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Refining Company Expands Indianapolis Headquarters

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:23:00 EST

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., a refiner and processor of specialty hydrocarbon products, announced plans to expand its headquarters here, creating up to 48 new jobs by 2015. The company, which produces oils, solvents, waxes and gels for the production of food, lubricants and personal c

Alltech President Dr. Pierce Lyons Calls Three Kentucky Universities to Economic Development Competition

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:10:00 EST

With a $20,000 award at stake, Dr. Pearse Lyons, president of Alltech, has challenged the students of three Kentucky universities – the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville and the University of Pikeville – to create jobs in the Commonwealth. Kentucky may be number one i

Two U.S. trade leaders will highlight first TechBelt Export forum in Youngstown

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:04:00 EST

The two top trade officials in the Obama administration will be keynote speakers at the first TechBelt Export Summit, which will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the Davis Center in Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. U .S. Undersecretary of Commerce Francisco J. Sánche

New job training program offered to veterans

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:59:00 EST

Unemployed veterans aged 35 – 60 may qualify for up to 12 months of job training through the new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP will provide training for programs of education that lead to a high-demand occupation. The program, a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Vete

A Wake-Up Call for Manufacturing

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:48:00 EST

U.S. Manufacturing Has Declined, but We Are Not Structurally Out Of the Game

Amway receives state support for new facility in Ada

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:38:00 EST

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1.6 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive for Amway to build a new facility in Ada Township, a project that will generate up to $80.95 million in new private inve

MEGA approves four brownfield projects for $39 million in new investment

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:34:00 EST

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) today approved work plans for four brownfield redevelopment projects expected to generate $39.4 million in new investment and create or retain 512 direct jobs. “These projects will help transform blighted, contaminated or functiona

Four West Michigan Businesses Receive State Support to Expand, Add Jobs

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:30:00 EST

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development Program incentives for four West Michigan businesses that are expected to generate up to $15.7 million in new private investment and add 465 new jobs. &ldq

Norgren to Move Operations to Louisville, Create 22 Jobs

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:27:00 EST

Leading supplier of high performance pneumatic motion and fluid control solutions to invest $1.8 million in the Commonwealth

Governor McDonnell Announces Easing of Chinese Ban on Virginia Hardwood and Softwood Logs

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:21:00 EST

Administration's Efforts with Chinese, U.S. Agencies, and Log Exporters to Have Year-Old Export Restriction Lifted Yield Success

TeleTech to Create 700 Jobs in Hopkinsville

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:56:00 EST

Global customer Service Company to make $12 million investment in the Commonwealth

Working Toward a Better Future through Reshoring and TWI

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:17:00 EST

�Made in North America� is a priority, as Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are all dependent on one another.

Sims Metal Management Market Update for Fiscal 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:49:00 EST

CHICAGO & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sims Metal Management Limited (the �Company�) advises that basis the continuation of global economic challenges and headwinds, and with only 10 months results known at this point, that full year earnings for Fiscal 2012 ending 30 June 2012, including a gain on

Fiberspar Announces Rockies Expansion

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:00 EST

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiberspar Corporation, a Houston-based leader in composite, spoolable pipe for the oil and gas industry, has broken ground for a new sales and manufacturing center located in Johnstown, Colorado. �We're extremely excited to expand our operations in Northern Colorado�

AIAA Launches Search for New Executive Director

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:25:00 EST

Will Partner with Korn/Ferry International for Search RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announces the start of its search for a new executive director to replace Maj. Gen. Robert S. Dickman, U.S. Air Force (retired), who is retiring after e

Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch Announces New Office

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:21:00 EST

New Orleans office is tenth nationwide for engineering firm NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engineering design and consulting firm Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch (M+NLB) announced today the opening of a new office in New Orleans, the tenth location nationwide for the firm. �Our presence responds t

Shaw to Present at J.P. Morgan Diversified Industries Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:18:00 EST

J.P. Morgan Diversified Industries Conference BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) today announced J.M. Bernhard Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Brian K. Ferraioli, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will give a presentation

American Tire Distributors, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc.

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:49:00 EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Tire Distributors, Inc. (�ATD�) announced today that it has executed a stock purchase agreement of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc. (�CTO�). ATD expects the transaction to close today. �ATD looks forward to expanding our service to customers in the

Accuride Corporation to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:35:00 EST

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), a leading supplier of components to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Greg Risch will present an overview of the Company's business to securities analysts and inve

Gray on Panel for the 6th Annual U.S.�Japan Green Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:31:00 EST

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DDi Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger with Viasystems

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:05:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDi Corp. (NASDAQ: DDIC) announced today that its stockholders have approved the adoption of the previously-announced merger agreement by and among DDi, Viasystems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAS) and Victor Merger Sub Corp. (�Merger Sub�), a wholly-owned subsidiary of V

Ingeo Biopolymer Becomes Cradle to Cradle Certified

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:05:00 EST

Safety to human and environmental health, design for future use cycles, and sustainable manufacturing processes among certification criteria MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NatureWorks' Ingeo� biopolymer, made from plants, not oil, is the first product of its kind to become Cradle to Cradle Ce

Techno Music and Midsize Sedan Features Create a Fusion of Sound

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Detroit-area Techno artists Joshua Harrison, Keith Kemp and Tom Newman sampled sounds from the 2013 Ford Fusion � both natural noises like windows going up and down, and digital creations from the car's sound bank like the welcome chimes � to make original electronic music All sounds produced

Harrisburg-Based Contract Manufacturer Reports Five-Year High in Manufacturing Orders

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:37:00 EST

A meaningful portion of the new business is the direct result of reshoring HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plouse Precision Manufacturing (PlouseManufacturing.com), one of the nation's leading precision contract manufacturers, announced today that manufacturing orders are at a five-year high. A

Flow Polymers Receives Presidential �E� Award for Exports

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:07:00 EST

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flow Polymers LLC today was awarded the Presidential �E� Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary John Bryson at the White House in Washington, D.C. The �E� Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribu

ASRC Federal Names Timothy Caswell President of New Ventures

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:43:00 EST

GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASRC Federal Holding Company has named Timothy Caswell president of new ventures. Caswell is responsible for establishing and acquiring new capabilities in target growth markets. He previously served as president and CEO of Mission Solutions Engineering LLC, an ASRC

ASRC Federal Names Michael Knowles President of Mission Solutions Engineering

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:43:00 EST

GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASRC Federal Holding Company has named Michael Knowles president of Mission Solutions Engineering LLC, an ASRC Federal subsidiary. Knowles is responsible for leading MSE's team of more than 500 employees in providing custom, integrated systems and software engineeri

Datastick Systems Ships New Rugged, Handheld VSA-3300 Vibration Spectrum Analyzers

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:26:00 EST

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datastick Systems Inc. today announced the first customer shipment of three rugged VSA-3300 models in its line of affordable, handheld VSA Vibration Spectrum Analyzers. VSAs are used to detect and diagnose problems in rotating and reciprocating machinery before un

SOLON SOLquickTM Commercial Rooftop System Nominated for Intersolar AWARD 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:37:00 EST

Patent-Pending SOLquick System Decreases Installation Time by Over 85% Intersolar Europe 2012 Intersolar North America 2012 TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOLON Corporation, one of the largest providers of turnkey solar power plants and photovoltaic (PV) products in the U.S., today announced it

SmartOps Software Licensed by Ternium

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:25:00 EST

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SmartOps Corporation, the leading provider of enterprise class supply chain optimization solutions, announced that its Enterprise Inventory Optimization (EIO), Service Level Optimization (SLO), and Supply Chain Analytics software solutions have been licensed by Ternium,

AVX Corporation's Thin and Thick Film Resistive Product Series is Optimized for Maximum Power Handling and Low VSWR

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:03:00 EST

New resistive products available in several sizes and termination styles are ideal for high-power and high frequency applications GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a series of thin and thick fi

Space Data and Partners Respond to FCC Communications Disaster Needs

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:01:00 EST

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Space Data Corporation is collaborating with Oceus Networks and other public safety equipment suppliers to provide input into the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Deployable Aerial Communications Architecture (DACA) Notice of Inquiry (NOI) proceeding. Spac

RK Motors to Restore Last HEMI

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:56:00 EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RK Motors, one of the nation's premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, has begun one of the most significant restorations in the classic car hobby � a complete, nut-and-bolt refurbishment of The Last HEMI car to roll

U.S. Solar Producers Call on Trade Association to Fulfill Pledge of Neutrality in Trade Dispute

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:54:00 EST

Coalition says calls for trade deals and talks, new or old, are meaningless without Chinese government and solar-industry compliance to rules WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) today calls on U.S. solar-industry trade associations to fulfill their pl

Tradeshift and Taulia Partner to Offer Immediate Supplier Networks and Dynamic Discounting Integrated to SAP

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:37:00 EST

Partnership Brings Taulia's SAP-Certified Add-On and Dynamic Discounting Capabilities to Tradeshift Users SAN FRANCISCO, Calif, - May 24, 2012: Tradeshift, an online business network that simplifies and automates common tasks such as invoicing and supply chain finance, together with Taulia, the o

Luna Innovations Develops Technology to Enhance Cybersecurity

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:35:00 EST

Company uses reverse engineering to evaluate FPGA designs at bitstream level as way to improve design integrity ROANOKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), a leading player in integrated circuits security, has developed technology that uses reverse engineering of f

TDK-EPC Corporation Names Digi-Key Top Distributor for Fiscal Year 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:00 EST

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it was named TDK-EPC's Top Distributor for F

Optomec to Highlight 3D Printed Electronics at RAPID Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Aerospace and Automotive �Smart Structures� Functionalized Using Aerosol Jet Technology Will Be Presented ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec announced today that Mike O'Reilly, Aerosol Jet Product Manager, will give a presentation titled �Functionalizing 3D Structures with Aerosol Jet Pri

WTS International Awards Baker with Employer of the Year Honor

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:00 EST

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WTS International has honored Michael Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR) with its prestigious Employer of the Year recognition. �We are extremely proud of this honor as it has long been a commitment at Baker to help advance future

Trex Company to Present at Deutsche Bank 2012 Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:00 EST

WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX), the leading manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, today announced it will present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. The conference will be held a

Standards to Drive & Mentor Continuous Improvement

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:23:00 EST

CREATING AND USING STANDARDS TO DRIVE & MENTOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Dynasil Signs Technology Collaboration Agreement with Mayo Clinic

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:22:00 EST

Agreement Creates Foundation for Commercial Development and Patent Protection of Early-Stage Medical Technologies WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynasil Corporation of America (NASDAQ: DYSL) today announced that it has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with Mayo Clinic, a not-

Kinder Morgan, Inc. Completes Acquisition of El Paso Corporation

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:21:00 EST

HOUSTON--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) has completed its acquisition of El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP), which was announced in October of 2011. Combining the two companies makes Kinder Morgan the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in Nort

Reshoring of Some Chinese Manufacturing Jobs Becoming Likely As Cost Gap is Expected to Shrink to Just 16 Percent Next Year

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

Flow of Manufacturing Jobs Between China and the West to Equalize; China Could Suffer, as it also Faces Pressure from Low-Cost Labor Countries The tide has begun to turn on the flow of manufacturing jobs from the U.S. to China and other low-cost countries, according to a new study from The Ha

Si2 Announces �OPS Comes to Life� Session for Si2 Roundup@DAC

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:55:00 EST

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Silicon Integration Initiative (Si2) today announced the �OPS Comes to Life� session for the �Si2 Roundup@DAC: Standards in Action� co-located event at the Design Automation Conference, which will be held June 3-7 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The s

Dow Announces $2.16 Billion Award in K-Dow Arbitration

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:39:00 EST

MIDLAND, Mich.--The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the “ICC”) this morning released its findings in the arbitration case between The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait (PIC) relating to the K-Dow

Autobytel and AutoPacific Announce 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:00 EST

Largest National Survey of Automotive Owners Reveals Top Vehicles Based on Satisfaction
Cadillac Escalade Takes Top Spot for Overall Satisfaction IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, and AutoPac

Pepperidge Farm Packaging Recognized for Innovation and Sustainability

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:00 EST

New Designs Enable 65 Percent Reduction in Materials NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated, a division of Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), was honored this month with two of the packaging industry's most prestigious awards: the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation

National LambdaRail's Network Operations Services Transferred to CENIC

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

California-based CENIC will also provide engineering support, and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will support the NLR TelePresence Exchange LOS ANGELES--National LambdaRail (NLR) and the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) announced today that they have

Trafigura and Ormet Announce Agreement to Evaluate Joint Opportunities in the Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Industry

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

HANNIBAL, Ohio --Trafigura PTE Limited and Ormet Corporation today announced that they have entered into an agreement to explore and evaluate joint investments in projects in the bauxite, alumina and aluminium industry. “Clearly, the strengths of our two companies complement each other. T

SRC and Stanford University Prove New Circuit Pattern-Design Process, See Promise for 14 Nanometer Design with Directed Self-Assembly

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Unprecedented Accuracy for Placement of Contact Holes Helps Chip Industry Push Back Costly Migration to EUV Lithography RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-- Researchers sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), the world's leading university-research consortium for semiconductors and r

GT Advanced Technologies Reiterates CY2012 Guidance Following Recent US Tariff Decision

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ: GTAT) today issued the statement below regarding the Commerce Department's decision announced last week regarding duties on Chinese imports of solar panels to the U.S.: “The decision announced last week by the Department of Co

Wesco Aircraft Holdings to Acquire Interfast Inc.

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

VALENCIA, Calif.--Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: WAIR), a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Interfast Inc. (“Interfast&