Free : Malvern’s Web Seminar Series for 2006

Malvern, UK -- An expanded series of global web seminars is now underway for Malvern Instruments. Now in its sixth year, Malvern’s web seminar program, with presentations in a number of different languages, provides a forum for customers and non-customers alike to learn about different aspects of particle characterization and rheology.

The seminars are provided at no charge, and participants require only internet access for the presentation itself and the availability of a telephone to deliver the audio.

VP Marketing, Randy Byrne, said: “At a very early stage of the technology’s availability, Malvern recognized the power and potential of web-based communications to deliver a whole range of customer support and educational materials. For a company like ours, with a truly global customer base and an extensive network of sales and support organizations, there was never any question that we could use web seminars to provide product and applications information, as well as training and product support."

Mr. Byrne continues, "Our first seminar in 2000 attracted an audience of just 20 and it’s a measure of our success that we now regularly expect in the region of 50-100 participants to log on from all over the globe.”

For details of the current program and to register, please visit www.malvernevents.com.

CEMA : Equipment Sales Down Slightly in January

NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its January 2006 Booked Orders Index was 109 down 14 points or a decrease of 11% from December 2005's Index of 123 (1990=100). The January 2006 Index represents a decrease of 2% from the January 2005 Index of 111.

January Booked Orders Indexes were 182 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 83 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 147 in January. Index represents a decrease of 3% from December 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 151.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 134 in January up 10 points or an increase of 8% from the December Index of 124. The January 2006 Index represents a decrease of 17% from the January 2005 Index of 162.

January Billed Sales Indexes were 170 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 134 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 139 in January. Index represents a decrease of 4% from December 2005's Twelve-Month Index of 145.

* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly, they are averaged back to the two preceding months to enable a running monthly index.

Source: http://www.cemanet.org/

Non-Clogging Pressure Transmitter for Dust Collectors

Beverly, MA -- Non-Clogging pressure transmitters are for all types of dust collectors, baghouses and powder processes. Designed as a reliable alternative to typical tube style mechanical gauges that clog, FilterSense’s non-clogging pressure transmitters feature a large, ceramic diaphragm that is durable and won't clog.

Both differential and static configurations are available in ranges to as low as 0-10”WC. A 4-20mA output is provided from the all stainless steel, heavy duty package.

FilterSense manufactures a range of instrumentation, particulate CEMs, PLCs, diagnostic controllers, HMI/SCADA and EPA Compliance software. FilterSense is renowned for fabric filter leak detectors, dust emission monitors, baghouse diagnostics and plant-wide automation solutions for cost reduction and MACT compliance.

For more information contact:
FilterSense
800 Cummings Center, 357W
Beverly, MA 01915
Telephone: 978-927-4304
Fax: 978-927-4329
Web: www.filtersense.com

Pack Expo Expands Containers & Materials Pavilion

Arlington, VA -- With seven months to go before Pack Expo International 2006 opens on October 29 in Chicago, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is expanding exhibit space in the Containers & Materials Pavilion to meet increased demand.

More than 100 companies already occupy space in the Containers & Materials Pavilion. To satisfy continued interest from suppliers of advanced materials, PMMI is further expanding the Pavilion. The Containers & Materials Pavilion will also include an expanded Showcase of Packaging Innovations™, which will display hundreds of award-winning packages from leading associations in the packaging industry.

In addition to the exhibitors in the Containers & Materials Pavilion, 38% of Pack Expo International exhibitors will be showcasing containers, packaging formats and materials as a major product category. This portion of the show will equal over 240,000 net square feet of space, ensuring packagers will find a wide array of high-performance materials and containers that ensure product freshness, provide greater convenience and protect brand integrity.

"Pack Expo will feature the largest, most comprehensive showcase of packaging innovations, making it the must-attend show of the year," says Charles D. Yuska, president of PMMI. "Packagers will have access to a powerful combination of advanced materials and new machine technologies, helping them introduce unique concepts to market faster and increase brand turnover at point-of-sale."

Attendees can gain further packaging insight by visiting several other technology pavilions at Pack Expo International 2006. With a single admission badge, packagers will also have access to the new Brand Protection Center, the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Pavilion and the Contract Packaging Pavilion.

In total, visitors to Pack Expo International 2006 will have access to more than 1,900 machinery, materials, components, containers, converting and processing exhibitors - the most comprehensive exhibition of packaging technology and trends this year. Thousands of packaging solutions will be available to the over 50,000 decision makers and purchasing influencers who are expected to attend, including 6,000 international visitors from more than 75 countries.

For more information about Pack Expo International 2006, visit www.packexpo.com.  You can also contact PMMI's Show Department at (703) 243-8555; fax (703) 243-8556; or e-mail expo@pmmi.org.

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is a trade association whose more than 500 members manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery in the United States and Canada. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging. Its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers. Visit www.pmmi.org for more information.

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