viastore Systems, a Hytrol integration partner, will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7. John Clark, Director at viastore Systems, noted, “viastore Systems is a proud integration partner for Hytrol Conveyor. Our strong relationship will be on display at MODEX April 4-7. Hytrol brings nearly 70 years of technological excellence and innovation to our customers in food logistics, cold supply chain, automotive, and more.”

John Clark, Director at viastore Systems, noted, “viastore Systems is a proud integration partner for Hytrol Conveyor. Our strong relationship will be on display at MODEX April 4-7. Hytrol brings nearly 70 years of technological excellence and innovation to our customers in food logistics, cold supply chain, automotive, and more.”

David Peacock, President of Hytrol comments, “We are in an incredibly exciting time for the industry, for Hytrol and for our integration partners. MODEX provides an opportunity to showcase the technologies and partnerships that make Hytrol a leading provider in the material handling industry. The interaction between Hytrol, our integration partners like viastore and their customers enables us to tailor innovative solutions and then couple them with our best-in-industry lead times.  This collaboration with our integration partners like viastore has proven successful and resulted in our having high expectations for a very successful show.”

viastore Systems will present a special session at MODEX 2016. The session titled, “An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI” will be held on April 5 from 12:45-1:30 in Theater H of the Georgia World Congress Center. Myles Harmon will define the different levels and types of automation; he will address how manufacturers can get ROI on automation investment. viastore systems will be exhibiting April 4-7 at booth #1439.

About viastore Systems, Inc.

For over 40 years, viastore Systems, Inc. (http://bit.ly/1PxYifB) has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems), conveyor and shuttle systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million.

viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil. viastore, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore Systems on Twitter @viastoresystems.

Steven Hogg, Inside Applications Engineering Manager at Bastian Solutions’ Robotics Division in St. Louis, MO, was recently interviewed by industrial journalist Thomas R. Cutler and featured in Robotics Tomorrow magazine.

Hogg explained how the manufacturing and distribution sectors are responding to the dramatically increasing demand for robotics solutions. Most end-users are typically aware of industrial robotics and the various applications within their facility where they can be applied.  Many of Bastian Solutions’ customers understand the long-term benefits associated with robotics and have developed a strategic plan for robotic automation within their facility. This knowledge is driven by the large volume of information, case studies, and content available through different media outlets. 

Hogg added that the greatest resistance to change from fixed automation occurs when the company does not have any robots at their facility and have not developed a long term plan for automation and process improvement. He added when the warehouse or distribution center has an established programming architecture that technicians have utilized throughout their facility, the introduction of new technology into the facility is frequently met with resistance. 

To read the entire article, go to: http://bit.ly/1UKFUb4

RoboticsTomorrow.com is a technical resource featuring products, companies, news, articles, and events for the robotics, advanced manufacturing, and factory automation industries.

About Bastian Solutions

Bastian Solutions (http://ow.ly/LaOTe), a global material handling systems integrator and expert in e-commerce fulfillment automation is an innovator in the fields of material handling automation, goods-to-person systems, wearable AR technology, supply chain software, and robotics. Bastian Solutions recently announced the acquisition of Forte Engineering. The merge creates a turnkey software suite for beverage distributors and strengthens the companies’ overall product offerings and customer support.

Bastian Solutions is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with an additional 16 domestic offices and 7 international offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, and Qatar. Uniquely positioned, Bastian Solutions offers customers complete and innovative turnkey material handling systems, from design and simulation, all the way through installation and operations. Modern Materials Handling named Bastian Solutions 2015 Top 20 Systems Suppliers Worldwide.

Bastian Solutions provides integrated material handling systems reducing the total cost of order fulfillment and delivery cycle times for its customers; tremendous productivity gains and a quick return on investment are ensured. Automating supply chain logistics with harmony between material flow, information flow, and operational processes, yields a unique and important competitive advantage. Follow Bastian Solutions on Twitter @BastianSolution.

Ultriva by Upland’s ERP agnostic solutions and rapid deployment was recently featured in Quality Digest magazine. The article describes how one global leader, ITT Corporation has taken on this challenge with the help of supply chain technology innovator Ultriva by Upland Software.

Recently ITT initiated a lean application based on the concept of Kanban loops that govern material flow and replenishment processes across their extended enterprise value chains. Kanban loops are a mechanism that signals the need for inventory replenishment, an important tool in ensuring production lines are optimally stocked with necessary parts and components. Kanban signals trigger material coordinators to deliver items in the right quantity when and where required. As product is consumed in the production process, an order for depleted inventory is placed immediately, either via a physical Kanban card or electronically through a computerized e-Kanban system.

According to Frank Kapper, General Manager of Ultriva by Upland, an industry leading provider of cloud-based Manufacturing and Supply Chain Collaboration & Execution solutions, “Ultriva’s Electronic Kanban solution, also known as e-Kanban, ensures global manufacturers’ entire supply chain is constructed as a series of interconnected e-Kanban loops, both internal and external, with each loop optimally sized based on customer demand, and with material replenishment being driven by real-time consumption scans.”

To read the entire article, go to: http://bit.ly/1PqcBm4

Quality Digest provides the ideal medium for reaching the entire quality spectrum. The publication presents all facets of quality, including metrology, Six Sigma, lean, inspection, testing, SPC, software, and international standards. Quality Digest offers more editorial coverage of these standards than any other quality magazine or web site.

About Ultriva by Upland

Ultriva's cloud-based collaborative supply chain solutions solve challenges by creating a demand responsive network that extends from manufacturer's customers, through their plants and out to their supply chain partners. Global manufacturers using Ultriva benefit from more responsive and flexible supply networks and reduce inventory costs by an average of 35-40 percent per plant and improve customer delivery performance. 

Ultriva (www.ultriva.com) seamlessly integrates with leading ERP (SAP, Oracle, and others) to deliver an end-to-end pull-based replenishment solution, including eKanban. Based in Cupertino, CA, Ultriva by Upland implements a global demand-driven manufacturing model by providing full visibility, scheduling, and sequencing of production of customer orders. The global footprint is increasing rapidly with implementations in wide variety of industry sectors and enterprises such as Magellan Aerospace, CareFusion, Emerson, Ingersoll Rand, McKesson, Triumph Group, Regal Beloit, and Thermo Fisher.  Follow Ultriva by Upland on Twitter at @Ultriva.

About Upland Software

Upland Software (Nasdaq: UPLD) is a leading provider of cloud-based Enterprise Work Management software. Our family of applications enables users to manage their projects, professional workforce and IT investments, automate document-intensive business processes and effectively engage with their customers, prospects and community via the web and mobile technologies.  With more than 1,600 customers and over 225,000 users around the world, Upland Software solutions help customers run their operations smoothly, adapt to change quickly, and achieve better results every day. To learn more, visit www.uplandsoftware.com.

Topper Industrial is exhibiting at MODEX 2016, the largest expo for the manufacturing and supply chain industries from April 4-7, 2016. Attendees visiting Topper Industrial at booth #647 will learn about fork truck free material handling equipment.  

Ed Brown, founder of Topper Industrial, announced that the company will launch a new division called Topper Tube in Q3 2016. Topper Industrial will add Gravity Flow Racks and Tubular Workstations to their line of material handling products. Topper Industrial makes gravity flow racks and work stations, industrial cart, containers, delivery systems, lift and rotate systems, conveyors and racking. Topper Industrial is the only company nationwide to manufacture all products needed to move material from the dock to the cart; from the delivery system to the line.

The MODEX Supply Chain Conference brings together leading experts from the industry to give the latest information on manufacturing and supply chain trends, technologies, and innovations. The conference also includes valuable opportunities to network with industry leaders.

About Topper Industrial

For more than twenty years, Topper Industrial, (www.TopperIndustrial.com) based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has been a leader in the material handling equipment industry. The company’s product roster features industrial carts, conveyors, lifts, lifts & tilts, shipping racks, containers, casters, and cart components. From mother-daughter carts to quad steer carts to tilt carts and rotate carts, Topper’s material handling solutions make delivering material line side more effective through more efficient practices. Topper Industrial has a team of experienced professional experts able to assess and provide the right product for all material handling equipment requirements.

Topper Industrial is a proud member of MHI. The Topper Industrial client roster includes Anderson Windows, Detroit Diesel, Honda, Kia Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Aramark, Johnson Controls, Whirlpool, and Caterpillar. Follow on Twitter @TopperInd. Call 800-529-0909.

Seegrid, maker of vision guided vehicles, was recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal. Steve Rosenbush, authored the feature titled, “Seegrid Calculates a New Route for Autonomous Vehicles.” According to Rosenbush, “Many of the autonomous vehicles that are expected to come to market by 2020 tackle the problem of perception by using laser sensors or high-definition cameras to absorb data about their environment. Seegrid takes a different approach. Five pairs of low-end cameras maintain a 360-degree view of the vehicle’s environment. The data is plotted on a three-dimensional grid. Proprietary algorithms determine the probability that an object is in the space represented by each cell of the grid and assess what that object is likely to be.”

The idea of using pairs of cameras is modeled on the way people see. Each camera in a single pair views an object from a slightly different perspective, and an algorithm analyzes the differential to assess the likely distance between the object and the vehicle.  Laser sensor-based systems for autonomous vehicles are coming to market faster, but Seegrid’s approach of using “stereo” vision to plot data in a 3-D graph will produce a more cost-efficient and ultimately more powerful solution.

The Seegrid system can cope with uncertainty by analyzing the probability that something will stand in its way, which is the way that people reason, according to Sid Wiesner, Seegrid’s vice president of engineering. Other kinds of sensors, such as lasers, produce a binary answer about whether an object is in the way of a vehicle, he says.

Customers include Whirlpool Corp., which uses 54 Seegrid-outfitted vehicles to move goods across its massive washing-machine manufacturing plant in Clyde, Ohio. A human driver teaches a Seegrid vehicle how to navigate a route by guiding it through one trip. Seegrid maps the route, and can function independently afterwards, improving its knowledge with successive trips.

To read the entire article, go to: http://on.wsj.com/1XHqbaJ

About Seegrid

Seegrid (www.seegrid.com), the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, provides unique and revolutionary automation technology for materials handling.  Engineered with state-of-the-art Seegrid Vision, industrial trucks are transformed into the next generation of AGVs: vision guided vehicles (VGVs).  VGVs navigate without wires, lasers, magnets, or tape, and deliver unmatched flexibility.  Designed for simplicity and reliability, the Seegrid flexible automation solution is offered in a line of pallet trucks and tow tractors.  

Experience the maximum benefits of VGVs with Seegrid Supervisor to manage, monitor, and control a fleet of vehicles in context of your operation. Generating economic advantages and operational efficiencies, VGVs optimize workflow processes, increase productivity and throughput, labor optimization and operating costs. An award-winning organization, Seegrid is experiencing significant growth both in employees and clients. Multi-billion dollar organizations focused on lean manufacturing best-practices are turning to the Pittsburgh-based robotics leader. From large automotive operations to retail distribution centers, Seegrid VGVs are advancing the reality of a Fork Truck Free approach. VGVs improve workplace safety, reduce equipment and product damage, and deliver a rapid return on investment. Robotics Business Review recently named Seegrid a Top 50 company based on innovation, ground breaking application, commercial success, and commercial potential. Follow Seegrid on Twitter at @Seegrid.

A Hytrol integration partner for more than 50 years, Hy-Tek will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7 at booth 4354. The MODEX Supply Chain Conference brings together leading experts from the industry to give the latest information on manufacturing and supply chain trends, technologies, and innovations. The conference also includes valuable opportunities to network with industry leaders.

“This year, both Hy-Tek and Hytrol will be at MODEX. As an important integration partner of Hytrol, Hy-Tek is uniquely able to evaluate and assess the complete materials handling needs of customers. We work closely on a number of projects which brings the best and most appropriate products to customers. This is an important opportunity for prospective customers to discuss the details of a new project with a widely respected Hytrol integration partner,” noted Sam Grooms, CEO of Hy-Tek. 

David Peacock, President of Hytrol comments, “We are in an incredibly exciting time for the industry, for Hytrol and for our integration partners. MODEX provides an opportunity to showcase the technologies and partnerships that make Hytrol a leading provider in the material handling industry. The interaction between Hytrol, our integration partners like Hy-Tek and their customers enables us to tailor innovative solutions and then couple them with our best-in-industry lead times.  This collaboration with our integration partners like Hy-Tek has proven successful and resulted in our having high expectations for a very successful show.”

About Hy-Tek Material Handling

Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. is the premier single-source provider of material handling solutions for a wide range of industries. Hy-Tek’s Integrated Systems Division is a full-service one-stop shop, providing customers with comprehensive integrated systems, lighting, and storage and handling solutions. Driven by quality, innovation and solid, long-term relationships with leading manufacturers, Hy-Tek creates a working partnership with customers on projects of all complexities.

About Hytrol

Hytrol (www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. For almost 70 years, Hytrol has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to understanding the unique material handling needs of businesses. Hytrol is focused on creating innovative, customized conveyor solutions that help companies achieve their goals.

Hytrol is experiencing consistent growth; 2016 will be the company’s best year ever and significant plant expansion continues. Hytrol is strengthened by its Integration Partner Network with 100+ locations worldwide.

Hytrol’s Technology Center is the birthplace for many industry-changing innovations, such as EZLogic® zero-pressure accumulation and E24™, an energy efficient, 24-volt solution.

These technologies are complemented by Hytrol’s extensive line of advanced sortation offerings, the ProSort 400 Elite series high speed shoe sorter, as well as the ProSort MRT series narrow belt sorter. Hytrol sortation technology can accommodate any product or market requirements, while ensuring the highest throughput at minimum speed.

Hytrol is a proud member of MHI, CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association), along with IABSC (International Association of Baggage System). Follow Hytrol on Twitter @hytrol.

viastore Systems, Inc. will be exhibiting viaflex shuttle system at the 2016 MODEX event April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center at Booth #1439. The viaflex shuttle system is designed for maximum performance in the smallest of space. Its compact design ensures high storage density – with rack heights of up to 30 meters. The shuttle vehicles work in each level simultaneously, enabling high throughput rates.

The system’s modular design can be easily changed and expanded to grow along with your tasks. Moreover, the low moving mass and the use of energy recovery systems make viaflex² an extremely efficient solution – this reduces your operating costs and helps  the environment.

At MODEX, solutions needed to solve tough manufacturing and supply chain challenges, identify best practices, exceed customer demands and gain competitive edge are available. viastore will be presenting a special session titled, “An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI” on April 5, 2016 from 12:45-1:30 in Theater H. 

About viastore Systems, Inc.

For over 40 years, viastore Systems, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million.

viastore’s focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil. viastore, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, www.us.viastore.com is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore is a proud member of MHI.  Read the week viastore blog at blog.viastore.com. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

Exhibiting Unparalleled Marketing Research Expertise Focused Exclusively on Healthcare

Warren, NJ (March 30, 2016) – Now more than ever, healthcare issues and political decisions have intersected. As international healthcare data specialists Lightspeed All Global took a deep dive into today’s top healthcare issues to showcase how marketing research techniques can identify, compare and contrast physician and patient viewpoints. Presenting results at Insight Innovation Exchange (IIeX) Health 2016, this study demonstrates how social interests, including gun safety, the availability of Narcan and The Affordable Healthcare Act, can affect healthcare decisions from both the physician and patient perspective. David Bilicic, Lightspeed All Global’s Vice President of Business Development, will present results at 2:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 5th. 

“Today’s turbulent political climate and the upcoming election will have a significant impact on the healthcare industry’s future,” stated Bilicic.  “Healthcare companies need to better understand and apply the intersection of insights among physicians and patients to deliver better outcomes.”

Lightspeed All Global associates will be available at Table #10 to discuss its diverse solution portfolio, including its physician and patient panels and further results of this study. Attendees who wish to arrange a meeting with Lightspeed All Global management are encouraged to contact lsigman@lightspeedresearch.com. For continuous updates throughout the show, follow Lightspeed All Global on Twitter (@allglobal).

ABOUT LIGHTSPEED ALL GLOBAL 
Lightspeed All Global provides healthcare professional and patient community solutions, utilizing a powerful healthcare panel. With a long heritage as an innovator in healthcare research, Lightspeed All Global offers high quality healthcare research services for top global research companies and agencies across Europe, North and South America and Asia-Pacific. Employing a combination of research methodologies – qualitative and quantitative, online and traditional, Lightspeed All Global’s reach expands to more than 450,000 general practitioners and specialists worldwide.

Headquartered in New York and London, Lightspeed All Global is a brand of the Lightspeed Group and part of Kantar, the data investment management arm of WPP, the world leader in marketing communication services. For more information, visit www.allglobal.com.

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Contact: Laura Jasinski 

+1.908.605.4749 

Nationwide franchising company Stratus Building Solutions, ranked seventh Fastest Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for 2016 announced its official expansion into the Canadian market this month. This announcement came at the Stratus Master Franchise Annual National Meeting held last week in Las Vegas, Nevada by the company’s executives, Afshin Cangarlu, CEO, Channen Smith, COO, Foad Rekabi, CTO and their new Canadian affiliate, Stuart Erskine of Declare Brands Inc. The announcement comes at a time of great resurgence in the franchising market for the brand.

In February 2015, Stratus Building Solutions, USA was acquired by a partnership formed by three current Stratus Master Franchiseesand they have continued to invest to establish the company’s notoriety as a heavyweight in the commercial cleaning and janitorial franchise industry. The International introduction of Stratus with the Canadian joint venture is a key stepping stone in advancing this goal.

“Over the past year we have met and even exceeded all of the goals we set last year at our company’s Annual National Meeting in Los Angeles. The announcement of the Canadian expansion exemplifies our commitment and momentum to build a robust future for the company,” states Cangarlu, “We are fortunate to have such capable and experienced partner joining the Stratus team.”

Stuart Erskine of Declare Brands Inc. and now of Stratus Building Solutions, Canada was an obvious partner in the expansion. As Founder and President of Declare Brands Inc., a franchising conglomerate of Magnetsigns, EmbroidMe and Billboard Connection, Erskine is experienced with the transition and development of franchising companies across international boundaries, especially into Canada. Additionally, Erskine is familiar with the advantages of the master franchise and area developer model having himself been originally a Master Franchisee prior to purchasing the corporate headquarters in 2001; a story reflective of the partnership at Stratus Building Solutions, USA.

“The sheer size and diversity of the commercial cleaning industry and the great model that Stratus offers is very exciting. It’s really nice to be the only company that has as many Master Franchise opportunities available nationwide, at this time” states Erskine.

“Stuart’s experience in Canada as a franchisor, and his similar background to our own created a synergetic partnership we believe to be essential to help bring the Stratus brand to a new level,” states Smith, COO.

With an aggressive five year strategy to bring on 18 regional master franchises in Canada, Erskine is targeting Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario markets to open during the first year.

Kuala Lumpur, March 28, 2016—With more than 25 years in the international wellness and spa industry, expat integrative healthcare executive and author Shirley Meerson, announces the launch of her website www.shirleymeerson.com which serves as a lifestyle portal for those interested in cultural integration through her articles on travel, food, wellness, film, fashion, and spiritual inspiration.

With its tagline of living well with travel, love and learning, Meerson’s extensive background in holistic health along with her love for travel and culture inspires a passionate literary voice.  From the desert of Sheikh Zayed to the streets of JalanAmpang. Covering locations worldwide from Bollywood to Nanjing Lu and Tala Bay to San Francisco Bay, authenticity, travel and local customs with a global perspective serve as the foundation for her unique and inviting style and perspective for readers of all cultural interests. Meerson writes to the fun, fearless, and sophisticated, those interested in cultural integration in the areas of fashion, travel destinations, relationships, hotels, spas, tours, restaurants and the inspiring insights at the heartbeat of them all. 

Says Meerson, “I’m influenced by my immersion in cultures – Someone who is keen on sharing and keen on learning. I am passionate about providing ideas that have worked for me with my global community.”

The website, which was launched this week, features Meerson’s Quarterly E-zine in a clean, uncluttered design, including vignettes, storytelling, interviews, tools, and references sprinkled with strength and comedy. Simple to move through, the site offers quick and easy access to a bevy of lifestyle areas.  With a robust archive of Meerson’s past articles, readers of all backgrounds will find a depth and breadth of topics to choose from. The new site allows visitors to experience a customized reading experience on topics including world travel, cultural vignettes and anecdotes.

“I’m so excited about my new website launch and the hearty information it provides for anyone interested in looking outside their windows to the global lifestyle experience," said Meerson. "For the last 15 years I’ve contributed to worldwide publications – writing on culture, fashion, beauty care, fitness, health, travel, management, and living well. This is an amazing opportunity for me to streamline the vast amount of treasures I have to share about lifestyle, cultural integration, and travel.”

The new website and E-Zine means that readers can now benefit from one source of rich online content geared towards lifestyles and cultures written by an author as she travels through and lives in it. It is a result of much valuable feedback from Meerson’s followers across many venues and other digital publications.

The site is simple to navigate, subscribe to, and share with others. Visitors can stay in touch with the happenings across cultures, as well as, new articles and front-of-line access to Meerson’s upcoming creative non-fiction literary series.

For more information on www.shirleymeerson.com, contact Meerson directly at Shirley@shirleymeerson.com

Media Contact:

Lori Gertz

630-915-1529

Lori@freakingeniusmarketing.com

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) has named Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. of Waltham, MA as a winner of the 2016 Gold Engineering Excellence Award for their work on the China Pavilion Expo in Milan, Italy.

The 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards were announced at the recent ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence and Awards Gala with emcees MA State Senator Karen Spilka and MA Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., with offices throughout the country, including Waltham, received the award for the firm’s work on the China Pavilion at the 2015 World Expo in Milan.  The project celebrated the Expo’s theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” by focusing on sustainability and the co-existence of nature and city.  Close collaboration and a holistic approach to architecture, engineering and fabrication brought the pavilion to life for its global audience. The structure's 4,000-sq-m undulating roof transitioned from sharp angles on its northern side replicating the urban skyline, to flowing curves on the southern side symbolizing China’s rolling landscape.

“The winning projects exemplify ingenuity and professionalism and represent the breadth of engineering’s contribution to our everyday lives,” said ACEC/MA President David Vivilecchia. “They are outstanding examples of how engineers connect communities, provide safe and reliable water and energy, and make our buildings safe and efficient. The professional engineers and their colleagues at our member firms are dedicated to working on quality infrastructure, which wouldn’t otherwise exist. These outstanding projects are but a few examples of the quality work designed by Massachusetts (and Rhode Island) engineering firms.”

About ACEC/MA
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) is the business association of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island engineering industry, representing over 120 independent engineering companies engaged in the development of transportation, environmental, industrial, and other infrastructure. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Boston, MA, ACEC/MA is a member organization of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) based in Washington, DC.  ACEC is a national federation of 51 state and regional organizations. For more information on ACEC/MA, visit their website at www.acecma.org. ACEC/MA is undertaking an awareness campaign to educate the public on the many contributions engineers make (or the engineering innovations) in everyday life through their hash tag #EngineeringGoFigure. To Follow us on Twitter:  @ACECMA

Liberty Collision auto body repair shop in Reno, NV has bolstered its commitment to safe and efficient car repairs with the adoption of the computer database program ALLDATA, which enables automotive technicians to verify the factory information of a specific vehicle model.

The auto collision repair center opened its doors over a year ago and has provided safe and proper repairs to the Reno and Sparks community with innovations like the manufacturer database. The database includes manufacturer information in order to streamline the repair process or clarify model-specific concerns the automotive technicians may have during the repair process. ALLDATA allows the technicians to reference a comprehensive database to ensure that the repairs being done correspond to manufacturer specifications, which is essential to providing a quality and safe auto body repair.

Liberty Collision owner Donnie Thiessens began using the program to improve the safety of vehicle repairs. “Our use of ALLDATA allows us to restore vehicles to a safer condition with manufacturer specifications,” explains Thiessens. “I take great comfort in knowing that when a mother comes in, we are helping her keep her kids safe on the road.”

The adoption of the manufacturer program is one of many practices incorporated by Liberty Collision to guarantee safe and up to date repairs for Reno families. Auto body shop owner and Reno native Donnie Thiessens continues to prioritize repair safety and quality through I-CAR® Platinum Certification and Factory Ford Training.

About Liberty Collision

Liberty Collision LLC is an auto body repair shop in Reno, Nevada focused on restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition. The Liberty Collision team performs automotive repairs, cosmetic car repairs, and custom paint jobs to return safe and operational vehicles back on the road. Liberty Collision guarantees all repairs for the lifetime of the car.

Contact

Donnie Thiessens, Owner

Liberty Collision LLC

2685 East 4th Street

Reno, NV 89509

Website: www.libertycollisionreno.com

Email: libertycollisionreno@gmail.com

Phone: 775-329-3368

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March 31, 2016

New trivia book available 

Wyatt Michaels is pleased to announce that his new trivia book, the States Facts for Fun! New York is now available. Trivia and state history buffs alike can pick up a copy on Amazon in either Kindle or paperback version. 

States Facts for Fun! New York brings facts, geography, trivia, and fun for all ages. Offering an on-the-go game for long car trips or a family night at home, the book offers an educational and lighthearted look at a beautiful state in the nation.

Besides state symbols, questions in the book include, “Where was the first capital of the United States?” and the question “One of the first railroads in America was between Albany and ______” 

The paperback version is available on Amazon and in other retail outlets.

Author Name: Wyatt Michaels

Author Biography: Wyatt Michaels is the author of several trivia books, including Presidential Facts for Fun! Harrison to Truman, the Baseball Teams for Fun! Series, the Nifty Fifty States Facts for Fun! Series and more.

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http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/state-facts-for-fun-new-york-wyatt-michaels/1119569415?ean=9781514345139
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Fort Worth, TX – March 31, 2016. J.E. Pendleton’s book, The Special honors the life of his uncle Billy Pendleton who served in WWII. Based in England as part of a U.S. flight crew, Billy was presumed dead over the Bay of Biscay in a battle with German planes in February 1944. He was lost just four months before D-Day. 

No trace of his plane or the crew was found until something very strange happened while Pendleton was writing The Special, more than 70 years after his Uncle’s disappearance. Coincidence or something else, you decide.

In addition to serving in WWII, Billy Pendleton was a car buff who loved to race the cars of the 30’s and 40’s and he was amazingly talented with his hands before he joined the service. He created furniture, radios, and other pieces that filled his parent’s home. 

Coincidentally, J.E. Pendleton is also a car nut and loves the racers of the 30’s and 40’s. As he began to build a car he calls The Special, to honor his uncle’s love of cars and racing, he had to become a sleuth, ferreting out any information he could find about his uncle and how the car would have been built in that era. What started out as a car build, turned into a series of serendipitous events detailed in the book that changed Jim’s life and resulted in the writing of The Special. 

It is hard to dismiss the idea that Uncle Billy had a hand in the writing of the book. At virtually the same time Jim was in his office writing about that final flight from more than 70 years ago, a strange discovery took place in the ocean south of Ireland. A fishing trawler pulled up its nets only to find the nearly pristine landing gear of an airplane tangled inside. Experts traced the serial numbers and discovered it was from Billy’s aircraft! Coincidence… you decide. 

The Special is filled with the story of Uncle Billy’s life, the car build, the people involved, interesting historic information about the world of car racers during the era, the men who served in WWII and an amazing love story. 

For more information about The Special, and about his serendipitous journey, visit http://jependleton.com. Books are also available at amazon.com. 

About the author:  J.E. Pendleton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He has lived there most of his 60+ years. Married with three children and now a proud grandfather, J.E. Pendleton loves family, reading, old cars and history. All of which are brought together in The Special. 

Contact: 
Whitehall PR
J.E. Pendleton at Jim@jependleton.com
http://whitehallpr.com
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March 31, 2016

Classic book offers ideas for fast, delicious desserts

Amy Clark is pleased to announce the release of her book, Desserts in a Flash: Fast Food From Home. The classic book is now available on Amazon and other retail outlets in Kindle and paperback formats. 

In her fast food cookbook, Clark offers unique ideas for fast, delicious desserts. In Desserts in a Flash, Clark takes time to acknowledge that most people have very hectic schedules. Who has time for food prep and then the energy for all the clean up?

When your sweet tooth craves satisfaction, Dessert in a Flash offers several recipes for a tasty quick dessert, sometimes with no baking!

Author Name: Amy Clark

Author Biography: Amy Clark is the author of the best seller Desserts in a Flash which is now available on Amazon and other retail outlets. Other books in the Fast Food from Home series include dinner, breakfast, snacks, lunch, and more.

http://www.amazon.com/Desserts-Flash-Fast-Food-Home-ebook/dp/B007K09PVI/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1455750120&sr=1-1&keywords=delicious+desserts
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/desserts-in-a-flash-amy-clark/1117380726?ean=9781490395449
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13568282-desserts-in-a-flash?from_search=true&search_version=service


 

Little Rock, AR - March 30,2016 - Funding101.org is an educational website designed to help non-profit organziations succeed. We have put together a wonderful, free 20–minute audio interview with Garrett Allen who is a PR professional on the East Coast. Garrett shares some insider tips on how non-profits can work with their local media more effectively while reaching thousands of potential new volunteers and donors. Check it out at: http://funding101.org/2.html 

Mr. Allen shares his insights on how non-profits can enjoy thousands of dollars of free press in their community without spending a dime, and much more. 

About funding101.org - Funding101.org was created to help non-profits better understand how to effectively run their business so they could expand the important work they are doing every day within their communities. Initially started to help dog/cat shelters and Therapeutic Riding centers, the site is now supporting art-based organizations, community outreach groups, writers organizations and much more.

Contact:

Bonnie Marlewski-Probert
info@whitehallpr.com
http://whitehallpr.com
http://funding101.org

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With a plethora of apps to be downloaded on Google Play Store, game addicts can now experience Flappy Color Switch for free. All they need is a Smartphone or internet-connected device to successfully download the game app online. The new gaming app offers players with enjoyable features such as flying through the black sky and other interesting space world discoveries.

Players only need to control their circle color in order to go through the gate while crossing it to get to the next level. The adventure game is specifically designed to provide entertainment for app users with amazing color switch experience. Both young and adult enjoy this new game since it doesn’t need complicated instructions to play the game. This was actually updated last March 26 with 7.9M memory. The current version is 1.2 and is compatible with 3.0 up android capabilities.

Developed by Gametoon Studio based in London, this app quickly gains recognition among gamers across the globe. The easy to play Flappy Color Switch in fact makes gaming experience more memorable and fun no matter the age of the player. This is the next big thing after the success of the Flappy Bird. Thus, Color Switch aims to become another breakthrough in the online game industry.

Being one of the top games available in the Google Play store, Color Switch is ideal for those who are young at heart. This guarantees to eliminate boredom while riding on a bus or travelling to any point of the globe. Even as a newcomer in the mobile game industry, it quickly gained popularity among iPhone and smartphone users because it is easier to play just like the Flappy Bird game app.

In the US, it ranked at the number one spot being the most downloaded gaming app of today. In Google Play, it dominated the top 5 spot based on market researchers. With over 15million installs as of now and the top 1 within 25 countries, Flappy Color Switch is indeed the next big thing to happen in the mobile game industry. AdityaOza and David Reichelt developed the app and were published in Australia by Fortafy Games.

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For those who want to know more about the Flappy Color Switch gaming app, visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamespark.flappycolorswitch for more details.

Product Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamespark.flappycolorswitch

Chicago, IL - March 29, 2016 - Jennifer Kotylo is a Certified Core Dynamics Pilates Instructor, Certified Equilates teacher and a Certified Balimo Practitioner who shares her work at major events across the country each year. Jennifer developed a passion for body awareness and biomechanics while pursuing her lifelong quest of international level dressage riding. 

Jennifer has put together an article that shares five tips to help maintain healthy hip joints in women over 40. Whether you are a desk jockey who gets little or no exercise or a weekend warrior who longs to run farther and play harder, these tips will help you achieve your goals.

To read the full article, visit: 

http://whitehallpublishing.com/files/Download/5SimpleHipexercises.pdf

For more information about Jennifer Kotylo and her work, visit http://JenniferKotylo.com. 

In addition to being a competitive equestrian, Jennifer is also a sought after speaker, clinician and columnist. Her credentials include an MBA in finance and strategic planning as well as a BA in economics.

Contact:

Bonnie Marlewski-Probert
info@whitehallpr.com
http://whitehallpr.com
http://jenniferkotylo.com

Buying a car in Toronto has just become potentially much easier, despite having bad credit, thanks to Toronto Nonprime Finance Manager Junior Timothee from Sherway Nissan. Timothee recently announced he will lend over 25 Million Dollars in auto loans to area applicants with bad credit, in a program that will run for the next three months. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to not miss out on this rare opportunity.

“Bad credit doesn't mean you can't buy a car, and doesn't automatically mean you can't get a car loan, like everything else, 'bad' is a matter of opinion and degree,” commented Mr. Timothee about the loan program. “If the score is borderline, some lenders might still smell a good prospect and that`s where I specialize in helping my clients get the funds they need to get the car that they want. Toronto consumers can look forward to very high approval rates as we aim to achieve a complete approval for everybody in need of a vehicle.”

According to the company, the auto loans with bad credit and no money down allows any credit challenged car buyers to drive a good safe and reliable car the very next day. The potential car buyers do not have to worry about empty wallets or overdrawn checking accounts to get them into a reliable vehicle quickly. Nor do they have to worry about their credit scores taking a hit for these auto finance car loans are approved for applicants with less than perfect credit.

Some of the more common reasons why applicants are denied auto loans at other car dealerships that Sherway Nissan anticipate being able to work around and get the applicant approved include, but isn't limited to: Bankruptcy, Divorce, Bad Credit and No Credit issues. Professionals are ready and waiting at Sherway Nissan to discuss any specific situations and how the dealership can potentially help.

This programs clearly illustrate's Mr. Timothee enthusiasm stepping into his new position as the Nonprime Finance Manager at Sherway Nissan one the largest car dealership in Toronto and his desire to have the dealership work closely in a win/win relationship with the greater Toronto community.

Sherway Nissan has won significant praise for being one of Toronto and the greater Toronto area's most well stocked car dealerships, with a huge, high quality selection of vehicles at most price points and a very well trained, ethical sales staff who can relate to the people they are car shopping at their dealership's needs and concerns, Mr. Timothee included.

Mr. Timothee remarked, “I have been through bad credit myself after coming out of a divorce. A lot of Finance Managers don't understand how it feels to be declined for a car loan and having to pay a higher interest rate. For that reason I explained to my customers that their situation is only temporary and there is a way to have good credit again. I truly believe bad credit happens to good people and we shouldn't hold this against them.”

For more information be sure to visit www.sherwaynissan.com

Media Contact
Junior Timothee, Nonprime Finance Manager
Company: Sherway Nissan
Phone: 416-239-1217 (ext. 234)
Address: 1350 The Queensway, Toronto, Ontario M8Z1S5, Canada
Website: www.sherwaynissan.com

In the City of Copenhagen a small team of hard working data rebels has developed a revolutionising data extraction and intelligence tool, dexi.io . After three years of bootstrap development by the co-founder, and today the CTO at dexi.io, Henrik Hofmeister, the company launched in the summer of 2015 and finally received its first round of funding!

Complete Big Data Tool for Professionals

Recently dexi.io relaunched the platform and besides rebranding from its early stage name CloudScrape, dexi has also released a new product, Pipes, adding an intelligent data transformation tool to complement its advanced point and click web data extraction tool. More than 10.000 companies are now using the platform, executing more than 2 million robots!

Driving Innovation is the Key to Success

Dexi.io has a bit of an untraditional organisation. The sales department has been replaced with an innovation team and for a good reason. As Stefan Avivson, CEO of dexi.io explains: “Although Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is not a new concept, service providers have been using so called Robotic Processing for a decade now, but the amount of available data and the technology to process it has evolved tremendously over the past two years. There is basically no real limitation to the use of Big Data and there is no real effort in convincing people that RPA is the future. It’s more a question of knowing how! Utilising the resources of our innovation team to clients and partners has without doubt been one of the key drivers to our success!”

Smart City, Hitachi & City Data Exchange

Due to the complex technology in use but despite being a very young company, dexi.io is already involved in some prestigious projects making the world a better place with the use of Big Data. One of these projects is the City Data Exchange being launched in April 2016.

The City Data Exchange is a big data exchange run by Hitachi Consulting and the project is part of the European Smart City project with the goal of using data for a smarter future. “The European Commission is investing no less than €200m in Smart Cities in the next two years and this is a great opportunity for dexi.io to be in the center of data driven innovation”, explains head of the innovation team and Executive Officer at dexi.io Jacob Laurvigen. He continues: “No doubt this will help drive data innovation even further in the years to come!"

About us:

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, dexi.io is a Cloud-based, high-performance, feature-rich application with visual editors for building custom data extraction and refinement solutions. We are trusted by thousands around the world to extract, enrich, and connect the valuable data our clients depend on.

Contact:
Jacob Laurvigen, Executive Officer
Phone: +45 31 53 16 00
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark
Email: jal@dexi.io
Website: http://dexi.io/