Sachem Patch Business Notebook, September 13

From rolling out new products to purchasing new facilities, local businesses continue to expand their services to stay ahead of the game. Here's a look at what's happened lately:

HD Communications Corp. Introduces New In-Wall Wi-Fi Access Point: HD Communications Corp. of Ronkonkoma has announced its release of the HD28650, its fourth generation In-Wall/802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point, according to PR Newswire. The new version is Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled, includes both data and telephone jacks, and is tailored to fit inside a standard single gang box. According to President and CEO Don Davis, the in-wall design improves Wi-Fi range by enabling the access point to be nearer to the user.

The HD28650 has already been installed in hotels, motels, residential homes and educational institutions, and was formally introduced at the CEDIA EXPO 2011 from September 8-10. It is currently available for purchase from HD Communications Corp., but will be available via a national distribution firm in the near future.

CVD Equipment Purchases New Facility, Selling Old Properties: In a move that will allow it to increase staff size and product capability, CVD Equipment Corp. of Ronkonkoma has signed a contract to purchase a new 120,000 sq. foot facility in Central Islip.  According to Semiconductor Today, the company is currently selling its two existing locations in Ronkonkoma and will be doubling its size through the move to Central Islip.

The change will allow for expansion of its Engineering, Manufacturing, Administrative and Application Laboratory, as well as expansion of First Nano R&D equipment, CVD Production equipment, and process development and material manufacturing programs. CVD designs and manufactures customized equipment and process solutions that are used to create solar, nano and advanced electronic components, materials and coatings for research and industrial applications.

JVC Media a Charter Client of The Media Dash: The Media Dash, a web-based platform which enables advertisers to easily purchase streaming and on-air advertising space, recently made Long Island its fourth radio market in the United States. According to PR Newswire, JVC Media of Ronkonkoma is one of two of the company’s charter clients on the island, the other being the Aloha Station Trust in East Patchogue.

JVC Media president and CEO John Caracciolo has expressed his hopes that the company’s use of Long Island Media Dash will better enable local businesses to get through to listeners, as the platform outlines a simple four-step customizable process which includes searching for ad offerings, selecting the appropriate package, uploading or creating a commercial, and submitting payment.

JVC Media owns Party 105.3 FM, La Fiesta 98.5 FM, My Country 96.1 FM, and WRCN 103.9 FM.

DrakonStudio To Offer Editing Classes: DrakonStudio, a multimedia production company based in Holbrook, has announced that it will be adding on to its range of services. Unlike many other post-production houses, DrakonStudio will offer classes for both individuals and companies to learn how to use the video editing software Final Cut Pro.

The courses offered include editing in Final Cut Pro, building the rough cut, refining edit points, mixing audio tracks, changing motion properties, applying filters, and finishing and outputting. Depending on students’ preferences, classes will range from providing broad coverage to focusing on specific aspects of the editing software. For more information on DrakonStudio visit their website, or to register for classes call 631-676-4804.

Have business news for this notebook or a story idea? Email Sachem Patch editor Chris Vaccaro at Chris@Patch.com or Patch contributor Erin Rafferty at Erin.R.Rafferty@gmail.com.