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New Blue Bird Dealership in South Carolina
December 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a transaction that was completed on October 17, representation of Blue Bird’s dealership agreement in the South Carolina market has now been successfully transitioned from Palmetto Bus Sales to Blanchard Machinery. Blanchard Machinery, with over 30 years of business experience, will now sell and service
U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $368 Million Contract to Support Weapons Systems on Submarines
December 14, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth up to $368 million to provide systems engineering and support services to the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office. SSP oversees the Strategic Weapons System and Attack Weapons System on board current U.S. Ohio and UK Vanguard class
ITT Enidine Isolators, Dampers and Rate Controls to Appear on New Aircraft
December 14, 2016
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc. (NYSE:ITT) and its Enidine brand continue to partner with major aircraft manufacturers to supply custom, highly engineered technologies for effective stowage bin deployment and noise attenuation. Recently awarded project wins, valued at approximately $15 million over 10 years, feature Enidine’s
KYOCERA Optical Blood-Flow Sensor Is Among World's Smallest for Wearable Devices, Smartphones
December 14, 2016
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) announced that it has developed one of the smallest known optical blood-flow sensors, which measures the volume of blood flow in subcutaneous tissue. With the sensor, Kyocera is researching a variety of mobile health (mHealth) applications such as monitoring stress levels or
Scosche Industries Goes Live With QAD Cloud ERP and QAD Cloud BI
December 14, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (Nasdaq:QADA) (Nasdaq:QADB), a leading provider of enterprise software and services designed for global manufacturing companies, today announced that Scosche Industries has gone live with QAD Cloud ERP to help manage its growth, improve inventory management and support product development. Scosche
3Diligent Announces Addition of New 3D Printing Processes for Metal Parts; Now Offers Broadest Range
December 14, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3Diligent, the 3D Printing Partner for Every Business, announced today it has expanded its metal rapid manufacturing technologies to provide the most comprehensive range of 3D printing options to create metal parts anywhere. The company has announced new capabilities which will enable 3Diligent to offer metal plating of
Greater Washington Partnership to Spur Regional Economic Growth
December 14, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A group of leading CEOs and entrepreneurs today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Greater Washington region—from Baltimore to Richmond—to address the critical economic issues facing the region and ensure it remains one of the world’s best places to live, work and build a business. The
Siemens Healthineers to Significantly Expand Its Walpole, Mass. Laboratory Diagnostic Manufacturing
December 14, 2016
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siemens Healthineers will invest around $300 million in its Walpole, Mass. laboratory diagnostics manufacturing and research and development facility. The investment extends over four years and is another proof point that Siemens Healthineers invests in innovation to enable healthcare providers around the world to
Joy Global Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Operating Results
December 14, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY), a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, today reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 results. Fourth Quarter and Full Year Summary Fourth quarter bookings of $559 million, down 9 percent; full year bookings of $2.3 billion, down 14 percent from a year ago Loss per diluted
Joy Global Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.01 Per Share
December 14, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY), a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.01 per share to be paid on January 13, 2017 to shareholders of record on December 30, 2016. Joy Global Inc. is a worldwide leader in mining
The Asplund WWTF Disinfection Upgrade Project Won Engineering News-Record Northwest Region’s Best
December 14, 2016
CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electrolytic Technologies is pleased to announce that its valued customer, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU), has received the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Northwest Region’s Best Projects Awards in two categories: Water/Environment Best Projects Award, and Safety Award. The Awards honor and
BERTIN TECHNOLOGIES and ONERA Launch Joint Laboratory to Develop Innovative Remote Gas Detection
December 14, 2016
PALAISEAU, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BERTIN TECHNOLOGIES, a CNIM Group subsidiary, and ONERA, the French aerospace lab, have signed a three-year research and innovation partnership agreement to create CUBIX, a joint laboratory (spectral imager-based payload) dedicated to the development of a new generation of multispectral remote gas detector
Parker Aerospace Extends Military MRO Capability in the Middle East
December 14, 2016
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parker Aerospace, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, is extending its component maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade (MRO&U) license with Aircraft Accessories and Components Company (AACC) of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi
Westinghouse Places Second Containment Vessel Ring for Lead Vogtle AP1000® Unit
December 14, 2016
WAYNESBORO, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the successful placement of the second containment vessel ring at Vogtle Unit 3, the lead AP1000 nuclear power plant unit under construction at the Vogtle site. The ring is the third of five sections that constitute the AP1000 plant containment vessel, a high-integrity
LiquiTech Comments on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Articles that further vindicate copper silver
December 14, 2016
LOMBARD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiquiTech made the following statement regarding the investigation into the Legionnaires’ outbreak that killed six veterans at the Pittsburgh VA in 2011: A comprehensive investigation by journalist Sean Hamill of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has uncovered the truth surrounding the Legionnaires’ outbreak
Atkore International Group Inc. Announces Closing of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock
December 14, 2016
HARVEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atkore International Group Inc. (NYSE: ATKR) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of an underwritten secondary public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock by selling stockholder CD&R Allied Holdings, L.P., an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC, at a public offering price of
Lindsay Corporation Announces Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
December 13, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, today announced it plans to release financial results for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended November 30, 2016, before the market opens on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Management, including Rick Parod, President and
Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend
December 13, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that its Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share will be paid on January 13, 2017 to shareholders of record as of December 23, 2016. Future declaration of quarterly
Nordson Corporation Reports Fiscal Year 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
December 13, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016. For the quarter ending October 31, 2016, sales were $509 million, a 14 percent increase as compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. This change in sales included organic volume growth of 13 percent and a 1
Fortune Brands Increases Quarterly Dividend by 13 Percent
December 13, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per common share on December 13, 2016. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2017, to stockholders of record as of the
CSS Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of the Business and Assets of The McCall Pattern Company
December 13, 2016
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CSS), a leading consumer products company within the craft, seasonal and celebrations markets, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the business and assets of The McCall Pattern Company and certain affiliated companies
Rockwell Automation Names Rebecca House General Counsel & Secretary
December 13, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has named Rebecca (Becky) W. House senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Jan. 3, 2017. She will report to Blake D. Moret, president and chief executive officer. House succeeds Douglas M. Hagerman, who is retiring after 12 years in the role. Hagerman will work
Arconic Signs More than $450 Million in Long Term Agreements for Alcoa® Wheels
December 13, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader Arconic (NYSE:ARNC) has signed more than $450 million in long term agreements over the past year with customers in North America , South America, Europe and Asia for its forged aluminum wheels. The largest is a long-term agreement with PACCAR, a global
BAE Systems Rolls Out First Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 to U.S. Marine Corps
December 13, 2016
YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems rolled out the first of 16 Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) 1.1 prototypes to the U.S. Marine Corps in a ceremony today at the company’s York, Pennsylvania facility. BAE Systems’ ACV 1.1 offering is a fully amphibious, ship-launchable and ship-recoverable 8x8 wheeled combat vehicle. “BAE
Barnes Group Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
December 13, 2016
BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on Friday, February 17, 2017, before the market opens. Barnes Group will also host a conference call which will begin at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on that day to discuss the results and the Company’s outlook.
REYEDR HUD for Motorcyclists: Debut Jan, 2017!
December 13, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REYEDR, a start-up from New Zealand, has been furiously developing their HUD for motorcyclists, over the last couple of months. They adopt a unique retrofit approach; their device when fitted to a full face helmet, converts it into a smart AR device. REYEDR is readying their prototypes to showcase to the
Grünenthal’s Manufacturing Site in Ecuador, Tecnandina, Receives European GMP Certification for
December 13, 2016
QUITO, Ecuador & AACHEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Grünenthal Group announces today that its manufacturing site in Ecuador, Tecnandina, successfully passed the inspection to manufacture in accordance with the European GMP regulations. The certification covers the production of solid and semi-solid pharmaceuticals for the third time and
2016-2017 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teacher Fellows Announced
December 13, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced the selection of the 2016-2017 Teacher Fellows for the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy. Selected from targeted areas across the country, the 25 middle school teachers (grades 5-8) will participate in a number
Hydrogen Engine Enters into Financing Arrangement with TINA Energy Systems
December 13, 2016
GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., (HEC) a Nevada corporation, (OTC PK:HYEG) has entered another phase of financing with TINA Energy Systems S.L., a Spanish Sociedad Limitada, (TINA). Effective November 30, 2016, HEC and TINA entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement pursuant to which TINA has purchased 1,153,846
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems and OSIsoft Fuel the Digital Power Plant of the Future
December 13, 2016
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), the recognized leader in power plant reliability and efficiency through the use of big data, expert knowledge and human insights, is expanding its global relationship with OSIsoft, a leader in Operational Intelligence, to drive further development of the digital power plant of
Need to Remain Connected to Boost the Global In-flight Broadband Market Through 2020, Reports
December 13, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global in-flight broadband market to grow at a CAGR of close to 11% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The market study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global in-flight broadband market for 2016-2020. The report also lists
Intrepid Finances Second B777-300ER Delivery
December 13, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intrepid Aviation today announced the financing of its second B777-300ER from its current orderbook. The aircraft delivered on December 12th and is on long-term lease to Philippine Airlines. The transaction was arranged by Natixis and financed by Natixis, Philippine National Bank, BOT Lease, NEC Capital and Far
Meggitt Training Systems to Introduce Three New Shooting Range Solutions at 2017 SHOT Show
December 13, 2016
SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meggitt Training Systems (booth #12267) will debut a new shooting stall, audio and visual communication, and wireless range control products at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 17-20, 2017. Driven by a nine-decade legacy fielding more than 13,000 ranges
EGO Power+ goes to the end of the earth in epic new “Antarctica” ad campaign for its new
December 13, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EGO, the leading manufacturer of battery-powered outdoor power equipment, today announced the launch of a new integrated advertising campaign for its revolutionary line of patented Arc Lithium™ battery-powered snow blowers. The new campaign touts the superior strength and reliability of EGO Power+ Snow Blowers
Vetter’s Skokie Site Successfully Manufactures Batches on New Clinical Syringe Filling Line
December 13, 2016
SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vetter, a leading international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in aseptic filling for its (bio-)pharmaceutical customers, has announced today that its new clinical syringe line has already manufactured for its customers a double digit number of batches for use in early
VAI Recognized as an Expert by Nucleus Research in the 2016 ERP Value Matrix
December 13, 2016
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VAI, a leading ERP software provider, today announced that Nucleus Research has recognized the company as an Expert for the third time in its ERP Value Matrix with VAI's appearance in the 2016 Technology Value Matrix for ERP. The report identifies VAI’s award-winning VAI S2K Enterprise ERP software suite
MathWorks Speeds Up FPGA-in-the-Loop Verification
December 13, 2016
NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MathWorks today announced new capabilities in HDL Verifier to speed up FPGA-in-the-loop (FIL) verification. The new FIL capabilities enable faster communication with the FPGA board and higher clock frequency simulation. Now, system engineers and researchers can confidently and quickly verify and validate that an FPGA
Molex and TE Connectivity Collaborate on Next-Generation Data Communications Electronic Products
December 13, 2016
LISLE, Ill. & SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two global leaders in the design and manufacturing of connectors for electronic products today announced a Dual Source Alliance (DSA) agreement to each produce a new generation of high-speed input/output (I/O) and backplane connectors, and cable assemblies for data communications
Tetra Tech to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
December 13, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Company’s founding and 25th anniversary as a publicly traded company, members of its management team will ring the NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Founded in 1966 to provide
IEEE Ethically Aligned Design Document Elevates the Importance of Ethics in the Development of
December 13, 2016
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced the publication of the first version of Ethically Aligned Design: A Vision for Prioritizing Human Wellbeing with Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems that encourages
Inmarsat to host live Global Xpress demonstrations at SIA’s DoD Commercial SATCOM Workshop
December 13, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communication services, today announced its participation at the Satellite Industry Association’s (SIA) 12th Annual Department of Defense (DoD) Commercial SATCOM Workshop in Arlington, Virginia (Crystal Gateway Marriott), December 15-16. At the
Dow Receives Sustainability Awards from Business Intelligence Group for Two Breakthrough Innovations
December 13, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today received recognition for its global leadership in sustainability with two 2016 Sustainability Awards from the Business Intelligence Group. The Sustainability Awards honor those who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice. The Sustainability
Monsanto Shareowners Approve Merger with Bayer
December 13, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held today, shareowners of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Monsanto shareowners will receive $128 per share in cash at the
Magnetic Mirror Could Shed New Light on Gravitational Waves and the Early Universe
December 13, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Researchers have created a new magnetic mirror-based device that could one day help cosmologists discover new details about ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves, particularly those emitted when the universe was extremely young. The new work is part of a multi-institutional collaboration funded by the
VISANOW Rebrands as Envoy
December 13, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VISANOW, which offers the only immigration management platform that makes it seamless for companies to hire and manage a global workforce, today announced that it has rebranded as Envoy. The comprehensive brand relaunch includes a new logo, positioning, website, content hub (www.worldreadyworkforce.com) and URL
Lockheed Martin Joins Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance Board
December 13, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) announced today that Lockheed Martin has joined AREA at the Sponsor level and accepted a seat on its Board of Directors. According to AREA Executive Director Mark Sage, Lockheed Martin, along with other AREA Enterprise members Bosch, Boeing, Huawei, and Newport
MicroStrategy Customer Weiler Abrasives Group Wins Ventana Research’s 2016 Leadership Award
December 13, 2016
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, today announced that Weiler Abrasives Group, a global manufacturer based in Cresco, PA, has won the 2016 Ventana Research Leadership Award in the Mobile Technology category. Weiler Corporation is a
KIOTI Tractor Introduces New Line of Industry-Leading Implements
December 13, 2016
WENDELL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, Inc., is excited to announce the expansion of its current agriculture and landscaping implement offering to include more than 275 high-quality, competitively priced implements and accessories compatible with KIOTI’s tractor models. KIOTI’s new implement line is
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.0 Million
December 13, 2016
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today announced the receipt of multiple air pollution control (APC) contracts from customers in China. These awards have an
SAP Ariba Live: Where Procurement Gets Awesome
December 13, 2016
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the old days, buying and selling were tactical, manual processes. When you needed something to do your job, you searched for it in a paper catalog and faxed or phoned in your order. When you wanted to find leads, you flipped through the Yellow Pages. But times have changed. The world has gone digital. And