Machinery Newswire

Quipp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2007 Full Year Results

MIAMI, March 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quipp, Inc. (Nasdaq: QUIP) today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2007. A non-cash charge for the impairment of intangible assets significantly affected reported net loss for both...

Goodyear Tires Selected for 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix

AKRON, Ohio, March 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A variety of tires from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have been selected as original equipment fitments for several models of the popular Toyota Corolla and Matrix. The 2009 Corolla and Matrix will come standard with the following...

Global Resource Corporation Files 2007 Financial Results and Updates Shareholders

WEST BERLIN, N.J., March 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Resource Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: GBRC), a developer of a patent-pending microwave technology and machinery for extracting oil and gas, announced today it has filed its 2007 fiscal financial results and is providing a...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc./

In the news release, "China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Year 2007 Results", issued earlier today by China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHGS) over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the "FINANCIAL RESULTS OVERVIEW" table...

Dresser-Rand Reaches Tentative Agreement With Olean Union

HOUSTON, March 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dresser-Rand Group Inc. ("Dresser-Rand" or the "Company") (NYSE: DRC) today confirmed that it has reached a tentative agreement with the USWA Local 4601 representing approximately 500 workers at its Olean, New York facility. The agreement is...

Goodyear's 25th Highway Hero Honors Abby, Her Family

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — To Goodyear's 25th North American Highway Hero winners, the actual hero is 9-year-old Abby Bern. Despite their lofty life-saving efforts, they insist they're merely "Abby's Angels." Although truck driver Richard Filiczkowski, of Zion...

NewMech Companies, Inc. Endorses Project Home Again; Missing Children Posters to be Displayed on all NewMech Service Vehicles

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 27 PRNewswire — NewMech Company, Inc., a CorVal Group company, is proud to announce its participation in Project Home Again, a national program that helps locate missing, exploited, kidnapped, and runaway children. Project Home Again is the community outreach...

UTC Discloses 3.5 Percent Stake in Diebold

HARTFORD, Conn., March 27 PRNewswire — United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) announced today that it currently holds 2.28 million shares or approximately 3.5 percent of the outstanding common shares of Diebold Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) based upon Diebold's most recent quarterly report...

Veri-Tek International Corp. Announces 163% Increase in 2007 Revenues

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Veri-Tek International Corp. (Amex: VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the fourth...

Roper Industries Schedules First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call

SARASOTA, Fla., March 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) announced that its financial results for the first quarter of 2008, ended March 31, 2008, will be released after the market closes on Thursday, April 24, 2008. A conference call to discuss these...

American LaFrance Receives Court Approval of Disclosure Statement Secures Support From Official Unsecured Creditors Committee

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., March 27 PRNewswire — American LaFrance, LLC (the "Company" or "ALF"), a leading manufacturer of fire truck and vocational vehicles, announced today that Judge Shannon has approved ALF's Disclosure Statement to accompany the Debtor's Plan of Reorganization ("Plan...

Plexus Systems, Inc. to Present and Exhibit at METALFORM Show

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 27 PRNewswire — Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, announced it will present and exhibit at METALFORM, the premier exposition for the metal-forming industry in Birmingham, Alabama on April...

Material Fact: Metalfrio Announces the Conclusion of Senocak Acquisition

SAO PAULO, Brazil, March 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Metalfrio Solutions S.A. (Bovespa: FRIO3) ("Metalfrio" or "Company"), in compliance with CVM Instruction 358 of 2002 and applicable legislation, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that, in accordance with previous...

Illinois Tool Works To Acquire Quipp

MIAMI, March 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quipp, Inc. (Nasdaq: QUIP), announced the signing of a merger agreement by which Illinois Tool Works Inc. will acquire Quipp for a price between $4.30 and $5.65 per share in cash, with the definitive price to be determined based on adjustments...

Jig-A-Loo Continues to Build Its Moto Sports Portfolio as a Sponsor of the 2008 Poker Runs America Season Opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 27 PRNewswire — Jig-A-Loo, the #1 all- around lubricant, announced today that it will be sponsoring the season opener of the 2008 Poker Runs America. The offshore event attracts the very best in Poker Runs competitors and Jig-A-Loo will be a featured...

EDAC Technologies Announces Annual Meeting Date

FARMINGTON, Conn., March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EDAC Technologies Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: EDAC), a designer and manufacturer of tools, fixtures, jet engine components, injection molds and spindles, has scheduled its annual meeting of shareholders for June 4, 2008, at 9:30...

Robbins & Myers Reports Record Second Quarter Results

DAYTON, Ohio, March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Robbins & Myers, Inc. (NYSE: RBN) today reported diluted net earnings per share (DEPS) of $0.47 for its fiscal second quarter ended February 29, 2008, more than double the $0.23 of DEPS reported in the prior year comparable period...

Dalian RINO Appoints Three New Independent Board Members

DALIAN, China, March 26 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jade Mountain Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: JDMC), today announced the appointment of three independent members to its Board of Directors, which include Professor Quan Xie, Mr. Kennith C. Johnson and Mr. Zhang Wieguo. The Company...

Diguang International Announces March 31 Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Q4 and Fiscal Year 2007 Results

SHENZHEN, China, March 26 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: DGNG) ("Diguang"), an emerging, China-based leader in the manufacture of CCFL and LED backlights for the LCD display industry, today announced that it will conduct...

General Steel Holdings, Inc. to Present at Brean Murray Carret & Co. Mainland China Investor Tour

BEIJING, March 26 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Steel Holdings, Inc. ("General Steel"), ("Company"), (NYSE Arca: GSI), one of China's leading non-state owned steel product producers, announced today it will present at the upcoming Brean Murray Carret & Co. Mainland China...

MISCOR Group Announces New Locomotive Contract with Australia-Based Laing O'Rourke

SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Industrial services provider MISCOR Group, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: MIGL) today announced its subsidiary, American Motive Power (AMP), has been awarded a contract worth approximately $6 million by the Australian construction and...

Art's-Way Manufacturing Introduces Thermoplastic Polyethylene-Based Rotolining for Interior Lining of Tanks and Vessels

ARMSTRONG, Iowa, March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Art's-Way Manufacturing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTW), announces its wholly owned subsidiary, Art's Way Vessels, Inc., is now offering superior interior tank lining capabilities that will give customers the options of using a lower cost carbon...

Octal's New PET Plastic Plant to Feature Direct to Sheet Technology

DALLAS, LONDON and MUSCAT, Oman, March 26 PRNewswire — Octal (www.octal.com) has revealed details of its direct to sheet (DTS) APET plastic manufacturing process which constitutes a significant departure from traditional manufacturing processes — both in terms of manufacturing...

Harbin Electric to Present at Brean Murray Carret Fourth Investor Tour of China

HARBIN, China, March 26 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harbin Electric, Inc., (or the ''Company''; Nasdaq: HRBN), a market leader in customized linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, automobile specialty micro-motors, and other special motors, today announced that the...

Otis Recognized as Leader in Service Quality in China

FARMINGTON, Conn., March 26 PRNewswire — The China Association for Quality Promotion (CAQP) has recognized Otis Elevator Company as a leading service provider in China for its consistent national service model, standardized processes and best-in-class response time. Otis is a unit of...

CSC Signs Five-Year, Multimillion Dollar Enterprise Service Desk Contract With Eaton Corporation

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) today announced a five-year, multimillion dollar information technology (IT) services contract with Eaton Corporation. Under the agreement, CSC will provide service desk support for all of...

Caterpillar, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Announce Definitive Agreement For Japanese Joint Venture

TOKYO, Japan, March 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Executives from Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd. (SCM) have signed definitive agreements that include a share redemption plan which will result in Caterpillar owning 67...

Robbins & Myers Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

DAYTON, Ohio, March 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Robbins & Myers, Inc. (NYSE: RBN) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.0375 per share. The dividend is payable on May 8, 2008 to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2008...

Felicia Fields Named Group Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services

DEARBORN, Mich., March 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today the appointment of Felicia Fields as group vice president of Human Resources and Corporate Services. Fields will lead Ford's global Human Resources and Corporate Services functions, reporting...

Axial Vector Engine Changes Name to Axial Vector Energy Corporation to Reflect New Product Offerings and International Branding Program

PORTLAND, Ore., March 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC)(Frankfurt: BAE1) announces that effective today it is changing its name to Axial Vector Energy Corporation to reflect the commencement of its international branding program and more new...

General Steel Holdings, Inc. Announces Earnings Call and Webcast for Fiscal 2007 Financial Results

BEIJING, March 25 / Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/—General Steel Holdings, Inc. ("General Steel"), (the "Company"), (NYSE: GSI), one of China's leading non-state owned steel products producers announced today it will release its Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 results on Monday, March 31, 2008...

Plexus Systems, Inc. Supports the Lean Enterprise

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 PRNewswire — Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, is sharing an informative white paper by the Aberdeen Group that describes the findings from studying more than 300 enterprises. Plexus...

BorgWarner Breaks Ground for Turbocharger Operation in Poland

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — BorgWarner broke ground for a new production facility in Rzeszow, Poland, where it plans to produce an initial 500,000 turbochargers for European car makers beginning in 2009, with expansion in the next two years to produce up to...

Nordson to Showcase Multiple Solutions for the Printed Circuits, Electronics Manufacturing and Test Industries

LAS VEGAS, March 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), will be well represented with a wide array of solutions at the IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and the Designers Summit, April 1-3, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is the premier international technical...

Distributed Energy Systems Books Wind Turbine Orders with Major Canadian Power Company

BARRE, Vt., March 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), an innovative leader in wind power technology, announced today that it received an order for its advanced Northwind 100 gearless wind turbines from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro), the...

China Yuchai Re-finances Existing Credit Facility

SINGAPORE, March 25 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai", "CYI" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that it has entered into a facility agreement with the Bank...

Sutor to Produce New Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel and to Plan New Annealing/Degreasing Production Lines

CHANGSHU, China, March 25 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Sutor Technology Group Limited ("Sutor" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SUTR), a leading provider of steel finishing fabrication products in China, announced today its plans to commence operation and production of its new zinc and aluminum...

WSP Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

WUXI, China, March 25 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — WSP Holdings Limited (NYSE: WH) ("WSP Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of API (American Petroleum Institute) and non-API certified seamless casing, tubing and drill pipes used in oil and natural gas...

Danaher Announces Retirement of A. Emmet Stephenson, Jr. From Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, March 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that A. Emmet Stephenson, Jr. has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company's annual meeting to be held on May 6, 2008, and after 22 years of service will retire from the Danaher Board...

Siemens and RIT Announce New Partnership

ATLANTA and ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 24 PRNewswire — Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. today announced a new research and education partnership, which seeks to enhance real world training for engineering students, while also improving the...

Deep Down Announces Conversion of Series D Preferred Stock

HOUSTON, March 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Deep Down, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DPDW) announced today that it has converted all 5,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and held by Ronald E. Smith, President and CEO and Mary L. Budrunas, VP, into 25,866,529...

Canadian Equipment Rental Fund Limited Partnership Announces Appointment of Marc Mandin to Chief Operating Officer and Increase of Distribution to $0.16 per Unit

CALGARY, March 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall - The board of directors of the general partner for Canadian Equipment Rental Fund Limited Partnership (the "Partnership" or "CERFLP"), is pleased to announce that Mr. Marc Mandin, who is the current general manager of the Partnership, will be...

EnPro Industries to Present at Bank of America SmidCap Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) will present at the Bank of America SmidCap Conference on Wednesday, March 26. The company's presentation will be made at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time by Bill Dries, senior vice president and chief financial...

Imation Corp. Annual Meeting of Shareholders Scheduled for May 7th

OAKDALE, Minn., March 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN) will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., local time, at the Hotel Sofitel New York, 45 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. The record date for the Annual Meeting is...

Cyberlux Corporation Completes Field Demonstration of New BrightEye 4M Tower Portable Lighting System

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberlux Corporation, (OTC Bulletin Board: CYBL), a leading provider of advanced LED lighting solutions, announced today that the Company has successfully completed the field demonstration of the new 4-meter tower-based...

Video: TI unveils industry's first family of complete analog front ends for superior ultrasound systems

DALLAS, March 24 PRNewswire — Extending its high-performance analog expertise in the medical imaging market, Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a family of fully integrated analog front ends (AFEs) for portable to high-end ultrasound diagnostic equipment. TI's AFE58xx...

Blesco, Inc. Introduces the ARC Belt Curve

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 21 PRNewswire — Blesco, Inc., a Grand Rapids, MI material handling firm, introduces ARC, a belt curve with new patented technology that allows for limited maintenance and quick belt change time. The ARC Curve is designed with a patented belt guidance system...

California Student Wins National Sustainability Competition Sponsored by Johnson Controls

MILWAUKEE, March 21 PRNewswire — Wesley Fulkerson, a junior at Granite Hills High School in the Grossmont Union High School District, is one of three national student winners of the Igniting Creative Energy Challenge — an educational competition that encourages students to develop...

Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at Sidoti & Company, LLC Twelfth Annual New York Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announces today that it will participate in the Sidoti & Company, LLC Twelfth Annual New York Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum in New York, New York, on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The...

Ford Announces Key Executive Appointments in Asia Pacific and Africa, Mazda

DEARBORN, Mich., March 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today announced key executive appointments within the senior leadership team of its Asia Pacific and Africa business unit to support the continued expansion of the company's fast-growing China operations and...

Brunswick Announces Sale of Baja Marine Assets to Fountain Powerboats

LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today announced the signing of a letter of intent to sell certain assets relating to its Baja boat business to Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc., of Washington, N.C. Terms of the agreement were not...

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Announces Year End Earnings

NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (Amex: CVR) today announced audited results for the year 2007 as summarized below: CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. Summary of Consolidated Results of Operations For the Years Ended December 31 2007 2006...

Mechel Announces Commissioning of New Mining Machinery at Yakutugol OAO

NERYUNGRI, Russia, March 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mechel OAO (NYSE: MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces the commissioning of a new excavator at its Yakutugol OAO subsidiary in line with its mining equipment modernization program. The electrohydraulic...

China Yuchai to Present at the JP Morgan China Conference 2008

SINGAPORE, March 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that it has accepted an invitation to present at the JP Morgan China...

China Yuchai Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

SINGAPORE, March 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that it has appointed Mr Hoh Weng Ming as its new Chief Financial...

ROFIN-BAASEL Receives Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier Award

PLYMOUTH, Mich., and HAMBURG, Germany, March 20 PRNewswire — ROFIN-BAASEL was named a recipient of Intel Corporation's 2007 Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for outstanding performance in providing products and services deemed essential to Intel's success. The company is awarded...

Danaher Corporation Schedules First Quarter Conference Call

WASHINGTON, March 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that its quarterly earnings conference call for the first quarter has been scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. EDT and lasting approximately 1 hour. The call will be...

WSP Holdings Obtains Manufacturing License for Seamless Pressure Pipes

WUXI, China, March 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — WSP Holdings Limited (NYSE: WH) ("WSP Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of seamless casing, tubing and drill pipes used in oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and extraction ("Oil Country Tubular...

Parker's Strength Among Industrial Diversified Companies Reflected by $1.5 Billion Credit Facility

CLEVELAND, March 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, has successfully increased its syndicated credit facility by nearly 50 percent over previous levels to $1.5 billion. The credit facility, with a...

Cimatron to Exhibit Concurrent Engineering and Newly Released CAD/CAM Capabilities at WESTEC

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, March 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Visitors to the 2008 WESTEC tradeshow (March 31 - April 3, 2008, Los Angeles, California) will have the opportunity to learn first hand about Cimatron's advanced concurrent engineering capabilities. In addition, new CAD/CAM...

WSP Holdings Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results

Parker Files Anti-Dumping Petition with Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission

CLEVELAND, March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission alleging unfair competition from the dumping of...

Campbell, Merriman and Seelbach Elected to the Board of Directors of OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN) today announced that its shareholders have re-elected Edward P. Campbell and William R. Seelbach and elected Michael J. Merriman to serve as directors of the Company. All will serve three-year terms expiring...

Chrysler LLC Introduces Entire 2009 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup at New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, March 19 PRNewswire — — 35 Years Later, Dodge Redefines Modern American Muscle — Re-creation of vintage American muscle car blends nostalgic flair with modern engineering and technology — Five-passenger, two-door coupe produced from proven Chrysler 300 and...

Initial Orders for Axial Vector GENSET Multi-Fuel Power Systems Total 80 Megawatts Representing $96 million in Revenue Each Year; Options are Signed for Additional 150 Megawatts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Axial Vector Engine Corporation ("AVEC") (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) is proud to announce it has already received its first signed lease agreements for its new multi-fuel GENSET power generation systems. These four...

Caterpillar Announces Date of Annual Stockholders Meeting

PEORIA, Ill., March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will conduct its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders on Wednesday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m., Central Daylight Time, at the Northern Trust Building in Chicago, Illinois. Meeting details, agenda and the procedure...

Columbus McKinnon to Present at the Bank of America SmidCap Conference on March 26, 2008

AMHERST, N.Y., March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, today announced that Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Derwin R. Gilbreath and Vice President - Finance...

Statement By Robert McSwain, Acting Director, Indian Health Service, Regarding National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2008

WASHINGTON, March 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following release is being issued by the Indian Health Service: March 20, 2008 marks the second annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This day gives us another opportunity to recognize that HIV/AIDS is a critical and growing...

Otis Wins Landmark Trump Tower in Toronto

FARMINGTON, Conn., March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), was awarded a contract valued at more than USD 10 million to provide elevators for the landmark 60-story Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto. When...

Mitcham Industries Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mitcham Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIND) ("Company") announced today that it will release its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and year-end results on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the...

Flow Appoints Esterline Executive to Board of Directors

KENT, Wash., March 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines used for cutting and cleaning applications around the world, announced that it has appointed Larry A. Kring as an...

Marmion Industries Announces More Than $116,000 in New Purchase Orders

HOUSTON, March 19 PRNewswire — Marmion Industries Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: MMIO), (the "Company") — an emerging manufacturer and modifier of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment — today announced purchase orders for the week ending 3/7/08 valued at...

Gerber Scientific Announces Grant of License Under its 'Print to Cut' Patent

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB), a worldwide leader in integrated automation solutions, including the world's sign making and specialty graphics industries, announced today that it has granted a worldwide license to a major...

AAR Reports Record Third Quarter Results

WOOD DALE, Ill., March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AAR (NYSE: AIR) today reported fiscal 2008 third quarter net sales of $376.6 million and income from continuing operations of $20.3 million, or $0.47 per diluted share. Sales grew a robust 39% from $271.0 million in the same period...

Plexus Online Drives Efficient Operations at NHK Spring Precision of America, Inc.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 18 PRNewswire — Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced that NHK Spring Precision of America, Inc. (NSPA), a subsidiary of NHK Spring Co., has deployed Plexus Online's fully integrated...

High Performing Sales Forces Follow Same Path to Excellence

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 18 PRNewswire — The Internet has changed the way organizations communicate with customers but industry leaders haven't lost sight of the value of an effective sales force. It takes face-to-face interactions to build a relationship and high performing sales...

STS Receives Order for Pegasus DRIE Tool from TU Dresden

NEWPORT, United Kingdom, March 18 PRNewswire — Surface Technology Systems plc (STS), a leader in plasma process technologies required in the manufacturing and packaging of micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) and advanced electronic devices, today announced that they have sold a...

TAT Technologies Ltd. Announces That it has Been Informed by its Controlling Shareholder, TAT Industries Ltd., That it Intends to Purchase Shares of the Company

GEDERA, Israel, March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAT Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: TATTF) today announced that on March 16, 2008, the Board of Directors of its controlling shareholder, TAT Industries Ltd., authorized, the purchase by TAT Industries Ltd., of up to NIS 20,000,000...

Crash-Tested Ford Taurus Shows Safety Leadership

NEW YORK, March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Most cars at auto shows are highly polished and gleaming, except one — a Ford Taurus that crashed into a 1 million pound wall at 35 mph en route to the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Deliberately. Ford wants New York International Auto...

Cimatron Helps Speed Up Tool Design With CADENAS PARTsolutions

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cimatron, a leading provider of design and manufacturing software for the tooling industry, is announcing a new partnership with leading part catalog provider CADENAS. The integration of CADENAS PARTsolutions into version 8.5 of...

Bangkok Bank Purchases 1,200 Diebold Opteva(R) ATMs with Agilis(R) Software and Service Contract

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) recently reached an agreement with Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (BBL) to provide the bank with 1,200 of its Opteva(R) automated teller machines (ATMs), driven by the company's Agilis(R) software...

Intercim Launches Pertinence Suite Powered by Velocity

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 18 PRNewswire — Intercim, LLC, a global leader in manufacturing operation management (MOM) software, announced today the launch of its Pertinence Suite(R) powered by Velocity(TM) . About Intercim Intercim has 25 years of experience in helping discrete...

Asymtek, A Nordson Company, Receives Intel's Prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement Award

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Asymtek, a Nordson (Nasdaq: NDSN) company, was named a recipient of Intel Corporation's prestigious 2007 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award. The award is Intel's highest honor for its suppliers, recognizing them for...

Marmion Industries Year-To-Date Purchase Orders Exceed $700,000

HOUSTON, March 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Marmion Industries Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: MMIO), (the "Company") — an emerging manufacturer and modifier of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment — today announced that purchase orders for the two months...

Weatherford Announces Conference Call

HOUSTON, March 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE: WFT) today announced that it has scheduled a conference call for Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. eastern, 9:30 a.m. central. The purpose of the conference call is to discuss results for the company's...

Lincoln Electric to Present at BB&T Manufacturing and Materials Conference

CLEVELAND, March 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that John M. Stropki, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Vincent K. Petrella, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the BB&T Manufacturing and Materials...

Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at BB&T Capital Markets Manufacturing & Materials Conference

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announces today that it will participate in the BB&T Capital Markets Manufacturing & Materials Conference in New York, New York, on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The meeting will include a...

Golub Capital Provides Financing in Support of the Acquisition of Tronair by KRG Capital Partners

NEW YORK, March 17 PRNewswire — Golub Capital today announced that it has provided $11.9 million of subordinated debt and co-investment equity in support of KRG Capital Partners' acquisition of Tronair, a Holland, Ohio-based leading manufacturer of ground service equipment primarily...

Yuchai's Export Engines Receive Key European Certification

SINGAPORE, March 17 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited...

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Simulation Division Contracted by New York City Office of Emergency Management to Deliver Advanced Disaster Management Simulator

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., March 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (Amex: ETC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Simulation Division today announced the signing of a contract with the New York City Office of Emergency Management (NYC OEM) to deliver a multi-station...

ShengdaTech, Inc. Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

TAIAN, Shandong, China, March 17 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — ShengdaTech Inc. (Nasdaq: SDTH), a leading manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) and coal-based chemical products manufacturer in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today reported financial...

Fespa Awards Kornit Digital for its Innovation and Planet-Friendliness Products at Fespa Digital 2008

MAGSHIMIM, Israel, March 17 PRNewswire — Kornit Digital, a leading-edge company that develops, manufactures and markets state of the art solutions for the garment and apparel decorating industry, featuring industrial digital inkjet printers and unique chemistry solutions, was selected...

Hawk Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Results

CLEVELAND, March 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hawk Corporation (Amex: HWK) announced today that net sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased by 7.9% to a record $228.7 million from $212.0 million in the comparable prior year period. The Company's 2007 net sales benefited...

Keystone Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results

DALLAS, March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KYCN), reported net income of $13.3 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared to $12.6 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of...

Esmark Incorporated Completes the Sale of Its Minority Interest in Wheeling-Nisshin

WHEELING, W.Va., March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Esmark Incorporated (Nasdaq: ESMK) today announced it has completed the sale of its minority equity interest in Wheeling-Nisshin, Inc. for $71.4 million to Nisshin Holding, Inc. Net proceeds were used to reduce long-term debt. About...

Engine Manufacturers Prepared to Implement New Stringent Marine and Locomotive Emission Standards

CHICAGO, March 14 PRNewswire — The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) responded to the United States Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) announcement today that the agency has finalized new emission standards for marine engines and locomotives by indicating that engine...

Plexus Systems, Inc. Announces Participation at AM EXPO

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 14 PRNewswire — Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, announced it will participate at AM EXPO, the Advanced Manufacturing Exposition and Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 19-20...

Capital Gold Corporation Announces Second Fiscal Quarter Financial Results

NEW YORK, March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Capital Gold (TSX: CGC; OTC Bulletin Board: CGLD) reported today that gold production, revenue and net income were up for the second fiscal quarter, ending January 31, 2008, as compared to the first quarter. — Through January 31, 2008, net...

CMARK International, Inc. Awarded Contract for Food Service Equipment Maintenance

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 14 PRNewswire — CMARK International, Inc., (OTC Pink Sheets: CMKI) a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions, has announced an award from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, for the maintenance of...

Dickson Lee CPA Becomes Chairman of L & L Subsidiary - LSP Technologies, Inc.

SEATTLE, March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — L & L Financial Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LLFH) ("L & L" or the "Company") today announced that its advisor Dickson Lee, CPA, becomes Chairman of the Company's second power subsidiary, LSP Technologies, Inc. LSP Technologies...

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. Wins Refractory Supply Contracts in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

GONGYI, China, March 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHGS) ("Gengsheng" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer in China of industrial materials capable of withstanding high temperature, saving energy and boosting productivity...

A. M. Castle & Co. Announces Payment of Share-Based Compensation to Executives and Managers

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A. M. Castle & Co. (NYSE: CAS), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced the distribution of approximately 500,000 shares in total to executives and...

United Technologies Corp. Scholarship Program to Increase Support for FIRST Robotics Teams

HARTFORD, Conn., March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced a new scholarship program to support new FIRST Robotics Competition teams. The program opens this year for new high- school teams that have never competed and plan to enter the 2009...

Furmanite Corporation Year End 2007 Conference Call

DALLAS, March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Furmanite Corporation (NYSE: FRM), a worldwide technical services firm, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2007 year end results on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (10 a.m. Central). Live dial in...

3D Engineering Solutions Expanding Operations to Capture Growing Market in Portable Laser Based Scanning, 3D Modeling and Reverse Engineering Services

CINCINNATI, March 13 PRNewswire — 3D Engineering Solutions, a portable on-site on-demand laser based scanning, 3D modeling, and reverse engineering services company based in northern Cincinnati, is adding additional resources to their 15,000 sq. ft. metrology lab operation. The...

JPS Industries, Inc. First Quarter Results Show Seven Fold Operating Income Growth on Doubling of Revenues

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — JPS Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JPST) today announced results for the first quarter ended January 26, 2008. For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, JPS reported a net income of $0.9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, on sales of $74.8...

Equipment Now to Announce New Interactive Online Construction Marketplace

FONTANA, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Equipment Now, a national construction equipment marketing company, will announce the launch of a new online construction equipment marketplace . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Equipment Now

India Globalization Capital, Inc. ("IGC") Provides Earnings Guidance and Files S-3 Enabling the Exercise of Warrants

BETHESDA, Md., March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — India Globalization Capital, Inc. (AMEX: IGC.U, IGC.WS, IGC, "Company") today announced that its two infrastructure subsidiaries, Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited ("Sricon") and Techni Bharathi Limited ("TBL"), located in India have...

Federal Signal Signs Agreement With Ramius

OAK BROOK, Ill., March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in advancing security and well-being, announced today that it has signed an agreement with RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, funds managed by it and certain of its affiliates including Ramius...

Dresser-Rand to Participate in Bear Stearns Conference

HOUSTON, March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dresser-Rand Group Inc. ("Dresser-Rand" or the "Company") (NYSE: DRC), a global supplier of rotating equipment and aftermarket parts and services, announced today that the Company will participate at Bear Stearns 2008 Global Energy Conference...

ArvinMeritor to Present at Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in New York

TROY, Mich., March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE: ARM) today announced that Phil Martens, president of the company's Light Vehicle Systems business group and Mary Lehmann, senior vice president, Strategic Initiatives, and Treasurer will participate in the Morgan...

Moog to Present at JPMorgan 6th Annual Aviation and Transportation Conference on March 18, 2008

EAST AURORA, N.Y., March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today that Bob Brady, Chairman and CEO, and John Scannell, CFO, will present at the JPMorgan Aviation and Transportation Conference on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. EDT. Listeners can...

Compass Diversified Holdings to Present at the Citi Investment Research Small & Mid-Cap Investor Conference

WESTPORT, Conn., March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Compass Diversified Holdings (Nasdaq: CODI) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, I. Joseph Massoud, will present at the Citi Investment Research Small & Mid-Cap Investor Conference in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday, March 19...

Roper Industries to Present at Citi Small and Mid-Cap Investor Conference

SARASOTA, Fla., March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) announced that it is presenting at an investor conference sponsored by Citi Global Markets, Inc. on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:25 AM (Pacific Time), at The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. A copy of...

Construction Equipment Theft Continues to Plague Equipment Owners in 2007, Lojack's Annual Theft Study Reveals

WESTWOOD, Mass., March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — LoJack Corporation (Nasdaq: LOJN) today announced the results of its seventh annual Construction Equipment Theft Study in a report that provides valuable information on the growing problem of equipment theft-a problem that costs...

Columbus McKinnon to Present at the BB&T Capital Markets Manufacturing and Materials Conference on March 19, 2008

AMHERST, N.Y., March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, today announced that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Karen L. Howard and Treasurer Rakesh A. Jobanputra...

SORL Announces Contract Renewals With FAW Group

ZHEJIANG, China, March 12 Xinhua-PRNewswire — SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORL), a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves as well as other auto parts in China, today announced that the FAW Group has awarded SORL with the ''Outstanding Supplier...

Park-Ohio Pre-Tax Earnings Up in 2007

CLEVELAND, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. FULL YEAR RESULTS Park-Ohio reported net sales of $1,071.4 million for 2007, a 1% increase compared to net sales of...

United Technologies Corp. Advisory to Securities Analysts, Investors and News Media

HARTFORD, Conn., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — An audiocast of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) Vice President, Accounting and Finance, Greg Hayes speaking at the JPMorgan Aviation & Transportation Conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 18. The presentation...

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Has Filed Annual Report On Form 10-K For Fiscal Year 2007

CHICAGO, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE: SHS) filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, March 11. An electronic copy of the report is available through the Investor...

Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Owens Expects Robust Sales and Revenues Growth Through 2012

LAS VEGAS, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Highlighting the demand for large-scale infrastructure projects around the world and continued strength in key industries served by Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Owens outlined positive long-term growth...

Michael Chung Appointed to Lead Parker's Asia Pacific Group; Joe Vicic Closes 41-year Career

CLEVELAND, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the world leader in motion and control technologies, named Michael Chung, age 44, as President of the company's Asia Pacific Group and an Officer of the company. Chung replaces Joe Vicic, age 62, who...

Dover Corporation Announces $600 Million Debt Offering

NEW YORK, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) announced today that it has agreed to issue $350 million of 5.45% Notes due 2018 and $250 million of 6.60% Notes due 2038. The net proceeds of the notes will be used to repay borrowings under Dover's commercial...

Robbins & Myers Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results Conference Call

DAYTON, Ohio, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Robbins & Myers, Inc. (NYSE: RBN) announced today that it will be releasing its second quarter fiscal 2008 financial results for the period ended February 29, 2008, after market close on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. A live webcast of...

The Manitowoc Company Forms Joint Venture With Leading Chinese Mobile Crane Manufacturer

LAS VEGAS, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced at ConExpo 2008 that it has formed a joint venture with the shareholders of TaiAn Dongyue Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. for the production of mobile and truck-mounted hydraulic cranes. The...

Avensys Inc. Announces its Intention to Acquire the Assets of Willer Engineering Limited

MONTREAL, March 11 PRNewswire — Avensys Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of fiber optic components and integrator of instrumentation and turn-key systems for environmental monitoring and a wholly owned subsidiary of Avensys Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: AVNY; FRANKFURT...

Plexus Online to Help Manage Business Operations at RFM Inc.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 PRNewswire — Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced RFM Inc. (Brighton, Mich.) is implementing Plexus Online to facilitate management of its business. The Plexus Online...

L.B. Foster Company Announces Changes to Board of Directors

PITTSBURGH, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pittsburgh based L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR) today announced that two members of its Board of Directors, John W. Puth and Henry J. Massman, IV, will not stand for reelection at the Company's Annual Meeting in May. Peter McIlroy, II...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers - Industry Data

CHICAGO, March 11 PRNewswire — Month Ending Feb. 29, 2008 Beginning YTD YTD Inventory February February February February February 2008 2007 % Chg 2008 2007 % Chg 2008 2WD Farm Tractors <40 HP 5,211 5,221 -0.2 9,114 10,177 -10.4 58,687 40 < 100 HP 4,311 4,205 2.5 7,979 8,837...

Caterpillar to Showcase Product Innovation and Global Strength at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2008

LAS VEGAS, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will showcase its industry leadership by featuring the broadest product line, customer service options and state-of-the-art technology at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2008. The five-day event, which opens today, is the largest...

Axial Vector to Unveil Its AVEC Multi-Fuel GENSET in Dubai as the 'New Era in Power Production'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) announced the arrival of its 200 KW GENSET to Dubai for the WETEX energy show that will continue through to Thursday, March 13. Local newspapers published...

Yamaha in Powersports Spotlight with Yamalube(R) MotoGP Sponsorship

KENNESAW, Ga., March 11 PRNewswire — Yamaha Motor Corporation's Yamalube brand has announced its first sponsorship of MotoGP, the world's premier motorcycle championship racing series, as well as the celebration of their 2008 Fiat Yamaha Team comprised of MotoGP champions Valentino...

Metabo Upgrades Chop Saw with 2,300 Input Watts, Enabling Faster Cutting of Thicker Materials

WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 11 PRNewswire — Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has upgraded its line of chop saws with the new CS23-255 model...

Granite State Manufacturing Acquires Scandia Manufacturing Company Inc.

BALTIMORE, March 11 PRNewswire — Granite State Manufacturing (GSM), a New Hampshire-based contract manufacturing company serving military and commercial markets, acquired Scandia Manufacturing Company Inc. (Scandia), a leading manufacturer of precision hydraulic and mechanical marine...

Kaman to Acquire Industrial Supply Corp. of Richmond, Virginia

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today announced that its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (KIT) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Industrial Supply Corp. (ISC) of Richmond, Virginia. ISC will become part of...

Granite State Manufacturing Acquires Scandia Manufacturing Company Inc.

MANCHESTER, N.H., March 11 PRNewswire — Granite State Manufacturing (GSM), a contract manufacturing company serving military and commercial markets, has acquired Baltimore, Maryland-based Scandia Manufacturing Company Inc. (Scandia), a leading manufacturer of precision hydraulic and...

CVD Equipment Corporation, Completes Building Acquisition to Expand First Nano Laboratory and Furthers the Ongoing Business Relationship With Airgas, Inc.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD http://www.cvdequipment.com/) (Nasdaq: CVV) completed the acquisition of a new 13,000 square foot building to facilitate the scale up and commercialization of new products for the Nano, Solar, Energy and...

The Manitowoc Company to Present at AEM Investor Conference

MANITOWOC, Wis., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced it will participate in the AEM Investor Conference, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV in conjunction with CONEXPO 2008. Conference sponsors are...

Stamford Industrial Group Earnings Call Scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2008 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

STAMFORD, Conn., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stamford Industrial Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: STMF) - You are invited by Stamford Industrial Group, Inc. to participate in a conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007...

Sensata Introduces a New Pressure Sensor for Construction Equipment Hydraulic Systems

LAS VEGAS, March 11 PRNewswire — Sensata Technologies 438-2214, or visit http://www.sensata.com/pressure. About Sensata Technologies Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions across a broad...

Webcast Alert: Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. 2007 Year-End Results Conference Call Webcast

CLEVELAND, March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) announces the following Webcast: What: Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH) 2007 Year-End Results Conference Call When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.pkoh.com...

A. M. Castle & Co. Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results; Announces Record Sales and Second Highest Net Income in Company History

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A. M. Castle & Co. (NYSE: CAS), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December...

Otis Wins Record Award in Europe

FARMINGTON, Conn., March 11 PRNewswire — Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), won a contract valued at $74 million with ECE Europa Bau- & Projektmanagement GmbH to supply and install elevators, escalators and moving walkways for 19 shopping centers...

Patrick Industries Announces Private Placement of its Common Stock and New Rights Offering

ELKHART, Ind., March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Patrick Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Tontine Capital Partners, L.P. and Tontine Capital Overseas Master Fund, L.P. (collectively "Tontine"), pursuant to which Tontine has...

Hawk Corporation Invites You to Participate in Its 2007 Year End Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

CLEVELAND, March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hawk Corporation (Amex: HWK) today announced that its 2007 year end earnings conference call with financial analysts and investors will take place on Monday, March 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast over the internet...

Limco-Piedmont Inc. Fourth Quarter and Year End December 31, 2007 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for March 14, 2008

TULSA, Okla., March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Limco-Piedmont Inc. (Nasdaq: LIMC) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end December 31, 2007 financial results on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Following the earnings announcement, on Friday, March 14, 2008...

Thor Announces Increased Sales, Net Income, E.P.S. for Quarter, Six Months

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2008. Net income for the quarter was $21,602,000, up 18% from $18,252,000 last year. E.P.S. for the quarter were $.39, up...

Goodyear Tops Fortune's Global Most Admired List

AKRON, Ohio, March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT), North America's leading tire maker, has been recognized as the world's most admired motor vehicle parts company by Fortune magazine. Goodyear topped the list of leading companies in four...

Honeywell, Gong Myoung Technologies Sign Strategic Supply Agreement for Specialty Waxes and Additives

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., March 10 PRNewswire — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today a multi-year supply agreement with Gong Myoung Technologies (GMT), a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, under which Honeywell will be the exclusive marketer of GMT's waxes in all markets except South...

Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at AEM Investor Conference at Conexpo- Con/Agg 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announces today that it will participate in the AEM Investor Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. The meeting will include a presentation by Dr. J. Don Brock, Chairman and...

Danfoss Enters Into Agreement to Acquire a Controlling Stake in Sauer-Danfoss Inc.

CHICAGO, March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE: SHS) today announced that Sauer Holding GmbH, a company owned by the Murmann family, has entered into an agreement to sell 17.5% of the outstanding shares of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. to the Danfoss Group. Upon the closing of...

Webcast Alert: Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. 2007 Year-End Results Conference Call Webcast

First-Ever 'Cancer and Careers' Seminar Debuts in Orange County

NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer and Careers, a non-profit program founded by Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation, and Roche are launching a seminar which offers guidance for the hundreds of thousands of people living...

Stephen E. Macadam Named President and CEO of EnPro Industries

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EnPro Industries Inc. (NYSE: NPO), a leading manufacturer of engineered industrial products, today announced that Stephen E. Macadam will join the company as president and chief executive officer, effective April 14, 2008. Macadam...

Universal Security Instruments. Inc. Mourns the Passing of its Board Member, Chip Silverman

OWINGS MILLS, Md., March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (Amex: UUU) President, Harvey Grossblatt, issued the following statement this morning: "It is with great sadness that we note the passing last night of a dear and valued member of our Board of...

Goodyear Tires Carry Dodge Challenger SRT8

AKRON, Ohio, March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Reaching back a few decades ago to the popularity of its namesake, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 becomes available this spring as one of the most anticipated high-performance cars, and it rides on Goodyear tires. Selected to outfit the new...

CEMCO, Inc. (CEMCO) Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) Crusher Increases Production at Metroplex Sand & Gravel's Fort Worth, TX Plant by 55%

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 7 PRNewswire — Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Metroplex Sand & Gravel produces C-133 concrete sand and C-144 masonry sand by crushing river rock feed material. Since Metroplex's January installation of the CEMCO Turbo 80 VSI Crusher, the plant has increased...

Switzerland-based AgieCharmilles to Invest Precision Machine Tool Project in Changzhou Hi-Tech District, China

CHANGZHOU, China, March 7 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Foundations were laid for Changzhou AgieCharmilles Machine Tool Co., Ltd., which involves an investment of US$ 18 million from AgieCharmilles under Georg Fischer of Switzerland, in the Hehai Industrial Park of the Changzhou National...

Caterpillar Announces Plans for Tier 4 Emissions Requirements

PEORIA, Ill., March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Building on the success of its industry leading ACERT Technology, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced its plans to meet Tier 4 emissions requirements. Caterpillar's Tier 4 engine technology will include state of the art integrated...

Caterpillar Announces the First-of-Its-Kind Electric Drive Track-Type Tractor

PEORIA, Ill., March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In a move that further positions it as the world's leading manufacturer of earthmoving equipment, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is unveiling the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry. The revolutionary electric...

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) intends to release its results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2007 on Thursday, March 13, 2008, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company...

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (OTC Bulletin Board: BCAHY; HKEx: 1114) Announces Adjustment of Conversion Price of US$182,678,000 Zero Coupon Guaranteed Convertible Bond Due 2011

HONG KONG, March 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock code: 1114) ANNOUNCEMENT ADJUSTMENT OF CONVERSION PRICE OF US$182,678,000 ZERO COUPON GUARANTEED CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2011 The Directors would like...

Biotechnology Leader to Exhibit at Upcoming Trade Show

ST. CLOUD, Minn., March 7 PRNewswire — DCI-Biolafitte (www.dci-bio.com), a leading manufacturer of stainless steel GMP fermentors and bioreactors, control systems and software, will exhibit at the Interphex trade show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, March 26-28...

2008 Robotics Industry Directory Now Available

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 6 PRNewswire — Only one printed directory specializes in robot suppliers, integrators and consultants, and the 2008 edition of the Robotics Industry Directory is now available. More than 200 members of Robotic Industries Association are listed in the new...

Commercial Refrigeration Company and Executive Plead Guilty to Participating in Bid-Rigging Conspiracy

WASHINGTON, March 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire —- An Arizona commercial refrigeration company and one of its executives pleaded guilty today for their role in a conspiracy to rig bids on contracts for the installation of commercial refrigeration equipment in Safeway Inc. grocery stores in...

Exousia Makes First North American Acquisition

SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EXOU) announces that on March 5 the company acquired all of the assets of AEGEON, LLC. AEGEON is engaged in the manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of specialty...

NasTrac Quarterly Index Shows Truck Repossessions Increased Significantly in 2007, While Construction Repossessions Declined

WESTBURY, N.Y., March 6 PRNewswire — Repossessions and liquidations of tractor-trailer trucks increased 110 percent in 2007 compared with 2006, according to Nassau Asset Management's NasTrac Quarterly Index (NQI). In addition, repossessions and liquidations of construction, printing...

EICA Senior Managing Director Arash Masom to Conduct Exclusive Webcast with The Green Baron Report to Discuss Axial Vector Engine Corporation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) announces that EICA Senior Managing Director Arash Masom will conduct an exclusive new audio-taped webcast interview so that AXVC shareholders and the...

Goodyear Receives Penske's Outstanding Supplier Award

AKRON, Ohio, March 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Penske Truck Leasing recently presented The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) with its Outstanding Achievement Award for 2007, a first for a tire supplier. Goodyear supplies Penske with a variety of truck tires, including...

Fuwei Films Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

BEIJING, March 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co. Limited (Nasdaq: FFHL) (''Fuwei'' or ''the Company''), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films in China, today announced that Ms. Cindy Lu has submitted her resignation as Chief...

Innova Adds to Rig Count, Takes Delivery of RD-10 Drilling Rig

HOUSTON, March 6 PRNewswire — Innova, with the acquisition of its newest rig, an Ingersoll-Rand RD-10 / RD-20, in November 2007, is now poised to meet the increased demand of drilling equipment brought on by the ever-increasing oil prices. Innova's RD-10 was acquired from East and...

Gerber Scientific Announces Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., March 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB) today reported net income of $3.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, or $0.13 per diluted share, on revenue of $152.0 million, compared with net income of $2.2 million, or $0.10 per...

Flow International Announces Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results

KENT, Wash., March 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines used for cutting and cleaning applications around the world, today reported results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter...

EnPro Industries Responds to Steel Partners' Preliminary Proxy Statement

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today commented on Steel Partners II, L.P.'s ("Steel Partners") preliminary proxy statement, which was filed yesterday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company also announced it would...

InRob Continues International Expansion: Secures Manufacturing Facilities in the Philippines

LAS VEGAS, March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — InRob Tech Ltd. ("InRob") (OTC Bulletin Board: IRBL) a leader in advanced wireless control systems for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), today announced it has secured use of premises in the Philippines on a full turnkey basis. The premises...

Waste Services Completes Sale of Jacksonville Operations

BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Waste Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSII) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Jacksonville, Florida area hauling and materials recycling operations and construction demolition debris landfill to Advanced Disposal...

Jessup Manufacturing Opens New European Markets with MarED Certification of Glo Brite(R) Films

MCHENRY, Ill., March 5 PRNewswire — Jessup Manufacturing Company's Glo Brite(R) photoluminescent films have been certified as complying with the Marine Equipment Directive (MarED) of the European Union for use in low location lighting systems aboard ships. As North America's leading...

Peerless Mfg. Co. Subsidiary Awarded Contract for Approximately $3.8 Million for Separation Equipment

DALLAS, March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Peerless Mfg. Co. (Nasdaq: PMFG) today announced that its subsidiary, Peerless Europe Limited, was awarded a contract valued at approximately $3.8 million. Peerless will design and supply packaged separation systems that will separate both oil and...

Production-Ready Prototypes From PTI Engineered Plastics Change the Game for Automotive Product-Development

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 5 PRNewswire — PTI Engineered Plastics today announced the launch of its P3(TM) process, a proprietary capability that creates ready-for-production prototypes with tooling durable enough to mold and support substantial production quantities. The P3 process...

Danaher CEO Comments On Outlook

WASHINGTON, March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. will confirm the Company's adjusted earnings per share guidance range of $0.84 to $0.89 for the 2008 first quarter today at...

CYI's Subsidiary Wins Major Contract for Beijing Olympics

SINGAPORE, March 5 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited...

K-Tron Reports Best Quarter in Its History, With Record Revenues, Net Income and Earnings Per Share

PITMAN, N.J., March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — K-Tron International, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTII) today reported the best quarterly and full year results in its history, with record revenues, net income and earnings per share for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2007. Fourth quarter...

Winning Kids Incorporated will help to Build Literacy and Develop Positive Values in Children by Donating a TravelingBear.Com Book to Underserve Children for Every Two Books It Sells

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 5 PRNewswire — The stakes are high, character building at the early ages of development will have a lifelong effect on a child's personality. Research shows that children develop many of their lifelong behavior patterns by the time they reach eight...

Australia Government Seeks Discussion With Kaman to Conclude SH-2G(A) Super Seasprite Helicopter Program

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) said that it has been notified by the recently elected government of the Commonwealth of Australia that it wishes to initiate a negotiation with Kaman to end the Super Seasprite program on mutually agreed...

American Metal & Technology, Inc. Retains CCG Elite

LOS ANGELES and HEBEI, China, March 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Metal & Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMGY) ("American Metal," the "Company"), a leading manufacturer engaged in the development, manufacture and sales of high-precision metal casting, metal fabrication...

Opal-RT Technologies Announces 'Real-Time 2008' - The 1st Annual Opal-RT International Users Conference

MONTREAL, March 4 PRNewswire — Opal-RT Technologies today announced that the company will be hosting "Real Time 2008" — the 1st Annual Opal-RT International Users Conference, on Thursday June 12th and Friday June 13th in Quebec City, Quebec. The objective of "Real Time 2008" is to...

Caterpillar to Offer Audio Webcast of March 11 Financial Analyst Meeting

PEORIA, Ill., March 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will offer a listen-only audio webcast of its analyst meeting with financial analysts and institutional shareholders, to be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time at CONEXPO-CON/AGG...

Optimix Two-Component Metering System From Nordson Offers Simple Operation and Superior Precision

WESTLAKE, Ohio, March 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The OptiMix(TM) Metering System from Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), combines electronic metering technology with simple, touch-screen controls for an easy introduction to mixing of two-component materials. From Nordson's Industrial...

Spartan Motors to Attend Next Generation's Industrials Investor Conference

CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jim Knapp, chief financial officer of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), and Dave Reid, Spartan's vice president of public affairs and brand and strategic management, will attend Next Generation Equity Research's Second Annual...

Flow International Schedules Third Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call

KENT, Wash., March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines used for cutting and cleaning applications around the world, plans to hold a conference call to discuss the results...

ISS Recommends That Gencor Industries, Inc.'s Shareholders Vote for Management Nominee Russell R. Lee, III & 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan

NEW YORK, March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gencor Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the largest independent proxy advisory firm issued an analysis for the election contest of Gencor Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: GENC) and recommended that...

AT&T Named Most Admired Telecommunications Company

SAN ANTONIO, March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced that Fortune magazine has named AT&T as America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company. AT&T has topped the America's Most Admired list for its industry in 10 of the past 13 years. AT&T...

Continental Launches Production of Lithium-Ion Battery

HANOVER and REGENSBURG, Germany, March 3 PRNewswire — The international automotive supplier Continental will launch first-time volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of the present year. It will be used in the Mercedes S 400...

Curtiss-Wright to Present at Sidoti & Company's 12th Annual Emerging Growth Conference

ROSELAND, N.J., March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) will present at Sidoti & Company's 12th Annual Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Conference on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Representing Curtiss-Wright will be Glenn E. Tynan, Vice President and...

EnPro Industries to Present at Davenport Infrastructure and Basic Industry Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) will present at the Davenport Infrastructure and Basic Industry Conference on Thursday, March 6. The company's presentation will be made at 9:50 a.m. Eastern time by Ernie Schaub, president and chief...

Gerber Scientific Confident in Solara ion(TM) UV Technology, Confirms Expected Q1 FY2009 Volume Shipments

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB), a worldwide leader in integrated automation solutions, addressed today reports that the Company is experiencing difficulties with the key technology underlying its planned launch of the Solara...

Tulsa Winch Group Announces the Acquisition of LANTEC Winch & Gear Inc.

NEW YORK, March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tulsa Winch Group, an operating company within the Material Handling platform of Dover Corporation's (NYSE: DOV) Industrial Products segment, and an industry leader in the manufacture of winch, gear box and load systems, announced today the...

South Florida Gynecologic Oncologists Begin Using LUMA(R) Cervical Pre-Cancer Imaging Device

SAN DIEGO, March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SpectraScience, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SCIE), a San Diego based medical devices company, today announced that it has placed its LUMA Cervical Imaging System to detect pre-cancers at the South Florida Gynecologic Oncology Center under the...

Goodyear Completes Redemption of $650 Million in Notes

AKRON, Ohio, March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) said today it has completed its previously announced redemption of its outstanding $650 million of senior secured notes due 2011. The redemption will result, as previously indicated, in...

EnPro Industries Announces Share Repurchase Authorization, Closes Acquisition of Commercial Vehicle Product Manufacturer

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EnPro Industries Inc. (NYSE: NPO), a leading manufacturer of engineered industrial products, today announced it has received an authorization from its board of directors to repurchase up to $100 million of the company's common stock. The...

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