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January 31, 2008
New Stainless Steel 700 Series Worm Gear Speed Reducer
Boston Gear stands up to caustic washdowns
January 31, 2008 — Quincy, Mass. — Boston Gear, an Altra Industrial Motion Company, announces the availability of the new Stainless Steel 700 Series Worm Gear Speed Reducer.
For decades, industries have relied on the proven technology of Boston Gear 700 Series worm gear technology for long-lasting, high-quality performance. The new Stainless Steel 700 Series takes that trusted performance to new levels by providing maximum corrosion resistance in challenging, caustic washdown environments in the food and beverage industry.
Utilizing the trusted 700 Series worm gearing combined with a new, innovative exterior design, the new Stainless Steel 700 Series’ performance has been optimized to withstand the harshest caustic conditions. The housings, motor flange, and carrier are crafted from 316SS to endure tough, caustic washdowns. The integral input worm and shaft are made from high-strength, case-hardened alloy steel for long-lasting performance.
The rounded housing design, plastic hardware covers, and two-piece mounting base prevent particle accumulation or fluid pooling on or under the unit. The two-piece mounting base has the same footprint of the standard 700 Series for easy replacement. The large internal oil reservoir is filled with H1 food-grade lubricant (Klubersynth UH 1 6-460) and sealed for life, providing a wide range of operating temperatures and extended wear life.
Boston Gear Stainless Steel 700 Series Worm Gear Speed Reducers are available for guaranteed same-day air shipment through Boston Gear’s Reducer Express™ program.
For more information contact Boston Gear at 888-999-9860 or www.bostongear.com
About Altra Industrial Motion
Boston Gear is an Altra Industrial Motion Company. Altra Industrial Motion is a leading multinational designer, producer and marketer of a wide range of electromechanical power transmission products.
The company brings together strong brands covering over 40 product lines with production facilities in nine countries. Our leading brands include Boston Gear, Warner Electric, TB Wood’s, Formsprag Clutch, Wichita Clutch, Ameridrives Couplings, Kilian Manufacturing, Marland Clutch, Nuttall Gear, Stieber Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Bibby Transmissions, Matrix International, Inertia Dynamics, Huco-Dynatork and Warner Linear.
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January 28, 2008
Navtrak Publishes Free Downloadable Checklist: "What to Look For In A GPS-based Fleet Management System"
New checklist for owners and fleet managers provides important list of key elements to consider when researching GPS-based fleet management system vendors
Salisbury, MD (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- Navtrak Inc. today published a free checklist, "What To Look For In A GPS-Based Fleet Management System," for business owners and fleet management professionals of service and pick-up and delivery organizations who are evaluating GPS-based vehicle tracking systems to proactively manage their fleet.
The checklist covers 5 areas, and provides detailed questions to ask a prospective vendor, including:
1. Company credentials
2. Purchasing & billing processes
3. Hardware installation & servicing
4. Software features
5. Customer support & service after the sale
The free article, "What To Look For In A GPS-Based Fleet Management System," can be downloaded by clicking here: Navtrak.net/FleetManagementChecklist
When searching for the right partner to provide a GPS vehicle tracking system for your mobile workforce, the first thing to realize is this: it's not just about the technology. The tools most fleet tracking companies use to provide their services are essentially the same - a GPS receiver unit to provide location information from the satellites, road maps (accessible via software or the web), and wireless/Internet services to transmit and deliver vehicle activity information.
What's far more important is how these tools are used -- and what your overall, long-term experience will be. To that end, Navtrak has compiled a checklist of questions that can help you to determine which GPS-based fleet management system is right for your business.
Before making this important decision, Navtrak strongly encourages companies looking to invest in GPS tracking to find the answers to as many of the questions in the checklist as possible from the provider(s) you are considering.
As trusted GPS-based fleet management advisors with over 20,000 subscribers in virtually every industry, Navtrak can help any business navigate the process of evaluating and selecting the right provider.
About Navtrak
Navtrak, Inc., located in Salisbury, MD, is an industry leader in providing GPS vehicle tracking systems, fleet management solutions and vehicle tracking devices for businesses with mobile workforces. Founded in 1999 and serving thousands of customers across the country, Navtrak is committed to Driving Business Productivity™ with valuable, real-time fleet tracking, reporting and communication tools that improve efficiency and enhance customer service.
For more information, please contact Navtrak at 800-787-2337.
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Rainmaker: The Model N Revenue Management Summit 2008 featuring AMR Research's Bruce Richardson to Deliver Opening Keynote Address
Chief research officer at leading analyst firm to address next wave of revenue management strategies.
Redwood Shores, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- Model N Inc., a leading provider of Revenue Management solutions, announces that Bruce Richardson, Chief Research Officer at AMR Research, will be the featured keynote speaker at Rainmaker: The Model N Revenue Management Summit 2008, held in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 5-7, 2008. During his presentation, Bruce will explore the next wave of revenue management strategies in an increasingly complex business climate.
Bruce brings more than 27 years of experience to his current role as chief research officer at AMR Research. Since joining the company in 1988, he has been responsible for spearheading new market coverage and contributing to the analysis of leading market trends in areas such as ERP, supply chain management, service-oriented architectures, software-as-a-service, software appliances, and virtualization and visualization.
Bruce has made many early market predictions that have been realized, such as the rise of the advanced planning market and the evolution of MRP to ERP. He also coined the term MES early in his role at AMR Research when he was responsible for all the written research that came from the firm.
"Bruce Richardson brings invaluable insight and expertise to Rainmaker 2008," said Zack Rinat, Model N Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "With Revenue Management continuing to grow in importance as a core business process, Bruce's deep knowledge of emerging software trends and best practices will be of great interest to our Life Science and High Tech industry attendees."
Insights from Leading Industry Experts
In addition to Bruce Richardson, Rainmaker 2008 will feature a full roster of leading industry experts:
Joel Winterton, Owner of S.E.T. Enterprises, will explore what every pharmaceutical CFO needs to know when evaluating the financial impact of government pricing programs on their organization
Kip Piper, President of Health Results Group LLC, will moderate a life science industry panel that examines the key market trends that are combining business, IT, and regulatory processes as never before
Chris Abess, Principal at Deloitte Consulting, will discuss the impact of consumer electronics trends on semiconductor pricing
Sarvajna Kazi, Partner at Accenture, will share insights on developing a strategy for semiconductor price planning and segmentation and how to look for the right pricing tools
Now in its fourth year, Rainmaker is the premier event for Life Science and High Tech industry innovators in the exploding revenue management community to learn, share, and network. The Summit, which takes place February 5-7, 2008 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, will deliver two full days of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and breakout sessions that will examine revenue management best practices and emerging industry trends.
About Model N
Model N is a leader in Revenue Management solutions, offering an integrated suite of applications for analytics, pricing strategy and execution, contracts, compliance, rebates, fees and charge-backs optimized for the industry practices of Life Sciences and High Tech companies. Enabling the creation of a seamless, end-to-end process from price setting through settlements payment, Model N's uniquely integrated approach eliminates revenue leakage and delivers the visibility and controls needed to avoid the risks of non-compliance to government reporting regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley and government pricing requirements. Customers include: Boston Scientific Corporation; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Cypress Semiconductor Corporation; Intersil Corporation; Linear Technology Corporation; Medtronic, Inc.; Microchip Technology, Inc.; Micron Technology Inc.; Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson company; ON Semiconductor, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc. Model N is located in Redwood Shores, California. For additional information, visit www.modeln.com.
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Sky-Trax Announces the Release of Their NEWEST Product: Skan-Free™
Skan-Free is the first automated mobile data collection system not requiring the use of RFID tags. Using image processing technology to read bar codes without manual bar code scanners, Skan-Free removes data collection tasks from forklift drivers enabling them to focus on materials handling tasks and eliminating the possibility of human error in data collection while improving facility productivity and safety.
New Castle, Delaware (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -Trax, Inc. is pleased to announce the product release of Skan-FreeTM, the first mobile automatic data collection system powered by image processing technology. Without the use of hand held bar code scanners, clip boards or data entry terminals; Skan-Free is the solution for accurate and complete data collection. Intended to be an alternative to RFID systems used for pallet identification and data collection; Skan-Free is the answer for automated mobile data collection that the industry has been asking for.
"Our Skan-Free technology is proven, practical, and easy to deploy," said Larry Mahan, Sky-Trax President and COO. "Skan-Free brings tremendous improvements to any materials tracking operation in warehouses, DCs, and industrial facilities by eliminating manual data collection tasks for forklift drivers and the data tracking errors that result. In this way Skan-Free delivers more accurate data enabling WMS and ERP software to be more effective and reducing disruptions and errors in operations. Beyond this, Skan-Free increases the efficiency and productivity of your drivers and makes their job safer. With Skan-Free drivers will not have to get off or lean out of the forklift to scan a pallet or rack identification label. Skan-Free allows drivers to stay in the vehicle cab at all times eliminating the potential hazards of drivers dismounting their vehicles in any way."
"One of the key benefits is the ability to use ordinary printed bar code labels to ID pallets, instead of the expensive RFID tags. The Skan-Free sensor can read a bar code in any orientation placed anywhere on the face of a pallet load so that precise label placement is not required as with RFID readers," Mahan added.
The core component of the Skan-Free system is the Optical Label Reader (OLR) that is mounted to the front of any forklift. The OLR then finds and decodes linear or 2D barcodes in its field of view. After decoding a particular label, the OLR reads the pallet or rack location ID label as a pallet is being picked or put back in a rack location. The decoded bar code information is output to an on-board computer or wireless radio for collection and processing.
For customers desiring a complete packaged solution, Sky-Trax provides the Sky-Box™, a ruggedized mobile integration platform providing a Windows XP processor, WiFi 802.11 radio, sensor integration ports and electronics-grade power to create an on-board mobile network for "plug and play" integration of the Skan-Free system solution.
"We have removed the human element from data collection, creating a completely automated mobile data collection system," said Mahan. "With Skan-Free our customers now have the ability to collect consistently accurate data without the use of manual data collection tools and RFID technology. Automatic data collection will deliver 15 - 45 seconds of direct productivity improvement per transaction for a forklift driver; but even greater productivity gains result from avoiding the disruptions caused by bad or missing inventory data."
To date, Skan-Free has been through several pilot installations and is living up to its expectations. Early reports from one pilot show an expected 30 percent productivity improvement.
For more information about Skan-Free, please visit us online at: http://www.sky-trax.com/products/skanfree.php or contact a Sky-Trax representative 866-927-4927.
About Sky-Trax Inc.:
Sky-Trax develops revolutionary inch-accurate tracking systems for warehouse vehicles. Safety and productivity applications employing IPS are economical and practical to deploy, allowing warehouse professionals to substantially increase safety and improve warehouse efficiency. The results are fewer safety incidents, much lower operating costs, improved inventory accuracy, and greater throughput. For more information, please visit www.Sky-Trax.com.
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Plexus Systems, Inc. to Exhibit at Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show Jan. 29-31, 2008 in Anaheim, California
Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, will demonstrate its award-winning product at in the Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show in Booth 1825. The event is held January 29 - 31, 2008 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Attendees will learn about Plexus Online traceability functions for medical device manufacturers.
Auburn Hills, Mich. (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced it will demonstrate its award-winning product at in the Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show in Booth 1825. The event is held January 29 - 31, 2008 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
Medical device production requires high precision, and it is critical for manufacturers to have an ability to trace a problem with a finished product back through the complete production process. With Plexus Online, that research is fast, visual and simple. Once a manufacturing issue is isolated, users can easily identify and quarantine all other suspect material. Representatives from Plexus Systems, Inc. will demonstrate this capability at the show, considered the industry's leading gathering for the medical device manufacturing sector.
Plexus Online is an on-demand solution, building on the "software as a service" (SaaS) model pioneered by Salesforce.com and NetSuite. Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing medical device manufacturers instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser. The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) functions such as production scheduling and machine integration, and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.
About Plexus Systems, Inc.
Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Mich.) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online™ is an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, delivering a powerful, real-time interface. Plexus Systems originated internally at a manufacturing company, and was designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online also enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other top priorities. Plexus Systems serves a cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies headquartered in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
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Ademero, Inc. Releases Content Central™ Version 4.1
Document management software vendor releases Content Central™ v4.1 with workflow, retention and more.
Tampa, Fla., USA (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- Ademero, Inc. today announced the release of Content Central™ version 4.1. This major update adds several productivity-based features to the browser-based document management software application.
Increase Productivity with Workflow Rules
Workflow rules provide a means to automatically advance documents from one user to another. Commonly used in approval processing, workflow lets users complete work-related tasks normally triggered by the content of documents. Users either approve or reject documents that arrive in their work queue using an easy-to-use interface. "Configuring and using workflow in Content Central™ couldn't be easier! Our customers will greatly benefit from this new feature in our cutting-edge document management solution," says Manuel Montesino, marketing director for Ademero, Inc.
As a fully browser-based document management system, Content Central™ extends the boundaries of a traditional office. Once the content of a document has been captured, credentialed users can access it for review, modification and management from any computer on the World Wide Web.
Comply with State & Federal Document-Retention Regulations
Content Central™ helps businesses comply with state and federal document-retention regulations, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Administrators define the period of time documents should be retained. When documents expire, they will be automatically removed from the system. Users with special permission can define retention policies at the document level.
Automatically Assign Document Properties with Zonal OCR
A common feature found in document imaging software, the new Zonal OCR engine extracts text from scanned document pages to automatically populate document property fields during the capture process. Zonal OCR works best with document forms, such as applications, invoices, and work orders. Less data-entry requirements exist when employing Zonal OCR, thus reducing the chance for human error when entering document properties by hand.
Maintain a Complete History of Every Document
From content modifications to document approval, the Content Central™ versioning system maintains a complete revision history for each document. Users can access and download older versions of a document at any time, allowing for comparisons to the current version. The document version history log displays details for each version.
Capture Content using XML
As a flexible integration tool, the new XML capture engine allows both scanned images and electronic-document formats to be captured with ease. An XML file describing the content type, document properties, and destination of a document can be dropped into the XML-based capture folder. Along with integrating with real-time applications, XML capture can be used for conversions to Content Central™ from older document management systems.
About Ademero, Inc.
Ademero develops document management software and enterprise content management software and provides professional services related to both. Based largely on user experience, the company's flagship product, Content Central™, is a browser-based document management system created to provide businesses and other organizations with a convenient way to capture, retrieve and manage information originating in hard copy or digital form.
For more information on Ademero, Inc., or Content Central™, visit http://www.ademero.com/
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nLIGHT Displays High-Power, Fiber-Coupled Industrial Lasers at Photonics West
The nLIGHT OTF fiber-coupled diode laser systems offer both high power and beam quality for industrial applications.
Vancouver, WA USA (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- For the first time at Photonics West, nLIGHT Corp, in collaboration with Optotools GMBH, will display fiber-coupled diode lasers that offer both high power and beam quality in a format suitable for industrial applications. The nLIGHT OTF Modules and the OTF HP systems represent a new approach to direct diode laser processing, combining advanced optics with the latest generation of high power laser diodes in a reliable, conduction-cooled format.
"Recent advances in the brightness and power of high power laser diodes, along with beamforming techniques utilized in these new products enable precision industrial applications such as plastic joining and soldering to be realized in compact, affordable systems," commented Joe DeBartolo Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "At the kW power levels, the nLIGHT/Optotools lasers will enable applications in welding, brazing and heat-treating systems previously not within the reach of direct-diode technology. When comparing these laser sources, direct-diode technology offers the highest efficiency and reliability with the low maintenance cost and small form-factor that leads to a lower cost of ownership."
The OTF Module combines the proven reliability of conduction-cooled diodes with advanced beamforming technologies to create a robust, industrial, fiber-coupled laser source. This modular design offers significant flexibility, and with the integrated monitoring electronics, open interfaces, and options for high power industrial cables, pilot beams and shutters, the OTF Module redefines the direct diode category with features, performance and reliability not previously available.
The OTF HP system leverages the modular design of the OTF fiber-coupled source, plus the integration of the power supply, chiller and beam combining optics to deliver a fully self-contained system at kilowatt power levels in a compact footprint. This maintenance-free reliability, small size, and higher efficiency, combined with a lower up-front cost, leads to a dramatic reduction in the overall cost of ownership when compared to conventional lamp-pumped systems, opening up new paradigms in material processing markets such as welding, brazing, cladding and hardening.
About nLIGHT
nLIGHT is driving new application utilization of high-power semiconductor lasers and fiber through industry-leading innovation and best-practice manufacturing. Optimizing components and sub-systems for OEM integration produces differentiated advantages for our customers in their market space. Global support is offered through state-of-the-art manufacturing and application centers in Vancouver, WA; Hillsboro, OR; Munich, Germany; Lohja, Finland and Shanghai, China. nLIGHT is growing rapidly and was named the fastest-growing technology company in the Northwest by Deloitte and Touche in 2007. www.nLIGHT.net
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BlueCielo Co-Sponsors daratechPLANT2008
Visit BlueCielo at Booth P11; COO for North America Brian Sallade to speak at opening keynote session.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- BlueCielo ECM Solutions (formerly Cyco Software), a leading global software company offering Engineering Content Management (ECM) solutions, announced today its co-sponsorship of daratechPLANT2008. BlueCielo will showcase its popular InnoCielo solutions at Booth P11 and the company's COO for North America Brian Sallade will be a featured speaker at the conference in Houston, Texas, USA on January 28-30, 2008.
At Booth P11, see expert demonstrations of BlueCielo's cutting-edge ECM software InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise and its asset information management solutions which provide:
An asset-centric engineering content management environment
A link between engineering and maintenance
Management of change and multiple projects
Seamless information exchange with external contractors and global collaborators
Discover the newest features of InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise 2007a:
Advanced Document Workflow (ADWF) - a rich set of workflow features such as parallel review, logging and email notification, which can be implemented through configuration without having to resort to programming.
Open BriefCase - an additional industry standard format (a ZIP archive) to exchange CAD files and assemblies (and other documents) with associated metadata and references between sites or engineering teams, which does not require the receiver to have InnoCielo software.
Enhanced Performance - the support for more documents, more concurrent users and significantly improved performance (dramatically faster data access and vault searches) in demanding environments with large vaults.
Upgraded CAD Support - updated integration support for all the latest CAD software versions.
Also find out more about BlueCielo's innovative software modules, including the InnoCielo Asset Management Module, InnoCielo Advanced Project Workflow, InnoCielo Publisher and InnoCielo Global Collaboration Framework. BlueCielo executives will be on hand to answer any questions and provide free consultations.
"We are pleased to support daratechPLANT for the third year running," says Martijn Janmaat, BlueCielo's president and CEO. "Plants and companies are adopting new ways of working to stay ahead in today's competitive market - outsourcing, insourcing, offshoring and online workgroups all create a totally new business environment. Our InnoCielo product suite provides companies the tools to share, leverage and manage engineering content throughout the enterprise and beyond - and achieve the maximum performance with their limited resources, a hot issue highlighted in this year's conference theme."
BlueCielo's suite of InnoCielo solutions is employed in multiple vertical industries worldwide by companies such as Bluewater, EDF Energy, Entergy Nuclear, ExxonMobil, Finnish Rail, the Franke Group, Hewlett Packard, Huntsman, Met-Mex Penoles, Petrobras, Pfizer, RWE, Shell and many more.
daratechPLANT is a key annual conference focused on project/program, operations and maintenance IT strategies for process and power plant owner operators and engineering procurement contractors (EPCs).
About BlueCielo ECM Solutions:
BlueCielo ECM Solutions (formerly Cyco Software) provides Engineering Content Management and Application Integration solutions for multiple vertical industries including energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, government, pharmaceutical, and discrete and process manufacturing. BlueCielo has more than two decades of industry experience with over 275,000 users in 50+ countries worldwide. The company has offices in the USA, UK, Russia, Germany and the Netherlands, together with an extensive global network of established partners. BlueCielo ensures a high level of service and support on a truly worldwide scale for its leading software solutions, InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise and InnoCielo TeamWork (formerly AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork). For more information, please visit http://www.bluecieloecm.com, or call (800) 323 2926 ext 111 (Toll-free from USA), +1 404 634 3302 (Americas) or +31 (0)70 413 3700 (EMEA).
BlueCielo, InnoCielo, Cyco and AutoManager are registered trademarks of BlueCielo ECM Solutions. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. © 2007 BlueCielo ECM Solutions. All rights reserved.
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Jim Andrew Elected Chairman of AmCham Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City
The Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) has elected a new chairman, Mr. Jim Andrew, of ConocoPhillips Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 -- The Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) has elected a new chairman, Mr. Jim Andrew, of ConocoPhillips Vietnam.
In outlining his vision for the organization, Mr. Andrew stressed the need to continue the dynamism of AmCham. "We want to build on the momentum we have developed in recent years, particularly now that Vietnam is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and enjoys Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with the United States.
"We also want to support the government's shift from export-oriented manufacturing investment promotion to more broadly based economic development, including foreign investment in services and infrastructure," he said. "We will strengthen our support for investment promotion, networking, and work with other AmChams in the Southeast Asia region to advance regional economic integration."
Jim is currently Manager of Business Development and Government Affairs for ConocoPhillips Vietnam, where he is responsible for commercial oversight of ConocoPhillips businesses, management of ConocoPhillips government relations programs, and development of new ventures in Vietnam. Jim also serves on the Board of Directors for the Nam Con Son Pipeline System. ConocoPhillips is the single largest foreign investor in any industry in Vietnam, with over $1.1B US invested in capital projects in Vietnam since 1996.
He has held a variety of operational, engineering, commercial and leadership positions at ConocoPhillips in New Orleans, Anchorage, Calgary and Houston. Jim has worked on oil and gas business development initiatives in over 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, most recently as Director of Business Development for ConocoPhillips in Latin America.
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Jim holds an undergraduate degree in engineering from LSU and an MBA in International Business from the University of Western Ontario.
Jim has been active in the United Way in the US and Canada and served on the Board of Directors for the Petroleum Joint Venture Association of Canada.
AmCham Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City has over 400 member and associate companies, with almost 800 representatives. It was established in March 1994.
Visit our web site for more information, including a complete list of the Board of Governors: http://www.amchamvietnam.com.
For further information, contact:
Herb Cochran
Executive Director
The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
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Leading Active Vehicle Safety Experts Explain Why IVS is Such a Big Deal to Future of European Automotive Industry
Leading Experts in sensor and vehicle communication based active safety exclusively tell Telematics Update why Intelligent Vehicle Safety is such a big deal for their company. In the first of three articles with well known industry leaders, Volvo, NAVTEQ, Thatcham, ERTICO, TRG and Strategy Analytics talk about their opinions on sensor based safety systems, vehicle communications (V2X) and the reality of autonomous cars.
(PRWEB) January 27, 2008 -- IVS is fast becoming a competitive advantage in the European automotive world. As it enters the phase of consumer education and mass market deployment, the impact of the reciprocal relationship developing between consumers and vendors will be a defining factor in sorting the IVS technology successes from the failures.
In the first in a series of three online articles, IVS experts, who are also on the speaker line-up at the European Intelligent Vehicle Safety Summit 2008, discuss why their organisations are taking a vested interest in this rapidly changing industry.
The article offers insight into the drivers behind industry changes, the increasing technological changes of sensors, fusion, vehicle communication, and map-based applications.
The industry experts also talk about what active safety will inevitably lead to - autonomous cars.
"It'll happen in the next ten to fifteen years," says TRG's Egil Juliussen.
This is in stark contrast to NAVTEQ's Bob Denaro, who says it's already here: "When you weren't looking, we already entered the phase of autonomous driving."
General Motors engineer Jim Nickolau would have to agree with Denaro. Nickolau will be speaking at the IVS Summit about the car that won the DARPA Urban Challenge and the technologies that made it possible.
"Today's innovative active safety technologies will be the standard technology of tomorrow in a mass market worth billions by 2015," says Telematics Update's IVS industry analyst, Rayan Jawad. "Those who intend to stay ahead of the competition are investing heavily now to ensure they know exactly which technologies those will be."
The full article is available as a free download from http://www.telematicsupdate.com/ivseurope/reports.shtml along with white papers and presentations on IVS, in the run up to The European Intelligent Vehicle Safety Summit 2008, which takes place on 11-12 March in Frankfurt.
For more information or if you would like to be featured in our articles, contact Rayan Jawad at +44 (0)207 375 7184 or email Rayan at rayan @ telematicsupdate.com
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DiscWrite v.4 Released
Mediatechnics releases the much anticipated version 4.0 of their DiscWrite duplication loaders software.
(PRWEB) January 27, 2008 -- Mediatechnics Systems, Inc. has officially released version 4.0 of DiscWrite Duplicator Software.
Utilizing 30+ years of industry experience and the feedback from hundreds of customers including AOL, FEDEX, HP, MICROSOFT, DiscWrite 4.0 is set to take the duplication industry by storm. This new software release has all the features in it that many other software packages lack. The software comes standard on all the Fusion Duplication systems.
According to Rick Wilson, President at Mediatechnics, "This new software release comes after years of listening to our customer needs and putting them all together in one ultimate software package. Until, now we could not offer such a robust software solution for our duplicators. This new software may render all other vendors software obsolete and become the industry standard."
About Mediatechnics
For 19 years Mediatechnics has been a leading supplier of duplication equipment and services. Starting in 1988 with 3.5 floppy disk equipment and services, Mediatechnics has earned the reputation of delivering quality product and services at very affordable prices.
With customers ranging from large corporations to small business, Mediatechnics has installed systems and supplied services to companies all around the globe.
Mediatechnics has distributors throughout the world and has a customer base from Russia to Washington DC. Location is never an issue when investing in a Mediatehnics system.
The company's clients include Fed Ex, AOL, Sybase, Veritas, Intel, Oracle, IBM, Electronic Arts and many others.
For more information on pricing and availability, contact:
Mediatechnics Systems Inc.
Mail Drop:
PO Box 1424
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone 800-464-8996 USA only and 1-732-899-4419 worldwide
FAX 530-698-6191
Internet: http://www.mediatechnics.com/
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Environmental Chemistry Book Re-Released: Over 100 Environmental Chemistry Misconceptions Dispelled
This is a re-release of a book that is important for anyone who is involved in the environmental forensics industry. It provides essential information about the behavior of chemicals in the environment as presented by one of North America's premier soil chemists.
Farmington Hills, MI (PRWEB) January 26, 2008 -- This is a re-release of a book that is important for anyone who is involved in the environmental forensics industry. It provides essential information about the behavior of chemicals in the environment as presented by one of North America's premier soil chemists.
In 1988 Dr. James Dragun's first book, "The Soil Chemistry of Hazardous Materials" was released. In 1998, the second edition to this book was released. Now a re-release of the second edition is available.
This is a "hardcore" scientific book that is well referenced and provides essential scientific information for anyone that needs to understand how chemicals behave in the environment. The fate of various chemicals in the environment is the focus of much of today's environmental and insurance coverage litigation. In this book, Dr. Dragun dispels over 100 misconceptions about the behavior of chemicals in soil. These misconceptions lead to improper conclusions that can result in wrong solutions.
Dr. Dragun has provided scientific support and insight on projects across North America, as well as overseas. He received his Ph.D. in agronomy from Penn State University, has authored/co-authored more than ten technical books, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Massachusetts. He is the president of The Dragun Corporation, an environmental consulting firm with offices in Farmington Hills, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
For more information about this book or about The Dragun Corporation, go to www.dragun.com or call their Farmington Hills, Michigan office at 248.932.0228.
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Environmental Packaging now Available in China
AVC Corporation, the leader in environmental packaging has set up their plant, AVC-China in Guangdong province, to manufacture and produce the same great environmental packaging available domestically to American companies.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2008 -- With the Wal-Mart scorecard set to go into effect on February 1, the procrastinator's clock will soon stop ticking. Those who have waited will soon find that their hope of an extension has evaporated and they must move to 21st century packaging now. The problem for many of these vendors is that they are making their products in China and environmental packaging is not available there until now.
AVC Corporation, the leader in environmental packaging has set up their plant, AVC-China in Guangdong province, to manufacture and produce the same great environmental packaging available domestically to American companies.
"We saw this change to Environmental packaging coming and started our plant in China two years ago. Our China capabilities include printing, thermoforming, injection molding, assembly, R/F and heat sealing on site. We offer a total packaging solution for all our clients," said Moshe Begim, President of AVC Corporation. He went on to say that when a client with products made in China wants to package there, he offers them the complete 'global packaging concept.'
AVC's in-house design team begins with the design here in the USA and offers the client AVC's unique and patented packages such as the ERB (environmental rigid blister, the RRP (reusable retail package), EnviroTube, PP-RRP (polypropylene reusable retail package), and of course a wide array of conventional clamshells, blisters and clampacks. After approval, the design is sent to AVC-China to produce the tools, form the plastic and do the printing.
AVC-China also offers the assembly and packaging of the product, or clients can buy the packaging materials to assemble at their vendors operation. "The beauty of the system is that we can make a tool in the USA and begin packaging here until China is online. Then the transition is accomplished seamlessly with all the processes done in China. If the client has an emergency then we just have the product flown in and we can package it in the USA until the Chinese package can arrive. It has saved the reputation of many of our clients who had big box store fixed due dates," said Begim.
AVC has over 30 years packaging industry experience and spent considerable time setting up the China facility to U.S. standards. "We looked to ISO 9000 as the basis for our China operation and combine the lower labor rates with our modern processing and design. The Chinese operation that AVC acquired had been in business for over 20 years providing printing and plastic products for global clients. They were enthusiastic to have us come in and take over and bring their operations up to modern levels", said Art Stephens Vice President of Operations at AVC.
AVC continues to produce and develop new environmental packaging to meet the new demand and will continue to service its Global clientèle. www.avccorp.com is the website to discover all of AVC's packaging innovations at both AVC and AVC-China.
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Jing Duann Prepares to Launch Full Automatic Technology in 2008
A Taiwan forging machine inventor takes a proactive effort to get into automation technology. The company makes a top priority to provide high efficiency and excellent forging machines. Jing Duann looks forward to serving worldwide customers with the advanced automation technology.
(PRWEB) January 25, 2008 -- Jing Duann has engaged in application of automation technology, it believes an advanced full-automatic production line definitely assists customers and helps the company meet various market demands promptly, strengthening their core competence.
Established in 1977, Jing Duann is specialized in the manufacture of forging press, forging machine, forming machine, metal forging machine, roll forging machine and warm forging machine; the production capability of machines could reach from 400 tons to 1600 tons.
Since 1979, when Jing Duann introduced its first innovation-C Series Air Press Machine, its state of the art design and continuous efforts have earned the trust of customers worldwide. Jing Duann was honored with the title "Prominent of Forging Technological Development" issued by Taiwan Forging Association. It also gained ISO9001:2000 certification for Product Development and Quality of Service in 2001.
Jing Duann has worked with a wide-range of industrial component suppliers, providing motorcycle forge parts, bicycle parts, hand tools, sport equipment and valves. The company both serves local customers and exports to China, India, South Asia and South America.
Awarded ISO9002 quality system certification, Jing Duann's Taiwan main factory is located in the Taichung Industrial Park with total floor area of 2,465 square meters. It efficiently supports an annual output of 100 machines. All products accord with CE and CNS standards.
***Products Focus***
Made of durable stainless steel welded plates and enhanced by heat treatment, all machines are well equipped with a multi-station forging function and double layer guide ways. They could sustain heavy loads. The long hours of manufacturing mean even the eccentric shaft can't be deformed. In addition, products can survive long journeys given the forging process.
FP Series of High Speed Hot/Warm Forging Press is highly recommended for the forging of hand tools, vehicles, bicycles, trains, ships, textile machines, conveying equipment, mining machinery and hardware components. Its eight-faced guiding ways and link-rod adjustable device complete high-quality forging with great precision. More features, including worldwide patented mold-stuck release design, multiple safety circuit system and digital forging pressure control, can also be installed. To reduce friction between mechanical parts and extend the life of the mold, a PLC controlled lubrication system effectively prevents the oil circuits from clogging and oil from being exhausted. Jing Duann also provides the TP Series for vertical rod material forging depending on customers' requirements.
Competing with Japanese technology, Jing Duann JKP Knuckle Joint Cold Forging Press has proven to be a great value in the market. Working with automatic feeding equipment, its output reaches 10,000pcs/8hrs with a low defect rate, which means ideal unmanned operation and total cost savings.
***Turnkey Project Service***
Recently, Jing Duann served a motor parts manufacturer in Vietnam, from establishing a plant layout, work-flow arrangement, equipment installation, and mold design, to training personnel on forging techniques. Jing Duann sent a senior forging engineer for technical consultation until the products are officially released.
As Jing Duann Senior Assistant to the President, Eddy Chen emphasized. "We not only provide total turnkey solution for customers, but also pay more attention to what they need, especially for beginners in the forging business. Whatever our customers ask for, we are there to assist them to achieve their goals."
***Strong R&D Power***
"Creating our own know-how and patent techniques make us stand out from the competition. Many OEM manufacturers lack self-innovation and knowledge, which causes a high rate of machine breakdown," Chen said.
Jing Duann's strong R&D team is supported by an MA degree in engineering from Japan and experienced forging experts. The company insists that the balance of technical theory and practice makes machines more complete, with outstanding function and user-friendly operation.
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Geon Moves Forward on Ear Thermometer and Forehead Thermometer Production in 2008
A digital fever thermometer manufacturer over ten years, Geon is driven by rapid market trends and strives for new technology development. Its efforts will be seen this year on ear thermometer and forehead thermometer manufacture.
(PRWEB) January 25, 2008 -- As part of a strong commitment to "constant innovation," Geon successfully developed both a digital ear thermometer and a forehead thermometer this year. These products are going to be launched in market in 2008. Geon ear and forehead thermometers provide a safer, more convenient and more humane method to measure body temperature. More steady function and design mean these products are not easily affected by the environment temperature.
This project definitely offers more choice on the medical device and equipment market, it also shows Geon's strong commitment to developing new technology.
Geon turned itself into a digital thermometer manufacturer in 1995, its main ideas of great humane function and lively design has been well received in global market. Up to present, Geon has served OEM and ODM applicants worldwide include Europe, South Asia, Middle East and America.
"Our products are all proudly manufactured in Taiwan, so that we can promise top quality and control," Geon General Manager Henry Chen said.
To reach an annual capacity of 2.5 million high quality digital fever thermometers, Geon never compromises quality control. Its factory has received ISO9001, ISO13485:2003 and GMP certification. They boast long-standing relationships with upstream suppliers and specialist subcontractors for mold design and plastic injection, Geon integrates professional technical supports to ensure efficient workflow and quality.
Geon is not only responsible for accurate assembly procedures, but the company also adheres to stringent quality inspection at every stage of process flow. All material pass chemical tests for human safety; flaw and accuracy detection is carried out on half-finished products piece by piece. Moreover, overall inspection includes accuracy; a water-proof test is conducted at finishing. Geon insists on a final check before delivery and extra inspections also can be done upon customers' special request.
Geon products have achieved CE approval, FDA 510(K), 93/42/EEC, IEC60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, EN 12470-3:2000, ASTME1112:98 standards. Geon digital thermometers are available in rigid and flexible types with an operating range of 10°C~35°C, their measurement range is up to 32.0°C~43.0°C. They also deliver ±0.1°C between 35.5°C and 42.0°C at ambient air temperatures of 18°C to 28°C. Great features such as a beeper, storing memory, fever alarm, waterproof, automatic switch off, low battery indication are built-in.
In particular, 20 seconds digital thermometers are proudly developed by Geon, as well as 60 seconds digital thermometer, a good option in market. Geon continues to obtain international patents, which provides strong trust and protection in products with customers.
In the fact of rapid growth in medical and healthcare device market, Geon has formed its own R&D team to devote in advance technology innovation and product function enhancement. In addition to increasing the level of knowledge, Geon keeps a good connection with Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan top grade non-profit R&D organization engaging in applied research and technical service. Geon is planning to make a wide range of medical diagnostic kits in the future.
Making the most of prompt response, Geon technical support engineers and customer service team are taking care of customers' inquiries. Both teams offer in-time troubleshooting. Geon's flexible working schedule can meet a customer's special delivery date.
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Capstone's Road Map to Acquisition Provides Clarity During Turbulent Times in M&A World
Capstone, a leading Washington, DC M&A advisory firm, sticks to a proven process when leading clients down path to acquisition.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 -- With predictions of uncertainty swirling around the M&A market for 2008, acquisition advisory firm Capstone (formerly Virtual Strategies) has refined its unique "Road Map to Acquisition" to guide its clients to successful deals. The Road Map has been developed from the firm's unique experiences since its inception 12 years ago, according to CEO and founder, David Braun.
"Amazingly, we still see companies haphazardly venture into making deals without any sort of process to guide them along the way," said Braun. "With the credit crunch that pervaded the market in the last half of 2007, and the jitters it has spawned for the new year, the need for discipline when pursuing acquisitions is paramount. At Capstone, we strongly believe that any company, whether they have revenues of $10 billion or one million, needs to have a strict method to their acquisition strategy to take away the madness."
The credit crunch hit private equity deals the hardest. However, Braun expects that corporate M&A activity will remain strong in 2008 as corporations step into the gap left by private equity groups -- and that Capstone's Road Map to Acquisition will be of most benefit in this space.
"The Road Map encompasses three phases," explained Braun. "The first is to Build the Foundations -- this means developing a clearly defined strategy for the acquisition, which is the underpinning for the rest of the process. The next phase is to Build the Relationships by reaching out to owners and getting them excited about your company and a why a deal would be profitable for all involved. Finally, Build the Deal itself -- negotiations, due diligence and integration -- to ensure the maximum chance of success in the new company."
Braun also believes that the weak dollar will continue to make US companies attractive to foreign firms -- and that the Road Map to Acquisition will work just as well for a company from Germany or China as an American company.
"The Road Map is written in the language of business," said Braun. "No matter where buyer and seller are located, executing the deal following a structured, logical process guarantees the best probability for a deal that will work."
For questions regarding Capstone, please visit Capstone's website at CapstoneStrategic.com or call 202-776-0500.
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Domo Online Launches New Blog to Open Discussion with Customers
Warren Worthley's well-received 2-cycle engine oil store, www.Domo-Online.com, launches a new business blog to discuss products and services with clients, as well as encouraging conversation on topics related to the machines that use this oil: outboard motors for boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, waverunners, and other 2-stroke engines.
Punta Gorda, FL (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 -- www.Domo-Online.com is well-known among outboard motor and snowmobile enthusiasts due to their selection and their commitment to swift, friendly service. Business owner Warren Worthley has taken the next step in growing his business by starting a blog at www.OutboardMotorOilBlog.com . In creating this blog, Warren has managed to turn a business that began with a customer's frustration into an answer to the frustrations of others worldwide.
"I own an 200 horsepower Evinrude E-Tech and I wanted to buy oil for it," Warren explains as he details the origins of Domo-Online. "I tried to find well-priced outboard motor oil on the Internet, but I couldn't find anything. I decided to start Domo-Online and sell discount outboard motor oil for Evinrude, Yamaha, and Mercury Engines." Answering the need for the public, Warren quickly found the market for his products, and over the course of a year he has built up a loyal customer base for his deals on Yamalube, Mercury, and Evinrude XD motor oils. But just offering the products wasn't where Warren wanted to stop.
"Over the years I've had great conversations with customers in helping to solve their oil needs, but I enjoy just talking about fishing all over the country," says Warren, who has fished recreationally since childhood. "I have talked to people in California, Texas, Florida, the Carolinas -- all over the country who fish in both freshwater and saltwater. We talk about engines, too, of course. We have lots of great conversations with customers about their orders and the oil they need, as well as where they're using it."
Warren expects that fishing, boating, and snowmobiling will be popular topics of discussion on his blog, in addition to the obvious oil-related conversations. "As an avid fisherman, I want Domo-Online to provide my fishing friends with the best oil for their motors at the best prices, and deliver it ASAP. We provide premium oils to our customers within 24 hours -- if you order by 10 am EST, your oil will be shipped to you that day." Warren's new blog will be used as a tool to expand upon that service, as well as provide his customers with a comfortable atmosphere within which to discuss his products and activities related to their use.
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JDEtips University Spring 2008 Schedule Announced
JDEtips University Spring 2008 workshop schedule is now available. Fifteen classes will be offered in Dallas, Texas covering core topics in JD Edwards Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing, Report Writing, and Development. Registrations are ahead of schedule, so interested participants should act quickly.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 -- Klee Associates, Inc. announced the curriculum for the JDEtips University session scheduled for March and April, 2008. The schedule includes fifteen mastery-level classes covering core topics in JD Edwards Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing, Report Writing, and Development.
New this Spring: a four-day class on Manufacturing Planning. This four-day workshop, scheduled for April 8-11, will present an overview of the Manufacturing Planning functionality within the JD Edwards suite. It is specifically geared toward planners and IT staff wishing to learn more about MRP, DRP, MPS, and CRP.
Says Andy Klee, President of Klee Associates, "Our goal is always to help our clients achieve greater business results with the software they already own. Our experienced consultants share the full scope of their knowledge, including basics, advanced techniques, and 'gotchas' to avoid. Attendee feedback has been excellent, and we have many JDE clients who send employees to multiple classes."
JDEtips Mastery Level workshops are taught in an instructor-led environment and qualify for continuing education credits, including CPE, APICS, CMA, and CPP. Detailed course descriptions and registration information can be found at www.JDEtips.com/WorkshopSchedule.asp.
Klee adds "Registrations for public classes were very strong in Fall 2007 with seats for many classes selling out several weeks in advance. Those interested in attending are strongly encouraged to sign up early."
About Klee Associates, Inc.
Klee Associates publishes the JDEtips Journal, read by over 5,000 readers from 500 JD Edwards client companies. Klee's specialty is mastery-level training in the form of on-site classes and the JDEtips University. All classes are focused on knowledge transfer, solving problems, and extending the value received by clients on their investment in JD Edwards software. www.JDEtips.com
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Xcelience Expands its Early Drug Development Capabilities
The Tampa-based CRO is first to acquire next generation Xcelodose.
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 -- Xcelience, LLC, a leading pharmaceutical formulation development company, becomes the first Contract Research Organization in North America to purchase the Xcelodose 600 S precision powder micro-doser and automated encapsulator, manufactured by Capsugel.
The S model fills at speeds of over 600 capsules an hour at 50 percent greater throughput than its predecessor, the Xcelodose 600. "We are very pleased to continue our work with Xcelience and to see them be the first company in the US to order our newest generation of Xcelodose," says David Edwards, Director of Pharmaceutical Technology, Capsugel.
The CRO, which has grown exponentially since its inception, continues on its path to perpetual growth. "Adding to Xcelience's arsenal of tools for assisting our clients to accelerate their early drug development pipelines is paramount to our strategic philosophy," says Randall Guthrie, Vice President.
In addition to expanding operations in 2007 with the acquisition of a new facility, the company boasts an array of new equipment to further amplify its vast capabilities. "Xcelience has built up a wealth of drug development experience since we bought the first Xcelodose in 2005," says Derek Hennecke, President and CEO. Sponsors have been drawn to our speed in helping get them to the clinic. The new model is faster and will add to our responsiveness time."
The Xcelodose 600 S is expected to debut at Xcelience as early as May 2008.
About Xcelience
Xcelience is the premier source for unsurpassed quality in drug development services. The company brings together the industry's most experienced and talented scientists, consistently and efficiently moving compounds through the research and development continuum to regulatory approval.
Since 1997, the Tampa-based laboratory has been developing formulations for clients throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Xcelience's unique corporate structure creates project teams that work intensively with each client, bringing an extension of their own organization into the Xcelience lab. The lab uses only state-of-the-art equipment, highlighted by the patented Xcelodose® which fills API directly to capsules (Xcelodose is a registered trademark of Capsugel BVBA). This and other technologies give Xcelience unparalleled speed to market without compromising its absolute commitment to quality.
www.xcelience.com
Media Contact:
Oniel Delva
Teasdale Worldwide
813.868.1529
oniel@teasdaleworldwide.com
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Retail Solutions Wins Consumer Goods Technology Readers' Choice Award
Retail Solutions Awarded the Coveted "Editors' Pick" Award by Consumer Goods Technology for Second Year in a Row
Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Retail Solutions Inc., formerly known as T3Ci, and the leading solution provider helping consumer product goods (CPG) companies create value with retailer data, today announced that Consumer Goods Technology magazine has selected the company as a Readers' Choice Award winner in the "Editors' Pick" category for the second consecutive year.
"We are very honored to be recognized again by the editors of Consumer Goods Technology," said Cedric Guyot, Vice President Marketing, Retail Solutions. "Since winning last year's award, we have continued to research and explore ground-breaking approaches to leveraging retailer data. By combining visibility with science inside proven applications, Retail Solutions enables CPG companies to predict, see and react on a daily basis to what happens at the shelf level."
Retail Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of solutions in the fast-growing demand signal repository and demand data analytics space. Retail Solutions serves over 100 customers, including 7 of the top 8 global consumer goods companies, helping them to create value from their many retailer data streams in a software-as-a-service model.
"We are witnessing the emergence of fact-based planning, execution and collaboration in the retail and CPG industry," added Andrea Vento, Vice President Customer Operations, Retail Solutions. "With visibility into 20 retailers, including 7 of the top 10 US retailers, our customers now understand how to better work with their trading partners and take a more active and effective role to improve planning and operations. As a result consumer goods companies and retailers both benefit, from better promotion execution to optimized store-level promotion design and from focused store interventions to out-of-stock (OOS) prevention."
About Retail Solutions Inc.
Retail Solutions applies science to retailer data. Formerly known as T3Ci, Retail Solutions develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions that turn retailer data, such as point-of-sale (POS), supply chain, merchandiser feedback and EPC data into actionable visibility into the store and onto the shelf.
Leading companies such as Bayer, Colgate-Palmolive, HP, Kao Brands, Kraft, Procter & Gamble, Schering-Plough Corp., Novartis, Stemilt, Tyson Foods Inc. and Unilever trust Retail Solutions to grow their retail sales, maximize in-store operation productivity, plan and execute more effective promotions, reduce their costs and join efforts with retail partners to improve shelf availability and consumer satisfaction. Please visit http://www.retailsolutions.com for more information.
About Consumer Goods Technology
Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) is committed to helping consumer goods executives improve business performance through integrated media that delivers actionable insight, benchmark analysis and peer-to-peer networking. In print, online and at events, we focus on the specific needs and challenges of the industry. Visit www.consumergoods.com for more information.
About the CGT Readers' Choice Survey
Executed by an autonomous third-party firm on behalf of Consumer Goods Technology magazine, the annual Readers' Choice Survey analyzes responses from more than 150 consumer goods IT and business executives to determine the top ten providers in categories such as Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Execution, Trade Promotion Management, New Products Development and Introduction, Demand Data Analytics and more. The survey also determines leaders in Customer Experience and in the SMB market for each category. Results are published in the January 2008 edition of the magazine.
Media and Analyst Contact Information:
Victoria Sian
Marketing Communications Manager, Retail Solutions
+1 408.541.5260
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Stable New Welding Cart Improving Safety in Workplace
Air Force technology licensed to Montana company for manufacturing.
Bozeman, Mont. (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 24, 2008 -- An enhanced safety welding cart patented by the U.S. Air Force Vandenberg Air Force Base Training Device Design and Engineering Center (TDDEC) to increase the safety and well being of airmen is now available commercially through Spika Welding & Manufacturing Inc., Moccasin, Montana.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 15,500 welding accidents occurred nationwide from 1994 to 2001. Many of these accidents involved oxy-acetylene gas welding and cutting processes, which pose several safety hazards to technicians.
The new design for the Safety Welding Cart has significantly reduced the risk to the employees at TDDEC. This particular process improvement was rated as a “Best Practice” by the 2004 AFSPC IG ORI (Air Force Space Command Inspector General Operational Readiness Inspection) team. The system was submitted and accepted into the IDEA (Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness) program for notable improvement, where it has been approved mandatory and recommended for wide use at the Space command level. It has been sent up to the Air Force Level at the Pentagon for further evaluation.
Oxy-acetylene cutting and welding sets are common in almost every industrial, con-struction, or maintenance shop in the world. Portable oxy-acetylene sets typically consist of a compressed gas bottle containing acetylene, stabilized with acetone and pressurized, along with one larger cylinder of industrial oxygen, compressed to 2500 psi. The industry standard for storage and portability has remained unchanged for years, utilizing a two wheeled “tip-back” style cart, with the two gas cylinders chained to a simple deck. On top of these cylinders are the exposed valves and regulators, with twin rubber hoses connected to a mixing valve and torch tips. The system is simple and inexpensive, but does little to minimize the various safety hazards inherent with the welding system and process.
Mishaps involving oxyacetylene gas-welding & cutting sets are often catastrophic and present significant hazards to personnel and aircraft/equipment in the area. If accidently tipped or knocked over, a 175-pound pressurized oxygen cylinder with a broken regulator or valve can jet away at more than 30 miles an hour with enough force and volocity to penetrate block walls, with potential to travel distances greater than a half-mile. Objects accidentally falling onto the welding set can result in unleashing a “missile” within the hanger or maintenance facility if the cylinder’s valve or regulator are sheared off or damaged.
In addition to these hazards, the “tip back” style cylinder carts used since the early 1900’s can be dangerous because the weight of the cylinders makes them difficult to balance and awkward to maneuver. Cylinders are typically held loosly with chains to the frame, and are completely exposed to potential falling objects. It is surprising that this primative cart has remained the industry standard for storing and transporting oxy-acetylene welders for since compressed gas first came into use.
The 25 to 50 feet of exposed rubber hose presents yet more safety concerns. Not only a trip hazard when excess hose is strung across the work area, sparks, hot slag and cut metal pieces often burn through the flexible fuel supply, igniting the acetylene as it escapes the damaged hose.
The US Air Force applied for a patent for the new safety-conscious system, and the Montana State University TechLink Center was able to bring the Air Force together with Spika Welding and Manufacturing Inc, a manufacturer in central Montana already producing numerous products for the military. In the fall of 2007, Spika received a license from the Air Force to manufacture the system, and, after some final modifications to the initial design, began production of what they have dubbed the “Gas Guardian.”
“We are excited about adding the Gas Guardian welding cart to our product line,” says Tom Spika, President of Spika Welding & Mfg Inc. “In visiting with numerous safety officers and maintenance personnel in the Army, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard – they all see the merit of this system, and are anxious to replace their out-dated systems. While the daily use of the oxy systems is fairly minimal, practically every facility has one and needs it on occasion. The hazards that the Gas Guardian can minimize far outweigh the cost. When one considers the potential damage and injuries associated with the old style carts, its obvious it is not worth the risk. One sheared-off valve can do a million dollars worth of damage, or worse, take a life.”
The Gas Guardian comes complete with an industrial quality American-made cutting/welding kit, regulators, hose and self-recoiling hose reel, and high pressure supply lines that attach to the customer-supplied cylinders. Finish is powdercoated safety yellow, and the unit ships completely assembled. Soon to be available on GSA, the system can currently be purchased directly through Spika Welding & Mfg Inc. at http://www.spikawelding.com, or by phoning (406) 423-5678.
About Spika Welding & Manufacturing Inc.
Specializing in aluminum and polypropylene fabrication, Spika “sets the standards” in product development, design, and manufacturing. Spika utilizes the latest in 3D drafting technology, SolidWorks, to assist in creating complex and progressive products and equipment. Providing specialized equipment for the military since 2001, they offer a diverse product line, including:
- OSHA-approved fall protection maintenance platforms for daily maintenance or full depot-level phase maintenance for several fixed and rotor-wing aircraft, including the AH64, UH60, CH47, and the CASA 235.
- Customized welded polypropylene water tanks for fire and industrial applications
- Foam Injection systems for fire control
- Portable wash/reclaim systems for aircraft/equipment cleaning, noxious weed control, aquatic invasive species control
For more information on Spika Welding & Manufacturing, visit their website at http://www.spikawelding.com.
About MSU TechLink
TechLink is funded primarily by the Department of Defense to create high-value partnerships between that agency and private industry to develop and commercialize leading-edge technologies. TechLink is nationally recognized as an exemplary model of technology transfer. TechLink is located in the Advanced Technology Park near the Montana State University (MSU) campus and serves MSU as an outreach arm to the technology sector in the state and region. Visit the website for more information: www.techlinkcenter.org
CONTACT:
John Dennis, TechLink, Sr. Technology Manager, (406) 994-7707, jdennis @ montana.edu
Tom Spika, President, Spika Welding & Manufacturing, (406) 423-5678, tom @ spikawelding.com
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Isotech Offers New Frictionless Air Bearing Cylinders for High-Precision Positioning Applications
The new AB Air Cylinder, offered by Isotech Inc., uses a technology called force without friction, which is made possible through the use of a zero friction bearing piston. Friction is reduced by a factor of 1000 as compared to other low-friction air cylinders. The air cylinder uses pressurized air to create a true air bearing effect around the cylinder's piston. This air cylinder is for high precision linear motion and positioning applications where friction, contamination, wear, and temperature vulnerability is of prime concern.
Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Isotech Inc., a supplier of precision linear motion products, has introduced the Isotech AB air cylinder, a unique new air cylinder designed to provide "friction-free" air-powered motion for applications requiring precision motion from a pneumatic driver or air bearing.
The new Isotech AB air cylinder's friction-free design uses a technology called "force without friction." This frictionless technology is made possible by a specially shaped stainless steel piston that is precisely fitted to a borosilicate glass cylinder. The introduction of pressurized air into the air bearing's cylinder creates a true air bearing airflow effect around the piston.
"With as little as 5 psi of air applied to the cylinder, a stiff cushion of air is generated to support the piston and prevent it from contacting the cylinder wall," said Joe Casillo, president of Isotech, Inc. "The same air that provides this cushion is also used to drive the cylinder."
The result is an air cylinder that delivers virtually unlimited piston life, requires no lubrication and provides clean operation. In addition, the output force of this friction-free air cylinder is reduced only infinitesimally by movement of ultra-low friction ball joints used to connect the rod.
"The Isotech AB air cylinder is similar to the stiction-free, low friction air cylinder model we introduced earlier this year," said Casillo. "However, through the use of a zero friction air bearing piston, friction has been reduced by a factor of 1000."
Casillo noted that the Isotech AB air cylinder is designed to fill a niche in the air cylinder industry where friction, contamination, wear, and extreme temperature vulnerability of typical air cylinders is not tolerated.
Applications may include, precise tensioning, positioning mechanisms supporting delicate materials, sensitive force control for holding or clamping fragile materials, counterbalancing and safety support for vertically positioned linear motor driven masses, or precise laboratory test equipment.
Isotech AB air cylinders are offered in metric models with four bore diameters and ten standard strokes to provide precisely repeatable driving or supporting forces from 2 grams to 58 kg. Suitable operating temperatures range from -20 C to +90 C.
Isotech AB air cylinders are in stock and available for delivery. Isotech personnel are available to assist in choosing the proper air cylinder for any application. Custom air cylinder configurations may be available. For more information visit www.isotechinc.com or call Isotech at 800-314-3332.
About Isotech Inc.
Isotech Inc., specializes in the supply of linear motion control products and proprietary mechanical and electromechanical products including ball and crossed roller slides and tables, linear bushings and shafting, pneumatic, micrometer and motorized tables, linear actuators, air cylinders, dashpots/actuators, noise control materials, vibration mounts and isolators, laser marking systems and automation software training.
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Landing Page Optimization for Marketers Topic of Keynote Speech -- WiderFunnel Marketing Giving Away Free Landing Page Optimization Experiment
WiderFunnel Marketing (http://widerfunnel.com/) is sponsoring Keynote Speaker Tom Leung, Business Product Manager for Google Website Optimizer™, at the February 7 BC AIM Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Tom Leung's topic will be "Google's Proven Truths about Online Marketing" and he will show the audience how to run online landing page optimization experiments that immediately lift website conversion rates.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Vancouver, BC-based WiderFunnel Marketing -- widerfunnel.com -- is sponsoring Keynote Speaker Tom Leung, Business Product Manager for Google Website Optimizer™, at the February 7 BC AIM Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Tom Leung's topic will be "Google's Proven Truths about Online Marketing" and he will show the audience how to run online landing page optimization experiments that immediately lift website conversion rates.
"Companies spend large sums driving traffic to their websites. They want those people to do something -- buy, register, download, etc. -- but only a small percentage of this traffic actually takes action and does what marketers want them to do," Leung says. Until recently, marketers facing this challenge had only one option: spend bigger marketing budgets to drive more traffic to their websites. "Unfortunately, this strategy hurts profitability and lowers marketing ROI, especially when budgets are tight," Leung adds.
Today, a free online testing tool called Google Website Optimizer (GWO) allows marketers to run experiments on their webpages and determine which layout, offer, creative and copy combination delivers the most conversions -- without having to spend additional dollars driving more traffic to the site. In his keynote presentation, Tom Leung will teach the audience how to easily run landing-page optimization experiments that improve online conversion rates and positively impact companies' revenues.
To mark Tom Leung's keynote presentation, WiderFunnel Marketing will give away a free full-service landing-page optimization conversion experiment to improve online business profitability.
"We are honored to be able to sponsor Tom Leung of Google at the BC AIM luncheon," says WiderFunnel Co-founder Raquel Hirsch, one of Canada's most respected marketers, with over 20 years of senior marketing experience, "and giving away a free landing-page optimization experiment to any company in North America allows us to evangelize the importance of optimizing the conversion rate."
The draw, sponsored exclusively by WiderFunnel, will take place at the February 7 BC AIM Marketing Luncheon, but contest entrants don't need to attend in order to win, so all marketers and sales executives are invited to enter to win at http://www.widerfunnel.com/contest. Online registrations close on February 3, 2008 at midnight (PST).
WiderFunnel Marketing, a Google Website Optimizer Authorized Consultant, was founded by Raquel Hirsch and Chris Goward. Together, they share over 30 years of senior marketing experience, a Gold CMA award, and a long list of leading clients including Tourism BC and some of the fastest growing high-tech, eCommerce and affiliate marketing companies in North America. By giving clients the ability to simultaneously test hundreds of versions of their site, WiderFunnel increases their ROI from online advertising investments while lowering their customer acquisition and online transaction costs.
"As a full-service conversion optimization company," Goward says, "we know how to get meaningful test results faster because we know what is worth testing first. Clients get more conversions sooner than if they had decided to guess what's worth testing themselves and tried to do it with limited in-house resources. We've seen conversion improvements ranging from 10 percent to 290 percent on a single conversion experiment!"
For more information about WiderFunnel Marketing, visit http://www.WiderFunnel.com.
Google Website Optimizer is a trademark of Google Inc.
Contacts:
Raquel Hirsch, Co-Founder, WiderFunnel, 604.512.0799, Raquel.
Chris Goward, Co-Founder, WiderFunnel, 604.767.1080
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The Optimus Group: Emergency Fed Rate Cut Creates Refinance Opportunity For Corporate Borrowers with Equipment Lease Obligations
The Emergency Federal Reserve Rate Cut announced earlier this week has created the best opportunity to refinance corporate obligations including equipment leases since the first quarter of 2004.
Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- The Emergency Federal Reserve Rate Cut announced earlier this week has created the best opportunity to refinance corporate obligations including equipment leases since the first quarter of 2004. On Tuesday, the 5-year Treasury Index Rate dropped 30 basis points. SWAP rates, which are typically used to determine lease rates, have dropped almost 200 basis points since their 2Q07 peak, providing corporate borrowers with an immediate window of opportunity to move into lower rate structures.
Equipment leases are often overlooked as obligations to be refinanced. However, with proper structuring, financed equipment could yield significant savings. With the current drop in rates, corporate borrowers could save $50,000 to $150,000 for each $1 million in leased equipment.
In a research note to clients, The Optimus Group strongly recommended that Corporate Finance and Treasury departments review their equipment finance obligations specifically for equipment acquired during the 24 month period between September 2005 and July 2007. Any equipment purchases including acquisitions of corporate aircraft, fleet additions, heavy equipment, information technology and/or other capital intensive assets should be earmarked for review.
The Optimus Group (www.optimusgroup.com) is an independent financial advisory firm that negotiates with leasing companies and banks on its clients’ behalf. The Optimus Group is NOT a leasing company. In most cases, The Optimus Group, through its expertise in lease/loan contracts, would be able to reduce total lease expenses by at least 10% to 15%. A typical Optimus Group client invests over $5 million in new equipment annually and is the company CFO or Treasurer. For further information, contact Blaine Ung at 949.862.0555 ext. 106 or visit the The Optimus Group website at:
The Optimus Group
Contact: Blaine Ung
Office: 949.862.0555 x106
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Two American Sporting Legends, Favre and Remington, Now Teammates
If ever there was an on-the-field match to the iconic presence that Remington Arms has established in the field it would be Brett Favre. Now the two are teammates. While Brett Favre is known as one of the best quarterbacks of all-time, he's also an avid outdoorsman
Madison, N.C. (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Remington Arms Company Inc., America's oldest gunmaker now in their 192nd year of United States manufacturing, has just announced a multi-year marketing relationship with Favre. The 2007 season marked Favre's astounding 17th year as a pro quarterback, and Brett was recently named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. Favre's appeal to America is as much about his profound personal perseverance as it is his ability to put footballs in the hands of receivers, still, Favre makes no secret of the fact that hunting is one of his favorite ways to decompress.
When asked about his idea of the perfect day, Favre said, "If I could squeeze in throwing touchdown passes at a morning practice, lunch with my family and pulling the trigger on a trophy buck at sunset, that would be about as perfect as life can get. And it seems the older I get, the more I treasure the days spent in solitude in the woods. I've already hunted about 20 days this season, so this recent agreement with Remington is pretty special to me."
"Learning that Brett was interested in teaming-up with us provided one of those special moments in our company's long history when you know you've got the perfect person on your side, and subsequently a long-list of reasons to get excited," said E. Scott Blackwell, President of Global Sales and Marketing for Remington. "When you look for sources of pride in today's American culture, Brett is one of them, regardless of your favorite team. And the fact that he shares our passion for getting out in Remington Country sitting in a treestand on his days off or waiting for the next wave of ducks to fly in, says all you need to know about our excitement for having him represent our brand," added Blackwell.
Favre has agreed to represent Remington in national advertising campaigns, retail promotions and special events such as industry trade shows and consumer sweepstakes hunts with his focus being on hunter safety, wildlife conservation and youth programs.
About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., founded in 1816 and headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military government and law enforcement markets. With plants and facilities in Ilion, NY, Lonoke, AR, Elizabethtown and Mayfield, KY, Remington is the only United States manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S., and in more than 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
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2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Will Contain Important New Information for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
Labelmaster® to print and distribute the ERG
Chicago, Illinois (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 24, 2008 -- The 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook is the first release of the ERG since 2004, containing new information for first responders in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials. The Guidebook provides a consistent and standardized approach for handling hazardous materials emergencies. Labelmaster, a manufacturer of regulatory compliance products, will print the updated 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
New in 2008:
Over fifty amendments to proper shipping names and ID numbers (United Nations numbers)
Lists of hazardous materials will be updated
Lithium Ion batteries entry will be added
Ethanol entries and identification numbers will be added
The “Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distance Table” will be split into two tables to better facilitate initial incident response actions for emergencies involving TIH (Toxic Inhalation Hazards)
The Emergency Response Guidebook is the foundation of many emergency response plans and incident management systems. It provides a consistent and standardized approach for first responders in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials. It is intended to assist responders in managing the first fifteen to thirty minutes of an emergency response, often the most critical moments. It provides crucial information concerning scene management and response procedures that can save lives and enhance public and environmental safety.
Since its introduction in 1976, the ERG has been and will continue to be the “go-to” reference for first responders faced with the possibility of a hazardous materials incident. This guidebook is published in a user-friendly format and is divided into five sections which are color coded to maximize efficiency and ease of use. The goal of the US Department of Transportation is for all public emergency responders to carry a copy of the ERG.
The ERG is developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT), and with the collaboration of CIQUIME (Centro de Informacion Quimica para Emergencias) of Argentina. The 2008 ERG represents the first publication since the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials programs were merged, so there will be new information introduced regarding pipeline markers.
Pre-ordering is recommended for best pricing and to secure preferential shipping status once books are available. For questions concerning availability, customization and personalization contact Estuardo Sanchez at estuardos@alc-net.com or call 773-279-2286. For ordering information visit www.labelmaster.com/ERG, call 1-800-621-5808, or email sales@labelmaster.com.
Labelmaster, established in 1967, is a developer, manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of hazardous materials compliance products, including labels, forms, packaging, software, and publications. The company’s 40 years of experience in providing regulatory information and products for all transportation modes make it especially qualified as a total compliance resource. Labelmaster’s compliance division is located at 5724 N. Pulaski Road in Chicago. Learn more about Labelmaster: www.labelmaster.com. For more information on Labelmaster’s new products and catalogs: www.labelmaster.com/pressreleases.
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B2B Self-Service Pricing Gaining Popularity as Lead Generation Tool
EchoQuote budgetary pricing tool generates $92 million in B2B leads in first year.
Frederick, MD (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- EchoQuote, LLC, a Maryland-based software-as-a-service (SAAS) provider, reports that self-service pricing is on the rise as a B2B lead generation tool. The company recently announced that its self-service pricing tool, EchoQuote™, generated $92 million in B2B opportunities in its first year of business.
Dale Underwood, president of EchoQuote, says, "Self-service pricing has begun to catch the attention of B2B sales teams as they look for ways to engage prospects ahead of the competition. Reaching prospects early is especially important for companies that have complex products or services to sell. A vendor's sales team needs the advantage of delivering their value proposition before the competition and EchoQuote helps accomplish that."
Until recently, self-service pricing was virtually unavailable in the B2B market, in spite of industry research showing that pricing is the top concern among technology buyers throughout the purchasing cycle. Vendors were also faced with the dilemma of frustrated prospects turning to other websites to find the budgetary pricing they need.
EchoQuote, which is added to a product manufacturer's website as a link, is an extremely economical way to generate B2B sales leads. In a matter of hours, vendors can set up the system and begin generating high-quality leads. According to Underwood, "Our research shows that we can generate a higher number of qualified leads for about one-tenth the cost of pay-per-click. For example, a $25,000 opportunity captured by EchoQuote costs only $25, or one-tenth of one percent.
In addition to helping sales and marketing teams generate leads, the pay-as-you-go service also offers a guarantee that eliminates any risk on the part of the vendor. According to Underwood, vendors have either 30 free days or 100 free leads, whichever takes longer, before they are billed for the service. "We want all potential clients to be guaranteed at least 100 quality leads for trying EchoQuote no matter how long it takes," he says.
Because most B2B vendors have a 6-18 month sales cycle, hard figures on close rates won't be available for quite some time, but the early results show that self-service pricing provides a solution to the pricing dilemmas that sales teams have encountered in the past.
EchoQuote has already found considerable success among vendors who are passionate about generating more B2B leads. Johnny Klemme of Indiana-based K.L. Security Enterprises has been using EchoQuote to generate leads for ioSafe, a fireproof, waterproof data backup device. The company has been generating 4-5 leads a day since it began using the service in December of 2007. "For me, the biggest benefit of EchoQuote is the ability to be the first one in the door," says Klemme. "I don't even have to be at my computer. I receive a request on my Blackberry and I'm able to send the prospect a pricing proposal PDF with a logo and my contact information on it. I think it's really beneficial to the way the world works today."
Meant for small and medium B2B companies with lean sales and administration resources, EchoQuote is designed specifically to help increase lead generation in concert with SEO and PPC programs. The tool allows prospects to select and receive a custom pricing proposal via email within minutes with minimal interruption by the sales team. When a quote is requested, the vendor's sales team is immediately tied into the process to simply approve the request. The system does the rest.
About EchoQuote
EchoQuote, LLC is a Maryland-based software-as-a-service (SAAS) provider that helps its clients generate more qualified B2B leads earlier in the sales cycle. The company empowers vendors and their prospects to create and receive self-service quote proposals while simultaneously engaging the sales team. For more information about EchoQuote™ call 301-560-7127 or visit www.echoquote.com.
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WebCollage Expands Throughout Europe
Manufacturers Benefit From Access to Network of European Online Retailers; Retailers Benefit From Enhanced Online Customer Experiences.
New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 24, 2008 -- WebCollage, a leading provider of Web content integration solutions for manufacturers and their business partners, today announced its expansion within Europe. WebCollage currently integrates marketing content to more than seventy retailers, VARs and distributors throughout eleven European countries including France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. WebCollage's patented ASP-solution is fully internationalized so marketing content can be automatically syndicated to any country, in any language.
With eMarketer projecting European online sales to reach $234 billion in 2010, WebCollage customers are eager to capitalize on this growth and expand their online marketing reach into Europe. To date, WebCollage’s patented solution is live in more than 2,400 instances around the world and is deployed in 14 languages.
“Europe is a key part of our strategy. The majority of our customers sell their products and services via European businesses, and the WebCollage network of business partners gives them the ability to instantly boost their online presence in Europe,” said Jed Alpert, Vice President of Marketing for WebCollage. “Given the growth in European eCommerce, it is critical for manufacturers and their business partners to provide customers with all of the information they need to research products and make informed buying decisions no matter what country they reside in or what language they speak.”
“Global organizations are beginning to recognize the value of presenting a consistent message across all markets while ensuring their message is delivered on a local basis using localized marketing,” Alpert added. “With WebCollage manufacturers can easily and consistently provide their brands’ message throughout Europe because there is no software for them to install or maintain, and their business partners - using a single line of HTML - can set up a virtual pipeline through which compelling manufacturer marketing assets are seamlessly delivered.”
About WebCollage Inc.
WebCollage is the leading Web content integration network for manufacturers and their business partners. Using WebCollage's patented, turnkey solution, manufacturers can extend their Web product marketing content to all of their business partners and address the challenge of how to optimize the selling and marketing of products via the Web. WebCollage benefits manufacturers and business partners alike with measurable bottom-line results including higher conversion rates and larger overall order sizes.
Founded in 2000, WebCollage is a privately-held company headquartered in New York, NY, and backed by Sierra Ventures, Cedar Fund, GSI Commerce, Inc., and Gilde IT Fund. For more information, please visit: www.webcollage.com or call 1.212.563.2112.
Media Contact:
Dennis O’Connor (for WebCollage)
Paradigm Communications
(781) 530-3700; cell: (781) 883-5109
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Thousands Tune in to Hear Roger Spielman's Interview on 'Rapid Fabrication' Outlook
Roger Spielman, currently vice president of direct manufacturing at Tangible Express, sparked heated debate over his contention that European manufacturers are quickly closing in on their American counterparts in terms of technology and quality and may soon leave the United States playing catch up.
Springville, UT (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Since his interview was first posted on the Internet late last year, thousands of manufacturers, parts makers, designers, prototypers and inventors have listened to Roger Spielman discuss the state of global rapid fabrication.
Spielman, currently vice president of direct manufacturing at Tangible Express, sparked heated debate over his contention that European manufacturers are quickly closing in on their American counterparts in terms of technology and quality and may soon leave the United States playing catch up.
Moreover, Spielman placed some blame for holding back progress directly on American companies who manufacture additive fabrication equipment. "Should the machine manufacturers be selling materials or should they be selling machines?" Spielman asked during his interview. "With the rapid manufacturing/rapid prototyping companies, not everybody can afford a $750,000 machine and then ludicrous material costs to go along with it," he explains.
Spielman was interviewed by the Low-Volume Manufacturers Association (L-VMA) ahead of December's EuroMold trade fair, an event where Spielman had twice previously been a keynote speaker. The fair, held in Frankfurt, Germany, attracts moldmakers, toolers, designers and application developers from throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Prior to joining Tangible Express, Spielman spent more than 20 years at the Rocketdyne Division of The Boeing Co., where he came to oversee its rapid prototype operations. Among his many noteworthy accomplishments, Spielman and his team used SLS to create hundreds of parts for the International Space Station Program and the Space Shuttle Main Engine Program.
Asked why Spielman's interview has garnered so much attention, Dean Rotbart, a Pulitzer-Prize nominated journalist who conducted the Q&A, said: "With Roger, you have a highly respected industry insider who is not afraid to speak truthfully. I've gotten lots of feedback from those who've heard Roger's remarks who say its obvious that what Roger is promoting is what is best for the whole industry - not just a few favored companies."
Spielman is one of a number of industry veterans who last year signed on at Tangible Express, which has won widespread notice as a global innovator in the rapid fabrication industry. Indeed, L-VMA selected Tangible Express as its '2007 Rapid Innovator of the Year' on the strength of the company's commitment to spread the benefits of 'rapid' technologies to entrepreneurs, inventors, engineers and designers - all at an affordable and accessible cost.
"When someone of Roger Spielman's stature picks up stakes and embraces a company such as Tangible Express, it is impossible not to be impressed," Rotbart notes. "If Roger believes Tangible Express has the 'right stuff', I trust Roger's judgment."
Tangible Express is the first company in the world to offer fractional ownership in its fleet of rapid manufacturing systems. With fractional ownership, Tangible Express clients receive all the benefits that accrue to asset owners at a fraction of the cost and without any of the hassles.
The complete interview with Roger Spielman (both audio and text) can be found at www.l-vma.org. For more information on Spielman and Tangible Express, please contact Bert Keynon, vice president of sales, at 1-714-322-9804.
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Joe Dager Selected for Duct Tape Marketing FastTac Coaching Program
Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN is one of a group of five Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coaches selected to participate in the Duct Tape Marketing FastTac Coach program. The selection came after a 3-month on-boarding session that just ended with 2-intensive days of training at the Duct Tape Marketing Training center in Kansas City this January.
Fort Wayne, IN (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN is one of a group of five Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coaches selected to participate in the Duct Tape Marketing FastTac Coach program. The selection came after a 3-month on-boarding session that just ended with 2-intensive days of training at the Duct Tape Marketing Training center in Kansas City this January.
This individualized advanced training will be conducted by John Jantsch the award-winning small business expert and creator of the Duct Tape Marketing system and Duct Tape Coaching expert, Cidnee Stephens. John says: "To ensure the program's success, I limited the scope of the initial offering to just five of our authorized coaches. The FastTac program will allow these coaches to install the DTM system at a rapid pace not only in their own practices but also provide rapid deployment with others."
"To say that I'm flattered to be included in FastTac is an understatement," says Dager. "This added training will match me with not only John Jantsch but Cidnee Stephens who has taken Duct Tape Coaching to a different level. I was thrilled to become a coach and with FastTac the tactics I learn will take not only my business but my clients bu