MILWAUKEE (June 1, 2015) - Jason Industries, Inc., announced that it has acquired DRONCO GmbH (DRONCO), one of Europe's leading manufacturers of abrasives, for approximately [Eur]32 million in cash and [Eur]10 million of assumed liabilities.

With approximately [Eur]40 million of revenue, DRONCO will be integrated into Jason's Finishing segment, the leading global producer of technical and maintenance brushes, polishing tools and compounds.

WASHINGTON (May 28, 2015)– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of 243 new grant investments totaling $54.3 million to 147 communities across the U.S. This investment will provide communities with funding necessary to assess, clean up and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment.

WASHINGTON (May 27, 2015) – In an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule today to clearly protect from pollution and degredation the streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources.