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BizVibe: Cotton, Polyester, and Smart Textile Markets on the Rise
March 24, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Several textile industries have shown promising growth in the last year. As conditions become more favorable, they will continue to prosper in the global market. Details on these three industries and more can be found on BizVibe. BizVibe is the world’s smartest B2B marketplace and allows users to discover high quality
BizVibe: Textile Industry Seeing Improved Performance, Success, and Funding
March 24, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The textile industry is seeing advancements and innovations on a global scale, with an increase in government initiatives, creative start-ups and businesses, and success of major apparel companies. Details on the industry’s improving performance are some of this week’s featured stories on BizVibe. BizVibe is the
Silgan Announces Completion of Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility
March 24, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, announced today that it completed an amendment and restatement of its existing senior secured credit facility which extends the maturity dates for its senior secured credit facility, provides additional borrowing
Global Current Transformers Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
March 24, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global current transformers market to grow at a CAGR of close to 8% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The market study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global current transformers market for 2017-2021. The report also lists
Axalta and Daimler Combine Speed and Color for 3rd Consecutive Year at NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series
March 24, 2017
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, joins efforts with commercial partner Daimler for the third consecutive year, to cheer on legendary Mexican driver, Michel Jourdain, Jr. in the Freightliner tractor-trailer category of the NASCAR® PEAK Mexico Series 2017.
Arconic Board Affirms: Company has Right Leadership, Right Strategy to Deliver Shareholder Value
March 24, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Independent Directors of Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) Board mailed a letter to shareholders today in connection with its upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 2017. Additional information is available at www.arconic.com/annualmeeting. The full text of the letter follows: Protect The Value of Your
Global Biofertilizer Market Poised for Huge Growth as Governments Introduce Plans to Reduce Use of
March 24, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This February, China’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) announced plans for a fertilizer replacement program designed to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture. The government’s Number One Central Document for 2017 focuses heavily on agriculture, particularly on introducing sustainable and
A More Secure, Connected Future: New Institute at University of Florida Will Focus on IoT
March 24, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leveraging core strengths in data analytics, sensors, networking and cybersecurity with cross-campus disciplines – like transportation and healthcare – that are fundamental to the growing Internet of Things, or “IoT,” the University of Florida has just announced a new resource for the
Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces Second Quarter 2017 Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
March 24, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) announced today that the Company’s board of directors has declared a second quarter cash dividend of $2.00 per share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2017 to stockholders of record on May 1, 2017. About
Axalta Releases 2017 Color_gen Color Collections to Enable Automakers to Innovate with Color
March 24, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, unveiled Color_gen, its 2017 automotive color collection for automakers. Released first to customers at Axalta’s 2017 Color Show China, which took place in Chongqing and Shanghai between March 21 and 24, Color_gen is
EDC’s First International Corporate Branch Opens in Singapore to Help Canadian Companies Win More
March 24, 2017
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Export Development Canada (EDC) today opened its first corporate branch in Singapore, created to give Canadian companies an advantage over their global competitors in the fastest growing economic region in the world. The branch will allow EDC to negotiate and underwrite its financing from Singapore, in the same
EnPro Industries Completes Tack-on Offering of $150 Million 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2022
March 24, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) (“EnPro”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of $150 million of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Additional Notes”). The offer was made in the United States to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A
Zachry Holdings, Inc. Announces Year-End 2016 Conference Call
March 24, 2017
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zachry Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announces its year-end bondholder conference call. The year-end bondholders’ call will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The call is available to holders of the Company’s Senior Notes and certain authorized users. Call-in
Consumer Energy Alliance Applauds the Latest Keystone XL Decision
March 24, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) today commended the Trump Administration’s State Department for issuing a permit to authorize construction of the long awaited Keystone XL Pipeline. Today's welcomed authorization helps American families and businesses move forward amidst growing opposition to pipeline development by
Masco Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
March 24, 2017
TAYLOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.10 per common share, payable on May 8, 2017, to shareholders of record on April 17, 2017. Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded
Istuary Innovation Group’s Commitment to Hiring Diverse Engineering Talent Leads to Workplace
March 24, 2017
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Istuary Innovation Group celebrates engineering excellence during National Engineering Month across Canada with a commitment to increase women engineering hires. Istuary has made significant strides in diversifying local talent with aggressive hiring across its offices since 2013. Exemplifying National
Invacare Corporation to Present at 16th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference
March 24, 2017
ELYRIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matthew E. Monaghan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC), will present at the 16th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference in New York on Tuesday, April 4 at 10:40 AM ET. The live webcast of the presentation and the accompanying slides can be accessed at
Domtar Corporation & Nonprofit Partner, First Book, Give Grant to Pactolus Elementary School for
March 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that employee volunteers from the company’s personal care manufacturing facility in Greenville, NC will visit Pactolus Elementary School from 9:00-10:30 a.m. to donate and read new books to the school’s children as part of its partnership with
PPG Announces Automotive and Industrial Coatings Price Increases in Europe
March 24, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will implement customer-specific price increases and surcharges in Europe to offset a significant rise in raw material costs. The price changes will impact a select group of automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and industrial coatings products, effective May 1 or as
Net Profit and Revenue of Huan Yue Interactive Increased by 351.1% and 16.7% Respectively
March 24, 2017
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Revenue increased 16.7% to RMB3.44 billion Gross profit increased 113.9% to RMB550 million Profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders of the Company increased 351.1% to RMB84.8 million Financial Highlights     Year ended 31 December RMB ‘000     2016   2015  
Hitachi Zosen: Start of Kompogas Business in the U.S.
March 24, 2017
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hitachi Zosen Corporation (TOKYO:7004) has announced that Hitachi Zosen Corporation (HZC) is to start first Kompogas business in the U.S. jointly with Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI), its wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in EPC and service business of Energy from Waste (EfW). Project SPC (Special Purpose Company)
Smiths Detection Inc. Partners with Duke University in Deep Learning Research for Airport Screening
March 24, 2017
EDGEWOOD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) announced that it is partnering with the Duke University Edmund T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in a “deep learning” digital solution project to advance airport checkpoint x-ray system screening capabilities. The U.S.
Emerson Opens Additive Manufacturing Center in Singapore
March 24, 2017
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the goal of spurring innovation to address customers’ engineering design challenges and accelerating speed to market for new, rigorously-tested products, Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today opened an advanced additive manufacturing center at its Singapore campus. This is Emerson’s second location to have additive
Export Development Canada Sets up New and First Financing Branch in Singapore, Forecasting Billions
March 24, 2017
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s dynamic export credit agency, today announced its new and first global branch outside of Canada, in Singapore. EDC’s new branch will bring its global-scale financing business closer to projects and companies across Asia, ASEAN, and Oceania by negotiating and
Hudson Technologies Comments on U.S. International Trade Commission Vote on Antidumping Petition
March 24, 2017
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDSN) announced its support of today’s U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) final vote on the antidumping petition related to R-134a (HFC-134a) from China. By this vote, the ITC found that the U.S. industry producing R134a is materially injured by reason
CORRECTING and REPLACING Edeniq Brings Fraud and Other Cross-Claims Against Aemetis
March 23, 2017
CORRECTION...by Edeniq, Inc. VISALIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reissuing the release to remove the fourth sentence of the second paragraph. The corrected release reads: EDENIQ BRINGS FRAUD AND OTHER CROSS-CLAIMS AGAINST AEMETIS Edeniq lawfully terminated its merger agreement with Aemetis Edeniq, Inc., a leading cellulosic and biorefining technology
Celanese Announces Acesulfame Potassium Price Increase
March 23, 2017
DALLAS & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, announced today it will increase the price of Sunett® acesulfame potassium sold globally. Sunett® will increase by up to 3 EURO/kg ($3.21 USD/kg) effective April 1, 2017, or as contracts otherwise allow. This
ON Semiconductor Takes a Leading Position within APEC 2017
March 23, 2017
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has announced a significant involvement in APEC 2017, a flagship event for the global power electronics industry. During the event, senior members of ON Semiconductor’s technical teams will share key knowledge through a series of professional
Macy’s, Inc. Board of Directors Elects Jeff Gennette Chief Executive Officer
March 23, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously elected Jeff Gennette chief executive officer, effective today. As previously announced, Gennette succeeds Terry J. Lundgren, who will continue as executive chairman. “Jeff will be a terrific CEO for Macy’s, Inc. He has a
Lamb Weston Holdings Declares Quarterly Dividend
March 23, 2017
EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1875 per share of Lamb Weston common stock. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2017. About Lamb Weston Lamb Weston is a leading supplier
Phillips 66 Partners to Announce First-Quarter Financial Results
March 23, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 Partners (NYSE: PSXP) executive management will host a conference call webcast at 2 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 28, to discuss the partnership’s first-quarter 2017 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on strategic initiatives. To access the webcast, go to the
Phillips 66 to Announce First-Quarter Financial Results
March 23, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) executive management will host a conference call webcast at noon EDT on Friday, April 28, to discuss the company’s first-quarter 2017 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on strategic initiatives. To access the webcast, go to the
PPG Begins COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Alabama Constitution Village in Huntsville
March 23, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the start of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in Huntsville, Alabama, to help renovate and beautify Constitution Hall and the site at Alabama Constitution Village, which is considered to be the birthplace of Alabama. As part of the effort, on Saturday, March 25, about 50 volunteers
GA-ASI Announces Japanese Collaboration at “Japan Drone”
March 23, 2017
SAN DIEGO & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced during a briefing at the Japan Drone expo in Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, that it has executed a research
Encore Wire Presenting at Sidoti & Company’s Emerging Growth Convention
March 23, 2017
MCKINNEY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) announced today that the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Frank J. Bilban, will be presenting at Sidoti & Company’s Emerging Growth Convention on Wednesday, March 29th at 11:00 am. Daniel L. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Mace Security International Acquires Washington Labs
March 23, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mace Security International (OTCQX: MACE) and Washington Labs LLC announced today that they have finalized the agreement, originally announced on January 18th, 2017 to acquire Washington Labs. Per the agreement, Mace has acquired all of Washington Labs assets, rights and properties for an undisclosed sum of cash and
Speedo USA and Life Time Harness the Power of Water to Create Revolutionary Workout in the Pool
March 23, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The “WTRX” (Water Xtreme) class, designed in partnership with Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), and Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time®, is changing the perception of the “aqua” class by combining the intensity and camaraderie of the ultimate boot camp with effective, lower
A3 Previews Automate 2017 Show and Conference
March 23, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) offered a preview of Automate 2017, North America’s premier biennial event devoted to leading-edge technology and business innovation to be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place April 3-6. This year’s show is over 40 percent larger than the last
Softing Inc. Advances Deane Horn’s Role to Include Marketing Communication
March 23, 2017
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Softing Inc. announces the advancement of Deane Horn’s responsibility to include marketing communications reporting to Todd Parker, President of Softing Inc. "Deane’s expertise in product management and product marketing will be focused on products that enable data flow between the plant floor, the
Mexichem Announces U.S. International Trade Commission Vote Will Impose Antidumping Duties on
March 23, 2017
TLALNEPANTLA DE BAZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: MEXCHEM*) (“The Company” or “Mexichem”) announces that the U.S. International Trade Commission today found that imports of R-134a are causing or threatening to cause material injury to the U.S. industry producing R-134a. Today’s decision
Global Potassium Chloride Market Driven by the High Demand for Chemical Fertilizers to Increase
March 23, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global potassium chloride market is projected to grow to 81.5 million metric tons by 2021, at a CAGR of close to 4% over the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Potassium Chloride Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of
Neovia Logistics Successfully Completes Note Exchange
March 23, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neovia Logistics, LP, a leading third-party logistics company, announced earlier today the successful completion of the previously announced private offer by its direct parent, Neovia Logistics Intermediate Holdings, LP and Neovia Logistics Intermediate Finance Corporation. In pursuing the note exchange, the company
Littelfuse and Monolith Semiconductor to Demonstrate New SiC Power Semiconductor Technologies at
March 23, 2017
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today announced demonstrations and other activities planned for their booth (#536) at the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017),
Cooper Tire Adds to Roadmaster Line with New RM852(EM) SmartWay Verified Long Haul Tire
March 23, 2017
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has added to its Roadmaster commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the RM852(EM), a long haul drive tire that is SmartWay verified. The RM852(EM) has a unique tread compound and 30/32nds of tread to provide long lasting mileage and features a solid
AstroNova to Present at the Sidoti Emerging Growth Convention
March 23, 2017
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, will present at the Sidoti & Company Spring 2017 Emerging Growth Convention in New York City. President and CEO Gregory A. Woods and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John P. Jordan are scheduled to present on
Therapure Biomanufacturing Receives 2017 CMO Leadership Individual Attribute Awards for Capabilities
March 23, 2017
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Therapure Biomanufacturing, the contract development and manufacturing division of Therapure Biopharma Inc., announces that it has received The CMO Leadership Individual Attribute awards in four areas: Strength of Science, State of the Art, Accessible Senior Management and Cultural Fit. The Life Science
Powerstar: New Star Powers Energy Savings across Americas
March 23, 2017
SHEFFIELD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Powerstar USA, the newly launched Americas office of leading international energy storage and voltage optimization brand Powerstar, has recently expanded operations to serve the region more effectively. Working in collaboration with a range of approved distributors, Powerstar USA will continue to deliver the
Axalta’s Powder Coatings Support Shanghai’s New Metro Line
March 23, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta-Huajia Coatings, a joint venture between Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and the Huangshan Yongjia Group Co. Ltd., will partner with SHAZC Group to coat the sound barriers installed on Shanghai’s new Metro Line 17. Axalta’s premium powder
Auburn University Raises the Standard for NCAA Baseball Stadiums with New, Retrofitted LED Lighting
March 23, 2017
AUBURN, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A newly installed LED lighting system at Samford Stadium-Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park will significantly improve the experience for Auburn University baseball players and fans, with enhanced light quality and the virtual elimination of glare. Administrators at Auburn made the decision to install new lighting at
TDK Showcases New Power Solutions at APEC 2017
March 23, 2017
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TDK Corporation will present several new power solutions in Booth 601, APEC 2017, March 27-29, in the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida. These new products from the leading electronics company have been developed for engineers who design power and electronic systems, to help them accelerate innovation and