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		<title>Remspec Brings Mid-IR Fiber Production On-Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Remspec Corporation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[STURBRIDGE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://send2pressnewswire.com"><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0517-remspec_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" /></a>STURBRIDGE, Mass., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR (2 &micro;m to 11 &micro;m) fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community. </p>
<p>The unique technology used in this process allows the production of high numerical aperture fiber in high volume at less than half the cost of competing technologies. The capacity of Remspec&#8217;s facility for 500/600 &micro;m core/clad fiber is over 20 km per year with other sizes available to volume purchasers. This fiber, while not suitable for high power laser applications is, with its high numerical aperture (0.6), well suited for spectroscopy, pyrometry and other low power applications. Unclad fiber is also available and is suitable for distributed chemical sensors. </p>
<p>This development makes Remspec the only fully integrated producer of mid-IR fiber-optic spectroscopy systems. &#8220;Being in full control of the manufacturing process from drawing fiber to manufacturing the final system will enable industry leading quality and consistency in our products,&#8221; according to the company&#8217;s president.</p>
<p>As part of the transfer process Remspec has invested in equipment improvements that have led to better yields and product consistency.</p>
<p><strong>About Remspec:</strong><br />
Remspec, with manufacturing located in Charlton, Massachusetts, was founded in 1993 to pioneer and develop the market for fiber-optic probes and chemical sensors that operate in the mid infrared or fingerprint region of the optical spectrum. Since then, Remspec has been the leader in development and manufacture of cables, spectroscopic probes, and integrated systems using mid-IR optical fiber. Products such as ReactionView&reg; for real-time reaction monitoring, SpotView&reg; for trace surface analysis and cleaning validation, ArtView&trade; for non-destructive analysis of paintings and museum objects, and TissueView&trade; for in-vivo evaluation of skin and other tissue, are all technology leaders in their fields.</p>
<p>Information about the fiber products may be found at <a href="http://www.ir-fiber.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.ir-fiber.com" target="_blank">http://www.ir-fiber.com</a> .</p>
<p>Product and pricing inquiries can be directed to sales@ir-fiber.com.</p>
<p>Information about spectroscopy products may be found at <a href="http://www.remspec.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.remspec.com" target="_blank">http://www.remspec.com</a> .</p>
<p>Product and pricing inquiries can be directed to sales@remspec.com.</p>
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		<title>e2b calibration Implements Anytime Assets</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>e2b Calibration</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHARDON, Ohio, May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b calibration, a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have implemented Anytime Assets into their internal calibration system, allowing customers to track their calibrated assets. Anytime Assets is a cloud-based inventory tracking software that enables users to remotely track their calibrated assets from any location with internet access.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://send2pressnewswire.com"><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0510-e2bcal_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" /></a>CHARDON, Ohio, May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; e2b calibration, a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have implemented Anytime Assets into their internal calibration system, allowing customers to track their calibrated assets. Anytime Assets is a cloud-based inventory tracking software that enables users to remotely track their calibrated assets from any location with internet access.</p>
<p>&#8220;What sets e2b calibration&#8217;s asset tracking service apart from other tracking services is the availability of inventory photos,&#8221; said President of e2b teknologies Lynne Henslee. &#8220;Users can even view their transactional history with Anytime Assets, providing a comprehensive audit trail.&#8221; </p>
<p>e2b calibration provides a photo directory of all calibrated instruments so that customers can physically &#8220;view&#8221; their inventory. Additionally, the e2b calibration asset tracking service will notify customers of when they are due for service on individual items, so that their instruments don&#8217;t lose dependability.</p>
<p>The Anytime Assets tracking service is provided free to all e2b calibration customers. Customers are given a secure login where they can monitor the progress of all their calibrated items by make, model or serial number. Customers are provided with a complete historical record of their item&#8217;s condition, and their certificate of calibration can also be viewed on the Anytime Assets network by anyone with a secure password.</p>
<p>The Anytime Assets tracking system offers unique capabilities such as full photos and appointment notifications. It is just one way that e2b calibration offers simple, affordable and accurate calibration services to their customers.</p>
<p><strong>About e2b calibration:</strong><br />
Located in Northeast Ohio, e2b calibration (a division of <a href="http://e2btek.com/">e2b teknologies, inc.</a>) is a calibration laboratory that provides expert instrument and equipment calibration and repair services for a broad range of calibration, test, and measurement instruments. Our extensive metrology experience is applied to every calibration we perform. Strict adherence to quality assurance procedures ensures that you will be in full compliance with your customers, vendors, and industry regulations. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.e2bcal.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.e2bcal.com/" target="_blank">http://www.e2bcal.com/</a> .</p>
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		<title>e2b calibration Expands Scope with Annual ISO Quality Audit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 19:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>e2b software</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHARDON, Ohio, May 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b calibration (www.e2bcal.com), a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have maintained accreditations and passed their annual ISO quality audit performed by ACLASS Corporation, the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (www.aclasscorp.com). The recent audit included an expanded calibration scope on top of their already broad range of capabilities including higher voltage for electronics and electrical components.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://send2pressnewswire.com"><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0503-e2bcalib_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" /></a>CHARDON, Ohio, May 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; e2b calibration (<a href="http://www.e2bcal.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.e2bcal.com" target="_blank">www.e2bcal.com</a>), a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have maintained accreditations and passed their annual ISO quality audit performed by ACLASS Corporation, the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (<a href="http://www.aclasscorp.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.aclasscorp.com" target="_blank">www.aclasscorp.com</a>). The recent audit included an expanded calibration scope on top of their already broad range of capabilities including higher voltage for electronics and electrical components. </p>
<p>e2b calibration is accredited with the ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for the competence of calibration laboratories. They are also accredited with the ANSI/NCSL Z540 &#8211; 1 &#8211; 1994. </p>
<p>e2b calibration has extensive experience in metrology, and provides a wide range of calibration and repair services, as well as certificates of calibration. </p>
<p>The extensive scope of e2b calibration&#8217;s gauge and equipment calibration services include electrical and electronic instruments, RF and microwave calibration, pressure (gauges and transducers) calibration, vacuum calibration, torque calibration, force (both tension and compression) calibration, mass flow, humidity and temperature, and physical-dimensional calibration. </p>
<p>&#8220;What sets e2b calibration apart from other calibration laboratories is our outstanding service, personal touch, and adherence to certification quality standards,&#8221; said Lynne Henslee, President of e2b teknologies. &#8220;Accreditation ensures that our customers receive the reliance, quality and consistency they depend on.&#8221; </p>
<p>e2b calibration services a variety of industries including aerospace, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and the medical industry. Businesses serviced by e2b calibration include Goodrich, BP Oil, Parker Hannifin and NASA. </p>
<p><strong>About e2b Calibration:</strong><br />
e2b calibration (<a href="http://www.e2bcal.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.e2bcal.com" target="_blank">www.e2bcal.com</a>), a division of e2b teknologies, inc., is a 17025 ISO Accredited calibration laboratory that provides expert instrument and equipment calibration and repair services for a broad range of calibration, test, and measurement instruments. Our extensive metrology experience is applied to every calibration we perform. Strict adherence to quality assurance procedures ensures that you will be in full compliance with your customers, vendors, and industry regulations.</p>
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		<title>Freundlich Supply Company to Receive AS9100 Rev. C Certification &#8211; Among First U.S.-based Distributors to be Registered</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freundlich Supply Company</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., April 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FREUNDLICH SUPPLY CO., a subsidiary of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc., is among the first U.S.-based fastener distributors to receive AS9100 Rev. C certification. This achievement is another significant milestone in Freundlich's 70+ year history of supplying high quality fasteners to Government, aerospace and industrial markets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0420-fsuppco_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., April 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; FREUNDLICH SUPPLY CO., a subsidiary of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc., is among the first U.S.-based fastener distributors to receive AS9100 Rev. C certification. This achievement is another significant milestone in Freundlich&#8217;s 70+ year history of supplying high quality fasteners to Government, aerospace and industrial markets.</p>
<p>&#8220;We work hard to fine tune our processes and quality management system. By doing so, we emphasize our commitment for continuous improvement in all areas of the business,&#8221; said Bob Serabin, Freundlich&#8217;s General Manager.</p>
<p>Underscoring this, Andrew Prince, CEO of Precision Aerospace Components said, &#8220;We are pleased that Precision Aerospace Components and its subsidiaries: FREUNDLICH SUPPLY CO. and Tiger-Tight Corp meet these standards, because it assures our customers that the products we supply will also meet or exceed their expectations for quality and performance.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About AS9100:2009 Revision C:</strong><br />
AS9100:2009 Revision C is a robust assessment of a company&#8217;s internal processes. It focuses on supplier management, on-time delivery, product conformity and risk management. It was prepared by the International (Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific) Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) representing a broadly supported cooperative organization formed to make significant quality improvements and cost reductions throughout the value stream. Among the various stakeholders are: civil aviation authorities, defense and space industry and authorities, certification/registration bodies, trade associations and IAQG member companies (e.g. Boeing, Airbus, Bell, Bombardier).</p>
<p><strong>About Precision Aerospace Components, Inc.:</strong><br />
Precision Aerospace Components is a public company trading under the symbol PAOS (PINK:PAOS). Its vision is to build a leading aerospace component, fabrication and service business. Management plans to grow the company through a combination of product line expansions and strategic acquisitions. More details are available on its website: <a href="http://www.precaeroinc.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.precaeroinc.com" target="_blank">http://www.precaeroinc.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About Freundlich Supply Company, Inc.:</strong><br />
Freundlich has been serving the aerospace and industrial markets since 1940, with quality products manufactured by Alcoa, Maclean Esna, SPS Technologies, Abbott Interfast, Bristol, Greer, MRL and other Government approved QPL (Quality Products Listing) suppliers. All products are lot traceable with manufacturer certifications and physical and chemical test reports on file. The company includes its inventory list of approximately 6,000 SKUs and its e-commerce on-line catalogue on its website: <a href="http://www.fresupco.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.fresupco.com" target="_blank">http://www.fresupco.com</a> . </p>
<p><strong>About Tiger-Tight Corp.:</strong><br />
Tiger-tight is the North American master distributor of Tiger-Tight Friction Washers. Tiger-Tight washers promote safe, effective bolted joints under static and dynamic load conditions by distributing the pre-load and resisting loosening from external transverse loads. Its patented coating features industrial diamonds embedded in an electro-less nickel matrix that penetrate and interlock with the mating surfaces to create an extremely high retaining force and prevent joint relaxation. Additional product information is available on its website: <a href="http://www.tigertight.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.tigertight.com" target="_blank">http://www.tigertight.com</a> .</p>
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		<title>Whiteflash Announces New Feature on AGS Laboratory Diamond Reports</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whiteflash Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, Texas, April 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In close cooperation with the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL), Whiteflash Inc. announced today a new innovation on the Platinum Diamond Quality(R) Documents (DQD) of all new round brilliant diamonds in stock.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0419-wfshags_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />HOUSTON, Texas, April 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; In close cooperation with the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL), Whiteflash Inc. announced today a new innovation on the Platinum Diamond Quality&reg; Documents (DQD) of all new round brilliant diamonds in stock.</p>
<p>The AGSL has recently introduced a computer generated &#8220;Hearts&#8221; image which is now available on Platinum DQD and Proprietary branded reports. The Hearts image is an ASET light map illustrating light behavior from the pavilion side of the diamond. Because of the explosive growth in demand for Hearts and Arrows diamonds, this new feature will add value for tens of thousands of consumers. The presence of well defined hearts and arrows patterning in polished diamonds indicates outstanding three dimensional symmetry and top cut craftsmanship. </p>
<p>As a leading provider of Hearts and Arrows diamonds, Whiteflash will be the first company to integrate this new feature into the comprehensive data that we provide on all of our round in-house diamonds. As an internationally acclaimed diamond and jewelry retailer known for its commitment to full transparency and consumer education we feel this feature further validates and strengthens our value proposition. Having tested the accuracy of the AGSL computer generated images against a representative set of actual Whiteflash diamonds with actual hearts images, we are confident in the usefulness of the new imagery.</p>
<p>Objective third party gemological evaluation such as that done by the AGSL (<a href="http://agslab.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://agslab.com" target="_blank">http://agslab.com</a>) is critical to understanding light performance in diamonds. Computer generated ASET (Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool) images have been an integral part of the AGSL Platinum DQD since its inception. With the dual light maps on the new report (the new pavilion view Hearts ASET image together with the original face up ASET image showing the arrows pattern) the consumer is provided with complete light performance and cut quality information in an easy to understand graphical display, removing the uncertainty surrounding the all-important aspect of diamond cut quality.</p>
<p>Both of the ASET maps are generated by the highly sophisticated and scientifically vetted light performance grading system of the AGSL. High Definition three dimensional Sarin Technologies non-contact scans capture the precise measurements of every facet of the diamond. All that data is fed into the AGSL diamond modeling and ray tracing software that performs millions of calculations and determines the quantity and quality of light coming from every facet of the diamond in a range of viewing angles.</p>
<p>For shoppers searching for diamonds with optimal fire, brilliance and sparkle such as the world class <a href="http://www.whiteflash.com/about-diamonds/diamond-education/whiteflash-a-cut-above-super-ideal-diamonds-919.htm">A CUT ABOVE</a>&reg; Super Ideal, the new dual light map report from AGSL is the certificate of choice. If you are shopping for a Hearts and Arrows diamond this is the pedigree you want backing your purchase.</p>
<p><strong>About Whiteflash:</strong><br />
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. </p>
<p>The award winning <a href="http://Whiteflash.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://Whiteflash.com" target="_blank">Whiteflash.com</a> website, described by Kiplinger&#8217;s Magazine as the &#8220;Lord of the Online Rings&#8221; enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.</p>
<p>Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain <a href="http://www.whiteflash.com/confidence/whiteflash-certified-iso-9000.aspx">ISO 9001</a> certification for total quality management.</p>
<p>For more information, log onto <a href="http://www.whiteflash.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.whiteflash.com" target="_blank">http://www.whiteflash.com</a> or call toll free 877-612-6770.</p>
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		<title>Bishamon Industries Corporation Retains Ten Jobs and Is Ready to Take On Competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Robert Stone, vice president of Engineering and Manufacturing at Bishamon Industries Corporation, received a letter from the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board about the LEAN Manufacturing Program with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), it couldn't have come at a better time.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0224-sanbedoo_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; When Robert Stone, vice president of Engineering and Manufacturing at Bishamon Industries Corporation, received a letter from the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board about the LEAN Manufacturing Program with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), it couldn&#8217;t have come at a better time. </p>
<p>Bishamon Industries Corporation faced increased competition with their EZ Loader product, which could have translated to lost sales and lost jobs. With the introduction of the new model, they needed to make sure they could efficiently produce and deliver this product before the competition stepped in. </p>
<p>&#8220;The EZ Loader is our premier product and if we lost market share, it would cost us valuable employees,&#8221; Stone said. </p>
<p>CMTC came in and showed the company areas of improvement in assembly and welding. Employees were excited to share their ideas and work as a team with the consultant and executives for the good of the entire company.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve already seen growing sales for our new EZ Loader and the hard work has paid off,&#8221; Stone said. &#8220;By shipping our product in two days, we will maintain our competitive edge.&#8221;</p>
<p>Through the LEAN Manufacturing Program, Bishamon retained 10 jobs. Additionally, Stone also utilized the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Business Resource Team to recruit and hire a shipping supervisor. &#8220;They found a great person for us who plays a very important role in satisfying our customers,&#8221; Stone said.</p>
<p>&#8220;The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board&#8217;s LEAN Manufacturing program effectively helps local businesses retain employees and hire additional personnel,&#8221; said Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Chair and Fifth District Supervisor.</p>
<p><strong>About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:</strong><br />
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County&#8217;s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. </p>
<p>The Workforce Investment Board, through the County&#8217;s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County&#8217;s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County&#8217;s businesses including employee recruitment.</p>
<p>More information: <a href="https://www.csb-win.org/" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.csb-win.org/" target="_blank">https://www.csb-win.org/</a> .</p>
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		<title>Platinum Group Metals Heading Toward Tight Supplies, Soaring Prices and Competition from Cheaper Alternatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thintri, Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Platinum group metals (PGMs), namely, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium, are heading toward a period of exceptional volatility with supply constraints and dramatic fluctuations in price, according to a new report published by Thintri, Inc. The same materials are threatened in the longer term by competing materials in some of their largest markets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0319-thintri_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Platinum group metals (PGMs), namely, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium, are heading toward a period of exceptional volatility with supply constraints and dramatic fluctuations in price, according to a new report published by Thintri, Inc. (<a href="http://www.thintri.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.thintri.com" target="_blank">www.thintri.com</a>). The same materials are threatened in the longer term by competing materials in some of their largest markets.    </p>
<p>PGMs are universally present in the catalytic converters in motor vehicles, in disc drives, oil refineries, glass manufacturing, medical devices and implants such as pacemakers and dental crowns, and a host of other applications. Some are also highly valued in jewelry and investment. PGMs are also rare, and quite costly. </p>
<p>Like most natural resources, PGM supplies are inherently limited, but to a greater degree than other important minerals. PGMs are produced in just a few countries; the U.S. imports 95 percent of the PGMs it consumes.    </p>
<p>The limits of those supplies are now becoming clear. Already, Russia, the largest palladium producer, has announced that its palladium supplies are dwindling.</p>
<p>Industry analyses indicate that known PGM reserves are sufficient for another 360 years at present rates of production and consumption. However, that figure drops to 15 years if rising demand, particularly from growing industrialization and automobile sales in emerging economies, is taken into account.     </p>
<p>Growing demand is fueled by a range of factors including accelerating motor vehicle sales around the world, a rising industrial sector in many regions and a growing consumer preference for white metals in jewelry. As demand exceeds available supplies, prices will rise significantly.   </p>
<p>In the recent past, limited supply in the face of changing demand has produced extreme volatility. Rhodium, for example, went from over $6,000 per ounce in mid-2007 to $10,000 per ounce in mid-2008 and dropped to a little above $1,000 before the end of that year.   </p>
<p>On the other hand there are technologies already on the market, and some near commercialization, that will alter the picture just as dramatically in the other direction, by replacing PGMs at much lower cost, and by relieving supply and price pressure through improved recovery.   </p>
<p>While some PGM applications, such as jewelry, investment and electronics, are relatively immune from substitution at this time, most PGM applications are vulnerable to replacement by nanotechnology-based solutions available at a fraction of the cost. Such alternatives can partly or completely replace the PGM content in critical applications like catalysts in the automotive, energy and industrial markets.</p>
<p>Other new methods will eventually, in effect, bring new supplies to market through improved recovery. New techniques for recycling catalytic converters and similar products are able to recover far more PGM content than was possible earlier. In addition, once-inaccessible PGM content in copper and nickel mine waste and slag can now be exploited. The availability of literally mountains of mine waste and slag throughout western North America and other parts of the world, will soon set off a &#8220;gold rush&#8221; to exploit those resources.      </p>
<p>Today, platinum group metals are at an extraordinary intersection of market forces. The confluence of growing demand, limited and/or dwindling supplies, and growing availability of alternatives and new supplies, will likely create a period of extraordinary volatility before things stabilize. </p>
<p>Much of this decade will witness a transition of PGM markets to adjust to a new reality of price volatility and tightened supplies, while others move to take advantage of the new opportunities presented in PGM recovery and replacement.                  </p>
<p><strong>About Thintri, Inc.:</strong><br />
Founded in 1996, Thintri, Inc. (<a href="http://www.thintri.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.thintri.com" target="_blank">www.thintri.com</a>), is a full-service consulting firm, based in New York and directed by J. Scott Moore, Ph.D. </p>
<p>Thintri&#8217;s services include business intelligence, market research, technology transfer and technology assessment, and in-depth, off-the-shelf market studies on promising emerging technologies. Topics of focus have included medical and industrial imaging, optical networks, materials and coatings, semiconductor devices, manufacturing, industrial logistics, security, thermal management, energy, and a host of others.    </p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.thintri.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.thintri.com" target="_blank">http://www.thintri.com</a> or call 914-242-4615.</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br />
J. Scott Moore<br />
+1-914-242-4615<br />
smoore@thintri.com.</p>
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		<title>Lightway Solar America Expands Supply Agreement with G&amp;S Solar to Thirty-Four Megawatts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lightway Solar America, Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ISELIN, N.J., March 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lightway Solar America, Inc. (Lightway), the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., announced the execution of a Supply Agreement with G&#38;S Solar (G&#38;S) to provide thirty-four megawatts (34 MW) of multicrystalline solar modules. The Agreement requires G&#38;S to purchase over 122,000 panels from Lightway within a one year period.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0319-lightway_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />ISELIN, N.J., March 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Lightway Solar America, Inc. (&#8220;Lightway&#8221;), the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., announced the execution of a Supply Agreement with G&amp;S Solar (&#8220;G&amp;S&#8221;) to provide thirty-four megawatts (34 MW) of multicrystalline solar modules. The Agreement requires G&amp;S to purchase over 122,000 panels from Lightway within a one year period. Deliveries had already commenced in December of 2011 as part of an eight megawatt (8 MW) contract that has now been expanded to a total of thirty-four megawatts (34 MW).</p>
<p>Lightway opened their U.S. office in Iselin, New Jersey during the end of 2010 and has captured significant market share through the implementation of aggressive strategies that include the development of a bankable product, technological innovation, and a variety of financial solutions for their downstream customers. During Q4 2011, Lightway executed over 100 MW of Supply Agreements to be delivered throughout the U.S. market during the period of 2012.</p>
<p>Wei Qiang, CEO of Lightway Green New Energy, said, &#8220;The future success of Lightway will depend on our ability to develop long term relationships with project developers that have the capability to excel in a market that is dominated by third party financing. We are confident that G&amp;S Solar has an investment strategy that allows them to remain financially aggressive and we are pleased to begin this new partnership that will solidify our eastern seaboard footprint.&#8221;</p>
<p>Gregg Wasser, Owner of G&amp;S Solar, said, &#8220;In today&#8217;s economic environment, it was essential for G&amp;S Solar to find a module supplier that not only met our criteria of bankability, quality and financial strength, but was also willing to become a true long term financing partner. We feel that our partnership with Lightway is a critical component of our growth strategy as we evolve into a new era of the solar industry.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd.:</strong><br />
Lightway Green New Energy is world class, vertically integrated solar panel manufacturer with 400 MW of balanced, production capacity that incorporates ingot, wafer, cell and module manufacturing. The manufacturing plant is located in a futuristic Science &amp; Technology Park based in Gaobeidian, China that spans 2.3M square feet and is the home to over 5,000 employees. With a strong financial portfolio and the support of their strategic partnerships, Lightway will continue to expand and plans to reach 600 MW in 2013 and 1500 MW in 2014. One of the strategic markets for Lightway is the development of the U.S. region through their subsidiary, Lightway Solar America, Inc. which has a sales office in New Jersey and warehouses on both the east and west coast. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.lightwaysolarusa.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.lightwaysolarusa.com" target="_blank">http://www.lightwaysolarusa.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About G&amp;S Solar:</strong><br />
G&amp;S Solar is a PV developer and has constructed over 30MW of project since inception. G&amp;S Solar is an affiliate of G&amp;S Investors, which develops, leases and manages income-producing properties in the tri-state area. Founded in 1982, G&amp;S is known in the industry for its creativity in solving development problems, particularly in sites deemed unworkable due to physical, economic and political complexities and for achieving the highest possible return on its investment. The company&#8217;s success is based upon identifying opportunities and applying solid economic forecasting, with sensitivity to political realities and retail trends. G&amp;S has successfully executed every project it has initiated. This record has been achieved by fostering close and flexible relationships with financial institutions, local government and community groups involved in every project. For more information, please go to <a href="http://www.gssolarinstallers.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.gssolarinstallers.com" target="_blank">http://www.gssolarinstallers.com</a> .</p>
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		<title>Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd. locks in PowerGuard&#8217;s PowerClip warranty solution</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. ('Lightway') has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard's unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0103-powergd_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services" title="PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services" class="alignright" align="right" />IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. (&#8220;Lightway&#8221;) has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard&#8217;s unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.</p>
<p>Lightway is a fully automated, vertically integrated manufacturer of world class solar panels, controlling the production process from ingots through modules. With a strong balance sheet and the backing of strategic partner Longjitaihe Group (over $1.6B in assets), the company is continuing to expand its production capability and sales in the U.S. and other emerging global solar markets. </p>
<p>A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer&#8217;s own warranty terms.</p>
<p>The insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty. Additionally, it offers a linear power performance guarantee over a 25-year period for panels sold by Lightway and covered by the warranty.</p>
<p>Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.</p>
<p>&#8220;PowerGuard is very proud that our innovative PowerClip warranty solution has become the &#8216;gold standard&#8217; for leading solar energy producers around the world,&#8221; said Mike McMullen, Managing Principal of PowerGuard. &#8220;PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services.&#8221;</p>
<p>The PowerGuard solution provides certainty and security and its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Also offered are third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business. These rights are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.</p>
<p>&#8220;Lightway recognizes that one of the key components for successfully generating and developing market share in the U.S. is the ability to offer a bankable product,&#8221; said William Sien, Lightway&#8217;s U.S. Director of Sales. &#8220;We feel that our investment in the PowerGuard warranty solution is a testament to Lightway&#8217;s long-term commitment to our customers and exhibits our dedication to creating lasting relationships that are built on the principles that ensure the security of our quality.</p>
<p>Contact:<br />
Mike McMullen<br />
949.224.1325<br />
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com . </p>
<p><strong>About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:</strong><br />
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies. </p>
<p>PowerGuard&#8217;s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufacturers, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them. </p>
<p>PowerGuard&#8217;s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system &#8211; written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.powerguardins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.powerguardins.com" target="_blank">www.powerguardins.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About Lightway:</strong><br />
Founded in 2008, Lightway is a leading international vertically integrated manufacturer of multi-crystalline ingots, wafers, cells, and modules. Lightway&#8217;s comprehensive production chain guarantees superior product quality and a cost effective structure, benefiting a global customer base. LIGHTWAY is dedicated to a long-term growth strategy that includes technological innovation, downstream partnerships and financial solutions that meet the energy demands of a changing world. This market strategy resulted in a successful Q4 2011 in which LIGHTWAY executed over 100 MW of U.S. based sales contracts with the full expectation that this momentum will be carried over into 2012.</p>
<p>Contact:<br />
William Sien<br />
732-658-0605<br />
w.sien@lightwaysolarusa.com .</p>
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		<title>PowerGuard&#8217;s PowerClip Warranty Solution Adopted by Global Solar Energy Services Provider, SunEdison</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading global provider of solar energy services, SunEdison, a client of retail insurance broker Lockton Companies, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0103-powergd_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services" title="PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services" class="alignright" align="right" />IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading global provider of solar energy services, SunEdison, a client of retail insurance broker Lockton Companies, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard&#8217;s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.</p>
<p>SunEdison develops, finances, operates and monitors solar energy solutions worldwide, ranging from some of the world&#8217;s largest solar deployments to residential customers&#8217; rooftops. SunEdison is a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), a global leader in polysilicon and silicon wafer manufacturing, the foundation upon which most solar cells and semiconductor devices are built.</p>
<p>According to Kurt R. Bruenning, Treasurer of MEMC Electronic Materials, &#8220;We were impressed with the many unique features and valuable business benefits of the PowerGuard Solution. It was clearly developed by people who understand the nature of our business and anticipate the challenges an emerging industry and new technology face. Their people have proven to be outstanding partners to Gary Giulietti and our Lockton retail team throughout the entire underwriting and coverage placement process.&#8221;</p>
<p>A specialty renewable energy Program Manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back-up a manufacturer&#8217;s own warranty terms.</p>
<p>Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, says, &#8220;PowerGuard is proud that our innovative risk-transfer product is quickly gaining momentum with leading solar energy providers around the world like SunEdison and MEMC. We are committed to continuing to support the expansion and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, leading-edge products and services.&#8221;</p>
<p>Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers desire, as well as long-term stability for the industry.</p>
<p>&#8220;The PowerGuard solution is an important way for solar energy providers to gain a greater degree of business certainty and it allows developers of solar parks to finance photovoltaic installations more easily and with increased flexibility,&#8221; states Gary Giulietti, president of Lockton Companies&#8217; Farmington, CT operations. &#8220;We are very excited to partner with Mike and the PowerGuard team in delivering this innovative and valuable warranty product to our client, SunEdison.&#8221;</p>
<p>PowerGuard&#8217;s warranty solution, which is available directly from PowerGuard or through various retail brokers, provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer&#8217;s end customers. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable, surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, and are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.</p>
<p>Contacts:</p>
<p>PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services	<br />
Mike McMullen<br />
949-224-1325<br />
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .</p>
<p>Lockton Companies<br />
Gary Giulietti<br />
860-558-6800<br />
ggiulietti@lockton.com .</p>
<p>MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.<br />
Kurt R. Bruenning<br />
636-474-5925<br />
kbruenning@memc.com .</p>
<p><strong>About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:</strong><br />
PowerGuard manages programs specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies. </p>
<p>PowerGuard&#8217;s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them. </p>
<p>PowerGuard&#8217;s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system &#8211; written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s. More information: <a href="http://www.powerguardins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.powerguardins.com" target="_blank">www.powerguardins.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About SunEdison:</strong><br />
SunEdison is a global provider of solar-energy services. The company develops, finances, installs and operates distributed power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. In 2009, SunEdison delivered more kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy than any other solar services provider in North America. More information: <a href="http://www.sunedison.com/wps/portal/memc/aboutus/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.sunedison.com/wps/portal/memc/aboutus/" target="_blank">http://www.sunedison.com/wps/portal/memc/aboutus/</a> . </p>
<p><strong>About Lockton:</strong><br />
More than 4,100 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. Since its founding in Kansas City in 1966, Lockton has grown to become the 9th largest insurance broker in the world. It is the world&#8217;s largest privately held insurance broker. More information: <a href="http://www.lockton.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.lockton.com" target="_blank">www.lockton.com</a> .</p>
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