Friday, July 06, 2007
New Zealand Health Science Company and German University to set Manuka honey standards in wake of compound discovery
Te Awamutu, New Zealand (PRWEB) July 6, 2007 -- A New Zealand honey health science company and a German university have joined forces in a bid to set industry standards for the use of manuka honey products to heal wounds, overcome stomach and skin problems, and potentially in the fight against cancer.
The move comes in the wake of the discovery by the university's researchers of the compound responsible for manuka honey's anti-bacterial activity.
The move comes in the wake of the discovery by the university's researchers of the compound responsible for manuka honey's anti-bacterial activity.
JK Harris and Company, Employees Donate $14,000 to Fireman's Fund
North Charleston, SC (PRWEB) July 5, 2007 -- JK Harris & Company President and CEO John Harris announced today that $14,000 will be donated to the City of Charleston Fireman's Fund to help the families of the nine Charleston firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire at a furniture store in Charleston, SC, on the evening of June 18.
Harris states his North Charleston-based company, which is the largest tax resolution firm in the nation, collected $9,000 in voluntary donations from employees. The company also matched, dollar for dollar, the first $5,000 that was collected to bring the grand total to be given to the Fireman's Fund to $14,000.
Harris states his North Charleston-based company, which is the largest tax resolution firm in the nation, collected $9,000 in voluntary donations from employees. The company also matched, dollar for dollar, the first $5,000 that was collected to bring the grand total to be given to the Fireman's Fund to $14,000.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
IntelliChoice.com’s ``Best Deals'' for July Show Little Impact from New Round of Automaker Incentives
IntelliChoice.com’s ``Best Deals'' for July Show Little Impact from New Round of Automaker Incentives
- Car Buyers Urged to Do Homework, Look Beyond Rebates -
CAMPBELL, Calif. (BusinessWire EON) July 5, 2007 -- PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for cars, trucks and SUVs for July 2007. Winners for July reveal that the recent increase in incentives and rebates, especially among American automakers, are thus far having little impact on overall value.
- Car Buyers Urged to Do Homework, Look Beyond Rebates -
CAMPBELL, Calif. (BusinessWire EON) July 5, 2007 -- PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for cars, trucks and SUVs for July 2007. Winners for July reveal that the recent increase in incentives and rebates, especially among American automakers, are thus far having little impact on overall value.
BidClerk.com Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Milwaukee, WI Area
(PRWEB) July 5, 2007 -- BidClerk, the Construction Industry Search Engine, reported today that the following commercial construction projects are planning to go out for bid or start construction in the next 90 days in the Milwaukee, WI area. Businesses interested in providing services relative to these projects should visit BidClerk.com and reference the Project ID listed below to obtain direct contact information for each job:
South Milwaukee, WI - Dollar Tree, 10,000-square-foot retail store, September 2007, $500,000. Project ID: 624275
Oak Creek, WI - Corporate Square Office Building, 7300 S. 13th St., 10,000-square-foot office building, September 2007, $1 million. Project ID: 567788
Glendale, WI - Zumiez #25, 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., 2,500-square-foot clothing store, August 2007, $100,000. Project ID: 627419
Grafton, WI - Advanced Healthcare Grafton Cedar Creek Clinic, 215 Washington St., 37,237-square-foot medical clinic, August 2007, $7.8 million. Project ID: 487282
West Bend, WI - Commerce State Bank, Silverbrook Drive and W Paradise Drive, 45,000-square-foot financial facility, September 2007, $6 million. Project ID: 518853
South Milwaukee, WI - Dollar Tree, 10,000-square-foot retail store, September 2007, $500,000. Project ID: 624275
Oak Creek, WI - Corporate Square Office Building, 7300 S. 13th St., 10,000-square-foot office building, September 2007, $1 million. Project ID: 567788
Glendale, WI - Zumiez #25, 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., 2,500-square-foot clothing store, August 2007, $100,000. Project ID: 627419
Grafton, WI - Advanced Healthcare Grafton Cedar Creek Clinic, 215 Washington St., 37,237-square-foot medical clinic, August 2007, $7.8 million. Project ID: 487282
West Bend, WI - Commerce State Bank, Silverbrook Drive and W Paradise Drive, 45,000-square-foot financial facility, September 2007, $6 million. Project ID: 518853
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Full Use Of Home Now Within Reach Despite Stairs
Port St Lucie, FL (PRWEB) July 3, 2007 -- U.S. Stairlifts Inc. has announced the release of the Safe-N-Easy Stairlift(TM) in the United States. Although stairlifts have been popular and commonplace in the U.K. and mainland Europe for several decades, they are about to go mainstream here in the United States. Stairlifts (a.k.a. stair lift, chair lift, stairway chair lift) provide mobility-challenged individuals with a safe, easy and affordable mode of ascending and descending their stairs.
World Class Marina Development Chooses CMI for Seawall and Dock Solutions
Vocus/PRWEB ) July 3, 2007 -- The new Pirates Cove Marina in Port Isabel, TX is one of the most modern and environmentally friendly on the gulf coast. Revolutionary new materials were used for the seawall and dock construction. CMI was the only company that could provide the complete solution.
Owner Mike Johnson wanted to build a world class waterfront development and deep water marina like no other in south Texas. "I wanted the best looking development in the area and also keep the home owners association clear of future costs", said Mike while cleaning a day's catch of trout at his new marina. CMI was the only company that could provide the entire seawall and dock solution.
Owner Mike Johnson wanted to build a world class waterfront development and deep water marina like no other in south Texas. "I wanted the best looking development in the area and also keep the home owners association clear of future costs", said Mike while cleaning a day's catch of trout at his new marina. CMI was the only company that could provide the entire seawall and dock solution.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Diamond Discoveries Provides Exploration Plans for 2007and 2008
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- Diamond Discoveries International Corp.(OTCBB:DMDD) has approved and would like to present the recommended work program for the Quebec properties prepared and recommended by Harrison Cookenboo, Ph.D., P.Geo, Senior Associate Geologist with Watts, Griffis and McOuat. As per the option agreement with Tres-Or Resources Ltd (see news May 8, 2006) a two-Phase exploration program , has been approved by the board of directors for 2007 and 2008 with an estimated budget of $1,500,000 million.
Precision Repair Works Now Offering In-house Repairs for Interior Surfaces to Home Owners Across Southern Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) July 2, 2007 -- Precision Repair Works has been providing quality craftsmanship to manufacturers and builders in Southern Colorado since 1997, and now they will provide those same services to home owners, renovators, realtors and property managers across Southern Colorado with in-house repairs to interior surfaces. As gas prices increase, many home owners are looking for ways to cut costs and yet they want their home to look good. Many home owners in southern Colorado are turning to the service industry to find ways of repairing items rather than replace them. The wise investor knows the need to protect their greatest asset: their home.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Auburn Engineering Adds Linear Vibration Welding Capabilities; Prototype Company Helps Manufacturers Close Gap in Joining Applications for Thermoplast
Rochester Hills, Mich. (PRWEB) June 30, 2007 -- Auburn Engineering, Inc., leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, has recently added linear vibration welding capabilities to their prototype development services. Linear vibration welding is a frictional application between two or more plastic parts that is capable of creating strong, air-tight welds in thermoplastic parts.
By offering customers the ability to produce vibration welding, Auburn Engineering closes the gap between manufacturing of plastics and assembly. Auburn is capable of using its existing CNC tooling resources to build custom vibration fixtures in-house. The in-house capability to create parts and vibration welding without third party outsourcing yields faster lead times, reduced fixture costs, and provides a competitive edge in vibration welding trials.
By offering customers the ability to produce vibration welding, Auburn Engineering closes the gap between manufacturing of plastics and assembly. Auburn is capable of using its existing CNC tooling resources to build custom vibration fixtures in-house. The in-house capability to create parts and vibration welding without third party outsourcing yields faster lead times, reduced fixture costs, and provides a competitive edge in vibration welding trials.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs Faces Shortage of Skilled Labor for Construction Equipment Industry
Orange Park, FL (PRWEB) June 27, 2007 -- Construction Equipment Industry is in need, as the increasing demand for new construction calls attention to the equally, increasing shortage of skilled labor workers to fill Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs.
As long as Construction Equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, and skid steer loaders, sit idle, construction companies lose money, eventually, driving up the costs of construction and lengthening job completion times. As one Heavy Equipment Operator put it: "If it's a three-man job and I'm the only one here qualified to run the equipment - then, it takes a bit longer! Good money though."
As long as Construction Equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, and skid steer loaders, sit idle, construction companies lose money, eventually, driving up the costs of construction and lengthening job completion times. As one Heavy Equipment Operator put it: "If it's a three-man job and I'm the only one here qualified to run the equipment - then, it takes a bit longer! Good money though."
Pre-certified High Performance Plastics Now Available for Life Science Applications
Reading, PA USA (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (Quadrant EPP) has introduced the first high performance plastic machining stock that carries certifications for conformance to ISO 10993-1 and USP Class VI standards. The initial product offering designated Ketron® PEEK LSG (life science grade) is certified for applications requiring bodily contact for a maximum of 24 hours.
Key Leaders From General Motors and Whirlpool To Join Keynote Speaker Line-Up for CPDA's PLM Road Map (trademark) 2007
Stamford, CT, (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 -- Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA), a provider of critical analyses for PLM decisions, announces that Detlef Bielohlawek, Global Director - CAD and Visualization, General Motors and Dr. Thomas Gielda, Director, Global Mechanical Structures and Systems, Whirlpool Corporation will join Dr. Durward K. Sobek and Michael Kennedy with keynote presentations at its annual PLM Road Map conference, to be held at The Inn at St. John's, Plymouth, Michigan on September 19 and 20.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Steel Pipes & Tubes Market to Cross 103 Million Tons by 2010, According to a New Report
San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- A new report released by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. "Fiber Optic Sensors: A Global Strategic Business Report" provides a comprehensive review of detailed company profiles and enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The study also analyzes market data and analytics in volume sales for regions such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of World by the following product segments - Electric Resistance Welded Pipes (Mechanical Steel Tubing, Structural Tubing, Structural Steel Pipes, Pressure Tubing, Standard Pipes, Oil Country Tubular Goods, and Line Pipes); Seamless Pipes & Tubes; Continuous Welded Pipes & Tubes; and Gas Spiral Welded Pipes & Tubes.
Steel is being realized as an essential material for strengthening existing installations and infrastructure. Primary application sectors for these products include nuclear, construction, automotive, oil and natural gas, steam generation, and metal processing industries. Steel products such as steel pipes & tubes, beams, rods etc., are used for a number of applications, including oil & and gas industry, petrochemical industry, construction industry, energy, transportation, automotive industry, and others. The US represents the world's largest steel pipes and tubes market and is projected to account for over 40 million tons by 2009. There is high growth potential for segments such as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and structural tubes. Electric resistance welded pipes market is projected to cross 41 million tons by 2009, growing at a compounded annual rate of over 3.4% during the ten-year analysis period. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are among the fastest growing steel pipes and tubes markets owing to high economic growth with increased activity in sectors such as oil, power, and refineries. Asia-Pacific steel pipes and tubes market is projected to register a CAGR of over 3% over the ten-year analysis period.
Steel is being realized as an essential material for strengthening existing installations and infrastructure. Primary application sectors for these products include nuclear, construction, automotive, oil and natural gas, steam generation, and metal processing industries. Steel products such as steel pipes & tubes, beams, rods etc., are used for a number of applications, including oil & and gas industry, petrochemical industry, construction industry, energy, transportation, automotive industry, and others. The US represents the world's largest steel pipes and tubes market and is projected to account for over 40 million tons by 2009. There is high growth potential for segments such as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and structural tubes. Electric resistance welded pipes market is projected to cross 41 million tons by 2009, growing at a compounded annual rate of over 3.4% during the ten-year analysis period. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are among the fastest growing steel pipes and tubes markets owing to high economic growth with increased activity in sectors such as oil, power, and refineries. Asia-Pacific steel pipes and tubes market is projected to register a CAGR of over 3% over the ten-year analysis period.
Global Fiber Optic Sensors Market to Cross $650 Million by 2010, According to New Report
San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- A new report released by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., "Fiber Optic Sensors: A Global Strategic Business Report", provides a comprehensive review of the prevailing trends, opportunities, demand forecasts, product overviews, players, and competition. The report offers detailed company profiles and enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The study also analyzes market data and analytics in value sales for regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World by the following product segments - Extrinsic Fiber Optic Sensors and Intrinsic Fiber Optic Sensors.
Manufacturer of Heat Transfer Products Rolls Out New Hydronic Boiler
Pulaski, NY (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) June 18, 2007 –- Fulton, a global manufacturer of heat transfer products, is proud to introduce the Pulse 2000 Hydronic Low Emissions Boiler (PHW 2000LE). The PHW 2000LE is pre-certified to South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1146.2 with consistent NOx emissions of less than 30 PPM at all firing rates. Existing Pulse Hydronic boilers can also be retrofitted to meet the low emissions standards set forth by SCAQMD Rule 1146.2.The low emissions design provides all the advantages of the natural Pulse combustion process in an even more environmentally friendly design; making it the perfect boiler for installation in sustainable buildings where low emissions are requested.
Durable goods orders fall, stir growth fears
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New orders for long-lasting U.S.-made manufactured goods tumbled sharply in May, the government said on Wednesday, raising doubts about the strength of the factory sector and business expansion plans. Orders for durable goods, items meant to last at least three years, slid a larger-than-expected 2.8 percent after a 1.1 percent April rise, a Commerce Department report showed.
