• New facility to add 40 jobs to local economy

• Expansion reflects strength of welding industry

TROY, Ohio, September 30, 2008 - Hobart Brothers Company www.hobartbrothers.com is pleased to announce the expansion of its manufacturing operations into a new 65,000-square-foot facility located in Troy, Ohio. The new facility will be used to increase production capacity for the company’s welding consumables. more

[Lexington, KY] – Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, is proud to announce the initiation of its Margin of Excellence program by naming Anne Koontz its first Alltech - University of Kentucky Margin of Excellence Fellow.

The Margin of Excellence program was developed by Alltech as a means of rewarding the dedication of graduate students in the study of science while promoting technology and development in Kentucky. The fellowship is a stipend of $40,000 per year for a maximum of five years for each graduate fellow. This stipend is in addition to any awards given by the university. more

May 14, 2008

[Lexington, KENTUCKY] - Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, has been named Communicator of the Year by the Central Kentucky chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award is bestowed annually to an individual who demonstrates an ethical approach to communication and an ability to effectively communicate with internal and external audiences. more

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DODGE CITY, KANSAS The Roto-Mix Division of JSI Industries, Inc. has been reacquired by the original investors who founded the Company back in 1984. Roto-Mix is a leading manufacturer of livestock feed mixing equipment for the beef cattle and dairy industries. Roto-Mix also manufacturers and markets a complete line of manure spreaders and compost mixers and spreaders for agricultural, municipal and industrial applications. Roto-Mix operates three facilities, which employ over 110 people in Dodge City, Hoisington and Scott City, Kansas. more