“The marriage of traditional and innovative ideas is producing twenty first century offerings, geared more toward healthy, quick and satisfying products,” said Charles Cowan, producer for Business Update. “We are committed to bringing these ideas to the public.”

The restaurant industry makes up a significant portion of the American economy. Business Update will be exploring the entire industry: from the restaurant equipment manufacturers that support schools, hospitals and chain restaurants, to the culinary institutes that are training today’s youth. The series, which will air in the third quarter of 2012 on Discovery Channel and Food Network, will feature topics such as innovative food service products, exciting new restaurants, and high quality, ready-to-make frozen foods.

“People today tend to take for granted the ease with which they can access just about any food that they would like at any given time,” said Vince Moss, creative director for DMG Productions. “Business Update: Food Service in America will take viewers behind the scenes, so they can see the wheels that make this industry turn.”

Business Update is an educational series that explores the industries that make up the backbone of both the American and the global economies. Produced through the eyes of the people that make up the industry, Business Update is the winner of four Telly Awards, and has been responsible for raising awareness of key issues across multiple industries.

“A lot of exciting things are going on in the food service industry right now,” said Chad Densen, production manager for DMG Productions. “Viewers are going to be truly surprised by some of the technologies that are currently becoming available in the food service industry.”

About DMG Productions:

DMG Productions is well respected in the community as a producer of educational television programming. Best known for their award winning medical series “Health Heroes”, the agricultural phenomenon “American Farmer” and the eco-friendly program “Shades of Green,” DMG is dedicated to enriching the lives of their television viewers.

DMG Productions won awards for their shows Health Heroes, Business Update, American Farmer and Shades of Green.

The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films.  Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

For its 33^rd season, The Telly Awards once again joined forces with YouTube to give the public the power to view and rate videos submitted as part of the People’s Telly Awards.  In addition to recognition from the Silver Telly Council, the judging panel that selects the Telly Awards winners, the Internet community helps decide the People’s Telly Awards winners.

A prestigious judging panel of over 500 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of The Silver Telly Council, judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents.  The Silver Council evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work – entries do not compete against each other – rather entries are judged against a high standard of merit.  Less than 10% of entries are chosen as Winners of the Silver Telly, our highest honor.  Approximately 25% of entries are chosen as Winners of the Bronze Telly.

“The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,” said Linda Day, Executive Director of the Telly Awards.  “DMG Productions accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.”

“I am thrilled to be accepting this honor from the Telly Awards, on behalf of DMG Productions,” said Chad Densen, production manager for DMG Productions. “It is an honor to be associated with the Telly’s, and be a part of such a talented group of film professionals.”

To find out more about the Telly Awards visit our website at www.tellyawards.com.

About DMG Productions:

DMG Productions is well respected in the community as a producer of educational television programming. Best known for their award winning medical series “Health Heroes”, the agricultural phenomenon “American Farmer” and the eco-friendly program “Shades of Green,” DMG is dedicated to enriching the lives of their television viewers.

“Let’s face it: our nation’s approach to energy is putting both our environment and our economy in danger. Shades of Green will be bringing a real solution to the table: wind power,” said Ellen Rubin-Goold, producer for the series.”

The concept of generating electricity through the power of wind has been steadily increasing in popularity both domestically and globally. In America alone, it has been responsible for bringing in almost $20 billion in private investment.

Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association, is spearheading a national effort to promote the use of wind energy. “American wind energy is creating American jobs and affordable electricity all across the country. We are powering one of the country’s biggest sources of Made-in-the-USA manufacturing jobs and a vital source of economic development despite the downed economy,” said Bode.

Shades of Green is an exciting and comprehensive program dedicated to defining and exploring today’s latest advances in all areas of sustainable living. Developed through the real life experiences of industry experts and organizations that are leading the way, this six-time Telly award-winning series combines scientific and clinical data with poignant story telling, to deliver the best and most accurate information for viewers.

“Much of the inaction of the general public is caused by a lack of understanding about the availability of alternative energy sources,” said Chad Densen, production manager for Shades of Green. “This special-edition series on wind power will raise awareness and call the public to action.”

About DMG Productions:

DMG Productions is well respected in the community as a producer of educational television programming. Best known for their award winning medical series “Health Heroes”, the agricultural phenomenon “American Farmer” and the eco-friendly program “Shades of Green,” DMG is dedicated to enriching the lives of their television viewers.

For more information, visit www.dmgproductions.org or call 1-866-496-4065.

GreenGate Fresh is committed to providing customers with the highest quality produce available today, while also making a positive impact on the environment.

This particular episode will focus on the importance of environmental stewardship. GreenGate Fresh is committed to maintaining a sustainable future, through technology and innovative farming methods. Viewers will learn that it is not only possible, but convenient to eat fresh, healthy produce.

“I’m not sure there has ever been a greater need to provide safe, fresh, healthy and affordable food choices to people of all ages. Fresh fruit and vegetables grown and produced in harmony with the environment fill this void perfectly. We saw the opportunity to work with American Farmer as great way to deliver this message”.

“I’m truly excited to be working with GreenGate Fresh on what will truly be an impact piece for the agriculture community,” said Shirley White, producer for American Farmer. “Viewers need to be introduced to companies like GreenGate, who play an important role in providing healthy produce for our country.”

About American Farmer:

American Farmer is a breakthrough program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. From seed to harvest to food production, their producers have traveled the country covering the people, places and issues impacting all areas of farm country. American Farmer is produced and distributed by DMG Productions, an award-winning content provider of educational programming to the television industry.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About GreenGate Fresh:

GreenGate Fresh is a startup company formed in late 2009 to produce fresh salads and slaws for the foodservice-hospitality industry. This could include fine dining and quick service restaurants along with hospitals, schools and universities.

For more information, visit: www.greengatefresh.com or call 831-783-1601.

Media Contact:
Jay Iverson
831-783-1601

Agile Manufacturing is responsible for bringing farmers the Miller Loader, one of the most rugged, yet maintenance free pieces of farm machinery available today. GrabTec continues to advance production capabilities for government, construction and agriculture.

On this episode of American Farmer, viewers will be taken behind the scenes, and learn how these high-tech pieces of machinery are making significant changes in the industry. Discovery Channel and Rural Television audiences will see first-hand how computer-aided modeling and advanced CNC and robotic manufacturing equipment help bring the Miller Loader and GrabTec to life.

“The demand to produce more with less (or the same) is what has driven the technological advances we see in today’s agriculture and construction operations. That demand will only increase“, says Michael Feilmeier of Agile Manufacturing. “Our products have to perform and they do. It is the success of our customers that has driven our success. We use advanced technology to create the technology that we put in the field.”

“Agile Manufacturing is a company with a long history, and a remarkable story to tell,” said Shirley White, senior producer for American Farmer. “Some of the processes behind the development of the Miller Loader and GrabTec are really going to amaze our viewers.”

About American Farmer:

American Farmer is a breakthrough program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. From seed to harvest, livestock and more, our producers have traveled the country covering the people, places and issues impacting all areas of farm country. American Farmer attracts a large farm and ranch audience along with a loyal following of city viewers who want to remain connected with country living and the business of agriculture.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About Agile Manufacturing:

Agile Manufacturing produces the Miller Loader and GrabTec product lines in its facility in rural Iowa. Combining world-class, state-of-the-art tools with highly skilled employees, Agile provides its customers with innovative designs, manufactured into high quality products.

Miller Loader traces its history back to the founder Elmer Miller, who first started patenting Loader technology in the 1940’s. In 1971 Elmer founded Miller Loaders Inc. based on the philosophy of strength and simplicity. Three generations and over forty years in business are testament that those concepts continue to be relevant today.

GrabTec products grew from the success of the Miller Loader produced wheel loader grapple, combined with the cleanup needs caused by hurricane Katrina. Tim Miller used today’s latest advanced design tools and applied his grandfather’s philosophy of strength and simplicity to create the first GrabTec grapple. That success has triggered additional models and the patent pending technology available in the product line today.

For more information, visit: www.MillerLoader.com www.GrabTec.com or call (800) 570-8205.

Media Contact:

Michael Feilmeier
Mike@MillerLoader.com
(712) 477-2795

MBW Products, maker of the ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitches, provides farmers with the most cutting edge technology available in the field of precision agriculture. The ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitch is poised to save farmers time, energy and money while maximizing crop yield.

This particular segment will focus on the practice of implement steering, and how it is changing the world of precision agriculture. Viewers will be taken behind the scenes and learn about the many high-tech features of the ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitch.

“Our experience in agriculture led to the development of the ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitches. When sub-inch accuracy is required, ProTrakker is the answer,” says Cory Miller, MBW Products. The ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitch automatically adjusts to correctly steer implements on slopes, contour rows and variable soils. The ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitches keep implements from swaying into crop rows and causing expensive, unsightly damage. ProTrakker is in a category of its own and adding it to your precision outfit boosts your accuracy to an unmatched standard, no matter the landscape.

“The ProTrakker is one of the more impressive pieces of machinery that I’ve come across,” said Shirley White, senior producer for American Farmer. “I can’t wait for viewers to be exposed to just how technologically advanced the world of agriculture is becoming.”

About American Farmer:

American Farmer is a breakthrough program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. From seed to harvest, livestock and more, our producers have traveled the country covering the people, places and issues impacting all areas of farm country.

American Farmer attracts a large farm and ranch audience along with a loyal following of city viewers who want to remain connected with country living and the business of agriculture.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About MBW Products:

More than three decades ago, MBW began as a maintenance and custom fabrication provider in the agricultural industry.

For more information, visit: www.mbwproducts.com or call 712-668-4240.

Media Contact:
Cory Miller
712-668-4240

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Blackfoot, ID, March 05, 2012– Nonpareil announced today that they will be participating in an upcoming episode of American Farmer, television series for Discovery Channel and Rural TV.

Known as the “Potato Ingredient” company, Nonpareil is the only fully integrated potato company in the United States. Along with an extensive research and development division, Nonpareil grows, fresh packs, dehydrates, freezes and distributes potatoes and potato flakes.

This episode of American Farmer will focus on how Nonpareil is producing the most unique potato products in the industry. This innovative company is applying potato ingredients to products like perogies, tuna fish and everything in between.

“We see enormous opportunity and believe the best days of this company lie ahead of us,” said Chris Abend, Nonpareil President. “At Nonpareil, it has always been about quality potatoes, while consistently increasing our reputation for developing innovative potato-based technology and enhancing the quality of food products.”

“In an industry where products and technologies can quickly grow stale, Nonpareil is providing fresh innovation,” said Shirley White, producer for American Farmer. “American Farmer viewers are going to be amazed at the vast array of applications for the potato.”

About American Farmer:

American Farmer is a breakthrough program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. From seed to harvest to food production, their producers have traveled the country covering the people, places and issues impacting all areas of farm country. American Farmer is produced and distributed by DMG Productions, an award-winning content provider of educational programming to the television industry.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About Nonpareil:

Nonpareil Corp. was established in New York City in 1946 as Idaho Potato Packers and has grown into one of the largest growers and shippers of fresh potatoes, largest manufacture of dehydrated potato pieces, and one of the most modern producers of potato flakes and flour in the industry.

For more information, visit: www.nonpareilpotato.com or call 208-785-3030.

Media Contact:
Craig Rasmussen
The Summit Group
crasmussen@summitslc.com
801-990-1163

Electronic manufacturing services, or EMS, is a field that is essential to almost all industries, but surprisingly, is mostly hidden from the general public. Original equipment manufacturers, or OEM, utilize the services of EMS companies to help bring their products to market.

This particular episode of Business Update will focus on the importance of EMS in the aerospace and defense industry. IEC Electronics is responsible for the printed circuit board and wire and cable harness assemblies that make the most advanced systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Jeffrey T. Schlarbaum, President of IEC said “Our customer’s products often operate in harsh environments and situations where failure cannot be tolerated. It is our mission to ensure these complex electronics are manufactured flawlessly so that they perform as intended.” Schlarbaum continues, “In pursuit of our vision to be Absolutely, Positively Perfect and On-Time, IEC has continued to play an important role delivering fail-safe electronics to the aerospace and defense industries for mission-critical applications.”

“IEC Electronics is a company that plays a role in the operation of equipment that is vital to our nation’s security,” said Vince Moss, producer for Business Update. “Viewers are going to be surprised at what happens behind the scenes at IEC.”

About Business Update:

Business Update is a corporate-America type series covering the world of business, finance and technology. From Main Street to Wall Street, our award-winning producers take an in-depth look into some of the hottest topics and current trends impacting our society.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About IEC Electronics:

IEC Electronics Corporation is a premier provider of electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”) to advanced technology companies primarily in the military and aerospace, medical, industrial and computing sectors. The Company specializes in the custom manufacture of high reliability, complex circuit cards, system level assemblies, a wide array of custom cable and wire harness assemblies, and precision sheet metal products. As a full service EMS provider, IEC is a world-class ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 and ISO13485 certified company. The AS9100 certification enables IEC to serve the military and commercial aerospace markets. The ISO13485 certification supports the quality requirements of medical device markets. The Company is also AC7120 Nadcap accredited for electronics manufacturing to support the most stringent quality requirements of the aerospace industry, as well as ITAR registered and NSA approved under the COMSEC standard. IEC Electronics is headquartered in Newark, NY (outside of Rochester) and also has operations in Victor, NY, Rochester, NY, Albuquerque, NM and Bell Gardens, CA. Additional information about IEC can be found on its web site at www.iec-electronics.com.

Media Contact:
Jodi Wahl
Marketing Coordinator
IEC Electronics Corp
315-331-7742

After searching in vain for a suitable pilot bag, certified flight instructor Ross Bishop changed the game when he created the revolutionary BrightLine Bags Pilot Flight Bag. The world-wide success of that product led to the innovations that come with their second generation of products; “The FLEX System”, which takes this re-invention to a new level and expands it to include the world of utility bags for just about any field professional.

This episode of Business Update will focus on the multitude of challenges faced by the field professional on a daily basis. Viewers will learn how the BrightLine Bags FLEX System can make life easier, safer, and more effective for pilots, policemen, paramedics and other professionals whose workplace is out in the field, on land, at sea, and in the air.

“The nature and the significance of the innovations we’ve been making to professional utility bags has caused a level of enthusiastic response we’ve never seen in the bag industry before”, said Ross Bishop, President of BrightLine Bags. “This reflects the simple fact (which, until now, has clearly been overlooked) that when compared to all the things that any field pro carries, the bag they use is as important as anything in it. How well that bag performs goes a long way toward determining how well that professional performs. Our new ‘FLEX System TM’ with its ‘Adaptive Utility TM’ technology, sets new standards of versatility and effectiveness which will allow field pros to better fulfill the variety of “missions” they face every day. We’re thrilled with the opportunity to team with Business Update to get the word out about this unique bag system.

“It is with tremendous excitement that we are announcing our partnership with BrightLine Bags,” said Vince Moss, producer for the series. “Viewers will be amazed by the new FLEX System and the variety of ways that this innovative utility bag can enhance their lives.”

About Business Update:

Business Update is a corporate-America type series covering the world of business, finance and technology. From Main Street to Wall Street, our award-winning producers take an in-depth look into some of the hottest topics and current trends impacting our society.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About Brightline Bags:

BrightLine Bags, Inc. is a creative company based in San Rafael, California that designs and builds utility bags that stand out by applying unequaled detailed engineering and by incorporating innovative real-world functionality into utility bags for field professionals whose success depends on the quality and performance of those bags.

For more information, visit: www.brightlinebags.com or call 415-721-7825.

Media Contact:
Ross Bishop
415-721-7825

Excelerate’s message is simple: Conducting defense and aerospace business internationally is the future; you just have to do it correctly. This particular episode of Business Update will focus on the importance of American defense contractors engaging the international defense industry.

Mike Doubleday, President & CEO said, “Excelerate’s focus is in conducting safe and effective defense and aerospace business in the international marketplace by ensuring ITAR and EAR compliance, pursuing business opportunities worldwide and by providing viable and cost effective system and engineering solutions for our domestic and international customers.”

“Excelerate plays a vital role in this new global economy,” said Vince Moss, producer for the series. “It is now more important than ever for American defense manufacturers to ‘go global’.”

About Business Update:

Business Update is a corporate-America type series covering the world of business, finance and technology. From Main Street to Wall Street, our award-winning producers take an in-depth look into some of the hottest topics and current trends impacting our society.

For more information visit: www.dmgproductions.org or call (866) 496-4065.

About Excelerate, Inc.:

Excelerate’s focus is in conducting defense and aerospace business in the global marketplace. We are a technically based company with expertise in the regulations, business practices and processes and engineering to successfully and safely conduct high technology business worldwide. Our domestic and foreign customers come to us for ITAR and EAR compliance and support; complex engineering system integration, development and solutions; and worldwide business practices, customs and operations support.

For more information, visit: www.Excelerate-Inc.com or call (256) 325-4050.

Media Contact:
Laura Patrick
Laura@Excelerate-Inc.com
(256) 325-4050 x112