NAED Names 2013-2014 Board of Directors

Posted on May 25, 2013 by free

St. Louis, Mo. (PRWEB) May 24, 2013

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2013-2014. Led by the NAED chair, the Board of Directors is a dedicated group of industry leaders who volunteer their time and efforts to improve the association and the electrical distribution channel.

Sandra Rosecrans, President and CEO of Syracuse, N.Y.-based City Electric Co., became the 2013-2014 NAED chair at the conclusion of the National Meeting held May 4-7 in Boston.

Rosecrans has served the electrical distribution industry for 34 years. Throughout her career, she has taken on many leadership roles within the NAED. Rosecrans has served on several committees including Government Affairs, Manufacturers Advisory Councils, the NAED Eastern Region Council, vice president of the Eastern Region, as well as the Education Foundation Board Chair and the NAED Board of Directors.

When I first bought City Electric, I developed a laser focus on bottom line profit, Rosecrans said. Without a strong financial position, you cant grow the company, attract new talent, reward employees and invest in the future. Thats why its my passion and why I selected Driving the Bottom Line as my theme for the year.

Rosecrans succeeds Clarence Martin, president and CFO of Huntington, W.Va.-based State Electric Supply, and will be followed in 2014 by Maureen Barsema, vice-president and CFO of Madison, Wis.-based BJ Electric Supply, who was named board chair-elect.

Members of the Board of Directors for 2013-2014 term are:

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Distech Controls Continues Its Development by Welcoming New Investors, Including Samsung Ventures

Posted on May 23, 2013 by free


Brossard, QC and Seoul, Korea (PRWEB) May 22, 2013

Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation, Seoul, Korea (Samsung Ventures), and Distech Controls Inc, an innovation leader in energy management solutions, jointly announced that Samsung Ventures has become a shareholder of Distech Controls.

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Spireon, Inc. Announces Record Breaking Sales for Q1 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by free


Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) May 20, 2013

Spireon, the leading innovator of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) and Business Intelligence Solutions that connect companies to their mobile assets and workforces, announced record-breaking sales for the first quarter of the year, adding double digit growth in revenue and units as compared to the same quarter last year. Spireons milestones for the quarter included breaking their highest all time number of activations in the companys 10-year history and shipping its 3,000,000th device.

Spireons leadership attributes the record growth and sales to the companys substantial investment in product innovation, its road-tested and patented GPS technologies, cost-effective pricing models built on easy-to-use Software-as-a-Service tools, its customer comes first focus, and the endorsement and partnership of NFL Hall of Famer and NASCAR championship team owner, Coach Joe Gibbs. Coach Gibbs is Spireons official spokesperson as well as an active user of the companys products.

Spireons innovation in technology, scalable distribution, its service and people has positioned the company as not only the fastest growing multi-vertical MRM provider in the fleet and transportation markets, but continues to reaffirm and anchor its position as the industry leader in the automotive finance space, supporting a high demand for its GoldStar GPS and LoanPlus CMS solutions. Growing at a rate of over 100%, the company shipped over twice as many devices to the local fleet market, more than doubled their total subscribers in transportation and expanded its shipments to lenders by nearly 50% as compared to a year ago.

We are seeing a convergence of market factors unlike any before in the automotive finance industry, says Spireons CEO, Brian Boling. A remarkable percentage of customers are coming into dealerships with low FICO scores as a result of the recent economic crisis. At the same time, more and more lenders and dealers are approving ever-deeper subprime auto loans with longer terms and lower down payments.

Boling goes on to explain that the automotive finance industry has also become increasingly competitive, with growing demand for higher-value used vehicles compounded by a limited inventory. Combined, these factors are propelling the industry into a dynamic that could be considered a Perfect Storm, Boling adds. BHPH dealers and the automotive finance industry must be prepared in the event the industry moves into a another cycle. They must have a strategy in place for today, with an eye to whatever tomorrow may bring. One that protects vehicle assets and mitigates risk while allowing them to continue to serve a broad range of customers and stay competitive. More and more dealers are making Spireon a part of this strategy.

Through these shifts in the automotive finance industry, Spireon continues to see sales of its GPS vehicle tracking solutions soar. Customer demand for the companys new embedded device, the Talon, has surpassed expectations. Within the first 90-days of its release, the company shipped over 250,000 units, setting a new record for a product introduction. Leading members of the automotive finance industry are overwhelmingly choosing GoldStar GPS and the Talon to help them mitigate risk while expanding their loan portfolios.

To meet the increase in demand for its solutions, Spireon has invested heavily in the expansion of its warehouse, doubling its capacity for provisioning and inventory, tripling its customer support team, establishing a dedicated order desk and hotline, and is continuing to roll out new customer focused programs and services to support the growing needs of its market.

Brad Jarvis, Spireons CMO said, Weve been actively asking our Buy Here, Pay Here customers what they want and need in a GPS-based vehicle tracking and collateral management solution. Weve been listening carefully and are incorporating that feedback into our future product strategies. In the months ahead, well be launching new programs and services as well as strategic alliances that will further solidify Spireons position as a leader in the automotive industry.

Spireons CEO Brian Boling, CMO Brad Jarvis, Executive Vice President David Meyer and Director of Product Management Stefana Houldsworth will be on hand during the NABD Conference on May 21 23rd to discuss Spireons value proposition and vision for the rapidly evolving automotive finance market. For more information, stop by the GoldStar GPS booth #411.

About Spireons Automotive Solutions Group

Spireon, the largest provider of automotive aftermarket embedded telematics, provides a wide range of automotive business intelligence solutions. Spireons GoldStar GPS, and LoanPlus CMS automotive dealers and lenders to real-time vehicle information they need to expand their auto loan portfolios and provide financing for a broader range of customers. The real-time rich data also helps protect vehicle assets, reduce risk, decrease costs to drive the bottom line while also providing positive consumer impact.

Learn more about vehicle finance solutions visit GoldStarGPS.com.

About Spireon

Spireon, Inc., is at the summit of business intelligence and committed to going higher. With its technology center in Irvine, CA and its corporate headquarters in Knoxville, TN, the company emerged in 2011 as the industry leading Mobile Resource Management (MRM) company as a result of the merger of ProconGPS, Inc. with EnfoTrace and PFS, LLC, the top three providers in the MRM space. Spireon connects companies to their mobile assets and workforce through game changing information platforms, giving them the power to manage actionable business intelligence. Its trusted brands include market share leader GoldStar GPS

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Pulse Oximetry Screening for Newborns a Reality in North Carolina

Posted on May 18, 2013 by free


Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 17, 2013

On May 8, 2013, Governor McCrory signed Senate Bill 98 into law which expands the newborn screening program to include screening for congenital heart disease utilizing pulse oximetry.

Pulse oximetry is a simple, inexpensive, non-invasive test that monitors the amount of oxygen in blood. Its so simple and effective many institutions refer to it as the 5th vital sign.

For a newborn, low levels of oxygen in the blood can be a sign of a congenital heart defect (CHD). Without screening, many newborns are discharged from the hospital without diagnosis because the signs might not yet be evident. CHDs account for nearly 30% of infant deaths due to birth defects, according to the Center for Disease Control.

In New Jersey, the day after similar pulse oximetry legislation was signed, a babys life was saved; in Tennessee, it was within a few days, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Eric Sanchez, Vice President of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, and his eight-year-old daughter, Grace, know firsthand about pulse oximetry. Grace was discharged from the hospital without being diagnosed with a CHD, only to be diagnosed six weeks later which ultimately resulted in open-heart surgery at eighteen weeks.

When Grace was diagnosed, after the initial shock, I vowed that something good would come of this, Sanchez said. When I saw all of the recommendations from the federal and state health departments, as well as nearly every professional organization, I knew our legislators needed to act.

As a result of Grace, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been a longtime supporter of many Duke Childrens Hospital fundraisers, as well as Triangle Mended Little Hearts, and other causes. The firm allowed Eric whatever time he needed to advocate for pulse oximetry.

These groups, and this work, are near and dear to almost everyone in the firm, said James S. Farrin, founder and president. We are especially proud of Grace and her advocacy of pulse oximetry; many lives will be saved as a result of this legislation.

Eric and Grace resolved to make sure that they did everything they could to change this in North Carolina.

Earlier this year, Eric and Grace worked with other advocates, young and old, who survived heart disease and strokes, as well as other volunteers, for the 2013 NC AHAs Youre the Cure at the Capitol State Lobby Day in February.

NC Director of Government Relations for the AHA/American Stroke Association, Betsy Vetter said, I am honored to have been able to advance the pulse oximetry issue in North Carolina. It has been a genuine pleasure to work with passionate advocates, like Eric and Grace, to see SB 98 through the legislative process and signed into law. Together with our bill champions, we have ensured that we will save lives for generations to come.

Eric also authored an opinion editorial which was published in the News and Observer, as well as countless emails to legislators. He and Grace met with many legislators individually, and in groups, attended several committee meetings both in the House and Senate, and Grace was a prominently mentioned on the Senate floor when Senate Bill 98 was passed.

[Her] beautiful smile won over the committee for a unanimous vote, Senator Brock said about Grace.

Eric had this to say:

This law would not have happened without the dedication and leadership of Senator Brock or other bill champions like Senators Pate, Stein, Representatives Hollo and Fulghum. All were critical in keeping the bill clear of special interests. Betsy Vetter and the entire Youre the Cure team worked relentlessly on this issue; they were not only the cure, they were the difference. Billy Warden and Greg Behr of GWB strategies also donated their time to assist with getting the word out about the importance of pulse oximetry.

When all is said and done, North Carolina legislators came together in a bipartisan way, with 100% of the General Assembly speaking in one voice. At the bill signing, Governor McCrory was especially gracious, embracing Grace before happily signing Senate Bill 98 into law. I have no doubt that the General Assembly with their votes, and the Governor with his pen, saved lives. This is truly all that is right with North Carolina Politics.

North Carolina is one of only twelve states to enact pulse oximetry bills to ensure babies born with heart defects are screened and receive appropriate care.

For more information on the American Heart Associations Youre the Cure network, visit http://www.heart.org/yourethecure or contact Betsy Vetter at 919-463-8328.

About the American Heart Association

Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association today is the nations oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, Americas No. 1 and No. 3 killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases claim nearly 870,000 lives a year. In fiscal year 2006-07 the association invested more than $ 554 million in research, professional and public education, advocacy and community service programs to help all Americans live longer, healthier lives.

ABOUT THE FIRM

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is headquartered in the American Tobacco Historic District, adjacent to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, in Durham, North Carolina, with 12 additional offices statewide in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, New Bern, Raleigh, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford and Wilson. The firms 30 attorneys focus on the following practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, Eminent Domain, Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Mass Torts and Products Liability. Three of the attorneys are North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in Workers Compensation Law and one is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is involved in the community, including sponsorship of local philanthropic organizations and an active employee matching donation program.

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G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area to Meet Growing Area Security and Communications Demands While Increasing Their U.S. Footprint

Posted on May 15, 2013 by free


Omaha, Nebraska (PRWEB) May 15, 2013

G4S Technology LLC (formerly Adesta) a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, has expanded its presence and opened a new regional office in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle team will focus on providing state-of-the-art electronic and physical security solutions to current and potential clients in the Pacific Northwest area. G4S Technology is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

G4S Technologys regional offices are responsible for surveying, designing, installing, upgrading and maintaining standalone or integrated communication networks and electronic security systems. Their clients include those in the Maritime industry, Energy market, Enterprise entities, Government agencies, Transportation industry, and other various customers. This new office will provide end-users with turn-key services for their electronic and physical security, and communication network needs including Access Control, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Intrusion Detection, Video Analytics, Security Operations Centers (SOC) and long-haul, middle-mile, last-mile, and wireless communication networks.

The opening of the Seattle office has allowed G4S Technology to expand our market presence in the Pacific Northwest region, and to provide additional support for current customers like the Port of Tacoma, and Washington State Ferries. We are excited to have a presence in this area of the country, and to be able to bring new jobs and additional opportunities to the community, said Bob Sommerfeld, President of G4S Technology.

The office is located at 12644 Interuban Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98168 and the phone number is 206-819-7314.

About G4S Technology

G4S Technology (formerly Adesta) brings innovative, flexible and cost-efficient thinking to the design, construction and maintenance of stand-alone or integrated communication networks and security systems. For nearly two decades, G4S Technology has offered commercial, industrial and governmental clients an efficient single point of contact for all their project issues. A trusted partner to customers and suppliers around the world, G4S Technology takes great pride in delivering outstanding technology, superior control and a great return on investment.

G4S Technology has deployed over two million fiber miles in more than 200 rural and metropolitan areas and completed over 1,500 electronic security systems projects in the United States, Europe, Asia, Central America and the Middle East.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, G4S Technology is managed by executives from the telecommunications, construction and security industries. The company is a leader in providing innovative, turnkey solutions for advanced communication and security systems.

http://www.g4stechnology.com

About G4S

G4S is the world’s leading security solutions group, which specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.

G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and more than 620,000 employees. For more information on G4S, visit http://www.g4s.com

For further inquiries, please contact:

Laura Kocher, Communications Specialist

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Mobile Operators: use CEM business insight to delight your best customers #1GBperday$

Posted on May 13, 2013 by free


Espoo, Finland (PRWEB UK) 13 May 2013

Nokia Siemens Networks is extending its Customer Experience Management (CEM) portfolio to enable operators to pinpoint their best customers by service and location. With this insight, operators can focus on boosting the satisfaction of those customers who bring in the most revenue. The new capabilities are also a powerful way to counter the rising risk of churn, which has swelled to 39% across all markets and subscriber groups, an increase of more than 20% in one year according to Nokia Siemens Networks 2013 Acquisition and Retention Study Report.*

Nokia Siemens Networks has enhanced its CEM on Demand** portfolio to provide a near real-time business view of service consumption trends. This view enables an operator to prioritize where it matters most: on customers who bring in the highest revenues.

The study results also indicated that heavy users in mature markets are willing to spend more for special services or superior network quality. Therefore, knowing the most profitable customers, network locations and services enables an operator to prioritize its resources to reduce churn, raise service uptake and maximize the return on its network investments.

This new business perspective is a compelling addition to the current reactive methods of identifying high-value customers, which generally lack real-time data. In addition to an unmatched understanding of the network, services, devices and care, operators can now measure the precise impact of those customers who generate the highest spend and take more effective action to delight them, said Lassaad Essafi, head of customer insight and experience, Nokia Siemens Networks.

To deliver the full value of the CEM portfolio, Nokia Siemens Networks Professional Services*** support network planning, architecture, software and product integration, and CEM optimization.

For more information on Nokia Siemens Networks CEM portfolio, follow this link. To share your thoughts on the topic, join the discussion on Twitter using #1GBperday, #CSPCX and #mobilebroadband or the industry discussion on Linkedin CSPCX-Group.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is the worlds specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the worlds most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly.

With headquarters in Espoo, Finland, we operate in over 120 countries and had net sales of approximately 13.4 billion euros in 2012. http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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*The 2013 Acquisition & Retention Study Report from Nokia Siemens Networks is based on the results of 8,700 interviews of customers in mature markets (Denmark, South Korea, Japan, UK and US), in-transition markets (Brazil, Colombia and Russia) and emerging markets (India) during the second half of 2012.

**Nokia Siemens Networks Customer Experience Management (CEM) offering is an end-to-end approach that helps operators analyze, act upon and monetize the wealth of customer data available across their organization. CEM draws customer insight data from multiple sources, including the network, service and device performance, real-time subscriber experience and operator services. It enables data collection and consolidation to improve the user experience. This helps operators support end-user demands at the right time and the right place, increasing the individual communications experience for every single customer.

***Nokia Siemens Networks Professional Services help operators maximize CEM value for their unique networks by ensuring their operational processes are driven by Experience Indicators rather than KPIs. Our Professional Services experts help operators become CEM-powered organizations by: integrating the different customer experience management modules, sharing CEM insights across the organization, and turning these insights into action by improving the metrics reported by Customer Experience Management tools through service optimization and service management.







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Food Distribution Company Daylight Foods Transitions to Hybrid Delivery Trucks

Posted on May 11, 2013 by free


Milpitas, Ca (PRWEB) May 10, 2013

Sourcing from local growers when possible and maximizing delivery routes, kept food distribution company Daylight Foods’ carbon foot print down. Yet drivers still face traffic and frequent stopping while on route and although Daylights base may be in the Bay Area, their distribution spans California from Eureka to Bakersfield. The company knew it could do more in reducing their fossil fuel use and this year have added 8 Kenworth T370 diesel-electric trucks to their fleet.

When asked about the initial move towards hybrid trucks, Tim Kouretas, Operations Manager, explained it was brought on by wanting to, Be environmentally friendly and follow the most environmentally friendly practices possible. The decision to switch the entire fleet was easy to make after seeing the initial investment in the trucks would easily pay for itself in reduced fuel costs and tax break incentives. Sustainability is important to Daylight Foods and is a focus throughout the company, not just in their transportation choices.

Californias Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP) provided a $ 160,000.00 cash credit towards the 8 trucks. The focus of the HVIP program according to their website is to, offset about half of the incremental additional cost of eligible hybrid and battery-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles using a simplified purchase voucher. HVIP makes it possible for businesses, like Daylight Foods, to afford the switch to green transportation.

The older conventional diesel trucks averaged about 4-5 miles per gallon, with the hybrid trucks we are seeing on average 7-10 miles per gallon, explained Tim Ault, Daylight Foods Transportation Manager. This is a huge savings for the company and the environment. Ault explained they plan on adding to their fleet in the near future and phasing out the older conventional models.

The Kenworth T370 trucks are perfect for Daylight Foods. This Class 6 vehicle has not only impressive fuel savings, but boasts a PACCAR PX-6 engine, the highest power to weight ratio in the industry. Advanced power train in the vehicle automatically monitors and switches between power modes depending on driving conditions.

The T370 was made for businesses making frequent stops and consistent braking in high traffic areas, such as cities and busy freeways. Electricity produced when braking assists the diesel engine and is reused in acceleration. This quiet running truck boasts a hybrid dash display for real-time driver feedback, an aid in encouraging maximum fuel economy.

In addition to hybrid trucks, Daylight has outfitted their sales team with Toyota Priuses. When our team looked at using conventional vehicles for our sales team and our outbound delivery trucks and then compared them with hybrid vehicles, the decision was clear; it was in our best interest to use the hybrid vehicles. We would be reducing our carbon footprint and therefore be helping the environment, as well as offsetting our gas expenditures, explained President Chris Vlahopouliotis.

Daylight Foods is confident they are making the right business and environmental decisions transitioning to hybrid transportation. They see this step as being one of many green choices the company can make.

About Daylight Foods

Daylight Foods purchases direct from the most reputable growers and shippers in the industry. Their direct purchasing and high quality standards enables them to continually pass on value to their customers operations; supplying fresher, higher yielding product. Daylight Foods takes a special interest in local growers and family farms, as well as in green technology, to support their local communities and sustainability for future generations.







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Physical Gold Responds to Gold Prices Up on Demand from China

Posted on May 8, 2013 by free


(PRWEB UK) 8 May 2013

Gold prices were up on Wednesday after surging gold demand from China pushed prices higher, with Chinas net gold imports from Hong Kong hitting a record in March and the prospect of surging demand in coming months expected to give bullion further support – reports Reuters.

Gold is also being supported by the physical market, which remains tight given a recent surge in demand for gold bars and coins after prices dropped in mid-April.

With the demand continuing, premiums remain at high levels, with gold at $ 1,454.21 an ounce this morning.

A spokesperson for Physical Gold said:

The recent huge demand for physical gold has seen gold investment reach such levels that gold dealers have reported shortages in gold bullion coins and bars. While this demand continues and investors rush to make the most of lower prices, we should see gold prices continue to do well. It is well worth making use of these prices now, even if you do have to wait a few weeks for gold delivery, as continued demand could see gold prices rise further.

Physical Gold Ltd is a leading UK gold dealer, helping investors diversify their portfolios with innovative investment solutions. Renowned for their ground breaking products such as the Sipp gold and Gold Accumulation Account, the firm specialise in providing customers with tailored assistance in sourcing the best gold for their personal requirements. Based in London, the team are BNTA accredited and have an unrivalled knowledge of the gold market as well as an exceptional understanding of the general financial markets.







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ZaGO Manufacturing Company Stays Globally Competitive By Installing Solar

Posted on May 6, 2013 by free


Newark, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 06, 2013

ZaGO Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce that they have gone solar at their headquarters and manufacturing operations, based in Newark, New Jersey. This investment in solar power increases their global competitiveness by lowering their operational costs, allowing them to continue manufacturing all their innovative sealing products at their Newark facility.

Since we are here in Newark for the long run, we are committed to investing in our facility and decided to go solar, explained Gail Friedberg, Vice President of ZaGO. We are proud that our 20-year old company was Born in Newark since we started at the NJIT Business Incubator back in 1993. After graduating from the incubator, we rented a facility in Newark before buying this building ten years ago.

With a tough economy, we investigated ways to curb our expenses and electricity was a logical choice to consider, added Harvey Rottenstrich, President of ZaGO. Being energy independent is important to us. This decision not only lowers our operating costs, it reduces the risk from the volatility of future electric prices. Solar is a great hedge and our expenses are now more reliable. With the federal tax credit and bonus depreciation, it made it very worthwhile to install the system.

The 207 solar modules in this system provide over 60% of their electricity consumption. This project means a lot to us since all of our products are Made in the U.S.A.. By generating electricity through solar, we are able to reduce our operating expenses and remain competitive in the marketplace, while retaining valuable manufacturing jobs in New Jersey.

About ZaGO

ZaGO is a leading manufacturing company specializing in crafting high quality sealing products including self-sealing fasteners, switch boots, and switch seals. The company was launched and is based in Newark, New Jersey. The company proudly manufactures all of its sealing products in its headquarters in NJ, and makes daily shipments throughout North America, Central America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company is always happy to work with customers on any application, and to customize the ideal sealing solution for each business.







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Physical Gold Responds to Gold Heading for Second Straight Weekly Gain

Posted on May 4, 2013 by free


(PRWEB UK) 3 May 2013

Cuts in interest rates by the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserves decision to stick to its stimulus programme has helped gold continue its run, allowing it to head for its second straight weekly gain.

The moves by both central banks have helped fuel bullions appeal as a hedge against inflation, with spot gold rising by $ 8.32 an ounce on Friday morning to reach $ 1,474.56 an ounce.

Gold recently benefited from a surge in demand as investors made use of lower prices, with some gold dealers reporting shortages and waiting lists.

A spokesperson from Physical Gold said:

While gold may be experiencing lower prices at the moment, this has surged demand for the precious metal with many investors wanting to make use of a good deal on gold at the moment. Coupled with supporting factors from central banks, gold investment should continue to be an attractive option.

Physical Gold Ltd is a leading UK gold dealer, helping investors diversify their portfolios with innovative investment solutions. Renowned for their ground breaking products such as the Sipp gold and Gold Accumulation Account, the firm specialise in providing customers with tailored assistance in sourcing the best gold for their personal requirements. Based in London, the team are BNTA accredited and have an unrivalled knowledge of the gold market as well as an exceptional understanding of the general financial markets.







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