DBusiness News http://www.dbusinessnews.com/ Dbusiness News en-us Copyright @ 2004, dBusinessNews. DBusiness News http://www.dbusinessnews.com/images/logo.gif http://www.dbusinessnews.com/ Allis-Chalmers Energy Announces $15 Million Asset Purchase http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=42525 Houston - HOUSTON -- Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. today announced that it has expanded its casing and tubing operations by purchasing $15 million in previously used casing and tubing installation equipment, including but not limited to hammers, tongs, lay down machines, and casing and tubing handling equipment including 1000 ton tools from Patterson Services, Inc., a subsidiary of RPC, Inc. Synaptics to Present at Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=42524 San Jose - SANTA CLARA -- Synaptics , a leader in interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Russ Knittel will present to the investment community at the Silicon Valley Bank Tech Investors Forum Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 4:40 p.m. Pacific Time. The forum will be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, CA. TRM to Acquire Travelex United Kingdom ATM Network http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=42526 Portland - PORTLAND -- TRM Corporation today announced that it has agreed to purchase the United Kingdom-based ATM business of Travelex UK Limited. The business includes the ATM division of Travelex as well as Travelex ATMs Limited, a joint venture company with Snax 24 Corporation Limited. TRM will purchase the business, comprised of over 1,100 primarily full placement ATM units, for 43.4 million pounds Sterling (approximately $78 million). The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining financing for the purchase, and, upon satisfaction of these conditions, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2005. Miller Brewing Company to Donate Up to $1 Million to American Red Cross to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=42527 Milwaukee - MILWAUKEE -- Miller Brewing Company announced today it will donate up to $1 million to the American Red Cross to aid with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Miller will be donating $500,000 immediately and will match all contributions from its employees and distributor partners up to an additional $500,000. CARDINAL STATE BANK NAMES BAILEY AS NETWORK SERVICES MANAGER http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=42331 Triangle - Durham - Bret Bailey has been named assistant vice president and network services manager for Cardinal State Bank, announced Wendy B. Wagner, executive vice president and chief operations officer. Chamber Hosts Sixth Annual State of Our Community Luncheon http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=42332 Triad - GREENSBORO - The Sixth Annual State of Our Community was presented Wednesday during a luncheon held at Koury Convention Center/Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel. The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which had approximately 950 in attendance, in order to inform the community about what is facing the city and county.