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February 3rd, 2010

RainDance Technologies Appoints S. Roopom Banerjee as President and Chief Executive Officer

Disruptive platform technology enables greater speed, sensitivity, and simplicity for single-cell analysis to accelerate breakthroughs in human health and disease research and diagnostics

LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A – February 3, 2010 – RainDance Technologies Inc., the leader in sequence enrichment and single-cell analysis, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Sirshendu Roopom Banerjee as President and Chief Executive Officer. RainDance Technologies provides innovative microdroplet-based solutions that accelerate research and development for human healthcare and industrial markets. The company provides resolution of molecular, biological, and physiological events from large population samples to unprecedented single-cell analysis, all inside a contained microenvironment that enables quantification, single-molecule sensitivity, and preserves sample integrity with no bias or contamination.

About the appointment, RainDance Director and Managing Partner of Mohr Davidow Ventures Bill Ericson said, “Roopom brings a depth of knowledge and is highly respected in the life science tools and diagnostics industry. Roopom’s leadership will enable us to further accelerate the momentum built over the last few years in the adoption of our highly innovative RainStorm™ technology, as well as sharpen our focus on new product and technology opportunities in the fields of sequence enrichment and single-cell analysis.”

Most recently, Mr. Banerjee was a Director of Healthcare Investment Banking at Leerink Swann, where he led the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics sector. Previously, Mr. Banerjee was with McKinsey and Goldman Sachs advising Fortune 500 healthcare companies globally on corporate and growth strategy, product development and launch strategy, international expansion, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Banerjee has successfully completed over 50 transactions, including private placements, IPOs, Followons, PIPE/RDs, and fixed income as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Banerjee worked at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the Whitehead Institute/M.I.T. Human Genome Project, and at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. Mr. Banerjee holds an M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Economics from M.I.T., where he was elected a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholar.

“This is a significant time to join RainDance, with the company experiencing breakthrough sales growth. We are seeing strong customer demand for our novel products in sequence enrichment, such as rare variant analysis, as well as future applications in methylation and ultra-deep sequencing. RainDance is truly platform-agnostic and capitalizing on the explosive growth across next-generation sequencing,” said Banerjee. “Beyond sequence enrichment, we have demonstrated unique capabilities in digital PCR as well as protein, antibody, and single-cell applications. I am excited to be joining a high-caliber team with a proven track record of execution in these areas.”

Christopher McNary, who has served RainDance as CEO since November 2007, will join Mr. Banerjee on the senior executive team as Chief Commercial Officer and will focus on moving the company into high-growth commercialization. Mike Hunkapiller, General Partner at Alloy Ventures and Director at RainDance said, “Chris has brought strong leadership and operating experience to guide RainDance from technology-stage through commercial launch of our flagship RDT 1000 product. We are excited that Chris is turning his focus to leading the commercial charge for RainDance. RainDance is uniquely poised to unlock large latent markets and address unmet customer needs for single-cell analysis.”

About RainDance Technologies

RainDance Technologies’ proprietary technology platform delivers exquisite sensitivity and data quality that inspires scientists, researchers, and clinicians to rethink the way they design experiments, approach discovery, or conduct clinical diagnostics. The core RainStorm technology empowers customers to conduct de novo science in an ultra-high throughput, simple, flexible, and low-cost manner. RainDance’s commercial products include instruments and high-value consumables and reagents for sequence enrichment for next-generation sequencing, ultra-deep sequencing, and methylation analysis. RainDance sells directly in the U.S. and in Europe, and is building distribution networks in Europe and Asia-Pacific. RainDance Technologies, with headquarters in Lexington, Massachusetts, and a European sales office in the United Kingdom, has approximately 70 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit www.raindancetech.com.

RainStorm is a trademark of RainDance Technologies, Inc.

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Tags: Alloy Ventures, microdroplet PCR, Mohr Davidow Ventures, RainDance Technologies, sequence enrichment, single-cell analysis, Sirshendu Roopom Banerjee, targeted sequencing

February 1st, 2010

New White Paper: ROI Marketing 2.0: The Opportunity for Growth in a Recovering Economy

SHARON, MASS. – February 1, 2010 – Tiziani Whitmyre, Inc., a Boston-area marketing services firm, has released a white paper that explains how ROI Marketing strategies can be applied to accelerate, measure, and optimize demand generation.

The paper, ROI Marketing 2.0: The Opportunity for Growth in a Recovering Economy, discusses how best-practice companies have used the process to achieve dramatic results in capturing new prospects and building sales across a wide range of B2B markets.

“B2B companies are demanding easy-to-implement marketing strategies that employ today’s powerful Internet-driven technologies to boost lead generation and accelerate sales conversion in highly measurable ways,” said Rick Whitmyre, president, Tiziani Whitmyre, and the paper’s author.

“Over the last 3 years, we have implemented the ROI Marketing process with many of our clients. This white paper reviews the evolution of the approach and highlights the many lessons we’ve learned along the way,” said Whitmyre.

The paper discusses how the process embraces the B2B prospect’s thirst for knowledge by using content marketing as a way to stimulate prospect response. It also describes ROI Marketing’s four-step framework:

• Lead Acquisition

• Lead Nurturing

• Measurement

• Optimization

Two case studies are included.

Download a free copy of “ROI Marketing 2.0: The New Opportunity in a Recovering Economy” at: http://www.tizinc.com/white-papers/roi-download-new.asp or call 781-793-9380.

Follow Tiziani Whitmyre on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TizianiWhitmyre.

About Tiziani Whitmyre

Tiziani Whitmyre (www.tizinc.com) is a Boston area-based marketing services and strategies agency that builds brands, generates sales leads, and delivers an ROI which maximizes payback on any marketing communications budget. Services include Internet marketing (including search engine optimization, affiliate marketing, web design), public relations (PR), advertising, direct marketing, graphic design, and corporate branding.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: advertising, affiliate marketing, Boston, corporate branding, direct marketing, graphic design, Internet marketing, Lead acquisition, Lead nurturing · Measurement, Optimization, PR, public relations, ROI Marketing, search engine optimization, SEO, web design

January 28th, 2010

ASCO Numatics Announces 2010 Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships

FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY, USA, January 27, 2010 – ASCO Numatics, the world’s leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation solutions, flow control, and pneumatics, today announced the beginning of the 2010/2011 academic year application period for two $5,000 scholarships available to U.S. engineering students pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines. ASCO Numatics will also make $1,000 grants to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.

“The ASCO Numatics scholarship program is now entering its third year and we continue to be impressed by the caliber of the applicants and the winners,” said Robert W. Kemple, Jr., Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing - Americas, ASCO Numatics. “It is especially great to see so much talent looking to enter the industrial automation field. We look forward to a large and similarly talented application pool this year and wish them all the best of luck.”

The scholarships are merit-based and will be awarded on the candidate’s potential for leadership and for making a significant contribution to the engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, and automation professions, particularly as they relate to the application of fluid control and fluid power technology. A panel of ASCO Numatics and independent judges will select the finalists.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at an accredited U.S. educational institution for the 2010/2011 academic year. At the time of application, they must have completed at least their sophomore year in a bachelor’s degree program, have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident. Complete application details and forms are available at www.asconumatics.com/scholarship.

ASCO Numatics will present the scholarship awards at the 2010 ISA Automation Week: Technology and Solutions Event, October 4 – 7, 2010 at the Westin Galleria Complex in Houston. The ASCO Numatics award presentation will be part of the annual ISA Young Automation Professionals Festival (YAPFEST). ISA hosts YAPFEST for automation professionals between ages 18 and 30.

About ASCO Numatics

ASCO Numatics, formed by the merger of ASCO and Numatics, is a business unit of Emerson Industrial Automation. ASCO Numatics offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions, flow control and pneumatics for a wide range of industry-focused applications.  The ASCO Numatics product line in North America consists of more than 50,000 valves, an extensive selection of air preparation equipment, and a full line of actuation products.  ASCO products include solenoid pilot valves, angle body piston valves, linear indicators, redundant control systems, and pressure sensors. The Numatics line covers valve manifolds, cylinders, grippers, filters, regulators, and lubricators.  For more information about ASCO Numatics products, visit www.asconumatics.com.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Emerson’s sales in fiscal 2009 were $20.9 billion. The company is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: ASCO Numatics, college, Engineering scholarship, Engineering scholarships, Engineering schools, graduate, industrial automation, undergraduate, university

January 27th, 2010

Motivating Workers to be Ear-Responsible

“Da be way oo roec your hearing rom haardu noi eboer i oo onidindly oo hearing roecer around loud noi.”

These may seem like nonsense words to a reader, but this is what normal speech and conversation may sound like to an employee who lives with noise-induced hearing loss. (*For a translation, see the end of our article linked below.)

Safety professionals know the hazards of loud noise, but how can we convey that risk awareness to workers, and motivate them to take personal and pro-active actions? Read any Hearing Conservation regulation cover to cover, and the word motivation never appears. But the safety-savvy employer will know that motivation is the keystone to preventing noise-induced hearing loss. Motivated employees take responsibility for protecting their hearing both on- and off-the-job, rather than just viewing hearing protectors as a workplace compliance issue.

Read more for three tools used in successful Hearing Conservation Programs for instilling the risk awareness that motivates workers to take action to conserve their own hearing:  http://www.hearforever.org/tools-to-educate/motivating-workers-to-be-ear-responsible

Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, Institute of Safety Management, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection

January 26th, 2010

Howard Leight’s New Pilot Push-in Ear Plug Delivers Occupational Hearing Protection with Innovative, Hybrid Design

SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA, January 26, 2010 – Howard Leight^® today officially introduced the new Pilot™ push-in ear plug for occupational hearing protection – featuring an innovative hybrid design that combines the performance and cost savings of Quiet^® multiple-use ear plug with the superior comfort of Max^® single-use ear plug to deliver long-wearing comfort and total control over fit.

“Ear plugs should feel good all the time, not just some of the time. That’s why we created Pilot,” said Renee Bessette, COHC, Marketing Manager, Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC. “We have harnessed our knowledge of people-oriented comfort and excellence in polyurethane foam technology to provide workers with the next level of comfort, fit and hearing protection in an ear plug.”

Pilot’s ergonomic design provides instant hearing protection upon proper insertion, and defends against additional occupational noise hazards by offering:

• Simple Fit - Pilot inserts easily into your ear with a simple fingertip twist of the non-obtrusive Navigation Stem for a quick, snug and comfortable fit. Pilot’s no-roll insertion delivers instant protection upon proper insertion and there is no wait for the fit to be complete.

• Great Comfort - Pilot’s soft, pearl-skinned Howard Leight polyurethane foam is resilient and easy-to-clean, delivering reliable, long-wearing performance. The Pilot push-in ear plug adapts to the shape of the ear canal for a more comfortable fit – for eight minutes or eight hours of hearing protection.

• Reliable Protection - With an NRR 26 rating, Pilot provides ideal, consistent hearing protection and ensures appropriate attenuation in medium to low noise environments (95 dB or less).

• Multi-Day Use - Pilot push-in ear plugs can be used for up to several work days/shifts without impacting its overall performance and delivers an improved cost-benefit for safety managers who need to manage tight PPE budgets.

“By creating, and improving, innovative hearing protection technology, we continue to honor our commitment to hearing conservation in the workplace and the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss,” said Bessette.

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About Howard Leight

Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever™ initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs. Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max^® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow Control™ technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDose™ personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO^® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com.

Visit the Howard Leight website at www.howardleight.com. Follow us on Twitter (@HowardLeight) at twitter.com/HowardLeight.

About Sperian Protection

With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide, Sperian Protection is resolutely geared towards international markets. The world leader in personal protective equipment (hearing, eye, respiratory and fall protection, gloves, clothing and footwear), the Group offers innovative products adapted to high-risk environments so that all workers in the manufacturing and services industries can work with confidence. Sperian Protection is listed on Euronext’s Eurolist and on the SBF120.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: ear plugs, earplugs, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, multiple-use ear plug, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, single-use ear plug, Sperian Hearing Protection

January 26th, 2010

Dangerous Decibels Educator Training Workshop: A fun, interactive way to teach noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus prevention

Dangerous Decibels Educator Training Workshop
February 28, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL
*Immediately following the NHCA Conference

Come to Orlando to learn a fun, interactive way to teach noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus prevention.

Join us in Orlando for the Dangerous Decibels Educator Training Workshop.  We will prepare and equip you to present a K-12 classroom program that is effective at changing knowledge, attitudes, and intended behaviors in students regarding their hearing health.

This two-day workshop (16 hours) is lead by Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University, and University of Northern Colorado hearing conservation, health communication, educational outreach experts. Participants will receive an educator kit with graphics, simulations, supplies, a script and a sound level meter needed to present the classroom program.

The workshop will include background information on hearing, anatomy, physics of sound, children and noise, etc. Instruction includes classroom management, hands-on activities, and an opportunity to deliver the program to instructors for critique and feedback.  Workshop instructors are available after the workshop for continued support and as a resource through email or phone.  We look forward to your participation!

For more details and registration go to: http://www.dangerousdecibels.orgteacher_guide or contact Linda Howarth at howarthl@oshu.edu.

If you are interested in attending this workshop you must register through the OHSU Foundation directly.  Registration for this event is not included in the NHCA Conference materials.

Click here for a printable registration form.

Deadline to register: February 1, 2010

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: Dangerous Decibels, National Hearing Conservation Association, NHCA, NHCA Conference, noise-induced hearing loss, Orlando, tinnitus prevention., training workshop, workshop

January 25th, 2010

HearForever 2010 Presentations in South Africa

HSE Solutions, in conjunction with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene and the Institute of Safety Management invite you to the 2010 HearForever presentation series featuring Brad Witt, Director of Hearing Conservation at Sperian Hearing Protection.

HearForever is an ongoing campaign by Howard Leight to build awareness about the risks, dangers and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

There are five dates & locations.

Topics Include:
* Basics of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
* Hearing Protector Selection
* Fitting Tips
* VeriPRO and QuietDose demonstrations
* Motivating employees to use hearing protectors
* FAQ’s

Dates & Locations:
* Johannesburg / Monday 15 March 2010 - The Birchwood Hotel
* Durban / Tuesday 16 March 2010 - Blue Waters Hotel
* Cape Town / Wednesday 17 March 2010 - The River Club
* Rustenburg / Tuesday 23 March 2010 - Anglo Development Centre (ADC)
* Middelburg/Witbank / Wednesday 24 March 2010 - The Ridge Casino

Each presentation runs from 09h15 - 15h30 with complimentary lunch.

RSVP by 5 March 2010 as we have limited seating.

For more information & to register, visit: http://www.hearforever.org/hearforever2010RSA

Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: Cape Town, Durban, HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, HSE, Institute of Safety Management, Johannesburg, Middelburg, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Rustenburg, South Africa, Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene, Sperian Hearing Protection, Witbank

January 25th, 2010

Invensys Operations Management Introduces New Website

 JANUARY 21, 2010/PLANO, TEXAS – Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, today announced the launch of a new corporate website. The new site shows how the company’s premier industry brands and solutions offer the most holistic, cost-effective way to optimize and improve the performance and profitability of its clients’ business operations.  

“Over the past several months, we have made significant investments to create a customer- and visitor-friendly site that supports our open, collaborative approach,” said Mark Davidson, vice president, global marketing, Invensys Operations Management. “As a truly integrated company, the combined capabilities of our eight leading brands, including Avantis^®, Eurotherm^®, Foxboro^®, IMServ™, InFusion™, SimSci-Esscor™, Triconex^® and Wonderware^®, are aligned for our clients’ long-term success, and the new website has been designed for easy access to information about our unique industry solutions, services and products offerings.” 

“With more enhancements to come, this is only Phase 1 of our new online presence, but we are pleased to offer a look at the value Invensys Operations Management provides to our clients and the market in general. With an open environment and platform, we help improve the performance of our clients’ resources—their people, equipment, energy and materials—in real time, with dramatic, measurable results. Our new site demonstrates that when working with Invensys, the experience will be one of real collaboration with real-time results.”

Located at iom.invensys.com, the website features an integrated view of Invensys Operations Management, with sections devoted to specific industries, solutions, products, and consulting and service offerings, along with customer and ecosystem partner support and training. The site is also home to 60 new customer success stories, as well as additional information on how the company’s collaborative approach benefits executives, managers, IT professionals, engineers and maintenance personnel.

About Invensys Operations Management

Invensys Operations Management, a division of Invensys, is a leading provider of automation and information technology, systems, software solutions, services and consulting to the global manufacturing and infrastructure industries. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, its solutions are used by more than 40,000 clients around the world in more than 200,000 plants and facilities.  

Invensys Operations Management’s offerings are delivered under several prominent industry brands, including Action Instruments, ArchestrA, Avantis, Barber-Colman, Chessell, Continental, Eurotherm, Foxboro, IMServ, InFusion, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware. The company’s approximately 9,000 employees and its global partner ecosystem integrate these products and services to help clients collaborate across systems and enterprises in real time, extracting critical data to make faster, better decisions and synchronize their operations from the plant floor to the executive offices, aligning production goals with business objectives. To learn more about Invensys Operations Management, visit iom.invensys.com.  

Invensys plc (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISYS.L), with approximately 25,000 employees working in 60 countries.

 Invensys, the Invensys logo, Action Instruments, ArchestrA, Avantis, Chessell, Continental, Eurotherm, Foxboro, IMServ, InFusion, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Barber-Colman is a trademark of TAC, LLC and used under license from TAC, LLC. 

 

CONTACTS 

Tom Clary, Invensys Operations Management

tom.clary@ips.invensys.com t: 469-365-6651 m: 214-549-5629

John Nero, Tiziani Whitmyre

jnero@tizinc.com, t: 781-793-9380 m: 401-486-3120

 

 

 

 

 

Tags: Avantis, Eurotherm, Foxboro, Invensys, Operations Management, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, Wonderware

January 20th, 2010

First Commons Bank Assets Top $63 Million in Second Quarter of Operations

— New Newton, Mass.-based bank surpasses more than 1,700 FDIC-insured banks nationally in just over five months —

Newton, Massachusetts – January 20, 2010 – First Commons Bank, N.A. reported that its assets have grown to more than $63 million during its second quarter of operations ending December 31, 2009. The bank started operating on July 22, 2009 and serves businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts.

“First Commons Bank’s continued extraordinary asset growth is the result of outstanding service delivered by proven, experienced professionals in an environment that is welcoming, engaging, and client focused,” said Tony Nuzzo, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “With over 8,000 FDIC-insured banks in the US filing third quarter reports, our assets have surpassed more than 1,700 banks after approximately five months of operations.”

“Our strong performance demonstrates that First Commons Bank is filling voids created by the large banks in service, pricing, and access to decision makers,” said Nuzzo. “As a result, we have demonstrated significant progress in all aspects of our business from deposit gathering to lending.”

Nuzzo said that the bank’s unique business model, which includes a widely dispersed ownership of more than 300 founders and investors, with most of them local, “formed a solid foundation for growth which has now developed into expanding community support and involvement.”

About First Commons Bank

First Commons Bank, a nationally-chartered, FDIC-insured, full-service, community bank, is dedicated to serving the banking needs of small to mid-size businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts. First Commons Bank combines the industry’s most advanced technology with a highly experienced, onsite, management team to provide clients with superior, personalized service and the highest quality banking experience. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, online banking, ATM/debit cards, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, home equity loans, residential and commercial mortgages, consumer and business loans, and cash management services. First Commons Bank (www.firstcommonsbank.com) is headquartered at 718 Beacon Street in Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: bank, eastern Massachusetts, Newton, Waltham, Wellesley

January 20th, 2010

Take Action on Hearing Protection — Tell a colleague or friend

Help grow the community of people committed to Hearing Conservation by making people aware of the problem.

When you see someone in a situation that could compromise their hearing, let them know the risks and the simple solutions.

Urge them to learn more about work place hearing safety, noise induced hearing loss, and effective hearing protection at http://www.hearforever.org and http://facebook.com/HearForever

Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Tags: HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection

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