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  • Victor Fernandes: Vintage car collector celebrates national day Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:55AMGeorge Lyons began assembling his vintage car collection by purchasing a 1956 Corvette as a 17-year-old.
  • US Steel's Clairton Ahead of Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:25PMUnited States Steel Corp. announced that its $600 million coke oven battery and two quenching towers at its Clairton plant will be completed in November 2012, two months earlier than previously announced.
  • Chemical to be removed from soil in Attleboro neighborhood Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:47PMThe EPA. is preparing to remove contaminated soil from an Attleboro neighborhood.
  • EPA cleanup of polluted soil in Attleboro neighborhood may displace families for up to a year Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:08AMATTLEBORO - A North Avenue neighborhood is never going to be the same when the EPA gets done with it - and that's a good thing.
  • TMW Corp. Faces $100,000 in EPA Fines for Violating Toxic Waste Regulations Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:14PMTMW Corp. faces $100,000 in EPA fines for violating hazardous waste regulations at its Van Nuys, Calif.-based metal plating facility
  • Van Nuys Plating Shop Fined $100,000 by EPA Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:56PMA Van Nuys metal plating company has been fined $100,000 for violating federal hazardous waste regulations.
  • Van Nuys metal plater to pay hazardous waste fine Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:30AMInspectors found that Crown Chrome Plating had multiple hazardous wastes on site without a permit. The company has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine. A Van Nuys metal-plating business has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine to settle charges that it mishandled hazardous waste.
  • Van Nuys facility agrees to $100,000 fine Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:07PMA Van Nuys metal-plating business has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine to settle charges that it mishandled hazardous waste. Inspectors from the Environmental Protection Agency and Los Angeles County Fire Department found that Crown Chrome Plating, a division of...
  • Van Nuys plating company fined $100,000 for hazardous waste violations Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:12PMLOS ANGELES - A Van Nuys metal plating company that does work for the aerospace industry was fined $100,000 for poor storage of toxic wastes and hazardous sludge, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
  • Bibby Financial Services Funds Growth for Group of Automotive Supplier Companies Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:41PMTORONTO--(Marketwire - Jun 29, 2011) - Bibby Financial Services announced today that it provided a $2 million facility for a family-owned group of automotive parts suppliers.
  • U.S. EPA fines Van Nuys metal plater $100,000 for hazardous waste violations (CA) Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:30PM(06/29/11) SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined TMW Corporation, 14660 Arminta Street, Van Nuys, $100,000, for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
  • Disabled man looks to future Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:17AMA drummer, air hockey buff and Three Stooges fan, Mike Flynn hasn't forgotten what makes him happy. In fact, the mere mention of any of those interests will bring a beaming smile to the Chatham man's face.[...]
  • SEI creates new porous Aluminum-Celmet, makes rechargeable batteries last longer Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:19PMQuick: What costs hundreds of dollars and dies after four hours ? If your answer included anything portable and tech-based -- you guessed right. In fact, most of our magical and exciting gadgetry has less-than-stellar means of holding a charge, but a recent breakthrough by Sumitomo Electric Industries could change all that. Employing the same process used to create Celmet (a NiMH component ...
  • Antique & Classic Boat Show July 9 at River Museum Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:18AMThe Southern New England Chapter of The Antique and Classic Boat Society will present the 27th annual Mahogany Memories boat show on the grounds and docks of the Connecticut River Museum...
  • Larson Jewelers Introduces Headache Free Pricing Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:00PMThe leading online retailer of tungsten carbide rings, cobalt chrome rings, and silver wedding bands, LarsonJewelers.com, announced headache free pricing on their tungsten carbide wedding bands.
  • OSHA finds 33 violations at Houston employer Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:46AMFederal inspectors have cited a Houston employer for 33 alleged violations of health and safety standards, including exposing workers to hazardous chemicals.
  • And That Happened: Monday’s scores and highlights Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 5:07AMI had every recap done this morning, hit “save” and then just as that happened something barfed on itself in Google Chrome and I lost it all. So if these recaps seem superficial, it’s only because I’m trying to type them with one first punched in the monitor. Tigers 2, Rays 1: A wilder one…
  • US Steel Opens a Rolling Mill Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 5:45PMThe Serbian unit of United States Steel Corp. launched a new roll servicing facility at its cold rolling mill in Smederevo, worth more than $5.0 million.
  • PVD Chrome Wheels – PermaChrome® PVD Launches New Jaguar Dealer Wheel Exchange Program on the West Coast Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:00AMThe Best Wheels for Your Jaguar Came from the Factory -- PermaChrome PVD Makes Them Better!
  • His body armor concept could one day hit market Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:29AMJohn Bourque believes he's onto something big. Really big. Now he just has to convince the rest of the world. The carpenter-turned-inventor says his Tucson company's patented nano- technology can turn aluminum into a nearly impenetrable, lightweight armor for bodies and vehicles.
  • Tucson Tech: His body armor concept could one day hit market Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:29AMJohn Bourque believes he's onto something big. Really big. Now he just has to convince the rest of the world. The carpenter-turned-inventor says his Tucson company's patented nano- technology can turn aluminum into a nearly impenetrable, lightweight armor for bodies and vehicles.
  • Abilene Chrysler finished 11th in '51 1,600-mile race Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 10:01PMThe year was 1951. The place was Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas state, Mexico , but that was just the beginning.
  • Set Phasers to Awesome Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 9:05AMWhether you’re a geek or a nerd you likely understand the importance of collectables in your home or office décor, and whether you’re a Trekkie or a Browncoat you’re probably aware that Quantum Mechanix produces some of the finest licensed sci-fi props and replicas around. Recently a mysterious and unexpected parcel arrived at my door [...]
  • Factory partially burnt down after heater exploded Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:05PMBUTTERWORTH: A chrome- plating factory in Prai near here was partially destroyed after it caught fire.
  • Factory partially burnt down after heater exploded Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:04PMBUTTERWORTH: A chrome- plating factory in Prai near here was partially destroyed after it caught fire.
  • Mattson Technology, Inc. and Mesocoat, Inc. Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:10PMFREMONT, CA and EUCLID, OH--(Marketwire - May 11, 2011) - Mattson Technology, Inc. ( NASDAQ : MTSN ) and MesoCoat, Inc., a subsidiary of Abakan, Inc., today announced that the two companies have agreed to an Exclusive Supply Agreement that grants MesoCoat access to Mattson's ultra-high-intensity Vortek® arc lamp system. MesoCoat will use the lamps, which generate an extremely high intensity of ...
  • This Old Thing! — Watercolour’s value will grow if lake can be identified Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:58PMQ. When I was clearing out the basement after my parents died, I found a watercolour by Frederick H. Brigden. I had it professionally cleaned and framed. It measures 30 by 38 centimetres (12 by 15 inches). My dad apprenticed with Brigden in the late 1920s and worked for them for over 50 years. We would like to know if you can find a title for this picture and what it might be worth.
  • An inside job Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 11:04PMIt’s easy to get kitchen cabinet envy when you see the latest models with their shiny car-lacquer exteriors and hidden hinges. It’s no wonder painting cabinets or replacing the fronts is all the rage.
  • Bespoke Innovations Unveils New Line of Designer Fairings for Leg Amputees Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 8:33AMCompany to Provide Custom Prosthetic Covers That Can Be Personalized With Patterns, Graphics, and Multiple Materials, Serving as a Unique Form of Expression
  • Lee Brass, ADEM disagree on origin, nature of discharge into waste water Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 3:35AMThe Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required once a year to submit public notices for any facility identified as significantly non-compliant.
  • Making kitchen cabinets more user-friendly Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 8:13AMKANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s easy to get kitchen cabinet envy when you see the latest models with their shiny car-lacquer exteriors and hidden hinges. It’s no wonder painting cabinets or replacing the fronts is all the rage. But it’s what’s behind the doors that matters most. This is where we store food, cookware, utensils and more. If you really want to get jealous, open drawers and doors of new ...
  • Glenn O’Brien’s Cuff Links: Possessed Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 11:01AMGlenn O’Brien developed a taste for cuff links when he shopped for jewelry from Andy Warhol.
  • Beautification of Betsy Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 12:07AMNOBLES COUNTY REVIEW/Meredith Stanton Vaselaar Betsy looks shiny and new after her restoration. The Adrian Fire Department will be holding an open house on April 20th for her unveiling.
  • Bosch Technology Earns Automotive News PACE Award Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 8:27AM-
  • MesoCoat Takes a Giant Step Towards Market Entry Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 11:56AMEUCLID, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MesoCoat Inc. will celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 11,000 sq. ft. Euclid, Ohio manufacturing plant with a ceremony on April 7, 2011. Construction of this facility is an important leap forward for MesoCoat and will provide space for manufacturing, testing and commercializing a series of groundbreaking new products. The plant will be built with a single ...
  • MesoCoat Takes a Giant Step Towards Market Entry Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 11:53AMMesoCoat Inc. will celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 11,000 sq. ft. Euclid, Ohio manufacturing plant with a ceremony on April 7, 2011. Construction of this facility is an important leap forward for MesoCoat and will provide space for manufacturing, testing and commercializing a series of groundbreaking new products.
  • Making kitchen cabinets more user-friendly is an inside job Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 12:10AMSimple modifications, such as adding sliding shelves and rolling pullout drawers, can give existing cabinets new life.
  • PermaChrome PVD®: Stunning Factory Chrome Wheels Without the Pitfalls of Traditional Chrome Plating Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 3:10AMYour Car or SUV Will Stand Out From The Crowd With Stunning PermaChrome PVD Factory Wheels. (PRWeb April 03, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Permachromepvd/wheels/prweb5218354.htm
  • SL Industries Announces 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 4:28PMMT. LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SL INDUSTRIES, INC. (NYSE AMEX: SLI) announced today that its net sales from continuing operations for quarter ended December 31, 2010, were $50.7 million, up 27% compared with net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2009 of $40.0 million. Net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $4.1 million, or $0 ...
  • SL Industries Announces 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 4:15PMSL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced today that its net sales from continuing operations for quarter ended December 31, 2010, were $50.7 million, up 27% compared with net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2009 of $40.0 million.
  • Nanocoatings Provide a Ray of Hope for the Aerospace Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 7:40AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - March 23, 2011) - Nanocoatings claim to have the potential to replace conventional coatings because of their unique properties and predicted environmental friendliness. They seem to be the ideal solution for overcoming numerous challenges faced by the aerospace and defense industries. However, it is important to take a closer look at these nanocoatings to ...
  • Nanocoatings Provide a Ray of Hope for the Aerospace Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 7:30AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - 03/23/11) - Nanocoatings claim to have the potential to replace conventional coatings because of their unique properties and predicted environmental friendliness. They seem to be the ideal solution for overcoming numerous challenges faced by the aerospace and defense industries. However, it is important to take a closer look at these nanocoatings to determine ...
  • Global Metal Finishing Chemicals Industry Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 2:38PMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
  • Stages of cleanup for Ector County superfund sites Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 6:46PMRigoberto Rodriguez does not want to sign a consent letter from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.TCEQ wants to run tests on his father’s property due to a recent groundwater contamination nearby. He said he’s afraid he’ll be left...
  • Stages of cleanup for Ector County Superfund sites Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 6:46PMRigoberto Rodriguez does not want to sign a consent letter from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.TCEQ wants to run tests on his father’s property due to a recent groundwater contamination nearby. He said he’s afraid he’ll be left...
  • Neo Industries inaugurates plating, texturing plant at Dunaferr base Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 10:12AMUS-based Neo Industries on Friday inaugurated an engineering hard chrome plating and electro discharge texturing plant at the cold rolled steel base of Hungary's ISD Dunaferr (C Hungary).
  • Organ transplant for new ballpark Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 3:11PMONLY IN THE WORLD-HERALD Rosenblatt Stadium's refurbished Hammond will get a new lease on life at TD Ameritrade Park.
  • Samson Meteor Mic Now Available for Pre-order Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 7:13PMSamson's new Meteor Mic won't hit stores until April, but you can pre-order one beginning on Monday, with your choice of a chrome finish or a limited-edition...
  • Samson unveils gold-plated Meteor Mic at Best Buy Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 6:47PMSamson, a long-time player in the microphone industry, is debuting a limited gold-plated edition of their new USB studio condenser microphone, dubbed the Meteor Mic, exclusively at Best Buy -- which is taking pre-orders starting today for the release on April 15th. The Meteor Mic, in either the gold or regular chrome-plated editions, features a remarkably flat frequency response and a zero ...
  • Samson Meteor Mic now available for pre-order Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 6:03PMBest Buy is taking pre-orders on Samson's new Meteor Mic, including a limited edition golden microphone.