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Richline Group to acquire Rio Grande
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary Richline Group Inc. will acquire Albuquerque, N.M.-based Rio Grande from The Bell Group Inc. effective Jan. 1, the company announced Friday. more
| 12/28/12
Orders for U.S. capital goods signal business spending slowdown
A gain in demand for capital goods such as equipment and machinery in August failed to make up for declines in the previous two months, showing slowdowns in business investment and exports threaten to further restrain the U.S. economy more
Hasbro issues CSR report update for 2011
Local toy and game maker Hasbro Inc. has made progress on a variety of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and reduced water use, according to the company’s 2011 CSR report update. more
| 12/4/12
Leading economic indicators continue to rise in April
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators, produced by e-forecasting.com and Providence Business News, rose 1 percent in April. more
Firm steeled for auto-design fight
Carmakers on a frantic push to meet rising, federal fuel-economy standards are looking everywhere for new materials – from carbon fiber to plastics – that will make their vehicles lighter and more efficient. more
R.I. exports surge 20.7% in August as U.S. exports fall
Exports from the Ocean State increased 20.7 percent in August after falling 14.3 percent in July on a month-to-month basis, according to an international trade statistics report from e-forecasting.com more
| 10/24/12
Nortek forms ‘Core Brands’ segment
Residential and commercial ventilation maker Nortek Inc. has formed Core Brands, a new group that combines the product and marketing capabilities of 10 formerly independent audio, power management and control brands operating within the company’s technology solutions segment. more
| 8/27/12
R.I. exports up in 1Q but fall in March from February
Exports from Rhode Island plunged 19.9 percent to $212.6 million in March after reaching a record high of $265.5 million in February, according to an international trade statistics from e-forecasting.com. more
Summer Infant profits plummet in 3Q
Juvenile health, safety and wellness product maker Summer Infant Inc. posted a net loss of $65.4 million, or $3.65 per diluted share, for the three months ended Sept. 30, compared with a $2.1 million, or 11 cents per diluted share, gain during the same period in 2011. more
| 11/14/12
GTECH revenue rises 15% in 3Q
Lottomatica Group S.p.A. reported a 15.4 percent increase in revenue during the third quarter for its Providence-based subsidiary GTECH Corp. more
| 11/7/12
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