- Itron Completes Acquisition of Flow Metrix, Inc.
Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Flow Metrix, Inc. in a cash-for-stock merger.
Flow Metrix develops and manufactures advanced leak detection systems for underground pipelines which allow customers to reduce their “unaccounted for” water and improve efficiency. - Jabil to Launch Tender Offer for Taiwan Green Point Enterprises
Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE:JBL), a global electronic product solutions company, announced today that it is going to launch a tender offer to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Taiwan Green Point Enterprises Co., Ltd. (3007.TW) for NT$109 per share in cash through a wholly-owned Jabil subsidiary. The acquisition includes nine Asian plants, including seven located in China and one in both Taiwan and Malaysia. - Consolidated Container Company Completes the Purchase of the Assets of The MAB Group
Consolidated Container Company (CCC) today completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of The MAB Group, a Louisville-based blow molding operation. CCC plans to expand the plant and service a number of established customer locations in the Southeastern United States. This plant will be the 59th manufacturing site for CCC, which also recently announced the acquisitions of the Salt Lake City and Spokane assets of the Quintex Corporation. - AGCO to Present at the Bear Stearns Capital Goods Conference
AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it will participate in the Bear Stearns Capital Goods Conference in New York City on Thursday, November 30, 2006. The conference will include a presentation by Andy Beck, AGCO's Chief Financial Officer, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors may listen to a live webcast of the presentation by accessing the link in the "Investors & Media/Calendar of Events" section at www.agcocorp.com. - Munters Acquires Market Leading Portable Heater Manufacturer SIAL S.p.A
Munters (STO:MTRS) has concluded an agreement to purchase the European market leading manufacturer of portable heaters, so called spot heaters, for use in commercial, industrial and agricultural applications. - Calavo Growers Doubles Processed Guacamole Production Capability
Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq:CVGW) announced today a significant capital investment that effectively doubles manufacturing capacity for its ultra-high-pressure guacamole to keep pace with strong product sales at both retail and foodservice levels. The dollar value of Calavo’s capital expenditure was not further disclosed. - Majestic Realty Co. Announces ProCore Laboratories Signs Lease in Coppell, TX
Majestic Realty Co. today announced that ProCore Laboratories LLC has signed a 65-month lease for 80,350 square feet at Park West Commerce Center in Coppell, Texas. Located at 1025 S. Belt Line Road, the property will serve as ProCore’s headquarters. - Moldflow Announces the Release of Moldflow Plastics Insight 6.1
Moldflow Corporation (NASDAQ:MFLO), the leading provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, today announced the release of Moldflow Plastics Insight® (MPI®) 6.1, the industry’s most powerful and widely used plastics design analysis software. - Hotshotstocks.com Announces Profile Launch of Probe Manufacturing,Inc.
Sharon Harkavy, Publisher of Hotshotstocks.com, today announced profile coverage of Probe Manufacturing,Inc. (OTCBB:PMFI) The profile is a comprehensive look at the company. You can view this profile at http://www.hotshotstocks.com/profiles-details_PMFI.htm. - Terex Names Tom Riordan as President and Chief Operating Officer
Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced that Tom Riordan will join the Company in the newly created position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2007. Mr. Riordan will be based in Westport, Connecticut and will report directly to Ronald M. DeFeo, who will continue to serve as the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. - Meade Instruments Contracts with Leading Asian Outsource Manufacturing Firm
Meade Instruments Corp. (Nasdaq NM: MEAD) today reported that it has contracted with ThreeSixty Sourcing Ltd., a leading outsourcing manufacturing firm, to assist the company in managing certain aspects of its overseas manufacturing operations. - From Classroom to Commercial Laboratory: Student Program Aids Development
Open Biosystems, Inc., focused on the commercialization of leading-edge life science research tools for drug discovery, today announced the launch of the Leopard Transfection Array™ kit, developed by University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH) graduate students participating in the Charger Products Graduate Assistantship program. - Courier Adjusts Executive Roles
Courier Corporation (Nasdaq: CRRC), one of America’s leading book manufacturers and specialty publishers, announced that George Q. Nichols, Chairman of Courier’s National Publishing Company subsidiary and a widely known figure in the book industry, will be retiring in June 2007 after 30 years of service. - Inovys Accelerates Customers' Failure Analysis Process with Fault-Insyte™
Inovys Corporation, a leading provider of Design For Manufacturing (DFM) solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today the launch of Fault-Insyte, the newest addition to the growing suite of Inovys tools which are dramatically changing semiconductor test and engineering productivity. Fault-Insyte is a unique failure analysis tool which enables customers to quickly and easily convert semiconductor electrical failure data to physical circuit layout information. - California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth Credits Mexico Trade Mission
A major California pump manufacturer participating in Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mexico trade mission announced today that it has secured an important business contract with a plumbing and sanitary fixture manufacturer in Monterrey. - Hercules Introduces New Culminal® Product Line for Construction
Hercules Incorporated (NYSE:HPC) today announced that the Aqualon business unit is introducing Culminal® S cellulose ethers as a result of technological developments based on unique methylcellulose chemistry. This chemistry offers new superior performance to the construction market. Compared to other cellulose ethers, the Culminal S line of products offer: - Basic Solutions® Sponsors Beauty Industry West Luncheon
Basic Solutions®, a contract packaging and private label manufacturing company, in partnership with Beauty Industry West (BIW) and fellow industry sponsors, proudly presents the November Beauty Industry West Meeting and Luncheon on November 14th 2006, at Crown Plaza, LAX. - Makhteshim Agan Reports its Results for the Third Quarter of 2006
Makhteshim Agan (TASE:MAIN), the world’s leading generic manufacturer of crop protection products, and ranked 7th in the global agrochemical market, today reported its results for the third quarter of 2006, which ended on September 30, 2006. - LG Electronics Joins HomePlug Powerline Alliance Board of Directors
Driving the worldwide acceptance of high-speed networking over powerlines, the HomePlug® Powerline Alliance today announced that LG Electronics Korea has joined the HomePlug Implementers’ Forum Board of Directors. LG, the world’s largest television manufacturer and a top three global consumer electronics manufacturer, brings a strong background in next generation home electronics and appliances to HomePlug’s diverse leadership group. - iNEMI Organizes Task Group to Address Availability of SnPb BGAs
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), an industry-led consortium, has organized the SnPb BGA Availability Task Group to address the needs of OEMs that are taking the lead (Pb) exemption from, or whose products are out of scope of, the RoHS Directive. This new task group has scheduled a workshop to bring together OEMs with the BGA supply base on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in or near San Jose, Calif. - Firepond Launches Firepond CPQ™ OnDemand Version 3.5
FP Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:FPTI), doing business as Firepond, launches version 3.5 today of its multi-tenant Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ™) OnDemand solution. This release features several enhancements. - Cherokee Inc. Facilitates Agreement for the Hot Kiss Brand in South Korea
Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE) today announced its client Hot Kiss, a leading American junior apparel, footwear and accessory brand, has entered into an exclusive international distribution agreement for South Korea with YKI Inc., a major Korean retailer, marketer and wholesaler. - DPT Laboratories Opens New R&D, Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities
DPT Laboratories, Ltd., a DFB company, has officially opened its new, 258,000-square foot research, development, manufacturing, and distribution facilities, signifying the company’s growing presence in both the pharmaceutical industry and San Antonio. - El Pollo Loco Heats up National Expansion with Multiple Franchise Development Agreements
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leader in citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, recently inked a series of multi-unit development agreements enabling El Pollo Loco developers to open 61 new locations in Georgia, Missouri, Arizona, Virginia and Utah – fueling the flame for the 350-unit chain’s continued growth into new markets around the country. - Ceradyne, Inc. Receives $122.2 Million Ceramic Body Orders for U.S. Army
Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) (NASDAQ:CRDN) received two ceramic body armor delivery orders totaling $122.2 million from the U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The orders are for $57.3 million of ESAPI and $64.9 million of ESBI (side plates) to be shipped from December 2006 through March 2007. These new delivery orders will be shipped against larger indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contracts announced earlier. - Barnes Distribution to Exclusively Distribute a New Line of High Strength Fasteners
Barnes Distribution, a business unit of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), today announced that it has obtained the exclusive rights to distribute a new line of high-strength premium quality socket head cap screws in North America. - News From USW: Rendell Joins Steelworkers, Sierra Club in Calling for National Energy Initiative
News From USW: Gov. Ed Rendell joined United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard and Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope today in calling for a bold new national initiative to develop renewable sources of energy. - Jincheng Corporation Announces Manufacturing Alliance with Europe’s Largest Motorcycle Producer
Jincheng Corporation, one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers, today announced a strategic alliance with Europe’s largest producer of motorcycles and scooters. Devon Motorcycles, Inc. is the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agent for the Jincheng Corporation. - Hartmann to Host CMA Celebration with Kix Brooks, Sara Evans, Phil Vassar
Hartmann, Inc., one of the country’s oldest luggage and leather goods manufacturers, announced today that it will sponsor a party in celebration of the Country Music Awards on Sunday, November 5th, the day before the awards show. The event will be hosted by eminent country singers Kix Brooks, Sara Evans and Phil Vassar in conjunction with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. - GenSci Expects Topical Molgramostim Gel Approval in 2007
GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (GenSci) announced today that the company’s new drug, Genfulin™, a topical gel indicated for the treatment of wound healing, is expected to get approval by China’s SFDA in early 2007. - Arlon Announces Grand Opening of Suzhou, PRC, Manufacturing Facility
Arlon Electronic Materials: At Grand Opening ceremonies held on October 24, 2006, Arlon announced official opening of a new Arlon manufacturing facility in Suzhou New District in the Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC). This operation and our new company entitled “Arlon Material Technologies Co., Ltd.” complements Arlon’s longstanding operations in Delaware and California in the United States. - Greatbatch Consolidation Plan to Drive Annualized Savings and Enable Future Technology & Business
Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB) today announced a plan for consolidating its corporate and business unit organization structure. As a result, the Company intends to eliminate approximately 40 corporate and business unit positions. This reduction will enable the Company to better match its human resources with the management and technical skill sets required to optimize long-term operating performance. - VISTAGY Releases Latest Version of FiberSIM® to Expand Support for End-to-end Composite Product
VISTAGY, Inc., a leading global provider of specialized engineering software, today announced the latest release of its FiberSIM® suite of software, created specifically for the design and manufacture of composite products. This version of FiberSIM greatly expands support for the entire end-to-end product development process—from early conceptual design through downstream manufacturing. - CytoGenix Signs Contract for Design/Build Development of New Plant and Office Facility
CytoGenix, Inc. (OTCBB:CYGX) announces the conclusion of negotiations with GSL Constructors, Ltd for the design/build development of a $3.8 million, 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Houston’s Westchase District. The building will be located on a two and one-third acre site in the Oak Park at Westchase office park and constructed by GSL’s affiliate, Kingham Dalton Wilson whose experience spans over 110 years and 1,000 projects. CytoGenix plans to occupy the building in the fourth quarter of 2007. - Pennichuck Water Service Corporation Secures Contract Renewal
Pennichuck Water Service Corp. (PWSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pennichuck Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNW), today announced that a new water service contract has been signed with one of its primary customers, the Town of Hudson, New Hampshire. PWSC has had a contract for the operation and maintenance of Hudson’s town-owned water system since 1998. - Originally New York Enters the Renewable Energy Arena: Ethanol Plant Construction & Engineering
Originally New York, Inc. (OTCBB:ONYI) has entered into the ethanol marketplace with the acquisition of ethanol industry assets, including real estate, heavy equipment, and a newly-renovated award winning ethanol plant, expected to be operational soon. - EcoSecurities Increases Portfolio of N2O Abatement Projects in China
EcoSecurities (LSE:ECO) announces that it has signed an agreement with the Shanxi Tianji Coal Chemical Group to develop one of the largest N2O abatement Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in China. - Next Generation Eaton Supercharger Provides Bigger Boost in Smaller Package
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today unveiled its newest generation of Roots-type supercharger design that will allow automakers to use smaller, more efficient compressors to create more engine boost. The company unveiled the new design, called Twin Vortices Series (TVS™) at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) tradeshow in Las Vegas. - Turbine Truck Engines Finalizes Three Consulting Agreements
Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. ‘Turbine Truck’ (OTCBB:TTEG), a company that manufactures and markets technologically advanced engines, is pleased to announce that the company has engaged three individual consulting entities to assist and advise the corporation regarding short and long term business requirements. - VaxInnate Secures $40 Million Series C Financing
VaxInnate Corporation announced today that it has secured $40 million in a Series C financing. The company is developing novel, proprietary vaccines for both pandemic and seasonal influenza based on its Toll-like receptor (TLR) technology platform. VaxInnate’s platform has the potential to substantially improve vaccine immunogenicity and efficacy while greatly reducing manufacturing costs. - echnical Communities, Inc. Names Alfredo Perez as Vice President-Business Development
Technical Communities, Inc., the leading service provider for manufacturers of technical equipment that sell to U.S. government agencies and prime federal contractors, today announced that Alfredo Perez will join the company as a Vice President-Business Development. - Equipment Installation Contract Open for $87 Million Grassroot Pasta Manufacturing
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Barilla America Incorporated, the U.S. based division of family owned Barilla Group is securing its claim as America’s top selling brand of pasta with an $87 million capital investment towards a new pasta processing plant and distribution center. - Detroit Chassis Promotes William Kirchmeier to General Manager
Detroit Chassis LLC, a manufacturer of niche vehicles and RV chassis, is proud to announce the promotion of William Kirchmeier to the position of General Manager, effective October 25, 2006. He will report to Michael Guthrie, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Chassis LLC. Kirchmeier joined Detroit Chassis in January 2005 as Lean Champion Function Leader and was promoted to VP Operations in August 2005. - Alcoa Fastening Systems’ UAB™ Blind Bolt Approved for Use on Embraer Phenom 300
Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) announces that its UAB™ Blind Bolt has been approved by Embraer for use on the Phenom 300 Very Light Jet. Each aircraft will use approximately 3,700 UAB Blind Bolts in the manufacture of composite empennage and flaps. - Better Biodiesel to Present at the ValueRich Small Cap Conference & Expo 2006 in Las Vegas
Better Biodiesel, Inc. (OTCBB:BBDS), a producer of proprietary biodiesel manufacturing technology and biodiesel fuel, will present at the ValueRich Small Cap Conference & Expo held at The Wynn Las Vegas, on October 25th and 26th, 2006. - David Prawel, Interoperability Expert, to Present at Spatial’s 3D Insiders’ Summit 2006
Spatial, the market leader in 3D components, announced today that David Prawel, an expert on data interoperability, will present at Spatial’s 3D Insiders’ Summit 2006, which is scheduled for November 7-8 in Westminster, Colorado. - Sterling Construction Company Completes Sale of Distribution Business
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: STRL), ("Sterling" or the "Company"), today announced the completion of the sale of its Pittsburgh, PA-based distribution business, Steel City Products, to The Bostwick-Braun Company of Toledo, Ohio, a privately-owned distributor of hardware and related items, founded in 1855. - QlikView for Communities Brings QlikView Analysis to the Masses
QlikTech announced today at Qonnections, its worldwide user and partner conference, the unveiling of QlikView for Communities, a new deployment model that brings the power of QlikView analysis to the masses. QlikView for Communities allows organizations to extend simple yet powerful analysis to large communities of users outside their organization such as suppliers, partners and customers. - Ferrari Joins Alcoa in Opening New Spaceframe Manufacturing Plant
Alcoa announced today that it has opened its new automotive assembly plant in Modena, Italy. The new facility covers more than 5,000 square meters and features state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. The plant, which employs 75, required an investment by the world’s leading aluminium producer of more than one million euros. - Lawson Ranks No. 1 in ERP Software Cost Per User in Independent Research Firm’s Reporton Manufacture
Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced that independent research firm Aberdeen Group’s recent study found that Lawson is the No. 1 provider in software cost per user among five leading manufacturing ERP vendors. The Oct. 17, 2006 research report by Cindy Jutras, The Total Cost of ERP Ownership, examines how five of the top ERP vendors compare against specific metrics designed to measure Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). - Tennant Company Elects Brady Corporation Executive to Board of Directors
Tennant Company (NYSE:TNC), a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world, announced today that David Mathieson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Brady Corporation of Milwaukee, Wisc., will join its board of directors effective Nov. 1, 2006. A Scotland native, Mathieson joined Brady in 2001 as European Finance Director and was VP-Finance for North America, prior to his appointment as CFO. - QuEST Expands into Aerospace Manufacturing
QuEST, a leading provider of engineering services, offering end-to-end product development and engineering solutions, today announced the expansion into Aerospace Manufacturing through a fully owned subsidiary ─ QuEST Machining and Manufacturing. QuEST Machining and Manufacturing will provide precision machined components to aerospace companies. - Essential Innovations Signs Joint Venture Contract to Establish Manufacturing Plant in China
Essential Innovations Technology Corp. (OTCBB:ESIV) is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract to establish a joint venture company in China for manufacturing of the EI Elemental Series of proprietary Geoexchange systems currently being produced in Canada by Essential Innovations Corp. (“EIC”), the ESIV wholly owned subsidiary. - RJ Easton Orchestrates Merger of Talon Composites with Thresher Industries
Thresher Industries (OTC:THRI), a manufacturer of aluminum and composite castings, announced today that it has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Talon Composites, a manufacturer of premium metal matrix composites. RJ Easton acted as the exclusive financial advisor and is a financial participant in the deal. Due diligence is complete and the transaction is scheduled to close on November 10, 2006. Terms were not disclosed. - Prom Resources Updates Property Developments
Prom Resources, Inc. (“the Company”) (OTC:PMRX) announces that the Company has proceeded with the development of its property interests in Madagascar, which the Company hopes may contain precious ore, Corundum, and Beryl minerals. The Company extracted test samples from these perimeters and plans on testing these samples to determine the economic feasibilities. - IPS Appoints Gabriel J. Lopez to Lead Its Engineering, Design and Compliance Expertise
Integrated Project Services (IPS), a leading, full-service engineering, design/build, validation, and compliance company dedicated to assisting pharmaceutical and biotech companies improve operations, today announced the appointment of Gabriel J. Lopez, P.E. as Engineering Manager, Puerto Rico. Mr. Lopez will oversee and coordinate the activities of the architectural and engineering design departments for IPS’s Puerto Rico-based projects. - OpenFabrics Alliance to Host InfiniBand and Ethernet SCinet Fabrics at SC06
The OpenFabrics Alliance (OFA) today announced that it is staging and will provide support for both 10 and 20Gb/s InfiniBand and 10Gb/s Ethernet networks for the high-performance SCinet initiative at SC06, the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking and Analysis. SCinet networks will operate for the entirety of SC06, which is scheduled for November 11-17 at the Tampa Convention Center. - Trimedyne Inc. to Appear on MN1.com
Dr. Marvin Loeb, CEO of Trimedyne, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TMED), will be featured live on Market News First (www.mn1.com) in an exclusive interview with the MN1 news team. The interview is scheduled for OCT. 27, 2006 at 3:30PM CDT. - Serefex Corporation Executives Attend Two Global Sourcing Trade Shows in Asia
Serefex Corporation (OTC BB: SFXC) said today that its president, Brian Dunn, has returned from Hong Kong after attending both the Global Sources Gifts & Home Products China Sourcing Fair and the Kenfair Mega Show last week. - Park Electrochemical Corp. Announces Election of James L. Zerby as Chief Financial Officer
Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE:PKE) announced the election of James L. Zerby as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Mr. Zerby had been Vice President and Controller of the Company since July 24, 2006. Prior to joining Park, Mr. Zerby was Chief Financial Officer of Photocircuits Corporation, a manufacturer of printed circuit boards, in Glen Cove, New York from 1991 to March 2006. - Scania: Scania’s Interim Report Available on Website
Scania’s (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) interim report for the first nine months 2006, which has been reviewed by the company’s auditors, is now available on Scania’s website www.scania.com. - Silicon Microstructures Extends Quality Leadership with ISO/TS 16949 Certification
Silicon Microstructures, Inc. (SMI), a leader in silicon sensor design and manufacture, today announced it has achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for its new six-inch MEMS production line. The certification enables the company to continue supporting the stringent requirements of the automotive industry through standardized production processes. Silicon Microstructures has already met the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. - NeuroLogica Selects Racepoint Group as Agency of Record
Racepoint Group, Inc., one of the fastest-growing public relations and marketing consultancies focused on emerging leaders in the technology, health and science industries, today announced that NeuroLogica, a neuroscience-based medical imaging company that has developed the first portable and cordless CT scanner, has selected Racepoint Group as its agency of record. - Sub-Urban Executes Letter of Intent to Acquire Leading Clothing Manufacturer The Apparel Agent
Sub-Urban Brands, Inc. (OTCBB:SUUB), a multi-brand apparel company pursuing high-margin revenue growth in the global fashion industry, has announced the execution of a non-binding letter of intent to acquire The Apparel Agent, one of the fastest growing manufacturers of base garments and a leading competitor of American Apparel. - Douglas J. Wetmore of International Flavors and Fragrances Elected to Arch Chemicals’
Douglas J. Wetmore, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF), has been elected to Arch Chemicals’ (NYSE:ARJ) Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Wetmore is serving as a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Corporate Governance Committee. - Atkins Extends Commitment to aspenONE™ Process Engineering Solutions
Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), today announced that Atkins, a leading international design and engineering firm, has signed a new multi-year license agreement for the aspenONE Process Engineering application suite. The agreement provides Atkins with flexible access to a broad range of technologies, including the Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus process simulation and optimization platforms. - Tegal Signs Distributor Agreement With Noah Corporation of Japan
Tegal Corporation (Nasdaq:TGAL), a leading designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition systems used in the production of integrated circuits and nanotechnology devices, today announced that it has signed a distributor agreement with Noah Corporation of Japan. The exclusive agreement, which covers an initial three-year period, calls for Noah to assume responsibility for Tegal’s sales and field service support for all existing and future customers in Japan. - Kading Companies, SA Report Focuses on Company Profiles and Development Plans, Sets Target
Kading Companies, SA (Pink Sheets: KDNG) is pleased to release a new report produced by Princeton Research, Inc., describing the multibillion-dollar market for the coupler developed by NASA and licensed to UAI, a KDNG subsidiary. - GoldenRAM Adds 977,000 IT Professionals to Their Arsenal as Part of the Company’s
GoldenRAM (www.goldenRAM.com), a manufacturer of computer upgrade products, accessories and services, and maker of UpgradeDetect, which sold more than $900 million in computer upgrades since the company’s inception, today announced the acquisition of Techies.com, an IT task force that will add 977,000 IT professionals to the company’s already expansive service team. - AGCO to Present at the Goldman Sachs Capital Goods Conference
AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Capital Goods Conference in New York City on Thursday, November 2, 2006. The conference will include a presentation by Martin Richenhagen, AGCO's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Andy Beck, AGCO's Chief Financial Officer, at 2:25 p.m. ET. - SatCon Approved for Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market
SatCon Technology Corporation® (Nasdaq GM: SATC), a developer and manufacturer of power electronics and motors for the alternative energy markets, today announced that, on October 23, 2006, the Company received notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department that the Company’s application to transfer the listing of the Company’s common stock from The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market has been approved. - Checkpoint Systems Announces New RFID Go-to-Market Strategy and Key Industry Initiatives
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), a leading manufacturer and marketer of RF- and RFID-based solutions for identification, tracking, security and merchandising applications, today announced its new RFID go-to-market strategy and key industry initiatives. Leveraging its global infrastructure and core competencies, the company will focus its efforts on satisfying the evolving RF and RFID needs of its core retail customers as well as supporting its existing library business. - BitTorrent Partners with Global CE Manufacturers
BitTorrent, Inc., home to the world’s leading peer-assisted digital content delivery platform, today announced it is collaborating with a number of global hardware manufacturers to promote BitTorrent-embedded consumer products. Given the growth of BitTorrent technology adoption around the world, consumer electronics manufacturers are recognizing the importance of integrating the BitTorrent platform into their products to ensure a fast and seamless download experience for their customers. - Spiegel Brands, Inc. Taps Rods and Cones to Design, Build and Implement Multi Catalog
Spiegel Brands, Inc., the world’s leading private apparel catalog company and Rods and Cones, Inc., a California based workflow consultancy today announced a major restructuring of Spiegel’s in-house prepress and production systems based on Rods and Cones digital workflow architect design. They estimate that the new infrastructure will save Spiegel Brands over $2.8 million a year in direct costs. - Kroll Awarded Substance Abuse Testing Contract by Building and Construction Trades Department
The Substance Abuse Testing division of Kroll, the global risk consulting company, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD), AFL-CIO. As part of a newly-implemented National Drug and Alcohol Program under the BCTD, Kroll will provide drug and alcohol testing services to affiliate trade unions within Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) member facilities. - SERVICE 800 Awards Industry Leaders for Service Performance Excellence
In late July, more than 40 delegates from major manufacturers and service companies met in Minneapolis, Minn. for the annual Service Benchmark Users Group Meeting. Each year, service benchmark participants review customer satisfaction and loyalty benchmarks administered by SERVICE 800, Inc. Benchmarks are offered for the computing, medical, and software industries. - Coexis Strengthens US Team with Dave Allen to Head Business Development
Coexis Limited (http://www.coexis.com/), IT providers of next generation software technology and applications for international capital markets has appointed Dave Allen as vice president of business development for US operations. - RBC Bearings Incorporated to Build New 137,000 Square Foot Facility in Torrington, Connecticut
RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, announced today that the Company will begin construction of a new aircraft products facility in Torrington, Connecticut. The Company expects to relocate operations from its current leased facility, also based in Torrington, to the new 137,000 square foot facility in 2007. - Universal Remote Control Introduces the RF+Pak™, First Barrier-Free RF Solution for the Retail
Universal Remote Control, Inc., the leader in remote control design and manufacturing for home and professional entertainment systems, introduces the RF+Pak™ remote control solution, which brings advanced custom control to the consumer retail market at a highly affordable, consumer-friendly price. - SRC/Universal Motown Inks Deal with Miami Based
SRC/Universal Motown Records has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Miami based Coalition Music Group LLC./CMG, it was announced today by Sylvia Rhone, President of Universal Motown Records, Mel Lewinter, Chairman and CEO of the Universal Motown Records Group and Steve Rifkind, CEO and founder of SRC Records. - Quaker Fabric’s Global Strategy to Benefit from Start up of New Finishing Line in China
QUAKER FABRIC CORPORATION (NASDAQ Symbol: QFAB) and Hangzhou Zhongwang Fabric Products Company, Ltd. today jointly announced the planned start-up of a state of the art finishing and post-finishing plant at Zhongwang’s manufacturing facilities in Hangzhou, China, making it the only modern vertically-integrated upholstery fabric mill in China. - Tandy Brands Accessories to Report First Quarter 2007 Results
Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: TBAC) will release its first quarter 2007 financial results before the market open on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. The Company has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. EST on the same day. - AAA and Tire Industry Demonstrate How Improper Tire Care Can Affect Safety as Part of National Tire
Falling temperatures and wet or snowy weather conditions will affect how your vehicle grips the road. If tires are under-inflated or bald you may not be as connected to the road as you think, according to AAA. - Cycle Country Announces Mid-Quarter Conference Call; Call Provides Opportunity to Meet New CEO
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf cars, today announced it will hold a mid-quarter conference call on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11:00 am (EST). - Illinois Leading the Way in Proposed New Biofuels Refineries, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). At last count, the State of Illinois was leading the way in proposed new biofuels refineries and more plants could be on the way. The state rates second in the U.S. for overall corn production with some 2.2 billion bushels of corn planted and harvested. - Rouchon Industries, dba Swiftech™, Announces 97% Increase in 3rd Quarter Net Income
Rouchon Industries, dba Swiftech, announced today that the Company has increased their 3rd quarter net revenues by 97% compared to 3rd quarter results from 2005. - Southern Union Hires Staubach to Market Scranton, Pa., Building
Southern Union Company (NYSE:SUG) announced today that it has selected The Staubach Company to manage the disposition of its facility located at 417 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pa. - Pluristem Upgrades Manufacturing Facilities to Enable Production of First Biological Product
Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: PLRS) announces they have completed upgrading and restructuring their manufacturing facilities to enable the production of their first biological product PLX-I for Phase I clinical trials. The manufacturing facilities include thirteen units of 7000 square feet total and include five clean room units of 3000 square feet total. Upon FDA approval, the facilities could support production and shipping of up to 50 doses of PLX-I per day worth more than $500,000. - Welch’s President & CEO to Retire
Daniel P. Dillon, president and CEO at Welch’s, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of Concord and Niagara grape-based products, announced today that he plans to retire at the end of October, 2006. Dillon, 61, joined the company in 1981. He was named president and CEO in 1995 after holding a number of progressively important positions within the company. - Fabrinet Appoints Dr. Tawee Tanbun-Ek as Chief Technical Officer
Tawee Tanbun-Ek, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading experts in laser manufacturing, has been named to lead new technical development for Fabrinet, a global engineering and manufacturing services provider of complex optical and electro-mechanical components, modules and bulk optics. Tanbun-Ek will serve as chief technical officer (CTO), leveraging 25 years of experience in the design, epitaxial growth and manufacturing of optoelectronic devices. - Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. Receives $2 Million in Orders from Leading Aeronautic Manufacturers
Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (OTCBB: EVSNF) today announced that it has received orders for its ScanMaster ultrasonic inspection systems, valued at an aggregate of $2 million from leading manufacturers for the aeronautics industry. - Tennant Company Names Vice President, Global Operations
Tennant Company (NYSE:TNC), a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world, announced today that it has named Don Westman to lead its global operations as Vice President, Global Operations. Mr. Westman will have responsibility for the company’s global manufacturing, sourcing and logistics. - Liaison Recognized as an Emerging Software Vendor by Manufacturing Business Technology
Liaison Technologies, a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) managed services and infrastructure, has earned a spot on Manufacturing Business Technology’s 40 Emerging Software Vendors list. - Modine to Open New Facility in China – Extending Expansion of its Low Cost Country Manufacturing
Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE:MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors approved the funding for a new manufacturing facility in China. Modine will invest more than $16 million in the facility, which is expected to be operational early in calendar 2008 and will serve Modine global customers in the region. - Granite Energy, Inc. Acquires 2,300 Acre New Mexico Project
Granite Energy, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GNGI) (the company), today announced its acquisition of The Escavada, an exploration prospect located in San Juan County, New Mexico. The Project currently has under contract 2,300 acres with an additional several hundred acres under negotiations. The Escavada Prospect contains a total area of interest of approximately 5,000 acres, under the geological concept. - Binswanger Announces Sale of Former CVS/Eckerd Distribution Center in Garland, Texas
Representing the seller, CVS Corporation, Binswanger is pleased to announce the sale of a 277,740 sq. ft. facility with acreage in Garland, Texas. The sale price was $5,100,000. - Arby’s® Extends Reach with Development Commitments for 34 New Locations Throughout North America
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. continues to expand its reach with the signing of commitments to develop 34 new Arby’s restaurants.
The agreements, which include three new and ten existing franchisees, provide for the development of new Arby’s restaurants in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and Texas. - STG Promotes John Barrass to Chief Operating Officer
STG, Inc., a leading provider of information technology (IT), technical security, engineering and scientific services, announced today that John Barrass has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). - FSI International Receives Multiple Follow-on ANTARES® Orders from a Leading Worldwide Foundry
FSI International, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSII) announced today that a leading Asia-based foundry has placed a repeat order for multiple ANTARES® CyroKinetic Cleaning Systems, further broadening the platform’s installed base. - Cary Dunston Named Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, American Woodmark
American Woodmark Corporation (AWC)(NASDAQ: AMWD), a leading supplier of cabinetry to the new home construction and remodeling industries, announced today that Cary Dunston has been appointed senior vice president of manufacturing. In this role, Dunston is responsible for managing overall operations, logistics and supply chain functions for the company’s manufacturing network, including 15 plants.
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