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  • PotashCorp Revises First-Quarter Earnings Guidance
    Symbol: POT Listed: TSX,NYSE SASKATOON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today stated that first-quarter earnings are estimated to be in the range of $1.30-$1.50, well above the initial guidance of $0.70-$1.00 per share(1) provided on January 28
  • CPFilms Introduces Automotive Window Film for the Digital Age
    ST. LOUIS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CPFilms Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), and the world's leading producer of professional window films for automotive, residential and commercial markets, proudly introduces its newest automotive window film, the LLumar®
  • Matthew Knight Appointed President of Dorf Ketal Chemicals (North America)
    MUMBAI, India, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorf Ketal Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., India's leading manufacturer of research based specialty chemicals and a leading global provider of refinery process chemicals and specialty catalysts for production of high performance industrial polymers, announced that the Bo
  • China Linen Textile Industry Issues Update on Guidance for Full Fiscal Year 2010
    LANXI COUNTY, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTXIF), a China-based company engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric, today revised certain guidance for the full fiscal year ending De
  • Arabian American Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
    DALLAS , March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arabian American Development Co. (Nasdaq: ARSD) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year periods ended December 31, 2009. Financial Highlights Sales volume of petrochemical products for the fourth quarter of 2009 increased app
  • Albemarle Selected as One of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's '100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010'
    BATON ROUGE, La., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) a leading provider of innovative and sustainable specialty chemical solutions has been selected as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010.  This prestigious list is wi
  • Termite Activity in Southeast Marks Brink of Spring
    ATLANTA, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the wintry mix recently blanketing parts of the country, the Southeast is seeing the first signs of spring: slightly warmer weather and termite swarms. As temperature changes prompt most people to prepare for the balmy months ahead, pests also begin stirring
  • /K I L L K I L L K I L L - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture/
    We are advised by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Pennsylvania's CHEMSWEEP to Offer Safe Pesticide Disposal for 21 Counties in 2010, issued 11-Mar-2010 over PR Newswire. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will b
  • Raven Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Results
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raven Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAVN) today announced its performance for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. Lower sales reflected weaker economic conditions in Raven's markets. However, cost reductions and operating efficie
  • Your Home: Greener Than Green ... and Cleaner Than Clean
    ROGERS, Minn., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Now there is a way to effectively clean your home without the use of chemicals.  Activeion Cleaning Solutions , LLC (www.activeion.com) introduces the new ionator HOM™, a revolutionary appliance that converts tap water into ionized water so everyone
  • OMNOVA Solutions to Webcast First Quarter 2010 Earnings Call
    FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN) will hold its conference call to discuss first quarter results on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 11:00am ET.  The call will be hosted by OMNOVA Solutions Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McMullen.  OMNO
  • Valhi Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
    DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) reported a net loss attributable to Valhi stockholders of $3.6 million, or $.03 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to net income of $28.5 million, or $.25 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008. &#
  • Chemspec International Limited Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results and Issuance of Dividend
    SHANGHAI, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Chemspec International Limited (NYSE: CPC; "Chemspec" or the "Company"), a leading China-based contract manufacturer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals, today announced its unaudited financial results(1) for the fourth quarter and full fisc
  • Robbins & Myers to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
    DAYTON, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Robbins & Myers, Inc. (NYSE: RBN) announced today that it will release results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ending February 28, 2010, before the market opens on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.  A live webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, Marc
  • Huntsman to Issue Senior Subordinated Notes
    THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced its intention, subject to market and other conditions, to privately offer up to $250 million principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2020 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Huntsman
  • Monsanto Ranks No. 28 on The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R) List
    ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has been named to The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for its demonstrated use of measurable diversity best practices and results. A total of 449 companies participated this year, up 12 perce
  • Tronox Announces TiO2 Price Increases
    OKLAHOMA CITY, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tronox Incorporated (Pink Sheets: TRXAQ.PK, TRXBQ.PK), on behalf of its subsidiary companies, today announced the following price increases for all TRONOX® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades effective April 1, 2010 or as contracts allow: North Ameri
  • Toxikon Corporation Hosts Extractables and Leachables Spring Seminar
    BEDFORD, Mass., March 10 /PRNewswire/ --Toxikon Corporation, a preclinical contract testing lab, invites quality assurance, research and development and regulatory professionals to Bedford, Massachusetts April 20 for an international symposium on extractables and leachables testing. The increased u
  • Over 650 Industry Participants to Attend CMAI's 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference & Workshops
    HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23-25, 2010 Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference and Workshops in Houston, Texas.  This annual event boasts over 30 industry experts as speakers, consisting of respected industry leaders from
  • Codexis Names Vonnie Estes to New Technology Strategic Planning VP Role
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Codexis, Inc. today announced that Vonnie Estes has joined the company as Vice President, Strategic Planning, Technology.  In this new position, Ms. Estes will be responsible for moving Codexis' technical developments to commercial applications. &#

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  • Westway Group, Inc. Announces 2009 Results Conference Call
    NEW ORLEANS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westway Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWAY) plans to announce its results for 2009 before the market opens on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.  The company has scheduled a conference call following this earnings release on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., C
  • Zhongpin Reports Higher Results for the Year 2009
    NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Zhongpin Inc. ("Zhongpin", Nasdaq: HOGS), a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today reported higher revenues, net income, and diluted earnings per share for the year 2009. Year 2009 highli
  • Ann McBrien Joins Michelle's Miracle Board
    LELAND, Mich., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelle's Miracle, Inc. the leading provider of tart cherry nutraceutical products announced today that Ann E. McBrien, former Vice President of CBD Global Healthcare at Procter and Gamble, was elected to the Michelle's Miracle board of directors. "Ann is an
  • NutraCea Completes Sale of Non-Core Cereal Ingredients Business
    PHOENIX, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NutraCea (Pink Sheets: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB) nutrient research and technology, today announced that it completed the previously announced sale of NutraCea's existing cereal ingredients business and certain related equipment to
  • Pennsylvania's CHEMSWEEP to Offer Safe Pesticide Disposal for 21 Counties in 2010
    HARRISBURG, Pa., March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Agricultural businesses and residents in 21 Pennsylvania counties will soon be able to dispose of unwanted pesticides safely and easily through the CHEMSWEEP program, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said today. The Department of Agriculture
  • Morgan Keegan to Offer Farmer Mac Programs to Commercial Banking Clients
    WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) and Morgan Keegan & Company, a regional investment firm in Memphis, Tennessee, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Morgan Keegan will be
  • Breakthrough CBS News Health Report: 'High Fructose Corn Syrup - It's Just Sugar'
    Leading Food Expert:  Alleged effects from high fructose corn syrup "an urban myth" WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric ran a report, "Is high fructose corn syrup really so bad?" prepared by CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller.  
  • Lusitano Horse Auction in Florida Reports Record Sales
    MIAMI, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A four-year-old newly-trained Interagro Lusitano stallion brought a record price of US$145,000.00 recently at The 2010 Lusitano Collection™ International Horse Auction held at The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.  With a record att
  • /K I L L K I L L K I L L - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture/
    We are advised by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Pennsylvania's CHEMSWEEP to Offer Safe Pesticide Disposal for 21 Counties in 2010, issued 11-Mar-2010 over PR Newswire. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will b
  • Raven Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Results
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raven Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAVN) today announced its performance for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. Lower sales reflected weaker economic conditions in Raven's markets. However, cost reductions and operating efficie
  • Peabody Energy Earns Top Honors for Environmental Leadership in Colorado
    ST. LOUIS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peabody Energy has earned dual honors for pioneering land restoration and water management best practices on thousands of acres of rangeland in Colorado. The company earned the 2009 'Excellence in Research and Use of New Practices Reclamation Award' from
  • Yuhe International Inc. to Attend ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference
    WEIFANG, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Yuhe International Inc. (Nasdaq: YUII) ("Yuhe" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of day-old chickens raised for meat production, or broilers, in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that Mr. Zhentao Gao, Yuhe's CEO an
  • Yongye International to Present at the 22nd Roth OC Growth Stock Conference
    BEIJING, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Yongye International, Inc. (Nasdaq: YONG), ("Yongye" or the "Company") a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of Shengmingsu brand plant and animal nutrient products in the People's Republic of China (PRC), today announced that the Com
  • Smithfield Foods Reports Third Quarter Results
    SMITHFIELD, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) today reported fiscal 2010 third quarter results. Highlights Net income was $37.3 million, or $.22 per diluted share; up $.96 per share from last yearIncome from continuing operations improved $145.4 million year
  • Husqvarna Launches Automower(R) Colour Collection
    STOCKHOLM, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Robotic Mowers - Now in Colour Today Husqvarna, the global leader in robotic mowing, unveils Automower(R) Colour Collection, robotic lawnmowers in four exclusive metallic colours - white, brown, blue and orange. To view the Multimedia Ne
  • Two New Agriculture Stocks Added; Two Stocks Deleted from S-Network ITG Agriculture Index in Quarterly Rebalancing
    NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The S-Network ITG Agriculture Index(SM) (TICKER: AGRI) will add two new components, effective 6:00 PM (EDT) Sunday, March 21, 2010.  Two stocks will be deleted from the index, maintaining the current number of 30 index components. The changes result from the q
  • Atlantic Canada Teams With Boston University to Host New England Chefs at Lobster & Mussel Recipe Demo During 2010 International Boston Seafood Show
    BOSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Canada and Boston University's Culinary Arts School will co-host Feast Your Senses, a demonstration of non-traditional lobster and mussel recipes for top New England chefs as part of the Atlantic provinces participation in the 2010 International Boston Seafo
  • Monsanto Ranks No. 28 on The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R) List
    ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has been named to The 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for its demonstrated use of measurable diversity best practices and results. A total of 449 companies participated this year, up 12 perce
  • Association of Equipment Manufacturers - Industry Data
    Trade Press and Flash Report Subscribers Farm Equipment Monthly Sales Flash - United States CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Month Ending , Feb. 28 2010: Beginning YTD YTD Inventory February February February February February 2010 2009 % Chg 2010 2009 % Chg 2010 2WD Farm Tractors   <40
  • Love Your Lawn and It Will Love You Back for a Long, Long Time
    MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawns: the original green movement. When it comes to growing harmony and balance, Mother Nature knows best. That's why she relies on strong grass to promote clean air, cool the environment, replenish water reserves, and foster a safer, more tranquil world fo

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  • Aeropostale Reports Record Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009
    NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2009, and provided guidance for the first quarter and full year fiscal 2010. All references
  • China Linen Textile Industry Issues Update on Guidance for Full Fiscal Year 2010
    LANXI COUNTY, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTXIF), a China-based company engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric, today revised certain guidance for the full fiscal year ending De
  • The Levi's(R) Brand and The FADER Media Host Ninth Annual 'Levi's(R)/FADER Fort' in Austin, Texas March 17 - March 20
    AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Levi's® brand and The FADER today announce their return to Austin for the ninth consecutive year hosting the Levi's®/FADER Fort, a festival event showcasing new musical talent.  This year's Levi's®/FADER Fort runs from March 17 –
  • Lands' End Wants to Know. . .What's on Your Horizon?
    DODGEVILLE, Wis., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- From the pink sand beaches and crystal blue water to the feeling that life is standing still, Harbour Island in The Islands Of The Bahamas is truly a magical destination.  The Lands' End team discovered this tropical locale on a recent photo shoot for
  • Webcast Alert: The Finish Line, Inc. Announces 4Q/ Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Call Webcast
    INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Finish Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: FINL) announces the following webcast: What: The Finish Line, Inc. Fourth Quarter/ Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Call When: Friday, March 26th at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.finishline.com (click on "Investor Relati
  • Marijuana Apparel Creates Buzz
    CONYERS, Ga., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Gifts, an Atlanta-based distributor of cannabis culture merchandise and tobacco equipment, has introduced hemp-scented T-shirts to its product line. Appropriately, the T's feature designs representative of marijuana legalization efforts and April 20th (
  • Sale of Maidenform Common Stock
    ISELIN, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced that one of its stockholders, Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, L.P. ("Ares"), an affiliate of Ares Management LLC, a global alternative asset manager
  • Propex Focused on Technology, Innovation, and Financial Strength
    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after being acquired by a private equity group, the leadership at Propex Operating Company, LLC, says that the emerging economic recovery will find the company ideally positioned to leverage its global and U.S. assets for optimal growth and profi
  • Byer California Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
    WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo:
  • PUMA Acquires Equipment Brand Cobra Golf
    HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportlifestyle company PUMA announces today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the golf equipment brand Cobra Golf from Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. The acquisition includes the Cobra br
  • Over 650 Industry Participants to Attend CMAI's 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference & Workshops
    HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23-25, 2010 Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference and Workshops in Houston, Texas.  This annual event boasts over 30 industry experts as speakers, consisting of respected industry leaders from
  • R.G. Barry Management To Present at Roth Conference
    PICKERINGTON, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Representatives of accessories footwear and slipper marketer R.G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq: DFZ) will participate in the Roth Capital Partners 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference being held Wednesday, March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigu
  • Winner Medical Group Inc. to Present at the 22nd Annual ROTH Capital Partners OC Growth Stock Conference
    SHENZHEN, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Winner Medical Group Inc. (NYSE: WWIN; "Winner Medical"), a manufacturer of medical dressings, medical disposables and non-woven PurCotton(R) materials for the medical and consumer products industries, today announced it will present at the 22nd Ann
  • Ever-Glory Schedules Full Year 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call
    NANJING, China, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the "Company," "Ever-Glory") (NYSE Amex: EVK) today announced that the Company will report its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 before the market opens.
  • Reportlinker Adds Global Coated Paper Industry
    NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Coated Paper Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181110/Global-Coated-Paper-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Coated Paper in Thousand To
  • Reportlinker Adds Global Fabric Softeners & Conditioners Industry
    NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Fabric Softeners & Conditioners Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181139/Global-Fabric-Softeners--Conditioners-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwi
  • Reportlinker Adds Global Ultracapacitors Industry
    NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Ultracapacitors Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181048/Global-Ultracapacitors-Industry.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Ultracapacitors in US
  • David Loren Corporation Announces David Loren Home Collection
    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- David Loren Corporation (Pink Sheets: DLCR) is pleased to announce the launch of its new David Loren Home Collection, a collection of high quality bed and bath linens, expertly crafted furniture, fabrics, lighting, mirrors, floor coverings and
  • Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results
    NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Amex: FOH) ("Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter and six months ended January 23, 2010. Thomas Lynch, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The turn
  • Head to Toe Fashion at Fashion Access
    HONG KONG, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- FASHION ACCESS (http://www.fashionaccess.aplf.com ), the twice-a-year trade fair spotlighting 'head-to-toe' fashion, will open at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre March 29 - 31, focused on the autumn-winter 2010 buying season. (Logo: h

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