Manufacturing

A list of the top 50 companies for executive women, compiled by the National Association for Female Executives, includes Johnson & Johnson, General Mills and Procter & Gamble. Ironically, however, another study supports the notion that women are no further up the corporate ladder than they were six years ago.

Marc S. Firestone will step down in April; Gerhard W. Pleuhs will become General Counsel.

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The new WD-40 Specialist line consists of five products: Rust Release Penetrant Spray; Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant; Protective White Lithium Grease; Long-Term Corrosion Inhibitor; and Rust Remover Soak.

A surprising twist in the sale of Pringles hit this morning when Diamond Foods Inc. called off its planned acquisition of Procter & Gamble's popular brand. But Pringles wont be homeless for long as The Kellogg Company swept in this morning to state its claim on the world's second largest player in savory snacks.

The acquisition further extends IBMs Smarter Commerce initiative by adding cloud-based software to help companies drive profitability through measurable pricing, promotion, and assortment planning.