Business Wire back issues from Friday, February 23:
Whirlpool's Integrated Home Solutions Strategy Discussed At 3GSM World Congress On Smart Appliances and the Home Network.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors & High Tech Writers CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR), the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, will showcase here at the 3GSM World Congress -- on Friday (Feb. 23rd) -- one ...
Malaysian Prime Minister Officiates Opening of Country's First 200mm Foundry - 1st Silicon.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors/High Tech Writers KUCHING, Sarawak, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Malaysia's 35-Year History of Semiconductor Support Excellence Enters New Phase With 1st Silicon - Country's First 200 mm Pure-Play Foundry ...
Toshiba and Matsushita Agree to Establish a Joint Venture For Manufacturing LCD Panels in Singapore.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Toshiba Corporation JV is Expected to be the World's Largest Capacity of Its Kind Toshiba Corporation, a leading electrical and electronic product maker and Matsushita Electric Industrial ...
S&P Affms Japan ABS,MBS,CMBS AAA Rtgs After Sov Chang.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard & Poor's Feb. 23, 2001--Standard & Poor's today affirmed its existing triple-'A' ratings on all Japanese asset-backed, mortgage-backed, and commercial real estate-backed issues following the downgrade of Japan's local ...
ENOVIA Announces Lou Pascarella Appointed Executive VP, Research and Development.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors SURESNES, France & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Dassault Systemes (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris # 13065, DSY.PA), today announced that Louis J. Pascarella has joined ENOVIA as Executive Vice President, Research and Development. ...
Jacobs Completes Agreement with Stork.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today the finalization of the second phase of its agreement with Stork NV for the acquisition of Stork's engineering and contracting business. ...
ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Its Market Position in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 ASSA ABLOY has acquired RIS - the local distributor of ABLOY and VingCard lock products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The acquisition of RIS strengthens ASSA ABLOY's position in both ...
A.M. Best Publishes Managing Agent Profile of SVB Syndicates Limited.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 A.M. Best Co. has published its Managing Agent Profile of SVB Syndicates Limited. The report reflects the strong market profile and above average operating performance of SVB and its syndicates--1007, ...
Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc. Announces the Placement of Additional Debt and Equity Financing to Fund Expansion.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc. (Nasdaq:CHGO)(Nasdaq:CHGOW) announced that it has executed an agreement with Union Bank to provide the company with up to $8 million in debt financing. ...
ADVISORY/Motorcycles Rumble Through New York!
Feb 23, 2001 ... News/Assignment Editors and Automotive Writers ADVISORY ...for Friday (Feb. 23) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Did You Know That Overall Motorcycle Sales are Up 20%? Cruisers Own the Road Revving 60% of All Sales? Motorcycles Are Heating Up the ...
Flywheel Communications To Pioneer Global Rights Management.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Prominent execs from high tech and legal industries recognize need for secure, efficient management of `entitlements and obligations' Flywheel Communications, Inc., the company founded ...
Grammy Awards Winners, Nominees and Performers Top The 'Movers & Shakers' Charts at Amazon.com.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Entertainment Editors SEATTLE--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Grammy Artists Spike As Much As 4,500 Percent Just one retail day after the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards, nominees, winners and performers are enjoying significant sales spikes at Amazon.com ...
Vastera Unveils TradePrism.com 3.0 at European Client Relations Event; On-line Logistics Portal Facilitates Global Trade.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Vastera (Nasdaq:VAST), the leading provider of solutions for Global Trade Management, today unveiled TradePrism.com 3.0, the latest release of its on-line portal for global trade. ...
Pivot Technologies, Inc. Announces Westwood Computer Corporation as an Authorized Provider of Pivots Automated Remote Network, Systems & Security Management Services.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business & Technology Editors VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 <Pre> -- Experienced Professional Solution Provider since 1964. -- Top Provider to US Federal Government. -- Regional Solution Provider with a Sales Team focused from New York, New ...
Milan Fashion Week Marks Teleglobe First Commercial Offering of Streaming Content Distribution Services in Italy.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors MILAN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Teleglobe Unveils Streaming of Milan Fashion Shows and Pioneers the Commercial Applications for Content Distribution Services in Italy Teleglobe (NYSE, TSE: BCE), a leading provider of global ...
Qantas - Official Airline of the 2001 Goodwill Games.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business/Travel Editors BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Qantas today announced its status as Official Airline for the 2001 Goodwill Games to be staged in Brisbane from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9, showcasing the world's best athletes competing in 14 sports ....
Corporate Profile for Birthday Express.com, dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, ...
Corporate Profile for Comanche Energy, Inc., dated February 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Corporate Profile for IPAXS Corporation, dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Annapolis Residents Can Tune into New York's Favorite Health-Talk Show.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Health/Medical Writers ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 23, 2001 Effective Monday, Feb. 26, Annapolis area listeners will be able to tune in and listen to New York's favorite live, health-talk radio show "The Roex Health Update with Rod Burreson." The ...
Youbet.com Inc. Receives Nasdaq Notice of Bid Price Deficiency.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Youbet.com Inc. (Nasdaq:UBET), the leading online live event and wagering company for the horse racing industry, today announced that it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market that it ...
TheSUBWAY.com Announces Investment Opinion on Cambridge Energy Corp., Evoke Communications, Vignette Corp., Portal Software Inc. and Onsite Energy.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors NOTE TO EDITORS: The following is an investment opinion issued by TheSUBWAY.com WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Cambridge Energy Corporation (OTCBB:CNGG) just announced that its four fields on Irian Jaya in ...
ADVISORY/TimesTen and BEA Reveal Innovative Approach for Eliminating Database Bottlenecks at BEA eWorld 2001; Marie-Anne Neimat and Dean Jacobs Address Caching Alternatives.
Feb 23, 2001 ... News/Assignment Editors and High-Tech Writers ADVISORY ...for Monday (Feb. 26) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 TimesTen Performance Software today announced that the Company's founder and vice president of engineering, Marie-Anne ...
Alpha Technologies to Release First Quarter Results On Tuesday, February 27, 2001; WebCast Set For 11:00 AM EST.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Alpha Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATGI) announced today that it plans to release financial results for the first quarter ended January 28, 2001 at approximately 8:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 27, ...
REMINDER/Chapman University Welcomes President Gerald R. Ford; Four Students Will Meet With President Ford on Feb. 24 to Discuss Their Views On His Administration.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors and Education Writers REMINDER ... for Saturday (Feb. 24) <Pre> WHAT: While the nation is predicting how the legacy of President Clinton will be viewed, four Chapman University students are critiquing aspects of ...
Corporate Profile for Pulte Homes, Inc., dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Corporate Profile for Autofusion Corp., dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Corporate Profile for Metrowerks, dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Corporate Profile for Pure Imaging, dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the ...
Dan River and Zaga Announce Termination of Joint Ventures.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors DANVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Dan River Inc. (NYSE: DRF) of Danville, Virginia USA and Grupo Industrial Zaga of Mexico City, Mexico have announced that their joint ventures for the manufacture of textiles and apparel in Mexico have ...
Corporate Profile for Epicentric, Dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the ...
Corporate Profile for Ecocys Technologies Inc., dated Feb. 23.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the ...
Corporate Profile for Virtual Chip Exchange, dated February 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Corporate Profile for Ross Dunn Realty Inc., dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the ...
Corporate Profile for Genesis Energy, L.P., dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Corporate Profile for FutureSoft Inc., dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading ...
Vestcom Reports Record Revenues and EBITDA for Q4 and 2000.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors WEST CALDWELL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Vestcom International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VESC), a leading provider of business communications and marketing services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, ...
Audible.com to Launch Affiliate Program; Sites to Earn Commissions on Sales of Audible's 28,000 Hours of Downloadable Spoken Audio.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business & Technolgy Editors WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Register to Participate at http://www.audible.com/affiliate or Send Email to affiliate@audible.com In response to consistent interest from potential partners, Audible, Inc ....
FEATURE/'Franceguide 2001 - On the Go' - First Edition of the F.G.T.O. Redesigned Travel Planner.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business/Travel Editors FEATURE ... --(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES) The French Government Tourist Office introduces Franceguide 2001, the first edition of the new 112-page magazine-style travel planner that invites American travelers to experience France "On the ...
ISC2-squared- to Unveil Information Security Award at InfoSec in Orlando, Fla.; Hal Tipton Award Honors Top Information Security Professional of the Past Year.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors and High-Tech Writers FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 (ISC)2(squared), a not-for-profit industry consortium dedicated to training and certifying information systems security professionals and practitioners worldwide, today announced ...
Eli Lilly and Company Notified of Abbreviated New Drug Application; Generic Manufacturer Follows Standard Industry Practice.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors, Health/Medical Writers INDIANAPOLIS--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 23, 2001 Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) announced today that a generic drug manufacturer has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
Monstermoving.com Announces Version 2.0; Revised Site Features Include Enhanced Usability, Added Functionality and Geo-Targeting.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business/Technology Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Monstermoving.com, a division of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW) and marketing extension of Monster(R).com, today launched a new version of its leading online relocation site. The revised site ...
REMINDER/2001 West Michigan Golf Show.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Sports Editors, Golf Writers & Columnists REMINDER ...for Feb. 23 (Friday) --(BW SportsWire) 2001 West Michigan Golf Show presented by HillTop Golf Center 24-hour Golf Show Info No. 616-234-3750 www.westmichigangolfshow.com ...
IGALinks.com in Final Negotions With PlayGolfWeb, Inc.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors & Internet Writers DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 IGALinks.com in Final Stages of Adding Much Needed Component in Creating National Events With Innovative Participatory Fantasy Golf Theme Internet ...
REMINDER/North American Broadcasters Converge in Hollywood; MPA's Jack Valenti To Be Keynote Speaker.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business & Entertainment Editors/Assignment Desks REMINDER ...for Feb. 25-26 (Sunday-Monday) --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 North American Broadcasters Association <Pre> WHAT: Creative Capital: NABA's Broadcasting Forum and Annual General ...
Corporate Profile for techies.com, dated Feb. 23, 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the ...
NFO WorldGroup Announces Regional Management Transitions.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 NFO WorldGroup (formerly NFO Worldwide) today announced top management transitions in both North America and Europe. In North America, Kenneth M. Freeman, former Vice President, Corporate ...
EBUX, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement With Gnotella's Licensee.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 EBUX, Inc. (OTCBB:EBXX), a Florida corporation, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with 3838421 Canada Inc. whereby EBUX, Inc. acquired the exclusive license for the software ...
Motorola Does Not Expect To Achieve First Quarter Sales, Earnings Guidance.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business/High-Tech Editors SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 23, 2001 Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced that as a result of significant weakness in first-quarter order input across its business segments, the company does not expect to achieve the ...
S&P Rates Berlinische Leben `A+'; Outlook Stable.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard & Poor's Feb. 23, 2001--Standard & Poor's today assigned its single-'A'-plus insurer financial strength and counterparty credit ratings to Berlinische Lebensversicherung AG (BL). The outlook is stable. ...
Orban/CRL 2000 Profits Beat Expectations.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors TEMPE, Ariz. & SAN LEANDRO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 CRL Systems, Inc, Orban and CRL (OTCBB:CRLI), the world leader in the design and manufacture of audio processors for Radio, TV and the Internet, announced year-end 2000 profits ...
Meridian Gold Inc.: Conference Call.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Meridian (NYSE:MDG)(TSE:MNG.) The Meridian Gold Inc. fourth quarter and year-end results 2000 conference call and simultaneous live webcast will be held on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2001, AT 11:00 AM ...
Founder of StockMaster.com Joins Knowmadic; New CTO Rounds Out Stellar Management Team.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors, Technology Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Knowmadic Inc., the leading provider of enterprise content actualization products, today announced the addition of Mark Torrance to its management team as chief technology ...
IP Dynamics Hires Andrew Corradini as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Corradini Brings Extensive Experience in Technology Development, Networking and Management IP Dynamics, a leader in carrier-class systems which enable the central provisioning and ...
International Rectifier's New Technology Breakthrough Simplifies Power Management Design.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors and Electronics/Semiconductor Writers EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 International Rectifier Corp. (NYSE:IRF) today introduced iPOWIR(TM) technology, a whole new way to design on-board DC-DC converters for computing and ...
Cypress Names Chief Technology Officer for Interface Products Division; Semiconductor Industry Veteran Leads Cypress Expansion into USB Highspeed 2.0.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Cypress Semiconductor (NYSE:CY) today announced the appointment of David Wooten as chief technology officer of the Interface Products Division. Wooten reports directly to the vice ...
ON Semiconductor Employees Gear Up for "Climb to Conquer Cancer"; More Than 150 Employees Volunteer to Support the Search for a Cure.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 As part of the company's community support initiatives, more than 150 ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq:ONNN) employees Friday will participate in the American Cancer Society's eighteenth annual "Climb to Conquer ...
HERC Products Inc. Announces Acquisition of 19,500 Barrel Barge.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 HERC Products Inc. (OTC BB: HERC) (BSE: HER) Friday announced that it has acquired a barge with a capacity of 19,500 barrels from Hampton Roads Barge Rental, LLC. In exchange, HERC will assume ...
Teledyne Technologies Comments on Earnings Outlook.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today that the company has revised the outlook for its aircraft piston engine business, and for certain commercial electronics product lines. ...
Emco Limited Reports 2000 Results.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Emco (NASDAQ:EMLTF)(TSE:EML.) Emco Limited (NASDAQ:EMLTF)(TSE:EML.) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2000. The Company ...
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Earnings Outlook for Fiscal Year 2001.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 23, 2001 WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. (NYSE:WSM) today announced its earnings outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000 and for the 2001 fiscal year ending February 3, 2002. For the fourth quarter of ...
Flywheel Communications Corrects a Company Name and inserts one word of text.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors CORRECTION ...by Flywheel Communications --(BUSINESS WIRE) In BW0010, (CA-FLYWHEEL) Flywheel Communications To Pioneer Global Rights ...
Elite Information Group Inc. Announces Annual Meeting.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors and Legal Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Elite Information Group Inc. (Nasdaq:ELTE) today announced that the date of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been set for Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in Los Angeles. The record ...
Pinnacle Business Management to Activate, Spin-Off Its Summit Property Subsidiary; Stockholders to Receive 100-1 Dividend.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Business Editors CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM) has announced that it is going to re-activate and spin-off Summit Property Group Inc. (Summit) a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. As ...
Pop/Rock Band Natural to Hold Online Chat At PlanetHollywood.com!; Group is Latest to Participate in the PlanetHollywood.com Chat Series.
Feb 23, 2001 ... Entertainment Editors ORLANDO, Fla.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 PlanetHollywood.com, the ultimate entertainment channel, continues its chat series with emerging pop/rock band Natural on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001 at 7-8 p.m. EST. The group, made up ...