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Josh Cable, staff writer for EHS Today reported Cal/OSHA issued $308,435 in penalties to National Distribution Center LP (doing business as NFI) for failing to provide employees with foot protection at its Mira Loma, CA facility.

Vermont's first-in-the-nation law requiring the labeling of foods made with genetically modified organisms could cost the nation's grocers up to $10 million a day in fines, according to a letter from an industry organization that is suing to block the law. The letter to Gov. Peter Shumlin from the head of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, said companies could be fined up to $1,000 a day per unlabeled item - a can of soup or a box of cereal, for instance - that mistakenly ends up on store shelves. The law is due to take effect next year. "Even with the best of intentions, excellent supply chain logistics and herculean efforts, product will be in the wrong place at any given time, resulting in millions upon millions of dollars in potential fines," said GMA President Pamela G. Bailey.

Hytrol Conveyor and Integration Partner WEPCO worked together to help produce a solution for Utz Quality Foods, Kindig Lane facility, Hanover, PA. "As the volume of products shipped increased, so did Utz's concern about ensuring the integrity of every bag of snacks. Food safety became an issue for us," reported Jeff Fuhrman, vice president of engineering. Utz needed a way to ensure that products were completely free of foreign contamination.

Diversified Rack & Shelving, Inc., the premier pallet rack buyer and seller, is pleased to announce their currently available specials, which consist of various warehouse storage equipment at reduced rates. Warehouse businesses can take advantage of the sale to stock up on shelving gear or to add to their shelving equipment. The flyers for the current specials can be found on the company's website, and explain the details of all the storage apparatus available. Customers are invited to view the current specials and contact Diversified Rack & Shelving, Inc. for a quote by emailing sgray@diversifiedrack.com.

Bastian Solutions recently introduced an important new online conveyor pricing tool. The newly launched e-commerce store provides a platform for purchasing agents, industrial engineers, and maintenance technicians to configure, price, and purchase conveyors online.

Three local companies have joined forces to help manufacturing firms in the Midlands.  This new alliance means that manufacturers can improve their cashflow, claim R&D tax credits from HMRC and achieve solid financial control all through one connected service.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Be it high-precision tools and progressive dies, stamping, or assemblies for everything from healthcare to personal security products, Check-Mate Industries has the experience, expertise and technological acumen to cater to it all. Quality and cost effectiveness remain the two prominent features of the entire range of services on offer. The professionals at Check-Mate Industries are at ease with working on virtually all metals, including exotic varieties and deliver services that supersede the expectations of the client. The company is recognized as an innovator and leader for providing unsurpassed customer service.

Collectors specializing in the world of rocks, fossils, gemstones and minerals must combine the most careful collecting practices with the scientific knowledge it takes to properly label and care for their items. These seasoned collectors need world-class storage as well as an artistic, yet durable way to label their earthly collectibles. SAFE Collecting Supplies is the premier choice for rock, mineral and fossil collectors, offering a breadth of collecting supplies in the lines of cases, presentation, lighting and storage for the safe transportation of collectibles. Recently, SAFE Collecting Supplies attended the 2015 East Coast Rock, Mineral & Fossil Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in order to branch out, display their products and grow their client family.

On-the-go consumption of packaged food and drinks continues to be a hot trend thanks to increasing urbanisation and an increased sense of busyness amongst US consumers. More consumers are making use of smaller format stores like convenience stores and forecourt retailers as supplementary trips for food to top-up on certain categories before they make larger runs to the supermarkets and hypermarkets. Thus, smaller format and easily accessible packaging that stresses portability and easy...

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

According to recent figures released by Nasdaq, the global plastic packaging market is set to see an increase in growth, estimated over the period of 2014-19 to be at a CAGR of 6.06%. This anticipated growth suggests that there is optimism in the market, and a number of investments are being made or are set to be made.

According to U.S. Compliance Corp's newsletter, machine guards may have prevented arm amputation suffered by worker at Cordele, GA, sawmill Griffin Lumber & Hardware. The company ignored hazards and received a willful violation. According to OSHA, a job should be a source of personal accomplishment and pride, not the cause of disability and unemployment.

Scott Wilson with Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions, attributes industry success to the close partnership with global partnership with Integration Partners. Wilson serves as Hytrol's project manager, a liaison between the integration partners by planning and organizing all resources ensuring that the goals and objectives of each project are met.

A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched on the Kickstarter network by Zelos-Dynamics to support the development of the ZelosLaser Cutter, which has been upgraded to its 2.0 version. The ZelosLaser Cutter is the worlds' first highly stable and completely open source laser cutter and engraver.

Distribution center (DC) personnel have various areas of potential hazards. Manual lifting and handling includes picking and packing; companies must provide ergonomics awareness training. Workers must be trained in proper lifting and explore effective tools which minimize the need for lifting by using engineering controls, adjusting work practices, and providing hand trucks and other material handling aids.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years.