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Arch Coal Foundation Donates $250,000 to University of Pikeville for Construction of New Building
November 28, 2011
The Arch Coal Foundation announced a five-year, $250,000 total pledge to the University of Pikeville to support the construction of a new, nine-story educational facility to house the School of Osteopathic Medicine and clinical skills center. “We understand the importance of…
The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association Unveils 2011 Recognition Awards
November 28, 2011
The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ) held its annual recognition awards ceremony during the Quebec Exploration convention. The awards emphasize the excellence, dynamism and entrepreneurship of a service organization or individual significantly contributing to the growth of the mining industry in…
The Mining Association of Canada Recognizes Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
November 28, 2011
During its annual Mining Day on the Hill, The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) presented its 2010 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Awards, recognizing Canadian mining facilities that have demonstrated excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). 2010 TSM Award Recipients: — Barrick…
Optima Specialty Steel to Acquire Niagara Lasalle Corporation
November 28, 2011
Optima Specialty Steel has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Niagara LaSalle. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Optima Specialty Steel will acquire 100 percent of Niagara LaSalle. Niagara LaSalle is a specialty steel processor and is North America’s largest independent…
Illinois CO2 Injection Test Commences
November 22, 2011
The Midwest Geological Sequestration Consortium (MGSC), one of seven regional partnerships created by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance carbon storage technologies nationwide, has begun injecting CO2 for their large-scale CO2 injection test in Decatur, Illinois. The test is part…
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $6 Million
November 22, 2011
Fuel Tech, Inc. today announced receipt of multiple air pollution control (APC) orders totaling $6.0 million. The largest of these orders, placed by a major utility and existing customer, was an award for Over-Fire Air (OFA) systems and burner modifications for…
Brookville Breaks Ground to Expand Production
November 22, 2011
Brookville Equipment Corporation announced today that a local contractor, Allison and Associates, has been selected to begin construction of the 12,000 sq ft expansion. The stand alone building located at the 175 Evans Street location will compliment the company’s growth in…
Wabtec Acquires Fulmer Company, a Manufacturer of Motor Components
November 22, 2011
Wabtec has acquired Fulmer Company, a leading manufacturer of motor components for rail, power generation and other industrial markets. Based in Export, Pa., Fulmer has annual sales of about $15 million. Wabtec expects the transaction to be accretive in the first…
Kennametal’s CEO, Carlos Cardoso Selected to Help Lead Pa. Governor’s Manufacturing Council
November 22, 2011
Kennametal chairman, president and CEO Carlos Cardoso has been selected by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett to help lead the Governor’s Manufacturing Council as part of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation led initiative. The Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council will address the tax and…
Atlas Copco Completes Acquisition of Seti-Tec
November 22, 2011
Atlas Copco has completed the acquisition of Seti-Tec, a French manufacturer of advanced drilling equipment and solutions for the aerospace industry. Founded in 2005, Seti-Tec is a fast-growing, innovative player in the aerospace industry, with a customer base that includes some…
