MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH - News), has chosen Web Industries, Inc., a global leader in custom manufacturing and development services for flexible materials, to manufacture its Rad-Sure line of blood irradiation indicators. This partnership will allow Ashland to see increased production yields and reduced defect rates over the lifespan of the contract for the blood-supply safety devices.

Ashland's Rad-Sure blood irradiation indicators are used to quickly and clearly verify that blood components have been irradiated to protect patients from contracting transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GVHD). This is a rare, but potentially fatal, complication associated with blood transfusions in which the blood donor's lymphocytes engraft in the recipient. Certain categories of patients – such as those with solid tumors, acquired T-cell deficiencies and bone marrow transplant recipients – are more prone to contracting the disease. Proper irradiation of the blood before transfusion destroys the donor lymphocytes and prevents the immunoreaction that leads to TA-GVHD.

Rad-Sure is a complex, multi-layered laminate device that is affixed to transfusion blood bags. It features a gamma-ray or X-ray sensitive indicator that displays a clear "NOT IRRADIATED" message until exposed to the proper level of radiation. Once exposed, the "NOT" becomes obscured and the visual message reads "IRRADIATED," providing quick, positive visual verification.

To manufacture Rad-Sure, Web Industries' Hartford facility had to develop manufacturing methods to pre-process and combine multiple web-based raw materials into discrete subassemblies and then precisely combine those subassemblies to create the finished medical device. The final assembly process involves in-line lamination, fixed and variable-data printing using either thermal or flexographic processes, and precision die cutting and island placement. Web's manufacturing solution reduces risk with automated inspection and data logging, substantially increases capacity, and improves the yield of high-value input materials.

All assembly takes place on one of Web Industries' modular, programmable manufacturing lines in a medical Class 10,000 clean room environment. An automated vision inspection system capable of measuring tolerances down to +/- .005" and performing optical character recognition to verify the presence and accuracy of lot numbers and language keeps a watchful "eye" on the devices as they move through the process. This monitoring system inspects 100 percent of the critical-to-safety features of Rad-Sure, with real-time data monitoring and automatic detection and segregation of out-of-spec products onto a defect conveyor.

"With a medical device like Rad-Sure, any performance failure can result in serious patient safety concerns," said Dr. Xiang Yu, director, Advanced Materials, Ashland Specialty Ingredients. "Web Industries' manufacturing approach brings an extremely high level of quality assurance at a volume production rate. This combination will enable us to confidently meet the growing demand for these blood safety products and position us for worldwide growth."

"For Web Industries, the Rad-Sure project with Ashland represents a validation of our commitment to advanced flexible material manufacturing and quality assurance systems in the medical device market," said Donnie Romine, president and chief executive officer, Web Industries. "Working with Ashland, we've developed a robust and scalable manufacturing approach by combining medical-class quality with high-speed production and automation."

Web Industries' first shipment of Rad-Sure was delivered to Ashland's distribution center, where it was sent to medical facilities without additional assembly or inspection.

About Ashland Inc.

Ashland Specialty Ingredients is a world leader in specialty additives and functional ingredients that modify the physical properties of aqueous systems for products in key markets including personal care, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, coatings and energy. Using natural, synthetic and semi-synthetic polymers derived from plant and seed extract, cellulose ethers and vinyl pyrrolidones, Ashland Specialty Ingredients offers comprehensive and innovative solutions for today's demanding consumer and industrial applications.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH - News) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, tissue and towel, and water treatment. Visit http://www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer through our four commercial units – Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials and Ashland Consumer Markets.

About Web Industries

For over 40 years, Web Industries has been a leader in providing contract manufacturing and development services for products involving flexible materials, including slitting, spooling, printing, laminating, specialty extrusion, assembly, packaging, and complete supply chain management. An employee-owned company, Web Industries has a long history of applying expertise, innovative thinking and creative problem solving to speed time to market and drive costs down in order to ensure our customers' product success.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Dean, a renowned provider of architectural restoration services throughout the United States, will present its full line of interior and exterior restaurant solutions at the March 4-6, 2012 Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) 2012 Annual Conference, including metal polishing, stone cleaning and sealing, wood refinishing, glass restoration, and commercial-grade grout installation.  The conference is at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with attendees to include facility directors, managers, project coordinators, owners/operators, construction managers, and operations and purchasing managers. Stuart Dean will be at Booth #311.

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"Many restaurant facilities feature fine architectural and commercial-grade materials in high-traffic areas, which creates the need for skilled restoration services," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean.  "Our services are designed to reduce restaurants' annual aesthetic maintenance in order to maintain curb appeal and enhance profitability."

Stuart Dean's standardized operating procedures and national footprint enable the company to provide consistent, scheduled rollouts across multiple locations for chain restaurants. The company's vast experience gained during nearly 80 years in business enables Stuart Dean to provide unique solutions to costly maintenance challenges, including cost-effective restoration programs that are custom-designed by the most skilled, knowledgeable and safety-conscious technicians in the industry.

The company's exclusive Marcoat® Epoxy Grout Floor System is an innovative solution for grout degradation, one of the most common and costly back-of-the-house problems for the restaurant industry.  Marcoat is a nonporous epoxy replacement for conventional grout and eliminates corrosion for the long term by standing up to the rigors of daily wear and tear in commercial kitchens.  The material features industry-leading return on investment, with a total cost of ownership four times less than conventional grout.

RFMA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing industry awareness of restaurant facility management, and promoting professional and ethical standards to serve customers with added value.  Drawing restaurateurs from across the country, the RFMA Annual Conference spotlights the latest technological advances in the restaurant facilities' industry. With more than 230 exhibitors displaying products and services, renowned speakers and breakout sessions, the RFMA conference has established itself as the leader in assimilating new information on restaurant facility maintenance.

About Stuart Dean
Stuart Dean is the country's preeminent architectural restoration company, specializing in metal polishing, stone cleaning and sealing, wood refinishing, glass restoration, and commercial-grade grout installation.  Thousands of clients entrust Stuart Dean to protect, maintain and restore their buildings, retail stores, institutions and restaurants every day. Stuart Dean offers a portfolio of services to enhance the beauty and retain the value of a wide array of architectural assets. The company has been in business for nearly 80 years, with 22 offices in the U.S. and Canada and over 450 employees.   Major markets served include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, D.C./Virginia, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami, Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Tustin, San Diego, and Toronto.  For more information, visit http://www.stuartdean.com.

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GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the addition of a new report to the firm's schedule of February reports titled,"BIPV Glass Markets-2012."  The report builds on the considerable amount of industry analysis that NanoMarkets has carried out in the BIPV, smart windows and related markets to provide an eight year forecast and roadmap for BIPV products.  Additional details about the report are available at http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/bipv_glass_markets_2012

About the Report:

This report examines and quantifies the market for BIPV products worldwide with coverage of both commercial and residential markets and a special consideration of the immediate market for BIPV in prestige buildings of various kinds.  This analysis is carried out in the context of the latest developments in regional and national PV regulatory policy and construction industry trends.

The report also projects the development of BIPV glass systems themselves showing how they are expected to evolve from relatively crude systems with low levels of transparency to true integrations of PV and window glass.  The report also looks at what the implications of all of this is in terms of opportunities for both PV and glass firms and assesses the current strategies of firms already pursuing the BIPV glass market.  And as with all NanoMarkets reports, this report contains granular eight-year forecasts in both MW and dollar terms of BIPV glass markets, with breakouts by end user, type of product and type of PV technology.

Coverage Outline:

BIPV Glass Technologies and Products BIPV Glass:  Transparent and semitransparent The economics of BIPV glass The aesthetics and architectural merits of BIPV glass BIPV Glass by PV Technology Crystalline silicon:  Pythagoras and Sunovation Thin-film PV:  A road much travelled by the BIPV glass sector OPV, DSC and Transparency:  Konarka and Dyesol BIPV glass and smart windows Adding intelligence to BIPV glass: Three strategies Retrofits and customization Tapping the market for retrofit transparent BIPV BIPV products customization strategies Plastic as an alternative to glass in BIPV

Markets and Drivers for BIPV Glass

BIPV glass trends in 2011 and 2012 Impact of worldwide construction trends Impact of economic and regulatory factors Important trends in national and regional markets BIPV glass markets for prestige buildings BIPV glass in other commercial and government building markets BIPV glass in residential building markets (multi-tenant and single-family) Other markets for BIPV glass

Forecasts for BIPV Markets

Forecasting methodology Sources of information Pricing assumptions Alternative scenarios Forecast of BIPV glass by end user, type of PV and type of BIPV glass product

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts in these areas and has been covering PV markets for six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

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A year and a half after three city businessmen bought the former Quaker Fabric headquarters for $1.5 million, they named five commercial tenants at a press conference Thursday while stating their multiuse project should top $20 million when the residential portion is finished in early 2013.

“I think there will be in excess of 100 new jobs, and I think (this portion of) the project represents in excess of $3 million,” Cordeiro said of his project, which faces the Taunton River and Bicentennial Park.

The key, he said, was the previously announced expansion of Bristol Community College to bring 2,500 students weekly within 18,000 square feet of converted second-floor mill space.

BCC Vice Presidents Steven Kenyon and Joan Menard said in June students would attend day and night classes in adult basic education, GED and work-force training.
Some will be dislocated workers from companies like A.J. Wright that shut down in Fall River last year and Quaker Fabric, which declared bankruptcy in 2007.

“There are a lot of local residents,” Menard, the retired long-time state legislator, said of the students. “We’re very excited about this partnership.”

BCC will add 20 jobs.

Cordeiro, joined by partners Larry Coutu and Alan Macomber, told the media and supportive cast of officials the BCC students triggered commitments for a second restaurant and a coffee shop.

Mayor Will Flanagan hailed the progress, calling it “a genesis of waterfront revitalization.”

He cited eateries locating here and said the investment “speaks volumes about what our city has to offer.”

Kenneth Fiola Jr. reported the news as a further sign of waterfront revitalization.

Neither officials nor developers had details of the tax revenue that will be produced, but Cordeiro said it would be substantial.

The other tenants announced included:

— Red Cedar Restaurant, blending wood-fired cuisine and trendy music on 3,000 square feet of the first floor with a courtyard overlooking the water on the north side. The three partners from Greater Fall River plan to bring 30 to 50 jobs.

— Custom Coffee House, popular in Portsmouth, R.I., and opening its second location fronting Davol Street.

— Arbour Health, a social services agency, bringing offices in 12,000 square feet of space.

— A spa/salon.

“They’ll all be ready for June 1,” Cordeiro said. At that juncture, Cordeiro said they’d have invested $7 million, and about 65,000 of 88,000 square feet on the first two floors would be occupied, along with a church on the lower level.

He also said that in a couple of weeks their building contractor would obtain 90 building permits. It reflects plans for 27 mostly two-bedroom apartments on each of the fifth and fourth floors and possibly the third floor.

That largest phase represents a $14 million cost with completion plans by the first quarter of 2013.

The question of Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill opening this fall came up.

“Remy’s is a work in progress,” Cordeiro said. He said architectural drawings are done and they’ve “hired a full-time attorney to deal with Remy’s lawyers, and we’re moving forward.”

He also introduced general contractor David Sluter of New England Construction, who spoke about their $235 million Rumford Center project in East Providence slated to be fully occupied this summer in similar mill reuse.

Flanagan, beginning his second-term, linked this project from strong campaign supporter Cordeiro to his campaigns for office, saying the city would have a waterfront “bustling with activity.”

He listed things in place or in the planning, such as a 125-slip marina, Battleship Cove, the Carousel and the Marine Museum as destinations.

He said the city also was working with the Regatta owner to see that long dormant waterfront pub on the other side of Bicentennial Park reopened.

Email Michael Holtzman at mholtzman@heraldnews.com.

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Team Capital Bank opens New Jersey office

Team Capital Bank recently opened its newest community banking office in West Orange, N.J.

The West Orange office will be managed by Mira Coccoziello. She and her team will provide personal banking, small business and commercial lending solutions in person and online.
Architectural services for the West Orange bank were provided by Cerminara Architect of Hillsborough, N.J. Iron Hill Construction Management Co., based in Bethlehem, served as general contractor for the project.

Engineering services were provided by Petry Engineering of Fairfield, N.J.

Bethlehem cardiologists' group joins Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Cardiology Associates, Bethlehem's longest-active practice of cardiologists, joined Lehigh Valley Health Network on Jan. 1.

Founded 25 years ago by Robert Biggs, the group's practice leader, LVCA is the second practice of cardiologists to become employees of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Their office will remain at 2649 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, on the campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, where they will treat their patients who need hospitalization.

The first cardiology group to join LVHN, Lehigh Valley Heart Specialists, was formed seven years ago and has 20 cardiologists.

Dan's Camera City to open second store

Dan's Camera City will open a second location at Routes 248 and 33 in Palmer Township in the spring.

With the expansion of Dan's, they will introduce a portrait studio. The expansion will also allow Dan's to add approximately 20 full-time employees to staff the new location. Dan's currently has a total of more than 90 employees at its Allentown store.

Bethlehem YWCA gets $5,000 from First Niagara

The YWCA of Bethlehem was recently presented a check from First Niagara bank in the amount of $5,000 to support the YWCA's Prom Dress Day event. The 2012 Prom Dress Day will take place on March 31 at the State Theatre in Easton.

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CHINO, CA--(Marketwire -02/10/12)- Nan Richardson has joined Chino, Calif.-based commercial/retail contracting firm JG Construction as director of marketing and business development.

In her new position, Ms. Richardson will be responsible for all marketing activities both internal and external, including client relations, creating and managing the marketing plan, as well as overseeing marketing communications for the firm, which is licensed in 11 western states, including Hawaii.

Ms. Richardson enjoys 20 years of successful experience in director-level positions in marketing, public relations and business development for prominent firms in the architectural and commercial interior design fields. She possesses a unique skill set, having earned a degree in Interior Design from American Institute of Interior Design in Lucerne, Switzerland, and worked as a commercial real estate broker. Ms. Richardson is active in a variety of industry groups and charitable endeavors. She was nominated for the 2005 "Top Women in Business" Award by the Orange County Business Journal.

"We are impressed with Nan's background and experience," said Wally Clark, vice president. "Her depth of knowledge and relationships in the commercial real estate industry are invaluable to our marketing efforts."

Founded in 1979, JG Construction is a Certified Woman Owned Business and licensed general contractor in 11 western states including Hawaii. Along with JG Service Company, the two entities comprise family-owned JG Companies and serve national commercial/retail clients with a vast range of projects, from ground-up to tenant improvements to interior remodels. JG Service Company for more than 33 years has provided electrical, mechanical and construction repair services to facility managers and property owners throughout California.

For more information, please visit http://www.jgconstruction.com, or contact Nan Richardson at (909) 993-9393, or nanr@jgconstruction.com.

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02-01-2012 14:44 Photographed by Kevin Beswick, ASMP Photo Stylist, Pamela Beswick PEOPLE PLACES and THINGS PHOTOGRAPHICS Our team photographed the new Ruth's Chris Steak House in Grand Rapids, MI located downtown in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel designed by the team of Gooch Design Studio, Chicago and Concept Design Group, Grand Rapids. Web Site: http://www.ruthschris.com We provide high-quality photography, HD video and graphic design services for the Hospitality industry. Kevin Beswick, National Commercial Architectural Photographer. Pamela Beswick, Graphic Designer | Photo Stylist | Video TALENTED TEAM, REMARKABLE RESULTS http://www.ppt-photographics.com

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07-12-2011 09:03 PEOPLE PLACES and THINGS PHOTOGRAPHICS Our team photographed this Springhill Suites by Marriott Hotel Chicago O'Hare for First Hospitality Group of Chicago. We travel extensively providing high-quality photography, HD video and graphic design services for the Hospitality industry. Kevin Beswick, National Commercial Architectural Photographer. Pamela Beswick, Graphic Designer | Photo Stylist | Video TALENTED TEAM, REMARKABLE RESULTS

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21-12-2011 16:22 Hotel and Resort photography and video by PhotoWeb (photowebusa.com) The Crowne Plaza Columbus North offers features and amenities that will make your stay perfect, including free high-speed Internet, fitness center, business center and concierge lounge. The hotel is north of Columbus and complimentary shuttle service is available to/from the airport and to any location within a 4 mile radius. The hotel is within miles of Polaris Fashion Mall, Easton Town Center and Tuttle Mall. Traveling I 71 takes you past the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds (Ohio State Fair) and Columbus Crew Stadium. Nationwide Arena is home to the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team. The Short North, German Village and the Brewery District, feature galleries, bistros and restaurants. The Ohio State University is home of the Buckeyes and the Horseshoe (OSU Football Stadium) as well as the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Check out the Columbus Clippers in their new facility Huntington Park. Nearby golf includes Muirfield Village Golf Club, home of the PGA Memorial Golf Tournament. Don't miss the Columbus Zoo, Franklin Park Conservatory and COSI. The Crowne Plaza Columbus North is The Place to Meet with 19699 sq. feet of meeting space that can accommodate groups up to 1000 people making us the favorite for weddings, conferences and banquets. The Crowne Plaza Columbus North is everything you expect, and much more. ***************************************************************** Hotel and Resort still ...

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16-12-2011 16:31 Hotel and Resort photography and video by PhotoWeb (photowebusa.com) Enjoy Our Hotel's Unbeatable Views of Billings, MT With its vast open plains, interrupted only by an occasional mountain or glacial lake, Eastern Montana affords visitors an endless horizon of starry skies. Sheltered by the Rimrocks, the city of Billings offers an urban link to the expansive outdoors. Come explore Big Sky Country from the comfort of the Crowne Plaza® Billings Hotel. Our location in the heart of downtown Billings makes our hotel ideal for corporate travelers. We're within walking distance of Wells Fargo and ConocoPhillips, and we're just minutes from ExxonMobil. Our hotel has 16 elegant function rooms, on-site catering, A/V equipment and such perks as a two-hour RFP Response Guarantee, making us "The Place to Meet." Outdoor recreation abounds in Billings, MT, and our hotel's near an array of activities, including hiking, biking, boating and fishing. Explore the rock paintings at Pictograph Caves or take the short drive to Little Big Horn Battlefield to learn about this historic event. If shopping is your thing, you can enjoy it, tax-free, of course, at the nearby Rimrock Mall. This Billings hotel offers all the comforts you expect. Join us for exceptional views and delicious meals at Montana Sky Restaurant. We also have an on-site Starbucks and free Wi-Fi access. At night, enjoy peaceful slumber courtesy of the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage® Program, something not found at other Billings, MT ...

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