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JBS expands ground beef facility

The project includes a new state-of-the-art fabrication building, a new cutting-edge ground beef facility and a new distribution center.
June 1, 2016
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., completed a nearly $100 million expansion project at its Hyrum, Utah, beef processing complex.
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State of renewable energy report reveals record year

Government leadership continues to play a key role in driving the growth of renewables, particularly wind and solar, in the power sector.
June 1, 2016
2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations, according to the Renewables 2016 Global Status Report, produced by REN21, France.
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Linde Food Tech impingement freezer

Linde Food Technology Center extends proof testing capabilities

The Linde Technology Center can also run mini-batch freezer trials and demonstrations for spiral freezers and nitrogen immersion freezers.
June 1, 2016
The Linde Food Technology Center in Cleveland, Ohio, can now perform higher-volume and longer test runs to validate performance of new cryogenic processes for crusting, cooling or fully freezing foods.
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Elior Group to acquire Preferred Meals

Preferred Meals provides meals, fresh-prepared snacks and frozen prepared snacks, entrées and complete meals for contract catering and home delivery.
May 31, 2016
Elior Group, France, signed a definitive agreement through its U.S. subsidiary, culinary management leader Elior North America, Charlotte, N.C., to acquire Preferred Meals.
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Johnson Controls, Tyco announce merger agreement

The businesses of Johnson Controls and Tyco will be combined under Tyco International plc, which will be renamed Johnson Controls plc.
May 31, 2016
Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., and Tyco, Princeton, N.J., entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, will combine with Tyco, a global fire and security provider.
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Grupo LALA to acquire Laguna Dairy’s U.S. branded business

The branded portfolio includes mainstream drinkable yogurt under the LALA and Frusion brands and specialty milks under Promised Land and Skim Plus brands.
May 31, 2016

Grupo LALA, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican dairy company focused on healthy and nutritious foods, entered into an agreement to acquire Laguna Dairy’s U.S. branded business for $246 million.


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Envysion acquires Next Wave

Next Wave provides loss prevention auditing services to quick-service restaurants.
May 31, 2016
Envysion, a Superior, Colo.-based leader in video-based business intelligence solutions, acquired Next Wave, a technology-enabled services company focused on providing loss prevention auditing services to quick-service restaurants.
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Johnson Controls fuel efficiency lab

Johnson Controls, University of Wisconsin-Madison partner to research fuel efficiency in battery-electric vehicles

The project aims to enhance the fuel efficiency of start-stop and next-generation battery-electric vehicles.
May 31, 2016
Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., announced two multi-year research projects at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison), also based in Madison, Wis., aimed at enhancing the fuel efficiency of start-stop and next-generation battery-electric vehicles.
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Checkers Industrial Safety Products changes name

The new icon surrounding the Checkers name embodies protecting people, assets and the environment.
May 31, 2016
Checkers Industrial Safety Products, Broomfield, Colo., transitioned to Checkers Safety Group, which builds on the many improvements the business has made.
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