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New Compact Impact Wrenches
May 17, 2013 10:59 am | by Ingersoll Rand | Product Releases | CommentsThe W5001 Series 20V mid-torque Impactools are durable enough to withstand the repetitive operations and high cycles, says the company.
Win $2,500
May 17, 2013 10:56 am | by Good Day Tools | Product Releases | CommentsGood Day Tools and HVACR-Tools.com are offering prizes to the person that uploads the best video onto the Internet about the new Clog Popper product.
Insulated Tool Line
May 17, 2013 10:53 am | by C.H. Hanson | Product Releases | CommentsEvery tool meets or exceeds International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards IEC60900 and ASTM F1505, says the company.
Award-Winning Triflex Cable
May 17, 2013 10:51 am | by igus® | Product Releases | CommentsTriflex® R TRLF is an easy-to-fill and cost-effective cable carrier designed for three-axis movement, explains the company.
Explosion-Proof Lights
May 17, 2013 10:48 am | by Phoenix Products Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe fixtures are ETL/cETL certified, offer a 50,000 hour rated life, and are available in both flood (45 degree) and spot (28 degree) optics.
Two-Stage Cooling
May 17, 2013 10:46 am | by ITW Vortec | Product Releases | CommentsThe A/C Enclosure Coolers are large enclosure coolers with a cooling capacity of 5000 BTU/hour and feature a two-stage cooling system designed to conserve compressed air.
Induction Heaters
May 17, 2013 10:44 am | by LUDECA, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA magnetic temperature probe continuously measures and displays actual temperature, while a stand-by feature permits holding temperature at a pre-set level for an indefinite time.
BVS Vision Sensor
May 17, 2013 10:43 am | by Balluff | Product Releases | CommentsBy using infrared light and the BVS sensor’s integrated daylight filter, visible ambient light cannot affect image quality or stability of an inspection, increasing inspection and process reliability, says the company.
Why Full Skies Could Mean A New Recession
May 16, 2013 2:39 pm | by ReutersTV | Videos | CommentsRebound or relapse? Reuters Breakingviews says planespotters know that the global economy could be heading for a fresh downturn. Aggressive aircraft orders may mean economic contraction the following year, and a warning that things may get pretty bumpy next year.
Only 2 Of 13 Small SUVs Do Well In Crash Tests
May 16, 2013 2:28 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsOnly two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations. Fast-selling models such as the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Jeep Wrangler received only "marginal" or "poor" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Cambodian Shoe Factory Collapses, Kills 2
May 16, 2013 2:26 pm | by Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe ceiling of a Cambodian factory that makes Asics sneakers collapsed on workers early Thursday, killing two people and injuring seven, in the latest accident spotlighting the often lethal safety conditions faced by those toiling in the global garment industry.
Toyota Begins To Export Yaris Out Of France
May 16, 2013 2:24 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it started manufacturing the Yaris compact car at its French factory for export to North America. Toyota began producing the North American-bound Yaris, known in Japan as the Vitz, at the factory of Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. in Onnaing near the city of Valenciennes. It will be the first export of European-assembled models to North America.
Trade Group Slams Safety Pact For Bangladesh
May 16, 2013 2:21 pm | by Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer | News | CommentsThe largest U.S. retail-industry group on Wednesday criticized an international pact aimed at improving factory conditions in Bangladesh's garment industry, saying it was a "one-size-fits-all" approach promoted by special interests. The five-year, legally binding contract requires them to help pay for fire safety and building improvements in Bangladesh.
Honda To Return To F1 As Engine Supplier
May 16, 2013 2:19 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsJapanese car manufacturer Honda is returning to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to the automaker's former partner McLaren of Britain. Honda president Takanobu Ito announced the decision at a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday.
IN Fertilizer Plant Operator Defends Safety
May 16, 2013 2:17 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe developer of a proposed southern Indiana fertilizer plant said Wednesday the project will be safe and not handle explosive materials like a Texas plant where a deadly explosion occurred last month. All of the products made at the Ohio Valley Resources LLC proposed for the Ohio River city of Rockport will be liquid, non-flammable and non-explosive, Fairfield, Ill.-based developer Doug Wilson said.
