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Honeywell Acquires King’s Safetywear for $338 Million Expanding Global Life Safety Products
November 3, 2011
Honeywell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire King’s Safetywear (KSW), a leading international provider of branded safety footwear, for approximately $338 million which translates to approximately 11.5 times KSW’s estimated 2011 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The transaction…
NIOSH Awards $1.25 Million to Virginia Tech Mining Engineering Program
November 3, 2011
In an effort to improve mining safety and to help train the next generation of professionals in this field, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has awarded a five year $1.25 million grant to Virginia Tech’s Department of Mining…
CS Mining Acquires Assets of Western Utah Copper and Copper King Mining
November 3, 2011
CS Mining has completed the acquisition of the mining assets of Western Utah Copper and Copper King Mining. The acquisition was completed through an asset purchase agreement approved by the US Bankruptcy Court in August of 2011. Empire Advisors and Clarity…
Genesee & Wyoming Signs Agreement to Lease Rail Line in Southwest Georgia from Norfolk Southern
November 3, 2011
Genesee and Wyoming newly formed subsidiary, the Hilton & Albany Railroad, has signed an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company to lease and operate a fifty six mile segment of NS track that runs from Hilton, Georgia, to Albany, Georgia. Operations…
Alcoa Recognized as Corporate Champion by The Women’s Forum of New York
November 3, 2011
Alcoa was honored by The Women’s Forum of New York as a Corporate Champion for having thirty percent of its Board of Directors composed of women. Alcoa was one of fifty two companies in the tri-state area recognized at the organization’s…
Strata Worldwide Sponsors Annual Event for Sydney Moss Fund in Atlanta, Ga.
November 2, 2011
Strata Worldwide was the official sponsor of the annual BA 5K Run and 1K Walk benefiting the Sydney Moss Fund on October the 15th, in Atlanta, Ga. As the official sponsor, Strata helped raise more than $20,000 in support of Biliary…
CONSOL Energy’s Fola Operations in W.Va. Receives J. Brett Harvey Safety Award Achievement
November 2, 2011
CONSOL Energy’s Fola operations in Clay County, WV, has received the prestigious J. Brett Harvey Safety Award; recording a second million exposure hours worked with no recordable injuries. Fola employees and their families were recognized for the achievement during a dinner…
Caterpillar Completes Acquisition of MWM
November 2, 2011
Caterpillar has finalized the purchase of MWM Holding GmbH (MWM) from 3i and funds managed by 3i for euro 580 million (approximately $800 million). This action follows the European Commission’s recent clearance of the transaction. MWM is a leading global supplier…
Bloomberg Media Group Announces the Formation of Bloomberg TV Mongolia
November 2, 2011
Bloomberg Media Group has formed Bloomberg TV Mongolia, a new Bloomberg Television channel in partnership with The Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia (TDB), the oldest and one of the largest banks in Mongolia. Bloomberg TV Mongolia, scheduled to launch in…
Sandvik Selects Logility Voyager Solutions to Improve Inventory Management and Global Visibility
November 2, 2011
Sandvik has selected Logility Voyager Solutions to drive enhanced visibility across its global supply chain, improve inventory and demand planning, and elevate its customer service. Voyager Solutions will be deployed at Sandvik Mining and Construction, a business area within Sandvik with…
