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Leeco named finalist in S&P awards program

May 18, 2020 2:37 PM - Leeco Steel was named a finalist of the 2020 S&P Global Platts Global Metals Awards in the "Physical Metals Service Provider of the Year" category.
Knowles appoints Wishart to board of directors

May 18, 2020 9:22 AM - Knowles Corp. has appointed Michael S. Wishart as an independent director to the company's board of directors. His appointment expands the board to 9 directors.
US Foods donates $10M in food, supplies to food banks

May 18, 2020 2:04 PM - US Foods Holding Corp. has donated more than $10 million in food and supplies to local food banks and charitable organizations across the country since the beginning of March.
Chicago Custom Foods acquired by Virginia-based firm

May 5, 2020 11:16 AM - Chicago Custom Foods, a manufacturerof branded popcorn seasonings, has been acquired by Richmond-based Sauer Brands Inc. for an undisclosed sum, the company announced Tuesday.
Elk Grove Village company finds sudden success with 'safe touch' products

By Richard Klicki
May 4, 2020 6:52 PM - Three Hersey High School graduates have found their key to success during the COVID-19 crisis with the development of devices that can open doors, press buttons and use touchscreens without the user touching the surface.
CF Industries to hold virtual annual meeting

May 4, 2020 12:35 PM - CF Industries Holdings announced its annual meeting will be held solely by remote communication at 2 p.m. May 20.
Furniture maker turns to masks, shields to keep business going

By John T. Slania
May 1, 2020 8:14 AM - Key Interiors was preparing to furlough 15 manufacturing and warehouse workers when Illinois first issued a stay-at-home order in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, it quickly converted its Schaumburg facility from manufacturing furniture to producing protective masks and face shields for health care workers and first responders.
Ingredion plans to achieve gender parity by 2030

Apr 28, 2020 11:13 AM - Ingredion Inc. has joined the Paradigm for Parity coalition, pledging its commitment to achieving gender parity in corporate leadership roles by 2030.
MYR Group appoints new board member

Apr 28, 2020 11:13 AM - MYR Group Inc. has appointed Shirin O'Connor to the company's board of directors, replacing retiring director Larry Altenbaumer.
US Foods completes acquisition of Smart Foodservice

Apr 24, 2020 12:27 PM - US Foods Holding Corp. has completed its $970 million acquisition of Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores.

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