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Robert Stempel dies at 77; former CEO of GM
Former General Motors Co. Chief Executive Robert Stempel, an engineer who led the development of the catalytic converter but was ousted in a boardroom coup, died Saturday in Florida. He was 77.
The cause of death was unclear, but family friends in...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Corporate Officers, Detroit
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Ex-GM CEO Robert Stempel dies at 77
Former General Motors Co. CEO Robert Stempel, an engineer who led the development of the catalytic converter but was ousted in a boardroom coup, died Saturday in Florida. He was 77. During his three decades at the company Stempel helped to develop...Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Companies and Corporations, Passenger Cars, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology
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Parent Company of Solar Manufacturer Announces Bankruptcy
FOX 17 Web ProducerEnergy Conversion Devices (ECD), the parent company of Greenville-based United Solar Ovonic (USO), confirmed Tuesday that they have filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. ECD has said plans include the sale of USO, though USO would continue to operate...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Companies and Corporations, Renewable Energy, Unemployment, Job Layoffs
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Energy Conversion Devices Announces Layoffs At Greenville Uni-Solar Branch
FOX 17 Web ProducerEnergy Conversion Devices, parent company of Greenville's United Solar Ovonic company, has announced plans to layoff over 100 Michigan employees. The layoffs are expected to happen within the next week. The company, based in Auburn Hills, is shrinking...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Companies and Corporations, Unemployment, Job Layoffs, Career and Workplace
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Solar-Panel Company Expanding Into Battle Creek
Battle Creek - AP United Solar Ovonic will build a $220 million factory in Battle Creek that is to employ about 350 people within three years. The company builds rooftop solar panels that gather sunlight and convert it into electricity. The...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Bodies of Water, Plant Openings, Rivers
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The week ahead
Chicago TribuneMonday: -- July existing-home sales -- Earnings: Harmony Gold Mining Co. Tuesday: -- Federal Reserve meeting minutes -- August consumer confidence -- Earnings: Aruba Networks Inc.; Borders Group Inc.; Corinthian Colleges Inc.; Micros Systems Inc.; Pike...Tags: FuelCell Energy Incorporated, Cost Plus Incorporated, Novell Incorporated, Earnings, Borders Group Incorporated (MI)
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Green companies grow into hot investments
Corporate America wants to be green in 2008. A host of major firms, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Kohl's Corp., L.L. Bean Inc., Best Buy Co. and General Electric Co., are actively promoting their companywide environmental sustainability initiatives....Tags: Companies and Corporations, New Products, Natural Resources, General Electric Company, Best Buy Company Inc.
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Despite risks, green investments move into mainstream
Green investing is no longer just for those who celebrate Earth Day. Decades of talk about alternative fuels and green technologies has turned energy independence into a national priority. The investment category that focuses on the environment and...Tags: Florida Power & Light, Companies and Corporations, FPL Group, Spain, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company
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