Articles from February, 2012
PHOTOGRAPHY PIONEER KODAK FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY
Eastman Kodak Co, the photography icon that invented the hand-held camera and helped bring the world the first pictures from the moon, has filed for bankruptcy protection on January 19 capping a prolonged plunge for one of America's best-known companies.
CoKinetic Systems Corp., an in-flight entertainment software company, is relocating its headquarters
CoKinetic Systems Corp., an in-flight entertainment software company, is relocating its headquarters to 500 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, N.Y. The tenant will take occupancy of a 4,668-s/f space on the fifth floor in March 2012, moving from 44 South Broadway in nearby White Plains. Jeffrey Newman, executive…
Tulsa-based SemGroup reports fourth-quarter, full-year profits
SemGroup Corp. returned to profitability in 2011, the company reported Wednesday. “We are back in the black,” said Norm Szydlowski, president and CEO of SemGroup. “We’ve got our socks pulled up after coming out of bankruptcy and the foundation is set. The good news is we are active in so many…
PricewaterhouseCoopers survey finds most execs plan to hire
A nationwide survey of executives at private companies found the majority expect to increase revenue and hire over the next year, even though they are concerned about the state of the economy.
Delek Group unit announces new CEO
Dallas-based Republic Cos. Inc. said Feb. 28 that its board named Joseph Mattingly president and CEO, effective March 12. Since 2006, Mattingly has served as senior vice president of insurance operations and president of insurance companies of the Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc. Earlier on Feb. 28,…
Inspector: ‘Wheels fell off’ failed bank after receiving TARP
San Clemente, Calif.-based Pacific Coast National Bank failed in November 2009 primarily because of high overhead expenses and operating losses and management's pursuit of a highly concentrated growth strategy in construction and development and commercial real estate lending, according to an audit report…
Realogy Announces Publication of Its Annual Diversity & Community Outreach Report
Realogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, today released its 2011 Diversity & Community Outreach Report, published as an online flip-book that highlights diversity-related and charitable activities by Realogy employees, members of its real estate franchise brand…
Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Communications Washington, D.C. Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following…
Safety Standard for Portable Bed Rails: Final Rule; Federal Register Extracts
SUMMARY: Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC," "Commission," or "we") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are to be "substantially…
Standard for All-Terrain Vehicles; Federal Register Extracts
SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") required the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission," "CPSC," or "we") to publish, as a mandatory consumer product safety standard, the American National Standard for Four-Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles Equipment Configuration,…
Official says FDA needs power to ban unsafe products
NEW YORK - The Food and Drug Administration's top medical-device regulator says the agency needs more power to block unsafe products and prevent repeats of faulty hip implants and vaginal mesh that sparked thousands of patient lawsuits. House Democrats introduced legislation this month to let the FDA…
Governor Beebe Announces 25 Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe, D-Ark., has issued the following news release: Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Kathy Burl, North Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. Appointment expires January 14, 2015.
