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American Defense Systems Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:22:00 EST

HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) (NYSE Amex: EAG), a leading provider of advanced transparent and opaque armor, architectural hardening and security products for Defense and Homeland Security, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Q3 2009 Financial Results
Revenues from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2009 decreased 31% to $12.6 million from $18.3 million in the same year-ago quarter. The decrease in revenue in the third quarter of 2009 was primarily due to a delay in the acceptance of a large completed order for Mac-50 cranes which were shipped at the start of the fourth quarter of 2009. Revenue from the company's physical security product business increased 121% to $1.2 million from $543,000 in the same year-ago quarter.

Esterline Promotes Al Yost to Corporate Group Vice President

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL), a leading specialty manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense and medical markets, today announced the promotion of Albert S. Yost to corporate Group Vice President.

Yost has more than 17 years of broad operational experience in the aerospace/defense and medical technology sectors, including more than two years as President of Esterline's Advanced Input Systems unit. During that time he also held management responsibility for Esterline's Interface Technologies business platform, which encompasses six operating locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He first joined Esterline in 1999 as Director of Finance for Esterline's Mason Electric operation in southern California.

American Defense Systems Introduces the COBRA Protective Shield

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EST

HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) (NYSE Amex: EAG), a leading provider of advanced transparent and opaque armor, architectural hardening and security products for Defense and Homeland Security, has introduced a new portable transparent protective shield called "COBRA," for Collapsible Optic Bullet Resistant Armor.

The COBRA is designed primarily for the purpose of VIP protection with its ability to easily roll through standard doorways and onto elevators. The design provides broader coverage than ADSI's Portable Transparent Ballistic Shield ("PTBS"), while being more portable than the PTBS due to its collapsible capability. This also allows for more potential applications, like in a VIP's hotel room, at public speaking engagements, and for outer perimeter security enhancement.

Northstar Electronics, Inc. (NEIK) CEO Wilson Russell Interviewed by Analyst About Its Defense Sector Business

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Northstar Electronics, Inc. (OTCBB: NEIK) announces that its CEO, Dr. Wilson Russell, was interviewed by CEONEWS.Tv about the Company's business strategies and its unique role within the defense sector.

The interview is available in its entirety at: http://www.ceonews.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10663&Itemid=294

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Launches Completely Updated E-Catalog

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announced its well-established powerful E-catalog has enhanced usability, including extended capabilities, additional products and both inch and metric sizes. It allows website members to search for seals by item number or by their properties, such as type of seal, installation dimensions or approvals.

Over 100,000 items are included and the electronic catalog is easy to use. With measurements in both inch and metric, comprehensive and detailed information pages for each seal can be accessed to ensure the correct seal has been selected for a specific application. You can also link to our online CAD service and literature.

Woodward Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

FORT COLLINS, CO--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Woodward Governor Company (NASDAQ: WGOV) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009. (All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis.)

Quarterly Highlights

--  Sales for the quarter were $365 million, up approximately 4 percent
    from $351 million in the fourth quarter of last year.
--  Earnings per share were $0.34 for the quarter as compared with $0.50
    for the same quarter last year.
--  Free cash flow for the quarter was $92 million compared to $27 million
    for the same period in the prior year.
--  $121 million of debt was repaid in the fourth quarter.
--  Final resolution in November 2009 of MPC's government matter
    consistent with expectations.
--  Organic net sales (which excludes Airframe Systems segment external
    sales of $109.6 million) for the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter were $255

G.I. Jobs and MAE List Allied American University in Top Military Friendly Schools

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

LAGUNA HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Allied American University was among a select group of universities named as a "Top Military Friendly School" for 2010. Both "G.I. Jobs" and "Military Advanced Education" magazines recognized AAU for its effort to provide a military friendly education to service members nationwide. Allied American University continually strives to tailor the educational experience to accommodate their unique learning needs and foster academic achievement.

Ziptronix to License 3D IC Technology for Imaging Systems

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:24:00 EST

Ziptronix' Low Temperature Oxide Bonding Enhances Ability in Meeting Cost and Yield Targets

Plex Systems Community Advisory Board Announces Results

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:57:00 EST

Group's Latest Step in Exceeding Customer Expectations

Bombardier commence la construction de l'usine de fabrication des ailes des avions CSeries � Belfast

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST

BELFAST, IRLANDE DU NORD--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - A l'attention des directeurs de l'information: Une photo accompagnant ce communiqu� sera disponible sur le fil photo de la Presse Canadienne et EPA via Marketwire. Bombardier A�ronautique a c�l�br� aujourd'hui le passage d'une autre importante �tape dans le programme d'avions CSeries, en entamant la construction de ses nouvelles installations de fabrication et d'assemblage d'ailes d'avion � la fine pointe de la technologie, � Belfast, en Irlande du Nord.

Bombardier's CSeries Aircraft Wing Manufacturing Facility Gets Under Way in Belfast

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Editors Note: A photo for this release will be available on the Canadian Press picture wire and EPA via Marketwire. Bombardier Aerospace today celebrated another major milestone in the CSeries aircraft programme as construction got under way on its new state-of-the-art aircraft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland. "This is another significant milestone in the ongoing development of the CSeries aircraft programme. In August, the test fuselage barrel arrived ahead of schedule at our St-Laurent, Quebec site, from China, and in September we celebrated the groundbreaking of our first CSeries aircraft manufacturing building in Mirabel, Quebec. The CSeries aircraft programme is progressing well and to schedule, and we look forward to receiving the first test wing from Belfast in 2011," said Guy Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace.

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) Announces XPedite7101: First PrPMC / XMC Module Featuring Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 EST

MIDDLETON, WI--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is pleased to introduce XPedite7101, a conduction- or air-cooled PrPMC / XMC module targeting the Intel� CoreT2 Duo processor running at up to 1.8 GHz. This card comes with PCI Express or PCI interconnect and a Gigabit Ethernet port with integrated magnetics. XPedite7101 is ideal for high-bandwidth data-processing applications and features:

-- Up to 2 GB of DDR2-400 SDRAM
-- Up to 4 GB of NAND flash
-- P14 I/O includes:
    -- Two USB ports
    -- Two SATA ports
    -- RS-232/422 serial port
    -- Eight GPIO signals
    -- Gigabit Ethernet
-- P16 I/O features:
    -- Two USB ports
    -- Two SATA ports
    -- One RS-485 port or two RS-232/RS-422 ports
    -- Four GPIO signals
    -- Gigabit Ethernet
-- In-house X-ES operating system support:
    -- Green Hills INTEGRITYT Board Support Package (BSP)
    -- Wind River VxWorksT BSP
    -- QNX NeutrinoT BSP