Stewart & Stevenson

Allison Transmission Honors Guild Technician Skills Competition Finalists

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition.

Key Points: 
  • Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition.
  • The Allison Transmission Guild, established in 1975, promotes the technical knowledge and expertise of Allison distributor and dealer service and parts professionals.
  • “Allison is proud to recognize the Technician Skills Competition finalists for their ability to deliver industry-leading service to our mutual OEM and fleet customers,” said Todd Dawn, Director, Global Product Training and Technical Publications at Allison Transmission.
  • Each station was hosted and judged by Allison Regional Customer Support Managers, Allison Service Engineers and Allison Product Training personnel.

Nation’s First Plug-in Hybrid Electric Inland Towing Vessel Christened in Houston

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Friday, August 25, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Inland Marine, LP christened the GREEN DIAMOND, the nation’s first plug-in hybrid electric inland towing vessel, at a ceremony in Houston on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Inland Marine, LP christened the GREEN DIAMOND, the nation’s first plug-in hybrid electric inland towing vessel, at a ceremony in Houston on Friday, August 25, 2023.
  • Kirby Inland Marine is a subsidiary of Houston based Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX).
  • “We are excited to be the first to market with a plug-in hybrid inland towing vessel,” said Christian O’Neil, President of Kirby Inland Marine.
  • Engine run time can be reduced between 93 and 98% compared to a conventional inland towing vessel.

Whitestone REIT Names Dave Holeman Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (Whitestone or the Company) today announced that its Board of Trustees (the Board) has appointed Dave Holeman as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (Whitestone or the Company) today announced that its Board of Trustees (the Board) has appointed Dave Holeman as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Holemans appointment follows the Boards decision to terminate James Mastandreas employment as the Companys Chief Executive Officer for cause, effective immediately.
  • In connection with todays leadership appointments, Scott Hogan, who previously served as Vice President, Controller of Whitestone, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.
  • Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) pays monthly dividends to its shareholders and it has consistently done so for more than 15 years.

Allison Transmission Names Nick Weidlich First Annual Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Nick Weidlich with Clark Power Services, Inc. in Wentzville, MO was named Grand Champion of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition at the Guild Star Awards banquet hosted in Indianapolis on September 21, during First Line 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Nick Weidlich with Clark Power Services, Inc. in Wentzville, MO was named Grand Champion of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition at the Guild Star Awards banquet hosted in Indianapolis on September 21, during First Line 2021.
  • The Allison Transmission Guild, established in 1975, promotes the technical knowledge and expertise of Allison distributor and dealer service and parts professionals.
  • Open to all Allison North America 1000/2000 and 3000/4000 Service Guild members, the Technician Skills Competition exemplifies Allisons commitment to continually evolve the skills of its service channel technicians.
  • Each station was hosted and judged by Allison Regional Customer Support Managers, Allison Service Engineers, and Allison Product Training personnel.

Stewart & Stevenson Signs Exclusive License Agreement with Rice University for ApolloBVM Ventilator Production

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

HOUSTON, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart & Stevenson (S&S), a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation (Kirby) (NYSE: KEX), and Rice University announced today the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement to produce an advanced version of the ApolloBVM ventilator.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stewart & Stevenson (S&S), a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation (Kirby) (NYSE: KEX), and Rice University announced today the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement to produce an advanced version of the ApolloBVM ventilator.
  • The ApolloBVM ventilator is an emergency device intended to help patients breathe during first response situations or when traditional, more complex ventilators are not available.
  • The programmable device is designed to operate a common bag valve mask for extended periods of time while patients await the availability of a traditional ventilator.
  • Joe Reniers, President of Kirby Distribution and Services commented, We are pleased to announce the exclusive license agreement for an advanced version of the ApolloBVM ventilator.

Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. Named Rail King Mobile Railcar Mover Dealer

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Stewart & Stevenson Manufacturing Technologies (Houston, Texas) has entered into a joint agreement with Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. (Maple Shade, NJ) naming Eastern Lift as the sole authorized dealership to market, sell and service Rail King brand mobile railcar movers within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key Points: 
  • Stewart & Stevenson Manufacturing Technologies (Houston, Texas) has entered into a joint agreement with Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. (Maple Shade, NJ) naming Eastern Lift as the sole authorized dealership to market, sell and service Rail King brand mobile railcar movers within the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • E. M. (Max) Hengst, Jr., CEO & President of Stewart & Stevenson Manufacturing Technologies issued the following statement: "Stewart & Stevenson Manufacturing Technologies, a Kirby Corporation company, is pleased to have Eastern Lift Truck Co. join the Rail King family as the authorized dealer representing the Rail King product line in the Northeast USA.
  • Eastern Lift is a financially strong company that is well known throughout the area for providing excellent customer service.
  • Eastern Lift Truck Co.'s Owner & President, Dan Pruitt, concurred: "We are honored to partner with Stewart & Stevenson to represent Rail King.