Maxent Expands Product Family with Shipment of Large Format, Value-Packed HDTV LCD
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Maxent, a leading provider of value-priced, flat-panel display solutions for consumers, today expanded its line of feature-rich flat panel digital televisions with the availability of the 32-inch WXGA LCD Display (MX-32X3). Delivering value and performance to the price-sensitive consumer market, this full-featured widescreen HDTV-capable LCD includes an integrated NTSC tuner, advanced video processing and integrated audio systems.
Summary of Alfa Laval's Annual General Meeting
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Alfa Laval's Annual General Meeting was held today at Scandic Hotel Star in Lund, Sweden, and was attended by approximately 300 persons.
PHOENIX, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Franchise Capital Corporation (OTCBB:FCCN) today announced that portfolio investment Kokopelli Franchise Company LLC, operator and franchiser of Kokopelli Sonoran Grill, has entered into an agreement with SYSCO, North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, for the distribution of branded products and specialty items to Kokopelli locations across the United States.
Resolutions at the Annual General Meeting in Biotage AB on April 27, 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- At the Annual General Meeting held in Biotage AB (corporate registration no. 556539-3138) on April 27, 2005, the following resolutions were passed, among others:
DALLAS, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:VISGE) ("Viisage" or the "Company"). If you purchased the securities of Viisage between October 25, 2004 and March 2, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period") you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. to discuss your legal options.
PORTLAND, Ore., April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In conjunction with Arbor Day 2005, Unmailme.com today announced the beta availability of its new Internet service that seeks to significantly reduce the 100 billion pieces of unsolicited -- and ignored -- advertising mail sent to U.S. homes and businesses each year. In addition to the expense and annoyance people experience from receiving these mailings, the vast majority end up in landfills -- the equivalent of more than 1 billion trees.
US Starcom, Inc. Augments Management Team: Represents Over $1 Billion In Past Sales And Management
PERTH AMBOY, N.J., April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- US Starcom, Inc. (Pink Sheets:USTA) announced today that following its merger with Bestel Communications, Inc. announced yesterday, three new members have been added to the management team.
Hocker Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Sysco/Louisville Food Services Company
HOUSTON, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY), North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, today announced that Steven D. Hocker has been named president and chief executive officer of Sysco/Louisville Food Services Company, a broadline distribution subsidiary located in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Hocker, who currently serves as executive vice president of that operation, will assume his new position effective immediately. He succeeds Peter J. Scatamacchia who was named president and chief executive officer of Hardin's-Sysco Food Services Company (Memphis, TN).
CRESTLINE, Calif., April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fire Mountain Beverage Company (Pink Sheets:FRBV) announced today that the Company is continuing its aggressive marketing campaign to promote "Brand Awareness" for FRBV and its products. As part of this campaign, the Company is partnering with School Entertainment Activities Program (SEAP) of Los Angeles, CA. (www.seap.org)
New Step in Eureko - Rabobank Co-operation
UTRECHT, Netherlands, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Eureko, the parent company of Achmea, and the Rabobank Group, are broadening their current co-operation. Today, both parties announced a further step in which Interpolis, the insurance arm of the Rabobank Group, is to merge with Achmea, the Dutch insurance arm of Eureko. Rabobank's shareholding in Eureko is to increase from 5% to 37%. This transaction will result in an insurance group, which consists of a very large Dutch insurer, and with significant activities in a number of other European countries.
