Friday, December 14, 2018
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Barbara Humpton Named Siemens U.S. CEO
April 26, 2018
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siemens Corporation today announced that Barbara Humpton has been appointed CEO for the United States, effective June 1, 2018. Humpton (57) is currently CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. (SGT), a Federally-compliant U.S. organization structured to help address national imperatives in energy, infrastructure,
Evolution of Performance Camshaft Grinding, Finishing
April 26, 2018
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Comp Cams has made numerous improvements to its CNC camshaft grinding process. The company has also implemented what it calls its “Micro Surface Enhancement” finishing technology, which works in tandem with its enhanced grinding process to further improve camshaft longevity and durability.
Seco Launches Customer Program to Reduce Lead Time
April 26, 2018
[unable to retrieve full-text content]The program supplies a range of semi-standardized custom tool models, which helps to reduce quoting, tool design and approval processes. 
Materion Corporation Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Confirms Outlook for 2018
April 26, 2018
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) today reported first quarter 2018 financial results. Net sales for the first quarter of 2018 were $303.5 million, compared to $240.7 million for the first quarter of 2017. First quarter 2018 value-added sales grew 22% to a record $181.3 million, from prior-year value-added
Milacron Holdings Corp. Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 26, 2018
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (“Milacron”) (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastic processing industry, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.   Three Months Ended March 31, In millions (except per share data) 2018    
Entegris Reports Record Sales and Earnings in First Quarter of 2018
April 26, 2018
BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entegris, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ENTG), a leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials solutions for the microelectronics industry, today reported its financial results for the Company’s first quarter ended March 31, 2018. First-quarter sales were $367.2 million, an increase of 16% from the same
Lawson Products to Attend the 12th Annual Barrington Research Spring Investment Conference
April 26, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) (“Lawson” or the "Company"), a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced that Michael DeCata, President and CEO, and Ronald Knutson, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be in attendance at the 12th Annual Barrington Research Spring
Oshkosh Corporation Reports Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Results
April 26, 2018
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today reported fiscal 2018 second quarter net income of $110.8 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, compared to $44.3 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 included after-tax charges
Hyundai Mobis Is Transforming into a Future Technology-focused Company Expected to Record
April 26, 2018
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) is transforming into a company that focuses thoroughly on future technology. To respond to the rapidly changing paradigm of the future automotive industry, Hyundai Mobis, currently performing restructuring including spinning off some of its divisions and merging them with Hyundai
Dates Set for NASF Palmetto Southeast Technical Conference
April 26, 2018
The NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter 10th Annual Technical Conference will be October 3-5, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter 10th Annual Technical Conference will be October 3-5, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Registration fees
Bemis Company Reports First Quarter Results and Maintains Full Year 2018 Guidance
April 26, 2018
NEENAH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Refer to the reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures detailed in the attached schedule, including adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA, and net debt. SUMMARY OF THE FIRST QUARTER     Q1 ($ in
Gorman-Rupp Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
April 26, 2018
MANSFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) reports financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. First Quarter 2018 Highlights First quarter earnings per share were $0.37 compared to $0.19 per share for the first quarter of 2017 First quarter of 2018 included a non-cash pension settlement charge of $0.01
Executive Chairman David Maura Named Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Brands Holdings
April 26, 2018
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company offering a portfolio of leading brands providing superior value to consumers every day, announced today that Executive Chairman David M. Maura has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Maura succeeds Andreas
CEMEX Reports Flat Operating EBITDA Adjusted for Seasonal Effects During the First Quarter of 2018
April 26, 2018
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. ("CEMEX") (NYSE:CX), announced today that consolidated net sales increased by 8% during the first quarter of 2018 to US$3.4 billion versus the comparable period in 2017. CEMEX’s Consolidated First-Quarter 2018 Financial and Operational Highlights The increase in quarterly consolidated
Spectrum Brands Holdings Reports Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Results from Continuing Operations and
April 26, 2018
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company offering a portfolio of leading brands providing superior value to consumers and customers every day, today reported results from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 ended April 1, 2018. The Company also lowered
OMRON's Fiscal 2017 Net Income Jumps 37.3%, to Record JPY63.2 Billion
April 26, 2018
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645) today announced its consolidated operating results for fiscal 2017, ended March 31, 2018. Companywide growth in the core Industrial Automation and Healthcare businesses resulted in net sales rising 8.3% from a year earlier, to JPY860.0 billion. Gross profit increased 14.7%, to JPY357.7
Praxair Reports First-Quarter 2018 Results
April 26, 2018
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today reported first-quarter net income of $462 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.59. These results include transaction costs of $18 million after-tax and non-controlling interests, or 6 cents of diluted earnings per share, primarily related to the proposed merger with Linde AG.
Protolabs Reports Record Revenue and Net Income for First Quarter 2018
April 26, 2018
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled, quick-turn, on-demand manufacturer, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. First Quarter 2018 Highlights include: Revenue for the first quarter of 2018 was a record $107.7 million, representing a 34.4
Praxair Declares Dividend in Second Quarter 2018
April 26, 2018
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 82.50 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2018 to shareholders of record on June 7, 2018. About Praxair Praxair, Inc. is a leading industrial gas company in North and South
Highlights From The Earth Day Twitter Chat
April 26, 2018
Last week, Plastics Technology participated in a pre-Earth Day Twitter chat with Jeff Wooster of Dow Chemical, Kim Holmes of PLASTICS, Envision Plastics and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Last week, I participated in a pre-Earth Day Twitter chat with Jeff Wooster of Dow Chemical, Kim Holmes of the Plastics Industry Association
KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Year Ended March 31, 2018
April 26, 2018
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 (“fiscal year 2018” or “the period”), as summarized below. Complete details are available at: https://global.kyocera.com/ir/index.html   Consolidated
Brankamp CMS-02 Stand-Alone System Can Eliminate Crashes
April 26, 2018
Marposs Corp.’s Brankamp CMS-02 stand-alone system for collision monitoring and crash damage mitigation in machine tools reacts in the range of 1 millisecond, sending a stop signal to E-Stop that helps to alleviate or even eliminate machine crashes. New Product Post: 4/26/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production
William Sobel to Present at Smart Manufacturing Experience
April 26, 2018
Sobel's talk will discuss how the digital transformation journey is enabling manufacturers to make better decisions resulting in optimized assets, labor, and processes to meet customer demands at the lowest cost. Vimana, the language of smart manufacturing, announces William Sobel's participation in the Smart Manufacturing Experience. William
Program for Molding Bar Codes Into Plastic Earns Certifications
April 26, 2018
ICS Laser Technologies Inc. (ICS Laser), located in Oldcastle, Ontario, is a service provider to the tool, mold and die industries providing laser texturing, laser engraving, full color mold plaques and “BarCodes in Plastic,” which has passed to attain certification for both ISO/IEC TR 29158 & AIM DPM-1-2006
Electrodes Highlight Power of Machining with EDM Graphites
April 26, 2018
The company showcases several machined electrodes of various material classifications to demonstrate the type of machining detail that can be achieved with Poco EDM materials. New Product Post: 4/26/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology Edited by Patrick Barney Editorial Assistant, Plastics Technology
GrafTech International, Ltd. 2018 First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast for Investors and
April 26, 2018
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) plans to host its 2018 First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss with members of senior management our results and current business initiatives. Results will be released on Monday May 7, 2018 prior to 8:00
Maxar Technologies Applauds the Passage of H.R. 2809, the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise
April 26, 2018
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), a leading global provider of advanced space technology solutions for commercial and government markets, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of a bill that would modernize commercial satellite
Growth Opportunities in the South Africa Carbon Composites Market, 2018-2023 -
April 26, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Growth Opportunities in the South Africa Carbon Composites Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The future of the South Africa carbon composites market looks good with opportunities in aerospace/defense, transportation, and other industries. The end product market such as fuselage
Global Phase Change Thermal Interface Materials (PCTIM) Market 2018 Forecast to 2023 - Key Players
April 26, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Phase Change Thermal Interface Materials Market - Segmented by Conductive Type, Binder Type, Filler Type End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global market is expected to register a CAGR of 11.84% during the
Mexichem Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 26, 2018
TLALNEPANTLA DE BAZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: MEXCHEM*) (“the Company” or “Mexichem”) announced its unaudited results for the first quarter of 2018. Click here for the press release Management will host a Conference Call on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 to review results and operations of the
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
April 26, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.60 per share cash dividend payable on June 15, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2018. About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the
Thermal Care Names Armbruster to Head Sales & Marketing
April 26, 2018
Auxiliary equipment veteran of more than 20 years ‘uniquely qualified to have an immediate and positive impact.’ Auxiliary equipment supplier Thermal Care has named Peter Armbruster to the post of director of sales and marketing. He will report to Lee Sobocinski, president. “Peter Armbruster’s career in the
Ford Delivers First Quarter $1.7B Net Income, $2.2B Adj. EBIT; Fitness Actions Improve 2020 Outlook
April 25, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today reported its 2018 first quarter financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release and visit shareholder.ford.com to view the slide presentation and access the webcast to Ford’s earnings call, which begins at 5:30 p.m. EDT with Jim Hackett,
Triumph Composite Work for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Extended in Long-Term Contract
April 25, 2018
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Boeing to extend its current long-term agreement to supply composite detail and assembly parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Under the agreement, Triumph Aerospace Structures’ business based out of Milledgeville, Georgia will
Graco Reports Record Sales and Operating Earnings
April 25, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2018.     Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Mar 30, 2018     Mar 31, 2017     % Change Net Sales $ 406.3 $ 340.6 19 % Operating Earnings 111.7 87.4 28 % Net Earnings
Borealis Selects Aspen Mtell® Prescriptive Maintenance Software to Improve Reliability at
April 25, 2018
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), the asset optimization software company, today announced that Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has selected Aspen Mtell® software. The scope of the first rollout is their production site in
APAC Non-halogenated Flame Retardant Chemicals Market Report 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "APAC Non-halogenated Flame Retardant Chemicals Market - Segmented by Type, End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The APAC non-halogenated flame retardant chemicals market is expected to register a CAGR of around 7%
LSB Industries, Inc. Announces Completion of $400 Million Notes Offering and Settlement of Tender
April 25, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB”) today announced the completion of its previously announced private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (the “Notes”) and the settlement of the previously announced cash tender offer (the
Superior Plus Announces Completion of the Sale of U.S. Wholesale Refined Fuel Assets
April 25, 2018
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Plus Corp. (“Superior”) (TSX:SPB) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced sale of its wholesale refined fuels business and refined fuel terminal assets located in New York to Sunoco LP, following satisfaction of customary closing conditions for total cash consideration of
CVD Names Dr. Max Shatalov VP of Engineering and Technology
April 25, 2018
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CVD Equipment Corporation (Nasdaq: CVV), a leading provider of chemical vapor deposition systems, today announced that Dr. Max Shatalov has been named to the Company’s newly created position of Vice President of Engineering and Technology. Dr. Shatalov has over twenty (20) years of experience serving the
Ecolab to Webcast Annual Meeting on May 3, 2018
April 25, 2018
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders to be held at Ecolab Global Headquarters, 1 Ecolab Place, St. Paul, Minn. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME:       10:30 a.m. Eastern Time   DATE: Thursday, May 3, 2018   DURATION: Approximately 30
DowDuPont™ Declares Quarterly Dividend of 38 Cents per Share
April 25, 2018
MIDLAND, Mich. & WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DowDuPont™ (NYSE: DWDP) has declared a dividend of 38 cents per share, payable June 15, 2018, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2018. This marks the third cash dividend issued by DowDuPont. Prior to merger close, Dow and DuPont had paid shareholders cash dividends every quarter since
Rayonier Advanced Materials Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release
April 25, 2018
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) plans to release its first quarter 2018 earnings on Monday, May 7, 2018 after the market closes. Rayonier Advanced Materials will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 8 to discuss these results. Supplemental materials and access to the live
LSB Industries, Inc. Reports Improved Operating Results for the 2018 First Quarter
April 25, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. First Quarter Highlights Net sales of $100.5 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared to adjusted net sales(1) of $102.1 million for the first quarter of
NewMarket Corporation Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 25, 2018
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the first quarter of 2018. Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $60.6 million, a decrease of 5.3% compared to net income of $63.9 million for
Tennant Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
April 25, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Directors of Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share payable June 15, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2018. Company Profile Founded in 1870, Tennant Company (TNC), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a world leader in
Africa Thermosetting and Thermoplastics Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023) -
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Africa Thermosetting and Thermoplastics Market - Segmented by Thermoplastic Resin, Thermosetting Resin, End-User Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Africa thermosetting and thermoplastics market is expected to witness a CAGR
North America Flocculants Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Flocculants Market - Segmented by Type, End-user Industry, Ion-type, Application, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North American flocculants market is estimated to value USD 839.14 million in 2017 and is expected
Europe Polymer Emulsions Market Analysis & Forecast To 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Polymer Emulsions Market - Segmented by Product Type, Application, and End User Industry- Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The polymer emulsion market in the European region is expected to register a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period,
Apollo Aviation Group Raises $950 Million for SASOF IV
April 25, 2018
MIAMI & DUBLIN & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Aviation Group (“Apollo Aviation”), a multi-strategy aviation investment manager, announced today that it raised $950 million of capital commitments for SASOF IV, its fourth flagship aviation fund. The fund was oversubscribed, exceeding the target of $850 million. SASOF IV, an