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How To Keep Track Of Supplier & Competitor Imports
ImportGenius is a service that enables companies to keep real-time tabs on the shipping and receiving activities of competitors and suppliers alike.
They rely on import/export data collected by U.S. Customs, which is already publicly available. However, it's not easy to search through the data, and ImportGenius has devised a program that gives customers immediate information on shipments as they cross customs. The information includes contact info for both the exporter and importer of the shipment, which reveals where the products are being sourced overseas and where overseas suppliers are selling in the U.S. |
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Stainless Prices Headed Down, Carbon Steel Way Up
That's the assessment of the latest
"Market Conditions & Activity Bulletin" published online by industrial PVF distributor Piping & Equipment, Inc.
Anvil Cites ISAT Link For Seismic Code Compliance
 Anvil International
says that its working alliance with ISAT (International Seismic Application Technology) meets the needs of recently adopted requirements issued by the International Building Code (IBC) as they relate to enhanced seismic protection of buildings. The code expands the definition of seismic events beyond earthquakes to include climate, geology and geopolitical conflicts that might cause buildings to shake.
Fluid Power Demand Down, But Pricing Up
According to an August 2008 survey of fluid power distributors by Longbow Research
analyst Eli Lustgarten, demand for fluid power equipment is weakening, but price increases accelerated from June to July. "Pricing increases in July accelerated to the highest level seen since we started surveying fluid power distributors," said Lustgarten. "We received numerous reports of pricing increases from Eaton (effective in June) and Parker-Hannifin (effective on July 1). Some distributors are also reporting notification of future price increases from Vickers (Eaton) in mid-August, though the amount of increase is unknown, and Eaton on October 1, in the 7%-10% range."
Five Cities Host Piping Systems Training In September
Piping System Fundamentals Training
is a course developed for engineers and technicians that deal with liquid flow in pipes. Two-day sessions will be held in Boston (Sept. 8-9), Minneapolis (Sept. 11-12), Kansas City (Sept. 22-23), Cleveland (Sept. 25-26) and Toronto (Sept. 29-30). Click here to register or view later schedules.
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Intro to Pipe, Valves & Fittings
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Tech Tips by Gregg Marshall
To help you make the most of the Digital Age.
90% of what I need to know I can find with Google. More and more great information is on Wikipedia. What about business information?
CEO Express (http://www.ceoexpress.com/default.asp) is a portal of links to other business information websites.
Almost any resource you might think of is on that one main page. A premium version (currently $29 a year) allows you to customize your home page.
Even if you think you know where to go, check this out. I've discovered new resources just scanning the lists of options. It's like having a business web librarian make you a list of sites you should visit.
Knowledge is power, here's a jump start.
Gregg Marshall, CPMR, CSP, is president of Rep Connection Inc. He can be reached by e-mail at gmarshall@repconnection.com, or visit his LinkedIn profile at
http://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmarshall. |
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What's The Industry Buzzing About?
One way to tell is to visit the website of Supply House Times
. If you scroll to the bottom of the lead page, you will find lists of the "Most E-Mailed" and "Most Popular Articles" (as measured by visitations). This gives a pretty good feel for what industry citizens regard as important.
For example, as of this writing, these were the give "Most E-Mailed" articles accessed at the Supply House Times website and passed along.
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Modern Engineering Concepts 2008 Webinar Series
Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.
This Fall begins the next series of Webinars presenting the latest concepts in modern hydronic heating system design. Each offers a 1.5 Certificate of Completion for Continuing Education and is the fraction of the cost to travel to a live conference.
Cast- Iron Boiler Technology: Past, Present, and Future
September 11 at 1pm ET
Cast iron boilers have been the backbone of the hydronics industry for decades. Some might suggest that cast-iron boilers are dated and approaching obsolescence relative to newer boilers constructed of other materials. This seminar will show why this is NOT the case. You'll also learn why cast-iron, although it may appear gray or rusty in it's raw form, is really a very "green" material.
The Application of Storage Tanks in Hydronic & Solar Thermal Systems
October 16 at 1pm ET
This Webinar covers a wide range of tank applications and presents technical information on where the tanks are needed, how they are sized, and the best way to pipe them into specific systems. Although storage tanks have been part of some hydronic systems for years, this webinar will present unique and state-of-the-art applications that will help define the future of hydronic and solar thermal systems.
TBD
November 13 at 1pm ET
TBD
December 11 at 1pm ET
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Charlotte Adds To ChemDrain Line
 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
has added a number of new items to its ChemDrain® CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System, including 8-in. pipe and fittings and a variety of drains. The new 8-in. fittings include 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 bends, sanitary tees, wyes, combination wyes, reducing wyes, couplings, bushings and cleanout adapters. Floor drains in a number of sizes and configurations also have been added. The products are used for disposal of a wide range of chemicals in institutional, academic and commercial installations. |
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Hayward's Electric Valve Actuators
Hayward Flow Control Systems
now offers a choice of electric valve actuators, numerous options, and control panels/systems for a wide range of valve automation requirements. Hayward electric actuators are available in several different ¼ turn and unidirectional ¼ turn models, and a ¼ turn unidirectional model with integral True Union plastic ball valve. |
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Contact The Editor
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