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Ergonomic Lifter Reduces Back Strain
April 6, 2017
A lift-assist device designed by Cynergy Ergonomics has proven to reduce back strain and the workers comp claims that accompany them for a manufacturer of heavy duty automotive and truck batteries.  
SolarWorld: China’s Trade Aggression Still Costs Jobs in U.S. Solar Industry
April 5, 2017
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For SolarWorld, China’s trade aggression in the solar sector is a textbook example of how the country – employing an arsenal of price dumping, massive subsidization, cyber-espionage and closed markets – has used unfair trade as a battering ram to try to wipe out a U.S. industry and its employment.
Arconic Announces Cash Tender Offers by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities
April 5, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (“Arconic” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARNC) today announced the commencement of three separate cash tender offers by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (the “Purchasers”) for the Company’s outstanding debt securities set forth in the
Allegion Declares Quarterly Dividend
April 5, 2017
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per ordinary share of the company. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2017, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2017. About Allegion™ Allegion
Joy Global Announces Payment of Consent Fee in Connection with Its Consent Solicitation
April 5, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY), a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions (the “Company”), today announced to the holders of its 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 and 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”) issued under the indenture governing the Notes (the
Panasonic Showcases Latest Video Surveillance Solutions at ISC West 2017
April 5, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA) is bringing its extensive array of leading integrated security and video surveillance solutions to ISC West 2017, April 5-7 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Introduced to wide acclaim at ASIS International 2016, Panasonic will be
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2017 Operating
April 5, 2017
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss first quarter 2017 results. The first quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. For access to the conference call on
Park-Ohio Prices $350 Million Debt Offering
April 5, 2017
CLEVELAND, OHIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Park-Ohio Industries, Inc. (the “Company”), a subsidiary of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH), today announced that it has priced its offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Notes”) in an offering exempt from the registration
Rockwell Automation CEO and Secretary Ross Discuss Future of American Manufacturing
April 5, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a meeting in Washington D.C. with Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Rockwell Automation President and Chief Executive Officer Blake Moret confirmed the company’s commitment to supporting programs and policies that will create new, high-paying manufacturing jobs for U.S. workers. During the meeting with
EMCOR Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
April 5, 2017
NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 28, 2017 to stockholders of record as of April 17, 2017. EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical
Chase Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results
April 5, 2017
WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chase Corporation (NYSE MKT: CCF) today reported revenue of $57.31 million for the quarter ended February 28, 2017. This is an increase of $2.38 million, or 4%, compared to $54.92 million recognized in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net income of $8.38 million for the current quarter increased $1.41
Avery Dennison to Webcast First Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call
April 5, 2017
GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) will host its first quarter 2017 earnings conference call in a live Webcast for investors, equity analysts, portfolio managers and media representatives at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time/9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The webcast will follow the company's first
Ferro Schedules Conference Call for 2017 First Quarter Results
April 5, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) today announced the following details for its first quarter 2017 earnings release and conference call. Date and time:     Wednesday April 26, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time   Ferro participants: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Thomas Vice President and
AgroFresh Solutions Announces Various Agreements with The Dow Chemical Company and Avenue Capital
April 5, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. ("AgroFresh" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, announced today revisions to various agreements arising from its separation from The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). Collectively, these revisions increase the Company’s equity and
Vericut V8.1 will Feature Additive Capability
April 5, 2017
This year’s Vericut Users' Exchange (VUE), held recently in Irvine, California, was a success according to an announcement from CGTech. Irvine VUE kicked off the first of 25 North American VUEs where several new features being added to the next version of Vericut – CGTech’s CNC simulation, verification and optimization
Judge Awards $2 Million to Zimmer Hip Implant Plaintiff Represented by Osborne & Associates and
April 5, 2017
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medical device manufacturer Zimmer Inc. has been ordered to pay more than $2 million to a New Mexico man for a defective Zimmer hip implant with an “unreasonably dangerous design,” following a two-week bench trial. “This is the first case we know of that has gone to trial in the country, and a
Arconic Board Issues New Letter to Shareholders
April 5, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) Board of Directors today issued a new letter to shareholders. Information regarding the Company’s track record and plan for continued value creation is available in its presentation to shareholders dated March 27, 2017. The presentation and other materials are available at
TurbineAero, Inc. Announces Steven Foust, Senior Vice President of Operations
April 5, 2017
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TurbineAero is pleased to announce and welcome Steven Foust as its Senior Vice President of Operations. Steven will lead all North American operations and day to day product line activities for TurbineAero including the Company’s APU MRO facility, TurbineAero Repair, in Chandler, AZ, as well as its component
Ellis & Watts’ New Website Delineates Offerings in Five Practice Areas and Six Sector
April 5, 2017
BATAVIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellis & Watts Global Industries, a global leader in custom HVAC, portable, and specialty engineered systems, just launched a new website designed to highlight its global capabilities in five key practice areas and six sectors. The five key practice areas are HVAC Systems, Portable Structures, Specialty
ADM HR Chief Says EEOC Can Help Address National Shortage of Skilled Labor
April 5, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. public and private sectors must collaborate to ensure the nation is producing enough skilled workers to meet the needs of its manufacturing sector, according to Michael D’Ambrose, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM.) Testifying before the
Joseph Dunsmore Joins Monnit Board of Directors and Business Team
April 5, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monnit Corporation (www.monnit.com), the leading provider of low-cost, remote monitoring IoT solutions, announced today former Digi International Chairman and CEO Joseph T. Dunsmore has joined its board of directors and business team. Dunsmore brings exceptional business technology growth experience and is
Axalta Takes a Quantum Leap with New Acquire Quantum EFX Spectrophotometer
April 5, 2017
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, introduces its fifth-generation spectrophotometer, the AcquireTM Quantum EFX, which packs innovative technology into a lighter, faster, and highly accurate unit that is capable of reading metallic, pearl and effect colors,
Spectrum Brands’ Rayovac® Designs World’s Longest-Lasting Hearing Aid Battery
April 5, 2017
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world’s leading hearing aid battery manufacturer* is introducing its newest breakthrough at the AudiologyNOW! Conference this week in Indianapolis. Rayovac’s latest innovation, Active Core Technology, now powers the world’s longest-lasting hearing aid battery.** “We’ve engineered
e-cycleNYC Program Recycles 10 Million Pounds of Electronics
April 5, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a joint press conference held yesterday by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), ERI and proactive manufacturers, it was announced that the City’s groundbreaking e-cycleNYC (www.nyc.gov/ecycle) has collected and recycled more than 10 million pounds of electronic waste from city residents. Now serving
Going Digital: Bentley Systems Advances Reality Modeling to Extend the Scope of Engineering and
April 5, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SPAR 3D Expo & Conference – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, demonstrated at SPAR 3D Expo & Conference (SPAR) new ContextCapture offerings for reality modeling that increase joint opportunities in surveying and
Reduce Inventory Replenishment Costs by 30% with ACTYLUS Smart Bin Solutions from Apex
April 5, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ACTYLUS™ Smart Bin Solution, from Apex Supply Chain Technologies®, automates inventory replenishment and manages stock to increase productivity and decrease costs for companies and the distributors handling their vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs. The replenishment process is usually manual, requiring
Battelle and Nanotherapeutics Form Alliance to Speed Up Process of Industry Bringing Medical
April 5, 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Battelle and Nanotherapeutics, Inc. announced today that the organizations have entered an alliance to bring together core research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) and manufacturing capabilities needed to expedite the development of medical countermeasures urgently required by the Department of Defense
Nedap Identification is Celebrating 15 Years in the Americas!
April 5, 2017
GROENLO, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2017 marks the 15th year for Nedap Identification Solutions in the Americas. Beginning in 2002, Nedap Identification Systems (formerly Nedap AVI) entered into a partnership with Tuxen & Associates of Branson, Missouri for marketing and sales representation in the Western Hemisphere. This partnership
80% of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Executives Say the Digital Supply Chain Will Be the
April 5, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MHI announces the release of the fourth in a series of MHI Annual Industry Reports developed in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting. The 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report, titled “Next-Generation Supply Chains: Digital, On-Demand and Always-On,” provides new insights into trends and technologies that are
Komatsu Acquires Joy Global to Expand Mining Business
April 5, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Komatsu America Corp., a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. (TYO: 6301) (“Komatsu”) has completed its acquisition of Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY) (“Joy Global”), a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions. Retaining its headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, Joy Global Inc. will be renamed Komatsu
Columbia Sportswear Company to Announce First Quarter 2017 Financial Results On Thursday, April 27,
April 5, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM) plans to release financial results of its first quarter 2017 at approximately 4:00p.m. ET on Thursday, April 27, 2017. At approximately 4:15 p.m. ET, a commentary by Tom Cusick, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reviewing the company's first quarter
M+W Group Surpasses the 1GW Milestone for Large Scale Commercial Solar PV Projects
April 5, 2017
STUTTGART, Germany & ALBANY, N.Y. & UNION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The M+W Group has achieved a key milestone in its continued evolution as one of the world’s leading EPC companies (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) for solar photovoltaics (PV). With its portfolio of completed and active construction projects, the company has
VATC Awarded Subcontract with CACI to Support Special Operations Forces
April 5, 2017
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting Inc. (VATC), a leader in providing global strategies, training and technology for secure operations around the world for the U.S. and its partners, announced today it has been named a first-tier subcontractor to CACI on a Special Operations Forces Planning, Rehearsal
Littelfuse to Report First Quarter Results May 3
April 5, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) today announced it will release results for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 prior to the opening of the market on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Company management will host a conference call later that morning, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Central / 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the
NanoSteel Appoints CFO for Next Stage of Growth
April 5, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoSteel®, the leader in nanostructured steel materials, today announced that Rhonda Landers has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Landers will lead the company’s financial operations and play an integral role in corporate strategy development. She is coming to NanoSteel at an
Axalta Coating Systems Continues Partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles Recognizing Outstanding
April 5, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Philadelphia Eagles and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Axalta All-Pro Teachers program. In its third year, the program recognizes outstanding sixth through 12th grade teachers concentrating
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
April 5, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today declared a quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on its common stock, payable on June 12, 2017, to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 15, 2017. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to
Exact Announces Macola Unity 2.0 Partner Program
April 5, 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exact, a global frontrunner in business software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today introduced Macola Unity 2.0 Partner Program, the second generation of its leading solution provider partner program. Designed to empower solution providers to increase customer satisfaction, drive revenue and
Diodes Incorporated to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 16, 2017
April 5, 2017
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, today announced that it will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 starting
Snap-on to Webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting Live Via the Internet
April 5, 2017
KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced today that it will webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders live via the Internet on Thursday, April 27, 2017 beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. Central. The archived presentation will also be available on the Snap-on website for at least ninety days. To attend this
Cognex Acquires Maker of Deep Learning Software for Industrial Machine Vision
April 5, 2017
NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that it has acquired ViDi Systems SA, a maker of deep learning software for industrial machine vision. The acquisition was completed on April 4. ViDi’s deep learning software uses artificial intelligence techniques to improve image analysis in applications where
Essel Group ME Announces Execution of Shareholder Agreement for Its Vanguard Potash Corp Joint
April 5, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essel Group ME Limited is pleased to announce it has executed a shareholder agreement ("Shareholder Agreement") with Gensource Potash Corporation ("Gensource") (TSX.V: GSP) to create a joint venture company, Vanguard Potash Corp. ("JV" or "Vanguard"), pursuant to the memorandum of understanding between the two parties
AmSty Resumes Full Styrene Production
April 5, 2017
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmSty announced that full styrene production has resumed at its St. James, LA, facility. “We are back online earlier than expected due to tremendous support from our team and a number of external experts who have helped to ensure safe and thorough repairs during this extended turnaround,” said
Enterprise Declares Quarterly Distribution Increase
April 5, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) (“Enterprise”) announced today that the board of directors of its general partner declared an increase in the quarterly cash distribution paid to partners to $0.415 per common unit, or $1.66 per unit on an annualized basis. The quarterly distribution will be paid on
American Vanguard Enters into Agreement with Adama to Acquire Certain Crop Protection Assets in the
April 5, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), through its principal operating subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire certain US assets relating to the three crop protection product lines - Abamectin, Chlorothalonil and Paraquat - from subsidiaries of Adama
Stanadyne LLC Recognized by General Motors as a 2016 Supplier of the Year Winner
April 5, 2017
WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stanadyne LLC was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 25th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, March 31 in Orlando, Florida. GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or
Mitsubishi Motors to Unveil 2018 Outlander Sport at New York International Auto Show
April 5, 2017
CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the brand will debut the 2018 Outlander Sport at the New York International Auto Show next week. The brand’s top-selling model, the Outlander Sport offers the reliability and affordability consumers look for in the competitive CUV segment. With new
XL Hybrids and Knapheide Manufacturing Announce First-of-Its-Kind Installation Partnership for
April 5, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, a commercial vehicle equipment provider in North America, will become a ship-thru installer of XL Hybrids’ XLP™ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV)
MIPI Alliance Expands Popular CSI-2 Camera Specification Beyond Mobile
April 5, 2017
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MIPI® Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today released MIPI CSI-2SM v2.0, a next-generation advancement of its widely used MIPI Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2) specification. The new release expands the applicability
Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network Technology Selected as Communications Platform for Sharp
April 5, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rajant announced today that Sharp Electronics Corporation (“SEC”) will use its Kinetic Mesh™ technology as the wireless communications infrastructure for the Sharp INTELLOS™ Automated Unmanned Ground Vehicle (“A-UGV”). The mobility, reliability and scalability of Rajant’s