Source Product Palo expands Excel's data model and is available for free download under www.palo.net.
Press Contact
Kristian Raue
Jedox GmbH
Sedanstrasse 7
D-79098 Freiburg
phone: +49 (0)761/1514-70
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Ingrian Networks and nuBridges Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Data Security Solutions to Enterprises Worldwide
Ingrian and nuBridges collaborate to offer enterprise users end to end encryption solutions.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and ATLANTA, Georgia —October 30, 2006—nuBridges LLC, an eBusiness software and services provider for thousands of manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, utilities, and financial services firms worldwide, and Ingrian® Networks, Inc., the leading provider of data privacy solutions, today announced a joint partnership to offer customers full and comprehensive solutions to their data security concerns. Under the agreement, nuBridges will participate in the Ingrian KeySecure™ Partner Program. The companies will work together to expand into new markets for data security and encryption, with special focus on helping AS400 users satisfy Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
"The nuBridges partnership with Ingrian is significant because of Ingrian's shared commitment to data security on a wide variety of technology platforms and databases," said Gary Palgon, Senior Director of Connectivity and Security for nuBridges. "Ingrian and nuBridges have security and encryption offerings that address different areas of the security gap and are quite complementary."
A known leader in AS400 encryption and data security, nuBridges' offerings allow companies to secure sensitive data when in transit and at rest, while complying to all industry mandates. Coupled with Ingrian's data privacy solutions, the two companies can now offer their customers complete data security services, customized and tailored to their specific needs in any environment.
Strengthening the partnership, the Ingrian KeySecure Partner Program is based on the Ingrian CHOICE™ encryption architecture. Ingrian CHOICE is a flexible, integrated approach allowing end-users to choose the solution they need today and then leverage their investment by adding solutions from Ingrian partners to further expand their security infrastructure. Ingrian CHOICE allows enterprises to address many of their data privacy related concerns through a combination of technology solutions and best practices. It is an architecture that enables compliance, encrypts data in business processes, and can adapt to the evolving nature of the threats that enterprises must combat on a daily basis. The KeySecure program offers several benefits to partners including joint marketing, lead referral support, training, and customer support.
"Ingrian is pleased to be aligned with a company with the caliber of nuBridges that understands connectivity, security, and collaboration throughout the supply-chain," said Karim Toubba, Vice President of Product Management and Corporate Strategy for Ingrian Networks. "As more businesses look for complete solutions to secure data and to meet government mandates, we're confident our partnership with nuBridges will enable us to offer superior value to customers of all sizes and technical levels."
About nuBridges, LLC
nuBridges, LLC. provides eBusiness software and services for thousands of manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, utilities, and financial services firms worldwide. From secure connectivity to complete online collaboration, nuBridges is the practical path to eBusiness for trading partners of all sizes and technical levels. For more information on nuBridges, visit http://www.nubridges.com.
About Ingrian Networks
Ingrian Networks brings complete data privacy to the enterprise. With Ingrian DataSecure Platforms, organizations can protect critical data from both internal and external threats, and ensure compliance with legislative and policy mandates for security. DataSecure features a dedicated security appliance and specialized software that enables organizations to encrypt critical data in applications and databases. With its capabilities for granular encryption, seamless integration, and centralized security management, DataSecure enables organizations to guard against a range of security threats, with unparalleled ease and cost effectiveness. Ingrian is a privately held company backed by such investors as Globespan Capital Partners, HighBAR Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Partech International, and Prism Venture Partners. For more information, visit http://www.ingrian.com.
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Fee-Refund Offer Makes Debt Management Even More Appealing to Small Businesses
'SURE' program can supplement debt savings negotiated by PSI.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- In a new effort to help growing businesses stay afloat in today's challenging economy, a leading debt-management firm today announced an innovative program in which both new and existing clients can recoup up to 100% of the earned fees they pay to the firm.
Performance Source Inc (PSI), a suburban Chicago company with over 43 years of experience in negotiating debt-reduction agreements for closely-held businesses nationwide, today rolled out its SURE (Satisfied User Refund Entitlement) fee-rebate initiative. Under the program, whenever a referral from a PSI client leads to a new-client relationship for PSI, the referring client will receive a rebate check equal to 20% of the total earned fees paid by the new client.
As a result, clients can recover up to 100% of the earned fees they pay to PSI by referring just one or a few companies who become PSI clients. There is no time limit on the program: All clients are automatically eligible, whether they are brand-new, current, or past users of PSI's services. PSI operates on a client-approved contingency basis; the fees it earns are based solely on the dollar-amount of debt savings it achieves for its clients.
PSI President Jim Herst explained the reason for the SURE fee-rebate program: "We want growing businesses to know that there is a risk-free, highly affordable alternative to bankruptcy and debt-consolidation loans—namely, PSI. And because small-business owners so often rely on each other for tips and solutions that really work, it just makes sense to offer a referral incentive like this."
Instead of consolidating a client's debts, PSI deals with each creditor individually, negotiating settlements which typically reduce the client's total debt load by up to 80%. "Clients often come to feel that we are part of their internal team because we handle all communication with their creditors—and quite often, help them stay in business," Herst noted. "As a result, they are more inclined to recommend us to owners or managers of other debt-burdened companies."
Clients can earn rebates even if they are not sure whether a particular company has debt problems. The client's name also can be kept private from the companies whom they refer. In either case PSI can approach a referred prospect discreetly and discuss debt management without revealing the referrer's name. PSI, which negotiates virtually all types of business debts, accepts referrals by phone, e-mail, fax, or postal mail.
PSI's clients are part of a crucial sector of the American economy. According to a U.S. Small Business Administration report ("Small Business by the Numbers," June 2004), small companies represent more than 99% of all employers and 50% of the private-sector workforce. They provide about 75% of the net new jobs added to the economy each year, and more than half of the non-farm private gross domestic product, or a GDP of roughly $6-trillion.
About Performance Source Inc.
Since 1963, Performance Source Inc. (PSI) has helped small businesses nationwide improve their cash flow, and in many cases avoid bankruptcy, by negotiating with their creditors to reduce their business debts by as much as 80%. PSI has helped thousands of clients save tens of millions of dollars and satisfy their creditors without borrowing additional money. Under the company's risk-free process, clients decide which payables they want PSI to negotiate, they approve (or decline) all proposed settlements in advance, and owe PSI nothing if a settlement is not reached or not accepted. And because the company also handles all contact with clients' creditors, clients are able to focus on growing their businesses. For more information about PSI, please call 800/883-5080 or visit www.performancesourceinc.com. Performance Source Inc. is not affiliated with Performance Source II, Ltd.
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PlantServices.com Launches CMMS Software Review
PlantServices.com has improved its CMMS Software Review with customizable functions allowing users to rank up to 25 attributes and receive scores and rankings identifying the packages that best fit their application. The tool is powered by the research of noted CMMS/EAM expert David Berger, P.Eng.
(PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- Real-world pressures are driving computerized maintenance management/enterprise asset management (CMMS/EAM) software vendors to rethink and revise not only their products, but how they can help users actually achieve a larger portion of the potential they shrink-wrap in every package.
More than ever, CMMS/EAM vendors need their clients, to succeed. Many have identified room for improvement and are focusing their efforts on four key areas: industry specialization, implementation, integration and functionality. The changes they wrought have prompted PlantServices.com to revise and expand the Plant Services CMMS/EAM Software Review, its detailed hands-on comparison of current offerings.
This new version of the review allows CMMS/EAM specifiers to decide just how in-depth they want to be in controlling product comparisons, from simple browsing of vendor survey data to creating customized scores for each product based on prioritizing aspects most critical to their applications. Aspects range from essentials such as price range and contact information to high-level functions for mobile technology and ERP integration. Specifiers can assign a rank of importance to more than 25 CMMS attributes, then let the tool show them which vendors rank highly in the areas most important to you.
The tool is powered by the research of CMMS/EAM consultant David Berger, P.Eng., who has written a monthly column for Plant Services magazine for more than 14 years and was recently awarded the Sergio Guy Memorial Award in recognition of his significant contribution to the maintenance and asset management profession. (View an archive of Berger's work; View Berger's biography.)
For further information, see the Plant Services CMMS/EAM Software Review or contact Plant Services Editor in Chief Paul Studebaker, CMRP.
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LuminOre Expands Distribution Worldwide to Meet Growing Demand
LuminOre Inc. of Carlsbad, Calif., announces it is dramatically expanding its international training and distribution network and awarding exclusive territories in the United States and around the world.
CARLSBAD, CA (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- From the gleaming dome high atop The Bellagio to the stylized surfaces seen in films such as Batman Begins and Cat in the Hat, LuminOre® composite metals are revolutionizing almost every industry with stunning, cost-efficient metal surfaces which can be applied to almost any substrate. Today, the revolution in decorative and metal surfaces continues to grow — LuminOre Inc. of Carlsbad, Calif., announces it is dramatically expanding its international training and distribution network and awarding exclusive territories in the United States and around the world.
LuminOre's one-of-a-kind, cold-sprayable process — comprised of up to 75 percent metal — has gained world-wide praise by design professionals who have embraced the metallizing process showcased at billion-dollar resorts, such as The Bellagio, the Mirage and the new Wynn Las Vegas. The growing popularity of LuminOre has rapidly increased distribution opportunities, and LuminOre Inc. is now accepting applications for companies seeking to become training/distribution facilities.
LuminOre has received high-profile notoriety with its fantastic special effect results as a cost-effective alternative to chrome plating, foundry metal, metallic paint finishes, plating, vacuum metallizing and other metallizing processes. The patented, cold-sprayable LuminOre process applies a layer of metal over any substrate, in virtually any configuration or design. The spray-on metal looks, feels and acts like hot-cast metal, yet no heat is needed during the application. From foam to fiberglass or plaster to paper, LuminOre metals adhere to most any surface and, once cured, the product possesses many of the exact same characteristics of a cast metal, including texture, luster and heat conductivity. LuminOre is available in aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, iron, nickel-silver, stainless steel and other metals.
"We welcome companies around the world to experience how LuminOre is changing the way the world works with metal. Our composite metals are gaining momentum and notoriety in regions and industries throughout the world, and we are working to establish new training and distribution facilities around the world," says Thomas Valente, president of LuminOre Inc. "Architects, interior designers and fabricators very often require unique applications in metals and metal alloys to achieve a desired look and LuminOre delivers spectacular custom metal finishes efficiently and cost effectively on practically any surface."
One of LuminOre's newest training and distribution centers, Colt Industries of St. Louis was well-known for providing premium decorative surfaces such as Corian® and Zodiaq® and it quickly recognized LuminOre sprayable metals as the next great innovation in surface technologies.
"LuminOre is a revolutionary product that will completely change the Premium Decorative Surface industry, and we have not been as excited about a new product since Dupont came to us with Corian 30 years ago," says Paul Hrebec, president of Colt Industries. "I believe that LuminOre will replace stone and cast metals so often that it will truly become the industry standard. Our sales employees are thrilled to have LuminOre products because they present so many avenues and application possibilities."
LuminoOre is currently awarding exclusive territories to applicants meeting geographic, resource availability and initial purchase requirements. Potential training/distribution facilities should have the ability to establish a local training facility within their exclusive territory. There are no fees to become LuminOre Training/Distribution facility.
"We're very excited about the new distribution opportunities now available throughout the country and abroad," says Valente. "Because of the extreme versatility of LuminOre metals, the applications and potential uses of LuminOre metals are virtually endless. I know our new partnerships will facilitate an ever-increasing number of new and exciting options in metal."
For more information on LuminOre or LuminOre products or on how to become a LuminOre Training/Distribution Facility, visit www.luminore.com or contact Ms. Kelly Luyet at 760.597.9201.
Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., LuminOre® Inc. is a specialist in composite metal finishes. LuminOre's patented, cold-metallizing process seamlessly applies to almost any surface, giving the look of solid metal casting without the weight and expense. In addition to highly specialized effects in furniture, design, construction and architecture, the extremely versatile LuminOre applications provide long-term protection for chemical tanks, potable water storage, industrial facilities and in harsh marine environments. For more information on LuminOre protective coating and metallic finishes, call Kelly Luyet at 760.597.9201 or visit www.luminore.com.
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Houston Business Journal Selects Invensys as One of the Best Places to Work in Houston
The Houston Business Journal recognized Invensys as one of the "Best Places to Work in Houston" at an awards ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston on October 12, 2006. Accepting the award for Invensys were Ginny Burnell, vice president of North American operations at Invensys Process Systems, and Kim Garcia, an Invensys human resources consultant. Invensys is one of a small number of non-Houston-based companies selected for this honor.
Foxboro, Mass., USA (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- The Houston Business Journal recognized Invensys as one of the "Best Places to Work in Houston" at an awards ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston on October 12, 2006. Accepting the award for Invensys were Ginny Burnell, vice president of North American operations at Invensys Process Systems, and Kim Garcia, an Invensys human resources consultant. Invensys is one of a small number of non-Houston-based companies selected for this honor.
Prior to winning the award, more than 145 Houston-based Invensys employees responded to a Houston Business Journal questionnaire identifying best practices and business success factors. Specific selection criteria included:
• Team effectiveness
• Retention risk
• Alignment with goals
• Trust with coworkers
• Individual contribution
• Manager effectiveness
• Trust in senior leaders
• Feeling valued
• Work engagement
• People practices
Invensys' new 93,000 square foot Houston facility on Equity Drive in the Westway Office Park consolidates previously separate local offices for Invensys' Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, and Avantis product groups. While Invensys' Triconex group has retained its existing offices in Webster, TX, a number of Triconex people also work in Houston. Approximately 200 Invensys employees currently work at Invensys' Houston facility.
"Invensys' employees are clearly among the most knowledgeable and talented people in the industrial automation industry," commented Ginny Burnell, vice president of North American operations. "We've focused on creating a dynamic, personally rewarding, worker-friendly environment for our employees here in Houston and at our other facilities around the world. It's wonderful that the folks at the Business Journal here in Houston have brought attention to Invensys as a great place to work."
About Invensys
Invensys is the world leader in industrial asset performance management. In addition to its rapidly expanding Global Solutions and Performance Management services groups, Invensys' automation businesses includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world's largest upstream projects, refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, and pulp and paper mills. For more information on Invensys' process automation businesses, please visit www.invensys.com/ps.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with approximately 30,000 employees working in 60 countries.
Invensys, InFusion, Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware and Avantis are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Advances in Gas Membrane Products and Processes for Commercial N2 Generation
Generon is a supplier of state-of-the-art air separation membrane technology. While this technology has been commercially available since the early 1980's, new more efficient membranes and modules have improved the economics of membrane generated enriched N2 to make it the technology of choice for onsite generation of N2 for many applications.
(PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- Generon is a supplier of state-of-the-art air separation membrane technology. While this technology has been commercially available since the early 1980s, new more efficient membranes and modules have improved the economics of membrane generated enriched N2 to make it the technology of choice for on-site generation of N2 for many applications. Over the last few years, this technology has been widely applied in several industry sectors for the on-site production of moderate to high purity N2. Features of the technology such as its portability, simple operation, proven reliability, minimal space requirements and low cost have made it the preferred technology for many major applications.
For the purposes of this report, we focused on applications in the food processing, metal manufacturing and fabrication as well as the electronics industry. Combined these industries comprise 35 to 40% of the worldwide N2 use. This amounts to over 400 BCF (10.5 BM3) of N2/year for the United States alone (estimate from The Freedonia Group, Inc. circa 1993). Over the past 15 years Generon has been a major force in supplying these industry segments.
Typical Membrane Based N2 Generator System
The typical membrane system for delivered N2 can be broken down into 2 parts. The first part is the compression and feed air pretreatment system. The compressor is sized based on the feed air requirements of the modules to deliver the required product flow, purity and pressure. An air pretreatment system is then designed to match the compressor airflow rates. The pretreatment system is critical to the durability of the modules and system. It must remove all liquids (both water and oil) from the feed gas. Particulate must also be removed to avoid fouling of the modules. Typically liquid water is removed via moisture separators, although membrane driers and the superheating of the feed air are often used as an alternative. Two coalescers, a coarse and a fine, are used along with a carbon tower to remove any heavy organic in the feed stream. A process heater is used prior to the modules to control the operating temperature of the modules since the separating capacity and efficiency of the modules are temperature sensitive. The second part of the typical system involves the module themselves. The conditioned feed air is manifolded to feed an array of modules. A flow control valve or backpressure regulator placed at the discharge end of the module(s) controls N2 product flow and purity. Many systems allow for the constant monitoring of feed pressure, N2 purity and product flows.
Applications in the Food Industry
Membrane produced N2 has been an important factor in the food industry as a cost-effective method of improving the quality and storage life of several foodstuffs. Significant research over the last decade or 2 has lead to a wealth of information in the area of controlled atmospheres for food storage. Typically these controlled atmosphere studies have centered on the impact of CO2, ethylene, O2 and temperature on the storage life of various foods. Based on these studies, one can set up controlled atmosphere systems optimized for different food types. Interestingly, the ideal O2 content is rarely if ever 0%, some O2 is typically required to maintain the foods integrity while in storage. Membrane produced N2 is ideal for such systems since it can be operated to deliver from 90 to 99+% N2 for different foods very simply and shows good economics for the 97-98% N2 purities often desired.
Generon has provided membrane systems for stationary food storage and packaging as well as for shipboard and truck mounted controlled atmosphere systems. In these latter applications, the compact size, low maintenance and low weight of the membrane product has been an important factor. We have contributed in systems used to store apples, bananas, onions, grains, nuts, dairy products, coffee, wine, beer, etc. Some systems are dedicated to preserving a certain food product while others are used for a number of different perishables.
High Purity Application in Metal Cutting / Electronics Industry
A good example of how far membrane technology has come for the production of N2 is a recent application in which high purity N2 is used to inert laser cutting of metals. To prevent oxidation, the O2 content must be less than 0.1% O2 and ideally less than 0.01% O2. Five years ago this degree of purity was not economically possible with membrane technology. Now we can design and operate multimodule systems to deliver this purity without difficulty. Improvements in module performance, system cost and skid designs have allowed this application to become practical. This new system can operate at 99.99% N2 with 20% greater productivity and 30% lower feed air requirements than previous membrane based systems. Trials on this systems proved successful in cutting steel at thicknesses over 1".
Similar purities are required in wave soldering and in reflow ovens used in the electronics industry. This high purity often makes cryogenically produced N2 the preferred choice because of cost but we have placed systems into this application over the past few years. The economics for these applications were attractive because the manufacturing sites did not have easy access to cryogenically produced N2.
Conclusions
There are several applications within the food, metal fabrication and electronics industries that have benefited from the use of membrane technology to produce N2 gas. Membrane based systems can produce a wide range of N2 purities and pressures and are easily customized to meet the requirements of a particular application. Membrane systems are also compact, lightweight and portable. The membrane modules have no moving parts to fail and given adequate pre-treatment can last for many years of continuous use.
We at Generon have been at the forefront of air separation membrane technology for over 20 years. We are providing to the market both custom module types and module systems for use in a wide array of industrial applications.
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EOJT Chairman and CEO Endorses Bill Winter for Colorado's 6th Congressional District
Jeff Bell, the Chairman and CEO of EOJT a manufacturer of proprietary electronic counter measure (ECM) gear, endorses Bill Winter for the Colorado 6th District and praises his support for Veteran Owned Small Businesses in Colorado.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 29, 2006 -- Jeff Bell, Chairman and CEO of EOJT, a Colorado based Limited Liability Company, announced his endorsement of Bill Winter for the Colorado Congressional 6th District Seat. "Bill Winter is a Veteran and has a common sense approach to government. In my conversations and meetings with Bill he understands the value of a Veteran Owned Small Business and the potential for bringing high tech jobs to Colorado. Bill also is able to recognize when one of his constituents needs help in trying to present proven and deployed life saving gear to our servicemen and women.
Mr. Winter's opponent obviously neither cares nor understands the plight of Veteran Owned Small Businesses and the community/customers they serve. What is especially frustrating is when the only Federal Representative -- no matter the party - that does not respond to your request for help is your own Congressman -- that is quite disturbing but seems to be a common thread with Bill's opponent - Mr. Tancredo. EOJT is a company that has gear that is currently saving lives in Iraq and Afghanistan -- but we needed help to continue R&D efforts to expand the technology of our gear -- we needed to know who we could ask for assistance in this matter -- what options were out there for us -- we were not looking for nor do we want a hand-out -- just some help from our elected officials. Bill Winter received my letter and agreed to meet with me to discuss these matters. Discussions of these types do not seem to matter to Mr. Tancredo -- but I bet it matters to those that serve on the front lines in active and reserve component units and I bet it matters to our National Guard troopers here in Colorado.
Mr. Tancredo should pay a little more attention to what is going on in his home state of Colorado -- especially his own district. If you do not care about saving the lives of Americans -- then you surely cannot sincerely care about having a "Secure America". From where I come from it is all about deeds -- not words. Bill Winter along with the staffs of Senator Ken Salazar and Senator Wayne Allard has proven to me they are men and people of deeds. They walk the line -- Mr. Tancredo seems to not know where the line is."
EOJT is a Veteran Owned Small Business located in Centennial, CO. EOJT engineers and manufactures a proprietary line of electronic counter measure (ECM) gear that mitigates and prevents remote controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs) from detonating. EOJT is a Pointer Industries Company. Mr. Bell resides in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
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Snap Lock Industries Ranks #33 In The Utah Top 100 Companies For 2006
SnapLock® Industries recognized as one of Utah's 100 fastest growing companies for the second year in a row.
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 28, 2006 -- Salt Lake City based Snap Lock Industries, the worldwide leading manufacturer of modular flooring, comes in at #33 in the prestigious Mountain West Utah Top 100 Companies. Attracting more than 1,400 attendees comprised of Utah's most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, the Utah 100 recognizes the state's 100 Fastest-Growing companies and 15 Largest Revenue Growth companies. The rankings are based on revenues over a consecutive 5 years. "We are very proud to be included within this group of industry leading companies such as Sky West Airlines(#77), Little Giant Ladder Company (#29), Overstock (#11) and Gold's Gym (#48)". Said Jorgen Moller CEO SnapLock Industries. Moller went on to say "This is the second year we have been honored and we have moved up in the rankings. We are the only company within our industry to achieve this award and this is largely due to the incredible people we have working here at our company".
The awards ceremony took place at the Grand American Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City, where key note speaker Senator Bob Bennett honored the award winners. "Having been involved with start up companies myself,I recognizes the difficulties and challenges of a start up company, starting a company and putting everything in place, the marketing, the sales, production of the product, and the financial resources needed to manage the growth of the company. I commended all of your here today for such a fine accomplishment knowing how difficult if it is" Sen. Bob Bennett.
Snap Lock Industries was established 1990 and has emerged as the industry leader in the manufacturing of modular flooring worldwide, offering international brands such as RaceDeck® garage flooring, SnapSports® courts and sports surfaces, DuraGrid® modular matting and SnapLock® portable dance flooring. " We started with just two employees and today we have over 130 employees and 400 dealers and resellers worldwide. This growth trend is continuing full steam ahead, these are very exciting times " said Moller. He went on to say " We are proud to be a 100% American Made Company based in Utah. Without a doubt we have the best people in the industry working for us".
About Snap Lock Industries: Snap Lock Industries is a leading manufacturer and provider of multi-use modular flooring worldwide. Snap Lock offer internationally leading brands such as RaceDeck® garage flooring, SnapSports™ Outdoor Courts & Surfaces, DuraGrid® matting & decking and SnapLock® portable flooring. Snap Lock Industries has a worldwide dealer network offering every level of service. For more information about Snap Lock Industries and any of their products, visit:
http://www.snaplock.com
http://www.racedeck.com
http://www.snapsports.com
http://www.duragrid.com
For more information contact
Susan Hirai
800-457-0174
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Industrial Processing Waste -- The Hidden Cost That's Not So Hidden Anymore
Due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--,the manner in which industries filter to either recycle or eliminate filtration waste will change significantly over the next five years. Importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...
(PRWEB via PRWeb) October 28, 2005 -- Cost is a significant issue when it comes to the selection of an industrial filtration system.
Historically, the choice has been between higher operating costs vs a higher capital equipment investment. Or otherwise stated, it is between a short-term investment and a long-term investment.
In engineering design terms, the choice is between bag or cartridge filters vs self-cleaning filters.
However, due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--this will change significantly over the next five years. Most importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...
For many applications, the use of disposable bags or cartridges is the filtration method of choice. Why? Because the elements are relatively inexpensive to buy, and thought of as convenient to use.
The biggest problem with short-term investment--otherwise known as bags or cartridge filters--is that they have to be disposed of. Depending on the laws and nature of the waste, the cost of the disposal can be exorbitant.
Bags and cartridges hidden costs:
Amount of product lost with the with the waste stream
Down-time for bag change out
Hazardous waste disposal charges
Additional safety equipment for employees
One of the advantages of a capital equipment investment (self-cleaning filters) is that the automation that can be set to clean on a pre-determined schedule, or clean on demand when necessary.
How they work:
Self-cleaning filters are controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants collects on the filter screens. The screens automatically clean themselves when the pressure reaches a predetermined level.
In addition, this can assist when the waste is isolated and then recycled for several more uses; or when the waste is sold to another company for their use.
Due to the nature of disposable bags and cartridges, recycle-ability is not an option.
The new self-cleaning filters on the market today can now filter from 1/4" down to 15 microns, and the costs have come down significantly.
While the move over to the other side can be intimidating, it is worth investigating. You might be pleasantly surprised...
by Ask Filter Man
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October 27, 2006
KAI-id LLC Opens New Office in Oxford, Massachusetts
KAI-id LLC, a leading New England Industrial Design and Engineering firm specializing in product development and outsourced engineering solutions announced today that the Company has opened a new office in Oxford, Massachusetts.
Portland, ME (PRWEB via PRWeb Direct) October 27, 2006 -- KAI-id LLC (www.KAI-id.com), a leading New England Industrial Design and Engineering firm specializing in product development and outsourced engineering solutions announced today that the Company has opened a new office in Oxford, Massachusetts.
The new office and customer conference facility is located at 25 Sutton Street, Oxford Massachusetts. "Our new facility provides us with a direct link to our customers in Massachusetts and gives us additional office space for our growing staff as we focus our design efforts on medical and dental products. The open space concept will enhance our employee productivity, as well as provide a cornerstone into our sales drive in the route 95 and 128 corridor." stated Mark MacMahon CEO.
MacMahon explained, "Our new facility supports our operating objectives for growth and efficiency going forward, and puts us in a position to capitalize on the number of medical and manufacturing firms in the Greater Boston area south to New York City.
MacMahon went further in announcing that KAI-id has started the process for ISO 13485 certification. "As a part of our growth strategy into medical product design KAI-id has started the process for ISO 13485 certification, the certification will be of great benefit to existing and future customers who are in the medical and dental market. ISO 13485 is a quality management standard for medical devices and related services.
About KAI-id
The firm headquartered in Portland ME assists companies along with individual inventors in bringing new products to market. Services offered include: industrial design, engineering overflow, concept development, 3D engineering design and modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, prototyping and representative modeling, vendor management and outsourcing, photo-realistic rendering, presentation graphics and technical illustration. For more information please visit www.KAI-id.com.
If you would like more information regarding this announcement or would like to schedule an interview please contact Mark MacMahon toll free at 866-709-7288 or email using the link provided.
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International Online Edition of Control Magazine for October 2006 Now Available
The October 2006 online facsimile edition of Control for the process industries, is available. Control is the voice of end users of process automation technologies with a full range of coverage of automation events and issues worldwide.
Itasca, IL (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 27, 2006 -- The October 2006 online facsimile edition of Control for the process industries, is available. Control is the voice of end users of process automation technologies with a full range of coverage of automation events and issues worldwide.
Control's October edition is packed full of knowledge any end user of process automation equipment, systems and software can use.
The cover story, "Face Time" takes a look at collaborative engineering tools, and whether end users will actually use them. In the software and information systems feature, Control's staff looks at "Control Systems and IT Integration, and determines that the plant floor and the IT department can actually play well in the sandbox together. In the analytical instrumentation feature, Jacobs Engineering's Gary Nichols talks about "Accurately Scoping Process Analyzer Projects" and shows the relationship between lifetime cost and the attention to detail in planning the project. Also in the "analytical instrumentation" section, two engineers from JEA in Jacksonville, FL, show how to save $170,000 a year in a water treatment and distribution system using a rules-based optimizer. And finally, in the "primary process measurements" department, flow instrumentation guru David W. Spitzer discusses new developments in flow measurement in water and wastewater applications.
In the Departments, Control's Editor in Chief, Walt Boyes, talks about ISA, the International Society for Measurement and Control, and its former function as a huge user group. He suggests that if ISA wants to earn back its place in the heart of end users of process automation, they'll have to spend the kind of money that Emerson Exchange, the Honeywell User Group, ABB Automation World, and Rockwell Automation's Automation Fair spend each year producing user group meetings. Will ISA step up or not?
John Rezabek, Control's fieldbus and networking editor, talks about the huge benefits of Foundation Fieldbus diagnostics in his "On the Bus" column, entitled, "Data Validation: Jewel in the Fieldbus Crown?"
In the Resources Department, Control's staff provides a detailed set of process analyzer technology resources for PAT and other process systems, including how-to guides, catalogs and courses to update end users' process analyzer data banks.
Noted futurist, Jeffrey Harrow, author of the Harrow Report, writes in his "Other Voices" column "Unintended Consequences: It's the Law" about potential information threats from RFID that process automation and manufacturing technologists need to be concerned about.
Senior Technical Editor Dan Hebert talks about Emerson Process Management's embedded Advanced Process Control software offering, and how embedded APC should work better than the add-on kind.
Process automation gurus Bela Liptak, Cullen Langford, and Harold Wade answer a tricky Ask The Experts question about multiplexing thermocouples to retrieve jacket temperatures.
Rounding out the field, Control's staff brings end users a roundup of DAQ (data acquisition) hardware and software, a whole raft of new product offerings, and two new product exclusives: a new wastewater flow monitoring system from Eastech, and a new powerline Ethernet networking product from Aboundi.
Control's "ControlTalk" guys, Greg McMillan and Stan Weiner, talk about model predictive control, serve up a novel way to analyze distillates, and provide the "Top Ten Signs You Have a Dysfunctional MPC Team."
For the "Windup" former Control editor and Putman Media VP of Content, Keith Larson talks about the best practices gap in enterprise integration, manufacturing optimization, manufacturing execution systems, and real time enterprise control strategies. "The gap is poised to widen," Larson says.
The October edition can be read on the web at http://www.linkpath.com/data/flash/CONTROL/9000000363/index.html in Flash, HTML and PDF formats. The PDF format is unencrypted and can be downloaded for later reading. The HTML version can be read on PDAs and other mobile Internet browsers.
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BusinessCoach.com Announces 'Ask an Expert' and "Ask a Coach" Services Online
BusinessCoach.com makes their advice available to users who have an urgent need for a coach. The service provides easy access, without extensive contracts and the slow service delivery, common to many such services.
Sacramento, Ca (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 27, 2006 -- Many entrepreneurs often need the support of an expert and feel they can not afford it. BusinessCoach.com aims at helping entrepreneurs increase their sales and profits and subsequently augment their market share. Their ever-increasing list of clients includes Aerojet General, A&S BMW Dealership, Alliance Computer Technology, Beck's Furniture, Bowen Therapy, California Family Fitness, Carson Landscape Industries and Charles Dental Group. The website aims at helping many who struggle to carve a niche for themselves in the corporate world. A skilled panel of business experts and coaches address business problems of entrepreneurs and guide them.
The 'Ask an expert' is a powerful feature offered by BusinessCoach.com. It includes a panel of experts from various fields such as finance, sales, marketing and human resources. On the panel are professionals like Joe Pursch, Michael Greco, Sean Schroeder, Ian Selbie, Doug Carson, Helen Scully, Kim Silvers and Dave Peters. Joe Pursch, a minister and pastoral counselor, has helped various entrepreneurs as well as families to strike a balance between their personal and professional demands. He strongly advocates faith in the workplace and holding on to integrity while competing in the ruthless corporate world. Michael Greco, is the founder of FUSE 3 Communications. It specializes in IT outsourcing services. Michael is a firm believer in the strategy of reducing costs and optimizing performance of IT systems to realize business goals. Sean, who is an award-winning graphic designer, is engaged in web designing and developing and has worked on web applications for various companies. Ian Selbie, an expert in the field of Sales & Marketing, is better known for his book 'If you were arrested for selling, would there be enough evidence to convict you?' The title 'Top Sales Person in the World' was attributed to Ian for his incredible achievements in developing corporate accounts for Apple Computer. Doug Carson has the invaluable experience of 16 years in the field of promotional marketing. He established Carson Integrated Marketing(CIM), which specializes in promotional products and special events. His business motto is 'Always give clients what they want and more than they expect'. Helen Scully, a Nationally Certified Career Counselor, has provided career advice to countless people from diverse fields, to make successful career transitions and find suitable jobs. Armed with almost two decades of experience in banking and finance, David Peters possesses a great deal of knowledge in the field of finance.
The 'Ask a coach' team includes business experts like Gary Henson, Chari Darneal, Francisco Dao, Ruben Guzman and Steve Keough who can help entrepreneurs overcome the hurdles in their path to success. Gary, who is the co-author of the business-coaching manual 'Strategies to Future-Proof your Business Today', has worked with several business organizations. His knowledge in the field of sales, performance, customer service, leadership and strategic planning is unfathomable. Through her vast expertise in various fields such as organizational design, corporate culture, strategic planning, employee satisfaction, leadership and teambuilding, Chari provides training and guidance to clients for effective business management. Francisco Dao is a writer, his specialization being in the areas of leadership and sales strategy. Ruben Guzman has a versatile portfolio and imparts training to organizations and teaches various techniques and strategies to maximize their performance. Steve Keough, who is the author of 'Why Small Businesses Fail and How to Avoid It, is one of America's leading authorities on development of Business Coaching.
BusinessCoach.com is instrumental in providing business solutions to strengthen the foundation of a successful and profitable business venture. Entrepreneurs can post their business queries online.
For more information on business coaching visit www.businesscoach.com.
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MP4 Player Watch Gadget Now Available Wholesale Direct From China
Wholesale Electronics Company Chinavasion.com Releases New MP4 Watch As Their Newest Electronic Gadget.
SHENZHEN, China (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 26, 2006 -- Chinavasion Wholesale Co. Ltd. announced today the arrival of their newest electronic gadget. MP4 Player Watch - It is a wrist watch that can play videos and MP3 music. Chinavasion Wholesale Ltd. offers no minimum order quantity on this high-tech item and is inviting imports worldwide.
This tiny little gadget offers a multimedia experience incorporated in fully functional watch. "We are already offering many models of Wholesale MP4 Players and Wholesale MP3 Player Watches, but this one will definitely become a craze this Christmas season," Rose Li said, Public Relations Director of Chinavasion.
Cheap Wholesale Electronics direct from China has already attracted many members from all over the world. With new inventions like these MP4 Player Watches, Chinavasion aims to help importers in any country gain easy access made-in-china electronic products.
Chinavasion's Watch MP4 Player Specifications:
-- Memory: 256MB - 2GB flash memory
-- 1.5 inch true color screen, high resolution 128*128 pixel image
-- MP3 Player built-in
-- Supports MP3, WMA and MP4
-- Supports JPEG format for showing picture
-- 8 hours continue playing music
-- High-quality digital record
-- Earphones included
The 2 GB version of the MP4 Watch can be found here:
http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/watch-mp4-player-2gb-15inch-oled-screen/
According to Rose Li these multimedia watches are creating a buzz at this moment on the gadget blogs and tech-forums. "These MP4 Watches are the new generation of MP4 Players and we are proud to be the first wholesale source to offer these products direct here from China in our online wholesale shop," Li said.
Li added that Chinavasion offers discount pricing on orders of small quantities, allowing every importer to benefit from the cheap wholesale electronic prices. Online auction sellers, such as eBay power sellers, have found the simple ordering system a powerful way to import small batches of electronics products without the need to invest in large warehouse space and carry stock.
For further information about Chinavasion and how to order this new MP4 Player Watches, visit their website at http://www.chinavasion.com.
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New Dust-Off® Formula Deters Inhalant Abuse
Falcon Safety Products®, manufacturer of the Dust Off® brand of consumer electronics cleaning products, today introduced a new version of its industry leading Dust-Off compressed-gas duster. While entirely safe when used as directed, compressed-gas dusters are one of many aerosol products too often abused by young adults searching for a cheap and sometimes deadly high. In an attempt to discourage this dangerous practice of inhalant abuse, Falcon developed a new formulation for its dusters, incorporating an additive that makes the contents of the can extremely unpalatable to those who attempt to abuse them.
Branchburg, NJ (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 26, 2006 -– Falcon Safety Products®, manufacturer of the Dust Off® brand of consumer electronics cleaning products, today introduced a new version of its industry leading Dust-Off compressed-gas duster. While entirely safe when used as directed, compressed-gas dusters are one of many aerosol products too often abused by young adults searching for a cheap and sometimes deadly high. In an attempt to discourage this dangerous practice of inhalant abuse, Falcon developed a new formulation for its dusters, incorporating an additive that makes the contents of the can extremely unpalatable to those who attempt to abuse them. The additive was developed to have no adverse effects with normal, recommended use.
"This new formulation of Dust-Off has a significant meaning to me and my family," said Jeff Williams, an East Cleveland Police Officer. "Over a year ago, we lost our son Kyle to inhalant abuse - he died inhaling the contents of a Dust-Off compressed-gas duster. I couldn't be more pleased with the way Falcon has faced the issue of inhalant abuse head on and how as a company, it has dedicated itself to bringing a safer form of its product to market. I understand that Falcon began this project a few years ago and that adding the deterrent to Dust-Off was a long and difficult process, but their renewed commitment to finalizing the project in light of Kyle's death reflects the level of care they have for consumer safety and that should not go unnoticed. While the deterrent isn't a solution to inhalant abuse by itself, it's another important cog in the wheel. Together with increased education, it will ultimately make a huge difference in fighting inhalant abuse in the long run," added Officer Williams.
Commonly referred to as "huffing," "bagging," or "dusting," inhalant abuse is an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal practice, and shockingly, the incidence of the abuse is on the rise among young Americans. Falcon Safety Products is deeply concerned about the issue and maintains an unwavering commitment to consumer safety. For over 20 years, Falcon has taken numerous, proactive steps in communicating the dangers of inhalant abuse and promoting the proper use of its products.
"This is the most recent initiative in Falcon's ongoing campaign to combat the dangerous and disturbing practice of inhalant abuse," said Phil Lapin, President and CEO of Falcon Safety Products. "It's important to understand that this is not a definitive solution for battling inhalant abuse; however, when combined with education, which has proved to be most effective, it may help deter abuse even further," added Lapin. "Developing the new aerosol took more than two years of R&D work and substantial financial investment and bringing it to market has been no minor endeavor. However, if our efforts help make a difference in the fight against inhalant abuse and save even one life, it will have been all worthwhile," concluded Lapin.
Falcon's efforts to combat inhalant abuse have included ongoing public outreach, detailed product labeling and the support of several national agencies, including the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition and the Alliance for Consumer Education. Falcon has always believed that the single, most effective method in battling inhalant abuse is the education of children and their parents, as well as educators and school system administrators.
The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC), a public-private agency that exists to promote awareness and recognition of the under publicized problem of inhalant use, works with state agencies, schools, businesses, trade associations, media, civic organizations, law enforcement, Poison Control Centers and interfaith groups throughout the country to educate and devise multifaceted awareness and prevention campaigns designed to educate youth and adults about the debilitating effects of inhalants. For several years, Falcon and the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition have worked together and have combined their efforts to have as much of an impact as possible on the issue of inhalants and share the same belief that education is the key in battling inhalant abuse and protecting the nation's youth.
"Year after year, Falcon continues to step up to the plate when it comes to battling inhalant abuse and protecting our children," said Harvey Weiss, President of the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition. "As a leading aerosol manufacturer, Falcon knows all too well the dangerous and deadly practice of inhalant abuse as its Dust-Off dusters are one of over 1,400 common household products, many of which are non aerosol, that are abused as inhalants. Taking it upon themselves to improve their product and make it less likely to be abused, is one of the most bold moves a company can do and one that the NIPC urges other manufactures to follow. Falcon should be commended for their ongoing efforts and level of concern they have for the well being of their consumers," added Mr. Weiss.
"My message is simple and straightforward; you need to educate yourself about the thousands of products that can be abused as inhalants and know the signs in order to protect your children," said Jeff Williams. "As a police officer, one would think that I would have known about inhalants, but I didn't. Had I known the warning signs and what to look for, I may have been able to save my son's life."
Founded in 1953, Falcon Safety Products, Inc. is a privately held corporation headquartered in Central New Jersey. A world leader in compressed-gas technology, Falcon manufactures a diverse line of products including the Dust-Off® brand of computer / personal electronics cleaning products and signal horns for the marine, sport and safety markets. For additional information, please contact Falcon Safety Products, Inc. at 908-707-4900 or visit www.falconsafety.com.
Additional Resources:
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
www.inhalants.com
Alliance for Consumer Education
www.inhalant.org
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
www.drugfree.org
MEDIA CONTACT:
note: interview requests can be sent to the attention of -
Kyle Kappmeier
R&J Public Relations
908-722-5757
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A Spill Prevention Cup Holder Wins "Connecticut Inventor Award" at the Yankee Invention Exposition
The Yankee Invention Exposition is a three-day event where inventors can showcase their products to manufacturers, investors, venture capitalists, distributors, licensing firms, wholesalers/retailers and marketers. Also exhibiting are suppliers of services to inventors including prototypers, marketing experts, telemarketing companies, patent attorneys, fulfillment companies and industrial designers. During the exposition, a panel of experienced judges evaluates the inventions and awards prizes for the following categories: Best of Show, Best Booth Display, Best in Each Category, Greatest Distance Traveled and the Connecticut Inventor Award.
Waterbury, CT (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 26,2006 –- The Yankee Invention Exposition is a three-day event where inventors can showcase their products to manufacturers, investors, venture capitalists, distributors, licensing firms, wholesalers/retailers and marketers. Also exhibiting are suppliers of services to inventors including prototypers, marketing experts, telemarketing companies, patent attorneys, fulfillment companies and industrial designers.
During the exposition, a panel of experienced judges evaluates the inventions and awards prizes for the following categories: Best of Show, Best Booth Display, Best in Each Category, Greatest Distance Traveled and the Connecticut Inventor Award.
On Saturday October 21, the panel of judges awarded Stephen Kazyaka, an inventor from Sherman, CT, the prestigious award "Connecticut Inventor 2006."
This award, recently renamed the "Tony Bergin Award" in memory of Mr. Bergin's dedication to innovativeness and local Industry in Connecticut, was presented to Kazyaka for his design of the KAZ e KUP ™cup holder.
The KAZ e KUP ™ is a portable, dishwasher safe cup holder that includes a self contained reservoir to catch and store spills and condensation. As a result, the KAZ e KUP ™ eliminates the mess that often occurs in and around typical cup holders. The invention is ideal for use in cars, trucks, boats, baby strollers, exercise equipment, golf carts and anywhere else people may find or need a cup holder. For more cup holder uses visit http://www.roxiesshop.com/custom.em?pid=510181.
"When spills occur or condensation begins to form on drinks, it can make a real mess. The KAZ e KUP ™ fits into existing cup holders and stops this problem. The fluids are caught in its self-containing reservoir where they can be removed and washed easily at a later time," explained Kazyaka.
The KAZ e KUP ™ is made of plastic, and envelopes the cup, bottle or can inside of it. The reservoir is located in the bottom, and added support fins around the top help to stabilize the beverage to reduce spills in the first place. The built-in funnel system then allows any spilled liquids that may still occur to bypass the cup or other held container and come to rest in the reservoir below. For more cup holder details visit http://www.roxiesshop.com/custom.em?pid=510181.
For more information about the KAZ e KUP ™ cup holder invention and its accessories, call 860-350-3975 or visit http://www.kazekup.com/. Moreover, for additional information regarding the KAZ e KUP ™ cup holder's features and benefits call Roxie's Shop, Inc. at 866-674-4606 or visit http://www.roxiesshop.com/custom.em?pid=510181.
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Microsoft Experience People_Ready Tour is Gaining Momentum with Dynamics Partner Sponsor Iteration2
Microsoft Dynamics Gold Certified Partner Iteration2 is leading industry enthusiasm and acceptance of the People_Ready business revolution
Irvine, CA (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 26, 2006 -- Iteration2 (www.iteration2.com), the fastest growing Microsoft Dynamics Gold Certified Partner and Back to Back winner of U.S. MBS Partner of the Year, announced today their involvement in the Microsoft Experience People_Ready Tour taking place in twenty-four cities throughout the United States in 2006 and 2007. The Microsoft Experience People_Ready Tour is the primary readiness event that will educate customers on Microsoft's People_Ready vision and how Microsoft Dynamics plays a key role. Iteration2 will be sponsoring events at tour locations in Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Seattle and Dallas. By participating in events in Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington Iteration2 will have great geographic coverage.
Microsoft's People_Ready vision is based on the belief that people are the most valuable resource in a company and the ultimate drivers of a business' success. A business that is People_Ready gives its people software tools that enable them to collaborate and work together globally, to contact and serve customers instantly, and to streamline and reinvent processes intuitively. When you give people familiar, easy-to-use tools that let them turn information into insight, you give your business a real competitive advantage.
The Microsoft Experience People-Ready Tour will illustrate how the latest business applications, including Microsoft Dynamics™ and the 2007 Microsoft® Office system, can add real strategic value to companies by helping people:
• Develop Closer Connections with Customers and Partners
• Create Innovative Products and Services
• Improve Operations and Reduce Costs
"Microsoft's People_Ready vision and advanced business applications will truly revolutionize the way people view technology platforms and future integration methodology. People drive the innovation process, build and develop relationships with business partners and therefore sustain the momentum for improving operations throughout the company," says Gary Peterson, Vice President of Iteration2. "By unifying communication and collaboration tools Microsoft is enabling technology to greatly improve and advance business communication like never seen before! By investing in technology that empowers people, companies are enabled with the flexibility to adapt as people increase their capability. We are proud to be a part of Microsoft's People_Ready business revolution along with the world's largest community of partners, developers and support professionals."
The comprehensive ideology within People_Ready addresses many desires of modern businesses including the evolving needs of mobility in a way that is unparalleled by other solution providers. In particular, the next version of Exchange Server revolutionizes accessibility by offering a speech-enabled and unified messaging platform that integrates e-mail, fax and voice mail in the user's inbox with support for a variety of clients, including traditional and mobile devices.
For additional information about the applications and methodologies within the Experience People_Ready Tour please visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/business/peopleready/bizapps/default.mspx
About Iteration2
Iteration2 provides its manufacturing, distribution, and field service clients with a superior enterprise software implementation experience that is more attractive and affordable than solutions from SAP and Oracle. Combined with Microsoft's integrated technology stack and unsurpassed financial strength, this provides a growth platform for today and tomorrow. Iteration2 is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Dynamics CRM, Dynamics SL and Field Services. Iteration2 is the first ever back to back US MBS Partner of the Year for 2005 and 2006.
Iteration2's industry focus, enterprise software domain experience, and exceptional capabilities with Dynamics and Microsoft platform and tools provide its clients with clear strategic business advantage. Iteration2 is based in Irvine, CA and has sales offices in strategic locations throughout the United States. Please visit the company's website at www.iteration2.com.
For more information:
Greg Sad,
Marketing Director
Iteration2
(949) 789-1020
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Counter-Terror Association Launches IACSP Military / Law Enforcement Auction Site: Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier is First Item
The Arlington VA-based International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP), announces the launch of its new IACSP Auction web site featuring an Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier as its first item. The site will specialize in new, used or re-designed military and law enforcement products. Weaponry is excluded. On the web at www.IACSP.com (refer to the Auction Link on the homepage), the auction is now open to individuals, military and law enforcement organizations interested in selling, bidding on / purchasing military and law enforcement products. Proceeds from the auction site will support the activities of the IACSP and its 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable Counter-Terrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation (CTSERF).
Arlington, VA (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 25, 2006 -- The Arlington VA-based International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP), announces the launch of its new IACSP Auction web site. It will specialize in new, used or re-designed military and law enforcement products. Weaponry is excluded. On the web at http://www.IACSP.com (refer to Auction Link on the homepage), the site currently is in BETA. Visitors will notice changes to the site as it develops, over time. The auction is open to individuals, military and law enforcement organizations interested in selling or purchasing related products.
Proceeds from the auction site will support activities of the IACSP and its 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable Counter-Terrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation (CTSERF)--which funds the improvement of national and international understanding about all facets of terrorism through sponsored conferences, workshops, symposiums, video productions, media educational projects and printed material. CTSERF also funds research, training, academic scholarships and terrorism victim assistance.
Auction Items Allowed
IACSP Auction sellers will reach targeted buyers for manufacturer-supplied over-production items, those with product changes/updates, or those with style changes. Buyers may obtain such products at significantly lower prices than on the open market.
Examples of items that can be submitted include new, used or surplus night-vision equipment, and used or like new items from Army, Marine, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, police, sheriff or other agencies. Other items could include cars/trucks, atv, jeeps, sea-craft; national security and counter-terror materials/equipment; historical military items; personal protection vests; surveillance equipment; fire, EMT and related first-responder emergency equipment; manuals; ultra-light vehicles; general government-issue materials and homeland security preparedness kits.
Anyone registered with the IACSP can bid.
Currently, the first online listed sale falls under the armored vehicle category--an M113A1 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier originally valued at $2 million. Starting bid is $5000. A "Reserve Price" exists.
Posting Fees
As with any online auction, a small insertion setup/posting base fee of $25 applies for those wishing to post items.
Unlike conventional auctions, IACSP auction personnel assist the seller with the set up of each auction using text-copy, images and/or video provided. Optional seller fees gain additional attention on the site, with options such as:
• Homepage Featured Auction (auction homepage feature): $25
• Category Featured Auction (top of page listing): $8.00
• Embedded Windows Video (high-ticket item - DVD video clip quality): $50.00
The Final Seller Closing Bid Fees, due from the seller, are arranged on a graduated/sliding scale--each based on a percentage of the closing bid (selling price).
According to Steve Fustero, Director of Operations, "This auction more closely resembles a setup process like that for placing an interactive ad with print or electronic media. We'll help the sellers get it right."
Restrictions
Though additional restrictive guidelines may apply, there are 3 basic restrictions to post items for the 14 or 30-day auctions:
• Military or law enforcement products only
• No illegal merchandise, including pirated software and music, firearms/weaponry, adult videos, or pornography-affiliated items
• Price minimum is set at no less then $150 per item.
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier
Described as "A Mint 1974 M113A1 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier," the site's first item is easily viewed on a 3-minute DVD quality video--with sound--that illustrates many of the vehicle's extra features and maneuverability. The actual description says,
"This is the lowest time M113A1 in existence! Brand New Condition, 48 hours total time since new! 13 Passenger, 45 MPH Land / 3K in Water. Previously owned by private estate not government. Includes manuals, spare parts, track pads, tools, oil, filters and Driver's NV Periscope still in original wrapper! Cost New $2,000,000 Selling at a fraction of this cost. Start bidding now! The Ultimate Vehicle for:
• SWAT Deployment
• Retrieving Wounded Police Officers/Civilians in Hostile situations.
• Riot Control using a Water Cannon
• Extraction of Hostages in Stand Off Situations
• National Emergencies - Flood, Hurricane, Snow, First Responder
Bidding ends November 12th at 9:51 p.m. EST. The personnel carrier is located 35 miles west of the Philadelphia Airport.
Anyone may view the auction site and products. Free advance registration is required for each viewer to be issued a password.
Items to be sold are invited for posting. All posted products must be submitted well in advance of placement, for approval. According to Fustero, "Advance placement will help us facilitate the most accurate posting of text, photos and/or video for each item."
Weapons, or weaponry-related products will not be sold.
Individuals or organizations with products to sell must contact the IACSP directly. Use the Primary Contact Form located on the auction site. When items are determined to meet guidelines, the IACSP will notify prospective sellers and the item(s) will be posted when payment is received.
Participation Eligibility
The IACSP auction is available only to people legally eligible to form binding contracts in a seller/buyer relationship. Those under age 18 are not eligible, due to security precautions in place.
The IACSP--the oldest, continuously operating organization dedicated to educating the world about terrorism--is concerned with all aspects of counterterrorism. Based in Arlington, VA, IACSP serves its members as a focal point for information and activities, and as a network for interacting with other professionals in the field. Its purpose is to provide education and information to the public, and to promote international cooperation in counterterrorism policy.
Membership is open to professionals involved in counterterrorism and security, corporate and small business owners and executives, college and university students, and members of the public with an interest in fighting terrorism. Go to www.IACSP.com for more information.
For information specifically related to the IACSP Auction Site, contact the following:
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Steve Fustero
Director of Operations, IACSP
www.iacsp.com
P.O. Box 10265, Arlington, VA 22210
1.703.243.0993 (VOICE)
1.703.243.1197 (FAX)
Phil Friedman
V.P. Operations, IACSP
www.iacsp.com
105 West 72 Street
New York, NY 10023
1.212.362.3151
Craig O. Thompson
Communications Director, IACSP
www.BusinessContinuityBCP.com
P.O. Box 503, Greenwood, IN 46142
1.317.535-3705 x 3705
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OPC DataHub Puts OPC Data into Cell Phone Displays using AJAX
The latest release of the OPC DataHub uses AJAX technologies to put live, real-time data into web browsers or web-enabled cell phones.
Georgetown, Ontario (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 25, 2006 -- The OPC DataHub from Cogent Real-Time Systems now offers a way to create dynamic web pages without any ActiveX objects, .NET programming, or Java applets. The OPC DataHub's new built-in web server is capable of sending real-time data to a web page using client-side scripting. Dynamically updating data can be viewed in any web browser, PDA, or cell phone capable of using HTML and Javascript. Wi-Fi enabled devices can even access data without accruing cellular connection charges.
"Today's professional wants always-on access to his data," said Andrew Thomas, president of Cogent Real-Time Systems. "AJAX by itself is a leap forward in web technology, and when you connect it to a real-time data feed through the OPC DataHub, you get a truly dynamic system."
AJAX stands for Asynchronous Javascript And XML. It is a group of web technologies that use client-side scripting to allow a web server to send and receive data--without having to refresh the page in the browser. This means data displays can be updated instantaneously, using minimal system resources. The only requirements for the client side are the ability to display HTML, and to run Javascript. This makes AJAX an ideal technology for cell phones and PDAs.
OPC is the leading protocol for data communications between industrial hardware devices and Windows software. The OPC DataHub is a memory-resident real-time middleware application that collects data from OPC servers and other sources, and redistributes it to any number of clients. Now, with its built-in web server and AJAX, the OPC DataHub can send OPC data in real time to a web page on a PC or cell phone.
"AJAX opens a new window of opportunity for OPC users," said Mr. Thomas. "Now there is a way to leverage a company's investment in OPC, and get valuable data from the shop floor into the pocket of any manager or executive who needs it."
The OPC DataHub is a single tool for OPC tunnelling, bridging, and aggregation, as well as for connecting OPC servers to Excel, ODBC databases, and the web. The new web server in this latest release of the DataHub greatly enhances its web capabilities, which also include ASP-based reports and live data updates using Java applets.
Besides AJAX, the latest version of the OPC DataHub shows many other improvements. Its new bridging interface sets up OPC server bridges with a few mouse clicks. There are more options for connecting to OPC servers. It is now easier to write data to ODBC databases. The DataHub's tunnelling interface now offers more synchronization options for new or renewed connections, and the data flow can be read-only, write-only, or bidirectional.
Founded in 1995, Cogent Real-Time Systems is the leader in real-time cross-platform data integration between Windows, Linux and QNX. Customers include the Bank of Canada, Cadbury Chocolate and the European Space Agency. Cogent leverages its experience in real-time data communications to provide the next generation of OPC products.
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New Test Data for Spiralock Self Locking Threaded Fasteners Offers Resolution for Toughest Engineering Challenges
For resistance to vibration, axial-torsional loading, joint fatigue, and thermal extremes, a unique thread locking form outperforms standard fasteners according to tests from top institutions including MIT, the Goddard Space Flight Center, and others.
(PRWEB via PRWeb) October 25, 2006 -- Engineers are successfully attacking vibrational loosening, axial-torsional loading, joint fatigue, and thermal extremes with Spiralock's innovative self locking threaded fasteners whose effectiveness has been validated in published test studies at leading institutions including MIT, the Goddard Space Flight Center, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and British Aerospace, as well as at noted corporations such as Mack Truck and Dana Corporation.
Resistance to Vibration
In dynamic and static testing by Goddard Space Flight Center, Spiralock nuts (stainless alloy A-286 and alloy steel) were tested under vibration and static load conditions. The most severe vibration tests (Sine: 24.7 Hz - 2G and Random 20-400 Hz - 2 G RMS) did not loosen the nuts when subjected to both high amplitude and sine random testing.
British Aerospace: Naval Warfare Division confirmed Spiralock's self locking threaded fasteners resistance to vibration. Testing was done on an Unbrako Fastener Vibration Machine using M6 x 25mm grade 8 bolts with wire inserts in L168 aluminum, and 20 samples of both Spiralock wire inserts and standard (60 degree UN thread) wire inserts also known as Helicoil Screwlock wire thread inserts. These were tested at 13.6 Hz and tightened to 1,800 pounds of preload.
Results showed that Spiralock wire inserts yielded consistent vibration resistant performance with an average preload loss of 15%, while the standard wire inserts yielded erratic results, losing from 22% to 95% preload given the same test parameters.
Resistance to Axial-Torsional Loading
A Finite Element Analysis report prepared for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory compared a spacecraft node to strut threaded connection using 10-32 UNF to Spiralock female thread. In analyzing axial thread load distribution, separate analysis was done to compare the load distribution for each thread of Spiralock's self locking fasteners and UNF. The boundary condition on both nuts was changed to constrain the face of the nut in the axial direction, but free to move in the radial direction.
The report explains how the design of Spiralock's self locking fasteners allows for more uniform load distribution on each thread: "The thread bearing stresses in the Spiralock threads are concentrated at the sharp points of contact where there is localized yielding in compression. These high local compressive stresses do not cause a strength problem, but the local yielding allows a more uniform load distribution on each thread."
Similar studies published in a report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for Chrysler Corporation compares Spiralock's self locking threaded fasteners (on the nut) and standard 60 degree thread forms.
According to the report, calculations show: the total bolt load is more evenly distributed over the engaged threads for Spiralock thread locking form than the 60 degree thread form; the maximum stresses at the root of the bolt thread are of the same order of magnitude in both cases; and the movement required for relative rotation is significantly higher for Spiralock.
Visit Spiralock's website for complete reports on the self locking threaded fasteners, including comparative graphic loading characteristics or photoelastic analysis/load vector comparison animation as well as test data from Mack Truck and Dana Corporation about the thread locking form.
Spiralock Corporation
Kate Turowska
Phone: (248) 543-7800
Fax: (248) 543-1403
http://www.spiralock.com
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Panda Media Group and Distributor Partners of America (DPA) Join Forces to Create a Powerful Safety and Janitorial Buying Group
In its 10-year existence, Panda has forged valuable relationships with over 75 "Panda Preferred Vendors", companies that are leaders in the safety products industry, and over 250 safety distributors nationwide and in Canada.
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB via PRWeb Direct) October, 25, 2006 -- When Distributor Partners of America, a group of well over 200 distributors and nearly 100 vendors specializing in janitorial sales, wanted to become a buying force in the safety industry they knew where to turn for instant results.
Panda Media Group, a division of Panda Communications, an innovator in ecommerce and print marketing for the safety industry, brings
immediate clout to the table. In its 10-year existence, Panda has forged valuable relationships with over 75 "Panda Preferred Vendors", companies that are leaders in the safety products industry, and over 250 safety distributors nationwide and in Canada. The partnership immediately strengthens the position of DPA members in the safety industry and allows accessibility to internationally-recognized vendors, which inevitably builds business. Panda Preferred Distr