Grunau Metals supports launch safety for NASA

As part of the NASA program to develop a new space exploration system to replace the aging space shuttle, NASA is preparing to test the Launch Abort System (LAS) for the new Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). The LAS includes a rocket sub-system that sits on top of the CEV. In the event of a malfunction, the abort system rockets fire and the CEV separates from the main rocket assembly. “This project involved a lot of heavy structure and engineering expertise,” said Brad Landry, Grunau M

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LeJeune provides steel for Target Field

With a view of the downtown Minneapolis skyline, LeJeune Steel puts the finishing touch on the structural steel of the Twins’ Target Field by May 2009. Target Field is predicted to be the premier sporting and entertainment venue in the Upper Midwest and the most unique, spectacular park in all of Major League Baseball. The ballpark is one million total square feet and holds seating for 40,000 fans. “As a Minneapolis company, we were thrilled to be awarded this marquee project for the

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Anco honored for employee support

On March 20, Anco Products was awarded the Above and Beyond Award by the Indiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a U.S. Department of Defense organization. This prestigious award honors companies that go above and beyond legal requirements in their support of employees called into active military duty by the National Guard or Reserve. Selected from a group of more than 1,000 companies, Anco was nominated for the award by its Regional Sales Manager Spencer England who report

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A triple win

APi Systems Group is proud to announce the company earned three awards for its superior performance in 2008. The company was named one of the Protectowire Co.'s "Top Ten" distributors for 2008, received the Diversi-FIRE Award by FENWAL Protection Systems, the Outstanding Performance Award from Gamewell-FCI. Protectowire's "Top Ten" Distributors Award is presented annually to recognize companies with the highest distribution volume. "We extend not only our congratulations but also our since

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