New Pillow Blocks from QBC Feature Both Locking Collar and Set Screw Types

Tuesday, January 27th 2009
New Pillow Blocks from QBC Feature Both Locking Collar and Set Screw Types

Quality Bearings & Components – QBC announces new pillow blocks featuring both locking collar and set screw types. These pillow blocks, identified as the BBXBLK-HCP… and BBXBLK-UCP… Series, are made of cast iron housings, solid base dual seal type pillow blocks. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from 1/2″ to 3-1/2″ in diameter. The height from the bottom of the unit to the shaft centerline ranges from 1-3/16″ to 4″. These standard-duty units incorporate... 

Manitowoc launches new GT truck crane series

Wednesday, January 21st 2009
Manitowoc launches new GT truck crane series

Manitowoc recently unveiled three new GT series of truck cranes. The truck crane range will initially offer three models, ranging in capacities from 10t to 25 t. The cranes are: the GT-10, with a 10 t capacity; the GT-18, with an 18 t capacity; and the GT-25, with a 25 t capacity. The cranes are the first new models from the Manitowoc factory in Tai’an, China. Manitowoc created a joint venture, known as Manitowoc Dongyue, with Tai’an Dongyue Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd in 2008. Ruben Olivas, global... 

Jensen Precast Now Manufacturing Reinforced Concrete Pipe in Sparks, Nevada Facility

Monday, November 24th 2008

Jensen Precast recently installed machinery to manufacture Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) in their Sparks, Nevada facility. The decision to make RCP came in early 2007, after many customers repeatedly asked them to supply it. “RCP is generally used for storm drain applications greater than 15 inches,” Lance Semenko, Senior Vice President of Engineering for Q & D Construction, said. “We specify RCP because it’s stronger for larger applications, and is priced more economically... 

Green Star’s Consumer Products Launches Supertherm Insulation Coating

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI ), Consumer Products Division announces their endorsement and commercialization of a new energy-saving and Earth-friendly insulation coating for industrial and residential applications – Supertherm® Insulation Coating. Supertherm is a ceramic based insulating and weatherizing coating. A 10-mil dry layer is equivalent to a R-19 insulation material. Its high reflectivity stops over 95% of the heat from loading into a structure and the high emissitivity throws... 

PGA TOUR Star, Course Designer Brad Faxon to Advocate Benefits of Axion Golf’s ‘Green’ Building Materials for Bridges, Walkways

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Axion Golf — a division of Axion International Holdings Inc. and provider of the company’s 100-percent “green” materials for building golf-course bridges and walkways — today announces PGA TOUR star and accomplished course designer Brad Faxon will promote its products as company advisor. A 25-year TOUR veteran with eight victories and two Ryder Cup appearances, Faxon will help market Axion’s environmentally sound, cost-competitive and ultra-durable structures for... 

Deep Down Announces 140% Increase in Revenues for the Third Quarter

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Deep Down, Inc. announced unaudited results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased $6.8 million to $11.7 million, a 140% increase over the same three-month period in 2007. The increase in revenue included $8.5 million from the acquisitions of Mako and Flotation, while our historical service lines had an aggregate reduction in revenue of $1.7... 

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close November 20; SBA Urges Return of Applications Before the Deadline

Sunday, November 16th 2008

The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that due to a steady decrease of activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located at the DuPage County Complex, Jack T. Knuepfer Building, Wheaton, Illinois will cease operations Thursday, November 20 at the close of business. The Small Business Administration urges those affected by the disaster to visit the Center before the closing to obtain one-on-one assistance and information about the disaster assistance program. The SBA also encourages... 

David Sauder Named Vice President, Global Business Development at L.B. Foster Company

Sunday, November 16th 2008

Pittsburgh based L.B. Foster Company is pleased to announce that Mr. David Sauder has joined the company as Vice President, Global Business Development. This newly created position will report directly to President and CEO Stan Hasselbusch. Mr. Sauder has over 15 years of business management experience and comes to L.B. Foster from Joy Mining Machinery, where as Director, Global Business Development he was responsible for leading the company’s M&A and new business initiatives. Prior to... 

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close November 20; SBA Urges Return of Applications Before the Deadline

Saturday, November 15th 2008

The U.S. Small Business Administration announces that due to a steady decrease of activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located at the DuPage County Complex, Jack T. Knuepfer Building, Wheaton, Illinois will cease operations Thursday, November 20 at the close of business. The Small Business Administration urges those affected by the disaster to visit the Center before the closing to obtain one-on-one assistance and information about the disaster assistance program. The SBA also encourages homeowners,... 

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results

Saturday, November 15th 2008

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. reported a net loss of $4.4 million or $0.55 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to net income of $65,000 or $0.01 per share for the third quarter of 2007. The Company reported a net loss of $9.2 million or $1.15 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a net loss of $7.0 million or $0.88 per share for the same period of 2007. The Company’s Fatburger restaurant business segment continues to operate in a growth...