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Subscription Period for Superior Industries’ Tender of UNIWHEELS AG’s Shares to Close Monday,
July 27, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Industries International, Inc. (NYSE:SUP), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aluminum wheels, reiterated today that the subscription period for the tender offer to acquire all remaining outstanding shares of UNIWHEELS AG (“UNIWHEELS”) will close Monday, July 31, 2017. On June
Marposs to Feature High Precision Piezo Probing Line
July 27, 2017
Marposs Corp. will feature its Mida Diamond touch probes with piezo-electric technology and designed for five-axis machining centers and milling machines. These probes, available in optical or radio transmission styles, provide measurement performance on 3D surfaces with repeatability within 0.25 micron and are well-suited to industries where
Throwback Thursday: Codes of Conduct
July 27, 2017
Culture is a topic that comes up a lot in conversations among mold builders, so I felt this throwback to an article on the communication/teamwork chasm was worth a second look. Steve Johnson, who works with me on his Maintenance Matters series, shares his thoughts on how old habits die hard when it comes to maintenance cultures. Back in 2006
LS Group and KKR Announce Partnership Agreement
July 27, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LS Group (“LS”), one of South Korea’s largest diversified corporations, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which KKR will become joint partners with LS in LS Automotive (“LSA” or the “Company”), an
New Ultra-High Precision Military and Space Grade Resistors by VPG Foil Resistors  
July 27, 2017
The Model 303337 ultra-high precision military and space-grade resistor offers high-performance current sensing within mission-critical applications.  
Mexichem Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
July 26, 2017
TLALNEPANTLA DE BAZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: MEXCHEM*) (“the Company” or “Mexichem”) today announced its unaudited results for the second quarter of 2017. The figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“NIIF” or “IFRS”),
Global Intelligent Pump and Control Systems Market - Forecasts, Drivers, and Opportunity Assessment
July 26, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global intelligent pump and control systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 8% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Intelligent Pump and Control Systems Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
July 26, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.58 per share cash dividend payable on September 15, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2017. About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been
Addressing Self-Driving Technologies is Critical to American Safety, Innovation, Says CTA
July 26, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s markup of legislation addressing self-driving vehicles: “We thank Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and
ACM Technologies Hosts Successful Open House
July 26, 2017
ACM Technologies, part of the ResinTech family of companies, held an open house at its new Gardena facility located in the South Bay section of Los Angeles. News Post: 7/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Customers, vendors and neighboring companies received tours of the new state-of-the-art ion exchange resin
ACM Technologies Hosts Successful Open House
July 26, 2017
ACM Technologies, part of the ResinTech family of companies, held an open house at its new Gardena facility located in the South Bay section of Los Angeles. News Post: 7/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Customers, vendors and neighboring companies received tours of the new state-of-the-art ion exchange resin
ACM Technologies Hosts Successful Open House
July 26, 2017
ACM Technologies, part of the ResinTech family of companies, held an open house at its new Gardena facility located in the South Bay section of Los Angeles. News Post: 7/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Customers, vendors and neighboring companies received tours of the new state-of-the-art ion exchange resin
Ferro Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
July 26, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE), a leading global provider of functional coatings and color solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Second Quarter Financial and Operating Highlights *: Net sales increased 17.0%, to $348.6 million Organic sales rose 6.5% on a constant currency
EnPro Industries Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
July 26, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share. The dividend is payable September 20, 2017 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 6, 2017. About EnPro Industries EnPro Industries, Inc. is a leader in sealing products, metal polymer and
Graco Reports Record Sales and Operating Earnings
July 26, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.   Summary $ in millions except per share amounts         Three Months Ended Six Months Ended   Jun 30,         Jun 24,      
Orion Engineered Carbons to Present at Jefferies Industrials Conference
July 26, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance Carbon Black, today announced that members of its management team will be participating in the upcoming Jefferies 2017 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in New York City. Jack Clem, the Company’s Chief
Griffon Corporation Schedules Conference Call To Discuss Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results
July 26, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) (the “Company” or “Griffon”) announced today that it will release the Company’s fiscal third quarter financial results Wednesday, August 2, 2017, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM ET. The call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-406-5345 (U.S. participants)
Global Chemical Indicator Inks Market 2017-2021: Segments, Drivers, and Forecasts by Technavio
July 26, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global chemical indicator inks market 2017-2021 is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 8% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Chemical Indicator Inks market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in
Curtiss-Wright Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results; Raises Full-Year Sales and EPS
July 26, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) reports financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. Second Quarter 2017 Highlights Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.13, ahead of expectations, and up 28% compared with the prior year; Net sales of $568 million, up 7%, including 5% organic
Curtiss-Wright Announces 15% Dividend Increase to $0.15 Per Share for Common Stock
July 26, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to fifteen cents ($0.15) per share, beginning with the Company’s third quarter distribution. “This dividend increase reflects our Board of Directors’ confidence
LRNF and HPNF Solid Carbide End Mills for Aluminum and Nonferrous Applications
July 26, 2017
Monster Tool Company will show their LRNF and HPNF high-performance solid carbide end-mill line for aluminum and nonferrous applications. New Product Post: 7/25/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Monster Tool Co. will display its LRNF and HPNF high-performance solid carbide end-mill line for aluminum and
Philly Shipyard Delivers Third Product Tanker to Kinder Morgan
July 26, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), today delivered the American Liberty, the third of four next generation 50,000 dwt product tankers that it is building for American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This delivery is the 27th
Multitasking Turning Center Features Double Turrets, Spindles
July 26, 2017
The GMS-2600 ST multitasking turning center is now available from Yama Seiki. This hybrid machine includes X, Y, Z and C axes with a live tooling turret, high-speed spindle, automatic toolchanger (ATC) system and B axis. The GMS-2600 ST combines a turning center and machining center into one machine to perform complex free-shape machining, tapping,
Evans Incorporated Takes Organizations to New Heights with Launch of PropelUAS
July 26, 2017
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evans Incorporated (Evans) announces today that it has launched a new division, PropelUAS, which is changing the game and forging the future of UAS Program implementation process and technology. PropelUAS’ team of unmanned systems, air traffic control, aviation training, human factors, airports, and
MeasureColor Mobile Platform Identifies Color Matches for Industrial Coatings
July 26, 2017
PPG’s industrial coatings business has launched MeasureColor Mobile, a cloud-based color platform that combines a color-matching app and hand-held MeasureColor mobile scanning device to identify color matches to PPG industrial coatings products and improve the speed and accuracy of color selection. New Product Post: 7/26/2017 Edited by Hannah
MeasureColor Mobile Platform Identifies Color Matches for Industrial Coatings
July 26, 2017
PPG’s industrial coatings business has launched MeasureColor Mobile, a cloud-based color platform that combines a color-matching app and hand-held MeasureColor mobile scanning device to identify color matches to PPG industrial coatings products and improve the speed and accuracy of color selection. New Product Post: 7/26/2017 Edited by Hannah
Renishaw Partners with Technical College in South Carolina
July 26, 2017
Renishaw Inc. and the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) at Greenville Technical College (GTC) in Greenville, South Carolina, have formed a partnership to address the manufacturing skills gap and train the next generation of engineers and machine operators. This collaboration between education, industry and community partners combines
Citi Retail Services Expands Partnership with American Honda Motor Corp.
July 26, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Retail Services announced a long-term agreement with American Honda Motor Corp to provide a private label credit card program supporting Honda’s Powersports dealer network nationwide. Citi Retail Services is one of North America’s largest and most experienced retail credit solution providers. This is the
New Tread Wisely™ Challenge Encourages Teens and Young Adults to Practice Tire Safety, Educate
July 26, 2017
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) are encouraging teens and young adults across the country to learn how to conduct three basic monthly tire safety checks – tire pressure, tread depth and overall tire condition – and share this information with their
500°F Electric Walk-In Oven Cures Industrial Fuses
July 26, 2017
The Grieve Corp. introduces No. 826, a 500°F electric walk-in oven, currently in use for curing truckloads of industrial fuses at a customer’s facility New Product Post: 7/21/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing This unit is a modified version of Grieve’s standard model WRH566-500 walk-in oven. Grieve
No-Drip Atomizing Spray Nozzle Covers 360 Degrees
July 26, 2017
Exair Corp.’s ¼ NPT No Drip internal mix, hollow atomizing spray nozzle atomizes fluid and sprays away from the nozzle with a circular pattern in all directions. New Product Post: 7/25/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing According to Exair, the valve assembly stops liquid flow when air pressure is shut off
Chemical/Solvent Heater Suitable for Metal-Free Solvent Heating Requirements
July 26, 2017
Process Technology introduces the Frontier Ultra inline chemical/solvent heater, a high-wattage, high-flow heater suitable for use in a variety of applications and industries. New Product Post: 7/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The inline heater has PFA and PTFE wetted surfaces to provide a level of purity
Electroless Nickel Plating Improves Performance in Sliding Applications
July 26, 2017
Nanodiamond material specialist Carbodeon of Finland teams up with metal finishing specialist CCT Plating of Germany to develop a NanoDiamond enhanced electroless nickel plating with improved performance in sliding applications. New Product Post: 7/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Nanodiamond material specialist
High-Efficiency Airless Paint Sprayers Produce Consistent Finish
July 26, 2017
Titan Tool Inc.’s ControlMax series of high-efficiency airless (HEA) paint sprayers is designed to deliver maximum control with up to 55-percent less overspray than conventional airless paint sprayers at the same productivity.  New Product Post: 7/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing According to Titan
Air Mixer Features Five-Gallon Pail and Dispensing Valve
July 26, 2017
The PM-5 Air Mixer, available from Gardco, features a lid-mounted motor and locking ring to securely hold the lid in place. New Product Post: 7/28/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The air mixer's handle and side-mounted ¾" dispensing valve make mobility and material transfer simple, the company says. The PM-5
Heavy-Duty Mixers Designed to Handle High-Viscosity Chemicals
July 26, 2017
PPG expands its Semco high-volume, automated mixer line with two mixers for precision mixing of higher viscosity, multicomponent adhesives, sealants and other chemicals in Semkit packages. New Product Post: 7/27/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing PPG's Semco Model 1088 Semkit Package Mixer. (Photo: PPG) PPG expands
MeasureColor Mobile Platform Identifies Color Matches for Industrial Coatings
July 26, 2017
PPG’s industrial coatings business has launched MeasureColor Mobile, a cloud-based color platform that combines a color-matching app and hand-held MeasureColor mobile scanning device to identify color matches to PPG industrial coatings products and improve the speed and accuracy of color selection. New Product Post: 7/26/2017 Edited by Hannah
Powder Coating Protects Valve Covers, Engine Blocks
July 26, 2017
TCI Powder Coatings has developed a specially formulated product for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in its product development lab. New Product Post: 7/25/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Valve covers coated in Chrysler Zr3 Performance Red. (Photo: TCI Powder Coatings) TCI Powder Coatings has developed a specially
500°F Top-Loading Oven Dries Piston Rings
July 26, 2017
Grieve Corp.’s No. 844 is a 500°F (260°C), top-loading oven currently used for drying water from racks of piston rings at the customer’s facility. New Product Post: 7/28/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing This Grieve oven features 4" insulated walls, an aluminized steel exterior and Type 304, 2B
ASV Holdings, Inc. Will Report Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results on August 9, 2017
July 26, 2017
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASV Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASV), a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, today announced that management will release its second quarter 2017 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
Sulzer: Counterfeiters and Patent Infringers at the IDS 2017 – Sulzer Mixpac Continues to Enforce
July 26, 2017
HAAG, Switzerland & COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sulzer Mixpac Ltd (SULZER) operates globally in the field of static mixing tips, cartridges and dispensing devices for the dental sector. In recent times, substantially identical copies of the static mixing tips for two-component cartridges and syringes have increasingly been discovered.
Trinseo Releases Annual Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report
July 26, 2017
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, today has published its 2017 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which showcases how Trinseo is meeting or exceeding the highest standards of safety and environmental
Immersion Enters Into Multi-Year License Agreement With Mitsubishi Electric
July 26, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced it has signed a multi-year license agreement with Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Mitsubishi Electric is licensing Immersion’s haptics IP for its automotive solutions. Immersion’s
Autodesk to Host User Group Meetings Introducing 2018 Software Versions
July 26, 2017
The meetings introducing the new releases of FeatureCAM, PartMaker and PowerMill mark the one-year anniversary of Delcam’s integration into Autodesk. News Post: 7/26/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Autodesk will be hosting a series of User Group Meetings in the United States and Canada to mark the one-year
Ford Delivers Second Quarter Net Income of $2.0B; $2.5B Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit; Total Company
July 26, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today reported its 2017 second 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 9 a.m. EDT with
Second Quarter 2017 Record Results and Increase in Dividend Reported by Amphenol Corporation
July 26, 2017
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) reported today record GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the second quarter 2017 of $0.80 compared to $0.65 for the comparable 2016 period. GAAP Diluted EPS for the second quarter 2017 included a charge for acquisition-related transaction costs of approximately $4 million
Taiwan New Products Launch Press Conference at the Salt Lake City Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
July 26, 2017
WHAT:   The Taiwan External Trade Development Council cordially invites you to the Taiwan New Products Launch Press Conference at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah.   Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hors d’oeuvres while seeing and touching new sustainable textiles and performance fabrics and learning
CEMEX’S Net Income Grows 41%
July 26, 2017
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. ("CEMEX") (NYSE:CX), announced today that consolidated net sales reached U.S.$3.6 billion during the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 2% on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for currency fluctuations, versus the comparable period in 2016. Operating EBITDA
Triumph Group Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results
July 26, 2017
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) (“Triumph” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2018, which ended June 30, 2017. First Quarter Fiscal 2018 Highlights Net sales were $781.7 million. Operating income was $18.4 million; excluding transformation
Creating Smarter Bus Routes
July 26, 2017
Although transportation is undergoing profound changes, let’s face it: there is a huge existing infrastructure out there consisting of vehicles as well as roadways and ancillary objects (signs, traffic signals, etc.), and it is going to take a long time for that to be turned over to a new approach. So why not take what’s there and make