(RTTNews) - New orders for durable goods declined 0.5 percent in April versus a consensus expected drop of 1.5 percent, note the analysts at First Trust Advisors. Excluding transportation, orders increased 2.5 percent, easily beating the consensus expecte

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Sanderson Farms Inc. will build three poultry business facilities near the U.S. 70 West Industrial Park in Kinston and could provide an economic boost for a community that has seen its share of job cuts and plant closings in recent years.

Petter M. Etholm, President & CEO of Thomas Equipment, appearing on TV's Business Buzz, said Thomas is expanding its skid steer loader business globally and focusing locally. He said Thomas is building its sales team and Dealer network and maintaining to

NAPLES, Fla.----Industrial Nanotech, Inc. , an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's exclusive distributor in Africa for their patented Nansulate® energy saving protective coatings, Megaros Industrial Products Inc.