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November 23, 2007
Affordable Machine Monitoring and Control for Plant, Maintenance and Operation Departments that Saves Time and Money
In a joint development effort, Control Solutions, Inc. and Delta Technical Systems announce the release of a Machine Monitoring and Control (MM&C) unit designed with Eaton Cutler-Hammer components to address the increasing need for real-time machine data collection and display that network with production management systems. This is an especially useful device for facilities managers that want to track machine maintenance data that is not available from their proprietary or closed control systems.
Perkasie, PA (PRWEB) November 23, 2007 -- In a joint development effort, Control Solutions, Inc. and Delta Technical Systems announce the release of a Machine Monitoring and Control (MM&C) unit designed with Eaton Cutler-Hammer components to address the increasing need for real-time machine data collection and display that network with production management systems. This is an especially useful device for facilities managers that want to track machine maintenance data that is not available from their proprietary or closed control systems.
The Machine Monitoring & Control (MM&C) Unit can interface with machine controls or sensors (without disturbing the current control scheme/control wiring) to display, trend and report vital maintenance and production information to plant, maintenance, and operation managers and has the ability to connect machines over a network to an information server for important data collection, analysis and reporting. Data can be transferred over a company wide or independent network through secured wireless transmission, copper or fiber cabling media. Data Collection devices such as bar code and RFID scanners are easily integrated into the unit for capturing operator and work order information to increase manufacturing productivity and eliminate costly recording errors.
Delta Technical Systems is a leading distributor and manufacturer's representative for the Mid-Atlantic region. They specialize in electronic components, sub-assemblies and related design & manufacturing services. As a distributor of industrial automation solutions they offer control, display and networking systems for advanced automation applications. They represent the complete line of Eaton Cutler-Hammer automation products.
Control Solutions, Inc., founded in 1976 and headquartered in Branchburg, New Jersey, is a leader in the design of factory automation, process control, supply chain management and mobile data collection solutions. The company provides turn-key solutions for warehouse management (OpenWMS), work-in-process (OpenWIP), asset management (OpenAsset), transportation solutions (OpenLogistics), Production line and machine monitoring & Control Systems, facilities maintenance (OpenFMS), Mobile time & attendance and Labor Tracking Solution (Power Track) and inspection applications (OpenInspect), as well as custom engineering development for clients. Control Solutions provides supporting equipment and supplies from the leading Auto ID manufacturers.
Flexibility is the main theme with a very compact PLC base and full HMI capabilities. Applications include machine & equipment monitoring and control for the Printing, Pharmaceutical, Parts Manufacturing, Automotive or any industry that wants to get a better handle on machine operation and maintenance costs.
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Virtual Design Manager to Enable IC Design Teams Continuous Improvement
In today's competitive semiconductor environment the schedule of an IC design team leader is burdened with a primary goal of getting projects done right, and on time. This leaves limited bandwidth for the essential continuous improvement activities that keep a team on the leading edge of productivity. In the continuing support of IC design team productivity Jorvig Consulting announces a new Virtual Design Manager offering to extend design managements capacity, permitting bandwidth for the vital continuous process improvement activities to be implemented.
Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) November 23, 2007 -- Numerous IC design leaders have a vision for improvements to the design process, however they lack the time to completely develop that vision into a reality. Jorvig Consulting today announces a new service to augment IC design team leadership, thereby allowing the indispensable focus on the crucial continuous process improvement activities.
The Virtual Design Manager service announced today brings about an economical design management partner solution available for design leaders, allowing the critical continuous improvements activities to be completed. This unique service provides design team leadership a path to delegate specific methodology development tasks to Jorvig Consulting; an organization that is highly experienced in developing IC design team processes and methods to enable predictable, productive project execution.
Jorvig Consulting brings a broad experience base in working with design team development processes. The retainer based Virtual Design Manager relationship provides cost-effective access to that vast experience base, permitting thorough planning and implementation of an organizations vision.
Jeff Jorvig, president of Jorvig Consulting Inc. said, "Managers know what they want to do to improve the teams execution, however they rarely have the time to reach full implementation due to more pressing revenue producing project tasks". The Virtual Design Manager service expands the capabilities of team leadership, allowing the appropriate focus on methodology activities to enable an organizations design team execution vision.
More information on the Virtual Design Manager service may be found at: www.jorvigconsulting.com/promotions/vdm.html
A comprehensive list of Jorvig Consulting Inc services in support of design team productivity may be found at www.jorvigconsulting.com/services.pdf
About Jorvig Consulting, Inc.
Jorvig Consulting provides consulting and coaching services to maximize product design team execution. The solutions jointly developed with our clients enable design teams to experience a newfound freedom from surprises during project execution, thus enabling business objectives through predictable design project execution. http://www.jorvigconsulting.com
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Workforce Insight Names Angela Owen as Project Manager
Angela Owen, a workforce management specialist in the health care and government sectors, has been appointed Project Manager to lead labor management initiatives for organizations throughout the U.S. with Workforce Insight.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 23, 2007 -- Angela Owen, a workforce management specialist in the health care and government sectors, has been appointed Project Manager to lead labor management initiatives for organizations throughout the U.S. with Workforce Insight. Owen has managed the complex implementations of Kronos and Lawson software for several large and widely dispersed businesses. She was most recently recognized for her strategic roles in the implementations of HR and payroll systems for more than 25 hospitals, the Federal Transportation Security Administration and Homeland Security.
In addition to her project management leadership, Owen has deep expertise in developing transformational training programs, change management and complex product configuration.
"Beyond making sure that my client's end product is 100% reliable, my job is not done until every manager and end-user is trained to harness the full potential of their new system," said Owen. "I believe clear, continuous communication is one of the most essential and often under-rated components of a successful implementation."
Owen is currently leading efforts to maximize the combined effectiveness of Kronos and Lawson workforce management software for a large national organization.
"Angela has an all-star track record for ensuring that clients yield the maximum benefit from workforce management investments," said Phil Moorehead, Director of Project Management Office. "Her passion and tireless devotion to improving processes and educating clients are not only impressive -- they drive the success of every project she leads."
Workforce Insight, Inc. is a leading provider of strategic workforce management consulting and implementation services, committed to helping Fortune 1000 companies leverage technology to enhance and preserve their most valuable asset -- their people. Workforce Insight has been recognized in the human resource marketplace as the difference between a standard that relies on technology alone and optimal results that are only achieved through the hands-on stewardship, insight and expertise of HR technology visionaries and consultants. For more information about Workforce Insight, call 800.394.5516 or visit Workforce Insight - Strategic Workforce Management Consultants
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Slingsby Trolley Race Brings London's Hotels to Compete for Charity in the First Springboard Slingsby Challenge Cup
The Slingsby Trolley Challenge Cup pits London's finest hotels against each other in a fancy dress trolley race across Vincent Square, to support one of the UK's leading education and training charities.
(PRWEB) November 23, 2007 -- One of London's finest squares was recently the scene of the very first Springboard Slingsby Challenge Cup. The capital's hotel industry along with hospitality and culinary arts students from Westminster Kingsway College sent teams piled high on Slingsby trolleys in a charity race around Vincent Square to support one of the UK's leading education and training charities.
The brightly decorated trolleys (http://www.slingsby.com/products/productcategory.asp?topgroupcode=W4&parentgroupcode=W4B ) set off in a grand prix-style race around the square after the race was started by Viscount Thurso, M.P, a patron of the hospitality industry for many years and President of the Tourism Society and the Academy of Food and Wine Service.
The race featured teams from the Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill; Como Hotels & Resorts - The Metropolitan Hotel; The Goring; the Four Seasons - London; RAC Club; Institute of Directors Club; Aramark - Contract Caterers; The Langham Hotel; The Savoy Hotel; The Sheraton Park Lane and The Royal Garden Hotel as well as a team of students chefs from Westminster Kingsway College.
The event was held in aid of the Springboard Charitable Trust, one of the only charities in the UK dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people improve their prospects by training them in a career in hospitality, leisure, travel or tourism.
It is essential for the industry to find new employees for the future and especially in time for the Olympics in 2012. The hospitality sector, including representatives' of many of London's internationally renowned hotels competed against each other in a comical trolley race to win the Slingsby (http://www.slingsby.com/ ) Cup and declare themselves victorious.
The trolley race saw a number of brightly decorated teams dressed as the Flintstones, the Hollywood Stars and The Churchillians take part and prizes were awarded for the best decorated trolley and team, trolley navigating skills, style, courtesy and elegance. The race was sponsored by Slingsby Trolleys, the vehicles without which the hotel industry could not operate.
Slingsby manufacture high quality, adaptable and distinctive industrial equipment (http://www.slingsby.com/products/productcategory.asp?topgroupcode=W4&parentgroupcode=W48 ), and their product has become the preferred choice of several leading high street retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Harvey Nichols as well as many major hotels chains.
About Slignsby
Established in 1893, Slingsby are consistently improving their manufacturing pedigree through investment in new technology. Although famous originally for manual handling equipment (http://www.slingsby.com/products/productcategory.asp?TopGroupCode=W4 ), their latest catalogue features a range of over 35,000 essential products for the workplace, such as barrows (http://www.slingsby.com/products/productcategory.asp?topgroupcode=W4&parentgroupcode=W41 ), conveyors, handtrucks, janitorial and office equipment.
Slingsby products are trusted across all industries, from factories to supermarkets, hospitals to airlines, nurseries to schools.
Slingsby PR contact:
Thomas Pratt
HC Slingsby PLC
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Agee Woodworks Offering Custom Fireplace Mantels
Agee Woodworks, a leading provider of fireplace mantels and fireplace cabinets, is proud to announce that all of their fireplace mantels are custom made and can be found at ageewoodworks.com.
Ashland, VA (PRWEB) November 22, 2007 -- Agee Woodworks, a leading provider of fireplace mantels and fireplace cabinets, is proud to announce that all of their fireplace mantels are custom made and can be found at: http://www.ageewoodworks.com
Whereas many of their competitors offer fireplace mantels that are pre-constructed and thus only come in a limited number of size options, the fireplace mantels from Agee Woodworks are all custom created to order when their customers place the order -- there are no prefabricated mantels just waiting to be shipped when an order is placed.
Carol Agee, Vice President of Agee Woodworks said, "We're proud of the fact that all of our fireplace mantels are custom made. Whether it's a piece that we advertise on our website, a re-creation of something you already have, or something completely original, all of our fireplace mantels and fireplace cabinets are hand-made-to-order." Carol was quick to add, "It's a lot of work, but we think it's worth it."
As a leading provider of fireplace mantels, Agee Woodworks understands that their customers appreciate that they take the time to make sure that every piece they create is right for the person that ordered it, and not just a mass-produced piece that may or may not fit exactly right. They feel that this attention to detail is what sets them apart from the rest of their competitors.
About Agee Woodworks:
Agee Woodworks Inc. has been handcrafting wood fireplace mantels of impeccable style and quality for the last 12 years. From its beginning in Stuart Agee's basement in 1996, Agee Woodworks has specialized in building custom fireplace mantels and fireplace cabinets to their customers' specifications - they can even replicate a mantel design from a photograph. Known for their customer service, Agee Woodworks is dedicated to working with customers to understand their specific needs and measurements.
Contact:
Carol Agee
877-768-3678
http://www.ageewoodworks.com
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Babicz Guitars Moves Operations from New York to Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Babicz Guitars moves operations from New York to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Owners of one of the most technologically advanced guitar companies in the world just opened Babicz Guitars USA in downtown Fort Wayne. Babicz Guitars are well known in the music business as having the most advanced technology in the industry. Babicz specializes in selling their guitars online. To celebrate the move to Indiana, a celebrity autographed Babicz guitar is being auctioned on the new Babicz online newsletter.
Ft. Wayne, IN (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Owners of one of the most technologically advanced guitar companies in the world just opened Babicz Guitars USA (http://www.babiczguitars.com) in downtown Fort Wayne. They are part of the Fort Wayne economic development effort that is bringing revenue, jobs, and renewed business vitality to the city.
Why Fort Wayne? "We have a great company with outstanding products and unlimited potential," said Babicz COO and Partner, Jeff Carano. "We are poised for significant growth and truly appreciate the cooperation, financing, and support we've received. We especially appreciate the help from the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance."
Founded in 2003 by Babicz and Carano, the business has doubled in sales every year. Carano and co-owner Jeff Babicz are enthusiastic about the opportunity to grow their business in Indiana. Each has extensive experience in the guitar industry, both having worked at the famed Steinberger guitar company for several years before joining guitar giant Gibson for another five.
"Indiana was the best choice of all of the locations we investigated," Babicz summarized.
Babicz Guitars are well known in the music business as having the most advanced technology in the industry. Jeff Babicz, Chief Product Development Manager, designed the Babicz "icZ" Acoustic System consisting of three patented technologies incorporated into the design and manufacture of the full line of Babicz guitars.
Babicz claims, "This innovative capability allows all our guitars to produce superior tonal quality in the higher-end guitars we craft."
The system is comprised of three major advances in guitar design. The Lateral Compression Soundboard transfers string tension more evenly to the top of the guitar to produce more resonance and sustain. The Continually Adjustable Neck allows players to easily raise or lower the neck to change string height to instantly adapt to different styles of play. And the adjustable Torque Reducing Bridge keeps proper intonation throughout the life of the instrument by reducing rotational torque on the soundboard.
Babicz specializes in selling their guitars online. Guitar players can shop online at http://www.babiczguitars.com and purchase a Babicz Spider model guitar, an Identity Series acoustic guitar, the award-winning Babicz Octane electric guitar, or a more conventional Tribeca acoustic.
Mr. Carano noted, "The market is huge. Half our sales are international. And because so many guitars are the same, musicians want an instrument that is clearly better in addition to being different."
Numerous design awards, industry publication reviews, and famous artists like Todd Rundgren, Tim Orindgreff of Black Eyed Peas, King Crimson's Adrian Belew, and Mick Jones of Foreigner play the Babicz guitars that are taking the lead in guitar technology.
To celebrate the move to Indiana, a celebrity autographed Babicz guitar is being auctioned on the new Babicz online newsletter. Proceeds will be donated to an Indiana music charity. All those visiting the Babicz business web site will have a chance to win a matching autographed Babicz guitar. For more details, visit http://www.babiczguitarsnews.com.
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American Chemistry Council Responds to Data on Phthalates and Toys in USPIRG'S Annual "Trouble in Toyland" Report
The American Chemistry Council provides data to address claims made regarding phthalates and toys in USPIRG's annual "Trouble in Toyland" report.
Arlington, VA (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- The American Chemistry Council points to research to contradict suggestions made by USPIRG's "Trouble in Toyland" report. Responding to the annual study, Marian Stanley, manager of the American Chemistry Council's Phthalate Esters Panel, says, "USPIRG's annual 'Trouble in Toyland' report gives only minor attention to phthalates, yet even this minor attention yields major mistakes. Surely if PIRG is going to publish this annual survey, it can at least take the time to serve the public's interest -- and children's interest -- by doing its research before going to print."
Ms. Stanley outlines the discrepancies between the claims made by "Trouble in Toyland" and third party supported research:
1. The report claims that EPA studies show the cumulative impact of phthalate exposure shows an 'exponential increase in associated harm.' In fact, there has been one study by an EPA researcher on the subject of additivity. This study makes no claim of 'harm,' and showed that the cumulative exposures it measured were below EPA safety levels.
2. The report also claims that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show phthalate levels in humans are "higher than levels shown to cause adverse health effects." Contrarily, data from the CDC show that both average exposure and exposures at the 95th percentile are far below the levels that have resulted in adverse health effects in some rats. (Only for critically-ill neonates getting life saving treatment involving flexible vinyl tubing and other equipment has it been hypothesized, but not shown, that levels might exceed federal safety levels.)
3. Also in the USPIRG's report are claims that phthalates have been linked to "abnormal genital development in baby boys." In actuality, the author of a statistical study looking for a link between phthalates and health effects in baby boys said there was no such abnormal genital development - stating flatly that she detected "no frank genital malformation or disease."
4. Additionally, according to "Trouble in Toyland" phthalates have been linked to premature delivery and early onset puberty. While one study did claim to show evidence of babies being born one week early, that is hardly the definition of premature. Another study on early puberty has long since been demonstrated to have been conducted improperly and is generally considered invalid.
5. And finally, the USPIRG report claims that the Consumer Product Safety Commission said there might be a risk to children who mouth toys for "'75 minutes a day or more'." However, the CPSC later did its own observational study of mouthing habits of children and found that the norm was a very few minutes at most.
"We expect better from PIRG…not another round of the kind of partial reporting and misinformation we see on the Internet and in news reports every day," concluded Ms. Stanley. "Parents face tough decisions regarding what toys to give their children, and deserve accurate information."
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Pai Lung Achieves Great Success at ITMA 2007
As a top knitting machine innovator, Pai Lung was rewarded for taking more proactive steps by ITMA 2007. The company held a special live fashion show and showed off high value machine demonstrations, reflect significant progress of this year.
(PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Congratulations to Pai Lung on great a performance and presentation at ITMA 2007 in Munch, Germany. With its theme of "Time for Solutions," Pai Lung is well positioned as a leading total solution provider to customers looking for machines, fabrics and business. Its live fashion show and machine exhibits received unanimous applause from over 100,000 trade visitors during the period of the fair.
Live Fashion Show attracts a great deal of attention
As the only exhibitor permitted by ITMA to present a live fashion show, Pai Lung's groundbreaking demonstration of its unique fabrics, knitted and designed with creativity, made impression on visitors. The clothing featured in the catwalk show revolved around categories including lifestyle, urban life, athletics and intimacy.
Working with Taiwanese fashion designers, Pai Lung successfully combined the fashion concept and function of the exclusively invented fabric in the show. The show effectively demonstrated its worldwide known knitted denim jeans, as well as knitted corduroy, knitted suede and knitted soft shell.
A particular point of the show displayed Pai Lung's knitted denim fabric in a range of applications, including casual wear, formal dress and sport outfits - even as a snow coat. This denim-like fabric definitely appeals to those who seek youth and chic with their style.
Pai Lung also applies the "Body Mapping" technology to knitted fabric; this feature enhances breathability and improves airflow across the body. More yoga clothing, polo shirts and underwear with this design were well presented in the show.
Another highlight of fashion show is fine gauge knit soft shell. It consists of two to three layers with cloth and thin-films, which brings strong waterproof, windproof and ventilation characters. This lightweight soft shell is great material for sport jackets, it can be stowed nicely into pockets and fit in portable bags.
Machine exhibited provides exclusive technical know-how
Furthermore, Pai Lung proudly presented eleven sets of machines, include ten circular and one flat knitting collar machines. It not only continued to introduce advanced K-series models but also announced "A-series" machines such as Woven Like Corduroy Function Circular Knitting Machine (PL-ASFC). They are fully guaranteed to assist customers to produce excellent fabrics in a timely manner. More displayed models were Single Knit Electronic Jacquard Knitting Machine (PL-KSCJ), Single Jersey Ultra High Speed Four Track Knitting Machine (PL-KS4B-HHS) and Pai Lung Flat Knitting K series Collar Machine (PLF-KCS).
In regard to the exhibited A-series machine, Pai Lung reverses how buyers view woven corduroy. Its model PL-ASFC is able to produce tighter knitted and elastic woven-like fabric with certain yarn arrangements. Using a cylinder gauge change on machine, PL-ASFC totally supports various types of corduroy production without extra investment.
According to highest speed built-in feature, the model KS4B-HHS also came as another surprise to most visitors. It can reach speeds of up to 100RPM and produces approximately 1,600KG cotton fabric with a cylinder diameter of 20 inches.
Pai Lung announced a Flat Knitting K series Collar Machine (PLF-KC2) as a new innovation at the show. This machine is equipped with two knitting heads and produces collar or sleeve cuff in 36 inch widths each. Its precision positioning servo motor system is in great control, enabling efficient production at high speeds.
In view of significant success at ITMA, Pai Lung thanks to many visitors from North, Middle and South of America, Europe, Africa, and Middle East. As its ongoing commitment to profitable growth and increased prosperity of customers, Pai Lung continues to strive toward achieving a high level of knitting technology and integrated full services.
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JTL Services, Inc. Offers a $1,000.00 Referral Fee in North Carolina and Connecticut
Jeff LeFevre, Managing Partner of JTL Services, Inc. an executive search firm is sharing the wealth with their candidates.
Southington, CT (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Executive Search Firm offers $1,000.00 referral fee for anyone that refers a candidate that they place with one of their clients.
JTL Services, Inc. Founder and Managing Partner Jeff LeFevre decided to implement a program that allows friends, family members and coworkers to benefit by referring them to his search firm. They are offering $1,000.00 for referring a candidate that they place with one of their clients.
"Today the power and ability for networking has never been stronger. What hopefully this will accomplish is to educate the job consumer that the best way to get a job is by being referred to one. What my team is truly great at is promoting a candidate. Instead of your resume sitting on someone's desk for the purpose of being disqualified or to find out that the job has already been filled, why not try your luck with a professional recruiter? A professional recruiter is one that is going to interview you, so that he or she will understand what it is that you're looking for. They will also guide you throughout the interview process by preparing you in all aspects and finally negotiating with your future employer on salary. JTL Services, Inc. represents all of our candidates in a professional manner and you can be confident that your resume will never be sent out without your pre-approval."
About JTL Services, Inc www.jtlservices.com
JTL Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 providing companies with top talent specializing in Accounting, Finance and Information Technology. The company started in Southington, CT and in the spring of 2007 opened another office in Cary, NC.
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KJ45 - the New Hydropneumatic Tool for Threaded Inserts
FAR Srl, leading Italian company in the manufacture of blind rivets, threaded inserts and riveting tools that is constantly engaged in widening its product range, is very pleased to inform you that a new riveting tool for threaded inserts M4÷M12 is on sale.
Bologna, Italy (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- FAR Srl, leading Italian company in the manufacture of blind rivets, threaded inserts and riveting tools that is constantly engaged in widening its product range, is very pleased to inform you that a new riveting tool for threaded inserts M4÷M12 is on sale.
The tool KJ45 is characterized by an increased power, one botton, commercial tie rods, maximum ergonomics, pneumatic setting of the stroke and overpressure valve. KJ45, the new riveting tool for M4÷M12, has replaced the model KJ40 which had a great success.
The range of tools has also now been updated with the new tools K35F, RAC171 for structural rivets and FHU05 for pin and collars.
Of particular importance on the FAR product range are also the MULTISTAGE "TAMP" rivet in steel with D. 3.2-4.0-4.8, which are characterized by the retained nail, the high mechanical strength values as well as a good vibration resistance, and the zinc plated structural "Farbolt" rivets, available in dome head type 6.4x15, 6.4x20, 4.8x11 and 4.8x14 and in the countersunk version 6.4x17, 4.8x13 and 4.8x16 mm suitable for high load fastenings. Other relevant additions are the A4 stainless steel rivets and Multifar rivets in A2.
The M3 FTR in stainless steel is a new type of threaded insert introduced recently.
Moreover, FAR plans and carries out semi-automatic and automatic fastening systems. From our single main unit already in the market FAR develops different levels of automation depending on the several productive situations, from the craftsmanlike to the big industry, after analysing every single product problem.
For any further information, please visit our new website www.far.bo.it where you will find the section "Contact us" to send us your request by mail.
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Innovia Launch New "Squeezable" Indigo Printable Label Film
Innovia Films is expanding its market leading range of "squeezable" product label facestock films by launching two new grades of product label film at LabelExpo Europe 2007 in Brussels.
(PRWEB) November 21, 2007 --
Innovia Films is expanding its market leading range of "squeezable" label facestock films by launching two new grades of label film at LabelExpo Europe 2007, Brussels on stand 5A05 in Hall 5.
These latest developments are RayofaceTM CZDI, a high performance clear high gloss label facestock film and Rayoface™ WZDI, a white high gloss non cavitated label film. Both biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label facestock films are coated with a new top coating which has been specifically designed to be compatible with the HP Indigo® range of digital offset colour™ printing presses.
Rayoface™ CZDI and WZDI are ideal for demanding applications requiring resilient conformability for product labels on flexible containers such as squeezable shampoo bottles and shower products, lotions and cream tubes, as well as condiments and packaging containers.
Both label films feature dedicated superior print receptive top coating for excellent printability by HP Indigo® Electroink™ toner systems. This unique top coat has full HP certification for WS2000 and WS4000/4050/4500 presses.
RayofaceTM CZDI and WZDI label films have high, balanced tensile strength and low elongation, coupled with a high dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, which provides excellent register control during printing and die cutting operations. The films' balanced orientation means sophisticated shapes can be evenly die-cut without feathering around the edges and corners of the label and matrix stripping is trouble-free.
In addition, this exceptional dimensional stability results in a label film that does not undergo permanent deformation after squeezing, a phenomenon typically exhibited by lower strength conformable films.
BOPP is resistant to salts, oils and moisture and may be recycled with the polyolefin container. In contrast to the vinyl films used in squeezable label applications, Rayoface ™ CZDI and WZDI are free from chlorine and plasticizers.
Says Innovia Films Business Development Manager, Richard Southward: "These new high performance films offer superior printability with a high gloss finish and are exactly what the market has been waiting for."
Rayoface™ is a registered trademark of Innovia Films Group.
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New Spiralock Drive Notch Wire Inserts: All the Benefits of Spiralock with No Tangs to Remove
Like Spiralock's self locking threaded fasteners, new DN™ Wire Inserts offer vibration loosening resistance, even load distribution, reusability and decreased galling.
(PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Engineers seeking added joint strength in softer materials like aluminum have long used wire inserts. They've had a streamlined, "no tang" installation option, but never been able to combine these benefits with the vibration loosening resistance, even load distribution, reusability, and decreased galling of Spiralock self locking threaded fasteners. Now they can with Spiralock's new Drive Notch Wire Inserts (DN™). Independent tests prove that bolts installed into these new inserts have shown no loss of tension after 24 hours of continuous vibration testing (one million cycles) and no indication of fatigue problems.
Unlike tanged wire inserts, which require breaking off, retrieving and accounting for tangs, the DN™ Wire Inserts require no such extra steps. Using the Drive Notch installation tool, the inserts simply thread into any NAS 1130, STI tapped hole with no need to break off, retrieve or account for tangs -- because there are no tangs. This speeds installation and improves quality, reducing costs on multiple fronts. DN™ inserts eliminate the possibility of loose tangs short-circuiting electronics or causing foreign object damage. They also prevent harm to expensive castings by invasive tang removal techniques. DN™'s space and weight advantage over solid bushing type inserts allow them to be designed into reduced diameter bosses and flanges, and into hard to reach areas.
Whether specified from the start, for repair or retrofit, the process of using Spiralock Drive Notch Wire Inserts is straightforward: drill an appropriate sized hole, tap the hole with an STI tap, and install the insert. During installation, the Drive Notch installation tool locks into the insert Driving Notch to thread the insert into the tapped hole.
Unlike a traditional wire insert using a 60-degree thread design susceptible to self-loosening rotational movement, stripping and shearing, the Spiralock Drive Notch Wire Inserts use Spiralock's patented 30-degree "wedge" ramp formed into a unique 5-sided wire. When wound into a coil shape, it creates the ramp at the root of the female thread. Under clamp load, the crests of the threads on any standard male bolt are drawn tightly against the wedge ramp. This eliminates sideways motion that causes vibrational loosening and distributes the threaded joint's load throughout all engaged threads, a claim supported by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology research study.
Through its superior resistance to shock, vibration, and thermal extremes, the Drive Notch Wire Inserts offer improved joint integrity in softer materials such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium and plastic. DN™ Wire Inserts are not passivated (except by customer choice) so the stainless steel remains active for better galvanic compatibility with aluminum and magnesium parent materials. They are also available with a variety of optional coatings and platings.
Since Drive Notch Wire Inserts eliminate stress in the parent material there's no staking, keys or lock rings necessary to hold them in place. As they resist galling, chemical and environmental corrosion, they can be particularly effective in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical.
For more info on Spiralock Corp. technology and products, visit www.spiralock.com; call (800) 521-2688; fax (248) 543-1403; or write to them at Madison Tech Center, PO Box 71629, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
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Nanmac Again Raises Bar for Tech Support
Surging demand for high quality temperature sensors leads to increased pre-sales engineering. NANMAC, a leading manufacturer of temperature sensors for industry, government and research, has hired Anand Pandey, as Director of Sales Engineering. This comes on the heels of their hire of a new marketing director, opening a sales, engineering and support center in China, and other improvements to their manufacturing facility in Framingham, MA.
Framingham, MA (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Nanmac Corporation, leading supplier of thermocouples to industry since 1956, has hired Anand Pandey as Director of Sales Engineering, effective November 1.
Mr. Pandey holds a B.S. in Engineering from Boston University and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, and is returning to NANMAC after a two year hiatus. Mr. Pandey is also a certificed project management professional (PMP) from Villanova University. His charter will be to manage and provide engineering support, and increase U.S. sales in top segments such as Aerospace, Electronics, Heat Treating and Plastics.
NANMAC recently hired a new marketing director, and has expanded their sales, engineering and support center for Asia Pacific in Shanghai China. NANMAC's recent growth is partly attributed to their expertise in custom engineered thermocouples, which allow manufacturers to precisely control their R&D and Production facilities, saving raw materials and energy, and ensuring less downtime.
About Nanmac
Nanmac Corporation designs and manufactures temperature sensors and related products and services to automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, plastics, energy and electronics companies in the U.S. and thirty other countries. Learn more at http://www.nanmac.com/
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QuadTech Unveils New Website
With a greater focus on the customer, QuadTech launches a newly redesigned, world class website with expanded search capabilities and improved usability.
Maynard, MA (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- QuadTech, a leading provider of electrical safety test and passive component measurement solutions, has launched it's newly redesigned website, www.quadtech.com. The new, world class website is "a comprehensive, user-friendly website with dedicated resources for the medical community, as well as expanded content for all our customers," says QuadTech President and CEO, Phil Harris.
QuadTech continues to demonstrate their commitment to excellence in customer service. The new website features a comprehensive product knowledge base - a centralized resource area where users can gather information on products and applications. The product knowledge base contains easily searchable QuadTech application notes and collections, white papers, product testing and selection guides, software, drivers, wizards, instruction manuals and product spec sheets. The new site is also equipped with a highly powerful site search tool and a new e-commerce engine for online ordering.
Director of Marketing Rose Eastman, says, "The site is much more user-friendly. It still offers our customers the same content, resources and services, but now it's easier to navigate. Users can locate any information they are seeking quickly, all driven from one centralized location."
The new site also features a section dedicated to the medical community, where medical device manufacturers have access to the latest articles, application notes, updates to testing standards and other information pertinent to their specific needs.
The new website doesn't just help customers and site users. Eastman adds, "It's also much easier for us to manage content, ensuring we always have the most up-to-date information for all our customers." Changes can be made in one area and implemented across the site.
For more information on QuadTech's Electrical Safety Test Systems and Solutions, please contact a member of our sales team at: (800) 253-1230, sales@quadtech.com or visit www.quadtech.com for full product specifications.
About QuadTech:
QuadTech, an ISO 9001-Registered company, is a solutions provider enabling Medical Device Manufacturers and other manufacturing industries to test the safety and quality of their electrical products while ensuring compliance to FDA and other regulatory agencies. QuadTech offers a complete line of instrumentation and solutions including LCR meters, hipot and ground bond testers, safety analyzers, megohmmeters, milliohmmeters, systems and software, as well as calibration and repair services. Based in Maynard, MA, QuadTech has a worldwide network of direct sales and distributors who service and support customers. QuadTech is dedicated to doing everything in its power to assist the customer in achieving their testing objectives.
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Logistics and IT: HazChem Hazardous Chemical Network Named as One of Britain's Digital Elite for use of Deltion's CarrierNetOnline Service
The HazChem Network - www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk - has today been proclaimed as one of Britain's Digital Elite for their use of the Deltion Web based service - CarrierNetOnline. The award announced on Monday 19th November is jointly sponsored by Real Business Magazine and Microsoft®. In their citation, the judges said: "Created by logistics software specialist Deltion www.deltion.co.uk, HazChem Network's technology has made chemical movement in the UK immeasurably safer."
(PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- The HazChem Network - www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk - has today been proclaimed as one of Britain's Digital Elite for their use of the Deltion Web based service - CarrierNetOnline. The award announced on Monday 19th November is jointly sponsored by Real Business Magazine and Microsoft®. In their citation, the judges said: "Created by logistics software specialist Deltion www.deltion.co.uk, HazChem Network's technology has made chemical movement in the UK immeasurably safer."
Judges Citation: Highly Commended: HazChem Network
It's a tricky business transporting dangerous chemicals. Store your butane near your acetone peroxide and you may cause Krakatoa Mark II. Alas, the logistics industry is notoriously low-tech, which is why Ali Karim's HazChem Network shines out like a beacon of sanity. Established in 2004, HazChem uses a web-based collaborative technology to ensure all parties shifting chemicals know everything required to ensure safe passage. The precise composition of each shipment is logged, and the system coordinates the storage and movement of each load to minimise danger. Barcodes on each shipment are tallied with a barcode on the paperwork, eliminating human error. Created by logistics software specialist Deltion, HazChem Network's technology has made chemical movement in the UK immeasurably safer.
Background to Awards:
Execution is king.
In today's world, the secret to great execution is technology. Knowing what you sell, service with a smile and no-quibble money-back guarantees are no substitute for slick backend operations.
To demonstrate this point Real Business Magazine and Microsoft® present Britain's Digital Elite. We've scoured the land looking for firms who are superb at using technology to deliver their product. We spent months looking for companies who were destroying their competition - not because of what they do, but the way that they do it. Four judges - including two entrepreneurs who made their names using technology to shake up industries - sifted through the deluge of entries. In all ten categories we found the same pattern: by investing in technology, small, aggressive firms could dominate larger rivals. Speed of service is raised. Costs lowered.
In some cases, the software was being used so imaginatively the very sector the firm operated in was being altered. The companies featured in this report are not inherently "technology" firms, but they are all companies who use technology to achieve their goals in remarkable style. For some, this attitude took a while to acquire - proving that it's never too late to introduce technology into your operation. In every case, these firms are the best of the best at using technology to execute their ideas. Not lightly do we call them Britain's Digital Elite.
For more information contact:
Denis O'Sullivan
NetworkedWorld
denis_osullivan@btopenworld.com
07710-820979
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Chemidex Expands Senior Management Team
Chemidex LLC is pleased to announce the addition of four new senior executives to their leadership team. Joining Chemidex LLC are John Repko, Wayne Kaufmanschmidt, Tim Kelley and David Vranicar, who each bring substantial business and technology industry experience to the growing vertical search enterprise at Chemidex. For more information on Chemidex LLC, please contact Matthew Perry or visit http://www.chemidex.com/NewsArticles.aspx
Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Chemidex LLC, a leader in providing specialized search engine services for the global chemical and life science industries, today announced the appointment of four executives to its Senior management team. Joining Chemidex LLC are John Repko, Chief Technology Officer; Wayne Kaufmanschmidt, Chief Creative Officer; Tim Kelley, Vice President, Operations; and David Vranicar, Vice President, Business Development and Finance.
John Repko brings deep technology leadership experience to Chemidex, having served as Chief Technogy Officer in three venture stage companies. He comes to Chemidex from Envisage Technologies in Bloomington, IN, where he directed major platform development as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that John was Chief Technology Officer for Apropos Technology in Oak Brook, IL, and helped lead the Company to a successful acquisition. He also spent time in the early stages of his career with Oracle, Microsoft and Apple. John received his undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and received advanced degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Wayne Kaufmanschmidt brings strong creative leadership to Chemidex, having lead interactive and traditional marketing efforts for TurboTax, Hill's Pet Food, Simon Property Group, Bayer CropScience, and Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association while a Creative Director at VML. Wayne also brings a diversity of experience from entrepreneurial ventures in Internet product development, game design, industrial design, video and web animation, and educational adaptive software. Wayne holds a bachelor's of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and has expanded education in animation and illustration from KCAI and Indiana State University.
Tim Kelley brings diverse operations leadership from the United States Navy, as well as the automotive and aerospace communications industries. Prior to joining Chemidex, Tim was a program manager and certified Six-Sigma Black Belt at Northrop Grumman, a $30 billion global defense and technology company. There, he was responsible for the F-22 Raptor communications systems upgrades and led over 25 teams focused on process improvement initiatives focused on electronics manufacturing, subcontractor performance and overall customer satisfaction. Tim holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and a Master's of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University.
David Vranicar comes to Chemidex after being a member of the founding management team at Birch Telecom, an alternative local telecom carrier that grew to approximately $300 million in revenue in its first six years of operation. As Birch Chief Information Officer and Senior VP Business Development, David managed the company's information technology and billing operations, as well as the business development function. Prior to Birch, David spent five years with Sprint and three with Marion Laboratories in business development and financial management roles. David holds a Master's of Business Administration degree, with distinction, from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, with honors, from the University of Texas.
Bruce Ianni, Founder and Chief executive officer of Chemidex LLC, said, "With the addition of these four key positions, we now have a solid foundation for building the next generation of Chemidex. Their deep technical and business expertise will help move us more rapidly toward achieving our vision for vertical search and enhancing our member experience at http://www.chemidex.com."
About Chemidex LLC
Chemidex LLC is the market leader in providing specialized search engine services in the chemical and life science industries. The Chemidex Cybrary® at www.chemidex.com utilizes a proprietary search engine that enables formulators to locate ingredients and raw materials based on end-use application, physical property criteria and starting point formulation performance criteria. As a result, Chemidex speeds formulators' product development while simultaneously enhancing chemical suppliers' sales efforts by providing unprecedented market reach, service and product interest tracking.
Chemidex now offers focused Cybrary segments serving the Adhesives & Sealants, Graphic Arts & Inks, Food & Beverage, Household, Institutional and Industrial Cleaners, Paint & Coatings, and Personal Care industries. Membership to the Chemidex Cybrary is free to all qualified industry professionals.
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Mayor Bloomberg and Jerry I. Speyer Announce First-Ever “Green” Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
New solar energy panels in Rockefeller Roof will help power energy-saving LED Lights on iconic tree visited by 500,000 New Yorkers and tourists every day. Comprehensive greening of Rockefeller Center also includes green roof for Radio City and Ice Chiller Plant.
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Tishman Speyer Chairman and CEO Jerry I. Speyer and Tishman Speyer Managing Director Tom Madden today announced a number of energy conservation initiatives for Rockefeller Center, including the first-ever “green” Christmas tree and a new solar energy roof.
The solar energy roof, which will be the largest privately owned solar energy generation station in Manhattan, will conserve energy during peak usage times year-round and help power the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree’s new energy-efficient LED lights. The Mayor and Tishman Speyer also announced the installation of a new green roof atop Radio City Music Hall that will minimize wastewater and cool the area, and an ice chiller plant to cool the entire complex and reduce energy consumption. Both will be completed in 2008.
“The tree at Rockefeller Center is one of New York City’s most beloved and iconic landmarks, and with the environmental steps that Tishman Speyer has implemented this year, the 500,000 New Yorkers and tourists that visit the tree each day can dream of a ‘green’ Christmas,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “When we developed PlaNYC, we hoped that public leadership would inspire private-sector creativity and investment in a greener, greater New York, and I want to commend Jerry and Rob Speyer for stepping up and meeting that challenge.”
“The green initiatives we are putting in place make Rockefeller Center a leader for environmental innovation,” said Jerry I. Speyer. “We have here the largest private solar roof in Manhattan, which will help conserve energy, eliminate carbon dioxide, and power the 30,000 LED lights on our iconic Christmas tree. These environmental investments reflect our sense of responsibility as protectors of our local landscape, as corporate citizens of our great city, and as partners in a global community. Mayor Bloomberg has made environmental responsibility a cornerstone of his administration and we are proud to have him with us today.”
Tishman Speyer has installed 363 General Electric solar panels on the roof of 45 Rockefeller Plaza to help reduce the building’s electricity consumption. The panels, designed by the company AltPower, will create a 70 kilowatt DC generation station that is tied to the Rockefeller Center grid. The solar-powered energy will help reduce peak electrical demand, especially during sun-intensive summer months when electricity use increases, which will in turn alleviate pressure on New York City’s electrical grid. The solar roof will keep 67,392 lbs of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere each year and more than 2,000,000 lbs over its 30-year lifespan.
The lights on this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will represent the latest in energy-efficient LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. The tree’s 30,000 LEDs, on five miles of wire, will draw a fraction of the power that is traditionally required by the tree, reducing energy consumption from 3,510 kilowatt hours to 1,297 kilowatt hours per day, saving as much energy as a single family would use in a month in a 2,000 square foot home. The new solar energy roof will generate more electricity in its first year than the tree lights will consume over the 42 days they will be illuminated.
For the first time this year, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was cut with a handheld saw this year to reduce energy use. Tishman Speyer is replanting/re-greening the land where the tree came from and recycling all appropriate materials used during the cutting event. Upon completion of the holiday season, the tree will be milled and treated and made into lumber to be used by Habitat for Humanity.
The Mayor and Tishman Speyer also announced the installation of a “green roof” atop Radio City Music Hall and an ice chiller plant to help cool the entire complex and reduce energy consumption. The 18,000 square foot roof will be converted using desert plantings that require little water in summer and go dormant in winter. The roof will, in one year, save approximately 566,000 gallons of water from the combined wastewater/stormwater system in New York City, reducing the overflow of wastewater into our rivers on rainy days. The green roof will also have a cooling effect in midtown Manhattan -– again, helping to reduce overall energy demand in the hot summer months.
Also, the living plants on the roof will absorb carbon dioxide as part of photosynthesis, so oxygen is emitted and greenhouse gases are reduced. In addition, the roof can provide a habitat for certain migrating species.
A new ice making and storage plant consisting of 47 water tanks, each 11 feet tall, is being installed at Rockefeller Center, beginning this month, to help cool the complex and reduce energy consumption. Under this system, ice will be created overnight when energy demand in the city is lower. During business hours, water used in air conditioning for the office spaces will be redirected through the ice and cooled to provide comfort cooling for the tenants.
This is an extraordinarily efficient system that will reduce energy use at Rockefeller Center, thereby reducing demand on the City’s overall electricity grid during hot weather. In addition, Tishman Speyer will power the ice storage refrigeration plant with energy purchased through wind generated facilities. The ice-chiller plant’s energy conservation represents the equivalent of taking over 300 cars off American’s roads each year or planting 450 acres of trees.
Contact:
Rubenstein Communications, Inc.
Iva Benson
(212) 843-8271
cell: (917) 497-3907
ibenson @ Rubenstein.com
Anna Dinces
(212) 843-9253
cell: (917) 573-5562
adinces @ Rubenstein.com
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November 20, 2007
New Thermal Imager Measures for High Temperature
Wahl Instruments Inc. announces the addition of a High Temperature model to its line of Wahl Heat Spy® Thermal Imaging Cameras. The High Temperature model HSI3002 measures in the range of 392° to 1652°F (200° to 900°C), and is especially suited for use where high temperature measurement is required, such as in the petrochemical, glass, cement, metal, and refractory industries. This affordable thermal imager is light, compact, easy to operate, and designed for hand-held use.
Asheville, NC (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- Wahl Instruments Inc. announces the addition of a High Temperature model to its line of Wahl Heat Spy® Thermal Imaging Cameras. The High Temperature model HSI3002 measures in the range of 392° to 1652°F (200° to 900°C), and is especially suited for use where high temperature measurement is required, such as in the petrochemical, glass, cement, metal, and refractory industries. This affordable thermal imager is light, compact, easy to operate, and designed for hand-held use. It also features a tripod mount for remote use.
The High Temperature HSI3002 is fully radiometric and measures the temperature of every pixel. Our Easy Report software allows the user to easily insert multiple images, with data, taken during a site survey to produce an inspection report. The imager features a 160 x 120 pixel, uncooled, microbolometer array, capable of displaying high-resolution, real time, thermal images on a bright 3.5" color LCD display with LED backlight. The user may select from among four color palettes. It has a 20° x 15° field of view, and a trigger activated, Class II laser which precisely identifies the problem hot spot shown on the marked center of the display. Two measurement cursors, movable anywhere in the image, provide temperature readings at each cursor location, and indicate real-time differential temperature measurement between the two points anywhere along the temperature range. High quality images can be captured and manipulated online, or problems can be resolved on the spot. The HSI3002 High Temperature imager is powered by a long life LI-ion rechargeable battery.
Standard accessories included with the HSI3002 are: Easy Report software, rugged, waterproof carrying case, wrist strap, battery, AC adaptor, USB cable, SD card and SD card reader, user manual, and operating software CD.
For additional information please contact us at sales(at)palmerwahl.com or call 1-800-421-2853, fax 828-658-0728. Write to Palmer Wahl, 234 Old Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Visit our web site at www.palmerwahl.com.
About Palmer Wahl
Palmer Instruments, started as America's first thermometer company in Cincinnati, OH in 1836. Since that time, Palmer has steadily evolved through product development geared exclusively towards industrial process measurement, test and calibration.
Wahl Instruments, founded in Culver City, CA, in 1953, manufactured precision temperature instruments for industry, and developed the first portable digital platinum-RTD contact thermometer system. Since then, Wahl has introduced many technical innovations in portable temperature instruments.
Together…Palmer Wahl, with over 170 years of continuous product innovation, offers the finest selection of Industrial Instrumentation products in the world, and is uniquely qualified to provide application/technical support, installation and calibration services and product selection from an extensive line of the finest instrumentation products. For more information, visit www.palmerwahl.com.
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Multipurpose Case Erector for Tablock or Regular Cases Combines Versatility, Performance and Compact Design
A-B-C Packaging introduces a case erector for tablock or regular cases that erect and seal regular and slotted (RSC), half slotted (HSC), and tablock cases. This erector offers high speed, mechanical operation, erecting and sealing up to 35 cases per minute.
Tarpon Springs, FL (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- A-B-C's Model 335 case erector featured at http://www.abcpackaging.com gives packagers optimum flexibility to erect and seal regular slotted (RSC), half slotted (HSC), and tablock cases. Case style changeover is easy, requiring minimum downtime and no change parts. The innovative tablock module is key to the quick changeover capability...when running tablock cases the module operates to fold the tablock flaps smoothly and eliminate tab stress...when running other case styles, the cases simply bypass the tablock section to be erected and sealed as usual.
The Model 335 offers high speed, mechanical operation, erecting and sealing up to 35 cases per minute. Intelligent machine control is a standard feature, providing accurate PLC/electronic control and supervision of operation. The variable speed drive automatically adjusts the machine to accommodate line fluctuations and maintain top productivity.
The compact size of this case erector saves valuable floor space; at only 19' long, the Model 335 occupies 30% less floor space than other tablock-style case erectors. Yet at this small size, the machine includes a large capacity case magazine that is low level for easy loading, and indexes case stacks automatically for uninterrupted case feed and minimal operator attention. Cases can be loaded at any time during operation.
A-B-C http://www.abcpackaging.com manufactures a complete line of packaging machinery including case erectors, sealers, packers, decasers, bulk depalletizers, and palletizers. For complete details, contact A-B-C Packaging Machine Corporation, 811 Live Oak Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, Phone 800-237-5975, Fax 727-938-1239.
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The Healy Law Firm Receives $20.2 Million Verdict for the Families of Lost Loved Ones
Martin Healy, Jr., Daniel Malone, and David Huber of The Healy Law firm represented the estate of the two passengers of the car, Diana Kakidas and Adam McDonald, whose families were awarded $8 million to each.
Chicago, IL (Lexis Nexis/PRWEB ) November 19, 2007 -- A Cook County jury recently awarded a total of $20.2 million to three families, whose children were killed in a car accident with a Dean Foods tractor-trailer at an Indiana intersection in case number L016261. Martin Healy, Jr., Daniel Malone, and David Huber of The Healy Law firm represented the estate of the passengers of the car, Diana Kakidas and Adam McDonald. The jury awarded $8 million to each of the families of these two passengers. The family of Christina Chakonas, the driver, was represented by another firm, and was awarded $7 million. Due to the driver's contributory negligence of failure to yield at a stop sign, this settlement was reduced by forty percent, and $4.2 million received.
According to a recording module on the truck, operator Jamie Reeves was driving 9.5 miles over the posted speed limit of 40 mph. It was also claimed that he was over the federally mandated hours of service for the week. All three plaintiffs filed suit against Jaime Reeves, The Alder Group, Inc. and Alco of Wisconsin, Inc., his employers, as well as Dean Foods Company, on whose behalf he was transporting milk at the time of the accident. Dean Foods denied that Reeves was its agent.
At trial, all parties presented expert testimony interpreting event recorders on both the tractor-trailer and the car. The Healy Law Firm contended the event recorders on the tractor-trailer showed the driver of the truck was in fact speeding. The defense argued the event recorder on the car showed that the driver failed to stop at the stop sign, and that the driver of the tractor-trailer was actually traveling under the speed limit prior to the collision.
For additional information on The Healy Law Firm Receives $20.2 Million Verdict for the Families of Lost Loved Ones contact Martin Healy, Jr. or visit www.healylawfirm.com.
The Healy Law Firm focuses on representing seriously injured individuals and their families against multi-million dollar corporations and insurance companies. By combining aggressive representation with compassionate client service, the firm offers superior legal counsel to injured parties, working tirelessly to secure fair financial compensation on behalf its injured clients. Among legal professionals and Illinois residents, the attorneys of The Healy Law Firm are recognized as an excellent choice for experienced and proficient legal representation.
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Bid Deadline Extended for Coveted Capes Lake Property
Although the initial bid deadline for TimberWest Forest Corporation's Capes Lake property was on November 8, it has been extended to January 17, 2008.
Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 -- Although the initial bid deadline for TimberWest Forest Corporation's Capes Lake property was on November 8th, it has been extended to January 17, 2008.
LFC.com, the real estate auction website and part of the LFC Group of Companies, originally offered the Capes Lake property, along with five other parcels of forest land on Vancouver
Island, for TimberWest via an online auction.
"There has been a significant amount of interest for this gorgeous mountaintop property, but just no acceptable bids according to the seller, TimberWest," comments Bill Lange, President of the LFC Group of Companies. "Since this is a reserve auction, TimberWest has the option of accepting or rejecting any sealed bids that do not meet their release price. This property is of great value to TimberWest, and the first round of bids did not bring them a buyer that they felt regarded the property as highly as they do. We are extending the auction in order to give those interested prospective buyers another opportunity to make an offer that better reflects the property's worth."
Capes Lake is a one-of-a-kind 12,000 acre mountaintop parcel offering pristine forest, cascading waterfalls, serene private lakes and unsurpassed views of picturesque Georgia Strait. Located just 350 km (217 miles) from the City of Victoria and adjacent to Strathcona Provincial Park, this slice of Canadian wilderness would be an ideal legacy property and a perfect addition to any exclusive real estate portfolio.
With the new bid deadline of January 17, 2008, interested parties and potential bidders, including those who were unable to bid the first time around, have plenty of time to visit www.LFC.com/686R5 to review detailed information about the property and register to bid.
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New Version of the #1 Employee Scheduling Software -- Visual Staff Scheduler Pro 10 Now Available
VSS Pro employee scheduling software includes 20 improvements in the new version 10 release.
Fargo, ND (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 -- Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. (ABS), a leading provider of small business software, today announced the release of Visual Staff Scheduler® Pro 10 (VSS Pro 10). VSS Pro 10 is the affordable and easy-to-use staff scheduling software that makes creating and managing employee work schedules less time consuming and cumbersome.
"I am very excited about this release. VSS Pro 10 allows users to create work schedules even faster by providing easy functionality for rotating schedules and applying scheduling templates. Users will be able to track more shifts on-screen, allowing them to make sure staffing levels are being met. VSS Pro 10 also offers improved printing and publishing. This release really raises the bar on what employee scheduling software should do," said Jon Forknell, ABS vice president and general manager.
What is VSS Pro?
VSS Pro is the fast and easy way to schedule shifts. Over 70,000 department managers, supervisors and business owners rely on VSS Pro daily, making it the most widely-used employee scheduling program. VSS Pro scheduling software gives users the power to:
Create work schedules in minutes
Pre-schedule shifts and time-off
Ensure proper shift coverage
Eliminate scheduling conflicts
Make schedule changes with ease
Track time-off and staff assignments
Apply shift rotations and scheduling templates
View staff availability and hours scheduled
Reduce overtime
What's NEW in Version 10 of VSS Pro?
VSS Pro 10 has been designed to be the fastest and easiest employee scheduling software tool. With this new release, users can track more shifts, locations or positions on-screen to assure proper staffing and reduce overtime. The new and powerful Copy Row feature can copy schedule information from one employee to another, or even to a group of employees in a single step, which makes rotating schedules or applying scheduling templates fast and easy. Another new feature is VSS Pro's ability to add Microsoft Word documents to any work schedule. Users can now post important schedule notes or company announcements alongside their work schedules. VSS Pro also offers improved printing capabilities. Schedules and reports can be printed on paper up to size E (an equivalent of sixteen letter-size pieces of paper). In addition, new version 10 allows users to import employee information from CSV or TXT files, which makes creating schedules for new departments, adding new employees to existing schedules or updating personnel contact information much faster and easier. For a complete list of what's new in 10, please visit http://www.abs-usa.com/vsspro10
How to get VSS Pro 10
VSS Pro 10 scheduling program can be purchased online at www.abs-usa.com or by contacting ABS at 1-800-874-8801 (1-701-235-5226). Pricing for VSS Pro starts at $495 for a single-user license. Multi-user versions start at $695 for a 2-user license and additional licenses are $100 each. Upgrade pricing starts at only $199. Existing VSS Pro customers can purchase version 10 online at http://www.abs-usa.com/vsspro10 or by contacting ABS.
About ABS
Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. (ABS) is a leading provider of easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, and affordable business software. Since 1991, ABS helps customers directly reduce costs, save time and streamline business processes by providing employee scheduling software, human resource software, appointment scheduling software, and business plan software. ABS software titles include: Client Appointment Manager,Customer Appointment Manager®, HR Document Maker, Patient Appointment Manager, ScheduleAnywhere®, Staff Files®, Staff Files® Pro, Ultimate Business Planner®, Ultimate Financial Forecaster® and Visual Staff Scheduler® Pro.
Customer Appointment Manager, ScheduleAnywhere, Staff Files, Ultimate Business Planner, Ultimate Financial Forecaster, and Visual Staff Scheduler are registered trademarks of Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Mattel Media Coverage Remains Focused on Chinese Manufacturing Concerns Despite Admission
Lead paint hazard mentioned twice as often as product design issues, signifying continued interest in Chinese manufacturing processes.
San Mateo, Calif. (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 –- Biz360® Inc., the leading provider of media and market intelligence solutions, today released an analysis of Mattel’s product recall news coverage, which represented 71 percent of Mattel’s total media coverage to-date in 2007. According to Mattel, the company has recalled a total of 19.6 million toys worldwide either due to magnets which could become loose or impermissible levels of lead in paint.
The top five Mattel brands cited in recall-related media coverage since August 1, 2007 include the following: Fisher-Price, Barbie, Elmo, Big Bird and Polly Pockets. Lead paint was mentioned twice as often as loose magnets as a cause for public concern even though both problems resulted in product recalls and 89% of Mattel’s total recalled products were related to the magnet issue. The higher interest in lead paint comes at a time when public interest in Chinese product safety is at an all time high. In the wake of several other U.S. product recalls of Chinese-made goods, such as toothpaste containing anti-freeze and pet food laced with unsafe chemicals, China responded to the Mattel recalls by calling into question Mattel’s product design. Despite China’s efforts, the product design problems message has only appeared in a small fraction – six percent – of media articles covering Mattel’s product recalls.
Finger pointing and additional recalls dominated Mattel’s media coverage in the first half of September, representing 89 percent of Mattel’s total coverage. On September 21, 2007, Mattel issued a public statement clarifying that “the magnet related recalls were due to emerging issues concerning design and this had nothing to do with whether the toys were manufactured in China.” In the six weeks since the statement, Mattel’s average weekly coverage has dropped 76 percent compared to the three weeks prior.
“In corporate crisis situations, disagreement over facts and uncertainty around the solution to the problem often lead to continued media coverage,” said Tony Priore, chief marketing officer of Biz360. “Mattel’s unexpected clarification significantly quelled the media’s ongoing coverage of the recalls. For marketing and communications executives, measuring the severity of important issues in the media and the impact of corporate messages can reveal how effective corporate positioning is and help them better protect their corporate reputation in the future,” he said.
About Biz360
Biz360 delivers media and market intelligence solutions to Global 2000 business decision makers, providing them with a 360-degree view of their marketplace. The company gathers and analyzes the vast amount of traditional and social media about an organization, its brands, its competitors and its products to deliver real-time insights that help our clients shape market perception, respond to competitive threats, evaluate trends and issues and improve the return on their marketing investments.
Our clients include industry-leading, global companies, such as AAA, Aetna, AstraZeneca, Sun Microsystems and Xerox. Biz360 can be reached at 866.424.9360 or www.biz360.com.
Biz360 is a registered trademark of Biz360, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
Tony Priore
(847) 291-9169
Biz360, Inc.
tony.priore @ biz360.com
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Security Modules from Eagle MHC Add a New Level of Flexibility to Secure Storage
New Security Modules from Eagle MHC deliver the highest degree of versatility and flexibility to the secure storage of valuable materials and items subject to pilferage.
Clayton, DE (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 19, 2007 -- New Security Modules from Eagle MHC deliver the highest degree of versatility and flexibility to the secure storage of valuable materials and items subject to pilferage.
For the first time, users have access to a product that allows for secure storage within individual shelf sections, rather than having to purchase a completely secure versus non-secure shelving unit. Moreover, the module’s open-wire construction ensures visibility of shelf contents even when they are under locked storage.
The unique design of Eagle MHC’s security module enables users to convert a portion of a wire shelf unit into a lockable, enclosed security unit. The security module consists of two end panels, a rear panel, plus a door panel. A choice of door panels includes a standard hinge door, as well as a flip-up door design. Security modules fit neatly in between two wire shelves spaced 20 inches apart.
If desired, multiple security modules can be added to a single wire shelving unit, depending on the unit’s overall height dimensions.
Security modules are available for wire shelving units measuring 18”, 21” and 24” wide. Choose from either chrome or stainless steel finish for long-life durability.
For more information on Eagle MHC’s new security modules for wire shelving systems, contact Lynda Donavon at (800) 637-5100 or (302) 653-3000. Web site address: www.eaglegrp.com.
Contact Information:
Lynda Donovan
(800) 637-5100 or (302) 653-3000 – Ext. 3027
customerservice @ eaglegrp.com
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Industrial Nanotech Awards Exclusive Distributorship for Mexico to Established Retailer
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it has awarded exclusive distributorship rights for the country of Mexico to Distribuidora Nano de America, based in Monterrey.
Naples, FL (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 -- Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it has awarded exclusive distributorship rights for the country of Mexico to Distribuidora Nano de America, based in Monterrey.
Distibuidora Nano de America is a Mexican corporation that sells industrial products throughout Mexico and Central America. They are an established supplier to PEMEX, the government owned oil and gas company, they supply products to numerous other government projects, and they supply other industries in the region through retail supply outlets and construction contractors.
"We are pleased to have our products represented in Mexico by Distribuidora Nano de America," stated Francesca Crolley, VP of Operations & Marketing. "They began introducing Nansulate in Mexico as an Independent Sales Agent in May and have now decided to purchase the Exclusive Distributorship for the region. Their current government contacts and experience in the Mexican and Central American markets place them in a position to rapidly increase the sales of our Nansulate product line to the residential and commercial building markets and the many manufacturing industries present in Mexico and Central America."
About Industrial Nanotech, Inc.
Industrial Nanotech Inc. is rapidly emerging as a global nanoscience solutions and research leader. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for nanotechnology. Industrial Nanotech, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites www.industrial-nanotech.com and www.nansulate.com.
About Nansulate(R)
Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes both industrial and residential coatings.
Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic and business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
SOURCE: Industrial Nanotech, Inc.
CONTACT:
For Industrial Nanotech, Inc., Naples
Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc.
Investor Relations
Beverly Jedynak, President, 312-943-1100 ext. 12
bjedynak(at)janispr.com
or
Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc.
Media Inquiries
Laura Grock, Vice President, 312-943-1100 ext. 13
lgrock(at)janispr.com
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Southern Furniture Selects Plataine for Total Production Optimization
Solution provides immediate visibility into production data and measurable productivity improvements.
Ball Ground, GA (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 -- Southern Furniture selected Plataine's Total Production Optimization solution, a complete plant management system that combines real-time shop-floor data with the most advanced nesting and production scheduling capabilities.
The Plataine solution is unique in its ability to help manufacturers plan and execute production processes while simultaneously optimizing material utilization, machine productivity, and overall production schedules. The system provides Southern Furniture with visibility into shop-floor activities, allowing the company to control and optimize production processes.
"Plataine's Total Production Optimization solution represents the next step towards increasing manufacturing efficiency and better synchronization of our production activities with customer demand," said Shea Teague, manufacturing manager at Southern Furniture. "It provides us with immediate visibility into production data, creating new opportunities to improve our manufacturing processes. We have seen measurable productivity improvements since implementing the system."
"Southern Furniture is a true industry leader and a forward-thinking company. We are excited to get their vote of confidence and the decision to extend and expand our relationships with the selection of the Total Production Optimization solution," said Elery Pfeffer, Plataine's President.
For more information about Plataine's Total Production Optimization solution, visit http://www.plataine.com/showpage.asp?id=850.
About Southern Furniture Company:
Founded in 1884, Southern Furniture is one of the largest family-held furniture manufacturing operations in the United States, with over 300 employees and more than one million square feet of manufacturing space. Under the leadership of owner Jerome W. Bolick, Southern Furniture is widely recognized as a leader in the home furnishings industry. For more information visit www.southernfurniture.net.
About Plataine:
Plataine is a leading provider of production optimization solutions for manufacturers of metal, wood, textile and composite-material products. Plataine's production optimization solutions enable manufacturers to be more competitive by increasing material utilization, improving productivity, and shortening manufacturing cycles to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers. Plataine's solutions are used by hundreds of manufacturers worldwide, including Bassett Furniture, Boeing, Century Furniture, Drexel Heritage, Ethan Allen, Ford, General Motors, The Gap, Hagger, Nike, and Wrangler. For more information, visit www.plataine.com or contact your local Plataine office.
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MetBoots.Com - Everything from Danner to Dansko
MetBoots.com carries a wide variety of occupational footwear from Danner Work Boots to Dansko Shoes and Clogs for the office.
San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) November 18, 2007 -- Since going live in August of 2007 Metboots.com has added over 25 brands of work related footwear. "Our goal is to provide our customers with their work footwear, whether they work, in a factory, an office, the farm or just about anywhere else," said Brian Gold, Vice-President. "We have been providing footwear to military and law enforcement through CopShoes.com and TacBoots.com for many years. Metboots is just the logical extension of our business."
Currently MetBoots.com carries 29 top brands including everything from Danner Boots to Dansko Shoes and Dansko Clogs. There are currently plans to add several additional brands in the first quarter of 2008. "The response to the site has been phenomenal," said Matt Alper CEO. "Sales in the first two months have been far beyond expectations and continue to grow at an incredible rate."
"MetBoots is a new website, but it is part of a 62 year old company," said Sid Gold, President. "Metboots.com offers the best of both worlds.... MetBoots is a new and exciting website, and it is part of a well established stable company. Our goal is to combine hi-tech features such as on-line order tracking and online chat with great customer service and order fulfillment that only a well established company can provide."
About Alper-Gold Specialty Websites
Alper-Gold operates several e-commerce websites aimed at niche markets, including CopShoes.com and TacBoots.com, military footwear sites. MetBoots.com is Alper-Gold's extension into work-related footwear. Its state of the art warehouse is located in San Antonio, Texas. And, as with Alper-Gold's other e-commerce sites, MetBoots.com is dedicated to providing top quality customer service. For more information please contact Brian Gold, Vice President and National Sales Manager or visit the website at www.MetBoots.com. The toll-free customer service number is (866) 280-0400.
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Industrial Nanotech Announces Project with One of World's Largest Pipeline Companies
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company has started work with Socotherm, one of the world's largest gas and oil pipeline coating companies, on applications for the Company's Nansulate(R) product line of patented thermally insulating, corrosion and chemical resistant coatings.
Naples, FL (PRWEB) November 17, 2007 -- Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company has started work with Socotherm, one of the world's largest gas and oil pipeline coating companies, on applications for the Company's Nansulate(R) product line of patented thermally insulating, corrosion and chemical resistant coatings.
"Our meetings last week at the offices of Socotherm with members of their technical, engineering, and manufacturing team resulted in the mutual agreement that there is a distinct need for the valuable and unique performance qualities of our coatings in ongoing projects they have in place and pending for their oil and gas customers", states Stuart Burchill, CEO/CTO of Industrial Nanotech, Inc. "A tour of one of their manufacturing facilities confirmed that the application of our coatings can be implemented within the framework of their existing processes, expediting the process of integrating our capabilities. We expect to be able to provide more specific details about the projects our coatings will be utilized for in the near future. This is the result of years of work to establish credibility for our coatings' performance qualities in the demanding severe service environments of the highly regulated oil and gas pipeline construction industry. Combined with our upcoming project for Petrobras on approximately 250 kilometers of pipeline, this represents a significant breakthrough in that effort."
The Socotherm Group is one of the largest suppliers of oil and gas pipeline coating and insulation services in the world and is the largest supplier to the Deep Water Industry. They operate facilities in Italy, Spain, Qatar, Brazil, Malaysia, China, Australia, Russia, the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Angola, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, and Algeria. Their customers include, among others, Exxon Mobil, BP, Petrobras, Total, and Chevron.
About Nansulate(R)
Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide thermal insulation, prevent corrosion, resist mold, chemical resistance, and encapsulate lead. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes both industrial and residential coatings.
About Industrial Nanotech Inc
Industrial Nanotech Inc. is quickly emerging as a global nanoscience solutions and research leader. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for nanotechnology. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (http://www.industrial-nanotech.com) and (http://www.nansulate.com).
Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic and business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
SOURCE: Industrial Nanotech, Inc.
CONTACT:
For Industrial Nanotech Inc.., Naples
Investor Relations:
Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc.
Beverly Jedynak, President, 312-943-1100 ext. 12
bjedynak(at)janispr.com
or
Media Inquiries:
Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc.
Laura Grock, Vice President, 312-943-1100 ext. 13
lgrock(at)janispr.com
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Joe Dager selected as BETA Licensee for Duct Tape Marketing Coach Training System.
Business901 receives exclusive rights to implement the Duct Tape Marketing small business marketing system and distribute the Duct Tape Marketing family of small business marketing products. The Duct Tape Marketing system is available for licensing to select small business marketing coaches. For an annual fee, licensees will receive training and a complete system to generate clients.
Fort Wayne, IN (PRWEB) November 17, 2007 -- Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN is one of a growing group of entrepreneurs nationwide selected to participate in the Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coach program.
"The selection process was quite involved," says John Jantsch, award-winning small business expert and creator of the Duct Tape Marketing system. "To ensure the program's success, I limited the scope of the initial offering to business owners who excel in their particular industries but who want to expand their own marketing efforts and share their newfound expertise with others."
"To say that I'm honored to be chosen as a licensee is an understatement," says Dager. "I realize that the competition for these spots is fierce, so I'm thrilled to be a coach. Now the pressure will be on me to implement the tactics I learn and take my business to the next level."
Business901 receives exclusive rights to implement the Duct Tape Marketing small business marketing system and distribute the Duct Tape Marketing family of small business marketing products. The Duct Tape Marketing system is available for licensing to select small business marketing coaches. For an annual fee, licensees will receive training and a complete system to generate clients.
About Business901
Business901, http://www.business901.com, uses proven methodologies to enable its customers to build applications in a very short amount of time. The result is increased development speed, higher customer satisfaction and decreased time. Utilizing this method, you spend your time on the need versus the plan. The simplicity of a single flexible model will create clarity for your staff and as a result better execution. This approach may be a model you may end up with if you knew nothing about methodology and just had to build a plan from scratch. But how long would it take you to get there?
About Duct Tape Marketing
Duct Tape Marketing is a unique turnkey small business marketing system created by award-winning small business marketing expert John Jantsch. Visit the Duct Tape Marketing Blog, a Forbes favorite for small business, at http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/weblog.php
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Texture Plus® Introduces New Rustic Barnwood Faux Panels
Texture Plus®, the maker of high impact textured faux panels, introduces two new Rustic Barnwood designs created to evoke a rural country theme.
Long Island, NY (PRWEB) November 16, 2007 -- Texture Plus®, the maker of high impact textured faux panels, introduces two new Rustic Barnwood designs created to evoke a rural country theme.
Rustic Barn Wood comes in two versatile styles reminiscent of rural farm houses, brown and gray. Rustic Barnwood Brown is a rich, russet brown with warm auburn highlights, and Rustic Barnwood Gray is a deep gray with smoky off white undertones. Each of the new Rustic Barnwood faux panels allows both contractors and do-it-yourselfers to create the quaint essence of a rural countryside with minimal effort.
"Creating a cozy farm house setting from days past, or adding rustic charm to a project, has never been this quick and easy," says Paul Kampe, President. "Rustic Barnwood faux panels are an extraordinarily realistic alternative to traditional barn wood, and with our faux panels you'll never need to worry about rotting, splintering, or fading again."
The new Rustic Barnwood faux panels were released simultaneously with the re-launch of the Texture Plus website. Visit the new layout at textureplus.com to view the revamped and reorganized product collections as well as convenient downloads.
Texture Plus® is a high-density design and construction faux panel with more than 95 faux panels including faux bamboo, thin brick veneer, wood, and faux stone. Developed and made in the USA, Texture Plus® leads the industry in manufacturing high-impact faux panels with extraordinarily realistic dimensional textured surfaces appropriate for indoor or outdoor use. Easy to install, with fire-rated available and less than $6 per square foot in quantity. Order free faux panel samples at textureplus.com or call 800.863.8468.
Contact: Stefa Normantas, Green Tree Marketing
Phone: 207.781.3249, Cell: 207.749.1576
Email: stefa(at)greentreetop.com
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November 16, 2007
Penn State Online Human Resources and Employment Relations Master's Degree Opens for Applications
Penn State announced today that their new online master's degree in human resources and employment relations (HRER) is accepting applications for the summer 2008 semester. The online master's degree program is centered on the growing challenges of hiring and retaining talented employees, managing complex benefit plans, and staying up-to-date with labor laws and employment relations trends. The HRER degree allows busy human resources professionals to stay employed while earning an education that can advance their careers. Students can choose a concentration that best meets their professional goals: benefits and compensation; employment and labor law; labor and collective bargaining; or staffing, training and development.
University Park, PA (PRWEB) November 16, 2007 -- Penn State is now accepting applications for their new online master of professional studies degree in human resources and employment relations (HRER) that begins in summer 2008.
The 33-credit master's degree program is available online and allows busy human resources professionals to stay employed while earning a degree that can advance their careers. The course work is designed to help working human resources professionals improve their understanding of key issues in the field and improve organizational performance in today's business environment.
"Even though there are plenty of ways for HRER professionals to get online professional development, we've had significant interest in our program," said Paul Clark, lead faculty member for the program and head of the department of labor studies and employment relations. "This online program allows students to earn a master's degree that hits at the heart of our profession--working with people and maximizing employee potential."
The growing complexity of benefit plans, the changing nature of labor laws, and the increasing emphasis on hiring and retaining talented employees are among the major challenges for professionals in the field. In light of these challenges, a master's degree is becoming an increasingly important credential for HRER professionals. Penn State aims to help more people attain this goal without having to leave the workforce.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts almost all human resources-related occupations to grow more than 20 percent, and more than 1 million professionals are expected to be employed in the field by 2014. Penn State's new program will prepare students to meet a wide range of duties in the private, public and non-profit sectors alike.
Penn State's master's degree program highlights the changing nature of the HRER field, including the impact of the globalization of private and public organizations and the growing importance of diversity in the workforce. Students will be required to choose a concentration in one of four areas: benefits and compensation; employment and labor law; labor and collective bargaining; or staffing, training and development.
Penn State has a long history of excellence in HRER.
"Our online master's degree program is a great addition to our long tradition of HRER education programs which date back to the 1940s," said Clark.
"(Penn State College of Liberal Arts) has graduated thousands of students who have gone on to successful careers in the human resources, employment relations, and labor fields. Some of our alumni include the director of global human resources for Corning, Inc, the manager of employee relations for Honda North America, and the executive director of the Screen Actors Guild."
Information about the online Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations is available on the online program website.
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The Penn State College of the Liberal Arts educates more than 5,000 undergraduates in 43 majors and over 800 graduate students in 16 programs, in addition to being the largest provider of courses for Penn State World Campus. In all of these areas, the College builds on the classical foundations of the liberal arts to engage in the pressing issues of today.
Penn State World Campus specializes in adult online education, delivering more than 60 of Penn State's most highly regarded graduate, undergraduate and professional education programs through convenient online formats. Founded in 1998, Penn State World Campus is the University's 25th campus serving more than 7,000 students in all 50 states, 43 countries, and on 7 continents.
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Plexus Online Named Top Technology by START-IT Magazine Editors Select Plexus Online as a Leading Manufacturing Solution
Plexus Systems, Inc., has been earning several awards by independent associations and publications for Plexus Online, an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise. Now START-IT magazine named Plexus Online as a Top 50 Technology for manufacturing. The 2008 START-IT Top 50 Technologies award honors manufacturing technology solutions that help companies improve business practices.
Auburn Hills, Mich. (PRWEB) November 16, 2007 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced that it has been named as a Top 50 Technology for manufacturing by START-IT magazine. The 2008 START-IT Top 50 Technologies award honors manufacturing technology solutions that help companies improve business practices.
"The editors of START-IT selected Plexus Online based on its ability to provide manufacturers with innovative and emerging technology that enhances revenue opportunities and improves business practices," stated Peggy Smedley, editorial director of START-IT magazine. "Plexus Online easily meets these criteria, and was selected based on the on-demand product's functionality and uniqueness in the m