October 2012

  • Published On: October 17, 2012

    Enduratex, Mira Loma, Calif., and The Custom Shop have teamed up to turn out what is sure to be a show stopper at the SEMA Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Custom Shop will display the Pro Touring 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible, a pro-built street car with street performance, [...]

  • Published On: October 16, 2012

    After working diligently with government trade officials for the past five years, Unifi Inc. and U.S. trade representatives have announced legislation providing a technical correction to the sewing thread provision in the United States Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The bill was passed in Congress on Aug. 3, 2012, and took effect on [...]

  • Published On: October 15, 2012

    Leister Technologies AG and Premsco Inc. announced in an Oct. 10 press release the selection of Puerto Rico-based Premsco as Leister’s sales and distribution partner in the Caribbean. Premsco will serve as master distributor of Leister’s industrial heaters and blowers, and also has non-exclusive rights to distribute Leister’s line of plastic welding equipment used in [...]

  • Published On: October 12, 2012

    Meryl Streep and Susan Sarandon will be among the luminaries honoring William McDonough at a fundraising gala for the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco, Calif. The gala is being held during the week San Francisco hosts Greenbuild. The purpose of the event is [...]

  • Published On: October 12, 2012

    TiE Ohio, the Ohio chapter of The International Entrepreneur, has named Scott Miller of Miller Weldmaster, Navarre, Ohio, the recipient of its Global Entrepreneur Award. The Global Entrepreneur Award recognizes an entrepreneur, either foreign born or local born, who started his or her company in Ohio and has a global presence today. Award criteria considered [...]

  • Published On: October 11, 2012

    Dow Microbial Control (DMC), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has introduced Silvadur™ Antimicrobial, a new microbial control technology that provides long-lasting freshness and reliable protection against unwanted bacteria that can cause unpleasant odors, decay, rot and discoloration in fabrics. Silvadur combines the outstanding efficacy and safety of silver—a trusted antimicrobial agent for [...]

  • Published On: October 10, 2012

    Leister Technologies AG and Premsco Inc. announced in an Oct. 10 press release the selection of Puerto Rico–based Premsco as Leister’s sales and distribution partner in the Caribbean. The release said that Premsco will serve as master distributor of Leister’s industrial heaters and blowers. Premsco also has non–exclusive rights to distribute Leister’s line of plastic [...]

  • Published On: October 10, 2012

    When it comes to emergency planning, the mind set of many business owners often falls somewhere between being proactive or reactive. Taking the first step—determining your risks— is a good start towards developing a business continuity plan best suited for the needs of your organization. Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will [...]

  • Published On: October 9, 2012

    In late September, midtown Manhattan’s historic green space, Bryant Park, was transformed to launch the Campaign for Wool into the U.S. interiors market. The fountain became a fantastic wool sculpture; trees were wrapped in wool felt; carpets, upholstery and bedding brought a riot of color; and the stars of the show were the real-life sheep, [...]

  • Published On: October 8, 2012

    Business4Better invites nonprofits to apply for free exposition space at inaugural event in May 2013 Business4Better has opened the application process for qualifying nonprofit organizations interested in fostering deeper and more impactful relationships with businesses to secure a free exhibit space at their inaugural event. Nonprofits that can offer businesses ways to dedicate employee time, [...]