3M to Acquire Ceradyne
- October 01, 2012
3M agreed to acquire advanced ceramics maker Ceradyne in a deal that values the company at $847 million, a move that will complement 3M’s businesses in transportation, energy markets and defense. ... Read More
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Two startups Join the Helix Center Biotech Incubator as First Tenants
- October 01, 2012
AeroValve, DealieDo join Helix Center Biotech Incubator Two startups are joining the Helix Center Biotech Incubator, St. Louis County’s newest $7.5 million early-stage business incubator that opened in June. AeroValve, an ... Read More
Rolla professors make advances in nanomaterials
- September 24, 2012
Two researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo., have published a study that could lead to advances in developing optical computers, sensors and lasers. The study, ... Read More
Mallinckrodt to buy CNS Therapeutics for $100 million
- September 24, 2012
Hazelwood-based Mallinckrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien, announced a definitive agreement to acquire CNS Therapeutics Inc. for $100 million. St. Paul, Minn.-based CNS Therapeutics Inc. is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical ... Read More
Number of new jobs created in Missouri third best in nation in August
- September 21, 2012
Missouri created more jobs during the month of August than all but two other states and had the best job creation performance of all Midwestern states, while the state’s percentage increase ... Read More
MU starts tapping into wind power
- September 21, 2012
Wind is being added to the list of renewable energy sources at MU. Installation of a 100-foot-tall wind turbine is set to begin Wednesday at the old Beef Barn off Stadium ... Read More
BASF to buy Becker Underwood for $1 billion
- September 21, 2012
BASF, the world’s largest chemical company, is buying Iowa seed treatment company Becker Underwood from Norwest Equity Partners for $1.02 billion. German-based BASF is making the purchase to boost its farming ... Read More
General Motors Co. will build an all-new GMC Canyon pickup in Wentzville
- September 21, 2012
The midsize Canyon joins production plans at Wentzville, where GM is investing $380 million to build that pickup and an all-new Colorado. GMC officials would not say when the Canyon will ... Read More
Data storage startup Evtron also headed to DEMO
- September 17, 2012
Neither Andrew Mayhall nor his data storage startup Evtron have a lot of name recognition. But that may soon change, as the 19 year old gets ready to introduce his company ... Read More
High-tech startup moves to St. Louis from Costa Rica
- September 14, 2012
The startup simMachines is relocating its headquarters to St. Louis from Costa Rica after receiving funding from Arch Grants, the global business plan competition providing $50,000 grants to startups and taking ... Read More