Robust Attendance at GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America 

(Louisville, KY) Managers of the 2011 GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) and Hardscape North America (HNA), which were co-located in Louisville October 27-29, reported that total participation at the event was about 17,900. There were 590 exhibiting companies, including 125 that had not been part of the 2010 show. Companies that exhibited in the adjacent, 19-acre Outdoor Demonstration Area numbered 113.

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Elbow injure

Tennis elbow often occurs with the forearm muscle group because of incorrect force application in that area or due to long-term repetitive use of the elbow joint. These kinds of pain usually occur about 1-2 cm below the humerus lateral epicondyle, and the ache may extend from the forearm muscle to the back of the wrist. The elbow support’s main function is to keep the joint in the little curved position so that the arm muscles may rest and relax.

This month, we'd like to share a letter from one of our end-users who benefited from the "TRANZ" helmet.
To the TRANZ Manufacturers,
I thought I would write to thank you and tell you that on June 2, 2011 I bought your helmet. Later that day I was riding my street bike and was rear ended by a Kenworth truck. My bike got tossed out in front, I went under the truck and was dragged into the ditch. I came away with a shattered pelvis and broken shoulder blade.
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The raw material costs continue increasing

For the past 12 months, all of our material suppliers have increased the raw material prices. There are many factors causing the increase including global supply & demand, the earthquake in Japan, the price of oil, the flood in Thailand, and many others. In addition, Natural Rubber has gone up over 300% in price in the last year.

At this time it appears that material pricing will continue to escalate as long as the demand is high.

The Global Economy Has Slowly Recovered Given The Recent Expand of American, and Asia Manufacturing Sectors Expanding

According to a report in the Chinamac Journal, the manufacturing sectors in the U.S, Europe and Asia have recovered from down turn in the economy in 2009. In the U.S., jobs in the manufacturing sector has continuously expanded for 7 months. Moreover, in Europe and Asia, the economies have also picked up and thus show signs that the global market may be on its way to gradual recovery.

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MONTICHIARI (BS) KART FAIR AND RACE

14-15-16 January 2011

GO-KART and RACE is an important fair and grab attention of the go-kart world by attractive production; innovation design and all technical issues and others apparel things. It is always successful in the world of Race with Dell sporty activity. In the period of show, there will be numerous proposals events for motor with demonstrations, exhibitions and test-drives also for the smallest. GO-KART and RACE is the first seasonal issue dedicated to the world of the go-kart and certainly can count on the presence of most important exhibitors and manufacturers regards to both national and international degree.

 

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The FIA G2 racetrack begins construction and is scheduled to begin operations in February 2011 in Taiwan.

“Dapeng Bay International Racing Amusement Park” is the first racetrack that reaches the international accepted professional caliber here in Taiwan.  The construction for this racetrack began in May 2010. The amusement park is 35 hectares and the racetrack is 3527 meters in length. Except the FIA G2 course, this racetrack is designed to meet the FIA (Federation International de L’Automobile) standard.

 

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Lumbago is otherwise known as lower back pain that affects more than 80% of the people at one point or another in their lives.  The causes of lumbago may range from sports injuries, to repeated waist movements, to moving heavy and unsuitable objects.

 

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Closing Down of Husqvarna’s Beatrice, Neb. Mower Plant

Husqvarna will be closing down its Beatrice, Nebraska lawn mower plant.  400 jobs are estimated to be lost as a result of Husqvarna’s plan to move from Nebraska to South Carolina.

 

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A fire engulfed a plastic factory of Nan Ya Plastics in Chiayi County, Taiwan, yesterday (Oct. 3), further tarnishing the image of Formosa Plastics Group (FPG). Taiwan’s leading manufacturing conglomerate, since it is the third fire inflicting the group in mere three months.

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INTERMOT Cologne

INTERMOT Cologne is one of the world leading shows for motorized two-wheelers.  Held once every two year, the 7th International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair was held during Oct 06th ~ 10th and about 1,000 exhibitors from 36 countries participated in this event.

 

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CHINESE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET AND GOAL TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

China has set up new policies to conserve energy and improve its electric usage and has implemented such policies in its various provinces. As a result, many factories face the harsh reality of reduced productivity.

 

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After Signing ECFA, Many International Enterprises Want To Cooperate With Taiwan’s Companies.

The Chairman of Council for Economic Planning and Development, Liu Yi-Ju, held a seminar in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for the purposes of discussing the future of investing in Taiwan’s market. Liu pointed out that many international companies have expressed great levels of interest in working and cooperating with Taiwan’s myriad of businesses.

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Power rationing in China

In an attempt to improve energy efficiency and also to promote a more positive image as a  “green” country, China began its policy of power rationing. The link below is an article from the New York Times last month detailing the Chinese government’s power rationing plan.

 

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Fiskars, the scissors maker, introduces cutting edge reel lawn mower

Fiskars, maker of the world's #1 brand of scissors, has introduced an innovative new real lawn mower. The Momentum® Reel Mower combines patent-pending technologies and Fiskars expertise in ergonomics to dramatically improve ease-of-use and cutting performance.

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We now have a exhaust leakage protection wrap.ID45mm

PRD is pleased to announce that we now supply an exhaust leakage protection wrap that is made from heat resistant material inside and is coated with a specific rubber component on the outside. This construction is designed to keep the chassis and engine clean and free for exhaust oil. It can also enhance power by stopping the gas leak, which interrupts exhaust pressure and flow.

 

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Most Asian Rubber Stock Prices Rise

There has been a trend of rising prices in Asian spot rubber since August 27, 2010 and this is largely due to the futures market gains and the active support from the international market.

 

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Formosa Petrochemical Profits In Current Economy

July 20, 2010

The production of acrylonitrile (AN) in the main Japanese and Korean plants have temporary shutdown for annual maintenance. In the absence of competition, two Taiwanese AN manufacturers, Formosa and Sinopec have seize upon this opportunity and reacted to the increase in AN demand by quoting USD 2,450 per ton of AN starting in early June.

 

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The Metal Industry Research and Development Center invited Chinasteel, C.S. Aluminum, Yusco and Walsin-lihwa for future cooperation.

July 20, 2010

On the 30th of June, the Metal Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) invited four of the leading companies in the metal industry: Chinasteel, C.S. Aluminum, Yusco, and Walsin-lihwa to a signing ceremony conducted for the purpose of promoting job creation in the metal industry for people residing in southern Taiwan.

 

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Back support

A back support may be helpful for this type of problem because a back support limits waist activities, lowers the vertebra pressure, passes the pressure to the pelvis to reduce the compression on the nerves and the vertebral and promises more corrective sitting for the individual using the back support.