BATTELLE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS
Battelle is investing more than $200 million in central Ohio to add, construct, and renovate manufacturing, office, child care, and laboratory facilities in Columbus, Dublin, and West Jefferson. As part of the investment, Battelle will create more than 200 new high-paying science and research jobs.
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ELECTRO ABRASIVES ACQUIRED BY U.S. ELECTROFUSED
Electro Abrasives Corp. recently announced that it signed a purchase agreement with U.S. Electrofused Minerals Inc./ELFUSA at the end of 2008. As a result, Electro Abrasives will become Electro Abrasives, LLC. U.S. Electrofused Minerals/ELFUSA will continue to invest in the future growth of Electro Abrasives and maintain the same high-quality materials and service levels to its customers.
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MOHR TO HANDLE FALCON LIQUIDATION
Mohr Corp. has been contracted to handle the complete liquidation sale of Falcon Diversified Manufacturing's assets at 201 Fritz Keiper Blvd., Battle Creek, MI 49015. Mohr will sell all of the facility's powder metal manufacturing machinery and equipment, plant and office furniture, fixtures, and QC equipment for the highest prices bid at public auction January 28, 2009.
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NETZSCH ACQUIRES CALORIMETER PRODUCT FAMILIES FROM TIAX
The NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing Business Unit recently announced its acquisition of the TIAX accelerating rate calorimeters (ARC®) and automatic pressure tracking adiabatic calorimeters (APTAC™). These products will be merged with NETZSCH's worldwide Thermal Analysis business.
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NEXTECH SIGNS RESALE AGREEMENT WITH HAIKU TECH
NexTech Materials, Ltd. recently appointed Haiku Tech of The Netherlands as an authorized reseller for Europe and India. Haiku Tech will distribute NexTech products sold under the branded name Fuel Cell Materials. Additionally, Haiku Tech will offer the full complement of services provided by the newly formed commercial services division of NexTech.
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NSL ANALYTICAL ACQUIRES CENTRAL TESTING LABORATORIES
NSL Analytical Services Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Central Testing Laboratories, which provides metallurgical engineering, mechanical testing and analytical chemistry services. Terms of the transaction were not released. The new name will be NSL Central Testing, LLC.
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CESSNA AWARDS COCKPIT WINDOW CONTRACT TO PPG AEROSPACE
PPG Industries' Aerospace Transparencies business has been awarded a contract by Cessna Aircraft Co. to develop and produce all-glass heated cockpit windows for the new Citation Columbus business jet. Terms were not disclosed. PPG will supply shipsets for Cessna's production, as well as spares.
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EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED BY RIO TINTO
Dick Evans, chief executive of Rio Tinto Alcan, has given notice of his intention to retire and step down from the boards of Rio Tinto on April 20, 2009, at the conclusion of the Rio Tinto annual general meetings (AGMs). Jacynthe Côté, currently president and chief executive officer of Primary Metal for Rio Tinto Alcan, will take over as chief executive of Rio Tinto Alcan and will join Rio Tinto's executive committee.
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NEW ATTACHMENT LAUNCHED BY SYSTEMATIC AUTOMATION
Systematic Automation Inc. has developed an attachment for screen printing into recessed areas and pockets. The device is capable of printing as close as one eighth of an inch from a wall, up to 3 in. into a recessed pocket. The attachment is compatible with all Systematic Automation semiautomatic machines.
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WIENERBERGER RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR AUSTRIAN JOINT VENTURE
The management of Semmelrock International, a 75% subsidiary of Wienerberger AG, recently received approval of cartel authorities for the combination of Ebenseer und Semmelrock paver activities in Austria. "We welcome the positive decision and the release of the planned joint venture," said Johann Windisch, responsible member of the managing board of Wienerberger AG, and Robert Holzer, managing director of Semmelrock International, on the results of the cartel examination.
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