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Battelle, National Labs Receives 20 R&D Awards. Key Discoveries Recognized For Advancing
March 13, 2015
Columbus, OH Battelle and the national laboratories it manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy have won 20 of the 2008 R&D 100 Awards. Broadway has the Tony Awards, movies have the Academy Awards, and music bestows the Grammy Awards but in the world of research and development, R&D Magazine s Top 100 awards are the pinnacle
Department of Defense Trims Billions with Lean Six Sigma and Minitab
March 13, 2015
State Colelge, Pa. (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 1, 2008 -- The U.S. military is saving billions of dollars by implementing quality improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma, and these savings could grow even faster as the Department of Defense takes steps to expand these initiatives throughout the armed services.News ImageFor example, the Department of
Firestone Issues Notice Of Potential Plant Closure
March 13, 2015
Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC prepared to negotiate with USW regarding status of Noblesville facilityNOBLESVILLE, Ind. (June 27, 2008) Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC (FSIP) announced it has delivered a Notice of Potential Plant Closure related to its Noblesville, Ind., facility to representatives of the United Steel, Paper
INFAC Corporation to Open Distribution and Sales Center in Campbellsville, Kentucky
March 13, 2015
FRANKFORT, Ky. Governor Steve Beshear and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary John Hindman have announced INFAC Corporation, a leading producer and worldwide supplier of mechanical cables and electronics components for the automotive industry, will locate its distribution and sales center in Taylor County. The project, which will employ
Tennessee, Export Award Applications Being Accepted
March 13, 2015
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Matt Kisber this week announced the state will begin accepting applications for the 2008 Governor's Award for Trade Excellence (GATE). The awards will be given at the 55th Annual Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development at the Gaylord Opryland
The Emerging Technology Center at IMTS 2008 to Showcase MTConnect and New University/Research
March 13, 2015
McLean, VA . . . The ETC Emerging Technology Center, in addition to having university & research laboratories exhibit their new technology research and development efforts in science-based manufacturing and innovative process developments, will be showcasing MTConnect, a new open communication protocol standard for interconnectability between
Kentucky-West Virginia Gas Company Merged Equitable Resources Primes Growth By Combining Work Units
March 13, 2015
PITTSBURGH, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitable Resources, Inc., the largest producer of natural gas in the Appalachian Basin, announced completion of an operational restructuring that will result in greater efficiency for its Kentucky operations. The company said that effective today, the operations of its Kentucky-West Virginia Gas Company unit have
More Than $5.2 Million to Generate New Investment and Jobs in Ohio
March 13, 2015
COLUMBUS Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher announced that loans valued at more than $5.2 million have been recommended by the Development Financing Advisory Council to support three economic development projects. The funds, which are pending State Controlling Board approval, are expected to retain 198 positions and create 119 jobs. Thin Battery
Automotive Supplier Awarded Grant to Grow Its Elkhart Indiana Operations
March 13, 2015
ELKHART, Ind. (June 27, 2008) -The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will award training assistance to Tenneco Inc., (NYSE: TEN) a global manufacturer of automotive emission control and ride control systems, to expand its Indiana operations here, creating approximately 60 new jobs. The FORTUNE 500 company plans to invest nearly $6 million to
Kentucky Trailer Relocation And Expansion In Louisville. Riverport Site Selected For New Facility,
March 13, 2015
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 2, 2008) Governor Steve Beshear, joined by Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson and University of Louisville President Dr. James Ramsey, announced the expansion of a longstanding Louisville business. Kentucky Trailer will relocate from its current site at 2601 South Third Street to a new location in Riverport. The move will allow the
MWV Completes Sale of South Carolina Kraft Paper Mill to KapStone Paper and Packaging for $485
March 13, 2015
RICHMOND, Va.--MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV) today announced it has completed the sale of its kraft paper mill in North Charleston, S.C., and related assets to KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NASDAQ:KPPC) for $485 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. The company plans to use a substantial portion of after-tax
New Belt Tension Testers Use Sound Waves Instead of Force Deflection for Accurate Measurement
March 13, 2015
(Garden City Park, NY; July 2, 2008) - The new belt tension tester from Econobelt uses sound waves instead of force deflection to accurately measure tension. The portable, lightweight and easy-to-use meter produces repeatable results for any operator. It can be used in almost any environment and produce fast results, calculated in seconds. The
Businesses to Share Lean Practices and Recognize Excellence Northeast Shingo Prize Conference:
March 13, 2015
Boston MA - July 2, 2008: The 4th annual Northeast Shingo Prize Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The two-day conference focuses on Lean manufacturing practices and features talks by industry lean leaders and educational workshops. The event concludes with
Michigan, The Department of Environmental Quality Deny Application For a Permit for a Vreba-Hoff
March 13, 2015
The Department of Environmental Quality announced today its decision to deny the application for a permit for a Vreba-Hoff Dairy Development Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Bustorf Dairy, proposed for Leonidas Township in St. Joseph County. The department's decision follows a period of extensive review by the DEQ of public comments
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Helps Companies Get Lean'
March 13, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Companies throughout Indiana are taking advantage of a Purdue program that helps improve operational efficiency and increase profits. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership, administered by Purdue's Technical Assistance Program, helped 290 companies eliminate waste and implement process improvements in fiscal year 2007-08.
Insulation Equipment Maker Offers New Services, Celebrates 50 Years
March 13, 2015
(Delphos, Ohio) - Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, fiber blowing equipment manufacturer Krendl Machine Company has expanded its offerings to include fabrication services. We ve achieved some pretty significant growth over the last few years with the housing market as it expanded and it recently leveled off, said Joe Krendl, Business
PMI Upcut Saws Provide Fast, Accurate and Safe Cutting
March 13, 2015
Addison, IL Pat Mooney Inc. (July 1, 2008) The Saw Company s PMI Upcut Saws quickly and accurately saw aluminum extrusions with a burr-free mirror finish. The upcut design of the saw blade, where the saw is housed under the worktable and travels up through the work piece, promotes safe operation, as well as easy chip removal and a longer blade
Varco Pruden Buildings, Inc., Names New District Manager for North Carolina Area
March 13, 2015
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 27, 2008 Varco Pruden Buildings, Inc., one of the nation's leading manufacturers of pre-engineered metal buildings, has named Robert A. Rawson, the new District Manager for central and western North Carolina.As District Manager, Rawson will be responsible for the sales and marketing of VP Buildings' products in his
Auto Parts Maker To Expand in Springfield, Kentucky
March 13, 2015
(Springfield, Kentucky) Toyota parts manufacturer Toyotomi America Corp. plans to add almost 10,000 square feet of office space and nearly 2,000 square feet of maintenance area to its facility in Springfield.The state recently approved a $38,430 tax refund through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act to support the project, estimated to cost more
Alliant Engineering Becomes Part of New Keystone Solutions Group of Kalamazoo, Michigan
March 13, 2015
Kalamazoo, Mich., July 1, 2008 Alliant Engineering has joined the newly formed Keystone Solutions Group and will be called Keystone Product Development. The Company will continue to provide the quality product development, supply chain management and contract manufacturing services for the medical device, automotive, aerospace and specialty
MACtac Medical Products Offers New Printed Silver Silver-Chloride Solution for the Healthcare
March 13, 2015
Designed for a variety of applications in the medical market such as medical electrodes, defibrillation pads and medical circuits, the printed Silver Silver-Chloride material can be used along with other products from MACtac such as foams, films and non-wovens. As the healthcare industry continues to look for ways to drive down costs, MACtac is
Sales slowdown REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE!
March 13, 2015
Manufacturing is Slowing. The Economy is Wobbly. Financial Markets Are a Mess.Now s the Perfect Time To Increase Your Sales and Profits!How That s the easy part! Here are six places you should look and what you should do to boost your sales and make more profit. You ll find them all right within your own walls.1. ProposalYour proposal is the first
Fuel Cells Viable Choice for Forklift Power with Humidifiers from Perma Pure
March 13, 2015
In PEM fuel cells, where incoming gas must be humid, FC-Series humidifiers provide durable, self-contained humidification. The humidifiers recover water from the fuel cell exhaust and transfer it into the incoming gases by permeation through the walls of Nafion tubing, a proprietary technology available only from Perma Pure under license from the
Energetics Wins DoE Contract to Support Federal Energy Programs, Virginia
March 13, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Energetics Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of VSE Corporation (Nasdaq:VSEC) announced a five-year contract award for $85 million it will share with joint venture partner New West Technologies, LLC. The contract will provide technical, engineering, analytical and management support services for all Department of Energy (DoE)
Ferraz Shawmut s Parent Corporation Acquires Majority Stake in China s Zhejiang Mingrong Electrical
March 13, 2015
Positions Carbone Lorraine Group as a Leader in the Chinese Fuse and Fusegear Market Newburyport, Mass., July 8, 2008 Ferraz Shawmut, a global leader in the field of circuit protection and subsidiary of the Carbone Lorraine Group, announces the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Chinese company, Zhejiang Mingrong Electrical Protection
Ohio's Valley National Gases, LLC Acquires Beaver Valley Welding Supply, Inc: Sixth Acquisition This
March 13, 2015
CLEVELAND, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Valley National Gases, LLC has acquired Beaver Valley Welding Supply, Inc. The acquired business sells industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and welding equipment and supplies from its Aliquippa, PA location. Jeff Lyden, former owner, will remain with the business and will be a welcome addition to the Valley
Insight Automation Inks Exclusive Deal For Kyowa Motor Roller Line
March 13, 2015
(Erlanger, Kentucky) - Automated material handling company Insight Automation has signed an exclusive contract to sell and support a new line of Kyowa motor roller products in North America. The new product line, known as PulseRoller, will be manufactured by Kyowa USA in a new plant adjacent to Insight Automation."PulseRoller is better because it
Deal Expands Lilly's Structure-Based Drug Discovery Capabilities
March 13, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS, and SAN DIEGO, July 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGXP) have announced that the companies have signed a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of SGX in an all-cash transaction. SGX, based in San Diego, California,
Bowen & Groves Honored in Fifth Annual International Business Awards
March 13, 2015
Placentia, CA-July 7th, 2008-Bowen & Groves the developer of M1 by B&G , a manufacturing ERP System, has earned a Certificate of Finalist Recognition for Best Support Organization and Best Product Development Department in The 2008 International Business Awards. The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group joins ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers
March 13, 2015
(SEOUL) July 1, 2008 -- With global sales of 3,961,629 units in 2007 the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group has emerged as the world's fifth largest automaker moving up from sixth place in 2006, according to Automotive News' 2008 Global Data Book published yesterday."We are extremely proud of having achieved this goal in such a short period of time,"
Diebold Chosen as The Exclusive ATM Provider in Key Beijing Olympic Facilities
March 13, 2015
BEIJING, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bank of China has installed Diebold Opteva(R) automated teller machines (ATMs) around the key competition venues and facilities for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The ATMs, which will be located in the Olympic and Media villages in Beijing and Qingdao, will provide operation prompts in three languages
PolyOne Expands Global Reach with New Japanese Corporation, PolyOne Japan Ltd.
March 13, 2015
CLEVELAND, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has formed PolyOne Japan Kabushiki Kaisha (PolyOne Japan Ltd.). The new company, which has established an office in Tokyo and named Mr. Masato Sakuma business development manager for Japan, will
NEW! Series EPTA Low Cost Electro-Pneumatic Transducer
March 13, 2015
Series EPTA Electro-pneumatic Transducer converts an analog input signal to a linearly proportionate pneumatic output by modulating its control valves to regulate branch pressure. All models incorporate two low voltage valves, an integral in-barb filter, an analog 30-psi gauge, an anodized aluminum manifold, and brass barbed fittings. The EPTA
Circor Raises Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2008
March 13, 2015
BURLINGTON, Mass., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR), a leading provider of valves and other fluid control devices for the instrumentation, aerospace, thermal fluid and energy markets, today raised its earnings guidance for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008. In its first quarter earnings announcement on
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces New Earnings Guidance
March 13, 2015
CALHOUN, Ga., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced that it now estimates second quarter 2008 guidance for earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $1.23 to $1.26. We had previously issued second quarter guidance of $1.36 to $1.45 EPS. This revision is attributable to all segments having lower
Army Awards Navistar Defense Seven Contracts For Parts And Support
March 13, 2015
Contracts Total $125 Million for MRAP Support WARRENVILLE, Ill. (July 8, 2008) With seven more contracts to provide parts and support for its International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, Navistar Defense, LLC further solidified its status as a leading contractor for vehicles supporting hazardous missions. During the last
Lilly to Acquire SGX Pharmaceuticals
March 13, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS, and SAN DIEGO, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGXP) today announced that the companies have signed a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of SGX in an all-cash transaction. SGX, based in San Diego, California, is a biotechnology company
Valley National Gases, LLC Acquires Beaver Valley Welding Supply, Inc: Sixth Acquisition for Valley
March 13, 2015
CLEVELAND, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Valley National Gases, LLC announced today that it has acquired Beaver Valley Welding Supply, Inc. The acquired business sells industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and welding equipment and supplies from its Aliquippa, PA location. Jeff Lyden, former owner, will remain with the business and will be a welcome
Indiana Company Developing New, More Efficient Machining Technology
March 13, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (July 8, 2008) - M4 Sciences, a developer of precision computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining technology, is beginning beta-testing on its TriboMAM drilling device ahead of its anticipated commercial launch of the product in the fourth quarter of 2008. The state awarded the start-up a more than $1.5 million grant from
Boat And Barge Operation Building New Facility On The Ohio River
March 13, 2015
(South Point, Ohio) McGinnis Inc. has started construction on a new $5.7 million boat and barge manufacturing and repair facility on the Ohio River. The 127,000-square-foot site will be in addition to the company s existing facility there.Ground has already been broken and the project should be complete this fall. The new facility, which will be
TZ Group Gets New Contracts From Bae Systems And Visteon- Early Adopters Of Intelligent Fastening
March 13, 2015
Troy, MI, USA 7 July 2008 Telezygology Inc. (TZ; ASX: TZL) has made significant progress with the commercialization of its Intevia Intelligent Fastening Technology (IFT) with the receipt of development agreements and purchase orders from three of its early adopter customers.TZ has been awarded a subcontract under their joint development agreement
Severstal Completes $140 Million Acquisition of WCI Steel of Warren Ohio
March 13, 2015
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OAO Severstal (LSE: SVST; RTS: CHMF; "the Company"), one of the world's leading metals and mining companies, today completed its previously announced acquisition of WCI Steel, a market leader in the production of value-added steel products based in Warren, Ohio. WCI Steel will be known as Severstal Warren, Inc. Severstal
Beverly Hills Purveyors Announces Latest Wine Offering for the Booming Chinese Market
March 13, 2015
Company to host a number of events in Asia and the U.S.LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2008 Today Beverly Hills Purveyors, Inc. (BHP) announced the introduction of its latest wine offering aimed at the Chinese market. In addition, the company launched a newly re-branded website www.beverlyhillspurveyors.com to support sales of this line. Beverly Hills
Navistar Adding 200 Positions In Fort Wayne
March 13, 2015
New Strategic Alliances, Organic Growth Creating New Career Opportunities: Additions to be a Mix of Employees and ContractorsFORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 7, 2008) Navistar, Inc., is adding approximately 200 positions atits Truck Engineering Facility in Fort Wayne by the end of calendar 2008. The new positionsfor degreed professionals in mechanical,
Manufacturer to Relocate Ohio HQ, Operations to Northeast Indiana
March 13, 2015
ANGOLA, Ind. (July 7, 2008) - General Products Corporation, a manufacturer of precision machined and assembled engine and chassis components, announced today it will relocate is Ohio headquarters and manufacturing operations here, creating as many as 61 new jobs by 2011.The company, which manufactures intake manifolds, pistons, gear covers and
ILJIN Opens Wheel Bearing Plant in Tianjin, China. Primary Customers are Shanghai GM, Chery and BBDC
March 13, 2015
NOVI, Mich., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- ILJIN, a Korea-based global manufacturer of automotive and industrial bearings and suspension components, has announced the grand opening of its second plant in China. The new wheel bearing plant in Tianjin, China, supplies wheel bearings to Shanghai GM in Shanghai, Chery Automotive in Wuhu and BBDC in Beijing.
Airgas Completes Acquisition of Linde U.S. Packaged Gas Business
March 13, 2015
Airgas, Inc., announced two important developments on July 2, 2007. The first was the completion the acquisition of Linde Gas USA LLC, and with it most of the U.S. packaged gas business of Linde AG (LIN.DE). The completed acquisition was effective at the close of business June 30, 2007. On July 2 Airgas also announced it reached a definitive
New Single-Pass Honing Machines Feature Most Accurate Spindle Alignment in the Industry to Produce
March 13, 2015
Spindle alignment exceeds DIN 8635 standards for vertical honing machines. Intuitive control interface and selectable feed profiles provide ultimate flexibility and ease of setup.July 2008 - Sunnen is introducing the new VSS Series 2 Single Stroke Honing systems at IMTS, offering the most accurate spindle alignment in the industry combined with
The Business Benefits of Simulation
March 13, 2015
Revolutionizing business culture through engineered innovationBusinesses today are extremely competitive for a variety of reasons. Global players look to capture the existent market share. The quality of the products manufactured is no longer a differentiator; it is a given. Every company must produce the highest quality to stay in business.
Michelman Surface Modifiers Designed to Enhance Performance of Water-based Furniture, Flooring,
March 13, 2015
CINCINNATI, OH (July 07, 2008) Michelman offers a selection of surface modifiers for water-based interior furniture and floor coatings, designed to enhance many performance attributes of water-based coating formulations and help eliminate solvent-based formulations. Solutions are available to enhance mar and scratch resistance, release, slip