Commercial Metals Co. Appoints Industry Veteran as New President
As part of its succession plan, Irving-based Commercial Metals Co. has appointed Peter R. Matt as president, effective April 1. He succeeds Barbara R. Smith who will remain chairman and CEO of the company. Matt will continue to serve on the company’s board, which he joined in June 2020. “We have every confidence in Peter […]
Vistra Supports University of Texas at Arlington First-Gen Students With $25k For Scholarships
Vistra is continuing its support of first-generation students at The University of Texas at Arlington. The Irving-based retail electricity and power generation company has made a $25,000 gift to fund scholarships for first-generation undergraduate students who are in their junior or senior years at UTA, helping to ensure they have the financial resources they need […]
Nexstar Media Inc. To Host Statewide Live Telecast of Texas Governor Abbott’s 2023 “State of the State” Address
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its television stations across the state of Texas will carry a multi-market live telecast of Governor Greg Abbott’s 2023 “State of the State” address on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. CT. The speech will air on […]
8 Service Dogs Trained in Irving Head to New Homes After Graduation
Eight service dogs trained in North Texas are now beginning their new lives with children, adults and veterans with disabilities. They graduated from the Canine Companions at Baylor Scott & White Health – Kinkeade Campus in Irving on Friday, in front of an audience of supporters and four legged friends. It’s a day about two […]
Flowserve To Acquire Canadian Industrial Valve Maker Velan for $245 Million
Irving-based Flowserve (NYSE: FLS) announced today that it is acquiring Montreal-based industrial valve maker Velan (TSX: VLN) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $245 million, according to a news release. The transaction includes the purchase of all Velan equity for approximately $209 million and the assumption of approximately $36.3 million in outstanding gross debt […]
Irving-Based Alkegen To Sell Unit to Private Equity Firm Regent
Irving-based Alkegen announced today that it will sell its Thermal Acoustical Solutions business unit to Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Regent LP, according to a news release. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Alkegen’s TAS unit manufactures high-performance acoustical and thermal management insulation components for the automotive and transportation industries. “This divestiture allows us […]
Sason Acquires Irving-Las Colinas Office Properties, Plans $2.5 Million Renovation
A New York and Miami-based real estate investor has acquired an Irving office complex and announced a $2.5 million renovation project to begin this year. Sason, a privately controlled real estate investment firm with a proven record of transforming office assets, acquired 104 and 106 Decker Court in Irving in Q4 of 2022 to mark its […]
Frost Fest Event For Families Comes To Irving February 18
The cold weather fun comes back to Irving Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Frost Fest! Join the City of Irving at Levy Event Plaza, 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd., for a free winter festival featuring tons of fluffy snow – a rarely seen occurrence here in Texas! Come enjoy the “cool” […]
McKesson Receives Approval of Its Near-term Climate Change Targets by the Globally Recognized Science Based Targets initiative
McKesson Corporation today announced that the company has received approval by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term climate change targets that contribute to reducing its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. McKesson joins more than 2,000 companies committed to setting and achieving targets to reduce GHG emissions that are aligned to the goal of […]
Irving-Based Chuck E. Cheese Continues National Brand Transformation with 200th Remodel Completion
Chuck E. Cheese, the number one global family entertainment venue, has completed its 200th remodel at its Douglasville, Georgia location. New and refreshed fun centers across 35 states have been enhanced to plus up the fun and the experience for families with more games, updated technology enhancements throughout each location, and innovation within its operation for greater guest […]