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Featured in the September issue, winners of the award were chosen from a field of 100 nominees.\n\nPlacing 10th in the voting, Flange Free dramatically reduces the time and effort required to remove treated gaskets. 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The award will be presented at a special ceremony at the organization's Washington, D.C., headquarters on September 22. \n\nThe project, which eliminated use of a volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) from production of Garlock's industrial sheet gaskets, has recently ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:32:29 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Garners EPA Clean Air Award\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Garners-EPA-Clean-Air-Award-826962</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., May 19, 2009 - Garlock Sealing Technologies has received the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's 2008 Clean Air Excellence Award for using a more environmentally friendly solvent in the production of its industrial gasketing.\n\n&quot;From the over 120 applications received, Garlock's project was chosen by the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation for its impact, innovation, and replicability,&quot; said EPA administrator, Pat Childers, in announcing the award. &quot;Garlock is to be congratulated ...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/mounting-attaching-products' target='_blank''&gt;Mounting and Attaching Products&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/pipe-gaskets-33290800-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Pipe Gaskets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 08:27:15 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Sweeps Rochester Business Journal's 12th Annual 'Best of the Web' \n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Sweeps-Rochester-Business-Journal-s-12th-Annual-Best-of-the-Web-824517</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., February 19, 2009  - The Rochester Business Journal has \nhonored Garlock Sealing Technologies with the Overall-Gold award in its \n2009 &quot;Best of the Web&quot; competition. The producer of industrial fluid sealing \ndevices also won an award for the best Web site in the manufacturing \ncategory.\n\nA panel of judges selected the Garlock site, which was one of three finalists \nin its category, from hundreds of nominations &quot;based on the content of the \nsite, usefulness, navigation, use of ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:34:19 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Gaskets Help Boost Pressure Capability of New Corzan&amp;#174; CPVC Flange Kits\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Gaskets-Help-Boost-Pressure-Capability-of-New-Corzan-CPVC-Flange-Kits-824473</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., February 16, 2009 - Stress Saver&amp;#174; XP gaskets  from Garlock Sealing Technologies allow pump, valve and other connections made with The Lubrizol Corporation's new Corzan&amp;#174; High-Pressure Flange Kit to withstand the same pressure as the Corzan CPVC piping systems in which they are installed.\n\nAs a result, these flanged joints are no longer limited to the 150 psi rating of typical CPVC flanges. \n\nCertified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61, Garlock's Stress Saver XP gaskets are the first to be ...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/mounting-attaching-products' target='_blank''&gt;Mounting and Attaching Products&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/fluid-gas-flow-equipment' target='_blank''&gt;Fluid and Gas Flow Equipment&lt;/a&gt; Sponsored by:  &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://news.thomasnet.com/redir.html?lnty=rssad&amp;spclid=3243&amp;prid=824473&amp;cat=954&amp;goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snap-titequickdisconnects.com'&gt;SNAP-TITE INC. Quick Disconnect and Valve Div. - Quick Disconnect Coupling Solutions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/molded-gaskets-33260522-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Molded Gaskets&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/pump-gaskets-33310806-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Pump Gaskets&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/flanged-fittings-29752201-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Flanged Fittings&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/flange-gaskets-33180605-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Flange Gaskets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:34:55 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Wins Air Quality Award for VOC Elimination\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Wins-Air-Quality-Award-for-VOC-Elimination-823624</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., January 13, 2009 - Garlock Sealing Technologies has won a 2008 Business Achievement Award from the Environmental Business Journal for eliminating a volatile organic compound (VOC) and listed hazardous air pollutant (HAP) under the Clean Air Act with a more environmentally friendly solvent in its production of sheet gasketing. The award will be presented at a special ceremony on February 20 at the publication's Environmental Industry Summit VII in Coronado, Calif.\n\nGarlock ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:38:35 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Promotes Stratton to Expansion Joint Product Manager\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Promotes-Stratton-to-Expansion-Joint-Product-Manager-821845</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., October 29, 2008 - Garlock Sealing Technologies promoted Bruce Stratton to product manager for its line of expansion joints. \n\nStratton has worked for Garlock for six years, both in product engineering and manufacturing in its expansion joint operations. Previously he served as engineering manager for Alton Manufacturing, a tool and die manufacturer based in Rochester, N.Y.   \n\nHe holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as an ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:42:33 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nHicks to Lead Garlock's Line of Sheet Gasketing\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Hicks-to-Lead-Garlock-s-Line-of-Sheet-Gasketing-821746</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., October 24, 2008  - Garlock Sealing Technologies has promoted Chris Hicks to senior product manager for its extensive line of non- asbestos, high-pressure sheet gasketing and fabricated products.\n\nHicks joined Garlock 12 years ago, and has held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as product manager for the company's line of expansion joints. He has also worked as a survey technician and product and field specialist.\n\nA graduate of SUNY Brockport, Hicks hold a ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:42:33 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Awarded NYSEG Grant for Facility Upgrades\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Awarded-NYSEG-Grant-for-Facility-Upgrades-821284</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., October 10, 2008 - New York State Gas and Electric \nCorporation (NYSEG) has awarded Garlock Sealing Technologies a $362,000 \ngrant to fund a portion of the company's Palmyra modernization project, \nwhich includes a recently completed, 51,000-sq.-ft. plant for production of \nits GYLON&amp;#174; PTFE gasket materials. A state-of-the art example of energy \nefficiency and resource conservation, the new building marks the second \nmajor milestone in the five-year, $35 million project. ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:29:30 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Completes Second Phase of Major Modernization Project\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Completes-Second-Phase-of-Major-Modernization-Project-821184</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., October 2, 2008 - Garlock Sealing Technologies has \ncompleted construction of a facility for the production of its GYLON&amp;#174; \nrestructured PTFE industrial gasketing products. The new facility, which also \nwill serve to consolidate all shipping and receiving activity for the company's \nPalmyra operations, will meet global demand for its GYLON products with the \npotential for significant expansion. \n\nBegun in August 2007, the new plant represents the second major phase of a ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:52:13 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nFaulkner Takes Over Garlock GYLON&amp;#174; PTFE Product Line \n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Faulkner-Takes-Over-Garlock-GYLON-PTFE-Product-Line-821004</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., September 24,2008 - Garlock Sealing Technologies has named Michael Faulkner senior product manager for its GYLON&amp;#174; product line. In his new position, Faulkner will be responsible for the company's premier offering, a family of gasket and diaphragm products that provides excellent chemical resistance and reduces creep relaxation associated with conventional PTFE gaskets.\n\n&quot;Mike will create growth opportunities for the GYLON brand, expanding into new markets both in the U.S. and ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:33 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Refocuses Training Program to Reflect Environmental Issues\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Refocuses-Training-Program-to-Reflect-Environmental-Issues-819598</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., August 6, 2008 -- In response to increased demand for varying levels of training, Garlock Sealing Technologies now offers customized, modular courses for authorized distributors, end-users and engineering firms. \n\nThe company's training programs range from providing a basic understanding of its various products to more in-depth &quot;Science of Sealing&quot; courses focusing on the proper selection and installation of sealing devices, as well as hands-on kiosks that are industry- and ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:46:34 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Offers Brochure on Custom Flue Duct Expansion Joint\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Offers-Brochure-on-Custom-Flue-Duct-Expansion-Joint-816484</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y. -- Garlock Sealing Technologies has issued a four-page brochure on its new custom-engineered 8400-HT flue duct expansion joint. Ideal for low-pressure, lightweight piping and ductwork, it can withstand temperature excursions from -75o F to +2,200o F (-60o C to +1200o C), as well as exposure to corrosive gases such as SO2 and H2SO4. The brochure provides product and application overviews, plus information on application data submittal, design fundamentals, configurations and ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:53:05 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nNew Sage GYLON&amp;#174; Gasket Brochure from Garlock Sealing Technologies\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/New-Sage-GYLON-Gasket-Brochure-from-Garlock-Sealing-Technologies-816280</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y. -- Garlock Sealing Technologies now offers a six-page brochure on its new Sage GYLON&amp;#174; gaskets for severe chemical services. Supplied in discrete-cut form, this high-performance PTFE gasket provides superior load retention, permeability, sealability and resistance to a broad range of hazardous chemicals. Covered in the brochure are physical properties including temperature, pressure, sealability, creep relaxation, recovery, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, specific ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:55:36 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Honored for Environmental Leadership\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Honored-for-Environmental-Leadership-816205</link>\n            <description>\nGasket manufacturer's modernization project stresses resource conservation  \n\nPalmyra, N.Y., April 8, 2008 -- The Rochester Business Journal today honored \nGarlock Sealing Technologies for its environmental leadership. The company, a \nleader in fluid sealing technology for more than 100years, was one of three \nhonorees in the category of environmental innovation, based on its \nconversion to a more environmentally friendly material for gasket production \nat its Palmyra, N.Y. facility. Other ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:36:28 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Completes New Houston Plant\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Completes-New-Houston-Plant-815824</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y. -- Garlock Sealing Technologies, a leader in fluid sealing \ntechnology for more than 100 years, recently completed construction of a \nnew manufacturing and distribution facility in Houston, Texas. The 65,000-sq.-\nft plant will produce the company's metallic gasket products. To better \nsupport customers, Garlock has also expanded the distribution center with a \nbroader selection of product lines.\n\n&quot;The plant it replaces was nearly twice as large, but only half as efficient,&quot; \nsaid ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:31:47 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Valve Stem Packing Tested to API 622 Fugitive Emissions Standard\n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Valve-Stem-Packing-Tested-to-API-622-Fugitive-Emissions-Standard-810684</link>\n            <description>\nGarlock Sealing Technologies, a leader in fluid sealing technology for more than 100 years, has successfully tested its Style 1303-FEP valve stem packing for compliance with the newly adopted API 622 Fugitive Emissions Standard. Measured leakage confirmed the packing meets the requirements of the most stringent U.S. state air quality laws and consent decrees. Yarmouth Laboratories, an independent testing facility in Yarmouth, Maine, conducted two iterations of the test.\n\nThe new API 622 ...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/fluid-gas-flow-equipment' target='_blank''&gt;Fluid and Gas Flow Equipment&lt;/a&gt; Sponsored by:  &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://news.thomasnet.com/redir.html?lnty=rssad&amp;spclid=3243&amp;prid=810684&amp;cat=954&amp;goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snap-titequickdisconnects.com'&gt;SNAP-TITE INC. 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It withstands temperatures from -328 to +1,200&amp;#176;F in steam and non-oxidizing environments and up to 850&amp;#176;F in media containing free O2. Maximum pressure rating is 4,500 psig and pH rating is 0-14. Self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant packing is available in diameters of 1/8-5/8 in. and is fire-tested to API 589.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/fluid-gas-flow-equipment' target='_blank''&gt;Fluid and Gas Flow Equipment&lt;/a&gt; Sponsored by:  &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://news.thomasnet.com/redir.html?lnty=rssad&amp;spclid=3243&amp;prid=559630&amp;cat=954&amp;goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snap-titequickdisconnects.com'&gt;SNAP-TITE INC. Quick Disconnect and Valve Div. - Quick Disconnect Coupling Solutions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/lubricants' target='_blank''&gt;Lubricants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/valve-stem-packing-55990204-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Valve Stem Packing&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/selflubricating-packing-55920409-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Self-Lubricating Packing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 09:08:15 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>Anti-Stick Agent accelerates gasket removal.</title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Anti-Stick-Agent-accelerates-gasket-removal-550906</link>\n            <description>\nFused to surface of gasket material, Flange Free(TM) reduces time and effort required to remove gaskets from flanged joints after extended service. Inorganic coating does not contain chemicals that can cause gaskets to crack or otherwise degrade. Treatment reduces potential for residual particles to adversely affect performance of replacement gaskets or break loose, contaminate piping systems, and impair operation of downstream equipment.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/paints-coatings' target='_blank''&gt;Paints and Coatings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/materials-material-processing' target='_blank''&gt;Materials and Material Processing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/mounting-attaching-products' target='_blank''&gt;Mounting and Attaching Products&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/antistick-coatings-15700453-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Anti-Stick Coatings&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/stickiness-control-agents-590737-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Stickiness Control Agents&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/adhesive-backed-gaskets-33000209-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Adhesive Backed Gaskets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:33:32 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>\nGarlock Forms Applications Engineering, Training Unit \n </title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Garlock-Forms-Applications-Engineering-Training-Unit-545878</link>\n            <description>\nPalmyra, N.Y., June 17, 2008 -- Garlock Sealing Technologies has formalized its applications engineering, training and customer support functions with the creation of a dedicated unit under the leadership of Matt Tones, a 15-year veteran and third-generation employee of the company.\n\nThe new unit will work on a cross-functional basis with Garlock's engineering, product development, customer support, sales and marketing departments to bring the company's extensive knowledge base to these ...</description>\n            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>\n            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:46:49 -0400</pubDate>\n        </item>\n        <item>\n            <title>Custom Expansion Joint targets flue duct systems.</title>\n            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Custom-Expansion-Joint-targets-flue-duct-systems-540661</link>\n            <description>\nOffered in variety of configurations and material combinations, Model 8400-HT is intended for low-pressure, lightweight piping and ductwork applications, and can withstand temperature excursions from -75 to +2,200&amp;#176;F. 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