To: richardred who wrote (3057)	3/11/2014 11:34:05 AM
From: richardred	Read Replies (1) of 5332
RE- Tesla looking to build a battery plant-Plenty of battery buzz going down past week and now. ULBI looks to be riding some trader coattails on the buzz, judging from yesterdays volume. Teledyne Technologies/TDY has also been on a tear. I sold my TDY shares long ago. FWIW-I own both OMG through Eagle Pitcher and ULBI. Former ULBI Mark Matthews Vice President of Sales and Marketing works there. Also curious is that EP has a venture with Arista Power/WindTamer Corp with a former ULBI person there. Past bad blood there with Arista Power suing ULBI for allegedly stealing trade secrets. IMO Arista is a penny stock and very sketchy. The balance sheet being one of many items. I have know idea as to the merits of the lawsuit or if it has been resolved. stockhouse.com Message 28099361 P.S. Not many know about Eagle Pitcher who is now owned by OMG. Past PR OM Group to Acquire Advanced Battery Manufacturer EaglePicher Technologies, LLC for $171.9 Million -- Profitable EaglePicher Would Expand OMG's Portable Power Growth Platform -- -- Deal Enhances OMG's Presence in Fast-Growing Battery, Battery Materials Markets -- CLEVELAND, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OM Group, Inc. (NYSE: OMG) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase EaglePicher Technologies LLC, (EaglePicher) a wholly owned subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation for $171.9 million. Based in Joplin, MO, EaglePicher is a leader in designing and manufacturing batteries, battery management systems and energetic devices for the defense, aerospace and medical industries. For more than 50 years, the company has provided a broad product line of technically differentiated, high-performance products and solutions to industry leading corporations. EaglePicher is also actively pursuing opportunities that would leverage its advanced power storage technologies to serve the rapidly growing alternative energy market. In fiscal year 2009, EaglePicher recorded revenues of approximately $125 million, of which approximately 60 percent came from its defense business, approximately 31 percent from its aerospace business and the balance from its medical and other businesses. "The proposed acquisition of EaglePicher is a logical extension of our portable power platform and is another excellent example of the type of acquisition we seek to transform our business model," said Joseph M. Scaminace, OM Group's chairman and chief executive officer. "Similar to the enhanced market position we've created for OMG in other key segments through our transformation strategy, we believe EaglePicher will provide us a strong and profitable base from which we can accelerate our growth in battery materials." According to Scaminace, "As we went through our deliberate evaluation process, there were several critical factors that clearly established EaglePicher as a priority, including its recognized leadership position in profitable, established end markets; its strong and enduring customer relationships; and its broad R&D and technical expertise in sophisticated battery systems and a wide range of battery chemistries that will allow it to pursue emerging, high-growth markets. "With EaglePicher, OM Group would not only balance its portfolio of high-quality, value-added materials with world-class, market-facing technologies, but would create an effective channel through which we could bring our various materials closer to the end user. As we have stated many times in the past when discussing our transformational strategy, migrating our materials forward along the value chain is a critical component of long-range growth imperative. With the help of Randy Moore, EaglePicher's president, and his experienced and talented team, we believe we have taken a significant step forward towards this goal." The proposed transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by the middle of the first quarter of 2010. The transaction will be funded by OMG's existing cash and credit facility. About EaglePicher EaglePicher Technologies, LLC is the leading producer of batteries and energetic devices for the defense, space and commercial industries, and provides the most experience and broadest capability in battery electrochemistry of any battery supplier in the United States. EaglePicher Technologies offers a wide range of battery technology including thermal, nickel hydrogen, lithium carbonmono-fluoride, lithium thionyl chloride, lithium manganese dioxide, lithium sulfur dioxide, lithium ion, reserve lithium oxyhalide, custom battery assemblies and silver zinc batteries. It also provides other energy products and pyrotechnic devices for the defense industry, as well as advanced battery chargers and other power solutions for business, industrial and recreational applications. About OM Group, Inc. OM Group, Inc. is a diversified global developer, producer and marketer of value-added specialty chemicals and advanced materials that are essential to complex chemical and industrial processes. Key technology-based end-use applications include affordable energy, portable power, clean air, clean water, and proprietary products and services for the microelectronics industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, OM Group operates manufacturing facilities in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit the company's Web site at omgi.com.

To: Tommaso who wrote (157362)	10/17/2011 12:39:50 PM
From: richardred	Read Replies (2) of 199363
Nat Gas Engine Power: WPRT and CMI The natural gas revolution might sneak up on some investors if they aren't paying attention. Case in point is the institutional accumulation of Westport Innovations (NasdaqGS: WPRT - News), the little $1 billion company that is seen as the technology leader in converting diesel truck engines to run on nat gas. This is a weekly chart to highlight the 4 weeks of big buying, two back-to-back in late March and early April and two in the first half of September. Riding the upward trend of its 20 and 40-week moving averages will bring more attention too. If you've followed my column here this year, or at TheStreet.com last year, you know that I look at this opportunity on a couple of different levels. First, the optimism about the company is built largely around the Congressional bill H.R. 1380, the so-called Natural Gas Act, which is designed to create government subsidies via tax credits to encourage the conversion of 18-wheelers. Oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens has been a vocal proponent and active lobbyist for this legislation. Second, even without the government incentives, using domestically abundant, cheap, and clean-burning natural gas for our major mode of transportation of goods across the country is a no-brainer. It will happen eventually, with or without subsidies. I have been trading the swings in WPRT this year ever since it broke above $20, getting familiar with the stock and what moves it. But I had great 'secret' edge besides the logical, fundamental story above. Big Brother Cummins Westport didn't find just any partner to secure its position as the leader in this industry. They went with one of the top diesel engine manufacturers in the world, Cummins (NYSE: CMI - News). The two companies call their joint venture Cummins-Westport. Such a simple, powerful name you almost never hear. When I first heard it, I suddenly realized that not only was there a meaningful future for nat-gas engines since the big guy was on board. I also realized that Westport must have the technology and management to be a serious player or Cummins would not have chosen them to partner with. This gave me extra confidence to buy an unprofitable company, a sort of 'psycho-fundamental' edge in the trade. finance.yahoo.com

Oh well, It's a start.

>Further validating the business' future, natural gas producers plan to make investments that compliment Westport's business. Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ) announced an investment of $1 billion in natural gas infrastructure and fueling stations over the next decade. Encana (NYSE: ECA ) opened two fueling stations in its just-concluded quarter and has plans for more. More fueling stations indicate that more vehicles are adopting natural gas as an alternative fuel. UPS (NYSE: UPS ) , too, has started using LNG trucks powered by Westport's systems. These developments definitely signal a gradual shift toward, and a preference for, natural gas, which is precisely what Westport's future growth depends on. Tie-ins with big companies will also help Westport explore newer markets and add to its already wide and strong global presence.

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To: upanddown who wrote (146287)	8/20/2011 6:51:26 PM
From: richardred	Read Replies (4) of 199363
Oh well, It's a start. >Further validating the business' future, natural gas producers plan to make investments that compliment Westport's business. Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ) announced an investment of $1 billion in natural gas infrastructure and fueling stations over the next decade. Encana (NYSE: ECA ) opened two fueling stations in its just-concluded quarter and has plans for more. More fueling stations indicate that more vehicles are adopting natural gas as an alternative fuel. UPS (NYSE: UPS ) , too, has started using LNG trucks powered by Westport's systems. These developments definitely signal a gradual shift toward, and a preference for, natural gas, which is precisely what Westport's future growth depends on. Tie-ins with big companies will also help Westport explore newer markets and add to its already wide and strong global presence. fool.com