Mueller Water Products, Inc. reported net sales of $421.6 million, income from operations of $28.0 million, and net income of $5.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in its second quarter ended March 31, 2008. These results include cash restructuring charges of $1.5 million ($0.9 million after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) comprised of severance and other costs in connection with the previously announced closure of U.S. Pipe's manufacturing operations in Burlington, N.J.

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Emerson Process Management continued to demonstrate strong global performance with reported sales increasing 19% in the quarter. Underlying sales grew 16%, led by strength in global energy sectors and continued project wins in a range of industries.

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Automation Technology, Inc. (ATI) has opened a second facility in Northwest Houston. According to ATI President Cooper Etheridge, the expansion triples the company’s production floor space and includes a 50% increase in staff.  

The company’s original facility in Industry, TX will continue to act as the engineering and fabrication hub, while the new Houston facility will handle assembly and testing, new product development and sales. The address for the new facility is: 4950 Cranswick, Houston, TX 77041.

Now in its 13th year, ATI sells three core products: actuators, control systems and power systems. For more information, visit www.atiactuators.com.