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Fulham Co. Broadens Executive Team to Support Strategic Business Objectives

February 6, 2016 staronepr Leave a comment

Appoints James Cooke as CFO and Russ Sharer as Vice President of Marketing.

Hawthorne, CA, USA (February 6, 2016) — Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and vertical applications, today announced the appointment of James Cooke as chief financial officer (CFO) and Russ Sharer as vice president of marketing. In his role as CFO, Cooke will be responsible for Fulham’s overall financial strategy, planning and management in support of its global growth and leadership goals. As the new vice president of marketing, Sharer will establish the company’s strategic brand direction and oversee the development and execution of new marketing strategies designed to expand its customer base and strengthen the company’s market position.

“The lighting industry is in the midst of a significant transition driven by the need for increased efficiency and demonstrated by the escalation of innovative new technologies and products appearing in the market,” said Bob Howard-Anderson, president and CEO of Fulham. “Fulham is committed to meeting the challenges an evolving industry presents by building a team with the knowledge and experience to succeed in a volatile market.”

Howard-Anderson continued, “James and Russ add greater depth and strength to our executive team with extensive expertise in their respective areas. With their addition, Fulham is well-positioned for the future.”

An experienced CFO with international experience, Cooke brings a deep understanding of financial strategy and planning. He joins Fulham from Hytwo Group, a provider of interim CFOs and other executives across a variety of industries. Prior to Hytwo Group, he was CFO for Idatech Group, a global developer and manufacturer of fuel cells for the telecommunications industry. At Idatech, he played a key role in transitioning the business from a research and development organization to a publically-traded commercial enterprise. Earlier in his career he held CFO positions at several London-based companies, including: Datong Electronics PLC, Investec Traded Endowments LTD and Network Security LTD. Cooke is a Chartered Accountant (Institute of England and Wales) and holds a BS degree in Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool.

Sharer joins Fulham with more than 25 years of experience in B2B marketing, business development and sales for a wide range of networking and telecommunications equipment and software companies. Before joining Fulham, he was at Sharer and Associates, a self-founded consulting firm helping start-up companies achieve success. Previously he was VP of marketing for Occam Networks, a telecommunications start-up company that grew to the number one brand in the market with a $100 million revenue stream. In addition, Sharer has held various executive and senior management positions at Ericcson Datacom, Inc., Xircom and Rockwell International’s Communication Systems Group. He earned his B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.

About Fulham
Fulham Co., Inc. is a leading global provider of intelligent, sustainable commercial lighting components and electronics for use in parking structure, signage, horticultural, UV and other applications. The company develops and manufactures a variety of award-winning LED and emergency products, as well as legacy products across multiple lighting platforms. Fulham sells its lighting solutions worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electrical equipment distribution channels. Headquartered in Hawthorne, Calif., the company has sales and/or manufacturing facilities in London, China, India and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit http://www.fulham.com.

Media Contact:
Andy Firchau
Marketing Manager
Fulham Co., Inc.
+1 (323) 779-2980, ext. 1252
afirchau@fulham.com

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Future Electronics Promotes Micrel’s New MAQ5300 Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator

October 28, 2015 Leave a comment

Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) October 28, 2015 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, promotes the MAQ5300, a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified high performance low-dropout voltage regulator (LDO) featuring an ultra-low dropout of only 100mV at 300mA.

The MAQ5300 comes in a tiny 2 x 2mm DFN package and is ideal for space-constrained and high-reliability applications that are subjected to the harsh environments and temperatures often encountered in automotive and industrial applications.

The MAQ5300 offers 2% initial accuracy, low ground current (typically 85μA total), thermal shutdown, and current-limit protection. The MAQ5300 can also be put into a zero-off-mode current state, drawing no current when disabled.

For more information about Micrel, high performance, low-dropout, voltage regulators, and current-limit protection, visit www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

Media Contact
Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com
514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Future Electronics Promotes MeanWell’s RSP-75 3000 Series

September 18, 2015 Leave a comment

Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) September 18, 2015 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, promotes Mean Well’s RSP-75 3000 Series.

Features of the RSP-75 3000 Series include ≤1U low profile (RSP-75/100/150/200/320/500/750), a built-in constant current limiting circuit, built-in remote sense DC voltage or current trimmable by external signal, and built-in current sharing, along with a 3 to 5 year warranty.

For more information about Mean Well, the RSP-75 3000 Series, current limiting circuits, or remote sense, visit www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com
514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Future Electronics Promotes PCT2075 Thermal Sensors from NXP

September 16, 2015 Leave a comment

Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) September 16, 2015 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, promotes the PCT2075 family of thermal sensors from NXP.

The PCT2075 family of thermal sensors serves a wide range of applications, from precision laboratory grade instruments to safety and maintenance monitoring in many industrial systems, as well as wearables. The heart in each case is the sensor IC, which converts local temperatures to digital data sent over the popular I2C bus. Reliable and repeatable temperature measurement is easy to add to any system using a small footprint mixed-signal IC, called a thermal sensor. The I2C bus (which probably already exists in the design), and a little firmware overhead complete the design. Measurements are made automatically using the well-known Band Gap analog circuit and a high resolution analog to digital converter, all integrated on a single die.

With a temperature measurement range of -25°C to +100°C, a resolution of 0.125°C (11-bits), initial accuracy of ±1°C, very low power consumption of 200μA at 5V, and very small package footprint, thermal sensors excel in even the most demanding applications running on battery power. An added bonus is the shutdown mode, which reduces power consumption to just one micro-amp.

At the other end of the spectrum, for large installations such as cloud storage, servers, and telecom equipment, a thermal sensor IC monitors ambient temperatures. Energy conscious systems can measure temperature rises inside cabinets and plenums, anticipate required air flow, and control variable speed fans that provide cooling while conserving energy. Demand for multi-point temperature measurements, requiring more than one thermal sensor IC, are easily accommodated thanks to expanded addressing for the individual thermal sensors. This is important for applications such as LED backlighting in large LCD panels, blade PCBs with multiple high density and hot ICs, and high speed memory arrays found in emerging solid state drives (SSDs).

The latest thermal sensors offer up to 27 unique addresses using just three address pins on these popular 8-pin devices. When size is a premium the tiny TSOP6 package is only 2.9 x 1.5 x 1.0mm, yet offers three unique addresses, allowing interconnection of multiple devices on the same I2C bus. Mixed-signal IC temp sensors have programmable registers for an over-temperature alarm, with a dedicated hardware output. This feature provides a failsafe system shutdown, even if the communication bus or processor monitoring the thermal sensor is disabled as a consequence of the rising temperature fault condition. A programmable ‘queue’ (number of violations before triggering an alarm) stops nuisance tripping of the alarm when temperatures fluctuate around the set trip point.

For more information about NXP, the PCT2075, thermal sensors, sensor ICs, or digital data, visit www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com
514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Business, Construction, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, Pharmaceuticals, Small Business

FIRST DIVERSITY MANAGER NAMED BY M. DAVIS & SONS, INC.

June 18, 2015 EPR Network Leave a comment

WILMINGTON, DE, June 18, 2015 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — M. Davis, the fifth generation woman-owned Industrial Contractor and Fabricator headquartered in Wilmington, DE has named Christina MacMillan its Manager of Supplier Diversity. Christina MacMillan will enhance the program by working with diverse vendors to help identify opportunities with M. Davis. This will enable M. Davis to continue promoting economic growth and community development through our diversity and inclusion initiatives while also expanding our current supplier base to include the best and brightest.

“Christina MacMillan will be able to pinpoint new vendors and suppliers and grow our diversity program,” says M. Davis CEO Peggy Del Fabbro. Mrs. MacMillan currently oversees the Accounting Department at M. Davis and has been vital to that role for over ten years. Complimenting her knowledge of diversity is her involvement with the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) PA-DE-sNJ, Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware Chapter’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the Emerging Leaders Council for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Delaware Valley Chapter. MacMillan received her BS in Business Administration and MBA from Goldey Beacom College.

From its beginnings as a tinsmith shop in the 1800’s to the current status as one of the larger businesses located in Wilmington, M. Davis continues to bring innovation to the construction industry.

About M. Davis & Sons, Inc.
M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a merit shop mechanical and electrical contractor and fabricator located in Delaware serving customers in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Beverage and Industrial markets. For more information contact Mike Kerwien via phone (302) 993-3303 or email Mike.Kerwien@mdavisinc.com. Visit our website at www.mdavisinc.com.

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CONTACT: Mike Kerwien
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Mike.kerwien@mdavisinc.com

Electronics, Home & Garden, Internet & Online, Security, Software, Technology

Sesame Smart Lock Accommodates New Technology

April 21, 2015 EPR Network Leave a comment

Palo Alto, CA, April 21, 2015 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — Sesame – the world’s first instant smart lock – is now one of the hottest projects on Kickstarter, which has raised more than one million dollars since launch. Currently, more than 6,000 supporters have backed the project.

Sesame allows users to lock and unlock their doors using the Sesame app on their smartphones. It is the only smart lock that syncs the movement of the lock with the phone, providing exact control of the angle to which the lock turns.

Jerming Gu, the inventor of Sesame, said he wanted to bring the joy of technology to regular people with affordable prices. Sesame is also designed to accommodate the fast changing nature of technology.

In deed, the consumer electronics technology changes year by year. Any users of consumer electronic products – whether it’s a lock or a phone – they will be forced to upgrade the hardware often.

Here are some examples:
1) iPhone 4 (Bluetooth 3.0) is not compatible with iPhone 4S (Bluetooth 4.0);
2) RFID (clipper bus card) is not compatible with NFC (Apple Pay/some credit card);
3) z-wave (most old digital locks) is not compatible with Zigbee (newer digital locks);

“You might want to have a new phone every year but you may not want to construct the door every year just for a newer digital lock,” said Gu.

That’s the problem Sesame is trying to solve.

Now Bluetooth 4.2 is coming, Gu just swapped to the new version 3 Bluetooth chip in mass production.

“Also, the long-distance wireless charging technology is about to hit the market, I feel everything is changing too fast,” said Gu.

With five-patented design, Sesame works with just about any deadbolt in the world. Users can install it in seconds, without replacing existing lock or removing anything. Current model is optimized for US/Canada/northern Europe Markets.

CANDY HOUSE also offers optional access point, which connects Sesame to the Internet when plugged into any nearby outlet. It lets users control Sesame wherever they are.

With Internet connection capability, users can allow guests in remotely. They can also control who has access and when. To ensure safety, the Sesame app also sends out a notification whenever the door opens or closes.

About CANDY HOUSE
Founded and developed by Stanford University students, CANDY HOUSE, Inc. is a candy store that sells dreams, putting the joy and surprise of innovative technology in the hands of consumers, just like candy. It is also a design house, developing and manufacturing products that inspire a minimal lifestyle. It launched its first product – Sesame, the world’s first instant smart lock – in February 2015. For more information about CANDY HOUSE, Inc., visit the site online or follow it on Facebook or Twitter.

Contact CANDY HOUSE
media@candyhouse.co
(650) 644-5681

Computers, Electronics, Home & Garden, Internet & Online, Software

Stanford Student Entrepreneur Raised $800K on Kickstarter

April 2, 2015 EPR Network Leave a comment

Palo Alto, CA, April 02, 2015 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — Stanford student Jerming Gu, founder of CANDY HOUSE Inc., raised more than $800,000 dollars after his product launch on Kickstarter. Sesame – the world’s first instant smart lock – reached its funding goal in nine hours when first introduced. Currently, nearly 5,000 supporters have backed the project.

Gu is a mechanical engineering master candidate from Stanford University. Originally from Taiwan, Gu is someone who usually thinks outside the box. Disruptor, troublemaker, entrepreneur, as he calls himself.

“There has got to be smarter ways to live our life,” Gu said.

Gu said he got the idea for smart lock due to his experience living in Asia where technology is relatively less developed.

CANDY HOUSE also offers optional access point, which connects Sesame to the Internet when plugged into any nearby outlet. It lets users control Sesame wherever they are.

Contact CANDY HOUSE
media@candyhouse.co
(650) 644-5681

Electronics, Internet & Online, Security, Software, Technology

Sesame – smart lock that changes the world

March 27, 2015 EPR Network Leave a comment

Palo Alto, CA, March 27, 2015 — /EPR NETWORK/ — Sesame, the world’s first instant smart lock, raised more than seven times of its funding goal on Kickstarter. Launched on Kickstarter on Feb. 25, 2015, Sesame has raised more than $760,000 from backers all over the world.

The smart lock, which allows users to control their door with a smartphone app, attracted thousands.

Connected to users’ phone via Bluetooth, Sesame allows users full control of the lock, even to the exact angle a lock turns. With the optional Wi-Fi Access Point that connects Sesame to the Internet, users don’t even have to be physically near Sesame. The remote control feature allows people to send access to their friends and keep track of whether the door’s locked wherever they are.

With market of Internet of Things (IoT) expanding rapidly, backers are turning more and more attention to smart gadgets that make their life easier. Founded by two students from Stanford University, CANDY HOUSE Inc. designs and manufactures products that inspire a minimal yet joyful lifestyle.

“People will carry less and less things when leave the house, that’s the trend,” said Jerming Gu, founder of Candy House.

Wallet, keys, and cell phone. People used to bring three things when they leave home. Now walltet is gradually replaced by keys. The Starbucks app pays your green tea frappuccino, you Venmo money to a friend for getting late-night pizza, you hop on a Uber without worrying about cab fare or tip.

“With Sesame, the next thing to disappear are the keys,” said Gu.

Contact-Details: CANDY HOUSE Inc.
media@candyhouse.co

Electronics

Pro Surfer Peter Mendia Signs with FiiK USA’s Electric Skateboard Division

December 7, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

FiiK USA is pleased to announce the addition of pro surfer Peter Mendia to the illustrious group of brand ambassadors representing its Electric Skateboard Division.

Boca Raton, FL (USA), December 05, 2014 — FiiK USA is pleased to announce the addition of pro surfer Peter Mendia to the illustrious group of brand ambassadors representing its Electric Skateboard Division.

Among the most renowned surfers in the country, Florida-based Mendia has been surfing professionally for more than 20 years. He is the epitome of the kind of raw and powerful talent that charges heavy conditions with finesse and confidence, according to National Sales and Marketing Manager Chris Sears. “Pete’s insatiable thirst to chase large swells puts him in heavy scenarios across the globe; yet, he always looks as comfortable as he does while packing huge lefts on special occasions at home,” Sears said. “He hails from West Palm Beach—just down the road from our corporate offices—which should come in handy during typical Florida flat spells and when his Billabong-sponsored Mendia Boarding School is in session.”

Aaron Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer of FiiK USA, adds: “We look forward to seeing the incorporation of FiiK’s Electric Skateboard lineup in his surf camps, which will enable him to provide his students lessons in power surfing, speed control, and just keeping it fun when Palm Beach County is in its typical summer doldrums.”

Although Mendia is a highly esteemed surf pro, he is also known as a devoted husband and father who strives to involve his family in his life as much as possible. Not surprisingly, his children share his talent and penchant for surfing, evolving into mini chargers. Whether he’s sharing his passion with his own children, at his boarding school or with his peers, Mendia promotes the concept that surfing is ultimately about having fun.

Mendia joins current team riders Joel Parkinson, Bede Durbidge, Owen Wright, Tyler Wright, Oney Anwar, Reno Makani and Corey Howell. In addition to representing FiiK USA and Billabong, Mendia is also sponsored by Proctor Surfboards, Freak Traction, Zippo, Nomad Surf Shop, Fin-S, Electric, and WaveJet.

For more information about FiiK and its electric skateboards, please contact Chris Sears at 855-344-5669 or visit http://www.fiik.com.

About FiiK:
FiiK, which stands for “Future Is In Knowledge,” is the global leader in electric skateboards. The company’s skateboards—created by brothers Matt and Daniel Quinn of Queensland, Australia—are well-known for their premium quality and extreme performance. FiiK’s revolutionary boards feature exclusively designed Lithium-Polymer (LiFePo4) battery packs, Stepless Digital Throttle, Anti-Lock Braking, and LED safety lighting. They come in a range of distinctive styles that casual riders and sports enthusiasts can enjoy, whether they’re cruising on paved surfaces or riding off road. FiiK is the largest supplier of electric skateboards worldwide, with divisions near South Florida in the United States; Munich, Germany; Saint Eval in the UK; Auckland, New Zealand; and Brisbane, Australia.

Press & Media Contact:
Chris Sears
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Fiik Skateboards LLC
999 W. Yamato Rd, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431 – USA
+1 855-344-5669
info-us@fiik.com
http://www.fiik.com

Computers, Electronics, Industrial, Telecom

New product launch: TechTable Pty Ltd announces the release of their flagship multi award winning product “TechTable” in the United States

October 28, 2014 EPR Network Leave a comment

DELIVERING ADVANCED SAFETY AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY.

Sydney, Australia, October 28, 2014 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — The award-winning TechTable was officially launched in the US at the BICSI Fall conference and provides a portable, lightweight and sturdy work surface for communications technicians to safely and efficiently terminate fibre optic and copper communications cabling.

Installers of highly complex cabling projects have seen rapid advances and developments in termination technologies however there have been very little improvements in the cluttered and uncomfortable work environments.

By using the TechTable, installers can now perform tasks at waist height and easily rotate between standing and seated positions. The platform is height adjustable, stable and comfortable and allows technicians to temporarily mount a patch panels and components onto the table for faster loading, termination consistency and improved accuracy.

David McHarg, Managing Director of TechTable Pty Ltd commented “Installers are faced with fairly primitive working conditions, meaning that neck, shoulder and back pain is not uncommon. Often technicians sit on milk crates, or in the cabinet, and are squeezed into a confined spaces for hours at a time, I couldn’t help but think there must be a better way.”

After much of his own research, David formed a team consisting of OHS consultant Glenda Snoxall, ACT Safety Regulator and Ergonomist Richard Siddell and Peter McKay of Industrious Design to develop a solution. Following an in-depth risk assessment and report in accordance with the code of practice for the prevention of Musclo-Skeletal disorders 2007 the TechTable was designed to address the key features required from a health and safety aspect and ensured compliance with this code of practice.

Prior to commercial release, The TechTable was trialled by a number of communications and electrical service companies with feedback indicating that it not only offered a much more comfortable position than traditional installation methods, but also delivered far greater accuracy and speed. Testing also identified that manual handling risks were either eliminated or reduced, and the installer’s productivity was increased by up to 24%.

The TechTable is designed for easy daily transport inside a padded carry bag and the set-up time is less than one minute. The dimensions are designed to suit tight-fit positions in cluttered computer rack environments, telecommunications rooms and data centres.

Currently the Tech table is used throughout Australia and has successfully launched in the US. For more information, including product specifications and OHS/WHS data, visit TechTable (http://www.techtable.co)

Contact-Details: TechTable Pty Ltd / David McKenzie-McHarg
davidmcharg@techtable.co
M +61 (0) 407 815 101
T +61 (0) 280 067 559