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Comtrol Introduces Microsoft Azure IoT Gateway SDK Integration for Its IO-Link Master Family
April 24, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comtrol Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial device connectivity products and the official North American IO-Link Competency Center, announces today at Hannover Messe that they implemented Microsoft Azure’s IoT Gateway SDK on all Comtrol’s IO-Link Masters. Comtrol’s MultiLink™
Tennant Company Reports 2017 First Quarter Results
April 24, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing of solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world, today reported record first quarter net sales of $191.1 million and a net loss of $4.0 million, or a $0.22 loss per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. The 2017
IDC and Döhler Win Prestigious Global Packaging Award
April 24, 2017
SHANGHAI & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Dispensing Corporation (IDC; IDND) and The Döhler Group are proud to announce that they have won a Marking Award, a global packaging competition sponsored by the Food & Beverage Innovation Forum (FBIF) in Shanghai. Out of well over a hundred package design entries originally submitted
Addivant™ Receives Formal Approval from the FDA for Use of Its Nonylphenol-Free Antioxidant
April 24, 2017
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Addivant™, the world leading supplier of liquid phosphite antioxidants for plastics, announced today that its nonylphenol-free stabilizer, WESTON® 705, has received formal approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in infant formula and human milk plastic packaging. It covers the use
ExxonMobil to Release First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
April 24, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) will release first quarter 2017 financial results on Friday, April 28, 2017. A press release will be issued via Business Wire and available at 7 a.m. CT at www.exxonmobil.com. Jeff Woodbury, vice president of Investor Relations, will review the results during a listen-only
CyberOptics First Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for April 25
April 24, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) will hold its conference call to review operating results for the first quarter of 2017 on April 25, at 4:30 PM Eastern. The first quarter earnings release will be issued prior to the call. Investors can access the live call by dialing toll-free 888-452-4034 prior to the start of
Expanding Global Fleet Combined with Lack of Qualified Technicians Creating Labor Squeeze for
April 24, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executives from the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry are worried about an anticipated shortfall in the number of adequately trained mechanics at a time when the global airline fleet is expanding and modernizing, according to Oliver Wyman’s 2017 MRO survey titled When Growth Outpaces Capacity.
ZURU Files Third Lawsuit against Telebrands for Bunch O Balloons Patent Infringement
April 24, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading international toy and consumer products company, ZURU™, has filed a new lawsuit against Telebrands, one of the largest U.S. telemarketing companies, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to protect the Company’s award-winning Bunch O Balloons product from patent
Pelican Products Wins Highly Prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation
April 24, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases, temperature controlled packaging solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, has won the highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category through its European
Analog Devices’ MEMS Accelerometers Deliver Compelling Noise Performance for Condition Monitoring
April 24, 2017
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today announced two high frequency, low noise MEMS accelerometers designed specifically for industrial condition monitoring applications. The ADXL1001 and ADXL1002 MEMS accelerometers deliver the high resolution vibration measurements necessary for early detection of bearing faults and
Fluor Awarded Offshore Compression Platform FEED by BP
April 24, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) announced today that it was selected by BP Trinidad and Tobago (BP) to perform the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Cassia Compression Project off the east coast of Trinidad and Tobago. Fluor booked the undisclosed contract value into backlog in the first quarter of 2017.
Fortive to Webcast Investor Day
April 24, 2017
EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) (NYSE: FTV), a diversified industrial growth company, will host a live video webcast of its Investor Day on May 18, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET and concluding at approximately 3:00 p.m. ET. The link to the webcast will be available on the "Investors" section of
Sun Hydraulics Announces Availability of Proxy Materials for 2017 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
April 24, 2017
SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ:SNHY) (“Sun” or the “Company”), a global industrial technology leader that develops and manufactures solutions for both the hydraulics and electronics markets, announced today that the proxy materials for its 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are now
A3 by Airbus and AUVSI Call for Cooperation in Developing Industry Standards for Urban Air Mobility
April 24, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A3 by Airbus, the advanced projects and partnerships outpost of Airbus in Silicon Valley, in cooperation with AUVSI, the world's largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community, called on aviation and aerospace industry leaders, regulators, as well as
GE Additive Establishes Customer Experience Center in Germany
April 24, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Additive (NYSE:GE) is establishing a “Customer Experience Center” in Munich, Germany – the first of several GE Additive centers planned worldwide to accelerate the use of additive manufacturing. The Munich center will allow current and potential customers to experience first-hand designing and producing
Hasbro Reports Revenue and Net Earnings Growth for First Quarter 2017
April 24, 2017
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2017. Net revenues for the first quarter 2017 increased 2% to $849.7 million versus $831.2 million in 2016. Net earnings for the first quarter 2017 increased 41% to $68.6 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to $48.8 million,
ITT’s BIW Connector Systems Brand Introduces New Range of Penetrator Systems and Mechanical
April 24, 2017
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc.’s (NYSE:ITT) BIW Connector Systems brand will introduce four new electric submersible pump (ESP) solutions at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ ESP Symposium April 24-28, 2017 in The Woodlands, Texas. Engineered to solve challenging problems across an extensive range of upstream pumping
Gaz Métro Offers Additional Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Capacity to Supply New England Gas
April 24, 2017
MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gaz Métro announced today that its subsidiary Gaz Métro LNG, L.P. (Gaz Métro LNG) has completed its expansion project tripling the capacity of its Montréal natural gas liquefaction plant, adding a major potential source of natural gas for the New England market. Gaz
PPG Submits Revised Proposal to AkzoNobel to Combine Companies
April 24, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it submitted a revised proposal on April 24, 2017 for a combination with Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA.AS; AKZOY). The comprehensive proposal letter, which was provided to Messrs. Antony Burgmans, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Ton Büchner, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of
Kellstrom Materials Rebrands to Kellstrom Aerospace
April 24, 2017
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kellstrom Materials - a supply chain partner to the world's largest air transport providers and MROs - has announced that it is changing its corporate trade name and logo mark to Kellstrom Aerospace. Over the last two years, Kellstrom Materials has expanded its capabilities and product offerings to further support its
Barrick Gold, Henkel, MPWiK (Poland) and Toyota Motor Europe Join Red Carpet Incubation Program
April 24, 2017
HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSIsoft LLC, a global leader enabling operational intelligence, and Microsoft are proud to announce that several new companies have joined the Red Carpet Incubation Program (RCIP) for accelerating Industry 4.0 strategies. The new participants are Barrick Gold, Henkel, MPWiK (Poland Water) and Toyota Motor
Exosite Powering Parker Hannifin's Voice of the Machine® IoT Platform
April 24, 2017
HANOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exosite LLC, leading provider in the Internet of Things (IoT) platform market, today announced that its IoT software platform, Murano, and its IoT marketplace, Exchange, are key technology components powering the Voice of the Machine® IoT platform of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in
Exosite Announces Exchange: An IoT Marketplace for Digital Ecosystems That Optimizes and Accelerates
April 24, 2017
HANOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exosite LLC, a leading provider in the Internet of Things (IoT) platform market, today announced Exchange, a curated library of reusable IoT elements, including industry-proven services, products and content, that enable industrial manufacturers to rapidly solve common IoT challenges. Exchange helps organizations
Siemens Mobility Overcomes Time and Cost Barriers of Traditional Low Volume Production for German
April 24, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that the Mobility Division of global engineering and technology solutions leader, Siemens, is pioneering the use of Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology by producing customized final
Toshiba Machine Expands Chinese Production of Its EC-SXII Series, the Global Standard in Injection
April 24, 2017
NUMAZU, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6104) announced that its EC-SXII series of all-electric injection molding machines, one of the best-selling products in Japan, will add the EC280SXII, featuring a clamping force of 2,744 kN (280 tf), and the EC350SXII, featuring a clamping force of 3,430 kN (350 tf), as two additional
Will B&R Acquisition Give ABB a Boost in Industrial Automation? 
April 24, 2017
What the B&R Automation acquisition means for ABB and the industrial automation global market.
Orbital ATK’s Cygnus Successfully Completes Rendezvous and Berthing with International Space
April 22, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that its CygnusTM spacecraft successfully completed rendezvous and berthing with the International Space Station earlier today. Known as OA-7, the mission marks the company’s seventh cargo delivery mission under
Laboratory Ovens and Freezers Market - Trends and Forecasts by Technavio
April 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global laboratory ovens and freezers market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or
Rexnord Declares Dividend on Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
April 21, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rexnord Corporation (NYSE:RXN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend to holders of the 5.75% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock of $14.375 per share, payable on May 15, 2017 to stockholders of record as of May 1, 2017. About Rexnord Headquartered in Milwaukee,
Milacron Holdings Corp. To Host Investor Meeting
April 21, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), announced today that it will hold an Investor Meeting on May 16th in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am Eastern Time and will be available live to all interested parties via webcast and audio dial in. The webcast can be accessed on the Company’s
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Announces Dates for First Quarter 2017 Results and Conference Call
April 21, 2017
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2017 results after the market close on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The company plans to host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Investors can access the call by dialing
Arconic Board Approves Quarterly Dividends
April 21, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) today declared (a) a dividend of 93.75 cents per share on Arconic’s $3.75 Cumulative Preferred Stock (“Class A Stock”), payable on July 1, 2017, to the holders of record of the Class A Stock at the close of business on June 9, 2017; and (b) a dividend of
Global Roofing Adhesive Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
April 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global roofing adhesive market to grow at a CAGR of nearly 7% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global roofing adhesive market for 2017-2021. Technavio’s database and industry-specific
Top 5 Vendors in the Fiberglass Electrical and Electronic Products Market From 2017 to 2021:
April 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global fiberglass electrical and electronic products market report. This research report also lists five other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Increasing technological innovations and R&D have
BizVibe: Sportswear Markets in the US and China Continue to Thrive
April 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global sportswear industry has been unstoppable over the last five years, outpacing all other clothing categories in the same timeframe. Despite the market being highly fragmented and competitive, the popularity of leisure and sport inspired fashion trends is expected to continue, with sales rising over the next few
Geospace Technologies Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Earnings and Conference Call
April 21, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced that it will release second quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Thursday, May 4, 2017 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Geospace has scheduled a conference call for Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central).
Domtar Corporation Sponsors Junior Achievement Program at Ashdown Public Schools April 21 & May
April 21, 2017
ASHDOWN, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced that trained volunteers from the company’s pulp and paper manufacturing mill in Ashdown, AR, and the local business community, will visit Ashdown Public Schools on April 21 and May 12 to teach the Junior Achievement curriculum to students in grades 2-8. A
Liquidity Services Celebrates Earth Day 2017
April 21, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), a global solution provider in the reverse supply chain with the world’s largest marketplace for business surplus, celebrates Earth Day 2017 and its commitment to helping more than 9,000 business and government clients worldwide enhance their sustainability efforts. Since its
The Manufacturing Institute Recognizes AGCO Employees with Women in Manufacturing 2017 STEP Ahead
April 21, 2017
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, is pleased to announce that two AGCO employees have received 2017 STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Ahead Awards. Emily Hardie, Manager, Global Fuse® Marketing & Business
Domtar Corporation & Nonprofit Partner, First Book, Donate New Books to Humke Elementary School
April 21, 2017
NEKOOSA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced that employee volunteers from the company’s pulp and paper mill in Nekoosa, WI will visit Humke Elementary School today from 1:30-2:30 PM (CST) today to donate and read new books to kindergartners as part of its partnership with First Book, and to plant trees
Mobil 1 Continues NASCAR® Race to Green™ Support by Highlighting Sustainability Benefits of New
April 21, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mobil 1 brand announced today that it will begin its fourth consecutive race season as an official technology partner of NASCAR® Green. This year as part of the NASCAR Race to Green™ initiative, the brand will highlight its latest product, Mobil 1TM Annual Protection motor oil, which allows drivers to
Kulicke & Soffa Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Conference Call for 8AM EDT, May 3rd, 2017
April 21, 2017
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, today announced a conference call is scheduled to discuss the Company's
CFE Media LLC Announces the Launch of CFE Edu™
April 21, 2017
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFE Edu™, an on-demand education platform affiliated with CFE Media, is designed to provide continuing education to engineers to advance their education and obtain continuing education units (CEUs) in a new and innovative way. CFE Edu™ draws outside of the lines of the typical Webinar or Lunch and Learn
Axalta Introduces Next Generation Automotive Suspension Coil Spring Coatings
April 21, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to introduce the next generation in coil spring coatings. Alesta® Spring Black is a new hybrid epoxy powder coating that provides flexibility and mechanical resistance as well as superior corrosion resistance.
Dow Earns Two 2017 Edison Awards for Breakthrough Technologies
April 21, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two innovative products from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) recently received 2017 Edison Awards. The Edison Awards honor excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. A silver Edison Award went to Dow’s ACCUTRACE™ S10 Molecular Fuel Marker
Stratasys Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
April 21, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Company plans to hold the conference call to discuss its first quarter financial
PGT Innovations Announces Expansion Plans in Miami
April 21, 2017
VENICE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGT Innovations, Inc. announced today expansion plans for a new 330,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Miami, Florida. The new facility will enhance the Company’s manufacturing capabilities to meet future expected growth of the impact-resistant window and door market. The Company currently has 182,000 sq. ft.
Intelsat and Encompass Deliver Award-Winning NASA TV Ultra High Definition Channel to Latin America
April 21, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced that as a result of its partnership with Encompass Digital Media, NASA TV became the first linear Ultra High Definition (UHD) channel available on Intelsat’s system for Latin
Teledyne Announces 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and First Quarter 2017 Earnings Webcast
April 21, 2017
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) today announced that the company will webcast its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 26, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific. To access the annual meeting webcast, go to www.teledyne.com before the scheduled start time. A replay will be available at
Mobile Augmented Reality Market to Reach 1.9 Billion Unique Monthly Active Users by 2022, According
April 21, 2017
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Between 2008 and 2015, augmented reality (AR) was a technology gimmick looking for a market. Innovators struggled with technical limitations, hype for smart glasses, and weak use cases. Starting in mid-2015, the market began a period of recalibration. For mobile AR, the most significant developments since 2015 have