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Software, Technology

3DPageFlip Software Company Releases Specific Reader Software to Read Full 3D eBooks

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3D PageFlip Reader is freeware for 3DPageFlip users to enjoy better reading experience, to read 3DP flipping books on PC and mobile tablets easily.

Guangzhou, China (June 20, 2013) — eBooks are becoming more popular and with that comes more creativity in developing eBooks fully. Now 3D flipping book, a fun and interactive way readers engage with electronic books, is becoming more widely used. 3DPageFlip Software Company created software to produce these visually enhanced 3D flipping books and has also developed a free 3D PageFlip Reader software.

After 3D flipping books are created, users are left with a 3DP format saved to their computer. Since 3D flipping books offer different features than a traditional eBook in order to enhance the reader’s experience, 3D flipping books require different software to read the eBooks and take advantage of videos or animations in the 3D eBook. With 3D PageFlip Reader users can read published flipping books with free supporting software.

This easy-to-use digital book reader allows those on PC or Android devices to read published 3DP files. 3D PageFlip Reader allows the user to quickly open 3D eBooks and experience the full advantages of a 3D eBook in the palm of their hand. With the 3D flipping book creation software, 3D PageFlip Professional/Standard, users publish their PDFs to a specific 3DP format. After this, users can install the 3D PageFlip Reader on their mobile device for free and read the book they just created.

Using the 3DP format is beneficial for 3D eBooks in a few ways. One is that 3DP format instead of EXE format is easier to share via email. Most email programs do not allow users to send EXE via email since it could be a security risk. By using the 3DP format, users can share their eBook creation more easily via email or social networks.

Most importantly though, users with 3D PageFlip Reader can easily take their 3D flipping book to business meetings on their tablet, to the coffee shop on their phone, or even just to the office on their laptop or PC. Currently Windows and Android versions of 3D PageFlip Reader are available to download on 3DPageFlip’s website. Although no Mac iOS versions are currently available, they are coming in the near future.

Now that eBooks are becoming and everyday occurrence, business owners, organization participants and students have the opportunity to add excitement to an eBook by making it with 3-dimensional flair. 3D PageFlip Reader is a free and easy-to-use software that gives users full-feature capabilities of a 3D eBook. By adding animations, video and a more interactive way to read, users will see using the 3D PageFlip Reader is the most stunning way to view 3D eBooks and sharing using the 3DP format is the most effective way to promote a new 3D eBook via email or social media. Download the freeware at http://www.3dpageflip.com/pageflip-3d-reader/.

Press Contact Name: Sharry Hou

Company Name & Address:
3DPageFlip Software Co., Ltd
P201, 3/F, Block A, Suntek Building, TianHe Gaoxin Ave.1.S.,
TianHe District, GuangZhou, Guangdong Province,
P.R.China 510665

Phone: 020-85530201

E-Mail: pr@3dpageflip.com

Website: http://www.3dpageflip.com

Business

Gorham Paper and Tissue Announces Specialty Papers Price Increase

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Gorham Paper and Tissue Announces $50/ton price increase to offset to offset rising raw material and energy costs.

Gorham, New Hampshire, June 19, 2013 – To offset rising raw material and energy costs, Gorham Paper and Tissue announced today a $50/ton price increase for Packaging and Lightweight printing grades effective with July 15th shipments.

Since the fall, Gorham has experienced double digit price increases in the areas of pulp, PCW, natural gas and power. The costs increases are too great for the company to offset through productivity improvements and cost savings programs.

“Our customers understand our need to balance profitability and competitiveness. We pride ourselves on pricing our consistency in the market; however, a 10-15% increase across the board for fiber and energy is impacting our margins,” said Brian McAlary, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Gorham. “With a lens toward long-term viability, our decisions are building a stronger business that supports innovation, service and capital investment.”

Launched in 2011, Gorham has transformed its business through the installation of a state-of-the-art tissue machine and a sharpened focus on delivering highly engineered specialty papers.

About Gorham Paper and Tissue:
Gorham targets niche technical markets with broad portfolio of custom-engineered products including high-quality Specialty Packaging, Converting, Engineered and Printing Papers, Tissue and Towel. Using scale and leanness as an advantage, the company challenges industry convention in the areas of manufacturing flexibility, product development lead times and its go-to-market strategy.

In May 2011, the Gorham facility was acquired with support from investment funds managed by Patriarch Partners, LLC (Patriarch). Patriarch is a private equity firm and holding company managing 75 companies across 14 industry sectors with revenues in excess of $8 billion.

Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch focuses on the acquisition and invigoration of undervalued iconic American brands where time, capital and sound strategy can rescue a business and restore its value, creating and preserving jobs in America.

Contact:
Pam Miller
Gorham Paper and Tissue
72 Cascade Flats
Gorham, NH 03581
203-829-4757
pam.miller@gorhampat.com
http://www.gorhampt.com/

Software, Technology

Zevrix Updates Output Factory for InDesign Creative Cloud Compatibility

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Zevrix Solutions announces Output Factory 1.4, a compatibility update to its professional solution to automate output from Adobe InDesign. Output Factory automates printing, exporting and post-processing from InDesign and offers batch processing, single page export, variable file names, layer versioning, preflighting, processing history and more. The new version makes Output Factory compatible with the recently announced InDesign CC, featured as part of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Toronto (ON), Canada (June 19, 2013) — Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of Output Factory 1.4, a compatibility update to its professional solution to automate printing, exporting and post-processing from Adobe InDesign. Output Factory automates and simplifies workflows of printers, prepress bureaus, ad agencies and publishing houses worldwide by offering batch processing with powerful and versatile output options.

Output Factory is a powerful solution to automate InDesign’s output tasks, whether users need to send hundreds of documents or just a single one. Users only need to select the files and adjust the settings, and Output Factory will take care of the rest. For example, the software can be left exporting hundreds of InDesign files overnight, and the completed job can be picked up next morning.

The new version makes Output Factory compatible with the recently announced InDesign CC featured as part of Adobe Creative Cloud. The update is offered free of charge to Output Factory users. The same version of Output Factory can be used with any version of InDesign from CS3 and later.

Output Factory supports printing as well as exporting to PDF, PostScript, EPS, Flash, INX, IDML, EPUB, INDD and several image formats. It offers the following key features:

–Batch processing of InDesign files
-Output as single pages
-Save groups of output settings
-Output to several formats at once
-Update modified links automatically
-Variable output file names
-Layer versioning: output layer combinations as single files
-Preflight InDesign documents and skip the ones with errors
-Preflight final PDFs
-History: keep track of jobs, output files and errors

Pricing and Availability:
Output Factory can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$169.95 (Light version $119.95), as well as from authorized resellers and Adobe Exchange. Trial is also available for download. BatchOutput users can upgrade to Output Factory for $84.97. Output Factory is available for Mac OS X 10.5-10.8 on Intel-based Macs and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CC. An InDesign CC compatible version will be available shortly.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF workflows, graphic file diagnostics, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

Solutions for Adobe InDesign & the Graphics Industry

Business

Mabey Inc.’s CEO Robert Aylward a Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in Maryland

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CEO Robert Aylward Nominated as Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Award

Elkridge, MD, June 19, 2013 – Mabey Inc., a leader in bridging, shoring, temporary roadways, and construction rentals, is proud to announce that its CEO, Robert Aylward, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Maryland. This award, given in 25 regions of the U.S., as well as in many locations abroad, honors leaders who are driving successful, innovative companies. The Maryland winner will be selected from among finalists who are judged by a panel of entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, academia, and the media.

“I’m deeply honored to be a nominee for this award, which is one of the longest running and most prestigious awards of its kind,” Mr. Aylward noted. “The award allows me to spotlight our innovative products and the incredible results that our hard working, professional employees have produced.”

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year has been celebrating entrepreneurs for more than 25 years and is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The awards will be presented on June 26, 2013 in Baltimore.

About Mabey Inc.:
Mabey Inc. has more than 20 years of experience in serving the transportation, construction, and utility industries. We specialize in providing PE-certified engineered solutions with the rental or sale of equipment for bridging, structural shoring, excavation shoring, and temporary roadways. For more information, please visit www.mabey.com.

Contact:
Maria Fuster
Incite Creative, Inc
115 Wight Avenue, 95
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-366-9479
maria@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com

Business

Santerno Partners with Energy Absolute to Provide Inverters for Largest Solar Plant in Southeast Asia

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New contract will support 126 MW solar photovoltaic facility in Thailand.

IMOLA, Italy (June 18, 2013) — Santerno (http://www.santerno.com), the Carraro Group company that specializes in alternative energy electronics and industrial automation, today announced that the company has reached an agreement with Energy Absolute, the renewable energy business network in Thailand, to provide solar power inverters to the largest photovoltaic plant in Southeast Asia. Under the terms of the contract, Santerno will supply all the integrated inverters for the new utility-size plant being constructed in the Thai province of Nakorn Sawan.

Under the terms of the agreement, Santerno is delivering a three-phase solar inverter housed in an outdoor cabinet specified to withstand extreme weather conditions of the rainforest. The same type of product is currently being used in a photovoltaic facility under construction in Calexico, California, where temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The agreement also calls for Santerno to oversee service and maintenance of the new system for two years, as well as support for photovoltaic systems in other parts of the country. Santerno will be launching a new service center in Thailand with a maintenance team on staff in the near future.

“Asia offers strategic and attractive growth prospects for Santerno,” said Marco Tecchio, Chief Executive Officer of Santerno. “The Carraro Group has been operating in China for a decade and as a result Santerno is one of the few international companies in the renewables market that has solar inverters installed throughout Southeast Asia. This agreement with Energy Absolute is an important milestone in our expansion into the Asian solar market. We are proud to participate in such a high-profile project that will contribute to saving the environment and producing clean energy.”

Santerno is aggressively expanding into new global markets with new contracts signed recently in South Africa and the United States.

About Santerno
Headquartered in Imola, Italy, with offices around the globe, Santerno designs and markets solar inverters and products used to produce electricity from renewable sources. Since 2006 the company has been part of the Carraro Group, a multinational company specializing in power transmission systems with engineering and production operations in 16 countries. Santerno has more than 40 years of expertise in design automation of power electronics and has manufactured solar power inverters for 27 years, hybrid vehicles for 16 years, and wind power systems for six years. Santerno has more than 40 distributors worldwide.

For more information, visit http://www.santerno.com.

Contact:
Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
415-621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business

Mabey Inc. Participates in South American Infrastructure Business Development Trade Mission

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CEO Robert Aylward Accompanies US Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank

Elkridge, MD, June 19, 2013 – Mabey Inc. was among 20 companies selected to participate in a United States Commercial Services sponsored infrastructure business development trade mission to South and Central America. Mabey Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Robert Aylward, was among the executives who accompanied US Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Rebecca Blank, to Brazil, Colombia and Panama.

The trade mission included other high profile US firms with a broad range of infrastructure and industrial expertise in transportation, energy, water resources management, safety and security.

Mabey CEO Bob Aylward commented, “Mabey was chosen for this high-level trade mission based upon the relevance of our product and service offerings. We are uniquely positioned to assist these countries achieve their ambitious infrastructure development goals.”

The United States Commercial Services (USCS) is an important part of the US Department of Commerce and actively promotes US exports through the International Trade Administration (ITA). The USCS regularly organizes, coordinates and hosts trade missions as part of its efforts to help small and medium sized US companies increase international sales.

The USCS is working in support of President Obama’s National Export Initiative, a government-wide strategy to promote American exports and create two-million export-supported jobs by the end of 2014. In 2012, exports hit another all-time record high reaching $2.2 trillion. Between 2009 and 2012 exports have supported 1.3 million additional jobs.

Mr. Aylward was extremely positive regarding the work of the USCS. “This trade mission was highly effective in targeting key personnel in ministries and private companies who are directly responsible for the development and execution of infrastructure projects within each of the countries visited,” said Aylward. “The USCS worked tirelessly to promote the business needs and objectives of all trade mission delegates. Thanks to their hard work we were able to talk directly with organizations responsible for infrastructure development to understand their plans and requirements.”

About Mabey Inc.
Mabey Inc. has more than 20 years of experience in serving the transportation, construction, and utility industries. We specialize in providing PE-certified engineered solutions with the rental or sale of equipment for bridging, structural shoring, excavation shoring, and temporary roadways. For more information, please visit www.mabey.com.

Contact:
Maria Fuster
Incite Creative, Inc
115 Wight Avenue, 95
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-366-9479
maria@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com

Technology

LAN Systems Winner in 2013 Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Award

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LAN Systems, a leading IT Service Provider, was named by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful as a 2013 Great American Cleanup: Recycle Now Award Winner.

Norcross, GA (USA), June 19, 2013 — Today, LAN Systems, a leading IT Service Provider, was named by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful as a 2013 Great American Cleanup: Recycle Now Award Winner.

This prestigious award recognizes a recycling project that is an outstanding example of how major impacts can happen when committed companies and individuals unite to create positive change in an area.

More than 2,500 people participated in this year’s event Great American Cleanup to make Gwinnett greener, cleaner and more beautiful. The award includes a $500 prize that LAN Systems has donated to the Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett to help support their mission.

“As engineers and technicians, we care deeply about the environment and do whatever we can to reduce our IT carbon footprint,” said Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO. “Our eRecycling events have collected tons of eWaste over the years. This year we are so proud to be a Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Award Winner and will use the prize money to support Good Sam.”

About the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful:
For more than 30 years, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful has inspired the caretakers of our future by building strategic alliances. GCB works together with citizens, businesses, civic organizations and government to motivate everyone to roll up their sleeves and produce real results on the ground, where it counts. For more information, visit: http://www.gwinnettcb.org

About Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett:
Dedicated to caring for the uninsured and underinsured working poor in our community, it is the aim of Good Samaritan Gwinnett to not only meet physical needs but to also address the spiritual needs of our patients through prayer and biblical counseling. We serve the community by helping to eliminate health disparities for uninsured and underinsured populations, and our programs help to reduce the cost of indigent care on the public health care delivery system. You can learn more at: http://goodsamgwinnett.org/

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Business IT Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Art

3rd Annual Botanical & Floral Online Art Competition Announced

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 3rd Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition for the month of July 2013.

Jupiter, FL, USA (June 17, 2013) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 3rd Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition for the month of July 2013. 2D artists (including photography) from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery’s August 2013 online group exhibition. The gallery encourages entries from artists, regardless of where they reside to apply to this competition by submitting their best Botanical and Floral art. Botanical and Floral art will include flowers, herbs, leaves and plants.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of August 2013. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. Also, 5 Honorable Mention places will be awarded. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, Special Merit and Special Recognition awards will also be given as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on July 27, 2013.

Winning artists of the “Botanicals” Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 75+ event announcements, and social media marketing and promotion in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

Interested artists should provide the gallery with your best Botanical and Floral art now or before the July 27th deadline. For more information and to apply online here http://www.lightspacetime.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Automotive, Business, Industrial, Retail, Small Business

Warranty on Trucks and Trolleys Extended to 10 years by The Workplace Depot

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The Workplace Depot is delighted to announce that their range of Fetra trucks and trolleys will now be under warranty for 10 years; previously the warranty was for five years.

Many workplaces rely heavily on trucks and trolleys to move goods around and they can take a heavy pounding from regular, hefty usage. So it may come as a surprise that a company could guarantee the reliability of such an item for an extended period.

Ken Miller, Director of the Workplace Depot explained, “The reason we can give a 10 year warranty is because the equipment is now manufactured at highly efficient production facilities using some of the most advanced precision machinery. The Fetra range of trucks and trolleys are also powder-coated and undergo vigorous shot blasting pre-treatment.”

The new manufacturing process extends the product life as well as keeping the finish in tip-top condition for much longer.

There may be cheaper alternatives in the truck and trolley ranges provided by other suppliers, but buying an inferior item can be a false economy. This type of transport equipment has notoriously high levels of wear and tear, so lower quality equipment may only last a few years and therefore need to be replaced. This wastes both time and money versus the alternative of purchasing a reliable product that is guaranteed for 10 years.

Steve Miller, The Workplace Depot’s Managing Director commented on the quality of the Fetra products, “We are proud of the fact that if any of the Fetra products fail within 10 years, we will replace the whole truck or trolley, not just replace a part. We will of course do this free of charge. Our range is built to last and nothing says this more than a 10 year warranty.”

To view the full range of Fetra manufactured trucks and trolleys, visit the Workplace Depotwebsite.

Press Contact:
The Workplace Depot,
Harris House, Moorbridge Road East,
Bingham,
NG13 8GG, UK
0800 0126366
sales@theworkplacedepot.co.uk
www.theworkplacedepot.co.uk

 

Automotive

USB Update Application for SmartTOP Modules Now Available in the Mac App Store

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Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars ships the SmartTOP add-on convertible top modules equipped with a standard USB port for PC based configuration and firmware updates. The Mac version of the “m4cconnect” software application offered for that purpose is now available in the official Apple Mac App Store.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), June 17th, 2013 — The SmartTOP add-on controller offered by Mods4cars delivers extra convenience and functionality for convertible top operation. Amongst other features it allows use of the top while driving at slow speeds (up to 60km/h / 38mph on some models) as well as one-touch and remote operation. Each module comes with a host of user configurable bonus functions as well.

Mods4cars continuously keeps improving its products. For that reason all SmartTOP modules come equipped with a mini USB port which allows customers to connect the product to their laptop or desktop computers. With the software application “m4cconnect” customers can change personal preferences and update the module firmware. For Apple computers running Mac OS Lion and up, the application is now available directly via the official Apple Mac App Store.

“We are proud to announce that our own application has passed verification with Apple and is now certified and available in the official App Store.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “With m4cconnect now being available free of charge in the Mac App Store it has become even easier for our customers owning a Mac computer to download and use our program. Additionally they will always stay up to date, since app updates are shown automatically.” Sven Tornow continues.

After installing the new app customers can connect their SmartTOP module via the supplied USB cable and configure all settings. Possible options are, for example, maximum desired speed for top operation or if the windows should be op or down by default after opening the top from the remote. All user configurable settings can be enabled or disabled with and are explained in the app.

The app also allows end users to install firmware updates offered by Mods4cars. “We continuously keep working on adding new functions and features and often customer feedback leads to development of new functionality.” says Sven Tornow. “Updates are offered free of charge and without any limitation to owners of each of our products: A one of a kind service in this product segment.” Sven Tornow concludes.

The Mac OS X version of the “m4cconnect” configuration and product update software is now available in the official Apple Mac App Store. A windows version can be downloaded directly from Mods4cars’ web site at http://www.mods4cars.com/usb.

Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and VW – SmartTOP add-on modules are available for almost all modern convertibles on the road today. Prices start at 209 Euros + tax.

Further details can be found here:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com