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CI CyberNews, Vol. 8 No. 28
CERADYNE TO ACQUIRE EAGLEPICHER BORON Ceradyne, Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire EaglePicher Boron LLC (EP Boron) of Quapaw, Okla., for approximately $69.0 million in cash. EP Boron was established in the early 1970s to produce the boron isotope B10, which is a strong neutron absorber used for both nuclear waste containment and nuclear power plant neutron radiation control. EP Boron also produces complementary chemical isotopes used in the normal operation and control of nuclear power plants. FULL STORY
UPDATED FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS GUIDE AVAILABLE FROM CERAM Following the success of earlier editions, CERAM has published an updated issue of its comprehensive guide to “Toxic Metal Release from Ceramic Tableware.” The latest edition includes new European Union legislation and updates to worldwide amendment regulations. FULL STORY
COORSTEK INTRODUCES NEW CERAMIC SUBSTRATES CoorsTek recently introduced its new DuraStrate™ thick-film ceramic substrates. Developed specifically for improved performance in thick-film substrates, this new material offers significant performance advantages over standard, widely-available ceramic substrates. Specifically, CoorsTek is employing a finer-grain (1.5 to 2.0 micron) microstructure material that is chiefly responsible for a 20% increase in biaxial flexural strength over traditional materials, improved thick-film performance, consistent thicknesses, improved camber flatness and better aged adhesion. FULL STORY
FREEDONIA PROJECTS SLIGHT INCREASE IN FLOORING DEMAND According to “Hard Surface Flooring,” a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., U.S. demand for hard surface flooring is projected to advance 3.9% per year to 11.9 billion square feet in 2011, valued at $13.5 billion. Growth will decelerate from the 2001 to 2006 period, mostly due to a significant contraction in residential construction, especially single family housing. FULL STORY
LIBBEY JOINS RUSSELL 3000 INDEX Libbey Inc. was recently added to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index when Russell Investment Group reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 22, 2007. Membership in the Russell 3000, which remains in place for one year, means Libbey will automatically be included in the small-cap Russell 2000.
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METSO BEST OFFERS PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS Metso BEST Inc. designs and builds fully integrated industrial process control systems in its in-house UL-listed panel shop. These technologically advanced systems are used in a wide variety of bulk process handling applications to streamline production operations. Metso BEST’s systems are programmed for the user’s choice of automation platforms. FULL STORY
NYCO ACQUIRED BY RESOURCE CAPITAL FUNDS NYCO and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies were acquired by Resource Capital Funds (RCF) IV LP last month. RCF private equity funds are headquartered in Denver, Colo., and Perth, Australia, and invest exclusively in mining companies across a diversified range of commodities and geographic regions. Under the new ownership, Jay Moroney returns to NYCO as president and CEO. FULL STORY
ONEIDA OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION FACILITY Oneida Ltd. recently announced that its new distribution center in Bryan County, Ga., near the Port of Savannah, is fully operational and handling all of the company’s shipping requirements for the eastern half of the U.S. Construction of the facility was completed on schedule in January, and Oneida began initial operations at the center in April. FULL STORY
SME AND CME DEVELOP STRATEGIC ALLIANCE The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) have developed an alliance to strengthen the competitive skills, knowledge, and innovation capabilities of the Canadian manufacturing community through joint efforts in membership development, event planning, and professional and workforce development activities and programs. FULL STORY
NEW UT BUSINESS INCUBATOR SUPPORTS HIGH-TECH INNOVATIONS The University of Tennessee (UT) recently opened a $2.5 million, 15,000-square-foot business incubator aimed at giving new high-tech companies throughout the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley a home base and the support they need to be successful. The incubator will provide management expertise and help in acquiring capital. FULL STORY
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