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| Powder_Coating Technical magazine devoted to the powder coating industry with supplier links. |
| Process_Controls_And_Instrumentation Online magazine and buyers guide of industrial equipment. |
| Process_News Product newsletter for process controls and instrumentation. |
| Product_Design_and_Development Monthly magazine for design engineers and engineering management readers in the original equipment market. Delivers information on the components, materials and systems they need to design high-qualit |
| Product_News Provides industrial product and equipment information and current news releases from a database containing over 140,000 different products. |
| Quality Monthly magazine serving the quality assurance and process improvement needs of manufacturing professionals. Reports on the use of sound metrology methods, statistical analysis and process improvemen |
| Reliable_Plant Offers case studies and news about improving manufacturing and process plant operations. |
| Resource_Recycling_Magazine Provides details about what is occurring in recycling; current jobs, products and services available to the North American recycling and composting industry. |
| Retrofitting_&_Rebuilding Provides information on controls and hardware, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, inventory control, software solutions and reverse engineering. |
| SafetySolutions_Online Extensive source for professional safety products and services, features monthly newsletter and industrial directory. |
| Scientific_Computing Features articles describing developments, techniques and applications of computer technology and laboratory instruments in science. |
| Softbitonline Industrial engineering softwares, products and services. Multimedia based bi-monthly digital magazine on plant and machinery operation and maintenance. Based in India. |
| steelmarking_com Information source for the steel rail, plate and coil marking industry. Provides marking system vendor portraits, steel industry related business news and technology briefs. Service of the Austrian ba |
| Supply_Chain_Manufacturing&Logistics Publication focuses on the benefits and best practices of supply chain management in manufacturing and service industries, including e-business, Enterprise Resource Planning, asset management, data ca |
| Tanning_Trends Publication for the indoor tanning industry. The official publication of the International Smart Tan Network. |
| Test_&_Measurement_World Covers the electronics testing industry, providing how-to information for engineers who test, measure, and inspect electronic devices, components, and systems. |
| Trade_Shop_Window An online trade magazine for the UK temperature controlled manufacturing, storage and distribution industry aimed at retailers, distributors and suppliers to the industry. |
| Twin_Plant_News Provides monthly updates on developments in the U.S.-Mexico border based maquiladora industry. |
| Tyre_Online Tyre related information coming from China. |
| Tyre_Trade_News News, articles in full and other tyre industry reports and product information. |
| US_Industry_Today Covers news on the U.S. manufacturing industry. Includes major company profiles and reports on innovations in industrial processes, uses of technology, product launches, contracts, exports, mergers an |
| Utility_Equip_Online Provides information on the electrical industry, equipment listings and industry services and articles on feature subjects. |
| The_Wall_St_Journal_Europe Europe-based newspaper delivers breaking world news online including latest business news and daily coverage of european and global finance markets; subscription service available. |
| wiretimes_com Online technical journal serving the international wire, wire product and cable industries. UK based. |
| Works_Management Operations management magazine for manufacturing and production industries, includes a database of suppliers and products. |
| World_Pumps Online version of the well-known pump magazine. |
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| Buffalo_Felt_Products USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for a variety of industrial, home textile and leisure product end uses. |
| BWF_Group Germany. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in nonwovens, plastics, filtration and waste disposal. Needlepunch and pressed felts for industrial, clothing and decorative applications, |
| Consumer_Products_Enterprises,_Inc USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for industrial and educational applications. |
| Duro-Felt_Products,_Inc USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for industrial and home utensils end uses, from natural and chemical fiber. |
| The_Felters_Group USA. Design, engineering and manufacture of wet pressed and needlpunch felt rollgoods, parts and sewn goods for a wide range of industrial applications, from rayon, polyester, polypropylene, wool and |
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