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Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Sunnex Medical Lights Deliver Critical Illumination, Maneuverability, Ease-of-Use Demanded for Perioperative Care

– Details at AORN 54th Congress, Booth # 1391 –

Natick, Mass. – March 7, 2007 – Sunnex will feature its line of state-of-the-art medical examination and surgical lights at the upcoming Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses AORN 54th Congress, in booth # 1391.

Sunnex medical lights, in use in leading hospitals and medical centers around the world, deliver the critical illumination, maneuverability, and ease-of-operation demanded for perioperative care.

Among the lighting solutions Sunnex will feature in booth number 1391 at the AORN Congress, March 11-15, are:

  • Sunnex’s HM MedicaLight™ lamps provide bright, focused light near daylight color rendition – perfect for examination and related medical application. The 35-watt halogen light features a vented shade design which minimizes heat output, a flexible gooseneck arm, swivel joint head, and stay-cool handle for maximum maneuverability, a durable PUR sleeving to prevent drifting, a choice of mounts (mobile, table, wall or c-clamp), and optional dimmer.
  • Sunnex’s HS 700/701 Series task lights feature a highly customizable design and mounting configurations for use equipment ranging from computer work stations to anesthesia machines. The compact head, and choice of a flexible gooseneck or articulating arm, in a variety of arm lengths, ensures both a brightly illuminated and unobstructed view of any work area. The high intensity 20 watt halogen bulb offers more than 2,000 hours of life.
  • Sunnex’s innovative Celestial Star surgical lights deliver high performance lighting in a space saving design. The lights feature an array of industry-leading features, including a drift free balance arm design, unlimited positioning and optimal flexibility, and a 114-inch horizontal reach for head-to-toe coverage. Their compact design minimizes obstruction of the work area. The FDA Class II medical light delivers up to 6,000 Footcandles/64,500 Lux with three 35W long life halogen bulbs. The lights are available in ceiling, dual ceiling, wall and mobile surgical light models and in 115 volt or 230 volt configuration.

For more information on Sunnex’s complete line of medical surgical and examination lights, visit Sunnex at the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses AORN 54th Congress in booth # 1391, March 11-15, 2007, in Orlando, Florida.

Or, visit Sunnex on the Web at www.sunnexmedical.com, call 1-800-445-7869, email sunnex@sunnex.com, or download a free copy of Sunnex’s Sunnex MedicaLight Lighting Brochure and other product literature at www.sunnexmedical.com/med-pdfs.

About Sunnex
Sunnex is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, quality surgical and examination lights, with 30 years of medical industry experience. Sunnex lights offer extensive reach, low maintenance, and unparalleled flexibility and are installed in top hospitals and clinics around the world. Headquartered in Natick, Mass., Sunnex is an ISO 9001 registered company with sales and service representatives located worldwide. For more information, visit www.sunnexmedical.com or call 1-508-651-0009, or toll-free 1-800-445-7869.

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Press release contact: Tiziani Whitmyre, www.tizinc.com


Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

Home Decorating Trends in 2007 Will Be “A La Carte,” Says Furniture.com Design Consultant

WALTHAM, MASS. – December 13, 2006 – Home decorating trends for 2007 continue to be off the “a la carte” menu, says Davis Remignanti, lead design consultant at Furniture.com.

“Well-designed rooms are about finding the ‘wow factor’ in combining seemingly disparate styles, materials and textures in new ways,” notes Remignanti. “No matter what the overall style goal – from the most formally traditional through ultra modern – the surest way to have a room that looks ‘so 20th Century’ is to rely on overly matched and overly symmetrical interiors.”

Remignanti offers these thoughts on the hottest trends for 2007:

  • Finish Line. Grain, imperfection, age and character continue to dominate wood finishes, with the hottest pieces eschewing an unnaturally perfect appearance. Look for time-proven styles rendered in finishes that emphasize the natural quality of wood.
  • Flavor Combinations. As in great cuisine, the hottest interiors will continue to combine familiar flavors in unique and daring ways. The question has shifted from “what will match my sofa” to “what will enhance my sofa.”
  • Color Correction. There are three hot trends in interior colors. The return of brown and orange continues full tilt, as these warm and comforting colors have returned from 25 years of 70′s-inspired banishment. Additionally, the resurgence of “mineral tones” – naturally lovely greys, browns, blacks and yellows – has built momentum, especially for use in wall color (look for black – yes, black! – walls to become a hot trend). And finally, clear Caribbean tones have started to supplant the more pastel tones of recent years. Used with restraint, these newest takes on “jewel tones” are working their way into both fashion and interiors, with tremendous results.
  • Cottage Comfort. The desire for the relaxed but ultra-stylish cottage look has taken off. Even the trendiest pieds-a-terre in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles are starting to take on a “lake retreat” attitude as people realize that they can incorporate the feel of vacation into their everyday lives.
  • Living Space. No one is impressed by a beautiful interior that holds you off at arms length. Part of the attraction of any well designed interior for 2007 will be how readily it welcomes you, how easily it encourages you to be relaxed and comfortable. The notion that, in the end, EVERY room should be a “living room” will encourage new freedoms from decorating restraint.

“It’s all about combinations,” says Remignanti, “getting the right mix of colors and materials and silhouettes. But, more than ever before, the coming year will be about blending the two most important ingredients for any well-designed interior: style and comfort. No matter how stylish it may be, if a room doesn’t make you feel relaxed and comfortable, it’s not well designed.”
About Furniture.com
Furniture.com (http://www.furniture.com/) offers consumers the best of Internet shopping by merging the convenience, accessibility and ease of online shopping with the local customer service and fast, in-home delivery of North America’s largest retail furniture chains. At Furniture.com, consumers quickly browse, compare and buy brand-name furniture and accessories, find decorating advice, product information, and utilize interactive design tools.


Monday, December 11th, 2006

Microtest Enhances Analytical Lab Services with Addition of Advanced Microbial Identification System

AGAWAM, MASS. – December 11, 2006 – Microtest has dramatically enhanced their analytical lab services with the installation of a new, advanced technology, MicroSeqR Microbial Identification System. The MicroSeq is a state-of-the-art DNA sequence-based system that enables Microtest technicians to more quickly and accurately identify bacteria isolates that are not viable or easily identified.

Using the MicroSeq system, Microtest technicians can provide precise and reliable bacteria, mycoplasma, and mold identification in a 24-hour time period. As one of the only testing labs in the area with this technology, Microtest is providing their customers with a significant competitive advantage. Traditional bacteria and mold identification lab tests are often less accurate, and require up to a one-week turn around time.

“In the highly competitive biotechnology industry, accuracy and speed cannot be compromised,” stated Dr. Steven Richter, Microtest President. “Our new MicroSeq system enables our specialists to provide customers with consistent and rapid results that, unlike previous equipment, ensures that the issues and concerns that prompted our clients to undertake their testing are properly analyzed and resolved, thus putting their production back on track.”

“Our ability to provide rapid identification helps our customers minimize down-time, which directly affects their bottom-line. When manufacturing is halted or a cleanroom is shut-down and awaiting test results, there is no product going out the door and that translates to an interruption in sales,” said Dr. Richter.

The MicroSeq system is integrated for use across the spectrum of services that Microtest provides. Customers that will benefit most are those that utilize their analytical testing services in:

  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Testing & Validation
  • Medical Device Testing & Validation
  • Environmental Control and Testing
  • Water Validation
  • Mold Identification
  • Biologics/Virology

The new MicroSeq system is 99% reliable with repeatable results, and is especially beneficial for companies with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing applications. Made by the Applera Corporation, the MicroSeq Microbial Identification System is the most accurate and rapid bacterial identification system available today.For more information about Microtest’s analytical testing and related services, contact Dennis Champagne, Director of Lab Services, at 1-800-631-1680 or email dchampagne@microtestlabs.com, or visit Microtest on the Net at: www.microtestlabs.com.

About Microtest
Microtest is a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts, USA, the company’s expertise and flexible processes enhance product safety and security, accelerate time to market, and minimize supply chain disruption. For more information, visit http://www.microtestlabs.com, or call 1-413-786-1680 or toll-free 1-800-631-1680.

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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center Wins 2006 Quality Award

Franklin, Mass. – December 6, 2006 – Liko, Inc., a major global supplier of patient lifts, has announced that Barrier Free Access, its regional distributor headquartered in Byron, MN, is the principal supplier of patient lifting equipment for the Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center.

The center was recently named winner of the prestigious “2006 Quality
Improvement Team Award.” Announcement of the award was made by the
Care Providers of Minnesota annual convention and exposition on Wednesday, November 15.

According to Jay Bunke, Director of Healthcare Ergonomics for Barrier Free Access, the majority of injuries to nurses and health care personnel nationwide occur during the process of lifting and repositioning patients. “In part due to their purchase of Liko patient lifting equipment, and spurred by an excellent Safe Patient Handling Program, the Chris Jensen Center has become a leader in the area of lift-related injury prevention. We at Barrier Free Access are proud to be playing a role in reducing injuries to their nurses and caregivers, as well as increasing resident comfort and safety.”

Joe Austin, Division Administrator of Employee Safety and Development in St. Louis County, MN, stated that preventing caregiver and resident injuries are top priorities at Chris Jensen.

“Management is actively engaged in all aspects of healthcare injury prevention,” said Austin, “and an important part of this process is systematically identifying risks and minimizing them with tools such as a Safe Patient Handling Program. Back injuries are common, expensive, and can result in costly workers’ compensation claims. However, a Safe Patient Handling Program implemented at the 200-bed long term care facility has resulted in a 75 percent reduction in injuries associated with patient-transfer related activities in the first year alone. The program is a win-win project because it provides significant benefits to residents, employees and the facility’s bottom line.”

During a prior two-year period, the Chris Jensen facility experienced more than 50 OSHA recordable injuries. A review of the accident and injury data determined that a high percentage of the injuries were directly related to manually transferring and repositioning patients. In nominating their Safe Patient Handling Program for this award, Director of Nurses Debra Wolf wrote, “It is nearly impossible to overstate the impact on quality of life that this program has had on staff and residents. The positive financial case for this program is strong, but from an intrinsic quality of life standpoint to the employees and residents of Chris Jensen, it is even stronger.”

Barrier Free Access is headquartered at 1207 Frontage Road NW in Byron, MN 55920, and can be contacted at 507-775-2828, or www.barrierfreeaccess.com.

Liko, the supplier of patient lifting equipment, can be contacted at 122 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 01038, 888-545-6671, www.liko.com.

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Photo Caption: Liko patient lifts, an integral part of the comprehensive Safe Patient Handling Program at Chris Jensen, helped reduce caregiver injuries at the Duluth facility.


Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Pro Bono “Safe Lifting Newsletter” Helps Reduce Caregiver Injuries

Franklin, MA – November 28, 2006 – Liko, Inc., a leading global supplier of patient lift and transfer solutions, has introduced a pro bono Web-based newsletter designed to assist hospitals and nursing homes in their efforts to eliminate caregiver injuries caused during the lifting and repositioning of patients.

“Safe Lifting News” is a free, bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides a variety of brief news items and links to injury prevention stories and related web sites. It provides an efficient way for nurses and risk management personnel to keep informed about events in the field of safe lifting, ranging from legislative initiatives to reader-submitted questions and answers.

“Safe Lifting News” is sponsored by Liko as part of its “Safe Lifting Environment” campaign which is being provided free of charge to healthcare facilities worldwide. Readers can get more information about the campaign, including estimated return on investment calculations for their facility, by visiting an associated Web portal, http://www.safeliftingportal.com/.

The healthcare industry remains one of the top 2 or 3 most dangerous professions due to the prevalence of back and musculoskeletal injuries. Viewers can subscribe to Safe Lifting News by visiting http://www.safeliftingnews.com/

For more information on the Safe Lifting Environment campaign, visit http://www.safeliftingportal.com/ or contact Liko, Inc., 122 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038; telephone (888) 545-6671 or (508) 553-3993.


Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

Microtest Offers New, Free White Paper: ‘Selecting An Aseptic Fill/Finish Contract Manufacturer: Avoiding the Most Common Mistake’

AGAWAM, Mass., Nov. 14 — Microtest has announced the availability of a new, free white paper titled: “Selecting An Aseptic Fill/Finish Contract Manufacturer: Avoiding the Most Common Mistake.”

Selecting and establishing an effective working relationship with an Aseptic Fill/Finish contract manufacturer can be a challenging task. The ramifications of making a poor decision can result in schedule delays, regulatory approval issues, and lost revenue.

In this new white paper, in addition to providing guidance on the selection process, John Dobiecki, Vice President/General Manager, Microtest, reviews the common mistakes made by potential clients.

These common oversights and their remedies are sourced from his collective experience base that covers contract aseptic fill/finish and bulk drug manufacturing.

Download the white paper, free of charge at: http://www.microtestlabs.com/asepticpaper.

Microtest offers fill/finish contract manufacturing services, integrated with stability and testing services, that lower costs, improve quality, and compress time-to-revenue for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

With 15 years of experience in medical device testing, Microtest is a single-source manufacturing solution.

Microtest is based in Agawam, Massachusetts, USA. For more information, visit
http://www.microtestlabs.com/ or call 1-413-786-1680 or toll-free 1-800-631-1680.

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