NEEVES RECEIVES ACME BRICK PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Tony Neeves, Acme Brick Co.'s Midwest region production manager, was awarded the President's Award at the company's recent annual meeting. The award is presented annually to the Acme Brick employee whose efforts reflect the type of performance that has made the company successful over its 117-year history. Specifically, candidates must demonstrate measured improvement in their area of responsibility and extraordinary service to Acme Brick and its customers.
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CLEMSON'S RICHARDSON TO PRESENT SCHOLES LECTURE AT ALFRED
Kathleen Richardson, Ph.D., an Alfred University (AU) alumna and professor and director at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, will present the 2008 Samuel R. Scholes Award Lecture at AU March 27, 2008. The annual Samuel R. Scholes Award Lecture is presented each year by a distinguished glass scientist or engineer invited for his or her contributions to the field.
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CFCL ANNOUNCES MANUFACTURING EXPANSION, VOLUME ORDER
Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd. (CFCL) is investing €12.4 million (~ $19.0 million) in the construction of a manufacturing plant in Heinsberg, Germany, for the commercial production of its fuel cell systems. The company also announced that it has received a volume order from Nuon, reportedly The Netherlands' largest energy company and CFCL's partner for that market.
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CONTROL INSTRUMENTS LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE
Control Instruments Corp. has launched an online store on its website to provide fast, secure and easy ordering for its customers. Visitors can buy their spare parts and experience no-hassle ordering, 24-hour service, fast delivery and secure checkout.
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BERMAN NAMED PRESIDENT - RETAIL DIRECT FOR LIFETIME BRANDS
Lifetime Brands, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Jeffrey M. Berman to the newly established position of president - Retail Direct. In this role, Berman will be responsible for the operations of the Internet and catalog segments of Lifetime's Direct-to-Consumer business.
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NANOMARKETS PREDICTS MATERIAL INNOVATIONS KEY TO PV MARKET
Materials for use in thin-film and organic photovoltaics (PV) will reach $3.8 billion by 2015, according to "Materials Markets for Thin-Film and Organic Photovoltaics," a new study by NanoMarkets. According to the report, the thin-film and organic photovoltaic market is becoming a source of opportunity for both traditional electronic chemicals suppliers and innovative materials firms. The report also states that innovations at the material level will have a profound impact on the future of PV as a whole.
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ONEIDA TO SELL ITS AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS
Oneida Ltd. has reached an agreement to sell its business in Australia to McPherson's Limited, a leading consumer products company based in Sydney. As part of the sale, Oneida has also agreed to license certain trademarks to McPherson's for its exclusive use in Australia and New Zealand. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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HIGH-PRECISION PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM RUBIS PRECIS
Rubis Precis has developed high-precision products in high-tech materials such as fine ceramics, synthetic sapphire, quartz, tungsten carbide, stainless steel, gold and platinum. These ultra-hard materials can be mirror-polished for low friction. They are scratch-free, resistant to wear and any corrosive products (acids and alkalis), and thermally and electrically insulating.
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UNION PROCESS REDESIGNS CRYOGENIC COVER FOR LAB ATTRITOR
Union Process, Inc. has introduced a new cryogenic cover for its 1-S Laboratory Attritor to facilitate easier flow of liquid nitrogen into the grinding chamber. More customers are exploring size reduction at super-low temperatures in an attempt to achieve better results. This special cover fits both the 1.5 and 2.5-gal models of the 1-S. For cryogenic grinding, Union Process uses a stainless steel tank with a stainless steel jacket.
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