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Recent and archived news stories on: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Electronics, Energy, Fabrication, Industrial, Plastics, Textiles...Cubic Names William W. Boyle as New CEO
Cubic Corp., the San Diego defense contractor and maker of automated mass transit fare systems, named William W. Boyle, 78, as its new chief executive officer.
Financing Agent Offers Eco-Friendly Assistance
ENERGY: Figtree Plans Bond Issue to Fund Energy Upgrades
A San Diego approved financing entity aimed at helping commercial property owners install energy-saving upgrades is close to issuing new bonds to fund a slew of projects this year.
Envision Solar and Horizon Energy Group Team Up on Solar Forest
Horizon Energy Group and locally based Envision Solar International Inc. announced that the companies will work on a Solar Forest in North Carolina, the first major project under the companies’ teaming agreement.
Cubic Corp. Announces Development of Crowd Management Technology
Cubic Corp. said recently that it is developing technology that would help civil authorities manage large crowds of people that flow in and out of events.
Taylor Guitars Shows Off New Model
El Cajon-based Taylor Guitars has introduced a new model of guitar — and it’s a big one.
Reno Contracting Completes Solar Project with SunEdison
Reno Contracting, a locally based general contractor, announced the installation of a 2.6-megawatt solar photovoltaic system at California State Prison Lancaster for SunEdison.
Cymer Stock Continues to See Gains After Oct. Merger Announcement
Shares of San Diego’s Cymer Inc., the makers of laser equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors, gained $2 to close at $98.70 on Jan. 24 on the Nasdaq exchange, and have been rising steadily since the company announced merging with Holland’s ASML Holding NV in October.
Leap Wireless Scales Back Distribution; Cuts 120 Jobs
Leap Wireless International Inc., the San Diego- based provider of flat rate, prepaid cellphone services called Cricket, said it scaled back the retail distribution partners, keeping two major chains Wal-Mart and Radio Shack following the company’s decision to improve customers’ buying experiences.
Phase 1 Complete on Sempra U.S. Gas & Power Plant in Arizona
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Sempra Energy, said it completed the first phase of its Mesquite Solar 1 plant, located near Phoenix.
Space Micro Expands San Diego Manufacturing Facility
Space Micro, a locally based engineering and space technology company, recently announced the expansion of the company’s San Diego manufacturing facility.
Military Contracts Take Poway Firm on Tour
DEFENSE: PKL Services Lands $95M Support Deal For Royal Saudi Air Force
The longer Sam Flores Jr. sticks with the military, the more of the world he sees.
Near Real-Time Energy Monitoring Available for SDG&E Customers
San Diego Gas & Electric announced that customers can now use home area network devices to better understand their energy usage and lower costs.
WD-40 Co. Reports $10.9M in Net Income for Q1
WD-40 Co., the San Diego maker of consumer products, reported first quarter net income of $10.9 million, up 61 percent from the like quarter in the prior fiscal year.
ViaSat Ships Its 500th VR-12 Satellite Antenna
Carlsbad-based ViaSat Inc. recently said it shipped its 500th ultra-small satellite antenna, called the VR-12. The antenna allows communication with Ku-band satellites.
Zacharon Pharmaceuticals Acquired by BioMarin
San Diego-based Zacharon Pharmaceuticals has been acquired by Novato-based BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $10 million upfront.
