Press Releases by Category Industry, Real Estate & Construction
IXXAT CARcorder – Logging of Automotive Bus Systems
IXXAT's CARcorder is an universal, automotive diagnosis and logging system for all vehicle communication busses.
The two processor architecture enables the fanless device to record all traffic synchronous and without loosing any data. At this, the CARcorder provides the following interfaces: FlexRay, 6 x CAN, 4 x LIN, K-Line, Ethernet, Digital/Analog-IO and RS232.
The logging application runs on an embedded PC with 520 MHz clock frequency and Windows CE operating system.…
Wood costs fell for many pulpmills worldwide in the 3Q 2008, reports WRQ
Wood fiber costs, the cost component that often determines a pulp manufacturer’s competitiveness, fell for the first time in many years in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 3Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). This drop was the result of two main factors: a strengthening US dollar against most major currencies combined with a reduced demand for pulpwood.
Seattle, January 13. 2009. The…
Bonin Architects & Associates Becomes ENERGY STAR® Partner
ENERGY STAR®, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, has confirmed Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC as a valuable Architect / Home Plan Designer Partner.
Bonin Architects & Associates, an architectural firm focusing on sustainable design for residential and light commercial structures, has joined ENERGY STAR to meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly choices. Recognized by more than 60% of US…
CB Power and Industrial Equipment Announces 'The Industrial Strength B2B Blog' R …
CB Power and Industrial Equipment has launched the new and improved 'Industrial Strength B2B Blog. It is about the design, application, and optimization of industrial manufacturing equipment. Jim Wywrot, a partner of CB Power and Industrial Equipment, and Jason Comely, Director of Marketing, are the main writers. Experts in the industry will also occasionally write for the blog.
The CB Power and Industrial Equipment, and industrial manufacturers representative in Cambridge…
Soho Properties Co.,Ltd opens new branch office in Chiang Mai
Soho Properties Ltd a leading Thailand real estate agency company, is pleased to announce the opening of new branch office in Chiang Mai. Located in this beautiful and historic city and the former center of Lanna culture.the company will offer complete residential and commercial real estate and related services. This new branch office will better serve the entire Chiang Mai, Lampung, Lampang and surrounding area customers with local service and…
Fidelity Electric earns coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award two years in a …
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer satisfaction
SAN DIEGO, CA: For the second consecutive year, Fidelity Electric has been awarded the prestigious and difficult-to-attain Angie’s List Super Service Award in two separate categories.
This exclusive recognition is awarded at the beginning of each year to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List throughout the past year. Fewer than 5 percent of the companies on…
Organic House Painting, More Than Just the Color Green
San Diego, CA, January 9, 2009 – Over the past ten years, organic paints, once only available in pastel colors, have begun to hit their stride by becoming the choice paint for paint contracting companies in Southern California. Eco G Painters, a Southern California Paint Contractor Company, understands the importance of using organic house paints which emit low-VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) and how they minimally effect the environment.
According to…
Hypertherm Acquires MTC Software
Hypertherm, the world leader in plasma arc metal cutting technology, today announced the acquisition of the core assets of MTC Software, a developer of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software used by the sheet and plate processing industry.
MTC’s software product helps companies in the metal cutting industry optimize their cuts so that cut quality and productivity are improved while producing less scrap. The CAM software is used in conjunction with CNC…
LNG carrier leak test completed outside Korea
Based on the reputation that SGS gained in the Korean Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business by working for major shipyards like Samsung Heavy Industries and Hyundai Heavy Industries, SGS won an international order from Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore.
LNG is transported in specially designed ships with double hulls protecting the cargo systems from damage or leaks. There are several special leak test methods available to test the integrity of an…
Discarded PET Bottles are Reborn as SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Valox iQ* Resin, …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – January 9, 2009 – The reincarnation of discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into Valox iQ* resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics epitomizes Cradle to CradleSM design, an innovative paradigm from the internationally renowned sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC (MBDC). This approach, which replaces the less environmentally compatible “cradle-to-grave” model, aims to eliminate waste entirely by circulating safe and healthful materials within…
Medical Contract Manufacturing Company C&J Industries Upgrades Its Medical Packa …
MEADVILLE, PA - C&J Industries, a leading medical device manufacturing company, has added the MD-1612 Shuttle Style Deep-Well Tray Sealer to its line of medical device packaging capabilities.
C&J provides a one-stop medical contract manufacturing solutions for customers. They offer product design, prototyping, production molding, assembly and custom packaging.
The tray sealer is designed to package products that are produced in either a Class VII or Class VIII clean room…
M.E.A. offers turnaround maintenance for slide valve actuators with optional dig …
Elk Grove Village, IL – M.E.A., inc. offers turnaround maintenance for slide valve actuators that can include an updated M.E.A. Digital Computer Control System with 99% reliability. M.E.A. turnaround maintenance is designed to eliminate the guesswork and future surprises associated with unplanned shutdowns. M.E.A., Inc. has completed over 100 successful turnarounds throughout the world and is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
M.E.A., Inc. can service any manufacture’s actuators as well as…
LeadingRE’s ‘Propopoly’ Beta Phase Completed, 15 Broker Blogging Sites Launched …
CHICAGO (January 5, 2009) —The beta phase for the first true brokerage-centric blog platform has been successfully completed by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE). Named “Propopoly™,” this full-service platform, which allows agents to submit blog posts via email, voicemail, or text message with full editorial review and support, provides an incredibly easy, cost-effective blogging solution for LeadingRE’s 170,000 sales associates.
The Propopoly™ pilot program of…
More nitrogen for Bosch in Hungary
Messer has installed a further nitrogen generator for Bosch in Hungary. The Bosch Group is a leading international technology and service company that uses nitrogen for wave soldering of electronic assemblies. Messer secured the construction of the production unit with a ten-year contract. Bosch put its first nitrogen generator from Messer into operation back in April 2006. The company’s rapidly advancing technological development led to an increased demand for gas,…
Crestron Joins EMerge Alliance™ Improving Commercial Interiors
ROCKLEIGH, New Jersey – Crestron has become a member of the EMerge Alliance to contribute its expertise in delivering fully integrated solutions that manage and control disparate building systems intelligently and efficiently. Creating a new standard for integrating commercial building infrastructures, power, controls and a wide variety of systems on a common platform is a key mission of EMerge. The development of this new commercial technology standard will also lay…
esd electronics, Inc. Fieldbus Seminars - Call for papers
Wilfried Voss, President of esd electronics USA announced his plans to continue the popular CAN (Controller Area Network) Seminar Series in 2009 with the addition of presentations on Ethernet technology and under a new name, “Fieldbus Seminars.” Mr. Voss stated, "The technical sessions in 2008 have been very well received and we were very pleased with the attendance." Mr. Voss went on to comment, "besides the basics of CAN, we…
AICON opens office in Korea - Liaison office takes care of the region Asia-Pacif …
Braunschweig/Germany, January 5th, 2009 – Whether in Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia or India – AICON successfully captures the Asian market. In order to handle requests from this region more efficiently, AICON has recently opened a liaison office in Seoul (Korea).
The office is managed by Jonathan Kwon who has already gained wide experience in the area of optical metrology for several years. He supports AICON’s Asian distribution partners with respect…
Ming Chiang Enterprise – Precise Choice for Metal Stamping Applications
Precision sheet metal stamping expert - Ming Chiang Enterprise is introducing their world-class stamping applications to the global market. Since their establishment in 1992, Ming Chiang has been devoting to metal stamping industry with expertise in manufacturing precision tools and metal parts. Ming Chiang understands the values of consistent quality, competitive pricing, and constant innovation; as the result, the manufacturing procedure is directly controlled from product design, mold making,…
Vacuum Table Kit for Tormach’s PCNC 1100 Expands Workholding Options
Waunakee, WI, December 30, 2008 – Tormach, the innovative CNC technology company, announced today the introduction of a vacuum table kit designed exclusively for the PCNC 1100 3-axis milling machine.
The new Vacuum Table Kit adds flexible, custom workholding to Tormach’s PCNC 1100 for light machining applications such as engraving and light finishing. It easily installs on the table with standard mounting hardware and can be removed just as quickly…
Affiniti Architects Creates New Home Designs for Minto Communities
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Affiniti Architects has completed 26 new model residence designs for Minto Communities. The architectural firm and developer continue to turnout new architecture and planning as market demands evolve. The latest series of ranch homes range in size from 1,300 to 5,000 total square feet and feature new flex spaces, dramatic entries, and oversized rooms with fresh colors and architectural detailing. Additionally, the two firms are re-planning…
Advanced Textiles 09: Second edition of US-European Networking Event will take p …
Building on the success of the first edition of Advanced Textiles in June 2008, and the endorsement of the international audience, Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and IHOFMANN announce a second conference to be held 2-3 April 2009 in Brussels, Belgium.
As the headquarters of the European Union, NATO, various stakeholder institutions and international large-scale enterprises, Brussels combines business, politics and cultural tradition and offers a pleasant meeting platform to…
Takeover by VBG Group: GERWAH and RINGFEDER join their assets on the market
Using synergic effects, expanding market shares together: the RINGFEDER Power Transmission GmbH from North Rhine-Westphalian Krefeld and the GERWAH GmbH from Bavarian Grosswallstadt will be working together closely in the future. The Swedish VBG Group is taking over GERWAH GmbH and its associated companies, which include a manufacturing company in the Czech Republic and a US-American marketing company, on 1st January 2009. The merger of the two companies will take…
50 years GAUFF Group - Half a century of successful engineering services
From a small engineering company to a global acting company of engineers: a franconien success story which has been duly celebrated at the Maritim Hotel in Nuremberg. At this occasion and in addition to the Gauff staff members, visitors such as branch managers, honor guests, customers from all over the world and also companions from politics and business came to Nuremberg. The laudations from Dr. Roland Fleck, member of the…
Resort Realty Agent Named REALTOR of the Year
(Nags Head, NC) December 19, 2008 -- Mercedes Tabano of Resort Realty was named the 2008 REALTOR® of the Year by the Outer Banks Association of Realtors®. The announcement was made at the Association’s REALTOR® BALL held Friday, December 12, 2008 at Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk.
The annual award is given to an agent who provides superior service, participated in member associations at the local, state and national…
ProNest Laser Support Enhancements Resonate with Users
MTC Software, Inc. has released laser support enhancements to ProNest, its advanced nesting software. These new technological innovations introduced in ProNest enable laser users to improve productivity and part quality.
ProNest utilizes updated post processors, unique to each laser brand and model, to produce advanced NC code that can control virtually all OEM features on a specific laser system. The intuitive, easy to learn ProNest interface allows for complete automation of…
Packagingconnections.com offers complete guide on Retort Technology
Packagingconnections has released an easy and simplified technical presentation on Retort Technology comprising of 130 slides today. The presentation is published on its packaging portal.
Human necessities have being the reason for the birth of various technologies. Food being the integral of human life has led to invention of various food processing technologies. Whether the technology is to improve the quality or increase the shelf life of the food. Retort Technology…
50 years at Neuenburg for Romaco FrymaKoruma: Successful expansion of the ProTec …
In the 50th anniversary year at the Neuenburg location in Germany, Romaco FrymaKoruma has invested in the setting up and equipping of the ProTec Process Technology Centre. Fifteen different process plants and mills, as well as the most modern machine equipment, are available to users for test purposes. The complex, with several conference rooms and an analytical laboratory provides sufficient space for carrying out scientific trials and customer projects. Using…
Rasolastik ADV HD, the first dust-free waterproofing product
The Technokolla laboratories have come up with a product that shuts out water, is fast to apply and cuts down on dust emissions by 95%
A dust-free cementitious waterproofing product. There was nothing like it on the market until just a short while ago. Now, thanks to Technokolla, there is. The product’s called Rasolastik ADV HD. A “revolution” created by the experience and research for which the Sassuolo company has always…
Railway Specialists Mark Two-year Maintenance Deal
A two-year framework agreement between the global rail leaders Bombardier Transportation and rail systems supplier Rowe Hankins has been signed. This formalises co-operation on maintenance, refurbishment and renewal of critical train safety and operational systems in the UK. In addition to new equipment supply, the agreement covers planned and other essential maintenance of specialised electro mechanical devices, such as circuit breakers, contactors, OTMR’s and Earth leakage detectors on…
Moonlight, the new gem-like color in the Skycolors Shine range
Technokolla launches an epoxy sealant with a moon-like gleam that provides the utmost gloss and hygiene
It’s Moonlight, the new color in Technokolla’s Skycolors Shine line. Launched during the latest Cersaie trade show, the new nuance adds to those of Gold, Silver, Seashell and Stardust. The range of epoxy sealants with bright finishes becomes even more comprehensive and stimulates the creative flair of architects and designers who can now attempt “daring”…
ENGEL & VOELKERS OPEN HOUSE EVENT PROVIDES ONE-STOP SOLUTION TO PROPERTY BUYERS
Engel & Voelkers Dubai Amlak Office becomes the first real estate brokerage corporation reacting to the changing Dubai market with a constructive sales and marketing campaign. On the 13th December 2008 the branch office Dubai Amlak launches an Open House Event in Dubai Marina from 9:30am to 9:30pm, inviting guests, attracting walk-ins and investors who are planning to be discerning buyers in this challenging period of time.
To tackle with the…
Messer Group sets the tone with a new audio logo
In the 110th year of its existence, Messer Group, the largest privately managed manufacturer of industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, is the first company in this sector to introduce an audio logo to support its brand management. Based on various communication channels – such as employee mobile phones, image films, telecommunications and the company’s web presence – an audio logo has been developed to give the…
eyevis wins major control room projects in 2008
The specialist for visual solution for control rooms, eyevis from Germany has again proven this year that they are one of the leading manufacturers in this field. Already this year a lot of new products have been launched and a lot of new developments are ready to be launched on the ISE in Amsterdam in February 2009. But eyevis was not only focused on new develeopments, also in 2008 several…
Tophotelprojects.com®: Over 500 new top hotels worldwide will be opened in the n …
Every month about 150 new first class and luxury hotel projects will be revealed
Hamburg, Germany – December 16, 2008 - Obviously luxury is still a selling point with new hotel construction projects. More than 500 new first class and luxury hotels with nearly 200,000 rooms will be opened worldwide in the next months. According to tophotelprojects.com® 28 percent of the hotel openings happen in Europe, 27 percent in North America…
Aviation Enthusiasts in Canada Find Warm Weather and Savings At Big South Fork A …
Since the grand opening this summer Big South Fork has gotten numerous inquiries from Canadian pilots looking to have a warm retreat, and with the current currency situation, a good deal. Located in an area renowned for its lush landscape, abundant wildlife, cascading waterfalls, and rivers, the beauty of the landscape and its surrounding tight knit community were all considered when designing Big South Fork http://www.bsfairpark.com/tennessee-aviation-community.php [Airpark in Tennessee]. The…
Sensor technology at bmcm: Industrial sensors and strain gauges
Maisach/Munich/Germany. With more than 25 sensor types BMC Messsysteme GmbH, longtime manufacturer of measurement technology "made in Germany", considerably extends its product range in the sensor area. High-quality sensors for industrial applications and the special category of strain gauges were added.
In PC data acquisition, the selection of a sensor is the suitable starting point for many, to solve a measuring task. Basically, a measuring task means to record a certain…
Lead sheet - No weatherproof product is as efficient or sustainable as lead shee …
London, 15th December 2008 - Builders, architects and craftsmen can now take advantage of the falling cost of raw materials. The price of lead sheet has not been so low for years. This new price level has reinforced the competitiveness of lead sheet in comparison to synthetic alternatives available in the market. Choosing to use lead sheet for roofing solutions guarantees premium quality at affordable prices.
Lead sheet, although a centuries-old…
Interior Talent Principal Nadia Roberts featured in Boutique Design Magazine
Orlando, Fla. – December 11, 2008 – Interior Talent, one of the leading recruitment firms for Architecture and Interior Design, has recently been featured in the November / December 08 issue of Boutique Design Magazine: For High-End Hospitality.
Principal Nadia Roberts was interviewed by journalist Kelly Hushin on her advice and expertise in the industry and asks the hard questions about how to get, and stay, employed. The Q&A…
LUMEX LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE 3-WATT AstraLED RGB LED
Unique high-power RGB LED combines cost and space savings with superior performance
PALATINE, IL – Lumex announces an expansion of the company’s extensive line of high-power technologies with the introduction of AstraLED™ RGB, an innovative high-power LED that combines cost and space savings with superior color performance.
“AstraLED RGB is ideal for a wide variety of kitchen appliance, communications equipment, medical device, automotive and sign applications that require bright, intense light with…
PRISMA PLASTICS IS FULL STEAM AHEAD - WPS is Purchased by Piedmont Plastics
Vancouver, British Columbia, December 11, 2009 - Effective January 1 2009, Warehoused Plastic Sales will become part of Piedmont Plastics, based in Charlotte N.C. and will no longer be a member of Prisma Plastics International.
The staff of Redwood Plastics and Groupe PolyAlto would like to wish our friends at WPS the very best in this new venture.
The remaining Prisma Plastics International members will continue to be committed to providing…
TRICO-Ram – the first triple barrel extruder
Göttfert, a well known manufacturer of polymer testing instruments will bepresenting its latest development of a THREE COMPONENT processing extruder, called TRICO-Ram. The first system ever built for a well known pharmaceutical manufacturer, works with three independently driven piston heads for the batch extrusion of maximum 200 ml in each reservoir. Cost saving in extrusion makes the batch process of the TRICO-Ram superior to ordinary continuous working extrusion lines.
In the…
Arya-SGS secures Third Party Inspection Services contract for new Gas Refinery i …
Arya-SGS has been appointed to carry out Third Party Inspection Services for onshore and offshore activities on the “Bidboland 2”, the new gas refinery owned by the National Iranian Gas Company.
With 16% of the world’s reserves, Iran has the second largest natural gas supply in the world, surpassed only by Russia. Furthermore, with the production of 115 billion m3 gas per year, Iran is the fourth largest natural gas producer…
Efficient lighting and economical operation: transformers with the unique corrid …
Dornbirn, December 4, 2008 –TridonicAtco is now offering its unique corridorFUNCTION for the TEone4all 105VA and 150 VA digital dimmable transformers. The corridorFUNCTION provides light on demand, particularly for 24-hour applications, and significant energy and cost savings. A lighting system with the corridorFUNCTION pays for itself in less than two years.
At present, TridonicAtco is the only company that offers the corridorFUNCTION, the perfect solution for 24-hour lighting applications. Wherever…
JENCOLOR offers high quality spectral and color sensor systems
Jena, 11 November 2008 - In close cooperation with JENOPTIK Polymer Systems GmbH MAZeT assumes full responsibility for the development and manufacturing of customer specific sensor modules from electronics through optics.
Together, both companies aim to develop applications in the area of RGB-LED lighting and want to open up further fields of application for integrated spectral and color sensors. The advantage for the customer lies in the combination of sensors,…
Serov plant selects Broner Metals Solutions to streamline its production process …
Broner Metals Solutions, the world’s leading provider of supply chain planning, scheduling and manufacturing execution systems, specifically for steel and aluminium industries, has been awarded a contract to supply an advanced production management and optimisation solution to “Metallurgical plant named after A.K. Serov” (Serov) in Russia.
Serov uses extremely complex production processes, which called for a specialised solution with extensive functionality and the flexibility to meet demanding production requirements.
The solution is…
Industry-specific requirements call for innovative solutions - OYSTAR sets hygie …
Hygiene is the decisive factor in the manufacture of foodstuffs and pharmaceutical products. OYSTAR. The Process & Packaging Group raises the bar in this area through further developments and innovative technologies. The 17 manufacturing companies in the OYSTAR group draw on decades of experience and implement packaging and cleaning technology for the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries to the highest standards of hygiene.
Hygienic packaging for foodstuffs and dairy…
New international standard for shielding gases
The standardisation of inert welding gases is uniform throughout the world under the international DIN EN ISO 14175 standard. Previously, inert welding gases were standardised under the European DIN EN 439 standard. Messer, the gases specialist, provides comparison tables on the Internet at www.messergroup.com showing at a glance the allocation of products from the Messer range of inert welding gases and providing comprehensive information about the new designations. The new…
Disposing of old refrigerators correctly, but also recycling them
When refrigerators are recycled, the focus is still on recovering the environmentally-harmful chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). However, today high prices of raw materials – for example for iron, copper and aluminium – mean that recycling refrigerators is not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective.
When refrigerators are recycled, nitrogen fulfils two roles: thanks to it being extremely cold, liquid nitrogen enables the greenhouse gas CFC to be frozen out of the exhaust gas…
BAI’s Wiegand isolator successfully eliminates grounding issues
Winter Springs, Dec. 2, 2008 -- Barcode Automation, Inc. (BAI), the leading manufacturer of barcode readers and decals in the vehicle access control industry, is introducing their Wiegand isolator, a simple but innovative module that eliminates any grounding issues between the barcode readers and access
control panels.
BAI has been tracking an issue at existing installations in the field; sites were suddenly experiencing problems in communication between the barcode reader and the…
No metal will pass this combination
In plastics processing, environmental awareness, but also economic considerations, have resulted in the use of industry-quality granulate (regenerated material, ground material) which frequently shows a slight contamination with foreign objects such as e.g. metal particles. Depending on the production system this may soon cause unwanted machine downtimes.
Especially for the plastics industry S+S now offers a system combination that combines the advantages of magnet separators and inductive metal separators. This combination…
