Navy places big order with area armor...

Navy places big order with area armor maker

Costa Mesa armor manufacturer Ceradyne, Inc. announced Friday that

the U.S. Navy placed a $2.8-million order for lightweight armor. The

order was the first time the firm was asked to craft armor for a

military vessel.

The armor, according to a release, will be used for Landing Craft

Air Cushion vessels, which the Navy describes as high-speed

amphibious craft used by Marines during beach assaults. The Navy

requested delivery of the armor in late 2005.

Penhaligon’s opens

in Orange County

Penhaligon’s London opened its first Orange County shop Friday at

South Coast Plaza. Penhaligon’s is a retailer specializing in upscale

English fragrances.

The store’s catalog also advertises high-end pet supplies.

Sherman appointed to second term at firm

Attorney Richard “Rick” Sherman Jr., was appointed to a second

term as the managing partner of the Newport Beach office of law firm

Irell & Manella, LLP. Sherman was selected to hold the post for three

years.

Irell & Manella’s specialties include corporate, real estate,

finance and intellectual property law. Sherman was hired by the firm

after he graduated from UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall Law School in 1974.