wiredinUSA August 2012

Miltec UV, a manufacturer of high performance UV curing systems and electrodeless bulbs, is to welcome Mike Bartley as the new mid-west US sales manager. Mr Bartley has extensive knowledge on UV curing including ultraviolet and electron beam curable coatings used in flexible and rigid packaging. His high level of technical support and 35 years of experience in coating formulations are expected to be a great asset in assisting customers with complex UV applications. New manager at Miltec

Wire plant in dispute

On 17 th July, striking workers from Davis Wire converged on the King County Courthouse in Seattle, where they officially joined a lawsuit alleging that the company created sweatshop- like conditions by working employees off the clock and denying employees rest and meal breaks in an unsafe environment and failing to pay them statutorily-required overtime wages. The move was followed by a rally at Davis Wire, in Kent, to mark nearly two months of strike action. Workers were joined by family members, religious leaders, labor leaders, elected officials, and community members.

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wiredInUSA - August 2012