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Manufacturing in Mexico: Human Resources

Manufacturing in Mexico  has greatly increased as companies have expanded their global footprint into Mexico. The strategic plan to operate these facilities must include an investment in Human Resources  in Mexico that ensures recruitment of qualified candidates, equitable compensation practices, compliance with local regulations and minimal turnover.North American Production Sharing, Inc. (NAPS ) is the leading outsourced administration and compliance management company

Madison companies join national network for propane vehicle conversions

MADISON, Wis. – April 2, 2013 – Charter Fuels has brought two Madison-area companies to the national Alliance AutoGas network to perform propane autogas vehicle conversions for fleets. Full-service mechanical contractor Dave Jones, Inc. and the Fillback Family of Dealerships will work with fueling provider Charter Fuels to help more Wisconsin fleets save on fuel costs and reduce emissions by running on autogas. “As the Alliance AutoGas network continues to expand nationwide and even throughout Canada, we’re thrilled to have two new conversion centers come on board in Wisconsin,” says

NCSEA Announces Webinar on Designing Connections to HSS

Atlas Tube Structural Engineer Brad Fletcher to Give WebinarCHICAGO, Ill. (April 2, 2013) — The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA)  announced an upcoming webinar on HSS connections, hosted by Brad Fletcher, structural engineer for Atlas Tube . “Designing Connections to HSS — Introduction to Moment and Truss Connections” will occur on April 25, 2013, at 12 p.m. CST. The 60-minute webinar will cover key considerations in the design of moment and truss connections, a review of resources available to

EARLS RESTAURANTS – INNOVATIVE PIONEER THEN, INNOVATIVE PIONEER NOW

Creating a social media experience like no other with the first ever “Social Menu” Facebook ApplicationApril 2, 2013 – Vancouver, BC - Earls Restaurants Ltd. has partnered with Vancouver based Invoke, an award-winning digital innovation company, to launch the “Social Menu App”, the first time a restaurant menu has been included in a Facebook application. The new, and for now exclusive to Earls, app gives menu items the ultimate interactive treatment. Leveraging Facebook's social platform and custom actions with Earls’ beautiful food photography, Invoke, working with the Earls marketing

BURPEE REPORTS RECORD SALES FOR FIRST HALF OF 2013 HOME GARDENING SEASON

April 2, 2013-The home gardening industry is enjoying a banner year for 2013, according to the chairman of the nation’s leading home gardening company. Record numbers of new gardeners are seeking to control what they feed their families. These first-time growers are discovering the excellent values of a wide assortment of backyard vegetables and herbs.  As a result, Burpee’s sales are running over 20 per cent more than last year’s level.  “We haven’t seen this boom since the back-to-the-land movement of the early 70s”, says George Ball, chairman. “Increasingly we are attracting young

Travelpro®, Atlantic® Luggage and Austin House™ Present the “2013 Mother’s Day Gift Guide”

-Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Perfect Travel Gifts-Travelpro®, Atlantic® Luggage, and Austin House™ are proud to announce their “2013 Mother’s Day Gift Guide.” Make this an unforgettable Mother’s Day with a gift from their expansive lines of luggage and travel accessories, designed to suit the needs of the female traveler. Surprise her with Travelpro’s new award-winning, Platinum® Magna™ 21” Expandable Spinner.  Thanks to its five new patent-pending technologies, the Platinum Magna luggage collection won the prestigious New Product Innovation Award at the 2013 Travel Goods Association

Relax and Recharge with California B&B Massage Packages

Indulge in a relaxing getaway this spring by combining a massage with an intimate stay at a California bed and breakfast inn.  Many California inns are offering deals on massage packages. Packages often include couples’ massages and an array of romantic extras such as dinner for two, wine tastings, champagne upon arrival and more. Part bed and breakfast, part boutique hotel, the Inn on Randolph  offers a rejuvenating Napa getaway with two massage specials. The Ultimate Romantic Getaway Package includes in-room sparkling wine and chocolates upon

AccuVein Inc. Named Edison Awards Finalist

Vein Illumination Leader Will Be Recognized at Edison Awards EventLong Island, New York (April 2, 2013) – AccuVein Inc. (www.accuvein.com) has been named a 2013 Award Finalist in the internationally renowned Edison Awards™ Competition.  The Edison awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring creative minds to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy. The AccuVein AV400 vein illumination device helps healthcare professionals locate veins by displaying a map of the patient’s vasculature directly on

QuickQuid Launches New TV Advertising Campaign

New ‘Innovations Lab’ Showcases Strong Commitment to CustomersLondon, England (2 April 2013) - QuickQuid , one of the UK’s premier short-term loan providers, is unveiling a new TV campaign debuting the QuickQuid  ‘Innovations Lab’ – created to demonstrate its core business process to support customers via an eccentric inventor and his lab of expert technicians.   The two different adverts feature the QuickQuid  Innovations Team testing a range of extraordinary ideas relating to the products and

HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS TO SEE THE SCOTTISH OPEN AT CASTLE STUART GOLF LINKS

For use - immediate · TV deals mean millions will see the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links · Paul Lawrie visits for start of Castle Stuart’s 2013 season  · Ryder Cup stars confirm for Scottish Open field 11-14 JulyHundreds of millions of people from around the world are set to enjoy TV coverage from this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, hosted at Castle Stuart Golf Links, thanks to commitments made by broadcasters Sky and NBC. Sky is to treat the tournament like a golf major and will be on air eight hours a day from Castle Stuart. This will showcase not

The Gordon Flesch Company Selects Continuum to Capitalize on the Expanding SMB IT Managed Services Opportunity

The Gordon Flesch Company’s office technology solutions and Continuum’s integrated managed services platform combine to create a powerful single-source solution for office IT environmentsMADISON, Wis. – April 2, 2013 – The Gordon Flesch Company , one of the nation’s largest independent providers of office technology solutions, has announced an agreement that designates Continuum, a leading provider of managed services solutions, as the exclusive software and services partner for the Gordon Flesch Company’s managed IT services business. This agreement places the

Church of Scientology Welcomes Drug Prevention Cyclists on Hollywood Stop of Worldwide Tour

Circling the globe by bike in the name of a drug-free world (left to right) Reverend Bob Adams of the Church of Scientology and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president Leron Gubler welcome drug prevention cyclist Pavel Grachev on the Hollywood stop of his worldwide tour.  Reverend Bob Adams of the Church of Scientology International and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president Leron Gubler welcomed two Russian Federation athletes April 1st, who are raising awareness of the need for drug education. The cyclists, Alen Khairullin and Pavel Grachev were in Hollywood today having

BOSU® Launches Revitalized Web Site

Fresh clean look and new, downloadable content for exercise enthusiasts, trainers, youth, active agers and physical therapistsApril 2, 2013 – Hedstrom Fitness, makers of the BOSU, recently debuted its revitalized, easier-to-navigate, mobile-friendly BOSU web site adding components to benefit its core trainer and fitness markets, as well as to attract youth, active ager, athlete and rehabilitation markets. When BOSU first launched on the fitness scene, it represented a whole new way of thinking about how one trains. It was and is about exercises people can perform to

NEW BROAD-SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN PROVIDES POWERFUL PHYSICAL SUN PROTECTION FOR EXTENDED EXPOSURES

Ultra-Sheer ECLIPSE SPF 50+ from INNOVATIVE SKINCARE® Is Ideal for Active LifestylesINNOVATIVE SKINCARE®, the company behind the exclusive iS CLINICAL® line (available only via dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas and luxury professional skincare locations) is known for its cutting-edge advances and dedication to exhaustive clinical trials. Now the company has unleashed another powerful weapon in its solar protection arsenal: ECLIPSE SPF 50+. The new sunscreen is part of the company’s recently launched iS line, which is designed to bring INNOVATIVE SKINCARE®‘s clinically advanced

That’s The Art of Digital

Exclusive PSCo hosted event brings retail brands, the AV Channel and digital retail solution providers together Reading, UK, 2 April 2013 – PSCo Technical Distribution, a specialist UK-based distributor of innovative display products and services brought together over 400 guests at the exclusive Bulgari Hotel, Knightsbridge to meet solution partners and discuss the future of digital in retail. Guests included retail experts, end users, content providers and channel partners of PSCo Technical Distribution. “The Art of Digital” was held in association with solution partners PlayNetwork,

Mott MacDonald is reducing poverty in Mozambique

Mott MacDonald is the manager of a €2.5 million technical assistance project for a local economic development programme in Mozambique that will reduce poverty and improve living conditions for people in rural areas. The European Union and Government of Mozambique financed ‘Programa de Desenvolvimento Economico Local’ (ProDEL), which totals €32.5 million, will create income and employment opportunities by promoting economic activities at local level and facilitating small scale economic infrastructure. The consultancy will support the provincial authorities of Gaza, Inhambane and Sofala

ISG Secures New Bank HQ Project In Edinburgh

ISG has secured a contract to renovate 9 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, the new home of SCOBAN Plc, the planned private bank. Work is now underway on the £1 million project following the signing of a 10-year lease on the property, which forms part of The Charlotte Square Collection. The 23-week programme will see ISG refurbish and reconfigure all interior elements, conserving the internal listed features of the six-floor Georgian townhouse to create a high quality office designed for SCOBAN’s business needs. The former home of inventor and surgeon, James Syme, will also undergo exterior

Green light for driving tests at Halfords in Rutherglen

Plans to offer practical driving tests from the Halfords store in Rutherglen were given the go ahead today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. Driving tests will be available from the store every Tuesday and Wednesday from Tuesday 7 May. All tests will be conducted by Driving Standards Agency (DSA) examiners.The move is part of an initiative to offer a more local service for driving test candidates. As well as using conventional test centres, DSA is working with public and private sector partners to provide driving tests in areas that don’t have a local test centre. Practical

Spring has sprung at Franco’s St James’s and real men do drink Rosé wine.

On April 23, Franco’s will launch their 2013 Rosé Wine List, the largest of any restaurant in London and this year has the most expensive Rosé wine exclusive to Franco’s. It may have been the coldest Spring for a century but Franco’s in Jermyn Street are bringing Spring to SW1 with the launch of the 2013 edition of their annual Rosé Wine list. According to Jason Phillips the General Manager of Franco’s real men do drink Rosé: “We notice that our male customers are not afraid of ordering Rosé wine. We are known for our extensive and quality wine list and having so many Rosé’s to choose

Church of Scientology in Taiwan Hosts First Asian Human Rights Youth Summit

Youth delegates representing ten nations met with Taiwan President Ma Ying- jeou who welcomed the 10th annual Youth for Human Rights International World Educational Tour and first Asian Human Rights Youth Summit to his country. Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou welcomed the 10th annual Youth for Human Rights World Educational Tour and the first Asian Human Rights Youth Summit to his country March 8, 2013. The first Asian Human Rights Youth Summit, cosponsored by the 10th annual Youth for Human Rights International  (YHRI) World Educational Tour and the Church

Tecnotree further refines its organisation and mode-of-operation

Tecnotree CorporationPress Release2 April, 2013 at 6:30 pm EEST Espoo, Finland –Tecnotree Corporation has announced a further improvement to its organisational structure and operational mode supporting efforts to drive greater productivity and scalability. This announcement is a continuum to the organisational structure communicated earlier in October 11[th], 2011. The new organisation is effective immediately. In the refined structure Tecnotree’s delivery entities are aligned a step further to improve productivity, predictability and quality. These goals will be achieved with a

Immigration Reform: Path to Citizenship, Path to Growth

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza Offers His Opinion, Perspective on Immigration ReformImmigration reform is at the top of Washington’s to-do list. It’s not the first time in recent memory that the issue has received serious attention from lawmakers. But unlike six years ago when the last bipartisan effort fell apart, it now looks as if there may be the right combination of public support, leadership (public and private) and political will to make sensible reform a reality.    This turnaround, regardless of the reasons for its occurrence, is good. That’s because the country’

Alliance AutoGas increases presence in Wisconsin with two new propane autogas vehicle conversion centers

Two Wisconsin companies, Dave Jones, Inc.  and the Fillback Family of Dealerships  have joined Alliance AutoGas  to perform EPA-certified propane autogas vehicle conversions. The new conversion centers will work with Alliance fueling provider Charter Fuels  to help more Wisconsin fleets switch to affordable, American-made clean fuel. Both located in the Madison area, the Fillback Family of Dealerships is an automotive leader serving southwest Wisconsin since 1948, while Dave

SPUD.ca is searching for Vancouver's Greenest Family

Will it be you?April 1, 2013 Today SPUD.ca (Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery) and VancouverMom.ca launched the 1st Vancouver’s Greenest Family Contest. “We wanted to create a contest that would spotlight families, and what they are doing that is green to help contribute to a more sustainable society”, said Peter Van Stolk, CEO, SPUD.ca. Running throughout the month of April, all families in Vancouver are eligible to enter and share what they are doing as a family to live green.   The objective of the contest is to spark conversation around eating and living a healthy life as a

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