Press Releases by Category Industry, Real Estate & Construction
Subaru Introduces EX13 Greens Mower Engine
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. — Subaru’s new EX13 Greens Mower Engine is a specially designed version of the popular overhead cam (OHC) EX13 engine, intended exclusively for use on greens mowers. Featuring the power, easy starting and low noise hallmarks of Subaru’s EX engine line, the 4.3-horsepower EX13 Greens Mower Engine also incorporates a unique design to suit the needs of golf course superintendents. Furthermore, the engine is backed by Subaru’s…
AEMP Elects New Executive Committee Members, Directors, and Board Members
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – AEMP named its new 2012/2013 Executive Committee Members to its Board of Directors. Each year, AEMP members select top peers from various organizations to lead the Board, as well as the organization’s new President / CEO who also serves as Chairman of the Board. The Board was officially sworn in March 20 at AEMP’s 2012 Management Conference and Annual Meeting.
Guy Gordon, CEM, Director, Asset Management…
Official Auction-Land Closeouts & Foreclosures featured in GovernmentAuction.com …
GovernmentAuction.com will offer for immediate closeout prime land parcels located across the U.S and Canada. There will only be 50 properties selected for this auction. Bids start as low as $1.
One of the top featured lots in this one day auction event is a large 40 acre lot located in Sweetwater County Wyoming. GovernmentAuction.com is offering the property at an unbelievable price of $494 per acre. "Land at these prices…
Final Rule for Portable Bed Rails Safety Standards Approved by the CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has promulgated the Final Rule regarding safety standards for portable bed rails, to be effected from August 29th, 2012. The publication of 16 CFR Part 1224, as found in the federal register, will require all products imported or manufactured on or after the aforementioned date to adhere to the amended safety standards The CPSC announced publication of the Final Rule on February 29th 2012.
Prior…
XJTAG champions ‘collaborative’ Mega UK Expo 2012
CAMBRIDGE, England, 5th April 2012
The collaborative approach of the Mega UK Expo is the key to refocusing international interest in UK Research and Development (R&D), according to Simon Payne CEO XJTAG.
The NEC event (18-19 April) will this year host eight co-located exhibitions that cover a range of industries, including automation and robotics, contract manufacturing, design, CAD/CAM, rapid manufacturing, rapid prototyping, measurement, inspection, assembly, power supplies, sensors and test.
XJTAG…
Automatica 2012: Customized solutions from Montech
At Automatica in Munich, Montech AG (Booth 111 in Hall A2) is presenting customized solutions based on their portfolio of belt conveyors and automation components. Among several solutions, the Swiss manufacturer of transport systems is showing an application with a transfer system combined with a vacuum conveyor to carry and sort CDs: after sorting the vacuum conveyor transfers CDs, then a closed loop transfer system carries away the CD stack.
“It’s…
KWG Kommunale Wohnen AG closes its rights issue and raises gross proceeds of EUR …
Hamburg, 05 April 2012 - KWG Kommunale Wohnen AG (hereinafter KWG AG) has successfully closed its rights issue from its authorised capital. By issuing the total of 3,576,505 new shares at a subscription price of EUR 5.25 the company raises gross proceeds of approximately EUR 18.8 millions. The subscription period for its existing shareholders lasted from 16 March 2012 until 30 March 2012. New shares that had not been subscribed…
Joe Moshé Files $2,000,000 Lawsuit against Paul Purcell, Kathy Braddock and othe …
Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. and owner of the Charles Rutenberg name for Real Estate Brokerage in New York State, has announced that he has filed a lawsuit seeking approximately $2,000,000 in damages against Paul Purcell, Kathy Braddock (who have the day-to-day responsibility to operate the Rutenberg Real Estate Agency in Manhattan), and two other Charles Rutenberg LLC (CRLLC) partners. The lawsuit states that he and his…
SABIC Helps Volvo Trucks Accelerate Sustainability with Valox iQ* Resin, the Fir …
ORLANDO, Florida (USA) – April 4, 2012 – Here at NPE 2012, Booth #29000,
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced a major new sustainability milestone with its longstanding customer, Volvo Trucks: the first use of an up-cycled material in a North American heavy truck from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Specifically, SABIC’s Valox iQ* polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, which incorporates up-cycled water bottles, is used for the brackets of the side air deflection…
SGS Offers Free Webinar on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certification
Since non-destructive testing (NDT) certification presents a very complex process, interpreted differently around the world, it is of utmost importance to verify the competence of NDT inspectors and ensure the correct implementation of a certification process.
In light of a growing interest in non-destructive testing services, SGS is pleased to invite you to attend one of its free 60-minute webinars presented by the SGS Competence Center for Non-Destructive Testing, entitled “Understanding…
Bube Concept Opts For ROTOCONTROL RSC Slitter/Rewinder
Ahrensburg, Germany (April 4, 2012) – ROTOCONTROL today announced another order received in Germany from Bube Concept GmbH, who opted for an RSC Slitter/Rewinder 340mm web width including the SVS (Sensing and Verification System) option.
The SVS (Sensing and Verification System) option features powerful algorithms to detect repeated printed images on most material types including clear on clear, IML and butt-cut labels to provide missing label and matrix detection…
Rhonda Coupland Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in Bradenton, Florida
BRADENTON, FLORIDA – Rhonda Coupland has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Manatee Avenue Office.
Originally from Canada, Coupland moved to Bradenton in 1979. Previously with RE/MAX Gulfstream, which has since merged to form RE/MAX Alliance Group, she returns to RE/MAX to invigorate her real estate career. She has also worked in the title industry, doing pre-closing, post-closing and marketing for Masters Title Insurance. Her father is David Coupland, a…
Announcing Keene Building Product’s Newest Masonry Cavity Drainage Device, the K …
Keene Building Products is pleased to announce the manufacturing of a new masonry cavity drainage device called the KeeneStone Cut. This product is a new addition to Keene Building Products’ current building envelope product line. Thicknesses for the KeeneStone Cut include one, and two inches to satisfy commercial, and residential masonry cavity wall requirements. The KeeneStone Cut will employ the industry recognized “keystone” shape to ensure proper masonry cavity drainage…
Linear Technology | LT3992: 60V Input, Dual 3A(IOUT), 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Co …
MILPITAS, CA – March 29, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3992, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3A of continuous output current from each channel. It operates from an input voltage range of 3V to 60V, ideal for applications requiring continuous output voltage regulation through load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Independent input, shutdown, feedback, soft-start, current limit and comparator…
CPSC Amends Consumer Registration Regulations for Durable Infant Products
With publication of a Final Rule in the Federal Register by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on February 17, 2012 amending the 16 CFR 1130 requirements for consumer registration of durable infant or toddler products, to clarify and correct some of the requirements and respond to consumer feedback on registration. The rule becomes effective on February 18, 2013.
The amendment addresses Title 16 (commercial practices) of the United States…
SABIC Expands Renowned Lexan* Polycarbonate Portfolio with New High-End Material …
ORLANDO, Florida (USA) — April 3, 2012 — SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced here at NPE 2012 (Booth #29000) important new additions to its flagship portfolio of high-performance Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) materials: Lexan CFR (clear flame retardant) copolymer and three new Lexan LUX resin grades. Lexan CFR copolymer addresses rising consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer demand for a clear, sustainable flame retardant (FR) material, and the new Lexan LUX…
SGS provides Assistance for REACH Authorization Application
The European Commission (EC) has published a second amendment to the REACH Authorization List. In response to the initial recommendation of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA), the EC has officially added the eight extra Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) that the agency recommended for the Authorization List (Annex XIV) in REACH Regulation (EC No. 1907/2006). Annex XIV now has a total of 14 SVHC and no new exemptions were…
Guidance on REACH for Toy Manufacturers, Importers and Retailers
Complex chemical testing is required of all toys manufactured, imported or sold within the EU, where consumer protection is of paramount concern. Manufacturers, importers and retailers are severally responsible for ensuring REACH compliance of the goods in their supply chains.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals is the full title of the highly apt acronym REACH – a European Union regulation that places the responsibility squarely on industry for managing…
The New Wolfin Universal Pins
Sydney, 2 April 2012 – Projex Group introduce the Wolfin Universal Pins to the Australian waterproofing market.
Wolfin Universal Pins are the solution for fastening items directly to the Wolfin Membrane without piercing the membrane itself.
The pin has an 80mm diameter base plate, which is made of Wolfin membrane (with a protruding 25mm vertical threaded bar and locking nuts) and can be welded directly to any Wolfin membrane system.
The Wolfin Universal…
Fire Protection South Nominated for 2012 Heroes and Helping Hands Award
Champaign, IL -- F.E. Moran, Fire Protection South was nominated for a 2012 Heroes and Helping Hands Award in the Exceptional Aid to the Champaign Fire Department category by the Champaign Fire Department (CFD) Prevention Division on February 14, 2012. This nomination follows a Fire Protection South sponsored educational initiative for the CFD.
Heroes and Helping Hands awards Champaign community members annually for stepping up to assist the…
Coldstat Named to Manitowoc STAR Certified Service Initiative
PARAMUS, NJ – Coldstat Refrigeration has recently been named an official member of Manitowoc’s new STAR Service program for “outstanding aftermarket service and support.” Through this program, Coldstat, a long-time Factory-Authorized Service Provider for Manitowoc Beverage and Manitowoc Ice, commits itself to the high standards of customer service and support that fall under the STAR program mandate, and agrees contractually to adhere to its strict principles.
The STAR initiative will…
New EU Framework Targets Uniform Product Safety Regulatory Environment
To simplify regulations surrounding the marketing of products, the EU’s New Legislative Framework (NLF) was enacted in 2008 as part of a ‘Goods Package’ to counter claims the existing legislation is difficult to apply. With the objective of strengthening and completing the existing rules, it is intended to improve their practical application and enforcement by establishing a common legal framework. Two instruments determine the framework: Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 dealing…
Molybdenum-tantalum: The corrosion-resistant material for CIGS solar cells.
Thanks to its good adhesion to glass and a high electrical conductivity, molybdenum is the back contact material in CIGS solar cells. However, exposed to corrosive atmospheres molybdenum can be prone to oxidation. In order to avoid negative effects during the manufacturing process and the solar module operation, PLANSEE has developed a material with improved corrosion resistance.
The company alloys pure molybdenum with small amounts of corrosion-resistant tantalum, and thereby combines…
SGS Awarded Petrochemical Plant Contract by Jaraguá in Brazil
SGS was awarded a twelve-month contract by Jaraguá Equipamentos in Brazil to perform comprehensive third party testing services for the construction of a new Refinery—RENEST—in the northeast of the country in January 2012. During the contract, SGS’s team of experts will conduct valve and instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
Jaraguá Equipamentos is heavily involved in the rapid growth of industry in Brazil, with its presence felt at all stages of industrial project…
Ever more robots at food and packaging machines until 2014
The manufacturers of food and packaging machines are planning to strongly expand the use of robots at these machines until 2014. Three applications of robots are thereby in the centre point. This is one of the results of the new Quest study „The future of the robots use until 2014 in the German machinery industry“.
The new Quest study states that with 53% more than each second of these manufacturers are…
Arizona Solar Installation Contractor, American Solar, Partners with Habitat for …
Scottsdale, Ariz. – March 31, 2012 – Arizona solar installation contractor, American Solar, announces its continued partnership with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona. The company has participated throughout 2011 by donating and installing solar electric systems to building projects, as well as co-sponsoring dedication ceremonies. In addition, American Solar expects to donate an additional five systems this year for new Habitat for Humanity projects. In addition to…
MI Windows and Doors Named Top Manufacturer of R-5 Windows for 2011
MI Windows and Doors, Inc., one of America’s leading window and door manufacturers, has been named the top manufacturer of R-5 Windows for 2011, according to the Department of Energy’s High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program. MIWD offers two complete product lines that meet the required .22 U-Value program requirement. MI Windows and Doors takes pride in producing energy efficient windows and continues to invest in next generation products…
South-Tek Systems Nitrogen Generator Company Welcomes Engineer Brad Smith
South-Tek Systems experienced a great deal of growth throughout 2011 which was reflected in the expansion of their in-house staff. From administration, to marketing, to engineering, South-Tek Systems welcomed new employees to help manage, develop, and expand their growing footprint. This leading creator of nitrogen gas generating systems has most recently welcomed Brad Smith to its engineering staff.
Mr. Smith is a 2010 graduate of North Carolina State University where he…
Environmental Source Samplers (ESS) Stack Testing Company to Mobilize to Hungary
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc., a stack testing and air testing firm out of Wilmington, North Carolina, has announced that it will be mobilizing to Hungary for another emission testing project, this time at an Ethanol-producing facility in the area of Dunafoldvar.
The Hungarian based client contacted ESS after discovering an ESS blog post, International Stack Testing - Challenges and Solutions, in which ESS staff discuss some of the special circumstances…
"Military body armour market will reach $1.07bn in 2012" according to new vision …
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global military body armour and personal protective gear market will be worth $1.07bn in 2012. The Military Body Armour & Personal Protective Gear Market 2012-2022 report finds that spending on military protective gear and body armour, despite pressure in the form of defence cuts from many predominant military nations, will remain central to defence budgets worldwide.
The visiongain author of The Military Body Armour & Personal…
Rail Safety Specialist Rowe Hankins Appoints New UK Sales Manager
Michael Healy is the new UK sales manager at rail and light transit engineering specialist, Rowe Hankins. A rail industry veteran, Michael is rejoining the company, having previously worked for them during the 1990’s.
Michael will be responsible for sales of Rowe Hankins’ speed control and wheel flange lubrication systems to rail majors for new build and for retro fit sales to operators. The brief also includes the…
Mecmesin Screwdriver Tests Torque of Cereal
The Netherlands' top agricultural and horticultural school, the University of Applied Sciences HAS Den Bosch, in conjunction with Wageningen University, another leading Dutch institution, acquired a Mecmesin Static Torque Screwdriver and an Advanced Torque Gauge to help in their research into improving the yield and quality of Teff, a gluten-free cereal.
Teff – Latin name: eragrostis tef – originates in Ethiopia but is currently grown in Europe, the United…
Inurface Media Installs Digital Menu & Ferry Information Boards for Stena Line
Customer: Stena Line
Technology Partner: Inurface Media
Market: Digital Signage
Location: United Kingdom
Project Introduction:
Stena Line, an ABTA member, is an international transport and travel service company and one of the world’s leading ferry operators which operates in three business areas: Scandinavia, the North Sea and the Irish Sea with a network of 18 strategically located ferry routes in Europe. Stena Line has a modern fleet with a total of…
Eurofilm Mantzaris Chooses Mecmesin Tensile Tester
In 2011, a leading producer of polyethylene (PE) films, Eurofilm Mantzaris SA, approached Mecmesin seeking a sophisticated but simple-to-use tensile strength testing device. Mecmesin, a British company, was delighted to offer Eurofilm Mantzaris its 30 years of experience in engineering force and torque testing solutions.
Eurofilm Mantzaris, which produces PE films primarily for packaging and agricultural applications, wanted its product to provide higher tensile strength at yield and break, and…
MyOffice - The First Virtual Office Application Worldwide – Was Nominated For Th …
The Avila Business Centers Virtual Office application for iPhone, iPad and Android was distinguished with a nomination for the IDC prizes
Lisbon, 21st March 2012 – The Avila Business Centers, a company of turnkey physical spaces for renting, saw its myOffice solution be named for the IDC CIO Awards.
The CIO Awards aim to distinguish companies which turn to IT solutions to improve and optimize their business procedures, to show innovation in…
South Africa Introduces New Regulation for Food Labeling
Delayed for one year to allow the industry extra time to revise their product labels in preparation, South Africa has now established new labeling regulations (R146) that applies to food manufacturers both nationally and internationally and is effective from March 1, 2012. The purpose of the legislation is to inform consumers about their purchasing decisions of food and to prevent the use of misleading or ambiguous food labels.
Recognizing from the…
New WEDA Container: small feed amounts – huge impact
WEDA – Dammann & Westerkamp from Lutten are introducing a new type of container for liquid feeding systems, which enables the dosification of smallest feed amounts for pigs.
The special feature of the „QXS“ is the cuboid-shaped „sump“ of the container. Furthermore, the developers of the comprehensive suppliers for pig managements have adopted the modular construction manner of the proven QS container wall system. This standardization facilitates container sizes…
TREK-753 Mobile Data Terminal Honored with Taiwan Excellence 2012 Award
Advantech-DLoG, a leading mobile computing platform provider, is proud to announce the TREK-753 all-in-one 7” mobile data terminal, has once again been awarded the “Taiwan Excellence Award 2012.” The program was setup in 1992 to represent the most revolutionary, highest quality, and highest value-add products from Taiwan. Last year, the innovative TREK-550 in-vehicle computing box was honored, winning the “Taiwan Excellence Award 2011.” Advantech-DLoG received the award for its outstanding…
Overhead Cranes From Street Crane Vital to Troop Supply Chain in Afghanistan
Camp Bastion in Afghanistan will not remind many people of home. Nevertheless, during a tour of the maintenance workshops, High Peak MP Andrew Bingham came across two overhead cranes manufactured in Chapel-en-le Frith by Street Crane Company.
Street Crane produces over 400 complete cranes per year, the majority of which are for the UK market. The installation at Camp Bastion is exceptional as most of the company’s export…
Vacuum pumps for high performance in demanding processes
Cologne, 29th March, 2012 – DRYVAC DV450 and RUVAC WH2500: Two more application focused fore vacuum pumps enhance the product portfolio of Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum.
The new DRYVAC DV450 now complements the already existing variants of DRYVAC pumps and systems. This new pump also combines dry screw technology with a very compact design and additional customer benefits such as extreme silent operation, low ambient temperatures and minimal cooling water consumption. The…
Mexico Modifies Requirements for Labels on Textile and Apparel
The Mexican Ministry of Economy issued a resolution on December 23, 2011, to amend the labeling requirements of the official Mexican Standard NOM-004-SCFI 2006 for textiles and apparel – that sets out the labeling of textile products, garments, accessories and household linen, and was originally published in the Official Journal of the Mexican Federation on June 21, 2006. The new requirements became effective on February 23, 2012.
The amended requirements apply…
Mining Social Networking Site MillCost.com Launch
The world’s first Mining Social Networking Site, www.millcost.com, has now launched. Free for regular members, and as well, an option to create articles for free, this social networking site for the Mining industry will give the ability for all types of professions and interests within the Mining industry to collaborate, network, and provide personal and professional opinions on various topics.
MillCost.com also has FREE Mill Equipment Cost Estimates, supplied instantly…
CENIT to offer new Visual Enterprise™ solution by SAP
Product visualization under SAP promises far-reaching benefits
Stuttgart, 28 March 2012 - For years, SAP PLM 7 pioneer CENIT has contributed its experi-ence with the Right Hemisphere technology to the market. And for more than 5 years, the strategic development and consulting partner to SAP and Right Hemisphere has offered integrated solutions for generating, managing and working with highly optimized 3D product geometries in SAP.
In acquiring Right Hemisphere, SAP…
LumaSense Introduces A New Line of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Monitors To Redu …
SmartDGA™ platform employs infrared gas-sensing technology, features unique hardware design that dramatically reduces installation time, costs significantly less than traditional DGA systems
LumaSense Technologies, Inc. introduced a new category of dissolved-gas analysis (DGA) monitors that allow electric utilities to more effectively reduce outages caused by faulty load tap changers (LTC’s) and transformers. At a cost significantly less expensive than comparable dissolved gas analysis monitors and a unique hardware design that drastically…
Qatar Building Company (QBC) partakes in Earth Hour 2012
(Doha, Qatar) 29 March 2012. In its endeavors towards environmental stewardship—as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign—Qatar Building Company (QBC) is officially taking part in Earth Hour 2012, the world’s largest public environmental action. In addition to encouraging all staff to participate for one full hour on Saturday, March 31, at 8:30pm, QBC has coordinated several of its business premises to go “lights out”.
QBC pledges to…
Cardinal Mechanical Launches Website as a Pennsylvania HVAC Resource on the Inte …
Folsom, PA – March 27, 2012 – Cardinal Mechanical today announced the launch of www.cardinalcomfort.com as an information portal for Delaware County homeowners and businesses to find information about HVAC projects. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of heating and air conditioning tips, the website is anticipated to quickly become Pennsylvania’s primary resource for residential and commercial indoor air quality.
Future plans include…
Update to Toys and Juvenile Product Safety for Hong Kong
Effective from April 1, 2012, Hong Kong has recently updated two toy safety standards and realigns the standards to reflect changes to European, Australia/New Zealand and United States standards for eight children’s product categories.
The government of Hong Kong published the Toys and Children’s Product Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2011 in its gazette on December 30, 2011 as. This notice updates two safety standards for…
H.A. Stiles Increases Manufacturing Capabilities to Offer Wooden Dowels on a Gre …
Westbrook, ME - March 23, 2012
According to Steve Parrish, Vice President of H.A. Stiles, "Anyone would be surprised by how prominent wooden dowels are. They're just about everywhere, and that's no exaggeration."
With this in mind, the Maine company has developed additional sourcing to increase production capabilities in order to meet the widespread demand for a product that exists in countless applications around the world.
For many years, wooden dowels have…
A walk on the Planck curve: M-LED light tunable white concept from Mentor
The color temperature (CCT) of the concept module is continuously adjustable and remains at a consistently high color rendition index (CRI). By controlling three different LEDs, the CCT is configured along the Planck curve in the area from 2700K to 6500K. Mentor will present the new light concept for the first time at the Light + Building in April 2012: hall 4.0 stand G20.
Development, simulation, validation and production all in…
Substantial increase in demand for construction equipment in Russia
Over the last decade, construction machinery stock owned by construction companies in Russia has been depleted by 40-60% on average, and the equipment still in use is largely dilapidated and obsolete. It is not suitable when modern road construction and maintenance techniques are to be used. In view of the extensive infrastructure investment planned, demand for earthmoving, road building and other equipment is likely to grow considerably over the next…
