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Rainier Industries relocates
September 1st, 2008
Rainier Industries, Seattle, Wash., announces that they have moved. Their new facility offers over 140,000 square feet and houses their corporate offices, as well as state-of-the-art metal, wood, fabric, window, graphic, and sign shops. The address is 18375 Olympic Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98188. See www.rainier.com.
Firm offers free analyses to determine tax credit qualifications
August 1st, 2008
The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a misunderstood area of the federal tax code, and many companies don’t know they qualify for credits. Paradigm Partners, Houston, Texas, announced in June that the tax-consulting firm would offer free feasibility analyses to determine if companies qualify for the credit—and a bigger tax refund. “Because of […]
Engineered Yarns shifts to technical textiles
July 1st, 2008
EY Technologies is a name that evokes engineering expertise, and Engineered Yarns Company USA, Fall River, Mass., will use its new name to signal a shift to new technologies and smart fibers. The manufacturer of industrial and composite yarns is touting its expertise in nanoparticle and nanofiber technologies. “Through the combination of fiber and chemical […]
Thrace-LINQ allies with Western Excelsior
May 1st, 2008
Thrace-LINQ, a global supplier of woven and nonwoven polypropylene fabrics, has announced an alliance with Western Excelsior, a manufacturer of both temporary and permanent erosion control products for the North American market. “We are pleased to partner with Western Excelsior in a strategic alliance to continue our aggressive focus on the development of the geosynthetics […]
English firm acquires Prodesco Inc.
May 1st, 2008
Two companies with deep roots, long track-records and reputations for engineering will come together, as Fenner PLC, Yorkshire, England, announced acquisition of all outstanding company shares of privately held Prodesco Inc., Perkasie, Pa., U.S.A. Fenner’s expertise in reinforced-polymer engineering for conveyor belts, precision motion-control for computers and copiers, and sealing products will be complemented by […]
Stock photo company provides images of awnings
May 1st, 2008
We want to make a banner for an upcoming home show and are in need of some professional-quality awning photos that we can use. Do you know where we can get some? Obviously, the ideal would be to have a professional photographer take photos of your company’s work, but that’s not always practical. While associations […]