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Asphalt Manufacturer Gets Rapid-Response Safety Upgrade
November 16, 2009 6:36 am | Articles | CommentsWhen the crux of your business revolves around 20-hour days spent loading and unloading asphalt into and out of trucks, safety is a primary concern. And when you’re relying on 20-year-old shop-built loading racks for these crucial functions, it’s probably time for an upgrade. That was the reality for Premier Modified Asphalt (formerly known as Premier Emulsions), a Phoenix, AZ-based asphalt-emulsion and asphalt-rubber manufacturer.
Durable Electronic Cutters
November 16, 2009 6:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsTechni-Tool (Worcester, PA) announces the Tec-Cut Infinity Elite fine electronics pliers and cutters. The six new micro-cutter models can cut electronic wires from 18 to 20 AWG, and have a micro-sized head for fitting into tight spaces. Cutter heads are available in oval and tapered styles, with a choice of semi-flush, flush, and full-flush cuts.
Get The Green Light On Alignment
November 16, 2009 6:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsSeiffert Industrial (Richardson, TX) now offers the RollCheck Green , a visual tool used to speed up parallel roll alignment checks using the latest in green laser technology. Reflected beam technology provides an accurate, fast, and simple way to measure and correct vertical angle (pitch) and horizontal angle (parallelism) between the rolls.
Safe Chemical Dispensing
November 16, 2009 6:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe 100 percent metal-free DrumQuik PUR chemical dispensing system from Colder Products Company (St. Paul, MN) provides safe and economic extraction of high-purity chemicals from drums, jerry cans, and intermediate bulk containers. The system is composed of two components: a PVDF coupler and a HDPE drum insert assembly, which contains a bung closure and dip-tube.
When ‘Frames Per Second’ Aren’t Enough
November 16, 2009 6:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus (Waltham, MA) introduces the new i -SPEED LT, i -SPEED TR, and i -SPEED FS high-speed video cameras. The FS model is designed with a highly accurate IRIG-B time synchronization (sub 5 microseconds) and time stamping, a global shutter speed to 0.2 microseconds, and a top frame speed of 1,000,000 frames per second.
October Retail Beats Expectations Through Autos
November 16, 2009 4:03 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose more than expected in October, but the gain largely reflected a big rebound in auto sales. Sales fell at many other retail stores as consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery. The Commerce Department said Monday that retail sales rose 1.
Pfizer Gets Eminent Domain, Does Nothing With Land
November 16, 2009 3:54 am | by Eric Tucker, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsNEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — After drug giant Pfizer Inc. ( NYSE:PFE ) announced that it was opening a new research center here, city officials aggressively moved to acquire surrounding land for an economic development project — triggering an epic fight over eminent domain that reached the U.
Gen Xers The New Workplace 'Curmudgeons'
November 16, 2009 3:47 am | by Martha Irvine, AP National Writer | News | CommentsCHICAGO (AP) — They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. A good number of them are just waiting for the economy to pick up so they can hop to the next job, find something more fulfilling and get what they think they deserve.
Mass. Struggles Turning Green Tech Into Green Jobs
November 16, 2009 3:36 am | by Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBOSTON (AP) — In June, lithium-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc. unveiled plans for a new manufacturing plant in Auburn that it said would employ 600 workers — a big gain in the state's drive for green jobs. Five months later, the Westborough-based company has scrapped its plans and is scoping out sites in China and other parts of Asia.
GE Teams With China To Battle Boeing, Airbus
November 16, 2009 3:26 am | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — General Electric's ( NYSE:GE ) aviation unit is teaming with Aviation Industry Corp. of China to develop and market electronic systems for commercial aircraft customers, including the C919 narrow-body aircraft that China hopes will compete with jets made by industry giants Boeing ( NYSE:BA ) and Airbus.
GM Spins $1.2B Loss Into Positive Outlook
November 16, 2009 3:14 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krishner, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsDETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. The company also says it will begin repaying $6.
Getting More Than Satisfaction From Your Relationships
November 13, 2009 8:49 am | by Andy Kaiser, Yaskawa | Articles | CommentsI want to ask you to look at a widely accepted business relationship from a little different perspective. As a decision-maker, you are constantly interfacing with numerous vendors who are requesting your time, attention, consideration, and ultimately, a purchase order. Eventually, you must make decisions regarding the best possible value regarding equipment and services required to either expand or maintain operations at your facility.
Lift Trucks Keep Ben & Jerry's Churning
November 13, 2009 8:44 am | by Susan Comfort, Product Manager of Class II Lift Trucks, The Raymond Corporation | Articles | CommentsAmericans love ice cream. Over the last 10 years, total production of ice cream and related frozen deserts has been over 1.5 billion gallons, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This high demand led ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s, maker of popular, quirky flavors like Cherry Garcia and Phish Food, to reevaluate its operations.
Nano Manometer
November 13, 2009 5:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MP100 from E-Instruments (Langhorne, PA) is a compact and rugged manometer for the HVAC professional. The meter includes leak test procedures and air velocity with density compensation. A large backlit LCD display helps readability in either light or dark environments.
The UPS With Smarts
November 13, 2009 5:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsTripp Lite (Chicago, IL) has a new high-wattage 2200VA SmartPro UPS system, which protects mission-critical equipment. The system provides 2200VA/1920W capacity for loads in just 2U of rack space and offers high-efficiency operation. Additional features include: Eight outlets with three separately breakered, individually-controllable load banks to support remote reboot or automated load shedding.
