XL Capital posts $1.43 billion 4th-qtr loss Feb 11, 2009
UPDATE 2-XL Capital posts $1. UPDATE 2-XL Capital posts $1. (Reuters)
Pfizer to list payments to doctors, researchers Feb 11, 2009
Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:01am GMT. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Monday it will begin next year to disclose most payments made to doctors and other U.S. healthcare professionals, to comply with the spirit of recently proposed legislation and boost trust in its products and collaborations. (Reuters)
Chaotic clinics hurt minority patients: US study Feb 10, 2009
Chaotic clinics hurt minority patients: U.S. study. Mon Feb 9, 2009 11:38pm GMT. (Reuters)
* Global warming talks start today Mar 31, 2008
Under its plan, global industries such as steel or cement would set international guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions. Proponents, including the US, say that would help set a level playing field for competitive industries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MarketResearch.com Announces Distribution of CCM International Limited Research Mar 29, 2008
com offers instant online access to the world's most extensive database of expert insights on global industries, companies, products, and trends. For more information, call Tom Ehart at 240-747-3014 or visit. (PR Newswire)
America The Unconventional Mar 26, 2008
Basic science and technology is the creator and destroyer of global industries and eras. Its discoveries can lead to marketplace innovations that create vast new economic sectors, businesses, jobs and products to drive the global economy. (Forbes)
ALDAR Support Abu Dhabi's 2030 Plan With Developments Showcased at World Property Market MIPIM Mar 17, 2008
"Delivering residential and business areas that will attract global industries and financial institutions, is part of our contribution towards Abu Dhabi's next economic boom, and we take this responsibility very seriously." The Al Dana precinct of Al Raha Beach is the commercial hub of the waterfront development. Attracting world business through its commercial offering, the creation of Al Dana is an integral step in the growth of the emirate as a global player. (PR Newswire)
Private equity leads treasury in courtly tax minuet Mar 5, 2008
His firm, Greenspirit Strategies, has for the last 15 years managed the environmental reputations of leading global industries. It was most recently appointed the public relations firm for Bancroft Uranium. (Business Report, South Africa)
Global Industries, Ltd. to Present at Raymond James 29th Annual Institutional Investors Conference Feb 27, 2008
Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that it will participate in the Raymond James iates 29th Annual Institutional Investors Conference March 2-5, 2008 ... Global Industries provides offshore construction, engineering, project management and support services including pipeline construction, SURF installations, platform installation and removal, and diving to the oil and gas industry around the world ... SOURCE Global Industries, Ltd.. (PR Newswire)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman to Keynote at POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels in Las Vegas Next Week Feb 15, 2008
A diversified business-to-business media and information company, PennWell Corporation provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following global industries: Oil and gas, electric power, water, electronics, semiconductor, contamination control, optoelectronics, fiber optics, computer graphics, enterprise storage, information technology, fire, emergency services, and dental. Founded in 1910, PennWell publishes 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60... (PR Newswire)
Orion Marine Group Announces New Corporate Management Structure Dec 22, 2007
Mr. Mathews brings extensive knowledge and expertise in project controls and estimating systems through various roles such as Vice President Worldwide Project Controls at Global Industries, Director of Project Controls for ETS and various other management positions since 1988. Further developing the Company's corporate infrastructure is the addition of Karen Stempinski who was recently named the Company's Director of Accounting and brings 22 years of experience to the Company. (Primezone Releases)
Bribery probes seen changing oil services business Dec 15, 2007
Oilfield services companies that have voluntarily reported their own internal probes to U.S. officials include Tidewater Inc, Pride International Inc, Global Industries Ltd and Noble Corp, according to regulatory filings. And certainly not all investigations under way will result in prosecutions or government action, Newcomb said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Global Industries, Ltd. Awarded Additional Work by PEMEX Dec 14, 2007
Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Offshore Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V, has been awarded additional work amounting to about $40 million by PEMEX, the national oil company of Mexico ... "Assisting in the rescue effort was something we would do without hesitation," said B. K. Chin, Chairman and CEO of Global Industries ... " Global Industries provides offshore construction, engineering, project management and... (PR Newswire)
A better chance together than apart Dec 11, 2007
Small, navel-gazing Canadian companies make easy pickings for larger competitors in global industries. Financial exchanges are evolving from a national industry to a global one, one that will eventually be dominated by a perhaps six to 10 groups. (Globe and Mail)
India Inc second only to China in emerging MNCs Dec 4, 2007
The BCG global challengers list comprises 100 companies that are growing fast, globalising aggressively and reshaping global industries with combined revenues of over $1. 2 trillion and half a trillion dollars in yearly purchases. (India Times)
Reliance, Tatas among 100 emerging global challengers Dec 4, 2007
These are the firms "that are growing fast, globalising aggressively, and reshaping global industries," it noted. "With over 1.2 trillion dollars in total revenues and more than a half trillion dollars in yearly purchases, the BCG New Global Challengers are already formidable. But their ambitions are daunting... their combined revenues will reach 3.3 trillion dollars by 2010 and a massive 11.8 trillion dollars by 2015,". (India Times)
At IHT luxury conference, ethics are in vogue Nov 29, 2007
He also issued a strong call for governments to break the deadlock at the stalled world trade talks, known as the Doha round, noting that luxury companies were truly global industries that could benefit only from the most open markets. Arnault and the next speaker, the designer Tom Ford, also gave strong emphasis to what is being called "ethical luxury" - the products that define their owners or wearers as people with human and ecological consciences. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Global Industries Ltd. Awarded Contract for VAALCO Gabon (Etame), Inc. Project Nov 27, 2007
Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Global Offshore International, Ltd. has been issued a Letter of Intent for the award of a contract valued at approximately $36 million from VAALCO Gabon (Etame), Inc. The project is for the transportation and installation of infrastructure for development of the company's Ebouri field located in the Etame Marin Block, offshore Gabon, West Africa ... "We appreciate the confidence... (PR Newswire)
Over 200 World Class ICT Speakers will Convene in Kuala Lumpur Nov 23, 2007
Other high profile speakers who will share their in-depth experience and thoughts on various ICT developmental projects that have helped shape the world include: -- The Hon. Thandi Shongwe, Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Communication, Swaziland -- Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) -- Dr. Abdul Waheed Khan, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, United Nations... (PR Newswire)
California sues firms over lead-tainted toys Nov 20, 2007
Companies named in the suit include: Mattel, Fisher-Price, Michaels Stores, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, Sears, KB Toys, Costco Wholesale, A&A Global Industries, RC2 Corporation, Eveready Battery Company, Kids II, Kmart, Marvel Entertainment and Toy Investments. A spokeswoman for Mattel welcomed the lawsuit, and said the toy giant had co-operated with authorities continuously. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The U.S. Economic Map Vs. The World Nov 7, 2007
Into the 21st century, the cutting edge of global industries -- whether Silicon Valley, Hollywood, or Wall Street -- are still products of the U.S economic experiment. Underestimating the U.S. economy has become the new global financial sport. (Human Events Online)
Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Filing and Effectiveness of Registration Statement on Form S-3 Nov 1, 2007
Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) (the "Company") announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which automatically became effective upon filing ... Global Industries, Ltd. provides offshore construction, engineering, project management, and support services including pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, SURF installation, IRM, and diving to the oil and gas industry... (PR Newswire)
TODAY: A Contract with the Earth excerpt Oct 30, 2007
Rather, global industries are the source of brilliant, workable solutions to vexing environmental problems. There should be no exclusivity when it comes to the environment; everyone is welcome at the table, and everyone is needed. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Continuous coverage of Boeing and Airbus Oct 11, 2007
USATODAY.com - Today In the Sky: Archives. Other USA TODAY blogs. (USA Today -- Money)
A. M. Castle & Co. Announces the Sale of Metal Mart, LLC Oct 3, 2007
"As we center our focus on becoming the foremost provider of specialty metal products and supply chain services to targeted global industries, it became clear that the small-order business was not a good long-term fit for us and not conducive to our growth strategy. Metal Express' average order size is approximately one-tenth of our core business," continued Goldberg. "We are confident that Metal Express will continue to flourish as part of Metal Supermarkets, and Castle will remain a key... (PR Newswire)
Best Global Trade Site Sep 28, 2007
com also has a tab for Tradeshows, that highlights 18,000 conventions across 31 global industries by location and time period. Another useful website feature is the fact that the 9 most popular search words are shown immediately below the search bar, each hyperlinked to real-time search results. (Suite101.com)
'Banks are safer now than they have ever been' Sep 23, 2007
But banking is one of the UK's few global industries, providing jobs for more than three million people and pumping more than 50bn annually into the UK economy. The UK banking system is immensely strong and stable and when there are problems they are resolved quickly and usually publicly. (The Observer)
THE MORTGAGE CRISIS: The Next Catastrophe Around The Corner Sep 5, 2007
Worse, no one knows if these wealth funds will make investments overseas for political reasons or purely financial ones--even more of a problem given that authoritarian nations like Russia control most of these funds, and some of these regimes seem to be trying to dominate strategic global industries like oil or defense manufacturing. If a fund backed by the Chinese government invests in an oil deal in Africa or Asia, is it making the same profit/loss calculations as, say, ExxonMobil, or is it... (New Republic)
Record Fees for Takeovers Spurred by Companies Unaffected by Subprime Woes Sep 5, 2007
They're now looking abroad, said William McCombe, head of global industries and natural-resources M&A at Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America Corp., the second-biggest U.S. bank by market value after Citigroup. Foray into Michigan. (Bloomberg)
Takeover fees approaching record without the big hitters Sep 5, 2007
They are now looking abroad, said William McCombe, head of global industries and natural resources mergers and acquisitions at Bank of America in Charlotte, North Carolina. "M&A is a CEO confidence-driven product," McCombe said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lignol signs MOU with Huntsman to develop novel applications for Lignol's high purity lignin HP-L(TM) Aug 30, 2007
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Nigeria a legal trouble spot for oil service firms Aug 28, 2007
Other oil service companies facing scrutiny from U.S. authorities or conducting their own probes into possible FCPA violations include Tidewater Inc and Noble Corp. Global Industries Ltd announced in June an internal bribery probe of its West African operations. Nabors Industries Inc. said in a regulatory filing the DOJ was probing one of its customs vendors. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Huntsman Announces Special Meeting of Stockholders Aug 25, 2007
Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 13,000 employees and operations in 24 countries. (PR Newswire)
Summoning the will to tap our solar brilliance Aug 23, 2007
The solar photovoltaics business is one of the fastest-growing global industries. Over the past two years many billions of investment dollars have flowed into it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2007 Common Dividend Aug 21, 2007
Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 13,000 employees and over 70 operations in 24 countries. (PR Newswire)
Where will the jobs be in 2012? Aug 17, 2007
What we have is global industries, where the center of gravity of industries is moving, Saffo said. Anyone who is not fluent in a second language will be at a huge disadvantage even if they never leave this country. (MSNBC -- Business)
EARNINGS WATCH Updates, advisories and surprises Aug 14, 2007
Global Industries ( : GLBL, , , Last. Delayed quote data. (MarketWatch)
Correction: Oil Unrest story Aug 4, 2007
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria -- In a July 25 story about violence in Nigeria's oil region, The Associated Press, relying on information from police, erroneously reported that a Nigerian oil worker killed at his home here was employed by Global Offshore, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Global Industries Ltd.. Jim Gallagher, a Global Industries official, said July 31 no past or current employee of the company had been killed recently in Port Harcourt. (North County Times)
Tyranny: Mugabe's Madness Aug 4, 2007
As hellish as operating conditions are in Zimbabwe, Mugabe has gotten his hands on the only resources of critical value to global industries that always have willing buyers. Just as Venezuela's Hugo Chavez seized control of Venezuela's oil to secure his power by 2003, so Mugabe is taking over Zimbabwe's platinum mines as a means of securing his rule. (Investors Business Daily)
Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Results for the Second Quarter of 2007 Aug 2, 2007
Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) announced net income of $41 ... "We are pleased with the overall second quarter results, which exceeded our expectations, especially with our performance in the Middle East and India. Our backlog increased sequentially, and we believe the recent project awards in Latin America and the Middle East are a reflection of our customer confidence in Global's ability to perform reliably. To meet the demand for our services and to... (PR Newswire)
Train, planes and automobiles: A right mess for British transport Aug 2, 2007
As a result of these woes, analysts say, transportation is one of the few potential tripwires for an economy based on fast-moving, free-flowing global industries like financial services. After frustrating Tony Blair in his decade as prime minister, the issue now confronts his successor, Gordon Brown. (International Herald Tribune)
'Inside the Red Mansion' goes behind China's new facade Jul 31, 2007
There, August explains, "One-time workers and peasants gloried in excess, thrived on rule-breaking ... planted skyscrapers by the bushel and overran entire global industries.". It's an era that August compares to America's Gilded Age of the late 1800s, when ambitious immigrants shaped a new US economy by forging railways, meat markets, and steel-frame towers. (Christian Science Monitor)
Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Pricing of $325 Million of 2.75% Senior Convertible Securities Jul 24, 2007
Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Pricing of $325 Million of 2 ... Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Pricing of $325 Million of 2 ... July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) ("Global Industries") today priced its previously announced offering of $325 million of its 2. (PR Newswire)
Apollo Management LP Jul 10, 2007
Huntsman manufactures and markets chemicals for many global industries, including automotive, aviation, textile, footwear and technology. The company has 14,000 employees and more than 75 operations in 24 countries. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Utah company calls Hexion bid 'superior,' asks for counteroffer Jul 9, 2007
Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) manufactures and markets chemicals for many global industries, including automotive, aviation, textile, footwear and technology. The company has 14,000 employees and more than 75 operations in 24 countries. (Columbus Business First, OH)
A prescription for Canada: rethink our tax policy Jul 3, 2007
ROGER MARTIN AND GORDON NIXON. From Monday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Global Industries Announces Internal Investigation of Its West Africa Operations Jun 29, 2007
June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that it is conducting an internal investigation of its West Africa operations, focusing on the legality under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and local laws, of one of its subsidiary's reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by a customs agent in connection with shipments of materials and the temporary importation of vessels into West African waters ... Global Industries provides offshore... (PR Newswire)
PEMEX Awards Critical Pipeline Project to Global Industries, Ltd. Jun 29, 2007
June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Offshore Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., has been awarded a project by PEMEX, the national oil company of Mexico ... " Global Industries provides offshore construction, engineering, project management and support services including pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, SURF installation, IRM and diving services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. The... (PR Newswire)
La. Trooper Foundation honors William Dore's longtime service Jun 29, 2007
His Sulphur based company, Global Industries, Ltd. is a worldwide organization of over 3,000 employees. Global Industries operates one of the largest fleets of marine construction assets in the world. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Mobius, Gordon-James Push Emerging Market Investing in `Small Cap' Stocks Jun 27, 2007
What's the point of narrowing yourself to large caps where, by definition, you're forced to invest in many global industries like mining, oil and technology. . (Bloomberg)
Semple's winning strategy: Small caps and emerging markets Jun 26, 2007
"What's the point of narrowing yourself to large caps where, by definition, you're forced to invest in many global industries like mining, oil and technology?". 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Militant Leader Explains Kidnappings Jun 2, 2007
THE commander of the Niger-Delta Freedom Fighters (NDFF), aka Egbema One, which kidnapped the four American oil workers of Global Industries, an oil servicing company to the Chevron Nigeria Limited on May 8 in Delta state spoke to Saturday Vanguard in the encampment, where the workers are being held hostage in the creek. Excerpts. (allAfrica.com)
Global Industries Announces Release of Hostages May 31, 2007
May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) is pleased to confirm the safe release today of its four employees who were abducted from one of its construction vessels off the coast of Nigeria on the evening of May 8, 2007 ... B.K. Chin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "On behalf of Global Industries I want to express my sincere appreciation to all of those who contributed to the successful resolution of this harrowing ordeal: the government of Nigeria,... (PR Newswire)
Nigeria: Militants Agree on Ceasefire, Hostages to Be Freed Soon May 30, 2007
30 pm, that the four hostages: Chris Gay, Mike Roussel, Larry Plake and Kevin Faller, all workers of Global Industries, a servicing company to the American multinational oil company, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), were kidnapped, May 8, precisely, 22 days ago, purportedly to compel the CNL to enter into an agreement with the militia on the company's development package for the Ijaw people of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North local government area of Delta state were not relocated, that they were... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Rival Militants Clash Over American Hostages May 29, 2007
FIVE members of the Niger Delta Freedom Fighters (NDDF), aka Egbema One, the militant group that abducted four American oil workers of Global Industries, May 8, have been kidnapped following a gun battle in the early hours of Sunday with militants from the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND). MEND members had invaded the den of the Egbema One in the creek in a daring bid to rescue the hostages. (allAfrica.com)
Lifting the hoodon the car industry May 19, 2007
While it is possible that local governments and union leaders would attempt to prevent such acquisitions in Asia, such moves would be ill-advised in what is in essence the first among global industries. Rule 1 for governments: Try not to helpAn old Buddhist tale concerns a king whose best friend is a simpleton. (Asia Times Online)
Nigeria: U.S. Hostages Say Delta People Treated Like 'Animals' May 19, 2007
The hostages: Mike Roussel (anchor operator), Chris Gay (anchor operator), Larry Plake (anchor operator) and Kevin Faller (barge foreman), all workers of Global Industries, a Lagos-based oil servicing company to the Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) spoke to the Saturday Vanguard exclusively in the base camp of the militants, Thursday evening. This reporter travelled from Warri in a chartered speedboat with some linkmen at about 1. (allAfrica.com)
US oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria May 10, 2007
The barge, operated by US contractor Global Industries, was laying pipelines for Chevron. Oil supplies have been unaffected by the attack. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
From bean to steamHow the price of coffee soars 16 times from its picking in Africa May 10, 2007
Coffee is produced by a number of different global industries in almost every country in the world, making it one of the best products for tracking globalisation. BBC World Service's The Cost Of. (BBC News -- Business)
Four U.S. oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria May 9, 2007
Select an Edition: Wed May 9 07:45:03 2007. LAGOS, May 9 (Reuters) - Heavily armed gunmen kidnapped four U.S. oil workers from a barge off the Nigerian coast near Chevron's Escravos crude export terminal on Wednesday, authorities said. (AlertNet)
MarketResearch.com Acquires Thomson Business Intelligence (TBI) Market Research (Profound(R)) Service May 4, 2007
com offers instant online access to the world's most extensive database of expert insights on global industries, companies, products, and trends. MarketResearch. (Canada Newswire)
Daily Briefing May 4, 2007
SERVICES: Earnings soar at Global Industries ... - Global Industries Ltd., which builds structures and provides other services to the offshore petroleum industry, posted a 190 percent increase in first-quarter profit, the company reported. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
From bale to saleThe worldwide journey that tracks the true cost of cotton May 3, 2007
Cotton T-shirts - the product of a number of different global industries, with production in almost every country in the world - are one of the best products for tracking globalisation. BBC World Service's The Cost Of. (BBC News -- Business)
High lead content in paint on children's bracelets Apr 14, 2007
A&A Global Industries of Cockeysville, Md ... Consumers can contact A&A Global Industries at (800) 638-6000, ext. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Business world Apr 8, 2007
Honored: Rodney and Jennifer Watts, representing High Country Erectors of Hot Springs, were guests at the GLOBAL Industries National Sales Conference in San Francisco. High Country Erectors was the recipient of the chairman s club award through the Sentinel Building Systems division of GLOBAL.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
