Water drill improves dental precision, patient experience

Aribex, Inc., the worldwide leader in handheld x-ray technologies and manufacturer of the NOMAD^® Pro Handheld X-ray System, today announced it has made an investment in H2O TECH, Inc. This is the first time Aribex has invested in an outside company. Details of the transaction were not disclosed; however, Aribex officials have confirmed Aribex will have a seat on H2O TECH’s board of directors.

“This is a great milestone for Aribex,” said Dr. D. Clark Turner, Chairman and CEO of Aribex. “We were a start-up company not long ago. We have always had an interest in helping others navigate the process of bringing new, disruptive products to market.”

Aribex and H2O TECH officials are optimistic about the synergistic relationship between the companies. “With patented technology and solid prototyping progress, H2O TECH’s product, Waterjet, is a first-of-its-kind water drilling system with many general dentistry applications,” added Ken Kaufman, President and CFO of Aribex.

As the handheld x-ray leader advances into multiple technological ventures in 2012, Aribex leaders are looking forward to beginning the year as a resource to the H2O TECH team.

“We are excited to have this opportunity to work with Aribex, a well-respected and innovative force in the dental industry,” said Tim Nelson, CEO of H2O TECH. “In addition to lending credibility to future fundraising efforts, we will be able to lean on the experience of Aribex in the areas of engineering, regulatory, sales, marketing, manufacturing and more.”

About H2O TECH

H2O TECH is an emerging company based in Spanish Fork, Utah. Their technology, also known as the Waterjet, consists of a pain-free, remarkably quiet water drill, a breakthrough in dental care that fills the need for a minimally invasive, low-cost procedure. Waterjet increases dental office production by reducing the use of anesthetics and substantially improving the patient’s outcome and experience. It is the most precise cutting device in the dental industry and will give dentists a new point of differentiation.

About Aribex

Aribex is the worldwide leader in portable and handheld x-ray products for use in clinical, remote and mobile care. The Aribex NOMAD battery-powered handheld device increases x-ray safety by dramatically decreasing the amount x-ray exposure required for correct use. It significantly decreases costs and provides hundreds of safe, high-quality images for dental, veterinary, medical, industrial and security applications, on a single battery charge. For more information, visit www.aribex.com.

Aribex, Inc., the worldwide leader in handheld x-ray technologies, has qualified for up to $350,000 in financial incentives from the state of Utah for expansion of their manufacturing capacity.

Aribex will receive the incentive in the form of tax credits that are contingent upon the company hiring 30 more employees in the next three years. The incentives were authorized under the new Technology and Life Sciences Economic Development Act passed by the Utah Legislature in 2011, and administered by the Board of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

“We’re honored that our home state recognizes the work that we are doing and the benefits our products bring to the health community, both domestically and internationally,” said Dr. D. Clark Turner, President and CEO of Aribex. “It also acknowledges the fact that we have the innovation, the resources, and the talent to take full advantage of the opportunities and growth ahead of us.

“Utah’s new medical device incentive is evidence of the impact that a smaller x-ray device from Aribex can have, and how a top-innovation state like Utah can help such companies grow and thrive,” said Richard Nelson, founder and CEO of the Utah Technology Council, an association representing the interests of the state’s 6,000 growing life science, IT and clean tech companies. “We’re proud of the success that the Aribex breakthrough products are having in both the dental industry and in patient care around the world.”

Aribex manufactures the NOMAD^® Handheld X-ray System, which fills the need for a truly portable, lightweight dental x-ray device. Thousands of Aribex NOMAD handheld devices are now in use in the finest professional dental offices as well as providing access to care for hundreds of thousands of underserved people around the world. Unlike the bulky wall-mount systems traditionally used, the Aribex NOMAD is rechargeable and can go anywhere.

About Aribex

Aribex is the worldwide leader in portable and handheld x-ray products for use in clinical, remote and mobile care. The Aribex NOMAD battery-powered handheld device increases x-ray safety by dramatically decreasing the amount x-ray exposure required for correct use. It dramatically decreases costs and provides hundreds of safe, high-quality images for dental, veterinary, medical, industrial, and security applications, on a single battery charge. For more information, visit www.aribex.com.

For ecommerce retailers and wholesale suppliers, drop shipping relationships can be the key to growth and increased profits. However, until now, drop shipping has also been difficult to manage–requiring either excessive time and IT resources or inordinately expensive 3rd–party solutions.

“For most companies, drop shipping is a huge pain in the you–know–what,” said DropShip.com CEO and Doba Cofounder, Jeremy Hanks. “It’s managed by one–off processes and throwing more IT man hours at it, and that doesn’t scale. We’re going to fix that.”

Today, DropShip.com announced the solution: Software for Drop Shipping™, consisting of two unmatched and complementary software solutions: Supplier Utopia™ and Retailer Nirvana™.

Supplier Utopia gives product manufacturers and wholesale suppliers a private, drop shipping focused, dealer portal. The software integration is fast, painless, and performed almost entirely by the team at DropShip.com with very minimal requirements from the supplier. When it’s done the supplier has a robust, branded, drop shipping management solution that they can offer to all their dealers.

Retailer Nirvana allows ecommerce retailers to offer an “endless aisle” of product selection to their customers by enabling the retailer to connect an unlimited number of product vendors to their inventory system in a way that is both seamless and scalable. As with Supplier Utopia, the integration is quick and easy.

The announcement of DropShip.com’s new products coincides with the completion of its spinoff from Doba, an industry–leading virtual distributor and product sourcing broker. DropShip.com leveraged technology that has been built and refined over the last nine years to develop its drop shipping software platform and is spinning off from Doba to continue the differentiation of technology and products to meet the needs of very different clientele.

The DropShip.com team is comprised of several executives and core team members from Doba and has over 60 years of combined experience in drop shipping processes, relationships, and technology.

“We’re excited to go after this new opportunity and meet the needs of a new type of customer,” said, Blaine Nielsen, President of DropShip.com and former Doba CEO. “Our years of drop shipping experience has put us in a great position to solve a real problem for ecommerce retailers and suppliers without taking anything away from the excellent product we developed at Doba.”

About DropShip.com
DropShip.com is a Utah–based company that builds technology, software, and services to provide ecommerce retailers and wholesale suppliers with private drop shipping software platforms and services that manage product catalogs, inventory feeds, and orders. DropShip.com’s Software for Drop Shipping™ simplifies and streamlines drop shipping connections, helps companies keep up with ecommerce growth and potential, and saves them boatloads of money. The DropShip.com team has been managing drop shipping relationships and logistics since 2002 and has over 60 years of combined experience in drop shipping and ecommerce. For more information visit the company website, www.dropship.com.

Press Contact

Clark Winegar
801-380-5554
clark@dropship.com

Time to celebrate. Again!

Utah repeats this year as Forbes Best State for Business and Careers with Forbes themselves stating that “No state can match the consistent performance of Utah.”

According to the article:

Utah highlights include energy costs 31% below the national average and employment growth that has averaged 0.6% the past five years. Compare that to the U.S. as a whole where job growth has averaged negative 0.6% since 2005. Utah’s 5% corporate tax rate is well below western neighbors Arizona, Idaho and New Mexico. Utah ranks sixth in a new Tax Foundation study that looks at the tax burden on business in each state across different industries. As part of the ranking, we included the study which will be released to the public in the coming months.

Businesses are getting the message on Utah. Procter & Gamble, ITT, Home Depot and Boeing all announced expansions in Utah this year. The Goldman Sachs office in Salt Lake City is its second biggest in the Americas with more 1,000 employees and significant expansion expected over the next four years.

Pretty impressive! See the complete article titled The Best States For Business.

Check out these other local articles on the news:

• KSL reports that Utah Ranked #1 For Business Again

-Inventory Management Innovations, Including Hosted Software, Point of Sale and CRM, Contribute to Company Growth-

The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 has honored Fishbowl® (www.fishbowlinventory.com) for the fourth consecutive year. From 2006 to 2010, Fishbowl’s revenue rose 209 percent, earning Fishbowl­­ the 381st spot on the 2011 list of the fastest growing companies in the United States and Canada.

Fishbowl’s cornerstone product, Fishbowl Inventory® 2012 is the No. 1 requested inventory solution for QuickBooks. Most recently, the company has also premiered Fishbowl Enterprise (FBE), a robust and lean ERP (Enterprise Resource Management) solution for midsize companies.

“Fishbowl has achieved record growth during challenging economic times,” said David K. Williams, Fishbowl CEO. “I believe our success is due to our ability to help small businesses grow larger as well as help large companies streamline their ERP costs. Fishbowl Inventory 2012, Fishbowl Enterprise, Fishbowl Pipeline (beta), Fishbowl Developers Network, and our growing suite of complementary products allow companies to focus on running their businesses instead of managing their business software.”

In 2011, Fishbowl has also achieved the following:

• Inc. 500|5000 – Fishbowl placed 3283rd on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year.
• MWCN Utah 100 – The MountainWest Capital Network ranked Fishbowl 63rd on its annual list of the 100 fastest growing companies in Utah based on revenue increase from the last five years.
• UV Fast 50 – Utah Valley BusinessQ named Fishbowl the 24th fastest growing company in Utah County based on 120 percent revenue growth over the past three years.

Fishbowl Inventory 2012 is the most advanced update of Fishbowl’s inventory management software. FBE is a robust and lean ERP solution for small and midsize businesses that allows customers to automate and control everything from inventory to finance for less than most annual renewal fees of more expensive systems.

About Fishbowl

Fishbowl and its cornerstone product, Fishbowl Inventory, make it possible for every business to have the level of flexible and mobile inventory management solutions large organizations enjoy. Fishbowl Enterprise can rival or replace traditional ERP (Enterprise Resource Management), allowing Fishbowl to provide organizations ranging from SMBs to mid-to-large enterprises with all the components required to meet their inventory and business management needs.

Contact:

Ryan Oaks

(801) 994-9625

ryan@snappconner.com

Provo, UT, June 30, 2011 – Humless, LLC. announced today the general availability of its Humless Sentinel and Humless Roadrunner power systems. These clean energy products create a new class of green energy generator and power supply that is silent, portable and easy to use, with no dependence on fossil fuel. Based on Advanced Lithium+ design, Humless technology is two-thirds lighter, lasts five times longer, and is 20+ percent more efficient than older lead acid battery technology.

“Test marketing of these products has been hugely successful,” said Glenn Jakins, CEO for Humless “Early adopters not only use Humless as a portable emergency generator for home use, but are finding it powerful enough for mobile and remote work environments.”

Both the Sentinel and Roadrunner are silent and environmentally friendly. Both incorporate universal 110VAC, 12VDC and USB connectors. They are rechargeable via solar, wind, hydro-electric, hand crank or other clean power, or may be plugged into a wall jack.  Power supply connectors are equally versatile for connection to a standard extension cord, computer equipment, lighting or any power-hungry appliance. The units are safe for indoors and outdoors use in dozens of applications for a mobile world. Recharge and discharge may be done simultaneously. Watch video.

The Humless Sentinel has garnered early praise from the National Self Reliance Organization, receiving the coveted “Best of Show” award at the Salt Lake City Self Reliance Expo. Sentinel is the first alternative-fuel generator to combine a 10-year shelf life and long-lasting charge time with universal input/output connectivity. The expandable 1000W (50Ah) Sentinel can be carried over the shoulder or stored on the shelf.

The Sentinel’s little brother, the 200W (10Ah) Humless Roadrunner, provides extra portability using the same design for smaller jobs.

About Humless, LLC.

Humless, LLC. delivers the most versatile, silent and easy-to-use all-in-one alternative-energy power systems on the planet. Unparalleled for portability, power and reliability, Humless systems deliver on-demand power and electricity generation that is safe and environmentally friendly. No gas required. As a committed corporate citizen, Humless not only offers eco-friendly products, but supports initiatives bringing reliable solar power to underserved populations. For more information on Humless and its cleantech, green products, visit www.Humless.com. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

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Press Contact:
John Pilmer
801-369-7535
jpilmer@pilmerpr.com

Major new release brings greater speed, flexibility and enjoyment to organic modeling in Rhino

Provo, UT, April 12, 2011 — T-Splines, Inc., creators of high-quality organic 3D surface modeling tools, with full industry compatibility, today announced the immediate availability of T-Splines 3 for Rhino.

This latest major release builds on the growth and success of T-Splines across a broad range of industries, including consumer products, jewelry design, automotive design, and architecture, and introduces new modeling capabilities, with major speed and flexibility enhancements, to the leading organic design product available today.

Customers that have adopted T-Splines for their design work and have been involved with pre-release testing of this latest version are excited about the new capabilities.

“With T-Splines, I get the accuracy where I need it, and the nice smooth and fair surfaces everywhere else. It is, in a word, brilliant.”  said Schuyler Greenawalt, aircraft designer, “With the addition of many new features in this latest release, including pipe modeling, surface matching and extended symmetry options, combined with the speed improvements, T-Splines has become an essential tool for my design business.”

“For us, this release represents the culmination of almost 2 years of work and listening closely to the feedback of our customers and partners.” said Matt Sederberg, CEO and Co-Founder of T-Splines. “T-Splines 3 for Rhino makes modeling faster, more enjoyable, more natural, and more tightly-integrated with your workflow, all the way from importing subdivision surface files, to more native modeling techniques, to seamless transfer into SolidWorks, leveraging our new add-in, tsElements.”

To learn more about T-Splines 3, sign up for our introductory webinar on April 14 at 12 PM EDT. To browse case studies, image galleries, tutorials, product information and more, visit our website.

About T-Splines, Inc.
T-Splines, Inc. uses patented surface modeling technology to create tools for organic design for product designers, jewelers, engineers, and architects using Rhino and SolidWorks. T-Splines was founded in 2004 and is based in Provo, Utah. Learn more at www.tsplines.com.

Utah Community Credit Union is a top lender of Utah County auto loans, the company revealed, an announcement that further strengthens its position in the regional mortgage and loan markets.

“Thanks to our competitive rates, quick approval process, and great customer service, we have become a premier direct supplier of auto loans in the valley,” said Ryan Howell, VP of UCCU Consumer Lending. “In fact the attractive nature of our auto loans has drawn a number of new members to UCCU as buyers become pleasantly surprised by the services UCCU provides.”

UCCU provides a full suite of financial services including loans, checking and savings accounts, debit/credit cards, retirement planning and investment services, and personal and business accounts. With their 56 years of experience and commitment to the community, UCCU has become a dependable financial partner through all stages of life.

UCCU has created an auto loan transfer rebate program that pays members and non-members 1% of their loan value when they transfer a loan from another institution to UCCU. For example, the program would pay a new member $250 for transferring a $25,000 auto loan to UCCU.

Members who have enjoyed UCCU’s services have stated:

• “UCCU did better than I expected.”
• “UCCU has been able to save us a lot of money, especially on the auto loan we just got.”
• “I just got a car loan with UCCU. UCCU staff is some of the most courteous and professional individuals I have ever worked with compared to other financial institutions.”
• “It is always a pleasure doing business with UCCU. I look forward to continuing my relationship with UCCU.”

In addition to being Utah County’s premier source of direct auto loans, UCCU has expertise in mortgage, home equity, and personal and business lines of credit, which members can easily apply for and access online or by phone.

About UCCU
Utah Community Credit Union is your dependable community partner, pairing unmatched personal support with a broad suite of innovative financial services that are available live or through our online interface anywhere and anytime. For more information, visit www.uccu.com or call 800-453-8188.

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PR Contacts:

Cheryl Conner or Randy Scott
Snapp Conner PR
801 994-9625
Cheryl@snappconner.com or randy@snappconner.com

Ken Garff Nissan of Orem, a member of the Ken Garff Automotive Group, today announced that it has been named the No.1 Titan dealer in the country for 2011. This distinction is given each year to the dealer with the best selling record for a particular model, and was awarded to Ken Garff Nissan of Orem after selling 203 Titan trucks in 2010.

“Ken Garff Nissan of Orem is honored to accept this designation, and we attribute our success to great products, an exceptional team with a focus on customer service and the support of our local community,” said Tyler Slade, General Manager of Ken Garff Nissan of Orem. “Many of our clients are repeat customers, and we are proud to provide them with quality vehicles that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.”

Ken Garff Nissan of Orem serves customers from St. George to Ogden, offering an extensive inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. The dealership is in its 77th year of operation, and has been selected by consumers as the most-preferred new Nissan and used car dealer in the state of Utah. The Nissan Titan is available in the S, SV, PRO-4X and SL classes.

To learn more about Ken Garff Nissan of Orem or the Nissan Titan, visit www.kengarffnissanorem.com,
find the dealership on Facebook or call 866-448-0127.

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About Ken Garff Nissan of Orem
The Ken Garff Nissan of Orem is a part of the Ken Garff Automotive Group. This auto group is the largest in the intermountain west with more than 20 dealerships along the Wasatch front. Ken Garff Dealerships are known for the BACK-U-Up Promise, Collision Centers, Road to Success, Keys to Success, and online inventory programs. Ken Garff Nissan of Orem is also a proud sponsor of BYU Athletics. For more information, visit www.kengarffnissanorem.com or call 866-448-0127.

Contact:
Tyler Slade
General Manager
Ken Garff Nissan of Orem
285 W. University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84058
1-801-999-8411
www.kengarffnissanorem.com

AutoNetTV’s Lobby TV program changes monthly – allowing for greater rotation of automotive service topics and fresh entertainment content. REELZCHANNEL content focuses on movies that are new in theaters and on DVD, as well as fun storylines such as the Top 10 Football Movies and Top 10 Movies with Angelina Jolie.

An independent study of the AutoNetTV program, conducted by Nielsen Media Research, reveals 84% of automotive service customers agreed that, “AutoNetTV is a good thing to offer customers,” and 81% agreed the program is informational, which led to 21% becoming interested in obtaining additional products or services. The addition of REELZCHANNEL content to AutoNetTV’s existing entertainment lineup from CBS (including shows like Rachael Ray, CBS Sports, Big Bang Theory, The Doctors), Dr. Oz, Nate Berkus, and more, will greatly lower customers’ perceived wait time – which directly leads to an increase in Customer Satisfaction Index scoring.

“REELZCHANNEL is an incredibly fun channel that my family enjoys watching at home, but until now was only viewable with a cable or satellite TV subscription”, commented Robert Cannon, Chairman and President of AutoNetTV Media, Inc. “Although regular TV is great for viewing at home, it has no place in an automotive business due to competitors’ commercials, inappropriate content, and the lack of programming that lifts sales of preventive maintenance and repair services. So we’re thrilled to offer the great content from REELZCHANNEL as part of our overall programming package.”

“As REELZCHANNEL continues to grow and evolve, we are excited to have the unique opportunity to partner with AutoNetTV”, said John deGarmo, REELZCHANNEL SVP of Sales and Distribution. “By partnering with AutoNetTV, REELZCHANNEL will expand the reach of our network by more than 2 million viewers.”

National studies have shown that 9 out of 10 vehicles have at least one maintenance or repair item that has not been performed, generally due to lack of education. The AutoNetTV program empowers vehicle owners to make informed decisions that will ensure their safety and protect their automotive investment.

About AutoNetTV
AutoNetTV pioneered automotive television programming for customers in waiting areas to educate and entertain customer who wait for their vehicle to be serviced. The custom programming informs customers on their factory scheduled maintenance needs and repair services, leading to greater sales of parts and services, all while improving CSI scores due to a perceived reduction in wait time and improved environment. The monthly program also provides multiple options for businesses to integrate their branded messages within the programming content. AutoNetTV also provides Web Tools to automatically update websites with automotive videos, and the related text to those videos as articles, tagged for enhanced SEO value – boosting page rank and search results – providing keywords, tags and links tying the business to its target geographic service market. AutoNetTV has received awards from the automotive industry and online People’s Choice for its credible reports on the benefits of proper vehicle care. For more information, log on to http://www.autonettv.com/.

About REELZCHANNEL
REELZCHANNEL—TV About Movies® is the only cable and satellite network devoted to delivering entertaining and informative programming that is all about movies, including the celebrities, fashion, music and stories behind the stories. With shows featuring movie and entertainment experts, including Leonard Maltin, Richard Roeper, Sam Rubin and John Salley fans get trusted insight into movies wherever they’re playing, whether in theaters or at home. REELZCHANNEL reaches more than 53 million homes on DIRECTV channel 238, Dish Network channel 299, Verizon FiOS TV channel 233, AT&T U-verse channels 799/1799HD and cable systems nationwide. Find REELZCHANNEL in your area by entering your zip code at http://www.reelzchannel.com//watch. Owned by Hubbard Media Group, REELZCHANNEL is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM with an entertainment bureau in Los Angeles. For more information, please contact the REELZCHANNEL Media Line 877- REELZTV (733-5988) / pr@reelz.com.