Michigan News

iTeknik Holding Corporation (Other OTC:ITKH), today posted its third quarter and nine month financial results for FY 2013. Sales for the third quarter of FY 2013 were $2,897,117. The company posted a loss of ($37, 843) for the period. Sales for the 9 month period ending March 31, 2013 were $8,733,842 compared to $9,333,109 in the prior year. There was a net loss of ($47,603), for the nine-month period compared to a profit of $142,256 during the first ... read more

Mike Boswood, president and CEO of Truven Health Analytics presented the 2013 Truven Health Advantage Award for Overall Performance to MGM Resorts International, a global leader in hospitality. The award was presented on May 15, 2013, during the annual ... read more

Would you like your vehicle to suggest a different route to or from work when there are unexpected delays on your regular course? What if your vehicle's cabin temperature adjusted automatically based on your preferences and the outside temperature? (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has developed a unique cockpit concept that offers these solutions and others by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver an enhanced driving experience. Visteon's Human Bayesian Intelligence Technology (HABIT) system employs machine learning algorithms that are ... read more

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA), an online public school authorized by Manistee Area Public Schools, has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education and is now enrolling students in grades K-12 for the 2013-2014 school year. MGLVA will use the K¹² curriculum to offer Michigan students a high quality, individualized learning experience delivered by Michigan-certified teachers. "Students in Michigan deserve the best possible public education and we're excited to provide them with an option that tailors the learning environment ... read more

Truven Health Analytics Inc., a leading provider of healthcare data and analytics solutions and services to a broad range of constituents in the healthcare industry, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Truven Health Analytics, ... read more

Metabolic Solutions Development Company, LLC (MSDC) announced today the publication of data in the latest issue of the scientific journal PLOS ONE (http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0061551) on a new drug target for type 2 diabetes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane, which includes recently identified proteins that control mitochondrial pyruvate import.(1 )mTOT(TM) (mitochondrial target of thiazolidinediones) is a mitochondrial protein complex through which new anti-diabetic drugs exert their insulin sensitizing effects. Data suggest mTOT functions as a molecular sensor switch that coordinates ... read more

FlowerDeliveryExpress.com, a leading online flower delivery company, wants to remind everyone that on Saturday, May 18, it is Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day was the result of an effort led by President Harry S. Truman to establish a single holiday to thank members of the military for their service. On Aug. 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the day's creation, replacing separate Army, Navy and Air Force days. Representing only one percent of our population in ... read more

Plex Systems (Plex) - provider of the Plex Manufacturing Cloud, the only native cloud ERP system with manufacturing at its core - today announced the appointment of technology marketing veteran Heidi Melin as the company's chief marketing officer. Melin's appointment follows a period of aggressive expansion for Plex, including the recent placement of Jason Blessing as its chief executive officer and investments from Francisco Partners and Accel Partners. "Plex is uniquely positioned to help the manufacturing sector take advantage of the ... read more

BlueOxJerky.com is celebrating the premiere of a brand-new editorial blog in conjunction with the Blue Ox Jerky website! The blog will go live to readers everywhere on Tuesday, May 14 with its first weekly issue. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/PH13729LOGO-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/PH13729-b) The Blue Ox Blog will engage readers weekly with topics ranging from editorial satire and pop culture criticism, to product suggestions and regularly conducted contests. The focus of this online publication will be to familiarize jerky lovers with the Blue Ox Jerky Co. ... read more

Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), a privately-held global manufacturing and services holding company, announced today that its Founder and Chairman of the Board, William T. (Bill) Phillips, passed away after a hard-fought battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 79-years-old, and a long-time resident of Northville, MI. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/PH14102 ) In 1967, Bill launched PSI Hydraulics, a small two-man operation based in Detroit, which initially focused on servo valve ... read more

TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – is pleased to announce that A. Mark Zeffiro, TriMas’ chief financial officer, has been awarded The M&A Advisor’s 2013 Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Mergers & Acquisitions. ... read more

VisionIT, a global leader of Information Technology Managed Services and Talent Management Solutions, has earned its ISO 9001:2008 and TL 9000 certifications for its Detroit headquarters in the areas of consulting services and contract/temporary staffing. VisionIT is one of only nine ... read more

To support and foster the growth of women in the intellectual property (IP) field, Brooks Kushman P.C., the largest IP firm in Michigan, is hosting the American Intellectual Property Law Association's (AIPLA) "2013 Cross-Country Women in IP Networking Event" for the Detroit region. This is the second year that Brooks Kushman will host the event, which will take place Thursday, May 23 at The Rattlesnake Club restaurant located in the same complex as the Elijah J. McCoy U.S. Patent and ... read more

ForeSee, the global leader in customer experience analytics, today announced the launch of SessionReplay for Mobile - helping organizations see how customers are interacting with mobile sites and apps in order to quickly identify and resolve problem areas. SessionReplay for Mobile is the first software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that illustrates how individual consumers engage on mobile sites and apps, providing real-world video replays. A powerful complement to ForeSee Satisfaction Analytics for Mobile, SessionReplay for Mobile shows the taps, swipes and scrolls ... read more

Social Media Day Detroit's hosts Livio and MotorCity Casino Hotel, announced tickets for the fourth annual Social Media Day Detroit will be released today at 10:30 a.m. at www.SocialMediaDayDetroit.com. The event will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 6 pm. to 10 p.m. at Sound Board, located inside MotorCity Casino Hotel and will feature social media brand experiences, giveaways and entertainment courtesy of event sponsors including Chevrolet, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, ePrize, Fathead, MLive, Plex Systems, ... read more

ProQuest, an information company central to global research, has completed its acquisition of Ebook Library (EBL), significantly expanding its e-book delivery and aggregation capabilities with libraries worldwide. The acquisition supports ProQuest's overall goal of enhancing the research experience through seamless discovery of content across multiple formats, including books, journals, dissertations, newspapers, and video. Kari Paulson, President of EBL, and EBL's current staff have joined ProQuest with Ms. Paulson in the role of Vice President and General Manager of the combined ebrary ... read more

Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX), a provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and security markets, today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. First Quarter 2013 Results Revenues for the first quarter of 2013 were $22.1 million, compared to $16.1 million for the corresponding period in 2012, an increase of 37%. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2013 was $5.3 million, or 24% of revenues, compared to $4.3 million, or 27% of revenues, for the ... read more

WDIV-TV Local 4 announces a new app to help metro Detroiters start their day with the latest news, weather, traffic and more. The "Wake Up With Local 4" App is available for iPhone in the Apple App store by searching WDIV, and will be available soon for Android devices. The new app allows viewers to watch Local 4 News Morning LIVE from the palm of their hand. Plus, the alarm clock feature lets them wake up to special messages ... read more

The smartphone duopoly of Apple and Samsung will only grow stronger in the near term, as more than 80 and 60 percent of their customers, respectively, say they will stay with them. By contrast, less than half of all users of any other smartphone manufacturer say they intend to ... read more

Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) today announced it has kicked off a broad industry marketing and communications campaign to raise awareness for, and consumer confidence in, generic over-the-counter (OTC) medications sold at leading retailers - also known as "store brand" OTCs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/DE62255LOGO ) Referencing other successful industry branding campaigns like "Got Milk®?" or "Pork: The Other White Meat," Perrigo's primary objective for the "Store Brand Meds" campaign is to better educate consumers on the quality, value and ... read more