Noticed this when I was on Atlas O site. Here's the first graf from Atlas' site:
Effective immediately, Atlas Model Railroad Co., has agreed to purchase BLMA Models Inc., of Fullerton, California. Founded in 2000, BLMA manufactures quality HO, N, and Z scale rolling stock and accessories. Upon completion of the acquisition, Atlas will own and release all current tooling, inventory, and will continue with production plans outlined by BLMA, prior to the sale.
Full Atlas release here: http://www.atlasrr.com/News/blma-purchase.htm
David