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Sterling Construction Schedules 2017 First Quarter Release and Conference Call for Wednesday, May
April 19, 2017
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL), ("Sterling" or the "Company") today announced that it plans to issue its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 before the stock market opens. Sterling’s management will host a conference call on
Harris Corporation’s Global Innovation Center Achieves LEED Silver Certification
April 19, 2017
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for its new Global Innovation Center – a state-of-the-art, interactive technology showcase located in Melbourne. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification program that
ExxonMobil and SABIC Select San Patricio County for Proposed Petrochemical Project on U.S. Gulf
April 19, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil Chemical Company and SABIC each announced the selection of a site in San Patricio County, Texas for potential development of a jointly owned petrochemical complex on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The proposed multibillion dollar investment would include a world-scale ethane steam cracker capable of producing 1.8 million
Royal® Building Products Introduces Enhanced Royal Uniflex™ Garage Door Thermo Stop® at 2017
April 19, 2017
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal® Building Products, a Westlake company, introduces its enhanced Royal Uniflex™ Garage Door Thermo Stop® at the 2017 IDAExpo. Featuring a new patent-pending design and restored adhesion, Royal Uniflex offers greater product performance and installation options while reducing past flex
ExxonMobil and SABIC Select San Patricio County for Proposed Petrochemical Project on U.S. Gulf
April 19, 2017
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SABIC and ExxonMobil Chemical Company have announced the selection of a site in San Patricio County, Texas for potential development of a jointly-owned petrochemical complex – currently under study – on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The proposed multi-billion dollar investment would include a world-scale
Olympian, Dancing with the Stars Champion Laurie Hernandez Shares the Spotlight with Her Mom in New
April 19, 2017
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sometimes, the things we love most can be stinky. Take active teenagers for instance. That’s why Olympic gold medalist and the youngest Dancing with the Stars champion in history, Laurie Hernandez and her mom, Wanda, are partnering with Febreze – available at Walmart – to introduce a fresh
Patent-Protected Indirect Bonding Techniques from 3M Oral Care
April 19, 2017
ST. PAUL‚ Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As thousands of orthodontists and staff from around the world descend on the Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists in San Diego, CA this week, 3M is proud to announce a broad portfolio of issued patents and intellectual property rights, issued over the last few years, encompassing
Waterville TG Employees Donate More Than $20,000 to United Way Centraide Estrie
April 19, 2017
WATERVILLE, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waterville TG, Inc. (WTG), a subsidiary of automotive manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., announced today its employees donated $23,820 to United Way Centraide through an annual fundraising campaign. Approximately 350 WTG employees from the Quebec location elected to be part of weekly payroll deductions –
Hyundai Mobis Starts Local Production of Main Auto Components (Lamps) in Europe
April 19, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supplying main auto components to global production bases of Hyundai-Kia Motor Company, Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) announced on April 18th that it has opened a new lamp plant in the Czech Republic and commenced lamp production. Hyundai Mobis plans to make this plant as a production base for main auto components
Codelco Awards Jacobs a Contract for Chuquicamata Mine Project
April 19, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has received a contract from Codelco to provide engineering, procurement and field support services for the overhaul of acid plants at the Chuquicamata Mine in northern Chile. Chuquicamata, an open pit copper mine, is one of the oldest and largest in the world. The services will
Arconic Announces Early Tender Results for Previously Announced Offers by Citigroup Global Markets
April 19, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (“Arconic” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARNC) today announced the early tender results for the previously announced cash tender offers by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (the “Purchasers”) for the Company’s outstanding debt securities
EIZO Rugged Solutions Announces CUDA-Based Single-Slot 3U VPX GPGPU/SBC Solution for SWaP-Conscious
April 19, 2017
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc. (formerly Tech Source, Inc.) introduced a high performance NVIDIA CUDA-based 3U VPX graphics processor combined with an XMC form factor single board computer (SBC) to create a powerful single-slot 3U VPX GPGPU solution. Currently there are two SBC configurations, the Condor GR3-C3
Valmie (VMRI) Plans Aircraft Roll-out at XPONENTIAL as UAV Industry Surges
April 19, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valmie Resources Inc. (OTCBB:VMRI) announces it will unveil the newest in its line of aircraft at AUVSI’s (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International) XPONENTIAL 2017, the largest trade show for the booming unmanned systems and robotics sector. Valmie will be incorporating five of the featured aircraft as
Experience Athletes' Vitals on Live Online Broadcast of the Panasonic Open Golf Championship 2017
April 19, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation will be organizing the "Panasonic Open Golf Championship 2017" from April 20 - 23 at the Chiba Country Club's Umesato Course in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, as well as the LPGA Step Up Tour, "Panasonic Open Ladies 2017" at the Noda Course, same golf course, from April 19 - 21. At the Rio 2016 Olympic
NanoMech Wins 2017 Edison Award
April 19, 2017
SPRINGDALE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoMech Industries has been named a 2017 Award Winner by the internationally renowned Edison Awards™. The distinguished awards, inspired by Thomas Edison’s persistence and inventiveness, recognize the top in innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy. This honor is the third Edison
Textron Reports First Quarter 2017 Results; Updates 2017 Financial Outlook for Arctic Cat
April 19, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today reported first quarter 2017 income from continuing operations of $0.37 per share or $0.46 per share of adjusted income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure that is defined and reconciled to GAAP in an attachment to this release, compared to $0.55 per share in the first
Velodyne LiDAR Announces New “Velarray” LiDAR Sensor
April 19, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Velodyne LiDAR Inc., the world leader in 3D real-time perception systems for autonomous vehicles, today announced its new fixed-laser, solid-state Velarray™ LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, a cost-effective yet high-performance and rugged automotive product in a small form factor. With the
Toshiba's New Stepping Motor Driver IC Has an Anti-Stall Feedback Architecture
April 19, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB67S289FTG,” a stepping motor driver with a Toshiba developed architecture that automatically detects and prevents stalling during operation. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the end of
TechnipFMC and DOF Subsea announce the delivery of Skandi Búzios and commencement of contract with
April 19, 2017
LONDON & PARIS & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechnipFMC (NYSE and Euronext: FTI) and DOF Subsea (DOF) announce that the Skandi Búzios, a pipelay support vessel (PLSV) owned by the joint venture formed between TechnipFMC (50%) and DOF (50%), commenced its 8-year charter contract with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), as
Samsung Completes Qualification of Its 2nd Generation 10nm Process Technology
April 19, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced today that its second generation 10-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology, 10LPP (Low Power Plus), has been qualified and is ready for production. With further enhancement in 3D FinFET structure, 10LPP allows up to
Why Change is Difficult 
April 19, 2017
If you’ve ever wondered why change is difficult, consider how many times you’ve heard the adage, “If it’s not broken, why fix it?"  
These Robots May Be After Your Warehouse Job
April 19, 2017
Chinese company Hikvision has a slew of robots that move items around mostly empty warehouses.
Xerium Schedules First Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call
April 18, 2017
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the first quarter 2017 after the close of regular market trading on Monday, May 1, 2017. The Company will hold a conference call
VSE Corporation’s Aviation Subsidiary Wins New U.S. Government Work
April 18, 2017
CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Turbines, LLC, a subsidiary of VSE Aviation, Inc. (“VSE Aviation”), has been selected to support the United States Department of State (DoS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation for the repair, overhaul and modification of T53-L-703 engines. The
HARMAN Expands Connected Car, In-Car Audio Business in China with New Contracts
April 18, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has signed new contracts with Great Wall Motors, GAC Group and SAIC-GM-Wuling Motors for expanded connected car and in-car audio business in China. The contracts are valued in
Arconic to Host Webcast and Announce First Quarter 2017 Results
April 18, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) will announce its first quarter 2017 financial results on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The presentation materials and press release will be available after the New York Stock Exchange has closed on April 25 via the “Investors” section of Arconic’s website, or by clicking here. A
Continental Building Products Sets Date for First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call
April 18, 2017
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continental Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:CBPX), a leading manufacturer of wallboard and gypsum-based products, announced today that the Company will release first quarter 2017 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 4, 2017. A conference call will be held that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to
Keysight Technologies Announces Closing of Acquisition of Ixia
April 18, 2017
SANTA ROSA, Calif. & CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA) today announced that Keysight has completed its acquisition of Ixia. “We are pleased to have quickly brought the Ixia acquisition to completion and excited to add Ixia’s deep bench of talent to the Keysight team.
Versum Materials to Host Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Tuesday
April 18, 2017
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versum Materials, Inc. (NYSE: VSM), a leading materials supplier to the semiconductor industry, announced today that it plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2017 financial results on Tuesday May 2, 2017, pre-market open. Management will review the results during a conference call and audio-only webcast scheduled
Babcock & Wilcox to Webcast Discussion of Its First Quarter 2017 Results
April 18, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (the “Company”) expects to webcast a discussion of its first quarter 2017 results on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer E. James (Jim) Ferland and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jenny L.
Jacobs to Hold Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
April 18, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) is expected to release its second quarter 2017 earnings results prior to market open on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, and plans to host a conference call at 10 a.m. CT, during which management will make a brief presentation focusing on the company’s results and operating
Mouser Electronics Recognized for Fifth Straight Year for Service Excellence
April 18, 2017
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announced today that it has received the NorthFace ScoreBoard AwardSM from Omega Management Group Corp. for the fifth straight year in recognition of achieving excellence in customer
Avnet Appoints Phillip Gallagher, Global President of Core Distribution Business
April 18, 2017
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced the appointment of Phillip Gallagher to the role of global president of Avnet’s Core Distribution Business, reporting to CEO William Amelio. In his new role, Gallagher will oversee the company’s core distribution business, as well
Mobil JetTM Oil 387 Goes Fleet-Wide with Singapore Airlines
April 18, 2017
SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil announced today that Mobil JetTM Oil 387, a synthetic High Performance Capability (HPC) turbine engine oil, will be used in all of Singapore Airlines’ aircraft. Among the world’s most awarded carriers, Singapore Airlines operates one of the youngest fleets in the aviation industry. Its
Downhole Chemical Solutions Announces an Investment from Black Bay Energy Capital
April 18, 2017
FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Downhole Chemical Solutions (“DCS”), a leading provider of stimulation and completion chemical products and services to the oil & gas industry, today announced a partnership with Black Bay Energy Capital (“Black Bay”) through an investment in DCS’ parent company, Dynamic Chemical
Kubota Introduces the M6S-111, a New Entry-Level Hay and Cattle Tractor
April 18, 2017
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Tractor Corporation introduces the latest member of the M-Series, the M6S-111 diesel tractor. Combining Kubota power and performance with economy, the M6S-111 is an ideal solution for cattle producers seeking a single tractor suited for the full range of cattle and hay operations, loader work, mowing and
Orbital ATK’s Cygnus Successfully Launched on Seventh Cargo Delivery Mission to International
April 18, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, successfully launched its Cygnus™ spacecraft to the International Space Station aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle with approximately 7,600 pounds (3,450 kilograms) of cargo as well as 38 cubesats, many built
Global Success for Solcon Industries’ Medium Voltage DriveStart
April 18, 2017
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two years ago, Solcon Industries released the DriveStart to deliver on a promise – create a medium voltage motor control that costs less and requires a smaller footprint than a variable frequency drive (VFD). “One of our customers required a simple, yet complicated solution - bring a motor up to
Domtar Corporation & Nonprofit Partner, First Book, Give Grant to Ashdown Elementary School for
April 18, 2017
ASHDOWN, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced that employee volunteers from the company’s pulp and paper manufacturing mill in Ashdown, AR will visit Ashdown Elementary School today from 9:30-10:30am CST to donate and read new books to the school’s children as part of its partnership with First
SupplyPro Appoints Justin Dass as Vice President of Business Development
April 18, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SupplyPro, an inventory management solutions provider, today announced Justin Dass has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development for the Domestic and International Division for the company’s software offerings. Dass is a software sales leader with more than a decade of experience in sales,
Kaman Corporation Announces Release Date for First Quarter 2017 Earnings
April 18, 2017
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) announced today that it will report its first quarter 2017 results after the stock market closes on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, and host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 am ET on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The call will be accessible by telephone within the U.S. at (844) 473-0975 and
PPG Highlights 2016 Community Engagement Efforts, Nearly $10 Million in Giving
April 18, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today published a report highlighting its 2016 community engagement initiatives. PPG and the PPG Foundation provided nearly $10 million in financial support for global charitable activities. The report and a fact sheet detailing PPG’s efforts in 2016 are available at www.ppgcommunities.com.
ITT to Release First-Quarter Results on May 8
April 18, 2017
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) will release its first-quarter 2017 financial results at 6:45 a.m. ET, on Monday, May 8, 2017. At 9 a.m. ET, senior management will review financial and operating results, comment on current conditions and answer questions during an investor briefing. The briefing can be accessed live by
IntriCon to Announce 2017 First-Quarter Results on Tuesday, April 25
April 18, 2017
ARDEN HILLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of body-worn devices, today announced that it will release its 2017 first-quarter results on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at market close. Following the release, the company will hold an investment community conference call on
BHS and NRT Introduce Max-AI™
April 18, 2017
EUGENE, Ore. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) has announced the arrival of Max-AI™ technology, an artificial intelligence that identifies recyclables and other items for recovery. Through deep learning technology, Max-AI employs both multi-layered neural networks and a vision system to see and identify
EnPro Industries Announces Date for First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
April 18, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) intends to release financial results for the first quarter of 2017 on Monday, May 1, 2017, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 2. Steve Macadam,
Study Estimates Up To 170-Billion-Gallon Water Savings Per Year Through Water-Efficient Toilets
April 18, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Water-efficient toilets could potentially save up to 170 billion potable gallons of water per year across five states facing water scarcity, according to new research released today by the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI). The “Saturation Study of Non-Efficient Water
SRT Marine Systems: Environmental Monitoring Using AIS AtoN
April 18, 2017
BATH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The marine environment is ever changing and is often unpredictable and hazardous. Vessels and authorities need to understand the weather, sea states, currents and tides in real time to ensure the safety of shipping and mariners. At the same time, sensitive marine habitats need to be monitored and protected. AIS Aids
Monsanto Surpasses Pollinator Habitat Goal, Doubles Number of Certified Conservation Sites
April 18, 2017
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company announced today that it has reached key milestones in protecting species and promoting sustainable landscapes, two major components of its biodiversity strategy. Companies have a responsibility to protect and preserve biodiversity. Not only is it necessary to sustain life, provide habitat for wildlife,
New Datacomm Research Report: Why Isn’t the Drone Market Taking Off?
April 18, 2017
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. drone industry has hit an obstacle: The Federal Aviation Administration. Little progress has been made since Congress directed the FAA to accommodate commercial unmanned aircraft five years ago. The FAA is keeping the drone industry occupied developing solutions to problems that don’t yet exist. Congress