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| Lockheed Martin Gets Contract For Japanese Satellites |
| Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) of Japan to build their next geostationary broadcasting and telecommunications satellite. Designated BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R, the satellite will be launched in the second quarter of 2011 aboard an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace. Read More |
| General Dynamics NASSCO Gets $940 Million Contract For T-AKE Ship Construction |
| General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, was awarded a $940 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of two T-AKE dry cargo-ammunition ships and to purchase long-lead construction materials for two additional T-AKE ships. Under the contract, NASSCO receives full funding for the construction of USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) and USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12). Earlier this year, NASSCO received a total of $200 million to purchase the long lead materials for these ships. Read More |
| Johnson Controls Withdraws 2009 Financial Guidance |
| Johnson Controls, Inc., said that due to the rapid decline in global automotive production and uncertain industry conditions, it was withdrawing its 2009 financial guidance. Read More |
| Ford Boosts Share Of European Auto Market |
| Ford of Europe outperformed the industry in November when its market share across the main Euro 19 markets increased by 0.5 percentage points to 8.8 per cent. A particular bright spot was the sales performance of the new Fiesta. Since it went on sale two months ago, over 42,200 new Fiestas have already been sold, making it the second most popular model now in the Ford of Europe range. Read More |
| GS Yuasa And Honda To Manufacture Lithium-ion |
| GS Yuasa Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that they have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture company which will manufacture, sell and conduct R&D for high-performance lithium- ion batteries for applications with a central focus on hybrid vehicles. The two companies will now begin concrete discussions with an aim to establish the new company sometime around spring 2009. Read More |
| Goodrich To Supply Fairings For Spanish Submarines |
| Goodrich Corporation has been selected by Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors (MS2) to produce lightweight, composite structures for the Spanish Navy's new diesel-electric S-80 submarines. Fabrication and assembly will occur at Goodrich's Engineered Polymer Products facility in Jacksonville, Fla., with delivery of the first shipset scheduled for the second quarter 2009. Read More |
| 3M Completes Acquisition Of Product Line From Beiersdorf |
| 3M has completed its acquisition of the Futuro health supports and compression hosiery product line from Beiersdorf. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Health supports are widely used by active consumers, including those who participate in fitness, outdoor and sports activities. The Futuro product line brings its established, branded consumer platform to 3M’s existing consumer businesses and will expand the offering in the U.S., Australia, Europe and Asia. Read More |
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