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Protective Industrial Products is very pleased to announce the following appointment and additions to fuel our growth and innovation, while strengthening support of our distributor partners.

SafeVision, LLC is pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive merger agreement with Industrial Vision Corporation, a leading provider of safety eyewear and safety eyewear programs.

WHAT: Optrel, the global innovator of autodarkening filter technology for welding helmets, will launch its latest lens technology at Fabtech, November 11 – 14, 2014. The new optrel e684 is the only welding helmet with an ADF lens that fully automates protection through its Adaptive Shade Autopilot technology, automatically adjusting its shade level as the welder works – and in full high definition viewing.

SiteHawk, the leading provider of cloud-based safety data sheet (SDS) and chemical data management solutions, announced today the appointment of Ernie Connon as its new chief executive officer. Founder Kim Stier will remain with the company as president.

The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has appointed James Jerome to serve as president-elect, due to the recent appointment of Kristy Casto as NHCA president. The change was effective Oct. 31.

In response to the ongoing, international spread of the Ebola virus, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a Safety Advisory in the Federal Register for persons and businesses that prepare, offer, and transport materials that are or may be contaminated with Ebola.

Ironclad Performance Wear (ICPW:OB) announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with -Vibram Corporation for the development of advanced protective and performance hand wear using Vibram technologies.

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), a leading provider of on-site safety services and training solutions, and The Sqwincher Corporation, a leader in electrolyte replacement drinks, today named Stephen Dean the winner of its “Hottest Job in America” contest.

To provide expert training, regulatory updates, and peace-of-mind to hazmat shippers, hazardous waste managers, and other industry professionals nationwide, compliance training leader Lion Technology Inc. has launched the new, redesigned Lion.com.

Gas detectors have a buyer power score of 3.7 out of 5, indicating moderate buyer negotiation, according to IBISWorld business research. The research report indicates the availability of inexpensive imports helps to keep prices low and indicates also low price driver volatility.