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| Grote Introduces LightForm, the World's First Flexible LED Lighting ... - TMCnet Posted: 03 Nov 2009 03:40 PM PST (PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Thinnest, Most Flexible LED Lighting Product on the Planet Enhances Creativity, Making Amazing Custom Lighting Schemes a Cool New Reality Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 3, 2009 -- Grote Industries introduced the first commercially available versions of its new LightForm flexible LED lighting film technology during a press conference at the 2009 SEMA Show today.
�At less than 1 millimeter thick, LightForm flexible LED lighting film enables users to quickly and easily install LED lighting in tight spaces that were previously inaccessible to vehicle lighting and can even be sewn into fabric,� said vice president of sales and marketing, John Grote. �Now customizers and restylers can achieve fantastic interior and exterior LED lighting effects that were simply unthinkable before today.� Grote explained that the new commercialized LightForm flexible LED lighting film is ultra thin and ultra pliable, allowing users to bend lighting around corners, over contoured areas and into complicated shapes. He noted that LightForm can be folded, cut to fit while lit and can slide into the narrowest crevices and between panels and trim. LightForm also enables users to achieve edge lighting effects that are as bright at one end as they are at the other, and when used with light diffusing film, eliminates the hotspots and bright points of light that are so often associated with traditional edge lighting methods. Members of the media had their first chance to see an illuminated sheet of the transparent, paper-thin LightForm, as samples were passed around the afternoon press conference. Examples of the newly commercialized LightForm strips were also examined by the audience. LightForm flexible LED strips come in power strips and extension strips and each power strip can illuminate up to two extension strips. Each LightForm flexible LED strip measures 10 inches (254 mm) long, 0.5 inches (127 mm) wide and is less than 1 millimeter thick. LightForm flexible LED strips are expandable; up to three, 10-inch segments can be connected, providing up to 30 inches (762 mm) of red, amber, green or blue LED lighting. The strips come with an easy peel-and-stick adhesive backing that sticks to virtually any clean surface. �The marketplace is extremely receptive to this product concept and is ready to apply it to a wide variety of vehicles,� Grote said, citing a recent study of the restyling market conducted by Grote Industries. �A vast majority of restylers responded favorably or very favorably to the product, and marine, motorcycle and trucking uses were singled out in addition to automotive applications.� Grote said that virtually 99 percent of respondents thought that a significant market exists for LightForm. Grote pointed out that, as a global leader in the vehicle and transportation lighting industry, Grote Industries understands the demands placed on both interior and exterior vehicle lighting products. He said that in preparing LightForm for exterior applications, Grote engineers subjected the product to a rigorous battery of stress tests including salt baths, extreme humidity, heat and cold. Grote�s comments regarding the products ruggedness led to one of the more dramatic moments of the press conference, as he took a lit sample out of a container of water and after cutting it with a pair of scissors, began administering blows with a ball-pein hammer. �LightForm flexible LED lighting film is manufactured in the United States,� Grote said. �The assembly process is based on patented technology that requires advanced, state-of-the-art engineering, equipment and manufacturing capabilities.� �LightForm is the first branded product of its kind and is backed by over a century of Grote�s experience and integrity,� Grote added. �So, whether you�re putting LightForm on a car, boat, motorcycle, truck, RV or something more exotic, you can rest assured that Grote has engineered it for top performance.� More information about this product can be found at http://www.LightFormLED.com Editors Note: About Grote Industries Grote Industries is a family-owned company and is QS-9000, TS16949 and ISO 14001 certified. The leading manufacturer and marketer of vehicle safety systems products, Grote Industries engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent and incandescent lamps, mirrors, wiring systems, turn signal switches, connection accessories and reflective accessories. For more than 108 years, Grote has provided state-of-the-art solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers worldwide. Headquartered in Madison, Indiana, USA, Grote also maintains locations in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. LightForm is a trademark of Grote Industries. Cut-To-Fit is a trademark of Grote Industries. ### Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009LightFormSEMA/Grote/prweb3151204.htm.
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| Florida's financially strapped school districts trim driver's ... - St. Petersburg Times Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:27 PM PST By Ron Matus, Times Staff Writer Driver's education has been a part of the high school experience for decades. Generations of pimply teenagers have practiced three-point turns behind the gym, gripping steering wheels with sweaty palms at 2 and 10 o'clock. But financially strapped school districts all over Florida are trimming driver's education classes and squeezing them out of the school day, leaving supporters to expect more fender benders involving teen drivers. In the past two years, enrollment in district-offered driver's education has fallen from 63,828 to 44,874 — a 30 percent drop. And expert observers say it's not likely that private driving schools, which can charge $200 to $500 for a comparable course, are filling the gap. "If (students) don't receive any kind of training at all, we're going to pay for it in lives and collisions," said John Bolen, immediate past president of the Florida Professional Driving School Association. Blame it on budget cuts and school accountability. Since the fall of 2007, Florida school districts have repeatedly pared budgets in response to historic shortfalls in state education spending, and they may have to do it again next year. Meanwhile, the state's accountability system has forced them to focus more on reading, math and other basic subjects. Throw in the fact that driver's education is not required for a Florida license, and it's clear why the program is shrinking. "It's the easy apple to pick," said Amber Smith, an aide to state Rep. Kevin Ambler, R-Tampa. In 2008, Ambler pushed unsuccessfully to require that all teenagers pass a driver's education course before getting a license. High school students in Hillsborough came up with the idea, later dubbed "Tyler's Bill" after Tyler Isenhour, a 16-year-old Lakewood Ranch boy who died in a car accident in 2006. Districts say they're trying to keep as much driver's education as they can. Miami-Dade slashed daytime driver's education classes at every high school last year and replaced them with far fewer night courses. In the process, it cut nearly 30 of 35 full-time driver's education teachers. In Volusia, enrollment fell from 3,100 to 700 when the district ended its traditional driver's education program and switched to classes after school, on Saturdays and in the summer. The savings: about $750,000 a year. "It was either that or nothing," said Bill Poniatowski, the Volusia administrator in charge of the program. Around Tampa Bay, Hillsborough and Pasco have not cut their programs, but Florida Department of Education data shows slight enrollment dips for both. The state figures do not include summer enrollment. "If we did attempt to cut, our phones would be ringing off the hook with parents," said Dennis Holt, who oversees driver's education in Hillsborough. In Hernando, driver's education was on the chopping block this spring until the School Board granted it a last-minute reprieve. Pinellas school officials cut the number of leased cars this year from 71 to 32, leaving two for every high school where some had as many as eight. It saved $93,000. According to state data, the number of Pinellas students taking driver's education in school has dropped from 4,965 in 2005 to 2,795 last year. But some of that dropoff was probably offset by an expansion of driver's education "camps" that the district offers in the summer, said Nick Grasso, the administrator who oversees the program. More than 900 students enrolled in the camps this past summer, he said. But since the district doesn't award academic credit for the camps — unlike traditional driver's education programs — that enrollment did not show up in the state tally. At Northeast High in St. Petersburg, instructor Dave Redding, 61, tells students that driver's education is the most important class they'll ever take. One day last week, he sat in the passenger seat of a black 2008 Fusion while student Jack Shelby, 17, took the wheel. Jack braked too hard into one turn, accelerated too much into another. When Redding told him to take a left at the next light 200 yards away, Jack turned on the blinker immediately. "Any chance we could confuse somebody with our signal there?" Redding said gently. "Yes, we could," Jack said. Many insurance companies offer modest discounts for students who complete a driver's education course. But whether they become safer drivers remains the subject of debate. Some research shows that driver's education does reduce crashes among 16- and 17-year-olds, said Allen Robinson, chief executive of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association. One study found an 11 to 21 percent lower rate of crashes among young drivers who successfully completed a program. "It has a real high impact in the first year (of driving) on the number of crashes," Robinson said. But "we can't show it has an impact on fatalities." In Florida, drivers ages 15 to 19 have the second-highest crash rate, behind 20- to 24-year-olds, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. In 2008, they were involved in more than 32,000 crashes. If driver's education programs continue to be cut, more responsibility will fall on parents. The reality is that driver's education "has to start at home," said Yoli Buss, who directs driver improvement programs at AAA Auto Club South, based in Tampa. But "some parents don't want the responsibility." Another one of Redding's students, 16-year-old Jake Briner, said he'd rather learn from Redding than his mom. Mom drives "pretty aggressively," he said. "Pretty fast, swerves in and out." With Redding at his side, Jake got ready to back out of a post office parking space. He looked over his left shoulder, then his right, then his left again before easing the car into reverse. "I don't want to give Jake a big head," Redding said. "But for a student driver, he's pretty good." Times researchers Connie Humburg and Caryn Baird contributed to this report. Ron Matus can be reached at matus@sptimes.com or (727) 893-8873. * Does not include summer enrollment Source: Florida Department of Education [Last modified: Nov 03, 2009 08:08 AM] This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
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| Indirect Lending Important for Growth, Say Banks and Credit Unions - Earthtimes Posted: 03 Nov 2009 07:40 AM PST MINNEAPOLIS - (Business Wire) Indirect lending will be critical to the overall growth of U.S. banks and credit unions during the next two years, according to a recent survey by Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. With auto loans becoming more attractive to some lenders following the mortgage crisis, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services conducted research to get a broad view of banks' and credit unions' indirect lending activities in the future. The survey, conducted in September 2009, showed that more than half of 146 compliance officer and consumer lending officer respondents (53 percent) feel that indirect lending will be critical to the overall growth of their organization during the next 24 months. Credit unions were more likely to express that attitude than banks. More than 60 percent of the credit union respondents expect indirect lending to be critical to their organization's growth. As lenders look to do more business in the indirect lending space, they must also carefully assess what is needed to manage their growth. A key part of that process is identifying the risks associated with doing business with third parties, including auto, marine and RV dealerships. "Risk and fraud prevention are critical in helping avoid problematic vehicle loans that can hurt a lender in the future," said Lee Domingue, CEO of Indirect Lending at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. Lenders surveyed said their top concerns when working with dealerships to process indirect loans include: incomplete loan documentation; lower quality applicants; and dealers' compliance knowledge. "Lending institutions—particularly credit unions—can see a benefit in expanding their presence in the indirect lending market," said Domingue. "However, this research shows dealerships that lenders, regardless of size or type of organization, really have the same concerns when it comes to financing vehicle loans. It's important for dealers to be proactive in addressing those concerns if they want to build and maintain strong lender relationships." About Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
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| SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. Participates at the 2009 AAPEX ... - StreetInsider.com Posted: 02 Nov 2009 03:27 PM PST NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. ("SpongeTech") "The Smarter Sponge(TM)", (OTC: SPNG) today announced that the Company will be participating at the 2009 AAPEX and SEMA Auto Shows in Las Vegas this week. SpongeTech will be exhibiting its innovative reusable cleaning Car Wash & Wax sponge product at both shows, featuring its new updated packaging design which will be seen for the first time by thousands of automotive aftermarket retailers from around the world. SpongeTech COO Steven Moskowitz commented, "We had such a great response from the AAPEX show last year, which resulted in orders from retailers around the globe, that it was imperative for us to participate again this year. These shows are two of the best automotive industry shows and this is a great way to exhibit our Car Wash & Wax sponge to buyers worldwide." AAPEX represents the $405 billion global automotive aftermarket and engages more than 132,000 professionals from around the globe. Last year, there were 12,000 international and 40,000 domestic buyers at the show. AAPEX 2009 will take place November 3rd to the 5th, at the Sands Expo Center. For more information on the AAPEX Show, please visit: http://www.aapexshow.com. The SEMA Show is a premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place. SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. Last year, the SEMA Show drew over 50,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. SEMA will take place November 3rd to 6th, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information on the SEMA Show, visit: http://www.semashow.com. SpongeTech's exhibit at the AAPEX show is at booth #4827. At the SEMA show, the Company will be at booth #11325 with a reconditioned 1973 XKE Jaguar wrapped with the SpongeTech logo. About SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems is a company which designs, produces, and markets unique lines of reusable cleaning products for Car Care, Child Care, Home Care and Pet Care usages. These sponge-like products utilize SpongeTech's proprietary, patent (and patent-pending) technologies and other technologies involving hydrophilic (liquid absorbing) foam, polyurethane matrices or other ingredients. The Company's sponge-like products are pre-loaded with specially formulated ingredients such as soap, conditioner and/or wax that are released when the sponge is soaked and applied to a surface with minimal pressure. SpongeTech is currently exploring additional applications for its technology in the health, beauty, and medical markets. SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. intends to globally brand its products as The Smarter Sponge(TM) . Safe Harbor Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in this presentation that relate to the Company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the Company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The results anticipated by any or all of these forward-looking statements may not occur. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended May 31, 2008, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the Third quarter ended February 28, 2009. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectations. Source: SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. Related CategoriesPress Releases
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