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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:00:19 GMT
Socket Systems, LLC under New Ownership - Manufacturing the Lumber Link Metal Joinery Building System
CANFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Owner Ron Cianciola purchased Socket Systems, founded 1983, in November, 2007. Socket Systems (www.socketsys.com), manufactures a steel joinery system called Lumber Link. This 3/16-inch steel "socket," joins 6-inch x 6-inch rough-cut timbers or wood members, to create a clear span building frame. The standard Lumber Link kit will create an open area up to 30 feet wide. Options include Porch Extensions of 15 feet on each side, multiple roof options and building styles. The Gambrel roof option is perfect for a spacious second floor.
The new "6-inch x 8-inch Hercules Fixture" allows for clear span widths up to 60 feet with certain requirements. We also offer Steel Rafters custom made to your specifications for larger buildings. Second floor steel I-beams with pre-welded tabs, for the floor joists, are available at your request. Custom fixtures for cathedral ceilings, oversize door openings, and different roof pitches are common. The spacing of each bay frame/kit depends on which fixture you choose and your specific climate requirements.
Frames are assembled on the ground and raised into place using the foot locking system. No cranes or lifting equipment is needed and vertical supports are not set into cement, to eventually rot. Lumber Link does not require pressure-treated lumber and uses much less wood than trusses, making us an environmentally friendly, green company.
Lumber Link has been used to build garages, additions, porches, carports, businesses, airplane hangars, churches, commercial barns, storage facilities, homes and any type of pole barn imaginable.
This versatile building system can be erected by contractors or the do-it-yourself, builder. Complete building plans are available for sale on the website. Architectural engineering services are available for simple or detailed projects. We are glad to answer any of your questions. Be sure to check your local building requirements. Lumber Link is approved for stick-post building by the 2006 International Building Code. Call 800-724-8250 for details.
About Socket Systems, LLC:
Socket Systems, founded in 1983, was purchased by Ron Cianciola, of Canfield, OH, November 2007. Socket Systems manufactures multiple kits to erect clear span buildings. Lumber Link buildings are located in every state. This alternative building system allows everyone to build a wide variety of structures.
For more information visit the Socket Systems website (www.socketsys.com) or call 814-476-1927.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:08 GMT
Namtra Corporation Acquires eTaxPortal
RESTON, Va., Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Namtra Business Solutions, a 2009 Deloitte 500 fastest growing company, today announced that its software division has completed the acquisition of eTaxPortal.
eTaxPortal is a Web based tax process automation solution for today's tax department. It provides a single gateway to commonly used tax tools. The key components of eTaxPortal includes eTax Fileroom - Embedded Tax Document Repository; eTaxWorkflow - Embedded Tax Project Management; eTaxCalendar - Tax and non-tax obligation management for unlimited entities; eTaxDataCollector - Data Collection and Analytical reporting; Auditroom - Collaboration with External Auditors.
eTaxPortal provides a single platform of solutions that enable corporate tax functions to manage data efficiently and effectively while managing tax risk, and improving internal controls.
Leveraging the eTaxPortal, Tax Professionals can play a more strategic role within their organization and spend their valuable time to applying Tax best practices in their organization. eTaxPortal will help implement complete tax process automation and effective tax Management in their organization. It provides a full visibility over tax processes, enhance communications among stake holders and ease collaboration.
"eTaxPortal is an excellent fit with our 2010 business goals and objectives. We believe that it will help us achieve our aim towards providing our clients with high value software and services. eTaxPortal, which is currently a huge asset for some of world's largest corporations will also serve as a great tool for collaboration and information sharing in small and medium Tax and Accounting market," said Executive Vice President Khaja Syed.
"Our plan is to do meaningful investment in new software and services in the upcoming years," added Minhaj Khan, VP of Software Services.
"We are very excited about the prospects of expanding ourselves in Tax and Accounting technology, and are confident that with our decade of experience in providing innovative tax technology services we will provide high returns on investment to Tax and accounting professionals," said Mr. Syed.
About Namtra Corporation:
The mission of Namtra Corporation is to provide each of our customers with high-value services and software automation tools that will significantly reduce the costs of doing business. For over a decade we have been providing innovative technology transformation solutions that have helped companies achieve efficiencies and gain high return on their technology investments.
"We derive our competitive advantage from our diverse industry applications experience and ability to provide premium quality customized IT services at very reasonable prices and unmatched after sales service extended by our resourceful workforce. We have acquired an enormous wealth of domain knowledge and experience in meeting the unique challenges from our customers through undertaking projects of significant scale and complexity.
For Further Information visit us at www.etaxportal.com or email us at info@etaxportal.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Namtra Business Solutions Inc.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:30:53 GMT
Central South Distribution, Inc. Makes Historical Merger with Lataillade Entertainment and Ruff Town Entertainment Group
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Central South Distribution, Inc., which has been the number one independent faith based record distributor in the world for the past decade, has formed a partnership with Lataillade Entertainment, headed by contemporary gospel label / publishing / marketing guru Vicki Mack-Lataillade and her husband, Claude Lataillade, and Grammy® nominated songwriter / producer Rene Moore, head of Ruff Town Entertainment Group. The multi-million dollar stock purchase marks the first time in history that African Americans will have a principal stake and partnership in a major contemporary music distribution company. Randy Davidson, founder and CEO of Central South, Inc., made the milestone announcement today, which is effective immediately.
 Vicki Mack-Lataillade, Claude Lataillade, and Rene Moore, will serve on Central South's Board of Directors along with Davidson, Chuck Adams, co-founder and President of Central South, and Greg Davidson, the company's Vice-President of Finance. Central South is a private and family owned business that has been based in Nashville, Tennessee, since 1970. On top of being the #1 independent faith based distributor, they rank #2 behind Sony/BMG/Provident/Integrity as the leading distributor of faith based music in the U.S.
Over the past decade, Central South built a chain of 90 retail stores that grossed $100 million in volume. They are credited with successfully crossing a product line comprised of 80 percent urban contemporary gospel and faith based music into major retail chains like Wal-Mart, Target, and Best Buy. The Lataillade's built the most successful independent gospel label ever, Gospo Centric Records, (which launched superstar Kirk Franklin, among others), and along with several other companies generated over $100 million dollars. Vijay Chandran, President of the Cauvery Group, Inc., arranged the financing for the acquisition.
"The paradigm for the way contemporary music is sold on the retail level is in a constant state of flux and is extremely challenging at the moment," noted Davidson. "The merger with Lataillade Entertainment and Ruff Town Entertainment Group is a natural progression for Central South, and the vast experience and expertise of our unparalleled management team will help us to expand our dominant market share."
"This is really a dream come true opportunity," remarked Vicki Mack-Lataillade. "Our relationship with Central South gives us a chance to be more than just aggregators of content. We'll be able to fully utilize our creativity and marketing savvy," and she added, "artists will be given to opportunity to sell music products, and music related products as well."
"We share a common vision with Central South of maintaining our independent spirit, staying streamlined, and seeking viable partnerships with other companies that will help us grow a multi-media distribution platform for a wide range of faith based and secular products," infused Claude Lataillade. "We also intend to take an aggressive posture in expanding and our digital strategy, and further developing our roles as creators/providers and distributors of digital content."
"We're in the very unique position of creating a label/distribution template that's a first on every level," stated Rene Moore. "I'm excited and thrilled to be part of a partnership and company that ultimately can become a haven and nurturing place for talented artists from all music genres."
Since selling Gospo Centric to BMG/Sony/Zomba in 2005, Vicki, CEO, and Claude, CFO, have built a wide spectrum of entertainment properties under the banner of Lataillade Entertainment, which include Mack Entertainment, a record label, Lilly Mack Publishing, (gospel music's #1 music publishing company) a couple of the television series/properties, "The Lilly Mack Sing-A-Long," and "Soulaughable," a comedy/variety show on The Word Network, and Muscapes, an entity that serves as a digital arm for all its products.
Rene Moore is most noted for his starring role in "Rene & Angela," considered one of the most influential duets in the history of R&B and hip-hop music. In the late eighties, the duo scored a series of classic hits, including, "You Don't Have To Cry," "Your Smile," and "Save Your Love," which was a #1 hit. Moore also enjoyed a decade of writing and producing with the late Michael Jackson, and received a Grammy nomination for "Song Of The Year," for "Jam" which he penned for Jackson. His thriving career as songwriter/producer also includes penning songs for Janet Jackson, and Jay Z, among others. In 1997, he launched Ruff Town Entertainment Group in 1997 with radio mogul Kevin Wagner and rapper JT Money. The company includes a burgeoning record label and a highly successful publishing company.
Central South's offices will remain in Nashville. President Chuck Adams remarked, "Combining our track record with the vast talents of Vicki, Claude, and Rene gives us chance to rewrite yet another chapter in our company's ongoing success story."
More information: www.centralsouthdistribution.com.
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NEWS SOURCE: Central South Distribution, Inc.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:40:25 GMT
LRM Industries, LLC Acquired and Recapitalized as LRM Industries International, Inc.
ROCKLEDGE, Fla., July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The former LRM Industries, LLC, headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, has been acquired from NOVA Chemicals Inc. and Envirokare Tech, Inc., which have owned the company as a joint venture since 2005. A group of investors led by Zesiger Capital Group LLC funded the transaction that resulted in the recapitalization of the former company into LRM Industries International, Inc.
 The inventor of LRM's unique award winning, patented technologies, Dr. Dale E. Polk, remains as a stakeholder in the new company and will help drive its growth as Chief Technology Officer and member of the board of directors.
Said Dr. Polk, "We are staged to show the world how our one-of-a-kind technologies enable new and unmatched design possibilities for very large, top quality, and feature rich thermoplastic composite components and products. Our customers have been pioneers right alongside us in providing unprecedented levels of value in their markets with TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming and STF Sheetless ThermoForming."
Jim Callough, President and CEO of the new LRM added, "NOVA and Envirokare helped us navigate through the stages of emerging from a technology development entity to a robust commercial production business. Under our new ownership, we are now positioned strongly to take our young innovative company to the next level and beyond. It's exciting to have competitive differentiation across the board, and constantly to be challenging the paradigms of thermoplastic / composite product design and production."
LRM Industries International, Inc. has its manufacturing facility in Rockledge, Florida where it operates three large-scale production lines custom-engineered by the company to produce using its unique TPF and STF process technologies.
Company Information
LRM Industries International, Inc. is a company established to commercialize TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming™ technology, a radically different and award-winning process technology for producing large, feature-rich, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite parts in one fully automated molding operation. With the TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming™ and STF Sheetless ThermoForming™ technologies, LRM enables innovative applications and designs in the use of plastics and thermoplastic composites to produce very large unitary structures where, to-date, it has been viewed as cost prohibitive or lacking in strength and structural integrity.
For more information, visit www.lrmind.com.
Contact:
Jim Callough
of LRM Industries International, Inc.
321-635-9797
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NEWS SOURCE: LRM Industries International, Inc.
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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:29:00 GMT
Bookbinder's Soups and Seasonings Division Acquired by Pennsylvania Corporation
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bookbinder Specialties, a Pennsylvania company, acquired the Bookbinder's Soup and Seasonings Division from the Stephens' Original Foods Company of Huntingdon Valley, PA, on June 23, 2009. The soups and seasonings are based on favorite recipes from the Old Original Bookbinder's restaurant, established in 1865 in Philadelphia's historic Old City.
The Media, Pennsylvania-based Bookbinder Specialties Company will be directed by Sean O'Neil. Prior to establishing Bookbinder Specialties, O'Neil held a variety of management positions at DuPont, a science-based product and services company, in Delaware.
O'Neil's short-term goals for growing the Bookbinder's Soups & Seasonings brand focus on expanding the product line and strengthening distribution.
"We see an increasing demand for healthy, restaurant quality food, ready-to-serve in the convenience of your own home," said O'Neil. "Bookbinder Specialties will merge the tradition and heritage of the old favorites with the expectations and tastes of today's gourmet consumers."
The current Bookbinder's product line features fresh seafood from the eastern U.S., and includes bisques (lobster, crab, shrimp, and seafood), snapper soup, New England and Manhattan clam chowders, oyster stew, clam sauces, clam juice, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
Distribution is throughout the U.S., with concentration in the Northeast.
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NEWS SOURCE: Bookbinder Specialties LLC
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:59:40 GMT
Potential Silver Bullet for Swine Flu and Most Common Infections Using Green Technology Patented in U.S. and Mexico
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argentech, Inc. (www.argentechinc.com) today announced that it reached agreement with Invision International Health Solutions, Inc., to purchase the rights to Opti-Silver, a patented antibacterial and antiviral technology that utilizes ionic silver in a unique complex for optimal delivery in the human body. The complex was granted broad patent protection in the U.S. and, recently, in Mexico as well. It also has patent protection overseas. (See www.silver100.com/patents.)
 Recently, there has been a surge in the number of industrial and medically related products utilizing ionic silver, owing to its broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral qualities. University studies and regulatory approvals further attest to the antimicrobial powers of ionic silver, which is harmless to humans with normal use.
The mechanism of action by which ionic silver kills germs gives it this remarkable combination of characteristics. However, it's extremely unstable and requires a delivery mechanism to function.
The result of more than a million dollars in development, Opti-Silver was designed explicitly to optimize the delivery of silver ions in the human body.
"The Opti-Silver complex represents a quantum leap in utilizing ionic silver for internal human use," said Roger Leblanc, Ph.D., former director of the Departments of Chemistry and Advanced Microscopy at the University of Miami. "Nothing else even comes close to the efficiency of its unique delivery mechanism."
Donald Baird, Ph.D., former director of the Department of Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University, has called Opti-Silver "ingenious" and "unprecedented." (See www.silver100.com/reports.)
In November of 2007, the maker of a certain surface disinfectant was granted EPA approval to claim that its ionic silver product kills strains of SARS, Bird Flu, MRSA, influenza, and a range of other pathogens. Drs. Leblanc and Baird have written pointed reports stating that surface disinfectant would be all but useless for internal human use, citing its lack of an appropriate delivery mechanism for the challenging electro-chemical environment of the human body.
"To a chemist," Dr. Baird stated, "Opti-Silver represents a brilliant chemical formulation that results in a far more efficient delivery mechanism for releasing silver ions in the body than has ever existed before."
"We have the technology and patents to support a business model that enables us to perform serious humanitarian work, by growing our business," said Jay Newman, CEO of Argentech. "And we have a game plan in place to roll this out to the public on a massive scale in a remarkably short time," he said.
A study has been designed, to be conducted at the world's largest clinical research center for pediatric drugs, which Argentech believes will prove the ability of ionic silver to prevent the vast majority of upper respiratory infections, including those that are viral in nature. Fighting viral infection is an area where solutions are still lacking and vitally needed.
"To fund the study, we're relying on wealthy individuals who really want to make a difference in human health on a worldwide scale," Newman said.
"It's not that we mind sharing stock with investors," he added. "We find that philanthropists tend to resonate far better with us, because they share the humanitarian priority behind our mission. It's not just about the numbers for us. It's both. We have to be successful to get this vital product to the people."
Charitable contributions can be made into a 501(C)(3) called the Foundation for Health Research, which will fund the study.
Meet Newman and hear the story at www.argentechinc.com/video1.
Further information: Jay Newman, 954-776-2406, jnewman@argentechinc.com.
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NEWS SOURCE: Argentech, Inc.
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TAGS: Argentech, Inc., Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Send2Press.
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:48:07 GMT
Aicello Acquisition of Tohcello PVA Film Business Group
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, March 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aicello announced today an agreement to acquire Tohcello Company's polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film product line and assets. The move is part of Aicello's strategy to expand PVA film business as a core product offering, by increasing production capacity and leveraging the assets and technology included in the acquisition. The sale will be completed on April 1, 2009.
PVA film has a combination of several unique properties, making it ideal in applications such as water soluble packaging, mold release and transfer printing. PVA film's biodegradability and water solubility meet the needs of today's sustainability requirements for consumer unit dose laundry and dishwashing detergents. With significant growth in global demand, the acquisition allows continued expansion in current commercial markets, as well as development of new markets in the future. Aicello's long term strategy is to combine the company's research and development capabilities with the film's exceptional properties, in order to modify and optimize PVA film into innovative new markets. More information can be found at www.solublon.com.
Aicello Chemical, Ltd. is a global specialty packaging manufacturer headquartered in Toyohashi, Japan, whose core products include Solublon(R) PVA water soluble film, Boselon(R) Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) film, CleanContainers and Hyperclean(TM) polyethylene film.
Tohcello employees will continue to work on the production lines in Hamamatsu, Japan, which will be known as the Hamamatsu Production Group of Aicello Chemical Company, Ltd, complementing Aicello's current production facilities in Toyohashi, Japan.
About Aicello
Aicello is a global leader in specialty packaging, manufacturing a diverse range of leading edge products with office locations in North America, Asia and Europe. Aicello actively researches emerging markets to pioneer new product types and solve tomorrow's most challenging issues today. Aicello products serve the semiconductor, automotive, food, medical, consumer and aerospace industries.
More information: www.aicello.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Aicello
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TAGS: Aicello, Plastics and Chemicals, Send2Press.
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:59:35 GMT
Online Diamond Buying Perfected: WhiteFlash.com Grows Leaps and Bounds Over Competition
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Already known for carrying the largest in-stock inventory of the highest quality branded WhiteFlash ACA ideal and "superideal" Hearts and Arrows diamonds on the internet, WhiteFlash (www.WhiteFlash.com) announces their acquisition of online diamond e-tailer GemDiamond.com. Along with this groundbreaking acquisition, the appointment of Bryan Boyne as their newest Vice President further increases the unquestionable strength and ever-evolving multiplicity behind the WhiteFlash.com brand.
 The decision to acquire GemDiamond.com was one that owner and president of WhiteFlash.com, Debi Wexler, did not take lightly. "It's always a little nerve-racking when you are considering altering an established and flourishing brand like that of WhiteFlash.com. What solidified this decision was when we tapped into the natural synergy and even more importantly that we had the same commitment to providing a brilliant and unmatched buying experience for our customers", confides Wexler.
As a unified force, customers will benefit from the huge array of certified conflict-free diamond designs and craftsmanship to meet any of their needs or fit any occasion under the sun. Always at the forefront of every transaction, the brand's unsurpassed attention to detail, quality and trustworthiness continues to be its hallmark. The unbeatable value and brand integrity that can be found and expected when purchasing from the WhiteFlash.com site has never been as important as it is now in such trying economic times. The enhancement of all of these areas through this merger is a testament of the ongoing drive that WhiteFlash.com has for creating the perfect product alongside the necessary customer support tools for every step of the transaction and beyond.
As part of the integration, Bryan Boyne accepted the new position of vice president of WhiteFlash.com. With an impressive thirty year history in the jewelry industry under his belt, Bryan has been involved in literally every phase of the gem and jewelry industry on both the wholesale and retail side of the business. Formerly of Ashford.com, the first publicly traded company selling luxury goods exclusively on the internet, Bryan helped build and run their diamond division. In his exciting new post at WhiteFlash.com, he will head up vendor relations, education and local sales support.
Under his tutelage, Bryan will continue to strengthen and expand vendor relationships for the brand. This pivotal role will allow WhiteFlash.com to continue to harness a variety of unique and cutting edge merchandise and design expertise while delivering cost savings and remarkable quality to its customers.
Customers already flock to the WhiteFlash.com website often for the knowledge and community feel provided as a service to their loyal patrons. Bryan's role is to continue to develop the best customer by building infrastructure to educate them about what they are buying. He will also provide consistent updates and education for internal teams as well so that the most current and comprehensive customer service can be attained with each and every transaction. Carrying a stock of over 1,000 items, WhiteFlash.com has over 50,000 stones available for purchase at any one time and every diamond sold is guaranteed inspected and approved by a team of quality controllers. Each WhiteFlash ACA diamond is microscopically inscribed in its girdle with the WhiteFlash ACA logo to assure authenticity.
The steady growth of the brand is indicative of the success that they always put their customer's needs first. WhiteFlash.com's popularity has also been fueled by an aggressive marketing and public relations push that has positioned them throughout the years at choice celebrity laden and red carpet events. The continued combination of building desire for the brand coupled with providing one-of-a-kind service and craftsmanship is a proven recipe for long term growth.
About WhiteFlash
WhiteFlash.com is the first company in the U.S. to offer an exclusive brand of Hearts & Arrows diamond and bring the sheer beauty of "super ideal cut" to the Internet. Debi Wexler, founded WhiteFlash.com in 2000 bringing an expansive selection of loose diamonds to the Internet, including an exclusive brand of Hearts & Arrows diamonds. WhiteFlash (ACA(TM)) is unmatched in its brilliance, fire and sparkle and remains the only Hearts & Arrows diamond sold online with advertised standards and a "true patterning" guarantee. Hailed as Lord of the Rings on Line, by Kiplinger's Magazine, WhiteFlash.com also offers original, handcrafted platinum and gold settings, diamond engagement rings and wedding bands, custom designs and specialty jewelry.
For more information, log on to www.WhiteFlash.com or call 877.612.6770.
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Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:56:34 GMT
West Coast Based Distributor for Alfa Laval Acquires Gulf Region Distributorship
Seattle, Washington-Based Marine Firm, Alfa Tec, Acquires FM Equipment
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alfa Tec Inc., a 15 year old Seattle, Washington-based marine sales and service distributor, is moving into the Gulf region lock stock and barrel with their most recent acquisition of FM Equipment, a respected distributor for Alfa Laval Marine, Oil and Power in the Gulf region. "This is all part of our master plan to supply superior service, spare parts and technical support to our customers located in the Gulf," states Kevin Oakley, President of Alfa Tec Inc. In 2007 Alfa Tec expanded its operations to the East Coast and Gulf Coast regions by opening a second location in Tampa, Florida.
 Alfa Tec Inc. was founded in 1993 as Alfa Laval Inc.'s exclusive distributor to the marine industry on the West Coast and in Alaska. Alfa Laval is the leading global provider of specialized products and engineered solutions. Their equipment, systems and services are dedicated to helping customers to optimize the performance of their processes. Web sites: www.alfatec.com and www.alfalaval.com.
"Alfa Tec and FM Equipment have worked together for many years," states former owner, Frank Millet, who will stay on as Managing Director in Houma facility. "Our goal is to expand sales and spread the word through the industry about our service capabilities in the Gulf area," states Millet.
Alfa Tec's Seattle-based facility currently covers the marine, power, fish processing, food, thermal, industrial and oilfield markets, while the Tampa location focuses on centrifuges, watermakers, heat exchangers, oily water separators and pumps. Alfa Tec's customer base is broad, but also consists of such well-known companies as KC Transportation, Crowley Marine, Holland America Line's and OSG.
"We'd like to congratulate Alfa Tec on the recent merger with FM Equipment Co. here in Houma," says Lynn Ahlemeyer, Vice President of Marine Systems, Inc., based in Houma, Louisiana. "We look forward to working with them in support of the Alfa Laval line. We service many different engines that are very likely to use the new products."
Whether a customer need service, engineering, parts or equipment, Alfa Tec Inc. is standing by to assist. "We support all of our products with dependable, professional and factory-trained authorized service technicians," states Oakley. "Our service staff is on call 24/7 to eliminate customer downtime."
In addition to Alfa Laval, Alfa Tec Inc. has added several other complimentary quality product lines. Currently, the company is the authorized sales and service center for the following original equipment manufacturers (OEM's):
* Alfa Laval
* Severn Trent Danora
* Ampco Pumps
* Sigma Oily Water Separators
* Offshore Marine Labs
* Atlas Copco Air Compressors
* Byron Jackson Pumps
* Baldor Motors
* Brook Crompton Motors
In addition, with FM Equipment coming on board Alfa Tec will be servicing other companies such as Edison Chouest Offshore, Tidewater and Ensco Offshore.
Over the years, Alfa Tec Inc. has become involved with many different kinds of clientele and services, but has always been conscious of environmental impact issues facing marine trade. Alfa Tec has started to work with their customer's on such issues as waste management and compliance strategies. Mr. Oakley was a guest panelist at the Clean Pacific Conference in Seattle, WA this September to answer questions.
More information: http://www.alfatec.com.
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NEWS SOURCE: Alfa Tec, Inc.
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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:18:50 GMT
Chapman Cole and Gleason Expands Regional Presence with Acquisition
BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, a family-owned business that has served Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts for over 146 years, has expanded again. By acquiring Prophett Funeral Home of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and Prophett-Wales Funeral Home of East Bridgewater, the Chapman, Cole & Gleason firm has once again broadened its regional presence and service capabilities. Acknowledging the long history of the Prophett Funeral Home it acquired, which has been in the Bridgewater area for over a century, the new locations will be named Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason.
 "Our family shares a lot of history, values, and traditions with the Prophett Funeral Home," said Mark Chapman, the new Director who has joined Director Ray Zeoli in operating both locations. "That was important to us, important to me personally, and a big part of what makes this such a perfect fit." Zeoli is the former owner, who remains with the funeral home.
Chapman says there will be no significant changes to the way the funeral homes do business, although a variety of upgraded and expanded services, facilities, and resources are planned. "We have always seen our role as helping families get through one of their most difficult times with sensitivity, respect, and compassion. Ray holds the same beliefs, so why change what people appreciate most?"
A family-owned business that began in South Boston, Massachusetts in 1862, Chapman, Cole & Gleason also owns and operates six other Massachusetts locations, in Falmouth, West Falmouth, Mashpee, Milton, Wareham, and Martha's Vineyard.
For further information, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Homes
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Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:32:24 GMT
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