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Associated Press
10 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
SupplyCore Awarded 10-Year Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract
Rockford, IL, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SupplyCore, a supply chain integrator and small business defense and government contractor with more than 35 years of experience, has been awarded the Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime at Mechanicsburg. This 10-year, multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will serve as a critical component of the U.S. Navy's strategy to maintain operational readiness and support its fleet with reliable, high-quality supplies and services. Under the MAAC, SupplyCore will support the U.S. Naval Supply Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) and serve numerous naval platforms, from aircraft carriers and destroyers to submarines and unmanned vessels, enabling rapid response to both routine and urgent mission needs. The MAAC includes ten Integrated Weapons Systems Team (IWST) categories: Amphibious Systems, Carrier Operations, Common Electronics, Common Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES), Expeditionary Systems, Level I Special Operations Command (LI/SOC/FBW), Submarine Operations, Submarine Logistics, and Unmanned and Surface Combatants (UM&SC). 'We are honored to support the naval warfighter through the MAAC, a contract that underscores our dedication to sustaining the operational readiness of our military,' said Peter Provenzano, SupplyCore President & CEO. 'Our team, with support and collaboration from our strong partnerships with industry-leading OEMs and distributors, will provide customers with the mission-critical items they need.' SupplyCore's extensive track record with the Defense Logistics Agency and deep understanding of military needs position the company to deliver swift, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, strengthening its role as a reliable and trusted partner to the Department of Defense. For more information about SupplyCore and the MAAC, visit About SupplyCore SupplyCore supports the U.S. military, civilian agencies, and allied governments with a wide variety of facility and infrastructure supplies, special operational equipment, end items, heavy equipment, repair parts, and fire and emergency services equipment necessary to support sustainment and maintain readiness. SupplyCore is a Prime Vendor and Program Manager for various contract vehicles through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Additionally, SupplyCore supports several General Services Administration (GSA) schedules and contracts and is a single source solution for Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. For more information about SupplyCore and its 37-year history of supporting the warfighter, visit Nellie Miller SupplyCore 815-972-4726 [email protected]
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mexican restaurant in Rockford unveils Illinois' largest margarita
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Mexico Clásico is known around Rockford for its traditional Mexican cuisine, but now it is known for making the largest margarita Illinois has ever seen. The creation comes as Mexico Clásico celebrates its 12th anniversary of serving the Rockford community. The margarita's volume came in at a whopping 6 litres. All funds raised during the anniversary event went to the United Way of Rock River Valley. 'United Way is a big organization for helping people with secondary languages, like learning Spanish,' said General Manager Mauricio Segoviano. Segoviano and staff have been working toward breaking the record for some time. 'It's something we've been working on for the past three, four months. We had to send these made from Mexico and processed to get here, so we made sure it would be the biggest margarita in the state of Illinois,' Segoviano continued. Segoviano said that the goal for the restaurant is to make people feel at home with an authentic environment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rockford police raid home of accused US Post Office robber
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A man faces charges after robbing a Rockford post office on Tuesday, according to police. Around 3:02 p.m., Anthony Johnson, 58, reportedly walked into the United States Post Office, at 1140 Broadway, carrying a handgun, and demanded cash from the clerk. After taking the cash, Johnson fled, but was identified by Rockford Police Detectives and U.S. Postal Inspectors. On Wednesday afternoon, authorities raided Johnson's home in an attempt to catch him. During the search, Johnson is said to have fled into a neighboring apartment, but was apprehended by detectives. Johnson has been charged with two counts of Armed Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, and Criminal Trespass to a Residence. He was booked into the Winnebago County Jail after 9 p.m. Wednesday and awaits the outcome of a pretrial detention hearing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rockford whisky maker Modi Illva eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue by 2026, ramps up premium play with Singhasan
New Delhi: Modi Illva India , the maker of Rockford whisky and Arctic Vodka, is aggressively targeting a revenue of Rs 2,000 crore in 2025-26 as it accelerates expansion in India's premium and super-premium alcohol segments, a company's top official told ETRetail in an interview. The company ended 2024-25 with Rs 1,500 crore in revenue, marking a significant leap in its trajectory, fueled by rising consumer demand for premium Indian-made liquor . The company's flagship portfolio under the House of Rockford—which includes Rockford Reserve and Rockford Classic—has clocked an impressive 78 per cent CAGR, making it one of the fastest-growing national whisky brands, the official shared. Overall, Modi Illva has maintained a 55 per cent CAGR, underscoring robust growth across categories, he added. Further, Abhishek Modi, executive director of Modi Illva, shared, "Now, the company is doubling down on the premiumisation trend with the launch of Singhasan , its new super-premium Indian whisky aimed at the Rs 1,500–Rs 2,500 price bracket." Positioned to rival imported Scotch labels like 100 Pipers, Teachers, and Black & White, Singhasan is fully Indian-made—a deliberate move to capture the shifting preferences of aspirational, quality-conscious Indian consumers. "We believe today you don't need Scotch to make a quality product," said Modi. "Indian consumers have evolved. They're proud of homegrown excellence—and Indian single malts have laid the foundation for this acceptance." Developed over two years, Singhasan is already seeing encouraging traction from early-launch markets like Goa, Odisha, and Haryana. A broader rollout is now planned post the upcoming state excise policy cycles. "The initial response from trade has been fantastic. What's more important is we're already seeing repeat consumer purchases," Modi added. The broader premium IMFL segment, especially whisky, continues to drive the company's growth. Whisky accounts for nearly 65 per cent of India's alcohol consumption, with strong demand in states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, where Rockford already has a deep presence. Newer markets like Maharashtra and West Bengal are showing accelerating momentum. Rockford, which competes with Blenders Pride and Signature, is now present in 20 states and is increasingly penetrating tier 2 and 3 towns, a shift Modi attributes to the changing aspirations of India's emerging consumers. "What was a tier 1 phenomenon a decade ago is now strongly visible in tier 3 markets. Smaller towns are driving serious demand," he said. Modi Illva is also aligning its distribution and marketing strategies to match this demographic shift, particularly focusing on strengthening its Maharashtra presence—one of its fastest-growing territories. Singhasan's rollout strategy includes a premium-focused retail and bar presence. Modi emphasized that the super-premium segment is no longer niche. "This category is now a 5-6 million case segment and available across 80 per cent of India's premium retail outlets. Our focus is ensuring tertiary movement and consistent shelf visibility," he said. With plans to deepen penetration in high-growth states and push its Indian super-premium whisky narrative, Modi Illva is betting that evolving tastes and rising confidence in local craftsmanship will fuel its next phase of growth. "The Indian consumer today is more experimentative, values quality, and is open to Indian brands competing with global names. That's the big shift we're tapping into," Modi noted.
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Everything To Know About The Upcoming Judas Priest Documentary
Judas Priest on 7/28/80 in Rockford, IL (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage) Sony Music Vision recently announced that production for a Judas Priest documentary is in the works. In association with Sony Music Entertainment UK and Epic Records, this new documentary will showcase the multi-decade career of the legendary British heavy metal band, from their hard-rock beginnings in the late 70s to their rise to metal-stardom in the 1980s and beyond. While Judas Priest were a part of VH1's 'Behind The Music' documentary series in 2001, Sony's documentary will be the first major film on the band distributed by a big studio. As the news surfaced of this Sony documentary, Judas Priest announced to their fans on social media that they are in fact taking part in this production, stating "We have lived and breathed metal for over five decades, and finally in this documentary we are summoning our congregation to officially witness our lives uncensored, in a never-before-seen way…the cassock comes off, revealing Priest in all its metal glory!" Just as Priest were announcing their participation, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and metal documentarian Sam Dunn announced they would be co-directing the film together. 'While some may know Judas Priest for their huge hits that have shaped the heavy metal genre, there is so much more to their story,' co-directors Morello and Dunn stated. 'Tracing their incredible 50-year journey, this film will capture how Judas Priest both defined the sound and look of metal, but also made it a more inclusive place along the way. We are grateful to the band for allowing us such intimate, unfiltered access to their lives and look forward to bringing this film to the metal masses around the world.' Samm Dunn is the owner of Banger Films which will be producing the upcoming film. Dunn's previous work includes multiple documentaries covering heavy metal music and culture, including the mini-series Metal Evolution which dedicated 11 episodes covering individual sub-genres under the metal umbrella. For fans of recent metal and rock documentaries, Dunn's work stands out as some of best in the business, and there isn't another documentarian that comes to mind that'd be a better fit for this monumental production. As for Morello, he's had his foot in a few huge metal related events lately, specifically being the musical director for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's upcoming final performance, Back To The Beginning. Morello's been a vocal fan of the heavy metal genre for years and has appeared in a litany of documentaries on heavy metal and rock history (including some by Sam Dunn). On top of that, Morello is an avid Priest fan so his partnership with Dunn on this documentary will make for a unique production.
