Eastern promise

Article Abstract:

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are at different stages of upgrading their health and safety policies after 40 years of communist rule. Health and safety inspectors were formerly part of the system and even now they cannot fine workplaces; only individual managers. Dangerous jobs pay better than others and they are in demand. Although governments have developed risk analysis and give medicals to these workers, they do little to prevent the dangers from occurring. Safety standards in most CEE countries are poor, however, this is changing as they try to meet European standards.

Management, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Eastern Europe, Social policy, Safety regulations

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Pencept Tries Again

Article Abstract:

Pencept Inc. decided in 1982 to drop its line of minicomputers and market a simpler product. The firm has introduced Penpad, a tablet that is to be used in place of a keyboard. Users will be able to write into their computers. Sales have been so good that Penpad prices have been lowered. Also available is a Personal Penpad option which is a peripheral that plugs into various micro-computers. The company's newest product is the Mousetrap, a specialized penpad for one firm's computers. A photograph of Pencept's president, Leo B. Shpiz, with the Penpad is included.

Computer industry, Marketing, New Product, product announcement, Microcomputer, Companies, Manufacturers, Marketing Strategy, Peripherals, Pencept Inc., Penpad

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Across the finish lines

Article Abstract:

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Land Rover are deriving benefits from automating their automobile finishing operations. Rolls-Royce's use of robot spraying to apply finish clear coats to its automobiles has translated into materials savings of more than 50% and reduced overspray and rework. Land Rover, on the other hand, will install 20 rail mounted robots for automated spraying to improve paint application and reduce emissions.

Automobile industry, Technology application, Robots, Industrial, Industrial robots, Land Rover UK Ltd., Finishes and finishing, Finishes, Finishing, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.

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