Geography of Pennsylvania

Statement of Acting Bureau of Competition Director Maribeth Petrizzi Regarding Decision of Pennsylvania Cement Producers Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Keystone Cement Company to Abandon Their Proposed Merger

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Building materials, Concrete, Lehigh Valley, Geography of New Jersey, Geography of Pennsylvania, HeidelbergCement, Portland cement, Cement

Following the parties decision to abandon their proposed merger, Acting Bureau of Competition Director Maribeth Petrizzi made this statement:

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  • Following the parties decision to abandon their proposed merger, Acting Bureau of Competition Director Maribeth Petrizzi made this statement:

    This is great news for cement customers in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.

  • The FTC voted 4-0 to challenge this transaction because it would have reduced the number of significant competitors in the market for gray portland cement in this region from four to three.
  • On May 20, 2021, the Commission announced that it voted to file an administrative complaint and authorize staff to seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in federal court to stop Lehigh Cement Company LLCs proposed $151 million acquisition of Keystone Cement Company.
  • The FTC alleged that the proposed acquisition would harm competition in the market for gray portland cement in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey, reducing the number of significant competitors from four to three.

Statement of Acting Bureau of Competition Director Maribeth Petrizzi Regarding Decision of Pennsylvania Cement Producers Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Keystone Cement Company to Abandon Their Proposed Merger

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 4, 2021
Building materials, Concrete, Lehigh Valley, Geography of New Jersey, Geography of Pennsylvania, HeidelbergCement, Portland cement, Cement

Following the parties decision to abandon their proposed merger, Acting Bureau of Competition Director Maribeth Petrizzi made this statement:

Key Points: 
  • Following the parties decision to abandon their proposed merger, Acting Bureau of Competition Director Maribeth Petrizzi made this statement:

    This is great news for cement customers in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.

  • The FTC voted 4-0 to challenge this transaction because it would have reduced the number of significant competitors in the market for gray portland cement in this region from four to three.
  • On May 20, 2021, the Commission announced that it voted to file an administrative complaint and authorize staff to seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in federal court to stop Lehigh Cement Company LLCs proposed $151 million acquisition of Keystone Cement Company.
  • The FTC alleged that the proposed acquisition would harm competition in the market for gray portland cement in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey, reducing the number of significant competitors from four to three.

Air Products' Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability VP to Speak at Cowen's Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit on June 8

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Industrial gases, Lehigh Valley, Geography of New Jersey, Geography of Pennsylvania, Air Products & Chemicals, APD, New York Stock Exchange, Liquefied natural gas, Sustainability

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced that Simon Moore , vice president, Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, will speakat the Cowen Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit (Virtual) on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. USET.

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced that Simon Moore , vice president, Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, will speakat the Cowen Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit (Virtual) on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. USET.
  • Access to the session is available via Air Products' Investor Relations Event Details website.
  • Air Products (NYSE: APD ) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years.
  • Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment.

Gecko Robotics Sends a Portion of US Media Duties to Circletree Enterprises

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Robotics, Advertising, Robot, Pittsburgh, Geography of Pennsylvania, PENNSYLVANIA, Articles

PITTSBURGH, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --One of Pittsburgh's most innovative industrial inspection companies, Gecko Robotics, has handed the independent advertising agency, Circletree Enterprises, a piece of their digital advertising budget.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --One of Pittsburgh's most innovative industrial inspection companies, Gecko Robotics, has handed the independent advertising agency, Circletree Enterprises, a piece of their digital advertising budget.
  • Michael Currie, Vice President of Marketing at Gecko Robotics, gladly chose Circletree as an agency partner.
  • Michael added, "Circletree provides us with personalized service and a tight working relationship you don't always find with many other agencies."
  • Gecko Robotics has already had a massive impact on some of the United States' most critical industries, and they do not plan on stopping anytime soon.

Top Prizes Awarded to Students in Pennsylvania American Water’s “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Environment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Philanthropy, Alternative energy, Energy, Nuclear, Primary, Secondary, Other Philanthropy, Education, Pittsburgh metropolitan area, South Fayette Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, States of the United States, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Ishi, Fayette, Geography of Pennsylvania, California

Pennsylvania American Water today announced the winners of its 19th Annual Protect Our Watersheds art contest, with a sixth-grade student from Allegheny County scoring top honors.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water today announced the winners of its 19th Annual Protect Our Watersheds art contest, with a sixth-grade student from Allegheny County scoring top honors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601006044/en/
    Sixth-grader Ishi Gupta of South Fayette Middle School, Allegheny County, earned the grand prize for her artwork, which will be featured on the cover of Pennsylvania American Waters first-ever Protect Our Watersheds wall calendar.
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    Sixth grader Ishi Gupta of South Fayette Middle School earned the grand prize for her artwork, which will be featured on the cover of Pennsylvania American Waters first-ever Protect Our Watersheds wall calendar.
  • Pennsylvania American Waters contest requires that the students accompany their artwork with a short description of how watershed protection affects them personally.

Everett Stern to make Memorial Day address at the American Legion

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, Wyndmoor station, Geography of Pennsylvania, Memorial Day, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Veteran, Willow Grove, Time, Traditions

Everett Stern will give a Memorial Day address at the American Legion Post 100, in Veterans Park on Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania at 11am Monday.

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  • Everett Stern will give a Memorial Day address at the American Legion Post 100, in Veterans Park on Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania at 11am Monday.
  • He will be delivering remarks honoring those who sacrificed their lives to defend the United States in overseas and domestic conflicts.
  • Stern comes from a family with a history of working with those who served in the military.
  • After his presentation, he will meet with past and present members who served in the Armed Force of the United States.

Kennametal to Attend KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Kennametal, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Geography of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA, Cities in the United States

PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced today that they will virtually attend the KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced today that they will virtually attend the KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference.
  • Details of the conference are as follows:
    With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions.
  • Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.
  • Kennametal generated nearly $1.9 billion in revenues in fiscal 2020.

High-Performing Students Earn Pennsylvania American Water’s 2021 “Stream of Learning” Scholarships

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, State, Local, Other Philanthropy, Utilities, Research, Public policy, Government, Environment, Energy, Science, Pocono Mountains, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Academia, Scholarship, Student financial aid, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna River, Lackawanna, Geography of Pennsylvania, Rivers of Pennsylvania, Geography of the United States

Pennsylvania American Water today announced that 10 students from across Pennsylvania have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships through the companys Stream of Learning scholarship program.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water today announced that 10 students from across Pennsylvania have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships through the companys Stream of Learning scholarship program.
  • Pennsylvania American Water offers scholarships to support outstanding students from its service areas who are charting a course of study critical to the water and wastewater industry.
  • On behalf of Pennsylvania American Water and our employees, congratulations to all of this years scholarship recipients, said Pennsylvania American Water President Mike Doran.
  • Pennsylvania American Water awarded its 2021 Stream of Learning Scholarships to:
    Ashley Katchmar, Old Forge Senior High School, Lackawanna County
    During the past dozen years, Pennsylvania American Water has award 120 scholarships to a generation of passionate and energetic environmental leaders like these students to continue serving our customers for generations to come in support of water and wastewater-related professions, continued Doran.

Penn National Gaming Receives Final Regulatory Approval to Acquire Operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Casino, Gaming, Entertainment, Companies, Gaming and Leisure Properties, Penn National Gaming, Hollywood Casino, Entertainment, Geography of Pennsylvania, Perryville, Maryland, Pinnacle Entertainment

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has received final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (Commission) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has received final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (Commission) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville.
  • Penn National entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI: Nasdaq) (GLPI) in December 2020 to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million in cash, subject to certain customary working capital adjustments.
  • Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Penn National will enter into a lease with GLPI for the real estate assets associated with the Hollywood Casino Perryville facility with annual rent of approximately $7.77 million.
  • I want to thank the Commission and their staff for their time and effort in reviewing and approving our Companys license to operate Hollywood Casino Perryville, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National.

iFoster Receives $250,000 from Weis Markets Campaign to Support Local Foster Youth

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Weis, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Foster care, Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Geography of Pennsylvania

SUNBURY, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Weis Markets today announced the successful completion of its month-long round-up at the register program to support the iFoster Hope campaign.

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  • SUNBURY, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Weis Markets today announced the successful completion of its month-long round-up at the register program to support the iFoster Hope campaign.
  • On behalf of Weis Markets, Ron Bonacci, Vice President of Advertising and Marketing, presented a $250,000 check to iFoster, the national nonprofit that is operating the iFoster Hope campaign.
  • These funds will provide children and youth in foster care in the seven states Weis serves with the resources and services they most need to reach their potential.
  • "We are so grateful to Weis Markets for launching the iFoster Hope campaign to support local children and youth in foster care and those aging out," said Serita Cox, iFoster Co-Founder & CEO.