- ABM Industries, Inc. Ranked among Top 25 California Companies with Large Percentage
ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM), one of California’s 400 largest publicly traded companies, is ranked 20th in a major research project that found more than 27 percent of the company’s directorships and executive positions are held by women. - Cooper Industries to Participate in FBR Analyst Conference
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE:CBE) today announced it will participate in the 2006 FBR Investor Conference held in New York City on Wednesday, November 29.
The presentation and comments by Cooper’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Terry Klebe and Cooper’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Development Tom O’Grady will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. EST. - Kum & Go Moves Up Forbes Largest Private Companies List
Kum & Go, one of the nation’s leading convenience store chains, has been named one of the largest privately held companies in the country by Forbes magazine, marking the second year in the row the company has been part of the magazine’s annual list.
This year’s ranking is comprised of 394 companies, all of which had at least $1 billion in annual revenue. Forbes ranked Kum & Go no. 267. In 2005 – the companies first foray into the ranking – it was listed at 277. - JLG Industries, Inc. Receives Required Consents in Connection With Consent Solicitations
JLG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:JLG) announced today that it had received, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 21, 2006, tenders and consents from holders of more than 97.5% of its outstanding 8 1/4% Senior Notes due May 1, 2008 (the “2008 Notes”) and more than 99.2% of its outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due June 15, 2012 (the “2012 Notes” and, together with the 2008 Notes, the “Notes”) in connection with its cash tender offers and consent solicitations for the Notes. - Winnebago Industries, Inc. Receives 2006 Best Business Recycling Program Award
Winnebago Industries was recently honored with the Best Business Recycling Program award from the Iowa Recycling Association at the 2006 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference in Dubuque, Iowa. - High Quality Steel and Aluminum Bar Grating by IKG Industries, a Feature of Industry Today
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) will host IKG Industries (Channelview, Texas) as its special guest on Industrialinfo.com Radio on Monday, November 20, 2006, as part of the weekly national broadcast of Industry Today. IKG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality steel and aluminum bar grating. - Rail Projects Expected to Top $24 Billion in 2007, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Expenditures within the rail industry have been growing for the last decade. In recent years, light rail has become the buzz word for those interested in reducing congestion in our nation’s cities and emissions from automobiles, while at the same time our nation’s freight rail infrastructure accounts for billions in annual spending allocated to keep the lines running at peak efficiency. - ISYS® Search Software Named to the 'EContent 100' List of Companies That Matter Most in the Digital
ISYS® Search Software (www.isys-search.com), a global supplier of enterprise search solutions for business and government, today announced it has been named to EContent Magazine’s 2006 “EContent 100” list, which outlines the companies that matter most in the digital content industry. - Genuine Parts Company Announces New Board Member and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), announced the election of Jack Guynn as a new Director of the Company. Mr. Guynn recently retired as President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where he worked his entire career. He was responsible for all the bank’s activities including monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation and payment services. - Colusa Biomass Energy Completes an Industry First - Waste Rice Straw Harvest Preparing for Ethanol
Colusa Biomass Energy Corporation (CLME.PK) today announced the successful completion of its first-ever rice straw harvesting operation in Colusa County, California. Field Operations Manager Rick Nannen said, "Yields of rice straw were very significantly higher than expected, showing that our specialized equipment and field practices result in highly efficient collection of biomass." - Jergens, Inc. Announces New Product Catalog in Chinese for Company’s New Shanghai Location
Jergens, Inc., a leading manufacturer of standard precision tooling components, announces the publication of a new 500-page product catalog in Chinese. Publication of the new catalog coincides with the completed registration of Jergens (Shanghai) Commercial Co., Ltd. in Pudong, Shanghai, a master distribution and trading company providing importing, warehousing, distribution, and technical support to customers in China. - Atlas Annual Online Holiday Shopping Study Reveals Consumer Behavior and Marketer
Mondays and Tuesdays remain the busiest online shopping days during the holiday season, showing 25 percent greater activity than the rest of the week, yet consumer holiday shopping behavior differs greatly by industry, according to the 6th Annual Atlas Holiday Shopping Report released today. - Winnebago Industries to Receive 11th Consecutive RVDA Quality Circle Award
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), the nation’s leading motor home manufacturer, received notification that the Company will once again receive the prestigious Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers’ Association (RVDA) at a ceremony conducted at the 44th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, KY on November 27, 2006. - Tarpon Industries Set To Close on Sale/Leaseback of Haines Road Facility
Tarpon Industries, Inc. (AMEX:TPO), a manufacturer and distributor of structural and mechanical steel tubing and engineered steel storage rack systems, today announced that Steelbank Tubular, a subsidiary of the company, intends to close on the sale/leaseback of its property at 2495 Haines Road in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada to Agellan Investments of Toronto, Canada. - Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. and Altmann Marketing & Associates of Argentina Sign Letter
Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: RWGI) announces today they have signed a letter of intent with Altmann Marketing & Associates., to become a distributor of its amphibious vehicles in South America, one of the deal points per the letter of intent includes a monthly goal of 42 units and a minimum of 42 units per each order. - We Energies Completing Wisconsin Scrubber Project, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Reaching a milestone, We Energies is at least 70% complete with the construction of the wet scrubber project at the Pleasant Prairie Power Station. - Industrial Info Identifies 23 CPI Companies Planning to Spend More than $100 Million
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) continually tracks and monitors capital and maintenance spending plans for nearly 4,000 Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) plants. In looking at the largest projects identified so far for 2007, twenty-three chemical companies each have plans for projects totaling $100 million or more from a combined 99 projects. - Boehringer-Ingelheim Continues Aggressive $260 Million Expansion Program at Virginia Plant Site
Reported by Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The town rejoiced in 2003 when Germany’s Boehringer-Ingelheim, GmbH announced its plans to invest a total of $260 million in capital projects to expand its local active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) manufacturing campus. While announcements of this sort can sometimes end up being somewhat less than promised, in this case the company is following through. - Wataire International Inc. Featured on World Business Review
Wataire International, Inc., (the "Company") (OTCBB:WTAR), the exclusive distributor of products manufactured by Wataire Industries Inc. ("Wataire") (Pink Sheets:WTAF), is pleased to announce that the Company's President, Mr. Robert Rosner, will be featured on CNBC's World Business Review ("WBR") in an interview with General Norman Schwarzkopf regarding the water from air technology. - Motion Industries Opens Two New Branches
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, opened two new branches, according to Motion Industries President and CEO, Bill Stevens. One branch is located in Bellingham, Washington, and the other is located in Marietta, Ohio. - Terex to Present at Baird Industrial Conference
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that it will participate in the Baird Industrial conference at The Four Seasons Hotel, in Chicago, IL on November 7, 2006. The meeting will include a presentation by Phil Widman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Kurt Goddard, Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis. - RBC Bearings to Present at Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference
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, today announced that it will present at the Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference, held November 7-8 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, IL. - Flowserve to Present at Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference
Flowserve Corp. (NYSE: FLS) will be presenting at the Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference on Tuesday November 7, 2006, at 3:05 p.m. (CST) in Chicago. - MTA Nears Construction on the First Phase of the $16 Billion 2nd Avenue Subway Project
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is nearing construction on the first phase of its proposed $16 billion 2nd Avenue Subway expansion project in New York City. - Rocky Mountain Region’s Plant Closure Rate Drops by 83% in Past Five Years, an Industrial Info News
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The Rocky Mountain region has continued to show a steady decline in the number of plant closures for 2006 when compared to previous years. This year, 23 plants have either closed, or are scheduled to close sometime within the remaining two months (Reference: PECWeb Direct). - Shallbetter Industries Appoints Dr. David Strong as Head Technical Advisor
Shallbetter Industries (Pink Sheets:SBNS) President, Bruce Pridmore is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Strong as Head - Technical Advisory Committee for Shallbetter. Dr. Strong comes with stellar background in earth sciences and geology as well as a very strong background in geological discovery. - Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. Awards Distribution Agreement to American Car, S.A.
Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RWGI) announces today they have entered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with American Car, S.A. to distribute its amphibious vehicles in Nicaragua, subject to the requirement of placing orders for a minimum of 25 vehicles the first year with the first order to be executed within the next 90 days. - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to Participate in the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2006 Industrial
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced today that Kirk Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2006 Industrial Conference on Tuesday, November 7 at 10:05 a.m. (CST). The conference will be presented to the investment community at The Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, IL. - Cambrex Continues to Shrink with $460 Million Lonza Deal, an Industrial Info News Alert
Reported by Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Continuing its downsizing effort, the Cambrex Corporation has announced the pending sale of two thirds of its remaining business operations. The Lonza Group AG has agreed to purchase both the Bioproducts and Biopharma units of Cambrex for $460 million. - Pall Corporation to Present at the 2006 Baird Industrial Conference
Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) announced today that Eric Krasnoff, Chairman and CEO, and Lisa McDermott, CFO, will speak at the Baird Industrial Conference in Chicago on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 9:20 am ET. - Watsco to Present at Baird’s Industrial Conference
Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) today announced that Barry S. Logan, Senior Vice President, is scheduled to present at Baird’s Industrial Conference on November 7th at 11:45 a.m. Central Time at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Internet users can listen to a live webcast of the conference call on Baird’s website at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/rwbaird17/wso/ or at the Investor Relations section of Watsco’s website at http://www.watsco.com. - Southwest Region on Target to Increase Grassroot Plant Startups in 2007 by 24%
Early 2006 forecast by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) for new plants coming online in the Southwest Market region pointed to the potential of over 105 individual plant startups during 2007, compared to 53 grassroot plant startups last year. An updated look at new plant startup activity so far this year reveals 48 plant locations have successfully begun commercial operation with another 22 planned to begin production by the end of the year. - Snap-on to Present at Baird Industrial Conference
-Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will present at the Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 8, 2006. The presentation by Jack Michaels, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Marty Ellen, senior vice president – finance and chief financial officer, will begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time (1:20 p.m. Central Time). - Tarpon Industries Appoints Rehmann Robson as Company Auditor
Tarpon Industries, Inc. (AMEX:TPO), a manufacturer and distributor of structural and mechanical steel tubing and engineered steel storage rack systems, today announced the appointment of Rehmann Robson as the new auditor for the Company. - More than $60 Billion of Grassroot Industrial Plant Construction Underway in the U.S., an Industrial
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). According to Industrial Info Resources’ North American Plant Database, there are 601 grassroot industrial plants currently under construction in the U.S. Supporting robust figures for industrial construction in 2006, the number of plants under construction in the U.S. has doubled since 2003. - AMETEK to Present at Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) will present at the Robert W. Baird 2006 Industrial Conference on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, IL. AMETEK’s presentation is scheduled for 7:45 AM CT. Frank S. Hermance, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will represent the Company. - Reunion Industries Announces Tender Offer to Purchase Its Senior Notes
Reunion Industries, Inc. (AMEX:RUN) announced today that it has initiated a tender offer to purchase for cash all of its outstanding 13% Senior Notes. The Company's 2003 Senior Notes have been in default since 2003 and the 2006 Senior Notes have been in default since 2004. - SAS® Patron Value Optimization to Strengthen Casino and Gaming Industry
SAS, the leader in business intelligence, signed a three-way agreement with WhiteSand Consulting and Qualex Consulting Services to deliver SAS® Patron Value Optimization, a new software and consulting offering that’s backed by unmatched solution depth and gaming industry expertise. It will help casinos to realize the most value from their customers and improve patron P&L. - The Southwest Market Region Beats 2006 Forecast and Sets the Stage for Even Stronger Spending
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The Southwest market region is home to more Refining, Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry than any other region in the United States. At this time last year, Industrial Info reported over 600 capital and maintenance projects planned for 2006 in the region with a total investment value (TIV) of over $26 billion. - Alcoa Completes Sale of Home Exteriors Business to Ply Gem Industries
Alcoa announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Home Exteriors business to Ply Gem Industries, Inc., for $305 million in cash.
Alcoa announced its plan to divest the home exteriors business because it no longer fit with its core global building and construction business portfolio. The business has 1,400 employees and had 2005 revenues of approximately $600 million. - Inc. Announces Plans to List the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Inc. magazine and Inc.com (www.inc.com) today announced plans to expand the Inc. 500, Inc.’s acclaimed annual list of America’s 500 fastest-growing, private companies, to include 4,500 more of these dynamic businesses. - Midwest Region Set for Aggressive Spending During First Quarter 2007, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The outlook for project construction starts in the Midwest region during the first quarter of next year looks promising, in terms of capital investment dollars. During the first three months of 2007, there are currently 116 projects valued at almost $7 billion that are being tracked by Industrial Info that have a kick off date during the first quarter. - Pratt & Whitney’s ElectroCore® and SHOCKSystem™ Industrial Products, a Feature of Industry Today
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) will host Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford, Connecticut), a division of United Technologies Corporation, as its special guest on Industrialinfo.com Radio Monday, October 30, 2006, as part of Industry Today, a weekly Internet radio broadcast. Pratt & Whitney, long known for its aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines, has now launched two innovative products, ElectroCore® and SHOCKSystem™. - Chilean ENAP Inaugurates $75 Million HDT Plant to Produce High-Quality Diesel
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The Chilean state-owned oil company, Empresa Nacional de Petróleo (ENAP), recently inaugurated a new hydro-diesel treatment plant (HDT) at its Aconcagua Refinery (Valparaíso, Chile's fifth region). This is a part of a large national push to try and meet with today’s international demand for high-quality diesel oil in Chile. - SunOpta is the Winner of the 2006 Business and Industrial Appreciation Day
SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL)(TSX:SOY). SunOpta Ingredients and SunOpta Grains and Foods Group facilities located in Alexandria, Minnesota are being honored at the Alexandria, Minnesota Business and Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) on October 27, 2006 as the 2006 winner of the BIAD Award, which recognizes outstanding community involvement. - Thresher Industries to Acquire Talon Composites
Thresher Industries (Pink Sheets: THRI), a Hanford California based manufacturer of quality aluminum and composite castings announced today that it has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Talon Composites, a manufacturer of premium metal matrix composites. The transaction is expected to close on November 10, 2006. Roger Rowell, CFO Thresher Industries is working with R.J. Easton to orchestrate and conclude the acquisition. Details on terms were not disclosed. - P&F Industries to Report Third Quarter Results on November 9
P&F Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: PFIN) expects to release its third quarter 2006 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 9, 2006. The company has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Eastern time the same day. - Aduddell Industries Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Minnesota Restoration, Waterproofing
Aduddell Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: ADDL) a leading provider of commercial roofing, waterproofing, repair and maintenance work and restoration services as well as disaster response and recovery services today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire, through a stock purchase agreement, Brent Anderson & Associates Inc., a privately held concrete restoration, below grade waterproofing and roofing company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - News From USW: USW Blasts Goodyear's Reckless Actions; Announcements of Plant Closing and Hiring
News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) today strongly condemned Goodyear’s decision to announce a plant closing as counter productive and a further example of the management’s foolish notion that believes it can shrink a company to prosperity. - Pearl Asian Mining Industries Announces Availability of PAIM Gold Vanity Card
Pearl Asian Mining Industries, Inc. (OTC:PAIM) announced today the availability of the PAIM Gold Vanity Card, made of 24K gold, certified 99.99%, weighing 50 grams +/-, with each PAIM Vanity Card to be covered by a certificate of authenticity. - Gales Industries Incorporated Announces New $1.3 Million Award from Northrop Grumman for Aircraft
Gales Industries Incorporated (OTCBB: GLDS), a leading manufacturing group in the aerospace/defense industry, today announced that its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Air Industries Machining Corp. (AIM), has received a $1.3 million award from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) for the manufacture of 47 EA6B Aircraft arresting gear truss assemblies. AIM has maintained a long term relationship with Northrop Grumman as a preferred provider of arresting gear. - AMETEK Names Greg Myers as Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK HCC Industries
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Greg Myers as Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK HCC Industries. Mr. Myers previously served as Division Vice President of the Sealtron Division of HCC Industries since 2000. - CSS Industries, Inc. Reports Sales and Earnings for the Quarter and Six Months Ended September 30
CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CSS) announced today the results of operations for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2006. For the quarter ended September 30, 2006, sales increased by 6% to $173,830,000 from $164,043,000 in 2005. Net income increased 27% to $11,703,000, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to prior year net income of $9,239,000, or $.84 per diluted share. - Kaydon Corporation to Present at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2006 Industrial Conference
Kaydon Corporation (NYSE:KDN) announced today that it is presenting at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2006 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 8th, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. - International Study Reveals Top Concerns for Trucking Industry’s Business Performance in 2007
Nearly 70 percent of trucking business leaders believe that fuel prices are placing the business at risk, according to an international survey of 1,200 trucking industry leaders in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and France. The survey, commissioned by GE Capital Solutions, a leading provider of financing for the commercial trucking industry, also reveals that driver shortages (69 percent) and excessive regulation (40 percent) are top threats to business performance. - Airprotek International, Inc. Announces Exhibition of its Equestrian Airbag Safety Vests
Airprotek International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:APKN) (“Airprotek”) announced today that it will exhibit its line of equestrian airbag safety vests at the 2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo event which will be held in Las Vegas from November 30 to December 9, 2006. - China Coal Oversupply Specter as Industry Targets 2.45 Billion Tons in 2010, an Industrial Info News
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). There is some contention within the Chinese coal industry as to whether there will be an oversupply of product and stock overhang heading through 2010. The state’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) appears to be convinced that coal is heading for a surplus if steps are not taken to curb new investments in mining and production. - Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. Awards Distribution Agreement to Squaco Investment Limited
Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:RWGI) announces today they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Squaco Investment Limited to distribute its amphibious vehicles in Nigeria, subject to the requirement of placing orders for a minimum of 50 vehicles the first year with the first order to be executed within the next 90 days. - Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Announces Third-Quarter 2006 Results
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO) today reported net income for the third quarter of 2006 of $164.5 million, or $1.19 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $82.0 million, or $0.60 per share on a diluted basis, in the same period a year earlier. Revenue for the third quarter of 2006 was $514.5 million, compared with revenue of $310.5 million for the third quarter of 2005. - Duke Realty Corporation Announces Initial Industrial Development in Phoenix
Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE) announced that it has purchased 292 industrial acres in Goodyear, Arizona. The site is located three miles from Interstate 10 and State Route 85, the two major corridors to Phoenix. Initial plans for Cotton Lane Business Park call for eight bulk industrial buildings totaling nearly 4 million square feet to be developed over the next several years. - Myers Industries to Report Third Quarter Earnings on November 6, 2006
Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MYE) today announced that the Company plans to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, before the market opens on Monday, November 6, 2006. - Fareway and Hy-Vee Luminaries Honored at Annual Industry Banquet
Two grocery industry luminaries were honored last night at the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s (IGIA) Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. Fred Greiner, president and COO of Fareway Stores, Inc. was named the IGIA’s “Retailer of the Year.” In addition, Ron Pearson, chairman emeritus of Hy-Vee, Inc. was given the Association’s “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Over 500 people from the Iowa grocery industry attended the event. - Contractor Ready to Turn Over $54 Million Vegetable Processing Plant to Dole
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The world’s largest producer of fruits and vegetables, privately held Dole Fresh Vegetables, Incorporated, will soon begin operating from a new $54 million vegetable processing plant and distribution center in Gastonia, North Carolina. - UK Industry Cracks Lucrative Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Market With Companeo
A raft of UK companies, including Nestle Water (PowWow), have signed up with Companeo, Europe’s leading online purchasing service for SMEs, to extend their reach into the lucrative small and medium sized business marketplace. Companeo has secured the signings just weeks after launching into the UK and on the back of an impressive track record that includes the generation of 350,000 qualified leads for SME suppliers in 2005 alone. - Cirrus Logic Delta-Sigma Analog-to-Digital Converter Delivers Low-Noise Performance, Reduced Costs
Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS) has extended its widely used CS5531/32/33/34 family of integrated Delta-Sigma analog-to-digital (A/D) converters with a lower-cost option, the CS5530, that offer the same low-noise performance and output word rate flexibility. - Outsell, Inc. Gives Outlook for News Providers and Newspaper Publishers
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Outsell, Inc., the only research and advisory firm for the information industry worldwide, today announced publication of its first annual MarketView report, News Providers & Publishers: 2006 Market Size, Share, Forecast and Trend Report. Outsell forecasts that this segment will achieve a compound annual growth rate of just one percent from 2006 through 2009, to reach $139.4 billion. - Rimini Street Brings Industry-Leading Support Services to International Markets
Rimini Street, Inc., the leading independent maintenance and support provider for Siebel, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards (NASDAQ:ORCL) software, today announced at Oracle OpenWorld 2006 plans to bring its industry-leading support services overseas, with initial international operations in the Asia-Pacific region. - Jacksonville University Chooses Unicon’s Academus Web Content Management Solution Powered by RedDot
Jacksonville University (JU) in Florida has selected Unicon’s Academus Web Content Management (WCM) solution, powered by RedDot Solutions, to manage its new Web site and Intranet. Jacksonville University also chose Unicon’s Academus Portal software as a unified front-end for all of its online campus services. - American International Industries, Inc. Received $750,000 Today from Partial Settlement
American International Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:AMIN)
Mr. Daniel Dror, Chairman and CEO, today announced that the Company received $750,000 as a partial settlement in its litigation against SurgiCare, Inc. and UHY Mann Frankfort Stein Lipp CPA’s, LLP. The Company released SurgiCare and its affiliates from any further liabilities to the Company; however, the Company is vigorously pursuing its claims against UHY Mann Frankfort Stein Lipp CPA’s, LLP. - Document Security Systems in Conjunction with IDI to Unveil New Security Solutions
Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) (“DSS”), a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, today announced that, in conjunction with Identification Data and Imaging (“IDI”), it will unveil new security products that have been specially designed by DSS for the gaming industry at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 14 through 16, 2006. - Rimage to Feature Enterprise-Quality Blu-ray Disc Publishing Solution at Three Upcoming Industry
Rimage Corporation (Nasdaq:RIMG) today announced it will feature its high-performance, enterprise-quality Blu-ray disc publishing solution at three upcoming industry events. - Forecast is Green for Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizers in 2007, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Continuous monitoring of projects originally planned to begin construction this year in plants producing agricultural chemicals and fertilizers revealed a project fallout rate of only 30%. Considering the volatility of natural gas and electricity prices, both of which this industry segment consumes large portions of, this level of fallout is relatively low. - Major New Copper Mine Under Construction in Arizona, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The first major new U.S. copper mine to be built in decades is under construction. Phelps Dodge Corporation performed groundbreaking at the Safford mine site on June 12, 2006. - Myers Industries Announces Intended Sale of European Material Handling Group
Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MYE) today announced that it has entered into an agreement for the intended sale of its European Material Handling Group to the UK-based LINPAC Materials Handling (LMH). Terms of the intended sale were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions. - eNom Targets Aftermarket Business Growth with Senior Industry Mindshare
eNom, Inc. (www.enom.com), the world’s second-largest Internet domain name registrar, today announced expanded plans on growing its aftermarket business with new star-power leadership. Taryn Naidu, the former CEO of pool.com, today became an executive advisor to eNom’s management team. In his new role, Naidu will drive business and product development strategy as well as recommendations for promoting corporate growth. - Cardinal FG Begins Operation of Newest Float Glass Plant in Washington, an Industrial Info News
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Cardinal FG Company has begun operation at the newest float glass plant in North America. The 550,000 square-foot plant, will house a 650-ton per day glass melting furnace and float glass manufacturing line. - WMS Gaming Ships Machines to First Two Florida Racino Facilities
WMS Gaming Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), today announced that it has commenced shipping gaming machines to the first two recently licensed racino facilities in Broward County, Florida. WMS’ average market share at the two new Hallandale Beach racinos is approximately 20%. - H.I.G. Capital Announces Sale of Cable Express to Dycom Industries
H.I.G. Capital, a leading private equity firm based in Miami, Florida, announced today that it has completed the sale of Cable Express Holding Company (“Cable Express”) to Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DY). Dycom Industries, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a leading provider of specialty contracting services throughout the United States. The purchase price was $63 million, including debt assumption. - New Compact, Reusable Intermec RFID Tag Ideal for Harsh Industrial Applications
Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) :
* Wide frequency bandwidth and EPCglobal Gen2 and ISO 18000-6B versions allow companies to use one tag worldwide
* Innovative antenna design provides superior performance on range of materials, including metal, wood and plastic
* Reusability reduces total cost of ownership - Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo Joins Industry Insider Lineup at the 2007 International
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) today announced that Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, president and CEO of Nokia Corp., will deliver an Industry Insider address at the 2007 International CES. Produced by CEA, the 2007 International CES will run January 8-11, 2007, in Las Vegas and will celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary. - International Investments in Methanol Capacity Remain Strong, an Industrial Info News Alert
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Even as the demand for merchant methanol has almost completely fallen off the radar, its uses in chemical and refining products outside of North America continue to flourish. Industrial Info is currently tracking over $4.4 billion in capital investments planned to meet future demand in international markets - Indiana Industrial Project Construction Remains Strong Going into 4Q06, an Industrial Info News
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). At the end of 2005, Industrial Info was tracking 148 projects representing $2.9 billion within the state of Indiana with planned construction starts in 2006. Of that original set of projects, 32 projects were deferred, cancelled or put on hold. - Lights Out for Maryland as Actavis Chooses North Carolina for $14 Million Production Expansion
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Iceland’s Actavis USA Group has decided to invest $14 million into the expansion of its generic liquid products.
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Multispectral Solutions, Inc. (MSSI) has announced the release of its second generation, ultra wideband (UWB)-based, real-time location system (RTLS). “Sapphire DART” provides real time location with unparalleled precision – better than one foot resolution – even in complex industrial environments. - New Risk Mapping Tool Unveiled by AAA Foundation
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in collaboration with the Iowa and Michigan departments of transportation, unveiled a method for mapping the relative risk of rural road segments within the United States. - Pure Vertically Integrates Supply with Palma Industrial SAC
Pure Biofuels Corp. (OTCBB:PBOF) (“Pure Biofuels” or the “Company”) today announced that it has vertically integrated its operations with the incorporation of a subsidiary company, Palma Industrial SAC (“Palma Industrial”), to manage its upstream supply operations in Peru. - Popular Mechanics Recognizes Cooper Hand Tools for Innovative Wrench Design
Cooper Hand Tools has been recognized by the editors of Popular Mechanics for the groundbreaking design of its new Crescent® brand RapidSlide™ wrench. A slide adjuster positioned in the handle of the wrench allows substantially quicker jaw adjustment compared with the knurled adjuster found on traditional adjustable wrenches. - Shumate Industries Announces Third Quarter 2006 Preliminary Financial Results
Shumate Industries, Inc.:
Third Quarter 2006 Record Revenues of approximately $2.2 Million
Third Quarter 2006 Operating Profits for Shumate Machine Works Division of approximately $386,000
Third Quarter Consolidated Operating Loss including Hemiwedge® Valve Division of $138,000
Shumate Industries (OTC Bulletin Board:SHMT) a technology-oriented energy field services company today announced preliminary revenues and earnings results for the Third Quarter 2006. - Western Refining and Giant Industries Receive Request from FTC for Additional Information
Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GI) today announced that they have received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission in connection with Western’s pending acquisition of Giant. Requests for additional information are not unusual in connection with refinery transactions. Western and Giant are working cooperatively with the FTC staff and intend to respond to the request in a timely manner. - Russian Stabilizing Oil Revenue Windfall as Growth Swallows Steel and Energy Production
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Russia’s central government, linked closely with the country’s parastatal and independent major industry sectors, exhibits an uncharacteristic sense of glee when foreign exchange earnings from windfall oil profits are discussed. They can hardly believe how the cash is pouring in month after month. - New Plant and Mine Construction Strong for the U.S. Metals & Minerals Industry, an Industrial
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Currently, grassroot plant and mine construction for the Metals & Minerals Industry is strong with 32 plants under construction. These 32 projects represent more than $3.5 billion in total investment value (TIV). - KVH Industries to Host Third Quarter Conference Call on October 19, 2006
KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) will announce its third quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2006, on Thursday, October 19, 2006. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits van Heyningen, president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Patrick Spratt, chief financial officer. - GENCO Chairman and CEO, Herbert S. Shear, to Receive the 2006 Distinguished Service Award
GENCO announced today that chairman and chief executive officer, Herbert S. Shear, has been selected as the recipient of CSCMP’s 2006 Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Shear will be honored at the 2006 CSCMP Annual Conference on October 16. - HydroGen Corporation Receives $250,000 Grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority
HydroGen Corporation (OTCBB:HYDG), a designer and manufacturer of multi-megawatt air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) systems, announced that the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) recently granted the Company $250,000 to support the application of the planned two-megawatt fuel cell system in an industrial environment. - Crain's Business Weekly Names Ebix One of Top 10 Fastest Growing Public Companies in Greater Chicago
Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international developer and supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry, today announced that it has been named one of the top ten fastest growing public companies in the Greater Chicago area by Crain’s Business. - FierceIPTV Selects Actiontec as One of Its ''Fierce 15'' IPTV Companies of 2006
Actiontec announced today that it has been named to FierceIPTV’s first annual Fierce 15 list. This distinction honors Actiontec as one of the top 15 emerging IPTV companies for 2006. FierceIPTV is a weekly email newsletter distributed by FierceMarkets that covers news and insights on the emerging IPTV industry, providing more than 18,000 subscribers a quick, authoritative briefing on the week’s top wireless stories and markets. - Triumph Group Selected to Provide Boeing 787 Floor Panel System
Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) announced today that its subsidiary, Triumph Composite Systems, Inc., located in Spokane, Washington, has been awarded a contract by The Boeing Company to provide the composite floor panel system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program. This initial award has an estimated value of $49 million. - EADS Testing Validates LENS Process Superiority
Optomec® announced today that mechanical property testing conducted independently by EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) Corporate Research Lab in Munich showed that TiAl6V4 material produced by the LENS® process offered equivalent or better properties than the same material processed conventionally. - Polaris Challenges Competitors to a Duel
To back up the statement Polaris builds “The World’s Toughest ATVs,” Polaris CEO Tom Tiller today challenged the CEOs of the other major ATV manufacturers to a live, head-to-head competition. “The Duel,” as stated in a letter to the other manufacturers’ CEOs, is to “settle, once-and-for-all, who really has the toughest ATVs.” - Shaw Industries Launches New Web Site at shawfloors.com
Shaw Industries, one of the world’s leading flooring manufacturers, announced today the relaunch of a new Web site at shawfloors.com featuring better, bolder room scene images, interactive visualization tools and improved dealer and consumer services. Shaw’s Web development team has given the popular shawfloors.com site a makeover based on in-depth consumer interviews, gender research, brand definition and strategic planning.
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