Machinery Newswire

NSK One of Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 18 PRNewswire — NSK Corporation, a member of the NSK Ltd. Group of Companies, proudly announces NSK's selection as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The Global 100 is a list compiled and released annually at the World Economic Forum...

Valeo's LOwCO2MOTION(R) Research Program Receives 61 Million Euros in Funding From OSEO

PARIS, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Valeo today announced the signing of a contract with OSEO, the French state financing group dedicated to supporting innovation, for 61 million euros in funding for its research program LOwCO2MOTION(R), which aims to improve vehicle engine efficiency...

Roper Industries to Present at Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference

SARASOTA, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) announced that it is presenting at the Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time), at The White Elephant in Nantucket, MA. A copy of the...

Wonder Auto Joins Russell 3000 and MicroCap Index

JINZHOU CITY, China, June 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: WATG; "Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced that it is set to join the Russell 3000 Index and...

Art's-Way Manufacturing, Inc. Named to FORTUNE Small Business 100 List of America's Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies

ARMSTRONG, Iowa, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Art's-Way Manufacturing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTW), a leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery, equipment and services, announces it has been named to the FORTUNE Small Business 100 - America's fastest-growing small...

Trotec Laser Appoints Warren Knipple President of US Operations

YPISLANTI, Mich., June 18 PRNewswire — Trotec Laser, Inc., a leader in laser cutting, marking, and engraving solutions, today announced that Warren R. Knipple has been appointed to its executive team as President of its US operations. An experienced, results-driven executive with...

Cramped In Your House? Enjoy the Pleasures of an Outdoor Room

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 18 PRNewswire — Needing to escape the interior rooms of your home and spread out? Give quality time with the family a breath of fresh air by creating a special place for game nights and dinners with how-to guidance from Lowe's Creative Ideas. Keep Your Loved Ones...

Goodyear to Webcast June 26 Investor Meeting

AKRON, Ohio, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that it will host a live web cast of its June 26 investor meeting in New York. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. (EDT) and is expected to conclude at approximately...

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Xinyu Abrasives Co., Ltd.

GONGYI, China, June 18 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 in...

Lombard Invests US$15 Million in San Shing Fastech Corporation, a Leading Taiwanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer

SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 PRNewswire — Lombard Investments, Inc. announced a $15 million investment in Taiwan-based San Shing Fastech Corporation ("San Shing" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading manufacturers of high quality automotive fastener systems. The transaction closed on...

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland to Speak at Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum

DETROIT, June 17 PRNewswire — Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will be the kick off speaker at the Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum on July 9 at the Cleveland Key Center Marriott, the Great Lakes Manufacturing Council announced today. At the Forum Strickland will welcome attendees and...

Applied Industrial Technologies Earns a Gold Alliance Supplier Award from Vulcan Materials Company

CLEVELAND, June 17 PRNewswire — For the second consecutive year Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) has earned the prestigious Gold Alliance Supplier Award from Vulcan Materials Company. Applied received this award for its services in 2007. The award is unique because plant...

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Adoption of Rule 10b5-1 Plan By Executive Officer

MILWAUKEE, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) Briggs & Stratton Corporation (the "Company") today announced that Thomas R. Savage, Senior Vice President - Administration, has entered into an individual stock trading plan in accordance with...

SAE International Announces Executive Chairs for 2009 Commercial Vehicle Congress

WARRENDALE, Pa., May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Two executives from Caterpillar Inc. have agreed to serve as executive co-chairs for the SAE 2009 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition. Gwenne A. Hendricks, Vice President, Electronics and Connected Worksite Division...

Nordson Corporation Declares Third Quarter Dividend for 2008 Fiscal Year

WESTLAKE, Ohio, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2008 cash dividend in the amount of $0.1825 per common share, payable on June 17, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 3, 2008...

China Precision Steel to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

SHANGHAI, China, May 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Precision Steel (Nasdaq: CPSL), a niche precision steel processing company principally engaged in producing and selling high precision cold-rolled steel products, today announced that the Company's management will present at two upcoming...

A.S.V., Inc. Receives Safety and Health Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., May 20 PRNewswire — A.S.V., Inc. has been recognized for its Cohasset, MN manufacturing facility's safety record as a Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) worksite. MNSHARP is a Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

Shumate Industries Updates Investors on Hemiwedge(R) Cartridge Valve Growth

CONROE, Texas, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Shumate Industries (OTC Bulletin Board: SHMT) announced today that its Hemiwedge Valve Corporation division has achieved several milestones: As previously announced, the Hemiwedge Valve Corporation ("HVC") has established several new sales...

Roper Industries Announces Dividend

SARASOTA, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.07250 per share payable on July 31, 2008 to stockholders of record on July 11, 2008. About Roper Industries Roper Industries is a...

Parker Successfully Issues Medium Term Notes; Long-Term Financial Strength Reconfirmed by Rating Agencies

CLEVELAND, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced the issuance of Medium Term Notes totaling $775 million, in a mix of ten and thirty year maturities. Each of the three primary debt...

Actions Semiconductor Announced as the Exclusive MPR Chip Provider

ZHUHAI, China, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACTS), one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer...

Hospital Engineers Learn to Create Cooling Contingency Plans in Time for Hurricane Season

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — As organizations throughout the Gulf South region get ready for the start of another hurricane season on June 1, hospitals are learning how to take special care to prepare for unplanned emergencies and disasters. Bonnie Spalding, a...

Mark Morelli, Energy Conversion Devices President and CEO, to Present at JPMorgan 36th Annual Technology Conference on May 20

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, announced today that Mark Morelli...

Tallett Appointed to Meredith Board of Directors

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth E. Tallett to the Company's Board, effective with the August 2008 meeting. Tallett, 59, will stand for election as a Class I Director at the Company's Annual...

Turner Selected to Construct $125 Million Fan Pier Office Building in the Waterfront Area of Boston

BOSTON, May 19 PRNewswire — Turner Construction Company has been selected by The Fallon Company to serve as the general contractor for a $125 million office building at Fan Pier on Boston's waterfront. The building, known as ONE Marina Park Drive is scheduled for completion in late...

Wuhan General to Present at the Brean Murray Carret, All-Cap All-China Conference in New York City

WUHAN, China, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wuhan General (OTC Bulletin Board: WUHN), a leading manufacturer of industrial blowers and turbines, today announced that management will be participating in the Brean Murray Carret & Co, All-Cap All-China Conference in New York...

Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at Barrington Research Industrial Growth Conference

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announces today that it will participate in the Barrington Research Industrial Growth Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The meeting will include a presentation by Stephen...

Fushi Copperweld Elevated to NASDAQ Global Select Market

DALIAN, China, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSIN), the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive and other electrical applications, today announced that its application to list the...

China Fire & Security Group, Inc. to Attend the World Safety Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas

BEIJING, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CFSG) ("China Fire" or "the Company"), a leading industrial fire protection products and solutions provider in China, announced today that the Company is scheduled to attend the World Safety...

China Yuchai International Announces Restatement of 2005 Consolidated Financial Statements

SINGAPORE, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International (NYSE: CYD) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has determined to revise and restate the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 ("2005...

Curtiss-Wright to Present at Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference

ROSELAND, N.J., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) Vice President & CFO, Glenn E. Tynan, will be presenting at the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 9:00 AM EDT. The conference will be at the New York Palace...

Wuhan General Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

WUHAN, China, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wuhan General Group (China), Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WUHN), a leading manufacturer of industrial blowers and turbines, today announced consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008...

EXX INC Announces First Quarter Consolidated Net Sales and Net Income for 2008

LAS VEGAS, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EXX INC (Amex: EXX-A and EXX-B) today announced its consolidated net sales and net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. 2008 2007 (unaudited) (unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31 Net sales $ 26,948,000 $ 29,849,000 Income from continuing...

United Technologies Corp. Offers Aid for Victims of China Earthquake

HARTFORD, Conn., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today pledged $100,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) for their relief efforts to victims in earthquake-hit areas in southwest China. The DREF is a...

Automotive Supplier Vari-Form Receives Ford Q1 Award for Hydroformed Component Production Quality, Reliability, and Service

TROY, Mich., May 16 PRNewswire — Vari-Form, one of the world's largest producers of hydroformed structural components for the automotive industry, received the prestigious Ford Q1 Award, Ford Motor Company's highest recognition for supplier quality, on April 25th, 2008 at a ceremony...

Dow Corning Opens Solar Module & Assembly Application Center

FREELAND, Mich., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Demonstrating its commitment to drive solar power innovations, Dow Corning Corp. (NYSE: DOW) today opened a Solar Solutions Application Center in Freeland, Michigan, to collaborate with customers to develop, evaluate and pilot material...

Fushi Copperweld Announces Participation in May Investor Conferences

DALIAN, China, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSIN), the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive, power transmission and other electrical products, today announced that management...

Fuda Faucet Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

YIYANG, Jiangxi, China, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fuda Faucet Works, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FUFW) ("Fuda Faucet" or "the Company"), a Chinese company engaged, through variable interest entities, in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing...

China Precision Steel Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

SHANGHAI, China, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Precision Steel (Nasdaq: CPSL), a niche precision steel processing company principally engaged in producing and selling high precision cold-rolled steel products, announced today its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008...

Goodyear Names Patrick Stobb Director of Investor Relations

AKRON, Ohio, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE: GT) Company announced today that Patrick Stobb has joined the company as director of investor relations. Stobb will report to Darren Wells, Goodyear's senior vice president of finance and strategy and will...

China Wind Systems, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

WUXI, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI) ("China Wind Systems" or the "Company"), which through its wholly owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities manufactures and sells industrial machines for use in the textile and...

Digital Power Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

FREMONT, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Digital Power Corporation (Amex: DPW) (herein "Digital Power") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Digital Power reported revenue of $3,169,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, an...

General Steel Holdings Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

BEIJING, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Steel Holdings, Inc. ("General Steel") ("Company") (NYSE Arca: GSI), one of China's leading non-state owned steel products producer; today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2008. First Quarter 2008 Results Q1...

Elecsys Corporation Appoints Rob O'Conor New Vice President of Business Development at DCI Subsidiary

OLATHE, Kan., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elecsys Corporation (Amex: ASY), announced today that Robert O'Conor will be joining the Company as Executive Vice President of Business Development for its DCI, Inc. subsidiary at the end of this month. Mr. O'Conor is currently the Global...

TAT Technologies Limited Reports the First Quarter 2008 Results

GEDERA, Israel, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAT Technologies Limited (Nasdaq: TATTF), a leader in the manufacture, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and other various accessories used in aircraft, today reported revenues of $22,243,347 and net profit of $1,498,958 in...

Sutor Reports Third Fiscal Quarter 2008 Results

DONGBANG TOWN, China, May 15, 2008 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sutor Technology Group Limited ("Sutor" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: SUTR), a leading provider of steel finishing fabrication products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter...

Ford's European Momentum Continues with Strong April Sales Gains

COLOGNE, Germany, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ford of Europe's business momentum continued with another strong sales month in April. Ford sales in the Euro 19 countries were up by 6.4 percent to 129,500 units, for a market share of 8.1 percent. When sales in Russia, Turkey and the...

Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

IRVINE, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — PRO-DEX, INC. (Nasdaq: PDEX) today announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine-month period for fiscal 2008, the periods ending March 31, 2008. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter increased 29% to $7.6...

TriMas Subsidiary Monogram Aerospace Fasteners Honored by Northrop Grumman for the Third Year

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TriMas Corporation (NYSE: TRS) - a diversified growth company of specialty niche businesses - today announced that Monogram Aerospace Fasteners was recently recognized by Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems for their exemplary...

FAG Changes the Face of Wheel Bearings: Axial, Not Radial - New FAG Bearing Concept with Axial Splines

SCHWEINFURT, Germany, May 15 PRNewswire — An approximate 10 percent reduction in weight and a considerably simplified mounting procedure (compared with conventional radial splines) are the most significant advantages of the new FAG wheel bearing concept that is preloaded by means of...

China Wind Systems, Inc Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results

WUXI, Jiangsu Province, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI) ("China Wind Systems" or the "Company"), which through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities, manufactures and sells industrial machines for use...

BorgWarner Supplies International Engine of the Year Winners

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — BorgWarner supplies turbochargers and other components to five out of seven turbocharged winners of Engine Technology International magazine's 2008 International Engine of the Year Awards, including the: — Best New Engine: BMW...

American Metal & Technology, Inc. to Present at The All-Cap All-China Conference

HEBEI, China, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Metal & Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMGY) ("American Metal," the "Company"), a leading manufacturer in the People's Republic of China engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of high-precision metal casting and...

China Yuchai International Provides Update on First Quarter Unit Sales

SINGAPORE, May 15 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 has...

Mechel Announces Appointment of Managing Director at Southern Kuzbass OAO

MOSCOW, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mechel OAO (NYSE: MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces a new appointment to the management at its Southern Kuzbass OAO coal mining subsidiary. Victor Skulditskiy (50), who previously held the position of Director...

China Precision Steel Announces Date Change for Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

SHANGHAI, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Precision Steel (Nasdaq: CPSL), a niche precision steel processing company principally engaged in producing and selling high precision cold-rolled steel products, today announced that the date of its earnings conference call originally...

WSP Holdings Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

WUXI, China, May 15 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...

ARCADIS Expands in Belgium

ARNHEM, The Netherlands, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design and engineering company, today announced that it has acquired the Belgian engineering firm Luc Van de Sype bvba (VDS). VDS, located in Haaltert, Flanders is...

Applied Industrial Technologies to Acquire Suministros Industriales Enol, S.A. de C.V.

CLEVELAND, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Suministros Industriales Enol, S.A. de C.V. and its group of companies. The transaction is expected to close on or before May 30...

ShengdaTech Announces Proposed Offering of $100 Million Convertible Senior Notes

TAI'AN CITY, Shandong, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — ShengdaTech Inc. (''ShengdaTech'') (Nasdaq: SDTH) a leading manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and a major manufacturer of coal-based chemical products in...

KUKA Robotics Corporation Celebrates 35 Years of Working Ideas

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — KUKA Robotics Corporation is celebrating its 35th year in the robotics industry by inviting customers to its corporate headquarters in Clinton Township, Mich. for the "35 Years of Working Ideas" Technology Open House. KUKA Robotics will...

J. Steven Whisler, Former Phelps Dodge CEO, Elected to Aleris International, Inc. Board

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, May 14 PRNewswire — Aleris International, Inc. announced today the election of J. Steven Whisler to its Board of Directors. His election expands the Aleris board to seven members. Mr. Whisler, 53, retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Dodge...

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

HARTFORD, Conn., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — An audiocast of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) President and Chief Executive Officer Louis R. Chenevert speaking at the Electrical Products Group (EPG) Conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 20. The presentation...

Economic Development Groups Help Michigan Aerospace Corporation Spread its Growth

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU), the economic development arm of the city of Battle Creek, is announcing a partnership that will help Michigan Aerospace Corporation expand its operations to areas of expertise within the state. Michigan Aerospace...

NACCO Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

CLEVELAND, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NC) today announced that the Board of Directors increased its regular cash dividend from 50 cents to 51.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock, and will be paid...

Sutor Announces the Appointment of New CEO

DONGBANG TOWN, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Sutor Technology Group Limited (''Sutor'' or ''the Company'') (Nasdaq: SUTR), a leading provider of steel finishing fabrication products in China, today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (''CEO''). On May 14...

Visteon Elevates Stebbins to CEO; Johnston Continues as Executive Chairman

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 14, 2008 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The board of directors of Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) today elected Donald J. Stebbins as president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2008. Stebbins, who was president and chief operating officer, succeeds...

Fushi Copperweld Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

DALIAN, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSIN), the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive, power transmission and other electrical products, today announced financial...

Harbin Electric to Present at the ROTH 3rd Annual China Discovery Tour on May 19, 2008

HARBIN, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harbin Electric, Inc., (''Harbin Electric'' 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...

Webcast Alert: Nordson Corporation Announces Webcast for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings

WESTLAKE, Ohio, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced it will release second quarter fiscal year 2008 earnings on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 after the close of the market. Nordson will host its quarterly webcast on Thursday, May 22, 2008 as...

WABCO Expands Global Capabilities in India; Opens Two New Manufacturing Facilities; Extends Software Center

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) today announced the inauguration of two manufacturing facilities located in India and the extension of an existing software design center that are owned by WABCO-TVS (India) Ltd., an affiliate of WABCO...

Quipp Announces First Quarter Results

MIAMI, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quipp, Inc. (Nasdaq: QUIP) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Quipp reported a first quarter 2008 net loss of $873,000 ($0.59 per basic and fully diluted share) compared to a net loss of $650,000 ($0.44 per...

Veri-Tek International, Corp. Common Stock Approved for Listing on NASDAQ Capital Market Under Ticker 'MNTX'

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Veri-Tek International, Corp. (Amex: VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") announced today that it has received notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC(R) that Veri-Tek's common stock is approved for listing on The NASDAQ Capital...

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Dividend

NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On May 13, 2008 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (Amex: CVR) declared a regular quarterly dividend of eighteen (18) cents per share, payable June 20, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on...

Miller Industries to Conduct Conference Call

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) announced that due to technical difficulties during today's earnings conference call, it will be conducting an additional question and answer session to discuss its financial results today, Tuesday...

SecureWorks Revolutionizes Security Information Management With New, On-Demand Service

ATLANTA, May 13 PRNewswire — SecureWorks(R), one of the market's leading Security as a Service providers, announces a new service - Security Information Management (SIM) On-Demand(TM) staffed with SANS GIAC certified analysts working 24x7 to safeguard client systems. SecureWorks has...

Paragon Technologies Reports 2008 First Quarter Results

EASTON, Pa., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Paragon Technologies, Inc. (Amex: PTG), a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, announced today results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. During the...

Nucor to Form Italian Joint Venture with Duferco

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of Duferdofin-Nucor S.r.l., a new joint venture being created with Duferco S.A. for the production of beams in Italy and the distribution...

Carris Reels Named 2008 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association

WASHINGTON, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Carris Reels, a 100% employee owned company located in Rutland, Vermont, has been selected by The ESOP Association as the 2008 ESOP Company of the Year. The award was presented at the Association's 31st Annual Conference in Washington, DC...

SMART Papers Breaks Ground on $30 Million Energy Project to Produce North America's Most Environmentally Responsible Premium Printing Papers

HAMILTON, Ohio, May 13 PRNewswire — Highlights: - Construction Underway On New, High-Efficiency Co-Generation Power Plant, Completion Set for Spring 2009 - By Late 2009, All Brands Produced At Southern Ohio Papermaking Center Will Be Made With 100% Renewable Energy - New Co-Generation...

Sutor to Announce 2008 Third Fiscal Quarter Financial Results on May 15, 2008

DONGBANG TOWN, China, May 11 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Sutor Technology Group Limited (Nasdaq: SUTR) ("Sutor" or "the Company"), a leading provider of steel finishing fabrication products in China, today announced that it plans to report unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March...

Keystone Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

DALLAS, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KYCN), reported net income of $13.6 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2008 as compared to $14.5 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007...

Leggett & Platt Announces Webcast of Investor Breakfast on May 15, 2008

CARTHAGE, Mo., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG), a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will be webcasting its New York meeting with analysts and investors on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at...

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Announces First Quarter Results of Operations

NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (Amex: CVR) today announced results for the first quarter of 2008 as summarized below: CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. Summary of Consolidated Results of Operations For the Three Months Ended March 31 2008...

CGS Sees Increased Demand for its Rapid Project Methodology(TM) Tailored for the BlueCherry(R) Enterprise Suite

NEW YORK, May 9 PRNewswire — Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) today announced the Rapid Project Methodology (RPM) for BlueCherry Enterprise suite, its first accelerated implementation offering. By pre-configuring much of the industry-specific functionality within the solution...

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. Announces Availability of its Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2007

ATHENS, Greece, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. ("TEN") (NYSE: TNP), announced today that its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed on the Company's...

Paragon Technologies Announces Conference Call Webcast of 2008 First Quarter Results

EASTON, Pa., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Paragon Technologies, Inc. (Amex: PTG), a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2008 first quarter results on...

Oil States to Present at the Calyon Conference

HOUSTON, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE: OIS) announced today that Christopher E. Cragg, Oil States' Senior Vice President of Operations, will present at Calyon Securities Energy Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The...

Mark Morelli, Energy Conversion Devices President and CEO, to Present at the 4th Annual Merriman Curhan Ford CleanTech Conference

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of thin- film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, announced today that Mark Morelli...

Metaldyne Completes Closure of Three U.S. Locations

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 9 PRNewswire — Metaldyne, LLC has completed the closure of two of its U.S. manufacturing plants and one commercial office to adjust for excess capacity caused by lower vehicle sales from its North American customers and to reduce structural costs in fiscal 2008...

General Steel Holdings, Inc. to Present at Brean Murray Carret & Co. All-Cap All-China Conference in New York May 19, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. EDT

BEIJING, May 9 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 Brean Murray Carret & Co. All-Cap All-China Conference...

Webcast Alert: Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call Webcast

CLEVELAND, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) announces the following Webcast: What: Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.pkoh.com How...

NTK Holdings Reports 1st-Quarter Results

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NTK Holdings, Inc. ("NTK Holdings"), the parent company of Nortek Holdings, Inc. ("Nortek Holdings") and Nortek, Inc. ("Nortek"), a leading diversified global manufacturer of innovative, branded residential and commercial ventilation...

China Precision Steel Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008 Results

SHANGHAI, China, May 9 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Precision Steel (Nasdaq: CPSL), a niche precision steel processing company principally engaged in producing and selling high precision cold-rolled steel products, today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern...

Preformed Line Products Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Preformed Line Products Company (Nasdaq: PLPC) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $2,950,000, or $.54 per diluted share, compared to...

Harbin Electric Reports Record Revenues and Operating Profits for the First Quarter 2008 -- Sales Grew 65% Year-Over-Year

First Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights — Total revenues were $22.5 million, an increase of 65% compared to $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2007 — Operating profit was $8.6 million, up 68% compared to the first quarter 2007 — Net income was $5.4 million, a 57% increase from...

Columbus McKinnon Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter Conference Call and Webcast Information

AMHERST, N.Y., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, announced today that it has scheduled a teleconference and webcast for Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time...

Trane Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend of 16 Cents Per Share of Common Stock

PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The board of directors of Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT) today declared a quarterly dividend of 16 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on May 27, 2008, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2008. About Trane Trane Inc...

Axion Announces Date of its First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call on May 13, 2008

NEW CASTLE, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Axion Power International, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: AXPW), announced plans to release its first quarter 2008 results before market on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call that same day to discuss the results at...

The Chrysler Foundation Presents $250,000 Check to the Detroit Zoological Society to Support and Maintain the Detroit Zoo's Tauber Family Railroad

ROYAL OAK, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire — Today, The Chrysler Foundation presented a check in the amount of $250,000 to the Detroit Zoological Society to continue to support and refurbish the Detroit Zoo's Tauber Family Railroad. In recognition of the donation, the Zoo unveiled the new...

Hardinge Reports Results for First Quarter 2008

ELMIRA, N.Y., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hardinge Inc. (Nasdaq: HDNG), a leading international provider of advanced material-cutting solutions, today reported net sales of $85.6 million for the first quarter of 2008, a decrease of 2% compared to $87.0 million of net sales in the first...

Core Molding Technologies Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (Amex: CMT) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net income for the quarter was $864,000, or $.13 per basic and $.12 per diluted share, compared with net income of $1,213,000...

Great Lakes Manufacturers Must Avoid 'Me, Too' Technologies

DETROIT, May 8 PRNewswire — The Great Lakes Region must avoid 'me, too' technologies and processes if it hopes to regain its rightful place as a manufacturing powerhouse, according to Donald A. McCabe, senior vice president of Manufacturing and Performance Excellence at Corning, Inc...

Energy Conversion Devices Reports Net Income of $0.17 Per Share on Revenues of $70 Million for Third Quarter Fiscal 2008

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced financial results for...

ITW Reaches Agreement to Acquire Enodis plc for $2.3 billion; Acquisition to Expand Product Categories and Fast Food Segment Opportunities for ITW's Existing Food Equipment Business Platform

GLENVIEW, Ill., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today announced that an agreement has been reached with the Enodis plc Board of Directors on the terms of a recommended $2.1 billion cash offer to purchase the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share...

Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2008

CARLYSS, La., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: GLBL) announced revenues of $301.5 million in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $277.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net income was $26.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the first quarter...

Parker to Present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29

CLEVELAND, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on Thursday, May 29 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The presentation will be webcast...

TransDigm Announces Completion of the Acquisition of CEF Industries

CLEVELAND, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) announced today that it has completed the purchase of the outstanding common stock of CEF Industries ("CEF") for approximately $83 million in cash pursuant to the previously announced Stock Purchase...

Danaher Announces Quarterly Dividend

WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share payable on July 25, 2008 to holders of record on June 27, 2008. Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer...

Delphax Pulls Back on Effort to Market High-Speed Roll-Fed Presses; Reiterates Commitment to Security Printing Market

MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Delphax Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DLPX), a global provider of high-speed digital printing systems, announced today that it is reducing its investment in sales, marketing and product development for its CR Series roll-fed presses and...

TriMas Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TriMas Corporation (NYSE: TRS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The Company reported quarterly revenues of $279.6 million, down 1.7% from the first quarter of 2007. First quarter 2008 income...

WSP Holdings Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results

WUXI, China, May 6 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 Goods...

Universal Technical Institute Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2008

PHOENIX, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a provider of technical education training, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2008. Second Quarter Operating Performance Net revenues for the...

Training Benchmarks: Use Three Measures to Gauge Effectiveness

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 6 PRNewswire — Eighty-six percent of surveyed companies use at least three different measures to gauge intra-company quality training effectiveness, the most frequent metric being end-of-course evaluation scores, according to a member-driven research study...

Curtiss-Wright Announces New Corporate Controller

ROSELAND, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced changes in its financial staff. Kevin McClurg has accepted the position of Vice President of Finance for the corporation's Flow Control operating segment. In his new position, Mr...

TAT Technologies Ltd. Announces Appointment of New CEO

GEDERA, Israel, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAT Technologies Limited (Nasdaq: TATTF) today announced the appointment of Mr. Shmuel Fledel as CEO. Mr. Fledel comes to TAT Technologies from El-AL Israel Airlines Ltd. where he served as V.P., Maintenance & Engineering. He will assume...

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2008 on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 before the opening of the stock market...

Honeywell to Present at Electrical Products Group Conference

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that Dave Cote, Chairman and CEO, will be speaking at the Electrical Products Group Conference in Longboat Key, Florida, on Monday, May 19, 2008, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. EDT. A real-time...

Wonder Auto Technology Announces Equity Incentive Plan

JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning, China, May 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: WATG) ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced that the board of directors of the Company...

Hilex Poly Announces Agreement to Restructure Debt

HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 6 PRNewswire — Hilex Poly Co., LLC, ("Hilex" or "the Company"), the world's largest plastic bag company, today announced that it has reached an agreement with its lenders to restructure its senior secured debt. Hilex is taking this action to significantly reduce...

Nissan North America Names Alan Buddendeck New Communications Vice President

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) (Nasdaq: NSANY), today announced that Alan J. Buddendeck has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Communications, succeeding Frederique Le Greves who will transfer to Renault Headquarter as of July...

Viastore Systems Acquires Blesco

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 6 PRNewswire — viastore systems, a leading global supplier of intralogistics systems, has acquired Blesco, Inc., based in Grand Rapids (Michigan). Blesco is an engineering and automation firm specializing in material handling systems design and integration...

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) intends to release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Monday, May 12, 2008, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference...

Visiprise 2008 Customer Conference to Explore Manufacturing Innovation

ATLANTA, May 6 PRNewswire — Visiprise, Inc., a leader in manufacturing execution systems (MES) for the integrated enterprise, today announced its plans for the 2008 Visiprise Customer Conference, being held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia, May 12 - 15. This year's theme...

Danaher to Present at Bank of America Health Care Conference

WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. will be presenting at the Bank of America Health Care Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The audio will...

Harbin Electric Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Earnings on May 9, 2008

HARBIN, China, May 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harbin Electric, Inc., ("Harbin Electric" 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...

ArvinMeritor Announces Plan to Spin Off Light Vehicle Systems Business to Shareholders

TROY, Mich., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE: ARM) today announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to spin off its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business to ArvinMeritor shareholders, with the Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business remaining with...

EnteGreat Acquires Technology Solutions Company's SAP Consulting Practice

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 5 PRNewswire — EnteGreat, a leader in manufacturing business technology consulting, today announced its acquisition of the SAP Consulting Practice of Technology Solutions Company (TSC) (Nasdaq: TSCC). The move substantially augments EnteGreat's existing SAP...

Chip McClure, Chairman, CEO and President, Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast

Troy, Mich., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — WHO: Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and president WHAT: Conference call and web cast with investors, analysts and media; call-in details below WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 8:00 a.m. ET Call-In Detail ArvinMeritor will host a conference call and Web...

Reminder: Tenaris, S.A. Will Conduct a Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results on Wednesday, May 7, 2008

MEXICO CITY, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At 11:00 a.m. U.S. EDT (10:00 a.m. Mexico City time) TENARIS, S.A. (NYSE: TS) will hold a question and answer session following the presentation. — Dial +1 (800) 706-7741 in the U.S. Dial +1 (617) 614-3471 outside the U.S. Confirmation...

Manitowoc Company Directors Approve 2 Cent Quarterly Dividend

MANITOWOC, Wis., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) at its meeting today, declared its regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share of common stock, payable on June 12, 2008, to shareholders of record on June 2, 2008...

Veri-Tek International, Corp. Will Report First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 13, 2008

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 5 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, announced today that management will announce its...

TRW Automotive Earns Ford World Excellence Award

LIVONIA, Mich., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), through its TRW Polska Sp. z o.o. manufacturing facility in Czestochowa, Poland, has earned a prestigious Ford Motor Company World Excellence Award for exemplary performance in the supply of...

Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at Bank of America 2008 BASics/Industrials Conference

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announces today that it will participate in the Bank of America 2008 BASics/Industrials Conference in New York, New York, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The meeting will include a presentation by...

Hawk Corporation Invites You to Participate in Its 2008 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

CLEVELAND, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hawk Corporation (Amex: HWK) today announced that its 2008 first quarter earnings conference call with financial analysts and investors will take place on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and will be webcast over the internet...

Bookham(TM) Acquires Laser Controller from Precision Photonics Corporation for New Focus(TM) Product Line

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bookham, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKHM) has announced the acquisition from Precision Photonics Corporation (PPC) of its LB1005 High-Speed Servo Controller product line. Through the New Focus product line, the LB1005 will be available immediately to...

CECO Environmental Announces Eight New Orders Totaling $8.2 Million

CINCINNATI, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECE), a leading provider of air pollution control and industrial ventilation systems, announced today that it has received eight new orders totaling approximately $8.2 million. Rick Blum, President and Chief...

WSP Holdings Makes Major Investments to Expand Manufacturing Capacity

WUXI, China, May 5 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 seamless casing, tubing and drill pipes used in oil and natural gas exploration...

K-Tron Reports Record First Quarter Results

PITMAN, N.J., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — K-Tron International, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTII) today reported the best first quarter in its history, including a record quarter-end backlog of $75.522 million. Net income was $5.651 million, 15.8 percent higher than the $4.879 million reported...

Curtiss-Wright Announces Admiral (Ret.) James Busey Retires From Board of Directors

ROSELAND, N.J., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that Admiral (Ret.) James B. Busey IV, 75, is retiring as a board member of the company when his term expires at the Corporation's annual meeting on May 2...

Peerless Mfg. Co. Schedules Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call for May 9, 2008 at 10:00am ET

DALLAS, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Peerless Mfg. Co. (Nasdaq: PMFG) today announced that Peter Burlage, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Henry Schopfer, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2008, during a...

Federal Signal Corporation Approves a Plan to Sell E-ONE

OCALA, Fla., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Federal Signal Corporation has approved a plan to sell E-ONE, a leading manufacturer of fire rescue and other mission critical vehicles. In February, Federal Signal announced that it was exploring strategic alternatives for E-ONE...

Wuhan General Appoints Haiming Liu as Chief Financial Officer

WUHAN, China, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wuhan General (OTC Bulletin Board: WUHN), a leading manufacturer of industrial blowers and turbines, today announced the appointment of Haiming Liu as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. For the past 13 years, Mr...

China Wind Systems, Inc. Announces Appointment of Independent Director

WUXI, Jiangsu Province, China, May 2 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI), which, through its wholly owned subsidiaries and affiliated companies, manufactures and sells industrial equipment for use in the textile and energy related industries...

BorgWarner Growth Drives Record First Quarter Results; Company Reaffirms 2008 Guidance

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2008. Demand for its fuel-efficient technologies in Europe and Asia drove the global powertrain systems supplier's strong results, despite...

Kaman Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2008. Net earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2008 were $8.9 million, or $0.35 per share diluted, compared to $9.1...

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings

PLEASANTON, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its first quarter 2008 net sales decreased 13.2% to $167.7 million as compared to net sales of $193.2 million for the first quarter of 2007. Net income decreased 51.7...

Dage, A Nordson Company, Wins Distinguished Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award

WESTLAKE, Ohio, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dage Precision Industries, a Nordson company (Nasdaq: NDSN) and the industry leader in x-ray inspection technology, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded the prestigious Frost & Sullivan Vertical Market Penetration...

Dover Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.20 (twenty cents) per share, payable on June 15, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 31, 2008. Dover Corporation, with over $7...

Securian's Campus Earns the ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 1 PRNewswire — Securian Center in downtown St. Paul, MN has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection. The 401 Building on Securian's campus...

Metabo's New Comprehensive 2008/2009 Product Catalog Highlights New Lines of Power Tools with Advanced Ergonomics

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 1 PRNewswire — Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has just released its 2008/2009 general catalog outlining the company's...

Peerless Mfg. Co. Completes Acquisition of Nitram Energy, Inc.

DALLAS, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Peerless Mfg. Co. (Nasdaq: PMFG) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of privately owned Nitram Energy, Inc. for $65 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in the fiscal year...

NN, Inc. Reports Earnings Per Share of $0.32 for the First Quarter 2008

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NN, Inc. (Nasdaq: NNBR) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net sales for the first quarter of 2008 were $121.5 million, an increase of $13.6 million or 12.6% from $107.9 million for the same...

MSA Announces Record First Quarter Sales

PITTSBURGH, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MSA (NYSE) today announced that net sales for the first quarter of 2008 were $266.3 million compared with $225.9 million for the first quarter of 2007, an increase of $40.4 million, or 18 percent. Net income for the first quarter of 2008 was...

Paine & Partners Completes Acquisition of Stabilus

SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, and DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 1 PRNewswire — Paine & Partners, LLC, the San Francisco and New York-based private equity firm, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Stabilus GmbH, a manufacturer of gas springs, from Montagu Private Equity...

EnPro Industries Reports Continued Growth in Sales and Segment Profits for the First Quarter of 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EnPro Industries (NYSE: NPO) today reported record quarterly sales and segment income in the first quarter of 2008, as sales grew by 14% over the first quarter of 2007 to $283.1 million and segment income grew by 11% to $46.8 million. Net...

AZZ incorporated's Aztec Galvanizing Services Segment Earns 'Most Distinguished Project' Award for Second Consecutive Year

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AZZ incorporated (NYSE: AZZ), a manufacturer of electrical products and a provider of galvanizing services today announced that the American Galvanizers Association, the galvanizing industry trade association, has awarded the galvanizing...

FARO First Quarter Orders Grow 23.0%, Sales Increase 14.4%

LAKE MARY, Fla., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. Net income for the first quarter was $3.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, an increase of $0.2 million, compared to $3.2...

CIRCOR Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of three and three-quarter cents ($0.0375) per share on CIRCOR's Common Stock payable on May 30, 2008 to shareholders of record...

NACCO Industries, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

CLEVELAND, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NC) today announced consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2008 of $2.7 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, on revenues of $865.0 million compared with consolidated net income for the first quarter of...

ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

TROY, Mich., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE: ARM) Board of Directors, at a meeting held on April 25, 2008, at its corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, payable...

Pratt & Whitney Selects Goodrich as Nacelle System Provider for Geared Turbofan(TM) Engines

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has selected Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) to be the exclusive provider of the complete nacelle systems for its new Geared Turbofan engine for both the Mitsubishi...

Cardiac Science Reports Strong Q1 Results

BOTHELL, Wash., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cardiac Science Corporation (Nasdaq: CSCX), a global leader in advanced cardiac diagnosis, resuscitation, rehabilitation, and informatics products, today announced strong results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenue for...

The Sapir Organization Renovates 100 Church Street Facade

NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire — The Sapir Organization today announced that renovations to the facade of 100 Church Street have commenced and are progressing on schedule for completion in Fall 2008. The facade renovations are part of an extensive capital improvement program designed...

Cameron Awarded $235 Million Contract for Subsea Equipment Offshore Canada

HOUSTON, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cameron (NYSE: CAM) has been awarded a contract worth approximately $235 million to engineer, construct and provide installation support for subsea systems for the North Amethyst project, a tieback development that is part of the White Rose oil...

Esmark Incorporated Announces Fourth Quarter and 2007 Full Year Results

WHEELING, W.Va., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Esmark Incorporated (Nasdaq: ESMK) (the "Company"), today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, which consist of the results of Esmark Steel Service Group, Inc. (ESSG), and the results...

Grainger Increases Quarterly Dividend By 14.3 Percent

CHICAGO, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The board of directors of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) have raised the quarterly cash dividend by 14.3 percent to 40 cents per share payable on June 1, 2008, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2008. This action marks the 37th straight...

Creditors Back American LaFrance Plan of Reorganization

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., April 30 PRNewswire — American LaFrance, LLC, a leading manufacturer of fire truck and vocational vehicles, announced today that creditors voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Company's Plan of Reorganization ("the Plan"). Over 86% of the General Unsecured...

American Metal & Technology, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results

HEBEI, China, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Metal & Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMGY) ("American Metal," the "Company"), a leading manufacturer in the People's Republic of China engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of high-precision metal casting and...

J P Morgan China Conference Presentation Slides Available on Website

SINGAPORE, April 30 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, is pleased to announce that its slide presentation used during its participation at...

Blount Announces 2008 First Quarter Results

PORTLAND, Ore., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) ("Blount" or the "Company") today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 The Company's sales in the first quarter were $133.2...

Blount International, Inc. Conference Call

PORTLAND, Ore., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) will announce 1st Quarter 2008 earnings Wednesday afternoon, April 30, 2008 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time ("EDT"). You are invited to participate in a conference call on Wednesday...

TRW Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results; Revises Full Year Outlook

LIVONIA, Mich., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported first-quarter 2008 financial results with sales of $4.1 billion, an increase of 16.2 percent compared to the same period a...

Amerigon Reports 2008 First Quarter Results

NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Amerigon Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARGN), a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced another quarter of record...

Dresser-Rand Reports First Quarter Net Income of $27.2 Million or $0.32 per Share

HOUSTON, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — — Net sales were $363.8 million, up 16% from first quarter 2007 — Operating income was $46.9 million — Cash flow from operating activities totaled $54.7 million — Bookings were $575.7 million, up 35% from first quarter...

Hardinge Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

ELMIRA, N.Y., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hardinge Inc. (Nasdaq: HDNG) invites you to participate in a conference call to discuss its financial and operating performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. What: Hardinge Inc. First Quarter Earnings Conference Call When...

TRW Automotive Plant in Mexico Receives Prestigious Quality Award From Honda

LIVONIA, Mich., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) today announced that its Queretaro, Mexico, plant operated by its subsidiary Frenos y Mecanismos, S.A. de C.V., has received the Honda de Mexico 'Excellence Award'. This is the second consecutive...

Curtiss-Wright to Present at FBR Investor Conference

ROSELAND, N.J., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) Vice President and CFO, Glenn E. Tynan, will present at FBR Capital Markets' 12th Annual Spring Investor Conference on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 9:00 AM. The presentation will be at the Grand Hyatt New...

Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces International Distribution Agreement

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., April 29 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 that its Manitex subsidiary has...

Remy Charges Ahead

PENDLETON, Ind., April 29 PRNewswire — Remy International, Inc. announced that its global headquarters and United States Technical Center has relocated to a new location in Pendleton, Indiana. Pendleton is located 35 miles northeast of Indianapolis, just a few miles from Remy's previous...

Magellan Petroleum Announces Production and Exploration Activities for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

HARTFORD, Conn., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Magellan Petroleum Corporation (Nasdaq: MPET; Amex: MGN) ("Magellan") announced its production and exploration activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. OIL & GAS SALES Natural Gas The Company's share of natural gas sales...

Usunco Automotive Starts to Provide Emission Control Components to Local Chinese Manufacturers

BEIJING, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Equicap, Inc. (a.k.a. "Usunco Automotive") (OTC Bulletin Board: EQPI) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Usunco Automotive has started to provide advanced Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) technology to Chinese tier-one automobile and...

Mindray to Report First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 7, 2008

SHENZHEN, China, April 29 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices in China with a rapidly growing international presence, today announced that it will report its financial results...

A. M. Castle & Co. Reports 2008 First Quarter Results

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., April 29 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the...

Moog's Second Quarter EPS Increases 16%

EAST AURORA, N.Y., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A; MOG.B) today announced second quarter earnings of $28.6 million, a 17% increase from a year ago on sales growth of 22%. Sales for the quarter were $469 million. On a per-share basis, earnings of $.66 were up 16...

LAI's Lean Manufacturing Initiative Reduces Cycle Time by 25%

MINNEAPOLIS, April 28 PRNewswire — A lean manufacturing initiative conducted by LAI International, Inc., a leading supplier of precision components and sub-assemblies for original equipment manufacturers, has reduced the cycle time on a critical aerospace product by 25 percent. "This is...

Parker to Present at Merrill Lynch 9th Annual Global Industries Conference May 8

CLEVELAND, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present at Merrill Lynch's 9th Annual Global Industries Conference in London on Thursday, May 8 at 10:50 a.m. London time. The presentation...

The Manitowoc Company Continues to Deliver Record Sales and Earnings Performance

MANITOWOC, Wis., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Manitowoc Company (NYSE: MTW) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the quarter, the company once again set records for net sales and earnings per share as each of the company's three business...

Burnham Holdings, Inc. Declares Dividend and Announces Results of the Annual Meeting Stockholders' Vote

LANCASTER, Pa., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Burnham Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BURCA), a leading manufacturer of boilers, furnaces, radiators, air conditioning systems, and related accessories for residential, commercial and industrial applications, announced the results of the...

Ladish Reports Net Sales of $117.2 Million for 1st Quarter 2008

Cudahy, Wis., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ladish Co., Inc. 2008 2007 Cash and cash equivalents $7,168 $5,952 Accounts receivable, net 81,197 75,226 Inventory 120,063 118,187 Net PP&E 151,634 144,110 Other 38,900 37,976 Total assets $398,962 $381,451 Accounts payable $47,675...

Valmont Raises Dividend by 23.8%

OMAHA, Neb., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI) has increased the Company's quarterly cash dividend effective this July. The second quarter cash dividend will be 13.0 cents per share payable on July 15, 2008 to shareholders...

Prestigious Supplier Credential: LuK Earns Honorable Mention in 2008 Automotive News PACE Award Competition

TROY, Mich., April 28 PRNewswire — The automotive supplier LuK — a brand of the Schaeffler Group — received an honorable mention in the prestigious 2008 Automotive News PACE Award competition. The 14th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence...

Old Orchard Brands Names Vice Presidents

SPARTA, Mich., April 28 PRNewswire — Old Orchard Brands(R) has promoted Craig Lampright from regional business manager to Vice President of Sales and former regional business manager, Jim Leonardelli, to Regional Vice President. Both will assume their new roles immediately and will be...

Esmark Incorporated Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Earnings Date

WHEELING, W.Va., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Esmark Incorporated (Nasdaq: ESMK) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release fourth quarter and year end 2007 earnings results on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. In conjunction with this release, the Company will conduct a...

L.B. Foster Company Recognized for Human Resources Initiatives

PITTSBURGH, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pittsburgh-based L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR) announced that it received the 2008 People Do Matter Award from the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association at its recent People Do Matter 2008 Awards Celebration. The Company was...

Burnham Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

Regal Beloit Announces Second Quarter Dividend

BELOIT, Wis., April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Henry W. Knueppel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION (NYSE: RBC), announced that the Board of Directors, at their regular quarterly meeting held on Monday, April 28, 2008, declared a dividend of $.16 per...

Hawk Corporation Invites You to Participate in Its 2008 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

New Independent Research Firm Targets Firms with Little or No Analyst Following

MINNEAPOLIS, April 28 PRNewswire — Headed up by President and Chief Analyst Terence Pitre, Ph.D. Pitre Equity Research, LLC., (PER) is an independent equity research firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Pitre said that because the firm is operated by a member of academia, truth...

Largest U.S. Farm and Ranch Product Retailer with Over US$2 Billion in Annual Sales Meets with 23 Pre-Screened Greater China Suppliers

HONG KONG, April 28 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tractor Supply, the largest U.S. farm and ranch product retailer with over US$2 billion in annual sales, met 23 Greater China suppliers pre-screened by Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) at the Private Sourcing Event...

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