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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGK, a worldwide business leader in insect control technologies based in Minneapolis, announced that it has sold a majority interest in the company to Sumitomo Chemical of Tokyo, Japan, a longtime shareholder and partner. Founded in 1902, MGK has partnered with Sumitomo Chemical, a multinational chemical giant in basic chemicals, petrochemicals and life-sciences since the 1970s. Sumitomo Chemical first became an MGK shareholder in 1989....
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The moment has come. Today Bad Boy/Interscope recording artist, MGK, releases his debut album, Lace Up. The LP will provide an introspective look at the many experiences that have shaped the Cleveland born rapper and is sure to impress both fans and critics. "Lace Up" is host to single "Wild Boy," which is RIAA-certified Gold, selling over 500,000 copies. MGK was presented with his first Gold plaque by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Harve...
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGK, the family-owned provider of insect control solutions to a wide variety of markets, announces the purchase of assets from California-based Dunhill Chemical Company Inc. related to sabadilla, a botanical insecticide derived from a Central and South American lily, Schoenocaulon officinale. The MGK purchase involves the transfer of all rights, title and interest in Dunhill's sabadilla assets, including the existing Federal (EPA) and...
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGK, the family-owned provider of insect control solutions to a wide variety of markets, announced the sale of one of its subsidies, Baltimore-based ICR Inc., to i2L Research Ltd. ("i2L") of Cardiff, UK. ICR Inc, formerly known as Insect Control and Research, provides efficacy testing and regulation consulting to the insect control product industry. According to MGK President Steve Gullickson, the purchase of ICR by i2L, a product testing...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 9th, MGK will release his highly anticipated debut album, Lace Up. Set to be one of the standout debuts of 2012, Lace Up is sure to prove to critics and music lovers alike why the Cleveland rapper is one of the hottest new talents to hit the music scene. MGK's debut is led by the 1st single, "Invincible" featuring acclaimed songwriter, Ester Dean. The inspiring single, which MGK performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno...
SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced exclusive Muve Music content with the release of the March Muve Headliner and Muve First artists. During the month of March, Muve Music from Cricket is pleased to showcase Muve Headliner and Grammy Award winning artist Estelle. Muve Music in the month of March also features three Muve First Artists to offer exclusive music to...
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope recording artist MGK struck victory again this year winning the coveted mtvU "Breaking Woodie" Award given to the best emerging artist, besting A$AP Rocky, Fun., The Weeknd, Meek Mill, Azealia Banks, Iggy Azalea and others, at the "2012 mtvU Woodie Awards" which took place during the SXSW Music Festival last week. This is MGK's second win with the network after being voted MTV News' 2011 "Hottest Breakthrough...
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Azera, a new organically-compliant insecticide developed by MGK, has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The insecticide will provide reliable, broad-spectrum control of the toughest-to-kill insects and the flexibility to be applied as often as growers need it, without delaying harvest schedules. Azera combines three modes of action - fast-acting contact kill, insect growth regulator (IGR) activity and ingestion. The...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MGK, the rising rapid-fire rapper from Cleveland who became the first MC in history to win the famed Amateur Night competition at the Apollo, has been signed to Bad Boy/Interscope Records. Information about his forthcoming debut album, Lace Up, will be announced in the near future. MGK has continuously impressed with his exciting and exhilarating live performances at SXSW and Bamboozled, as well as on the Warped and Lil Wayne tours, just...
How a Team of Academic Experts Contributed to the President's Cyberspace ReviewNSF coordinated contributions of dozens of academic experts to help shape the President's comprehensive review of the nation's cybersecurity policyWhen President Obama tapped Melissa Hathaway of the National Security Council to review the nation's cyberspace policy in 60 days, she knew she needed to gather insights and perspectives from an array of different stakeholder groups.In addition to consulting with private...
