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Energy-Efficient Dryer
September 29, 2009 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsHankison International (Ocala, FL), an SKF brand, announces the release of their new HES Energy Saving Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers, ideal for flows from 90 to 675 scfm (153 nm3/h to1147 nm3/h). The HES series delivers precision-engineered heat exchangers, ISO Quality Class integrated filtration, and rugged refrigerant compressors.
Small Protectors, Big Surges
September 29, 2009 10:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new PS-C DIN rail power supplies from Altech (Flemington, NJ) has been engineered to deliver high power (up to 20 amps) in a compact package, up to 50 percent smaller compared with conventional versions, according to the company. These single-output units can provide an upfront power surge by boosting 50 percent more power in the first three seconds, followed by 100 percent of continuously rated power in service.
When It's Good To Be Dense
September 29, 2009 10:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sanitary Low Profile Container/Bulk Bag Densifier from Material Transfer and Storage, Inc. (Allegan, MI) is designed to automatically fill containers or bulk bags by weight and settle the contents. The stainless steel construction and continuous TIG welds allow for quick, thorough wash-down cleaning.
Rugged Panel PCs
September 29, 2009 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsComark Corporation (Medfield, MA) line of PanelMagic PCs are useful in a wide variety of industrial machinery applications, including packaging, food processing, and material handling, due to their rugged stainles steel construction. Additional features include: Display sizes ranging from 12” to 20”.
Peterbilt Shuts Down Idle Nashville Plant
September 29, 2009 5:18 am | News | CommentsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Peterbilt Corp. is permanently closing its truck plant in Nashville. The Tennessean quoted plant manager Larry Vessels who said the decision means the loss of about 390 jobs at the idled plant. Peterbilt manufactures over-the-road commercial trucks and said it will consolidate work at its plant in Denton, Texas.
Kraft Sparks Anti-Government Protests In Argentina
September 29, 2009 4:45 am | by Vanessa Hand Orellana, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- An effort by Kraft Foods Inc. to end a labor dispute at its Argentina factory has ignited a larger dispute between leftist groups and the government, as several thousand people marched to the presidential palace late Monday in solidarity with fired workers. Kraft spokesman Pedro Lopez Matheu said the plant in suburban Buenos Aires reopened Monday after police enforcing a court order evicted fired employees who had occupied the factory 40 days ago.
China Agrees To GM Takeover of Delphi
September 29, 2009 4:39 am | News | CommentsSHANGHAI (AP) — China's Commerce Ministry has given a conditional green light for General Motors Co.'s plan to acquire portions of auto parts maker Delphi Corp. Among other things, the ministry banned GM and Delphi from exchanging trade secrets about Delphi's other customers. Delphi is required to ensure it supplies parts to other automakers in a timely, reasonably priced and fair way, the ministry said in a statement issued Monday.
Reuse It Or Lose It
September 29, 2009 4:31 am | by David Madden, Owner, ContainerExchanger.com | Articles | CommentsBuying used reusable packaging yields immediate cost savings and long term benefits. Looking for new ways to add to your bottom line? Perhaps you should take a look at replacing expendable packaging with reusable/returnable options. Buying reusable packaging, specifically quality used reusable packaging, can generate cost savings.
I Am Woman. Why Should I Roar?
September 29, 2009 4:27 am | by by Meaghan Ziemba, Associate Editor, PD&D | Blogs | CommentsLast week I had the pleasure to join some of my PD&D comrades at the Design & Manufacturing show in Rosemont, IL. I had the chance to see what’s new in the industry, scout out potential column ideas for PD&D , and work on my pitching skills to help promote our publication. I learned a lot about the industry and the ins and outs of the business, but I was quite disappointed on how the experience ended.
WA Governor Courts Boeing In Interstate Competition
September 29, 2009 4:17 am | by Curt Woodward, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsOLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's governor is stepping up public efforts to court the Boeing Co., part of a high-stakes interstate competition for the second assembly line of the company's long-delayed 787 jetliner. In a report released Monday, Gov. Chris Gregoire detailed what she called the business case for building a second 787 line in Washington state.
Harley's MV Agusta Unveils New Models
September 28, 2009 12:14 pm | by Dan Strumpf, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group unveiled its first new models in 10 years on Monday, saying its purchase by motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson Inc. last year is beginning to pay off. The two new bikes — new versions of its Brutale sport bikes — are geared toward younger, affluent riders interested in MV Agusta's sporty performance rides.
Wife Wants To Unseal Evidence In Cintas Dryer Death
September 28, 2009 12:07 pm | by Justin Juozapavicius, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTULSA, Okla. (AP) — The widow of a Cintas Corp. worker who fell into an industrial dryer and died in 2007 wants a federal judge to unseal for public viewing more than 90 percent of the evidence in her lawsuit against the nation's largest uniform supplier. Amalia Diaz Torres claims in a motion filed last week that the Cincinnati-based company is abusing the court's protective order by marking much of the case evidence as "confidential," forcing key documents and depositions to be blacked out.
Moog Acquires GE Aviation Asset For $90m
September 28, 2009 12:01 pm | News | CommentsEAST AURORA, N.Y. (AP) — Aircraft systems maker Moog Inc. said Monday it completed its acquisition of a GE Aviation Systems flight control product line for $90 million. The deal was made in cash, with funds from the company's revolving credit facility, Moog said in a release. The GE business, based in Wolverhampton, England, designs and makes flight control actuation for commercial and military programs, including for the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330.
21st Century 'Land' Rush: Alternate Energy Across The West
September 28, 2009 9:39 am | by Paul Foy, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Want some solar energy with your geothermal? In Utah, state officials are fielding various combinations of energy proposals, a list that includes solar and geothermal installations and an energy storage project that would turn salt caverns into a kind of giant battery.
Chinese Drywall Makers Likely To Ignore Suits
September 28, 2009 9:33 am | by Cain Burdeau, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers representing homeowners and homebuilders who used drywall suspected of causing corrosion and possible health risks say they expect Chinese companies that made the wallboard to ignore hundreds of lawsuits filed against them in U.S. courts. So, who's going to be on the hook for any damages courts might award? That's the pivotal question for lawyers as they pursue about 300 lawsuits in U.
