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Joyce McCauley is plant manager at KAPCO
August 8th, 2012
Joyce McCauley has joined the Kent Adhesive Products Co. (KAPCO) team. McCauley has held several positions since the beginning of her career as an industrial engineer, including production manager, materials manager, manufacturing services manager, manager of productivity improvement and supervisor of outsource planning. She will be responsible for overseeing the plant operations including production, personnel […]
Compression textiles for muscle recovery
August 7th, 2012
Hohenstein Institute investigates effectiveness of compression clothing Wearing knee-length compression socks was long viewed by sports enthusiasts as uncool, but more and more active sportspeople have reported the positive effects of wearing compression garments. Various sportswear manufacturers are advertising the many therapeutic effects of compression clothing during and after sport. However, the benefit of the […]
Antimicrobial handrails from InPro Corp. protect health care environments
August 6th, 2012
The double-barreled risk of inadequate hand hygiene and ineffective cleaning led InPro Corp. to launch its new SureContact™ line of handrails. In an article by the American College of Emergency Physicians, “Efforts to cajole healthcare personnel to clean their hands frequently have just about topped out.” The article cited a recent study by Dr. Philip […]
See the latest products at Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012
August 3rd, 2012
Leading ink jet technology providers will be presenting and displaying their latest developments and products at IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 on Sept. 5-6, 2012, at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. According to IMI president Al Keene, “The rapidly expanding use of ink jet technology in printing and manufacturing requires constant attention […]
New Balance uses Nanofront® nanofiber for replacement insoles
August 2nd, 2012
Teijin Fibers Limited, the core company of the Teijin Group’s polyester fibers business, has announced that it is supplying its high-strength polyester nanofiber Nanofront® for use in replacement insoles for running shoes made by New Balance. The insoles will be marketed by New Balance Japan and sold in its directly owned shops in Tokyo and […]
Optical media shredder has high throughput capacity
August 1st, 2012
Model 0202 OMD Optical Media Destroyer has the highest rated throughput capacity of all shredders evaluated and listed by the National Security Agency—2400 CDs or DVDs per hour. Unit features Auto Sync dual-voltage capability and two power cords to operate on either 110-120V/60Hz or 220-230V/50Hz power, for possible overseas deployment. Small enough for office use, […]
Fabrics bring air cargo to new heights
August 1st, 2012
By Holly O’Dell Just as in road freight, air cargo relies on fabric-based applications to secure the transport of materials. AmSafe Bridport in Bridport, Dorset, England specializes in the manufacture of cargo restraint products, such as pallet nets and main deck barrier nets, used in commercial aviation. “Historically, we have used nylon and polyester for […]
Comfortable protection for the workplace
August 1st, 2012
For work environments that pose risks, Kimberly-Clark Professional* has launched Jackson Safety* G60 Level 2 polyurethane-coated cut-resistant gloves and Level 5 cut-resistant sleeves with Dyneema® fiber. Offering protection with comfort, the products (jackets are also available) protect against minor cuts and abrasions, offer a barrier against oil penetration and provide excellent dexterity for improved productivity. […]
Fabrics for dye sublimation and UV printing
August 1st, 2012
Fisher Textiles has added GF 2201 Voile (FR) to its line of grand-format fabrics for dye sublimation and UV printing, and ET 600 Poly Duck (FR) to its Enviro-Tex line, a “green” fabric alternative made with recycled yarns for dye-sub and UV printing. GF 2201 Voile is a soft, thin, sheer fabric with a high […]
Handheld extrusion welder minimizes downtime
August 1st, 2012
The Munsch Mak-58D handheld extrusion welder for geo-liner fabrication features a custom-built high-torque-drive motor and gear box, hardened gears and a high output brushless pre-heat blower to meet industry demands for durability and minimal downtime for liner installation. Unit has a high performance output of 13 lbs/hr, comfortable handle design, separate digital temperature controls for […]