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Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Johnson Fistel LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against DMC Global

San Diego-based Johnson Fistel LLP has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) securities from May 3, 2024, to Nov. 4, 2024, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The case is captioned Garson v. DMC Global Inc., Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-03387....

Seventh Lockheed Martin-Built GPS III Satellite Launches

The seventh Lockheed Martin-designed and -built Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle, GPS III SV07, launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 16, entering orbit 12,550 miles above Earth. This launch follows the earlier GPS III SV06 mission in 2023 and is part of the ongoing modernization of the GPS...

Ball Corp. Teams Up with Dabur India to Launch Juice in Cans

Ball Corp., a Broomfield provider of sustainable aluminum packaging, has partnered with Dabur India Ltd. to expand the Réal juice portfolio with the new Réal Bites, now available in fully recyclable aluminum cans in India. Réal Bites juice features real fruit chunks, providing a unique drinking experience. The juice category in India saw significant growth...

Aerospace Company Expands Operations in Littleton

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Astro Digital, a developer of micro-satellite systems and infrastructure, will expand into Littleton. The company provides satellite mission support, including comprehensive satellite technology development and flight operations support for applications such as...

Lockheed Martin’s Tactical Satellite Ready for 2025 Launch

The Lockheed Martin Tactical Satellite (TacSat) has completed environmental testing and final checkouts at the company’s Littleton facility and is now ready for launch in 2025. The satellite will be launched aboard a Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket and is scheduled to be shipped to its California launch site for final processing. Designed to demonstrate advanced...

2024 Highest-Paid Executives at Jeffco Public Companies Revealed

The 2024 list of the Highest-Paid Executives at Jeffco Public Companies has been released, highlighting substantial compensation packages for 95 of Jefferson County’s top leaders. Executives on the list are ranked by total compensation in fiscal year 2023. Median compensation for an executive on the list was $917,107. Topping the list is Trimble Inc. CEO...

DMC Global Extends Put Option Timeline for Arcadia Products Business

DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) has reached an agreement with its Arcadia Products LLC joint venture partners, the Munera family, which establishes Sept. 6, 2026, as the earliest date DMC can be required to purchase the remaining 40% of Arcadia under the put option in Arcadia’s operating agreement. Broomfield-based DMC acquired a 60% controlling interest...

Quantinuum Marks First Quantum Token Delivery via Fiber

Broomfield-based Quantinuum, in collaboration with Tokyo-based Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and NEC, announced the successful delivery of quantum tokens across a 10km fiber-optic network in Japan, marking the first-ever accomplishment of its kind. This trial demonstrated fast transaction verification at the point of exchange, a crucial advancement for quantum key distribution (QKD) technology. Quantum tokens...

DMC Global CEO Michael Kuta to Retire

DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) announced Michael Kuta will retire as the company’s president, CEO and a member of the board, effective Nov. 29, 2024. Following Kuta’s retirement, James O’Leary, DMC’s executive chairman, will serve as interim president and CEO of the Broomfield company. “Michael’s dedication and contributions to DMC during the past decade are...

CPI Card Swipes Eco-Focused Inno Award

LITTLETON, CO – (Nov. 12, 2024) — CPI Card Group, a Jeffco-based payments technology company, has been recognized for its eco-focus in payment card manufacturing by the Denver Business Journal in this year’s Inno Awards. The company is dedicated to creating a more responsible banking industry through its sustainable card solutions. Max Michieli, CPI’s Director...

Ball Corp. Sponsors Global Sports Teams for Fan-Driven Sustainability

Four major sports teams — Arsenal, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche — have partnered to launch the “Green Action League,” marking the largest fan-driven sustainability campaign in sports history. This tournament invites fans from European football, American football, basketball and ice hockey to compete for the title of “greenest fans.” The event,...

Ball Corp. Acquires Alucan to Enhance Sustainable Packaging

Ball Corp., a Broomfield-based provider of sustainable aluminum packaging, acquired Alucan, a European leader in extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle technology. The acquisition expands Ball’s existing global extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle business by adding manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), Spain, and Lummen, Belgium. This move aligns with Ball’s strategy to simplify sustainability...