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PHILADELPHIA, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Franklin Institute (TFI), Pennsylvania's most-visited museum, announces today that it has received a $250,000 contribution from US Airways Community Foundation for its Inspire Science! fundraising effort. The US Airways Community Foundation supports multi-year capital campaigns for nonprofit organizations located in and providing services to communities in their hub areas of operations. The gift will vitally support TFI's ongoing...

Clients' Closets Now at Their Fingertips Franklin, TN (PRWEB) June 23, 2011 The Tom James Company, the world's largest manufacturer of custom men's suits and fine clothing, has taken a significant step to improve their customers' shopping experience! The clothier, known for meeting clients in their homes or offices, is designing an app that will allow customers to view all their Tom James purchases via their iPads. Currently, Tom James Professional Clothiers have all their clients'...

CALGARY, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - CE Franklin Ltd. (NASDAQ: - CFK, TSX: - CFT) announced today that Mr. Dharmesh Prasad, Global Materials Manager of Schlumberger Limited ("Schlumberger"), CE Franklin's majority shareholder, was appointed today as the new Schlumberger representative to the Board of Directors of CE Franklin. Mr. Prasad replaces Kjell-Erik Oestdahl who has stepped down from our Board due to time commitments and expanded responsibilities in connection with his...

CALGARY, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - CE FRANKLIN LTD. (TSX.CFT, NASDAQ.CFK) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Derren Newell to the position of chief financial officer ("CFO").  Mr. Newell, previously Financial Controller has extensive experience and expertise in finance, accounting, audit, tax and a wealth of experience with strategic and operational support in the energy and distribution industries. Mr. Newell succeeds Mr. Mark Schweitzer who is leaving CE Franklin...

FRANKLIN, Va., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tak Investments, Inc. has announced a proposal to operate a recycled tissue plant in Franklin, VA and has entered into a Letter of Intent to complete the evaluation, including due diligence and feasibility analysis of this project. The proposed project would include operating an existing recycled fiber plant in Franklin and processing post-consumer recycled fiber into tissue, towel and napkin products for converters. The project calls for the...

200 New Jobs Will Boost Local Economy PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Steelworkers Union (USW) officials praised International Paper's (IP) decision to implement a project that could lead to the redevelopment of the Franklin, Va., mill. The union has worked with the company since the closure with the hope of developing other options for the site. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO) USW International Vice President Jon Geenen, who heads...

The Village of Leiper's Fork Launches Their New Brand FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Downtown Leiper's Fork Association (DLFA), brings to life its new look, as their new brand is unveiled. The DLFA plans to celebrate this momentous occasion by hosting a brand launch party. The event, which will take place at the Country Boy Restaurant basement, 4141 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, Tennessee, will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 11:00 -11:30 a.m....

FRANKLIN, Mass., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PLC Systems Inc. (OTCBB: PLCSF), a company focused on innovative medical device technologies, today announced that it has named Susan Papalia, RN, BSN, Vice President of Clinical Affairs. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing and leading the U.S. clinical study of the company's innovative product, RenalGuard®. RenalGuard has already obtained the CE Mark in the European Union, and PLC plans to commence the pivotal trial in...

FRANKLIN, Mass., May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PLC Systems Inc. (OTCBB: PLCSF), a company focused on innovative medical device technologies, today reported financial results for the three- month period ended March 31, 2011. These results only include the company's RenalGuard® operations, since PLC completed the sale of its transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) business to Novadaq Corp. during the first quarter of 2011. Results from the TMR business for the first quarter of 2011 are...

PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB: ECTE), a company developing the Symphony(TM) tCGM System as a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring (tCGM) system and the Prelude(TM) SkinPrep System for transdermal drug delivery, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Franklin, MA to Philadelphia, PA. The new office is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Center City Business District at 8 Penn Center. Echo...