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IQMS to Focus on Top Priorities Manufacturers Have Identified for 2017
January 23, 2017
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supply chain integration, automation, and analytics are among the top action items for 2017 identified by manufacturers, reported IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority. For IQMS, the focus in 2017 will be helping its customers to address these priorities
Plex Systems Announces PowerPlex May 8-11, 2017
January 23, 2017
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plex Systems, the leader in cloud ERP for manufacturing, today announced PowerPlex, its annual user conference that brings together manufacturing and technology leaders, will take place May 8-11, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Conference participants will share manufacturing and supply chain best practices, learn how
Orbital ATK Receives $50 Million in Orders to Supply Ammunition to U.S. Army and International
January 23, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a $50 million order from the U.S. government to supply non-U.S. standard ammunition (NSA) for the Department of Defense in support of international allies. The U.S. government awarded the order to
CTS Corporation Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Release and
January 23, 2017
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) will release earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2016 at approximately 8:00 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year financial results with management is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). The
Molding 2017 Conference Agenda Complete and Registration Now Open
January 23, 2017
The Molding 2017 Conference and Exhibits brings global leaders and innovators in injection molding together in the world's premier technical conference on this processing sector.  
Ohio Manufacturing Grants Due February 9
January 23, 2017
Competitive grant partners Ohio research institutions and other nonprofit organizations with the state’s small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Trump to Manufacturers: We'll Cut Regulations and Taxes
January 23, 2017
Manufacturers face 297,696 restrictions from federal regulations.
AptarGroup Declares Quarterly Dividend
January 20, 2017
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The payment date is February 22, 2017, to stockholders of record as of February 1, 2017. As previously announced, AptarGroup will hold a conference call on Friday, February 10, 2017, at 8:00 a.m.
Toshiba Launches 800V Super Junction N-Channel Power MOSFETs for High Efficiency Power Supplies with
January 20, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of 800V super junction N-channel power MOSFETs for high efficiency power supplies with improved low on-resistance and high speed switching. By utilizing the super junction structure, the eight new MOSFETs of
Rockwell Collins Reports First Quarter Financial Results
January 20, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) today reported sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 of $1.2 billion, a 2% increase from the same period in fiscal year 2016. First quarter fiscal year 2017 earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $1.10 compared to $1.00 in the prior
UQM Technologies Appoints Mr. Yi-Zhen (Fred) Lin as Vice President and General Manager of UQM Asia
January 20, 2017
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM), is pleased to announce that Mr. Yi-Zhen (Fred) Lin has joined UQM as Vice President and General Manager of UQM Asia Limited, Inc. He will be based in Hong Kong. Mr. Lin brings a proven track record of performance as a senior executive with several high tech companies in the
HanesBrands Announces CDP 2016 Water and Supply Chain Report Scores
January 20, 2017
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, today announced that it earned above-average scores for water management and supply chain after voluntarily disclosing data for the CDP 2016 Climate Change Report. CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure
VF Corporation Appoints Joe Alkire to Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning
January 20, 2017
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced that Joe Alkire has been named Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis, effective immediately. He will report to Scott Roe, VF’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior
BizVibe Textile and Apparel News: Global Cotton Production to Rise
January 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Several reports from the United States Department of Agriculture forecast a promising future for cotton production in several markets for the global cotton industry, while others face an upward climb hoping to break out of a long slump in 2017. These reports are some of this week’s featured stories on BizVibe. BizVibe
BizVibe Textile and Plastics News: Strong Growth in India for Textiles, Apparel, and Plastics
January 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Indian government is focusing on its textiles and plastics industries, which are already substantial contributors to both the country’s economy and to the world. Details on these industries’ performance and future prospects are some of this week’s featured stories on BizVibe. BizVibe is the
BizVibe Textile and E-commerce News: Strong Performance in India Despite Setbacks
January 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Several recently published reports have highlighted strong growth results in the Indian textile and e-commerce industries. Details on these industries’ performance and future prospects are some of this week’s featured stories on BizVibe. BizVibe is the world’s smartest B2B marketplace and allows users to
Albany International Announces Earnings Release Date
January 20, 2017
ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) will release 2016 fourth-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. The Company will host a webcast to discuss earnings at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 9. Interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast via
Walmart outlines 2017 goals for American job growth and community investment
January 20, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer with nearly 1.5 million associates in the U.S., today will discuss company plans to create American jobs and invest in local communities across the country. The investments in the coming year will support an estimated 34,000 jobs through continued expansion and
BizVibe Textile and Apparel News: Improving Conditions for Textile Workers
January 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A changing global political climate, improved relations between countries, and steps toward gender equality in the workplace are some of the factors currently shaping the African and Asian textiles industry. Details on the empowerment of textile workers across the world are some of this week’s featured stories on
PPG Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2016 Financial Results
January 20, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today reported fourth quarter 2016 net sales of $3.5 billion, down more than 1 percent versus the prior year. Sales in local currencies increased by more than 1 percent aided by sales volume growth approaching 2 percent year-over-year. The net impact from business portfolio actions contributed less than 1
BizVibe Textile and Fashion News: Technological Innovations Breaking New Ground in Textile Industry
January 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many universities and companies are making leaps and bounds in the world of fashion and technology. Details on recent scientific developments are some of this week’s featured stories on BizVibe. BizVibe is the world’s smartest B2B marketplace and allows users to connect with over seven million companies around
PPG Directors Announce Quarterly Dividend of 40 Cents Per Share
January 20, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of PPG (NYSE:PPG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share, payable March 10 to shareholders of record Feb. 17. This marks the company’s 474th consecutive dividend payment. PPG has paid uninterrupted annual dividends since 1899. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE
PPG Appoints Morales as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Sklarsky Announces
January 20, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its board of directors has elected Vincent J. Morales to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective March 1. Morales is replacing Frank S. Sklarsky as CFO, who has announced his retirement also effective March 1. Morales will report to Chairman and
DAMEL: Portuguese Company Presents a Clothing System in Dubai That Promises to Revolutionize Safety
January 20, 2017
POVOA DE VARZIM, Portugal--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DAMEL, a Portuguese textile company specialized in the development of technical clothing, is determined to win market share in the UAE, through the commercialization of its latest technological innovation - the SeaB2, a clothing system with integrated inflation, which promises to revolutionize the
Bahrain’s Alba Places Order for GE’s World-Record-Setting HA Technology & Signs
January 20, 2017
MANAMA, Bahrain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Power, a division of GE (NYSE:GE), today announced an order from Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) for a turnkey combined-cycle power plant, including three GE HA gas turbines, which will power the world’s largest single-site smelter. This win marks the first order for GE H-Class turbines in the Gulf, as
Arconic Board Approves Quarterly Dividend
January 20, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) today declared a dividend of 6 cents per share on the outstanding common stock of the Company. This dividend will be paid on February 25, 2017 to the holders of record of the common stock at the close of business on February 3, 2017. About Arconic Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC)
Historic WTO Filing Against Chinese Aluminum Subsidies is a Big Win for SIGNAL Group Client
January 20, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On behalf of SIGNAL Group’s Client, Century Aluminum, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman announced today the launch of an unprecedented trade enforcement complaint to the World Trade Organization against China’s illegal aluminum subsidies. The historic case seeks to challenge China’s
Sintavia Develops Exclusive Process for Printing F357 Aluminum
January 20, 2017
DAVIE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metal AM forerunner, Sintavia, LLC, announced today that it had developed full end-to-end parameters for producing additively manufactured parts in F357 aluminum, as well as other Al-Si alloys, for use in precision manufacturing. Sintavia’s proprietary process for printing F357 aluminum powder was developed
Report: U.S. Will Lose One-Third of its Electricity Generation Capacity Without More Infrastructure
January 20, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report released today by Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) found that rejecting pipeline infrastructure would remove almost one-third of U.S. electricity generation capacity by 2030, dangerously raising electric rates nationwide, especially for poverty-stricken households. The report, titled “Families,
Materion Awarded Two Patents for the Fabrication Process of BrushForm® 158
January 20, 2017
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materion Performance Alloys, a Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) business, announced it has received two patents for processes that improve the fabrication of BrushForm® 158 (BF 158), the strip form of the company’s high-strength, copper-nickel-tin ToughMet® alloy. The patents cover new
Horsehead Holding LLC Appoints Wayne Isaacs Permanent Chairman and Interim CEO
January 20, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horsehead Holding LLC (“Horsehead” or “the Company”) today announced that the Horsehead Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Wayne Isaacs, a veteran mining executive and distinguished leader in the base metals industry, as Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive
Terex Corporation Commences Cash Tender Offer for up to $550 Million of Its 6.00% Senior Notes Due
January 20, 2017
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (“Terex”) (NYSE:TEX) today announced that it has commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase for cash up to $550 million in aggregate principal amount (the “Tender Cap”) of its outstanding 6.00% Senior Notes due 2021 (“Notes”). The
Kinder Morgan Declares Dividend of $0.125 for Fourth Quarter 2016
January 20, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) today announced that its board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.125 per share for the quarter ($0.50 annualized) payable on Feb. 15, 2017, to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 1, 2017. KMI declared dividends of $0.50 per share for 2016 and used cash
Polaris Industries Inc. Selects Zycus’ Source-to-Pay Solution Suite for Transforming Their
January 20, 2017
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zycus, a leading procurement technology solutions provider across the Source-to-Pay cycle, announced today that Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) is adopting its entire Source-to-Pay suite of procurement performance solutions, including Spend Analysis, e-Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Project
Syncsort’s Annual Mainframe Survey Spotlights Big Iron’s Critical Role in Big Data Analytics
January 20, 2017
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syncsort, a global leader in Big Iron to Big Data solutions, today announced the results from its annual “State of the Mainframe” survey, which underscore the rising importance of mainframe data as a critical component of enterprise-wide strategies that leverage modern data architectures for Big Data
Clow Valve Selects Orion for Iowa Facility Upgrade
January 20, 2017
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient LED retrofit lighting systems, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded approximately $500,000 in orders for a high-temperature environment retrofit project by Clow Valve, a major manufacturer of waterworks and
Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Launches Trade Association in Mexico
January 20, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating, announced that it is forming a not-for-profit trade association that is specifically dedicated to supporting and promoting the rapidly growing Mexican automation industry. With the world’s 11th
CORRECTING and REPLACING Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria, Australia to Restart Capacity Lost
January 20, 2017
NEW YORK & AUSTRALIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth paragraph, second sentence of release should read: 358,000 metric tons per year (instead of 385,000 metric tons per year). The corrected release reads: PORTLAND ALUMINIUM SMELTER IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA TO RESTART CAPACITY LOST AFTER POWER OUTAGE Victorian and Australian Governments sign agreements
Superior Essex and Legrand Showcase the Future of Structured Cabling at BICSI Winter 2017
January 20, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Join Superior Essex and Legrand at BICSI Winter Conference and Exhibition booth #845, where they will be showcasing nCompass Systems, a suite of high-performance copper and optical fiber structured cabling. Bringing together more than one hundred years of combined experience designing, manufacturing and integrating cabling
Earth Networks and WeatherSTEM Partner To Deliver Data-Based STEM Curriculum
January 20, 2017
GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Earth Networks today announced a strategic partnership with WeatherSTEM to deliver an innovative STEM curriculum to schools built around hyperlocal weather data. WeatherSTEM powered by Earth Networks combines real-time observations from Earth Networks’ global network of climate, lightning, and greenhouse gas
3M Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Spain-Based BossAuto; Protects PPS™ Technology
January 20, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn. & MADRID--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Commercial Court of Barcelona, Spain, has ordered a preliminary injunction against BossAuto Innova S.A. ("BossAuto") for infringement of the Spanish portion of 3M's European patent EP 0,954,381 B2. This patent relates to 3M’s PPS™ technology that enables the
Bloomberg again Names Morocco among 50 Most Innovative Economies in the World
January 20, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moroccan American Center for Policy (MACP) — Morocco was again named among the 50 most innovative economies in the world and one of just two such economies in Africa by the 2017 Bloomberg Innovation Index released Tuesday. The Index evaluated over 200 world economies before trimming the list to 78 that had data on
Better By the Dozen: Highest Core Density Realized with 12 Core Single-Mode Optical Fiber
January 20, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprise networks and data centers continue to increase their demands for connectivity, with ever larger quantities of data expected to be transmitted in the foreseeable future. Over the past 20 years, fiber-optic technology has experienced tremendous success in bringing us a fast, globally-connected internet.
Carlisle’s American Spirit Sets World Record in 2016 Talisker Atlantic Challenge Win!
January 20, 2017
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) announced the crew of Carlisle’s American Spirit completed the Talisker Atlantic Challenge trans-Atlantic rowing race in 35 days, 14, hours and 3 minutes, setting the all-time record, and shattering the previous mark by more than 43 hours. Led by Skipper Jason
Diodes Incorporated to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Financial Results on February 14
January 20, 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, will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern
MTM Technologies Named by Citrix as “Partner of the Year 2016 for Virtualization” and “Partner
January 20, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, MTM Technologies, Inc. (“MTM”) announced that it has been named “Partner of the Year 2016” for two categories - Virtualization and Networking. The awards were given at Citrix Summit 2017, held January 9-11 in Anaheim, California. Citrix recognizes MTM as the Virtualization Partner of
Aldec Provides Finite State Machine Coverage for Verification of Safety-Critical FPGAs
January 20, 2017
HENDERSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aldec, Inc. announced today the latest release of its mixed-language, FPGA Design & Simulation platform, Active-HDL™ 10.4, providing Finite State Machine (FSM) Coverage for FPGA engineers developing safety-critical FPGAs. Safety-critical design assurance guidance and standards such as those
Skyworks Announces New $500 Million Stock Repurchase Program
January 20, 2017
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the company’s common stock from time to time prior to January 17,
Cognex Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
January 20, 2017
NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) will release earnings for the fourth quarter of 2016 on Thursday, February 16, 2017, after the market closes, and will host a conference call that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The earnings release and conference call are scheduled to coincide with the company’s
Keane Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering
January 20, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keane Group, Inc. ("Keane" or the "Company") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 26,760,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $19.00 per share. 15,700,000 of the shares are being offered by the Company and 11,060,000 shares are being offered by the selling stockholder. The