Monday, June 18, 2018
All News
Smithers Viscient Announces AgChem Summit 2017
March 29, 2017
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Viscient is pleased to announce the agenda for AgChem Summit conference taking place June 6-7, at the Marriott at Research Triangle in Raleigh, North Carolina. AgChem Summit 2017 is the place to meet and hear the best speakers in the industry, learn about new regulations, tendencies in the industry, challenges
XPEL Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth of 19%; Annual Revenues Grow 25%
March 29, 2017
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U), a leading supplier of automotive paint protection and window films, announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Mr. Ryan Pape, President and Chief Executive Officer of XPEL, commented, “2016 was a solid year for our Company, characterized by
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Builds Its 150,000th Dry Van in Paragould, Arkansas
March 29, 2017
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announce that its Paragould, Arkansas dry van manufacturing plant has attained another
Ford Investing $1.2 Billion in Three Michigan Facilities, Further Bolstering Leadership in Trucks,
March 29, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company is investing $1.2 billion in three Michigan manufacturing facilities to strengthen its leadership in trucks and SUVs and support the company’s expansion to an auto and mobility company. Ford is investing $850 million in Michigan Assembly Plant to retool the plant to build the all-new Ford
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. Announces Closing of Secondary Common Stock Offering
March 29, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC) (the “Company” or “Orion”) announced today the closing of the secondary offering of an aggregate 5,000,000 common shares of the Company by Kinove Luxembourg Holdings 1 S.à.r.l. (“Kinove Holdings”) and certain other sellers, including
FANUC America Marks 35-Year Milestone of Manufacturing Robots in the U.S.
March 29, 2017
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FANUC America marks the 35th anniversary of manufacturing its line of painting robots at the company’s Rochester Hills, Mich., headquarters, a major milestone in the U.S. robotics industry. Company President, Mike Cicco remarked: “We have dedicated ourselves to 35 years of product innovation and
Cubic to Highlight Industry-Leading Training and C4ISR Solutions at the 2017 Sea-Air-Space
March 29, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) today announced that its Cubic Global Defense (CGD) and Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) business divisions will showcase advanced air combat and maritime virtual training systems along with a comprehensive selection of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,
Praxair Surface Technologies Signs Long-Term Contract to Supply Rolls-Royce
March 29, 2017
DANBURY, Conn. & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) announced that its Praxair Surface Technologies (PST) subsidiary was awarded a long-term contract by leading aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Over the 10-year contract, PST will apply its Tribomet™ abrasive coatings to rotating components in jet engines of
Industry Leaders Join Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA)
March 29, 2017
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) announced today that two new members joined the only global membership funded alliance helping to accelerate the adoption of enterprise augmented reality (AR) by creating a comprehensive ecosystem for enterprises, providers, and non-commercial institutes. PTC,
Sypris Reports Earnings of $0.30 Per Share for 2016
March 29, 2017
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: SYPR) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. While the Company's revenue continued to contract during 2016, reflecting changes to and divestitures of certain aspects of its business, Sypris Solutions has implemented
CACI International to Release 3rd Quarter FY17 Earnings After Market Close on May 3, 2017
March 29, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) will issue its third quarter FY17 results at 4:15 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Following the release of this information, we have scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. During the conference call, members of our senior
Harris Corporation Achieves Critical Delivery and Cost Savings Milestones for F-35 Avionics
March 29, 2017
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE-HRS) has achieved major cost savings and delivery milestones for avionics supporting the F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft that provides unmatched capabilities to military forces around the world. Harris avionics infrastructure and electronics
LCR Embedded Systems Announces Availability of Featherweight COM Express System for Autonomous
March 29, 2017
NORRISTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCR Embedded Systems is pleased to announce the general availability of its Featherweight COM Express Compute/Storage solution. Weighing in at a SWaP-friendly 7.5lb, designed specifically for demanding field applications, and featuring COM Express technology, LCR Embedded Systems’ fully integrated, forced
CACI to Showcase Decisive Maritime Edge Solutions at 2017 Sea-Air-Space Exposition
March 29, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) will showcase cutting-edge solutions to give America’s Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard a decisive edge on an increasingly complex, networked, and technologically sophisticated maritime battlespace. These solutions include CACI’s SkyTracker™ counter-UAS system
Students Win National Design Competition for Future Missions to Mars
March 29, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Foundation is on a mission to propel the future of advanced manufacturing research, while NASA is developing mission critical 3-D printing technologies needed for humans to explore destinations far beyond Earth, including Mars. Together, they invited K-12 students to
Survey: CFOs setting more strategy, crunching fewer numbers
March 29, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Grant Thornton LLP survey finds that chief financial officers (CFOs) are spending more than a third of their time as strategic advisers, taking on roles well beyond traditional financial management. The 2017 CFO Survey also finds that 40 percent of CFOs identify strategic planning as one of their top priorities –
Rockwell Collins Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering
March 29, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE:COL) (“Rockwell Collins” or the “Company”) today announced that on March 28, 2017 it priced a public offering of senior notes in a combined aggregate principal amount of $4.65 billion. The Notes will be issued in five tranches: $300 million of 1.950% Notes due
Fralock Celebrates 50th Anniversary, 1967-2017
March 29, 2017
VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fralock is proud to announce our 50th Anniversary. Starting from a small shop in Van Nuys, CA, and growing into a 60,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility in Valencia, CA, that employs over 180 highly qualified people. Fralock has earned its reputation as an innovative, high quality manufacturer of parts and
Optomec to Showcase 3D Printed Electronics at EU Conference
March 29, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals and 3D Printed Electronics, announced today that the company will feature its production grade Aerosol Jet 3D Printers at the LOPEC Conference in Munich, Germany. The conference will be held March 28-30 at
OutSystems Recognised as a Mobile Low-Code Development Platform Leader
March 28, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OutSystems, the number one platform for low-code application development, has been recognised as a Leader in The Forrester WaveTM: Mobile Low-Code Development Platforms, Q1 2017. In one of the most comprehensive assessments of the low-code mobile development market, Forrester identified the 11 most significant vendors and
TDK's Subsidiary TDK-Micronas to Acquire ASIC Specialist ICsense to Further Grow Its Sensor Business
March 28, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TDK Corporation (“TDK”, TOKYO:6762) announced today that TDK’s wholly-owned subsidiary TDK-Micronas GmbH (“TDK-Micronas”), a leading supplier of Hall-effect sensors based in Freiburg, Germany, and ICsense NV have signed an agreement of acquisition of shares, to which TDK-Micronas will make
Proto Labs Finds Millennials Upbeat on Manufacturing’s Future
March 28, 2017
Survey indicates increased optimism and changing perceptions about the industry among those from their late teens to late 30s. The results of a survey from digital manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc., Maple Plain, Minn. are very promising for the future of manufacturing. The key: millennials have both a more optimistic outlook and a changing perception
McDermott Selects Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to Digitally Transform Its Global
March 28, 2017
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that McDermott International, Inc., a leading provider of
Visioneering Technologies, Inc. Successfully Lists on ASX
March 28, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visioneering Technologies, Inc. (ASX:VTI), a US-based medical device company engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and distribution of its proprietary NaturalVue™ Multifocal 1 Day (NaturalVue MF) contact lenses, has today listed on the Australian Securities Exchange after raising A$33.3 million following the close
PulseRoller: Compact Advanced Intelligent Conveyor Control for the Smallest of Spaces
March 28, 2017
ConveyLinx Ai2 and Senergy Ai for low-voltage conveyors debut at ProMat 2017, booth S4239.
Who Expanded Where in Manufacturing This Month
March 28, 2017
Our monthly roundup of manufacturing expansions, mergers, and acquisitions by state
Terex Announces Sale of Terex Equipment Private Limited to Manitou BF
March 27, 2017
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced that it has agreed to sell its India-based compact construction business to Manitou BF (Manitou). Manitou is a leader in all terrain material handling products. Terex Equipment Private Limited (TEPL) manufactures and sells backhoe loaders, engages in the sale of wheel
The 2017 Kansas State Science & Engineering Fair Will Highlight the Best Student Researchers
March 27, 2017
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Kansas State Science & Engineering Fair (KSSEF) will be held on Friday, March 31st, 2017 at the Exploration Place at the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center in Wichita, Kansas. KSSEF represents an excellent opportunity for aspiring students across Kansas to expand their knowledge of science and
Former Has a Full-Blown Focus on Sustainability
March 27, 2017
A thermoformer’s commitment to make products from sheet containing post-consumer plastic is diverting millions of PET bottles from landfills. Last year alone, Shepherd Thermoforming and Packaging Inc., Brampton, Ont., processed about 4 million lb of recycled PET (RPET), roughly 75% of its overall throughput, which translates into
Eaton Appoints João V. Faria, President, Vehicle Group; Kenneth F. Davis to Retire
March 27, 2017
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced João V. Faria has been appointed president of Eaton’s Vehicle Group, effective May 1. He succeeds Kenneth F. Davis, who has announced he will retire on August 1. Faria will report to Uday Yadav, chief operating officer, Industrial Sector. In this role, Faria will
Westlake Chemical Commences Registered Exchange Offer
March 27, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake”) announced today an offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”): up to $624,793,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.625% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “Outstanding 2021 Notes”) for a like principal amount of its
Silgan to Release First Quarter 2017 Earnings Results on April 26, 2017
March 27, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, will release its first quarter 2017 earnings results on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, before the U.S. markets open. At 11:00 A.M. eastern time on that day, Silgan will hold a conference call to discuss the
Polaris Schedules First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call
March 27, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, and will hold a webcast and conference call at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on the same day to discuss the results. The call will be hosted by Scott Wine, Chairman and CEO; Ken Pucel,
Renesas Electronics America Showcases Its Latest Analog and Power Solutions at APEC 2017
March 27, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced it will showcase several of its analog and power technologies, including motor control solutions, at the 2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), March 26-30, taking place at
Future Facilities to Present at 2017 Data Center World Global Conference
March 27, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Future Facilities Inc., provider of engineering simulation software for data center design and operational planning, announced today that Director Sherman Ikemoto will be speaking about engineering simulation at the 2017 Data Center World Global Conference in Los Angeles. The session will be held on Thursday, April 6th
Rockwell Collins to Issue Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results on April 21
March 27, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) will issue a press release reporting its second quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 21, 2017. An investor conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the financial results will follow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern
Optimize Feeding to Make More Money in Twin-Screw Compounding
March 27, 2017
One way to reduce the amount of entrained air is to place the powder feeder on the same vertical level as the extruder, as close to the feed hopper as possible. This minimizes the drop and reduces the amount of air that gets entrained. Another strategy is to design vents into the system to give the air alternate escape routes. A vent can be
Masco Corporation Announces Date for Earnings Release and Conference Call for 2017 First Quarter
March 27, 2017
TAYLOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced today that it will hold a conference call regarding 2017 first quarter results on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Masco President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Allman. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten
adidas Group Chooses Amber Road’s China Trade Management Solution to Automate Trade Operations
March 27, 2017
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), a leading provider of cloud-based global trade management (GTM) solutions, today announced that adidas Greater China, a global leader in the sporting goods industry, has selected Amber Road’s China Trade Management (CTM) solution to automate and centralize its China General
Yamaha Debuts the CS-700 Video Sound Collaboration System for Huddle Rooms
March 27, 2017
HAMAMATSU, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Corporation (TOKYO:7951) — As businesses and organizations continue to use remote communications technology to bridge distances and share ideas, there has been a proliferation of huddle room and small meeting rooms. These new spaces demand technologies that are more convenient and enable a seamless
Bringing Instant Connectivity to the Front Lines of Business
March 27, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When a critical machine breaks down on the factory floor, production stops, and so does revenue. Getting it fixed likely includes phone calls, inspections and a long wait to find out what’s wrong. But what if the machine on its own could tell a group of employees that it was about to fail? And that specific employee
EDC and Dalhousie University Partner to Develop Next Generation of Global-Minded Business Leaders
March 27, 2017
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Export Development Canada and Dalhousie University’s Rowe School of Business have launched a five-year partnership focused on equipping students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the business of international trade. “We are excited to partner with Dalhousie to build Canada’s
Ennis, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
March 27, 2017
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keith S. Walters, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF), a manufacturer of business forms and other business products headquartered in Midlothian, Texas, announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 1/2 cents a share on its common
BizVibe: Readymade Garment Industry in Bangladesh Continues Its Strong Growth
March 27, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the largest and most renowned manufacturing sector and GDP contributor in the country, the readymade garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh has been increasing its presence in the global market. Details on the growing readymade garment sector in Bangladesh and the top garment manufacturers in the country are some of this
International Trade Commission Issues Import Ban on Bedding Labeled with False Thread Counts
March 27, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AAVN INC., a technology leader in the home textile industry, has claimed another major Alpha Cotton victory. This victory has officially been communicated to the U.S. President, Secretary of the Treasury, and the U.S. Trade Representative. Alpha Cotton, which has been patented under U.S. Patent # 9,131,790 B2, has resulted
Xerium Ships First Forming Fabric from Its Kunshan, China, Plant
March 27, 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 recently shipped its first forming fabric from the Company’s Kunshan, China, machine clothing plant. “We are extremely excited to now be producing world-class
Orora Visual POPS Up in North America
March 27, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orora Visual, a subsidiary of Orora Limited, an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Listed company, has been launched in North America today, uniting four market leading Point of Purchase and visual communications businesses under one brand. Created following the acquisitions of IntegraColor (Dallas), The Register Print
Edison Solutions to Showcase Packsize's “On Demand Packaging” at GlobalShop 2017
March 27, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At GlobalShop 2017, large format printer Edison Solutions will showcase its uncompromising standards of quality, creativity and fast turnaround by demonstrating On Demand Packaging® from Packsize in booth 2859. By addressing print industry pain points, Edison Solutions can now react to requirements that may be
TechnipFMC Awarded an Integrated Project for Supply and Installation of Subsea Equipment
March 27, 2017
LONDON & PARIS & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechnipFMC (Paris:FTI) (NYSE:FTI) (ISIN:GB00BDSFG982) (NYSE and Euronext: FTI) has been awarded a contract by Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Shell), for the delivery, integration, and installation of the subsea production system (SPS) and subsea riser, jumper and
VPG and Nokomis Capital Reach Agreement on Board Enhancement
March 27, 2017
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and systems, and Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. today announced an agreement to further strengthen the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company and Nokomis will work to identify a mutually agreeable individual to appoint to the Board as