American Eagle Outfitters Names Chad Kessler as Chief Merchandising and Design Officer for American Eagle Outfitters Brand.

December 6, 2013, 5:01 am

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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that Chad Kessler has been appointed EVP, Chief Merchandising and Design Officer for the American Eagle Outfitters brand, reporting to CEO, Robert Hanson. Chad begins in his new role on February 3, 2014, succeeding Fred Grover, who will stay with the company to ensure a smooth transition through mid-year, at which point he will retire from AEO.

CEO, Robert Hanson commented on the announcement, “As we further build our creative talent, we are pleased to welcome Chad to AEO. I thank Fred for his vast accomplishments over the years and his commitment to ensure a smooth transition. Fred has played an integral leadership role in building the AE brand and organization that we are all so proud of today.”

Hanson continued, “Chad is a top talent in the business, bringing us a depth of experience in U.S. specialty youth brands, as well as recent experiences in global luxury and multi-channel merchandising and design. He will be an incredible asset and will complement our highly talented team. I look forward to his many contributions as we continue our work to fortify and transform American Eagle Outfitters to a global, omni-channel brand.”

Chad Kessler joins AEO with an extensive background in retail apparel, including his most recent role as Chief Merchandising Officer for the Urban Outfitters Brand. From 1994 to 2010, Chad served in merchandising roles at Abercrombie & Fitch, rising to EVP, Female Merchandising, and was instrumental in the successful launch of new brands. He also served as SVP of Corporate Merchandising for Coach from 2010 to 2011.

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at 62 licensed international franchise stores in 12 countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.

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Eaton Chief Technology Officer to Speak on Manufacturing, Energy Challenges at American Energy & Manufacturing Competitiveness Summit in D.C..

December 6, 2013, 5:41 am

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ramanath Ramakrishnan, executive vice president and chief technology officer for power management company Eaton, will address critical U.S. manufacturing and energy challenges at the American Energy and Manufacturing Competitiveness (AEMC) Summit on December 12 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

“How to Compete in the Global Economy”

About 500 pre-eminent leaders from industry, government, academia, labor, and the national laboratories are expected to attend the summit, a first-of-its kind annual gathering dedicated to building momentum around American innovation, progress and competitiveness in energy and manufacturing.

Part of the American Energy and Manufacturing Competitiveness (AEMC) Partnership, the summit is hosted by the Council on Competitiveness and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

Ramakrishnan will be participating on a panel titled “How to Compete in the Global Economy,” which will explore how, through strategic investments, partnership, innovation and vision, companies can remain competitive in the global marketplace. Dr. Patrick Gallagher, director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and acting deputy U.S. Secretary of Commerce, will moderate the panel, which also includes Tom Werner, president and CEO of SunPower.

Other key speakers of the day include U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz; Norman R. Augustine, former chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin; and U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio.

Ramakrishnan is responsible for the development of new and innovative technologies to help Eaton's businesses create solutions for its customers' power management challenges. He also focuses on building organizational capability in the company's technology and engineering functions to support fast-paced development of innovative power management products and services.

He joined Eaton in 2005 as a director of corporate technology and most recently was senior vice president of technology for the Industrial Sector, where he led significant technology and innovation programs for Eaton's Aerospace, Hydraulics and Vehicle businesses. Prior to that, he led the successful growth of Eaton's India Engineering Center in Pune, India.

For more information on the summit and the AEMC Partnership, visit www.aemcsummit.compete.org.

Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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Larson Electronics Divulges Details of New Pneumatic Light Tower.

December 6, 2013, 6:00 am

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KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics has created a new fully customizable trailer mounted pneumatic light tower ideal for mobile lighting needs.

“This trailer is so versatile for so many applications and industries”

The PLM-30-TLR Trailer Mounted Pneumatic Light Tower from Larson Electronics is a 30 foot extendable pneumatic light tower that can be equipped with high output LED, HID, Halogen, or Metal Halide light fixtures.

Magnalight's PLM-30-TLR trailer mounted telescoping light tower allows operators to quickly and safely deploy illumination in locations where elevated illumination is needed for maximum area coverage. This five section aluminum pneumatic light boom can be extended to 30 feet for maximum area coverage and collapsed to 8.25 feet and folded over for transport or when not in use. The mast is elevated from the fold down position using an included 1,000 lb hand winch with 3/16 inch aircraft cable, and extended to its full height using the equipped 240V AC air compressor.

This light mast is mounted to a 25 foot, single axle steel trailer with removable tongue for longer deployments and theft deterrent. Constructed of 2 inch by 3 inch square tubing, this trailer can be mounted on any 2 inch ball type receiver hitch. This trailer is equipped with a 4-pin flat plug for the tail lights, and four corner leveling stabilizer jacks. This light mast trailer also features a receiving bracket to secure the folded light mast during transit.

This light tower can withstand winds up to 125 mph when lowered to 10 feet. Larson Electronics can equip the mast with 1000W or 1500W Metal Halide lights or a wide variety of high powered LED lights with comparable power. The trailer includes a choice of either the manual 1,000 lbs hand winches, included standard, or optional electric winches. Either 120VAC or 12/24VDC compressors are both available during the customization process.

“This trailer is so versatile for so many applications and industries,” Rob Bresnahan with Magnalight.com said. “Our ability to customize these trailers to our customers' needs make them unlike anything on the market today.”

Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED spotlights, LED hunting lights, colored LED lights, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights. You can view Larson Electronics' entire line of lighting by visiting them on the web at Magnalight.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more or call 1-903-498-3363 for international inquiries.

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Praxair Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Excellence; Selected for the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index and STOXX North America ESG Leaders 50 for Third Consecutive Year.

December 6, 2013, 6:56 am

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DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) has been named to the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index and STOXX North America ESG Leaders 50 for the third consecutive year, recognizing the company's excellent environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Praxair was also named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the CDP's Global 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index earlier this year.

“We are proud to have been recognized once again by the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index for our global commitment to environmental and social sustainability”

"We are proud to have been recognized once again by the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index for our global commitment to environmental and social sustainability,” said Praxair Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Angel. “This latest recognition is a direct result of the accomplishments of our employees around the world. Our commitment to sustainable development has resulted in significant environmental, social and business benefits for our customers, our communities and our company.”

The STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index is made up of a series of ESG indices, which are based on sustainability data provided by Sustainalytics, a global provider of ESG research and analysis serving the responsible investment and socially responsible investment markets. Selections to the indices are made through a fully transparent and rule-based process that rates companies based upon stringent ESG criteria.

Praxair's global sustainable development program helps customers worldwide improve their environmental performance and carbon footprint and also reduces Praxair's own environmental resource intensity. The program is also helping drive productivity savings across the company and in 2012 sustainable productivity savings related to reductions in energy, fuel, water or waste contributed 25 percent of total productivity benefits. Employees worked on more than 1,750 projects in 2012 that saved 800 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, 300 million gallons of water and approximately 500,000 metric tons of CO₂.

About Praxair

Praxair, Inc., a Fortune 250 company with 2012 sales of $11 billion, is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America and one of the largest worldwide. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies are making our planet more productive by bringing efficiency and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and many others. More information about Praxair, Inc. is available at www.praxair.com.

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Attorney General Conway Appeals Approval of Kentucky Power's Acquisition of West Virginia Coal Plant to Replace Kentucky's Big Sandy Facility.

December 6, 2013, 8:02 am

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Attorney General Conway has announced that he has appealed the October 7, 2013 decision of the Kentucky Public Service Commission allowing Kentucky Power Company to purchase a 50 percent interest in a West Virginia coal plant instead of retrofitting the Big Sandy facility in Louisa, Kentucky. The appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court seeks to vacate and set aside the Commission's findings on multiple legal grounds.

"The recent ruling by the Kentucky Public Service Commission approving this transaction will place more than a half a billion dollars into Kentucky Power's rate base and will ultimately raise consumers' electric rates by more than 20 percent," General Conway said. "It will also transfer energy production to a neighboring state and leave Kentucky consumers paying the bill. That's just not right."

On October 7, 2013, the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved Kentucky Power's proposal to purchase from its unregulated affiliate, Ohio Power Co., a 50 percent interest in the Mitchell Generating Station, located in Moundsville, West Virginia, at an estimated cost of $536 million and accepted the terms of a partial settlement and stipulation to which the Attorney General did not join.

In its findings, the PSC accepted Kentucky Power's assertion that the Mitchell Plant acquisition was less costly than retrofitting Kentucky Power's Big Sandy coal-fired unit with environmental controls. The Commission declined to follow its administrative counterpart – the Virginia State Corporation Commission – that declined to approve a related transaction by Appalachian Power Company because the company failed to demonstrate reasonable market alternatives to support its claim that a 50 percent interest in Mitchell was the least-cost option for consumers.

In his appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court today, General Conway asserts that the findings of the Commission were unreasonable and unlawful because they relied on evidence presented by Kentucky Power and its corporate parent company that could not be independently verified.

"The analysis used by Kentucky Power and accepted without independent verification by the Commission is simply an apples to oranges comparison and is not a reliable basis for the Commission's decision," says General Conway. "The Commission should seek additional, independent information, if it is going to raise electric rates for consumers and eliminate Kentucky jobs."

In addition, General Conway asserts that the Commission failed to consider the economic feasibility of Kentucky Power's plan and neglected the public policy interests of Kentucky, as expressed by the General Assembly. In the complaint filed with the Franklin Circuit Court, General Conway points out that the General Assembly and Kentucky courts have held that the use of Kentucky coal and the continuation of jobs and other economic benefits constitute a legitimate government interest.

The Attorney General's Office of Rate Intervention serves as a watchdog for consumers in matters relating to utility rates. Under Kentucky law (KRS 367.150(8)), the office is responsible for representing the interests of Kentucky consumers before state and federal rate making agencies, concentrating on utility cases (electric, water, telecommunications, and natural gas) before the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

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Intersystems Names Former Gates Executive David Gau as Chief Executive Officer.

December 6, 2013, 8:03 am

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OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intersystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment serving the global agriculture industry, today announced David Gau as its new chief executive officer.

“Intersystems is well positioned to serve its customers and grow with them. I look forward to accelerating the vast potential we have to delight our customers with service, solutions and innovation”

Gau, 48, is an Omaha native with a history of building and operating multi-national organizations, most recently as executive vice president of global commercial operations for Gates Corp. Gates Corp. is a $2.9 billion manufacturer of advanced power transmission and fluid transfer solutions, with more than 14,000 employees across 106 locations in 30 countries. Prior to joining Gates Corp., Gau was president of Air System Components, a division of Tomkins.

Gau takes over from Tom Schroeder, a 19-year veteran of Intersystems who will remain a consultant to senior management.

“David's experience building global businesses makes him the right person to lead Intersystems as it evolves to serve an expanding roster of domestic and international customers. He's a proven leader, who thinks strategically and develops teams that focus on delivering results for customers,” said Michael Nelson, Pritzker Group Private Capital investment partner.

Pritzker Group acquired Intersystems in December 2012.

“Intersystems is well positioned to serve its customers and grow with them. I look forward to accelerating the vast potential we have to delight our customers with service, solutions and innovation,” said David Gau, Intersystems chief executive officer.

Gau is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

About Intersystems

Founded in 1959, Intersystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment, including high capacity conveyors, elevators and weighing and sampling systems for agricultural and industrial applications. The company's custom configured solutions enable reliable and efficient movement of grain and other bulk materials for demanding commercial applications including grain elevators, grain processing plants, feed mills, rail loading sites and shipping ports. Based in Omaha, Intersystems sells to customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.intersystems.net.

About Pritzker Group

Pritzker Group, led by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams: Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America-based companies; Venture Capital, which is the largest technology venture investor based in the Midwest; and Asset Management, which partners with top-performing investment managers across global public markets.

Pritzker Group Private Capital acquires North America-based middle-market companies with leading positions in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors. The firm's permanent, proprietary capital base allows for efficient decision making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with management teams focused on creating long-term value. Pritzker Group brings significant resources, expertise and credibility in building businesses and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. For more information, visit http://www.pritzkergroup.com.

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Governor McDonnell Applauds Latest Study on Virginia Offshore Energy Potential.

December 6, 2013, 8:08 am

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Report: Oil and Gas Production Could Create 25,000 New Jobs; Generate $1.9 Billion in State Revenue

RICHMOND - A new study released today finds that offshore production of oil and natural gas could mean 25,000 new jobs in the Commonwealth and $1.9 billion in new revenue for Virginia’s state government. The study, “The Economic Benefits of Increasing U.S. Access to Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Resources in the Atlantic” was jointly produced by The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA). The report further indicates that Virginia will benefit significantly from the development of the outer continental shelf (OCS) with as much as $400 million a year in marine activity at the Port alone by 2035, and over $14 billion in industrial spending in the state from 2017 to 2035. Annual contributions to Virginia’s economy could reach $2.2 billion by 2035.

Speaking about the report, Governor McDonnell remarked, “Throughout our Administration we have been strong supporters of a truly ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy incorporating all of our domestic resources, from wind to solar to coal to nuclear to oil to natural gas. We need to develop the energy resources we possess here at home; that is how we will create new jobs, grow our economy and continue to help our nation move towards greater energy independence. Today’s study is just further proof of what such a comprehensive approach to our energy issues could produce: thousands of new jobs, billions in new revenue, a stronger economy. It is time that we moved forward to responsibly develop Virginia’s offshore energy resources: wind, oil, and natural gas.”

There is strong bipartisan support for offshore development in Virginia. The Federal government awarded Virginia with an OCS oil and gas lease sale in March of 2010 but later cancelled the sale and refused to include Virginia in the current 5-year OCS plan. The next plan is scheduled for 2017-2022.

“Virginia strongly objected to the cancellation of our lease sale and, later, the Interior Department’s refusal to include us in the current plan,” said Doug Domenech, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources. “We are encouraging Interior to begin the planning process for the next 5-year plan immediately and to include a sale off Virginia in the next plan.”

Information on the full study can be found here: www.noia.org/TapOffshoreEnergy.

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Vanderlande Industries Launches EYE4U: Live, Video-based Helpdesk Support .

December 6, 2013, 8:14 am

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Marietta, GA - Vanderlande Industries has taken technical support to a new level by offering its customers EYE4U, real-time video-based technical support. EYE4U’s live images save time in diagnosing and correcting situations, thereby improving uptime and increasing material handling system availability. These images help to overcome possible language problems and communication misunderstandings, which can be the case with traditional voice-based support.

EYE4U is wearable video technology that is compact and easy to use. It utilizes a hands-free video camera and two-way communication, so customers can easily work through support questions or troubleshooting with live instruction from a helpdesk specialist. The head-worn camera unit is light and compact and the recorder allows up to 9 hours of excellent quality recording. EYE4U comes with a wireless remote control for quick, easy video and image capturing. All live video and image streaming is encrypted for secure communication and can only be accessed by authorized helpdesk specialists. These capabilities make EYE4U a valuable support tool that optimises communication, and as a result enables accurate diagnosis and fast, effective problem-solving.

EYE4U is an option within the Vanderlande Industries hotline & helpdesk support services and further extends the helpdesk capabilities to increase effectiveness, speed response and correct problems in the shortest possible time.

A video about EYE4U can be found on YouTube: http://youtu.be/brKJdLB2mxg

About Vanderlande Industries

Vanderlande Industries is a $1B leading global supplier of turnkey material handling systems for airport baggage handling systems and the distribution, parcel, and postal markets. The company offers a complete solution from engineering and design to installation and operations and maintenance services. Vanderlande Industries offers more than 60 years of experience and ranks as the 5th largest material handling supplier in the world.

Melissa Freeman, Marketing Manager | Vanderlande Industries Inc | Phone: 770-250-2800 | Email: info.us@vanderlande.com | www.vanderlande.com

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Kaiser Aircraft Industries, Inc. Announces New President.

December 6, 2013, 8:33 am

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaiser Aircraft Industries, Inc. announced today that they have selected Mr. Robert E. Burnett, Jr. as President of the company.

Over a thirty-year career with the government and military, Mr. Burnett has exhibited extensive expertise in program management and depot maintenance operations as he was deputy commander of maintenance operations for CSR C-130 and HH-60G aircraft at Moody Air Force Base; directed the Air Force's largest, most diverse Expeditionary Maintenance Group in producing war zone air power in Southeast Asia; successfully managed maintenance programs for five military and civilian aircraft types and their engine and support systems at Ramstein Air Base in Germany; directed logistics and supply chain services for nineteen different versions of aircraft and stood up four new weapon systems in support of national mission requirements around the world from Hurlburt Field in Florida. His work with lean initiatives have been recognized by the Air Force Chief of Staff as having significantly reduced aircraft inspection times and supported sustained operations around the world. Mr. Burnett holds a Bachelor of Science, Biology from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina and a Master of Arts, Computer & Information Resources Management from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mr. Skip Bowling, Chief Executive Officer of Kaiser Aircraft, commented, “Rob is a person of very well defined capabilities and accomplishments and he is exactly the type of visionary the military looks for in supporting the war-fighter and the aircraft that are critical to successful missions. We are very pleased to have him join our ranks and look forward to the leadership he will provide.”

Kaiser Aircraft Industries, Inc. with facilities and executive offices in Birmingham, Alabama, performs maintenance and modification of aircraft for the U.S. Government and foreign and domestic commercial customers. The company also provides aircraft parts and support and de-paint and paint services to provide a full service overhaul and repair capability for a wide range of aircraft.

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Industrial Ethernet's Role Becoming Ever More Important in China.

December 6, 2013, 8:50 am

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The Chinese market for industrial Ethernet & Fieldbus Technologies grew by 18 million nodes in 2012. More than 3 million nodes used Ethernet and the remainder used Fieldbus technology.

Although Fieldbus has a large base of new connected nodes in China, the usage of Fieldbus is not as common as in developed countries such as Germany or the United States. This is mainly because Chinese customers are encountering networking technology much later than those developing countries.

However, the growing speed of Ethernet is quite considerable in China and we think it is a great opportunity for Chinese customers to upgrade their automation system under current market condition. Customers will just jump from old Fieldbus Technologies direct to Ethernet now and actually many of them are doing right now. The Chinese market is currently engaged in extensive upgrading and new infrastructure construction, and that will require a great deal of Ethernet applications.

In China, international brands are quite influential. This is also true for industrial networking protocols because most of them having their supporting companies. For example, the most popular Fieldbus protocols in China are PROFIBUS and CC-Link, which are developed and promoted by Siemens and Mitsubishi separately, which command large market share in China.

On the other hand, some open protocols also have a large number of nodes connected, and the most representative ones are CANOpen, Modbus and HART. However, all three protocols don’t deliver strong functionality, and they are more likely to be used in low-end applications for easy connections.

With the upgrading of old facilities and the construction of new plants in China, customers also are being compelled to upgrade their systems using Ethernet. However, this move will not only be implemented by the customers, but also by the industrial automation vendors as well.

Most protocols have Ethernet variants. Because of this, many Fieldbus users will turn to the Ethernet of the application, for example, PROFIBUS to PROFINET, CC-Link to CC-Link IE. And the new automation products will also support those new Ethernet connections.

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Industrial Ethernet's Role Becoming Ever More Important in China.

December 6, 2013, 8:50 am

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The Chinese market for industrial Ethernet & Fieldbus Technologies grew by 18 million nodes in 2012. More than 3 million nodes used Ethernet and the remainder used Fieldbus technology.

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Steve Janack to Join Behan Communications and Lead Firm's New Innovation Practice Group.

December 6, 2013, 9:35 am

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ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Behan Communications Inc., the public relations, strategic and crisis communications firm, announced today that Steve Janack will join the firm January 6 to lead a new Innovation Practice Group serving the rapidly expanding high-tech sector across New York State and the Northeast.

“We are delighted to have him join our leadership team and put his insights and experience to work for our clients.”

Janack most recently served as Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in Albany and was instrumental in the development and execution of the communications strategy that helped position New York State as the global epicenter for nanotechnology. He oversaw communications and branding campaigns to drive CNSE's explosive growth in the Capital Region and in Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, and built domestic and international partnerships with entities in Silicon Valley, Japan, Germany, Israel and other nations.

As a Vice President and leader of the Innovation Practice Group, Janack will develop and launch a division uniquely positioned to serve the communications, community relations and public affairs needs of emerging technology companies ranging from nanotechnology, life sciences and clean energy to higher education, transportation, and information technology, among others.

“Steve Janack is a leading architect of the Capital Region's historic transformation to Tech Valley,” said Mark Behan, president and CEO of Behan Communications. "We are delighted to have him join our leadership team and put his insights and experience to work for our clients.”

Prior to his work for CNSE, Janack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce. At the Chamber of Commerce, he directed marketing and communications for New York's “Tech Valley Initiative,” successfully marketing a 17-county region of upstate New York as a hub for high-tech jobs, companies, and investment. He produced and hosted two long-running television programs —“NanoNow” on Fox23 and “Tech Valley Report” on Time Warner Cable — that featured interviews with leading executives in the education, technology, business and government sectors.

Janack began his career as a television and radio journalist, serving as a news writer, producer, reporter, and anchor, and in management positions as assignment manager, news director and program director. He holds a B.A. from St. John Fisher College. He and his wife, Margo, make their home in Glenville with their son Josh.

As a Vice President at Behan, Janack will join the firm's senior leadership team: President and CEO Mark Behan, Chief Operating Officer Jon Cohen, Chief Financial Officer Kathy Messina, and Vice Presidents John Brodt, Joan Gerhardt, Bill Callen and Troy Burns.

Behan Communications, now in its 26^th year, specializes in public relations, strategic and crisis communications, and serves clients across New York and the Northeast. The firm has major practices in the environmental, energy, manufacturing, health care and non-profit sectors.

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Volvo Named Diesel Progress International Newsmaker.

December 6, 2013, 9:37 am

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WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diesel Progress International magazine has named Volvo as its 2013 Newsmaker of the Year.

“Volvo was certainly a company people were talking about. A lot of new machines, new engines, alternative engines, management changes and certainly the YouTube videos created all sorts of interest in Volvo, as well as the engine and engine-powered equipment markets around the world.”

Volvo was cited primarily for its series of major new on- and off-highway product developments and global strategic moves. The company's increasing embrace of YouTube, which included videos in which a company president was seen dangling atop a truck high over Gothenburg harbor and a hamster was used to steer a truck in a quarry, were also noted.

“This has been an exceptionally active year for Volvo,” said Mike Osenga, publisher of Diesel Progress International and Diesel Progress North American. “One of the criteria for our annual Newsmaker of the Year is what company are people talking about in the off-highway, on-highway, stationary and marine markets?

“Volvo was certainly a company people were talking about. A lot of new machines, new engines, alternative engines, management changes and certainly the YouTube videos created all sorts of interest in Volvo, as well as the engine and engine-powered equipment markets around the world.”

The Diesel Progress International Newsmaker of the Year Award was inaugurated in 2008 to honor the company, person, product, technology or industry trend that made in the most news in the heavy-duty industrial engine and equipment markets during the previous calendar year. These markets include on-highway and off-highway vehicles and equipment stationary engine-powered installations such as power generation, oil & gas, pumps, compressors, and marine applications.

Established in 1982 (as the High Speed Diesel Report), Diesel Progress International is published nine times a year and covers virtually anything powered by industrial and commercial diesel, gasoline or natural gas engines, as well as related powertrain, hydraulic and power systems products, technologies and industry news. The magazine is part of Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications, a 78-year-old trade publishing company that incorporates five publications and related web sites.

For more information contact Mike Osenga, publisher, 262-754-4100, mosenga@dieselpub.com, or consult the company's web site at http://www.dieselpub.com.

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Acura NSX Supercar Concept to Debut in Virtual World Of Gran Turismo®6 Game.

December 6, 2013, 10:00 am

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Best selling PlayStation® driving simulator to feature virtual Acura NSX Concept

The highly anticipated Acura NSX, in concept form, will fire up its twin-turbocharged engine and innovative new three-motor, torque vectoring Sport Hybrid powertrain in Gran Turismo®6 (GT6), which releases worldwide today. The 'real driving simulator' available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 system gives sports car enthusiasts their first opportunity to get behind the wheel of the next generation Acura NSX Concept.

"Whether in the virtual world of Gran Turismo today, or on real-world roads and racing circuits less than two years from now, the Acura NSX will be an incredibly innovative and thrilling ride that delivers something entirely new to the world of super sports cars," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of Auto Operations at American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. "The wait is over for NSX fans eager to get behind the wheel of the next Acura supercar, and they can rest assured the actual production car will be even more amazing than the in-game concept version."

Targeting next-generation supercar dynamic capabilities with advanced environmental performance, the Acura NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected and twin-turbocharged V-6 engine mated to Acura's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system.

Acura's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® is an all-new, three-motor high-performance hybrid system that combines torque vectoring all-wheel drive with advanced hybrid efficiency through the use of three electric motors ? one motor integrated with the V-6 engine and its all-new dual-clutch transmission (DCT) driving the rear wheels, and two high-output electric motors driving the front wheels. The system enables instant delivery of negative or positive torque during cornering to achieve a new level of driving performance unparalleled by current AWD systems. Acura defines this unique customer benefit of it's luxury performance vehicles as "the synergy between man and machine."

Global development of the NSX is being led by engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in Raymond, Ohio. The next-generation Acura sports car will be produced using domestic and globally sourced parts at the state-of-the-art Performance Manufacturing Center, now under construction in Marysville, Ohio. The all-new NSX is expected to go on sale in 2015.

About the Gran Turismo® Franchise
Gran Turismo® celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2013, having first appeared internationally in 1998. The multi-award-winning franchise has been the most successful ever for PlayStation®, and in 2013 it also surpassed worldwide sales of 70 million units. Various iterations of Gran Turismo have been created for PlayStation® , PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 and PSP (PlayStation® Portable), and have always been regarded as the best and most authentic driving simulators ever created due to true-to-life graphics, authentic physics technology and design. Since the inception of Gran Turismo, famed creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital Inc. in Japan have revolutionized the racing category as we know it today. His offerings provide the most realistic driving simulation in the industry and a unique medium for automotive manufacturers to showcase their products. Gran Turismo®5, the latest iteration of the game, was released in 2010 and has sold 10 million units worldwide. The forthcoming Gran Turismo®6 releases on December 6, 2013.

About Acura
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 275 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models including the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX Sport Wagon and sedan, the ILX compact luxury sedan, the RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the all-new MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at http://www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information is available at http://www.hondanews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-nsx

Details for Gran Turismo 6 are available at http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/

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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Determination Clears Way to Offer “First of its Kind” Lease to Virginia.

December 6, 2013, 11:11 am

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Lease Proposes to Demonstrate Two 6 Megawatt Wind Turbine Generators in the Atlantic Ocean 24 miles off Hampton Roads; Dominion Virginia Power will Lead Project

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement following news that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has made a Determination of No Competitive Interest (DNCI) that will allow the federal bureau to offer Virginia a first of its kind offshore wind research lease. The lease area located about 24 nautical miles off of the Hampton Roads coastline on the Outer Continental Shelf will host a demonstration of two utility-scale wind turbine generators. This news follows Virginia’s selection as the location of only the second commercial offshore wind lease auction and sale. In September, Dominion Virginia Power successfully bid for that lease: http://www.governor.virginia.gov/news/viewRelease.cfm?id=1971.

Speaking about today’s new offshore wind research lease, Governor McDonnell remarked, “I applaud the Department of the Interior and BOEM Director Tommy P. Beaudreau and his team at BOEM for taking another important step to advance this vital research and demonstration initiative. Today’s development follows the BOEM September lease auction for commercial scale wind energy development in the much larger wind energy area in federal waters adjacent to the research lease and keeps Virginia at the forefront of an all-of-the-above energy development strategy. Dominion Virginia Power, the state’s largest utility, won the commercial lease auction and also leads the turbine demonstration project, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

“Virginia’s port and maritime assets and the gradual slope of the Outer Continental Shelf and consistent offshore wind speeds make this a natural geographic location to demonstrate the feasibility and eventually to develop offshore wind resources at a commercial scale. We have a robust commercial ship building industry and other assets that make Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth an attractive candidate to become the center of construction and logistical support to develop the Mid-Atlantic’s coastal energy resources.

“Virginia did not get to this position of leadership and great potential by accident. I would also like to acknowledge years of ground laying and ongoing work by many stakeholders. BOEM, the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority, the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium, Dominion Virginia Power, the maritime industry, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, Virginia’s Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and many others have worked together to define the appropriate locations for research and commercial scale offshore wind development. Key to the identification of these locations has been the protection of sensitive ecological habitat and avoiding or minimizing conflicts with existing uses of the ocean space offshore Virginia, such as military training areas, marine vessel traffic, a dredge disposal site, and areas of concern specified by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility.

“The experience gained under the research lease will help to lower costs and reduce any possible risks from future large scale commercial development. Leveraging other funds, lowering costs and risks and accelerating the sensible and responsible development of our offshore wind energy resource have been the motivations behind all investments of state funds for offshore wind during our administration, including a recently concluded regional ocean geological survey and additional studies and data collection projects now being planned to invest $1 million of FY2014 state funds.”

The Department of the Interior release is available here: http://www.boem.gov/Press12062013/.

More about the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project (VOWTAP)

Dominion Virginia Power and its team is one of seven projects nationally selected by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2012 to receive $4 million each in federal matching funds to undertake initial engineering, design, and permitting for an offshore wind technology demonstration facility. VOWTAP proposes designing, developing, and demonstrating a grid-connected, 12-megawatt offshore wind facility consisting of two 6-megawatt Alstom Haliade turbines mounted on innovative foundations. The project will advance offshore wind technology and gain valuable experience in offshore wind installation and operations, with the goal to reduce the cost and risk of future commercial scale offshore wind projects. In May 2014, DOE will select three projects to receive additional federal funding up to about $47 million in total and proceed with completion of the Front End Engineering and Design. Ultimately, DOE has a target for these projects to be operational by the end of 2017.

The VOWTAP team includes:

Dominion Virginia Power – Project lead, owner and operator
U.S. Department of Energy – Funding partner
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy – Funding partner and offshore research lease holder
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Federally Funded Research and Development Center
Virginia Tech - Representing the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Alstom – Wind turbine manufacturer
KBR – Owner’s engineer
Tetra Tech – Environmental consultant

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New Guaranteed Performance for Order Picking Systems Introduced at Modex.

December 6, 2013, 11:37 am

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A full range of guaranteed manual, semi-automated and automated order picking systems designed to meet a company’s exact requirements is being introduced at Modex by Integrated Systems Design – ISD in booth number 9534. ISD systems match an organization’s SKU profile, floor space, labor, throughput and velocity requirements. Being a consultant and integrator allows ISD to be technology and brand neutral. This allows ISD’s order picking and fulfillment systems to be designed with performance first and foremost to mitigate customers risk and help to assure success.

The guarantee program is part of ISD’s customer commitment. The program allows systems, processes and procedures to be designed, validated, implemented, trained and serviced for years of high performance usage.

“Being an integrator and consultant allows ISD to mix and match technologies, processes and procedures to assure maximum Return on Investment (ROI), said Tony Morgott, VP Sales, ISD. Focusing on our customers’ business requirements, and not any specific technology, allows ISD to design and implement order picking systems that meet current and future needs.”

Integrated Systems Design’s experience in implementing a wide range of material handling systems including shelving, pick to light, ASRS, AGVs, AGCs, A-Frames, carousels, VLMs, WCS, WMS and others allows ISD to make the guarantee offer.

Integrated Systems Design - ISD is a leading manufacturer, systems consultant, designer and integrator for order picking, packaging, shipping and assembly operations for warehousing, manufacturing, distributing and retailing organizations in North America. ISD systems are renowned for their tremendous value, reliability and ease of maintenance. Systems are designed using technologies from the leading material handling manufacturers of the world.

Solutions designed by ISD focus on providing space savings, increased productivity, reduced labor, higher accuracy and system flexibility to change as an operation's activities change in the future. Utilizing proven technology and off the shelf components helps provide cost effective solutions requiring minimum maintenance and yielding fast Return on Investments (ROI).

For high resolution images or a word document for this release, simply click the link below or contact Ed Romaine at 215-431-4524 or email eromaine@isddd.com. For more information on ISD (Integrated Systems Design), call 248-668-8250 or visit the ISD web site at www.ISDDD.com

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Joy Global Elects New Director.

December 6, 2013, 1:14 pm

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MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY), a worldwide leader in high productivity mining solutions, announced today that Edward (Ted) L. Doheny, II, Executive Vice President of the Company, and designated by the board to be Mike Sutherlin's successor upon his retirement, has been elected to its board of directors.

“Ted is a very valuable addition to our board”

“Ted is a very valuable addition to our board,” said John N. Hanson, Joy Global's Non-Executive Chairman. “His experience in leading our underground mining machinery business over the past 7 years and 21 years of prior experience with Ingersoll-Rand Co. in a series of senior executive positions, will complement and expand the capability of our board. Ted's focus on growth and service will be especially important as we continue to look to global markets and our direct service model for growth opportunities”.

Mr. Doheny has served as Executive Vice President of the company and as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Underground Mining business since joining Joy Global in 2006.

Mr. Doheny earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering from Cornell University and a Master's of Science degree in Management from Purdue University. He serves on the Board of Directors of John Bean Technologies Corporation (NYSE: JBT).

About Joy Global Inc.

Joy Global Inc. is a worldwide leader in mining equipment and services for surface and underground mining.

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Winner Named in Scotch Tape's National Gift Wrapping Contest.

December 6, 2013, 3:12 pm

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Patricia Zapata from Kingwood, Texas Wins $10k, Offers DIY Gift Wrap Tips

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patricia Zapata from Kingwood, Texas was crowned the 2013 “Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper” in a national gift wrapping contest sponsored by 3M, the maker of Scotch Brand Tape. After wrapping various odd-shaped items, including a full-size paddle boat with a canopy, Zapata was awarded the ultimate holiday present – a $10,000 cash prize – for her amazing wraps.

“Zapata's wraps are a great example of how creative nostalgia and stylistic personalization touches can influence gift wrap trends with homemade gift wrap paper and embellishments.”

All contest press materials, downloadable b-roll footage and contest photos will be posted as available to MostGiftedWrapperMedia.com.

About the contest:

Eight finalists wrapped odd-shaped gifts in three rounds during the contest:
- Round 1: toy castle and a boxed gift
- Round 2: children's go-kart
- Round 3: full-size paddleboat with a canopy
The contestants were judged on two criteria: appearance of the wrapped gifts and the technique used to wrap the gifts. In the event of a tie, speed was the determining factor.
Zapata, along with seven other gifted wrappers, was selected to participate in the contest based on a brief entry video and gift-wrapping tip that illustrated her talent and experience in the art of gift wrapping.

About the first runner-up and other contestants:

The first runner-up, Melinda Cantor from Deer Park, N.Y., received a $2,500 cash prize. Cantor owns Only You Gifts in Islip, N.Y.
The following six contestants also received smaller cash prizes:
- Mia Canada from Atlanta, Ga. of That's a Wrap!
- Diane Henkler from Lansdale, Pa.
- Lisa Huff Kroll from Monrovia, Calif.
- Vickie Ransbottom from Dallas, Ga.
- Julia Rose from North Richland, Texas
- Esther Thiel from Chesterfield, Mo.

About the judging panel:

The judging panel consisted of three gift wrapping experts:
- Martin Amado, bilingual home and lifestyle expert
- Erica Domesek, founder of the DIY Lifestyle brand P.S. I made this…
- Mark Ski, former producer for Martha Stewart Living

“I was particularly impressed with Zapata's creative use of embellishments and how she applied the various colors and patterns of Scotch Expressions Tapes to make an amazing wrap,” says contest judge Erica Domesek. “Zapata's wraps are a great example of how creative nostalgia and stylistic personalization touches can influence gift wrap trends with homemade gift wrap paper and embellishments.”

Zapata offers these DIY gift wrap tips to get creative this holiday season:

Chalk it up: Search the Internet for printable chalkboard gift wrap. With just a chalk marker, send your recipient personalized greetings alongside drawings of reindeer and holiday trees.
Cut through the red tape: Who says you have to wrap a gift using paper and ribbon? Instead, add layers of colorful Scotch Expressions Tapes around a solid-colored box to create stripes and imitate a ribbon. Complete the look by folding individual pieces of colored and patterned tapes into triangles, and then tape them together to create a 3-D bow atop the gift.
A family affair: Give kids pieces of kraft paper pre-cut for individual gifts, and a variety of crayons and markers. Let their creativity take over! The wrap becomes part of the gift, as the ‘work of art' can be framed by the recipient once they unwrap the present.
Smile! You're on… gift wrap: Print black-and-white photos of family and friends, and tape them to gifts wrapped in bright-colored solid gift-wrap paper. The photos can serve as gift tags so the recipient can be easily identified.
Flower Power: Cut card stock into petal shapes and adhere them to your gift in the shape of a flower. Then, use complementary colored and patterned tapes to embellish the petals and illustrate the flower stem. Add additional petals directly on the box as a finishing touch.

Twittercue: .@Patricia_Zapata wins $10k in @ScotchProducts #MostGiftedWrapper Contest! http://bit.ly/hSSgho #giftwrap #tape #holidays

About 3M
3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs 88,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

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KIPA: Seoul International Invention Fair 2013 (SIIF 2013), Successful Exhibition of More Than 700 New-Generation Inventions from 31 Countries.

December 7, 2013, 12:17 pm

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SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) announced that the Seoul International Invention Fair(SIIF) 2013 held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in COEX Hall A in the Republic of Korea was successful and that the success confirmed it is now one of the top 4 international invention fair.

Despite its short history, SIIF, celebrating its 9^th anniversary this year, hosted approximately 700 new-generation inventions from 31 different countries including Germany, Russia and Taiwan and attracted visitors from all over the world.

Many of the International Federation of Inventors' Associations(IFIA) executive committee members participated in 2013 SIIF to discuss about the current status and the future of inventions worldwide, and the event was sponsored by World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO).

The Purchase Consulting Hall at 2013 SIIF was especially crowded with domestic and world prominent buyers including Lotte Homeshopping, ebay, Amazon, Rakuten, Taobao and Alibaba participating in the consulting session. The buyers consulted about the overseas market sales and commercialization of the outstanding inventions.

Inventors from all over the world were favorable to SIIF complimenting the scale and the contents of the event. The event confirmed the fact that it is now one of the top 4 international invention fairs side by side with IENA in Germany, INPEX in Pittsburg, US and International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Switzerland.

At this year's SIIF, ‘Silk sericin scaffold for promoting deep wound healing' invented by Pornanong Aramwit won the Grand Prize. The invention can enhance deep wound healing process by activating collagen production and suppressing inflammation-related cytokine secretion.

Jae-Yong Lee, the president of Avonne Inc., Korea received the Gold Prize with the invention 'Shadow Advertising System Using Street Light and the Method Using It', and 10 other corporate, individual runners-up received the Semi-Grand Prize, Gold, Silver, Bronze and the Special Prizes.

This year, SIIF played a very special role as it was held along with the Korea Invention Patent Exhibition 2013, and 2013 Trademark-Design Right Exhibition. It was a huge international exchange venue where various information about intellectual property such as invention, design and patent, were all shared at the same time and place to a greater extent which never occurred anywhere in the world.

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KIPO: TM5 Annual Meeting to be Held in Seoul Next Week.

December 7, 2013, 12:17 pm

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SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) announced that it would hold the 2013 TM5 Annual Meeting, a gathering of five leading offices in the field of trademark and design, in Seoul on 5 and 6 December.

“Value of Brand and Design in the Creative Economy.”

The TM5 annual meeting strives to promote cooperation between KIPO, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) of Europe, the Japan Patent Office (JPO), and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) of China, contributing to increasingly user-friendly trademark systems.

Together these five offices account for around 70% of all global trademark and design applications. The meeting originally started among the United States, Europe, and Japan as the TM3 in 2001. Korea joined in 2011, with China following in 2012 to form the TM5.

* There were 2,686,355 trademark applications to the TM5 offices in 2011, representing 64.3% of the global total. For design applications, of which there were 700,858 applications to the TM5 offices, this rises to 90.4% of the global total.

The 2013 meeting involves around fifty participants, including the President of OHIM, officials from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and user group representatives. Participants will fully discuss the future direction of the TM5 and the progress of the nine cooperation projects within the group, including TMView and TMClass for batch searches on trademarks and the acceptable identification of goods and services by the partners, joint research on figurative trademark search, and making identification lists of goods and services accepted in all five offices.

* TMView: website to search the trademark applications and registrations in each office

* TMClass: website to search the lists of goods and services accepted by each office

KIPO, as the host in 2013, is coming up with TM5 long-term development initiative along with new project proposal called Common Examination Project. The purpose of the new project is to compare and analyze examination results for the same trademarks in the TM5 offices for a better understanding of the differences in trademark laws, examination standards and practices. The project is consequently expected to help applicants better predict examination results when filing overseas.

KIPO has also designated the first week of December, when the TM5 annual meeting is held, as Korea Trademark and Design Week to attract wide publicity to the importance of trademarks and designs. During the week, events are planned on the international trends and issues in trademark and design with renowned experts from at home and abroad attending.

On 3 December, the Korea Trademark and Design Association (KOTA) and the International Trademark Association (INTA) host the Seoul International Trademark-Design Conference on the theme of “Value of Brand and Design in the Creative Economy.” On December 4, KIPO and WIPO host the KIPO-WIPO International Symposium to celebrate the 10th year of KIPO joining the Madrid Protocol and its prospective accession to the Hague Agreement in 2014.

“We will be committed to reaching an agreement on cooperative measures among the five partners in order to provide practical help to applicants,” said KIPO Commissioner Kim Young-min.

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