ThomasNet News® is a service of ThomasNet.com http://news.thomasnet.com Fri, 24 May 2013 21:31:57 -0400 FeedCreator 1.7.1 http://news.thomasnet.com/images/header/TN_News_footer.gif http://news.thomasnet.com 129 38 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/ThomasNet-to-Fire-Up-Social-Media-Presentation-at-BLAZE-The-2013-Business-Marketing-Association-BMA-Conference-20008938 Company’s Director of Digital Media, Philip Paranicas, to Address 700 Business-to-Business Marketers at Annual Event May 30 in Chicago<br /> <br /> Chicago, IL — Philip Paranicas, the Director of Digital Media at <a href="http://www.thomaswebsolutions.com/index.html">ThomasNet®</a>, is advising business-to-business (B2B) marketers from around the globe to “grow up and get a social media strategy.”<br /> <br /> Mr. Paranicas will present on B2B social media during the ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Met-Pro-Corporation-to-Report-First-Quarter-Earnings-on-June-6-20008940 Harleysville, PA – Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE: MPR-News), announced today that it will issue financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2013 on Thursday, June 6, 2013.<br /> <br /> Raymond J. De Hont, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Neal E. Murphy, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will hold a conference call for investors on the same day, June 6, 2013, at 11:00 AM (Eastern). Met- Pro’s earnings release and the accompanying financial ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Royalty-Roofing-Opens-Branch-Office-in-Rutledge-Georgia-20008936 Location to Serve Commercial Roofing Customers in Metro Atlanta<br /> <br /> Royalty Roofing, headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, has opened a branch office in Rutledge, Georgia. Located at 145 Newborn Road in Rutledge, the office will be responsible for the sale, installation and post-installation customer support of Royalty’s commercial roofing projects in metropolitan Atlanta and Eastern Georgia.<br /> <br /> The office will be managed by Jeff Maloof, previously the owner of Jeff ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Philadelphia-Area-Electronics-Contract-Manufacturing-Company-Receives-GSA-Schedule-Award-20008935 Electro Soft, Incorporated is a 27 year veteran in the electronics contract manufacturing business. After doing business with the United States Government for over a quarter of a century, ESI decided to delve into the General Services Administration (GSA) arena and was awarded GSA Schedule contract number GS35F388AA.<br /> <br /> ESI now appears on the GSA Schedule 70 and will continue to provide benchtop electronics, such as cable and wiring harness assemblies, to the United States ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/MarShield-Will-Be-at-the-2013-Annual-CRPA-Conference-20008867 MarShield will be exhibiting at the CRPA (Canadian Radiation Protection Association) Annual Conference in Sherbrooke, Quebec on May 27th and 28th.<br /> <br /> A complete range of radiation shielding products for the medical industry will be available for viewing in our booth #4. This Annual Conference will be held at the Delta Sherbrooke Hotel.<br /> <br /> For more information contact the CRPA:<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:secretariat2007@crpa-acrp.ca">secretariat2007@crpa-acrp.ca</a><br ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Marlin-Steel-Wins-Inner-City-100-Award-for-Second-Straight-Year-20008697 BOSTON, Massachusetts -- Marlin Steel, a leading manufacturer of industrial material handling containers, has been selected for the second straight year for the “Inner City 100” award by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC).<br /> <br /> The award, announced by the ICIC and FORTUNE, goes to the fastest-growing companies in America’s inner cities. The non-profit research and strategy organization was founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael E. ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Santana-Equipment-Trading-Company-s-Intern-Management-Trainee-Program-Launches-Nationwide-20008770 Chicago, IL – Santana Equipment Trading Company, one of the fastest growing companies in the material handling industry, announces the 10 year milestone for their Intern/Management Trainee program. The program is designed to provide college students throughout the United States with an opportunity to gain professional work experience, attain industry-related skills, and learn real-world issues not taught in school.<br /> <br /> Santana Equipment Trading Company seeks sharp and talented ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Goodhart-Sons-Inc-Among-Those-Receiving-Awards-30001515 Goodhart Sons, Inc., a steel fabricator and installer in Lancaster, PA. was recently recognized as a corporate leader and for their support in education.<br /> <br /> Goodhart Sons, Inc. awards students at both the high school and college levels who demonstrate excellence in the field of metal working.<br /> <br /> Marc Goodhart was on hand to receive the Corporate Partner Award from The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Alumni Association.<br /> <br /> Goodhart Sons, Inc. is a fully ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Endress-Hauser-Announces-August-Training-Schools-30001514 Endress+Hauser announces its August 2013 schedule of instrumentation training courses. Classes typically are a combination of classroom and hands-on training on either the Endress+Hauser Process Training Unit (PTU™), a full-scale, working process skid with on-line instrumentation and controls, or live instruments in training stands, both designed to simulate operating conditions.<br /> <br /> For information on all E+H training schools, go to: <a ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/MRPC-Honored-as-Top-Workplace-by-Milwaukee-Journal-Sentinel-20008762 Medical Device Manufacturer Receives Recognition for Second Consecutive Year<br /> <br /> Wisconsin-based MRPC, a single-source provider of medical device components and assemblies, has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a 2013 Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin. For the second consecutive year, MRPC received the award honoring the best places to work in the area, based upon feedback from employees.<br /> <br /> “MRPC’s accomplishments stem from the hard work ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Regal-to-Present-at-the-KeyBanc-Capital-Markets-Industrial-Automotive-and-Transportation-Conference-20008760 Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE:RBC) will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference on May 29, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT .<br /> <br /> The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed at: <a href="http://wsw.com/webcast/key3/rbc/">http://wsw.com/webcast/key3/rbc/</a>.<br /> <br /> An archive of the audio webcast will be available for 90 days following the presentation at the link referenced above or on the Company’s investor ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Emco-Plastics-Se-Habla-Espanol-20008694 Here at Emco Plastcs, Cedar Grove, NJ, we speak Spanish! Edward Mendez, who works in our sales department, would be happy to help you with all of your plastic needs. You may contact him directly at 800-292-9906 x 1137 or email him at <a href="mailto:emendez@emcoplastics.com">emendez@emcoplastics.com</a><br /> <br /> Emco Industrial Plastics is your full-service plastics distribution, fabrication, and machining company.<br /> <br /> At Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc., we take pride in providing ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Polyurethane-Film-Manufacturer-Argotec-Adds-Two-New-Reps-DEG-Components-and-CJG-Material-Solutions-30001513 GREENFIELD, MA – Argotec, Inc., of Greenfield Massachusetts, a leading extruder of high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film and sheet, today announced the addition of two new manufacturers’ representatives to serve the company’s customers and sales prospects in the western United States. CJG Material Solutions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, will represent Argotec in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and New Mexico. DEG ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Bosch-Expands-VFFS-Test-Facility-in-New-Richmond-30001506 • $850,000 expansion facilitates full integration and testing of vertical bagging lines with secondary packaging equipment<br /> <br /> • Temperature and humidity control to simulate production conditions<br /> <br /> • In-house training for customers provides familiarization prior to installation<br /> <br /> New Richmond, WI, USA - Bosch Packaging Technology, one of the leading suppliers of total solutions in processing and packaging technology, has completed the expansion of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Stainless-Steel-Contract-Manufacturer-Launches-a-New-Sales-and-Marketing-Operation-to-Service-North-America-20008716 A-1 AccuTech was launched to provide custom manufacturing solutions to North American cliental that delivers the highest quality, precision deep drawn stainless steel products and components at an exceptional value.<br /> <br /> Naperville, IL –  A-1 AccuTech Inc. is a new, contract manufacturing sales and  marketing operation headquartered in Naperville, Illinois specializing in custom deep drawn stainless steel components and assemblies. Their manufacturing facility has been supplying ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Renishaw-Seminar-Aims-to-Transform-Your-Manufacturing-with-the-Power-of-Process-Control-20008624 June 6 event focuses on integrated solutions for process control, from pre- to post-machining. Presents Renishaw’s Productive Process Pyramid solution and tools for waste reduction, integrating compatible software platforms from Prolink and AAT, as well as product demonstrations at Okuma’s THINC facility in Charlotte, NC.<br /> <br /> On June 6, 2013 Renishaw will present a manufacturing process control seminar on metrology solutions to improve machining performance and increase ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/FSR-Teams-With-NSCA-and-WAVE-to-Sponsor-Networking-Reception-at-InfoComm-2013-20008688 Woodland Park, NJ – FSR, along with co-sponsors NSCA and Women in AV (WAVE), will host an informal reception on Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The event coincides with opening day of the InfoComm, the premiere trade show for the commercial audiovisual industry. Women are encouraged to attend the unique reception where they can network with colleagues, share success stories, industry tips and ideas.<br /> <br /> “It’s an honor ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Maverick-Spring-Makers-Limited-Received-the-Continental-Automotive-OES-NAFTA-SERVICE-SUPPLIER-Conti-Excellence-Award-20008552 Brantford, ON - Maverick Spring Makers Limited, a leading manufacturer of helical coil springs, received the Continental Automotive OES NAFTA SERVICE SUPPLIER Conti Excellence Award, in recognition of the ongoing dedication and commitment of Maverick Spring Makers Limited to Continental Automotive.  Located in Brantford, ON, Canada since 1968, Maverick Spring Makers is a TS 16949 certified manufacturer servicing diverse customers in Canada, the United States, Mexico and abroad.<br /> <br ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Magnetic-Analysis-Corp-85th-Anniversary-20008544 ELMSFORD, NY  -  Magnetic Analysis Corporation, a leader in nondestructive testing, is celebrating 85 years of designing and supplying innovative inspection instruments and systems for metal manufacturers throughout the world.<br /> <br /> Founded in 1928 in Long Island City, NY at a time when testing for quality purposes usually meant laboratory “sampling” techniques which essentially destroyed or altered part of the product being tested, MAC began working with electromagnetic ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Linde-Applauds-Leaders-of-Senate-Energy-and-Natural-Resources-Committee-for-Moving-Forward-Quickly-with-Helium-Legislation-30001503 Key committee meeting scheduled for Thursday<br /> <br /> Murray Hill and New Providence, N.J. – Linde North America praised the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for working quickly to advance legislation to reauthorize the Federal government’s helium program, which is the source of 40 percent of the nation’s helium. Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, have scheduled a committee ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Tips-on-Tackling-the-Special-Cleaning-Needs-of-Long-Term-Care-Facilities-30001483 Hamilton, OH - Cleaning senior and long-term care (LTC) facilities can be more involved and require more detailed attention than cleaning other types of locations. The concept of “cleaning for health” takes on a far more important meaning in these settings.<br /> <br /> Kaivac, developer of the No-Touch® and OmniFlex™ Crossover Cleaning Systems, offers the following hygienic cleaning suggestions for cleaning professionals responsible for LTC facilities:<br /> <br /> • ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/March-Electronics-Receives-Raytheon-Four-Star-Supplier-Excellence-Award-20008853 BOHEMIA – March Electronics, Inc has been recognized by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems ( IDS ) for it's achievement in quality and performance. Raytheon has presented their Four Star Supplier Excellence Award for 2012 to March at their award dinner held in Andover, MA.<br /> <br /> "We are honored to receive this award from Raytheon in support of their various defense programs. To be recognized for our dedicated commitment to quality and service in providing Raytheon product for our ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Plastics-Company-Nominated-for-Family-and-Private-Business-Award-20008540 A plastics company in Middletown, OH has been nominated for an award presented by the Goering Center.  Granger Plastics Company is being considered for the Family and Private Business Award honoring businesses that are owned by families or individuals.  The company was nominated by Traci Spenser of TechSolve, Inc. for the award.<br /> <br /> The Goering Center, at the University of Cincinnati, is a leading educational and informational resource center for family and privately owned ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Regional-Seminars-Provide-Methods-for-Reducing-Laser-Cutting-Costs-and-Boosting-Press-Brake-Productivity-20008487 Free one-day seminars in Irving and Milwaukee will feature experts from Cincinnati Incorporated, Wilson Tool, Sigmatek and National Machine Tool Financing. Discussions and live machine demonstrations via webcams highlight productivity enhancements for metal fabrication, and explain 2013 tax laws and financing for machine tool purchases.<br /> <br /> Cincinnati Incorporated will present “Leveraging Technology for Higher Returns,” a one-day seminar on methods for lowering laser ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Tel-Tru-Announces-ISO-9001-2008-Certification-20008473 Rochester, NY – Tel-Tru Manufacturing Company, a world-class manufacturer of bimetal and digital thermometers and other temperature and pressure instruments and related accessories, today announced it has become ISO 9001:2008 certified.<br /> <br /> ISO 9001:2008 is recognized by businesses around the world as the premier quality management standard.  It provides a universally accepted suite of quality-oriented business management process objectives and standards that must be made an ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/G-S-PLASTIC-OPTICS-Announces-ISO-9001-2008-Certification-20008472 Rochester, NY – G-S PLASTIC OPTICS, a world-class manufacturer of coated and uncoated injection molded, diamond-turned, and machined polymer optical elements, today announced it has become ISO 9001:2008 certified.<br /> <br /> ISO 9001:2008 is recognized by businesses around the world as the premier quality management standard.  It provides a universally accepted suite of quality-oriented business management process objectives and standards that must be made an integral part of a ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Frank-Webb-s-Bath-and-Lighting-Center-Dives-into-Dover-NH-20008471 New 5,000-square-foot facility opens at 218 Knox Marsh Road<br /> <br /> Bedford, Mass. – Frank Webb’s Bath Center, the leading expert in bath and kitchen fixtures and design in the Northeast, has announced the opening of a new showroom in Dover, NH. The new retail showroom offers customers a wide array of bath, kitchen and lighting products, as well as consultants to help homeowners with remodeling or building projects from start to finish.<br /> <br /> The modern showroom ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Nutricap-Labs-Continues-Its-Award-Winning-Tradition-Named-Finalist-for-5-American-Business-Awards-20008470 Gold, silver and bronze honors are scheduled to be announced at the 11th Annual American Business Awards banquets in Chicago and San Francisco later this year.<br /> <br /> Nutricap Labs, an award-winning, full-service provider of supplement manufacturing services, is pleased to announce today that it has been named a finalist for 5 American Business Awards.<br /> <br /> The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/EC-Fans-and-Drives-and-MARS-Sign-Exclusive-Distribution-Agreement-for-Energy-Efficient-ECplus-Motor-20008463 New Bedford, MA – EC Fans Drives and Motors and Armatures Inc. ("MARS") today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for the Aftermarket and Retrofit markets. Under the terms of the Agreement, MARS will be the exclusive distributor for EC Fans & Drives' new energy efficient commercial refrigeration motor, the ECplus, together with new electronically commutated motors that EC Fans & Drives have in development.<br /> <br /> EC Fans & Drives is at the forefront of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/ThomasNet-Addresses-Strategies-for-Closing-the-Talent-Gap-in-Manufacturing-at-Fabricators-and-Manufacturers-Association-FMA-Conference-20008381 William Ng, IMT Career Journal, Leads Discussions at FMA’s Technology Educators and Manufacturers (T.E.A.M.) Summit May 20-22<br /> <br /> Anoka, MN — A vibrant manufacturing industry is critical to the health of America’s economy, and <a href="http://www.thomasnet.com/">ThomasNet®</a> has taken this message to heart. At a time when manufacturers have more jobs than people to fill them, ThomasNet is encouraging the next generation to build manufacturing careers, and helping ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400