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Smiths Group Vice President of Government Relations re-elected Chairman of Security Manufacturers Coalition
Smiths Detection today announced that Kevin Schmidt, Vice President of Government Relations for Smiths Group, was re-elected as Chairman of the Security Manufacturers Coalition (SMC). Kevin was first elected Chairman in December 2018. The SMC includes leading U.S. security screening and technology manufacturers who supply equipment to public and private organizations worldwide. The Coalition ...
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Getting Lead Out of the Home
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is set aside to educate parents and children about the dangers of lead exposure, especially lead-paint hazards in housing. As part of the observance, many states and communities will offer free lead screening, and conduct education and awareness events. Lead exposure among young children has been drastically reduced over the last three decades due to ...
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USW Launches North American Awareness Campaign to Combat Toxic Imports
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) today launched a major public awareness and lead screening campaign to combat the massive influx of toxic imports endangering North American families. The 'Protect Our Kids – Stop Toxic Imports' campaign offers a limited number of free Get the Lead Out screening kits through www.stoptoxicimports.org or ...
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AZUD, a leading manufacturer of disc filters and screen filters is looking to expand distributor network
We are amongst the world leading companies manufacturing DISC & SCREEN FILTERS, specially designed to remove suspended solids from water in industrial processes. Learn more about AZUD and its products on the website: www.azudwaterfiltration.com. Present in over 70 countries worldwide through a large network of subsidiaries, dealers, agents and distributors, we are looking for new partners in ...
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Smiths Detection showcases biometric checkpoint solution at inter airport Europe 2019
Global threat detection and security technologies company, Smiths Detection is showcasing for the first time an integrated checkpoint solution at inter airport Europe 2019, which harnesses biometric technology to enable risk-based screening practices. With air passenger growth predicted to double by 2037, the aviation industry will be challenged to support this capacity growth whilst providing ...
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New live virtual training for detection technology customers available
Smiths Detection is introducing a new live virtual training program for its threat detection and screening technologies to provide an innovative digital learning solution that adapts to the evolving needs of its customers. These new live training programs will be led by Smiths Detection training professionals at its U.S. headquarters in Edgewood, Maryland. Michael Mini, Vice President, Service ...
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EPA Region 7 Urges Parents, Teachers and Press to Spread Message of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25-31
United behind a theme of “Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future,” EPA Region 7 is urging parents, teachers and news media representatives to join federal, state and local health and environmental agencies in spreading the message of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25-31. While lead poisoning is a health issue that can affect persons of any age, young children are most ...
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The Coca-Cola Company engages its global system to `switch off` lights in support of earth hour
The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it will darken many of its iconic signs as well as offices and bottling facilities across the world in support of World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 p.m. local time. The Company also is participating in awareness-raising events with its 'Switch Off' campaign encouraging Coca-Cola employees along with their families and friends ...
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Thermo Electron Acquires Leading Industrial X-ray Provider NITON LLC
Untitled Document WALTHAM, Mass. (April 11, 2005) −Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE:TMO) has purchased NITON LLC, a leading provider of portable X-ray systems for metals, petrochemical and environmental markets. Marijn E. Dekkers, president and chief executive officer of Thermo, said, “The addition of NITON is a continuation of our efforts to better serve the ...
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U.S. EPA awards local Bay Area Counties nearly $100K for innovative programs that tackle childhood lead poisoning (CA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding a childhood lead poisoning prevention grant in the amount of $96,752 to Santa Clara County’s Environmental Health Department. This grant will benefit multiple Bay Area Counties. The funding will go to the County’s childhood lead poisoning prevention program through a unique grant designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning ...
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Rapid screening for RoHS compliance
The new xSORT hand-held XRF analyser from SPECTRO Analytical Instruments is the ideal tool for the rapid screening of electronic components and products to check for the presence of substances banned under the RoHS regulations and for screening other material of environmental concern. It is also perfect for screening for lead in a variety of consumer products from paints to toys. XRF (X-ray ...
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New LEADQuick™ home paint test kit
A new home based kit for screening lead levels in paint Lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially in young children. When lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. The greatest concern is even “low level” lead exposure reduces children’s ability to learn. Lead-based paint becomes a hazard when it starts to wear, ...
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ASTM E1834 - 11 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
This test method is primarily intended to test material for compliance with specifications such as those under the jurisdiction of ASTM Technical Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys. It may also be used to test compliance with other specifications that are compatible with the test method. It is assumed that users of this test method shall be trained analysts capable of performing ...
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Self-Cleaning Wedge Wire Screen
Self-Cleaning Wedge Wire Screen Filtration is a crucial process in numerous industries, from water treatment and food processing to mining and oil extraction. One of the key components used in filtration systems is the wedge wire screen, renowned for its efficiency in separating solids from liquids. But what if we told you that there's an innovative twist to this technology? Enter the ...
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PerkinElmer Launches New PinAAcle™ Series Atomic Absorption Spectrometers to Address Metals Testing Challenges
PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of its PinAAcle™ series atomic absorption spectrometers for determining the concentration of inorganic elements in a wide variety of sample types. As global regulations in the environmental, food and consumer products segments continue to increase in number, the ...
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EPA Encourages Newburgh Families to Have Soil Checked for Lead
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck today joined Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy and Richard Mayfield, Orange County’s Director of the Office of Community Development, to encourage Newburgh residents to reduce their exposure to lead from soil and paint. The officials were at the Lead Safe Newburgh Coalition's "Soil Kitchen" event at the Riverfront Marina, ...
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EPA to Meet with Residents of the Edisto Court Neighborhood
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be participating in a meeting to provide an update regarding its removal assessment to residents of the Edisto Court neighborhood. Representatives from the S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control will also be present at the meeting hosted by Councilman Moe Baddourah and Edisto Court Neighborhood Association President Bessie Watson. ...
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Lead in Toys & Consumer Products: Innov-X Systems Announces Release of Reference Materials for XRF Calibration
Innov-X Systems is pleased to announce the development of reference materials specifically for the analysis of lead in toys and other consumer products. Critical for responsible toy and imports testing, these materials allow Innov-X to pre-calibrate their portable XRF units to offer immediate, quantitative results of ppm levels of lead in coatings. Previous to this development, it was not ...
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EPA to remove and replace lead-contaminated soils at 11 schools, 16 child care facilities in St. Francois County, Mo. (MO)
EPA Region 7 today announced plans to remove and replace soils at 11 schools and 16 child care centers and Head Start facilities in St. Francois County, Mo., because recent testing has confirmed elevated levels of toxic lead in the soil. EPA ordered further soil testing at the county’s schools and child care facilities as the next phase of its project to remove and replace ...
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EPA Encourages Newburgh Families to Have Soil Checked for Lead
On October 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck will join Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy at the Lead Safe Newburgh Coalition's "Soil Kitchen" event at the Riverfront Marina. At this “Soil Kitchen” event, Newburgh families can have their soil screened for lead and talk to lead experts from EPA, the Agency ...
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