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Federal Signal Reports First Quarter Results Including Double-Digit Sales and Earnings Growth, Record Orders and Backlog; Raises Full-Year Outlook

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Net income for the first quarter was $27.4 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $20.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.

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  • Net income for the first quarter was $27.4 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $20.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
  • In the Environmental Solutions Group, net sales for the first quarter were $319 million, up $45 million, or 16%, compared to the prior-year quarter.
  • In the Safety and Security Systems Group, net sales were $67 million, up $11 million, or 19%, compared to the prior-year quarter.
  • Consolidated operating income for the first quarter was $39.5 million, up $11.0 million, or 39%, compared to the prior-year quarter.

Federal Signal to Expand its Specialty Vehicle Platform by Executing Agreement to Acquire Blasters, Inc.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Based in Tampa, Florida, Blasters designs, manufactures and sells the Liquidator, an ultra-high pressure ("UHP"), water-based, road-marking and rubber-removal truck.

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  • Based in Tampa, Florida, Blasters designs, manufactures and sells the Liquidator, an ultra-high pressure ("UHP"), water-based, road-marking and rubber-removal truck.
  • We are excited to welcome Blasters' talented team members to the Federal Signal family."
  • Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live.
  • Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS MAJOR EXHIBITION WESTERN EDGE: THE ROOTS AND REVERBERATIONS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTRY-ROCK, PRESENTED BY CITY NATIONAL BANK

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Monday, October 3, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of its major exhibition Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock , presented by City National Bank.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of its major exhibition Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock , presented by City National Bank.
  • Chris Hillman performing "Wheels," a song made popular by the Flying Burrito Brothers and written by Hillman and Gram Parsons.
  • About the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum:
    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences.
  • More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.

Han Solo's Blaster from "Star Wars: A New Hope" to Auction in Rock Island Auction Company Premier Auction, Aug. 26 - 28

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Monday, July 18, 2022

ROCK ISLAND, Ill., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From Rock Island Auction Company and a galaxy far, far away comes the BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster carried by Han Solo, portrayed by Harrison Ford, in "Star Wars: A New Hope," which will be up for auction during the company's Premier Auction, Aug. 26 – 28. Star Wars fans refer to Han Solo's blaster, one of the most recognizable weapons in movie history, as the "Hero" prop from "Star Wars: A New Hope." The Blaster was used to spring Solo out of several scrapes and can be seen prominently strapped to his thigh at the film's triumphant conclusion. The pre-auction estimate for Han Solo's BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster is $300,000 - $500,000.

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  • The pre-auction estimate for Han Solo's BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster is $300,000 - $500,000.
  • The current offering by Rock Island Auction Company is the sole surviving blaster prop remaining of the three used for filming the original trilogy.
  • Han Solo's blaster could set the new high-water mark in the increasingly popular field of Star Wars collectibles.
  • Rock Island Auction Company is the world's #1 auction company for firearms, bladed weapons and militaria.

Monster Announces Official Launch of the Blaster 3.0

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iconic audio equipment manufacturer Monster has officially announced the launch of its newest boombox model, the Blaster 3.0.

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  • NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iconic audio equipment manufacturer Monster has officially announced the launch of its newest boombox model, the Blaster 3.0.
  • Built to be the speaker for the next generation, the Blaster 3.0 features breathtaking sound, phenomenal bass, and extraordinary 12-hour battery life.
  • Users can switch between indoor and outdoor modes with ease, making the Blaster 3.0 the perfect device for any occasion.
  • "With Blaster 3.0, we created a speaker that is as fun to listen to as it is to look at," said Amin Adjmi, a head partner at Monster.

Sound Blaster X4: The All-Rounder Sound Card

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The renowned Surround Virtualization technology, developed with more than 30 years of Sound Blasters audio expertise, is yet another highlight for the Sound Blaster X4.

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  • The renowned Surround Virtualization technology, developed with more than 30 years of Sound Blasters audio expertise, is yet another highlight for the Sound Blaster X4.
  • With the all-new SmartComms Kit, the Sound Blaster X4 serves as a versatile sound card that can offer users a simpler yet smarter way to communicate online.
  • With excellent audio performance, greater connectivity options, and smarter features, the Sound Blaster X4 is the perfect all-rounder sound card to work, learn and play from home with.
  • Aiming at the new mobile networked generation by bridging the worlds of the computer, smartphones, and tablets, Creative continues to reinvent the Sound Blaster, with its ground-breaking Sound Blaster Roar series and USB-audio class of products such as the Sound Blaster X7.

Sound Blaster GC7: Take Full Control

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Fitted with Creatives award-winning signature Sound Blaster audio processing technologies and Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, the Sound Blaster GC7 does not just bring users to the battlefield in gaming; it also offers them a cutting edge over opponents.

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  • Fitted with Creatives award-winning signature Sound Blaster audio processing technologies and Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, the Sound Blaster GC7 does not just bring users to the battlefield in gaming; it also offers them a cutting edge over opponents.
  • When using speakers, users can enjoy Sound Blaster audio enhancements like Crystalizer and Smart Volume through the Acoustic Engine suite, that has been fine-tuned with more than 30 years of audio processing experience, to deliver the sound signature of a top-of-the-range Sound Blaster.
  • The Sound Blaster GC7 is an audiophile-class DAC that offers lower noise floor, lower distortion, and more distinct individual sound effects.
  • Aiming at the new mobile networked generation by bridging the worlds of the computer, smartphones, and tablets, Creative continues to reinvent the Sound Blaster, with its ground-breaking Sound Blaster Roar series and USB-audio class of products such as the Sound Blaster X7.

Sound Blaster JAM V2: Fuss-Free Headphone Rule in Value

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Milpitas, Calif., March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster JAM V2, the latest wallet-friendly headphone made for all around audio enjoyment and entertainment.

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  • Milpitas, Calif., March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster JAM V2, the latest wallet-friendly headphone made for all around audio enjoyment and entertainment.
  • Backed by more than 30 years of audio processing legacy, Sound Blaster JAM V2 delivers rich and clear audio that is ideal for enjoying music, movies, and games.
  • Sound Blaster JAM V2 is attractively priced at US$39.99 and is available for pre-order at Creative.com.
  • Aiming at the new mobile networked generation by bridging the worlds of the computer, smartphones, and tablets, Creative continues to reinvent the Sound Blaster, with its ground-breaking Sound Blaster Roar series and USB-audio class of products such as the Sound Blaster X7.

Sound Blaster PLAY! 4: Conference Calls Made Smart and Easy

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

4 comes with an array of smart communication features, such as VoiceDetect and Two-way Noise Cancellation to make every conference call easy and fuss-free for users working from home.

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  • 4 comes with an array of smart communication features, such as VoiceDetect and Two-way Noise Cancellation to make every conference call easy and fuss-free for users working from home.
  • 4 is an easy choice for users as the perfect work from home solution for any work calls.
  • Aiming at the new mobile networked generation by bridging the worlds of the computer, smartphones, and tablets, Creative continues to reinvent the Sound Blaster, with its ground-breaking Sound Blaster Roar series and USB-audio class of products such as the Sound Blaster X7.
  • Creative, the Creative logo, Sound Blaster and Super X-Fi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the Singapore and/or other countries.

Sound Blaster Z SE: Greater Sound Blaster Punch for Less

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Milpitas, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster Z SE, the latest addition to its well-established Sound Blaster Z-series.

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  • Milpitas, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster Z SE, the latest addition to its well-established Sound Blaster Z-series.
  • For existing Sound Blaster Z customers, the latest Sound Blaster Command software can be downloaded via the support page .
  • Sound Blaster Z SE is attractively priced at US$109.99 and is available at Creative.com.
  • Aiming at the new mobile networked generation by bridging the worlds of the computer, smartphones, and tablets, Creative continues to reinvent the Sound Blaster, with its ground-breaking Sound Blaster Roar series and USB-audio class of products such as the Sound Blaster X7.