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July 30, 2007

Zilliant Off to Record Start in First Half 2007

Price optimization software vendor experiencing rapid adoption and growth.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -- Zilliant, the leading provider of price optimization and price management software for business-to-business (B2B) companies, announced record results for the first half of 2007. Year-over-year sales for the period increased by more than 150 percent, reflecting overall market growth as well as Zilliant's success in the manufacturing, distribution and industrial service verticals.

Industry analysts expect the rapid adoption of pricing technology to continue because of its bottom-line benefits. "Pricing management and optimization software is emerging as a key technology to help companies increase their revenue and margins," said Robert DeSisto, vice president of CRM for Gartner, Inc., in its June 2007 "Hype Cycle for CRM Sales, 2007" report.

In addition to strong financial performance, Zilliant first-half highlights include:

Two major product releases -- Zilliant delivered two major releases of their industry-leading pricing suite, and introduced two new pricing applications: ZPPS Deal Manager for Agreements, which provides advanced decision support and process automation capabilities that maximize the profitability of sales agreements and contracts; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which helps companies enrich product master data with pricing attributes and relationships, enabling them to design and execute profitable product mixes and demand shaping strategies.

Expansion of executive team -- Zilliant added two industry veterans to their executive team: Walter Sharp as vice president of North American Sales and Andy Dvorocsik as vice president of Pricing Excellence. Dvorocsik joined Zilliant from Accenture, where he was a partner in their pricing strategy group.

Creation of the Pricing Excellence organization -- Zilliant created the Center of Pricing Excellence as a resource dedicated to helping customers maximize the financial benefits they derive from their Zilliant implementations.

Formal alliance between Zilliant and Deloitte Consulting -- Zilliant and Deloitte Consulting, LLC created a strategic alliance to deliver total price management technology and services to customers. Zilliant is one of only 12 CRM vendors that have formal partnerships with Deloitte.

European traction -- Zilliant continues to see strong traction in the U.K. and Europe, closing multiple deals and implementing pricing technology at some of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors.
Employee growth -- Zilliant increased its staff year over year by 50 percent.

"The pricing space has really heated up, especially in manufacturing and distribution," said Greg Peters, Zilliant CEO. "We believe our proven ability to drive margin lift for companies in these industries is not only propelling our growth, but is also a driving force in the overall market's momentum."

About Zilliant:
Zilliant is the leading provider of price optimization and price management applications for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS) uses existing transactional data to improve decisions across all facets of price analysis, setting and execution. ZPPS applications combine powerful price segmentation and optimization science with easy-to-use business applications to help companies achieve the best pricing possible on every deal, increasing profits by tens of millions of dollars. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Zilliant is a privately held company. Investors include Austin Ventures, Cardinal Ventures, JP Morgan Partners, and Trellis Partners. For more information contact Zilliant at 877.893.1085 or visit www.zilliant.com.

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New Health and Fitness Products Offer Hard Solutions to Soft Market, Fitness Club Industry

Quantum Fitness will be launching its new "special fitness" strength and cardio lines at the Health and Fitness Business Show in Denver on Aug. 2-4, 2007. Its new products will appeal to today's fitness club scene.

Stafford, Texas (PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -- Health and fitness products will hit a new dimension on Aug. 2-4 when Quantum Fitness introduces its new "Specialty Fitness" strength and cardio lines at the 2007 Health and Fitness Business Show in Denver.

The debut will include numerous treadmills and patented Stride products, ranging in price from $2,099 to $3,499. There will also be samplings of the new Phantom, I series and QUICK series strength lines which will range in price from $1,999 to $4,000, with very competitive dealer margins. In an aggressive plan to market these new lines, there will be freight, flooring and discount programs. Contact a regional sales representative for more information.

Over the last year a rigid nationwide survey of specialty fitness dealers was conducted by Quantum's owners, engineers and sales managers, to understand their needs and future market trends. Although the surveys varied from region to region, several strong trends were consistent. Most prominent on the lists were: diversifying retail markets by increasing vertical and commercial market product sales; consolidation of vendors; better margins and increased payment terms; and competitive freight programs. In addition there was a significant request for innovative, niche, patented, aesthetically pleasing product lines to compete against the direct sales force of the large health and fitness manufacturers.

A troubling trend among these large fitness manufactures which has emerged is directly excluding the specialty dealer out of many viable and profitable markets to sell in. Quantum Fitness has developed two new visually enhanced high end commercial strength lines and new cardio products for both the retail and commercial markets (the fitness club industry). To help create new markets for the commercial side of the specialty fitness dealer, a new medical elliptical stride and medical treadmill model are among the products for 2008 featured at the Health and Fitness Business Show held in Denver Aug 2-4. Furthermore, with the highly succesful QUICK series hydraulic line for adults and kids, there is no other company that offers so much unlimited diversity for the specialty health and fitness dealer.

What creates the specialty fitness advantage?

Patented mid-drive stride class elliptical - Offering 3 models for the home, vertical and medical markets, plus our unique patented ellipticals, we will create new sales and hold profit margins for years to come. Perfect 21" natural stride motion and special bio-mechanisms are the most advanced design to create machines that fit the body like a glove. Low step height, compact foot print and easy entry are just a few our un-challenged features.

2008 Q series treadmills - More horsepower, more steel and more options is the theme of the '08 models. All '08 models will feature standard 3hp to 4hp motors and all units will come standard with 15% elevation grade. New optional home décor package is also available and is great sales point to allow consumers to match machines to their house or a fitness club facility.

Phantom series- High end, luxurious full commercial strength line with 20 single and combination machines to meet all vertical, commercial and medical needs and features the new industrial designed pastel ice shrouding! Included are our famous patented Power Crunch AB machines and Patented Power Quad. The new Phantom series will leave our dealers poised to take any deal from the competition and bring new life and markets back for the specialty fitness commercial business - and most definitely appeal to the owner of a fitness club.

I series- Strong, powerful, and features 30 new machines with this new line to offer a comprehensive selection of products for all types of user and facility needs. The I series combine all the functional machines of the Phantom line at very competitive prices.

QUICK series - Two complete, unrivaled product lines that open totally new markets in the fitness club industry, active aging, rehab, vertical, schools, military and all other niche markets. The KIDS series hydraulic lines have been developed specifically to answer the strong need to improve our children's health. These lines have been tremendously well received and are currently being used in major health clubs, hotels, apartments, schools and hospitals world-wide.

SMART series - Proven price competitive strength line to give the extra edge when price matters most.

To learn more about Quantum Fitness products, become a distributor, and start gaining new market share; Visit us at www.quantumfitness.com, email sales@quantumfitness.com or call us at 800-937-2282.

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OEM or Generic Cartridges for Your Printer? Survey Results Show Customers' Printer Satisfaction Level Varies Across Brands with Their Cartridge Choice

According to over 7,000 surveys completed by printer users, PrintCountry has concluded that customer satisfaction from their ink or laser printer and printing equipment varies across brand names for both OEM and generic cartridge use. The surveys worked as such: two sets of customers were asked to rate their satisfaction with their printer brand. One set of customers only purchased OEM or brand name printer ink cartridges , while the other set only purchased generic or remanufactured cartridges. The results were quite interesting.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -- According to over 7,000 surveys completed by printer users, PrintCountry has concluded that customer satisfaction from their ink or laser printer and printing equipment varies across brand names for both OEM and generic cartridge use.

The surveys worked as such: two sets of customers were asked to rate their satisfaction with their printer brand. One set of customers only purchased OEM or brand name cartridges, while the other set only purchased generic or remanufactured cartridges. The results were quite interesting.

Printer brands Okidata and Samsung faired pretty well in the ratings, receiving a 4.90 and a 3.92 out of a possible 5, respectively. Customers were pleased with the performance of the printer ink cartridges and their cost. However, when the customers in the group that used generic cartridges were asked the same question, the results were quite different. Okidata and Samsung printers received a 2.95 and a 2.62, respectively when generic or remanufactured printer cartridges were used. It can only be concluded that the overall function of these printers is so high in quality that the money saved when using a generic cartridge is not viewed as a benefit.

Lexmark and Dell both scored below average in the survey. OEM supplies can be expensive for these brands, so the customer satisfaction level was significantly higher for the cheaper, generic products. The cost savings in these cases made the overall customer satisfaction increase.

Other brands like HP, Canon and Brother faired well in the survey. Customer satisfaction was above average for OEM products and rose slightly higher for the generic cartridges. This shows that the printers function acceptably and the cost savings of remanufactured or generic products merely adds to the satisfaction.

"There is not a quality problem with most generic or remanufactured printer ink cartridges" said Ian Thomason, Operations Manager of PrintCountry.com. "But some customers are happy to use more expensive brand cartridges if they find that savings from using generic printer supplies are not significantly lower".

After several years of surveying their customers, PrintCountry noticed this trend in terms of how quality varies across brand lines and how customer satisfaction depends on several factors including the quality of the Generic Cartridges compared to OEM products and cost savings of generic brand ink and toner cartridges. Essentially, customers weigh several factors like price (cost of printer ownership that changes significantly with the customer choice of printer supply use) when determining their level of satisfaction with both OEM and generic products.

About PrintCountry.com
PrintCountry is a San Diego based e-commerce company that provides high-quality printer ink cartridges, toner cartridges and other printer supplies to a wide consumer audience. Founded in 2000, the Happy Ink Store has a 5-star rating and satisfies 100,000s of happy customers. By providing quality printer ink cartridges and supplies to businesses around the world, PrintCountry keeps companies printing while staying in budget.

PrintCountry also maintains a fun fact printer blog "If It Prints, I'll Let you Know" on the latest printer news at http://printerinkcartridgesblog.printcountry.com

To see a longer version of this press release and more information about the survey mentioned above please visit OEM or Generic Printer Ink Cartridges Survey on the website.

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US Ring's Revolutionary 'Instaclik™' Ring Metal Now Produced in Trend Setting, 'Hot' New Colors for Back to School

New Item for Back-to-school. InstaClik Ring Metals now available in "Hot" colors!

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -- When asked by their customers to design and produce a revolutionary new product which would appeal to national and international customers in the office products and school supply industry, US Ring, an 80-year-old manufacturer of ring binder mechanisms for the looseleaf binder industry, challenged their engineering managers to combine their over 75 years of experience to design a product which would appeal to both markets. The result is InstaClik™, which not only appeals to consumers but, because of its unique design, fulfills a need for a safe product which will not pinch young children’s fingers and also for an easy to open ring metal, allowing people with disabilities to easily use the product. Now, following the trend towards bright colors in consumer goods, US Ring are producing InstaClik™ in trendy new colors, adding excitement and color to the office and school products markets.

According to Brent Robischeau, US Ring’s VP of Marketing, “Our customers are not only looking for new, technologically advanced products that help to make life easier but also for eye catching, modern designs. InstaClik™ is available in every conceivable color our customer desires, from basic black and white to hot pink, bright orange, turquoise etc., allowing them to match corporate colors, school colors, or simply to add color to every day life”

InstaClik™’s new design features a mechanism that opens and closes with just one touch. The locking ring metal holds papers safely inside the binder. InstaClik™ is a single triggered, easier opening product that is an excellent option for young children as it has an anti-pinch feature to it. InstaClik™ is also beneficial for customers with a physical disability who find that opening the traditional ring metal is difficult. The mechanism can also be used in an area where it is important for the customer to maintain a quiet atmosphere such as a library or classroom.

“Our dedication in listening to our customers and producing innovative and exciting products for the looseleaf binder industry proves that we continue to be the leading ring metal manufacturer in the office products and school supply industry” said Bob Premnath, President of US Ring.

US Ring is a US based manufacturer with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The company designs and engineers custom ring metals, dies and metal stamping. US Ring also owns additional high volume factories in China with US Ring direct oversight. With over 80 years of quality control engineering and long-term engineering managers with over 75 years of combined experience in the ring metal field, the company maintains high quality control. Sales and Marketing management are always available and easy to contact. Customers know that there are no 9-5 limits because US Ring is an entrepreneurial organization, ready to respond to customers’ requests.

For further information, please visit the company’s website at www.usring.com, or contact Brent Robischeau, Director of Marketing & Merchandising, at 314-645-7880, ext 2810.

Contact:
Brent Robischeau
Director of Marketing & Merchandising
314-645-7880 x2810

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BidClerk.com Reports Commercial Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Washington, DC Area

BidClerk's daily update of Washington DC construction projects coming up for bids and starting construction within the next 90 days.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -- BidClerk, the Construction Industry Search Engine, reported today that the following commercial construction projects are planning to go out for bids or start construction in the next 90 days in the Washington, DC area. Businesses interested in providing services relative to these projects should visit BidClerk.com and reference the Project ID listed below to obtain direct contact information for each job:

Washingon, DC - Israel Baptist Church, 1251 Saratoga Ave. NE, 50,767-square-foot life learning center, $10 million. Project ID: 636320

Washington, DC - Helix Hotel, 1430 Rhode Island Ave. N.W., 10,000-square-foot hotel renovation, August 2007, $200,000. Project ID: 637365

Washington, DC - Dakota Point, South Dakota Ave. and Riggs Rd., 800 unit condominium building, October 2007, $40 million. Project ID: 453964

Silver Spring, MD - FDA OC/ORC Administration Building, White Oak / New Hampshire Ave., 500,000-square-foot office building, October 2007, $45 million. Project ID: 615960

Falls Church, VA - Pearson Square, 500 South Maple St., 300,000-square-foot commercial and residential development, October 2007, $40 million. Project ID: 338228

BidClerk.com is the only Search Engine dedicated to providing businesses with in depth information on thousands of construction projects coming up for bid all throughout the United States. Our daily updates of commercial and residential construction project leads are available to contractors and businesses in related industries that are seeking bid opportunities. For more information on bidding construction projects in your area, visit BidClerk online or call 877-737-6482.

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Metal Roofs Now Offered By New England Metal Roofing Company

Metal Roofing systems outlast asphalt and wood shingle roofs by more than twenty-five to thirty years. Classic Metal Roofs, LLC, serving Southern New England, offer their customers Energy Star rated, Metal Roofing systems with lifetime limited warranties. These environmentally friendly roofing systems significantly lower energy bills, landfill waste, and eliminate the need for future roofing repairs.

Massachusetts (PRWEB) July 29, 2007 -- Classic Metal Roofs, LLC, serving Southern New England, now offer a Metal Roofing system that will outlast any traditional asphalt and shingle roof by decades, without ever requiring touch-ups, repairs, or re-installation. Each Metal Roofing system is environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and comes with a warranty on the lifetime of the house; saving homeowners thousands of dollars on energy bills and roof renovations.

Classic Metal Roofs, LLC, an exclusive dealer of Classic Products for the past 25 years, offer Metal Roofing systems to American homeowners, of the Southern New England area, that pay for themselves in terms of energy cost saving, efficiency, durability, and safety. These roofs require little to no maintenance over the years and hurricane tested they provide that extra measure of safety, desired by every family.

In 2006 the IRS introduced a new tax credit available to homeowners who choose to install a Metal Roof on their home, as an incentive for Americans to embrace environmental-friendly, and energy conserving products for their home. Metal Roofing will help to eradicate the 7 - 10 tons of asphalt shingle waste that ends up in US landfills every year. In certain cases Classic Metal Roof, LLC, Metal Roofing experts state that they can install a new Metal Roof directly over the existing roof, eliminating waste altogether.

In 2004, Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Buildings Technology Center, completed a three year independent study on the performance and benefits of Metal Roofs. The study found that even after years (some case studies were up to 30 years) of continued exposure to the weather, Metal Roofs were still more energy efficient than other types of roof and maintained good surface properties, resisted soiling, erosion, and even dulling whether the metal was a painted or not.

It also showed that pre-painted Metal Roofing retained 95% of its solar reflectance over the three year study, and the infrared emittance of the painted metals was unaffected by climate exposure. All painted Metal Roofing systems maintained the original manufactured appearance even after 3.5 years of exposure to rains with a pH level of 4.3.

The durability and numerous benefits of Metal Roofing Systems has also been shown to increase the value of a home on the real estate property market; while, it's durability and long life boost the value of the neighborhood. In the event that the original owner wishes to sells the property, the lifetime warranty for the Metal Roofing system is able to be transferred to the new owner.

Classic Metal Roofs use an interlocking installation system which not only strengthens the roof's weather barrier against water damage due to seepage, but it also strengthens the roof's resistance to hurricane force winds. The roofing systems have been tested to withstand winds from 110 to 150 mph. Metal Roofs are also mold resistant, fire resistant, rust resistant, dent resistant, solar reflective, made of 98% recycled aluminum, and look as good as new for decades. Only factory-certified professional Metal Roofers are allowed to install the new roofing systems, to ensure quality and long-life.

For more information about the Classic Metal Roofs, LLC or to explore the full line of available products, to make an appointment with a Classic Metal Roofs, LLC expert roofer about Metal Roof options for your home, or to sign up to receive a free copy of An Insider's Guide To Metal Roofing, please visit our official website at: http://www.classicmetalroofs.com

Or call Toll Free: 1-866-660-6668
Contact Information:
Mike Gonet
Massachusetts, New England
Classic Metal Roofs, LLC
Toll Free: 1-866-660-6668
http://www.classicmetalroofs.com

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Accurate and Reliable Level Detection with Next Generation "Sapcon Elixir"

Sapcon Instruments, a renowned name in the level and speed detection instrument market, today announced the release of its liquid & slurry detection product, Elixir which is based on the RISC Core Micro-controller technology.

Indore, M.P (PRWEB) July 29, 2007 -- Sapcon Instruments, a renowned name in the level and speed detection instrument market, today announced the release of its liquid & slurry detection product, Elixir which is based on the RISC Core Micro-controller technology.

Sapcon Instruments today announced the release of its Elixir liquid level detection system. Elixir, is the next generation of the existing line of its Fluidofork instruments. Elixir is based on the highly popular and now much used micro-processor technique. The instrument is compact and consumes less power. The Tuning Fork is single piece in cast stainless steel and the electronics provides multi-function bi-coloured LED and on & off time delay. The Fail-Safe mode is programmable via DIP switches and one push button switch. Elixir has a self-checking ability through an in-built system fault alarm and fork erosion alarm. The instrument is EMC & RFI protected and a flame proof version is available.

The RISC Core Micro-controller technology making it reliable & more accurate for level detection of any liquid or slurry with viscosity up to 10,000 cP and service temperature up to 2000C.

The instrument guarantees supply and output options like 20 - 260 V AC with one SPDT potential free relay contact rated 5A at 230V AC, 11 - 55 V DC with one SPDT potential free relay contact, 11 - 55 V DC with PNP transistor output or a 2-wire loop powered with 8 / 16mA signal output. The choice of probe length can vary from 100 mm to 3000 mm. The different types of mounting arrangements available in Elixir are, threaded mounting (BSP / NPT / DIN), flanged mounting (ASA / ANSI / JIS / DIN) and tri-clover (various sizes or as an SMS Union).

Elixir attempts at offering liquid level detection for units in the Pharmaceuticals / Bulk Drugs, Chemicals / Petrochemicals, Pesticides, Textile, Food, Cosmetics, Confectionery, Edible Oil, Brewery, Distillery, Dairy, FMCG, Packaging, Utility, Paper, Sugar, Power industries, to name a few.

For details, please visit: http://www.sapconinstruments.com

About Sapcon Instruments:
Sapcon Instruments is a team of qualified and experienced professionals with a strong engineering and management background. Sapcon Instruments was established in 1983 and since then has been offering process control instruments to industrial units worldwide. The company has more than 35,000 successful installations and more than 1200 satisfied customers, worldwide.

Contact:
Ashwin Palshikar
Sapcon Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
131, Palshikar Colony, INDORE: 452 004 (India)
(+91-731) 4085751, 4082751, 2475751 - 52 - 53
Fax: (+91-731) 2475475;
www.sapconinstruments.com

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Free Job Searching, Networking & Resume Tips for Job Seekers

Montgomery, Gray & Associates is a recognized authority on career transition for over 16 years. It has developed new and very successful job search, networking and resume strategies to accelerate the job search process and assist the job seeker to get in the doors for interviews.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) July 28, 2007 -- Montgomery, Gray & Associates has developed new and very successful job search, networking and resume strategies to accelerate the job search process and assist the job seeker to get in the doors for interviews.

Montgomery, Gray & Associates offers job seekers key tips for more effective networking and to convert a resume from a "chronological obituary" to a powerful value proposition that sells.

Montgomery, Gray & Associates, a mid-Atlantic professional career management firm, offers 21st century job search strategies, online real time networking resources and online resume web sites for those looking to maximize job opportunities in today's competitive market. A recognized authority on career transition for over 16 years, Montgomery, Gray has assisted thousand of jobseekers earning $75,000 to $500,000 per year to accelerate their job search & maximize their marketability.

Montgomery, Gray & Associates recommends that job seekers design a 21st century resume that does not simply list tasks, duties, responsibilities, projects and technical acronyms, much like anyone else's resume who has a similar job, namely a "chronological obituary". Communicate to the potential employer what they really care about and distinguishes oneself from others, quantifiable results, productivity improvements, efficiencies, quality, etc.

In other words, a resume that not only "tells" what has been done, but also "sells" the candidate versus others, to stand out from the crowd. This 21st century approach has been proven to get the hiring manager's attention and get in the door for interviews, versus the traditional 19th century resume that most job seekers unfortunately utilize.

Only 3.6 percent of the jobs currently available are posted on the Internet, and there are over 30 million resumes currently online. One is a needle in a huge and highly competitive haystack of job seekers. Over 60 percent of jobs are filled by research and networking, namely the unadvertised job market. Thus, the challenge is how to identify the companies who are in the growth mode, management change mode, expansion mode, in growing and profitable industries, who are not necessarily advertising positions, where they often create, replace or fill positions when candidates get their attention. The job seeker must do their homework and then launch a strategic, proactive and targeted marketing campaign, with aggressive follow up. This is a powerful networking approach to identify significant career opportunities rather than having to settle for just a job.

The search for a rewarding career must not only be a passive, reactive, chance-driven pursuit (e.g. posting a resume on the Internet). By utilizing the right balance of selling and telling, combined with a proactive marketing campaign, better results and opportunities will be able to be identified.

Montgomery, Gray & Associates has developed a time-tested and highly successful business model with online, real time networking resources, online resume web site portfolios and other techniques to identify decision makers, get in the doors for interviews, accelerate the job search and maximize the marketability of job seekers in today's job market.

Contact: jlewin @ mgacareers.com
Montgomery, Gray & Associates
Career Transition Specialists
(609) 919-6380
www.MGAcareers.com

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66°North Strengthens its Position in the North American Market Following the Opening of a New York Office

The company will increase its emphasis on North America in the future.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2007 -- 66°North has founded 66°North USA, a wholly owned subsidiary, to handle the affairs of the company in the North American market. For the past five years, the company has had an American distributor, who took care of distribution and sales in the US and Canada. 66°North Iceland has decided not to continue that arrangement, and instead to open a dedicated subsidiary with offices in New York. "By this we gain full control of our brand, its pricing and positioning in the market," says 66°North's CEO, Mr. Halldor G. Eyjolfsson. "This is the next step in increasing the distribution of the brand and aiming for further success in this large and highly competitive market."

The company has been expanding rapidly with greatly increased exports. Today, 66°North clothes are sold in 15 countries. "This rapid growth is because of the successful and distinct work that we have done in design and marketing in the past few years," says Mr. Eyjolfsson.

As 66°North continues to gain popularity worldwide, the potential for success in the USA is clear. Matthew Hershey, managing director for 66 North USA, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the outdoor industry, and is optimistic about the brands future in the US holding positions for players such as Helly Hansen. "66°North is a high end outdoor brand, and our goal in the U.S. is to turn our focus back to the core outdoor retailers. Our designers have created an amazing product line for 2008-2009, and we look forward to reaching a broader audience and increasing our brand penetration for the future."

Recalling when 66°North opened a pop-up store in Manhattan a little less than two years ago, Mr. Eyjolfsson is asked about the possibility of a permanent store in New York. He declines to comment much on that possibility, but says that 66°North is planning to open several stores in Europe soon, and that the "Icelandic invasion" in Denmark is far from over. He declines to comment further on that as well, but adds that "some very exciting times are awaiting us at 66°North, both in Iceland and abroad. We will be releasing some thrilling news of the company in the near future."

About 66°North

66°North Ltd. is among Iceland's oldest manufacturing companies. It was established in the year 1926 and has throughout the decades been a leading producer and innovator in the making of working clothes used on sea and land, made for the toughest outdoors working conditions on the planet. In the past decade, 66°North has leveraged its expertise into a wide selection of outdoor clothing for sports and leisure. It has received numerous awards for its designs and marketing campaigns.

The company's staff today numbers more than 300 people. It operates 7 shops in Iceland under the names of 66°North, as well as two shops in Latvia. Furthermore the 66°North brand can be found in 500 retail stores in Northern Europe and USA in 2007.

For further information about 66°North visit our international website, www.66north.com.

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New Thought Leadership from EntryPoint Global Discusses Some of the Common Misconceptions Surrounding Workforce Management Implementations

Whitepaper discusses what organizations can do to better prepare for an enterprise-wide WFM initiative; how organizations can maximize the value of these strategic investments.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) July 28, 2007 -- EntryPoint Global, a leading Workforce Management consulting firm, today issued a white paper which addresses one of the most common questions organizations deploying sophisticated enterprise-wide solutions routinely ask today: why do workforce management engagements consistently go over budget? The white paper provides insight into the critical elements organization should be following to help them successfully deploy such a solution throughout their company.

According to EntryPoint, while the efficient management of a company's labor pool through WFM solutions can be a major source of competitive advantage, most firms implementing such powerful solutions experience significant delays in expected benefits due to lengthy project delays and cost overruns, thereby significantly diminishing the projected positive financial impact that such investments should be having on the organization. It contends that these delays are a direct result of the naturally conflicting interests of the vendor and customer, which are compounded by a lack of focus on the customer's business by the vendor, and a general misunderstanding about the complexity of the solution and its impact on the overall business by the customer. All of these factors culminate in a set of false expectations amongst senior stakeholders that routinely set the project on a path to failure.

The thought leadership piece examines some of the common misconceptions surrounding enterprise-level workforce management implementations, provides companies considering or currently implementing an enterprise WFM solution with practical, actionable advice on what organizations should be doing to properly prepare for their WFM implementation.

"Our experience has shown that successful, well-executed WFM initiatives have the following in common:

- Utilize a business-focused, iterative implementation approach;

- Have well-informed, actively engaged executive sponsors; and

- Benefit from experience during all stages of the project lifecycle,"says Heiko Roth, Partner at EntryPoint Global. "One common theme we hear from all companies we speak with is how they would have done things differently had they fully understood the consequences of their decisions. To address these concerns, we promote an approach that values active and educated leadership by project sponsors, leverages past experience, and always keeps the needs of the business front-and-center."

The latest in EntryPoint's "Telling it like is" series of white papers provides pragmatic, insightful and actionable advice to help decision makers and stakeholders anticipate the complexity of their Workforce Management initiatives, successfully manage their impact on their entire organization
and ultimately, realize the maximum value from these increasingly strategic business investments.

A free copy of the EntryPoint Global's white paper, "Why Workforce Management Projects Consistently go Over Budget", can be downloaded at:

http://www.entrypoint-global.com/knowledge/workforce.htm

About EntryPoint Global

EntryPoint Global is a leading Workforce Management consulting firm dedicated to helping clients improve operations and grow their business through the efficient management of their workforce. EntryPoint provides business consulting, systems integration, training and comprehensive managed services for the deployment, management and optimization of leading workforce management solutions. Our mission is clear and unequivocal: to help leading organizations achieve lasting, tangible results from their Workforce Management investments.

Contact
Arshad Merali
EntryPoint Global
+1.416.628.0895

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QuantumClean Upgrades All U.S. Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers®

Leading provider of outsourced parts cleaning and refurbishment for the semiconductor industry upgrades all domestic Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers®.

Dublin, PA (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- QuantumClean®, the leading provider of outsourced parts cleaning, process tool part restoration and surface treatment to the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has upgraded all of its U.S. Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers (ATCCs)®.

The upgrades are part of QuantumClean's initiatives to improve its production process and quality assurance program. The company upgraded the technology and production capabilities of each ATCC to create a consistent QuantumClean level of quality across all of its facilities. This initiative is part of QuantumClean's standardization program to deliver the highest quality of service to its clients independent of which facility they are sending their parts to be serviced.

"This milestone in our continuous improvement program will help us attain our goal of providing our clients with an unrivaled service that is consistent and effective," said Maceo Ward, vice president of sales and marketing for QuantumClean.

The upgrades will provide improved overall consistency at all six of the ATCC sites, located in the Silicon Valley, Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and New England regions. QuantumClean will continue to improve its ATCCs and align its technology growth road maps with the most advanced semiconductor fabs, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original part manufacturers (OPMs).

"Our objectives are to allow our customers time to focus on their core activities and to reduce their costs and the uncertainties in their current processes," said David Zuck, vice president of technology and operations for QuantumClean. "The upgrades to our already ISO 9001:2000-certified ATCCs enable us to deliver on our promise of providing process improvement through consistently cleaner parts® that exceed industry standards."

About QuantumClean®
QuantumClean (Quantum Global Technologies, LLC) is the leading provider of outsourced parts cleaning, process tool part restoration, surface treatment and analytical engineering services 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 domestic 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 www.quantumclean.com.

Media Contact
Maceo Ward
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
972.465.9700
mward @ quantumclean.com

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BioFit Kicks Off Product Line Redesign with Four New Seating Series

BioFit Engineered Products has introduced four new series of chairs as part of a focused redesign effort to offer customers a more contoured, tailored look, softer feel and improved long-term performance. Manufactured with a sewn seam, these chairs mark a stylistic departure, yet feature the same level of durability common to all BioFit products.

Bowling Green, OH (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- BioFit Engineered Products, an Ohio-based manufacturer and global supplier of ergonomic seating solutions, has introduced four new series of chairs as part of a focused redesign effort to offer customers a more contoured, tailored look, softer feel and improved long-term performance. Manufactured with a sewn seam, these chairs mark a stylistic departure, yet feature the same level of durability common to all BioFit products.

According to Ed Metzger, president of BioFit, incorporating the upgraded design is only part of the story behind the fresh new look and feel of the HL, FC, HC and FL series - the rest lies in the foam.

"Using seams allows us to minimize compression of pre-contoured foam seat and backrest cushioning during the manufacturing process," Metzger said. "This natural, unencumbered expansion of the foam helps the chairs remain substantially more comfortable over time."

HL, FC, HC and FL series chairs are suited for a variety of environments, including healthcare, education, industrial and office settings, as well as high-tech workplaces with static control requirements. A wide range of fabric upholstery options are also available. For more details, log on to www.biofit.com or call 1-800-597-0246.

Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, BioFit Engineered Products is an industry-leading manufacturer of ergonomic chairs, carts, cafeteria seating and mobile tables for office, industrial, educational, healthcare, bio- and high-tech, hospitality, and custom environments.

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New Application Automates Warehouse Shipping Process

Advanced Labeling System Increases Efficiency and Reliability

DENVER (BusinessWire EON) July 27, 2007 -- Cadre Technologies has developed the most efficient tool for gathering and shipping high volumes of paper-based inventory: Cadence Logistics Shipping Label Picking (SLP). SLP, part of Cadre’s fulfillment management software suite, determines the type of box required for a particular item and prints a shipping label pick ticket for each box. This advanced application frees up employees to perform other tasks for maximum efficiency.

SLP streamlines the order process by producing shipping documents and pick tickets in just a few easy steps. Warehouse workers simply attach the printed label to the designated box and place the order in that box. SLP even selects which type of box should be used for the shipment based on the size and amount of paper materials to be sent. When the order is filled, the box is sent to an SLP workstation, where it is scanned and awaits pickup by a parcel carrier like UPS or FedEx.

Automating the shipping process gives warehouse managers the opportunity to shift employees to other departments when necessary. SLP does not require hand-held computers to pick the orders, so the number of pickers can fluctuate based on factors such as volume and shipping demand.

“Shipping label picking is revolutionizing the way warehouses get paper orders to their customers,” said Joe Caston, chief executive officer of Cadre Technologies. “If companies with shipping needs are going to stay competitive, they’re going to need technology that allows them to get materials out the door faster, with better reliability and involving fewer workers. The SLP application, along with the integrated supply chain and fulfillment management systems available through Cadre, gives companies an immeasurable advantage.”

About Cadre Technologies

Cadre Technologies is the leading provider of supply chain management software for the fulfillment, logistics and manufacturing industries. Cadre’s software automates companies’ warehouse and fulfillment management processes. Cadre is the largest software provider to the third-party logistics industry. Clients include Procter & Gamble, Aflac, Campbell Soup Company, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, JM Family Enterprises, and San Jose Distribution Services, Inc. The company headquarters are located in Denver, Colo., with additional locations in Baltimore, Md., and Lenexa, Kan. To learn more about Cadre Technologies, visit www.cadretech.com or call 877-564-4843.

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Quorum Productions Explores the Latest Business Trends on its New Nationwide Television Program, World Business Digest

In the World of Business and Industry, World Business Digest Aims to Be the Complete and Concise Source for the Trends, Techniques and Tools That Are Keeping Companies Large and Small on the Competitive Edge

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (BusinessWire EON) July 27, 2007 -- Quorum Productions, a south Florida-based television production company, is launching the newest addition to its successful line-up of programs created to educate, empower and entertain the American public. World Business Digest will air nationwide this Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 6:30 am. In each program, the show offers business executives an in-depth look at the latest strategies, products and services being employed to grow business both domestically and internationally. Experts from a variety of market sectors are tapped to delineate and detail these strategies while educating viewers on how they can use the information to set new standards for their business’s performance.

World Business Digest features trends and innovative business solutions for executives who are responsible for their organizations’ growth and success,” says Executive Producer, Caroline Pace. “We keep a close watch on worldwide markets and viewers will learn how innovations overseas are making an impression here at home, as well as take a detailed look inside a specific industry or manufacturing sector in our regular 'Industry In Focus' segment.”

The host of the program, Gerry Czarencki, a successful CEO who sits on the Boards of several public companies, adds: “In the global marketplace, innovation is the driving force behind business expansion and success. World Business Digest’s guest experts and analysts will keep viewers informed on the cutting-edge advancements that are having an impact on how business works.”

About World Business Digest: Created by Quorum Productions, this half-hour, magazine-style television series gives business professionals an in-depth look at the critical issues facing companies today. In each program, the show introduces business executives to products and services designed to improve a company's productivity and profitability, and conducts interviews with professionals who are setting new standards for business performance. World Business Digest focuses its cameras on all aspects of performance and profitability, for businesses large and small. The paid-program airs on CNBC.

About Quorum Productions: A wholly-owned subsidiary of O2 Media Inc., this Florida-based production company is nationally renowned for creating excellent educational programming. Their Telly award-winning shows are geared towards disseminating solutions to everyday challenges. Guests on Quorum Productions’ shows have included experts from Procter & Gamble, TIAA-CREF, Merck, Verizon, Prudential, Wells-Fargo, Chase Bank USA and more.

For additional information about World Business Digest including how you or your company can participate, contact: Caroline Pace, Executive Producer, at: caroline@quorumproductions.tv or call 954-691-1102 x 107.

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Eagle MHC Offers Worktables and Workstations for Cleanroom Applications

Eagle MHC announces a new complete line of stainless steel worktables and workstations for cleanroom applications.

Clayton, DE (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- Eagle MHC announces a new complete line of stainless steel worktables and workstations for cleanroom applications. Designed for Class 1 to Class 100,000 cleanroom operations, Eagle clean tables are constructed of type 304 18-8 stainless steel, with stainless steel hat-channel framing. Choose from solid top or perforated top models, with laminar perforations of 3/4-inch on 1-inch centers.

Electropolished finishes for electronic and computer applications are available on tables from 36- to 96-inches wide, and 24-, 30- or 36-inch depths.

Also available are stationary and mobile open-wire worktables. Lightweight but durable, these tables offer 62% laminar flow, and have a load-bearing capacity up to 800 lbs. Eagle MHC worktables are easily assembled with no special tools required. Flexible-height overshelves have posts numbered on 1-inch increments for quick and easy shelf adjustment as storage requirements change.

Eagle MHC worktables and workstations are offered in standard or custom sizes and configurations. For more information on these or other products in Eagle MHC's complete line of cleanroom equipment, contact Lynda Donavon (ext. 3027) with sales inquiries, or Eagle’s Marketing Department (ext. 3129) with inquiries pertaining to marketing support. Telephone: (800) 637-5100 or (302) 653-3000. FAX: (302) 653-3036. Web site: www.eaglegrp.com.

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Mid-West's Top Sourcing and Supply Chain Executives to Convene the 8th Quarterly Best Practices Xchange (BPX) Symposium in Chicago

The Best Practices Xchange (www.BestPracticesXchange.com) is scheduled to meet on Friday, August 24, 2007 for a one day summit in Chicago which will be attended by a "Who's Who" of the Midwest's top Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Executives. The upcoming meeting will focus on the challenges posed by Low-Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS).

Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- The Best Practices Xchange (www.BestPracticesXchange.com) is scheduled to meet on Friday, August 24, 2007 for a one day summit in Chicago which will be attended by a "Who's Who" of the Midwest's top Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Executives. The upcoming meeting will focus on the challenges posed by Low-Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS).

Acting on growing competitive pressures, many companies have developed supplier relationships and relocated manufacturing operations or services to Low-Cost Countries, lured primarily by the low labor costs and revenue potential. While increasing procurement expenditures in those markets have yielded significant savings, many companies are finding that they face unexpected risks and major supply chain challenges which may offset the benefits.

Establishing a supplier relationship management (SRM) program that allows you to apply effective risk management principles and analyzing total costs is instrumental in building a successful LCCS operation or relationship with an LCCS supplier. In addition, world class organizations are increasingly finding the need to build the internal competency to find and explore LCCS opportunities. Today, the greatest potential may be in India or China, while tomorrow it may be Russia or other eastern European countries. Successful organizations recognize this and are developing professionals that have the business savvy to identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities globally.

Randy Ellis, Chief Procurement Officer and CIO of FMC Technologies, will lead a discussion on his organizations' innovative approach to Low-Cost Country Sourcing. FMC has clearly embraced the globalization of their supply chain and has been taking a very pro-active approach to making sure that they derive maximum value from the globalization.

In his session, in addition to other topics, Mr. Ellis will cover issues including:

The competencies needed to develop a strategic approach to LCCS
Challenges of managing suppliers
Risk identification and mitigation
Internal change management issues
Development of a sourcing process to manage LCCS

Additionally, Craig Meadors, VP Enterprise Operations for CNA Insurance, will discuss CNA's approach to incorporating Low-Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) in their value chain. Similar to other organizations from the services sector, CNA has utilized this approach for the traditional areas such as Information Technology. CNA is now taking advantage of the competencies that they developed in IT sourcing and has started expanding their footprint in LCCS in some non-traditional areas. Craig's session will have a particular focus on the significant internal change management challenges that must be overcome in deploying a successful LCCS strategy.

Dalip Raheja, founder, President, and CEO of The Mpower Group (TMG) will present the results of TMG's latest research on Low-Cost Country Sourcing. The discussion will focus on challenges most organizations face as they try and incorporate LCCS strategies into their overall Sourcing and Supply Chain programs. In addition to presenting the results of the BPX-members-only diagnostic, particular attention will be placed on: Ensuring internal alignment, decision making processes, developing a core competency around LCCS, risk identification and mitigation strategies, and offshore Supplier Relationship Management.

About BPX:
The Best Practice Xchange (BPX) is a by-invitation-only, peer-to-peer group with a charter to provide thought leadership, advanced solutions, and networking opportunities to group members. The group meets four times a year and the meetings are facilitated by the globally recognized and award-winning Oak Brook, IL based Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain consultancy - The Mpower Group.

BPX addresses major Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management challenges such as: Building world-class Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Organizations, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Governance, Outcome Based Process Improvement, Integration of 6 Sigma and Strategic Sourcing, and Managing IT Outsourcing Arrangements.

As is customary with every BPX meeting, one-half of the very nominal membership dues are allocated to support a charity designated by the membership.

A short list of the membership and attendees of the 8th Best Practices Xchange Symposium includes the following companies:

VP Corporate Purchasing, Volvo Construction Equipment
Director, Global Sourcing, Navistar International
VP Procurement and Purchasing, Sears Holding Company
SVP & Chief Supply Office, Exelon
Director of National Purchasing, Discover Financial Services
VP Supply Chain & Administrative Services, WE Energies
VP Administrative Services - Purchasing and Distribution, State Farm Insurance
Director of Procurement, Sidley Austin LLP
Senior Director - Global Technology Sourcing, McDonald's Corporation
CIO & Chief Procurement Officer, FMC Technologies
VP Supply Operations, Exelon
VP & Chief Procurement Officer, Health Care Services Corporation
AVP Enterprise Procurement Group, CNA Insurance
VP Supply Services, Ameren
Director Supply Chain, Invensys Corp.
VP Purchasing, John Deere

About The Mpower Group:
The Mpower Group ("TMG"), a certified minority supplier, assists Fortune 500 organizations globally, solving complex issues related to their supply chain and strategic sourcing operations including outsourcing and off shoring. TMG emphasizes world-class business practices related to strategy, process, and technology that truly drive superior financial results for their clients. Dalip Raheja, the firm's President and CEO, is nationally recognized for his thought-leadership and advanced strategic concepts in the areas of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management.

Contact Information:
Pete Iacullo
Director of Sales and Marketing
The Mpower Group
2021 Midwest Road, Suite 105
Oak Brook, IL 60523
1-888-5-Mpower (toll-free USA)
(+001) 630.268.8963 (International)
www.TheMpowerGroup.com

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First Lucky Store Opens in San Francisco and Introduces Stiffer, Sturdier, Recyclable Plastic Grocery Bags

Lucky opened its first of 72 new stores in San Francisco this week and has chosen this occasion to introduce a new item that will be carried in its stores--reusable, recyclable plastic handle grocery bags, which are made from recycled plastic. The bags are the first reusable plastic grocery bags available in the city and they will soon be available in all Bay Area Lucky stores.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- Lucky opened its first of 72 new stores in San Francisco this week and has chosen this occasion to introduce a new item that will be carried in its stores--reusable, recyclable plastic handle grocery bags, which are made from recycled plastic. The bags are the first reusable plastic grocery bags available in the city and they will soon be available in all Bay Area Lucky stores.

Lucky will provide a limited number of the reusable bags free of charge to customers over the next few days. The bags will then retail for 25 cents each. Customers will receive 5 cents back each time they bring the reusable bag to a Lucky store. Since customers will be able to use a single bag at least 20 times, at 5 cents per reuse, they can actually earn money on these bags.

The new bags are in compliance with the San Francisco Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance, which requires grocery stores to provide only reusable and/or compostable plastic bags to customers at checkout. With dimensions of 18 x 16 x 8 inches, the reusable bag is 15-20 percent larger than a paper handle bag. It can hold approximately 50 percent more volume and weight than a standard plastic bag, holding over 25 lbs. of groceries. The bags are recyclable alongside other plastic grocery bags in the recently mandated supermarket recycling bins.

The Lucky reusable bags are custom-designed and produced by Northern California plastic bag and film manufacturer Roplast Industries, Inc (http://www.roplast.com). Recyclable, and manufactured with 20 percent recycled material, the bags are from one of Roplast's environmental product lines called the Bring Back Bag®. The Lucky-branded bag is made from co-extruded film using special blends to improve the gloss, strength and stiffness, so that it stands up like paper bags for loading. The 6-color, magazine-like print and striking graphics reflect the quality of the store's new brand.

Robert Bateman, president of Roplast Industries notes, "This program, put together by a partnership between two Northern California-based companies, is good for the environment and a bonus for shoppers, who can get their money back many times over. As an article in the August edition of National Geographic points out, reusable bags are recognized as the most environmentally friendly choice for grocery bags. And since the bags are made in California, we are cutting back on fossil fuels and traffic by not transporting them long distances."

A highly-popular Bay Area institution until Albertson's, Inc. rebranded the stores in 1999, Lucky stores were known for their high quality products at extremely competitive prices. Save Mart intends to restore that heritage. Earlier this year Save Mart acquired 130 Albertsons stores, and exclusive rights to use the Lucky name in its markets, from Albertson's LLC. Save Mart plans on offering the Bring Back Bag® in all 252 of its Save Mart, Food Maxx and Lucky stores throughout California and Nevada by the end of the year.

Save Mart is a locally owned and operated company that has been in the grocery business for more than 50 years. The Save Mart team understands the California consumer because they are Californians. Save Mart is a California-based grocery operation which is family-owned and privately held. Save Mart is a market leader in the Central Valley. The company was founded January 17, 1952 in Modesto and today operates 252 stores throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada under the banner names of Albertsons, Food Maxx, Lucky, Save Mart and S-Mart Foods from its headquarters in Modesto.

About Roplast Industries:
Roplast Industries' fully integrated 130,000 square foot manufacturing and corporate office is located in Oroville, California, 60 miles north of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The company's manufacturing plant is accredited by the California Film Extruders & Converters Association's Environmentally Preferred Rating (EPR) program, as complying with the most environmentally sensitive manufacturing practices. EPR accreditation is an industry "seal of approval," given to plastic makers that meet strict environmental standards certifying that they maintain environmentally sensitive production facilities. For more information on EPR, visit http://www.EPRaccredited.org For more information on Roplast Industries, including the company's environmental perspective and product line, visit http://www.roplast.com

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TwinEngines, Inc. Moves to a New Atlanta Headquarters

In an effort to support current and future growth, TwinEngines is proud to announce it has moved into new facilities.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- TwinEngines, Inc., the leading specialty provider of Value Chain Optimization Solutions for manufacturers, has moved its Atlanta headquarters location to the Inman Park section of Atlanta.

Please note the new address:
TwinEngines, Inc.
154 Krog St, Suite 140
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Office Number: 404-522-4262
Fax Number: 404-584-8003

"Our growing success and expanding operations make this the right time to move into a larger facility," explains Kevin Seefried, President, TwinEngines, Inc. "With our new office being moved to the old Clorox manufacturing facilities, we have better tied our facilities with our manufacturing industry focus and allows us to netter address the evolving needs of our clients," says Mark Munson, Vice President Business Development, TwinEngines, Inc.

For more than a decade, TwinEngines has furnished strategic consulting and tactical solutions exclusively to small-to-mid-market manufacturing companies in the Southeast. The company's Knowledge Logistics approach is the first comprehensive set of solutions deployed to serve manufacturers of this size.

About TwinEngines
As Specialists in Value Chain Optimization, TwinEngines forges customer-specific solutions to link people, processes and organizations, transforming traditional business challenges into increased productivity and efficiency.

For more information about how TwinEngines helps manufacturing companies to become more effective, agile and connected, please visit www.twinengines.com.

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July 26, 2007

Zilliant Launches Pricing Excellence Group by Naming Former Accenture Partner to Management Team

Pricing Leader Names Andy Dvorocsik Vice President of Pricing Excellence

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Zilliant, the leading provider of price optimization and management solutions, named Andy Dvorocsik to the role of vice president of pricing excellence. Dvorocsik will lead the newly-created Pricing Excellence team, which delivers value-added services that maximize the business impact of Zilliant technology.

"Zilliant software increases margins for our customers almost immediately after being installed," said Greg Peters, CEO, Zilliant. "But in order for companies to capture the full potential of our technology, they also need to make changes to their business. We've created the Pricing Excellence team to help our customers fully adopt data-driven pricing, maximizing the financial and strategic benefits of their deployments. We brought on Andy Dvorocsik to head up this team because of his deep experience addressing critical business issues associated with pricing initiatives. Andy augments the deep pricing expertise at the core of Zilliant's success, and adds a strategic management perspective that will help us accelerate our rapid growth."

Prior to Zilliant, Dvorocsik was an executive partner at Accenture where he implemented solutions and change programs in several industries. He most recently served as a senior executive in the resources operating group, and was a member of the strategy practice. He brings to Zilliant more than 16 years experience working in consulting, enterprise software, and manufacturing companies.

"Zilliant is the clear leader in B2B price optimization," said Dvorocsik. "As the market moves into the widespread adoption phase, Zilliant's technology advantage and momentum will yield considerable market share. I'm excited to join their proven management team, and to extend the company's focus on maximizing customer benefits."

Zilliant's Pricing Excellence team helps companies address the range of design decisions and adoption activities surrounding their Zilliant deployments, employing best practices gleaned from dozens of implementations at leading manufacturers, distributors and industrial service companies.

About Zilliant
Zilliant is the leading provider of price optimization and price management applications for manufacturing, high-tech, distribution and industrial service companies. Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS) uses existing transactional data to improve decisions across all facets of price analysis, setting and execution. ZPPS applications combine powerful price segmentation and optimization science with easy-to-use business applications to help companies achieve the best pricing possible on every deal, increasing profits by tens of millions of dollars. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Zilliant is a privately held company. For more information contact Zilliant at 877.893.1085 or visit www.zilliant.com.

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Plastics Create Huge Concern for Glass Packaging Market -- Waxing at Tepid Pace, Sales to Reach $36.5 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Exhibiting a meager growth rate, the global glass packaging market is portended to garner sales of 319 billion units worth US$36.5 billion by 2010. Plastics, owing to its performance benefits and technological innovations, continue to be a major threat to the glass packaging market.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Glass industry in the developed and mature markets represents a premium and superior quality packaging material image, as compared to the other packaging materials. Prestige drinks such as champagne, beer and other fizz drinks, traditionally marketed in glass bottles are important for maintaining the brand image and quality consciousness of the consumer. In addition, glass containers can be fully recycled and reused and unlike their plastic counterparts, can be easily sorted for recycling on the basis of different colors and shapes. Although Europe retains the largest chunk of over 42% of the glass packaging demand, Asia-Pacific market is expected to post strong results in the coming years, mostly due to promising performance from the Chinese market. Increasing per capita and household incomes are expected to bolster the growth of indigenous demand for consumer products, including glass markets.

Consumer beverage represents the largest end-use segment for the global glass packaging market, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. In 2006, the end-use accounted for a whopping 75% of the total world consumption. The segment is also the fastest growing, with a projected CAGR of 2.9% in value terms and 2.6% in volume terms. Food represents the second largest end-use market, with consumption of US$6.7 billion or 75.2 billion units, in 2006.

The strongest threat to the glass packaging industry of late is posed by the plastic industry, which has seen rapid advancements in recent years. Plastic packaging industry is expected to far outpace not only glass, but other packaging materials also. The high growth has been anticipated mainly on account of the technological advancements in the industry, coupled with above-average performance in the past and the performance benefits of the material. The usage of plastic is most evident in the packaging market in general, and in particular the food and beverage segments.

Leading players in the worldwide glass packaging market include ACI Glass Packaging, Anchor Glass Container, Anadolu Cam Sanayii A.S., Ardagh Glass, Gerresheimer Group, Koa Glass Co., Ltd., Owens-Illinois, Saint Gobain, and Toyo Seikan Kaisha.

The report titled "Glass Packaging A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides key trends, in-depth analyses of the glass packaging market by end-use application independently for all the major geographic markets. The report includes competitive scenario, product launches, developments, mergers, acquisitions, alliances, and other strategic industry activities.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/MCP-2762.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Web Site www.StrategyR.com

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Global Acrylics Market to Cross 16.7 Billion Pounds by 2009, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Demand for acrylates is mainly driven by downstream industries, due to wide acceptance of acrylates in varied applications. The global acrylics market is projected to Cross 16.7 billion pounds by 2010, at a CAGR of more than 4.5% during the ten-year analysis period.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Acrylates market is expected to witness a healthy growth over the analysis period. Typically, acrylates demand is correlated with the economy trends. As the economy accelerates, the market for acrylates expands in accord. Major market catalysts for acrylates demand include application growth and regional growth. The report focuses on regional dynamics and growth drivers of the industry. Europe is the largest acrylic resins market in the world and is projected to reach 4.8 billion pounds by 2010, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

With a CAGR of over 6.7%, Asia-Pacific is set to witness the fastest growth in the global acrylic resins market. Asia-Pacific is turning out to be a global manufacturing hub for many overseas companies, due to rebounding economies and cheap labor. China is likely to emerge as a promising market for acrylates, as majority of developed countries attained maturity. End-use applications such as textile, paint, leather, chemical fiber, and adhesives industries are emphasizing a growing trend in China, which in turn continue to fuel demand for acrylates in the region.

Rising raw materials cost, and decelerated growth are the main drivers for increased M&A activity in the resins industry. Leading players in the industry such as Dow Chemical's acquisition of Celanese AG, Hexion Specialty Chemicals take over of Ink and Adhesive Resins' business of Akzo Nobel, and acquisition of Syntech by Royal DSM tends to be the primary initiators of the M&A activity. The report also highlights supply and demand imbalances for acrylates, and rising price pressures on raw materials. Paints and coatings comprise the largest end-use market, accounting for over 29% share of the global acrylic resins market in 2006.

The report titled "Acrylic Resins: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a review of trends, product overview, competitive scenario, product introductions, and recent industry activity. The study also analyzes market data and analytics in volume sales for regions such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World by end-use segments.

Key players dominating the global acrylic resins market include Arkema, Altuglas International, Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF AG, Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, Reichhold Chemicals, Eastman Chemical Company, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Kaneka Corporation, Kuraray, Lucite International, Mitsubishi Rayon, Nippon Shokubai Company, Rhodia SA, Rohm and Haas, Royal DSM, Sumitomo Chemical, The Dow Chemical Company, and Unigel Quimica.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/MCP-1710.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press(at)StrategyR.com
Web Site www.StrategyR.com

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Super-Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market to Reach 1.49 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Super-Absorbent Polymers (SAP) market is projected to reach 1.49 million metric tons by 2010. Healthy growth in the market is buoyed by growing demand from emerging markets and applications.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- A rapidly aging population and growing health awareness among consumers comprise key macro economic factors contributing towards higher demand for SAP products. Biodegradable SAP is expected to have a profound impact on market growth in future. In Asia, China and India hold vast growth potential for the Super-Absorbent Polymers market. China is currently a major SAP market, both in terms of existing growth rates, and future growth potential. Lured by the vast potential of the market, several foreign players are setting up production plants, or undertaking large-scale capacity expansions in China. Other regions displaying strong demand include South America and the Middle East.

United States and Europe represent the largest markets with a combined share of 58% in 2007, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. United States super-absorbent polymers market is projected to reach 419 thousand metric tons by 2010. Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America represent the markets with enormous potential. A rapidly aging population and growing health awareness among consumers comprise key macro economic factors contributing towards higher demand for SAP products. Asia-Pacific market for super-absorbent polymers is projected to reach 207 thousand metric tons for 2010.

Disposable diapers continue to remain the largest end use market for SAP, accounting for over 76% of global SAP sales for 2007. Adult incontinence pads represent the second largest end use market. SAP market for adult incontinence pads is portended to reach 155 thousand metric tons by 2010. In United States, use of SAP in Feminine Hygiene Products is estimated at 17 thousand metric tons for 2007. Technological advancements associated with SAP further facilitate expansion of end-use applications. Global technical super-absorbents market is projected to cross 104 thousand metric tons by 2010.

Major players dominating the market comprise BASF, Degussa, and Nippon Shokubai. The three companies account for more than 80% of the global Super absorbent Polymers market. Other prominent players include Sumitomo Seika and San-Dia Polymer.

The report titled "Super-Absorbent Polymers: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive insight into the global SAP demand, review of price trends, market trends, application markets with high growth potential, and industry growth drivers. The report profiles leading players operating in the global and regional markets along with current SAP capacity, and their expansion projects under way. The new analysis also encapsulates recent strategic corporate activity and product introductions/innovations of leading market participants.

For more details of this research report please visit www.strategyr.com/MCP-2145.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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Food Processing Machinery Market to Reach US$43 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Driven by changes in the socio-economic structure, growing acceptance of processed food in non-traditional markets, and changing dynamics in the food processing industry, the market for food processing equipment is expected to reach US$43 billion by 2010.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Food processing machinery is linked to the structure, behavior and trends in the food processing industry. Over the years, significant changes have taken place in the industry due to various parameters such as changing food habits, population growth, longer life expectancy, and limited number of children in each family. Each of the above factors wields a strong impact on food consumption patterns. Food processing is increasingly becoming scientific and research oriented in developed countries with growing awareness of health and food quality among consumers. Manufacturers are focusing on new technological innovations to stay competitive. Companies are developing new technologies that improve product quality, shelf life and reduce use of preservatives in the manufacture of prepared foods.

Asia Pacific is the largest market worldwide, worth an estimated US$12.2 billion in 2007, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Europe is the second largest regional market followed by United States at third position. Collectively, Europe, US and Japan account for about 75 percent of the global food processing machinery market. The global and regional markets are expected to register CAGRs ranging between 2% and 7%. Meat Processing Equipment represents the largest segment with sales estimated at US$7.2 billion in 2007. Beverage processing machinery is expected to garner sales worth US$6.9 billion by 2010. The market for dairy products processing machinery is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2010.

The global marketplace is shared among large multinationals with diversified businesses, narrowly focused specialists and a large number of small firms serving local markets. Market participants include Atlas Pacific Engineering Co Inc., Bucher Industries AG, Buhler AG, Convenience Food Systems BV, FMC Technologies Inc., GEA, Heat and Control Inc, Invensys PLC/APV, Key Technology Inc, Marel Food Systems/Scanvaegt International A/S, Meyn Food Processing Technology BV, Rheon Automatic Machinery, SASIB Beverage and Food Inc, Satake Corporation, Stork NV, Tetra-Laval International SA and Wenger Manufacturing Inc.

"Food Processing Machinery and Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, product profile, players, competition, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for major geographic markets such as United States, Japan, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Asia, Latin America and rest of world countries. Analytics are provided in terms of product segments including Meat/Poultry Processing Machinery, Fish/Seafood Processing Machinery, Dry Foods Processing Machinery, Beverage Processing Machinery, Pre-Prepared Foods Processing Machinery, Dairy Products Processing Machinery, Fruit/Vegetable Processing Machinery, Grain Mill Processing Machinery, Fats & Oil Processing Machinery and Multi-Products/General Purpose Processing Machinery.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/MCP-2557.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Automotive Lead Acid Batteries Market to Reach US$17.7 Billion in 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Lead acid battery, represents a mature technology with its demand related to sales in both automobile and consumer products sector. Though its application in certain areas including computers, standby systems and other motive power systems overlaps with other battery technologies, its conventional use as starting battery in the automobile industry is secure, with no battery technology on the horizon to replace it. Global automotive lead acid battery market is expected to be worth US$17.7 billion by 2010.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Global lead acid battery market is well established and highly competitive. The auto industry accounts for about two-thirds of worldwide lead acid battery consumption. OEM lead acid batteries (Automotive) market is expected to touch 100-million units mark in 2008, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific represents the world's largest market for automotive lead acid, accounting for nearly one-third share.

Lead acid batteries market in Asia-Pacific is expected to be around 178 million units by 2010. Aftermarket sales account for lion's share of the total automotive lead acid battery market. In United States, aftermarket/replacement lead acid batteries market for commercial vehicles is expected to be nearly US$42 billion in 2010. Lead acid batteries constitute the most dominant battery technology used in automobile sector addressing 85% of world population driving requirements. Usage of lead acid battery is expected to grow further with technological advancements in the relatively new electric vehicle market. The influx of technological advances is bringing forth a new genre of long lasting lead acid batteries, featuring smaller size and light in weight attributes. Demand for lead acid batteries is expected to rise steadily with its growing end use markets.

Leading players in the automotive lead acid batteries market include Apollo Batteries, EXIDE, Delphi Automotive, EnerSys, East Penn, Matsushita Battery and CSB Battery Company.

"Lead Acid Batteries: A Global Strategic Business Report", published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. quantifies automotive lead acid batteries market across two end-use segments including - Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles). The report provides comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Russia, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and rest of world. The study also discusses major issues and trends, demand determinants, alternative battery technologies and profiles companies.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/MCP-2735.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Web Site http://www.StrategyR.com/

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Available Now: Solar Innovations Environmental Control System Upgrades Decrease Impact on the Environment and the Bottom Line

Solar Innovations, a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding glass walls and more, announces environmental control system upgrades available to the home gardener or professional horticulturalist thanks to continued technological advances.

Myerstown, PA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Solar Innovations, a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding glass walls and more, announces environmental control system upgrades available to the home gardener or professional horticulturalist thanks to continued technological advances.

Advances in computer technology have made owning and operating greenhouses easier than ever before. "Solar Innovations' environmental control options can aid the home gardener or professional horticulturalist by automatically adjusting temperature, humidity, and light intensity from within the greenhouse or from a remote location." An environmental control system will improve plant life within greenhouses by providing a constantly monitored atmosphere, producing a more uniform product.

Solar Innovations' greenhouse control systems can be automated according to the gardener's specifications. Greenhouse accessories, including fans, vents, misting and fogging systems, and heating or cooling systems, are automated in stages corresponding to the gardener's selection and plants' needs.

The first stage of implementation can be as simple as an on/off switch to control circulation fans which destratify the air and ridge vents to allow for the escape of hot air. An evaporative cooler can also be incorporated to draw cool moist air into the structure. By semi-automating a control system with a humidistat, a thermostat, or a timing device, the accessories will run only when necessary, lowering operating costs and saving energy. Fully automated systems have the option of being controlled by a sensaphone or remote programming system on a PLC or even through a cell phone, saving a substantial amount of time. These fully automated systems can be designed to maintain a specific set of criteria for constant plant comfort, taking into account the conditions outside the structure that may affect the plants' growing atmosphere.

In addition to common greenhouse accessories, Solar Innovations' environmental control systems can be designed to accommodate advanced features like evaporative coolers and foggers, drip systems, sensaphones, remote programming, photo and light sensors, and soil sensors. The horticulturalist's time can now be spent tending to plants rather than tinkering with their growing environment. Beyond the cost and time efficiency of the greenhouse control system, Mother Nature will benefit. Control systems can also reduce the need for chemicals to aid plant growth as the environment is more closely adjusted to create the ideal conditions and reduce energy costs and waste.

Solar Innovations' customized greenhouse accessories can be computer operated to improve the quality of plant life while providing benefits to the gardener. For more information on Solar Innovations' available control systems, please contact Solar at 717-933-4843 or 800-618-0669.

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Insightful Presenting at 2007 JSM in Salt Lake City; Predictive Analytics and Reporting Solutions Provider Hosting Eight Sessions on Statistical Analysis and Graphics

Insightful Corporation, a leading provider of predictive analytics and reporting solutions, announced today that employees of the company will be presenting and/or chairing eight sessions at the 2007 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians, which will be held at Salt Lake City's Salt Palace Convention Center from July 29, 2007 to August 2, 2007. Insightful will also be exhibiting in booths 418 and 420 throughout the conference.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Insightful Corporation (NASDAQ: IFUL), a leading provider of predictive analytics and reporting solutions, announced today that employees of the company will be presenting and/or chairing eight sessions at the 2007 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians, which will be held at Salt Lake City's Salt Palace Convention Center from July 29, 2007 to August 2, 2007. Insightful will also be exhibiting in booths 418 and 420 throughout the conference.

During the conference, Insightful employees will be involved in the following eight sessions:

July 30, 2007

"Applications of Visualization for Web 2.0", Sven Knudson, Author, Session #132, 10:30 am-12:20 pm
"S-PLUS and R-Package for Least Angle Regression", Dr. Tim Hesterberg, Author, Session #209, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm

July 31, 2007

"Uses of Packages in R and S-PLUS", Dr. Stephen Kaluzny, Author, Session #294, 10:30 am - 12:20 am
"Bootstrap Methods and Permutation Tests for Doing and Teaching Statistics", Dr. Tim Hesterberg, Instructor, Session #CE 28C, 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
"Design Issues for Clinical Trials", Dr. Jill Goldschneider, Chair, Session #335, 2:00-3:50 pm

August 1, 2007

"How Scientists Can Work effectively with the Media", Dr. Tim Hesterberg,Chair, Session #353, 8:30 am - 10:20 pm
"Statistical Graphics for Analysis of Drug Safety and Efficacy", Dr. Michael O'Connell, Author, and Dr. Stephen Kaluzny, Chair, Session #456, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
"Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Adverse Events Counts in Clinical Trials", Dr. Michael O'Connell, Author, Session #456, 2:05 pm -2:30 pm

ABOUT JSM
JSM (the Joint Statistical Meetings) is the world's largest gathering of statisticians It is held jointly with the American Statistical Association, the International Biometric Society (ENAR and WNAR), the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the Statistical Society of Canada. Attended by over 5000 people, activities of the meeting include oral presentations, panel sessions, poster presentations, continuing education courses, exhibit hall (with state-of-the-art statistical products and opportunities), career placement service, society and section business meetings, committee meetings, social activities, and networking opportunities.

ABOUT INSIGHTFUL
Insightful Corporation (NASDAQ:IFUL) is a provider of predictive analytics and reporting solutions. Insightful products S-PLUS®, Insightful Miner™, S-PLUS® Server and InFact® allow companies to perform sophisticated statistical data analysis, data mining and create high-quality graphics for reporting results from numeric and text data. Insightful has been delivering industry-leading, high-ROI solutions to thousands of companies in financial services, life sciences, biotechnology, telecommunications, and manufacturing, plus government and research institutions, for 20 years. Headquartered in Seattle, Insightful has offices in New York, North Carolina, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, with distributors around the world. For more information, visit www.insightful.com , email info @ insightful.com or call 1-800-569-0123.

Note to Investors - Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about Insightful's participation in at JSM. Forward-looking statements are based on the judgment and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Inaccurate assumptions and known and unknown risks and uncertainties can affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements for a number of reasons, including, without limitation, the risk that this event does not perform as designed and expected. More detailed information regarding these and other factors that could affect actual results is set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent report on Form 10-QSB. You should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated events.

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BidClerk.com Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Clinton Township, MI, Area

BidClerk's daily update of Michigan construction projects coming up for bid and starting construction within the next 90 days.

(PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- BidClerk, the Construction Industry Search Engine, reported today that the following commercial construction projects are planning to go out for bid or start construction in the next 90 days in the Clinton Township, MI, area. Businesses interested in providing services relative to these projects should visit BidClerk.com and reference the Project ID listed below to obtain direct contact information for each job:

Clinton Township, MI -- Gamestop #3762 / Clinton Township, 17420 Hall Road, 1,200-square-foot retail, September 2007, $75,000. Project ID: 643473

Clinton Township, MI -- Lenscrafters #5618 / Clinton Township, 17340 Hall Road, 3,300-square-foot retail tenant improvements, September 2007, $150,000. Project ID: 642824

Clinton Township, MI -- Clarks Shoes / Clinton Township, 17370 Hall Road, 2,577-square-foot retail store, September 2007, $125,000. Project ID: 639315

Clinton Township, MI -- Starbucks / Clinton Township, Hall Road and Romeo Plank Road, 1,500-square-foot coffee shop build-out, August 2007, $250,000. Project ID: 644420

Bloomfield Hills, MI -- LA Fitness / Bloomfield Hills, 2050 S. Telegraph Road, 25,372-square-foot fitness center, September 2007, $2.5 million. Project ID: 638602

BidClerk.com is the only Search Engine dedicated to providing businesses with in depth information on thousands of construction projects coming up for bid all throughout the United States. Our daily updates of commercial and residential construction project leads are available to contractors and businesses in related industries that are seeking bid opportunities. For more information on bidding construction projects in your area, visit BidClerk online or call 877-737-6482.

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OutBound Shipping System Receives Advanced DHL Certification

OutBound Shipping System, a leading provider of automated carrier certified shipping software and solutions, has today announced that it has received DHL certification for its shipping software, OutBound 6.12. The DHL certification process was introduced during the 1st quarter of 2007 and is a requirement for companies seeking to incorporate DHL services into existing shipping applications.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- OutBound Shipping System, a leading provider of automated carrier certified shipping software and solutions has today announced that it has received DHL certification for its shipping software, OutBound 6.12. The DHL certification process was introduced during the 1st quarter of 2007 and is a requirement for companies seeking to incorporate DHL services into existing shipping applications.

"We are pleased to be one of the first companies to have successfully completed the rigorous 6-month DHL certification process," commented Joe Stucke, a lead programmer at OutBound Shipping System. "Adding DHL to our existing shipping software will allow us to continue offering our clients one of the most sophisticated shipping applications available."

Since 1990, OutBound Shipping System has provided state-of-the-art shipping applications to medium and large enterprise businesses. These applications are designed to be easily integrated into existing in-house systems and databases. The Company focuses on building direct relationships with its clients to provide them with the most sophisticated .NET, C# and SQL shipping solutions available in the industry.

Currently, OutBound Shipping System's multi-carrier certified shipping solution integrates United States Postal Service (USPS), Federal Express (FedEx) and United Parcel Service (UPS) products and services and also has a less than truckload (LTL) module. The latest edition will feature increased application functionality as well as full integration with DHL.

For more information, please visit http://www.outboundshipping.com

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Auburn Engineering and Acme Casting Enterprises, Inc. Mark 10-Year Partnership

Auburn Engineering, Inc., leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, is marking a decade-long partnership with Acme Casting Enterprises (Warren, Mich.), producer of casting patterns for metal component manufacturers.

Rochester Hills, Mich. (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- Auburn Engineering, Inc., leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, is marking a decade-long partnership with Acme Casting Enterprises (Warren, Mich.), producer of casting patterns for metal component manufacturers.

Over the 10-year association, Auburn Engineering has provided stereo lithography (SLA) prototype models to Acme Casting Enterprises for a range of iron and aluminum cast tooling and components for automotive, heavy duty, and other manufacturing customers. The SLA models have been produced to develop casting patterns for engine mount brackets, levers, housings, gear manufacturing tooling, exhaust manifolds and a range of metal parts.

In turn, Acme Casting Enterprises partners with Auburn Engineering to provide iron casting production services to Auburn Engineering customers.

Notes Reid Scott, President, Auburn Engineering, "We're especially proud of this milestone, as both of our organizations collaborate to deliver value to our customers. It's a true team approach that we look forward to continuing."

Adds Jon Dooge, President, Acme Enterprises, Inc., "Auburn Engineering has been especially responsive with quick turnaround on quotations; delivery of the SLA master models; and any specification changes needed to cast patterns for foundry processing. Together we meet the needs of our customers in terms of delivery and quality. It's a collaborative and fruitful relationship."

About Acme Casting Enterprises
Established in 1954, Acme Casting Enterprises is a third-generation supplier of pattern equipment and castings for manufacturing customers. The Warren, Mich. based tier-three supplier has provided casting patterns for noteworthy applications including Comerica Park, the Ambassador Bridge, train wheels for the Detroit Zoo and auger castings for the Federal Reserve.

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