MAG Cincinnati Introduces Industry's Highest Output Horizontal 5-axis Profiler for Aluminum Aerospace Components. New HyperMach H4000 features high-performance simultaneous 5-axis contouring, 2 x 4 meter part capacity, cell-ready design, and ergonomics. (14398)
MAG Cincinnati clears the table and collects all the chips in high-value aluminum machining, introducing industry's highest output 5-axis horizontal machining center for clean, contained cutting of parts up to 2 x 4 meters. Designed especially for high-throughput, precision machining of next-generation aircraft components, the new HyperMach H4000 adapts proven modular components from the company's advanced high-speed vertical profiler family.

TransDigm Announces Completion of the Acquisition of CEF Industries (14395)
CLEVELAND, Ohio TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) has completed the purchase of the outstanding common stock of CEF Industries ("CEF") for approximately $83 million in cash pursuant to the previously announced Stock Purchase Agreement among TransDigm Inc., CEF and the stockholders of CEF. CEF is located in Addison, Illinois and has been a supplier of proprietary, highly engineered components to the defense and commercial aerospace industries for many years. The company has annual revenue of over $30 million and employs approximately 130 employees.

Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, Announce Release of the Aries Controller single-axis servo drive/controller. Represented by B.W. Rogers Co. (14386)
Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, supplier of motion control technology, announces the release of the Aries Controller single-axis servo drive/controller. The Aries Controller combines the versatile and cost-effective Aries digital servo drive platform with the advanced control capabilities of the ACR servo controller.

Cleveland-Based EMX Industries Inc. Announces New Color Management In-Line Product Expansion (14353)
Cleveland, Ohio -- EMX Industries Inc., a manufacturer of sensors for automation, announces the ColorMax P version color sensor, the highest resolution and fastest RGB sensor on the market.

Rockwell Automation To Acquire Incuity Software (14339)
MILWAUKEE, -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Incuity Software, Inc., a privately held company that is a leading supplier of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) software. Incuity's software provides real-time intelligence for business decision support to improve operations and reduce production waste by providing valuable management insight into a company's operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Westfield Start-Up, D L Hudson Group, to Provide Component Sourcing and Consulting Services to the Automotive, Heavy-Duty Truck, Appliance, HVAC, Controls, and other Specialized Markets (14287)
Westfield, Ind. -- The official formation of D L Hudson Group, Inc. was publicly announced. According to company founder and President David L. Hudson, the company will provide component sourcing and consulting services to the automotive, heavy-duty truck, appliance, HVAC, controls, and other specialized markets.

Eaton Corporation Completes Purchase Of The Moeller Group (14272)
CLEVELAND -- Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) has completed the purchase of The Moeller Group.

Parker Acquires Vansco Electronics; Expands Global Ability to Integrate Hydraulics with Electronics to Provide Total Systems Solutions (14254)
CLEVELAND, - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), a leader in motion and control technologies, has acquired Vansco Electronics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic controls, displays and terminals, communication and operator interfaces, and sensors. Vansco systems for mobile equipment, a primary Parker market, include key applications for agricultural, construction, material handling, bus, RV, and specialty truck equipment. Vansco facilities in Canada, the United States, Finland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom employ 1,005 people. In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2007, Vansco achieved sales of approximately $180 million. Approximately 83 percent of Vansco's sales are made in Parker's Industrial North America reporting segment. This acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in its first full year of operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

TransDigm Announces The Acquisition of CEF Industries (14227)
Cleveland, Ohio -- TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG) has entered into an agreement to acquire the outstanding common stock of CEF Industries ("CEF") for approximately $83 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close during the June 28, 2008 fiscal third quarter. CEF is located in Addison, Illinois and has been a supplier of proprietary, highly engineered components to the defense and commercial aerospace industries for many years. The company has annual revenue of over $30 million and employs approximately 130 employees.

Continental Launches Production of Lithium-Ion Battery (14210)
HANOVER and REGENSBURG, Germany, The international automotive supplier Continental will launch first-time volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of the present year. It will be used in the Mercedes S 400 BlueHYBRID. "This marks an important innovation for Continental as supplier of battery systems. In the next few years we will be launching production of further lithium-ion energy storage devices for mild- and full-hybrid and electric-powered vehicles," says Continental Executive Board member Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.