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Limitless™ Wireless Solutions
April 26, 2013 4:50 pm | by Honeywell | Product Releases | CommentsThe battery-operated Limitless™ Wireless Non-Contact Switch allows customers to choose either top sensing or side sensing.
High Speed Pick & Pack Robot
April 26, 2013 4:48 pm | by QComp Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis fast and flexible system is designed to minimize labor-intensive picking and packing tasks and handle the newest package designs, such as stand up pouches.
NEMA 4X Alarm System
April 26, 2013 4:46 pm | by Detcon | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model X40 NEMA 4X version alarm and control system has received CE Mark approval and now complies with European Union health and safety requirements.
Pallet Stretch Wrappers
April 26, 2013 4:44 pm | by Phoenix | Product Releases | CommentsFrom five loads per day to 100 loads per hour, all Phoenix is focused on building a rugged line of pallet stretch wrapper equipment.
Hydraulic Hose Reels
April 26, 2013 4:41 pm | by Jet Products LLC | Product Releases | CommentsJet hydraulic hose reels also have a premium seal system that is pressure-compensated and leak-proof; it provides reliable service under all conditions, including cold storage, says the company.
Air Care Spa
April 26, 2013 4:36 pm | by Rubbermaid Commercial Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe Air Care Spa Collection fragrances and Executive Series™ cleaning solutions that feature quiet casters and an improved aesthetic and visual identity.
Compact, Rugged LED
April 26, 2013 4:33 pm | by Larson Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsRated IP66 waterproof and constructed of machined aluminum with an unbreakable polycarbonate lens, this LED light is extremely durable and resistant to the effects of water and dampness, says the company.
Multi-Conductor Cables
April 26, 2013 4:31 pm | by NTE Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsMulti-conductor cable is available in 100 foot spools in both unshielded (2, 3, or 4 conductor) PVC or shielded (2 or 3 conductor) polyethylene featuring a foil shield.
6-in-1 Adjustable Bungee
April 26, 2013 4:27 pm | by BihlerFlex | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Versa Strap, 6-in-1 Adjustable Bungee is 36 inches long and contains six openings that allow the cord to expand and contract to meet the desired length of the end user.
MaxTorque™ Diesel Mowers
April 26, 2013 4:25 pm | by Grasshopper | Product Releases | CommentsMaxTorque™ diesel mowers easily and cleanly handle any job and are extremely fuel efficient, capable of saving up to 900 gallons of fuel and nearly $3,000 over 1,000 hours of use, says the company.
Big Brands Rejected Bangladesh Factory Safety Plan
April 26, 2013 10:26 am | by Julhas Alam, Kay Johnson, Associated Press | News | CommentsAs Bangladesh reels from the deaths of hundreds of garment workers in a building collapse, the refusal of global retailers to pay for strict nationwide factory inspections is bringing renewed scrutiny to an industry that has profited from a country notorious for its hazardous workplaces and subsistence level wages.
Oil Spill Judge: What Is Gross Negligence?
April 26, 2013 10:24 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe judge who will allocate responsibility for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill has told lawyers to give him their views about whether a series of negligent acts can add up to gross negligence. The Justice Department and private plaintiffs' attorneys contend that BP PLC acted with gross negligence before the blowout on April 20, 2010. If U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier agrees, BP's civil penalties could soar.
MI Worker Killed At Nissan's TN Plant
April 26, 2013 10:22 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNissan Motor Co. officials say an employee of a supplier died in a fatal accident at its vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The employee of Lake Orion, Mich.-based Complete Automation was killed Thursday in the factory's paint plant. Bob Light, a spokesman for Complete Automation, said the employee was killed when a large electrical panel fell while it was being moved.
S. Korea To Withdraw Workers At N. Korea Factory
April 26, 2013 10:20 am | by Sam Kim, Associated Press | News | CommentsSeoul said Friday that it has decided to withdraw the roughly 175 South Koreans still at a jointly run factory complex in North Korea, raising a major question about the survival of the last symbol of inter-Korean cooperation. The statement by the country's minister in charge of inter-Korean relations came after North Korea rejected Seoul's demand for talks on the factory park that has been closed nearly a month.
Hostess To Reopen, Expand Emporia Plant
April 26, 2013 10:18 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsEmporia officials are hailing Thursday's announcement by the partnership that bought Hostess Brands' snack cake lines that it will reopen the bakery in the eastern Kansas community this summer, with 250 employees to start. More than 500 people lost their jobs when Hostess, then in bankruptcy proceedings, closed the Emporia plant last November following a strike by union bakers.
