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ASTM International Offers Training Course on Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel
ASTM International
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
November 17, 2009
ASTM International will hold Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel training course on April 14 in New York, N.Y., and May 18 in Chicago, IL. It will provide understanding of Flammable Fabric Act and Citation 16 CFR 1610, Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, which apply to all general wearing apparel manufactured and distributed in United States. Federal requirements that are covered eliminate flammable textiles from entering U.S. marketplace.
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PTDA Foundation Announces 2010 Trustees
Power Transmission Distributors Association
Chicago, IL 60606-4703
November 17, 2009
PTDA Foundation 2010 Board of Trustees was announced at PTDA 2009 Industry Summit in San Diego. Bill Childers, president North American sales, Rexnord LLC was elected to serve as Foundation's President, while Barbara J. Ross, director sales and marketing for U.S. and Canada, Drives, LLC was elected to Vice President. John Masek, vice president, Bearing Service Inc. will serve as treasurer. Tim Clawser, Gus Kontonickas, and Keith Nowak will also be joining Board of Trustees in 2010.
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PTDA Foundation Surpasses Fund Drive Goal in 2009
Power Transmission Distributors Association
Chicago, IL 60606-4703
November 17, 2009
Reflecting industry-wide support for PTDA Foundation's core Industrial Careers Pathway® (ICP) initiative, a total of $216,733 was raised through 2009 fund drive. This number exceeded its set goal of $215,000, and the 2009 Fund Drive was bolstered in part by a new partnership program for ICP. For the first time, PTDA Foundation offered other associations opportunity to help set strategy for ICP initiative in exchange for their financial and functional commitment.
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PTDA Releases Guidelines to Successfully Launch New Products Through Distribution
Power Transmission Distributors Association
Chicago, IL 60606-4703
November 17, 2009
Facilitating partnerships between distributors and manufacturers, PTDA released Guidelines for Launching a New Power Transmission/Motion Control Product through Distribution. Adapted by task force of Industry Relations Committee from publication originally created by NAED, PTDA's guidelines describe what it takes to achieve buy-in throughout distributor's organization. Checklist of recommended information and audiences ensures all parties are on board when introducing new product.
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Making a Case for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings: New Industry Publication
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Atlanta, GA 30329
November 17, 2009
Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Commercial Buildings: The Business Case for Building Owners and Managers rationalizes economic decisions related to improving and sustaining energy efficiency in existing buildings. Created by ASHRAE, AIA, BOMA, IESNM, and USGBC, it provides applications that could produce energy savings from 10-15% to as much as 30% or more. Book includes 5 tips for owners and managers and is first of 3 planned guides on energy efficiency.
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Equipment Industry Orange Flags Warn Congress of Job Losses Ahead
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4879
November 17, 2009
In wake of last week's dismal government unemployment data, AED and AEM are warning Congress that economy will shed more jobs in coming months unless lawmakers swiftly enact new multi-year highway law. Warning came in form of orange flags sent to every member of Congress. Flags were accompanied by details of IHS Global Insight economic report that found equipment industry had lost 37% of its workforce in last 3 years and that downturn had cost 550,000 jobs nationwide.
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FAA Takes Steps to Ensure 'No-Radio' Flights are Properly Tracked and Reported
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, DC 20591
November 17, 2009
After review of air traffic contact with Northwest Airlines Flight 188, FAA is updating training and procedures for handling loss of 2-way communication with aircraft and how other agencies are notified. FAA has also taken steps to ensure accurate preliminary information about air traffic events is provided to top officials more quickly. FAA expects to review changes in training and procedures by end of January 2010 and to improve incident notification process by end of November.
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Twelve EMS Program Managers Earn Coveted IPC Certification
IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Bannockburn, IL 60015
November 17, 2009
Under IPC EMS Program Manager Training and Certification program, 12 individuals are newly certified EMS program managers and can add CEPM designation behind their names. Training program, developed with input from IPC EMS Management Council, teaches and tests specific skills for EMS program managers such as operations, finance, contract, time management, and leadership. CEPM status is earned after successfully completing courses, passing final exam, and satisfying work experience requirements.
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Air Transport Association Comments on DOT Stakeholder Forum on Aviation Financial Health, Formation of Federal Advisory Committee to Discuss Industry Future
Air Transport Association Of America, Inc. (ATA)
Washington, DC 20004
November 17, 2009
Comments were made concerning US DoT and Secretary LaHood's initiative in discussing financial health of commercial aviation. Participating airline executives called for no new taxes and fees, fully funded and accelerated modernization of air traffic control system, and oversight of energy markets. Also desired was elimination of arcane restrictions on airlines' ability to operate efficiently in global marketplace as well as global sectoral approach to climate change for aviation.
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ASTM International Training Course on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
ASTM International
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
November 16, 2009
Titled Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, 3-day ASTM training course covers latest version of Phase I standard, ASTM E527-05, and information on U.S. EPA rule on All Appropriate Inquiry. ASTM E1527 includes historical records research of subject property, site reconnaissance, interviews with owners/occupants, and documentation of findings. ASTM E1903 Phase II standard focuses on planning of Phase II investigations into RECs and learning approaches used in Phase II process.
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SPE Announces Category, Grand Award Winners of Auto. Innovation Awards Competition
Society Of Plastics Engineers
Brookfield, CT 06804
November 16, 2009
Automotive Division of SPE announced category and Grand Award winners for its 39th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition. Trophies were given to category finalists and winners, as well as Grand Award, Hall of Fame, and Vehicle Engineering Team Award winners. Theme of this year's competition was Green Cars, Blue Skies in recognition of auto industry's intense focus on increasing fuel efficiency while lowering cost of ownership and tailpipe emissions.
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Diesel Fuels Focus of ASTM International Training Course
ASTM International
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
November 13, 2009
Sponsored by ASTM, Diesel Fuels technical and professional training course covers specifications, test methods, sampling and quality control, distribution, and alternate fuels like biodiesel. Participants will learn significance of these requirements, how to interpret product inspections, and impacts of product quality on diesel engine applications. There is also extensive discussion of diesel fuel lubricity, low temperature operability, and sulfur content.
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TRFA Announces Excellence in Polymer Research Award
Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA)
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
November 13, 2009
Beginning in 2010, TRFA will present one Excellence in Polymer Research Award to one student researcher to encourage and recognize advances in science and engineering of thermoset polymer industry as well as endow him/her with industry visibility. All entries will be in form of research papers submitted in traditional scientific journal format. Research topics should be related to Thermoset Polymer Science and Technology. Award-winning papers will be posted on TRFA's website.
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Phase I Site Assessment and the Transaction Screen Process Subject of ASTM International Training Courses
ASTM International
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
November 13, 2009
To be held 10 times during 2010, 2-day ASTM International training course will focus on phase I site assessment and transaction screen process. Site assessment standards, developed by ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action, include ASTM E1527, Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, and ASTM E1528, Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Transaction Screen Process.
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ANSI Congratulates Laura Hitchcock, Winner of ASTM's W.T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036
November 13, 2009
ANSI would like to congratulate Laura E. Hitchcock, vice chair of ANSI Board of Directors, for winning ASTM International W.T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. Established in 1987, Cavanaugh Award acknowledges individuals of great eminence who have made extraordinary contributions to field of national and international voluntary standards. Ms. Hitchcock has been working with standards for over 30 years, the last 22 with Boeing's Corporate Standards Organization.
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BSA Winter Meeting: Get the Facts About Counterfeit Bearings!
Bearing Specialists Association
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
November 13, 2009
Scheduled for Jan 17-19, BSA Winter Meeting will include important update from Scott Lynch, President and Secretary of American Bearing Manufacturers Association, on anti-counterfeiting efforts launched by ABMA and World Bearing Association. Counterfeiting is an estimated $600 billion a year problem which costs U.S. businesses $200 - $250 billion annually. In addition to update, meeting will also offer opportunity to network with industry peers in casual setting.
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High-Performance Building Standard Provides the Foundation for Green Building Codes
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Atlanta, GA 30329
November 13, 2009
Proposed high-performance building standard and stronger version of Standard 90.1 together will provide total green resource for local and state governments looking to set building code requirements to reduce energy use. Slated to be first code-intended commercial green building standard in U.S., Proposed Standard 189.1 covers site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and building's impact on atmosphere, materials, and resources.
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ASABE Adopts International Standard for 80 MM Ball-Type Coupling Device
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
November 13, 2009
ASABE has adopted international standard ISO 24347, Agricultural vehicles - Mechanical connections between towed and towing vehicles - Dimensions of ball-type coupling device (80 mm). Standard gives dimension and location of ball-type coupling device of 80 mm nominal diameter, whose male part is fitted to agricultural towing vehicle and whose female part is fitted to towed vehicle. It applies to balanced and non-balanced vehicles on which static, downward vertical load does not exceed 9000 lb.
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Despite Double-Digit Unemployment, Manufacturers Struggle to Hire High-Skilled Workers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Dearborn, MI 48121
November 13, 2009
As manufacturing companies eliminate repetitive, assembly type jobs, they still have unfilled job openings for high-skilled workers. According to survey conducted by Deloitte, The Manufacturing Institute and Oracle, almost 1/3 of responding companies report some level of shortages today. Shortages are particularly acute within the most profitable companies, aerospace and defense, and life science sectors and include skilled production workers, scientists, and engineers.
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Robot Orders Down 30% Through September
Robotic Industries Association
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
November 13, 2009
According to figures from RIA, North American robotics companies saw orders for new robots decline 30% in units and 43% in dollars for the first 9 months of 2009. Steep declines were evident in sales to automotive OEMs and their suppliers, with units off 29% and dollars 44%. Orders by non-automotive customers were also down: 32% in units and 41% in dollars. Conversely, orders from life sciences customers are up 14%, and orders from food and consumer goods customers are up 12%.
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