Pittsburgh Business Times articles from June 2001

Pittsburgh Business Times archives from June 2001

CLASSIC COUP.(Pittsburgh)
June 29, 2001... Can Pittsburgh upstage Philadelphia to win a permanent PGA tour stop? You're going to be seeing lot of Arnold Palmer in th next couple of months. After a seven-year absence, the PGA Tour is returning to Western Pennsylvania and...

State funds fuel race for biotech.(Pennsylvania Life-Sciences )(Government Activity)
June 29, 2001... Lawmakers bestow $100 million on effort HARMARVILLE -- With a stroke of a pen, Gay. Tom Ridge this week formalized this regions race to capitalize on the biotechnology revolution. The bill he signed creates three Pennsylvania...

State funds fuel race for biotech.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Venture capital firms begin to circle The scent of money is in the air when it comes to biotechnology deals and local venture capitalists and entrepreneurs are taking deep breaths. Perhaps that's appropriate since the largesse that...

Westinghouse nuclear power workers move to Robertshaw building.(Westinghouse Electric Co. )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... NEW STANTON -- Westinghouse Electric Co. is taking 110,000 square feet in the Robertshaw building in one of the largest real estate deals of the year. The move will facilitate the move of 125 workers from the nuclear power services...

Infamous Komodo incident not 'dragon' down local event.(Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating Komodo Dragon Day June 30, with activities sponsored by the Pittsburgh Herpetological Society. Though the zoo is no slouch at tying into national publicity bursts, it is discreetly avoiding the...

LONDON OFFICE PARED.(Buchanan Ingersoll )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Downtown-based Buchanan Ingersoll P.C., the first Pittsburgh law firm to set up shop in Europe, has parted ways with a group of attorneys in its London office but insists it's not cutting back overseas. CEO Bill Newlin described it as...

Montana Mills plans to make bread here.(Montana Mills Bread Co. )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Fresh off entry into market, deals near for three new sites The dough, in both the literal and figurative sense of the word, continues to rise at Montana Mills Bread Co. After opening its first area location in Monroeville last month,...

A large canvas.(A.J. Vater & Co. Inc. )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... A.J. Vater has been painting Pittsburgh landmarks for generations A.J. Vater & Co. Inc. claims Heinz Hall as its signature piece. It's little wonder. The McKees Rocks painting and decorating contractor was responsible for the...

Ex-Santorum aides open consultancy.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... GSP will lobby for high-tech firms SOUTH SIDE -- For Joe Kuklis and his partner, John Dick, the troubles experienced by the Internet industry presented the perfect atmosphere in which to start a governmental consulting and lobbying firm...

Wineries, saw mills, airlines find something to like in state budget.(Private interests land tax breaks )(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Private interests land tax breaks in $26.7 billion spending plan HARRISBURG -- You may have already heard about the $30 million in tax credits for companies that contribute to private school-choice programs. But what about tax cuts...

Sour market prompts Cold Metal to eliminate cold-rolled stainless.(Cold Metal Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Revenue from line had been steadily falling SEWICKLEY -- With a name like Cold Metal Products Inc., it would probably seem odd to some for the company to stop making cold-rolled stainless steer. But to officials at the strip steel...

Falling wall brings retail venture to a close.(City building inspection department closes stores)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... SOUTH SIDE -- At the site of Charles Spiegel's Garage, the clothing store's selection of Deisel and Mavi jeans was being scooped up along with crumbled bricks and mortar. Not by customers, but by a construction crane. The Carson...

Cochran selects new site; Lowe's to take old space.(Lowe's Companies Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... MONROEVILLE -- The city's largest car dealership is set to move and be replaced by one of the country's largest home improvement retailers. "#1 Cochran," which has been located on a coveted stretch of real estate at the junction of...

It's not April 15, but June 30 can be hectic for law and accounting firms.(Mellon Financial Corp.. )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Midyear fiscal deadlines tend to heighten activity DOWNTOWN -- Retailers may trumpet "Christmas in July" but for many other businesses the parallel dates are New Year's Eve and June 30. What's to celebrate about the latter? A...

Cipriani & Werner to open Philly office.(Cipriani & Werner P.C. )(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... DOWNTOWN u Cipriani & Werner P.C. said it will open a Philadelphia office in August, the latest in a continuing string of Pittsburgh-based law firms to set up shop in the eastern part of the state. Cipriani & Werner, launched in 1985, employs...

PDG Environmental makes California buy.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... MONROEVILLE -- PDG Environmental Inc. has purchased Tn-State Restorations of Fullerton, Calif. Tn-State is a demolition and asbestos abatement company with annual revenue of about $10 million. This represents PDG's largest acquisition to...

West Coast firm joins Greenhouse.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... DOWNTOWN -- SaRonix Inc., of Menlo Park, Calif., has joined the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse. SaRonix is a maker of frequency and timing control components used in electronic products. Later this year it will set up a design center in Penn...

I-279 construction nears completion.(To connect Pittsburgh's suburban North Hills communities with Downtown)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 1989 -- The 40-year dream of connecting Pittsburgh's suburban North Hills communities with Downtown will be fully open for traffic within four months. Maybe. Interstate 279, the 13.5-mile, $419 million project...

State court: Work manual is binding document.(Superior Cousrt of Pennsylvania ruling on employee handbooks)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... JUNE 25 - JULY 1, 1984 -- A landmark state Superior Court ruling that employee handbooks are binding contracts may soon have nonunion employers in the state scurrying for new legal protections. The most immediate, result could be that...

Italian Oven chain fires up national expansion.(Italian Oven Inc. to launch expansion to go national)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... JULY 1-7, 1991 -- Fueled by a recently completed private stock offering, Latrobe-based The Italian Oven restaurant chain is launching an expansion plan to beef up its Pittsburgh-area presence this year as a first step in taking the company...

The perfect tire?(Carefree Tires Co.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Imagine never having to inflate the tires on the golf cart, lawn mower or wheelbarrow ever again, allowing years of maintenance-free use. Carefree Tires, based in South Gate, Calif. and a subsidiary of Arnco Corp., offers just that with...

See ticker in your sleep?(Marcel Schurman Co.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Show you mean business when wrapping gifts by stocking up on the Marcel Schurman Co,'s Wall Street-themed line of paper goods. Bags are available in gray chalk stripe, black and white houndstooth and an overhead shot of New York financial...

Carte-ing off with classics.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Frick museum offers reproductions of 9th century Geromes Antique cartes albums (photographs of paintings) and photogravure prints produced by the Louvre Museum can now be found in Pittsburgh. These items, all based on original...

Bring on the traffic jam.(Kenwood Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... For those preparing for a summer of gridlock on the streets of Pittsburgh, the Kenwood Corp. has produced the creme de la creme of automotive entertainment with the KVT-910DVD, selling for a cool $2,800. This compact multimedia unit fits...

Sweet smelling pooch.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Pooch perfume may be the latest indulgence for pampered pets. Saks Fifth Avenue is now carrying "Oh my dog!" eau de toilette spray (3.4 ounces for $38) and body shampoo (6.8 ounces for $20) as well as "Oh my dog! is fresh" perfume mist (5...

Lawmakers look to make more cash available for new technology efforts.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Tech grants fund projects private investors won't touch WASHINGTON -- Six years ago, Idaho Technology Inc. was a six-person company that occupied one corner of an Idaho Falls potato equipment plant owned by CEO Kirk Ririe's family. ...

TECH BEAT.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Jordan Hoover Hardware Systems Analyst Integral Technologies LLC, Allison Park * Age: 2 * Job: Primarily I deal with hardware and software configuration, everything from initial setup to service work. Our company supplies...

FreeMarkets cuts 85 from work force.(FreeMarkets Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... DOWNTOWN -- Online auctioneer FreeMarkets Inc. has cut its work force by 8 percent, or roughly 85 employees, over the past month. FreeMarkets now has about 975 employees, roughly 700 of whom work at its Pittsburgh headquarters, according...

Black Box purchases California company.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... LAWRENCE -- Communications equipment maker Black Box Corp. has purchased privately held DESIGNet Inc., a San Jose, Calif., company that wires buildings for high-speed data transmission. Terms were not disclosed. DESIGNet was founded in...

Leap of faith.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Connie Balthrop leaves broadcasting to lead Operation Nehemiah After 17 years of commuting from Pittsburgh to various jobs in other cities, Connie Balthrop was willing to take a pay cut to stay home. Her chance came two years ago...

Center of controversy.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Is Convention Center project on the right track? Up to this point, Plan B development has been going swimmingly in Pittsburgh. The Steelers newly christened Heinz Field stands nearly ready to make its debut in about six weeks,...

PARTING SHOTS.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Rated 'R' for risky In life and in business, it's usually easier to maintain the status quo than to try something new. That's why you have to admire the decision of Pittsburgh Filmmakers to shift the emphasis of its annual Three Rivers...

Information overload.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... I had a taste of withdrawal recently when my cell phone went on the fritz and our Internet server at the Pittsburgh Business Times crashed momentarily. For a span of five minutes, I couldn't access my e-mail or voice mail. I panicked....

Rendell needs Western Pa. to break Philly jinx.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Pennsylvania may be blessed with more senior citizens than most states, but there is not a soul alive who can recall voting for the last Philadelphian to be elected governor of this commonwealth. That's because it's been nearly 90 years...

Casey Martin decision could have implications for employers.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... The Supreme Court decision to allow pro golfer Casey Martin to compete in all PGA tournaments while riding in a golf cart may upset the cart for many employers. While the decision on its face applies to disability claims by competitors...

BUSINESS FARE.(conducting business at restaurants)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Establish parameters when doing deals over meals Is meet and eat your business credo? Perhaps it should be. A survey done by the Cleveland-based staffing and outsourcing firm, Management Recruiting Inc., revealed that nearly 60 percent of...

MEETING the DEMAND.(Pressley Ridge Schools to add autism center)
June 29, 2001... Pressley Ridge to establish new center for autism program The Pressley Ridge Schools have acquired a 4.5-acre site near its main campus to meet increased demand for autism services for children. The organization paid $810,000 for the...

Breaking into newborn screening system puts Neo Gen to the test.(Neo Gen Screening Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Company's state contracts limited to Pennsylvania, D.C. BRIDGEVILLE -- Neo Gen Screening Inc. has built an impressive track record in newborn screening. The company offers newborn screening for more than 30 inherited metabollic...

New medical privacy rules spur big changes, serious concerns.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... OAKLAND -- For John Houston, new federal regulations designed to ensure the privacy of patients' medical records translates into dollars -- 37 million of them. As UPMC Health System's data security officer, Mr. Houston and his staff face...

Congratulations local entrepreneurs of the year.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... This special supplement to the Pittsburgh Business Times honors the 29 finalists and award recipients of the Western Pennsylvania Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program. Taking an idea and building a company that becomes an industry...

Honoring Outstanding Entrepreneurs Of The Year from Western Pennsylvania.
June 29, 2001... SERVICES 2001 DITTO DOCUMENT SERVICES INC. Steve & Ken Shriber Since both their father and grandfather each started their own businesses from scratch, Ken and Steve Shriber learned the definition of an entrepreneur at an early...

LARGEST PITTSBURGH-AREA PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS.(ranked by gross profit)(Directory)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... LARGEST PITTSBURGH-AREA PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS (Ranked by gross profit 1) Name Gross profit 1 Gross Address from PR billings from PR Phone (Web site) ...

Debut list of public relations firms reflects industry's broad reach.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... PR-only practices are becoming less prevalent The Business Times inaugural list of the Largest Pittsburgh-Area Public Relations Firms (see list, page 30) highlights a range of key firms. They range from Ketchum Inc. (No. 1, with...

Largest area advertising firms show growth.(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... Nationally, ad spending up only slightly from last year Nationwide advertising spending is likely to experience its slowest growth in the past decade this year, according to Robert Coen, the dean of forecasting advertising spending and a...

LARGEST PITTSBURGH-AREA ADVERTISING AGENCIES.(ranked by gross profit)(Directory)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... LARGEST PITTSBURGH-AREA ADVERTISING AGENCIES (Ranked by 2000 gross profit*) Name Capitalized Address Gross profit 1 billings 1 Phone (Web site) ...

MARKET WATCH.(stock listing for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area businesses)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... MARKET WATCH TRACKING THE REGION'S STOCKS Zacks rank 1 Ticker Exchange STRONG BUY (1) Adelphia Business Solutions Inc. ABIZ NSDQ BUY(2) Alcoa Inc AA ...

ECONOWATCH.(unemployment rate in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... ECONOWATCH The Pittsburgh Business Times tracks 10 economic indicators, seven of which appear each week. Unemployment rate Butler County May 2001 3.8% May 2000 3.4% Beaver County May 2001 4.8%...

PEOPLE.
June 29, 2001... ACCOUNTING Case, Sabatini, a professional services firm located in Whitehall, named Matthew Stevans a partner. The firm also hired Michele Chetoka as network management and solutions director, Robert Kennedy Chuey as senior tax...

Black Box Corp.(wins awards from Catalog Age magazine)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Black Box Corp., based in Lawrence, won three awards, two gold and one silver, in the Annual Catalog Awards competition hosted by Catalog Age magazine, The awards recognize catalog excellence.

Peter DeFazio as its Crime Prevention Administrator of the Year.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... The Crime Prevention Association of Western Pennsylvania named Allegheny County Sheriff Peter DeFazio as its Crime Prevention Administrator of the Year.

2001 Graduate of the Year Award.
June 29, 2001... Pete Feher, senior exhibit director at the Carnegie Science Center, North Shore, received the 2001 Graduate of the Year Award from The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, Chicago. Mr. Feher is a 1992 graduate...

Flaherty Sabol Carroll Marketing Communication.(wins award for Pitt Ohio Express campaign)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Flaherty Sabol Carroll Marketing Communications, Downtown, was honored by the Transportation Sales and Marketing Association for advertising and promotional materials created for Pitt Ohio Express. It received a first place award and a best...

L. Robert Kimball & Associates.(wins award from Tennis Industry Magazine)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Four tennis facilities designed by the sports facilities department of L. Robert Kimball & Associates were named 2001 Court-of-Year winners by Tennis Industry Magazine. L. Robert Kimball & Associates is an architecture, civil and...

L.D. Astorino Cos.(wins award for environmental friendly design)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... PNC Firstside Center, Downtown, designed and engineered by L.D. Astorino Cos., a Downtown architectural and engineering firm, received the Three Rivers Environmental Award for planning and design development from the Pennsylvania...

Medrad Inc.(wins award for work environment)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Medrad Inc., of Indianola, received a Healthy Workplace Award from The Pennsylvania Psychological Association. The award recognizes commitment to creating a satisfying work environment. Medrad won the award in the large-employer category.

Festival of Awards In Media Excellence.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Mind Over Media, a Downtown corporate communications, multimedia production company, received four awards at the Festival of Awards In Media Excellence, held in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Media Communications Association.

Distinguished Hotel and Restaurant Management.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Ilecia Williams, national sales director of the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown, was awarded the Distinguished Hotel and Restaurant Management

Professional of the Year Award.(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Professional of the Year Award from the Community College of Allegheny County for outstanding achievement in the hospitality industry.

Alcoa Inc.(shareholder transactions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... Barbara Jeremiah, vice president, exercised an option for 35,682 shares of common stock at $36.42 each on May 15, and sold 33,726 shares at $41.35 each on May, 15, and now directly and indirectly holds 47,763 shares of common. G.J. Pizzey,...

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.(chairman of the board sells shares of common stock)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... Jay Schottenstein, chairman of the board, sold 144,200 shares of common between $39.04 and $40.76 each from May 11 to May 17. Mr. Schottenstein, indirectly sold 937,300 shares of common between $39.04 and $40.76 each from May 11 to May 17,...

Federated Investors Inc.(Stochholder data)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Eugene Maloney, director, sold 3,250 shares of class B common stock at $31.75 each on May 9, and now directly and indirectly holds 186,275 shares of common. Henry Frantzen, divisional officer, exercised an option for 291,800 shares of class B...

Wabtec Corp.(Stockholder information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... John Meister, vice president, sold 10,625 shares of common stock at $13.50 each on May 2, and now directly and indirectly holds 665710 shares of common. Recent stock price: $13.35

Algor Inc.(introduces new Internet-based system for accessing upgrades)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Algor Inc., O'Hara Township, which makes simulation software for mechanical engineers, introduced an Internet-based system that allows its customers to access full and partial software upgrades online. Customers will stilt be able to get...

Bayer Corp.(to develop blood test to detect AIDS virus)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Bayer Carp., based in Robinson Township, was granted a license to develop a blood test to better detect the virus that causes AIDS, The worldwide, non-exclusive license was granted under the patent rights of Switzerland-based Roche...

Black Box Corp.(acquires Vivid Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Communications-equipment maker Black Box Corp., based in Lawrence, has purchased Vivid Communications Inc., a privately held company that wires office buildings for high-speed data transmission. Terms were not disclosed. Vivid, based in...

CONSOL Energy Inc.(forms joint venture with Allegheny Energy Inc. to build electric plant)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... CONSOL Energy Inc. and Allegheny Energy Inc. plan to form a joint venture company to construct and operate an 88-megawatt electric generating facility. The companies are planning to build the plant in Buchanan County, Va., on land controlled...

FFWD[much greater than] Inc.(FFWD Inc. receives $12 million in venture capital)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... The company formerly known as eToll, which changed its name earlier this month to FFWD[much greater than] Inc. (pronounced "fast forward") has completed its third round of venture funding. The Green Tree-based company secured $12 million tram...

GE Capital.(acquires Mellon Leasing Corp. businesses)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... GE Capital, Danbury, Conn., has completed the previously announced acquisition of two Mellon Leasing Corp. businesses, Downtown. Mellon US Leasing is now known as GE Capital Commercial Equipment Financing and Mellon Leasing-Manufacturer and...

O.C. Cluss Lumber Co.(acquires Fred E. Beachy Lumber Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... O.C. Cluss Lumber Co., based in Uniontown, purchased Fred E. Beachy Lumber Co. of Oakland, Md., for an undisclosed price: Beachy, which employs about 50 people, has locations in Maryland and Canaan Valley, W.Va. Cluss reports $85 million in...

Management Science Associates Inc.(joint product development with ProSanos Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Management Science Associates Inc. of Point Breeze and a California company plan to work together to develop products and services tar the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health care industries. As part of the alliance, MSA and ProSanos...

Mylan Laboratories Inc.(receives Food and Drug Administration permission to manufacture Lovastatin)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Downtown-based Mylan Laboratories Inc. received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to manufacture the generic equivalent of a cholesterol lowering agent. Mylan will be able to produce lovastatin tablets in 10 milligram, 20...

Pittsburgh Telephone Answering Service Co.(acquires Washington Answering Service)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Pittsburgh Telephone Answering Service Co., of Dormont, purchased Washington, Pa.-based Washington Answering Service. Terms were not disclosed. Washington's 10 employees will have jobs at Pittsburgh Telephone, and Washington's Houston, Pa.,...

SinterMet LLC.(Environmental Protection Agency regulation violations)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has waived more than $340,000 in penalties against six Pennsylvania companies, including Pittsburgh-area SinterMet LLC, because they voluntarily reported and corrected their own violations. SinterMet,...

Tuscarora Inc.(acquires RPA Packaging Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 29, 2001... Tuscarora Inc. of New Brighton, part of the SCA Protective Packaging Division, has purchased a protective packaging business in Ohio for an undisclosed amount. RPA Packaging Inc. makes specialty wood and corrugated paperboard containers, as...

UEC IT.(new internet business software)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 29, 2001... UEC IT, the information technology unit of USX Engineers & Consultants Inc., introduced e-business software for the metals and process industries. iPortal is an industry-specific service designed to improve customer relations through the...

Campbell Management Group.(to manage Moore Self Storage for Lynrose Co.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Campbell Management Group, a subsidiary of construction contracting company PWCampbell, based in Blawnox, received a contract from The Lynrose Co. to manage the daily operation of Moore Self Storage, located in East Liberty.

Campos Market Research Inc.(MetLife Auto and Homeowners Insurance)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Campos Market Research Inc., a Downtown market research firm, was awarded a quantitative research project by MetLife Auto & Homeowners Insurance in Warwick, R.I. The project is a national survey which will examine consumer purchasing behavior...

John Deklewa & Sons Inc.(University of Pittsburgh, Verizon, Mercy Smart Health Ambulatory Care Center)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... John Deklewa & Sons Inc., a construction company based in Bridgeville, was awarded the following projects: renovations to Salk Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, Oakland; renovations at the Verizon Greensburg, Canonsburg and Brownsville...

Desmone & Associates Architects.(Providence Family Support Center)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Desmone & Associates Architects, Lawrenceville, was awarded the design contract for the Providence Family Support Center. The $2.5 million building will be located on the grounds of the vacated St. Leo Church on the North Side. The renovated...

Informatics Studio Inc.(GetTech.org)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Informatics Studio Inc., a Lawrenceville-based communications design firm, completed a contract from GetTech.org to develop program branding, printed publications and Web design for a five-year program aimed at getting children interested in...

Kingsland Scott Bauer Associates.(Hunt Power building)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... Kingsland Scott Bauer Associates, North Side, was selected as the architect and interior designer for a 75,000-square-foot business center being built in southern Texas. The building will serve as a call center for Hunt Power, a Dallas-based...

The Pittsburgh Technology Council.(Pittsburgh Technology Council)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... The Pittsburgh Technology Council, Hazelwood, has chosen Britton-Gallagher & Associates as its supplier for property, liability and workers' compensation insurance. The council and Britton-Gallagher, a brokerage firm based in Cleveland,...

PWCampbell.(First National Bank of the Carolinas)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... PWCampbell, based in Blawnox, received a design/build contract from First National Bank of the Carolinas in Gaffney, N.C., for the construction of a new retail branch facility.

SMS Demag.(Dofasco Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 29, 2001... SMS Demag, a North Shore engineering firm, received a contract to supply a new cover car and related equipment to upgrade the existing vacuum tank degasser for Dofasca Inc., of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.