(Research Triangle Park, N.C. Reichhold announces price increases effective for all orders shipped on or after October 1, 2011 in Europe. We are forced to increase our prices due to the drastic upward trend of the prices of key raw materials. Overall market conditions remain volatile with tight availability, but we have chosen to continue our focus to the market and to secure supply to our customers. (more…)

(Forest City, N.C. & Pittsburgh, Pa.) Horsehead Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Horsehead Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ZINC) today announced that it plans to build its new, state-of-the-art zinc and diversified metals production facility in Rutherford County, NC, near the municipality of Forest City. The new plant is expected to employ approximately 250 people once it is fully operational. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced full commercial availability of a technologically advanced new series of roll cover products designed for improved machine performance, better wear and longer, more efficient product life. The latest range of roll cover products are designed to reduce operational costs and maximize the output of existing equipment, while enhancing product customization capabilities for each individual customer. Roll covers, which are used to coat the large machine cylinders that transport raw paper along the lengthy belts while the paper is formed, pressed, and dried, are critical to the quality of paper as it is produced. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Richard J. Crossland, a veteran executive of the lighting industry, has joined the leadership team of Supply Chain Edge, a consulting and advisory services firm with operations in Cleveland and Raleigh, NC. In his capacity as senior vice president of manufacturing and operations, Crossland is responsible for spearheading Supply Chain Edge’s business development efforts among midsize and large manufacturing companies. (more…)

(Morrisville, N.C. & Billingham, United Kingdom) Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies is expanding its existing contract manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a 1,000L Xcellerex® Single-Use Bioreactor to its RTP, North Carolina facility. This expansion reinforces the commitment to lead the global Biologics CMO industry through continuous innovation and implementation of new technologies, service delivery and quality, as announced by Japan-based parent company, FUJIFILM Corporation. The addition of the 1,000L single-use bioreactor, single-use mixers, and single-use harvest filtration will supplement existing seed train and purification equipment as part of a hybrid implementation approach. This project is the continuation of an on-going cell culture capacity expansion by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies. This addition complements the 200L Xcellerex single-use bioreactor already in operation at the company’s Process Development Laboratories in Cary, NC, and the existing 2,000L stainless steel train located in the RTP, NC cGMP manufacturing plant. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM) today announced that it closed its previously announced refinancing transaction, which included a private placement of $240 million of its 8.875% senior unsecured notes due 2018 (the “Notes”) and a new approximately $278 million multi-currency senior secured credit facility (the “New Credit Facility”), comprised of approximately $248 million of senior secured term loans and a $30 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The Notes were sold only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that it has appointed David A. Bloss as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bloss is the former chairman and CEO of CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR), a Burlington, Mass. supplier of valves and accessories to OEMs, processors, manufacturers and the military. Mr. Bloss has also been appointed to serve on the Company’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. (more…)

(Rocky Mount, N.C.) Ossid, a division of Pro Mach, will receive a $200,000 business investment grant from the state of North Carolina aimed at increasing employment and keeping Ossid in the state as a valued employer. Gov. Bev Perdue announced this week that Ossid would remain in the state. The company had seriously considered moving to South Carolina, but the grant from the One NC fund plus local matching grants helped the company remain at its Rocky Mount facility. (more…)

(Morrisville, N.C.) Montie Design, an innovative concept-to-marketplace product design and development firm, and the RTP Product Development Guild are hosting the April 6 Lunch and Learn “Advantages of Manufacturing with Waterjet Technology” at the Montie Design studio, just south of RDU Airport in Morrisville. Registration is available online at http://lnl20110406-eorg.eventbrite.com. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Reichhold, Inc. announces a general price increase today of up to 8% on solvent borne, water reducible and 100% solids alkyd, polyester, urethane, epoxy, epoxy curatives and acrylics. This increase is effective for all orders shipped on or after April 15, 2011, or as contracts allow. (more…)

(Belmont, N.C.) Textum is pleased to announce that Chris Maynard has joined the company as Senior Process Engineer. (more…)

(Morrisville, N.C.) Montie Design, an innovative concept-to-marketplace product design and development firm, and the RTP Product Development Guild are providing two new opportunities for high-impact networking and education at March Lunch and Learn events. John Slaughter of Moore & Van Allen will be presenting “Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Understanding their Role and Practical Tips” on March 2. Pam Cardozo of The Ultimate Sales Connection will be presenting “Resetting Your Revenue Future” on March 16. Each event will take place at the Montie Design offices in Morrisville. (more…)