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Tests Detail Pollutants At Former Ford-Owned Site
April 26, 2013 5:02 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsTesting on a site formerly owned by Ford Motor Co. in suburban Detroit where chemical solvents have been found shows pollutants are more widely dispersed than initially suspected. Results were discussed Wednesday at a public meeting, and there's concern a park and area homes could be affected.
New Corvette To Start Around $52,000
April 26, 2013 5:02 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Autos Writer | News | CommentsGeneral Motors said Friday that a base model of the 2014 Corvette Stingray will start at just under $52,000. Considering everything that GM put into the newest Corvette, the $1,400 price increase over the current model seems pretty modest. The 2014 Corvette goes on sale this summer. The latest version was completely redone, and shares only two parts with the current model, which is nine years old.
Technology And The Digital Revolution
April 26, 2013 5:02 pm | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsThe story of Silicon Valley Silicon Alley is a tale of two digital cities competing for national dominance. Google's Jared Cohen and New York City's Chief Digital Officer Rachel Hunt join the NOW panel to talk about the age of American innovation.
Entrematic Strengthens N. America Offering With 4Front Acquisition
April 26, 2013 5:01 pm | News | CommentsEntrematic’s presence in North America is strengthened by its most recent acquisition of4Front, the U.S.-based loading dock and warehouse products company with its industry-leading brands, including Kelley and Serco. By combining long established brands under one umbrella, Entrematic now boasts one of the world’s most complete ranges of entrance automation products, supported by dedicated specialists with extensive experience.
HeatSeeker™ Thermal Imager
April 26, 2013 5:00 pm | by IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. | Product Releases | CommentsThe HeatSeeker™ incorporates an auto hot/cold tracker, a new technology that automatically pinpoints the hottest and coldest temperatures within a single screen by highlighting both with dual cursors.
SniffIT Leak Detectors
April 26, 2013 4:59 pm | by Nolek | Product Releases | CommentsThe SniffIT Digital® series of leak detectors will first be released in two versions: The SniffIT X1 Pro & Lite for detecting helium and hydrogen, and the SniffIT X3 Pro & Lite for refrigerant gases.
Machine Guarding
April 26, 2013 4:56 pm | by Tapeswitch Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe AIE is a double key, stainless steel, access interlock suitable for machine guarding on hinged and sliding doors, gates and fences.
StressPly®SA Self-Adhered Membrane
April 26, 2013 4:54 pm | by The Garland Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStressPly SA FR Mineral is an SBS, dual fiberglass and polyester reinforced membrane incorporating a fire retardant compound and a mineral surface.
BoxBolt® Fasteners
April 26, 2013 4:52 pm | by LNA Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBoxBolt provides a safe, secure means of connecting rectangular, circular, or square hollow tube steel in applications where access to the tube is limited to the opposite side of the connection, according to the company.
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.
