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April 28, 2007
CEO of Brooks Sports to Keynote Northwest Growth Financing Conference
Franz von Bradsky, Chairman of the Northwest Growth Financing Conference, announced today that James M. Weber, CEO and Director of Brooks Sports, will give the keynote address at the conference.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 28, 2007 -- Franz von Bradsky, Chairman of the Northwest Growth Financing Conference, announced today that James M. Weber, CEO and Director of Brooks Sports, will give the keynote address at the conference.
The conference, which is being presented by the Seattle chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), will be held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Pier 66 in Seattle on August 9, 2007.
Jim joined Brooks Sports as President and CEO in April 2001. Under his leadership, Brooks repositioned its 90+ year old brand to high end performance running shoes. The result has been dramatic -- record growth and profits for 5 consecutive years. Sales have grown from about $65 million to around $150 million in the most recent fiscal year. EBITDA, which was negative when he joined the company, is now in the mid to high teens.
Brooks was owned by J. H. Whitney, a private equity firm, when Jim joined the company -- the fourth CEO in four years. In late, 2004 Brooks was acquired by Russell Corporation, a $1.4 billion NYSE listed firm. Russell was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's investment vehicle, in 2006 and Jim now reports to the CEO of Fruit of the Loom.
Jim has extensive consumer products and sporting goods brand building experience that includes packaged foods, outdoor products and summer and winter sports. He was Chairman and CEO of Sims Sports, Inc., an action-sports company, President of O'Brien International, Inc, a leading water sports company, and President of Coleman Spas, Inc.
His professional experience also included investment banking as a Managing Director at Piper Jaffray leading its Seattle practice advising both public and private companies in the consumer products industry and as a Commercial Banking Officer for Norwest Bank in Minneapolis.
He has been active on several boards including Brooks, Nautilus Inc. (NLS) and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He is currently serving on the Board of Zumiez (ZUMZ), Eastside Catholic High School Board of Trustees and the Seattle Sports Commission Board.
Jim holds an MBA degree with high distinction from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College and received his BS from the University of Minnesota.
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Worldwide Laser Announces LP8000-T Series Co2 Laser Marking System for Tile, Stone, Granite and Marble
This LP8000-T Co2 laser system from Worldwide Laser is designed for marking tile, granite, marble, floors, shower pans, counter tops, back splashes and other surfaces where decorative marking and design is required or desired.
(PRWEB) April 28, 2007 -- Worldwide Laser is pleased to announce the LP8000-T Series Co2 laser marking system for tile, stone, granite and marble.
This LP8000-T Co2 laser system from Worldwide Laser is designed for marking tile, granite, marble, floors, shower pans, counter tops, back splashes, and other surfaces where decorative marking and design is required or desired. The LP8000 -T can be configured with several different laser systems from 10 watt to 100 watts and is air cooled 110 volt 20 amp power requirements.
The LP8000-T series Co2 laser system is available in several different basic configurations. A larger model for marking large areas called the LP8000-T1 where the laser is suspended on a frame & moved around the marking area via an X-Y table the frame is rigid, reinforced steel, and mounted on suction cups to eliminate any vibration. The video links on this press release show the LP8000-T1 laser system in a 2 feet x 3 feet [.75 meters by 1 meter configuration, systems with marking areas of 4 feet by 4 feet have been designed and delivered to customers. Larger marking areas are possible and can be achieved.
A second option is the LP8000-T2 which is designed for marking smaller tiles or area of marble & granite the configuration of this system is an x-y table mounted under the laser and the tile, granite, marble or other material to be marked is placed on the x-y table and moved under the laser beam. Worldwide Laser has an LP8000 T2 with a 12" x 12" marking area in our applications lab.
Under any configuration, our laser controller software is able to import many different types of raster & vector based art work including .jpg, Adobe, Paint Shop, AutoCAD, Coreldraw, etc. All software is windows based & very easy for user operations.
Again, under any configuration the LP8000-T system can be run on with a computer or programmed with a lap top which can then be removed providing operations without any computer present for those applications where laser system portability is required. The system is run from a hand held or desk mounted controller and has air or gas assist to help in keeping the optics clean & in marking quality.
Attached to this press release are pictures of granite tiles marked with the LP8000 T1 and video links to the LP8000 T1 recently delivered to a customer on a 2 x 3 feet x-y table with a 30 watt air cooled Co2 Laser.
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METTLER TOLEDO Solutions Now Available for the Snack Food Industry
METTLER TOLEDO offers many different solutions to the snack foods industry, specifically for companies specializing in quality control in salt content, moisture and particle size distribution. The broad laboratory product line consists of titration, moisture analysis, laboratory weighing, pH/Ion meters and other weighing and instrument solutions specific to this industry.
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 28, 2007 -- METTLER TOLEDO offers many different solutions to the snack foods industry, specifically for companies specializing in quality control in salt content, moisture and particle size distribution. The broad laboratory product line consists of titration, moisture analysis, laboratory weighing, pH/Ion meters and other weighing and instrument solutions specific to this industry.
Innovations in Titration
The government and media have placed pressure on manufacturers to reduce salt levels, monitor salt levels accurately and report salt levels on packages. METTLER TOLEDO offers the DL22 Food and Beverage Analyzer, which is an easy solution to determine salt content, total acidity, free fatty acid and Vitamin C that are crucial for the right taste and success of food products. It allows easy set up and use with little method development or training. The DL22 Food and Beverage Analyzer reduces response time, improves process control and supports all Quality Management requirements. For a higher degree of automation, the Rondolino auto-sampler runs up to 9 samples unattended on more complex analyses of edible oils, preservatives and other raw materials.
Monitoring Moisture Content
Moisture determination is critical for shelf-life and mouth feel of snack foods. The HR83 Halogen Moisture Analyzer offers gentle and multi-step drying programs and over 40 different methods can be stored fast analysis and reproducible results. This instrument automatically calculates moisture content, sends results to a built-in printer or saves results to a PC with the new LabX Direct Moisture software.
Smart Ideas in Weighing
The XP Precision Balance offers superior METTLER TOLEDO quality for the weighing-in of samples for titrations and other analytical tests that are necessary for snack food testing. Touting an expansive weighing range, from 0.01mg up to 140 pounds this balance series provides faster weighing cycles for increased productivity and a robust and easy-to-clean weighing pan for production environments. XP toploading balances facilitate comprehensive Quality Management support through GxP compliant reports meeting the certification of International Food Standards. The user-management tools can also be programmed with individual settings and password protection for up to eight users ensuring secure weighing in any regulated environment.
A PerpHect Solution for Snack Foods
The METTLER TOLEDO Seven Multi pH meter measures the pH value of raw materials and other general lab samples. It is highly reliable and provides fast and easy measurements. The ease of use saves operating time and training and provides a wide range of superior sensors for all applications. This product also supports all quality management requirements. The InLab® 425 pH electrode features a moveable sleeve junction and built-in temperature compensation -- perfect for oily or viscous samples.
METTLER TOLEDO has created the Initial Qualification Package (IPac) to insure quality assurance requirements for customers set by The American Institution of Baking and International Food Standard. The IPacs provide seamlessly documented installation and optimized configuration of balances and titrators adapted to environmental conditions executed by METTLER TOLEDO trained experts. The internationally recognized calibration certificate offers security and conformity. IPacs contain documented installation, configuration of the units measurement uncertainty certificates and basic user training.
METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The Company is a leading supplier of several related analytical and measurement technologies. METTLER TOLEDO Direct Laboratory Service supports a worldwide customer base in more than 100 countries. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found on the company web site www.mt.com/us.
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Lack of Space Leads to Compromised Explosion Protection
The current trend toward new process systems to be both higher capacity and more compact leads to difficulty when explosion protection systems are required. Proper fast-acting explosion isolation valves and other explosion protection equipment can not easily be fitted. CV Technology has extensive experience in explosion mitigation strategy and ensures safe protection that can be both more reliable and cost effective.
Jupiter, FL (PRWEB) April 28, 2007 -- There has been a trend in recent years for new process systems to be both higher capacity and more compact. This trend can lead to difficulty when explosion protection systems are required. Too often the need for explosion protection is left for consideration after all other elements in the process system have been designed. This approach can lead to serious shortfalls, unnecessary compromise to safety, and needless additional expense.
Bill Stevenson is Vice President of Engineering for CV Technology, an international leader in explosion protection and mitigation. In one recent project for a new sugar milling system the distance from the mill to the receiver was too short to allow the needed time for a fast-acting explosion isolation valve to close in the event of ignition inside the mill. This required an extensive re-design and large expenditure. Stevenson points out, "In general a distance of at least 20 feet (30 would be better) is necessary from the mill to the location for a valve to ensure closure ahead of an accelerating flame/pressure front." He explains that an even better approach would be enough distance between the mill and the receiver to allow a fast acting valve to close from a signal in either direction. In this scheme two possibilities are addressed: Ignited material in the mill would be detected and the fast-acting valve would close to prevent flame and pressure from reaching the receiver; or ignited material in the receiver would be detected to close the valve to prevent flame and pressure from propagating back to the mill. This scheme requires double the distance mentioned above.
With the current trend toward more and more compact design these distances are often not available.
Stevenson claims, "We have seen systems that were so compact that proper protection could not be fitted and in consequence are being operated without protection. We have also seen many examples of systems that are neglected and in worst case situations where safety systems have been disconnected simply because they could not be reached for service."
In another project the fast acting valve was squeezed in just at the end of the pipe and at the inlet to the receiver. This scheme provides protection from the mill to the receiver, but accepts the possibility that a deflagration initiation in the receiver could back-flash to the mill. A second fast-acting valve on the air induction port to the mill was necessary to prevent flame spread directly into the room. This scheme adds considerably to the complexity of the protection system and to the cost for protection.
The problem of flame spread propagation in piping systems handling combustible dusts is made even more difficult to control in cases where the distances are too short for isolation to establish a barrier ahead of the flame/pressure front. In another example, the distance from process machine to aspirating dust collector was less than 12 feet. The insurer wanted isolation and the client wanted to comply, but when confronted with the reality that it would not work reliably in such a short distance an alternative and more risky approach had to be taken. In this case the protection system design allows for the possibility that ignition in the machine could accelerate through the interconnected piping to the dust collector and that the resultant ignition would be very strong indeed. This situation is extremely difficult to address with certainty. There is no test data for initially turbulent conditions or from flame-jet ignition sources. Both are possible in this situation and of course the potential for a much more violent explosion is obvious. The housing for the dust collector needed strengthening and the size of the explosion protection system needed to be considerably larger than would have been necessary if more space had been allowed in the original design. More important than the added complexity and expense of this approach is that it is difficult to be certain that this system is adequately protected for a worst case event.
Another impact factor when process systems are designed to be very compact is finding room to fit explosion protection equipment where needed and allowing reasonable access for service. Says Stevenson, "It is always nice to have room to work, and it is necessary to ensure long term reliability for the sophisticated equipment that is used for industrial explosion protection."
The best first step is to get the protection requirements specified as early in the development phase for a new process system as possible. In that way it is often possible to ensure safe protection that is both more reliable and much more cost effective. Bringing us in early is your best option for a successful outcome.
For more information on dust explosion protection, prevention, and mitigation, visit th CV Technology website at www.cvtechnology.com
CV TECHNOLOGY, INC
15852 Mercantile Court
Jupiter, FL 33478
USA
Phone: (561) 694-9588
Web: www.cvtechnology.com
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BiGDUG Opens New Warehouse in Staunton, Gloucestershire
BiGDUG, the UK's best value online racking and shelving company, has just opened a new warehouse in Staunton, Gloucestershire.
(PRWEB) April 28, 2007 -- BiGDUG, the UK's best value online racking and shelving company, has just opened a new warehouse in Staunton, Gloucestershire
The new warehouse is approximately 10,000 square feet in size, and has been built to house BiGDUG's rapidly expanding business. What's more, the new BiGDUG warehouse is set in a beautiful farm development with two fishing lakes situated in the grounds.
As Britain's premier online racking and shelving store, BiGDUG offers a range of shelving bargains (http://www.BiGDUG.co.uk/acatalog/Current_Offers.html ) and special offers. With deals on a variety of shelving products (http://www.BiGDUG.co.uk/acatalog/BiG.html ), including industrial shelving, archive shelving and chrome shelving in a variety of styles and colours, BiGDUG is firmly positioning itself as the online market leader in racking and shelving.
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Platinum Research Organization Announces Commercial Plan for 2007 Company Plan Outlines Strategic Goals
DALLAS (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) April 27, 2007 -- Platinum Research Organization, Inc. (OTCBB:PLRO), a technology-based company focused on research and commercialization of patented, high-performance lubricants and coatings for automotive, aviation, industrial and consumer after markets, announced its commercial plan for 2007.
“This is an exciting period for the company. As the closing of our acquisition of the business of Platinum Research Organization L.P. has been completed, the newly appointed management team has developed a strategic plan that we are implementing immediately,” said Cork Jaeger, president and chief executive officer of Platinum Research Organization, Inc. (“PRO”).
“One of the most important goals for our company moving forward is to take advantage of the many opportunities we see in the lubrication marketplace. In addition to being responsible for regulatory compliance, acquisitions, commercialization and investor communications, Mike Newman, PRO’s newly appointed CFO, brings experienced capital-raising capability to the company. His experience will be valuable in order to secure the additional capital we need to leverage various market opportunities to our advantage,” said Jaeger.
Broadly defined, the PRO management team is working toward achieving the following goals during 2007:
Expanding the grease marketing effort by working directly with global grease manufacturers in addition to developing a strategic marketing alliance with at least one global additive firm.
Seeking the requisite registration for our F-ZDDP product in domestic and global markets and evaluating related filings throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Optimizing an engine oil with an industry partner for engine testing later in 2007.
Building a revenue stream through an acquisition from the lubricant market and/or lubricant aftermarket.
Expanding the PRO manufacturing capabilities by building a pilot plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma in order to fulfill near-term needs, and begin the process of establishing a full-scale production facility in India.
Procuring the requisite testing equipment to accelerate the product development cycle and to validate performance of our products.
Identifying specific coatings applications for development and proof of concept testing.
Expanding the company’s intellectual property and patent portfolio.
Continuing to pursue research on next generation technologies.
“Our goal is to make PRO the leader in the design of patented, high-performance lubricants and coatings that target the automotive, aviation, industrial and consumer aftermarket,” Jaeger said. “I am optimistic that our management team leadership, combined with a sound business strategy, will position the company to foster and sustain a competitive advantage in the lubricant and coatings markets in the years to come.”
About Platinum Research Organization, Inc.
Platinum Research Organization, Inc. (www.platinumresearch.com), formed in 1996, is a leader in the design of patented, high-performance lubricants and coatings that target the automotive, aviation, industrial and consumer aftermarket. The company’s proprietary formulations and processes are protected by four U.S. patents, five U.S. patent applications, three continuation-in-art applications and several trade secrets. The company is based in Dallas.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this document are forward-looking. Such statements are indicated by words such as "expect," "should," "anticipate," "may" and similar words indicating uncertainty in facts and figures. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risk factors including additional capital requirements, competition, technological progress and other risk factors as described in our SEC filings.
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Tognum Group acquires Katolight, a manufacturer of gensets in Mankato, Minnesota,USA
Tognum CEO Volker Heuer: "This acquisition opens up strategic market prospects for our business in North America and gives us optimal access to end-customers." -- Excellent supplement of Tognum's Decentralized Power Generation business unit in the important North American market. --Further milestone along the growth path of Tognum.
Mankato, MN, USA and Friedrichshafen, Germany (PRWEB) April 27, 2007 -- Tognum GmbH, headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, today announced the acquisition of Katolight Corp., a U.S. manufacturer of generator sets. Katolight is based in Mankato, Minnesota, USA, and produces diesel and gas-powered engine generator sets for industrial and agricultural applications as well as for emergency power supply, covering a power range of 15 to 3,250 kilowatts. With around 340 employees, Katolight posted sales revenues of approximately $135 million (approx. €100 million) in 2006/07 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2007). The parties to the transaction have agreed not to disclose any details of the price paid.
"With the acquisition of Katolight, we have passed another milestone on our track to become a globally leading provider of decentralized power generators," stated Volker Heuer, CEO of Tognum. "Katolight is a perfect element in our growth strategy, because it is a well-positioned brand and an excellent supplement to our product range in the important and further growing North American market. Another crucial factor is that Katolight gives us direct access to end-customers."
Business relations have already existed between Tognum and Katolight for many years. For example, some of Katolight's generator sets are based on diesel engines from the core Tognum company, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH. Its subsidiary, MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. (in Detroit, Michigan, USA), supplied more than 170 of its Series 60, Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines to Katolight last year.
"We know the company very well and know that we have acquired a platform with great potential for the distribution of power generators, primarily based on our own engines," explained Heuer. MTU Detroit Diesel, while now supplying Katolight with engines, will maintain its role as engine supplier to other customers in North America.
Katolight, a family owned business founded in 1952, was most recently owned by Kay R. Jacobson and managed for the past 21 years by her husband, Lyle G. Jacobson. "The main reason for the sale to Tognum was the fact that Katolight will be in the hands of a long-standing and reliable business associate", said Lyle G. Jacobson. "It is also important to us that Tognum is taking over all of our workforce and will continue to operate under the Katolight name in Mankato, Minnesota."
The new company in the Tognum Group will play a key role in the Systems and Components division offering standardized power generators. Katolight will be operated as a brand for generator sets based on diesel engines. It complements the well-known Tognum brands MDE and CFC Solutions, which specialize in gas-engine generators and fuel-cell generators, respectively.
"We are excellently positioned in the marketplace with this trio of proven and future-oriented products for the constantly growing demand for local power generation," stated Tognum Executive Vice President Christof von Branconi, who is responsible for the Systems and Components division. "It is becoming increasingly important to have electrical energy available quickly and reliably wherever it is needed," pointed out Branconi. "This is particularly apparent in the United States, where hurricanes or heavy snowfalls often disrupt the regular power supply."
With immediate effect, Katolight will be managed by Armin Groeber as CEO, who until now has been responsible for the entire assembly of engines and main components at the core Tognum company MTU Friedrichshafen. Groeber already has over two years' of business experience in the United States: he was Head of Operations for the North American region from 2002 until 2004. "I'm looking forward to returning to the United States," said Groeber. "Taking full entrepreneurial responsibility for Katolight with its highly motivated team is a great opportunity to further develop the company and strengthen its market position."
Tognum
With its business and trade names MTU, MTU Detroit Diesel, Katolight, MDE, CFC Solutions, L'Orange and Rotorion, Tognum GmbH is a worldwide leading supplier of diesel engines and complete drive systems for ships, heavy land and rail vehicles, and industrial applications for decentralized power generation plants. The company also distributes Mercedes-Benz industrial engines. The range of products, with diesel engines from 20 - 9,100 kW (27 - 12,200 hp) power, gas engines, gas turbines and fuel cells, is one of the most modern and comprehensive in the industry. Tognum develops and produces customized electronic systems for the control and monitoring of the engines and drive systems. The company employs more than 7,500 staff worldwide and achieved sales of more than € 2.5bn in 2006. With 16 subsidiaries, more than 130 sales partners and 1,100 authorized dealers, Tognum's sales and service structure is established on a global scale.
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METTLER TOLEDO Introduces Portable Solutions for Industrial Weighing
METTLER TOLEDO is excited to welcome the addition of the IND221 and IND226 large-display terminals to its existing line of products. These new terminals, with the industry's largest LED display and easy-to-use keypads, are perfect for checkweighing, counting or classifying.
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 27, 2007 -- METTLER TOLEDO is excited to welcome the addition of the IND221 and IND226 large-display terminals to its existing line of products. These new terminals, with the industry's largest LED display and easy-to-use keypads, are perfect for checkweighing, counting or classifying.
Good functionality makes the difference
The large seven-segment LED display for the IND221 and IND226 is unique in its class. Users can perform over/under checkweighing by quickly setting a target weight; classifying with a full range of tolerances; or count by manually entering an average piece-weight or calculate on an average.
Weigh
Ideal for analog bench and floor scales, the IND221 and IND226 can support up to four 350 ohm load cell systems and displays up to 30,000 divisions. Both models are NTEP approved for 5,000 divisions.
Connect
The IND221 and IND226 terminals provide functionality for users to track and improve process performance by analyzing transactional data from a printer or PC using the bi-directional RS232 serial port. The terminals can also be connected to a standard AC power adapter or used in the battery mode with four C-cell batteries or an optional rechargeable battery for mobile solutions. "The IND221 and IND226 terminals meet the market need for a simple basic weighing terminal, and exceed expectations by also including simple checkweighing or counting applications," comments Market Manager, Adrienne Olwert. "The large LED display is easy to read, the serial port configurable for data collection, and the battery operation creates a sure-fit for our industrial customers."
Comply
The IND221 plastic enclosure is designed for general purpose use in clean, dry areas. The stainless steel IND226 enclosure can withstand dust and low pressure water jets (IP65) in wet and more rugged conditions.
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. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found on the company website www.mt.com.
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Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Reports Record Sales Growth
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), today announced record sales growth for the second quarter, ending March 30, 2007. ASD reported a sales increase of 22 percent over the same period last year, and a 37 percent sequential jump over the 2007 first quarter. These increases carried into all business segments, including remote sensing, mining, biofuels, agriculture and foods.
Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), today announced record sales growth for the second quarter, ending March 30, 2007. ASD reported a sales increase of 22 percent over the same period last year, and a 37 percent sequential jump over the 2007 first quarter. These increases carried into all business segments, including remote sensing, mining, biofuels, agriculture and foods.
"Our expanding collaboration with industry leaders in emerging markets are fueling an ever-increasing portfolio of products for previously hard to handle applications in remote locations. Our customers recognize ASD's value to their business as evidenced not only by this record quarter, but by our nearly 73 percent growth over the past five years," stated ASD director of business development, Michael Lands.
In addition to record sales, ASD was recognized by global consulting powerhouse Deloitte & Touche as one of Colorado's 50 fastest-growing technology companies for 2006, and with a 2006 IQ Award by the Boulder County Business Report for it's patented RxSpec® technology platform.
About ASD
Based in Boulder and with customers around the world, ASD provides the most reliable, high-performance analytical instrumentation solutions to industrial professionals, analytical researchers, and remote sensing scientists. In collaboration with our customers since 1990, our applications support team remains unsurpassed in solving some of the world's most challenging materials measurement problems.
For more information, please contact Amanda Griffin, ASD Marketing Communications Manager, 5335 Sterling Dr., Suite A, Boulder, CO, 80301; 303/444-6522, 303/444-6825 (fax); www.asdi.com.
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Richardson Electronics Chooses SmartCatalogTM
Richardson Electronics, a global leader in engineered solutions selects SmartCatalog™ to increase profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall speed to market.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Endeavor Commerce, publishers of SmartCatalog™, a best of breed guided selling and configuration solution for CRM and eCommerce, announced today its SmartCatalog solution has been selected by Richardson Electronics.
Richardson Electronics is a global company with more than 70 sales offices throughout the world. This global presence gives Richardson the ability to seamlessly support the worldwide needs of customers. A significant percentage of the company's products are modified or assembled for customer-specific requirements.
"We are committed to the continued improvement of our customer's experience, which can be particularly challenging given the complexity of our solutions." said John DeNatale - CIO, Richardson Electronics. "We believe SmartCatalogTM will greatly benefit our quote to order process and consequently help us to deliver a rewarding and superior buying experience for our customers. We evaluated and selected the SmartCatalogTM based on its integration with CRM, up-sell and cross-sell functionality, and the ability to deploy guided selling and configuration to the web. We are excited with our decision and anxious to implement SmartCatalogTM."
SmartCatalog™ enables enterprises to increase revenue, decrease cost, and increase customer satisfaction by moving their business intelligence to the point of sale. SmartCatalog™ delivers sales configuration to make the quote-to-order process fast, easy and 100% accurate for your sales channel. And SmartCatalog™ deploys guided selling and product/service pricing, bundling and cross-sell/up-sell rules to the web ensuring an intuitive on-line buying experience for your customers and partners.
"We believe that to be competitive in today's highly demanding marketplace, companies will have to deploy "smart" catalogs to their websites and CRM systems," said Sean Myers, CEO of Endeavor Commerce. "All companies need business intelligence at the point of sale. This is what we do."
About Endeavor Commerce, Inc.
SmartCatalog™ by Endeavor Commerce is making the complex sale simple™. SmartCatalog™ is a best-of-breed guided selling and sales configuration solution for CRM and eCommerce. SmartCatalog helps manufacturing, distribution, retail and service companies around the world increase revenue, profit and customer loyalty by empowering their sale channels with business intelligence at the point of sale™. Visit Endeavor Commerce at www.smartcatalog.com.
About Richardson Electronics
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a global provider of "Engineered Solutions," serving the RF, Wireless and Power Conversion; Electron Device; Security; and Display Systems markets. The Company delivers engineered solutions for its customers' needs through product manufacturing, systems integration, prototype design and manufacture, testing and logistics. Press announcements and other information about Richardson are available online at http://www.rell.com/investor.asp.
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VoIP Web Conference | SEO Strategy | New Business Services from CAD CAM Consulting
Two key business technologies, VoIP Web Conference, and SEO Strategy, are now offered by CAD CAM Consulting. Internet Marketing and Customer support are greatly enhanced by the addition of these business strategies.
Glen Ridge, NJ (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- "Two Internet technologies, VoIP Web Conference, and SEO Strategy, are now offered by CAD CAM Consulting. According to John Lombaerde, the owner of CAD CAM Consulting, "A well-planned SEO Strategy enables a business to be found on the Internet, and a VoIP Web Conference Room offers leading edge technology for effective sales, training, and customer support at a very reasonable cost.
VoIP Web Conferencing allows for one-on-one, or group intereaction, on-line, that might have previously required travel for face to face consultation. Customers can get information directly and immediately from customer sales or service representatives. Power Point style presentations, web site lookups, and white board interaction are handled easily. Time and money are saved for any company doing business on the Internet.
A 10 person VoIP Web Conference is available for around the same cost as the base price for monthly service from Vonage, one of the most popular VoIP telephone service providers. The VoIP Web Conference room is offered through Vereconference, a leader in the VoIP Web Conference industry.
"Most customers are not ready to pay $500 per month for a VoIP Web Conference room," according to John Lombaerde. "This VoIP Web Conference system does not require a separate telephone line. It is very easy to use and set-up, and the cost is extremely affordable. I really don't know how I did business on the Internet before, without the use of this technology." VoIP Web Conference
Customers also can try out a free 3-person room. This makes the demonstration very straightforward and allows customers to experiment with the room. It can be used for live training, sales presentations, company meetings across long distances, and any other similar group or one-on-one interaction. Visit Vereconference VoIP Web Conference Room.
Most customers, especially small to medium manufacturers, also are not ready to spend thousands of dollars on Search Engine Optimization Services. SEO Strategy is offered by CAD CAM Consulting, as a low-cost service that can help companies gain a high Google position and top placement on the major Internet search engines. Although many companies have their own web site, many manufacturers are not experienced with Internet promotion. This service, because of it's attractive cost / benefit ratio, is likely to become one of the most sought after services from CAD CAM Consulting.
Many manufactured products could be used in more markets than just the regional US market that can be covered by traditional sales methods. New markets and opportunities can be opened that were never before considered, through the medium of the Internet. The barriers of distance and language to pursue international markets that may have seemed previously unreachable, now can be overcome.
Small manufacturers can oftentimes be overwhelmed by the task of Internet marketing. Search Engine Optimization or SEO strategy changes that equation. Most SEO Specialists are high-priced experts that will only take on a new client for a minimum of a 6 month period. An SEO strategy, on the other hand, can be purchased for considerably less, even on a one month evaluation basis.
CAD CAM Consulting's efforts will continue until a top page placement is achieved. Search Engines have complex software rules that determine positioning, that are in constant evolution. The simple and low-cost methods used, can bring business from around the world to a local doorstep.
The dual strategies of VoIP Web Conference, and SEO Strategy are two keys to propel business on the Internet. These services are used by CAD CAM Consulting and are also offered to their customers, to help them promote on the Internet and offer the highest level of customer service and support.
CAD CAM Consulting offers manufactuers consulting services related to purchase or upgrade of their CAD CAM technology, Design services, CNC Programming Services, SEO Strategy consulting, and VoIP Web Conference rooms. See CAD CAM Consulting for more information.
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QuantumClean's Earns ISO 9001:2000 Certification at all its U.S. Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers® (ATCC®)
In accordance with its original plan, QuantumClean accomplishes goal of earning ISO certification for all six of its U.S. sites.
Dublin, Pa. (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- QuantumClean®, the leading provider of outsourced parts cleaning and refurbishment for the semiconductor industry, recently announced the ISO certification of all six of its U.S. Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers®, an accomplishment that sets the company apart from other outsourced parts cleaning service providers.
QuantumClean achieved its goal of having all U.S. sites certified by April 2007, consistent with its strategy to be the only outsourced parts cleaning provider with service centers in every major semiconductor market in the U.S.
"With the standardized operating protocols, methods and procedures required for ISO 9001:2000 certification, our customers are assured that they are receiving an unwavering level of excellence and performance," said Michael Brakefield, Corporate Quality Director for QuantumClean. "With IS0-certified service centers in each major semiconductor market in the country, we are able to provide unparalleled excellence to our customers."
The Maine, Arizona, Washington and California sites were the final QuantumClean locations to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification. The Maine and Arizona ATCCs® received ISO 9001:2000 certification in February, and the Washington and California ATCCs® earned certification in March. The ATCCs® in Irving, Texas, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, received recertification in February.
QuantumClean's ISO certification provides assurance that business is operating as planned and that problems are being addressed effectively. The standard and prescribed processes required for ISO certification provide better consistency in performance and keep the company focused on the established business objectives to drive increased customer satisfaction. The certification also offers an independent ongoing compliance review of business operations, bolstering QuantumClean's own continual improvement procedures.
ISO 9001:2000, an international quality management system standard, aids in the operation of QuantumClean's business by meeting internal and customer requirements, requiring continual improvement, increasing top management involvement and maintaining enhanced customer satisfaction as the company's top goal.
About QuantumClean
QuantumClean (Quantum Global Technologies, LLC) is the leading provider of Outsourced Parts Cleaning, process tool part restoration and surface treatment for semiconductor fabricators. 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, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and New England regions.
For more about QuantumClean, visit their website at http://www.quantumclean.com.
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The MathWorks Acquires PolySpace Technologies, Leading Developer of Embedded System Code Verification Tools
NATICK, Mass. (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) April 26, 2007 -- The MathWorks today announced that it has acquired PolySpace Technologies, a software company based in Grenoble, France that provides embedded software tools for the automatic detection of run-time errors at compile time.
“For companies building high-reliability and safety-critical embedded systems, high-quality, bug-free software is essential,” said Jack Little, chief executive officer of The MathWorks. “PolySpace tools detect the types of run-time errors that are responsible for 30 to 40 percent of all software errors. This acquisition enables a tighter coupling of the PolySpace automatic verification tools to Simulink®, aimed at reducing the verification bottlenecks in embedded system development workflows. We’re also fully committed to error detection in hand-written code, supporting embedded system developers who are not users of the MATLAB® and Simulink products.”
“We’re very happy to be joining The MathWorks,” said Daniel Pilaud, chief executive officer of PolySpace Technologies, “and we believe our users will benefit from the resources that The MathWorks brings to improve the development and verification processes for real-time embedded systems. The MathWorks has a very loyal customer base, a proven track record of innovation, and a company culture that matches well with our own.”
PolySpace tools are currently used worldwide in aerospace, automotive, defense, transportation, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and medical devices. PolySpace products include PolySpace for Hand-Written Code, PolySpace for Model-Based Design, and PolySpace for UML.
For additional information about PolySpace products, visit www.polyspace.com.
About The MathWorks
The MathWorks is the world’s leading developer of technical computing and Model-Based Design software for engineers and scientists in industry, government, and education. With an extensive product set based on MATLAB and Simulink, The MathWorks provides software and services to solve challenging problems and accelerate innovation in automotive, aerospace, communications, financial services, biotechnology, electronics, instrumentation, process, and other industries.
The MathWorks was founded in 1984 and employs more than 1,600 people worldwide, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts. For additional information, visit http://www.mathworks.com.
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Auburn Engineering Delivers Prototypes, Low Volume Production for Dental Equipment Manufacturer
Auburn Engineering, Inc., a leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, announces that it is a single source provider for both tooling and molding for the dental equipment manufacturer, D4D Technologies.
Rochester Hills, MI (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Auburn Engineering, Inc., a leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, announces that it is a single source provider for both tooling and molding for the dental equipment manufacturer, D4D Technologies.
Notes Reid Scott, president, Auburn Engineering, "Auburn Engineering completed these production tools for D4D Technologies shortly after the urethane prototypes proved out their designs. Having spent time making design improvements during the prototype phase of this project, the production tools provided high quality parts from day one."
"We selected Auburn because they could meet our high quality standards and rapid response requirements," said Dennis Britt, vice president of operations with D4D.
Auburn Engineering partnered with the dental equipment developer's design team to build selective laser sintering (SLS) prototypes for the numerous components of the innovative D4D dental equipment for initial design review. The SLS glass-filled nylon prototypes offered were more durable than stereolithography (SLA) epoxy prototypes. D4D designers then looked to Auburn Engineering to produce silicone molds and cast urethane prototypes for the first functional plastic prototypes that were to be installed on working units.
About D4D Technologies
D4D Technologies, headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in 3D digitizing applications and commercialization of new technologies in the dental restoration market. D4D is dedicated to delivering patient comfort and convenience with its E4D CAD/CAM restorative system for dental offices and laboratories. The system uses high-speed laser scanning technology to produce digital 3D impressions of teeth prepared for crown, inlay, onlay, or veneer restorations.
About Auburn Engineering
Auburn Engineering is a leading rapid prototyping and limited production company serving the product development community for nearly two decades. Auburn's team of experts provides on-time, cost effective low-volume production molding and assemblies to automotive, consumer appliance, office furniture, medical and a variety of product manufacturers. A division of Dynetics, Auburn Engineering is headquartered in its Rochester Hills, Michigan engineering and rapid prototyping facility, featuring one of the industry's finest tooling facilities, and comprehensive stereo lithography and selective laser sintering capabilities. Services include rapid prototyping, urethane casting, composite tooling, blow molding, aluminum tooling, injection molding, vacuum forming, metal casting, high speed CNC machining, reverse engineering, and CMM inspection. www.auburn.com
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Custom Silicone Wristbands, Rubber Bracelets, & Promotional Products Company Announces New Hire
CAS Enterprises, LLC announced today the hiring of Nick Norris as its new Sales & Marketing Manager. Clark Swihart, president of CAS, said, "Nick has several years of managerial, sales, and marketing experience. We are fortunate to have access to his wealth of knowledge and expertise." Nick will initially concentrate on CAS Enterprises' flagship website, www.TheAwristocrat.com.
Columbus, NE (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- CAS Enterprises, LLC announced today the hiring of Nick Norris as its new Sales & Marketing Manager. Clark Swihart, president of CAS, said, "Nick has several years of managerial, sales, and marketing experience. We are fortunate to have access to his wealth of knowledge and expertise."
Nick will initially concentrate on CAS Enterprises' flagship website, TheAwristocrat.com. His first order of business will be to solidify TheAwristocrat's dominant position as the industry's leader in custom silicone rubber bracelets, leather wristbands, & printed neck lanyards sales and service. Next, he will set his sights on expanding CAS Enterprises' reach in the Promotional Products industry. As a member of ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute), CAS has access to hundreds of thousands of promotional items, personalized products, and corporate gifts. Nick explained, "We have hundreds of clients who continually purchase tens of thousands of custom silicone bracelets. We just need to let them know that we can be their One-Stop Shop for ALL their promotional product needs." Of course, Nick also plans to expand into new markets -- most notably, corporate America.
It is becoming common business practice, particularly over the last couple of years, to use promotional products and promotional items to boost sales and encourage a repeat customer base. Businesses will use items such as calendars, custom made silicone rubber wristbands and bracelets, pens and mugs, etc., emblazoned with their company name, in an effort to promote their products. It is a practice that has proven to be highly successful in attracting potential customers and retaining existing ones.
Using promotional products follows the law of reciprocity that says that you must put something out there in order to get something back. Reciprocity is regarded by many entrepreneurs and life coaches as a principle that is embedded in the universe. Thus, it makes sense to engage in the process of using promotional products and promotional items to boost sales. Promotional products are a powerful way of advertising your business to potential and existing customers.
Each promotional product or promotional item will very likely get used over and over again thus keeping your company name at the forefront of customers' minds -- making them more likely to approach you for repeat business. Not only is this process good business practice, it is one of the most effective and cheapest ways of advertising your services.
Many firms will use promotional items, personalized products, and corporate gifts such as pens, tote bags, mugs, custom decals, golf balls, and stress relievers to promote their products and/or services and, although these are effective, there is one old favorite that is often overlooked. Based on the widely used but often neglected rubber band, custom rubber wristbands (or silicone bracelets) can be an extremely useful promotional product or promotional item in your company sales campaign. Custom made silicone rubber wristbands debossed, embossed, printed, or laser-engraved with your company name are becoming increasingly more popular. Advertising your company, club, or organization in this way is much more cost effective than most any other form of advertising.
These custom embossed or debossed silicone bracelets and rubber wrist bands can also be turned into key chains. They are extremely effective as promotional products and promotional items because your company name or club logo is constantly within your customer's or prospect's sight. In addition, they make a unique fundraising idea for church, college, non-profit, and school fund-raisers. So, if you are engaged in this kind of promotional business practice, it is definitely worth considering a change to custom made rubber wristbands.
Nick also plans to be an integral part of another powerful CAS Enterprises website property, MartialArtsPride.com, which provides Mixed Martial Arts Supplies; e.g., MMA Videos, Official UFC Gloves, Heavy Training Bags, Kick-Boxing Gear, Uniforms & Jujitsu Gis.
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PDF3D Empowers Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration Integrating Adobe® Acrobat with 3D Frameworks
PDF3D™ SDK Release 1.2.1 empowers product communication, knowledge transfer and collaborative sharing of 3D technical content to downstream stakeholders across the enterprise leveraging Adobe® Document Management by integration with 3D frameworks.
London, UK (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Visual Technology Services announces version 1.2.1 of the PDF3D™ SDK Toolkit, including bridges to 3D technical graphics and application platforms including VTK, AVS/Express™, Coin3D and Open Inventor™. By enabling these bridges PDF3D empowers product communication, knowledge transfer and collaborative sharing of 3D technical content to downstream stakeholders across the enterprise leveraging Adobe® Acrobat™.
Significant challenges with globalization and supply chain communication creates the need to enhance and simplify the exchange of complex 2D and 3D content with supporting information. Leveraging the Adobe® Acrobat™ infrastructure PDF3D™ begins to contribute value to the simplification of the problem of pushing engineering information beyond their management systems and firewall to joint venture participants, sourcing partners, sales, other engineering participants, manufacturing, training, service and support. Simplistically it is a problem of archiving, sharing, and delivering complex technical data easily both inside and outside the corporate firewall.
PDF3D support for interactive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions and scientific analysis solutions allow our customers to easily share 3D snapshots of content, organize and integrate the different phases of a product's lifecycle using the common Adobe platform. Support for non-complex tools (such as the free Adobe Reader) to view and manipulate 3D content allows companies to shift away from traditional models of PLM and moving towards leveraging the proven value of embedded interactive 3D solutions directly within reports and project documents for more effective decision making and accelerated product development, launch and support as companies push to accelerate time to market.
PDF3D further expands the sharing of multiple data types with 3D content by announcing support for the several 3rd party application development environments. Communication of multiple data types such as spatial, 3D content and key supporting technical detail within the secure Adobe document management platform and free PDF viewer is now becoming a reality for our customers who view and need to understand 3D multimedia content within today’s collaborative business communication process. An example of this is an organisation with 3D data stored in an Oracle® database needing to deliver secure documents containing multimedia 3D content and supporting technical documentation to their clients.
About PDF3D
PDF3D is a division of Visual Technology Services Ltd., a product and service company specializing in interactive graphics, novel display techniques and data visualization with clients in mechanical engineering analysis, nanotechnology, microelectronics, material science, geology and geophysics. The PDF3D platform is focused on improving product communication and collaboration by facilitating the automatic publishing of 3D technical content from various sources into the industry standard Adobe PDF documents. See www.pdf3d.co.uk for details.
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ThyssenKrupp Access Acquires ESS
ThyssenKrupp Access, a leading manufacturer of stair lifts, wheelchair lifts and residential elevators announces its acquisition of Elevator Sales and Service (ESS), a leading residential elevator dealer located in Wilmington, NC.
Grandview, MO (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- ThyssenKrupp Access, a leading manufacturer of stair lifts, wheelchair lifts and residential elevators announces its acquisition of Elevator Sales and Service (ESS), a leading residential elevator dealer located in Wilmington, NC.
"This is an exciting add for our company and will help us secure and grow our elevator market in the Carolinas," Thomas Hance, President, ThyssenKrupp Access, said.
ESS will now become part of the growing number of field office locations ThyssenKrupp Access has across America. ESS owner, Wayne Page, will stay with the company to oversee the newest ThyssenKrupp Access Solution Center.
About Elevator Sales and Service
ESS is the company that the Wilmington, North Carolina and surrounding areas have depended on for quality residential elevators and maintenance. Their team has been installing and servicing the elevators of families and businesses in the Wilmington, NC area for more than 30 years.
About ThyssenKrupp Access
ThyssenKrupp Access, headquartered in Grandview, MO, has been the world's leading accessibility equipment and home elevator manufacturer since 1947. Equipment manufactured at its plant includes stair lifts, wheelchair lifts and elevators for both residential and commercial use. ThyssenKrupp Access has more than 1,000 dealers nationwide along with 19 company owned and operated fi eld sales offi ces. For more information about ThyssenKrupp Access, visit the company's web site at www.tkaccess.com.
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Invention Support Announces a Great New Invention for Kitchen Convenience Known as the 'Refrigerator/ Microwave'
Invention Support has signed a strategic alliance with Virginia Gibbs the inventor of the new device known as the "Refrigerator/Microwave", to offer support for this great new invention and to proudly introduce it into the general kitchen appliance market.
(PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Invention Support has signed a strategic alliance with Virginia Gibbs, the inventor of the new device known as the "Refrigerator/Microwave", to offer support for this great new invention and to proudly introduce it into the general kitchen appliance market.
The basic idea behind the Refrigerator/Microwave is to combine two kitchen appliances into one as a convenient combo-appliance. Sales of both refrigerators and microwaves are strong. The global appliance market is now valued at around USD 170 billion and is growing steadily at an annual rate of around 3%. With the introduction of new lower energy consuming models many families will be looking to replace their current unit. This is a wonderful opportunity for Refrigerator/Microwave to attract customers.
The Department Of Energy states that if your main kitchen refrigerator was manufactured before 1993, it might be time to say goodbye. While it may seem wasteful to get rid of something that works, it is a smart financial decision and has many other benefits. The microwave oven market is also experiencing a boom. Manufacturers are building and expanding factories to keep up with the demand. Certainly one of the reasons for the microwave oven success is the success of products designed for it. Although microwave penetration of the other two P's has been falling off in recent years, the appliance still cooks 14.8% of all frozen pizzas and about 10% of prepared potatoes. Microwaving owns the category of shelf-stable entrees, where it is the preferred cooking method for 99.9% of the entries. Microwaves are used most for convenience -- for reheating items that are already cooked. It was a lesson that took many food companies a few years to learn.
For years, Recreational-Vehicles have been flooding the highways of America. While families travel, they continue to eat. The RV however does not allow for bulky appliances. The Refrigerator/Microwave will revolutionize the way RV lovers handle their meal preservation/preparation needs. It's possible that in the future, the Refrigerator/Microwave could become standard equipment with RVs around the world.
As far as combination product sales, the Refrigerator/Microwave could be encouraged by Matsushita's success. In household appliances, Matsushita's main business areas include washing machines, vacuum cleaners, dishwasher/dryers, microwave ovens, rice cookers, induction-heating (IH) cooking equipment, sanitary equipment and electric heating equipment. In fiscal 2006, Matsushita continued to enjoy favorable sales of tilted-drum washer/dryers, while combination steamer/microwave ovens achieved high sales growth. Regarding tilted-drum washer/dryers, Matsushita introduced the world's first model to employ a heat-pump drying system that uses no heater or cooling water during the dry cycle, thereby achieving significant energy- and water-savings. In response to increased awareness about personal health, Matsushita launched a new steamer/microwave oven in June 2005 that combines steam, microwave and conventional oven cooking functions to eliminate excess fat and salt from foods. This product was a hit in the domestic market, contributing to increased market share.
In conclusion, we can note that the Refrigerator/Microwave has extensive potential for success as a refrigerator, as a microwave and as a combination appliance that is sure to deliver astounding convenience. In order that the needs of the kitchen enthusiasts all over the world can be better served, marketing professionals are now reaching out to those who typically allocate funds for these equipment purchases. With these new considerations in mind, it is likely that the "Refrigerator/Microwave" will soon become a more popular item in kitchens around the world. For further information on this great new invention, contact "Jake Way" at info @ inventionsupport.com. And ask about the great new invention known as the "Refrigerator/Microwave".
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GreenWood, Inc. Marks 16 Years of Industrial Plant Services Success
Company points to focus on customer satisfaction as key to success.
Greenville, SC (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- GreenWood, Inc. recently completed their 16th year in business. Initiated with only four employees and a single project, GreenWood has grown to serve the needs of customers with on-going projects at over 30 sites. Total plant and facility maintenance, construction projects and supplemental maintenance work is now performed by more than 700 employees across nearly a dozen market sectors. Emphasis today, as it was in the beginning, remains on safety of employees and quality of all work performed. GreenWood remains family owned and offers extensive benefit packages that promote employee loyalty. Training and advancement opportunities have also been implemented as the company grows to help employees stay abreast of the newest technologies.
"Through the years, we've worked very hard to focus on providing a safe working environment, responding to customers, making money and having fun," says John Wood, founder and president of GreenWood. "Lasting relationships with our customers and employees are the core reason behind our success. Our employees enjoy coming to work and that's key to delivering customer satisfaction for on-going plant services. We're very pleased that our customers see the value we deliver and we're privileged to celebrate another year of successful plant services business."
About GreenWood, Inc.
GreenWood provides integrated maintenance and construction solutions designed to extend the life of critical assets and deliver bottom line improvements for plants and facilities. We operate under a "Customer-Centered" philosophy where safety performance is always first and our flexibility to respond to customer needs is an ongoing priority. For more information, visit www.GreenWoodInc.com.
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Breakthrough Nanotechnology Process for Recycling Tires Selected by European Union Recycle Tire Program
CBp Carbon Industries Inc. breakthrough nanotechnology allows automotive industry to meet EU directives for recycling tires and would also reduce 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions per facility.
(PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- The results of the European Union Recycle Tire Test shows that CBp Carbon Industries Inc. technology for recycling tires to be the first fully integrated approach of thermal and mineral technologies that is both environmentally and economically viable. The technology allows for the economic upgrading of the raw carbonaceous char, one of the by-products of the heating process, into a commercial substitute for carbon black, a main commodity for the rubber and plastics industries and demonstrates clean operations that cause no detrimental environmental impact.
At the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) Conference 2007 in Brussels, Belgium it was estimated that the equivalent of 300,000,000 or more tires reach their end-of-life each year in the 27 member states of the European Union. It also estimated that similar amounts are found in North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East and that the global contamination total is probably over 1,000,000,000 passenger car tire equivalents per year.
For many of the past years these environmental hazardous accumulations were stockpiled or illegally dumped after receiving collection fees or government subsidies. As of 2006 the European Directives have banned scrap tires, shredded tires and tire residues from being landfilled or stockpiled.
However, ETRA reports that only 33% of these End-Of-Life tires are being recycled into recovered materials. Due to the abundant market pressures the only undesired alternative was to burn the tires. In the 1990’s a research and development co-operative program was conducted at the ABB/Alstom Production Laboratory in Naperville, Illinois, USA by John H. (Jack) Fader, now Director Technology of CBp Carbon Industries Inc. This focus on value-added material recovery by integrating thermal and mineral post-treatment technologies was then featured on CNN television.
Pyrolysis of scrap tires has not been commercially successful mainly because of the poor quality of the heterogeneous nature of the carbon rich pyrolysed by-product. In order to look for practical methods to post-treat the pyro-carbon into market products the European Union Cooperative Research (CRAFT) Recycle Tire contract GIST-CT-2002-50281 was initiated. After researching worldwide, the EU scientific team selected the products produced by CBp Carbon Industries Inc. as the “best-available- technology” to successfully complete their EU Recycle Tire project objectives.
The test results showed that the crude pyro-carbon was refined and upgraded to functional grades of reinforcing black fillers, CBpEX, CBpES and CBpEU which can be substituted and blended with N-500, N-600, N-700 and N-900 series of standard commercial carbon black grades.
The significance of this recognition of the patented CBp Carbon nano-carbon production technology breakthrough is that there is now a new large market potential for remanufacturing products from recycling tires. According to the latest Freedonia report the global carbon black market is forecast to rise 4.0 percent per year through 2008 to 9.6 million metric tonnes.
The final EU Recycle Tire accredited tests were from the CBp Carbon plant in Hungary which is presently being scaled up for increased capacity. Another plant is planned to recycle 100 tonnes per day or 30,000 tonnes of scrap tires per year. This will produce an additional 10,000 tonnes of CBp functional black reinforcing filler, a very small quantity considering the large carbon black market potentials.
However, another very important environmental benefit is realized from the improved CBp Carbon technology. Every CBp Carbon plant can now reduce or conserve approximately 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions that are released to the atmosphere by the current methods of burning oil or gas feedstocks for production of the equivalent amount of commercial carbon blacks. The CBp carbon products are physically recovered from the scrap tires instead of combustion.
The complete ETRA 2007 presentation, “New Reinforcing Black and Mineral Fillers Derived from Scrap Tires” can be seen on the CBp Carbon Industries Inc. web site home page: www.cbpcarbon.com
Plans are being made for additional CBp Carbon plants recycling tires in Europe, North America and Australia. CBp Carbon Industries Inc. is a publicly listed company traded on the NASD Pink Sheets symbol: cbpj.pk. For more information please contact us at: investor-relations(at)cbpcarbon.com or go to our website at www.cbpcarbon.com and click “investor info”.
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Southern Waste Systems Wins Multi-year Contract With Broward County
Southern Waste Systems in Lantana, FL was awarded a contract exceeding $1.29 million to provide trash pick-up services for Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- Southern Waste Systems, a full service waste and recycling company today announced that it has been awarded a waste removal services contract with Broward County valued at more than $1.29 million.
A motion to award Lantana-based Southern Waste Systems the contract was passed April 24 by the Broward County Commission.
The three-year contract begins June 1 and is estimated in excess of $1.29 million. The contract is renewable for two one-year periods, bringing the total potential contract amount to more than $2.15 million.
"We fought long and hard in the bidding process," said Philip T. Medico Jr., Southern Waste System's Head of Governmental Affairs. "I want to especially thank the Broward County Commissioners for having the vision to see value in our services. Opening up competition in waste removal and recycling helps businesses harness costs, and its good for the environment."
The open-end contract includes trash pick-up services for all Broward County facilities that are not in a franchised area.
About Southern Waste Systems
Southern Waste Systems is a full service waste and recycling company with over 50 years experience in the solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling business. The company services Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties.
Sun Recycling, an affiliate construction and demolition debris company operates facilities in Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, West Palm Beach, Lantana, Deerfield Beach and Miami.
Our company recycles 80 percent of the construction and demolition debris we collect and process.
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American Elements Announces Appointment of Tin Hang Technology Ltd. as Exclusive Distributor for Hong Kong
American Elements is pleased to announce it has appointed distributor Tin Hang Technology as its exclusive distributor in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- American Elements is pleased to announce it has appointed distributor Tin Hang Technology as its exclusive distributor in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Tin Hang has a long standing reputation for quality service supplying academic, industrial and research materials and equipment on behalf of other recognized global enterprises including ThermoFisher Scientific and Sigma-Aldrich.
The addition of Tin Hang to American Elements' network of international distributors will allow it to better meet the logistical and customer service needs of its Hong Kong based academic, government, and corporate R&D customers. Tin Hang maintains substantial Hong Kong warehousing and a staff of customer support engineers for immediate local technical assistance for American Elements' products and services.
For further technical and pricing information on American Elements' full line of nano material, ultra high purity, solar energy, fuel cell, advanced ceramic, electronic, optic and structural advanced material 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 . Los Angeles based 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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MetoKote Announces New Appointments
MetoKote Corporation, Inc., the industry leader in protective coating applications, is pleased to announce the appointments of Joe Beatty to Vice President of North American General Purpose Business and Tim Schira to Vice President of Human Resources.
Lima, OH (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- MetoKote Corporation, Inc., the industry leader in protective coating applications, is pleased to announce the appointments of Joe Beatty to Vice President of North American General Purpose Business and Tim Schira to Vice President of Human Resources.
Mr. Beatty's responsibilities with MetoKote include directing the operations of all of MetoKote's General Purpose facilities in North America. This includes a total of 13 facilities located in the USA, Canada and Mexico. He brings to MetoKote a consistent track record of delivering bottom line results in a highly competitive environment.
Prior to joining MetoKote, Mr. Beatty was the Vice President of Coating Resins with Hexion Specialty Chemicals and its predecessor companies McWhorter Technologies, a division of Eastman Chemical and Resolution Specialty Materials. During his career, he has also served as Vice President of Sales with Betz Dearborn and its predecessor company WR Grace - Dearborn Division.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mr. Beatty earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He has also completed the Center for Creative Leadership Executive Development Program.
Mr. Schira's responsibilities with MetoKote involve providing leadership for the Human Resources function including recruitment, compensation, development, and employee relations strategies for all of MetoKote's global facilities. Mr. Schira brings a diverse background including strong international, HR Information Systems and performance enhancement experience to the MetoKote team.
Prior to joining MetoKote, Mr. Schira spent 33 years with Dana Corporation contributing to the organization's Human Resource function in a variety of Dana's divisions. Most recently he served as HR Director, North America at the corporate offices in Toledo.
He has served on the Advisory Boards of Owens Community College and the University of Indiana/Purdue at Fort Wayne, as well as held board positions for the United Way of Allen County Indiana, Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne and Indiana Manufacturers Association.
A native of Toledo, Ohio, Mr. Schira earned his B.S. in Management from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana and his MBA from Bowling Green State University. In addition, he maintains his Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the Society of Human Resource Management and the Human Resource Certification Institute.
MetoKote Corporation, headquartered in Lima, Ohio, is the industry leader in protective coating applications, serving over 1,000 customers in 42 facilities throughout the United States and the world. MetoKote provides environmentally sound and cost-effective coating solutions to a wide variety of industries such as: agriculture, appliance, automotive, computer, construction equipment, electrical, furniture, industrial equipment, recreational, and truck and bus.
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Could the Plastic Bag Ban Open the Door for Companies that Produce Environmentally Friendly Products?
Companies that produce environmentally friendly products could take advantage of the business opportunities created by the recent plastic bag ban in San Francisco. With other cities and states mulling over the idea of banning plastic bags in supermarkets and pharmacies, small companies that manufacture value-driven products that are recyclable, have little effect on the environment, and can be reused may have opportunities that didn't exist before.
Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- On the heels of the plastic bag ban in San Francisco and with other cities and states like New York and Los Angeles considering measures to ban plastic grocery bags, companies that produce environmentally friendly products have been presented with a new business opportunity that didn't exist prior to the ban: create an alternative shopping bag that has little effect on the environment.
Though the Environmental Protection Agency has long encouraged shoppers to take resusable bags to the grocery store, a new totally degradable bag remains a plausible option, as both paper and plastic have environmental effects.
Stefan Gudmundsson, CEO of Diamant Film, a company that manufactures products that contain Totally Degradable Plastic Additive (TDPA) Oxo-Biodegradable Technology, commented, "The production and decomposition of both paper and plastic bags have effects on our environment. Plastic is worse in some ways and paper is worse in others. A product that degrades and ultimately biodegrades would be the best alternative."
Paper bags, which are made from trees, are a renewable resource, but paper requires cutting down trees, pulping, bag production, and waste disposal. It also takes four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag than it does a plastic bag.
Plastic bags; which involve petroleum and natural gas extraction, ethylene manufacture, ethylene polymerization, bag processing, and waste disposal; are a nonrenewable resource and can take up to 1,000 years to degrade. According to the EPA, in a landfill, neither paper bags or plastic bags break down because of a lack of water, light, oxygen and other elements for degradation.
Diamant Film, which produces environmentally friendly products aimed at minimizing pollution, has been manufacturing and selling a plastic wrap for food that is completely recyclable, contains no plasticizer or chlorine, and is non-carcinogenic. The plastic wrap is also the world's first non-PVC polystyrene-based food wrap and has earned the ECO Logo certified by the Environmental ChoiceM Program, North America's leading benchmark of environmentally responsible products and services.
So, could Diamant be a logical choice to manufacture an alternative shopping bag that has little or no effect on the environment? CEO Gudmundsson responded, "Our plastic wrap has many of the right characteristics for an environmentally friendly shopping bag. It has excellent elastic recovery, requires 25% less material than other plastic wraps, saves machine processing energy, and, unlike other plastic, once biodegradation is complete, all that remains is carbon dioxide, water and inert biomass, all of which are part of the normal bio-cycle." He added, "The company is currently finalizing what changes, if any, would be required to the manufacturing process of its biodegradable film to enter the bag market. Diamant will be poised to include in its array of biodegradable plastic film products an assortment of bag products to support the grocery stores and pharmacies that are looking for shopping bag products that are recyclable or biodegradable and ecologically friendly."
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Invensys Flow-Through Conductivity Sensors Improve Accuracy, Reduce Cost of High Purity Liquid Measurement
Invensys has introduced a compact, non-invasive conductivity sensor for high purity measurement in low volume liquid applications.
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- Invensys introduced a compact, non-invasive conductivity sensor for high purity measurement in low volume liquid applications. The Foxboro FT10 Electrodeless Conductivity sensor features patent-pending technology for highly accurate conductivity sensing; and a flow-through design for reduced operational and maintenance costs.
To facilitate high purity applications, the FT10 is equipped with virgin PFA Teflon-wetted materials and leak-free weld connections, which eliminate internal threads, O-rings and gasket seals. For low volume, small line size liquid applications, the FT10 is available with Teflon tube sizes of ½”, ¾” or 1”, and can measure process fluids with temperatures up to 140 degrees C (284 degrees F); with pressures up to 100 psig.
The compact FT10 sensor housing measures 7” x 5” x 2”, and is constructed of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The FT10 can be installed as an integral part of the process piping, or surface mounted, and is ideally suited for demanding applications in the semiconductor, specialty chemical, electronic and LED industries, and selected pharmaceutical applications. These include measurement of high-purity, and/or concentrations of aggressive chemicals such as hydrofluoric, hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids; ammonium hydroxide; and tetra-methyl ammonium hydroxide.
“Accurate measurement of high purity fluids has traditionally involved expensive devices available from only a few sources. The FT10 now offers a cost effective alternative,” says Joseph Downey, marketing director, Foxboro Measurements & Instruments Division of Invensys. “The FT10 combines a proven flow-through design with advanced conductivity sensing technology, for accurate high purity sensing across the full range of conductivity, while minimizing operational and maintenance costs,” says Downey.
The Foxboro FT10 flow-through design allows the process fluid to actually pass through an opening in the sensor, thus eliminating the need to insert probes into the process line. As the fluid passes through the sensor, conductivity is measured with Foxboro’s patent-pending, multi-toroid technology. The primary toroid induces electric current in the process fluid. The voltage created is detected by secondary toroids and is converted to a conductivity measurement. The multi-toriod design allows the FT10 to accurately measure the full scale of conductivity, ranging from 0 to 2000 mS/cm.
The FT10 flow-through design reduces maintenance requirements and costs, since neither the sensing element nor the housing contacts fluid. The Foxboro FT10 also can be calibrated in line to improve production efficiencies and further reduce maintenance costs. Invensys also offers the Foxboro EP485 series precision resistance calibration plug, which permits a high accuracy calibration of the FT10 without a decade resistance box.
For more information on the Foxboro FT10 Electrodeless Conductivity Sensor, readers can contact their local Invensys/Foxboro representative, visit the Foxboro Measurements and Instruments Web Site at www.foxboro.com/instrumentation or call 866-746-6477 (508-549-2424 outside the U.S. and Canada). The Foxboro FT10 Electrodeless Conductivity Sensor can also be purchased on-line at www.buyautomation.com.
About Invensys
Invensys is the world leader in industrial asset performance management, a strategy designed to help today’s industrial enterprises to effectively balance the availability and utilization of their production assets to match changing business requirements. In addition to its rapidly expanding Global Solutions and Performance Management services groups, Invensys’ automation businesses includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Validation Technologies, Wonderware, and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world’s largest upstream projects, refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, and pulp and paper mills. For more information on Invensys’ process automation businesses, please visit www.invensys.com/ps.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with approximately 30,000 employees working in 60 countries.
Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, Avantis, and Invensys Validation Technologies are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Gilead Alberta Receives ‘Best Practices Award’ for Improving Pharmaceutical Batch Process With Foxboro pH Sensors
Invensys customer, Gilead Alberta, received a 2007 Plant Services Best Practices Award for improving pharmaceutical batch processing efficiency while substantially reducing costs using advanced-technology Foxboro pH sensors.
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- Invensys customer, Gilead Alberta, received a 2007 Plant Services Best Practices Award for improving pharmaceutical batch processing efficiency while substantially reducing costs using advanced-technology Foxboro pH sensors. Gilead Alberta is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.
The Plant Services Best Practice Award recognizes management technique, work process, product, and service implementations that improve industrial plant performance, maintenance, reliability and asset management. Winners are selected by the more than 105,000 subscribers of Plant Services magazine, who judge entries based on short- and long-term return on investment, innovation, and breadth of application.
Gilead Alberta won the Best Practices award in the “Equipment” category for working with the Invensys Measurements & Instruments Division (www.foxboro.com/instrumentation) to develop an advanced pH sensor to assure consistent product quality and maximize batch yields in the company’s harsh process environment. The Foxboro 871PH Series sensor enabled Gilead to complete a pH adjustment in just three hours, rather than the 18 hours to 24 hours previously required.
“With the Foxboro 871PH sensor, yields have increased and cycle times have been shortened. When you add the increase in quality, the improved pH readings by one sensor can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars per year,” says Robert Pastushak, senior technical/operational supervisor, Gilead Alberta.
According to Pastushak, the 871 PH sensor is also very durable. “The sensor we deployed more than two years ago looks like it did the day we bought it. Previously, as many as three probes, at approximately $600 per probe, would fail while processing just one batch.” says Pastushak.
Ash Grove Cement, another Invensys customer, was also selected as a runner up in the Plant Services Best Practices Award “Software/Systems” category, for expanding the scope of its computerized maintenance management system to reduced inventory and improve maintenance efficiency through the use of Invensys’ comprehensive Avantis EAM (enterprise asset management) solution.
About Invensys
Invensys is the world leader in industrial asset performance management, a strategy designed to help today’s industrial enterprises to effectively balance the availability and utilization of their production assets to match changing business requirements. In addition to its rapidly expanding Global Solutions and Performance Management services groups, Invensys’ automation businesses includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world’s largest upstream projects, refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, and pulp and paper mills. For more information on Invensys’ process automation businesses, please visit www.invensys.com/ps.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with approximately 30,000 employees working in 60 countries.
Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, Avantis, and Invensys Validation Technologies are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners
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Material Testing and Quality Assurance Firm, TCR, Expands to Saudi Arabia
Materials Testing Laboratory, Failure Analysis, Engineering Consulting, NDT Services and comprehensive Quality Assurance Services for industries in the region of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Damman, Saudi Arabia (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- TCR Engineering Services, India's leading ISO 17025 accredited independent materials testing laboratory, has signed a joint venture partnership agreement with GAS Arabian Services to bring its material testing and quality assurance expertise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The newly formed joint venture company, based in Damman, Saudi Arabia will be called TCR Arabia LLC.
Speaking at the company formation, Mr. Faisal K. Al-Dabal, GM, GAS Arabian Services, said, "We are delighted to welcome TCR as our partner in the region. TCR's core strengths in metallurgy related material testing services will help service the increasing quality assurance demands of clients in Saudi Arabia."
TCR Arabia will provide services in the areas of Sour Gas Corrosion Studies, NDT Services including ToFD, Plant Health Assessment including In-Situ Metallography and RLA, Failure Investigation, Chemical Analysis, Positive Material Identification, Post Weld Heat Treatment, RoHS Compliance, Third Party Inspection and Advanced Engineering Consulting on Metallurgical Problems.
"TCR Arabia is a further testament of our ongoing commitment in providing world class Metallurgical Testing and QA service in a highly quality conscious environment for companies in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. There are many synergies to exploit between the services currently offered by TCR Engineering in India and those that will be provided by TCR Arabia in KSA," said Mr. Rohit Bafna, Director Global Sales at TCR Engineering Services.
TCR Arabia's materials testing engineers, scientists and technicians will help customers in the region understand the potentials and limitations of metallurgical materials, providing crucial data they need to invent, design, build, manufacture, their product with accurate, customized materials testing solutions.
Skilled failure analysis specialists from TCR Arabia will conduct in-depth investigation and analysis to determine the root cause of part and assembly failures and identify the means for preventing future problems. Using the latest analytical equipment and materials characterization techniques, TCR Arabia's failure analysts will provide clear answers to plant problems and ultimately help companies deliver bottom-line results.
The testing of materials in sour service conditions for oil & gas pipeline applications is an area where the laboratory of TCR Arabia will truly excel amongst other test facilities in the region.
The non-destructive service offering of TCR Arabia will include Boroscope Inspection, Hardness testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, fabrication inspection, chemical analysis, Weld procedures and welder qualifications, Visual examination, storage tank inspection, as well as the state-of-the-art Automated Ultrasonic Testing using Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD).
TCR Arabia's range of services will be utilized in various business sectors including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Environment, Health Sciences, Pipeline, Construction, Manufacturing, and Consumer Products among others.
For more information about analytical and material testing facilities at TCR Engineering Services and her associate companies in Mumbai, Vadodara, Navi Mumbai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and USA, please visit www.tcreng.com. Details on GAS Arabian Services is available at www.gasarabian.com.
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Form Automation Solutions Declares War on Blind Spots; FAS to Feature AuditMatic™ v4.0 at World Quality Conference
In business, what you don't know can hurt you. Operational blind spots can lead to waste, avoidable risk, and missed opportunities. They are the plague of large enterprises. Enter Form Automation Solutions, Inc. and its deceptively mild-mannered super solution, AuditMatic™ v4.0, which eliminates paper-based manual systems for mobile data collection, reporting and analysis. The quality improvement community will get its first look at AuditMatic at the upcoming World Conference on Quality and Improvement, April 30-May 2 in Orlando. The event is sponsored by the American Society for Quality.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 25, 2007 -- In business, what you don't know can hurt you. Operational blind spots can lead to waste, avoidable risk, and missed opportunities. They are the plague of large enterprises.
Enter Form Automation Solutions, Inc. and its deceptively mild-mannered super solution, AuditMatic™ v4.0, which eliminates paper-based manual systems for mobile data collection, reporting and analysis. The quality improvement community will get its first look at AuditMatic at the upcoming World Conference on Quality and Improvement, April 30-May 2 in Orlando. The event is sponsored by the American Society for Quality, www.asq.org.
AuditMatic enables non-technical managers to create, publish and distribute data collection forms to mobile workers equipped with handheld computers or smart phones. The mobile workers upload the collected data to the AuditMatic server, which processes it and makes it accessible to the authorized manager in real time by means of a dashboard on their web-browser.
AuditMatic includes a task manager application, so large groups of mobile workers can be assigned data collection tasks, and the system will monitor their progress in completing the tasks.
AuditMatic has been selected by Microsoft for inclusion in its catalog of Windows Mobile solutions. It is available either as a hosted, subscription-based solution or by license purchase. Since it is designed for non-technical users, AuditMatic requires minimal training and no programming.
Stephen Woram, co-founder of the company, said manual, paper-based methods of data collection are more than inefficient. He said businesses should declare war on blind spots.
"Typically the paper forms end up in a file drawer somewhere and the collected information remains inaccessible to management," Woram said. "This leads to operational blind spots and even missed opportunities for enterprises. Quality improvement and the elimination of blind spots are two sides of the same coin."
By automating data collection and integrating it with task management, analysis, and reporting - all in real time - AuditMatic eliminates the blind spots. This added visibility and timely, actionable data, Woram said, enable management to identify new opportunities to save and make money.
Early adopters of the AuditMatic solution include one of the nation's largest supermarket chains, a large clothing manufacturer, a multi-national snack food company, and one of the nation's largest security services companies.
At the Quality and Improvement conference, FAS will be exhibiting at booth #436.
About Form Automation Solutions, Inc.
Form Automation Solutions, Inc. is an enterprise software company focused on automation of data collection, analysis and reporting. Its first product, AuditMatic™ is a unique and innovative end-to-end
solution for data collection and reporting in real time using mobile devices, with no programming required. AuditMatic's unique dashboard feature enables managers and executives to view and analyze data collected in real time - all within one application. Founded in 2004 in Addison, TX (Dallas area) by brothers Stephen and Kevin Woram, FAS helps companies save money, eliminate operational blind spots, and identify new strategic opportunities. For more information, visit www.auditmatic.com.
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Bio Friendly Herbicide Enhancer Helps Farmers Reduce Chemical Costs
Today Tech Ag, Inc. announced record spring sales for Sur-Tec, a chemical buffer and enhancer that is tank mixed with herbicides to improve their performance. Information about the product’s exclusive formulation is also being released.
McCook, NE (PRWEB) April 24, 2007 -- Tech Ag, Inc. announced today that sales of Sur-Tec, a chemical additive used to buffer and enhance herbicide tank mixes, has reached an all-time high. Exceptionally strong sales growth over the last 3 years has pushed the total number of acres that the product has now been used on to over 12 million.
Ease of use and the reduction of overall chemical costs have helped Sur-Tec gain both rapid popularity and a loyal customer base. Versatility has also been a key factor as it is able to be used with most of the herbicides on the market.
“Sur-Tec helps customers get the bottom line benefit they need in today’s farm economy” says company Vice-President Carl Schneider. “By helping to lower input costs while at the same time improving herbicide kill rates, Sur-Tec has proven itself time and again.”
Sur-Tec’s exclusive “all-in-one” liquid formula eliminates the need for dry ammonium sulfate or any other herbicide tank mix additives. One gallon of Sur-Tec contains all of the following: concentrated liquid ammonium sulfate, anti-foaming agent, pH buffer, non-ionic surfactant, water softener, plant sticker, plant penetrator and an enzyme crop protectant. By combining all of these key chemicals into one formula, Sur-Tec is able to treat tank mixes for only pennies per treated gallon.
Carl Schneider went on to say “To the best of our knowledge there is no other product exactly like this on the market and that is on of the reasons it has been so successful.”
The ability to treat up to 1,000 gallons of herbicide tank mix by pouring in 1 gallon of Sur-Tec simplifies operations and helps farmers, spray rig operators and aerial applicators to get to the field much quicker, a critical concern during farming season. Also, by using fewer individual ingredients to make a tank mix, Sur-Tec helps reduce the chance for mixing errors. Mistakes in blending a herbicide tank mix can be the difference between saving and losing a crop.
Sur-Tec is distributed nationwide from Tech Ag’s facilities in Georgia and Nebraska. Additional sales are handled by a network of dealers and farm supply outlets. To get more information, to purchase Sur-Tec or to inquire about becoming a dealer, call 770-927-3206.
Tech Ag, Inc. is a leader in sustainable agriculture with a complete line of “100% Nature Friendly” soil fertility products. Tech Ag has been helping America’s farmers succeed since 1968.
For more information, visit http://www.smartweedkill.com
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Marketworks Announces Support For Amazon
It was announced today that Marketworks’ retail and manufacturing customers in the UK can now tap into Amazon, the largest online retail market with expected global sales of $15 billion in 2007.
London (PRWEB) April 24, 2007 -- It was announced today that Marketworks’ retail and manufacturing customers in the UK can now tap into Amazon, the largest online retail market with expected global sales of $15 billion in 2007 .
By integrating Amazon’s Merchants@ programme into its ecommerce platform, customers of the multi-channel online services and technology company can now sell through Amazon without having to upgrade or change their inventory and order processing software.
Marketworks' automated features