Johnson Controls Serves as the Largest Provider of Sustainability Solutions for the Olympics
Large-scale improvements to generate long-term economic and environmental benefits
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls has installed sustainable building solutions in 18 Olympic stadiums and supporting facilities, helping the 2008 Olympics in Beijing realize its goals to be the most green Olympics in history.
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From a Metasys(R) building management system to chillers and variable speed drives, Johnson Controls'...
Astec Industries, Inc. to Acquire Dillman Equipment, Inc.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dillman Equipment, Inc. ("Dillman"), a manufacturer of asphalt plant equipment, headquartered in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Incorporated in 1994, Dillman is a leading manufacturer of asphalt plant equipment. The company supplies the asphalt industry with asphalt plant equipment...
Alliant Energy Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy Corp. (NYSE:LNT) today announced net income and earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2008 of $60.8 million and $0.55, respectively, compared to $48.6 million and $0.43 for the same period in 2007. A summary of Alliant Energy's second quarter earnings is as follows (net income in millions):
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Alliant Energy Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) has scheduled its second quarter 2008 earnings release for Wednesday, August 6, before the stock market opens. A conference call to review the second quarter results is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. CT.
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Alliant Energy will webcast the event live at http://www.alliantenergy.com/investors. The call is open...
SBA Disaster Assistance Tops $20 Million; Urges Return of Disaster Loan Applications
ATLANTA, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than $20 million in U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans have been approved for residents and business owners in Wisconsin who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on June 5 - July 25, 2008.
"Currently, 906 home and business disaster loans have been approved in the amount of...
Author Avoids Travel Cost and Hassle Using Mediasite to Webcast Virtual Book Tour
Colleen Gleason to unveil her latest release via webcast to a global audience
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the first-ever virtual book release using Mediasite by Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, author Colleen Gleason will connect simultaneously with fans across the globe today as she unveils...
Sub-Zero’s New Line of Built-In Refrigeration Helps Families Reduce Food Waste
New Web Site Provides Tips and Information for Keeping Food Fresher Longer
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Sub-Zero, Inc., the industry leader in premium refrigeration, has introduced a new Built-In Refrigeration Series that will help significantly reduce food waste and keep food fresher longer. The revamped line, available this fall, underscores Sub-Zero's expertise and commitment to food preservation.
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AirTran Airways Scores Partnership with Donald Driver
- Packers Star to Help Airline Touch Down With Low Fares -
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , has signed another star for its sports advertising campaign in Milwaukee with the announcement that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver has joined AirTran Airways' roster of promotional endorsers. Driver...
Governor Doyle Names Thomas McAdams as Tax Appeals Commissioner
MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle announced today the appointment of Thomas McAdams as Tax Appeals Commissioner. The three-member Tax Appeals Commission is an independent agency that hears and decides disputes between persons or entities and the Department of Revenue involving all major, state-imposed taxes. McAdams will begin serving on September 2, 2008 and will serve a term ending March...
CONFERENCE BRINGS SCIENCE INTO FOCUS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
MADISON - Science can be a difficult topic for anyone to master. Imagine, then, trying to conquer chemistry, physics and astronomy without the benefit of vision.
That, in fact, is an everyday problem for thousands of visually impaired individuals, and the traditional means and methods of teaching science are not always amenable to a good learning experience for students. In...
Governor Doyle Presents $389,985 in Workforce Training Grants to Madison Area Technical College
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today presented four Workforce Advancement Training Grants totaling $389,985 to Madison Area Technical College (MATC) to train highly skilled manufacturers in Madison.
“I believe that the states that will be doing well 5, 10 and 20 years down the road are those that have the most flexible workforce – trained and ready for the...
