Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC was founded in 1973 in Madison, North Carolina (its manufacturing arm is in Ilion, New York) and is a well-known of supplier of AR15 rifles across the United States. Their rifles, as they would describe it are known for their quality, reliability, accuracy, durability, and value. Bushmaster Firearms makes rifles from different materials, from aluminum to carbon-fiber.
Bushmaster Firearms is a private manufacturer but it has a track record of supplying firearms for state agencies. Tennessee’s Department of Public Safety awarded Bushmaster with a contract to supply them 1,000 Bushmaster 16” Barreled Carbines with A2 fixed sights. It also supplied 3,200 Bushmaster M4A3 Type Carbines to the Department of Public Safety of Texas, which they delivered ahead of schedule.
Aside from supplying fire arms, Bushmaster also designed a 2-day training program to educate Law Enforcement personnel on using and maintaining Bushmaster Firearms properly. Students who pass the evaluation are awarded with a certification valid for 3 years. With this certification, Bushmaster ensures that its users are well-equipped to use their products.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Beer Nuts All Day, Everyday
The story of Beer Nuts goes all the way back to 1937, when father-and-son tandem Edward and Arlo Shirk bought the Caramel Crisp Shop, manufacturer of caramel apples, caramel corn, and orange drinks, in Bloomingdale, Illinois. But it was not until 1953 when the Shirks came up with Beer Nuts. Russell Shirk, another son of Edward, produced a bag of Redskins, named it Shirk’s Glazed Peanuts, and sold them in a liquor store. It was re-branded to Beer Nuts three years later. It was Russell who personally managed the production of the Redskins, ensuring that they were prepared only with the finest ingredients.
This meticulousness paid off later on, as Beer Nuts became a household name in America. There was even a story (albeit unconfirmed) that when President Nixon paid Communist China a visit, he gave Beer Nuts to state leader Mao Zedong as a token. Whether this story is true, there is no denying that Beer Nuts was a staple in the American household. The popularity of Beer Nuts rose along with new trends, such as Nintendo and the rise of television viewing. Entertainment and snacking on Beer Nuts seemingly became synonymous over the years.
Beer Nuts widened its offerings, with the introduction of Almonds in 1988, Bar Mix in 2002, and the original variety with chocolate gems and yogurt raisins in 2008.
What’s the secret behind the success of this “slightly sweet, lightly salted” snack? It’s all about making it a part of daily life. Beer Nuts branding and promotion was so strong, from Beer Nuts apparel (e.g. mugs, shirts, etc.), which had a separate merchandise catalogue, to the Beer Nut of the Month Club. Beer Nuts products are easily accessible, from convenience stores to local pubs. Plus, it was branded in such a way that every possible activity goes with the consumption of Beer Nuts.
Beer Nuts, however simple a product it is, rose to success because of spectacular branding. “"They're blue-collar, everyday snacks people can relate to. Planters Peanuts just doesn't have that connotation,” according to Jim Tipton, the manager of marketing communications of Beer Nuts.
This meticulousness paid off later on, as Beer Nuts became a household name in America. There was even a story (albeit unconfirmed) that when President Nixon paid Communist China a visit, he gave Beer Nuts to state leader Mao Zedong as a token. Whether this story is true, there is no denying that Beer Nuts was a staple in the American household. The popularity of Beer Nuts rose along with new trends, such as Nintendo and the rise of television viewing. Entertainment and snacking on Beer Nuts seemingly became synonymous over the years.
Beer Nuts widened its offerings, with the introduction of Almonds in 1988, Bar Mix in 2002, and the original variety with chocolate gems and yogurt raisins in 2008.
What’s the secret behind the success of this “slightly sweet, lightly salted” snack? It’s all about making it a part of daily life. Beer Nuts branding and promotion was so strong, from Beer Nuts apparel (e.g. mugs, shirts, etc.), which had a separate merchandise catalogue, to the Beer Nut of the Month Club. Beer Nuts products are easily accessible, from convenience stores to local pubs. Plus, it was branded in such a way that every possible activity goes with the consumption of Beer Nuts.
Beer Nuts, however simple a product it is, rose to success because of spectacular branding. “"They're blue-collar, everyday snacks people can relate to. Planters Peanuts just doesn't have that connotation,” according to Jim Tipton, the manager of marketing communications of Beer Nuts.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Procera Networks: Gaining Insights to Improve Broadband Experience
Founded in 2002, Procera Networks is dedicated to making broadband providers gain the insight needed to deliver the much needed action to provide its consumers the quality experience to make them stay. The solutions they provide to the broadband industry remains unparalleled and sought after and has helped providers innovate their businesses.
Based in Fremont, California, the business is in the quest of making service providers understand better the needs of their customers may it be mobile, fixed, satellite, Wi-Fi or any other broadband technology. The business exists to tackle big issues that the broadband market is facing to enhance the over-all customer experience of its users. They leverage the solutions they provide from the voice of the customers, industry standards bodies and various industry partners.
The company started out by delivering intelligent Ethernet network switches. The change of interest came in when they merged with Netintact in 2006. The latter is a Sweden based company that offers bandwidth management products.
Based in Fremont, California, the business is in the quest of making service providers understand better the needs of their customers may it be mobile, fixed, satellite, Wi-Fi or any other broadband technology. The business exists to tackle big issues that the broadband market is facing to enhance the over-all customer experience of its users. They leverage the solutions they provide from the voice of the customers, industry standards bodies and various industry partners.
The company started out by delivering intelligent Ethernet network switches. The change of interest came in when they merged with Netintact in 2006. The latter is a Sweden based company that offers bandwidth management products.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Pacific Biosciences: Giving the World the Systems Needed for Gene Sequencing
It was in 2004 that Pacific Biosciences got founded as biotechnology company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of systems used for gene sequencing and other novel real time biological observation. The main office of the company is in Menlo Park, California. They also trade under the ticker symbol PACB on the NASDAQ.
Based on the zero-mode waveguides Pacific Biosciences describes their platform as a single molecule real time sequencing (SMRT). The PacBio RS, was their first commercial product that was just released to a select customers in 2010. The following year, they released this product commercially and later on came up with a new version which they named as the PacBio RS II. The latter was released last April 2013.
The founding of the business was made under the name Nanofluidics, Inc. It was created based on the research done at the Cornell University. That research aimed to incorporate semiconductor processing and photonics in biotechnology research. During its early years, the business was branded as the most capitalized startups in 2010. Among its key investors were Caufield & Byers, Alloy Ventures, Wellcome Trust, Perkins, Mohr Davidow Ventures and Kleiner. It raised approximately $400 million during their six rounds of primarily venture capital financing.
The scientific instruments that Pacific Biosciences are said to be capable of detecting methylation of DNA strands without altering the DNA. This was published in their article in 2010 entitled Nature Methods. With the use of their machine, scientists were able to generate full bacterial methylomes in 2012. This was done using the SMRT sequencing.
As part of the success of the company, they have earned a partnership with Roche Diagnostics which was finalized on September 25, 2013. Part of this deal is for them to develop in vitro diagnostic products using their technology. The partnership cost Roche $75 million.
Based on the zero-mode waveguides Pacific Biosciences describes their platform as a single molecule real time sequencing (SMRT). The PacBio RS, was their first commercial product that was just released to a select customers in 2010. The following year, they released this product commercially and later on came up with a new version which they named as the PacBio RS II. The latter was released last April 2013.
The founding of the business was made under the name Nanofluidics, Inc. It was created based on the research done at the Cornell University. That research aimed to incorporate semiconductor processing and photonics in biotechnology research. During its early years, the business was branded as the most capitalized startups in 2010. Among its key investors were Caufield & Byers, Alloy Ventures, Wellcome Trust, Perkins, Mohr Davidow Ventures and Kleiner. It raised approximately $400 million during their six rounds of primarily venture capital financing.
The scientific instruments that Pacific Biosciences are said to be capable of detecting methylation of DNA strands without altering the DNA. This was published in their article in 2010 entitled Nature Methods. With the use of their machine, scientists were able to generate full bacterial methylomes in 2012. This was done using the SMRT sequencing.
As part of the success of the company, they have earned a partnership with Roche Diagnostics which was finalized on September 25, 2013. Part of this deal is for them to develop in vitro diagnostic products using their technology. The partnership cost Roche $75 million.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Olympic Steel: A Steel Processor Business
It was in 1994 that Olympic Steel made its initial public offering. The company today trades its common stocks on the NASDAQ under the symbol ZEUS. It is considered as one of the leaders in the steel processing industry and operates 17 facilities across the eastern half of the United States.
As a steel processor company, it engages in selling, processing, storing and trading of flat-rolled steel not just within the country but also internationally. They are also in the distribution and production of coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel products and processed carbon. Part of the services they offer include the slitting, shearing and cutting to length these rolled sheets.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company services both fabricators and various manufacturers who are in need of their flat-rolled steel products. Some of their customers are big OEMs and automobile and heavy equipment manufacturers. Its history goes back to the founding of the business in 1954 by brothers, Morris and Sol Siegal and Sam Sigel.
As a steel processor company, it engages in selling, processing, storing and trading of flat-rolled steel not just within the country but also internationally. They are also in the distribution and production of coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel products and processed carbon. Part of the services they offer include the slitting, shearing and cutting to length these rolled sheets.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company services both fabricators and various manufacturers who are in need of their flat-rolled steel products. Some of their customers are big OEMs and automobile and heavy equipment manufacturers. Its history goes back to the founding of the business in 1954 by brothers, Morris and Sol Siegal and Sam Sigel.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
OraSure Technologies: Simplifying Complicated Diagnostic Procedures
OraQuick is a testing kit that is considered as the first over-the-counter home HIV test kit. This scientific breakthrough is a product of OraSure Technologies, a pharmaceutical company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The company produces several diagnostic kits that they market to the whole world.
Since its inception, the company has been determined to leave a mark in the field of medicine and diagnostics. They have simplified several complicated processes of diagnosing various diseases through their kits. With their strong dedication in innovating and moving science forward, they have become a leader in the manufacturing, developing and marketing of various oral fluid diagnostic and collection devices. They also provide high end technologies that would help diagnose or detect dreaded medical conditions.
As they continue to develop methods of diagnoses, they have marketed their FDA approved products. Some of the products that are out in the marketed now that are used in the detection of antibodies to the HIV virus are the OraSure HIV-1 Oral Specimen Collection Device, OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test and the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. Not only is OraSure engaged in the development of testing kits for HIV, they also have products marketed that are intended to test drugs of abuse. Some of their products that fall under this category are the Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test and the Intercept Oral Fluid Drug Testing System. They also have cryosurgical products that are mostly sold to professionals or physician office markets. Their Histofreezer is a product for the cryosurgical removal of common and plantar warts. This is also used for benign skin lesions.
The company has already attained global presence. Their products are no longer made available in the United States where it is based but also in countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and in North America.
Since its inception, the company has been determined to leave a mark in the field of medicine and diagnostics. They have simplified several complicated processes of diagnosing various diseases through their kits. With their strong dedication in innovating and moving science forward, they have become a leader in the manufacturing, developing and marketing of various oral fluid diagnostic and collection devices. They also provide high end technologies that would help diagnose or detect dreaded medical conditions.
As they continue to develop methods of diagnoses, they have marketed their FDA approved products. Some of the products that are out in the marketed now that are used in the detection of antibodies to the HIV virus are the OraSure HIV-1 Oral Specimen Collection Device, OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test and the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. Not only is OraSure engaged in the development of testing kits for HIV, they also have products marketed that are intended to test drugs of abuse. Some of their products that fall under this category are the Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test and the Intercept Oral Fluid Drug Testing System. They also have cryosurgical products that are mostly sold to professionals or physician office markets. Their Histofreezer is a product for the cryosurgical removal of common and plantar warts. This is also used for benign skin lesions.
The company has already attained global presence. Their products are no longer made available in the United States where it is based but also in countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and in North America.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Mueller Industries: A Global Manufacturer of Diversified Copper, Brass, and Plastic Products
One of the American companies that made it to the Fortune 1000 listing in 2012 was Mueller Industries. The business has global operations with head office located in Memphis, Tennessee. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, this billion dollar venture has operations not just within the United States, but also in Mexico, Canada, China and in Great Britiain.
The business manufactures and markets aluminum, copper, brass, and plastic products which are marketed in various countries around the world. The business operates in two segments, namely Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Plumbing & Refrigeration. Among the products they market are plastic fittings, line sets, valves, plastic pipes, plastic plumbing valves, faucets, malleable iron fittings and imported brass. These products are mainly used in the recreational vehicle industries, water distribution systems, heating systems, refrigeration applications and air-conditioning.
The growth of Mueller Industries not only relies on its billion dollar revenue. They also find expansion through acquisitions and aggressive reinvestment in their manufacturing operations. Through these strategies, they are able to strengthen their position in the global market.
The business manufactures and markets aluminum, copper, brass, and plastic products which are marketed in various countries around the world. The business operates in two segments, namely Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Plumbing & Refrigeration. Among the products they market are plastic fittings, line sets, valves, plastic pipes, plastic plumbing valves, faucets, malleable iron fittings and imported brass. These products are mainly used in the recreational vehicle industries, water distribution systems, heating systems, refrigeration applications and air-conditioning.
The growth of Mueller Industries not only relies on its billion dollar revenue. They also find expansion through acquisitions and aggressive reinvestment in their manufacturing operations. Through these strategies, they are able to strengthen their position in the global market.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Navigant Consulting: A Global Specialized Consulting Firm
As a specialized expert services firm, Navigant Consulting has over 2,500 employees across Asia, Canada, Europe and in the United States. The business is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is capable of generating an annualized revenue of more than $845 million. The company is a component of the S&P 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.
Listed in both Fortune’s Fastest Growing Companies and Forbes’ Best Run Small Companies, Navigant Consulting is a global expert in providing their clients the assistance needed in creating and protecting value in the face of opportunities and critical business risks. Their employed professionals are experts in various fields of financial advisory and management consulting, economics and disputes and investigations. Their services are usually employed by Financial Services and Healthcare, Energy, Government and Public Services, Life Sciences and the Construction industries that are highly regulated and are in need of support for their most critical business needs.
Navigant Consulting has also been involved in several studies and researches that involve big companies and executives as their respondents. Some of their well known undertakings include The Risk Management Paradox, North American Natural Gas Supply Assessment and the Credit Crisis Litigation Doubles in 2008. The professionals that run the business are not just ordinary employees as these are well equipped professionals that experts in their fields of interest. Some of these employees are Certified Fraud Examiners, Chartered Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Doctors of Philosophy, Juris Doctors, Licensed Architects, Engineers and Six Sigma Green and Black Belts.
Since 1996, the company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It is traded under the symbol NCI. They have offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and has a global presence in 6 other countries. The business ai
Listed in both Fortune’s Fastest Growing Companies and Forbes’ Best Run Small Companies, Navigant Consulting is a global expert in providing their clients the assistance needed in creating and protecting value in the face of opportunities and critical business risks. Their employed professionals are experts in various fields of financial advisory and management consulting, economics and disputes and investigations. Their services are usually employed by Financial Services and Healthcare, Energy, Government and Public Services, Life Sciences and the Construction industries that are highly regulated and are in need of support for their most critical business needs.
Navigant Consulting has also been involved in several studies and researches that involve big companies and executives as their respondents. Some of their well known undertakings include The Risk Management Paradox, North American Natural Gas Supply Assessment and the Credit Crisis Litigation Doubles in 2008. The professionals that run the business are not just ordinary employees as these are well equipped professionals that experts in their fields of interest. Some of these employees are Certified Fraud Examiners, Chartered Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Doctors of Philosophy, Juris Doctors, Licensed Architects, Engineers and Six Sigma Green and Black Belts.
Since 1996, the company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It is traded under the symbol NCI. They have offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and has a global presence in 6 other countries. The business ai
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