CBS REPORTS ON ROLE OF ADSI GLASS IN INAUGURATION
CBS Evening News recently profiled American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) and the role that the company's bulletproof glass played during the recent inauguration of President Obama.
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NEW GLASS PULVERIZER LAUNCHED BY ANDELA PRODUCTS
Andela Products recently announced the introduction of its model GP Mini glass pulverizer, which, according to the company, is ideal for the low-volume processing of glass. Glass containers up to 8 in. in diameter are hand-fed into the pulverizer, where the glass is reduced to a 3/8 in.-minus aggregate that has no sharp edges.
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BRAMPTON BRICK ANNOUNCES GOODWILL WRITEDOWN
Brampton Brick Limited recently announced that for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, it will record a non-cash charge of $6.7 million to write off the remaining carrying value of goodwill.
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CES TO CLOSE WISCONSIN PLANT; PARTNERS WITH EMCON
Cummins Emission Solutions (CES), a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., recently announced that it will strategically partner with EMCON Technologies LLC in the manufacture of CES-designed emission controls systems. In addition, CES announced that it will shut down its Wautoma, Wis., plant.
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WIND ENERGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE THROUGH DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the issuance of a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $6 million over two years (subject to annual appropriations) to address wind development technical challenges and market acceptance barriers as outlined in the "20% Wind Energy by 2030" report.
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PGW TO CLOSE EVART PLANT
Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC (PGW) recently announced the closing of its Evart, Mich., facility because of the continuing decline in demand for auto glass brought about by the slump in the U.S. auto industry.
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RIO TINTO ALCAN CURTAILS PRODUCTION, INITIATES COST SAVINGS
Rio Tinto Alcan plans to implement further production curtailments to align production with customer demand. Further to curtailments that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2008, totaling 5% of global production, Rio Tinto Alcan plans to reduce aluminum output by another 230,000 tonnes.
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SERIOUS MATERIALS ACQUIRES KENSINGTON WINDOWS ASSETS
Serious Materials recently announced that it has acquired assets of the former Kensington Windows. Serious Materials plans to reopen the plant within the next 30 days, installing new equipment to make super-insulating windows and commercial glass, and immediately creating new green collar jobs.
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SOLVAY CHEMICALS EXITS ANSAC
Solvay Chemicals, Inc., recently announced that it has exercised its right to withdraw from the American Natural Soda Ash Corp. (ANSAC), thus triggering a two-year exit process. Solvay Chemicals says the move reflects the success of its expanded global business.
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THERMAL TECHNOLOGY DESIGNS LARGE-SCALE CRYSTAL GROWER
Thermal Technology recently received an order from a company in Taiwan for a large-scale, edge-defined film-fed growth (EFG) crystal growth system. The newly designed machine will be the first in Taiwan able to produce sapphire plates up to 10 x 20 x .4 in.
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