Cleveland Steel Container to Expand Manufacturing Operation (14394)
Twinsburg, Ohio-based Cleveland Steel Container is gearing up to build a 30,000 square foot addition to its nearby Streetsboro, Ohio manufacturing plant so the company can install a new press line.

Delaware, Ohio-based Greif Acquires Vietnamese Steel Drum Operation (14385)
Industrial packaging manufacturer Greif Inc. widened its reach across Southeast Asia with the recent purchase of steel drum maker Petro-Summit Mechanical Co. in Vietnam.

Americhem Expands Manufacturing Operations and Value-Added Services to Benefit Clients (14257)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, -- Americhem, a provider of technology solutions to manufacturers of polymer-based products, enters 2008 with an evolved brand image and newly remodeled headquarters, featuring a state-of-the-art Research & Development facility. The company is increasing service offerings and expanding manufacturing capacity at its global locations.

ExactTarget, Provider of On-Demand Email and One-To-One Marketing Solutions, and Narragansett Technologies, Developer of On-Demand Survey and Lead Acquisition Solution called SensorPro, Partner (14180)
LIMERICK, Ireland & INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana --ExactTarget, a provider of on-demand email and one-to-one marketing solutions, and Narragansett Technologies, the developer of the award winning on-demand survey and lead acquisition solution called SensorPro, have partnered to integrate SensorPro’s survey and lead acquisition solution with ExactTarget’s on-demand solutions.

New Polymer System Cures by UV Light and/or Heat (14131)
HACKENSACK, NJ -- Master Bond Inc., Hackensack, N.J. has introduced a new one component, optically clear, non-yellowing UV and/or heat curable polymer system called UV15-7DC. This high performance system is designed for bonding, sealing and coating applications. It is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles. UV15-7DC is not inhibited by air and exhibits a desirably fast UV cure at ambient temperatures. Typical cure times range from 5 seconds to 2-3 minutes depending upon the wave length, intensity of the UV light and the thickness being cured. Typical heat curing schedules are 10-30 minutes at 250-260°F. Heat curing is recommended for use in applications with “shadowed out areas”.

Airplus® Tube Air Pillows Provide Superior Cushioning for Small Items (14084)
Storopack, introduces the Airplus® Tube, a moldable and foldable tubular air pillow which easily conforms to products to protect them during shipment. Available in 1 ½-inch and 2 ½-inch sizes, this unique cushioning product provides better yield than traditional tubular pillows. A roll of 13” film produces 2000 feet of tubes which are is perforated every 6 inches (for small tubes) or every 5 inches (for large tubes). Airplus® Tube can be used for cushioning and void fill, making it ideal for cylindrical products such as glass bottles and jars, fragile glass containers, porcelain figurines, hard-to-pack industrial products, and more

FIND THE LATEST INNOVATION AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2008 (14069)
Arlington, VA, – Global brand owners can discover the latest packaging technologies to enhance brand preference, reduce total systems costs, increase supply chain efficiencies and improve sustainability scores by attending PACK EXPO International, November 9–13, 2008 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Low Viscosity Silicone Potting Compound Assures Complete Fill-In (14061)
Hackensack, NJ., Master Bond MasterSil 151 is a new two component, low viscosity silicone compound for high performance casting, potting and encapsulation introduced by Master Bond Inc. This formulation is designed to cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. MasterSil 151 has superior electrical insulation properties, high tensile strength and superb optical clarity. It has a service operating temperature range of -65°F to +400°F.

All Washed-Up…FRP Wash-Box Takes Stainless Steel To Cleaners. Mfg Tray Company’s FRP Metal Parts Wash-Box Delivers Versatility, Strength and Safety At 1/3 Cost of Stainless Steel Wire Baskets (14042)
Linesville, PA —Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company (MFG Tray) has introduced a new line of versatile utility, high-strength fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite metal parts wash-boxes whose composite material construction costs approximately one-third the cost of traditional stainless steel counterparts. Designed to handle heavy payloads (150 lb. capacity), the stackable design wash-box’s FRP composition is also engineered to withstand small-part washing system chemicals and provide continuous operation at temperatures to 350°F.

Grainger Announces Product Line Expansion (13990)
Grainger's expanded product offering is featured in the company's new 2008 catalog and on the company Web site at www.grainger.com/news. With more than 3,900 pages of product and technical information, this year's catalog offers enhanced search and selection tools to help customers quickly find the products they need to keep their facilities running smoothly. The product line expansion is part of a multi-year program to create a comprehensive offering across MRO categories. In 2007, the product line expansion program accounted for approximately 2 percentage points of revenue growth in the branch-based segment.