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Skywalk Obtains ISO 9001 Certification
The new certification attests to the comprehensive quality orientation of Skywalk with regard to entrepreneurial thinking and practice.
Grassau, 09.10.2012 – The independent certification center SGS confirms that Skywalk, manufacturer of paragliders, surfkites and event tents, has fulfilled the ISO 9001 norms for an excellent quality management system. „Our top priority at Skywalk is maintaining customer satisfaction and a consistent level of trust in our products“, says Manfred…
Daily Deals, Private Shopping and Mobile Shopping spur B2C E-Commerce in Italy
In its latest "Italy B2C E-Commerce Report 2012", Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com analyzes the latest trends in the Italian B2C E-Commerce market. Aside from revenue figures and market shares, the report covers successful product categories, Internet user and online shopper figures and leading players in Italian B2C E-Commerce.
While nearly half of all consumers in Italy accessed the Internet in 2011, only less than one fifth conducted online purchases. …
Further Potential for Development in Spanish B2C E-Commerce
In its latest "Spain B2C E-Commerce Report 2012", Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com presents recent facts and figures on the Spanish B2C E-Commerce market. Aside from trends, revenue figures and market shares, the report covers successful product categories, Internet user and online shopper figures and leading players in Spanish B2C E-Commerce.
Despite the annual increase in the number of online shoppers in Spain between 2006 and 2011 by a low…
KEMAS export team has a new member for Poland and the Baltic
KEMAS is welcoming a new member to the export team. Lukasz Tukaj is strengthening the team since 1 October 2012 for Poland and the Baltic.
He can look back on several years of experience in the IT industry and the security sector. Through a Polish cooperation partner of KEMAS he already realised first projects in the field of key and resource management in Poland.
KEMAS will benefit from Lukasz Tukaj's previous experience:…
KEMAS has a new sales representative for the Dutch and Belgian market
KEMAS, market and technology leader in the field of depot and management solutions, won over Roel Coumans as sales representative. Since 1 January 2012 he has been representing KEMAS in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Roel Coumans has many years of experience in the security industry. He worked eight years for a leading provider of innovative RFID products. As country manager he was responsible for the Dutch branch office.
In his role as…
KEMAS - fair review Security 2012
At the 20th anniversary of the Security, the international world exhibition for security and fire protection technology, also KEMAS showed its best side.
As market leader in the field of customer- and employee-operated handover terminals, KEMAS was once again able to win over numerous visitors with the quality and diversity of solutions shown.
KEMAS is thanking all visitors for the talks and stimulations and is looking forward to new collaborations and challenges…
Mobile Shopping shows great Potential in French B2C E-Commerce
In its latest "France B2C E-Commerce Report 2012", Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com presents comprehensive facts and figures about the French B2C E-Commerce market. Aside from trends, revenue figures and market shares, the report covers successful product categories, Internet user and online shopper figures and the top players dominating French E-Commerce.
In 2011, nearly three quarters of the entire French population used the Internet and more than half of all…
MASTERSORB Gold - Breakthrough in Toxin Control
EW Nutrition is pleased to present MASTERSORB Gold as a new solution to fight Bacterial Toxins.
Bacterial Toxins are one of the most important problems in livestock production. They are released by pathogenic bacteria like E.Coli and Clostridia and cause severe intestinal diseases like necrotic enteritis in broilers. This alone is a damage of more than 2 billion US $ yearly.
Research conducted with MASTERSORB Gold has clearly demonstrated that Endo-…
The Remi Group Attends the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Award Ceremony
Brent Howison, President of The Remi Group, attended the sixth annual Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Award Ceremony in Phoenix, AZ and on behalf of the company, accepted the 2012 Inc. 5000 Award for being one of the country’s fastest growing privately held companies. In a stagnant economic environment, winning such an exclusive award is quite an honor because The Remi Group showed significant growth through three of the toughest economic…
SGS Testing Laboratories Gain Accreditation for Nadcap Certification in Germany
Having been awarded Nadcap Merit Status for the Material Testing Laboratories (MTL) sector on October 1, 2012, SGS Dortmund has reached an extraordinary milestone. The SGS laboratory is currently the only independent testing facility in Germany offering Nadcap MTL Certification for metallography and hardness testing, allowing SGS to officially certify critical tests on components for the aerospace industry.
With this accreditation, SGS has become the qualified partner in Germany for Nadcap…
Global Manager Group has Organized ISO IEC 17025 Training Program for EADS Qatar
Global Manager Group has conducted training program on ISO/IEC 17025 measurement of uncertainty for EADS competence center in Qatar on 25th and 26th September 2012. There is team of participants including laboratory manager and Quality manager from EADS had taken part in this training course. With ISO17025 training course, EADS main concern is to get train their employees about ISO/IEC 17025 measurement of uncertainty, data analysis as well as its…
Vertical Capital Income Fund Beats Its Benchmark
IRVINE, Calif. Oct. 11, 2012 – For the nine months ending September 28, 2012, Vertical Capital Income Fund (VCAPX) outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Index. The fund is a closed-end interval fund that invests in debt securities and provides limited liquidity on a quarterly basis.
The fund’s performance since inception (12/31/11) surpassed the results of the Index both at net asset value, 7.70% to 2.80%, and at…
AAA Welcomes Oxfam's First Foray into Impact Investing
Boston, MA, USA, October 11, 2012 -- UK-based charitable organization, Oxfam, is moving into the world of social investment with a loan worth some £1 million to a Mongolian business that specialises in machinery leasing. The move has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis as further indication that social impact investment can benefit communities all over the world.
The loan is being offered through Oxfam's Small Enterprise Impact Investing Fund, which…
EW Nutrition GmbH expands its market presence to South Asia
EW Nutrition GmbH managing director Mr Jan Wesjohann has announced that Dr. Shirish Nigam has joined EW Nutrition GmbH as Regional Director South Asia and Country Manager India including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
“Dr. Shirish Nigam has diverse experience of 16 years in the field of animal nutrition and health and therefore is a perfect addition to our team. His task will be the heading of the south Asian business…
Corcentric to Host Webinar on “Top Five Changes Coming to Accounts Payable”
Corcentric to Host an Educational Webinar Event demonstrating how Automation is Changing AP
October 11 2012, McLean, VA — Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation and electronic invoicing solutions, today announced they will be hosting a 60-minute educational Webinar entitled “Top Five Changes Coming to Accounts Payable.” This Webinar, hosted by Rob DeVincent, Corcentric’s Vice President of Product Marketing, will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at…
Tailor Made Holiday Specialists Announce Partnership With Online Travel Money Ex …
Tailor-made gets a great-value twist this autumn winter as bespoke holiday specialists, Travelpack join forces with one of the UK’s first fully automated online retail currency systems, The Currency Club.
Set to become the first choice of long-haul bargain hunters wanting to make their pounds go further, Travelpack customers are now able to order their travel money online with The Currency Club at the click of a button. This gives…
MAUSER: Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Industrial Packaging Market
Bruehl/Germany, October 9, 2012 - MAUSER Group, a worldwide leading company in industrial packaging, is looking confidently to the upcoming months. At the company’s 22nd International Know-How Conference for licensees and technology partners in September, MAUSER discussed recent successes and upcoming trends in industrial packaging while presenting its latest Sustainability Report. According to Hans-Peter Schaefer, CEO of MAUSER Group, supporting customers on a global basis with sustainable and innovative packaging…
T5 Expands to Oregon with New Data Center Project in Hillsboro
New Construction to Begin on the State's First, Purpose-built, Wholesale Data Center Scheduled for Completion in 2013.
Portland, OR, USA (October 11, 2012) -- Atlanta-based T5 Data Centers, a leading data center owner and operator supporting enterprise and wholesale data users, today announced its expansion into the Pacific Northwest with a new project, T5@Portland. T5 has acquired a 15-acre parcel of land in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is finalizing design for construction…
ARAGON AG: Management Buyout
- Holding Company of the Top-Management buys out Shares of ABL Group and becomes strongest shareholder
- Dr. Herbert Walter New President of the Supervisory Board
Aragon AG, one of the leading financial services companies in the German speaking markets, has a new cornerstone shareholder. A new holding company owned by the board members Dr. Sebastian Grabmaier and Ralph Konrad acquires 40.7 percent of the share capital of Aragon from Angermayer, Brumm…
SGS Webinar: "ISO 26000 – Two Years On"
The objective of this 45 minute complimentary webinar is to provide an initial overview of the ISO 26000 standard now that it is now approaching two years old. The launch of the ISO 26000 standard was a landmark in social responsibility because it clearly defined and plotted an overview for organizations to develop and improve their performance in social responsibility. This webinar will review and assess the progress of ISO…
SGS Pharma To Set Up New Plant In Roorkee
GS Pharmaceutical, India’s one of the leading pharmaceutical company, will set up new plant in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. SGS is engaged in production of injectables both liquid and dry, eye and ear drops, ointments, tablets and capsules.
SGS already posses a 60,000 Sq. Ft. manufacturing facility in the tax free zone of Roorkee.
SGS will invest close to US $ 1 million or INR 5 crore, the planned investment will be raised…
Hurricane Grill & Wings® Announces $10 Million In Financing For New Franchisees
Quickly Expanding Restaurant Concept Spurs More Growth With Newly Available Capital
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (October 10, 2012) – Hurricane Grill & Wings has announced today that $10 million in funding from Mount Pleasant Capital is now available to new and existing qualified franchisees. On track to open the 50th location by the end of 2012 and 20 new units in 2013, the family-friendly, island-inspired restaurant will be positioned to achieve…
Governor Corbett Visits Award-Winning Ben Franklin TechVentures Business Incubat …
Governor Corbett praises Ben Franklin the impact on Job Creation in the Northeast.
Bethlehem – Governor Tom Corbett today toured the Ben Franklin Partners’ TechVentures facility, a highly successful business incubator located at Lehigh University that has helped to launch dozens of start-up companies that support thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania.
“My administration has been happy to partner with Ben Franklin and TechVentures to create the innovative, high-tech and high-wage jobs that…
The World Shale Oil & Gas Summit and Awards attracts the international industry …
The 3rd Annual World Shale Oil & Gas Summit & Awards, co-hosted by CWC, the American Gas Association and the International Gas Union, took place from the 18-21 September in Houston, Texas. Representatives from 30 countries attended the event to learn about shale development in the US and to discuss the opportunities and challenges of development around the globe.
Over the course of the three day conference, delegates heard from…
Custom Connect MW to introduce low-latency MicroWave connection between Basildon …
Amersfoort, The Netherlands – October 10, 2012 - Custom Connect BV, a global reseller of high-performance network solutions, today announced the launch of its subsidiary Custom Connect MicroWave (MW) BV. This new company specializes in the design, construction and support of ultra low-latency microwave connections for the financial community. The first connection is planned to be operational in December 2012 and connects two key financial markets, NYSE/Euronext in Basildon and…
New Coworking Concept Puts Portugal In The Forefront Of Work Spaces
Following a Hybrid Business Center philosophy, the Avila Coworking is a pioneer space in Portugal which allows conjugating the coworking with the virtual office and secretariat functionalities
Lisbon, 26th June 2012 – The Avila Business Centers, a company of turnkey physical spaces for renting and virtual offices, has just come to present its new space - Avila Coworking. It’s an innovating coworking concept clearly directed to the needs of liberal professionals,…
Build better supply chain relationships with new Oliver Wight white paper
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, have released a new Supply Chain Design and Optimization white paper. It provides essential advice on how to improve relationships with strategic supply chain partners and collaborate to deliver best-in-class service at half the cost.
With continuing economic uncertainty and growing global competition, successfully meeting customer demand has never been more important or challenging. The new Oliver Wight white paper, entitled ‘Supply Chain Design and Optimization:…
Paragon Helps Launch Distribution Company with $600,000 Invoice Factoring Line
Paragon Financial Group (Paragon) announced that it has provided a $600,000 invoice factoring line of credit to a metals supply distributor. The financing will enable the Company to take on new clients and build their business.
Based in Charlotte, NC, the Company was founded in 2012 by a former top metals salesman. The owner saw first-hand the effects of shifting industry dynamics and a continually changing landscape of national service centers…
Virtual TimeClock Integrates with ADP for Fast, Accurate Payroll
New Virtual TimeClock software release integrates seamlessly with ADP Pay eXpert® payroll in addition to a dozen time clock user enhancements.
FRESNO, CA - October 9, 2012 – Employers who rely on ADP payroll processing have an economical new time clock solution with today’s new Virtual TimeClock release from Redcort Software, Inc. Time saving ADP payroll integration and a dozen program enhancements in the new Virtual TimeClock ’12 Release 2…
Quest CE to Attend NSCP National Membership Meeting
Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is excited to announce its attendance at the National Society of Compliance Professionals Conference in Washington, D.C., October 22-24. The NSCP National Membership Meeting is one of the most comprehensive educational gatherings within the securities compliance industry, covering over 80 topics encompassing Investment Advisers, Broker-Dealers, Private Fund/Hedge Fund and Investment Compliance issues.
NSCP’s annual conference provides industry…
SGS Webinar on "Carbon Footprint: Update of ISO 14067 Development"
The objective of this 45-minute complimentary webinar is to provide an update on the trends on goods/services Carbon Footprint (CFP) quantification/verification/communication; give a current development status about the requirements and guidelines of ISO/DIS 14067 standard; and the possible application of the new ISO standard.
Background
With increasingly concern of climate change issues, the emission of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) all over the world and how to account, manage and reduce them are hot…
COCA COLA, LADOL, NIGERIA EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AND SHELL TO SPEAK AT THE LOGISTICS …
The Logistics West Africa Conference on November 5-7, 2012, today announced it has confirmed Coca Cola Hellenic, LADOL Free Zone, Nigeria Export-Import Bank and Shell Exploration & Production Companies in Nigeria to join the distinguished speakers panel in Lagos, Nigeria.
Edward Ogonnaya, Supply Chain Director for Glaxo SmithKline and Steve Ighorimoto, Raw and Packaging Materials Manager for Coca-Cola Hellenic will discuss supply chain management and logistics techniques for…
MyBinding.com Executive to Speak at TriMega's National Conference
HILLSBORO, OR (October 4, 2012)- MyBinding.com, one of the nation's leading Internet retailers, is sending one of its top executives to TriMega's National Convention, Propel. Jeff McRitchie, Vice-President of Marketing, will represent the company at the Orlando conference in mid-October. His seminar will offer tips on how to grow an online business using free web tools.
"Speaking at the TriMega Conference is an exciting honor," said McRitchie. "This convention gives us…
Thornton Launches Silica Analyzers in India for Power Generation & Pure Water Tr …
Mumbai, 8th October, 2012: Process Analytics Division of Mettler-Toledo India, a wholly subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo Inc (NYSE: MTD), announces availability of the 2800Si Silica Analyzer used in pure water treatment and power generation applications in India.
In a thermal power plant, long-term efficient generation depends on minimizing deposition within the steam/water cycle, especially the turbine. A leader in meeting stringent deionized water quality requirements with other measurements, METTLER TOLEDO Thornton…
HomePay personal payment terminal secures PCI PTS 3.1 global certification
The UK based payments company, Secure Electrans, have announced today that HomePay has secured PCI PTS 3.1 global certification, including SRED (Secure Read and Exchange of Data).
HomePay is a handheld consumer payment terminal that cardholders can use with their existing Chip & PIN card for online shopping, and as a means of secure access to a wide range of online services such as banking and e-government. Secure Electrans have…
Oliver Wight gives Simplot second helpings of success
Food manufacturer, Simplot Australia, has rolled out Oliver Wight’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across its organisation with phenomenal results. Service levels are up at 98% and inventory has been dramatically cut. The company has been recertified Class A for Capable Planning & Control and now received Class A accreditation for Capable Integrated Business Planning.
Manufacturer of some of Australia’s most iconic food brands, including Chiko, Birds Eye and John West, Simplot…
Ocimum Biosolutions Wins 2012 Customer Value Enhancement Award for Lab Informati …
Hyderabad, India, October 10, 2012: Ocimum Biosolutions won the Customer Value Enhancement Award for Laboratory Information Management in India, at the 2012 Frost & Sullivan Indian Growth, Innovation & Leadership Awards Banquet held in Mumbai on October 9, 2012. The award is a recognition of Ocimum’s accomplishments in the domain of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) development. For their popular and internationally acclaimed flagship product Biotracker™, this award is expected…
UAE Exchange and Jet Airways offer Fly India
UAE Exchange partnered with Jet Airways for Fly India, whereby customers making a transaction before 31st December, 2012 stand a chance to be rewarded with a ticket to Mumbai or Kochi.
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, in association with Jet Airways brings Fly India 2012, whereby customers, who avail money transfer, foreign exchange or bill payment service, between 1st October and 31st December, 2012, stand a…
GMG and DTC Organize ISO/IEC 17025 Auditor Training in Qatar on 5-6 Nov 2012
6 Oct 2012, Qatar – Doha Training Center W.L.L. and Global Manager Group are jointly organizing ISO/IEC 17025 internal auditor and measurement of uncertainty course for 2 days at Doha, Qatar on 5th and 6th November 2012 for the benefits of more than 25 accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories and other 100 laboratories in Qatar. DTC and Global Manager Group are jointly organizing this training to provide ISO/IEC 17025 awareness, internal…
ASSOCHAM Appoints Aranca as the Exclusive Knowledge Partner for the ‘Packaging S …
Aranca, a leading research and analytics services firm serving global clients, has been appointed as the knowledge partner for the prestigious ASSOCHAM Packaging Summit 2012. Titled ‘Packaging – Challenges and Opportunities in India,’ the summit aims to discuss the dynamics of the packaging industry, supply and demand aspects, new materials, technological innovations and the impact of changing consumer preferences in India and abroad.
The summit will be held at the Hotel…
Mall REITs Could Grow in Popularity, claims AAA
Mall REITs are becoming an attractive choice for investors, claims Alternative Asset Analysis, following the publication of a report on the issue in Forbes this week.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, October 05, 2012 - Mall REITs are becoming an attractive choice for investors, claims Alternative Asset Analysis, following the publication of a report on the issue in Forbes this week.
Forbes real estate analyst Brad Thomas claimed that investing in Mall-based real…
New Survey 'Shows Alternatives are Becoming the Norm', says AAA
A recent survey that found that non-stock-based investments are proving more popular among US institutional investors, has been endorsed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, October 05, 2012 - A recent survey that found that non-stock-based investments are proving more popular among US institutional investors, has been endorsed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group claims that the results of the latest survey from Natixis Global…
George Tucker Joins Banyan Air Service
George Tucker recently joined Banyan Air Service as the Director of Banyan Pilot Shop. He is responsible for the leadership and growth of the Pilot Shop and banyanpilotshop.com including marketing strategy, supply chain, inventory and management.
“We are excited that George has joined the Banyan team. Given his extensive background in e-commerce and on-line marketing, we anticipate that he will increase our market share through new relationships…
TargetGov has Moved to bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park
TargetGov, the nationally known federal contracting business development firm, has moved offices to bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park, adjacent to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) campus. The move represents growth and progress for TargetGov as it plans to add new employees to serve clients locally and nationwide.
The bwtech@UMBC location will allow TargetGov to reach out to more companies who are looking to accelerate business in the federal government…
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions’ New InfoEdgeBI Makes Data the Cure for Medical …
InfoEdgeBISM’s flexibility and customized reports help practices and hospitals drill down into billing trends, potential pitfalls, and performance metrics
WARREN, N.J.—Oct. 5, 2012—AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions, one of the nation’s leading providers of medical billing, practice management, and coding services, has released its new InfoEdgeBISM platform. Building on the success of the InfoEdgeSM Dashboard, InfoEdgeBI
gives medical practices and hospitals more in-depth insight into their medical billing and coding
information. Custom reports and…
Avasant achieves the United Nations Global Compact Active (GCA) level
Los Angeles, CA, USA, Oct. 5, 2012 - Today Avasant announced its renewed commitment to the UN Global Compact and its 10 principles to make our world one that fosters the collaborative progress of businesses and society. Avasant has incorporated the principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its business strategy and day-to-day operations. The company recently issued its Communication on Progress (COP) committing to the ten principles defined…
DynaCom Grand Re-Opening Showcases Naperville Office Space Renovations and Upgra …
NAPERVILLE, IL -- DynaCom Management, Inc. recently presented renovations to their Mill Street office building in a grand re-opening Open House. The September 26 celebration was held at one of the company's Naperville office space locations at 1979 Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563. The event featured catering by My Chef and tours of the newly renovated areas.
"DynaCom has always provided attractive office space at competitive pricing. Even though the…
Allen Press Improves Efficiency and Sales ROI with Soffront CRM
Fremont, California, Thursday October 4, 2012 - Soffront Software, Inc., the mid-market CRM application leader, today announced that Allen Press, Inc., a printing and publishing company, has improved company-wide efficiency and sales ROI using Soffront CRM. Allen Press provides the most comprehensive offering of integrated services for scholarly journal and special interest publication production. Allen Press uses Soffront’s Sales Force Automation, Customer Service, Helpdesk, Issue Tracking and Customer Portal modules.
Allen…
SGS Automotive Exhibits at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg, …
On October 10-12, 2012, SGS will be attending the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg, Germany. SGS will showcase its wide portfolio of testing and certification services for the automotive industry at Booth No. 306 in Hall 7 for the entire duration of the event.
The International Suppliers Fair (IZB) is the leading European trade fair for the automotive supplier industry. The seventh IZB is hosted by the city of Wolfsburg…
Scope eKnowledge Center to present new services at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2012
Scope eKnowledge Center, a leading provider of content enhancement and knowledge services, will be exhibiting several new and enhanced services at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair, October 10 to 14, 2012.
Scope will be presenting the following recently launched services:
- ConSCIse™: A unique keywords-based, technology platform-powered content abstraction solution offering high-quality, competitive abstracts and keywords;
- AuthEntik™: A technology platform based Author Data Management solution for parsing, standardizing and disambiguating author data and records;
- diSCOver™:…
