Alpha Source, Inc. Sponsors Engineering World Health Project at Marquette University and the Milwaukee School of Engineering

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  Milwaukee, WI (January 8, 2009 - Updated April 15, 2009) - Alpha Source, Inc has joined forces with students from the Marquette University Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Healthcare Without Borders (HWB) to assemble defibrillator battery test kits that will be distributed and used in hospitals of developing countries.   

The unassembled defibrillator battery test kits will be purchased by Alpha Source from Engineering World Health (EWH), a charitable organization founded to harness the resources of collegiate engineering programs and professional engineers for the improvement of conditions in hospitals of the developing world. 

Once the kits have been assembled and tested, they will be used to test the electrical charge levels of defibrillators.  EWH will forward the kits on to partner hospitals directly or through students participating in the EWH Summer Institute.  The EWH Summer Institute gives engineering, physics and chemistry college students the opportunity to get hands-on repair and design experience while simultaneously helping disadvantaged hospitals and patients at facilities in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras and Tanzania. 

Dr. Kris Ropella, Biomedical Engineering Department Chair of Marquette University and Dr. Samantha Jacques, Biomedical Engineering Program Director of MSOE, both found this joint venture a great opportunity to engage the students academically as well as expose them to global healthcare improvement initiatives.  By working on this project Marquette and MSOE students will get basic soldering and electrical circuit experience through assembling and testing the kits donated by Alpha Source.   

â??A part of our corporate mission is to work with charitable organizations that focus on providing quality healthcare worldwide.  When I was introduced to the EWH program and the opportunity to engage young minds in the process, I wanted to make an impact and get involved,â?? said Alpha Source President Norine Carlson-Weber.

MSOE student Catherine Weitenbeck (MSOEâ??s EWB President) and Marquette student Kevin Vincent (Marquetteâ??s BSME President) are both excited about collaborating with Alpha Source and students from another Wisconsin university on a project that allows them to develop their engineering skills and make a difference.

â??Building kits for free distribution to developing country hospitals is a great way for collegiate engineering programs to contribute to improving the lives of people who live in poor and vulnerable communities, where having reliable equipment can literally mean the difference between life and deathâ??, says Frank Webb, the Executive Director of EWH. â??We are excited to see this wonderful gesture from Alpha Source and the students at Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering.â??

Kits will be assembled at MSOE on Saturday, January 17^th and Marquette on Wednesday, January 21^st and Saturday, January 24^th.   

Engineering World Health, founded in 2001 by Dr. Robert Malkin and Dr. Mohammad Kiani, is a national organization with chapters at schools in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.  EWH works in close partnership with Duke University, which manages the Engineering World Health Summer Institute program.

Alpha Source, Inc. Exhibiting at 2009 AAMI Conference

    Milwaukee, WI (April 6, 2009) - Alpha Source, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2009 AAMI Conference and Expo taking place on June 6 - 8, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland.  For additional details on special activities Alpha Source has planned for this event, please contact Kendra Hill, Marketing Manager, at marketing@alphasourcegroup.com.

Alpha Source, Inc. Welcomes New Marketing Manager

   Milwaukee, WI (March 31, 2009)â?? Alpha Source Inc. welcomes Kendra Hill to the management team as their new Marketing Manager.  Kendra will be responsible for overseeing Alpha Source national and international marketing strategies.  

â??Hired as a result of participating in the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukeeâ??s School of Business LaMacchia Entrepreneur Program, Kendra brings a fresh perspective on implementing effective e-based B2B marketing campaigns.  We are looking forward to the increased corporate exposure, product branding and energy she will bring to the position,â?? says Alpha Source President Norine Carlson-Weber. 

A graduate of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Kendra has over 8 years of sales and marketing experience. 

Alpha Source Inc., a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), was founded in 1986 and is a global distributor of new and replacement medical devices and accessories and battery pack manufacturer.

Alpha Source Earns an A+ Letter Grade from the Better Business Bureau

  Milwaukee, WI (January 6, 2009) â??  Alpha Source, Inc. earned the Better Business Bureauâ??s (BBB) highest accreditation rating of A+ as a result of  meeting and exceeding established accreditation standards.   

The newly launched letter grade rating system replaces the previous two-dimensional satisfactory and unsatisfactory system providing consumers a more comprehensive and objective view of a businessâ?? reliability and trustworthiness. 

According to the BBB, this new and improved system has enhanced their rating systemâ??s overall visual appeal and user-friendly format.  Businesses will be rated objectively based on a computer-generated formula that takes into account 16 different factors most of which revolve around customer complaint history.   

The focus on the number of complaints, the severity of complaints and how a business resolves complaints are the main determinants that can drive a businessâ?? letter grade up or down keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront.

Becoming an accredited BBB company is a part of Alpha Sourceâ??s ongoing commitment to industry best customer service and product quality.  Other steps Alpha Source has taken to keep customers and quality first include achieving ISO13485:2003 Certification and the implementation of robust product quality and compliance, Quality Management Systems.

Alpha Source Inc., a GE Healthcare Authorized Distributor

Alpha Source, Inc. is now an authorized distributor for GE Healthcare Monitoring Systems offering system accessories including GE OEM batteries, repair parts, lead wires and O2 Sensors. This partnership with G.E. marks a new level in Alpha Sources continued mission to offer quality products, competitive pricing and premier customer service. Call us at 1.800.654.9845 for product information and quotes.

Achieved Customer Satisfaction Rating 94%

Past Performance Certified

Alpha Source achieved a past performance rating of 94% overall, from customer references in June 2008 through the Open Ratings supplier performance review system. This system is used by the Federal government and other contractors to find qualified suppliers.

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New Facility Opened

Our renovated 42,000 sq ft facility houses corporate offices, lighting & battery pack assembly operations and larger warehousing. Located at 6619 W Calumet Road, Milwaukee, WI

Alpha Source Selects Pilgrim Software as Compliance and Quality Solution Provider

Alpha Source has seleceted Pilgrim, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management (ECQM) software solutions, as its solution provider to address its expanding operations and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

Alpha Source will implement Pilgrims SmartCAPA solution for CAPA management, SmartDoc for documentation handling, SmartTrain for employee training and qualification tracking, SmartComplaints for complaint handling, and SmartAudit for internal and external audit management.

Pilgrims automated management solutions will enhance the visibility of Alpha Sources employee qualifications and training on SOPs and documentation procedures. Once implemented, those solutions also will lead to productivity gains earned through a reduction in manual labor processes. The company will then be in a better position to re-deploy staff to conduct proactive, value-added activities across the organization.

These solutions are just the kinds of tools that enable smaller companies on the move to reach the next level of productivity and success, said Nikki Willett, Pilgrims Vice President of Marketing & Regulatory Products. Alpha Source will enhance its customer service capabilities, resulting in stronger brand recognition and greater financial gains across the enterprise.

ISO CERTIFICATION ACHIEVED

Alpha Source/Access Battery are certified to ISO 13485:2003 for the design, development, assembly, sale of battery packs; distribution of lamps, batteries, battery packs, related items and medical devices. Our commitment to quality is unwavering.

Alpha Source Rated As Top 20% Performer in Nationwide Survey

Milwaukee, WI - Alpha Source, Inc., a leading Milwaukee-based supplier of batteries and related electrical accessories for the medical industry, has been certified as a Top 20% Performer by Open Ratings, a national performance evaluation company and a unit of Dun & Bradstreet.

Alpha Source scored 94 out of a possible 100 points to earn a top spot among companies surveyed nationwide. The score is a measure of outstanding overall customer satisfaction relative to similar companies. "Scoring as high as we have is well-deserved recognition for our employees who put our customers first in everything we do", said company president and founder Norine-Carlson Weber.

The Open Rating PPE (Past Performance Evaluation) Program, which measures a company's performance across a wide range of indicators, is widely used by large purchasing organizations to help support decisions regarding supplier selection.

Visit the Open Ratings Website for more information.

Alpha Source Expands Inventory with Streamlight Equipment.

Streamlight lighting equipment is now available through Alpha Source. Streamlight's durable and reliable lighting solutions shine through in less than ideal environments, including rain, snow, intense heat or cold. From flash lights to work lights, Alpha Source stocks the perfect Streamlight products for any industry. Browse our complete selection of Streamlight Products to find the right lighting solution for you.