R&M Materials Handling Inc. Introduces the LoadMate Electric Chain Hoist for Wind Turbine Applications (14324)
SPRINGFIELD OH, The LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist by R&M Materials Handling Inc. is a compact, versatile, and cost-effective electric chain hoist. With load capacities from 1/8 to 1 ton, a lifting height up to 262 feet, and a wide range of lifting speeds and power supplies, the LoadMate® is ideal for wind turbine applications. The LoadMate® is a compact electric chain hoist that can be installed inside the wind turbine nacelle to assist with standard maintenance activities, including change-outs and repairs of generators, high-speed gears, yaw and pitch motors, etc.

FERRAZ SHAWMUT EXPANDED ROTARY DISCONNECT SWITCH (14208)
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Ferraz Shawmut, a global leader in the field of circuit protection, announces exceptional upgrades to its popular UL98 Rotary Disconnect Switch offering. The upgrades include a new range of pistol handles and shafts, more compact fusible and non-fusible service entrance rated disconnect switches, and a new rod-driven option for flange operated switches.

SETRA SYSTEMS INTRODUCES THE NEW MICRO-CAL™ MODEL 869 AND EXPERT SYSTEM ULTRA-LOW PRESSURE AND DOCUMENTING CALIBRATORS. Features Automatic Testing and Calibration of Setra’s 269 and SRPM (14156)
Boxborough, Mass.-- Setra Systems, designer and manufacturer of pressure measurement devices, introduces the newly updated Micro-Cal Model 869 and Expert System, Ultra-Low Pressure and Documenting Calibrators. The Model 869 calibrators’ additional features include a new Li-Ion battery pack, reduced weight (2 lbs lighter), a universal charging plug for different electrical outlets, and a new plug-in that allows charging while lid is closed.

Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007 (14106)
ERLANGER, Kentucky -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those suppliers who exceeded the company's expectations in the following areas: Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and Quality.

Dwyer Introduces NEW! Series A6 Durable Pressure Switch (14103)
The NEW Series A6 High Pressure Switches are designed to stand up to extended duty applications. This switch is factory set but capable of field adjustment. It features a brass or stainless steel base, a glass reinforced polyester switch body, silver alloy/gold plated contacts, and polyimide film diaphragm.

SMS proTECH now offering Managed Services (13987)
SMS proTECH, a leading provider of business-to-business systems integrations solutions, today announced a strategic expansion to offer managed services to area companies. SMS proMANAGE™, the newly formed managed services division of SMS proTECH, moves the business model away from a break/fix service industry and into a pro-active monitoring tool to manage customer infrastructure

Hi-Stat Will Expand Manufacturing Operations In Lexington, Ohio (13946)
Hi-Stat will expand its manufacturing operations at the South Mill Street facility. The plant produces emissions sensing components for the major automakers

Compressed Air, Critical To Efficient Robotic Operation (13905)
The use of robotics has become very common in today’s manufacturing environment. Robotics are used in industries such as automotive, agriculture, food and beverage, aerospace, plastics and life sciences.

THREE COMPANIES GRANTED FUNDING FROM CABINET'S HIGH-TECH INVESTMENT POOL (13872)
FRANKFORT, KY - The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority granted three Jefferson County companies a combined total of up to $891,000 in funding from the High-Tech Investment Pool administered by the Cabinet for Economic Development.

THREE COMPANIES GRANTED FUNDING FROM CABINET'S HIGH-TECH INVESTMENT POOL (13810)
FRANKFORT, KY - At a meeting held earlier today, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority granted three Jefferson County companies a combined total of up to $891,000 in funding from the High-Tech Investment Pool administered by the Cabinet for Economic Development.