FMC Corporation Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Webcast Conference Call Oct 15, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced the following schedule for its third quarter 2008 earnings release and webcast conference call: -- Earnings Release: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, after the stock market closes via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation's website at ... Internet replay: U.S. / Canada telephone number: 800-642-1687 International telephone number: 706-645-9291 Enter Conference ID # 68099422 FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical... (PR Newswire)
FMC Launches New Cadet herbicide for Corn and Soybean Markets (2) Sep 7, 2008
Philadelphia Corn and soybean growers have a new option for selective postemergence control of tough broadleaf weeds in corn and soybeans with new Cadet(TM) herbicide from FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC). Cadet delivers superior control of velvetleaf, pigweed, lambsquarters, waterhemp and nightshade. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
FMC Corporation to Address Investor Conferences in September Aug 30, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced that William G. Walter, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and W. Kim Foster, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will address investors at separate conferences in September 2008. Both FMC Corporation executives will discuss the company's business performance, financial position and other business matters at the following investor conferences: -- KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic... (PR Newswire)
Poisoned lions Jun 19, 2008
Carbofuran comes from a number of different overseas suppliers, but the main producer is the US firm FMC Corporation. The company said in a statement: "We take stewardship of our products very seriously and condemn any intentional baiting misuse of carbofuran. "FMC is very concerned about reports of carbofuran (Furadan) being used to bait lions in Kenya and we have offered our services to the Kenya Pest Control Products Board in their investigation. (BBC News -- Science)
Editor’s Mailbag (May 23) May 28, 2008
Tom Johnston wrote on May 23, 2008 5:32 PM:" Ahhh...good ol' Jeani West. Nobody makes stuff up better than Jeani (well, there are some posters on here who come close). I fully support Jeani's ridiculous idea. I wish this paper or someone would investigate those darned ol' enviormental groups to see if they are funded by OPEC. In the meantime, I can confirm that reason.org is funded by the ARCO Foundation, BP Amoco, Chemical Manufacturers Association, Chevron Corporation, Chlorine Chemistry... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New Trustees Elected to Aspen Institute Board Apr 17, 2008
Aspen Institute Board of Trustees William E. Mayer Chairman of the Board Henry E. Catto Vice Chairman Walter Isaacson President and CEO Lester Crown Vice Chairman Active Trustees Madeleine K. Albright Principal, The Albright Group LLC Paul F. Anderson Senior Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton Mercedes Bass Sid R. Bass Inc. *Berl Bernhard Partner, DLA Piper US LLP Chairman Emeritus, The Aspen Institute William D. Budinger Founder, Former Chairman and CEO, Rodel, Inc. Stephen L. Carter Professor of Law... (PR Newswire)
Thomas W. Rabaut Named to Kaman Board of Directors Feb 28, 2008
A graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point (BS), and the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration (MBA), Mr. Rabaut started his industrial career with FMC Corporation in 1977, following his military service. At FMC, he held a variety of operational leadership positions, becoming VP and General Manager of the FMC Defense Systems Group in 1993. (PR Newswire)
Report issued in trona mine fatal Feb 12, 2008
The accident at the FMC Corporation mine killed Carder Largent Jr., 41, of Mountain View. Another worker was injured. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
FMC Announces Plans to Recommission Soda Ash Capacity at Granger Feb 9, 2008
"The growth of soda ash demand in the export market, and improved business profitability, allow us to take advantage of our entire mothballed capacity at the Granger facility," said Ed Flynn, FMC Corporation Alkali Division manager. "The low cost of soda ash production in Wyoming means we are very well positioned to supply the growing soda ash markets in Latin America, Asia and other parts of the world." FMC Wyoming Corporation is a subsidiary of FMC Corporation (NYSE: ) ... FMC Corporation is a... (PR Newswire)
Christmas Eve night fire destroys former Breeze plant in Wyoming Dec 27, 2007
FMC Corporation also rented space to store a large amount of shipping materials including cardboard boxes, pallets and plastic drums ... Firefighters then starting hauling water from Princeville, Toulon, the Wyoming FMC Corporation plant and Kraft Fertilizer of rural Princeville. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
DealerTrack Announces Changes in its Board of Directors Oct 13, 2007
Over the previous eight years, he also served as Chief Financial Officer of Iomega Corporation, Mellanox Technologies Limited, Acuson Corporation and Logitech S.A. Mr. Zwarenstein began his career at FMC Corporation, where he held a variety of positions in finance, and at the time of his departure was Chief Financial Officer for FMC Europe. Mr. Zwarenstein received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Natal, South Africa, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business at the... (PR Newswire)
West Hawk Appoints Independent Director to Board Sep 28, 2007
After achieving his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and graduate studies at the University of Oregon's Graduate Business School, Mr. Braun held senior management positions at FMC Corporation (Chemicals Group) and International Energy Funds GmbH. He then served as President of Sira Petroleum Corp. before accepting the offices of Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer with Fuel Resources Development Co. Mr. Braun presently provides... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
FMC Mustang Max Aug 22, 2007
FMC Corporation announces that Mustang Max insecticide has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use on pasture and range grasses to control a variety of insect pests. One of the key benefits of using Mustang Max is a zero day post-harvest interval. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Sue Bellman’s Farm Functions as Research Facility Jul 12, 2007
After receiving her bachelor s degree in agronomy from UW-Madison and a master s degree in weed science from Colorado State University, she worked for FMC Corporation and Monsanto on their research and development teams. Not wanting to travel much with two young children, she decided to return home to Delavan in 1987. (Agri-View, WI)
Solutia Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit With FMC Corporation Apr 3, 2007
ST. LOUIS , April 2, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Solutia Inc. (OTC BB: - ), a leading manufacturer and provider of interlayers for laminated glass, aftermarket window films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced it has reached a settlement in the matter of Solutia Inc. v. FMC Corporation, a lawsuit filed by Solutia in October 2003 relating to the companies' former joint venture known as Astaris. Under the terms of the settlement, FMC will pay Solutia $22. (Primezone Releases)
FMC Corporation Acquires Exclusive Access to Sankyo Agro Fungicide Mar 6, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) and Sankyo Agro Co., Ltd., announced today that FMC has secured exclusive access to simeconazole, a proprietary, triazole fungicide ... FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products ... Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Act of 1995: Statements in this... (PR Newswire)
BioProgress plc and FMC Corporation Complete NRobe(TM) Oral Dose System Restructuring Agreement Jan 29, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioProgress plc ('BioProgress') (AIM: BPRG; Nasdaq: BPRG), the speciality pharma and healthcare company, and Magenta Oral Dose Design, a business unit of FMC Corporation ('FMC') (NYSE: ), are pleased to confirm the finalization of the restructuring agreements regarding the licensing of NRobe technology ... FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with... (PR Newswire)
