Rockwell Collins CEO soft market eyes new ventures
Rockwell Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg told shareholders the Cedar Rapids avionics group posted a record revenue year despite a weak business jet market. He forecast a mid single digit sales dip in the business jet sector for the year ending Sept 30 2016 and highlighted growth in information management services. The company plans organic expansion and select acquisitions while applying aviation safety tech to nuclear and rail systems.
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Information Management Services
Boeing targets earlier 737 MAX deliveries despite testing risks
Boeing aims to deliver its 737 MAX ahead of the 2017 schedule contingent on timely testing and customer readiness. CFO Greg Smith said early deliveries not guaranteed but pursued, as the company ramps 737 production and increases 787-9 output while signaling a 2016 transition year amid demand concerns.
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Schwan teams with chefs to revamp menu and desserts
Schwan Food Co. named a Chef's Collective of seven chefs from nationwide dining circles including Minneapolis chef Jamie Malone to help update products across retail and school meals. The effort supports a $12 million clean label push and aims to source new ingredients and methods through ongoing chef partnerships.
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Jamie Malone
Schwan
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M Schwan Food Co
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Montana
Smyrnios
Continental says 5 million vehicles may have defective airbags
Continental Automotive Systems said it supplied potentially faulty air bag control units used in 5 million vehicles from 2006 to 2010 for Honda Fiat Chrysler Mercedes Benz and other makers. The recall spans 1.5 to 2 million U.S. vehicles with injuries reported and Volvo Mazda tied models involved.
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Continental AG
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Continental
Mary Arras
United States
Accord
NHTSA
Volvo
Mazda
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