MTU manager named economic ambassador
MTU Plant Manager Joerg Klisch named Aiken County economic development ambassador during Industry Appreciation Week by Gov. Nikki Haley and the S C Department of Commerce. MTU pledged $45 million to build a Graniteville factory with 250 jobs and added a $40 million test center to create 20 more positions, part of a broader South Carolina investment wave totaling $5.12 billion and 20 013 jobs from Bridgestone Continental Tire Michelin Nephron TD Bank and ZF Group.
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Kellogg’s bleak outlook raises stakes on Pringles purchase
Kellogg's reduces 2012 forecast citing weak first quarter and lowers full year profit to 3.18 to 3.30 per share. The $2.7 billion Pringles deal from Procter & Gamble aims to boost overseas growth and diversify beyond breakfast snacks, positioning Kellogg as a top savory snack rival to PepsiCo's Frito-Lay.
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Google U S lobbying costs surge to 5 million in Q1
Google filed first quarter lobbying expenses show more than tripling to 5 million as government scrutiny of its search business and privacy practices intensified. The Mountain View based company disclosed the data with the Senate after weeks of pressure on policy issues. Zippo to reach 500 millionth lighter this year with June 5 target date in Bradford birthplace of founder George Blaisdell.
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MetLife reaches multi state settlement over unpaid life benefits
MetLife will pay about 478 million dollars to settle claims by more than 30 states that the insurer failed to provide life insurance benefits to some policyholders. The company expects to pay roughly 188 million this year with the rest over the next 17 years. Regulators had investigated the conduct.
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