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DXP Enterprises Announces 2016 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Results
March 31, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXPE) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures is in the back of this press release. Fourth Quarter 2016 financial highlights: Sales were $222.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2016,
ZeroRPM’s Idle Mitigation System® Prevents More Than 500,000 lbs. of Pollutants From Being
March 31, 2017
CULLMAN, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zero RPM Inc., a leading provider of patented vehicle idle mitigation systems, announced today that through its partners and customers, the Idle Mitigation System (IMS) prevented a record 589,000 lbs. of pollutants from being emitted by eliminating over 30,000 idling hours at the worksite during the past 90 days, as
Toshiba Launches Multi-bit TVS Diodes for Protection of High-speed Interfaces in Mobile Devices
March 31, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of a new line-up of multi-bit, low-capacitance TVS diodes [1] for protecting high-speed interfaces from electronic discharge (ESD) and surge voltage. The new line-up covers four products that support
NTT Communications, NTTWEM and NTT FINANCE Finalize Outfitting of "Kizuna" Cable-Laying Ship
March 31, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (TOKYO:9432), NTT World Engineering Marine Corporation (NTTWEM) and NTT FINANCE CORPORATION (NTT FINANCE) jointly announced today that their new submarine cable-laying vessel, “Kizuna,” which
RealWear Announces North American Expansion; Opens Vancouver, WA Office for Key Corporate Functions
March 31, 2017
MILPITAS, Calif. & VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RealWear today announced it is expanding operations and opening an office in Vancouver, Washington to fulfill early significant industry demand for the HMT-1, the first voice-driven, completely hands-free, head-mounted tablet for connected industrial workers. The company’s first major
Panasonic to Establish US-based Division, Panasonic Media Entertainment Company
March 31, 2017
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation today announced that Panasonic Corporation of North America has established a new sales division, Panasonic Media Entertainment Company, that will specialize in serving the needs of the sports and entertainment industries. Officially launching on April 1, the company will be based in Newark, New
SES-10 launched successfully on SpaceX’s flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket
March 31, 2017
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announces that the SES-10 satellite was successfully launched into space onboard a flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 18:27 EDT from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. SES-10 is the first geostationary commercial satellite to ever launch on a
Scott Safety's New AVIVA Half Mask Respiratory Protection
March 31, 2017
The new AVIVA is the latest half mask from Scott Safety. Its low-profile head harness offers greater stability and compatibility with safety helmets and eye protection.
Natuzzi Announces Full Year Results for 2016; Company Restructuring is Progressing; Margin
March 30, 2017
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) has approved the Full Year 2016 consolidated results. Consolidated net sales in 2016 were €457.2 million, down 6.4% from €488.5 million in 2015. Under constant exchange rates, net sales would have declined by 4.9%. Natuzzi’s core
voxeljet AG Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2016
March 30, 2017
FRIEDBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--voxeljet AG (NYSE: VJET) (the “Company”, or “voxeljet”), a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers, today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended
UQM Technologies Reports Quarter and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 Operating Results
March 30, 2017
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE MKT: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, today announced operating results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2016. Total revenue for the quarter was $1.7 million compared to $1.3 million in the same quarter last year. Net loss for the quarter was $8.7
SMC Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2016
March 30, 2017
MIDLAND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smith-Midland Corporation (OTCQX: SMID) announced that the Company reported total revenue of $40 million for 2016 compared to $29.2 million for 2015, an increase of $10.8 million, or 37%. The Company reported pre-tax income of $4.3 million for 2016 compared to pre-tax income of $1.6 million for 2015, an increase
Allegion Schedules Conference Call, Webcast to Announce 2017 First-Quarter Results
March 30, 2017
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegion, plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, will release its 2017 first-quarter financial results on Thursday, April 27, 2017, before the market opens. Later that morning, David D. Petratis, chairman, president and CEO, and Patrick Shannon, senior vice president and chief financial
Crosby Announces Hiring of Chief Financial Officer
March 30, 2017
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Crosby Group, a leading, global manufacturer of critical lifting and rigging equipment, announced the hiring of Laura Murphy-Wolf as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2017. “We are excited to welcome Laura to the Crosby team. She is an experienced financial leader who brings a
CVD Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results
March 30, 2017
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ:CVV), a leading provider of chemical vapor deposition systems, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results. Revenue for the fourth quarter increased 50.0% to $7.3 million from $4.8 million in the third quarter, and decreased from $8.2 million in the
Fluor Finishes Construction of Dow Chemical’s Ethylene Production Facility on Schedule
March 30, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has safely finished the mechanical construction of The Dow Chemical Company’s (NYSE: DOW) new ethylene production facility in Freeport, Texas on schedule. Fluor provided engineering, procurement and construction services on the 1.5-million-ton-per-year
Luxfer Declares Quarterly Dividend
March 30, 2017
SALFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxfer Holdings PLC (Luxfer Group) (NYSE:LXFR), a global materials technology company (the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of 12.5 cents (before deduction of depositary fees) per American Depositary Share (12.5 cents per ordinary share of £0.50
voxeljet AG Files its Annual Report on Form 20-F
March 30, 2017
FRIEDBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--voxeljet AG (NYSE: VJET) (the “Company”, or “voxeljet”), a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31,
Church & Dwight to Report First Quarter 2017 Results
March 30, 2017
EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2017 earnings results on May 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. To participate, dial 877-322-9846 within the U.S. and Canada, or 631-291-4539 internationally, using access code 1600385. A replay will be available two
Orbital ATK Successfully Concludes 17 Years of EO-1 Mission Support
March 30, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced it successfully concluded 17 years of mission support for NASA’s Earth Observing-1 (EO-1) satellite. The spacecraft, built by Orbital ATK for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, was
Friedman Industries, Incorporated Announces Cash Dividend
March 30, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSE--MKT Trading symbol: FRD), a Texas-based company engaged in pipe manufacturing, steel processing and steel and pipe distribution, declared on March 30, 2017, a cash dividend of $0.01 per share on the Common Stock of the Company. The Company will pay the cash
Phillips 66 to Host Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 30, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) will host its annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 3, at 9 a.m. CDT at the Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042. Shareholders must present an admission ticket or proof of ownership of Phillips 66 stock, as well as valid picture identification, to be
Eloquest Healthcare and Vancive Medical Technologies to Introduce New Post-Operative Dressings with
March 30, 2017
FERNDALE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A line of transparent post-operative dressings designed to enhance patient care will be jointly introduced by Eloquest Healthcare®, Inc. and Vancive Medical Technologies™, an Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) business at AORN in Boston, MA. The device just received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. The new
Axalta Launches Imron 8460S Clearcoat for Commercial Transportation Market
March 30, 2017
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continuing its tradition of developing next-generation high performance coatings, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, recently introduced Imron® Elite 8460S™ Clearcoat – its newest premium clearcoat for commercial vehicle customers in
Apogee Enterprises to Host Fourth Quarter Conference Call
March 30, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) will announce its fiscal 2017 fourth quarter results on Thursday, April 13, 2017 before the market opens. Management will discuss those results and operations during a conference call on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time).  
PTC Accelerates Industrie 4.0 Strategy
March 30, 2017
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced several new initiatives that advance its Industrie 4.0 strategy and will enable manufacturers to unlock value from the physical-digital convergence and transform their operational systems. These include a collaboration with McKinsey & Company; strategic Industrie 4.0 work with
Four IQMS Customers Win Manufacturing Excellence Awards, Including Processor of the Year
March 30, 2017
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority, today announced that four of its customers were recognized with Plastics News (PN) awards for excellence in manufacturing. Dymotek Corp. a custom injection molder, was named Plastics News 2016 Processor of the Year.
XLERATOR® Hand Dryers Help Brooklyn Bowl Become the First LEED®-Certified Bowling Alley in the
March 30, 2017
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brooklyn Bowl, a 16-lane bowling alley, music venue and restaurant, is equally known for its aesthetic as its entertainment. Described as “one of the most amazing places on Earth” by Rolling Stone, Brooklyn Bowl has played host to a slew of top acts including Guns N’ Roses and Elvis
Web Industries Introduces 8-Color Printing At Fort Wayne Facility
March 30, 2017
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Web Industries, Inc., a global leader in flexible material converting, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of two W&H Astraflex 8-color central impression flexographic presses for its facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Featuring state-of-the-art quality control and defect detection equipment, these
IRI’s Sally Lyons Wyatt Explores New and Emerging Snacking Trends at SNAXPO 2017
March 30, 2017
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IRI: WHO:         Sally Lyons Wyatt, Executive Vice President and Practice Leader, Client Insights, IRI®   WHAT: IRI’s snacking expert, Sally Lyons Wyatt, will present “State of the Snack Food Industry,” which will cover new and emerging snacks in both the traditional and
84 Lumber Continues its 2017 Expansion Plans with Grand Opening of Riverhead Location
March 30, 2017
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2016, 84 Lumber experienced strong growth with revenue topping $2.86B and the opening of several new stores. Maintaining that momentum in 2017, 84 Lumber will continue to open new stores – across the country – with a grand opening in Riverhead, N.Y. first on the list. The 36,000 square foot facility
IEEE Women In Engineering Gathers Industry Influencers to Lead Beyond, Elevate Careers and Boost
March 30, 2017
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, today unveiled the conference agenda for the 2017 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (IEEE WIE ILC). Senior science and technology professionals are invited
Proven Business Leader Joins ATS
March 30, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpine Technical Services (ATS) announces today that Greg Butterfield has joined the company as the Chairman of the Board. In his new role, Butterfield will help position the business for accelerated growth in its core businesses—safety solutions for heavy industries, and chemicals for the oil and gas and
Axalta’s Cromax Refinish Brand Becomes Silver Partner of Belgian Punch Powertrain Solar Team
March 30, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cromax®, one of the premium refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has become a Silver Partner of the Punch Powertrain Solar Team. Comprised of engineering students from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, the team will
Littelfuse and Monolith Semiconductor Wrap Up Successful Presence at APEC 2017, Prepare for PCIM
March 30, 2017
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor, Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today wrapped up their program for the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017). This year’s activities, organized under the
Crane Co. Announces Date for First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Teleconference
March 30, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) announces the following schedule and teleconference information for its first quarter 2017 earnings release: Earnings Release: April 24, 2017 after close of market by public distribution and the Crane Co. website at www.craneco.com. Teleconference: April 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Eastern) hosted by
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Wins $6.6 Million Follow-On Contract for High-Power SATCOM TWTAs
March 30, 2017
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2017-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced today that during its third quarter of fiscal 2017, its Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology Inc., which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, has received a follow-on contract for more than
GE Launches Brilliant Skills Curriculum to Train Workers for Digital Industrial Future
March 30, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE announced today a proprietary skills curriculum to train global supply chain employees for new, highly valuable jobs needed in our digital industrial economy. This new initiative will focus on lean, advanced, additive and digital manufacturing. Built on GE’s Brilliant Factory strategy, which uses big data,
EDC Reports Record Levels of Support for Canadian Companies in 2016
March 30, 2017
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Export Development Canada’s (EDC) year end results show a significant increase in the amount of transactions that supported the international business of Canadian companies in 2016, as well as a record CAD 28 billion in financing transactions. “EDC’s customers continued to expand their trade and
Rockline Industries Launches New Business
March 30, 2017
SHEBOYGAN, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockline Industries announced that it has formed a new subsidiary, Iatric Manufacturing Solutions, dedicated to helping foster healthy environments through the design and manufacturing of FDA-regulated wipes for use in the consumer, health care, food service, and hospitality industries. Iatric will operate out of a
IEEE Publishes Standard Amendment for 1000 Mb/s Ethernet Operation Over Plastic Optical Fiber
March 30, 2017
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), today announced the publication of IEEE 802.3bv™—Standard for Ethernet Amendment: Physical Layer Specifications and Management Parameters
Seegrid Announces Strategic Advisory Board
March 30, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seegrid, the leader in vision guided autonomous vehicles for materials handling, today announced the company’s new strategic advisory board. The board, composed of experts Patrick Donahoe, Mel Wolfgang, and Dr. Ken Gabriel, will enable Seegrid to identify strategic growth opportunities. Patrick R. Donahoe, the
Kaman Increases Stake in India Joint Venture with Kineco
March 30, 2017
GOA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. (Kaman), a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), and Kineco Limited (Kineco) today announced that Kaman has increased its stake in the parties’ Indian manufacturing joint venture Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. (JV) to 49% from 26%. The Goa based JV manufactures
Orbital ATK to Highlight Cutting-Edge Technology at 33rd Annual Space Symposium
March 30, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, will display its wide range of launch, propulsion, satellite, space and logistics technologies during the 33rd Space Symposium. The symposium is being held April 3-6, 2017, at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Orbital ATK’s
CIRCOR International, Inc. Appoints Tina M. Donikowski to Board of Directors
March 30, 2017
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR), a leading provider of flow control solutions and other highly engineered products for markets including oil & gas, aerospace, power, process and industrial solutions, today announced the appointment of Tina M. Donikowski to its Board of Directors effective today. Ms.
Connect, Protect and Perform: Engility to Showcase Modernization of Maritime Defense Solutions in
March 30, 2017
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EGL), a leading provider of integrated technology systems and solutions for the federal government, will showcase ways it’s supporting fleet readiness through modernization of maritime defense solutions April 3-5 at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2017 at the
MakerMinded Web Portal Takes Ohio Students Inside Advanced Manufacturing
March 30, 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today the Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) national manufacturing institute announced the launch of MakerMinded across Ohio. The effort is made in partnership with Battelle and Tennessee Tech University’s iCube. MakerMinded is a new online STEM learning and competition platform designed to inspire
Celanese Sues Chinese Sweetener Competitors in Europe for Patent Infringement, Seeks Additional U.S.
March 30, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Europe against three Chinese manufacturers of high-potency sweeteners, specifically Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K). The complaints allege that Suzhou Hope Technology Co.,
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March 30, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, catch what’s on The Launch Pad and see what’s happening in the startup world with the Accelerator Report, featuring the VC Watch and this week’s Startup Standout. Now you can watch BizWireTV, and the latest breakthroughs in tech from the biggest brands, on any screen you want by
SoftBank to Sell Electric Imp’s IoT Development Kits to Accelerate IoT Product Development in
March 30, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”), in collaboration with Electric Imp, a global secure IoT connectivity platform provider, today announced it will sell Electric Imp’s “IoT QuickStart Family” through SoftBank “+Style” (http://plusstyle.jp/), a platform that supports companies producing IoT