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CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for a project to cut emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks that operate in Wisconsin. "Heavy duty trucks are the workhorses of our transportation economy," said EPA Region 5 Administrator Mary A. Gade. "This grant will help truckers reduce...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Air Group (AMEX:MEH) , parent company of Midwest Airlines, today commented on the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), for AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , the parent of AirTran Airways ("AirTran"), in connection with AirTran's exchange offer for shares of Midwest....

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- At the world's largest boat show, Mercury Marine demonstrated why it is the largest marine propulsion company. The company launched a host of new engines designed to make boating more enjoyable for its customers. In addition, Mercury was recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for delivering the highest customer satisfaction in both direct-injected...

ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathfire, the leading provider of digital content distribution and management solutions for the broadcast, media & entertainment industries, has announced the deployment of Pathfire Direct at five Quincy, Inc., stations in the Wisconsin region. Pathfire Direct is enabling Quincy to affordably move news items between stations without sacrificing quality or workflow efficiencies. Pathfire Direct...

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bucyrus International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BUCY) today announced its summary unaudited results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2006. The following includes the summary unaudited results for these periods. References to "Bucyrus" and the "Company" refer to Bucyrus International, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. ...

APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Appleton will release its fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results after market close on February 21, 2007. Mark Richards, chief executive officer, and Tom Ferree, chief financial officer, will host a teleconference to discuss those results with the investment community on February 22, at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030106/CGM007LOGO ) The call will...

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Media Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, is now offering its Sony Certified Vegas User (SCVU) exam online. A Sony Certified Vegas User endorsement is provided to individuals who demonstrate proficiency with Vegas+DVD. To earn the SCVU designation, one must possess the core skills needed to ensure a...

CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EPA Region 5 has recently settled four cases involving late notification of hazardous chemical releases. The facilities cited are located in Alsip, Chicago Heights and Dwight, Ill., and River Rouge, Mich. EPA also announced a new case, citing a Kansasville, Wis., company for late notification of a chemical release. Hondo Inc. (doing business as Coca-Cola...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Airlines (AMEX:MEH) today announced it was launching a new advertising campaign, attracting new customers with its unique promise of award-winning service at competitive fares. The new campaign, with its theme of "Simply the best care in the air," begins February 16. "Midwest's growth plans for 2007 create great opportunities to introduce new customers to...

DELEFIELD, Wis.-- TireStamp today announced that it had entered into a TPMS Partnership Agreement with Vehicle Monitoring Systems, the North American marketing and sales channel partner for ORANGE Electronic Co., Ltd., a leader in the development of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) products in Taiwan. Vehicle Monitoring Systems and TireStamp will integrate the entire family of ORANGE TPMS products for...

YORK, Pa., Feb. 16 -- Harley-Davidson reported today that it has reached a tentative labor agreement with representatives of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175 in York. The agreement is subject to membership ratification and a vote is expected to occur the week of Feb. 19. If approved, the agreement would end a strike...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposed budget would keep funding at current levels of $320,000 annually for the state’s public-private economic development arm – Forward Wisconsin. The budget also includes $590,000 a year for the state Commerce Department for additional economic development activities to promote the state, recruit new companies and help others expand their operations in...