MondaySep 08, 2008 3:59 pm

Brite-Strike Technologies, Inc. (BSTI.PK) Providing State-of-the-Art Tactical Weapons

Brite-Strike Technologies, Inc. (OTC: BSTI) is a developer of advanced, high-intensity tactical LED (light-emitting diode) flashlights and personal protection products. The company was founded by two Massachusetts police officers, Glenn Bushee and Jon Neal, with the goal of providing police officers, military personnel and citizens with innovative and practical self-defense tactical products. As the company grew, Brite-Strike reached a technology agreement with Phillips Lumileds in Malaysia to become the manufacturer of Brite-Strike® tactical lights, which consist of the patented LUXEON® LED's and contain the latest EMP chip technology. Their Tactical Blue-Dot ™ Series are specifically made for government agencies, the…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 12:59 pm

Silicon Storage Technology Inc. (SSTI) Serial Flash Combined with Industry-Leading Protocols Delivers Low Power, High Performance Solution

Silicon Storage Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of diverse memory and non-memory products. The company today announced development collaboration with Freescale Semiconductor that will meet the latest industry demands. Freescale Semiconductor designs and manufactures embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. SSTI’s SPI Serial Flash will assist Freescale’s MC1322x Platform in collaboration with IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee Protocols to deliver 20-year, battery-supported wireless connectivity. "We designed our PiP products for IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee protocols knowing that our customers' performance and power consumption requirements would be demanding," Brett Black, manager…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 12:08 pm

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (ALTI) Announces Module Completion as Part of Multi-Million Dollar Contract with U.S. Navy

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) provides novel ceramic nanomaterials applicable to a diverse line of fields, including alternative energy, life sciences and performance materials markets. The company today announced the completion of the 500th full-depth cycle of a unique lithium titanate battery designed and developed for the U.S. Navy, as part of its multi-million dollar contract with the Navy. Altair's $2.5 million contract is funded in part by the Navy, as well as $5 million approved by Congress for fiscal year 2008. As part of the "Mark 0, Characterization Module," the Navy tests Altair's batteries to reveal their unique properties.…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 9:44 am

Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) Recently Appointed New Director of Strategic Planning

Axial Vector Energy Corporation ("AVEC"), a company involved in the ownership, development, and licensing of advanced combustion engine technologies, has named Behzad Khakouei its new Director of Strategic Planning. Mr. Khakouei will act as liaison between AVEC and international investors. He will also aid the company's sales and marketing teams in devising move-forward strategies. Perhaps most significantly, he will be spearheading efforts to achieve listing on higher exchanges in the US and Germany. Before joining AVEC, Behzad led Emirates International Capital Advisory’s due diligence panel. He is still the acting president for EAST Com Ltd., a private investment firm based…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 9:37 am

Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN.OB) Adds Key Players to their Team

The Broadwind Energy team made national news on September 8, 2008 when the company announced the expansion of its corporate office. Broadwind Energy’s new additions will include a new Vice President and General Counsel, a new Senior Vice President of Human Resources, a new Corporate Controller and a new Director of Compliance. Broadwind Energy is a company that maintains its focus on wind energy development and generation. The young company restructured its corporate team by adding four new management members who are renowned in their industry. Taking the helm as Vice President and General Counsel will be J.D. Rubin. Rubin…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 9:34 am

Hat Trick Beverages, Inc. (HKBV.PK) Shares Jump On Merger Proposal

Hat Trick Beverages, Inc., (HKBV.PK) shares jumped late last week on rumors and then the formal announcement Friday of an initial merger proposal received from a well-established (but as yet unnamed) Italian vending machine manufacturer. Hat Trick Beverages (www.HatTrickDrinks.com) is the parent company of various operating subsidiaries that produce, market, and distribute hot and cold beverages nationwide. The proposal would give the Italian company a majority position in Hat Trick in exchange for cash and stock. The Italian company is privately held, with assets of approximately 7-10 million Euros, and a 15-year operating history in Europe, but nothing in North…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 9:33 am

Spectranetics Corp. (SPNC) Investigated By FDA & ICE

Spectranetics Corporation (NASDAQ GM:SPNC), a medical device manufacturer, was served a joint Federal search warrant on Thursday by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement), supposedly as part of an investigation into whether Spectranetics improperly received parts from an international source. In a press release, Spectranetics said that “The search warrant requested information and correspondence relating to: (i) the promotion, use, testing, marketing and sales regarding certain of the company's products for the treatment of in-stent restenosis, payments made to medical personnel and an identified institution for this application, (ii) the promotion, use, testing, experimentation,…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 9:01 am

Zynex, Inc. (ZYXI.OB) Makes Strides in Industry

Colorado-based company Zynex announced it has increased orders for the month of August 2008 by 121%. Zynex (OTCBB: ZYXI) is a provider of pain management systems and electrotherapy products for patients with functional disability. Zynex, founded in 1996, received 2,252 orders in August versus 1,021 orders 12 months ago. The increase in demand for Zynex products is an indication that the young company is quickly becoming a leader in its field. The company is led by CEO Thomas Sandguaard who founded Zynex in 1996. Sandguaard holds an MBA from the Copenhagen Business School and had a successful career in Europe…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 8:39 am

Intraday Check-Up for September 9, 2008

After gapping higher on the open over 350 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dramatically pared its gains, at one time up only 110 points. The Nasdaq, after opening up 40 points, or nearly 2%, retreated all the way back to negative territory. The initial euphoria for equities seems to have given way to a more measured analysis of the implications of a federal government that shows no restraint from printing dollars. Many issues that opened higher sold off hard. WM: Friday’s close: $4.27; today’s open: $5.10; intraday low: $3.51 ABK: Friday’s close: $8.52; today’s open: $10; intraday low: $8.56…

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MondaySep 08, 2008 8:36 am

Thermoenergy Corp. (TMEN.OB) Finds Present Success in Wastewater Treatment, Future in Clean Energy Systems

Many may have heard the old saying, “throwing out the baby with the bathwater,” or throwing out the good with the bad. In many instances, this is exactly what industry does. It does not see any value except in the primary product it is manufacturing. Fortunately, this concept is quickly passing into history as many companies search for ways to become more efficient with what they have. Saw mills burn sawdust for power and heat-producing industries recapture excess heat for non-manufacturing heating and cooling. As simple as the concept may sound, most industries failed to recognize this until energy and…

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