Wolseley - video interview on Cantos.com
WORCESTERSHIRE, United Kingdom, March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Preliminary results
Hydro to build new chlorine plant in Norway
OSLO, Norway, March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Norsk Hydro (NYSE:NHY) has today approved the construction of a new chlorine plant at Rafnes. The investment, estimated to cost in the region of NOK 1 billion, approximately EUR 127 million, is expected to be very profitable. Production is planned to start up in 2005.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Trelleborg AB's (Other OTC:TBABF) Annual Report for fiscal 2002 is being published today on the Group website at www.trelleborg.com and has been simultaneously distributed to Trelleborg's shareholders. Copies of the Annual Report can be ordered via the Internet or through Trelleborg's Corporate Communications Department, telephone: +46 (0)410-670 00.
Gyros AB licenses patented technology to Fluidigm Corporation
UPPSALA SCIENCE PARK, Sweden, March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Gyros AB and Fluidigm Corporation today announced finalization of a licensing agreement of a patent family held by Gyros which covers certain microfluidic devices based on elastomeric layers. The Gyros patent applies in the US (US Patent 5,376,252) and in additional major biotech markets worldwide.
Saab Training Systems awarded British contracts worth 135 million SEK
LINKOPING, Sweden, March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Saab Training Systems, Huskvarna, Sweden has been awarded two contracts by Westland Helicopters Limited. The contracts will deliver a new laser for the Apache and a Target Weapons Effects System (TAGWES) for the Lynx AH Mk 7 helicopters. Deliveries will be performed during 2004.
Sonoran Energy to Acquire Working Interest in California Oilfield
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sonoran Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:SNRN) announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement to acquire a 15 percent Working Interest in a Southern Californian oilfield, producing over 1400 barrels per day through its operating partner. Sonoran Energy will receive a 5 percent Working Interest outright in exchange for securing a portion of the financing on the project. The Company will also have the sole option to acquire an additional 10 percent Working Interest after analyzing field performance of the project.
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.
PLAINSBORO, N.J., March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) announced today that it has acquired JARIT(R) Surgical Instruments for approximately $44.5 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. JARIT, based in Hawthorne, New York, markets a wide variety of high quality surgical instruments for use in both traditional and minimally invasive surgery. Its unique distribution network and service management team is recognized for providing the industry's highest levels of customer service and fill-rates.
TASER CEO Reviews new Investor Relations Presentation
RICHMOND, Va., March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vcall.com presents: "TASER(r) CEO Reviews new Investor Relations Presentation," a web radio show with Rick Smith, CEO of TASER International (Nasdaq:TASR) (Nasdaq:TASRW). TASER provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets.
Universal Express Rated 'Speculative' by Investrend Analyst Jeff Howlett
NEW YORK, March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Universal Express (OTCBB:USXP) has been rated "Speculative" by Jeff Howlett, analyst in the Investrend Research program.
International Broadcasting Corporation
SANTA MARIA, Calif., March 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- International Broadcasting Corporation (OTCBB:IBCS) announced today that it has signed on a new sponsor for its business radio talk show "Stock Talk LIVE." Biofield Corporation (OTCBB:BZET) is the latest sponsor for the show. LIVE interviews, commercials, and news updates about BZET will air on "Stock Talk LIVE." News releases from BZET will also appear at the IBC News Network website (http://www.IBCNN.com).
