October 29, 2018

SBIA Presents Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) with Champion of Small Business Investing Award

The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association of lower middle market private equity funds and investors, recognized Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) for his support of small business investment and presented him with SBIA’s Champion of Small Business Investing Award. Rep. Schneider is among a group of select Members of Congress whom SBIA is honoring in recognition of their support for small business access to capital.

September 5, 2018

SMS Assist to Open Naperville Call Center for up to 400

SMS Assist, one of Chicago’s most closely watched growth-stage tech companies, is planning a big expansion. So why is a Michigan Avenue-headquartered firm deciding to grow in the suburbs?

March 7, 2018

SMS Assist Continues to Build World-Class Executive Team with Hiring of Amazon Veteran Peter Commons as Chief Product Officer

SMS Assist today announced the hiring of Amazon veteran Peter Commons as Chief Product Officer.

January 18, 2018

KION buys into EP Equipment, Big Lift’s majority owner

The KION Group is entering into an exclusive global strategic partnership with leading Chinese manufacturer EP Equipment in the fast-growing market for entry-level, light-duty warehouse equipment.

January 25, 2017

WELD AND MOMO JOIN FORCES

Kansas City, MO. – With over 100 years of combined motorsports and performance automotive leadership, two of the industry’s most iconic companies, MOMO and WELD Racing join together to create a global portfolio of storied high performance brands and product lines.

June 23, 2016

Strong growth drives new additions at Big Joe

Big Lift LLC, manufacturer and distributor of Big Joe brand material handling equipment, will complete of a number of expansion plans next month in response to continuing strong growth in North America.

June 17, 2016

Ernst & Young Announces SMS Assist CEO Mike Rothman Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2016 Technology Award Winner in the Midwest

Ernst & Young announced that Mike Rothman, chairman and CEO of SMS Assist, an innovative mobile and cloud-based multisite property management company, received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2016 Technology Award in the Midwest.

June 7, 2016

SMS Assist, a No-Glamor Start-Up, Becomes a Unicorn

Chicago's latest unicorn is all about grit.

June 7, 2016

SMS Assist Receives $150M Series D Investment from Goldman Sachs Investment Partners

SMS Assist, an innovative mobile and cloud-based multisite property management company, today announced it has raised $150 million in Series D funding from Goldman Sachs Investment Partners. Prior investors in SMS Assist include Insight Venture Partners and Pritzker Group Venture Capital.

April 9, 2016

Weld consolidates HiPer at KC HQ

Weld Racing L.L.C. has consolidated the operations of its HiPer Technology unit at its Kansas City headquarters.

October 30, 2015

Weld Completes HiPer Technology Asset Acquisition

Custom wheel maker Weld Racing L.L.C. has acquired the assets of HiPer Technology Inc., a manufacturer of “super structural” carbon fiber wheels for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and side-by-side (UTV) vehicles.

July 31, 2015

Street and Drift Wheel and Tire Upgrade With Weld Racing and Falken

Weld Wheels are for more than just traveling in a straight line.

May 15, 2015

Jim Clark to present at June 2015 Agri Investment Forum

Granite Creek's Managing Partner Jim Clark will present at the June 3 & 4, 2015 Agri Investment Forum in Toronto.

May 5, 2015

Insight Venture Partners invests in SMS Assist

SMS Assist has received a $45 million investment from New York-based Insight Venture Partners.

February 24, 2015

Weld presents first President's award at 'World of Wheels'

Weld presented its first President's Award at the 2015 O'Reilly's World of Wheels.

November 14, 2014

Weld Racing Acquires CCW Wheels

Looking to further expand their wheel offerings, business opportunities, technical capabilities, and appeal to customers, Weld Racing recently acquired wheel manufacturer CCW..

October 30, 2014

Weld Racing hosting celebs at SEMA

Weld Racing will host several celebrity guests during the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas from November 4-7, 2014.

October 27, 2014

Weld teams up with Shelby American

Weld Racing will supply Shelby American with the new Mustang 10-spoke Venice wheel.

December 9, 2013

Norman Young Named President and CEO of Weld Racing

Weld Racing, LLC announced the appointment of Norman Young as President and Chief Executive Officer.

October 22, 2013

SMS Assist raises $45 million from Pritzker Group Venture Capital

SMS Assist announced a $45 million investment from Pritzker Group Venture Capital.

June 20, 2013

Kyle Fickler Elected SEMA Board Member

Kyle Fickler, Weld Racing's Vice President of Sales, has been elected as a SEMA Board Member.

January 9, 2013

Sammy Swindell and Weld Racing team up in 2013

Legendary Sprint Car and Midget driver Sammy Swindell has chosen Weld Racing as the official wheel supplier for his Big Game Tree Stands Racing Sprint Car for 2013.

December 13, 2012

Big Lift launches new product

Big Lift introduces the J1 Joey task support vehicle.

October 23, 2012

SMS wins 2012 Chicago Innovation Award

SMS Assist has been named winner of the 2012 Chicago Innovation Award. With nearly 400 nominees from across all industries, sizes and sectors, SMS Assist was recognized for its proprietary technology that has revolutionized facilities services

July 18, 2012

Hughes named best Telematics Service Provider

Hughes Telematics, Inc., (HTI), (OTCBB: HUTC) a leader in providing next generation connected solutions, today announced that it has been named winner of the Best Telematics Service Provider at the 2012 Telematics Detroit conference in Novi, MI.

July 6, 2012

Lumisafe Ltd and Cyalume® Technologies Provide Emergency Lightstations® For £15 Million Heathrow Express Refurbishment

LumiSafe Ltd, based in Bristol, in the South West of England, has provided train company Heathrow Express with 366 Cyalume® Model 4 LightStations® as part of the rail provider’s £15 million investment directed at the upgrading of their fleet.

June 25, 2012

Derma Sciences Added to the Russell 3000® Index

Derma Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSCI), a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced that its stock has been added the Russell 3000® Index.

June 22, 2012

Weld Racing Unveils Delta-1 Drag Racing Wheel

June 1, 2012

Verizon to acquire Hughes Telematics, Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Hughes Telematics, Inc. (OTCBB: HUTC) today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Verizon will acquire Hughes Telematics Inc. (HTI).

May 31, 2012

Big Joe launches new walkie counterbalance forklift

Big Joe's CB22 walkie counterbalance lift truck offers the advantages of AC technology in a compact and flexible pedestrian design.

April 17, 2012

Derma Sciences Completes MedEfficiency Acquisition

Derma Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSCI), a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, has completed its previously announced acquisition of MedEfficiency, Inc.

April 2, 2012

Cyalume Technologies Announces New President and CEO

Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CYLU) today announced the appointment of Mr. Zivi Nedivi as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

January 10, 2012

Hughes Telematics introduces next generation telematics

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today launched mbrace2, the next generation of telematics innovation powered by Hughes Telematics, Inc. mbrace2 gives drivers top-of-the-line features related to safety, infotainment, personal assistance and vehicle care.

November 30, 2011

Derma Sciences to present at upcoming conferences

Derma Sciences, Inc. is focused on advancing wound care and announced today that the Company will be presenting at two upcoming conferences.

November 1, 2011

Weld Racing introduces new truck wheel line

Today Weld Racing LLC introduced their forged aluminum truck wheels to the attendees at the 2011 SEMA show. The positive response was overwhelming.

November 1, 2011

Volkswagon selects Hughes Telematics as exclusive provider

Hughes Telematics, a leader in providing next generation connected solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) to deliver Volkswagen connected vehicle services beginning in 2013.

October 11, 2011

SMS Assist moves headquarters

To accommodate its current period of expansion, SMS Assist has moved its operations to the John Hancock Center in Chicago, IL.

August 19, 2011

Cyalume creates unique infrared "dirt"

Cyalume's idIRt uses light stick technology to track criminals with "dirt" that emits infrared light invisible to the bad guys.

August 12, 2011

Mincron Announces Second Generation of Advanced User Interface Tools

Mincron has released their second generation of the Windows User Interface. Per the Director of Product Development, the front end has been completely redesigned from the ground up to allow for faster decisions and improvements in margins.

June 22, 2011

New World Ventures Invests $15 million in SMS Assist

New World Ventures, Chicago’s largest technology venture capital firm, today announced a $15 million investment in Chicago-based SMS Assist.

June 8, 2011

New Big Joe electric walkie stacker delivers low cost operation

Big Lift announced today the addition of the Big Joe® PDS30 Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker to its product line. The new Big Joe PDS30 was developed to deliver the lowest possible operating cost to users through simplicity in design and the use of highly efficient electrical components.

March 1, 2011

Big Lift launches new product

Big Joe, a pioneer in the development of electric forklifts for over 60 years, will unveil a radical new pallet truck design during the 2011 ProMat International Exposition.