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Royalite® thermoplastic solutions include conductive plastics and anti-stat products for permanent protection against electrostatic discharge

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Jeudi, août 3, 2023

HIPS, Plastic, NFPA, ESD, Food packaging, Vaginal discharge, APET, RPET, PETG, Printed circuit board, Royalex

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Royalite® offers thermoplastic solutions for products requiring dissipative properties, both conductive plastics and anti-stat.

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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Royalite® offers thermoplastic solutions for products requiring dissipative properties, both conductive plastics and anti-stat.
These material solutions are designed to provide permanent protection against electrostatic discharge for sensitive devices during manufacture, assembly, and storage.
Spartech also offers Royalite® Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) thermoplastic sheet that meets permanent static protection requirements and minimum static decay requirements outlined in MIL-B-81705C and NFPA Code 99 specifications.
Added features cover superior impact-resistance and the fabrication capabilities to machine, saw, drill, rout, and grind the material.

Dialight Launches New and Improved Area Light with Battery Backup

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Lundi, juillet 31, 2023

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FARMINGDALE, N.J., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialight (LSE: DIA), the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, today launched an all-new battery backup model of its compact and versatile Area Light product.

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FARMINGDALE, N.J., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialight (LSE: DIA), the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, today launched an all-new battery backup model of its compact and versatile Area Light product.
It is compatible with all existing Dialight Area Light mounting options and at merely 20lbs is easy to install and to replace auxiliary batteries as needed.
Dialight's all new Battery Backup Area Light is currently available for sale in North America.
Please refer to datasheet for more information on available models and lumen output in battery backup mode.

Critical Code Update for Antifreeze Systems

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Jeudi, juillet 27, 2023

PSI, Explosion, NFPA, Fire, UL, Hazardous waste, Phosphorus

PORTLAND, Ore., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a major NFPA code update that may require a change to your antifreeze system. Antifreeze solutions installed prior to September 30, 2012 (and sometimes even after that date) were found to be potentially combustible, serving as fuel to a fire and in extreme cases resulting in flash fires or explosions upon deployment.

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Some Antifreeze Solutions Found to be Combustible—Major Code Change Requires an Update to Systems, States Performance Systems Integration
PORTLAND, Ore., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a major NFPA code update that may require a change to your antifreeze system.
The current code requires that all antifreeze systems must use non-combustible UL-listed solutions.
Any antifreeze system found to have a combustible non-UL listed solution installed must be fully flushed and the antifreeze replaced with a non-combustible UL listed solution.
All antifreeze systems must also display proper signage with details about the solution installed.

Open Enrollment Available for Clarion Safety Systems and Machine Safety Specialists Live, Online Training Course on Machine Safety and Risk Assessment

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Jeudi, juillet 27, 2023

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MILFORD, Pa., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), a subsidiary of Clarion Safety Systems, will host a live, online training course for machine safety and risk assessment training this August. MSS, through its TÜV certified safety engineers, provides clear guidance and detailed answers for OSHA machine guarding, risk assessment, functional safety, and safety training needs. Clarion Safety is a leading designer and manufacturer of safety labels, signs, and tags – and provides services for comprehensive machine safety, compliance, and risk reduction.

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Machine Safety Specialists, a subsidiary of Clarion Safety Systems, will be hosting a live, online training course for machine safety and risk assessment this August
MILFORD, Pa., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), a subsidiary of Clarion Safety Systems, will host a live, online training course for machine safety and risk assessment training this August.
MSS, through its TÜV certified safety engineers, provides clear guidance and detailed answers for OSHA machine guarding, risk assessment, functional safety, and safety training needs.
The course will be instructed by Ken Hackworth, Vice President of Safety Assessment at Clarion Safety Systems and Machine Safety Specialists.
To learn more about the online training, including the team at Machine Safety Specialists, as well as how to register, visit the Machine Safety Specialists website .

Getting projects started faster and more efficiently

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Mercredi, juillet 26, 2023

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This applies to all users, as they can set up and use the software more efficiently and receive assistance when utilizing less commonly used features.

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This applies to all users, as they can set up and use the software more efficiently and receive assistance when utilizing less commonly used features.
Standardized working methods are particularly efficient if considered from the beginning and run through all project planning use cases, including correct installation.
For instance, the Guided Installation is a fully developed manual that accommodates standardized configurations for getting started with the platform.
The templates are provided with predefined structural indicators, evaluations and settings based on IEC 81346, making creating new projects much easier and more efficient.

Globe Manufacturing Company Supports Bipartisan PFAS Alternatives Act

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Jeudi, juillet 20, 2023

PITTSFIELD, N.H., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) along with Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Dina Titus (D-NV), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act (the "PFAS Alternatives Act"). The bipartisan bill would support the development of next-generation safety materials for firefighter turnout gear that are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Globe Manufacturing Company, one of several U.S. companies that makes structural turnout gear for firefighters, supports the PFAS Alternatives Act because it will help the industry meet firefighters' call for PFAS-free gear.
Globe looks forward to continuing its long-term advocacy efforts working with congressional champions, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and other stakeholders to promote this investment in innovation and pass the PFAS Alternatives Act."
The purpose of the PFAS Alternatives Act is "[t]o drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear.
The PFAS Alternatives Act will provide support to address this opportunity for innovation, complementing private sector efforts already underway.

Xeriant Outlines Immediate Initiatives Toward NEXBOARD™ Commercialization

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Mardi, juillet 18, 2023

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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) (“Xeriant” or “the Company”), a Company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of aerospace technologies and advanced materials, announces today a series of initiatives toward the launch of NEXBOARD™ into the green building materials market.

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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) (“Xeriant” or “the Company”), a Company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of aerospace technologies and advanced materials, announces today a series of initiatives toward the launch of NEXBOARD™ into the green building materials market.
"Over the past few months, we have been extensively analyzing and testing various production methods to identify the optimal and most cost-efficient process.
Simultaneously, we were positioning Xeriant on the best possible footing to advance the commercialization process, as we meet certain product development milestones.
Now that we have established an industrial-scale solution, we are able to execute a path to mass production and sales.

Smoke and Fire Damper Market to Reach $277.6 Million, Globally, by 2032 at 5.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Mardi, juillet 4, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Smoke and fire damper Market by Mechanism (Sliding, Hinged), By Door Type (Swing Doors, Sliding Doors, Folding Doors, Revolving Doors, Others), By Material (Wood, Aluminum, PVC): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the global smoke and fire damper industry generated $163.2 million in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $277.6 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2032.

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Although the smoke and fire damper industry faced losses, ongoing construction activities in different developing regions aided in its recovery.
However, manual segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2032.
Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in emerging market present significant opportunities for smoke and fire dampers manufacturers.
Many countries in the Middle East region are focusing on the rapid development of infrastructure for boosting the tourism industry.

Smoke and Fire Damper Market to Reach $277.6 Million, Globally, by 2032 at 5.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Mardi, juillet 4, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Smoke and fire damper Market by Mechanism (Sliding, Hinged), By Door Type (Swing Doors, Sliding Doors, Folding Doors, Revolving Doors, Others), By Material (Wood, Aluminum, PVC): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the global smoke and fire damper industry generated $163.2 million in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $277.6 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2032.

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Although the smoke and fire damper industry faced losses, ongoing construction activities in different developing regions aided in its recovery.
However, manual segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2032.
Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in emerging market present significant opportunities for smoke and fire dampers manufacturers.
Many countries in the Middle East region are focusing on the rapid development of infrastructure for boosting the tourism industry.

OSHA Recognizes UL Solutions as a Testing Laboratory for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance

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Vendredi, juin 30, 2023

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance. This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.

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As an OSHA-recognized testing laboratory, UL Solutions helps manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency event, such as a fire.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance.
This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.
UL Solutions has evaluated emergency communications systems for rescue assistance against UL 2525 since the Standard's publication on June 12, 2020, and served as an active member of the standards technical panel that developed UL 2525.