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Matenaer Expands Fabrication Department with Two New Laser Cutters to Add Capacity and Capabilities
Matenaer Corporation announced today the introduction of two new laser cutters. Two Amada LC-3015F1 NT lasers were selected to join Matenaer’s lineup of existing lasers to add capacity to their high-demand fabrication department. - September 13, 2012 - Matenaer Corporation
Laboratory Flotation Test Completed
Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd. announced today that a laboratory flotation test was completed. The test was carried out as a senior joint venture partner wants to explore better ways of processing the mineral. The results were exceptionally good, showing a greater than 90% recovery. What this means... - August 30, 2012 - Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd.
Reports on 2nd Gold Revenues Show 15% Improved Processing Efficiency
Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd. is pleased to report their Senior Joint Venture partner has produced their second gold revenues. - August 29, 2012 - Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd.
Q-Lab Introduces New Q-PANEL Automotive Refinish Training System
Q-Lab Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new Q-PANEL automotive refinish training system for use with automotive paint and coating products. - August 29, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Laboratory Testing Inc. Continues Expansion Into Polymer Testing Market
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has added more polymer testing capabilities to the SEM/EDS and FTIR analyses previously available and can now provide information about the mechanical properties of plastics and other polymers with the addition of tensile and hardness testing for these materials. Tensile testing measures tensile strength, yield and ductility while hardness testing determines a material’s hardness value or resistance to indentation by penetration of an indenter into the test sample. - August 16, 2012 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
First Mineral Sold by Senior Joint Venture Partner
Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd. is pleased to announce that their senior joint venture partner has sold its first shipment of gold. The process used for extracting the gold is known as carbon in pulp (CIP). The ore is first dumped into a primary crusher hopper where it reduced to 1 inch then conveyed... - August 13, 2012 - Inca Peruvian Mining Ltd.
Portal Expometals.net Cooperates with Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association
The international online fair of metal manufacturing and processing expometals.net announces the beginning of an important partnership with ACIMAF, the Italian wire machinery manufacturers association. - August 09, 2012 - expometals.net
Fracture Toughness Testing Now Performed at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) now does Fracture Toughness Testing to measure conditions under which existing cracks in material will lengthen when subjected to prescribed loading conditions. LTI performs the test to ASTM standards E399 and E1820, and has fixturing to test specimens including SE(B) (single edge bend) and C(T) (compact tension). The equipment can generate 55,000 lbs. of force. An environmental chamber controls test temperature from -150° F to +350° F. - July 27, 2012 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
IMR Test Labs Receives Nadcap Accreditation for Adhesives Testing
Nadcap recognizes IMR Test Labs in Ithaca, NY for its commitment to continual improvement in aerospace quality. The Ithaca laboratory has earned reapproval of their previous non metallics testing capabilities, as well as the addition of adhesive and adhesive primer testing. - July 26, 2012 - IMR Test Labs
The AMS Group Delivers Optical Components for Discovery Channel Telescope
Baffle System Design Optimized for Manufacturability and Performance - July 20, 2012 - Next Intent
Catamount Consulting to Host MSHA Alternative Case Resolution Workshop August 21-23, 2012
The Alternative Case Resolution workshop provides mine operators and their representatives the skills necessary to participate in the ACRI process without outside legal representation. - July 18, 2012 - Catamount Consulting, LLC
Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for 2012
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated lightfastness and weathering test equipment, is pleased to announce that The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently named them one of the top 40 best small businesses to work for in northeast Ohio. Employees and community members nominated over 1000 companies,... - June 29, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Expometals.net – The Online Fair for the Metal Working Industry
Metal wire, tube, fasteners and coils are all in a web portal, where you can find companies, news, events, products... 5 languages, specialized informations, and useful tools are the strong points of expometals.net. - June 24, 2012 - expometals.net
Chelsea Decorative Metal Company Have Brought Back Tin Ceilings with Original Designs That Date Back to the 1800's
Chelsea is a company that manufactures and distributes tin ceilings. This press release will mention the material, styles that are still available, the pattern sizes and the different finishes, the popularity of the metal and the rooms they decorate, and where they can be purchased. - June 03, 2012 - Pressed Tin Ceiling Company
IMR Metallurgical Services – Louisville Earns GE S-400 Approval
IMR Test Labs in Louisville, KY has earned GE S-400 approval, enabling them to offer mechanical, metallurgical, chemical and failure analysis to a broader range of clients. - May 18, 2012 - IMR Test Labs
Globe Pipe Hanger Products Launches Re-Engineered Pipe Support Products Made in USA
MaxMechanical Hangers and Clamps, Re-engineered for Mechanical and Fire Protection Installations - May 17, 2012 - Globe Pipe Hanger Products, Inc.
A2LA Accreditation Expanded for Testing Services at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has expanded its A2LA accreditation to include an array of mechanical testing, metallurgical testing and chemical testing services. The testing laboratory has been A2LA accredited for dimensional testing and calibration services for over 20 years. - March 29, 2012 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Warm Winter Has Weather Experts Predicting Severe Storm Season and Recommending the Use of Tornado Shelters
Parkersburg, Iowa Seen as Model Community Where Nearly Every Household has a Storm Shelter. - March 17, 2012 - Survive-a-Storm Shelters
RI Firm "Nails" Screw-Less Curtain Rod Brackets
T&J Distributors introduces its expanded line of nail-less, screw-less curtain hardware. Listening to customer's requests has propelled the company to the forefront of imaginative, innovative creativity. If feedback is any indication, this firm is destined for unbridled growth and a brilliant future. - February 06, 2012 - T & J Distributors
Q-Lab and Add-X Biotech Team Up for Time-Lapse Study on Oxo-Biodegradation
Add-X Biotech and Q-Lab Corporation have teamed up to perform the first outdoor weathering test using an oxo-biodegradable plastic bag. Add-X is a Swedish biotech company, and the inventor behind the AddiFlex® oxo-biodegradable additive used in the test. Q-Lab is the worldwide leader in... - January 12, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Website
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.q-lab.com. The website has ten times the content of the previous site, and is available in Chinese, English, Spanish, German,... - January 11, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Pneumatic Actuator Approaches Zero Friction
Airpot Corp. announces the Airpel Plus, their newest line of high performance, low friction air cylinder actuators. - December 28, 2011 - Airpot Corporation
Lindsay Announces Integration of FieldNET with Land.db Farm Management Software by Ag Connections
Growers can now electronically import all of their irrigation records, pivot run times, and chemigation and fertigation events from FieldNET into Land.db. - December 15, 2011 - Lindsay Corporation
Verichek Technical Services Inc. is Now Carrying the New X-MET7000 from Oxford Instruments
The X-MET7000 handheld dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser has been designed with your needs in mind. The X-MET7000's enhanced design provides total reliability, even in the harshest environments. - December 09, 2011 - Verichek Technical Services Inc.
Catamount Consulting to Hold Safety Training Conference
Two-day Spring Thaw Safety Training Conference will serve professionals in the mining, safety and construction industries. - December 09, 2011 - Catamount Consulting, LLC
SOURIAU PA&E Announces New Hermetic Mini-Micro-D
27% Lower Profile Than Standard Micro-D Connectors - November 11, 2011 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
Laboratory Testing Inc. Receives Philadelphia 100 Honorable Mention
Laboratory Testing Inc. received an Honorable Mention from the Philadelphia 100 annual program recognizing the fastest growing, privately-held companies in the Greater Philadelphia Region. - November 10, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. President Receives ASM Eisenman Award for Work in the Metals Industry
Laboratory Testing Inc. president received the ASM Philadelphia Chapter 2011 Eisenman Award in recognition of dedicated service to ASM, foresight, leadership and promotion of the metals industry and metallurgical education. - November 10, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp Acquires Scrap Yard in NJ
Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp., a subsidiary of Universal Wrecking Corp., recently took over ownership and operation of the former Cosmos Green Acres scrap yard located at 23 Double Trouble Road, Bayville, NJ 08721. Hours of operation are M – F 7am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm. - November 04, 2011 - Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Announces Promotions in the Nondestructive Testing Ultrasonic Testing Department
Growth in immersion and contact ultrasonic testing at Laboratory Testing Inc. has led to promotions in the NDT Ultrasonic Testing Department. Two UT Supervisors and an ultrasonic testing specialist for training, quoting and technical questions were announced. - November 03, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Materials and Design Ideal for Sanitary and Washdown Applications
Calbrite Develops Stainless Steel Type X Conduit Body - October 21, 2011 - Calpipe Industries
UBK Resources Co. Announces Agreement to Merge with UBK Resources S.R.L. Bolivia
Two companies have entered into a Share Exchange agreement. Together, the merged company will explore and develop natural resources in Bolivia. - October 07, 2011 - UBK Resources Co.
Metallurgist Joins the Metallography Department at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Alan Fabiszewski has joined the Metallography Department at Laboratory Testing Inc. as a Metallurgist. He will perform various metallurgical testing and analysis methods to reveal material characteristics, to identify flaws and defects, and to carry out failure analysis and weld qualification. - September 28, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Materials Testing and ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap Accreditation Has Been Renewed by the Performance Review Institute
The materials testing and ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap accreditations have been renewed at Laboratory Testing Inc. by the Performance Review Institute (PRI). The new Nadcap certificates are valid through April 30, 2013. - September 24, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Coming Soon - a Bitcoin to Gold Market
New bitcoin trading site, Coinabul.com, is now accepting bitcoins in exchange for gold. - September 10, 2011 - Coinabul
Steel Security Cages Accessible, Affordable, Attractive
What appears to be Atlanta’s first-ever intown mass producers of air conditioner security cages has revolutionized the war on copper theft. West End Cages are designed to be accessible, affordable and attractive with consumers being able to inspect, compare, purchase and install them the same... - September 09, 2011 - West End Cages
IMR KHA – Portland Earns A2LA Accreditation
IMR KHA - Portland expands it's approvals with A2LA accreditation. - August 24, 2011 - IMR Test Labs
IMR Test Labs Earns Nadcap Accreditation for Composites Testing
IMR offers high-quality materials testing services and now expands the composites testing department with Nadcap accreditation. - August 24, 2011 - IMR Test Labs
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Company Produces Semi Tubular Rivets and Automated Setting Solutions in High Volume
An unmatched source for best-in-class rivets and rivet setting solutions - August 12, 2011 - Industrial Rivet & Fastener Company
Laboratory Testing Inc. Offers Accredited Electrical and Temperature Calibration
Electrical calibration, temperature calibration and temperature uniformity surveys are A2LA accredited when performed by LTI Metrology, the calibration lab at Laboratory Testing Inc. All calibration services are NIST-traceable and temperature uniformity surveys are performed according to AMS2750D pyrometry requirements. - August 11, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Now Performs Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is now performed at Laboratory Testing Inc. for analysis and identification of base polymers and additives in materials. FTIR spectroscopy also indicates the amount of material present and is therefore an excellent tool for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. - August 11, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Company Opens Distribution Facility in Japan
RivetKing® products and KingSet™ auto-feed riveting system now available to fastener distributors and dealers in Japan. - August 10, 2011 - Industrial Rivet & Fastener Company
FABLOGIC Metal Composite Panel Project Featured in MetalMag
FABLOGIC(TM) by BAMCO, Inc., an award-winning leader in the design and fabrication of composite metal panels, is proud to have one of its projects featured in the May/June 2011 issue of MetalMag. The featured project is the Loggia Athletic Center at Grinnell College in Iowa. The athletic center... - July 29, 2011 - BAMCO, Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsored ASM Materials Camp 2011
Laboratory Testing Inc. sponsored the ASM Materials Camp 2011 held at Drexel University for high school students interested in careers in materials testing and engineering. The students participated in instructional and practical sessions about materials throughout the week-long camp. - July 22, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Curtains and Drapes Easier to Hang Thanks to RI Firm
T & J Distributors reveals new curtain and drapery hardware that simplifies and greatly reduces the effort needed to hang window treatments. This exciting, ground-breaking, patent-pending innovation also eliminates damage to the face of valuable walls and woodwork. - July 18, 2011 - T & J Distributors
Cyclotec Reports Innovative Dry Separation Technology of Waste Streams Previously Not Attractive for Recycling
Cyclotecs' Multi Product Air Separators outstand state of art separators, by broader on line adjustment of product size capabilities, resulting in finer product at range of 100-160 microns at higher separation efficiencies, ability to operate at feed moisture up to 5%, & provide up to Four de dusted separation products simultaneously. - June 30, 2011 - Cyclotec Oy
A2LA Accreditation is Renewed and Expanded for Calibration at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Electrical and temperature calibration were added to the scope of A2LA accreditation at Laboratory Testing Inc. Accreditation for dimensional testing, calibration of instruments and standards and field calibration was renewed through March 31, 2013. - June 27, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Q-Lab Wins Award to Improve Solar PV Module Durability
Q-Lab Corporation and several partners were recently awarded $2.9 million for a Solar-Durability and Lifetime Extension (S-DLE) Center project, as part of the Ohio Third Frontier program. Q-Lab is a recognized global leader in advanced weathering test equipment and services. The other program... - June 05, 2011 - Q-Lab Corporation
Precison Metalsmiths, Inc. New President
Mr. David Dolata, Owner & CEO of Precision Metalsmiths, Inc, (PMI) is pleased to announce that Mr. James Racco has accepted the position of President of the company. Mr. Racco brings many years of experience in new business development, strategic planning and strong leadership capabilities. Mr. - May 28, 2011 - Precision Metalsmiths, Inc.
IMR KHA – Portland Earns GE S-400 Accreditation for Creep Testing
IMR KHA in Portland, OR is pleased to announce that they have earned GE S-400 accreditation for Creep Testing. Creep testing is useful in evaluating materials used in jet engines, gas turbines and other high temperature applications under load to prevent failure. It improves understanding of... - May 19, 2011 - IMR Test Labs