IFPA Tradeshow: Growers, Shippers, and Packers of Fresh Cut Produce Learn to Extend Shelf Life up to 50%
Baltimore, MD (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) April 25, 2006 --At the IFPA Fresh Cut Expo, Selective Micro Technologies (Booths #724 and Bunzl booth #319) will demonstrate how to extend the shelf life of fresh cut produce by using the companys Selectrocide sanitizer, a chlorine-dioxide biocide.
Chlorine dioxide is one of the most effective inhibitors against spoilage microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, mold and fungus, all of which cause fruits and vegetables to decay.
Selectrocide kills E-Coli and other pathogens at low concentrations and leaves virtually no taste residuals on food.
It also requires less rinsing than conventional biocides.Background Information on Chlorine Dioxide and Selectrocide"Chlorine dioxide is effective at low concentrations across a wide range of pH (roughly 4 to 10), and, because it is a gas in its natural state, dissipates upon exposure to sunlight.
As a result, it is known widely as one of the most effective inhibitors of algae, yeast, mold, and fungi.
However, because transporting the gas is generally prohibited in all but frozen forms, pure chlorine dioxide has heretofore been limited to use in large concerns that employ chemical generators, such as pulp mills (controlling slime) and municipal water systems (water purification applications).
For antimicrobial applications, pure chlorine dioxide has been unavailable to organizations without chemical generators.
With Selectrocide, the advantages of nearly pure chlorine dioxide (which differs markedly from the stabilized solutions and acidified sodium chlorite solutions on the market) are available for the first time at the point of use.
JUST ADD WATERAND WAIT.
Selectrocide produces chlorine dioxide simply by submersing the product in water.
The resulting chlorine dioxide and water solution can be used to inhibit or kill a broad range of microbes, yeasts, molds, fungi and algae using spraying, washing or dip cleaning methods.
Selectrocide makes it possiblefor the first timeto generate specific concentrations of chlorine dioxide at the point of use, at neutral pH and with very low residuals, using only tap water.
Pathogens and other organisms cannot build up resistance to Selectrocide" because it kills harmful organisms by breaking down cell walls. Summary of Selectrocide"Benefits for Produce Industry " Reduces spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms on processed, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables (Selectrocide" A-10 and A-15 only). " Extends shelf life and freshness of fresh cut fruits and vegetables.
Produce stays fresh looking and fresh-tasting longer." Reduces levels of pathogenic and other microorganisms on hard, non-porous food-contact (and non-food contact) surfaces, enhancing food safety programs throughout post-harvest operations.
" Easy to use and does not require HAZMAT or complicated equipment. " Can be made on-site in specific quantities and in concentrations desired.
Only tap water is required to generate the 99.99% pure chlorine dioxide.About Selective Micro TechnologiesFormed in 1999, Selective Micro Technologies is a private company based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Combining sophisticated science with innovative product design, Selective Micro has invented a proprietary delivery system that controls the rate and efficiency of gas-producing reactions.
The competitive advantage of Selective Micros products is their ability to generate specific concentrations of greater than 99% pure chlorine dioxide at neutral pH for point-of-use operators, using only tap water, without capital equipment. The Company holds two US patents, and has several other patent applications pending in the US and abroad. Further information is available at www.selectivemicro.com or by calling 978-927-6610 X17.Selective Micro and logos are registered trademarks of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. Selectrocide" is a trademark of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. ? 2006 Selective Micro Technologies.
All Rights Reserved.Media Contact:???John Fitzsimmons781-223-5833.
Emergency Generators
The disruption of power for substantial lengths of time can occur at any time due to hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, snowfall and other natural calamities. Having emergency backup power in such situations is not only essential for hospitals and commercial establishments but also in homes to run critical appliances like lights, refrigerators, heaters and medical equipment.
There are basically two types of generators that can be used in an emergency: portable and permanent standby generators. The main difference between the two is their output power and price.
In times of emergencies, portable generators provide the most economical way of supplying back up power. Appliances are directly plugged into the generator using the recommended extension cord or alternatively are connected to the home wiring system using a transfer switch.
The generators come with an electric start or a pull start and loaded with many other features including the GFCI receptacles.
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Touchstone Technologies Announces WinEyeQ, an Intelligent, Affordable Software-Based VoIP (Voice and Video over IP) Call Monitoring and Analysis Tool for SIP and H.323
Hatboro, PA (ContentDesk) June 23, 2004 -- Touchstone Technologies announces the release of WinEyeQ, an intelligent, affordable software-based VoIP (Voice and Video over IP) call monitor and analyzer for SIP and H.323 networks.Neil Urban, President of Touchstone said "WinEyeQ is our third generation of VoIP and network analysis tools.
It is an ideal solution for monitoring, troubleshooting and assuring the quality of signaling paths and media streams on Voice and Video over IP networks.
WinEyeQ is a not a beefed-up packet-capture type utility.
It is a comprehensive VoIP-aware call monitoring and analysis solution.
WinEyeQ is a very versatile product, equally adept for use by software developers, equipment manufacturers, service providers, call centers, and corporations deploying any type of VoIP network."Mr.
Urban went on to say; "Our Beta partners have contributed significantly to WinEyeQ's personality during both the functional and usability...
Touchstone Technologies Announces WinEyeQ, an Intelligent, Affordable Software-Based VoIP (Voice and Video over IP) Call Monitoring and Analysis Tool for SIP and H.323
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eCycle Awarded Contract to Provide Brushless Fan Solution to Aurora Flight Sciences
Temple, PA (ContentDesk) November 11, 2005 -- eCycle announced today that is has been contracted by Aurora Flight Sciences, located in Manassas, VA, to provide lift fan motors and controllers for an unmanned aircraft.Under the contract, eCycle, Inc. is designing and building brushless motors based on its CMG Silicon Series brushless motors.
The fan motors and electronics will be integrated into Auroras Excalibur Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (TUAV).
The Excalibur platform will feature a Williams International jet engine for main propulsion and three eCycle brushless fan drives for additional lift and attitude control.
This platform is intended to demonstrate Auroras new VTOL (vertical take off and landing) technology.About eCycle (www.ecycle.com)Established in 1996 and located in Temple, PA, eCycle produces a line of advanced brushless motors and generators, which have a wide...
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Standby Power: How to Pick the Perfect Home Standby Generator
Romeoville, IL (ContentDesk) May 1, 2006 -- Just a few years ago, the thought of owning a standby generator seemed preposterous. Now, living without electricity, especially in Hurricane country, is all too common. "You shouldn't be worrying about how often the power goes down," says Jon Hoch, founder of ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online generator superstore. "Instead, you should be worrying about what happens when the power goes out." Without electricity, basements can flood. Security systems can falter.
Home-based businesses can fail. Just one power outage can result in thousands of dollars of damage, warns Hoch. Standby Generators Many homeowners and businesses simply cannot afford to ride out another power outage. Instead, they are installing emergency standby generators in record numbers to protect their families and investments. The concept is really simple....
Standby Power: How to Pick the Perfect Home Standby Generator
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Surviving an Ice Storm-Induced Power Outage
Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) December 2, 2004 -- Hurricane season may be officially behind us, but the threat of wide-spread power outages still loom in the horizon."Ice storms can snap power lines just as easily as any hurricane," said Jon Hoch, founder of Electric Generators Direct.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online emergency generator superstore.Surviving an ice storm-induced power outage is a lot different from the recent hurricanes in Florida, warns Hoch.
First, even is you have a natural gas furnance, it will not operate without electricity to power the blower. Secondly, if you try coping without the heat, the decrease in temperature could freeze your water pipes, causing them burst and flood your home. And finally, the days are much shorter, and the need for artificial light is even more critical.According to Hoch, you simply need a portable generator and a power transfer system to...
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