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Duckwall-ALCO Stores Reports August Sales Results

ABILENE, Kan. -- Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. today announced that sales from continuing operations for the most recent fiscal four-week period ending August 29, 2010, increased 1.1% to $33.4 million compared to $33.0 million in the prior-year month.

Joy Global Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2010 Operating Results

MILWAUKEE----Joy Global Inc. , a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, today reported third quarter fiscal year 2010 results. New orders increased 51 percent as compared to the third quarter of 2009.

Ball Announces Plans to Consolidate Salmon Can Plant Production

Ball Corporation announced today plans to consolidate the production equipment in its Richmond, British Columbia, plant into other company manufacturing facilities. The Richmond plant, which produces steel food cans, will cease production during the first quarter of 2011 and its customers will be served by other Ball facilities.

O-I Acquires Brazilian Glass Company

Owens-Illinois, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Brazilian glassmaker Companhia Industrial de Vidros , significantly expanding O-I's reach in South America's largest container market.

Caterpillar Expands in Brazil; Announces Location of New Facility and Investment in Piracicaba Operations

Building on its 50-plus-year history in Brazil and capitalizing on the expected growth in Latin America, Caterpillar Inc. is announcing today the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Brazil.