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  August 2008


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LG Launches Nationwide Electronics Recycling Program

A nationwide electronics recycling program, designed to offer consumers a convenient, responsible way to recycle tens of millions of unwanted television sets, computer monitors and other consumer electronics products, has been launched by LG Electronics USA and Waste Management.

Developed with Waste Management's subsidiary WM Recycle America LLC, the LG Electronics recycling program is being launched this month in 160 locations across the country, and is expected to include recycling sites in all 50 states by September. Read more...


CSA Provides Testing Services for European Market

CSA International, a leading certification and testing organization, today announced that it has signed a reciprocal product testing agreement to provide testing services in North America and Asia, on behalf of VDE, for products destined for European markets. A similar reciprocal agreement allows VDE to conduct testing to North American standards on behalf of CSA International. Read more...



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BETCO Incorporated has developed a new male tab connector option for its patented Flat-Snap product that won the 2007 Electronic Products Product of the Year Award.
 
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L approved male combo tab that may be preferable in some applications. The new male tab provides a greater surface contact area than conventional UL male tabs and exhibits significant performance advantages. It also has a locking clip to prevent bendback. Its flexible design can also be customized and insulated.
 
Like the original unisex Flat-Snap electronic connection, this new product makes it possible to connect wires with one quick snap. In addition, either Flat-Snap product will stay connected in high vibration environments better than standard connections. Call Sean Dunn at 401-467-2400 for more information or visit
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AHRI Releases June Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment Data

U.S. factory shipments of heating and cooling equipment were mixed with  some  products increasing in shipments, while other product segments were flat or showed a sharp decline.

Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps
Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for June totaled 937,093, down 1 percent compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, combined shipments totaled 3,342,265, a 7.1 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
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DOE to Pursue Zero-Net Energy Commercial Buildings

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the Zero-Net Energy Commercial Building Initiative (CBI) with the establishment of the National Laboratory Collaborative on Building Technologies Collaborative (NLCBT).

These two efforts focus on DOE's ongoing efforts to develop marketable Zero-Net Energy Commercial Buildings, buildings that use cutting-edge efficiency technologies and on-site renewable energy generation to offset their energy use from the electricity grid by 2025. The announcement by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency David Rodgers was made at the California Clean Tech Open, a competition that supports innovative and sustainable new businesses which focus on energy efficiency, smart power, renewable energy, transportation, green building technologies, pollution control and resource management.  DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will help sponsor the 2008 California Clean Tech Open, a business plan competition that supports the development of clean technology companies.
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Medis' Fuel Cell Available at Best Buy

Medis Technologies Ltd. announced today that its 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack will be offered in select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores beginning this month. The 24-7 Power Pack is a portable power system based on Medis' Direct Liquid Fuel Cell Technology. It is designed to keep handheld devices operational while on the go.

The Medis 24/7 offers consumers a green alternative energy source capable of charging an array of devices including mobile phones, smart phones, GPS devices, MP3 players and other handheld electronic 
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EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

IMTS 2008
Sept. 8-13, Chicago, Ill.
Contact: 800/828-7469
Email: AMT@amtonline.org
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.amtonline.org

Powder Coating Forum
Sept. 10-11, Cleveland, Ohio
Contact: (888) 530-6714
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.pcimag.com/pcforum

2008 IDSA National Conference & Expo
Sept. 10-13, Phoenix, Ariz.
Contact: 703/707-6000
Email: gigit@idsa.org
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.idsa.org

Thermoforming Conference 2008
Sept. 21-24, Minneapolis, Minn.
Contact: 203/775-0471
Email: conferences@4spe.org
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.4spe.org

The International Conference for Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies
Sept. 21-25, Stresa, Italy
Contact: 440/338-1733
Email: Kelly.thomas@asminternational.org
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.asminternational.org/shape08/default.htm

Coating 2008
Sept. 22-25, Indianapolis, Ind.
Contact: 513/624-9988
Email: lmuck@one.net
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.thecoatingshow.com

AHR Expo Mexico
Sept. 23-25, Mexico City, Mexico
Contact: 203/221-9232
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.ahrexpomex.com

National Manufacturing Week
Sept. 23-25, Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: 203/601-3732
Email: nmwinfo@cancom.com
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.devicelink.com/expo

Assembly Expo
Sept. 23-25, Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: 203/601-3734
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.devicelink.com/expo

Electronics Assembly Show
Sept. 23-25, Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: 310/445-4200
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.devicelink.com/expo

MARCH 2009

2009 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference
March 3-4, Orlando, Fla.
Contact: (800) 803-8488 / (720) 528-3770
Email: jeremym@infowebcom.com
Webhttp://www.appliancedesign.com www.e-driveonline.com/Conf-09/
motors_conf09_index.ph