The Greenlee Utility SDG45 and SDG55 remote cutting heads are designed to cut ACSR cables and other materials, such as rebar, guy strand and ground rods. Greenlee Utility SDG85 and SDG105 heads are designed to cut large-diameter copper and aluminum cables. A battery-powered Gator® version of the SDG105 is also available (ESG105LU), which features single-trigger operation and automatic retraction.

"Guillotine-style heads are far safer than conventional, scissor-style cable cutters," said Ryan Berg, Sr. Product Manager at Greenlee. "They also reduce egging and distorting cables - giving users cleaner, more accurate cuts."

Remote heads allow utility line workers to operate safely away from the cutting location. All four remote guillotine-style heads can be powered by the Greenlee Utility EHP700LU Battery-Powered Hydraulic Pump, which provides the user with additional features, such as real-time pressure monitoring, downloadable work history, and automatic retraction.

To find out more about Greenlee Utility cutting solutions, please contact your local Greenlee representative, visit www.greenlee.com or call 1-800-436-0786.

Greenlee
Greenlee is known as a global leader in the professional tool category. The Rockford, Illinois-based company develops high quality innovative products distinguished by customer-driven design and differentiated by supply chain excellence. Greenlee also leverages its powerful brands such as Greenlee Communications, Greenlee Utility, Paladin and Klauke in the electrical, construction and maintenance markets worldwide. More information is available at www.greenlee.com.

Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems.

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Metso will supply a complete tissue production line for PT. Suparma, Tbk., in Indonesia. The new tissue machine will be installed at the company's mill in Surabaya. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2014. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

The new tissue line will fulfill PT. Suparma, Tbk's ambition to produce environmentally friendly products of highest quality in a cost-efficient way.

'As a tissue producer since 2007, we have utilized 96 percent of our existing tissue machine capacity which forces us to install a new machine in order to develop our market. We decided to place an order with Metso because quality is essential for us and we believe that Metso have an advanced technology that will certainly produce a high- quality tissue product,' says Lanny Bernadette, Director, PT. Suparma, Tbk.

'We are impressed by the product performance obtained by the existing tissue production line, also supplied by Metso, in the past. PT. Suparma, Tbk. has highly skilled personnel and well organized production systems and we are happy to support their efforts to supply high-quality tissue to the Indonesian market,' says Ingmar Andersson, Vice President, Sales, Asia, Paper business line, Metso.

The order is included in Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power second quarter 2013 orders received.

Technical information

Metso's delivery will comprise a complete high-speed tissue production line featuring an Advantage DCT 100 tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo headbox, a Metso cast iron Yankee cylinder and an Advantage AirCap Yankee hood. Metso will also supply a part of the stock preparation equipment.
The delivery will include basic engineering for the new tissue machine and services for installation and start-up of the machine.

The new line will have a width of 2.75 m and an operating speed of 1,600 m/min. It will add another 25,000 tonnes per year of bathroom tissue, towel grades and diaper tissue to the company's existing production for the Indonesian market. Raw material for the new production line will be virgin fiber and recycled fiber.

PT. Suparma,Tbk. was founded as a paper and board producer in1976. The company established their first tissue machine in 2007 and are today a well-known supplier of high-quality board, laminated wrapping kraft and tissue paper for the Indonesian market as well as the Asian, Australian and African market. The company employs 1,800 people and produces a total of 190,000 tonnes of paper per year. PT. Suparma, Tbk. is registered on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.

Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines, rebuilds and services.

www.metso.com/pulpandpaper, www.metso.com/power, www.twitter.com/MetsoPulpPaper

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup

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- QinetiQ won the 'Newcomer to Railtex' award at Railtex 2013 in London last week, being recognised for bringing new thinking to the rail industry.

The award, which identifies excellence amongst companies making their debut at the Railtex exhibition, was given to QinetiQ for its novel approach to complex problem solving and extensive technical expertise in the rail industry.

QinetiQ's Head of Rail Services, Xavier Quayzin said 'We are very pleased to have won this award which recognises what QinetiQ brings to the rail industry. By combining a team of rail domain experts with the wider QinetiQ capability, we believe that we bring a different perspective to the industry and help stakeholders to deliver their visions.'

QinetiQ's MD of Safety and Acquisition Services, Steve Boughton said 'This is an exciting time for the rail industry and QinetiQ is absolutely committed to bringing our systems engineering, innovation and advisory skills to the market to generate new and fresh solutions to the most difficult of problems. We are extremely proud to have won this award which demonstrates the relevance of QinetiQ in the rail industry.'

At Railtex 2013 QinetiQ was exhibiting its Rail Services, which offer a broad range of capabilities and services to solve complex problems facing the rail industry today. For information on our capabilities please visit www.qinetiq.com/what/capabilities/rail.

Notes for Editors:

- A FTSE250 company, QinetiQ uses its domain knowledge to provide technical support and know-how to customers in the global aerospace, defence and security markets. QinetiQ's unique position enables it to be a trusted partner to government organisations, predominantly in the UK and the US, including defence departments, intelligence services and security agencies.

Follow us on twitter @QinetiQ
Visit our blog at www.QinetiQ-blogs.com/QinetiQ
Visit QinetiQ, stand number S3-550, at DSEi at ExCeL in London between 10th – 13th September 2013. The world's leading defence and security event. For more information visit www.dsei.qinetiq.com

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The approval submission was taken into consideration as part of the MEPC 65's agenda covering 'harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water'. Final Approval is required for systems using an active substance, and is based upon examination of full scale prototype test data and all required supporting documentation on aspects such as risk and safety to the ship, crew, general public, and the environment.

The documented information was reviewed and approved by a joint panel of experts from the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environment Protection ballast water working group. The application was submitted to the IMO by the Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. A key element of the Final Approval submission was an investigation covering the impact of treated ballast water on coated and uncoated materials. A full Type Approval certificate for the Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® EC system is expected by end of July this year.

'Gaining IMO Final Approval status has involved an extremely stringent review and investigation process, and we are naturally very delighted that the Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® EC Ballast Water Management System has successfully met all the requirements of the process. This represents an essential and extremely significant milestone in offering the marine industry a safe, flexible, and extremely efficient means of treating ballast water,' says Joe Thomas, Director, Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management Systems.

The Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® EC System

Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® EC is a modular ballast water management system, providing a safe, flexible and economical process for the treatment of ballast water.

Ballast water treatment with an Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® EC system is achieved through a simple and efficient two stage process. Upon uptake the sea water is first passed through a back washing filter (1st Stage) and then the filtered sea water passes through a static mixer, where the disinfectant generated from the side stream electrolysis unit (2nd stage) is injected to ensure a maximum level of 10 parts per million (ppm) in the treated ballast water.

During discharge the filter is bypassed and any residual oxidant in treated ballast water is monitored before being discharged overboard. If required, treated ballast water is neutralised by injecting sodium bisulfite into the main ballast line during discharge. Neutralisation effectiveness is continuously monitored to ensure compliance with MARPOL discharge limits.

Wärtsilä offers the Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® EC and Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® UV Ballast Water Management Systems, which both became part of the portfolio following the acquisition of Hamworthy plc in January 2012.

Wärtsilä AQUARIUS®UV Ballast Water Management System received type approval in December 2012.
Link to press release.

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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2012, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.7 billion with approximately 18,900 employees. The company has operations in nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com

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The plant is mainly fired with wood pellets and its heat output is around 33 MW. The plant has replaced some of the capacity of the oil- and gas-fired boiler plants and has thus helped substantially reduce the CO2 emissions from the production of district heat. The plant has been producing environmentally friendly energy in Tampere since December.

'The plant will help us to secure the competitiveness of district heat, lower CO2 emissions and improve our delivery reliability in the southern region of Tampere,' says Managing Director Antti-Jussi Halminen from Tampereen Energiantuotanto.

Metso's delivery comprised a complete turn-key boiler plant solution and Metso DNA automation system. The new plant operates unmanned with remote monitoring from the main control room of the Lielahti power plant. By using the reliable automation technology, the operators are able to flexibly control the district heat production process and quickly respond to changes. The technology used at the plant is based on the pellet fuel being pulverized in separate grinding mills and burned in a pulverized combustion boiler. The start-up and load control of the combustion process is remarkably high and the pulverized fuel allows for clean, energy efficient and flexible heat generation. Pulverized pellet combustion is new to Finland, but Metso has been using it in Sweden on a smaller scale.

'This was a major delivery for Metso, as it is the first reference using this technology for district heat generation on such a large scale. The Bioheat RampUp plant delivered by us enables the use of pellets and oil, simultaneously in any proportion or separately, in one and the same boiler, which is operated unmanned,' says Jussi Orhanen, Director, Heat & Power Plants, Power business line, Metso.

According to Orhanen, the solution is also an excellent option for industry presently using heavy fuel oil for generating process steam.

Tampereen Energiantuotanto Oy, a subsidiary of Tampere Power Utility, is responsible for the group's electricity and district heating production, maintenance and development. Increasing the proportion of renewable energy sources is part of Tampere Power Utility's strategy.

Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines, rebuilds and services.

www.metso.com/pulpandpaper, www.metso.com/power, www.twitter.com/MetsoPulpPaper

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup

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The winning technician can use the grand prize to upgrade his existing workspace or build his ultimate Dream Shop. Technicians can register at the dedicated Delphi Dream Shop website (delphidreamshop.com) or, new for 2013, through Delphi's Facebook page (facebook.com/DelphiAutoParts). The grand prize winner will be introduced this November at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.

"In its third year, the Delphi Dream Shop continues to receive an enthusiastic response from technicians," said Lúcia Veiga Moretti, president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. "This year it is even easier to enter and follow the contest with the addition of Delphi's Facebook page, which many are already using — along with Twitter and YouTube — to learn about Delphi products and to diagnose, service and repair vehicles of today and the future."

The Delphi Dream Shop sweepstakes includes electronic equipment needed to service the increasingly complex vehicle electronics found on-vehicle, including Delphi's new AutoIQ diagnostic kit with Wi-Fi-enabled tablet and a high-performance laptop with shop management software. It also includes earth-friendly shop equipment like an A/C recovery machine, gas caddy system and fuel system tester.

Other prizes include shop essentials such as mechanic tools, air tools and compressor, a heavy-duty lift, transmission jack, two-ton service jack, engine lift, battery charger and tester and brake lathe.

In addition, the grand prize winner will receive Delphi parts from its fuel, engine management, heating and cooling, and Diesel product portfolio. Delphi will also include comprehensive training from its award-winning program, as well as a subscription to Delphi's RepairPoint, to provide further online diagnostic support.

Since being chosen as the 2012 Delphi Dream Shop grand prize winner, Ryan Mullin from Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada, has had fun taking delivery of his prizes. "I'm still pinching myself. I didn't think I had a chance to win, but you can't win if you don't enter," said Ryan.

In addition to the grand prize, technicians are eligible to win monthly prizes of handheld touch-screen tablets, weekly prizes of Delphi mechanic gloves, shop stools and fender covers, plus hundreds of instant prizes including Bass Pro Shop gift cards, Delphi lunch coolers and Delphi hats. Technicians are encouraged to enter early and visit often. Official rules can be found at delphidreamshop.com.

About Delphi: Delphi Automotive PLC is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 32 countries, Delphi delivers real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient. Connect to innovation at www.delphi.com/am.

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More than 150 building professionals attended Carrier's two Distinguished Sustainability Lecture Series events held in Singapore and Thailand on May 14 and 16. Launched in the Middle East in 2011, the Distinguished Sustainability Lecture Series is designed to convene international building industry experts to discuss the economic and health motivations for green building, as well as future sustainable building trends. To date, 13 lectures have convened in emerging markets across the world, reaching more than 1,500 building professionals.

'Forty percent of energy consumption comes from buildings, indicating significant potential to make sound environmental improvements that are also good business decisions,' said John Mandyck, chief sustainability officer, UTC Climate, Controls & Security. 'Carrier's Distinguished Sustainability Lecture Series unites building industry leaders to accelerate the expansion of sustainable building practices.'

During the event, Dr. Nils Kok, assistant professor in Finance and Real Estate at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and a visiting scholar at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, shared the global perspective on energy efficiency, sustainability and the economics of green building. In addition, Huston Eubank, chief knowledge and innovation officer and consulting director, Regenerative Ventures, Inc. and associate of The Green Asia Group in Singapore, introduced recent research data on health and productivity in green buildings, specifically the substantial increases in productivity due to improved indoor environmental quality and best practices for achieving these results.

Carrier is a champion of the green building movement around the globe, was instrumental in launching the U.S. Green Building Council® (USGBC) in 1993 and was the first company in the world to join the organization. In 2010, Carrier became the first company to license USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) curriculum to train employees and customers in sustainable building practices. Carrier is now one of the USGBC's largest global partners for LEED education.
For more information on Carrier and its sustainability initiatives, visit www.NaturalLeader.com or follow Carrier on Twitter: @CarrierGreen.

About Carrier
Carrier is the world's leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy efficient products, building controls, and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier improves the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. Carrier is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit www.carrier.com for more information.

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"This is the largest active heave-compensated MacGregor offshore crane that has been ordered," says Frode Grøvan, Director, Sales and Marketing for Advanced Load Handling. "At a time when subsea modules are getting larger and heavier and operations are being conducted at ever greater depths, a sophisticated crane on this scale equips the new vessel to meet the ever increasing demands of the offshore construction market."

Sealion Shipping, a UK-based offshore support company that manages and operates offshore support vessels for Toisa, describes the MOCV as a customised version of an Ulstein Deepwater Enabler design. It says: "The DP 3 vessel is designed and equipped for worldwide operations in the oil and gas sector, ultra deepwater installation and construction, flexible lay, pipe lay, cable lay and topside construction support, and will be built to the highest standards and with maximum flexibility and capability prioritised".

The crane delivery is planned for the beginning of 2015, with the vessel delivery following shortly afterwards in July.

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Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's brands MacGregor, Kalmar and Hiab are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 3.3 billion in 2012 and it employs approximately 10,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com

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Highlights are as follows:

-Deepwater Millennium - Awarded a two-year contract for work offshore Australia at a dayrate of $605,000 ($442 million estimated contract backlog). The rig's prior dayrate was $545,000.

-Estimated 2013 out-of-service time increased by a net 117 days, including 89 days due to shipyard acceleration into 2013 from 2014 and contract preparation on the Deepwater Millennium.

-Transocean John Shaw - Awarded a one-year contract extension for work in the U.K. sector of the North Sea at a dayrate of $415,000 ($151 million estimated contract backlog). The rig's prior dayrate was $360,000.

-Jack Bates - Awarded a three-well contract for work offshore Australia at a dayrate of $525,000 ($47 million contract backlog). The rig's prior dayrate was $380,000.

-Falcon 100 is currently idle.

The report can be accessed at www.deepwater.com by clicking on the Fleet Status Report link found in the toolbar.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements described in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements which could be made include, but are not limited to, estimated duration of customer contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates and locations, planned shipyard projects and other out of service time, and sales of drilling units. These include but are not limited to operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the future prices of oil and gas and other factors, including those discussed in the company's most recent Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in the company's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the other consequences of such a development worsen), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the company or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations to the most comparative GAAP measure are displayed in quantitative schedules on the company's website at www.deepwater.com.

This press release or referenced documents does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of article 652a or article 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or a listing prospectus within the meaning of the listing rules of the SIX Swiss Exchange. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean Ltd. and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean Ltd.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on deepwater and harsh environment drilling services, and believes that it operates one of the most versatile offshore drilling fleets in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in, and operates a fleet of, 83 mobile offshore drilling units consisting of 48 High-Specification Floaters (Ultra-Deepwater, Deepwater and Harsh-Environment drilling rigs), 25 Midwater Floaters and 10 High-Specification Jackups. In addition, we have six Ultra-Deepwater Drillships and two High-Specification Jackups under construction.

For more information about Transocean, please visit the website www.deepwater.com or www.transoceanvalue.com.

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MOLINE, Illinois — Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $1.084 billion, or $2.76 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30, compared with $1.056 billion, or $2.61 per share, for the same period last year.

For the first six months of the year, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $1.734 billion, or $4.41 per share, compared with $1.589 billion, or $3.91 per share, last year.

Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 9 percent, to $10.914 billion, for the second quarter and rose 9 percent to $18.335 billion for six months. Net sales of the equipment operations were $10.265 billion for the quarter and $17.058 billion for six months, compared with $9.405 billion and $15.524 billion for the periods last year.

"After a record-setting second quarter, John Deere is well on its way to another year of strong performance," said Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer. Second-quarter sales and income were the highest for any quarterly period in company history, he pointed out. "Deere's results are a reflection of positive conditions in the global farm economy, which continues to show impressive strength. The company's performance also offers further proof of the adept execution of our operating and marketing plans, which are aimed at expanding our global market presence."

Summary of Operations
Net sales of the worldwide equipment operations increased 9 percent for the quarter and 10 percent for six months compared with the same periods a year ago. Sales included price realization of 3 percent for the quarter and year to date and an unfavorable currency-translation effect of 2 percent for the quarter and 1 percent for six months. Equipment net sales in the United States and Canada increased 9 percent for the quarter and 13 percent year to date. Outside the U.S. and Canada, net sales increased 9 percent for the quarter and 6 percent for six months, with unfavorable currency-translation effects of 4 percent and 3 percent for the periods.

Deere's equipment operations reported operating profit of $1.663 billion for the quarter and $2.500 billion for six months, compared with $1.522 billion and $2.220 billion last year. The improvement for both periods was due primarily to the impact of price realization and higher shipment volumes. These factors were partially offset by increased production costs and higher selling, administrative and general expenses as well as unfavorable effects of foreign-currency exchange. The higher production costs were related primarily to manufacturing overhead expenses in support of growth and new products, engine-emission requirements, and postretirement benefit expenses. These items were partially offset by lower raw-material costs. In addition, higher warranty costs and research and development expenses affected year-to-date results.

Net income of the company's equipment operations was $953 million for the second quarter and $1.478 billion for the first six months, compared with $947 million and $1.362 billion in 2012. The operating factors mentioned above, along with a higher effective tax rate and increased interest expense, affected both quarterly and year-to-date results.

Financial services reported net income attributable to Deere & Company of $125.0 million for the quarter and $257.9 million for six months compared with $109.2 million and $228.3 million last year. Results were higher for both periods primarily due to growth in the credit portfolio, partially offset by increased selling, administrative and general expenses. In addition, last year's six-month results benefited from revenue related to wind energy credits.

Company Outlook & Summary
Company equipment sales are projected to increase by about 5 percent for fiscal 2013 and by about 3 percent for the third quarter compared with the same periods a year ago. Included is an unfavorable currency-translation impact of about 1 percent for the year. For the full year, net income attributable to Deere & Company is anticipated to be about $3.3 billion.

Although Deere expects to deliver record earnings for the year, global financial pressures as well as adverse weather patterns have added a note of caution to the outlook. "Deere's near-term forecast is being tempered by lingering economic concerns in many parts of the world, which are restraining business confidence and growth," Allen stated. "In addition, cool, wet weather in North America has delayed crop planting, slowed construction activity and hurt sales of turf-care equipment."

Allen said he remained confident about the company's longer-term prospects for growth. "We continue to believe our investment in new products and additional capacity will allow Deere to fully capitalize on the world's increasing need for food, shelter and infrastructure in the years ahead," he said. "These trends appear to have considerable resilience and we're confident they should prove rewarding to our customers and investors."

Equipment Division Performance

Agriculture & Turf. Sales increased 12 percent for the quarter and 14 percent for six months largely due to higher shipment volumes and price realization, partially offset by the unfavorable effects of currency translation.

Operating profit was $1.582 billion for the quarter and $2.347 billion year to date, compared with $1.403 billion and $1.977 billion, respectively, last year. The improvement in both periods was primarily driven by the impact of higher shipment volumes and price realization. These factors were partially offset by increased production costs as well as higher selling, administrative and general expenses and the unfavorable effects of foreign exchange. In addition, six-month results were impacted by higher warranty costs and research and development expenses.

Construction & Forestry. Construction and forestry sales decreased 6 percent for the quarter and six months mainly due to lower shipment volumes. Operating profit was $81 million for the quarter and $153 million for six months, compared with $119 million and $243 million last year. The decline in operating profit for both periods was due primarily to lower shipment volumes, increases in production costs and higher selling, administrative and general expenses, partially offset by price realization. In addition, an unfavorable product mix and higher research and development expenses affected year-to-date results.

Market Conditions & Outlook

-Agriculture & Turf. Deere's worldwide sales of agriculture and turf equipment are forecast to increase by about 7 percent for full-year 2013, including a negative currency-translation impact of about 1 percent. Relatively high commodity prices and strong farm incomes are continuing to support a favorable level of demand for farm machinery in much of the world. Deere's sales are further benefiting from global expansion and a number of advanced new products.

-Industry sales for agricultural machinery in the U.S. and Canada are forecast to be up about 5 percent in relation to last year's healthy levels. The increase reflects continued strength in demand for large equipment such as high-horsepower tractors and combines.

-Full-year industry sales in the EU27 are forecast to be down about 5 percent due to weakness in the overall economy and last year's poor harvest in the U.K. In South America, industry sales are projected to be up 15 to 20 percent as a result of strong market conditions in Brazil. Industry sales in the Commonwealth of Independent States are expected to be down slightly from 2012, while Asian sales are projected to be little-changed.

-In the U.S. and Canada, industry sales of turf and utility equipment are expected to be flat to down slightly for 2013, reflecting a cool, wet spring in North America and a continuation of cautious consumer sentiment.

-Construction & Forestry. Deere's worldwide sales of construction and forestry equipment are forecast to decrease by about 5 percent for 2013. The decline reflects a cautious outlook for U.S. economic growth, cool, wet weather conditions in North America, and flat sales in world forestry markets. In forestry, further weakness in European markets is expected to offset higher U.S. demand.

-Financial Services. Full-year 2013 net income attributable to Deere & Company for the financial services operations is expected to be approximately $550 million. The forecast improvement over last year is primarily due to expected growth in the credit portfolio and lower crop insurance claims, partially offset by higher selling, administrative and general expenses.

John Deere Capital Corporation

The following is disclosed on behalf of the company's financial services subsidiary, John Deere Capital Corporation (JDCC), in connection with the disclosure requirements applicable to its periodic issuance of debt securities in the public market.

Net income attributable to John Deere Capital Corporation was $105.9 million for the second quarter and $210.9 million year to date, compared with $78.3 million and $171.7 million for the respective periods last year. Results improved for both periods due to growth in the credit portfolio, partially offset by higher selling, administrative and general expenses.

Net receivables and leases financed by JDCC were $28.721 billion at April 30, 2013, compared with $24.558 billion last year.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements under "Company Outlook & Summary," "Market Conditions & Outlook," and other forward-looking statements herein that relate to future events, expectations, trends and operating periods involve certain factors that are subject to change, and important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of the company's businesses.

The company's agricultural equipment business is subject to a number of uncertainties including the many interrelated factors that affect farmers' confidence. These factors include worldwide economic conditions, demand for agricultural products, world grain stocks, weather conditions (including its effects on timely planting and harvesting), soil conditions (including low subsoil moisture from recent drought conditions), harvest yields, prices for commodities and livestock, crop and livestock production expenses, availability of transport for crops, the growth of non-food uses for some crops (including ethanol and biodiesel production), real estate values, available acreage for farming, the land ownership policies of various governments, changes in government farm programs and policies (including those in Argentina, Brazil, China, the European Union, India, Russia and the U.S.), international reaction to such programs, changes in and effects of crop insurance programs, global trade agreements, animal diseases and their effects on poultry, beef and pork consumption and prices, crop pests and diseases, and the level of farm product exports (including concerns about genetically modified organisms).

Factors affecting the outlook for the company's turf and utility equipment include general economic conditions, consumer confidence, weather conditions, customer profitability, consumer borrowing patterns, consumer purchasing preferences, housing starts, infrastructure investment, spending by municipalities and golf courses, and consumable input costs.

General economic conditions, consumer spending patterns, real estate and housing prices, the number of housing starts and interest rates are especially important to sales of the company's construction and forestry equipment. The levels of public and non-residential construction also impact the results of the company's construction and forestry segment. Prices for pulp, paper, lumber and structural panels are important to sales of forestry equipment.

All of the company's businesses and its reported results are affected by general economic conditions in the global markets in which the company operates, especially material changes in economic activity in these markets; customer confidence in general economic conditions; foreign currency exchange rates and their volatility, especially fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar; interest rates; and inflation and deflation rates. General economic conditions can affect demand for the company's equipment as well. Uncertainty about and actual government spending and taxing could adversely affect the economy, employment, consumer and corporate spending, and company results.

Customer and company operations and results could be affected by changes in weather patterns (including the effects of drought conditions in parts of the U.S., flooding in other parts and dryer than normal conditions in certain other markets); the political and social stability of the global markets in which the company operates; the effects of, or response to, terrorism and security threats; wars and other conflicts and the threat thereof; and the spread of major epidemics.

Significant changes in market liquidity conditions and any failure to comply with financial covenants in credit agreements could impact access to funding and funding costs, which could reduce the company's earnings and cash flows. Financial market conditions could also negatively impact customer access to capital for purchases of the company's products and customer confidence and purchase decisions; borrowing and repayment practices; and the number and size of customer loan delinquencies and defaults. A debt crisis, in Europe or elsewhere, could negatively impact currencies, global financial markets, social and political stability, funding sources and costs, asset and obligation values, customers, suppliers, and company operations and results. State debt crises also could negatively impact customers, suppliers, demand for equipment, and company operations and results. The company's investment management activities could be impaired by changes in the equity and bond markets, which would negatively affect earnings.

Additional factors that could materially affect the company's operations, access to capital, expenses and results include changes in and the impact of governmental trade, banking, monetary and fiscal policies, including financial regulatory reform and its effects on the consumer finance industry, derivatives, funding costs and other areas, and governmental programs, policies and tariffs in particular jurisdictions or for the benefit of certain industries or sectors (including protectionist and expropriation policies and trade and licensing restrictions that could disrupt international commerce); actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and other central banks; actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and other financial regulators; actions by environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies, including those related to engine emissions (in particular Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4 and Stage IIIb non-road diesel emission requirements), carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions, noise and the risk of climate change; changes in labor regulations; changes to accounting standards; changes in tax rates, estimates, and regulations and company actions related thereto; compliance with U.S. and foreign laws when expanding to new markets; and actions by other regulatory bodies including changes in laws and regulations affecting the sectors in which the company operates. Customer and company operations and results also could be affected by changes to GPS radio frequency bands or their permitted uses.

Other factors that could materially affect results include production, design and technological innovations and difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints and prices; the availability and prices of strategically sourced materials, components and whole goods; delays or disruptions in the company's supply chain or the loss of liquidity by suppliers; the failure of suppliers to comply with laws, regulations and company policy pertaining to employment, human rights, health, safety, the environment and other ethical business practices; start-up of new plants and new products; the success of new product initiatives and customer acceptance of new products; changes in customer product preferences and sales mix whether as a result of changes in equipment design to meet government regulations or for other reasons; gaps or limitations in rural broadband coverage, capacity and speed needed to support technology solutions; oil and energy prices and supplies; the availability and cost of freight; actions of competitors in the various industries in which the company competes, particularly price discounting; dealer practices especially as to levels of new and used field inventories; labor relations; acquisitions and divestitures of businesses, the integration of new businesses; the implementation of organizational changes; difficulties related to the conversion and implementation of enterprise resource planning systems that disrupt business, negatively impact supply or distribution relationships or create higher than expected costs; security breaches and other disruptions to the company's information technology infrastructure; changes in company declared dividends and common stock issuances and repurchases.

Company results are also affected by changes in the level and funding of employee retirement benefits, changes in market values of investment assets, the level of interest and discount rates, and compensation, retirement and mortality rates which impact retirement benefit costs, and significant changes in health care costs including those which may result from governmental action.

The liquidity and ongoing profitability of John Deere Capital Corporation and other credit subsidiaries depend largely on timely access to capital to meet future cash flow requirements and fund operations and the costs associated with engaging in diversified funding activities and to fund purchases of the company's products. If market uncertainty increases and general economic conditions worsen, funding could be unavailable or insufficient. Additionally, customer confidence levels may result in declines in credit applications and increases in delinquencies and default rates, which could materially impact write-offs and provisions for credit losses. The failure of reinsurers of the company's insurance business also could materially affect results.

The company's outlook is based upon assumptions relating to the factors described above, which are sometimes based upon estimates and data prepared by government agencies. Such estimates and data are often revised. The company, except as required by law, undertakes no obligation to update or revise its outlook, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Further information concerning the company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect the company's financial results, is included in the company's other filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q).

This media release, financial highlights, and more financial data are
available in PDF format.(http://www.deere.com/en_US/docs/Corporate/investor_relations/pdf/financialdata/reports/2013/2013_secondquarter.pdf).

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The order includes 43 KONE MonoSpace® elevators, 28 TravelMaster® 110 escalators, 13 TransitMaster® 120 escalators, one TransitMaster® 140 escalator, and eight TransitMaster® 185 autowalks. Thirty-two of the escalators and autowalks to be delivered will be powered by the new KONE Direct Drive(TM), which is the industry's most efficient drive and up to 20% more efficient than conventional worm-gear solutions.

Installation is scheduled to begin this year with the equipment fully operational once the new central security filters are opened to the public in 2015.

"We are happy to contribute to the smooth operation of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This agreement is a continuation of our cooperation and further strengthens our relationship with them," said Ari Lehtoranta, KONE Executive Vice President for Central and North Europe.

The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the Netherlands' main international airport, serving over 51 million passengers yearly. In 2012, it was selected the best airport in Europe for the third time by the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe.

KONE has worked with the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for more than 40 years. In 2011, KONE was chosen as the main contractor for the maintenance of all escalators, elevators, and automatic doors.

A majority of the order was booked in the first quarter of 2013.

About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance. The company's objective is to offer the best People Flow® experience by developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment. In 2012, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 6.3 billion and around 40,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland

www.kone.com

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This company takes a lot of pride in providing great service; and not only that, but it provides service for a price that will not put a hole in one's pocket. People can save 25 percent on hard water spot removal from glass. They may also be able to save 40 percent on their pressure washing service with contract cleaning.

Furthermore, online payments can be made with credit cards and PayPal. The staff members want to make things more convenient for customers. One hundred percent satisfaction is guaranteed with this company.

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Muskogee Technology supplies manufactured aerospace products to Boeing for its Network & Space Systems and Boeing Military Aircraft divisions.  Muskogee Technology has been providing high quality products to Boeing for over six years with the highest level of success. The Boeing Company and Muskogee Technology signed a Mentor/Protégé agreement back in 2006 in which technology and training was transferred to assist Muskogee Technology to reach this high level of performance. Muskogee continues today providing many of these machined and fabricated products through long term contracts.
 
'We strive for excellence at Muskogee Technology' stated James T. Martin, President/ CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority, the Economic Development Arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.  'Our primary goal at Muskogee Technology is excellence, being recognized by an industry leader of Boeing's caliber is truly an honor, and our team at Muskogee Technology is dedicated to maintaining this level of performance and delivery.'

For more information on the Boeing Performance Excellence Award, visit www.boeingsuppliers.com/recognition/cur_year_win.html
 
About Muskogee Technology
Muskogee Technology provides a variety of services to meet the needs of the aerospace and defense industries including metal fabrication, precision machining, water jet cutting, electronics, engineering and providing electronic and electromechanical assembly and kitting services.  Muskogee Technology is owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

About the Poarch Band of Creek Indians
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the State of Alabama.  It is a sovereign nation, with its own system of government and jurisdiction.  The Tribe operates a variety of economic enterprises, which employ hundreds of Tribal Members and area residents.  Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority, the economic development arm of the Tribe, manages the following businesses: Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve, Muskogee Inn, Perdido River Farms, Creek Smoke Shop, Creek Travel Plaza, and Riverside Smoke Shop.
 
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is an active partner in the State of Alabama, contributing to economic, educational, social, and cultural projects benefiting both Tribal Members and residents of these local communities and neighboring towns. The Tribe's Planned Giving Campaign includes significant donations to local schools, education scholarships, senior centers, youth athletics, and charitable organizations.

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About Papros Inc.: Papros Inc. has been committed to providing Total Environmental Management solutions to US and International companies. 'Optimizing the Greenback and the Green Environment' has been the slogan of Papros Inc. since its inception more than twenty five years ago. Based in San Jose, California, Papros Inc.'s solutions span the entire spectrum of Environmental Management, featuring tools to enable corporations worldwide to deploy and manage product environmental lifecycle data in a manner that is efficient, easy-to-use and economical. Papros aims to proactively support the infrastructure needed for manufacturing and for rapid changes in product design.

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Sacramento, California, May 14, 2013 - Sams & Associates Inc., the leader in providing quality, consistency and timeliness in independent claims handling, announces the addition of James Thompson their new property adjuster in Southern California and surrounding areas.

James joined Sams & Associates in 2013 after gaining experience as a Project Manager and Estimator for GE Construction and Able Restoration.  He is licensed in Texas, Mississippi and California.  He also holds a California P&C License.  Prior to starting a career as an Insurance Adjuster, James, received his Bachelor's of Art in History from Millsaps College.

'James has the professionalism necessary to handle our claims and the personal touch our clients have come to know as Sams & Associates.  We are excited to have James on board and are looking forward to what he will continue to bring to the table as time goes on', President, Don Sams, stated.

James Thompson, can be reached by phone at (714) 595-6691 or by email at james.thompson@sams-assoc.com

About Sams & Associates:

Sams & Associates is a leading independent insurance adjusting firm serving California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Utah. With claims adjusters throughout the Western United States, Sams & Associates investigates, inspects and adjusts all types of commercial and residential property and liability claims. Sams & Associates has the required licensing and experienced staff for SIU insurance investigations and administration. For more information contact 800-566-7267 or on the web at http://www.sams-assoc.com.

Donald K. Sams
President
(800) 566-7267, ext. 103
don.sams@sams-assoc.com

Corporate Contact:
Bob Lund, C.O.O.
(800) 566-7267, ext. 107
bob.lund@sams-assoc.com 

Claims Contact:
Chet Davis, CEO
(800) 566-7267, ext. 104
chet.davis@sams-assoc.com

Sales & Marketing Contact:
Bobby Phillips, Business Development Manager
(800) 566-7267, ext. 101
bobby.phillips@sams-assoc.com 

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The session will be moderated by Mr. Mike Camara, General Manager of ABC Disposal Service, Inc.
 
Visit FleetMind at Waste Expo 2013 in Booth #2347 or contact Mr. Padilla at dpadilla@fleetmind.com .
 
About FleetMind
 
FleetMind Solutions, Inc. is the award-winning technology leader for fleet management solutions. FleetMind's technology is derived from over 10 years and millions of dollars invested in developing the industry's best and most advanced fleet solutions specifically designed for waste and recycling environments. FleetMind solutions have been successfully installed in thousands of vehicles across North America. Our products have allowed the industry's largest waste and recycling fleets to link their drivers and vehicles to business operations in real-time to ensure improved productivity, safety, sustainability, profitability and customer service.
 
For more information, visit us at www.FleetMind.com.

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American Block manufactures a range of products, including drilling equipment, mud pumps, sheaves,traveling blocks, deadline anchors, and ac drawworks. They can also manufacture customized pieces of equipment to fit all of your needs. They promise high-quality products and on time delivery, and understand that the oilfield and marine industries demand only the best quality equipment. 

The professionals at American Block come all corners of the globe, and are some of the most highly trained and skilled professionals in the industry. They work together as a team to reduce project overhead and constantly strive to improve the manufacturing process so that your company receives the best and most reliable technology available. 

American Block Manufacturing Company is located at 6311 Breen Road, Houston, Texas, 77086 and can be reached at toll free at 1-800-572-9087 or sales@americanblock.com. You can also visit their website, http://americanblock.com/, for more information on products and services.

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KBR will conduct services as the general contractor to perform regulatory maintenance, mechanical fixed equipment, piping systems, electrical and instrumentation services for the pygas unit, as well as all aspects of event management, project controls and subcontractor management. Turnaround execution is expected to increase the operating unit efficiency.

'KBR has the know-how and resources necessary to deliver our services safely, on time and within budget,' said Ivor Harrington, Group President, KBR Services. 'We are proud to be selected to execute this important turnaround and build upon our consistent track record of success in the Gulf Coast petrochemical market.'

KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, power, industrial, civil infrastructure, minerals, government services and commercial markets. For more information, visit www.kbr.com.

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The consortium formed by IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA and the South African company GROUP FIVE has been selected by Jasper Power Company for the construction of a 96-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in South Africa.

The contract, which was signed today in Johannesburg, is worth around 150 million dollars and includes the engineering, equipment supply, civil engineering work, assembly and start-up of this renewable energy facility.

In addition, under the terms of the agreement the consortium will be in charge of developing the transformer substation that will feed the plant's energy and a 132-kilovolt (KV) overhead power line that will connect the infrastructure to the national grid. Lastly, both companies will also be responsible for the plant's operation and maintenance for the next 15 years.

The photovoltaic plant, which will be named Jasper PV, is part of a project led by the American company Solar Reserve. It will be located near the city of Postmasburg, in the Northern Cape province, and will have over 325,000 polycrystalline modules spread across some 180 hectares.

This project is also part of Round 2 of the Renewable IPP Programme of South Africa's Energy Department, which has assigned the construction of eight photovoltaic plants and seven wind farms.

The Renewable Energy IPP Programme is an ambitious project that will launch a bidding process for a total capacity of 3,725 MW through five rounds. The South African government recently announced its intention to launch a new renewable energy programme once the current one has been completed, in order to add another 3,200 MW of clean generation to the grid before 2020. Because of these targets, South Africa has become one of the countries with the greatest potential in the renewable energy sector.

Strengthens its position in South Africa

This contract consolidates IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA as the most international company in its industry, present in more than 30 countries. It also reinforces the company's presence in South Africa, a country that has become strategic in recent years and where the construction of two wind farms was awarded this year.

These two facilities, named Noblesfontein and Klipheuwel, together boast a capacity of 101 MW and are located in the southwest of the country, in the state of Western Cape, near Cape City. Both wind farms will also be developed in consortium with GROUP FIVE, one of the largest South African construction companies, which is present throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Headquartered in Erandio, Vizcaya, IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA specialises in turnkey projects for other IBERDROLA Group companies and for third parties in the generation, nuclear, grid and renewable energy fields.

It applies a high degree of innovation to all of its projects and thanks to its technological capabilities, the Company is also one of the benchmark firms in the global engineering sector, with the capacity to compete on the international markets.

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For more information about New Wire Marine visit their website or call 704-740-5179.

About New Wire Marine:   New Wire Marine is a marine electrical system design company that engineers customizable, professional grade marine switch panels and products to the DYI market, small- to mid-sized boat building companies and boat yards nationwide.
 

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