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LiveWorx® 2017 Brings Together Tech Industry’s Best and Brightest
April 26, 2017
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As presenting sponsor, PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced key components of LiveWorx, a technology conference and marketplace showcasing solutions engineered for a smart, connected world. With the event just weeks away, tickets are going fast. Celebrated in the heart of Boston from May 22-25, LiveWorx includes more
Panduit Expands the Pre-Configured Industrial Distribution Frame (IDF) Offering
April 26, 2017
TINLEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panduit Corp. expands the Pre-Configured Industrial Distribution Frame (IDF) offering to deliver more design flexibility for deploying and protecting rack mount Ethernet switches. A new smaller enclosure size and 316 stainless steel versions provide options for customers deploying one to five switches with
Milacron to Invest an estimated $5 Million and Create up to 70 New Jobs through Consolidation at
April 26, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry is proud to announce that DME Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milacron, will expand its Greenville manufacturing facility in, Greenville, MI. Milacron plans to invest approximately $5 million
Braidy Industries Inc. to Spend $1.3 Billion to Build the Highest Quality, Lowest Cost Auto Body
April 26, 2017
WURTLAND, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The transformation in material sciences and advanced manufacturing was evidenced today during a joint announcement by Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and Craig Bouchard, Chairman and CEO of Braidy Industries, Inc. (“Braidy”). The Governor and Mr. Bouchard announced that Braidy, in partnership with the State
Suniva Initiates Global Safeguards Petition
April 26, 2017
NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suniva, Inc., today filed a petition for global safeguards under Section 201-202 of the Trade Act of 1974, designed to protect American jobs in the rapidly deteriorating U.S. solar manufacturing industry. This action comes as U.S. solar manufacturers face serious injury from the ongoing and increasing influx of
SolarWorld Comments on Trade Action
April 26, 2017
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is attributable to Juergen Stein, U.S. president of SolarWorld: “The case of Suniva dramatically demonstrates that the U.S. solar manufacturing industry still suffers from unfair trade. In particular, highly subsidized Chinese companies as well as other producers are globally dumping
BizVibe Textile and Apparel News: Improving Conditions for Textile Workers
April 26, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A changing global political climate, improved relations between countries, and steps toward gender equality in the workplace are some of the factors currently shaping the African and Asian textiles industry. Details on the empowerment of textile workers across the world are some of this week’s featured stories on
Huawei and ESI Build a CAE Public Cloud Solution for Product and Process Design and Validation
April 26, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESI Group (Paris:ESI), leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, is pleased to unveil the early results of its partnership with leading information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider Huawei, less than a year after the signature of a memorandum of
AAPEXedu Adds New Partners to Expand Program
April 26, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New partners and industry experts have joined the 2017 AAPEXedu to offer an expanded lineup of education to keep automotive aftermarket professionals ahead of the curve in today’s high-tech world. Attendees will be able to select from numerous topics, including telematics, connected vehicles, Advanced Driver
Pratt & Larson Undergoes Ownership Transition
April 26, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A transition is taking place at Pratt & Larson Ceramics, as career employees Belle Iskowitz and Anthony Asch assume ownership of one of the nation’s top manufacturers of art tile. Both Iskowitz and Asch have spent their professional careers at Pratt & Larson, with Iskowitz focused in marketing and
HanesBrands Earns Eighth Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for
April 26, 2017
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) a leading marketer of everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel under world-class brands in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, has earned its eighth consecutive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Partner of the Year award for sustained excellence in energy
T.Y. Lin International Wins 2017 ACEC Honor Award for Sellwood Bridge Replacement
April 26, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the Sellwood Bridge Replacement project (Sellwood Bridge) in Portland, Oregon, has received an Honor Award in the 2017 Engineering Excellence Awards competition of the American Council of Engineering
Standex Announces Third-Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Business Update Conference Call and
April 26, 2017
SALEM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) will announce its third-quarter fiscal 2017 financial results on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 prior to the open of the market and will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet at 10:00 a.m. ET that day. On the call, David Dunbar, President and CEO, and Thomas DeByle,
ADM to Present at BMO Capital Markets 2017 Farm to Market Conference
April 26, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) will present at the 12th annual BMO Capital Markets 2017 Farm to Market Conference on Wednesday, May 17, in New York City. ADM Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano will present at 10:10 a.m. Eastern Time. The ADM presentation will be webcast live at www.adm.com/webcast. A replay of the
Casey’s General Stores to Offer E15 and E85; Expand Availability to Rural America
April 26, 2017
ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a Midwest convenience store chain , announced it will expand consumer choice by offering higher ethanol blends of E15 and E85 at 17 sites in Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. E15 is a fuel that contains 15 percent ethanol and works well for any car 2001 and newer. E85 contains up
Accuride Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire KIC
April 26, 2017
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (“Accuride” or “the Company”) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire KIC LLC (“KIC”) and certain of its affiliated
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
April 26, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on the company’s Common Stock. All dividends will be paid on July 1, 2017 to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2017. About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
Carlisle Companies Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
April 26, 2017
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on June 1, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2017. About Carlisle Companies Incorporated Carlisle Companies Incorporated diversified global
Zortrax 3D Printers Now Support External Materials
April 26, 2017
OLSZTYN, Poland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zortrax presents the newest version of original Z-SUITE software. From now on, Z-SUITE is supporting external printing material profiles. This feature will give users of Zortrax M200 and Zortrax M300 3D printers freedom in experimenting with materials outside of the Zortrax Ecosystem. Thus far, users of Zortrax
AGCO Congratulates Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on Appointment as the United States
April 26, 2017
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, congratulates the Honorable Sonny Perdue on his recent appointment as the United States Secretary of Agriculture. As Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Perdue will provide oversight of a department with far reaching
Wrangler® Expands Outdoor Lifestyle Collection to Offer Unsurpassed Quality at an Unmatched Value
April 26, 2017
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wrangler®, a global leader in jeanswear and casual apparel, expanded its offerings for the spring season with a men’s collection that’s built for outdoor adventures. The new styles fill a void for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend warriors looking for innovative clothing that provides comfort,
Royal Contract Lighting Illuminates MGM National Harbor with Waves of Light
April 26, 2017
TAUNTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Contract Lighting announced today that it has created hundreds of custom lighting fixtures for MGM National Harbor, a premier entertainment destination located in Maryland and the first luxury gaming resort in the Capital region. Tweet This: @RoyalContract lights up MGM National Harbor gaming resort
The Thread Group and CABA Collaborate on IoT Interoperability for the Connected Home and Intelligent
April 26, 2017
SAN RAMON, Calif. & OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Thread Group, an industry alliance focused on making Thread the foundation for the internet of things in the home and beyond, has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), a global not-for-profit industry organization dedicated to
Two U.S. Universities Selected as Finalists of 2017 Schindler Global Award Design Competition
April 26, 2017
MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Schindler announced the winners of the 14th annual Schindler Global Award, a one-of-a-kind urban design competition open to university students from around the world, at an awards ceremony in São Paulo, Brazil. The competition, which awards more than a total of $100,000 to the winning teams,
UQM Technologies Receives $2.2 Million Fuel Cell Compressor System Order for China Market
April 26, 2017
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced a significant purchase order from a major Chinese OEM for delivery of its R340 fuel cell compressor systems. The purchase order is valued at $2.2 million. Shipments are expected to begin in the summer of 2017 and be completed by fall of 2017. These compressor
Sparton Corporation to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter Financial Results
April 26, 2017
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) announced it will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. CDT/11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its fiscal year 2017 third quarter financial results. The Company’s results for the quarter will be filed with the SEC no later than May 9, 2017. To participate,
Paper-Less Wins 2017 Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Technology Partner Award for
April 26, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paper-Less, a technology leader in smart Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications, today announced that the company and their customer Rauland-Borg, a division of AMETEK, have been recognized as winners of the Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Council’s 2017 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and
April 26, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for March was $8.9 billion, up 10 percent
Owens Corning Reports First-Quarter 2017 Results
April 26, 2017
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today reported consolidated net sales of $1.5 billion in first-quarter 2017, compared with net sales of $1.2 billion in first-quarter 2016, an increase of 20%. First-quarter 2017 net earnings attributable to Owens Corning were $101 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, compared with $57
SunOpta Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2017 Financial Results Release and Conference Call
April 26, 2017
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta") (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) announced today that it will issue financial results for the first quarter 2017 before the markets open on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Following the release, SunOpta will host a conference call at 9:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and recent corporate
Avery Dennison Announces First Quarter 2017 Results
April 26, 2017
GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced preliminary, unaudited results for its first quarter ended April 1, 2017. All non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this document are reconciled to GAAP in the attached tables. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior
Pulse Electronics Announces NBase-T Compliant Ethernet ICMs
April 26, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pulse Electronics announces a new series of multi-Gigabit NBase-T compliant RJ45 connector modules for 2.5GBase-T and 5GBase-T applications. The NBase-T technology offers a cost-effective solution for boosting speed on existing Cat5e and Cat6 networks from 1 Gigabit to 5 Gigabits for distances up to 100 meters.
Rockwell Automation Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
April 26, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today reported fiscal 2017 second quarter sales of $1,554.3 million, up 7.9 percent from $1,440.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Organic sales grew 6.8 percent. Currency translation reduced sales by 0.6 percentage points, and acquisitions contributed 1.7 percentage
Mycorrhizal Applications Now Master Distributor of a Suite of Biological Plant Support Products
April 26, 2017
GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) is proud to announce that it is now the master distributor of a suite of new biological plant support solutions for the professional horticulture, nursery, greenhouse, landscaping, and home gardening markets. These products complement MA’s broad range of industry-leading
Lubrizol Selects Jacobs for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services
April 26, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Lubrizol to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for Lubrizol’s new Polyisobutylene (PIB) unit in Deer Park, Texas. Executives from both companies, including Eric Schnur, Lubrizol Chairman, President and CEO, and Steve Demetriou,
Silgan Announces First Quarter Earnings and Increases Full Year Estimate on Recent Acquisition
April 26, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, today reported first quarter 2017 net income of $23.2 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, as compared to first quarter 2016 net income of $26.6 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. “We are pleased with our
Oshkosh Corporation Reports Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Results
April 26, 2017
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today reported fiscal 2017 second quarter net income of $44.3 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to $56.1 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 included after-tax charges
Axalta Releases First Quarter 2017 Results
April 26, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) (“Axalta”), a leading global coatings company, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. “Axalta’s financial and operating performance has started the year well on plan, with top-line growth at the high end of our
Amphenol Corporation Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
April 26, 2017
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) reported today diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter 2017 of $0.71 compared to $0.50 for the comparable 2016 period. Diluted EPS for the first quarter 2016 included a charge for acquisition-related transaction costs of $30 million ($0.09 per share) relating to the
Effective Control of Polymer Dosing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Now Possible with New
April 26, 2017
NAZARETH, Belgium & EGLOFFSTEIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AppliTek NV, specialist manufacturer of on-line analyzers and monitoring systems, has the pleasure to announce its latest analytical solution, called EZ-Charge®, for reducing the potentially skyrocketing costs that come with controlling the amount of suspended solids in waste water
The Global Annual Smart City Services Market is Expected to Exceed $225 Billion by 2026, According
April 26, 2017
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global smart city services market, detailing the approaches cities are taking to partnerships with private sector companies and providing case studies of smart city services projects in each major world region. The delivery of city services is being transformed by
The Industrial Internet Consortium and the Industrial Value Chain Initiative Sign MoU
April 26, 2017
HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC), the world’s leading organization transforming business and society by accelerating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the Industrial Value Chain Initiative (IVI), a forum of smart manufacturing for connected industries based in Japan, announced they
UL Consumer & Retail Services Joins the ZDHC Programme as Official Contributor
April 26, 2017
NORTHBROOK, Illinois--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, UL Consumer & Retail Services (CRS) is pleased to announce it is joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme and in doing so, supports the Programme’s vision of widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry and best practices in the textile, leather and footwear
Changes in the Syngenta Board of Directors
April 26, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChemChina and Syngenta today announced changes relating to the new Board of Directors of Syngenta following the closing of the ChemChina transaction. Four of Syngenta’s existing Board members will become Independent Directors with effect from the change of control, which will take place on 18 May subject
American Midstream Announces Twenty-Third Consecutive Distribution
April 26, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:AMID) (“Partnership”) today announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4125 per common unit, or $1.65 per unit on an annualized basis. The first quarter 2017 distribution represents the twenty-third consecutive
OSI Systems Awarded $7 Million Contract to Provide Checkpoint Inspection Systems
April 26, 2017
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Security division was awarded a multi-year contract valued at approximately $7 million to provide Rapiscan 620XR baggage and parcel inspection systems, including follow on maintenance and support services, to a prominent international airport authority.
Triumph Launches a New Global Total Life Cycle Solutions Program Under the Banner of Triumph TLC
April 26, 2017
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) announces the launch of Triumph TLC Solutions, a new global program that provides airlines with a proactive approach to address a myriad of issues throughout the life cycle of the aircraft. The fully integrated program encompasses Triumph’s complete life-cycle services for
Eagle Materials Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call with
April 26, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 ended March 31, 2017, on Thursday, May 18, 2017, before the open of the NYSE and will host an investor conference call the same day, Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 8:30 am Eastern Time (7:30 am Central Time). To participate in
Recycling Video & Poster Contest Winners Exemplify the Industry’s Future
April 26, 2017
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and JASON Learning today are proud to present the winners of the nationwide 2017 Youth Video & Poster Contest designed to promote the value of recycling among youth. Seventh grade student Jacob Folwell from Caldwell, ID, won this year’s grand prize with his
Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. Announces Consolidated Results for First Quarter 2017
April 26, 2017
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. and subsidiaries (NYSE: CPAC; BVL: CPACASC1) (“the Company” or “Cementos Pacasmayo”) a leading cement company serving the growing Peruvian construction industry, announced today its consolidated results for the first quarter (“1Q17”) ended March 31, 2017.