Remy International is an American manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of alternators, hybrid power technology, light duty starters and Delco Remy brand heavy duty systems. The company has been around since 1896.
Frank and Perry Remy founded the business as a home wiring business in Anderson, Indiana. What started as a small venture has turned into a global operation with facilities in 11 countries. The business is now a trusted name in the transportation and automotive industry with strong market presence in Asia, Europe, Latin America and in North America. The entire operation is divided into three segments, namely, Original Equipment, Locomotive and Aftermarket. Their Original Equipment unit is further divided into Automotive, Electric Motors and Heavy-duty Vehicles.
It was on December 13, 2012 that the company started trading on the NASDAQ. It now trades using the ticker symbol REMY. The business was once named Delco Remy and changed its brand name to Remy International, Inc. in 2004.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Ryman Hospitality Properties: A Real Estate and Media Company
Previously a subsidiary of the Oklahoma Publishing Company, Ryman Hospitality Properties has become a million dollar venture after it was accumulated by Edward Gaylord. The business which started out as a division of a family business became a hotel, resort, media and entertainment venture.
Prior to 2012, the business has conducted its businesses under the name Gaylord Entertainment Company. Earlier than that, the venture was known as Gaylord Broadcasting Company. It was Edward’s wife Thelma who convinced him to purchase Opryland USA properties after it was put up for sale by the American General Insurance. After purchasing the property, it was immediately merged with the family’s Gaylord Broadcasting thereby creating Gaylord Entertainment Company. The business’ glory days came in the early 1990s under the management of E.W. Wendell. It was under his leadership that the business became the chosen leader in “country lifestyle”.
After the company has reorganized its focus, it has spun off the majority of its broadcast media assets. Several television stations and radio stations were sold to various businesses which left the company with only one broadcast property, the WSM (650 AM). This radio station is a categorized as a country music station that broadcasts in the Nashville area.
Ryman’s hospitality venture started with the founding of the Opryland Hotel which has 600 rooms. This property is part of the Opryland Lodging Group that was formed in 1997. In 2012, an agreement with Marriott International has been reached which allowed the latter to manage the four hotels of the company – General Jackson Snowboat, Wildhorse Saloon, Gaylord Springs Gold Links. In addition, Marriott purchased the Gaylord Hotels division. Other than the properties owned by Marriott, Ryman Hospitality Properties also have their wholly owned and operated properties. This includes the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. continues to trade publicly on the New York Stock Exchange. The business is now headed by their CEO, Colin Reed.
Prior to 2012, the business has conducted its businesses under the name Gaylord Entertainment Company. Earlier than that, the venture was known as Gaylord Broadcasting Company. It was Edward’s wife Thelma who convinced him to purchase Opryland USA properties after it was put up for sale by the American General Insurance. After purchasing the property, it was immediately merged with the family’s Gaylord Broadcasting thereby creating Gaylord Entertainment Company. The business’ glory days came in the early 1990s under the management of E.W. Wendell. It was under his leadership that the business became the chosen leader in “country lifestyle”.
After the company has reorganized its focus, it has spun off the majority of its broadcast media assets. Several television stations and radio stations were sold to various businesses which left the company with only one broadcast property, the WSM (650 AM). This radio station is a categorized as a country music station that broadcasts in the Nashville area.
Ryman’s hospitality venture started with the founding of the Opryland Hotel which has 600 rooms. This property is part of the Opryland Lodging Group that was formed in 1997. In 2012, an agreement with Marriott International has been reached which allowed the latter to manage the four hotels of the company – General Jackson Snowboat, Wildhorse Saloon, Gaylord Springs Gold Links. In addition, Marriott purchased the Gaylord Hotels division. Other than the properties owned by Marriott, Ryman Hospitality Properties also have their wholly owned and operated properties. This includes the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. continues to trade publicly on the New York Stock Exchange. The business is now headed by their CEO, Colin Reed.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Bushmaster Firearms International: The Quality You Can Trust
Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC was founded in 1973 in Madison, North Carolina (its manufacturing arm is in Ilion, New York) and is a well-known of supplier of AR15 rifles across the United States. Their rifles, as they would describe it are known for their quality, reliability, accuracy, durability, and value. Bushmaster Firearms makes rifles from different materials, from aluminum to carbon-fiber.
Bushmaster Firearms is a private manufacturer but it has a track record of supplying firearms for state agencies. Tennessee’s Department of Public Safety awarded Bushmaster with a contract to supply them 1,000 Bushmaster 16” Barreled Carbines with A2 fixed sights. It also supplied 3,200 Bushmaster M4A3 Type Carbines to the Department of Public Safety of Texas, which they delivered ahead of schedule.
Aside from supplying fire arms, Bushmaster also designed a 2-day training program to educate Law Enforcement personnel on using and maintaining Bushmaster Firearms properly. Students who pass the evaluation are awarded with a certification valid for 3 years. With this certification, Bushmaster ensures that its users are well-equipped to use their products.
Bushmaster Firearms is a private manufacturer but it has a track record of supplying firearms for state agencies. Tennessee’s Department of Public Safety awarded Bushmaster with a contract to supply them 1,000 Bushmaster 16” Barreled Carbines with A2 fixed sights. It also supplied 3,200 Bushmaster M4A3 Type Carbines to the Department of Public Safety of Texas, which they delivered ahead of schedule.
Aside from supplying fire arms, Bushmaster also designed a 2-day training program to educate Law Enforcement personnel on using and maintaining Bushmaster Firearms properly. Students who pass the evaluation are awarded with a certification valid for 3 years. With this certification, Bushmaster ensures that its users are well-equipped to use their products.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Beer Nuts All Day, Everyday
The story of Beer Nuts goes all the way back to 1937, when father-and-son tandem Edward and Arlo Shirk bought the Caramel Crisp Shop, manufacturer of caramel apples, caramel corn, and orange drinks, in Bloomingdale, Illinois. But it was not until 1953 when the Shirks came up with Beer Nuts. Russell Shirk, another son of Edward, produced a bag of Redskins, named it Shirk’s Glazed Peanuts, and sold them in a liquor store. It was re-branded to Beer Nuts three years later. It was Russell who personally managed the production of the Redskins, ensuring that they were prepared only with the finest ingredients.
This meticulousness paid off later on, as Beer Nuts became a household name in America. There was even a story (albeit unconfirmed) that when President Nixon paid Communist China a visit, he gave Beer Nuts to state leader Mao Zedong as a token. Whether this story is true, there is no denying that Beer Nuts was a staple in the American household. The popularity of Beer Nuts rose along with new trends, such as Nintendo and the rise of television viewing. Entertainment and snacking on Beer Nuts seemingly became synonymous over the years.
Beer Nuts widened its offerings, with the introduction of Almonds in 1988, Bar Mix in 2002, and the original variety with chocolate gems and yogurt raisins in 2008.
What’s the secret behind the success of this “slightly sweet, lightly salted” snack? It’s all about making it a part of daily life. Beer Nuts branding and promotion was so strong, from Beer Nuts apparel (e.g. mugs, shirts, etc.), which had a separate merchandise catalogue, to the Beer Nut of the Month Club. Beer Nuts products are easily accessible, from convenience stores to local pubs. Plus, it was branded in such a way that every possible activity goes with the consumption of Beer Nuts.
Beer Nuts, however simple a product it is, rose to success because of spectacular branding. “"They're blue-collar, everyday snacks people can relate to. Planters Peanuts just doesn't have that connotation,” according to Jim Tipton, the manager of marketing communications of Beer Nuts.
This meticulousness paid off later on, as Beer Nuts became a household name in America. There was even a story (albeit unconfirmed) that when President Nixon paid Communist China a visit, he gave Beer Nuts to state leader Mao Zedong as a token. Whether this story is true, there is no denying that Beer Nuts was a staple in the American household. The popularity of Beer Nuts rose along with new trends, such as Nintendo and the rise of television viewing. Entertainment and snacking on Beer Nuts seemingly became synonymous over the years.
Beer Nuts widened its offerings, with the introduction of Almonds in 1988, Bar Mix in 2002, and the original variety with chocolate gems and yogurt raisins in 2008.
What’s the secret behind the success of this “slightly sweet, lightly salted” snack? It’s all about making it a part of daily life. Beer Nuts branding and promotion was so strong, from Beer Nuts apparel (e.g. mugs, shirts, etc.), which had a separate merchandise catalogue, to the Beer Nut of the Month Club. Beer Nuts products are easily accessible, from convenience stores to local pubs. Plus, it was branded in such a way that every possible activity goes with the consumption of Beer Nuts.
Beer Nuts, however simple a product it is, rose to success because of spectacular branding. “"They're blue-collar, everyday snacks people can relate to. Planters Peanuts just doesn't have that connotation,” according to Jim Tipton, the manager of marketing communications of Beer Nuts.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Procera Networks: Gaining Insights to Improve Broadband Experience
Founded in 2002, Procera Networks is dedicated to making broadband providers gain the insight needed to deliver the much needed action to provide its consumers the quality experience to make them stay. The solutions they provide to the broadband industry remains unparalleled and sought after and has helped providers innovate their businesses.
Based in Fremont, California, the business is in the quest of making service providers understand better the needs of their customers may it be mobile, fixed, satellite, Wi-Fi or any other broadband technology. The business exists to tackle big issues that the broadband market is facing to enhance the over-all customer experience of its users. They leverage the solutions they provide from the voice of the customers, industry standards bodies and various industry partners.
The company started out by delivering intelligent Ethernet network switches. The change of interest came in when they merged with Netintact in 2006. The latter is a Sweden based company that offers bandwidth management products.
Based in Fremont, California, the business is in the quest of making service providers understand better the needs of their customers may it be mobile, fixed, satellite, Wi-Fi or any other broadband technology. The business exists to tackle big issues that the broadband market is facing to enhance the over-all customer experience of its users. They leverage the solutions they provide from the voice of the customers, industry standards bodies and various industry partners.
The company started out by delivering intelligent Ethernet network switches. The change of interest came in when they merged with Netintact in 2006. The latter is a Sweden based company that offers bandwidth management products.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Pacific Biosciences: Giving the World the Systems Needed for Gene Sequencing
It was in 2004 that Pacific Biosciences got founded as biotechnology company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of systems used for gene sequencing and other novel real time biological observation. The main office of the company is in Menlo Park, California. They also trade under the ticker symbol PACB on the NASDAQ.
Based on the zero-mode waveguides Pacific Biosciences describes their platform as a single molecule real time sequencing (SMRT). The PacBio RS, was their first commercial product that was just released to a select customers in 2010. The following year, they released this product commercially and later on came up with a new version which they named as the PacBio RS II. The latter was released last April 2013.
The founding of the business was made under the name Nanofluidics, Inc. It was created based on the research done at the Cornell University. That research aimed to incorporate semiconductor processing and photonics in biotechnology research. During its early years, the business was branded as the most capitalized startups in 2010. Among its key investors were Caufield & Byers, Alloy Ventures, Wellcome Trust, Perkins, Mohr Davidow Ventures and Kleiner. It raised approximately $400 million during their six rounds of primarily venture capital financing.
The scientific instruments that Pacific Biosciences are said to be capable of detecting methylation of DNA strands without altering the DNA. This was published in their article in 2010 entitled Nature Methods. With the use of their machine, scientists were able to generate full bacterial methylomes in 2012. This was done using the SMRT sequencing.
As part of the success of the company, they have earned a partnership with Roche Diagnostics which was finalized on September 25, 2013. Part of this deal is for them to develop in vitro diagnostic products using their technology. The partnership cost Roche $75 million.
Based on the zero-mode waveguides Pacific Biosciences describes their platform as a single molecule real time sequencing (SMRT). The PacBio RS, was their first commercial product that was just released to a select customers in 2010. The following year, they released this product commercially and later on came up with a new version which they named as the PacBio RS II. The latter was released last April 2013.
The founding of the business was made under the name Nanofluidics, Inc. It was created based on the research done at the Cornell University. That research aimed to incorporate semiconductor processing and photonics in biotechnology research. During its early years, the business was branded as the most capitalized startups in 2010. Among its key investors were Caufield & Byers, Alloy Ventures, Wellcome Trust, Perkins, Mohr Davidow Ventures and Kleiner. It raised approximately $400 million during their six rounds of primarily venture capital financing.
The scientific instruments that Pacific Biosciences are said to be capable of detecting methylation of DNA strands without altering the DNA. This was published in their article in 2010 entitled Nature Methods. With the use of their machine, scientists were able to generate full bacterial methylomes in 2012. This was done using the SMRT sequencing.
As part of the success of the company, they have earned a partnership with Roche Diagnostics which was finalized on September 25, 2013. Part of this deal is for them to develop in vitro diagnostic products using their technology. The partnership cost Roche $75 million.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Olympic Steel: A Steel Processor Business
It was in 1994 that Olympic Steel made its initial public offering. The company today trades its common stocks on the NASDAQ under the symbol ZEUS. It is considered as one of the leaders in the steel processing industry and operates 17 facilities across the eastern half of the United States.
As a steel processor company, it engages in selling, processing, storing and trading of flat-rolled steel not just within the country but also internationally. They are also in the distribution and production of coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel products and processed carbon. Part of the services they offer include the slitting, shearing and cutting to length these rolled sheets.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company services both fabricators and various manufacturers who are in need of their flat-rolled steel products. Some of their customers are big OEMs and automobile and heavy equipment manufacturers. Its history goes back to the founding of the business in 1954 by brothers, Morris and Sol Siegal and Sam Sigel.
As a steel processor company, it engages in selling, processing, storing and trading of flat-rolled steel not just within the country but also internationally. They are also in the distribution and production of coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel products and processed carbon. Part of the services they offer include the slitting, shearing and cutting to length these rolled sheets.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company services both fabricators and various manufacturers who are in need of their flat-rolled steel products. Some of their customers are big OEMs and automobile and heavy equipment manufacturers. Its history goes back to the founding of the business in 1954 by brothers, Morris and Sol Siegal and Sam Sigel.
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