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November 17, 2006
Modular Building Company Awarded Cleanroom Project in Anchorage, Alaska
Allied Modular Announces another award of A Cleanroom by the US Military. This company has seen tremendous growth in the 4th quarter.
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, AK (PRWEB) November 17, 2006 -- Allied Modular Building Systems, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded the contract for construction of a Class 10000 Cleanroom for America's Global Strike Task Force's C-17 Globemaster III and the F-22A Raptor military programs based here.
The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force and is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The F-22A Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft and with its combination of stealth, supercruise maneuverability, and integrated avionics represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities.
The Cleanroom will be design-built according to Elmendorf's particular project specifications and applications. The primarily use of the cleanroom will be critical composite repairs of structural cracks on the C-17 transport fleet but will also include unspecified future operational uses for the F-22A Raptor essential to man and material supplies for the war effort in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Allied Modular Building Systems and their Environmental Application Division is a preferred supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as private industry due to their groundbreaking research and development and scientific applications. Allied Modular was chosen for this project due to the company's advanced technical expertise, overall strength of the system and engineering specifications including Seismic Zone 4 earthquake qualifications deemed among the best in the industry.
"Allied Modular Building Systems works with the aerospace industry on a regular basis including the famous "Skunk Works" and "Phantom Works" projects based in Southern California," said Craig Wiener, Environmental Applications Division National Manager. "We are particularly proud of our on-going partnership with both producers and end-users of innovative and necessary American military defense technologies."
For further information contact Craig Wiener at e-mail protected from spam bots or phone toll-free at 800-959-0810.
About Allied Modular Building Systems
Since 1989, Allied Modular Building Systems, Inc. has secured its reputation as the leader in the modular industry with products manufactured locally and distributed nationally that provide cost effective, time saving, versatile alternatives to standard stick construction. All products are 100% modular and can be relocated and reassembled. Product lines include modular offices, interior and exterior buildings, clean rooms, 2 story offices, guard houses, mezzanines, vision towers, machine enclosures, full height partitions, smoking shelters and nearly innumerable custom applications. Tours of our 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and showroom are welcome. Contact Allied Modular at 800-959-0810 or visit our website at http://:www.alliedmodular.com
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Harbor Research Forecasts Rapid Growth in Energy Sector for M2M/Pervasive Internet and Remote Managed Services
Opportunities for remote managed services (smart services) in the Energy sector are forecast to reach $66 billion in revenue by 2011, up from $14bn in 2006 according to a latest report just published by Harbor Research Inc., the world's leading provider of strategic consulting and research services in the fast-developing M2M/Pervasive Internet market.
(PRWEB) November 17, 2006 -- Opportunities for remote managed services (smart services) in the Energy sector are forecast to reach $66 billion in revenue by 2011, up from $14bn in 2006 according to a latest report just published by Harbor Research Inc., the world's leading provider of strategic consulting and research services in the fast-developing M2M/Pervasive Internet market.
The report -- "Smart Services in the Energy Sector: The Rapid Development of M2M/Pervasive Internet Business Opportunities -- focuses specifically on the crucially-important energy market and the growing opportunities for remote managed services this represents.
There has been much activity in the energy sector over the past few years. Rising fuel costs are now the norm, and many around the globe are simply getting used to paying more for energy-related resources. As oil supply tightens, the move is on to further develop alternative fuel supplies so as not to rely on specific regions and supply chains for petroleum and fossil fuels.
Yet the demands for energy in industry and commerce, government and public infrastructure, as well as those of residential users, have never been greater and continue to rise quickly. This is not only the case in the developed nations of North America and Western Europe, it is increasingly a world phenomenon as demonstrated by the rising demands of rapid growth countries like China and India. China in particular now consumes roughly a tenth of the world's power and has managed to continue its torrid growth for several years. This belies a future in which paradigm shifts must occur. Simply - breakthroughs in power technologies will be necessary to alleviate the strain on the energy industry's status quo or a serious reduction in demand will be needed.
At the same time, the impact of climate change and the growing demands for energy conservation are changing the political landscape. The sector is such a necessity to every region that governments across the world have already enacted legislation on energy measures or will shortly do so to protect and develop what is increasingly considered their most vital resource.
Because of all this activity, the opportunities for remote service management in the sector have never been greater and are rising sharply. Harbor Research has analyzed these along three vital axes -- key drivers, key regions and key technologies.
As a result, this report makes essential reading for anyone concerned with the development of remote managed services in this crucially important sector. Utilities, product manufacturers, service providers, technology suppliers, integrators and network operators all have a significant part to play in this rapidly evolving story.
Smart Services in the Energy Sector: The Rapid Development of M2M/Pervasive Internet Business Opportunities is available directly from Harbor Research. Visit www.harborresearch.com for more information on this important new report and for ordering.
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Bi3 Solutions Executes Master Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Bi3 to provide strategic planning & performance management services/software to help the county execute on Performance Counts! initiative.
Alameda, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2006 -- Bi3 Solutions, Inc. (http://www.bi3solutions.com), a full-service provider of end-to-end Collaborative Performance Management solutions, today announced they have been added to the County of Los Angeles' list of approved firms to provide as-needed strategic planning and performance measurement services/software to the County's departments, helping them to execute and achieve the goals set forth in their Performance Counts! program. This will be accomplished using Bi3 Solutions Collaborative Performance Management program, which helps public sector organizations meet their strategic objectives through the winning combination of strategy, planning, process management, analysis and reporting.
Since 2002, a key element of the County of Los Angeles' Strategic Plan has been the development and implementation of a countywide framework, Performance Counts!, for performance measurement. The County has adopted a Strategic Plan, which includes a Vision, Mission Statement and eight Goals, with supporting strategies and objectives. As part of the overall effort, each County department is expected to have a departmental strategic plan and to implement such plans consistent with the countywide plan. The County of Los Angeles is one of the nation's largest counties. It has the largest population of any county in the nation and 38departments with over 90,000 budgeted positions, all of which will benefit from the Performance Counts! program.
Through their Collaborative Performance Management program, Bi3 Solutions can assist County departments in identifying their strategic objectives, goals, metrics and processes, aligning their strategic objectives and processes with the County's mission and vision, fostering communication of the outlined strategy via a web-based, real-time collaborative environment and connecting the strategic performance system to existing data sources in an effort to link the County's departments' performance management systems to the organizations' data and documentation.
About Bi3 Solutions
Headquartered in Alameda, CA, Bi3 Solutions, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Octet Consulting, Inc. focus on designing and implementing Collaborative Performance Management solutions to help both public and private organizations meet their strategic objectives. Collaborative Performance Management (CPM) has been defined by Bi3 Solutions as closing the loop between organizational strategy, planning, process management, analysis and reporting to enable efficient execution. Combining organizational and procedural best practices with supporting modern technologies, this powerful and comprehensive approach supports continuous improvement efforts around strategic alignment, data management, data visualization, scorecarding/dashboarding, analysis, planning, predictive modeling, reporting, and execution. For more information visit http://www.bi3solutions.com.
Press Contact: Carol Arnold, Arnold Communications, (877) 718-4604 x2.
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Church Hill Classics® Introduces New Medallion Desk Accessory Collection
Church Hill Classics expands its diploma frame and Military frame lines with coordinating desk accessories.
Danbury, CT (PRWEB) November 17, 2006 -- Church Hill Classics has always been sensitive to the wants and needs of its customers. After fifteen years in business offering diploma and certificate frames, Church Hill Classics recognized a demand for a gift line to accent their popular document frames. This desk accessory line is designed for the college and university graduate or alumnus, military service person or retiree, or for use as corporate incentives or departmental gifts.
The new collection of gift items includes a genuine marble Paperweight, a high-gloss cherry Letter Sorter, a Desk Set with a solid brass ball point pen and a business card holder, and a hardwood Desk Box. Each item features an elegant licensed medallion of a university or college's academic seal or athletic logo, a military indicia, or corporate seal or mark. In addition to the medallion gifts, Church Hill Classics is also introducing a Photo Desk Box featuring a beautiful inlaid tile that showcases a school's landmark scene, a military image and sentiment, or may include custom-designed art. The Desk Set, Desk Box, and Photo Desk Box also include an optional brass or silver plate that can be custom engraved with a name, year of graduation, or other special message. All wooden desk accessories are finished in sleek high-gloss cherry to complement the company's top-selling frame moulding choices.
According to Lucie Voves, President of Church Hill Classics, "We received so much positive customer feedback on our enameled medallion diploma frames that it seemed natural to extend the line to offer high-quality coordinating desk accessories. We will market the gifts alongside our frames, allowing our partner stores and institutions to offer a comprehensive gift collection to families of graduates, loyal supporters, and alumni."
The desk accessories are perfect as corporate incentives, holiday presents, or graduation gifts for the college or university graduate. Whether placed in a home office or at work, these medallion and campus scene gifts reflect the pride and prestige of one's alma mater, branch of service, or company.
To view products for your institution, log onto www.diplomaframe.com, or call us at 1-800-477-9005.
About Church Hill Classics
Church Hill Classics (CHC) designs and manufactures custom diploma frames and credential frames for hundreds of institutions of higher education, professional associations, corporations, military groups, and Greek organizations. CHC is a 2006 winner of the Better Business Bureau's International Torch Award for Business Ethics, which recognizes an outstanding commitment to customer service and ethical business practices (for details visit, http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=712). CHC is a member of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
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November 16, 2006
New Optimal Thinking Program Provides Missing Link to Sales Success
OptimalThinking.com announced today the launch of the Continuous Sales Optimization Program, powered by Optimal Thinking. "Sales opportunities are squandered every day because sales organizations are rife with suboptimal thinking. Every time a sales person thinks suboptimally, productivity, revenue, profits and market share are compromised. That's why I have assembled a team of top sales industry experts and we are now launching the Continuous Sales Optimization Program" emphasized Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., international best-selling author of Optimal Thinking and founder of OptimalThinking.com.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- OptimalThinking.com announced today the launch of the Continuous Sales Optimization Program, powered by Optimal Thinking.
"Sales opportunities are squandered every day because sales organizations are rife with suboptimal thinking. Every time a sales person thinks suboptimally, productivity, revenue, profits and market share are compromised. That's why I have assembled a team of top sales industry experts and we are now launching the Continuous Sales Optimization Program" emphasized Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., international best-selling author of Optimal Thinking and founder of OptimalThinking.com.
Hailed by academia and the media as the "successor to positive thinking" and the "mental basis of peak performance", Optimal Thinking is sweeping the corporate world. Based on the Optimal Thinking book (Wiley, and in 15 languages), the new Continuous Sales Optimization Program shows sales people and organizations how to optimize (not just improve or manage) sales performance in five key areas - Optimal Thinking, Strategy, People, Process, and Platform.
Dr. Glickman explains that "After consulting with the CEO and/or the senior sales executives, we uncover the source of suboptimal thinking and performance in individuals, teams and the entire sales organization with our proprietary Optimal Thinking 360 Online Assessment. The assessment reveals their hierarchy of thinking, core motivation, stressors, priorities, preferred interaction styles, and provides a roadmap to optimize performance. We can then customize Optimal Thinking training to meet the specific needs of individuals and teams and achieve optimal performance through best practices. As we are totally confident in our ability to optimize the sales organization's return on investment (ROI), we offer a 30-day money back guarantee."
According to Don McNamara CMC, author of Visionary Sales Leadership and sales optimization consultant at OptimalThinking.com, "Sales management training and development programs do not address the root cause of sales success and failure - the level of sales force thinking. That's the missing link. Sales people simply fail to think through and execute the optimal course of action in sales situations. Personnel using Optimal Thinking strategies and tactics determine the best course of action each and every time. Optimal Thinking is a milestone breakthrough because it delivers immediate best-self performance."
According to Mark Friedman, the sales process optimization expert at OptimalThinking.com, "Our proprietary sales process assessment ascertains the sales organization's cost per lead and the best strategies to obtain the most qualified leads. We provide an optimal reporting infrastructure and closed-loop lead optimization system. The sales process and methodology must maximize the use of qualified leads and best support the business strategy and sales quotas."
Dr. Rosalene Glickman, Don McNamara CMC and Mark Friedman are available for TV, radio, and print media interviews to discuss sales optimization and the new Continuous Sales Optimization Program. To schedule an interview, contact Anne West at (310) 557-2761.
For more information, visit OptimalThinking.com
OptimalThinking.com is a division of The World Academy of Personal Development Inc, a Century City, Los Angeles, management optimization consulting and training firm.
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Intertek Partners with IFC Certification to Provide Building Product Manufacturers with Faster European Market Access
Partnership removes logistical barriers associated with EU market entry.
CHICAGO, Ill. (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek, a global leader in product testing, inspection and certification, has entered a partnership with IFC Certification Ltd., an internationally recognized certification body for building products and materials based in the United Kingdom. The partnership allows manufacturers of many construction products including builder's hardware to utilize Intertek as their single global resource for CE Marking.
Manufacturers now have a local testing solution for applicable European Union requirements including CE Marking of products under the Construction Products Directive. Historically, manufacturers have had to work with multiple testing and certification organizations and ship products to the European Union for applicable testing.
"Intertek continually develops and delivers solutions that meet the global market access needs of our clients," said Jeff Turcotte, vice president Building Products, Intertek. "Through this unique testing and certification partnership we are able to provide our clients with a local CE Marking solution to streamline the European market access process."
The aim of this landmark partnership is to remove the logistical barriers associated with EU market entry, thereby saving building products manufacturers' time and cost.
"Our partnership is the first of its kind in international testing and certification activities," said Jerry Quayle, Director of Certification, IFC Certification Ltd. "By bringing together two of the most dynamic, customer focused organizations in our industry, clients will gain European market access faster than ever before."
ETL SEMKO is a division of Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 294 laboratories and 530 offices in 102 countries throughout the world. The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek provides access to global markets through its local services, which include product safety testing and certification, EMC testing and performance testing for customers in such industries as wireless technology, security, appliances, HVAC, cables and wiring accessories, industrial machinery, medical devices, telecommunications, lighting, automotive, semiconductor, building products and electronics.
IFC Certification Ltd is an independent third party UKAS approved Product Certification Body providing high quality and customer focused product certification in the fire industry. IFC Certification Ltd is a fully Notified Body under the Construction Products Directive for CE Marking and is actively involved in the Group of Notified Bodies, the forum for the CE Marking of Construction Products. The company is a member of the long established IFC Group of companies including International Fire Consultants Ltd, who have an enviable independent position offering clients impartial advice across the world.
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Drivers... Start Your Engines; Sixx Media Has Formed a New Division that Will Deal Exclusively with NASCAR and Other Motorsport Sponsorships
Sixx Media LLC, a full-service marketing firm headquartered in the northeast, announced today that it has formed a motorsports division which will deal exclusively with NASCAR and other motorsport sponsorships. To capitalize on this recent development, Sixx Media has opened a satellite office in the Carolinas, long considered the heart of NASCAR country.
Stewartsville, NJ (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- Sixx Media LLC, a full-service marketing firm headquartered in the northeast, announced today that it has formed a motorsports division which will deal exclusively with NASCAR and other motorsport sponsorships. To capitalize on this recent development, Sixx Media has opened a satellite office in the Carolinas, long considered the heart of NASCAR country.
"There's a lot going on at Sixx Media," said Rob Nimetz, President and CEO. "Based upon our 2006 successes along with the 2007 renewal of the highly successful and unprecedented NASCAR Busch Series sponsorship agreement with The Scleroderma Foundation and ppc Racing, LLC, it is imperative that we now expand both in size and scope." Nimetz confirmed that they have not only formed Sixx Racing, a new and exciting entity specializing in NASCAR and other motorsport sponsorships, but have opened a South Carolina satellite office, as well. "For Sixx Media to do the best job for our expanding client base," said Nimetz, "we must be trackside and under the hood."
Sixx Media LLC is committed to matching companies and their brands with vehicles that offer the most significant return on investment. Sixx Media provides a platform for corporations, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations to heighten awareness and shape consumer attitudes toward their products and/or services. By combining their marketing expertise with their customer's marketing and financial needs, Sixx Media tailors programs that put their client's name in front of thousands, perhaps millions, of consumers, whether through print, radio, outdoor or a bone-jarring ride on a NASCAR Nextel or Busch series car.
"Our first obligation is to our client," Nimetz continued, "who appreciates quality service along with value creation. Accordingly, Sixx Media's first task involves an extensive evaluation of our client's needs including a review of their expected growth, brand analysis, geographical breath, customer needs and buying behavior trends. Sixx Media also recognizes that while sponsorship of a NASCAR car might suit some organizations, it may not provide the type of exposure some customers need or want. In these instances local and regional marketing may be more appropriate for their target audiences."
Sixx Media works to help clients determine what advertising strategies are best for them, the ones that best fit their budget and brand. Sixx Media's in-depth Marketing and Strategy Analysis includes but is not limited to the following: Marketing and Business Objectives, Brand Equity Analysis, Market Demographics, Market Share, Current Marketing Strategy, Advertising Expenditures and Key Competitor Tactics.
So whether a client decides to launch its marketing campaign through main stream methods or on an 800-horsepower, logo-emblazoned race car, Sixx Media is ready to assist. "One thing we promise," Nimetz, stresses, "whatever marketing strategy we develop, it will be anything but 'traditional'."
Sixx Media Marketing Options --
Media Design and Placement
With over a decade of experience and a wide roster of accounts, Sixx Media is uniquely qualified to provide the media buying and planning expertise and guidance an organization deserves. From Radio and Outdoor, Newspapers and Magazines, On-Line and Transit, at Sixx Media, they do it all.
NASCAR
* Sponsorship of a NASCAR team and driver provides exposure to a unique and identifiable fan base that is the most dedicated and brand loyal fan in all of sports. 75% of all households are now exposed to NASCAR, with the Nextel Cup Series now claiming 75 million fanatic followers, 13 million who attend the circuit's four National Series events each year. Over the past few years, NASCAR's popularity has soared beyond all projections, thanks in part to the sport's appeal to men, women, and children alike. These fans are your customers and most likely the demographics are in line with your target market.
* The breadth of NASCAR gives companies the ability to tap into an event-filled 35 week season that runs from Valentine's Day to Thanksgiving Day. With an expanded marketing program, including exposure in motor sports licensed publications and programs, co-sponsor networking opportunities, guest passes, merchandising (die-cast car, race shirts, etc.), a NASCAR Series sponsorship becomes a 12 month marketing tool. Similarly, images of the car/driver can be used on billboards, TV, and print ads, which will create a significantly higher rate of actual viewership of the ads.
* Sixx Media will demonstrate how a sponsorship with NASCAR can be tailored to provide the best return on investment. From media exposure alone, a sponsor with a NASCAR team can expect optimal exposure time as reported by Joyce Julius & Associates. Sixx Media will work hand-in-hand with you to maximize effectiveness with this niche market.
* Brand loyalty runs deep in NASCAR. It is little wonder that more than 100 Fortune 500 companies have turned to NASCAR sponsorship to ignite their marketing efforts.
* Sixx Media works to achieve their customer's marketing goals and objectives with the NASCAR component as an element of the overall plan. Not within your budget? Sixx Media thinks you will be pleasantly surprised. Clients who at one time thought they could not afford the NASCAR experience are now proud members of the NASCAR family and enjoying all the benefits while effectively communicating to their target audience.
SIXX Media Philosophy --
Sixx Media's management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect and they work in an environment that encourages Creativity, Concepts, Competencies, Connections and Achievement. Sixx Media tailors programs that meet company's marketing and financial needs. Whichever road is chosen, Sixx Media will provide a high octane vehicle that will get their client to its destination quickly and affordably.
SIXX Media Promise --
At Sixx Media they do things differently. They don't tell you what you want to hear. Instead they deliver what you expect and nothing less. They pride themselves on fresh, creative thinking and always welcome opportunities other agencies shy away from. They will do everything in their power to make your relationship with Sixx Media rewarding, productive and enjoyable. Sixx Media -- advertising with edge.
Sound too good to be true? Give them a call. Let Sixx Media develop a strategic marketing program that will not only enhance your brand image but impact your bottom line, as well.
Sixx Media, LLC
P.O. Box 226
Stewartsville, NJ 08886
Tel: (908) 313-5550
Fax: (908) 387-1123
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H.M. Cragg Co. Announces New Role as Master Distributor for Eaton Powerware Products
MN-based provider of quality power solutions, H.M. Cragg Co., chosen as master distributor for Eaton Powerware backup power products.
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- www.hmcragg.com -- H.M. Cragg Co., a MN-based provider of quality power solutions including Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), UPS Batteries, and PEM Fuel Cells, today announced its new role as a Master Distributor for Eaton Powerware UPS Products.
The newly signed agreement enables H.M. Cragg Co. to distribute Eaton Powerware products to resellers.
"H.M. Cragg Co. is excited to adopt its new role as Master Distributor of Eaton Powerware products," said Paul Heggestad, President of H.M. Cragg Co. "H.M. Cragg Co. was very successful as an Eaton Powerware value-added reseller. Our deep understanding of the tools and information resellers need to succeed will help us to better serve our resellers."
The following Eaton products will be available to H.M. Cragg Co. resellers:
• 300 VA - 18kVA Single Phase UPS
• 10kVA - 30kVA 3 Phase UPS
• UPS Communications Options and Remote Notification
• Extended Run-time Solutions
• Server Racks and Accessories
In order to introduce its new Master Distributor Status to the reseller community, H.M. Cragg Co. is hosting an on-line open house in December. The open house is an interactive forum for resellers to learn about H.M. Cragg Co., its products and services.
Resellers can sign up at http://www.hmcragg.com/mstr-dist.html
About Eaton Corporation
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drive train systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, power train solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
About H.M. Cragg Co.
H.M. Cragg Co. is a premier MN-based provider of quality power solutions including Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells and Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS). Products include Anderson Connectors, C & D Technologies, Inc. batteries, Rittal Cabinets and Eaton Powerware UPS and UPS batteries. More information about the company can be found at www.hmcragg.com.
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US Sublimation Named Readers Choice Top 50 Companies for 2006 from Digital Output Readers
For the second consecutive year, US Sublimation is selected as a Top 50 innovator from Digital Output Magazine's readers.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- Each year, Digital Output the leading publication for digital printing professionals awards 50 companies as top innovators in the field. The award recipients are chosen based on reader interest in those companies and products showcased in the magazine.
In 2005, US Sublimation made the winners list thanks to the introduction of reliable and cost effective bulk ink delivery solutions for printers such as Mimaki, Roland, Epson and Mutoh.
In late 2006, US Sublimation introduced UV MAX, a new line of UV resistant digital dye sublimation ink which utilizes an advanced molecular formulation that increases fade resistance. UV MAX features a wide color space and offers the same non clogging features of the original LFP formulation(formerly known as Rotech Digital USA) it derives from. This innovative ink formulation is compatible with all wide format piezo printers such as Mimaki (JV22, JV3 & JV4), Epson Stylus 9000, 9600, 9800, 10000, 10600 and most Roland and Mutoh.
Dye sublimation is widely used for fabric banners, flags, ceramic and glass tiles, surfboards, skateboards, snowboards, and outdoor apparel all of which are often exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time; "UV resistance is therefore of extreme importance to our customers and their customers alike " says Nick Constable of US Sublimation.
Accelerated weathering tests are currently under way comparing UVMax to a leading competitor and the original US Sublimation LFP formula. Preliminary readings after 250 hours of Xenon Light Exposure suggest that UVMax will double the life of a sublimated image on glass tiles. Metal and ceramic samples are also currently being tested and results are due in late December. Previous similar tests confirm that UV Max will triple the life of the sublimated image on PES fabrics compared to the original LFP formula.
US Sublimation specializes in digital wide format dye sublimation products and equipment. Founded in 2000, the company is responsible for introducing Rotech Digital Dye sublimation ink into the US market, re-branded in early 2006 as US Sublimation Digital LFP series. Acquired by PrintVillage, Inc. in 2003, US Sublimation is now the leading independent supplier of ink and media for wide format digital dye sublimation.
About PrintVillage: PrintVillage maintains status as one of the top giclee' fine art reproduction facilities in the U.S. With interests in all areas of digital printing and imaging technologies, PrintVillage remains on the cutting edge of research and development through its subsidiary: US Sublimation, a world leader in the dye sublimation supply industry with exclusive North American distribution channels of US Sublimation LFP and UVMAX inks, Jetran™ transfer papers, and NanoChrome inks. PrintVillage has developed InkVillage to service and distribute high end ink and printing solutions for photographic and fine art print professionals. Products include: NanoChrome™, Atelier Inks, Dual Chambered Continuous Flow Bulk Ink Delivery Systems, Refillable High Capacity InkJet Cartridge Systems, Custom ICC Profiling, and Media.
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McGuigan Simeon Wines Awards Scheduling Optimization Contract to SolveIT Software
Major Australian winery to use Artificial Intelligence software for planning and scheduling.
Adelaide, South Australia (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- SolveIT Software Pty Ltd, a premier provider of Profit Optimization software solutions for Global 1000 companies and government organizations, announced today that it has signed a contract with McGuigan Simeon Wines for the delivery of a software system that will optimize crush scheduling.
Under the terms of the agreement, SolveIT Software will use its proprietary optimization platform to develop a crush scheduling system for McGuigan Simeon Wines. Based on a collection of adaptive Artificial Intelligence technologies, the software system will maximize equipment and labor utilization, while also taking into account complex business rules and unexpected changes.
"The complexity of operational demands and customer supply chain across our entire business is vast. I look to challenge all IT programs to deliver efficiencies through compliance, quality, automation and key decision-making where our cost and quality of product risk is significant (and is governed by special compliances at a customer level or as industry regulation)," said Mr. Ryan Klose, Chief Information Officer of McGuigan Simeon Wines. "Our partnership with SolveIT Software is looking to revolutionize the precision of decision-making within such a traditional division of our organization, namely our annual harvest and vintage crush over all our wine production sites."
McGuigan Simeon Wines is an integrated wine company with interests in vineyard management and development, wine production, marketing and distribution. The company manages over 4570 hectares of vineyards, and generated revenues of $360.8 million for the fiscal year ended June 2006. For more information, please visit: www.mswl.com.au
"We are delighted to add one of Australia's largest wineries as a client," said Dr. Zbigniew Michalewicz, Chairman of the Board of SolveIT Software. "Using the latest advances in modern heuristics, we look forward working with McGuigan Simeon Wines to increase their operational planning and scheduling efficiency."
About SolveIT Software Pty Ltd
SolveIT Software is a premier provider of Profit Optimization solutions for Global 1000 companies and government organizations. The company was founded upon the cutting-edge research of several world-renowned computer scientists, and offers modeling, simulation, and optimization solutions for complex logistics and marketing problems. Based on proprietary technology platforms and the power of Adaptive Business IntelligenceÒ, the company's software solutions can provide clients with measurable increases in revenue and/or decreases in cost. SolveIT Software also features a highly scalable business model, a strong set of competitive differentiators, and sophisticated core technologies that were pioneered by the company's founders. For more information about SolveIT Software, please visit www.SolveITSoftware.com.
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Contact:
SolveIT Software Pty Ltd
Plaza Building, L3, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5005
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Phone: +61 8 8303-5405
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Coyne Graphic Finishing Implements Dienamics Management Software
Ohio-based finishing services provider adds complete estimating and job tracking software, which follows up signifcant equipment upgrades.
Mount Vernon, OH (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- Coyne Graphic Finishing, Inc., a full-service binding and finishing company specializing in large-format die cutting and mounting, has completed installation of the Dienamics suite of operations management software tools. The implementation of Dienamics software comes on the heels of a recent expansion of the company's services, including the installation of a Cauhe large-format clamshell die cutter.
The Dienamics software package is designed specifically for use in print finishing, trade bindery and packaging operations. Among the activities for which Coyne will use Dienamics software are estimating, scheduling, job tracking, inventory management, shipping and invoicing. Dienamics allows Coyne to tie together data from all these areas for more efficient communication within the plant and with customers.
Kevin Coyne, President of Coyne Graphic Finishing, said the ability to support the company's expanded capabilities without compromising their signature level of communication with customers helped drive the decision to add Dienamics software.
"Our customers count on us for our state-of-the-art equipment and impeccable communication," said Coyne. "We've made several improvements to the former, including the addition of CNC routing services and a custom-manufactured Cauhe large-format die cutter earlier this year. Dienamics allows us to have up-to-the-minute project and customer information at our fingertips. That's vitally important as we continue to grow."
About Coyne Graphic Finishing: Coyne Graphic Finishing offers complete, end-to-end print finishing and point-of-purchase production services. Almost all of the company's services are performed on automated equipment -- a rarity among finishing services companies -- to achieve the highest quality and reduced turnaround times. Coyne's services include large-format and high-die cutting; mounting; mechanical binding; folding and gluing; computerized CNC routing and more. For more information about Coyne Graphic Finishing, contact Kevin Coyne by phone at (740) 397-6232.
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Geometric Software Releases GeomCaliper™ Version 2.0 for Pro/ENGINEER®
Geometric Software Solutions today announced the release of GeomCaliper for Pro/ENGINEER® version 2.0 -- an innovative design tool enables quick and in-depth analysis of wall thickness in Pro/ENGINEER® models. Accessible within a Wildfire session, it provides immediate feedback to designers during the design process.
Mumbai, India (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- Geometric Software Solutions (Geometric), a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) services and technologies, today announced the release of GeomCaliper TM for Pro/ENGINEER® version 2.0.
GeomCaliper is an innovative tool for measuring and checking wall thickness of Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire 3D models. Accessible within a Wildfire session, it provides immediate feedback to designers during the design process. GeomCaliper TM assists engineers in quickly detecting thin areas in plastic molded components that may result in warps or thick sections in castings that may result in hot spots. It is easy-to-use and requires minimal training to interpret the results. Users commonly save over 75 - 80% of the time spent in thickness analysis. In addition, an innovative visualization process allows the detection of hidden critical regions.
Benefits of GeomCaliper TM:
• Quick and easy design reviews for manufacturability
• Early analysis and design correction results in improved part quality and downstream cost savings
• Improved design productivity
Key features of GeomCaliper TM for Pro/ENGINEER® version 2.0:
• Ability to cut cross sections and automatically compute thickness
• Improved performance in computation time and peak memory
• 25% faster in loading model in GeomCaliper
• 25% faster in computing thickness
• 10% reduction in peak memory consumption
• Allows the editing of names in critical regions during analysis
• Displays chord distance in sphere method - shows the minimum thickness of model in 3D.
GeomCaliper TM is based on PTC's Pro/Toolkit and leverages the mature API provided by PTC to 3rd party developers. Wildfire customers will benefit from 3D oriented productivity features such as advanced thickness map display and manipulation.
Other features of GeomCaliper TM include:
• Easy to locate critical thickness areas
• Advanced visualization mode for easy interpretation of results
• Ability to clip model at any section
• Dynamic thickness display at point click
• Customizable reports in XML /HTML format
GeomCaliper TM for Pro/ENGINEER® supports Wildfire 1, 2 and 3. For detailed product information and a limited period trial version, please visit: http://geomcaliper.geometricsoftware.com/
About Geometric Software Solutions
Geometric is a leader in providing the most cost-effective product lifecycle management (PLM) products, technologies, and services to the global mechanical design, manufacturing, and industrial markets. Partnerships with major PLM vendors such as Dassault Systèmes, UGS PLM Solutions, and MatrixOne offer the unique advantage of providing cost effective services on leading PLM platforms. Geometric offers services based on SolidWorks®, CATIA®, ENOVIA™, DELMIA™, eMatrix™, Teamcenter® Enterprise, Windchill®, and other leading CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM software platforms. The company is traded on both the Bombay (BSE) and the National (SE) stock exchanges in India. For more information visit: http://www.geometricsoftware.com/
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Rickard Bindery Installs Second String Tying Machine
String tying continues to increase company's small format product advertising manufacturing services.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- Rickard Bindery, a 106-year old Chicago-based post press services company, proudly announces the expansion of its string tying department with the installation of a second machine. Although the company just entered this niche market earlier this year, demand for "piggyback" product marketing solutions has exceeded management expectations, requiring additional manufacturing capacity.
"We hoped to make a splash in our marketplace," says Jim Egan, Sales Manager. "But the demand has exceeded our optimistic expectations."
With more than 80 folding machines, Rickard Bindery is an industry-leading provider of folding services that range from miniature pharmaceutical folding to large-format folding for maps and other oversized products. The company also provides high-volume saddle stitching, gluing and attaching.
About Rickard Bindery: Founded in 1900, Rickard Bindery is an industry leader in binding and finishing. In its 80,000-square-foot facility, Rickard provides string tying; saddle and loop stitching with up to 12 pockets; miniature, oversized, map, gate and specialty folding; rotary scoring; fulfillment; attaching; wafer sealing and seam, fugitive and remoistenable gluing. For more information on Rickard's services, go to www.RickardBindery.com, or call Jim Egan at 1-800-747-1389.
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Institute for Lean Innovation to Facilitate Pre-Conference Workshop at the "Front End of Innovation Europe" Conference
The Institute for Lean Innovation, home of the Lean Innovation CUBE, today announced that Bart Huthwaite, Institute Founder, will facilitate a three hour pre-conference workshop at the Front End of Innovation Europe on January 22, 2007, in Munich, Germany.
Mackinac Island, MI (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- The Institute for Lean Innovation, home of the Lean Innovation CUBE, today announced that Bart Huthwaite, Institute Founder, will facilitate a three hour pre-conference workshop at the Front End of Innovation Europe on January 22, 2007, in Munich, Germany.
The presentation, "The Innovation CUBE: How to Turn Great Ideas into Business Solutions" is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel Munich.
The conference, produced by the Institute for International Research, will feature speakers from Adobe, Google, Unilever Foods, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ryanair, Siemens and many more.
The Institute for Lean Innovation assists corporations such as General Dynamics, Motorola, Raytheon, Masco, Microsoft, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson and others with integrating Lean Innovation, using the Innovation CUBE methodology, into on-going Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives. The Lean Innovation Cube provides a platform for a systematic and repeatable innovation process without disturbing existing initiatives.
To learn more about the Institute, please visit our website at www.innovationcube.com.
Contact:
John Keogh
Institute for Lean Innovation
906-847-0966
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How a Paint Manufacturer Significantly Reduced Their Product Loss -- a Real World Documented Case Study
Latex paints and stain manufacturer -- PPG Architectural Finishes of Louisville, Kentucky -- knew its filling operation was overly complicated, noisy, and required far too much operator attention. More importantly, PPG experienced an unacceptable percentage of product loss in the filtering process. PPG replaced their vibrating screen, accumulating vessel, and diaphragm pump with a Ronningen-Petter DCF-800 self-cleaning filter, greatly reducing product waste, operator involvement, and line noise levels.
(PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- Latex paints and stain manufacturer - PPG Architectural Finishes of Louisville, Kentucky - knew its filling operation was overly complicated, noisy, and required far too much operator attention. More importantly, PPG experienced an unacceptable percentage of product loss in the filtering process. PPG replaced their vibrating screen, accumulating vessel, and diaphragm pump with a Ronningen-Petter DCF-800 self-cleaning filter, greatly reducing product waste, operator involvement, and line noise levels.
Situation
An air-operated diaphragm pump at the base of a blend tank pumped product onto a large vibrating screen, which was open to the atmosphere.
Product exiting the vibrating screen was fed into an accumulating vessel, where another pump would transfer the product through a polishing filter and into a rotary drum filling machine.
With the two pumps, vibrating screen and open-air vessel, this system was complex, noisy, and wasteful.
Mr. Doug Story, plant engineer at the Louisville plant, had some simple objectives for improving the company's filling operation — produce as much finished product as possible, by using the most environmentally friendly and least wasteful methods available.
Solution
Ronningen-Petter showed Mr. Story how he could greatly simplify the process by installing a Ronningen-Petter DCF filter in place of the vibrating screen.
Removing the vibrating screen would also eliminate the need for the accumulating vessel and its associated piping and controls, as well as the second diaphragm pump and its compressed air components and controls.
Mr. Story said, "The simplicity of the new filling process gained instant approval from both our operators and maintenance personnel." The old equipment was removed and a DCF-800 self-cleaning filter was installed.
With the DCF filter, paint enters the top inlet of the filter housing and passes through the screen. The screen holds undispersed pigments, paint skins, and debris, while the cleaned paint exits the bottom outlet of the filter.
A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited into a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing.
The debris is periodically purged from the housing via a valve at the bottom of the chamber.
Results
The Ronningen-Petter DCF filter has virtually eliminated operator involvement in the operation.
Removing the vibrating screen and second diaphragm pump has dramatically reduced noise levels.
Mr. Story reports significant reductions in product waste because of the DCF filter's top-to-bottom flow design and debris purging technology.
The DCF filter purges residual paint and debris into the plant recycling system, where the solids are separated and the paint is reused. This purge system allows filtration and cleaning to occur simultaneously.
After a year in operation, Mr. Story said:
"Post installation costs for the first year were under $10 (USD). Payback was achieved in four months, and this analysis does not include the savings generated in utilities costs for the vibrating screen, its maintenance, or additional operator time.
The DCF filter has contributed to our paint and stain production efficiency, exceeding the objectives set at the beginning of the project. We are also providing our workers with a quieter, more environmentally friendly workplace."
--by Ask Filter Man
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.ronningen-petter.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of our highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.ronningen-petter.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.
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Institute for Lean Innovation Announces 2007 Industry Conference and Summit Participation Schedule
The Institute for Lean Innovation, home of the Innovation Cube, has announced their Industry Conference and Summit participation schedule for 2007. The Institute for Lean Innovation facilitates three-hour pre-conference workshops as a forum for attendees to learn new methods and processes for incorporating Lean Innovation into their organization.
Mackinac Island, MI (PRWEB) November 16, 2006 -- The Institute for Lean Innovation, home of the Innovation Cube, has announced their Industry Conference and Summit participation schedule for 2007. The Institute for Lean Innovation facilitates three-hour pre-conference workshops as a forum for attendees to learn new methods and processes for incorporating Lean Innovation into their organization.
Three-Hour Lean Innovation Workshops are planned for the following events:
January 22, 2007 in Munich, Germany at the IIR- Front End of Innovation Europe
January 31, 2007 in Philadelphia, PA at the Marcus Evans - Lean Six Sigma for Medical Devices
February 27, 2007 in Santa Fe, NM at the Marcus Evans - Open Innovation
March 28-30, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV at the WCBF - Six Sigma in Healthcare
April 16, 2007 in Chicago, IL at the IIR - Lean Design and Development
April 24, 2007 in Chicago, IL at the WCBF - Six Sigma Summit
May 9, 2007 in Boston, MA at the IIR - Front End of Innovation
June 26, 2007 in Chicago, IL at the WCBF - Design for Six Sigma
August 15-17, 2007 on Mackinac Island, MI at the 2007 Lean Innovation Leadership Summit
October 23, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV at the WCBF - Global Six Sigma Summit
Lean Innovation Workshops were attended in 2006 by representatives from Boeing, Microsoft, Bose, General Electric, Motorola, General Dynamics, Kraft Foods, Allstate Insurance, Ashland, Molson, Weyerhauser, Bank of America, BlueCross BlueShield and many more.
If you are interested in attending an Institute Workshop, please call Emily McCreary at (906)-847-6094.
Contact:
John Keogh
Institute for Lean Innovation
906-847-0966
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Spiralock Self Locking Threaded Fasteners Ideal for use In Medical Devices
Unique internal thread locking form is helping medical device manufacturers combat vibration, shock, and thread loosening for needed safety and performance.
(PRWEB) November 15, 2006 -- With the lives of patients as well as the reputations of surgeons and medical device companies at stake, medical implants face some of the most rigorous performance requirements of any industry. Despite all the recent technology applied to implants, they still require simple fasteners to function properly. Because these fasteners are so critical, medical device manufacturers have been taking advantage of self locking threaded fasteners with a unique internal design that not only combats vibration and shock but also safeguards product quality and performance whether the implant is permanent or temporary.
Through the physics of the thread locking design itself, Madison Heights, Mich.-based Spiralock Corp. is offering an alternative thread form designed to address the fastener loosening and stripping problem. The secret to Spiralock's self locking threaded fasteners is a 30º "wedge" ramp cut at the root of the female thread. Under clamp load, the crests of the threads on any standard bolt are drawn tightly against the wedge ramp.
Biomet, for example, used Spiralock self locking fasteners for and elbow replacement device that joins a polyethylene bearing of an ulna component with two cobalt chrome articulating surfaces on the humeral component.
"We had to find a way to lock the articulation together in a compact form without violating the elbow condyles," said Matt Brzozowski, a Biomet Extremities Product Manager. "To replicate anatomy as closely as possible, we not only had to keep the threads secure, but also wanted to provide a simpler approach to the articulating components should additional surgery be necessary."
C-clips, specialized retaining rings, and other fasteners proved too cumbersome and costly for the design. For vibration control, loading, and shear strength, Spiralock self locking fasteners were chosen in conjunction with titanium screws. The titanium screws survived a shear test to approximately 2,700 lbs., at which point the screws broke but remained locked in the thread form.
Besides vibration resistance and trustworthy thread locking, Spiralock's self locking threaded fasteners also can provide anatomic and surgical benefits.
"The threads helped us match each patient specifically," says Brzozowski. "Because the bearing is consistent with respect to the screw, we're able to match any humeral sized component with any ulna sized component.
Spiralock's self locking threaded fasteners also helped medical device manufacturer Boston Endo-Surgical Technologies, Inc., based in Hampton, New Hampshire, improve an innovative internal limb-lengthening device, currently used to lengthen the femur or tibia in cases where bone has stopped growing or has been shattered. Prior to the development of the internal limb-lengthening device, up to eight external pins had to penetrate from the skin to the femur or tibia in order to attach an external device, with a likely possibility of infection.
Unusual left-hand Spiralock self locking fasteners now firmly join the limb-lengthener's lead screw with a redesigned nut-screw, and with appropriate torque applied, the screw joint will not loosen. When surgically placed in a patient's femur or tibia, the appropriate bone can now be lengthened up to eighty millimeters while the patient remains mobile.
Spiralock makes self locking threaded fasteners as small as #0-80 (80 threads per inch) as well as double lead threads, which spin on twice as fast with every rotation to decrease time in surgery.
Spiralock Corporation
Kate Turowska
Phone: (248) 543-7800
Fax: (248) 543-1403
Madison Heights
http://www.spiralock.com
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ForeignTradeExchange.com Increases Offerings Of Processing Equipment Manufacturers
An online global industrial supply marketplace introduces a new directory and buying guide featuring thousands of processing equipment manufacturers and suppliers in over 54 countries.
Westboro, MA (PRWEB) November 15, 2006 -- ForeignTradeExchange.com, an import and export industrial supply portal and publisher of multiple international industrial directories announced today the launch of its new processing equipment buying guide and directory.
The new publication is intended for engineers, technical professionals, manufacturers and other industrial buyers of processing equipment primarily in Canada, United States, Mexico, Australia, United Kingdom, China, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Netherlands, Italy, Germany and other EU countries.
According to Mark Hamilton, Business Director of ForeignTradeExchange.com, the directory is the company's eleventh specialized buying guide published in 2006 and sixty fourth specialized industrial directory now available on its Web site.
The processing equipment offerings available in the directory include blowers, chillers, absorbers, static control products, blenders, apertures, blades, connectors, anti-freeze products, shields, tanks, coolers, steam equipment, towers, ultrafilteration, bags, ultraviolet, chemical processing equipment, barrels, heaters, corks, baffles, insulation, lamps, coolants, flakers, liners, desiccants, mixers, propellers, refrigerating equipment, cryogenic systems, dryers, extraction machines, fans, cooling and flushing equipment, condensers, filteration products, other processing equipment.
The directory can be instantly accessed at, http://www.ForeignTradeExchange.com/suppliers/processing_equipment.html
"The new buying guide includes offerings from thousands of suppliers that manufacture and/or sell processing equipment and accessories, including custom made and original equipment manufacturers," says Hamilton.
ForeignTradeExchange.com also provides on its Web site a specialized trade forum for members and users to post offers to buy and sell processing equipment and a wide range of other industrial equipment, machinery and supplies.
About ForeignTradeExchange.com
ForeignTradeExchange.com is an international Web based industrial supply trade directory and forum for buyers and sellers of industrial products, including manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, engineers and IT companies. Those seeking to expand into foreign markets are welcome to explore trade leads at, http://www.ForeignTradeExchange.com/forum/
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New Online Packaging Industry Resource Unveiled
Packopedia.com, a new and innovative way to get answers to packaging questions, was unveiled today at its Northern Michigan headquarters.
(PRWEB) November 15, 2006 -- Packopedia.com, a new and innovative way to get answers to packaging questions, was unveiled today at its Northern Michigan headquarters. PackoPedia.com is designed to assist packaging professionals in finding the information that they need and don't have the time to research. It is the first website of its kind that focuses entirely on the needs of packaging industry personnel.
Packopedia.com was designed by a team of customer service, packaging engineering and web development experts as a comprehensive on-line resource for answers to everyday packaging questions as well as complex challenges facing today's busy packaging professionals.
"When we went looking around the internet, we found lots of information here and there, but no one place offered everything we needed." said Marketing Director Greg Starks. "I have heard countless stories of packaging engineers spending many frustrating hours searching for the single piece of the information they need. We designed Packopedia.com for them, as a clearinghouse of packaging industry-related information, as well as a forum where members can share ideas with others in the industry."
Although the site is in its early stages, the Packopedia team expects that it will grow exponentially as more information is added and more members participate in the forum. There are also plans to add new interactive features in the near future to provide an even more valuable resource to its members.
"With the industry feedback we've received so far, we really expect this site to take off quickly. We know it can be a win-win for everyone involved." Starks said. Good information is good for the company, good for the user, and good for their customers.
Packopedia.com provides several general services to all of its guests, including a packaging industry WIKI (a fancy FAQ), a calendar of major packaging industry events and the Packopedia image library. There are also links to other industry resources such as IoPP and PMMI.
Premium services available to Packopedia.com members include:
· Online packaging knowledgebase.
· Discussion board to trade ideas and information with other packaging professionals worldwide.
· Research by packaging experts for specific questions or concerns with answers sent via email.
· Packaging positions and Intern opportunities section of the discussion board where members can post notices for free to advertise for their company.
Packopedia is a member-based information site, not an advertising-based marketing site.
"We are not supported by advertising or sponsors, because we believe that it is impossible to provide a quality product that way," said Starks. "We believe that a quality site is reinforced by a subscriber base, since our subscribers will demand and provide quality information."
When a member needs information about a packaging industry company or product, Packopedia will help members find what they're looking for, without being beholden to any interest except that of their members.
For more information, visit the website at http://www.packopedia.com
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YLA's Xponent™ Resin Family Replaces Metals, Yields Superb Down Hole Properties for High Value Composite-based MWD/LWD System Components
Significant improvement in the chemistry of resins employed for engineered composites enables YLA, Inc., headquartered here, to meet the demanding requirements of down hole exploration and production. YLA's newest resin family, Xponent(TM), enables down hole instrument manufacturers to design and fabricate a wide variety of measurement- and log-while-drilling (M/LWD) instrument housings, packers, diverters and other high value components that meet the toughest environmental conditions.
Benicia, CA (PRWEB) November 14, 2006 -- Significant improvement in the chemistry of resins employed for engineered composites enables YLA, Inc., headquartered here, to meet the demanding requirements of down hole exploration and production. YLA's newest resin family, Xponent(TM), enables down hole instrument manufacturers to design and fabricate a wide variety of measurement- and log-while-drilling (M/LWD) instrument housings, packers, diverters and other high value components that meet the toughest environmental conditions. YLA optimizes component manufacturing efficiency by offering Xponent BMI (bismaleimide) in various composite forms such as prepreg, towpreg and custom compression molded components and molding compound.
"Our motivation is to leverage our successful aerospace research for the benefit of the oil and gas industry, where extremely high performance is needed for M/LWD," said Samuel Sher, YLA's Director of Marketing and Business Development. "As our products prove daily in the most demanding aerospace and extraterrestrial applications, chemically-engineered high temperature thermoset resins like the new Xponent family are rapidly replacing metals." Sher predicts that composite materials like the Xponent family will supplant metals as a problem-solving solution in petrochemical exploration and production, mirroring current trends in aerospace.
Xponent resins provide a formidable alternative to machined and cast metals for M/LWD applications. In addition to superior physical properties compared with metals, housings fabricated using Xponent composites deliver substantially greater RF and magnetic transparency. Sacrificial down hole instrumentation in composite housings also enables rapid drill-through compared with metals. In volume applications, YLA's composites are often more cost efficient.
Survival of down hole instrumentation is an engineering challenge due to extreme pressure, heat and vibration. YLA's Xponent resins meet the challenge and offer substantial upside through ongoing research designed to yield improved characteristics.
The same technology lends itself to related uses in a variety of well applications. The Xponent family supports a full gamut of performance. Depending on structure and design, down hole pressures ranging as high as 20,000 psi (~1400 bar) and temperatures to 260ºC (~ 533ºK) may be tolerated. For offshore petroleum, Xponent resins are extremely resistant to the corrosive effects of saline at high pressure and temperature.
The Xponent name was chosen to represent the family's ability to gain performance features going forward. "Bismaleimide or BMI resins and carbon fiber composites like the Xponent family are rapidly evolving, superceding some of the highest performance metals," said Tom Jonas, YLA's Manager of Research and Development. "When used for down hole M/LWD in packers and telemetry housings, Xponent-based components gain qualities difficult to achieve with metals, including RF and magnetic field transparency and rapid drill-through. Typical uses for the housings include real time formation pressure, temperature, density, neutron porosity and magnetic measurements and geologic (seismic) data acquisition. From a life cycle standpoint, YLA's technology yields components that do much more at lower overall cost."
YLA customers are now completing successful test cycling of down hole components fabricated using Xponent resins. "Production volumes of key composite components will soon be available to the petrochemical market, from our customer-partners," said Sher. "YLA is seeking new active partnerships with M/LWD developers to advance the use of these and other composites in their line cards."
ABOUT YLA, INC.
YLA, Inc. is a recognized global leader in the development and manufacture of high performance lightweight composite materials for satellites, aerospace, petrochemical, commercial and military aircraft and radomes, defense, naval/marine, industrial, thermal management and recreational markets. The company is a unit of Sweden's Perstorp Group. A testimonial to YLA's dedication is the 2006 award by Northrop Grumman for an unprecedented third "Gold Supplier" declaration -- making YLA the only advanced composites manufacturer to be so recognized.
Headquartered in Benicia, California, YLA's facility houses research, development and manufacturing for a full line of advanced composite materials. YLA's multiple production lines provide the flexibility to accommodate extremely large production requirements as well as smaller developmental runs. Customers receive the most cost-effective production value possible. Learn more about YLA by calling the company at (707) 747-2750, or visiting www.ylainc.com.
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Brand New Software Set to Revolutionise Website Design Industry
SiteJourney LTD launches new software enabling SMBs to save £1000's on their web development.
London, UK (PRWEB) November 14, 2006 -- SiteJourney LTD (http://www.sitejourney.com/), is launching its brand new software which will enable small to medium businesses to save £1000's on their web development.
The only UK system to use Software as a Service technology, the software provides a one stop shop for website design and construction. This includes the provision of a content management system, a shopping cart facility, online forums and online recruitment tools as a complete package. This differs from traditional website designs, which rely on several different suppliers providing content, tools, license and hardware. Additionally it won't need updating as often as other websites as all the software upgrades are provided free of charge and delivered automatically.
The system is cheap, easy to install and comes with a complete maintenance package. In addition clients can make full use of SiteJourney's technical experts 24/7 at no extra cost.
SiteJourney's clients who have assisted in the three year development of the software include recruitment agencies, consultancies, sports clubs, as well as British landmarks such as the Cutty Sark.
Richard Doughty, Chief Executive of the Cutty Sark Trust quoted: "We are very grateful to SiteJourney for our brand new website. It is fantastic to have a site that will be able to do justice to our new project." The Trust can now manage their site with the freedom of making changes and updates as and when required. The new site incorporates all their initial goals and can help to promote their conservation project which goes ahead during 2006 - 2009.
Justin Dean of SiteJourney Ltd said: " We are very excited about the launch of this new product. In this digital age, all businesses must maintain a serious online presence in order to live up to the increasing expectations of their customers and clients. SiteJourney has deliberately been developed to provide enterprise level features at an affordable cost for Small and Medium sized businesses. With SiteJourney all businesses can afford to operate competitively and efficiently on line"
For more information please visit: http://www.sitejourney.com/
About SiteJourney:
Headquartered in London, SiteJourney (http://www.sitejourney.com/) is the leading UK provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) enabled web applications. SiteJourney's unique SaaS delivery model where the division between web design, licensing and hosting costs is removed has helped dozens of SMBs gain access to web technologies previously beyond their reach. Their diverse portfolio includes the recruitment industry, consultancies, sports clubs, as well as British landmarks such the London Cutty Sark.
Press Contact:
SiteJourney Press Office
Tel: +44 (0) 207 394 3870
Fax: +44 (0) 207 394 3879
Web: http://www.sitejourney.com/
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Tanning Salon Owners Going Crazy Over New Colors and Designs
New colors, styles get big looks form salon owners. Progressive designs draws crowds at ITA show in Nashville, TN. Modular walls are considered a must have in this industry.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) November 14, 2006 -- TanWall™ Modular Salon Wall Systems was once again the recipient of the ever-charming Southern hospitality of Nashville, Tennessee last month at the annual ITA WORLD TANNING SHOW held from October 27 - 29, where TanWall™ introduced their new colors and designs to enthusiastic show participants.
TanWall™ received rave reviews as their featured and newest colors, Ultra Violet, Electric Desire, and Chantilly Chic, were presented. The upscale and modern display also highlighted the nearly unlimited options TanWall™ offers in style, colors, design, electrical, lighting, angles, and configurations - options that set a TanWall™ salon apart from all others.
"TanWall™ introduced the hottest new colors for this season at this years show!" said Kristina Admire, National TanWall™ Sales Manager. "Our job is to make a tanning salon stand out from the rest and give the salon proprietor(s) an undisputed edge in today's competitive marketplace. Not to mention the distinct advantages of modular construction over hard in convenience, down-time and savings! These are standard in-stock items with TanWall™ and our delivery/completion time frame is a mere 3-4 weeks which everyone knows hard construction can't compare to!" Ms. Admire continues.
Tanwall is part of Allied Modular Building Systems, with manufacturing facilities in Nashville, Tennessee and Orange, California. Since 1989, Allied Modular Building Systems has secured its reputation as the best in the modular industry and with the recent growth of the tanning salon trade Allied Modular saw the need for an easier approach to the unique situations presented by salon designs. After providing more than a million square feet of office space, Allied Modular Building Systems launched TanWall™, providing an industry first with the innovation of SceneSations™ and SalonWall™.
For further information contact Kristina Admire at kadmire @ tanwall.com or call toll-free at 866-Tan-Wall or (866) 826-9255
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Ativa Sativa Cashmere Designer Launches Rare Kashmina Form of Pashmina for Their Shawls and Wraps
Ativa Sativa's Kashmina Collection is made from a rare cashmere found only in Kashmir.
(PRWEB) November 14, 2006 -- Ativa Sativa, an importer and designer of cashmere based products, launches a new line of Kashmina -- a rare type of Pashmina that is far more exclusive and finely made than the rest of Pashminas on the American market. Ativa Sativa's Pashmina Shawls and Wraps come from Kashmir India and this unique form of cashmere feels as soft as butter to the skin; the ideal Pashmina shawl for winter 2006/2007.
Ativa Sativa's Kashmina Collection is close to that of Shahtoosh shawls in feel and texture. Shahtoosh (which literally means: king of all wools) wool production has been banned due to the goat from which it comes becoming an endangered species. Shahtoosh shawls retailed for $3,000.00 and up per shawl. Kashmina is the closest fabric on the market today in quality and feel and these shawls retail for $245.00 and up, through www.AtivaSativa.com.
Ativa Sativa's special Kashmina Pashmina Wraps, Pashmina Shawls, and Pashmina Scarves are extremely luxurious and can be worn in daytime or evening. Ativa Sativa is the only American company to carry and offer to their customers Kashmina, as opposed to standard Pashmina, which comes from Nepal and China.
Pashmina is not a passing fad but a deeply rooted historical fashion accessory that has been worn for centuries throughout the East and in Europe, as part of both formal and casual attire. Pashminas are a "must have" for all women.
Ativa Sativa has spun their rare form of cashmere into many "must have" accessories including lush Throws and Baby Blankets, warm and cozy hats, bathrobes, and scarves. Ativa Sativa carries cashmere accessories for men, women and children.
Ativa Sativa's cashmere creations are available in a wide variety of colors to fit every taste.
About Ativa Sativa
Ativa Sativa sells their premium cashmere designs to consumers through their website www.ativasativa.com, as well as selling their line in a business to business capacity to distributors and retailers who may either choose to sell the Ativa Sativa label, or through their own private labels. "Our goal is to help companies differentiate themselves from the competition by helping create value for their customers." Backed by our years of experience, exclusive relationships and dedication to excellence, Ativa Sativa provides innovative solutions backed by quality production and manufacturing," states Ativa Sativa founder and importer Javid Calcatti.
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BESTProto Inc., is Pleased to Announce the Online Availability of a One-On-One Interview (Podcast) With One of Its Principles, Garth Cates
This interview, found at http://www.podcasternews.com/programs/87/better-process-podcast/2856/ , Garth explains the unique challenges of the new product introduction process with respect to PCB assemblies. In addition he shares his insights on the changes in the market needs in the last 20 years and describes the trends in rapid PCB prototype assembly. Ken Rayment of "Better Process Review" (www.betterprocess.com) , a portal dedicated to the small and medium-sized manufacturers, conducted the short and to-the-point questioning.
Rolling Meadows, IL (PRWEB) November 14, 2006 -- BESTProto Inc., a prototype and specialty small volume PCB assembly operation, is pleased to announce the availability of an online one-on-one interview with Garth Cates.
About BESTProto
BESTProto has access to a variety of both tin-lead and lead free assembly, test and diagnostic tools. For assembly, BESTProto has print, automated SMT placement and reflow capabilities. X-RAY, endoscopic inspection equipment complement the company's IPC A610 inspection capabilities. In addition, BGA rework stations complement BESTProtos' assembly capabilities.
BESTProto provides PCB prototype assembly services for two types of customers. For the hardware development community BESTProto will provide fast, low quantity prototype build services for PCB assemblies. BGA assembly and troubleshooting as well an ability to provide circuit board modifications without a circuit board "respin" quickly is one BESTProto differentiator. For the specialty hand assembly or micro business BESTProto provides specialty hand soldering capabilities, box and cable set builds, specialized box build and test capabilities.
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Sustainable Vinyl Featured At Green Building Expo
Recycled content, innovation, energy and cost savings
DENVER (PRWEB) November 13, 2006 -- Vinyl’s numerous energy-saving, environmental and health benefits are on display this week at the nation’s principal green building expo.
The three-day GreenBuild International Conference & Expo in Denver features green and sustainable products ranging from non-slip flooring made from 100 percent recycled vinyl to insulated vinyl forming systems for building foundations, energy-saving vinyl windows and roofing, and huge PVC sewer pipes made with recycled content.
Architects and designers are increasingly finding that vinyl’s infinite flexibility, durability and well-established, energy-saving qualities represent one of the most effective ways of meeting the evolving standards for green buildings, noted Vinyl Institute president Tim Burns.
An increasing number of home-building and major construction products are also now using recycled vinyl, Burns said. The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association booth at GreenBuild features sections of sewer pipe made with post-consumer vinyl content, including recycled vinyl siding.
Oscoda Plastics of Oscoda, Mich., is showing its "Protect-All" slip-resistant, fire and water resistant specialty flooring made from 100 percent recycled vinyl. Protect-All flooring resists mildew and other bacterial growth and is non-corrosive, even when exposed to chemicals or grease.
John Rouse, national sales manager of Oscoda Plastics, said the company recycled six million pounds of post-industrial vinyl from the automotive and roofing industries last year alone to produce Protect-All flooring. The non-slip flooring is ideal, he said, for building entrances, gymnasiums, locker rooms, industrial kitchens, pool decks and automotive service garages.
Also of special interest to builders at this year’s expo is Energy Edge, the new, energy-saving vinyl insulated edge forming system for slab construction. Made by Energy Edge of Wichita, Kan., the system saves time and labor, conserves natural resources and helps buildings qualify for the Green Building Council’s LEED points, noted vice president Casey Barbour.
"We are being sought out by every aspect of the building industry because we are the first to provide a product that effectively and efficiently insulates the slab edge, completing the building envelope and meeting code," she said. Building and home owners not only enjoy significant energy savings, but a reduction in molds, mites and mildews that often build up in traditional floors.
Energy Edge was formally introduced at the World of Concrete in January of this year.
Contact:
John Brown
1-877-234-9749
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TCH sales Inc. is Now Offering Critical Components Designed for Display Companies and Exhibit Builders Helping Buyers Find Better Sources in the Trade
TCH sales Inc, manufacturer of case hardware and industrial products, is now offering it's variety of handles, hinges, castors, and extrusion along with custom design services to Exhibit builders. This will allow trade show exhibit builders find and build quality displays for trade show booths. Product offering and contact info can be found at http://www.tchweb.com.
(PRWEB) November 13, 2006 -- TCH Sales Inc. is now offering its industry standard product offering and solution based custom services to display companies and exhibit builders trade. While TCH's production abilities for components is limitless, TCH offers ready to use handles, hinges, casters, extrusion, and gas springs for immediate use.
TCH Sales follows a customer centered approach to serving its markets. "Whatever the need, we will design the solution" says Ken Hollebone, design manager at TCH. Every market offering has been designed to greater fulfill customer needs making TCH the greatest 'one stop shop' for all production component needs. TCH's broad product offering can be viewed at http://www.tchweb.com or contact us direct through our toll free customer service number at 1.800.465.6281.
"This is a great opportunity for Event Management customers and Exhibit Builders who purchase Defender Cable Protectors" Says Ryan Brown, Vice President of TCH. Now trade show organizers, special event organizers, and production crews can now further minimize their purchase costs by purchasing all from one place. Thus simplifying customer needs in sourcing out components for display companies and exhibit builders, allowing for better trade show booths.
The Defender MIDI III is a light weight durable walking platform perfect for covering cables that cross exhibit display floors while maintaining access.
By expanding further into customer needs TCH sales hopes to enhance the hassle free convenience seen by its Case Hardware and Industrial products customers. By doing so, exhibit builders and display developers should find convenience in sourcing needed components and custom projects. For events and displays that need audio, TCH also offers a full Eminence Pro Audio speaker lineup found at http://www.tchspeakers.com.
TCH Sales is the global solution center for industrial, laminate panel systems, foam fabrication and custom products. Established in 1976, TCH has been serving the Speaker Cabinet and ATA Case Manufacturing industries in North America for 30 years. With expanded coverage through the US and Canada TCH has proven a quality resource to the Transportation, Telecom, Enclosures, Medical and Metal Fabrication markets.
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Toyota's European Nine-Month Sales Rise 12%; Record Sept. Sales
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) sold a total of 870,079 units in the period from January to September 2006, an increase of 12% over the same period in 2005. (source: http://www.toyota-media.com/euen) TME's overall market share for the first nine months was up 0.5 percentage points to 5.8%. TME also achieved best ever September sales with 110,306 units (+17% compared to September 2005), with a market share that was up 1.0 percentage point to 6.4%. The Lexus brand's nine-month sales rose 97% to 39,906 units. In the nine-month period, Toyota produced 522,942 cars, 646,989 engines and 424,537 transmissions at its plants in the U.K., France, Turkey, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Brussels, Belgium (PRWEB) November 13, 2006 -- Toyota Motor Europe (TME) sold a total of 870,079 units in the period from January to September 2006, an increase of 12% over the same period in 2005. (source: http://www.toyota-media.com/euen) TME's overall market share for the first nine months was up 0.5 percentage points to 5.8%. TME also achieved best ever September sales with 110,306 units (+17% compared to September 2005), with a market share that was up 1.0 percentage point to 6.4%. The Lexus brand's nine-month sales rose 97% to 39,906 units. In the nine-month period, Toyota produced 522,942 cars, 646,989 engines and 424,537 transmissions at its plants in the U.K., France, Turkey, Poland and the Czech Republic.
According to http://www.toyota-media.com/euen/ for 2006, Toyota has set the challenge of 1.1 million units in combined sales -- including 48,000 units in Lexus brand sales. Operating at record volumes, Toyota's European capacity for 2006 is 806,000 cars, 860,000 engines and 575,000 transmissions.
The Toyota brand enjoyed best ever September sales of the Yaris (26,042 units; +18% compared to September of the previous year); the RAV4 (13,146 units; + 31%) and best ever monthly sales of the AYGO (10,152 units). Meanwhile, sales of the hybrid Prius achieved an absolute monthly record in September (2,895 units; +30%).
Strong sales of the Lexus brand's IS and RX models helped overall sales to almost double in the January - September period. Lexus Hybrid Drive made a real impact, as sales of the RX 400h (9,345 units) and GS 450h (1,343 units) represented almost 27% of total sales. Meanwhile, diesel sales represented 23% of total Lexus brand sales, thanks to the IS 220d (9,270 units).
For the January to September period, the U.K. was TME's largest national market in Europe, with 113,711 units sold (-1% from the same period last year), followed by Germany (105,252 units; +7%), Italy (100,041 units; +3%) and France (75,904 units; +12%). The highest growth market was Russia -- Toyota's fifth-largest market -- where sales rose 53% to 73,268 units.
Background information: This press release has been published on the Toyota's European Media site. To view the archived presentation of this press release go to http://www.toyota-media.com/euen/.
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SellFolio™ for Client Projects-Merchandising: First Software for Sales Managers to Deploy Sales Presentations and Training to the Field, Saving Thousands of Dollars
Sales managers want faster, cost-effective ways to get sales materials and sales training to the field and targeted promotions to prospects. Now SellFolio for Client Projects-Merchandising allows managers and their assistants to build unlimited, royalty-free Web & CD-ROM browsers to package and present their sales tools and promotions — without programming.
Lake Forest, IL (PRWEB) November 13, 2006 -- Sales managers want faster, cost-effective ways to get sales materials and sales training to the field and targeted promotions to prospects. However, many companies don't have an intranet or extranet, or the information is outdated and overwhelming. Now SellFolio for Client Projects-Merchandising allows managers and their assistants to build unlimited, royalty-free Web & CD-ROM browsers to package and present their sales tools and promotions -- without programming. According to Russ McNeilly, SellFolio VP of Sales, "SellFolio's rich media helps go-getter sales managers focus their message and imagery by including PowerPoint™ presentations, photos, movies, audio narration, web links and documents while the competition drowns their message in mere text." A downloadable free trial version of SellFolio for Client Projects-Merchandising ($329.00) is available.
With SellFolio for Client Projects-Merchandising, a sales assistant can create professional grade Web and CD browsers in about 30 minutes, yet produce results that look like the sales department spent thousands of dollars. According to Steve McNeilly, SellFolio VP of Technology, "In addition to SellFolio's use as a promotional tool, more sales departments want to package files, resources & training that help them sell. Plus, they want to keep the project in-house so they can make updates whenever they want." With step-by-step screens and excellent "how to" tutorials, users select from one of the twelve stunning Style templates, add photos with captions, and even add music & narration. Then they publish their work to the Web using their own hosting or SellFolio's 'one-button upload' ViewWork.com™ hosting. Plus, they can publish the same content on CD-ROMs that start right up when the user puts the CD in their drive. Russ McNeilly adds, "For example, we have a client with 500 field sales reps. Our client easily gets sales training and sales tools onto Web and CDs so every rep can access them. Now, regardless of location or web connection speed, reps have what they need to sell."
Key features in SellFolio for Client Projects- Merchandising:
* Build projects that showcase all your rich media
* Same content on the web and CD for online or off-line field staff and partners
* Automatically sizes and compresses photos from different sources & vendors for a unified look
* Add music & narration for a great mood
* No programming required
* A stunning visual look-and-feel
* Animated promotional introduction
* An interactive main menu
* Modules that can display Images, Files or Web links
* Pages of descriptive information, with web links and .PDF document downloads
* Contact information
About SellFolio LLC
SellFolio is a privately held company founded in Chicago in 2003 by Russ McNeilly and Steve McNeilly. Together they have over 35 years experience in the multimedia and software businesses. Russ McNeilly's career includes top marketing positions at world-standard software companies such as InstallShield and SPSS. He holds an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago. Steve McNeilly founded Aviation Tutorials in 1996, and holds a BS from the University of Illinois and Institute of Aviation. He is also a professional pilot who is rated to fly Boeing 737s and DC-8s. Steve and Russ have won various awards both jointly and separately for multimedia and web presentation, including top awards from Chicago Software Association, Pansophic and Forox competitions.
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Business Exit Planning Guru to Reveal 7 Step Process Online in Free Webcast Wednesday 11/15 at 11 a.m. (PST)
Noted Author of the best selling book "How To Run Your Business So You Can Leave It In Style" John Brown will be the featured speaker in the Webcast, which is being offered at no cost by Entrepreneur.com and Exit & Retirement Strategies, Inc. Free E-Book for all registrants. The event will be archived, but you must be registered to view the archived presentation. To register, click on www.ERSIwebcast.com
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2006 -- John Brown, noted Author and recognized as the "guru" of Business Exit Planning, will be the featured speaker in a free webcast targeted to Owners of Privately Held businesses of all sizes who are contemplating their "Exit Strategy" in the next 3-10 years.
"Most people spend months planning a vacation, but very few business owners really dedicate time to planning their ultimate vacation, the sale of their business" according to Bill Black, President of Exit & Retirement Strategies, Inc., a Southern California consulting company that is co-sponsoring the event. "Unfortunately, the statistics without planning aren't good - less than 1 of 5 business owners that initially try to sell are successful, the rest have to go back to the drawing board and figure out another strategy. And with the glut of Baby Boomer business owners out there, the task will be become much more difficult in the future. So it's vitally important to start planning now", Black says.
The webcast will discuss the 7 step process to develop a sound exit strategy, whether a buyer wants to sell an outside buyer, a management group, or simple wants to transition their management style to take more time off.
All registrants will receive a copy of the e-book from Entrepreneur.com entitled "Grow Your Business 1-2-3" and be eligible for a free e-newsletter subscription on the topic of exit planning. The webcast will also be archived if you can't see the live webcast, but you must pre-register at www.ErsiWebcast.com.
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World-class Golf Course Gets A Major Facelift Combining Traditional Style with New Seawall Materials
Golf courses and other high end facilities are turning towards alternate seawall materials for their landscape upgrades. Materials such as vinyl for seawall construction is becoming more common as the industry has evolved over the last 15 years.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 11, 2006 -- Medinah Country Club in suburban Chicago is home to one of the most prestigious golf courses in America. If you tuned in to see Tiger Woods blow away his competition at the 88th PGA Championship this year, you got a glimpse of Medinah's majestic course # 3. Although Medinah has hosted many other major championships in previous decades, the course provided exciting, uncharted territory for the professional golfers in 2006. Recent restoration projects at the Club have resculpted #3, returning the holes closer to their original early twentieth century design. However, Medinah is not your grandfather's golf course. If you look past the traditional, "old-school" sculpted bunkers and classic ponds, you'll see some innovative, modern technology at work.
A club of Medinah's caliber has to have courses that not only provide an athletic challenge but also look perfect all of the time. Unfortunately, the containment seawalls around the club's lake were starting to corrode. In some spots, the older steel pilings had completely rusted, compromising the seawalls' stability and appearance. Containment walls and bulkheads are necessary in order to combat shorefront erosion and flooding. In some cases, they also provide vital soil reinforcement.
In 2002, Medinah hired Bud Willitzer of LakeMaster Inc. to replace several thousand feet of sheet piling surrounding the water. Instead of installing more steel, Willitzer decided it was time to update the historic course with newer, high-performance construction materials. He immediately suggested vinyl sheet piling.
"I've been working with vinyl sheet piling since it was introduced," Willitzer said. "I primarily built docks in the past. I wasn't happy working with concrete, so I got into vinyl. I've found that it lasts for a long time, it's easy to install, and it's aesthetically pleasing. That makes it perfect for golf courses."
Willitzer chose C-Loc vinyl sheet piling for the Medinah project. The product is manufactured by Crane Materials International (CMI), the largest producer of synthetic sheet piling in the world. Industry experts say the demand for vinyl piling has skyrocketed over the last two decades because it provides an affordable, long-lasting alternative to steel, aluminum, concrete, and wood sheeting. Even the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded that vinyl sheeting has advantages over steel in cost, durability and lightness.
"The fact that it is light is really important on a project of this nature," said Willitzer. "We had to be careful that we didn't hurt the greens. That's a big factor when you're working with six to ten foot sheets. C-Loc is much lighter than steel, so we could manhandle it fairly easily. It's a very easy product to install compared to other materials."
Although C-Loc has been used successfully in both light residential and heavy-duty industrial seawall projects, Willitzer said the Medinah Country Club placed a higher priority on appearance than most of his clients. According to Willitzer, C-Loc does a good job withstanding the impact of balls that occasionally hit the wall. Vinyl also never needs repainted and resists fading by the sun and other elements. In order to get the maximum visual effect, Medinah agreed to go with CMI's complete seawall system, including wales and caps. The finished result is a visually pleasing wall that maintains the historic integrity of the Club.
"We started the job in 2002 and worked on it in segments until we had to pull out for the PGA Championship in 2006. The televised pictures of the wall during the event sure looked great!" Willitzer said.
Willitzer isn't the only one who is impressed with the Club's new look. In 2005, Golf Digest ranked Medinah #15 in its list of "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses."
PGA of America Managing Director of Tournaments, Kerry Haigh gave PGA.com News Services his take on the completed project. "For 80 years, the course has provided some of the most exciting major championship experiences," he said. "With the changes that have been made, we feel that Medinah is ready to challenge the world's strongest field in golf, not only for this year's (2006) championship, but also for the next 80 years of major championship golf."
Ask golfers what they like most about the restoration of Medinah's #3 Course and they will tell you about the removal of blind shots on some of the holes, the deeper bunkers, and the lush, contoured greens. However, for all the romantic talk of achieving a traditional appearance, the "return to the past" concept at Medinah succeeded because construction crews relied on thoroughly modern materials and innovation.
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Green Living Trend Growing in the Furniture Industry
Lately there has been a movement to a more environmentally conscious society. Home building, furniture, food, and transportation are just a few examples of industries that have made large strides in creating every day products that are more eco friendly.
Springville, UT (PRWEB) November 11, 2006 -- According to the latest news, there is a green revolution unfolding before our eyes. With the release of "The Inconvenient Truth" and a new focus on living 'green' (in an environmentally conscious manner), there is more attention than ever for the idea that people can make small changes that will impact the outcome of the environment's future. The United States is becoming more environmentally aware, more responsible, and more concerned about what will happen if changes are not made.
It seems that nearly everything has a green counterpart these days. From recycled paper to recycled cotton clothing, green furniture and gas-free cars, the world seems ready to take on the challenge of offsetting the twenty-two tons of carbon dioxide emissions each and every single human produces within the course of a year. 'Green' is becoming a trend of sorts; bringing in celebrity support as well as big names like ex-vice President Al Gore.
There are many benefits to buying and living green for the environment:
• Reduction of waste
• Reduction in landfills
• Less deforestation for new wood used in furniture and construction
• Less toxins required in manufacturing
• Fewer carbon dioxide emissions
But many people can't see these changes occurring as they make the decision to buy green furniture, so they want the bigger picture.
How about:
• Less ozone layer depletion
• Lessened chance of global warming
• Lessened chance of ice caps melting and water levels rising
• Fewer toxins and pollution from producing new items
In terms of green furniture, manufacturers have come up with new and innovative ways of making furniture from recycled products - old buildings, warehouses and barns, for example. With all of the strength and durability of traditional furniture, but without the environmental impact, consumers are finding the switch to green isn't sending them to the Stone Ages, but rather into a new Modern way of living.
For those in the 'green' know, buying green furniture is the best way to stop the spread of deforestation and encourage