Backyard Ocean Releases New Lines of Oval and Elliptical Swimming Pools

Backyard Ocean™, premiere online retailer of above ground pools, announces the release of a new line of oval and elliptical pools to satisfy customer demand. As the request for swimming pools mirrors the rising cost of gasoline, Backyard Ocean™ is helping homeowners to save money by providing consumers with high-quality and inexpensive above-ground pools. Marketing to this fact, the company has created a new line of oval pools and elliptical... 

Xodtec Group USA, Inc. Releases New AR111

Xodtec Group USA, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, today announced the addition of LED AR111 (Model Number: LP304) available, suited to applications for architecture, hotels, offices, private homes and shops. LP304 has a round lamp surface of 110mm diameter, 32mm thick and weighs 100±5g. With correlated color temperatures 3000K, 6000K and beam angles 25°, 40°, LP304 provides 4 types of AR111 to meet customers’ needs. LP304 has maximum power... 

Christmas Tree Market Releases New Narrow Christmas Trees

ChristmasTreeMarket, a leading online retailer in discount artificial Christmas trees, announces the release of seven new narrow artificial Christmas trees. These slim trees fit perfectly into the smallest spaces. Widths for all seven of the narrow artificial Christmas trees range from 18”- 56”. They feature PVC tips, hinged tree branches for quick setup, and they are all pre lit, strung with Dura-Lit™ or UL-approved lights. Consumers are voicing... 

REALTORS(R), Consumers Winners in Settlement With DOJ

A federal court in Chicago has approved the settlement agreement between the National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Department of Justice ending antitrust charges against Realtors®. “This is a great day for real estate and for consumers. This compromise is terrific news for the industry and shows that the real estate industry is dynamic, entrepreneurial and fiercely competitive,” said NAR President Charles McMillan, a broker... 

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. to Cut 95 Jobs

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. today announced plans to eliminate 95 jobs, or approximately six percent of its 1,500-person workforce. This reduction is in response to the current national economic situation and the corresponding slowdown in demand for Miller’s commercial and industrial products. Miller is a leading manufacturer of arc welding and plasma cutting equipment for industrial, construction, motorsports, farm/ranch and home-hobby use. The company... 

Cascadia Investments, Inc. Offers Corporate Update to Current and Potential Shareholders

Cascadia Investments, Inc. announced today that the company, as stated in previous releases, is currently in the process of strategically positioning the company to take advantage of the impending market bottom and the resulting opportunities. Several targeted acquisitions are currently being assessed and Cascadia is positioning itself to reap the benefits by increasing assets at advantageous prices. This year, foreclosure rates are up 82.6% year-to-date... 

EMCOR Chairman & Chief Executive Officer to Speak at FBRs 2008 Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference

EMCOR Group, Inc. invites investors and other interested parties to listen to a live webcast of its presentation at the FBR 2008 Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference in New York. Interested parties can view the presentation slides and listen to Frank MacInnis, EMCOR’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. EST by going to www.emcorgroup.com. Time: 1:35 PM EST 12:35 PM CST 11:35 AM MST 10:35... 

Richard Hultin Named New President of Skanska Commercial Development Europe

Regulatory News: Skanska (STO:SKAB) has appointed Richard Hultin new President of Skanska Commercial Development Europe. He succeeds Lars Vardheim, with whom new opportunities within Skanska are now being discussed. Richard Hultin joined the company in 1981 and since then has primarily been involved in the development of commercial projects and during the past 15 years in various executive positions. Most recently, he served as President of Skanska... 

Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Softimage

Autodesk, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Softimage – a developer of 3D technology for the film, television and games markets – for approximately $35 million. On October 23, 2008, Autodesk announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage from Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID – News). “We welcome Softimage customers, strategic partners and employees... 

Fitch Affirms National City Bank’s Resi Servicer Rating of ‘RPS2+’

Fitch Ratings has affirmed National City Bank’s (NCB, formerly National City Mortgage Co., NCM) U.S. residential servicer ratings as follows: These rating actions reflect NCB’s experienced management team, comprehensive controls, and proficient loan administration practices. The ratings also reflect its financial strength (rated ‘A-/F2′, Rating Watch Positive, by Fitch). The servicer ratings were formerly assigned to NCM, which...