Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that it has acquired the assets of privately-held Callidus Precision Systems GmbH of Halle, Germany. Callidus is a provider of 3D laser scanning solutions for the industrial market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Newsmax Media, a leading independent online news site and magazine, has appointed Tim Collie managing editor of Newsmax.com. He will be based in West Palm Beach, FL.
Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend and Currently Plans to Maintain Present Dividend
X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT) today announced that due to the slowdown in the global economy, the Company will fall short of its fourth quarter and 2008 sales estimate. The Company also announced a significant new profit improvement plan which will better align its 2009 sales expectations and cost structure.
Self-Publishing Powerhouse Strengthens Industry Leadership; ASI’s Library Now Includes Nearly 100,000 Titles from more than 70,000 Authors
Metso has concluded the employee negotiations on temporary lay-offs of personnel on January 9, 2009 regarding almost all personnel at the units in Valkeakoski, Anjalankoski and Jämsänkoski in Finland. The lay-offs result from a reduction in the amount of work.
Metso announced on August 22, 2008 the initiation of a study, with Goldman Sachs as advisor, to assess value-enhancing opportunities, including structural options.
