ThursdayMar 14, 2013 3:58 pm

Diego Salazar Joins Spartan Motors, Inc. (SPAR) Division as Director of Latin American Sales

Today, Spartan ERV, a business unit of Spartan Motors, announced that Diego Salazar has joined the company as its Director of Latin American Sales. Based in Santiago, Chile, Mr. Salazar will focus on supporting business development activities in Spartan ERV’s Latin American market. The hiring marks the latest in a series of investments to accelerate the development of the sales pipeline in South America. With over 20 years of international business experience, Mr. Salazar has spent time in Brazil, England, Chile, and the United States. Mr. Salazar joins Spartan ERV after several years with Roche Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 3:00 pm

The Guitammer Company, Inc. (GTMM) Revenues Up 64% with Higher Gross Profit and Stronger Balance Sheet

The Guitammer Company, a company well known for its low frequency audio transducers that provide an immersive “4D” entertainment experience, just reported strong financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2012. Financial Highlights and Recent Developments • Revenues totaled $2.13 million, up 64 percent year-over-year, with a gross margin of 40 percent. • Gross profit rose 55 percent to approximately $850,000 as compared to FY2011. • Approximately $1.7 million was raised in private placements in FY2012, providing Guitammer with capital for ambitious growth initiatives. • Continued an expanding relationship with China-based Sichuan Lumiere Cinema Co. Ltd. (Lumière Pavilions)…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 2:44 pm

The Aristocrat Group Corp. (ASCC) Lays Foundation to Repeat Tito’s All-American Success Story

Although the $1.2 billion super-premium vodka market in the U.S. keeps on growing every day, the stiff competition for vodka-drinkers’ dollars leaves many emerging producers badly in need of a drink. That’s why the Aristocrat Group Corp.’s brand management division, Luxuria Brands, is pouring time and effort into replicating an all-American, brand-building success story with its new vodka line. In a market largely dominated by imports—Holland’s Ketel One, France’s Grey Goose, Sweden’s Absolut and more—Tito’s Handmade Vodka has blazed a path to success without a pretty name, fancy bottle or million-dollar ad budget. Founded back in 1997 by entrepreneur Bert…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 2:20 pm

GenSpera, Inc. (GNSZ) Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Lead Candidate G-202 for Treatment of Liver Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Orphan Products Development has granted Orphan Drug Designation to GenSpera’s lead candidate G-202 for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer. G-202, currently in a phase 2 clinical trial for patients whose disease has worsened on standard therapy for HCC, is expected to demonstrate efficacy in a wide range of tumor types. By receiving Orphan drug designation for G-202, GNSZ is granted seven-year U.S. market exclusivity if the company complies with certain FDA specifications. Additional incentives include tax credits for clinical trial expenses, access to…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 10:19 am

Viscount Systems, Inc. (VSYS) Secures Connecticut School with Freedom

Viscount Systems, a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, today announced that its Freedom access control solution has been installed at a private faith-based K-12 school in Connecticut. “We are pleased to continue making progress in the school security market,” stated Stephen Pineau, CEO of Viscount Systems. “Our technology enables schools to more securely control access to their facilities, at a significantly reduced cost versus traditional systems. This enables schools to either reduce the cost of securing each facility or to expand security within the same budget.” “We continue to build new applications to solve the issues facing school…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 9:34 am

Cardium Therapeutics, Inc. (CXM) Excellagen Wound Care Product Receives ISO Certification

Today before the bell, Cardium Therapeutics announced that it has received ISO 13485:2003 certification for its Excellagen® advanced wound care product by BSI, one of the world's leading certification bodies. This certification is a stand-alone standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization that provides harmonized quality management systems requirements for manufacturers of medical devices. Cardium's compliance with ISO 13485 represents an important next step forward to compliance with European regulatory requirements. "This ISO certification represents a major achievement and milestone for Cardium and moves us forward in our CE Mark Certification application for authorization to market and sell Excellagen…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 8:58 am

International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Investors Increase Stake in Company

International Stem Cell Corp., a California-based biotechnology company focused on the therapeutic applications of human parthenogenetic stem cells, announced today that $1 million has been invested by a number of existing long-standing investors through a private placement on the same terms as the transaction with management reported on January 22, 2013. The funds, along with those received in January 2013 from members of the management team, will help advance ISCO’s therapeutic programs towards clinical stage, building upon recently announced promising pre-clinical data for both the Parkinson's and Liver disease programs. "To have a number of existing shareholders increase their positions…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 8:43 am

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN) Named One of B2B Magazine’s Top Interactive Technology Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

For the fifth consecutive year, BtoB Magazine has named Bridgeline Digital as one of the top interactive technology companies in the United States. A leading national publication for marketing strategists, BtoB Magazine bases its list of top interactive agencies – compiled yearly – on such criteria as innovative online marketing campaigns, percentage of company business that is business-to-business, new client wins, and effective use of new technologies. In the past year, Bridgeline’s iAPPS digital engagement platform has served as the basis for various new technology initiatives that will help further drive success in the B2B segment. The company recently released…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 8:36 am

ALR Technologies, Inc. (ALRT) Partners with Mid-America Coalition on Health Care to Improve Diabetes Management

ALR Technologies, a medical device company providing remote monitoring and care facilitation primarily for patients with diabetes, has entered into a partnership with the Mid-America Coalition on Health Care (MACHC) to assist the coalition’s multi-stakeholder membership better manage and reduce the costs for employees with diabetes. The Health-e-Connect Program’s remote monitoring and care facilitation capabilities enable ALRT Diabetes Care Facilitators to monitor patients’ blood glucose data and, in accordance with clinician-approved protocols, offer advice, support, and interventions if a patient’s readings are out of an acceptable range or if the patient is not testing their blood glucose as prescribed. MACHC…

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ThursdayMar 14, 2013 8:31 am

RELM Wireless Corp. (RWC) Completes Project 25 Interoperability Testing for New KNG Series Trunked Radios with Cassidian Communications

RELM Wireless, a supplier of high-specification, two-way communications equipment for use by public safety professionals and government agencies, as well as radios for use in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, announced yesterday that RELM’s new KNG Series Trunked Radios have successfully completed Cassidian Communications’ Interoperability Program (IOP). The Cassidian Communication Interoperability Program (IOP) is a very thorough testing program that guarantees first responders have powerful, flexible, and reliable communications tools they can count on. The testing accurately replicates scenarios and conditions displayed in mobile situations as well as fieldwork. IOP tests the compatibility of third-party P25 components…

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