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LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The September 11 attacks corroborated the need for a major overhaul of the airport security system and its value chain. Critical infrastructures continue to be prime targets for terrorist threats and airports remain among the most vulnerable to attack. Airport securi

DULLES, Va., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEOY), a premier provider of satellite, aerial and geospatial information, announced today results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080625/LAW528LOGO) "We're

WALTHAM, Mass., March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard R. Yuse Named President, Raytheon Space and Airborne SystemsJohn D. Harris II Named President, Raytheon Technical Services CompanyDavid Wilkins Named Vice President of Contracts and Supply ChainRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced three new e

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, played a key role in the successful launch of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Delta IV rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., carrying the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites-P (GOES-P) satellite built by Th

HARTFORD, Conn., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) Board of Directors today authorized a share repurchase program for up to 60 million shares of the company's common stock worth approximately $4.3 billion at current prices. The new authorization replaces a prev

CONCORD, Mass., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hydraulic engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are monitoring the water levels in the region's major rivers and the depth of snow cover throughout the region to regulate Corps of Engineers-managed dams and to minimize downstream impacts

GREENBELT, Md., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Distant galaxy clusters mysteriously stream at a million miles per hour along a path roughly centered on the southern constellations Centaurus and Hydra. A new study led by Alexander Kashlinsky at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md

TUCSON, Ariz., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Applied Energetics, Inc., (Nasdaq: AERG), announced that Joseph Hayden, COO, and Humberto Astorga, Principal Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, during a conference call scheduled for

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers for the 2010 Dallas Military Ball (DMB), which will take place April 17, 2010, at the Hotel InterContinental in Addison, Tex., today announced the entertainment lineup for this year's event. Two-time Country Music Association "Male Vocalist of the Year" aw

ORLANDO, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today congratulates the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) as they receive the highest civilian honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Gold Medal for their heroic

Nearly 50 Military Officials Call International Affairs Budget Critical to Security WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly fifty retired four- and three-star generals and flag officers called on Congress today to fully fund President Obama's International Affairs Budget request, in a

BALTIMORE, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy recently awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $17 million contract to provide engineering design services for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) on the U.S. Navy's Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers.

FRONT ROYAL, Va., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ardent Management Consulting (ArdentMC) announced receipt of the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) HUBZone designation. Firms meeting specific employment criteria may be designated as SBA HUBZones, which assist the Federal government in ensu

MCLEAN, Va., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Navy's Program Executive Office (PEO) of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) to develop De

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The ValidatorPRO™ and ValidatorPRO NT™ single-solution handheld testers, designed for enterprise network installers, have been added to the Specialized Products Company 2010 Source Book, www.specialized.net, a catalog featuring over 10,000 compe

GHENT, Belgium, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Vose Software BVBA, developer of leading-edge risk analysis software, announces the release of the third version of their software. Their founder, David Vose, said: "We have had a tremendous response to the launch of ModelRisk. Our customers have really appre

HAIFA, Israel, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - 2009 Revenues Increased by 7.4% YoY to $2,832 Million; - Net Profit of $215 Million and EPS of $5.00; - Backlog of Orders Over $5 Billion Elbit Systems Ltd. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: ESLT, TASE: ESLT), the international de

SAN ANTONIO, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Troop support powerhouse Soldiers' Angels is celebrating the grand opening of its first permanent, Angel-managed facility in support of America's service members, wounded, veterans, and their families with what is expected to be the largest exhibit on

FRANKFURT, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - FRA Reports January-to-February Growth of 1.3 Percent The surge in airfreight tonnage at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continued throughout February 2010. With 163,469 metric tons in the reporting month, FRA achieved year-on-year growth of 30.1 per

SEATTLE, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EGYPTAIR and leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) took delivery Monday of the first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777-300ER (Extended Range) commercial jetliner to join EGYPTAIR's fleet. EGYPTAIR operates a fleet of five Boeing 777-200ERs, five 737-500s

FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN) will hold its conference call to discuss first quarter results on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 11:00am ET.  The call will be hosted by OMNOVA Solutions Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McMullen.  OMNO

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) reported a net loss attributable to Valhi stockholders of $3.6 million, or $.03 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to net income of $28.5 million, or $.25 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008. &#

SHANGHAI, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Chemspec International Limited (NYSE: CPC; "Chemspec" or the "Company"), a leading China-based contract manufacturer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals, today announced its unaudited financial results(1) for the fourth quarter and full fisc

DAYTON, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Robbins & Myers, Inc. (NYSE: RBN) announced today that it will release results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ending February 28, 2010, before the market opens on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.  A live webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, Marc

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced its intention, subject to market and other conditions, to privately offer up to $250 million principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2020 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Huntsman

ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has been named to The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for its demonstrated use of measurable diversity best practices and results. A total of 449 companies participated this year, up 12 perce

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tronox Incorporated (Pink Sheets: TRXAQ.PK, TRXBQ.PK), on behalf of its subsidiary companies, today announced the following price increases for all TRONOX® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades effective April 1, 2010 or as contracts allow: North Ameri

HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23-25, 2010 Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference and Workshops in Houston, Texas.  This annual event boasts over 30 industry experts as speakers, consisting of respected industry leaders from

BEDFORD, Mass., March 10 /PRNewswire/ --Toxikon Corporation, a preclinical contract testing lab, invites quality assurance, research and development and regulatory professionals to Bedford, Massachusetts April 20 for an international symposium on extractables and leachables testing. The increased u

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Codexis, Inc. today announced that Vonnie Estes has joined the company as Vice President, Strategic Planning, Technology.  In this new position, Ms. Estes will be responsible for moving Codexis' technical developments to commercial applications. &#

- 88% of Americans Say Cleaning Products They Buy Are Safe When Used as Directed - 80% Say They've Read a Product Label at Least Once - Safety Reminders Highlighted During Poison Prevention Week (March 14-20) - SDA Offers No-Cost Safety Materials for Parents at www.cleaning101.com WASHINGTON, March

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., March 10 /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 full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. F

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Just like animals and human beings, plants can get sick. In many cases, the cause is a fungus. Not a mushroom like you see poking up out of the ground in the woods, but a network of branching, filamentary cells that botanists call 'hyphae'. I

ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Innovation in agriculture has brought improved productivity and new value to farmers, Monsanto Company's (NYSE: MON) Robb Fraley will tell investors today at the Credit Suisse Global Agrochemicals Conference in London.  That value will continu

DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today reported a net loss attributable to NL stockholders of $.9 million, or $.02 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to net income of $36.3 million, or $.75 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008.  

DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) today reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $5.1 million, or $.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.2 million, or $.15 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008.  For the full year

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With a boost from $2.76 million in state investments, a New Jersey-based high-tech manufacturer plans to open a state-of-the-art facility in Northampton County and create 53 jobs, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Voltaix LLC is moving it

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a paper published in the American Chemical Society journal, Macromolecules, scientists from IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Stanford University detail discoveries that could lead to the development of new types of biodegradable, biocompatible plastics. The

CLEVELAND, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OM Group, Inc. (NYSE: OMG) today announced it has entered into a new $250 million secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders, led by PNC Bank, N.A. The new facility replaces the previous $100 million facility which was due to expire in

Study reviews more exposure pathways than previous surveys, also concludes additional research needed on production processes for canned soup, canned meat. ZURICH, Switzerland, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Swiss researchers examining exposure pathways for a common chemical used in plastic cont

DUBLIN, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest wholesale data centre provider, announced the results of a new study which shows that the majority of European companies are placing data centre expansion firmly on the corporate agenda in 2010. Th

JINJIANG, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Ceramics Co., Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CCLTF, CCLWF, CCLUF) ("China Ceramics" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles, which are used for exterior siding, interior flooring, and design in residential and commercia

SHENZHEN, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. ("CSST" or the "Company") (NYSE: CSR; Nasdaq Dubai: CSR), a leading integrated security and surveillance solution provider in the P.R.C., today announced that it has filed a registration statement w

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Niagara Conservation, a leading manufacturer of water- and energy-saving products, continues to revolutionize the conservation landscape with the introduction of the Stealth System product kit. The Stealth System includes the ultra-high-efficiency (UHET)

New directors represent The Home Depot Foundation, One Equity Partners NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation has named Kelly Caffarelli, president of The Home Depot Foundation, and Greg Belinfanti, partner with One Equity Partners, as the newest memb

EDISON, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (NYSE: CLI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.45 per common share (indicating an annual rate of $1.80 per common share, paid in cash) for the period January 1, 2010 through Marc

INDIANAPOLIS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Faucet Company announced today that more than 50 percent of its Delta® bath suites feature showerheads and handshowers that meet the latest specification introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® program on March 5, 20

SALT LAKE CITY, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin Garage Doors takes recycling so seriously, they recycle down to the last scrap in building a "green" garage door. No uniform green standards or energy star ratings exist for the garage door industry, but Martin officials are still claiming their produc

LA QUINTA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 200 low-income families have the opportunity to live in new, high-quality affordable housing with this week's grand opening of Wolff Waters Place, a $90MM green development near Palm Springs designed for families earning 35-50 percent

ONTARIO, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We've all seen the stereotypical image of a plumber, heavy tool belt tugging his pants down to reveal more than the source of your leaky faucet. But how often do you consider the plumber who designed, installed and maintains the system that transp

ATLANTA, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation will construct a new 605-megawatt, natural-gas-powered "combined-cycle" generating facility in Georgia to help meet the growing energy needs of its members, the company announced today.  The corporation recently received final appro

LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerful forces that are invisible to the naked eye could transform your backyard resort into an unthinkable horror. Industry awareness and legislative rules have lessened the danger for many, but everyone is not secure. Designed to prevent the tragic and hidden

Accredited courses fulfill credit requirements for AIA, GBCI, IDCEC ATLANTA, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces the addition of two new fully-accredited Continuing Education Courses to its Continuing Education Program.   (Logo:  http:

SARASOTA, Fla., March 10  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunovia Energy Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: SUNV) and Fifth Third Bank announced today that they have finalized a partnership whereby eligible customers can now finance the costs of purchasing and installing Sunovia's LED products. By in

HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMIX) today reported a net loss attributable to stockholders of $16.7 million, or ($0.46) per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared to a net loss attributable to stockholders of $132.2 million, or ($3

BELTSVILLE, Md., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost half of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from homes and buildings, and Long Fence and Home wants to help change that in the D.C. region. A longtime leader in the home improvement industry, Long Fence and Home announced the recent launch of

BEIJING, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan" or "the Company") (NYSE: XIN), a residential real estate developer with a focus on high growth, strategic Tier II cities in China, today announced the Company's participation in the 22nd Annual Roth OC Growth Stock C

COLUMBIA, Md., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship is accepting applications for its 2010 – 2013 class of grassroots community architects. Celebrating a decade of design excellence, the fellowship is a unique three-year program that pairs exceptional, socially

ROSSENS, Switzerland, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) said today that capacity expansion and process improvements in its production facility here position the company's CONDIS® family of high voltage (HV) capacitor products to continue a growth trend

TOWSON, Md., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On March 9, 2010, The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK) issued a press release in which it stated, in part, that "Personal business relationships between individuals (as opposed to relationships with the company) generally are not relevant to

RICHMOND, BC, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Catalyst Paper Corporation (TSX:CTL) today announced the closing of the private exchange offer and consent solicitation (as amended and supplemented, the "Exchange Offer") of Catalyst's 11% Senior Secured Notes due December 15, 2016 (the "New Notes") f

NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, announced today that it is launching a Reusable Shipping Bin Program designed to help its contract business customers reduce corrugated waste by using OfficeMax's durable, reus

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the national launch of Kleenex Hand Towels – an innovative solution that delivers one clean, fresh, dry towel every time consumers wash their hands in the home bathroom.  The single-use, disp

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding Paper Divas (www.weddingpaperdivas.com), a leading online retailer of premium, personalized wedding stationery, is excited to announce the expansion of its already popular boutique-style customer service to include a dedicated personal shopper

TORONTO, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sino-Forest Corporation (TSX: TRE) will host its fourth quarter and year-end 2009 earnings conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, March 16 at 8:30 am EST. A full copy of the company's earnings release, financial statements and management's discu

RICHMOND, BC, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) today announced that it resubmitted a proposal to the union that could allow for the restart of the Elk Falls paper mill at a labour cost, all in, of approximately $40 per hour. This reflects current market realities and include

BOISE, Idaho, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) ("Boise"), a leading manufacturer of packaging products and papers, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiaries, Boise Paper Holdings, L.L.C. ("Boise Paper Holdings") and Boise Co-Issuer Company (together, the "Issuers"), p

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Coated Paper Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181110/Global-Coated-Paper-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Coated Paper in Thousand To

PORTLAND, Ore., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Now is the time to get summer and holiday 2010 shipment processing and demand chain lined up to maximize business opportunities during these two critical periods, an industry veteran with DePaul Industries Food & Consumer Goods Packaging Division (DePaul P

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Folding Paperboard Boxes Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181129/Global-Folding-Paperboard-Boxes-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fo

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Envelopes Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181127/Global-Envelopes-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Envelopes in Billion Units. The

DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For approximately 38 million Americans who will experience some form of incontinence this year(1), protection, discretion and normalcy remain of the utmost importance when selecting a product solution. Today, most absorbent garments are not seen as very unde

ATLANTA, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced today that it will increase prices by $60 per ton on all uncoated recycled paperboard grades and $45 per ton on coated recycled paperboard grades produced by its mills. The increases are effective with shipments on and after April

PERRYSBURG, Ohio, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) will host an Investor Day in New York City, N.Y., on Thursday, March 18, to provide an update on the company's strategic plan. (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050412/CLTU028LOGO ) Presentations fro

DENVER, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DCT Industrial Trust® (NYSE: DCT), a leading industrial real estate owner, operator and developer, today announced a new lease with Woodgrain Distribution for 160,440 square feet of distribution space in Northeast Atlanta, GA. The facility, located at 6

BOISE, Idaho, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ), a leading manufacturer of packaging products and papers, announced today that Boise Paper Holdings, L.L.C. ("Boise Paper Holdings") and Boise Co-Issuer Company, wholly owned subsidiaries of Boise Inc. ("Boise"), are proposing to

RICHMOND, BC, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Catalyst Paper Corporation (TSX:CTL) today announced the expiration of the private exchange offer and consent solicitation (as amended and supplemented, the "Exchange Offer") of Catalyst's 11% Senior Secured Notes due December 15, 2016 (the "New Notes")

IRVINE, Calif., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Planet Technologies announces the US commercial availability of EarthBoard®, now engineered for use in food packaging applications. EarthBoard has barrier properties for oils, fatty acids, and moisture, making it an innovative eco-smart solution for

GHENT, Belgium, March 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Domo Caproleuna GmbH, subsidiary of DOMO Chemicals, celebrates in Leuna (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) the successful start-up of a new Ammonium Sulfate storage facility (investment of 30 million euro) with a capacity of 80.000 tons in the presence

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Cascades Inc. (CAS on the Toronto Stock Exchange), a leader in recovery and in green packaging and tissue paper products, announced today the commencement of a consent solicitation in respect of its 7 1/4% Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP # 146900AC9)

SMITHFIELD, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) today reported fiscal 2010 third quarter results. Highlights Net income was $37.3 million, or $.22 per diluted share; up $.96 per share from last yearIncome from continuing operations improved $145.4 million year

STOCKHOLM, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Robotic Mowers - Now in Colour Today Husqvarna, the global leader in robotic mowing, unveils Automower(R) Colour Collection, robotic lawnmowers in four exclusive metallic colours - white, brown, blue and orange. To view the Multimedia Ne

NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The S-Network ITG Agriculture Index(SM) (TICKER: AGRI) will add two new components, effective 6:00 PM (EDT) Sunday, March 21, 2010.  Two stocks will be deleted from the index, maintaining the current number of 30 index components. The changes result from the q

BOSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Canada and Boston University's Culinary Arts School will co-host Feast Your Senses, a demonstration of non-traditional lobster and mussel recipes for top New England chefs as part of the Atlantic provinces participation in the 2010 International Boston Seafo

ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has been named to The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for its demonstrated use of measurable diversity best practices and results. A total of 449 companies participated this year, up 12 perce

Trade Press and Flash Report Subscribers Farm Equipment Monthly Sales Flash - United States CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Month Ending , Feb. 28 2010: Beginning YTD YTD Inventory February February February February February 2010 2009 % Chg 2010 2009 % Chg 2010 2WD Farm Tractors   <40

ST. LOUIS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- After plaintiffs' attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday in the Southern District of Illinois, Kurtis B. Reeg, attorney for defendant Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., said another frivolous atrazine lawsuit only harms U.S. farmers. "In these tough economic times,

Move Helps Protect Against Invasive Species, Benefit Important Industry HARRISBURG, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that out-of-state firewood producers now have two additional treatment options for exempting their firewood

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In February, at an international trade show, Multiple Organics hosted their annual dinner with their suppliers and partners from Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, El Salvador, and Turkey. The focus of this year's dinner was

Initial Workshop to be Held in Ankeny, Iowa, at FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an updated schedule and panelists for the first joint pub

CALGARY, Alberta, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Viterra Inc. (TSX: VT, ASX: VTA) and Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc. are pleased to announce today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a subsidiary of Viterra will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Dakota Growers,

'Hemp History Week' Events Planned in 50 States WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and Vote Hemp are excited to announce the 1st Annual Hemp History Week to be held May 17-23, 2010. As a national grassroots education campaign designed to renew stron

ARMSTRONG, Iowa, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Art's Way Manufacturing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTW), a leading manufacturer and distributor of niche agricultural machinery, equipment and services, is pleased to announce the Company is expanding their industry leading pull type graders by adding a 16 fo

BEIJING and CHANGGE, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Zhongpin Inc. ("Zhongpin", Nasdaq: HOGS), a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today announced that it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings conference call and live we

EAST HANOVER, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Triscuit wants Americans to discover the simple joy of growing and sharing their own herbs and vegetables.  Today the brand announced the launch of the Triscuit "Home Farming" movement and its collaboration with Urban Farming, a non-profit

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Just like animals and human beings, plants can get sick. In many cases, the cause is a fungus. Not a mushroom like you see poking up out of the ground in the woods, but a network of branching, filamentary cells that botanists call 'hyphae'. I

DAVIS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers look for affordable meal solutions, Superior Farms has tapped into the popularity of Mediterranean cuisine and developed "Mediterranean Grill" - a line of grilling products with lamb to retail for under $10. Research helped guide the development o

BEIJING and CHANGGE, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Zhongpin Inc. ("Zhongpin", Nasdaq: HOGS), a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today announced that it will participate in the Roth Annual OC Growth Conference on March 15, 2010 in Laguna

ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Innovation in agriculture has brought improved productivity and new value to farmers, Monsanto Company's (NYSE: MON) Robb Fraley will tell investors today at the Credit Suisse Global Agrochemicals Conference in London.  That value will continu

TOWNSEND, Ga., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Fins & Feathers Plantation will be heading to the online auction block and David Graham will be looking to see who will continue the endeavor he started. Graham developed what was once a raw 1,240 acres of paper company land on the South Newport River into

COLLEYVILLE, Texas, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The growing popularity of the No.7 electric cigarette is being discovered by merchants worldwide. With the enactment of smoking bans around the country, smokers have been forced to find a new way to cope. The E-cigarette was designed to mimic the look and

GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Only once in a lifetime does a product come along with such potential to change the lives of those who decide to purchase it, but if convenience is a main factor, then the electronic cigarette is fitting that bill perfectly. "The benefits of switching to el

WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, March 6, 2010, The New York Times ran an article highlighting the Seneca Nation of Indians' opposition to the S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act. This legislation, which is currently pending in the U.S. Senate, has a

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Utah Legislature has taken decisive action to protect the state's kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use by increasing the state cigarette tax by $1.00 to

HALLANDALE, Fla., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vapor Corp. (OTC: VPCO) to offer 51% off its Smoke51 brand electronic Cigarettes to any smoker whose company has implemented a smoking ban. General Electric Co. the biggest U.S. conglomerate has joined drug maker Abbott Laboratories Inc., lawn care

WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) The New Mexico Legislature has taken important action to protect the state's kids and taxpayers

RICHMOND, Va., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Swedish Match announced today its latest entry in smokeless tobacco -- Timber Wolf Peach Packs.  The new product began shipping this week. "We are excited about the introduction of new Timber Wolf Peach Packs," according to Chris Lemmon, Brand Manager for

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office has reached an agreement with Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Inc. over the marketing and advertisement of their organic tobacco products including American Spirit brand cigarettes.  The concern is that

GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The electronic cigarette is still making headlines across the U.S. as the industry continues to grow at almost unbelievable rates considering the economic downturn the U.S. is currently under. This brings quite a few questions to the forefront as to why thi

GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The popularity of the electronic cigarette continues to grow as millions and millions of smokers are opting for the alternative to tobacco cigarettes and putting thousands less harmful chemicals in their bodies in the process, but that is just a small part

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lorillard Tobacco Company today issued the following statement with regard to yesterday's announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the voting membership of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC). "Ever since

NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: World Smoking-Cessation Drug Market 2010-2025 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0180092/World-Smoking-Cessation-Drug-Market-2010-2025.html How will this important anti-addiction

GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- All of the hubbub about electronic cigarettes doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon as smokers and non-smokers alike are talking about the products from coast to coast. "Word is spreading about them like wildfire across the United States," says Tiffany

WASHINGTON, March 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today has taken another critical step in implementin

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fifth and Sixth grade students at Pinnacle Peak Elementary were educated on current drug trends and behaviors of teens on the morning of February 3rd.  During that presentation given by Pam Baumann, Vice-President of MASK, a 9-1-1 call was h

NYSAC calls on the federal government to pass the PACT Act WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The Coalition to Stop Contraband Tobacco today praised the New York Association of Counties for passing a resolution calling for the federal government to support and implement the Prevent

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) The fifth anniversary of the international treaty to address the global tobacco epidemic presen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) The Kansas Legislature today delivered a historic victory for health and the public's right to b

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lorillard, Inc. (NYSE: LO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, authorizing the Company to repurchase in the aggregate up to $250 million of its outstanding common stock. Purchases by the Company under th

FTC prohibits Indoor Tanning Association from making false health claims SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While the proven negative health consequences of smoking and tanning are undeniable, tobacco and indoor tanning advertisers would like consumers to think otherwise. In fact,

ISELIN, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced that one of its stockholders, Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, L.P. ("Ares"), an affiliate of Ares Management LLC, a global alternative asset manager

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after being acquired by a private equity group, the leadership at Propex Operating Company, LLC, says that the emerging economic recovery will find the company ideally positioned to leverage its global and U.S. assets for optimal growth and profi

WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo:

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportlifestyle company PUMA announces today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the golf equipment brand Cobra Golf from Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. The acquisition includes the Cobra br

HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23-25, 2010 Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference and Workshops in Houston, Texas.  This annual event boasts over 30 industry experts as speakers, consisting of respected industry leaders from

PICKERINGTON, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Representatives of accessories footwear and slipper marketer R.G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq: DFZ) will participate in the Roth Capital Partners 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference being held Wednesday, March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigu

SHENZHEN, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Winner Medical Group Inc. (NYSE: WWIN; "Winner Medical"), a manufacturer of medical dressings, medical disposables and non-woven PurCotton(R) materials for the medical and consumer products industries, today announced it will present at the 22nd Ann

NANJING, China, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the "Company," "Ever-Glory") (NYSE Amex: EVK) today announced that the Company will report its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 before the market opens.

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Coated Paper Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181110/Global-Coated-Paper-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Coated Paper in Thousand To

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Fabric Softeners & Conditioners Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181139/Global-Fabric-Softeners--Conditioners-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwi

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Ultracapacitors Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181048/Global-Ultracapacitors-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Ultracapacitors in US

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- David Loren Corporation (Pink Sheets: DLCR) is pleased to announce the launch of its new David Loren Home Collection, a collection of high quality bed and bath linens, expertly crafted furniture, fabrics, lighting, mirrors, floor coverings and

NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Amex: FOH) ("Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter and six months ended January 23, 2010. Thomas Lynch, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The turn

HONG KONG, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- FASHION ACCESS (http://www.fashionaccess.aplf.com ), the twice-a-year trade fair spotlighting 'head-to-toe' fashion, will open at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre March 29 - 31, focused on the autumn-winter 2010 buying season. (Logo: h

MEBANE, N.C., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sleep to Live® Institute, a leading sleep research center dedicated to a holistic approach to researching sleep and its affect on health and wellbeing, in conjunction with researchers from Duke University and the Research Triangle Institute Internationa

BOULDER, Colo., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gaiam, Inc. (Nasdaq: GAIA), a lifestyle media company announced that its board of directors on March 8, 2010 declared the payment of an annual cash dividend of $0.15 per common share.  This annual dividend is intended to cover the cost of capita

ATLANTA, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFSIA) (the "Company"), a worldwide floorcoverings company and global leader in sustainability, today announced that it has completed the previously announced redemption of $25 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.5% Senio

NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Swimwear and Beachwear Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181063/Global-Swimwear-and-Beachwear-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Swimwe

NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Blinds & Shades Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181106/Global-Blinds--Shades-Industry.html This report analyzes the Global market for Blinds & Shades in

NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Denim Jeans Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181123/Global-Denim-Jeans-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide market for Denim Jeans in US$ Million an

SCOTT DEPOT, W. Va., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Coal Group, Inc. (NYSE: ICO) ("ICG" or the "Company") announced today that it has priced underwritten public offerings (the "Offerings") of (i) 22,371,365 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock")

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kodiak International Inc. now trades under the name of AmeriLithium Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMEL) AmeriLithium is a mining company focused on the exploration, development and production of Lithium. As of March 9, 2010 Kodiak International I

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) reported a net loss attributable to Valhi stockholders of $3.6 million, or $.03 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to net income of $28.5 million, or $.25 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008. &#

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Coal Group, Inc. (NYSE: ICO) today announced that the West Virginia Surface Mine Board (WVSMB) has issued an order upholding a May 2009 decision by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to reinstate a sur

GARNET, Mont., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric Sauve, President and CEO for the Grant Hartford Corporation announced today that on March 3, 2010 Dr. James Sears accepted the appointment to serve on the Company's Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to have someone with the knowledge and expertise such

PHOENIX, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bonanza Goldfields Corp (BONZ:OTCBB) announced today that it has paid the required bond with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This bond allows us to begin work on our BRB Claim which is currently comprised of two unpatented placer claims (320 acres

VANCOUVER, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Kimber Resources Inc. (NYSE Amex:KBX, TSX:KBR) is pleased to announce a new, upgraded mineral resource estimate for the Carotare Deposit, located approximately 2 kilometres west of the Carmen Deposit, at its 100% owned Monterde project, located in Mexico'

HANFORD, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thresher Industries (Pink Sheets: THRR) announced today that the CEO - Tom Flessner has called for a special meeting with its board of directors to review an offer that has been received to buy the company. It is expected that Mr. Flessner will rep

CHANGSHU, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Sutor Technology Group Limited (the "Company", "Sutor") (Nasdaq: SUTR), a leading China-based manufacturer and distributor of high-end fine finished steel products and welded steel pipes used by a variety of down-stream applications today

LEXINGTON, Ky., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VHGI) today announced  that VHGI Gold LLC, its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, has entered into a letter of intent to  purchase or lease additional mines from Western Sierra Mining C

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., March 10 /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 full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. F

DALIAN, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSIN), the leading global manufacturer and innovator of copper-clad bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, transportation and other electrical applications, today announced financial

ZHENGZHOU, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited (Nasdaq: CHOP) ("China Gerui," or the "Company"), a leading niche and high value-added steel processing company that utilizes advanced technology to produce specialty steel products in China, t

PHOENIX, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bonanza Goldfields Corp (BONZ:OTCBB) announced today that it has paid the required bond with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This bond allows us to begin work on our BRB Claim which is currently comprised of two unpatented placer claims (320 acres)

TRADING SYMBOL: TSX: R TORONTO, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - ROMARCO MINERALS INC. (TSXV: R) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it has appointed Mr. Kevin Russell as Regional Exploration Geologist at the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. Mr. Russell has more than 25 years experience in exp

CHARLESTON, W.Va., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Prestigious Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards were presented to 12 outstanding West Virginia classroom teachers today by the Arch Coal Foundation. Announcement of the 12 teachers statewide receiving a 2010 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award wa

FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ / GS: STLD) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per common share, payable on or about April 12, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 3

KITTANNING, Pa., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Kittanning-based Rosebud Mining Company recently announced the purchase of the Coal Heritage Center museum and building located in Windber, PA.  The museum, which is expected to reopen within a few months, provides great insight into the coal mining indu

BOGOTA, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Oversight Risk Consulting announced today the re-opening of their office in Bogota, Colombia. Oversight specializes in security risk management, consulting and services.  "We are pleased to again be open for business in Colombia," said Mike Faessler, President a

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affinity Gold Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: AFYG) ("Affinity" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has received USD $245,000 in the form of a private placement at a price of $1.00 per share from an existing long-standing shareholder. These fu

STOCKHOLM, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Robotic Mowers - Now in Colour Today Husqvarna, the global leader in robotic mowing, unveils Automower(R) Colour Collection, robotic lawnmowers in four exclusive metallic colours - white, brown, blue and orange. To view the Multimedia Ne

ALMELO, Netherlands, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (NYSE: ST)  today announced the pricing of the initial public offering of 31,600,000 ordinary shares at a price to the public of $18.00 per share.  The shares will begin trading on the New York Stock

Trade Press and Flash Report Subscribers Farm Equipment Monthly Sales Flash - United States CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Month Ending , Feb. 28 2010: Beginning YTD YTD Inventory February February February February February 2010 2009 % Chg 2010 2009 % Chg 2010 2WD Farm Tractors   <40

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) (the "Company") today announced the election of Theodore H. Ashford III to the Company's Board of Directors effective as of April 1, 2010.  His election will bring the number of Directors on the Company's

SHANGHAI, and SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, Inc. (http://www.amec-inc.com/ ) (AMEC) today announced that it has closed its Series D financing round by securing $46 million from existing investors. They include: Shanghai Venture Capital Co. Lt

CARLSTADT, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jinpan International Ltd. (Nasdaq: JST), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of cast resin transformers for high voltage distribution equipment, today announced the Company will report its financial results for the full year ended Dece

ARMSTRONG, Iowa, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Art's Way Manufacturing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTW), a leading manufacturer and distributor of niche agricultural machinery, equipment and services, is pleased to announce the Company is expanding their industry leading pull type graders by adding a 16 fo

HARBIN, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, today reported its preliminary full-year and fourth quarter

ZHENGZHOU, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited (Nasdaq: CHOP) ("China Gerui," or the "Company"), a leading niche and high value-added steel processing company that utilizes advanced technology to produce specialty steel products in China, t

CANTON, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- This year Ford kicked it up a notch at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The exhibit was 48% larger than last year with 24 interactive displays, including; Active Park Assist Technology, the Control Blade Challenge and touch-screen digital dis

JONESBORO, Ark., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control has introduced a new Gold Series® High Vacuum (GSHV) dust collector that controls emissions in applications up to 17 inches Hg vacuum or 8 psi positive pressure. It combines the proven features of the company's Gold Seri

MONTVILLE, N.J., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AST® Bearings, LLC, a leading supplier of miniature bearings, precision ball bearings and related products, announced today that part of its continued growth strategy in 2010 is through the strategic acquisitions of other bearing supply companies.  

WICHITA, Kan., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the economic crisis began, individuals are saving more, businesses are becoming more efficient, and banks are taking care to make stronger lending decisions; there's no doubt that lessons have been learned. Perhaps one of the biggest lessons learned as a

ZHEJIANG, China, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORL) ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive air brake systems as well as related auto parts in China, announced today that it will present at the ROTH Capital Partners

CHANGSHU, China, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Sutor Technology Group Limited (the "Company", "Sutor") (Nasdaq: SUTR), a leading China-based manufacturer and distributor of high-end fine finished steel products and welded steel pipes used by a variety of down-stream applications, today

SHENYANG, China, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (Nasdaq: APWR), a leading provider of distributed power generation ("DG") systems in China and a fast-growing manufacturer of wind turbines, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, EVATECH C

CLEVELAND, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) today announced that it has amended and restated its existing credit facility.  The amendment was effective March 8, 2010 and, along with other changes, extends the term of the facility to June 30, 2013. The am

CLEVELAND, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS Net sales were $187.8 million for fourth quarter 2009, a reduction of 25% from net sales of $249.6 million for

WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is a statement from Wes Bush, Chief Executive Officer and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), concerning the U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tanker program. "After a comprehensive analysis of the final RFP, Northrop Grum

ORLANDO, Fla., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- A string of recent food recalls due to possible Salmonella contamination underscores the importance of better tracking within the food supply chain in order to quickly trace and contain such outbreaks before they become a serious public health threat. The U.S.