With nearly 75,000 trade visitors attending the recently concluded 2006 International Hardware Fair/Practical World in Cologne, Germany (held March 5-8), show organizer Koelnmesse, Inc. reported that this year's attendance exceeded that of the show's previous event held in 2004.
IHS Inc., a leading global provider of critical technical information, decision-support tools and related services, announced a new technology called IHS Reference Linking Solutions, which provides an easier way for customers to access technical information.
The International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors approved the establishment of a Labor-Management Advisory Committee (LMAC) and is offering a telephone seminar series on the 2006 International Codes Update.
Glacier Computer has announced that approximately 75 of their GX-1200 forklift computers have been selected by Anvil International to be installed at locations across the country.
Paul Croce, vice president and manager of research for business property insurer FM Global, was inducted recently into The University of Rhode Island's (URI) College of Engineering Hall of Fame.
Elkay Manufacturing Co. has been selected as the 2006 winner of the Crystal Vision Award, an annual honor given in recognition of its corporate commitment to improving housing for low-income families and rehabilitating facilities in under-resourced communities.
DuPont Fire Extinguishants has announced an agreement with Siemens Building Technologies to deliver DuPont™ FE227™ fire extinguishant through the Siemens Sinorix™ fire extinguishing system.
Manufacturing exhibitors and attendees alike are toasting the success of the 2006 National Manufacturing Week® and Conference, the manufacturing industry's key event to gain the knowledge, contacts, technology, products and services needed to innovate, grow business and compete globally.
Sussman Lifestyle Group (SLG) has announced a new look and name. SLG, now renamed Mr.Steam, will continue to offer quality Steam Systems, saunas and towel warmers with additions to the product lines introduced throughout 2006.