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Maidenform Brands, Inc. Announces Earnings Release Date and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Results

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Maidenform Brands, Inc. Announces Earnings Release Date and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Results

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ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced that the Company will release fourth quarter and full year 2011 results before the market opens on March 7, 2012 at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Maidenform will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to review these results and provide an update on the overall business.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the phone number below five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call telephone number is (866) 578-5784 and the passcode is "Maidenform". The conference call will be simultaneously webcasted and can be accessed via the investor relations page of Maidenform's website at www.maidenformbrands.com. For those unable to participate in the "live" conference call, a dial-in replay of this event will be available through March 21, 2012 and will be hosted on the Company's website for a limited time. The replay telephone numbers are (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888. The replay passcode is 73679635.

About Maidenform Brands, Inc.

Maidenform Brands, Inc. is a global intimate apparel company with a portfolio of established, well-known brands, top-selling products and an iconic heritage. Maidenform designs, sources and markets an extensive range of intimate apparel products, including bras, panties and shapewear. During its 90-year history, Maidenform has built strong equity for its brands and established a platform for growth through a combination of innovative, first-to-market designs and creative advertising campaigns focused on increasing brand awareness with generations of women. Maidenform sells its products under some of the most recognized brands in the intimate apparel industry, including Maidenform®, Control It!®, Fat Free Dressing®, Flexees®, Lilyette®, Luleh®, Maidenform's Charmed®, Bodymates®, Inspirations®, Self Expressions® and Sweet Nothings®. Maidenform products are currently distributed in approximately 63 countries and territories outside the United States.

Forward Looking Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events and the Company's future performance within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or future strategies that are signified by the words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects" or similar words or phrases, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. It is routine for the Company's internal projections and expectations to change as the year or each quarter in the year progress, and therefore it should be clearly understood that the internal projections and beliefs upon which the Company bases its expectations may change prior to the end of each quarter or the year. Although these expectations may change, we assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the projections or forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements: the worldwide apparel industry may continue to be harmed by the current global economic downturn, the conditions in the financial and credit markets may affect the availability and cost of our funding, the Company's growth cannot be assured and any growth may be unprofitable; potential fluctuations in our results of operations or rate of growth; our dependence on a limited number of customers; the Company has larger competitors with greater resources; retail trends in the intimate apparel industry, including consolidation and continued growth in the development of private brands, resulting in downward pressure on prices, reduced floor space and other harmful changes; failure to anticipate, identify or promptly react to changing trends, styles, or consumer preferences; the Company's credit agreement could limit growth opportunities; external events that disrupt the Company's supply chain, result in increased cost of goods or an inability to deliver its products; events which result in difficulty in procuring or producing products on a cost-effective basis; disputes with third parties for infringement or misappropriation of their proprietary rights; increases in the prices of raw materials; changing international trade regulation, including as it relates to the imposition or elimination of quotas on imports of textiles and apparel; foreign currency exposure; and the sufficiency of cash to fund operations and capital expenditures.

This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are referred to the reports and documents filed from time to time by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of these and other important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in forward-looking statements.

SOURCE Maidenform Brands, Inc.

Kenesto to Premiere at SolidWorks World 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

First Public Showing of Cloud-Based Process Automation System

Kenesto (www.kenesto.com) will demonstrate its business process automation system publicly for the first time at SolidWorks® World 2012, booth 226, in San Diego, CA from February 12 through February 15, 2012.

Kenesto™, now in beta testing, is a completely new, 100% cloud-based system that allows users in all departments of the manufacturing enterprise to create processes and manage work easily. Until Kenesto, users outside of engineering departments have resisted legacy systems like PLM because these systems are simultaneously complex, inflexible and expensive.

Kenesto overcomes users' reluctance to use previous-generation process systems by using computing concepts users already understand. By coupling an attractive design with sophisticated inference technology, Kenesto "learns" processes as users simply attach data and route it to the next person or organization in the process. There is no need to model a process in advance, deploy it to a process execution engine or install any client software. Kenesto runs in any HTML5-capable browser, including mobile devices running Android® and iOS®.

"We are excited to introduce Kenesto to the Dassault Systèmes community at SolidWorks World 2012," said Michael Payne, CEO, Kenesto. "We believe there is an affinity among SolidWorks customers and partners and Kenesto users. This community has always been among the first to adopt new products that are cost-effective, easy to use and which make their products more competitive. SolidWorks users who have seen Kenesto so far have confirmed that the product delivers these benefits. Now, we are pleased to share Kenesto with the wider Dassault Systèmes community."

At SolidWorks World booth 226, attendees and DS SolidWorks Partners will be able to see Kenesto in action and meet with the company's managers and the product definition team. One-on-one meetings will allow customers and partners to ask detailed questions in order to evaluate participation in the Kenesto beta program. Kenesto staff will be available to discuss specific processes and implementation. Customers and DS SolidWorks resellers are encouraged to contact the company in advance to set up individual meetings with company management and/or the product definition team. To request a meeting please email your request to sww2012@kenesto.com.

To learn more about Kenesto, download An Introduction to Kenesto at http://www.kenesto.com/intro.

About Kenesto
Kenesto (www.kenesto.com) is a new kind of process automation system. In contrast to legacy PLM systems, Kenesto is people-centric, product-based and enterprise scalable. Kenesto combines these three attributes into the first system that can be widely deployed across an enterprise to improve a company's teamwork and efficiency. Kenesto revolutionizes process automation by making process automation more widely applicable, more affordable and easier to use than ever before. Kenesto is privately-held and based in Waltham, MA.

Kenesto is a trademark of Kenesto Corp. All other company and product names are the property of their respective owners.

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Yos Shiran, CEO of Caesarstone Global Group Announces the International Launch of the New Collection -- Supremo(TM)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:39:00 +0000

The New Collection, Launched Internationally, Offers Eight Stylish Colors of Exceptional Design With Patent Protected Technology. Like All Other Caesarstone Products, the Supremo Collection Enables Architects, Designers and Customers to Create a Unique Interior Finish Suitable for All Applications -- From Kitchen Countertops and Backsplashes to Wall Paneling, Vanity Tops, Flooring and Custom Made Furniture

Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd., the pioneer and leading manufacturer of quartz surfaces, today announced the launch of its elegant Supremo™ collection. The international launch follows the successful distribution and growing demand in many countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, Israel and more.

Mirroring nature's endless diversity, each of the eight exceptionally designed premium surfaces has its own spectacular flow of colour and pattern. Some of the styles are translucent and can be backlit to create a soft, atmospheric effect. Just like an original work of art, every Supremo slab is a one-of a kind quartz surface. Consumers as well as Architects and Designers can create a unique atmosphere in the bathroom, kitchen or living areas -- and achieve an upscale look that reflects a specific personality, spirit, and lifestyle.

"The feedback from the international architect and designer's community following local launches of the Supremo in certain markets has been excellent," said Yos Shiran, Caesarstone CEO. "This is a further innovative collection of Caesarstone in-tuned with the evolving markets' needs. We expect to continue launching further colours in 2012 from each of our four company collections, which we believe customers will love to have in their homes and commercial spaces."

The Supremo collection includes the following colours: 'Fair Lady,' 'Ocean Palace,' 'Black Knight,' 'Queen of Hearts,' ' Queen of Sheeba,' 'Shining Armor,' 'Maharaja,' and 'Swan Lake.' More information is available on the Caesarstone website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. You can also download the "Caesarstone" iPhone app from the Apple store.

About Caesarstone
www.caesarstone.com
Founded in 1987 near the ancient Roman city of Caesarea, Caesarstone manufactures high-quality, quartz surface slabs for a variety of uses and applications, such as bathroom vanities, flooring, countertops for kitchens and more. A quartz surface pioneer and global leader, Caesarstone creates surface slabs that are easy to transport, fabricate, install and maintain. They are scratch resistant, heat resistant, non porous, and maintain their lush for years. With an international distribution network, Caesarstone's quartz surfaces are readily available worldwide at global locations, and are accompanied by a comprehensive warranty and service.

Yos Shiran, CEO of Caesarstone: "Caesarstone Is Proud to Be the First Building Material Company to Present at the Upcoming Eurocucina Exhibition in Milan, and Views This as a Further Demonstration of Its Commitment to Consumers, Architects and Designers i

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:28:00 +0000

Presenting for the First Time at the 2012 Eurocucina Exhibition, Caesarstone's Eye-Catching Exhibit Will Feature New Colours and Textures, Fresh Ideas and Creative Solutions for Home Decor; Highlighting the Diverse Applications of Its Fabulous Quartz Surfaces, Caesarstone Brings a Unique and Innovative Design Perspective to This Year's Eurocucina Exhibition

Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd., the pioneer and leading manufacturer of Caesarstone quartz surfaces, announced the premier presentation of Caesarstone's Original Design Concepts at the upcoming 2012 Eurocucina Exhibition in Milan. The Caesarstone booth, designed entirely using the company's exquisite quartz surfaces, will feature the imaginative and extensive applications of Caesarstone solutions, including bathrooms, flooring, furniture, wall coverings and countertops. The wide array of colours and textures that comprise Caesarstone's Classico, Supremo, Motivo and Concetto Collections will be integrated into the booth's design, providing visitors a hands-on introduction into the company's diversified product offering.

Eurocucina -- the International Kitchen Furniture Exhibition -- runs as part of the larger Saloni Exhibition at the Milan Fairgrounds, bringing together top Italian and foreign manufacturers. With 150 exhibitors occupying nearly 35,000 square meters, Eurocucina is Europe's most popular and prestigious trade show in the field. "We are both excited and honoured to exhibit Caesarstone's unique design concepts and quartz surface applications at this year's exhibition," said Caesarstone CEO, Yos Shiran. "We look forward to the opportunity to showcase our unique colours and textures within the context of such a prominent and impressive exhibition."

The Caesarstone booth will be located at Pad 15 H25 L24 within the Eurocucina Exhibition Hall. Global representatives of the Caesarstone brand invite architects, designers, consumers and members of the press to visit the company's booth and learn more about Caesarstone's innovation and inspired design perspective.

About Caesarstone
www.caesarstone.com
Founded in 1987 near the ancient Roman city of Caesarea, Caesarstone manufactures high-quality, quartz surface slabs for a variety of uses and applications, such as bathroom vanities, flooring, countertops for kitchens and more. A quartz surface pioneer and global leader, Caesarstone creates surface slabs that are easy to transport, fabricate, install and maintain. They are scratch resistant, heat resistant, non porous, and maintain their lustrous appeal for years to come. With an international distribution network, Caesarstone's quartz surfaces are readily available worldwide and are accompanied by a comprehensive warranty and service.

Beauty Breakthroughs From the American Academy of Dermatology

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000

This kit from the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) features three leading dermatologists' expert opinions on the science behind some of the latest beauty technologies, including anti-aging skin care treatments, lasers and lights, and non-invasive fat removal.

The Academy recommends that patients choose an appropriate medical doctor who is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties to ensure their health and safety during and after cosmetic procedures. Board-certified dermatologists have the medical training and experience required to keep skin healthy and youthful-looking and have pioneered many advances in cosmetic surgery, including tumescent liposuction and laser surgery.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 17,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. Follow the Academy on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology) or Twitter (@AADskin).

To view this release in a media-rich format, go to: http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/aad/beauty_breakthroughs/

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Karen Capili Reveals Advance Look at Eagerly Anticipated Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear Line

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Capili Translates Successful "Funky Victorian" Couture Theme Into Ready-to-Wear Collection

Karen Capili, one of the newest and most talked-about designers on the West Coast, will debut her first ready-to-wear line in May and has released a sneak preview of some of her first few pieces that will give retailers an indication of the direction she will be taking. Capili's Spring/Summer 2012 couture line was launched in Los Angeles in October to spectacular reviews.

Capili is known for her use of bright vivid colors from the 1980s, which she cleverly intertwines with Victorian-era designs to create unique pieces that reflect divergent time periods yet create a distinctive look that is bold and dramatic, yet also classical and formal. Both her Fall/Winter 2012 couture and ready-to-wear lines will be consistent with this unique theme.

"My ready-to-wear line is designed for the woman who wants to have fun, yet maintain a certain formality about the way she dresses," said Capili. "Going out is on occasion, and women need to have ready-to-wear options that offer a sense of excitement and adventure while still preserving a look that is appropriate for most social settings."

Capili's ready-to-wear line will retail for $95-$550; her couture line retails for $750-$2,250. Both are available in select specialty stores across the country.

Karen Capili is one of a new generation of fashion designers who combines originality and imagination to create a line of couture and ready-to-wear for young, contemporary women. Born in Manila, Philippines, Capili came to the United States to work with both manufacturers and retailers. In 2010, Capili focused her energies on creating her own line of apparel and quickly established herself as a force on the West Coast fashion scene. Capili's designs are a clear reflection of an evolving artist who is fascinated by fashion, multiculturalism, bold colors, divergent influences and pride for her native Pacific Island homeland. More information can be found at www.karencapili.com.

High-resolution images of Karen Capili designs are available on request, and her apparel is offered for editorial photo shoots. Samples may be viewed at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/101737125406210052952/CapiliRTW?authkey=Gv1sRgCP7wpeL_u6iq0gE

Contact:
Steve Honig
The Honig Company, LLC
818-986-4300
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HEX Announces Classic Leather "Vision" Watch Bands

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:58 +0000

HEX Announces Classic Leather "Vision" Watch Bands

From the Boardroom to BBQs, Timeless Design Makes iPod nano® Desirable Timepiece

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OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HEX, award-winning "tech-cessories" brand, is continuing to bring glamour to gadgets and substance to style, with today's release of the Vision Classic Leather Watch Bands for iPod nano (sixth generation). Incorporating a timeless design, the Vision Classic Leather is a sophisticated accessory when combined with one of the music player's 18 clock faces.

Joining the line-up of already established watch bands, the Classic Leather line offers consumers a chic and refined accessory available in four colors — black, white, British tan and grey. Composed of high-quality genuine leather and topstitched embroidered edges, the ageless colors combined with its thoughtful design composition provide a sophisticated look for a day at the office to a night out with friends.

"We want to continue to provide consumers with endless ways to use their iPod nano as a wearable timepiece," said Dan Maravilla, vice president of HEX. "Adding the Classic Leather bands to the Vision line was the perfect step in that direction."

The bands are designed with a patented clip-in, clip-out stainless steel plate, also coated for advanced scratch resistance.

The Vision Classic Leather Bands are now available for $49.95 on Apple.com and ShopHEX.com. For more information on the brand visit the website, follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopHex or on Twitter @shophex. Also, check out our Spring/Summer look book to see our new collections in action.

About HEX:
Established in 2010, by the trend setting folks at August Accessories in Oxnard, California, HEX is proud to bring fashion forward thinking to the often mundane world of tech apparel and merchandise. With more than 20 years of experience within the fashion and accessories industry, August has sprouted a brand that is already taking the market by storm. With a collection that showcases ever modern iPod nano® watchbands and a stylish array of bags, through fusing technology and fashion HEX has created some very innovative products that will no doubt garner top-quality storage for all of your tech devices without damaging your steez or street cred. We're here to serve… More information on HEX can be found on www.ShopHEX.com, Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE HEX

LeftLane Sports Grows 850%, Launches Mobile Site and Apps

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Flash sale site LeftLane Sports confirmed today that revenue in 2011 grew over 850% in its third year of business and that the company has launched a mobile commerce site. The announcement comes just three months after LeftLane Sports, the first Private Sale site focused on the Outdoor and Action Sports industry, closed its first round of funding.

Management says the company, which had been self-funded until October 2011, has been growing at a double digit pace each month for the past 15 months. "LeftLane Sports' growth has been a result of our dedication to our members. We're providing the best brands at the best prices, and we're topping it off with unrivaled service," said Co-Founder Erik Fialho.

Going into the 2011 Holiday season, LeftLane Sports gained a solid edge over the competition by boasting its standard 1 business day shipping. LeftLane is the only Flash Sale retailer to offer 1 business day shipping on all of its products, beating established sites, like Gilt Groupe, One Kings Lane, and others by as much as 3 weeks. The fast service allowed LeftLane Sports to offer guaranteed delivery for Christmas up until December 21st. The resulting extra sales boosted December revenue by over 720% compared to 2010.

Prior to the Holiday season, LeftLane Sports also began a "Go Mobile" initiative. The site launched its first iPhone app in November, and saw thousands of downloads within the first few days of launch. "We're now receiving nearly 7% of our business from our iPhone app," said Fialho. "Our members are constantly on the go, and giving them the ability to shop faster than ever from wherever they are is unbeatable," he continued.

The tremendous response to the iPhone app validated the company's decision to become fully mobile compatible. LeftLane Sports quietly launched its mobile site on January 24th, and plans to boost promotion for the site within the coming weeks.

About LeftLane Sports
LeftLane Sports (www.leftlanesports.com) is an exclusive private sale site offering premium Outdoor, Fitness, and Action Sports products at up to 70% OFF retail. Site membership is free and requires only a name and email address. LeftLane Sports was founded in 2009 by industry veterans and friends, Helio Fialho, Maggie Bartels, and Erik Fialho. To become a member, visit www.leftlanesports.com.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release (or for a sample copy), contact Lorin Acker (press@leftlanesports.com).

LeftLane Sports, LeftLaneSports.com, and the LeftLane Sports logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeftLane Sports, Inc. All other sponsored products, company names, brand names, trademarks, and logos are the property of their respective owners.

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LeftLane Sports
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Williams Controls Reports First Fiscal Quarter 2012 Results and Announces Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Williams Controls, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE Amex: WMCO) today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Net sales for the quarter were $15,509,000, up 14.5% from $13,550,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. First quarter sales were down 7.4% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 as the first quarter is typically our seasonally slowest quarter of the year primarily due to fewer shipping days arising from regularly scheduled holiday shutdowns.

Net income for the first fiscal quarter was $1,013,000, or $0.13 per diluted share, an increase of 57% over the 2011 first fiscal quarter to net income of $644,000, or $0.09 per diluted share.

Strong NAFTA truck sales led the sales improvement in the quarter, increasing 58% when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The expiration of the accelerated depreciation in 2011 combined with improved freight tonnage and continued strong replacement demand led to unexpectedly higher demand for NAFTA trucks in the quarter. Worldwide off-road sales increased 35% in the quarter compared to last year's first fiscal quarter due to higher demand for off-road equipment and strong sales of new products by the Company.

Customer supply chain issues and changes in vehicle product mix negatively impacted sales to European and Asian truck customers in the quarter over quarter comparisons. European truck sales were down 28% quarter over quarter primarily due to the timing of shipments to one customer. Asian truck sales decreased 57% over the prior year quarter primarily due to changes in one Korean customer's product mix that resulted in the use of fewer electronic engines.

Operating income was $1,779,000 in the quarter, a $900,000 increase from the 2011 first fiscal quarter operating income of $879,000. In addition to the impact of the higher sales, we reduced our environmental provision $145,000 on an after-tax basis, or $.02 per fully diluted share during the quarter based on revised standards enacted by the State of Oregon in the first fiscal quarter of 2012.

Today the Company also announced its regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable on February 28, 2012 to stockholders of record as of February 21, 2012.

Commenting on the first quarter results Patrick W. Cavanagh, Williams Controls' President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our strong NAFTA truck and world-wide off-road sales in the quarter offset some temporary timing issues by European and Asian customers, generating a significant improvement in revenues over last year's first quarter. The European and Asian issues were temporary and have been resolved." He continued, "We continue to focus on new product introductions and during the quarter over one-third of our quarter-over-quarter sales increase was due to new products introduced last year and the first quarter of this year." He concluded, "We are optimistic about our future prospects as our core markets recover, we expect that more vehicles will be converted to electronic fuel injection in China, India, Russia and Turkey, and we intend to continue with the aggressive introduction of new products to our existing customers."

Williams Controls will hold an investor conference call at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to provide an overview of the first quarter of fiscal 2012 financial performance and business highlights. You are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-665-2348 (domestic) or 1-973-200-3386 (international). Participants should call prior to the start time to allow for registration. The conference access code is 42515097. An audio replay will be available by telephone through February 17, 2012. The telephone number to access the replay is 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) and 1-404-537-3406 (international). The access code will be 42515097.

ABOUT WILLIAMS CONTROLS
Williams Controls is a leading global designer and manufacturer of Electronic Throttle Control Systems ("ETCs") for the heavy truck, bus and off-road markets. Williams Controls is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and employs more than 300 people worldwide at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit Williams Controls' website at www.wmco.com. Information posted on our website is not incorporated into, and does not constitute a part of, this release.

The statements included in this news release concerning predictions of economic performance and management's plans and objectives constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward looking statements are based on management's assumptions and projections, and are sometimes identifiable by use of the words, "expect to," "plan," "will," "believe" and words of similar predictive nature. Because management's assumptions and projections are based on anticipation of future events, you should not place undue emphasis on forward-looking statements. You should anticipate that our actual performance may vary from these projections, and variations may be material and adverse. You should not rely on forward-looking statements in evaluating an investment or prospective investment in our stock, and when reading these statements you should consider the uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include our ability to maintain positive relationships with key customers; the concentration of our sales revenues among a limited number of large customers; our status as a component manufacturer and the resulting impact on our revenues of demand for vehicles and equipment in which our products are installed; the effect of products liability lawsuits that directly affect us and that indirectly impact us because of their effect on the transportation and equipment industries generally; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on our gross income; the impact of federal monetary and trade policies that impact the market for our products; our ability to comply with U.S. and foreign laws applicable to our oversees operations; and the status of our relationships with our employees and organized labor force. These risks and uncertainties are beyond our control and, in many cases; we cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risk discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.


Williams Controls, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


	Three month period ended December 31, 2011 (unaudited)		Three month period ended December 31, 2010 (unaudited)
Net sales	$	15,509	$	13,550
Cost of sales		10,620		9,253
Gross profit		4,889		4,297
Research and development expense		1,118		1,200
Selling expense		746		671
Administration expense		1,246		1,547
Operating income		1,779		879
Interest expense, net		34		8
Other expense, net		118		38
Income before income taxes		1,627		833
Income tax expense		614		189
Net income	$	1,013	$	644
Earnings per share information:
Basic -
Net income per common share	$	0.14	$	0.09
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - basic		7,304,057		7,290,122
Diluted -
Net income per common share	$	0.13	$	0.09
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - diluted		7,494,174		7,436,184


Williams Controls, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)


		December 31, 2011 (unaudited)			September 30, 2011 (unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,448		$	1,339
	Trade accounts receivable, net		10,398			10,561
	Other accounts receivable		835			944
	Inventories		10,872			11,334
	Deferred income taxes		847			847
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		702			552
	Total current assets		25,102			25,577

Property, plant and equipment, net			9,088			9,446
Deferred income taxes			3,192			3,181
Other assets, net			360			337
	Total assets	$	37,742		$	38,541

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
	Revolving loan facility	$	2,616		$	1,575
	Accounts payable		4,405			5,599
	Accrued expenses		4,722			5,536
	Current portion of employee benefit obligations		201			201
	Total current liabilities		11,944			12,911

Long-term Liabilities:
	Employee benefit obligations		7,923			8,069
	Other long-term liabilities		129			126

Stockholders' Equity:
	Preferred stock		-			-
	Common stock		73			73
	Additional paid-in capital		38,708			38,521
	Accumulated deficit		(10,983	)		(11,108	)
	Treasury stock		(2,734	)		(2,734	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,318	)		(7,317	)

	Total stockholders' equity		17,746			17,435
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	37,742		$	38,541

Contact:
Mike Rusk
Financial Controller
Telephone: (503) 684-8600

Who Wants the Best Summer Job in America?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Who Wants the Best Summer Job in America?

UK Retailer Jack Wills Will Find Out with an Online Contest for College Students

PR Newswire

BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UK University outfitters, Jack Wills, continues its search for the coolest, most adventurous students with the "Best Summer Job in America" contest. This time Jack Wills is asking for one boy and one girl to live, work and party on the island of Nantucket as a Jack Wills "Seasonnaire". On February 2nd, Jack Wills will launch the online contest open to U.S. college and university students between the ages of 18 and 24, for the opportunity to compete to win $20,000 in tuition and a paid six-week internship as a Jack Wills "Seasonnaire". The winners will live in the Jack Wills house, work at the Nantucket store, and participate in all that is involved in a Jack Wills summer from June 3^rd to July 15^th.

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Jack Wills "Seasonnaires" are ambassadors for the brand who live the Jack Wills' lifestyle. The internship will include not only traveling to their stores in resort locations around the U.S., (Martha's Vineyard, Newport and Southampton), but also traveling to the Jack Wills headquarters in the United Kingdom and attending the biggest Jack Wills event of the summer, JW Varsity Polo. Students should expect to spend their summer hanging out on the beach, sailing and surfing during the day, and hosting parties in town at night.

What does it take to become a Seasonnaire? One awesome video, telling the JackWills team why you want this job.

Here are the details: contest applications will be available here – www.facebook.com/JackWillsUSA until March 9^th.

About Jack Wills
Jack Wills was founded in 1999 by Peter Williams and Rob Shaw and currently owns and operates more than 40 stores in the U.K. and Ireland, with 11 stores in the United States, and an ecommerce site, www.jackwills.com. The registered trademark, "Fabulously British," reflects and defines the inspiration behind the brand—high quality goods that draw heavily on British heritage, style and culture. As a University outfitter, the brand exudes a sense of excess, adventure, and a hint of youthful arrogance mixed with unique sex appeal.

For details, please log on to www.facebook.com/JackWillsUSA. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

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Diet Pepsi Refreshes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week With an Out-of-the-Box Runway Experience

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Diet Pepsi Refreshes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week With an Out-of-the-Box Runway Experience

Diet Pepsi Brings Four Regional Designers to the Fashion Industry's Center Stage

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PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diet Pepsi returns to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to provide a refreshing take on a traditional runway show experience. In partnership with fashion commentator Simon Doonan, Diet Pepsi will give four up-and-coming regional designers the opportunity to showcase their collections at the 'Diet Pepsi Style Studio' fashion show on February 9th at 8:00 p.m. in The Box at Lincoln Center.

Curated by Simon Doonan and presented on a set designed by Jonathan Adler, each designer will bring their unique hometown perspective to three themed fall looks. The themes, reflecting key style trends, include fierce safari prints, avant garde workwear and metallic finishes inspired by the refreshing Diet Pepsi can.

"We're excited to be partnering with regional designers who can bring their hometown perspective to the cutting-edge fashion of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week," said Amy Wirtanen, Senior Marketing Director Pepsi Beverages Company. "We hope that by translating high-end trends, we are opening the doors of the industry's premiere event, and making style accessible to all women."

The four designers selected to display their collections include: "Project Runway" alum and Dallas-based Shirin Askari; Denver, Colorado's Rachel Hurst of Rae Marie; Genoveva Christoff from Columbus, OH; and Elise Bergman of Chicago, IL.

"I am honored to be a part of bringing these fresh new faces to Fashion Week," said Simon Doonan. "Acting as their mentor has been an enriching experience, and seeing them adapt key trends for the Diet Pepsi woman makes me very proud."

Following the show, the regional looks will be on display in the Diet Pepsi Refresh Studio, located in the Grand Lobby of Lincoln Center. Designed by Jonathan Adler, the Diet Pepsi Refresh Studio provides guests a place to relax and recharge, while staying up-to-date with the week's trends and shows. Diet Pepsi will also treat guests to 'refreshing moments,' daily, surprising experiences designed to delight and uplift hurried fashionistas.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 22 different product lines that generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales each. Our main businesses -- Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi Cola -- also make hundreds of other enjoyable foods and beverages that are respected household names throughout the world. With net revenues of approximately $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment, including by conserving energy and water usage, and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support, and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.

SOURCE PepsiCo

RYU Set to Release Debut Spring 2012 Men's Premium Performance Apparel Line

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:53:00 +0000

New Authentic Apparel Line Produced From Organic and Recycled Materials

Today, Respect Your Universe, Inc. (RYU) (OTCBB: RYUN), http://www.respectyouruniverse.com/, announced that on February 15th they will release their highly anticipated debut Spring 2012 Men's Premium Performance Apparel Line. Inspired by the dedication of the athlete to the one-thousand-year-old sport of Martial Arts, RYU was founded on the principles of respect, strength, honor and sustainability and will contain training, competition, sportswear, headwear and accessory items in their new line.

Created specifically to enhance the athlete's overall performance, all of the RYU apparel and products are made from the highest quality fabrics comprised of up to 90% organic and/or recycled materials to maximize performance, fit and comfort. Made with both performance and style in mind, RYU's authenticity is reflected in the design of each item containing one or more symbols from traditionally handcrafted Samurai sword guards and iconography.

"This is one of the most exciting moments in my career," commented RYU CEO, Christopher Martens. "Being a part of Team RYU and the ability to bring to the market a line of performance and lifestyle products that doesn't compromise our ideals for price, but epitomizes those beliefs in delivering the best products to our consumer while utilizing the best fabrics and craftsman in the industry."

RYU's Men's Line will be available for purchase at http://store.respectyouruniverse.com/ and at high-end retailers such as MMA-specialty and sporting goods stores along with menswear boutiques. Select RYU apparel items and products will also be made available for purchase on the UFCStore.com this Spring.

Since their launch in September 2011, RYU has become an official event sponsor of the UFC® and selected elite professionals such as Top UFC® Welterweight Jon Fitch, 2011 Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and Boston Red Sox Outfielder Darnell McDonald to their long-term athlete brand representation roster. Additional well-known Mixed Martial Artists such as Mark Ellis, Clay Guida, Cheick Kongo, Joe Stevens and Hector Lombard have also been sponsored by RYU for individual fights to showcase RYU's new apparel and products.

RYU's unique style is one that will transcend the sport itself by reflecting the art of the sport and creating apparel and product based on the respect that each sport deserves. RYU's position remains authentic to the athlete, rooted in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and never forgetting the Warrior Ethic* spirit of combat of the original samurai warriors.

For more information on RYU visit http://www.respectyouruniverse.com or call +1-888-455-6183 ext. 101.

*Warrior Ethic
It is essential to keep the spirit of the warrior in mind twenty-four hours a day, whether walking, standing still, sitting down or reclining. Never forget it.

About Respect Your Universe
Respect Your Universe, Inc. (OTCBB: RYUN) is a premium performance apparel and equipment company rooted in and inspired by Mixed Martial Arts. Focused on the needs of the athlete, RYU brings innovative design, development and production of premium authentic performance gear with style to mixed martial artists and athlete enthusiasts worldwide. The RYU brand is based on respect, honor and sustainability.

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PriceSmart Announces January Sales

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) today announced that for the month of January 2012, net sales increased 20.5% to $157.5 million from $130.7 million in January a year earlier. For the four months ended January 31, 2012, net sales increased 23.0% to $853.3 million from $693.5 million in the same period last year. There were 29 warehouse clubs in operation at the end of January 2012 compared to 28 warehouse clubs in operation in January 2011.

For the four weeks ended January 30, 2012, comparable warehouse sales for the 28 warehouse clubs open at least 13 1/2 full months increased 15.2% compared to the same four-week period last year. For the twenty-one-week period ended January 30, 2012, comparable warehouse sales increased 18.4% compared to the comparable twenty-one-week period a year ago.

About PriceSmart

PriceSmart, headquartered in San Diego, owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling high quality merchandise at low prices to PriceSmart members. PriceSmart now operates 29 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory (five in Costa Rica; four each in Panama and Trinidad; three each in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic; two each in El Salvador and Honduras; and one each in Aruba, Barbados, Colombia, Jamaica, Nicaragua and the United States Virgin Islands).

This press release may contain forward-looking statements concerning the Company's anticipated future revenues and earnings, adequacy of future cash flow and related matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements containing the words "expect," "believe," "will," "may," "should," "project," "estimate," "anticipated," "scheduled," and like expressions, and the negative thereof. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the following risks: the Company's financial performance is dependent on international operations which exposes the Company to various risks; any failure by the Company to manage its widely dispersed operations could adversely affect its business; the Company faces significant competition; future sales growth could be dependent upon the Company acquiring suitable sites for additional warehouse clubs; the Company may encounter difficulties in the shipment of, and risks inherent in the acquisition and importation of, merchandise to its warehouse clubs; the Company is exposed to weather and other natural disaster risks; declines in the economies of the countries in which the Company operates its warehouse clubs would harm its business; a few of the Company's stockholders own approximately 31.4% of the Company's voting stock, which may make it difficult to complete some corporate transactions without their support and may impede a change in control; the loss of key personnel could harm the Company's business; the Company is subject to volatility in foreign currency exchange; the Company faces the risk of exposure to product liability claims, a product recall and adverse publicity; a determination that the Company's long-lived or intangible assets have been impaired could adversely affect the Company's future results of operations and financial position; although the Company takes steps to continuously review, enhance, and implement improvements to its internal controls, there may be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies that the Company has not yet identified; as well as the other risks detailed in the Company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") reports, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended August 31, 2011 filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on November 9, 2011. We assume no obligation and expressly disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For further information, please contact
John M. Heffner
Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
(858) 404-8826

SenSource Adds 3D Video Technology

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

SenSource is pleased to announce the addition of the PC-VID2, a 3D stereovision Video People Counter to its suite of traffic monitoring solutions. In addition to continuing the SenSource high accuracy standard, this new product provides queue management for retailers and other industries.

"We have already had great success with this new product, using it at both the National 9/11 Memorial as well as Haggar Clothing Stores. With the PC-VID2, we can now provide our clients with more tools to operate more efficiently and profitably by measuring queue lengths, wait time and service time," Joseph Varacalli, President, SenSource Inc.

Like the SenSource IP Thermal Imaging camera, the Video Counter uses TCP/IP connectivity to communicate traffic data while using the advantage of Power over Ethernet (POE). It sorts and omits objects based on height, shape and size such as children, shopping carts or strollers. In addition to having a 95-98% accuracy rating, the camera is remotely configurable with video validation and is efficient to install.

Using the queue management features, the PC-VID2 collects and analyzes queue length, wait time and transaction time in real time, allowing clients to reduce queue abandonments, act when line and wait time thresholds are reached, identify needs in staff scheduling and capitalize on shopping trends and habits.

SenSource is an Ohio-based privately-held technology company providing a variety of people counting and vehicle traffic monitoring systems, along with environmental sensing devices, since 2002. Designed to operate in both small and large scale business environments, SenSource's systems are currently employed in over 40 countries in retail, casino, entertainment, library, government and healthcare entities. More information on SenSource is available at http://www.sensourceinc.com.

SenSource Inc.
3890 Oakwood Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44515
(800) 239-1226

Milanoo Holds FACEBOOK FREE WEDDING Activity

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Milanoo Holds FACEBOOK FREE WEDDING Activity

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CHENGDU, China, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Milanoo, a global fashion apparel supplier, is holding a Facebook free wedding dresses activity at its official Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/milanoo.us), which began on Feb, 6th, 2012 and ends on Feb, 20th, 2012.

The essence of this activity is to get free wedding dresses from Milanoo, as well as share the joy of luck. Milanoo selects the top three people as winners for the free wedding dress, plus a 20% off coupon for buying other wedding apparel or occasion dresses for your wedding ceremony.

According to Milanoo's Facebook page Superintendent Zoe Xu, "All participants should get our special tickets after sharing the link of the wedding dress you desire to at least 5 of your friends. The most effective and useful way of getting more chances to win free wedding dresses for you once-in-a-lifetime big day is that you may ask 5 or more friends to do it again. We invite you try this put to get your free wedding dresses."

Milanoo's Facebook free wedding activity offers the latest wedding dress styles of 2012 with a motivation to assist people in having the perfect appearance for their significant day. Also, the extra 20% off coupon can help you get affordable wedding party dresses or occasion dresses. The winner will be notified on Facebook the next day after this activity ends on Feb, 21st 2012.

To satisfying your interests and get your free wedding dresses from this activity, please feel free to log in to Milanoo's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/milanoo.us or our official site at http://www.milanoo.com/en/promotions/specials-id-112239.html.

About Milanoo.com

It is a much preferred destination for all the fashionable and trend conscious people. The company offers a wide array of chic and unique dresses that will definitely help you to steal the gaze of others. You can order your dream wedding wears, cosplay dresses and accessories to stun the crowd in this New Year. Comfort, uniqueness and elegance are some of the main characteristics to please the women consumers. With its dedicated team of designers the company caters offline as well as online demands of their consumers. You can also visit its website to get a tailor made dressing solution for you.