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March 26, 2007
Nanoparticle, Nanopowder, and Nanofoil Research Support Department Established within American Elements' Nanometal™ Product Group
American Elements announced it has established a department within its Nanometal™ Product Group exclusively to support customer research and development efforts.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- American Elements announced it has established a department within its Nanometal™ Product Group exclusively to support customer research and development efforts.
Due to the substantial number of customer research projects American Elements is currently supporting with technical data, proprietary material production and product commercialization consulting, it has elected to establish a department within the group devoted exclusively to research support functions. The new department will assist customers to understand the state of the art with respect to specific nano materials under investigation.
The goal of the department is to advance American Elements' pledge to prevent customers from investigating known technological dead ends or customers "re-inventing the wheel" -- dedicating R&D funding to research previously investigated areas.
The department has also expanded its nanopowder and nanoparticles online product data sheets to include important recent research and development on the specific nano material. This new information can be accessed from: http://www.americanelements.com/Submicron_nano_powders.htm">http://www.americanelements.com/Submicron_nano_powders.htm
For further technical and pricing information on the research support department or Nanometal™ products, please contact your local American Elements distributor or American Elements U.S. corporate headquarters at (1)310-208-0551, FAX (1)310-208-0351 or corporate.relations @ americanelements.com. American Elements is America's leading manufacturer and supplier of rare earth and other advanced material products with distribution offices in Europe, Asia and South America.
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storeWALL, LLC Announces New Line of Heavy Duty Accessories
storeWALL, LLC announced today that their new Heavy Duty Accessory line is in stock and available for immediate distribution and sale.
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- storeWALL, LLC announced today that their new Heavy Duty Accessory line is in stock and available for immediate distribution and sale.
The new storeWALL Heavy Duty line of accessories includes eleven metal accessories - eight (8) hooks, two (2) baskets, one (1) shoe shelf. Each metal accessory includes the patent-pending CamLok™ mechanism, which is designed to allow the user to easily secure the accessory to storeWALL panels with a simple twist.
storeWALL also announced the release of their exclusive shelving system, in 5, 10 and 15 inch widths. The extruded thermoplastic shelves are sold in 8' lengths and can be cut to fit any size opening, using simple woodworking cutting tools. Optional SnapFit™ end caps provide a finished look to all shelves. The 10" and 15" shelves are designed to be either a shelf or a tray, depending on how you orient the shelf.
The 5 in. shelf has an integrated lip to allow for easy installation into a storeWALL slat, while the 10 in. and 15 in. shelves must be installed using the storeWALL Heavy Duty bracket system. Each storeWALL Heavy Duty bracket is supplied with a CamLok™ mechanism to secure the bracket to the wall, as well as a Bracket Packet™ that includes non-slip discs and clips to secure the shelf to the bracket.
"We are very excited about our new accessory line", states Richard Eisenreich, President and CEO of storeWALL. "We've designed a highly functional and adaptable line of storage accessories that provide distinct benefits to the homeowner. And our new line of shelves gives the homeowner another option to help them deal with their storage challenges".
"We knew the new line of storeWALL Heavy Duty accessories would be a huge success the first time we saw them", states Tom Brandt, President of Garage Project, LLC of Madison, WI. "Our excitement grew when we showed the line during the Madison Home Improvement Show. Customers raved about the look and the quality, and they absolutely loved the CamLok!"
The entire line of storeWALL Heavy Duty accessories can be seen at www.storewall.com, or visit your local storeWALL Dealer.
storeWALL, LLC is a manufacturer of patented, award-winning wall storage and organization products. For more information, visit www.storewall.com or call (866) 889-2502.
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CAC Management Consultants International Joins Career Partners International
Career Partners International (CPI) is proud to announce the addition of CAC Management Consultants International to their list of global partners.
Singapore (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- Career Partners International (CPI), a global human resources consulting firm, is proud to announce the addition of CAC Management Consultants International to their list of global partners.
CPI is owned and led by 62 partner firms around the globe. Founded in 1987, CPI has more than doubled in size in the last seven years. With more than 200 locations in 45 countries worldwide, CPI is the world's largest career management partnership and also has the world's largest U.S. office footprint among career management firms. The recent addition of partners in Singapore, Argentina and Columbia continues the company's planned expansion overseas.
Jason Tan, President & CEO of CAC Management Consultants International said: "This is a win-win partnership as we will help extend CPI's global coverage in Asia with our regional presence while at the same time our partnership with CPI provides our clients with state-of-the-art resources in talent management, executive coaching, and outplacement services in more than 45 countries around the world. We are excited to be a partner of this outstanding global organization."
"CPI continues to build partners throughout the world keeping pace with the global needs of clients," according to David Hemmer, CPI President and COO. "CPI brings together some of the world's leading talent management solution firms to better serve our clients and keeping CPI as a leader in the field of talent management."
About CAC Management Consultants International
CAC Management Consultants International (www.cacmci.com), a Singapore-based international executive development consultancy specialises in executive coaching, outplacement and corporate training covering the entire Asia market. Pioneering the concept of career continuation, CAC Management Consultants International has enabled thousands of individuals to develop strategic career goals and move to the next right job. For companies, we have provided comprehensive talent management solutions to our clients and helped numerous organizations throughout Asia and internationally to leverage their human capital.
For additional information on this release, please contact:
Jason Tan
+65-6100-0688
Website: http://www.cacmci.com
About Career Partners International
Career Partners International (www.cpiworld.com), one of the world's largest providers of talent management solutions for over 20 years continues to maintain our signature boutique service-delivery style with over 62 global partners with 200 locations and 1,600 highly trained professionals.
For additional information on this release, please contact:
Rayann Burnham
+1-919-401-4540
Website: http://www.cpiworld.com
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The First Dedicated Glass Industry Show in the Middle East at the Expo-Center, Sharjah, UAE, 27-29 March
The first dedicated Glass show in the Middle East, Gulf Glass 2007, is taking place in Sharjah, UAE this week. This exciting new event has attracted many international and local companies to the region, on the back of a booming glass industry in the Gulf. New glass products, machinery and services will be shown for a whole range of uses from buildings to bottling, and from cars to containers.
(PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- The first dedicated Glass show in the Middle East, Gulf Glass 2007 (www.glassinthegulf.com), is taking place in Sharjah, UAE this week. This exciting new event has attracted many international and local companies to the region, on the back of a booming glass industry in the Gulf. New glass products, machinery and services will be shown for a whole range of uses from buildings to bottling, and from cars to containers.
GCC flat glass market on the up
The flat glass industry in the Gulf is on a high. The construction boom has fuelled a huge demand for glass and glass products, particularly in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Over the last three years, growth in glass products in GCC countries has been an average of 8%, and this is expected to increase to 10-12% in the next 3 years, according to a recent report by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting.
Glass show to shatter its own expectations
On Tuesday 27 March, the Expo-Centre is opening its doors to host Gulf Glass 2007, the first dedicated glass show in the Middle East. Gulf Glass 2007 will capture the spirit of this exciting phase of growth in the glass industry. Already the show has exceeded its own high expectations with a very strong demand for exhibition space from many local and international companies.
Worldwide participation
Great companies are gathering from all over the world including China, India, USA and Europe to take part. A strong contingent from Italy is coming under the umbrella of the Italian Association of Glass Processing and Accessory Suppliers (GIMAV), which represents 77 companies accounting for over 80% of Italian turnover of glass processing machinery, products and accessories.
New products launched
Companies are launching exciting new products at the Gulf Glass 2007 such as Bekeart's innovative rotatable splutter products for glass coaters, and a new spray resin system and metallic spray resin from Creative Resin Systems aimed specifically at the Middle Eastern market, with live demonstrations throughout the show. UK based PreedySolutions are showing their new products including Ice Lighting and FeONIC, stunning video and sound effects through glass.
Others, such as Lambert Glass Tempering Ltd have just installed their first glass toughening plant in the UAE with Select Glass Industries and are coming to show case their success.
Networking opportunity not to be missed
This exciting event will bring together leading producers and processors with architects, specifiers and purchasing managers from construction companies in one forum - all with one interest, glass. Invitations to visit the show can be downloaded from the website.
Andy Skillen, Managing Editor, Asian Glass magazine, says, "Gulf Glass 2007 is a first in the Gulf, and will be a great place to do business for anyone connected to the glass industry. We will certainly be attending the event, looking for some great stories and news items."
Notes to Editors:
The exhibition website is www.glassinthegulf.com.
Gulf Glass 2007 is organised by Exposales Ltd, an international trade events organiser based in the UK. Website www.exposales.com
The show runs from 27-29 March 2007, at Expo-Centre, Sharjah, a state of the art venue, close to Dubai airport. www.expo-centre.co.ae
The report by the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting also predicts that annual flat glass consumption will exceed 1m. tonnes this year.
With investment in the construction industry estimated to be over $80 billion over the next five years, there are tremendous opportunities for the glass industry.
Contact:
Alison Saxby,
Phone number +44 (0)1344 776815
publicity @ glassinthegulf.com
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Life Science Organizations Demand Standards-based Electronic Signatures for Document Management Systems
Vienna, Austria (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- On the ten-year anniversary of the FDA issuance of the final rule for 21 CFR Part 11 for Electronic Records, standards-based electronic signatures (digital signatures) provider ARX (Algorithmic Research) substantiates life science organizations’ ever increasing requirement for Enterprise Content Management (ECM) vendors to support standards-based electronic signatures.
Life Science organizations have driven standards-based Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) electronic signatures from a concept, to a trend, and now an industry best practice for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, eliminating costly proprietary electronic record systems that have burdened their business processes for years.
"The bulk of 21 CFR Part 11 compliant document management and workflow systems deployed over the past decade have been proprietary in nature, and the result is electronic record legacy systems that are painful to maintain," said Rodd Schlerf, Life Science Practice Manager at ARX. "It’s very clear the tide is turning, with life science companies requiring standards-based electronic signatures to create signed documents that become self-contained, portable electronic records, providing a tremendous return on investment for these organizations."
ARX’s electronic signature solution, CoSign®, is leading the wave of electronic signature adoption with an appliance offering that greatly reduces the cost and complexity of traditional deployments. "The growth of CoSign’s use is quite remarkable – our healthcare and life sciences client base has increased over 1000% in the past two years alone," said Schlerf. "CoSign has driven the Total Cost of Ownership of electronic signature deployments down to 10-15% of traditional PKI deployments in years past. And the server-based architecture, combined with our extensive application support, drives rapid deployment and user adoption."
Leading ECM vendors and partners now supporting CoSign include DocuWare®, IBM/FileNet®, OpenText®, Laserfiche®, Xerox®, Oracle®, Microsoft® and others who have already integrated their systems with the ARX CoSign solution on live implementations and as a standard solution offering.
"We determined standard PKI-based electronic signatures were the most secure and widely accepted solution for regulatory compliance," said Zikria Syed, CEO of NextDocs – a Microsoft MOSS 2007 Launch Partner for Life Sciences. "In addition, CoSign provided a high-level API (SAPI) for our web application integration, and virtually zero system administration once deployed."
"CoSign combined with Xerox DocuShare™ and the Sitrof® Compliance Module enables life science organizations to optimize document approval workflows and create electronic records that are self-sustained inside the clients organization," said Dan Wheeler, President, Sitrof Technologies, Inc.
"We have seen a growing customer demand for electronic signature solutions initiated both by legislation requirements as well as the need to save on time and costs related to printing, signing and mailing documents," said Tony Heywood, Senior VP EMEA, OpenText ECM. "The addition of CoSign to the Hummingbird partner portfolio of solutions ideally positions us to meet this demand."
"CoSign’s capabilities for protecting the integrity of electronic signatures and documents complements Laserfiche’s extensive built-in security features, making ARX a valuable addition to the Laserfiche PDP program," said Hedy Aref, Vice President of Vertical Marketing at Laserfiche.
Ron Janssen, Marketing Director of Square DMS (IBM/FileNet VAR) stated CoSign is, "a solution that will enable our customers a smooth migration to electronic signatures and a total paperless environment. CoSign offers our customers a unique integration with their own existing corporate environment that is very simple to use and deploy."
The benefits of CoSign go well beyond 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, enabling life science organizations to eliminate the tremendous costs and time of securing approvals; industry averages place this human and hard cost at a minimum of $10-20 per document. Furthermore, electronically signed documents do not require any proprietary technology or licenses for recipients to validate authenticity or data integrity, hence workflows and electronic submissions and workflows are extended beyond the traditional corporate, geographic, and technologic barriers of any single entity to include the extended network of partners collaborating on research, clinical development, regulatory approval and commercial activities.
About CoSign®
CoSign by ARX is a standards-based electronic signature (digital signature) solution. Signing and sealing electronic documents with CoSign will immediately expedite business processes, reduce costs, increase security and help organizations comply with regulations. CoSign electronic signatures are based on standard PKI technology, guaranteeing signer authenticity, data integrity and the non-repudiation of electronic documents.
CoSign supports all major applications and file formats (Word, Excel®, Outlook®, PDF, TIFF, AutoCAD, InfoPath and many more). With a rapid deployment, unique centralized approach, built-in integration with an organization's existing user-management directory systems, and extensive 3rd party application support, CoSign guarantees a quick ROI. For more information please visit www.arx.com/products/cosign.php
About ARX (Algorithmic Research)
ARX has 20 years of experience assisting life sciences, healthcare, financial institutions, governmental organizations and commercial sectors to secure and streamline their processes and transactions. The company is a global provider of standards-based electronic-signature and information-assurance solutions. ARX offers a wide range of high-end and state-of-the-art products and services designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate electronic transactions. ARX products are easy to use and simple to deploy, combining software and hardware solutions for small, medium and large business environments. ARX Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Algorithmic Research Ltd., which went through an MBO process from Cylink Corp, today SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT).
For more information, please visit www.arx.com
CoSign® is a registered trademark of Algorithmic Research, Ltd. All other trade names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contact
Raanan Dahari, Sales Director
EMEA
+97239279500
raanan @ arx.com
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The Complex Sale Launches Follow-Up Coaching to More Than 20 Clients Through Count5® Technology
Global sales methodology and consulting firm, The Complex Sale, announced today that it has successfully launched information-rich, ongoing coaching to more than 20 clients using the Q™ technology from Count5, the leader in Sales Force Alignment solutions.
(PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- Global sales methodology and consulting firm, The Complex Sale, announced today that it has successfully launched information-rich, ongoing coaching to more than 20 clients using the Q™ technology from Count5, the leader in Sales Force Alignment solutions.
Complex selling environments require salespeople to understand and apply huge volumes of information, which can stall the adoption of new processes and methodologies and ultimately result in lost revenue. With Count5, students of The Complex Sale's R.A.D.A.R.® methodology receive daily reinforcement coaching on what they have learned in the instructor-led workshop electronically for 21 days after the training event - the amount of time it generally takes an adult to form a habit.
These information-rich tips, created by TCS subject matter experts who deliver the actual class materials, are more effective than the traditional approach to e-Learning. Rather than a simple test of participants' knowledge, the coaching reinforces the methodology learned in the workshops to speed time to adoption for the sales force. Managers are offered daily metrics to show who has understood the material and who needs additional coaching and information is delivered in bite-sized chunks that are easy to understand and apply to effectively improve performance.
"It's as if our instructors are alongside participants for 21 days after the workshop, reinforcing the training and coaching them every step of the way," said Blake Batley, The Complex Sale's vice president of sales. "It only takes around five minutes of their time to complete each day, but the coaching has a long-lasting impact on the speed at which our methodology is adopted and, in turn, the salesperson's overall success."
Clients who have already received the follow-up training include ADT Security, Blackbaud, CGI, Lawson Software, Manhattan Associates, Schoolnet, Siemens, SPI Dynamics, VeriSign and Workbrain.
About The Complex Sale, Inc.
The Complex Sale, Inc. is a sales methodology and consulting company that helps you win the sales you can't afford to lose - from speeches and tools to training and coaching to total sales force transformation. TCS helps you create pipeline, win opportunities, and dominate accounts in the complex selling environment. Founded in 1992 by Rick Page, author of the sales bestseller Hope Is Not A Strategy - The 6 Keys to Winning The Complex Sale, TCS programs are taught by executives who know the environment firsthand. We provide the skills and processes to Make Winning A Habit in your organization. For more information, call (770) 360-9299 or visit us online at www.complexsale.com
About Count5, LLC
Count5® rapidly delivers sales force alignment to Manufacturing, Services and Insurance companies so they can improve speed-to-revenue of new product introductions, strategies and other CRM initiatives. Q™, from Count5, is a proactive, elegant & noise-free software communications channel that inserts the daily discipline of measurement, reinforcement and accountability into ongoing sales communications & training. Unlike alternative technologies, Q is proactive, prescriptive and requires no end-user training. Available OnDemand, Q™ can be driving a sales initiative in a matter of days.
For more information, go to http://www.count5.com
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Impact Unlimited Premieres Event and Trade Show Measurement Tool at The 2007 Exhibitor Show in Las Vegas
"Eventrends" Drives Customer Experience Strategy for Events and Trade Shows
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- Impact Unlimited, a leading provider of brand communications for events, meetings, and exhibits worldwide, launched Eventrends, a tool that improves customers' event and exhibit experiences through interactive product education, activity tracking, and Web-based reporting today at the 2007 Exhibitor Show in Las Vegas, N.V. This unique customer engagement tool delivers meaningful data for event and convention decision-making.
"Eventrends combines many of the key ingredients of a successful face-to-face marketing strategy: personalized experience for the attendee, real-time customer information for the sales representative, detailed tracking of sales-attendee interactions, and real-time Web-based reporting," said Ken Payne, President of Impact Unlimited. "It's an easy-to-use, advanced system that can help customers better understand and measure their investment in live events."
"Eventrends is an outgrowth of our 30-year legacy of developing highly customized solutions based on our clients' needs," added Stephen Mapes, Impact Unlimited's Vice President of Creative Services. "More and more companies want to quantify their event activities and measure performance, so Impact Unlimited saw an opportunity to meet their needs with this strategic product offering that will benefit their bottom lines."
Eventrends is built upon a three-pillar strategy: excite, measure, and report.
Excite - Eventrends allows users to excite event and exhibit prospects by making marketing messages more interactive and targeted. Impact Unlimited has developed an expertise at taking client product information and creating interactive learning tools. In addition, the Eventrends systems can identify important prospects and customers as they swipe their badges.
"Imagine a prospect that has a big deal pending with your company. They visit your booth and are treated no differently than an unqualified prospect. That experience may negatively affect their decision on that big deal. Eventrends can help all reps recognize that prospect as 'deal in progress' and make sure they are treated extra special," explained Mr. Payne.
Measure - Eventrends makes it possible to measure sales interactions and prospect interest by product and topic. Because Eventrends measures the sales rep and prospect interactions by the topic and time spent, key information can be collected on market needs and wants.
"Eventrends can measure incredible detail about interactions, such as the length of time a prospect talks about one product feature over another," added Mr. Payne.
Report - Eventrends reports to key company stakeholders through a Web-based tool. Reports are sent to company stakeholders via e-mail so they can access it anytime, anywhere. Typical reports include an executive summary, audience overview, product interest, and behavior tracking. Customer-specific reports can be designed upon request.
"Everyone today is bombarded with too much information," commented Mr. Mapes. "Eventrends reporting is clean, intuitive, and to the point which improves reception from your team members and management."
Eventrends goes beyond typical "off the shelf" lead management systems by:
recognizing important prospects
presenting product information in a highly engaging manner
asking market research questions
recording sales and prospect interactions
automatically "pushing" report notifications via e-mail to key company stakeholders in a clean and intuitive format
As a modular system, users are free to choose the elements that best fit their needs or engage Eventrends for a full turnkey solution. In addition, the technology allows users to control other media and promotional tactics at the event or exhibit that allows the rep to be the "maestro" of the total booth experience.
"The fact is, very few companies have a formal trade show measurement program in place, and those who don't often don't know where to start," said Mr. Payne. "Eventrends will allow these companies to measure the impact of their presence and messaging at conference and sales events while offering the convenience of real-time data reporting. Our customers told us they wanted better methods of recording the interaction with customers, and Eventrends is the culmination of that demand."
To learn more about getting the most out of your next event please e-mail or visit www.EventrendsWithImpact.com
About Impact Unlimited
Headquartered in Dayton, N.J., with offices in Zurich, and São Paulo, Impact Unlimited is a creative and strategic company that provides a breadth of products and services that help its clients optimize investments in events, exhibits, and meetings. The company's award-winning creative services, along with its in-house production capabilities and worldwide logistics network, provide clients with design-driven solutions for building their brands and their businesses at the most critical point in the marketing continuum--face-to-face at events, exhibits and meetings worldwide.
With 30 years of experience and success, and over 170 employees worldwide, Impact Unlimited serves a Blue Chip portfolio of clients spanning North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.ImpactUnlimited.com.
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Best Manufacturing Website Trends Detailed in New Report from the Web Marketing Association
New Web Marketing Association' Internet Standards Assessment Report includes historical data derived from a decade of hosting Internet award competition, WebAwards, and provides best practices for manufacturing Web design.
West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- www.07webaward.org -- The Web Marketing Association, host of leading website awards competition WebAwards, released the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the manufacturing industry create more effective and engaging websites.
"As the standard of excellence for websites continues to increase, consumers (and WebAward judges) are increasingly picky about what they consider to be an effective website," said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. "A growing number of manufacturers are taking advantage of consumer brand awareness and providing in-depth product demos to differentiate their products in consumer minds."
The WebAwards competition judges manufacturing websites on seven criteria that combined create award-winning websites:
Design
Innovation
Content
Technology
Interactivity
Copywriting
Ease of use
Manufacturing websites have generally matched the overall ISAR Index for the past ten years, but have slightly underperformed the index for the past two years.
According to the ISAR Study, manufacturing websites are slightly below the 3-year criteria averages in all areas. Content, copywriting, design and ease of use are the strong points for manufacturing websites.
The 2006 WebAward for Best Manufacturing Website went to My1stop for My1stop Printing.
Other past winners include:
2005 Sub-Zero for Sub-Zero PRO 48 Refrigerator
2004 BRP and Nurun Inc. for BRP Corporate/Brand Web Ecosystem
2003 Advanced Elastomer Systems for Santoprene.com
2002 Engine Interactive for Precor
A complete list of past winners can be found at manufacturing.webaward.org
Companies and organizations wishing to have their Manufacturing Web site evaluated against the ISAR Index and be considered for a WebAward, which can help boost a Website's credibility and marketing efforts, can learn more at www.07webaward.org.
To request your copy of the 2007 WebAward ISAR report, please visit: http://www.webaward.org/isar_report.asp
The Internet Standards Assessment report and the 2007 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organiztions: Burst Media, PRWeb, Misukanis & Odden, Small Army, SimpleFeed, ExactTarget, ad:tech conferences, NewsUSA, eComXpo, MediaPost's OMMA conference, TopRank Online Marketing, Creative Chocolate Printing Company, OTOlabs, Internet World UK, Search Engine Strategies, Webmaster Radio, Rovion's InPerson and eMarketer.
2007 WebAward Call for Entries
The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries into its 11th annual international WebAward Competition. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks that the Internet Standards Assessment report is based upon. The manufacturing industry represents an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Manufacturing Web site of 2007. The deadline for entry is May 31, 2007 and the WebAward Web site is located at www.07webaward.org.
About the WebAwards
Now in its 11th year, the annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information, visit www.07webaward.org.
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TwinEngines, Inc, Discusses Current Manufacturing Challenges Via Podcast
TwinEngines, Inc., was recently invited to record a podcast to discuss current challenges facing U.S. manufacturing and ways they can resolve them.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- TwinEngines, Inc, a specialist in optimizing manufacturing value chains, discusses current manufacturing challenges via podcast.
On March 14, 2007, Mr. Mark Munson, VP Business Development, had the pleasure of recording a podcast with BetterProcess.com company. Better Process acts as the voice of small & midsized manufacturing firms and regularly publishes interviews with manufacturing industry leaders and experts. Past interviews include John Engler of the National Association of Manufacturers and Bob Ferrari of Manufacturing Insights.
Mr. Munson discussed the current state of manufacturing and the impact and opportunities globalization brings to the industry. Listeners will also hear how TwinEngines has successfully leveraged technologies that promote increased agility, connectivity and effectiveness to better manage global value chains for its clients as they venture further and further into global markets.
To listen to the podcast and to "Digg" the show, please click the link below:
http://www.podcasternews.com/programs/87/better-process-podcast/3786/need-help-navigating-all-your-systems-strategic-support/
About TwinEngines
TwinEngines connects people, processes and organizations to enable manufacturing business leaders to become more effective, agile and connected. The company provides strategic consulting and tactical solutions to help small to mid-market Southeastern manufacturing firms to address absolute business necessities or to realize a return on investment within 12 months. TwinEngines synchronizes the flow of information throughout the enterprise, addressing the key components of Knowledge Logistics - Extension, Visibility, Presence, Collaboration and Analysis. For more information about how TwinEngines helps manufacturing companies to increase productivity and maximize profits, please visit www.twinengines.com.
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Liquid Level Alarm for Drums, Tanks and Containers
Battery Powered Liquid Level Alarm for Chemical Drums, Tanks and Containers beeps and flashes when level is low. The Drum Alarm has a built-in flowmeter and particle filter. Models for any container size. Economical level control.
Rochester, NY (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 -- The Drum Alarm is the first liquid level alarm that monitors liquid level in chemical drums, tanks that is battery-powered so it can go anywhere. Developed for automated chemical processes where liquid is continually pumped out of drums, often unattended, it neatly solves the age-old problem of having the drums run empty. When a drum level is too low, the Drum Alarm beeps and flashes to alert personnel immediately. The audio alarm is loud enough for the noisiest manufacturing plants, and the LED is easily visible in daylight.
It is especially suitable for situations when the contents of a container are emptied (or filled) infrequently as the levels in these containers tend to get 'forgotten'. The Drum Alarm makes sure this never happens. The battery lasts for many years as there is no drain when the unit is not actively alarming.
The Drum Alarm has a liquid feeding tube permanently attached to the float switch alarm so it is impossible to 'forget', and the alarm is always on duty.
The Drum Alarms are perfectly sized for the containers they monitor such as 55-gallon drums, so it evacuates as much liquid as possible. This feature alone could pay for the unit by reducing the amount of residual chemical in the containers.
It features a built-in flowmeter so that liquid flow can be accurately monitored.
The unit is built from the ground up for corrosive environments and rough handling.
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Leading Supplier of Industrial Brushes Introduces New Roller Covers
Solo Horton Brushes offers roller covers for every surface, substance and budget.
Torrington, CT (PRWEB) March 25, 2007 -- Solo Horton Brushes, a leading supplier of industrial brushes, today announced that it has expanded its line of roller covers. The extensive selection of industrial paint rollers is designed for professionals working with enamel, latex stain, oil paints, varnish, shellac, lacquer, epoxy or other viscous adhesives.
"Since 1920, we have been focused on providing industries with the finest quality brushes and related products coupled with unsurpassed customer service," said L.J. Skeie, President of Solo Horton Brushes. "The newly enhanced line of roller covers features a variety of materials, sizes and nap lengths, enabling users to find the best product for the job at hand."
Solo Horton industrial paint rollers range from short naps for a smooth application with less drip to longer naps for rougher surfaces. The high density polyester, foam or adhesive exteriors all have solvent-resistant phenolic or polypropylene cores. Most roller covers can be re-used often; however, the company also offers economical roller covers for one-time jobs.
The company's new roller covers, along with more than 1 million industrial brushes, can be viewed online at solobrushes.com.
About Solo Horton Roller Covers
Solo Horton has set the standard for industrial brushes since 1920. The company offers an extensive inventory of brushes, including tube brushes, glue brushes, artist brushes, chip brushes, industrial paint rollers, and more, that blend quality and economy at every price level. All industrial brushes are in-stock and ready for immediate shipment. Quantity discounts are available. For more information, visit solobrushes.com or call 1-800-969-7656.
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China Manufacturer Celebrates 21 Years of Manufacturing By Launching New Website
The China Manufacturer, one of the first manufacturers to produce China products for western and overseas companies, celebrates 21 years of successful manufacturing by launching their new website.
Douglas, Isle of Man, UK (PRWEB) March 25, 2007 -- The China Manufacturer, one of the first manufacturers to produce China products for western and overseas companies, celebrates 21 years of successful manufacturing by launching their new website.
"We wanted our website message to convey our experience and track record and why western and overseas companies choose us first as their manufacturing partner to develop their China product", says Nathan Davies, president of The China Manufacturer. 'As a result of this we have provided a user friendly website with ease of navigation, excellent China resources and information we consider essential when choosing a manufacturing partnership.'
The website discusses the five simple, but essential rules that we consider responsible for our 21 years of success in the China manufacturing market:
1. China Experience - your China factory must have experience of manufacturing in China. Phrases such as '10 years' experience of international business' or '20 years importing and logistics experience' or 'we are new so we are keener' simply are not good enough. Actual experience of manufacturing in China is what counts.
2. How To Get Legal Protection - the Chinese legal system is not the same as what you may be used to. One way to secure peace of mind is to use a China manufacturer whose head office is registered in Hong Kong, where the legal system is based on English common law.
3. ISO - your China manufacturer must offer the security and familiarity of ISO 9000. ISO 9000 is a set of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9000 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies.
4.Track Record - your manufacturer must have been manufacturing in China for at least 10 years. A track record is vital.
5. Access in English - your manufacturer must have management in China whose first language is English. It is essential you are able to pick up the telephone and speak directly to someone in English about your Made in China product.
For more information about made in China products and manufacturing, visit The China Manufacturer website at http://www.the-china-manufacturer.com.
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March 24, 2007
Meat Processing Plant Closure -- Assets Go Under The Hammer
Pro Auction will hold an auction sale on 12th April 2007 at the Baltinglass Meat Factory, Co., Wicklow, Ireland. The sale consists of the entire meat operations of this major Irish based manufacturer who closed the plant at Christmas.
Dublin (PRWEB) March 24, 2007 -- On instructions of the Directors at Baltinglass Meats, Baltinglass Co.Wicklow Ireland, Pro Auction have been appointed to sell the assets of the Company by auction sale, following closure of the plant in December 2006.
The assets which include complete production lines for red meat and added value meat products such as burgers, sausages and strip loins. The lines include Cryovac vacuum packing line which includes a VS95 continous packer and ST90 shrink tunnel a Formax Thompson Burger Line which produced the largest volume burger product and considerd the best in Ireland. The purchase cost for this line was in excess of €250K.
Other key pieces of machinery in the sale will include a Multivac B7 MC belt fed vacuum packer,Handtmann VF 200 B with Handtmann AL sausage linker, Vemag Robot 500 Type 128 / 90 continous vacuum filler with PC878 portion controller with Ross Reiser GB200 portioner and hoist.
All of the sundry items in the factory will also be sold including stainless steel tables, butchers chopping tables,refrigeration, compressors, knee operated sinks, metal detectors, case sealers and strappers, check weighers, labelers, tray washers, forklifts and other 400 plus additional lots.
On closure of the plant 50 personnel were made redundant at Baltinglass and a further 12 at the lamb abattoir in Thomastown Co.Kilkenny.
The sale will attract interest in the industry due to the quality of the food processing machinery and used food machinery.
Bord Bia believes the future of the Irish meat industry is strong. It has the benefit of solid foundations and an abundant supply of raw material that ensure a high quality product offering. A young, dedicated and highly motivated workforce staffs the processing sector. There are tried and tested quality assurance systems in place that offer full traceability, this auction sale allows smaller processor to fill the gap left by the closure of the site and acquire the processing machinery at a fraction of the new cost.
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Patio Enclosures, Inc., Leading Sunroom Manufacturer, Named “ESOP Company of the Year”
Macedonia, OH (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- Patio Enclosures, Inc. the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, was named “ESOP Company of the Year 2007,” by the Ohio/Kentucky Chapter of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Association. Patio Enclosures, Inc. was recognized for its commitment to advancing and exemplifying the “Vision of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan Association” that endorses employee participation, wealth creation, and individual dignity and worth.
“This is a great moment for us and reflects our commitment to the ideals of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan Association,” states Kenneth Sekley, President and CEO of Patio Enclosures, Inc. “This award is a source of employee pride and strengthens our commitment to the company’s continued success.”
In addition, the Chapter also named Patio Enclosures, Inc. employee, Deborah McCourt as its “ESOP Employee-Owner of the Year 2007.” Ms. McCourt was distinguished for her volunteer leadership on the Employee Communications Committee as well as “Reduce Our Costs” a.k.a. “ROC” teams. The ROC teams are dedicated to reducing company’s operating costs to increase profitability and share value. Ms. McCourt served on several communications subcommittees and partnered with several remote branches to ensure that personnel remained updated on employee ownership issues. A special recognition was presented to Patio Enclosures, Inc. Vice President of Human Resources, Floyd Griffin for his past volunteer service to the Ohio/Kentucky ESOP Chapter. Mr. Griffin is the Immediate Past President of the Ohio/Kentucky Chapter, and on a national level previously chaired organization’s State and Regional Chapter Council.
“Individuals who act for the good of all, as Debbie and Floyd have, inspired coworkers on all levels to act more as a team,” says Sekley. “They’ve become examples for employees at other companies that are working towards self-ownership.”
In 1996, the company’s Chairman and CEO, Robert Schneider initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan agreement with company employees as a key component of his management and succession preparations. Annual stock purchases derived from company profits were made on behalf of the employees until December 29, 2006, when the final shares of company stock were bought by the employee stock ownership plan. To date, Patio Enclosures, Inc., a sunroom manufacturer and installer, has 28 employee-operated branches across the US.
The winners of the Ohio/Kentucky Chapter’s ESOP Company of the Year and Employee of the Year are eligible for the National ESOP Association’s Awards, which will be announced in Washington, DC at its 30th Annual Conference in May, 2007.
About Patio Enclosures, Inc.
Patio Enclosures, Inc. has been recognized for several years by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as the Top Performing Sunroom Company in North America. Patio Enclosures, Inc. operates 28 branch locations across the United States and Canada and has more than 750 employee-owners. The company also operates three casual living furniture stores in northeastern Ohio and one in Pittsburgh.
About Ohio/Kentucky Chapter
The Ohio/Kentucky Chapter is comprised of 97 companies. Currently, there are roughly 10,000 ESOPs in place in the US covering approximately 10 million employees and controlling assets of roughly $600 billion.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Reginald Carter, Public Relations
Patio Enclosures, Inc.
750 East Highland Road
Macedonia, Ohio 44056
phone (330)468-0700 ext. 2278
fax (330) 908-1123
www.patioenc.com
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Burris Computer Forms' Templates Available through Microsoft® Office Marketplace
Burris Computer Forms announced today that its templates for its Print-on-Demand Forms ™ are available through Microsoft® Office Marketplace.
ROANOKE, VA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- Burris Computer Forms pcforms.com announced today that its templates for its Print-on-Demand Forms ™ are available through Microsoft® Office Marketplace.
Burris' templates for Microsoft® Publisher templates include Jumbo Print-on-Demand Postcards ™, Blank Four-of-a-Kind Postcards ™, Blank Four-of-a-Kind Utility Postcards ™ used for coupons or utility billing. Burris' templates for Microsoft® Word include Jumbo Print-on-Demand Postcards ™, Blank Four-of-a-Kind Postcards ™, Blank Four-of-a-Kind Utility Postcards ™, Letter/Mailing Label, Shipping Label/Return Label/Packing List, and Packing List/Invoice/Shipping Label.
The templates can be used with Burris' blank postcard sheets and blank laser sheets with shipping labels. Printing postcards in-house provides a fast, cost-effective way for organizations to get out their message. Printing packing slips onto Peel Out! Shipping Label Sheets ™ allows companies to pull orders and label their packages using one sheet, providing a fast, streamlined way to fill and ship orders accurately.
To learn more about the templates available for download, log on to pcforms.com and select the Downloads tab or call Diane Emery or Amanda Bishop at (800) 982-FORM (3676).
About Burris Computer Forms:
Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, Burris Computer Forms was founded in 1992 and is privately owned. It produces blank printable Tri-fold Mailers and Brochures, Create-n-Hang Door Hangers ™, Four-of-a-Kind Postcards ™, Half-Fold cards, Note Cards, and provides Peel Out! Shipping Label Sheets ™, with one or two built-in label(s) that streamline shipping and mailing.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and other countries.
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Workhorse Sharpens Focus On Walk-In Truck Market
Workhorse Custom Chassis is in the process of developing a one-two punch aimed at revitalizing the market for walk-in trucks.
Union City, IN (Vocus/PRWeb ) March 23, 2007 -- Workhorse Custom Chassis is in the process of developing a one-two punch aimed at revitalizing the market for walk-in trucks.
The manufacturer of chassis for walk-in trucks (also known as step vans) "has developed a new laser focus with our truck products and marketing" since its acquisition by International Truck and Engine Corporation in 2005, said Jay Sandler, Workhorse vice president of commercial product.
because of their easy stand-up access to the interior cargo area, lower loading platform and easy entrance and exit out the curbside steps, are ergonomically superior and much more efficient than cab-and-box trucks for businesses performing multiple service stops. They also make ideal mobile warehouses and workshops for contractors or those involved in service work.
According to Sandler, there has been a recent surge in walk-in sales the last two years, which can be attributed to an increase in parcel delivery vehicles, as more people are shopping through the Internet, the Home Shopping Network and other sources. He says that trend should keep fleets expanding for several years, since for multiple stops over short distances, the walk-in truck is the perfect vehicle.
Recent developments have positioned Workhorse to take better advantage of this growing demand and, even more importantly, create additional demand.
The first "punch," you might say, is the rapid expansion of choices for walk-in users in terms of powerplants and truck capacity, driven by Workhorse's recent product offerings. In 2005 Workhorse revamped its mainstay chassis with significant ride, handling and performance improvements in its new W42 truck platform. Underneath the familiar skin, the walk-in was a new truck, similar to other new trucks. Also of significance, the W42 came with a choice of a gas or diesel engine.
The W42, however, was still limited to Workhorse's traditional range of 9,400 to 14,500 lb. GVWRs (gross vehicle weight ratings: the combined weight limit of a truck and its payload). That changed when Workhorse added a 16,000 lb. GVWR in 2006. Now Workhorse has added the heavier duty W62 in 2007 with GVWRs of 19,500 and 23,500 lbs. The W62 also provides the choice of gas or diesel engines, and this is the first time a gas option has been available for both those GVWRs -- an increasingly viable option for some fleets as diesel engines soar in cost. Workhorse now is the only company that covers the full range of options for medium and heavy duty walk-ins.
"The W62 represents a category we haven't been able to compete in before," said Sandler. "We saw a need for more choices up and down the GVW ladder, particularly with engines. We consider ourselves a customer-driven company, responsive to market needs. And if we're truly a trucking manufacturer, we need to be offering solutions to those needs."
But such options don't mean much if potential customers don't know about them and their benefits. "As a company, I think we can do a better job of reaching out to people about what these trucks can do," said Sandler. "Our research shows there's opportunity to obtain a significant number of new customers if we focus our efforts correctly."
The second punch is the International connection. "We have access to a lot of trucking expertise, both in manufacturing and sales," said Sandler. "As I've said, this has already sharpened our focus and commitment to the trucking market, and we expect to send a loud and clear message with that focus, which is: We're not only sticking with the walk-in business, we're going to revitalize the whole category of walk-in trucks. You're going to see a lot more of them out there because of us."
The first moves in this direction have been made, said Sandler. Workhorse has recently begun establishing relationships with International dealers that it believes can assist Workhorse truck sales. "The initial response from the International dealers we've talked to has been terrific," said Sandler. "They're excited to have this kind of truck to sell. And we're excited because they are obviously people who know how to sell and service trucks. It's a big win-win."
With access to International expertise and resources, Workhorse expects to bolster the kind of product and sales/service support needed to make new inroads into the medium duty truck market. "We're very confident that the combined International and GM expertise of our company, supported by the range of our product offering, will yield significant results in getting the benefits of these trucks into more people's hands."
"This is the kind of synergy the walk-in market hasn't seen before," Sandler concluded. "I think it's going to be fun to watch."
Workhorse Custom Chassis
Workhorse Custom Chassis is ISO 9001 certified and a leader in the manufacture of chassis for motor homes, walk-in trucks and buses. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Truck and Engine Corporation. For additional information call 877-294-6773 or visit www.workhorse.com.
International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV). In addition to Workhorse brand chassis, the company produces International® brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses, and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. A wholly owned subsidiary offers financing services. Additional information is available at: www.internationaldelivers.com.
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Visibility Corporation and Altico Advisors Form Strategic Partnership
Altico Advisors, headquartered in Massachusetts, has joined Visibility's Partner Program to form a strategic relationship that will broaden the reach of both companies in the manufacturing sector that they serve. Altico, a provider of ERP solutions with a specialization in manufacturing, will now be implementing and reselling Visibility Corporation's .NET based ERP solution, VISIBILITY.net. The partnership brings together Visibility's industry leading ERP software solution designed for complex product manufacturers with Altico's significant business experience, proven implementation methodology, and effective sales organization.
Andover, MA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- Altico Advisors (www.AlticoAdvisors) headquartered in Massachusetts, has joined Visibility's Partner Program to form a strategic relationship that will broaden the reach of both companies in the manufacturing sector that they serve. Altico, a provider of ERP solutions with a specialization in manufacturing, will now be implementing and reselling Visibility Corporation's .NET based ERP solution, VISIBILITY.net.
The partnership brings together Visibility's industry leading ERP software solution designed for complex product manufacturers with Altico's significant business experience, proven implementation methodology, and effective sales organization. Altico is recognized in the Northeast for delivering high quality business solutions and advisory services that provide unparalleled results for mid-market businesses.
Michael J. Kean, Altico Principal and President explains, "We have considerable expertise with numerous ERP products and business applications, but we recognized a gap in our ability to meet the needs of complex product manufacturers, which is a subset of the market we serve. Extensive research led us to Visibility for a comprehensive solution built on current technologies." Kean continues, "We're highly selective about the systems we represent and Visibility met our high standards for flexibility and usability. As a company, Visibility also has a solid reputation. And the VISIBILITY.net software is designed to drive business efficiencies through flexible workflows, resource utilization, manufacturing planning, compliance and data consolidation. The result is a product that deploys with speed and precision, improves customer service, and shortens time to market. These are the goals we share with Visibility and with our clients."
Lori Kimball, Vice President of Strategic Business Development at Visibility Corporation, notes, "Altico's implementation and business process expertise extend our coverage in the Northeastern U.S, which is critical to our worldwide expansion, and brings a solid business partner with a proven track record into our channel. We were seeking an established partner with a clear record of client successes. Altico is that partner in the Northeast. Our partners must be experts in the manufacturing market and capable of delivering process improvements in their ERP deployments. Altico is a consultative organization with the technological skills to deliver against those shared goals."
About Altico Advisors
Altico Advisors (www.AlticoAdvisors.com) is a recognized business solutions advisory firm serving the manufacturing, distribution and services communities. The entire Altico team is dedicated to a service model that allows clients to maximize their investment in software systems and have ready access to the information they require to run their businesses.
About Visibility Corporation
Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility's Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively.
VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server™ or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.
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Significant Cycle Time Reductions Obtained When Engraving With A CNC Mill Using The Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder And The Tough Tip Engraving Tool
Engraving Cycle Times Decrease By 76% Using The Spring Loaded Engraving Tool, The Engraving Tool For CNC Milling Machines.
Hudson, Mass. (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- 2L inc. announced today that its' Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder and Tough Tip Engraving Tool significantly decrease cycle times and increase your tip life when engraving stainless steel using a CNC Mill.
"The Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder offers a considerable benefit to machine operators requiring decreased cycle times when engraving in high production environments," the company spokesman noted. "As more and more jobs are outsourced overseas, US companies are seeking proven ways to decrease their costs and production time to maintain a competitive edge; the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool can perform the engraving in one-quarter the time."
The Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder allows operators to engrave flat, curved and uneven surfaces using a CNC milling machine. Its patented design allows the engraving tool bit to float over inconsistencies in the engraving material and to be operated at much faster feedrates in comparison to engraving with a rigid tool. Instead of slowly feeding into each engraving line as with a rigid tool, using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool, the operator makes rapid moves into the material at the start of each engraving line; therefore the cycle time is decreased significantly.
Engraving Cycle Time Comparison
Spring Loaded Engraving Tool vs. Rigid Tool Engraving
Engraving with a Rigid Tool:
Material: Stainless Steel
RPM: 3000 RPM
Cutting Feed Rate (IPM): 6
Plunge Feed Rate (IPM): 3
Letter Height: .150"
Letter Height: .125"
Depth of Engraving: .005"
# of Characters: 25
Cycle Time per Part: 194 seconds
Engraving with the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool
Material: Stainless Steel
RPM: 3000 RPM
Cutting Feed Rate (IPM): 13
Plunge Feed Rate (IPM): 250
Letter Height: .150"
Clearance Plane (Rapid Height): .125"
Depth of Engraving: .005"
# of Characters: 25
Cycle Time per Part: 47 seconds
Cycle Time Reduction: 147 seconds (2.45 minutes) per Part Using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
Time Saved: 76% less time engraving.
"As well, the combined use of the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool in conjunction with our newest patent pending engraving tool, the Tough Tip Engraving Tool, offers an additional benefit when engraving and marking harder materials," the spokesman added. "The Tough Tip Engraving Tool is designed to offer more tool strength and last longer when engraving Stainless Steel." He added, "Using both the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool and the Tough Tip Engraving Tool offers a collective benefit of decreased cycle times, longer tool life, and the ability to engrave difficult materials."
Tough Tip Engraving Tools are solid carbide, in diameters of 1/8", 3/16", 11/64" and 1/4", lengths of 2", 4.5" and 6.5" and tip widths of .010", .015", .020", and .030".
2L provides a wide variety of in-stock Engraving, Workholding and Industrial Products available for same day shipment.
Please refer all inquiries to:
2L inc.
P.O. Box 105, Hudson, MA 01749
(978)567-8867
www.2Linc.com
About 2L inc.
Since 1998, 2L inc. has been designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative tools and product solutions for the manufacturing, engraving, and industrial markets.
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Colored Tolerance Control for Unmistakable Results
The new Mettler Toledo solution for manual checkweighing combines the innovative tolerance indication colorWeight® with an excellent hygienic design. The extremely fast weighing technology enables improvement of your productivity. Available in a terminal version or as a complete compact scale, this technology makes checkweighing a breeze.
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- The new Mettler Toledo solution for manual checkweighing combines the innovative tolerance indication colorWeight® with an excellent hygienic design. The extremely fast weighing technology enables improvement of your productivity. Available in a terminal version or as a complete compact scale, this technology makes checkweighing a breeze.
Better readability with colorWeight®
The colored backlighting of the LC display provides easily readable unmistakable information as to whether or not the weight is within the tolerance limits. If you don't like our choice of colors, you can mix other colors in the setup menu. The display brightness is also adjustable. The bargraph provides additional information about the distance from the target weight.
Yellow: Weight above the tolerance
Green: Weight within the tolerance
Red: Weight below the tolerance
Hygienic design
"Easy to clean" was the main goal when the new design was developed. In cooperation with EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) and NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) we have realized a solution which reflects the latest standard of hygienic design. In addition, the IP69K protection ensures high pressure cleaning protection.
Flexible processes
The application software module is specially designed for manual checkweighing. Numerous set-up possibilities make adaptation to individual requirements mere child's play:
• Three different weighing modes for inputting in target weight and tolerances
• Target weights can be input from the keyboard, weighed, or manual typed in
• Memory for 99 different target weights and tolerances
• Quick scale check - perform a quick scale check without turning
wrench or removing it from the production line
• The "Take away" function allows repeated removal of a defined
weight with automatic tolerance checking and automatic taring.
Mettler Toledo is recognized as the global leader in weighing solutions for industrial, retail and laboratory applications. The company plans to continue its focus on developing customer-oriented weighing solutions that harness the power and flexibility of the leading technologies.
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EPCglobal North America and RFID Journal To Launch EPC Conference & Exhibition October 2-4 In Chicago at the Stevens Convention Center
The leading authority on EPC/RFID standards partners with the leading RFID media and events company to provide year-round education to the North American market.
New York, NY (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- EPCglobal North America, the leading authority on EPC/RFID standards, and RFID Journal, the leading RFID media and events company, today announced a multi-year partnership under which the two organizations will hold an annual fall EPC conference and exhibition for the North American market, EPC Connection. The first event will be held October 2 - 4, 2007 at the Stevens Convention Center in Chicago. EPCglobal North America will also provide special pre-conference seminars at each spring RFID Journal LIVE! event, beginning with the fifth annual RFID Journal LIVE! conference & exhibition to be held April 30 - May 2, 2007 in Orlando at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
"This partnership between EPCglobal North America and RFID Journal helps us to serve end users, potential end users and providers of EPC technologies in North America throughout the year in a way neither organization could do alone," said Mike Meranda, president of EPCglobal North America. "EPCglobal North America brings a deep understanding of Electronic Product Code (EPC) standards and the work being done to implement them. RFID Journal brings a broad audience and the ability to provide top-notch education through face-to-face events."
"We're thrilled to be working with EPCglobal North America," says Mark Roberti, founder and editor of RFID Journal. "This partnership assists us in educating companies about the many potential benefits of using EPC technology in retail, manufacturing, supply chain and other operations."
The October 2 - 4 EPC Connection event will feature end users presenting candid case studies about using RFID technologies in various applications, the challenges that they overcame and the benefits they are achieving. The event will feature an exhibition of EPC technologies by the leading EPC vendors.
For sponsorship information, please contact John DelMauro, VP of Sales, at jdelmauro(at)rfidjournal.com
About EPCglobal North America
EPCglobal North America™ serves subscribers in the United States and Canada to help foster the adoption of the EPCglobal Network® and related technology. The EPCglobal Network combines Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, existing communications network infrastructure, and the Electronic Product Code™ (a number for uniquely identifying an item) to enable accurate, cost-efficient visibility of information in the supply chain. The end result helps organizations be more efficient, flexible, and responsive to customer needs. To learn more, please visit www.EPCglobalNA.org
About RFID Journal
RFID Journal is the leading source of news and in-depth information about radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information about vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision-makers worldwide--in print, online and at face-to-face events. www.rfidjournal.com
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Letterpart Ltd Becomes First UK Organization to Migrate to XyEnterprise Publishing Software, XPP 8
XML Professional Publisher (XPP) 8.0 provides support for OpenType fonts, PDF and SVG graphics, and Unicode.
Wakefield, MA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- XyEnterprise, a leading developer of award-winning XML content management and multi-channel delivery solutions, announced today that Letterpart Ltd has successfully upgraded to XyEnterprise's XPP (XML Professional Publisher) Version 8.
Letterpart Ltd, based in Reigate, Surrey, provides typesetting services and 24/7 Web-based typesetting with over 200 data uploads per day. Because of this heavy volume, it was essential that any upgrade to their infrastructure be deployed seamlessly and function correctly from the word go.
As the employees of Letterpart arrived for work on Monday 26 February, they began working with the latest version of XyEnterprise's XML Professional Publisher. This signalled a significant achievement for the IT team at Letterpart. According to Chris Leggett, MD/Proprietor of Letterpart, "The upgrade from XPP Version 7 to Version 8 only took about 45 minutes; the preparation took more time!"
Letterpart depends upon XPP and XPP Web Services as their primary business tool, so it was critical that the upgrade go smoothly to ensure there was no disruption in service. Before installing XPP Version 8 in their production environment, Letterpart performed pre-upgrade testing on their development server, ensuring the new version would function as expected.
In addition to the XPP upgrade, Letterpart also upgraded all of their production and business systems' hardware, and commissioned an off-site disaster recovery facility. "Our new infrastructure gives us one of the best business continuity plans in our market," stated Leggett.
XPP Version 8 offers several major enhancements to support global publishing, including OpenType font support and Unicode compliance. With Unicode as the underlying system architecture, Version 8 opens up typesetting market opportunities in Asia and the Far East where Unicode fonts are essential. This new release of XPP also expands support for PDF and SVG - industry best practice for graphical formats.
In summing up Chris Leggett said "We were all very pleased at how well the upgrade went. XPP V8 works very well and adds significant value to the services we offer. Perhaps the best compliment I can give is that as far as my customers and staff are concerned, it's 'business as usual'. "
About XyEnterprise
XyEnterprise helps simplify and expedite the automated creation and delivery of content across the enterprise. Named one of KMWorld's "100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management," for a second consecutive year, we offer configurable and scalable XML content management and publishing solutions that maximize content reusability and repurposing. Our unmatched XML expertise, the result of hundreds of successful deployments, is built upon a 20-year heritage of partnership with our customers. XyEnterprise's content management and delivery solutions have been implemented by companies in publishing, financial services, government, manufacturing, high tech and aerospace/defense. The Company's headquarters is in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with locations throughout North America, Europe, Pacific Rim and Latin America. For additional information, please contact XyEnterprise at 781.756.4400 or visit www.xyenterprise.com.
About Letterpart Ltd
Letterpart Ltd, located in Reigate Surrey, is one of the UK's leading typesetters. A book and journal typesetting company, they specialize in loose-leaf publications, educational books, tax work, catalogues, directories and batch pagination. An ISO 9001:2000 company, Letterpart utilizes XPP software to produce high quality XML/SGML output. For more information contact Letterpart at +44 (0)1737 223329 or visit www.letterpart.com.
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Register for Free Leadership Teleseminar on March 27 with Special Keynote Speaker, Dr. Gerald Kraines, CEO of The Levinson Institute
In an exciting, free teleseminar on "What Every Leader Should Know" scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) noted management consultants Dr. Gerald Kraines and David Jackson of The Levinson Institute make a case that accountability provides the key to leadership in today's fast-changing business environment. The Levinson Institute, founded in Boston in 1968, is one of the world's most respected executive-development and consulting firms. To register, please go to: http://www.levinsoninstitute.com/OLlive/.
Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- In an exciting, free teleseminar on "What Every Leader Should Know" scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) noted management consultants Dr. Gerald Kraines and David Jackson of The Levinson Institute make a case that accountability provides the key to leadership in today's fast-changing business environment. The Levinson Institute, founded in Boston in 1968, is one of the world's most respected executive-development and consulting firms. To register, please go to: http://www.levinsoninstitute.com/OLlive/.
In the teleseminar, Kraines uses vivid stories from many successful companies to illustrate how the best leaders create trust-inducing cultures and accountable, productive working relationships. As Kraines is quick to point out, "While it takes months and years to build trust and respect between a manager and subordinate, it takes only minutes to destroy it."
Kraines and Jackson make a powerful argument that in 2007 accountability and leadership are more vital than ever to guaranteeing productivity and bottom-line victories. Using their accountability leadership methodology, the consultants provide five key strategies for creating the most adaptive and successful -- as well as accountable -- businesses anywhere.
In the information-packed hour, you will learn how to:
1. Hold people accountable
2. Improve the morale of your workforce
3. Achieve genuine alignment
4. Ensure high-performing teams
5. Give tough feedback
Plus, submitted questions will be answered "live" by these two experts.
For more information and to sign up, please go to: http://www.levinsoninstitute.com/OLlive/.
The first 25 people to sign up for this seminar will receive a copy of Dr. Gerald Kraines's critically acclaimed book Accountability Leadership.
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South Coast AQMD Awards Hymotion, A123Systems and Aerovironment Contract to Supply the Regional Air Agency in California with Plug-In Hybrid Electric Fleet Vehicles
Hymotion and A123Systems today announced that the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has awarded the companies a contract to provide 10 converted Priuses to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The South Coast AQMD PHEV program will evaluate and help identify a path to commercialization in California.
Watertown, Mass. (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- Hymotion and A123Systems today announced that the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has awarded the companies a contract to provide 10 converted Priuses to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The South Coast AQMD PHEV program will evaluate and help identify a path to commercialization in California.
The AQMD has identified the use of near-zero emission vehicle technology as a key air quality attainment strategy, and has sponsored PHEV demonstrations for over six years because of the potential for this technology to enable zero-tailpipe emissions for portions of a typical driving cycle. Similar to commercially available hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs utilize a battery pack and an electric motor in concert with an internal combustion engine. PHEVs, however, employ a larger battery pack which can be designed to extend the electric portion of the driving cycle, providing improved fuel economy, lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced petroleum dependence.
The Hymotion solution incorporates A123Systems' batteries into a highly advanced PHEV module that is lightweight, compact and requires minimal modification to the stock vehicle. All necessary components and safety features are integrated and contained within the module, including: batteries, power electronics, crash sensors, power electronics, charger, battery management system, safety sensors and manual-electric interlock. Due to its plug- and play- installation, the system does not require removal of the OEM battery pack and can be installed in less than 2 hours.
"This exciting program will not only demonstrate the power of today's technology, but pave the way for larger-scale demonstrations of Plug-In Hybrid technology in Southern California," said Ricardo Bazzarella, Founder and President of Hymotion.
The awarded solution uses A123Systems' nanophosphate technology that provides unprecedented specific power, safety and life - all critical to the optimization and commercialization of PHEVs. A123Systems' automotive class lithium ion technology renders the solution durable and more safe than other chemistries. The system is expected to maximize fuel economy while maintaining California's most stringent vehicle tailpipe emission standards. Early demonstrations have shown greater than 100 miles per gallon in city driving, which cuts carbon dioxide emissions in half. The solution also includes power processing and rapid chargers provided by AeroVironment, Inc.
"California has traditionally served as a leader to the rest of the country in matters of air quality and renewable energy," said David Vieau, President and CEO of A123Systems. "This award is further validation of our efforts to date as we continue on our path to providing smarter, more fuel-efficient and market-ready options for organizations, agencies and individuals that are concerned about fuel consumption and the environment."
"The South Coast AQMD has stated its belief in PHEV technology since the turn of the century and we are proud to be involved in the delivery of the technology that will fulfill the promise of such vehicles," said Tim Conver, CEO of AeroVironment.
A123Systems and Hymotion are also working with NYSERDA on a program that could put as many as 600 Plug-In Hybrids on the roads of New York State. Additionally, A123Systems recently announced that it is working with General Motors and Cobasys on the Saturn Green Line Vue Plug-In Hybrid program, and that the company is working with GE to develop systems for the hybrid bus market. A123Systems recently received a $15 million development contract for next generation HEV batteries from the U.S. Department of Energy and the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), an organization composed of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation.
About A123Systems
A123Systems has quickly become one of the world's leading suppliers of high-power lithium-ion batteries. Based on the company's patented nanophosphate technology, the batteries deliver previously unattainable levels of power, safety and life. Applicable to a wide range of industries, A123Systems' products allow OEMs expanded flexibility in system design, removing many traditional technology constraints. Founded in 2001, A123Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For additional information please visit www.a123systems.com.
About Hymotion
Hymotion Inc. is a provider of complete integration for hybrid and fuel cell systems. Hymotion brings over ten years of experience in the alternative fuel industry. It can offer mechanical, electrical, control system and power electronics design for OEM customers. As a green technology company, their mission is to provide new generation hybrid and alternative fuel solutions to customers that value green and innovative technologies. For additional information please visit www.hymotion.com.
About AeroVironment, Inc. (AV)
AV designs, develops, produces and supports a technologically advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and fast charge systems. The company's small UAS are used extensively by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense to deliver real-time reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. For more information about AV please visit http://www.avinc.com.
About AQMD
AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The South Coast AQMD is committed to undertaking all necessary steps to protect public health from air pollution, with sensitivity to the impacts of its actions on the community and businesses. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program of planning, regulation, compliance assistance, enforcement, monitoring, technology advancement, and public education.
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Benchmate Moves to Improved Company Facility
New headquarters enhances product development and customer support functions.
Coupeville, WA (PRWEB) March 23, 2007 -- Benchmate Systems, Inc., provider of maintenance management software solutions since 1985, recently relocated the company headquarters from Bellevue to Coupeville, Washington. The strategic move provides Benchmate with newer facilities conducive for product development and timely customer support. All major functional areas of the company including administration are centralized in the new Coupeville office.
"By relocating to Coupeville, we were able to extensively improve our facility over our former office location," says Bob Nichols, president of Benchmate. "Our new office, which is situated along Penn Cove that stretches to the Puget Sound, is not only environmentally pleasing, but convenient for travel out of nearby Seattle. We're extremely pleased with this location and have successfully made our move without disrupting any client projects or customer service support needs."
Contact information for Benchmate has changed to:
Benchmate Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 669, Coupeville, Washington 98239
800-466-1899 or 360-678-8358
The company's primary email address, info(at)benchmate.com and web site, www.Benchmate.com, remain unchanged.
About Benchmate Systems, Inc.
For more than 20 years, Benchmate has been delivering maintenance system solutions to industrial and facility clients throughout North America. The tool of choice for maintenance managers responsible for small to medium size work forces across a wide-range of industry segments, Benchmate makes the complex simple by eliminating costly tasks, improving work process flow and increasing maintenance department efficiencies. Benchmate's long-standing reputation for personal client relationships stems from the company's client-first culture which has remained consistent since 1985. For more information, visit www.benchmate.com.
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Marketworks Appoints Doug Hadaway as Chief Executive Officer
Marketworks today announced it has appointed Doug Hadaway as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Atlanta (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- Marketworks, a multi-channel e-commerce software solutions provider, today announced it has appointed Doug Hadaway as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Hadaway was named as the new CEO after Ken Powell announced his resignation earlier this month. Hadaway joined Marketworks in June 2004 as Chief Financial Officer and also served as interim CEO during 2005.
Hadaway brings a proven track record of success managing high-growth technology companies to the CEO role, with more than 21 years of experience. Hadaway’s extensive experience includes various strategy and finance roles at Synchrologic, a leading developer of wireless synchronization technology for mobile devices recently acquired by Nokia, Premiere Global Services, a global communications and web collaboration firm that grew from $30 million to over $500 million during his tenure, and NetZip, a pioneer in digital download technology that merged with a public company competitor in one of the largest internet company mergers of 2000.
“My first priority and focus is on our customers. I recognize that Marketworks is only as successful as our customers, and that means we must continually strive to help our customers grow their online businesses,” commented Hadaway. “Through our strong relationships with eBay, Google, Amazon and Netsuite, we’ve expanded our offerings to help our customers capitalize on emerging opportunities to sell online,” said Hadaway. “The product launches that are planned for 2007 are unparalleled in our Company’s history. I’m particularly excited about our new Premium Web Store product which represents an industry milestone – the ability to support both a sophisticated Web store and multi-channel online ecommerce management from a single platform,” stated Hadaway.
For more information on Marketworks, visit http://www.marketworks.com.
About Marketworks
Marketworks is a technology and marketing services company that empowers businesses to implement and successfully manage a multi-channel online business. Through major marketplaces, shopping comparison sites, search engines and storefronts, Marketworks delivers unparalleled automation and expertise so merchants can sell to 600 million shoppers each month. From its offices in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Australia, Marketworks powers more than 4,000 businesses in 37 countries. Atlanta-based Marketworks lists more than eight million items each month to all marketplaces and facilitates more product listings than any other provider on eBay. The company holds eBay’s 2005 Star Developer Award.
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Optimal Thinking Experts Explain Why Sales Organizations Are Falling By the Wayside
"Suboptimal thinking sales organizations with high personnel turnover and unpredictable sales revenues are rapidly failing in the global marketplace" according to Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., international best-selling author of Optimal Thinking (Wiley, 7th printing and in 15 languages) and creator of OptimalThinking.com's new Sales Organization Optimization Program for Senior Executives. "These sales organizations still rely on the erroneous 'Just be positive, it will all work out fine' motto. Too often, their sales personnel are wishful thinkers who suppress negativity, focus on what is out of their control, and make suboptimal choices. They squander sales opportunities because they don't make the most of the options available to them. Their suboptimal thinking compromises their communications and produces suboptimal sales performance."
Los Angeles (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- "Suboptimal thinking sales organizations with high personnel turnover and unpredictable sales revenues are rapidly failing in the global marketplace" according to Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., international best-selling author of Optimal Thinking (Wiley, 7th printing and in 15 languages) and creator of OptimalThinking.com's new Sales Organization Optimization Program for Senior Executives. "These sales organizations still rely on the erroneous 'Just be positive, it will all work out fine' motto. Too often, their sales personnel are wishful thinkers who suppress negativity, focus on what is out of their control, and make suboptimal choices. They squander sales opportunities because they don't make the most of the options available to them. Their suboptimal thinking compromises their communications and produces suboptimal sales performance."
"In the Optimal Thinking sales organization, the sales executives and their sales people are trained in the art and science of consistent Optimal Thinking. They confront negativity, consider their options and ask the best questions to determine the best solutions. Optimal Thinking sales organizations maximize -- rather than improve or manage - resources, opportunities, profits and market share."
Having provided Optimal Thinking training for organizations such as BP, Johnson & Johnson, U.S. Army, and Warner Bros., Glickman tells us: "Our sales organization optimization team has over 90 years of direct sales and global sales management optimization experience. When confronted with flat or declining sales, revenue, market share or profits, we immediately evaluate the patterns of thinking of the individual sales personnel, the dominant thinking style of the sales executives and the sales organization. Our proprietary Optimal Thinking 360 Online Assessment empowers the sales personnel to optimize communications with every type of person in every type of situation.
Don McNamara, veteran sales optimization expert at OptimalThinking.com and award-winning author of Visionary Leadership, believes: "Top performing companies are hiring Optimal Thinkers and training existing personnel to use this peak form of thinking consistently. They no longer allow suboptimal thinking to sabotage their sales initiatives."
According to Mark Friedman, sales lead optimization expert at OptimalThinking.com: "Optimal Thinking is necessary to obtain the most qualified leads, and maximize ROI for each sales and marketing initiative. Senior sales executives understand that they must invest in sales process optimization to dominate their market space."
For more information, visit http://www.optimalthinking.com/sales-optimization.html.
AVAILABILITY: Dr. Rosalene Glickman, Don McNamara CMC and Mark Friedman are available for TV, radio, and print media interviews to discuss sales organization optimization.
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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QuantumClean Conducts Outsourced Parts Cleaning (OPC) Marketplace Evaluation Study
Leading semiconductor outsourced parts cleaning provider asks semi fabs what they have to say about the current state of the OPC marketplace.
Dublin, PA (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- QuantumClean®, the leading provider of outsourced parts cleaning, process tool part restoration and surface treatment to the semiconductor industry, today announced the company's sponsorship of a survey that will evaluate the current outsourced parts cleaning (OPC) marketplace.
"We are interested to find out what semi fabs have to say about the OPC marketplace as it is right now," said Scott Nicholas, president, CEO and COB of QuantumClean.
The survey will be used to author a research report, "2007 OPC Marketplace Evaluation: What Semi Fabs Say," for release in the second quarter of 2007. Included in the report will be:
- Rankings of the primary OPC vendors
- Satisfaction with OPC vendors' performance
- Evaluations of the quality, delivery, service, sales, technology and cost of ownership in the current marketplace
Each survey respondent will receive a complimentary copy of the report delineating and analyzing the information discovered in the study. In addition, all respondents will be entered in a drawing to win one of five $50 American Express® gift cards. To take the survey, click here.
"This study and subsequent report will allow us insight into the current standards of OPC vendors and the marketplace as a whole," said Maceo Ward, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at QuantumClean. "In addition to providing solid research to the entire semiconductor industry, we will also be able to see how we compare to other OPC vendors and how we can leverage our competitive advantage."
To participate in this survey and receive a complimentary copy of the report delineating and analyzing the information discovered in the study, please visit http://www.eqr1.com/sw.pcm?n=T04229&data=2~~src~1.
About QuantumClean
QuantumClean (Quantum Global Technologies, LLC) is the leading provider of Outsourced Parts Cleaning, process tool part restoration and surface treatment to the semiconductor industry. The company operates technologically innovative cleaning centers in every major semiconductor market across the U.S. and Asia, providing process improvement through consistently cleaner parts® that exceeds industry standards, dramatically reducing its customers' Total Cost of Ownership. Founded in 2000, QuantumClean is headquartered in Dublin, PA. with Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers® in the Silicon Valley, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Inner-Mountain, Mid-America and New England regions.
For more about QuantumClean, visit their website at http://www.quantumclean.com.
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CAI Survey Reports No Increase in Healthcare Deductibles for Small NC Companies in 2006
2006/2007 NC Healthcare Benefits Cost Survey indicates although healthcare costs continue to rise, small employers chose not to increase healthcare deductibles.
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- CAI has released results of the 2006/2007 NC Healthcare Benefits and Cost Survey indicating that on average, small employers with 50-199 employees saw a greater rise in healthcare costs than other employer segments. Single coverage premium costs rose over last year as follows:
- Micro employers (under 49), up by 5.2%
- Small employers (50 - 199), up by 7.6%
- Medium employers (200 - 999), up by 5.5%
Small Employers Hold the Line on Deductibles
Although all employers within the small to medium sized range saw a greater increase in costs, small employers with 50-199 employees saw a larger rise in healthcare costs than other segments. The larger rise in costs can be attributed to small employers holding the line on deductibles.
Small employers did not report any measurable increase in deductibles, with the average and median deductible virtually unchanged from last year. By comparison, smaller-sized micro employers raised deductibles an average of 25 percent, with the median doubling from $500 to $1000. Medium-sized companies also raised deductibles, reporting an average increase of 11 percent.
"Companies have become more open to considering benefit design changes in the face of rising health insurance premiums. Developing a competitive total compensation package while controlling healthcare costs is going to be a challenge for many employers. Employers with well-designed benefits strategies will certainly have the edge on attracting and retaining talent," says Molly Hegeman, Manager of Consulting Services, CAI.
"Employers who are most effective in controlling their healthcare costs take a multi-dimensional approach to fighting their margins. This includes plan design adjustments, financing arrangements, and aggressive wellness initiatives," says Todd Yates, Consultant with Hill, Chesson & Woody.
About the 2006/2007 NC Healthcare Benefits & Cost Survey
The NC Healthcare Benefits & Cost Survey is a valuable resource for developing an effective benefits strategy, providing employers with the information most critical to managing benefits plans. Conducted between December 2006 and January 2007 with 484 local organizations participating, this survey is the only North Carolina based survey focused on plan design and costs. The survey was co-developed by CAI, Inc., a non-profit employer's association and Hill, Chesson & Woody, an employee benefits consulting firm. Seminars to review results will be held in April. For more detailed information, please visit NC Healthcare Benefits & Cost Survey.
About CAI
CAI is a non-profit employers' association serving the greater Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, and 65 eastern counties of North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI provides over 1,200 member companies with executive, management and human resources information and services, including day-to-day telephone guidance, advice and training. More information is available at CAI.
About Hill, Chesson, & Woody
Hill, Chesson & Woody is a solutions-driven employee benefits consulting firm that helps employers to develop, implement and manage a custom benefits strategy that best meets their organizational objectives for recruiting, rewarding and retaining employees. More information is available at Hill, Chesson, & Woody.
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Plexus Systems Earns Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of the on demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with competencies in Network Infrastructure, Business Process Integration Solutions, and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.
Auburn Hills, MI (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of the on demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, with competencies in Network Infrastructure, Business Process Integration Solutions, and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions.
"We're pleased to have reached this milestone with Microsoft. This achievement demonstrates our dedication to leading-edge technology and continuous improvement for our customers," said Mark Symonds, president, Plexus Systems.
Plexus Online is an on demand manufacturing performance system (MPS), combining the capabilities of enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management, customer relationship management (CRM), shop floor integration, and much more. With the ability to manage a single facility or a global enterprise, Plexus Online utilizes lean principles to enable manufacturers to closely track and manage critical aspects of their operation, anywhere, anytime, via the software as a service (SaaS) model. Plexus Online consists of over 350 functional modules, allowing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser.
The Windows Operating System is the platform of choice for Plexus Online and its worldwide customers. For more than a decade, Plexus Systems has been expanding its operations with Windows client-server software systems.
About Plexus Systems, Inc.
Since 1995, Plexus Systems (Auburn Hills, MI) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online™ is a true on demand manufacturing performance system, delivering a powerful, real-time interface to integrate and manage the total manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated internally at a manufacturing company, and was designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online also enables businesses to manage other top priorities, such as accounting, compliance and human resources. Plexus Systems serves a cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies headquartered in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Plexus Systems has partnered with Apax Partners (www.apax.com), a leading private equity group, to drive global expansion and further strengthen the company's products, services and market position. Apax is a global company with more than $20 billion in funds under management.
Visit www.plex.com for more information.
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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Awards Distributorship for Benelux Region to CHP B.V.B.A.
Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it has awarded exclusive distributorship for the Benelux Region, which includes the countries of Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, to CHP B.V.B.A., a company with 25 years of experience providing products to the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Naples, FL (PRWEB) March 22, 2007 -- Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it has awarded exclusive distributorship for the Benelux Region, which includes the countries of Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, to CHP B.V.B.A., a company with 25 years of experience providing products to the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
"We welcome CHP as our new European distributor, " stated Francesca Crolley, VP of Operations and Marketing for Industrial Nanotech