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Rubicon Technology Names Timothy E. Brog as Chief Executive Officer
March 16, 2017
BENSENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubicon Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: RBCN) announced today that it has concluded its search for a new CEO and appointed Timothy E. Brog, as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 17, 2017. Mr. Brog has been a director of Rubicon since May 2016. Mr. Brog replaces Bill Weissman, who has resigned as Chief Executive
Fast Radius Takes Significant Step Towards High Volume 3D Printing Manufacturing as Launch Partner
March 16, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fast Radius, a leading global on demand manufacturing and supply chain solutions provider, announced today that Carbon, Inc. has selected Fast Radius as one of its first launch partners to implement Carbon’s revolutionary new SpeedCell, a system of securely connected products designed to upend traditional methods of
Phillips 66 Announces Open Season for West Texas Crude Oil Pipeline System
March 16, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today announced an open season to secure binding commitments from prospective shippers for the Reeves-Odessa Origination (Rodeo) Project. As proposed, the Rodeo Project will include a pipeline system for crude oil transportation for producers and other shippers in the Delaware Basin, with
Water Quality Testing Advances Ten Times the Current Standards with new Promega AppliTek
March 16, 2017
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rapid and reliable on-line measurement of water quality with sensitivity more than ten times current standards is now available to the water industry. Promega Corporation and AppliTek (Belgium, Europe) are teaming to offer advanced technology for microbial pathogen monitoring of process water and drinking water
Tenneco Earns Recognition as a John Deere Partner-Level Supplier and Supplier of the Year
March 16, 2017
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) today announced that the company has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2016 and was also named John Deere Construction and Forestry Division Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s
voxeljet AG Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End 2016 Financial Results Release and Conference Call
March 16, 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 will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December
Santa Clara University’s rEvolve House Wins 2016 Green Builder Award
March 16, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santa Clara University’s rEvolve House wins the 2016 Green Builder® Green Home of the Year Awards in the Best College Sustainability Project category. Homes were evaluated in terms of overall sustainability, resilience, synergy with the environment and surrounding neighborhood, affordability,
Axalta Invites Collision Repair Shops to Experience Innovative Tools at NORTHEAST 2017
March 16, 2017
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will showcase its innovative lineup of refinish systems and tools designed to help body shops boost productivity and profitability at the 40th Annual NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show, presented by the Alliance of
Wyoming Refining Company Starts up New Unit Using ExxonMobil’s BenzOUTTM Technology Licensed by
March 16, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wyoming Refining Company (Wyoming), a Par Pacific Company, has started operation of its BenzOUTTM technology unit using proprietary technology developed by ExxonMobil and licensed by Badger Licensing LLC (Badger). The 4000 BPD unit, located in Newcastle, Wyoming, upgrades reformate to higher octane gasoline blend stock
Global Sulfuric Acid Market Driven by the Rise in Demand for Nutrition Rich Food Crops: Technavio
March 16, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global sulfuric acid market is projected to grow to USD 80.86 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of close to 3% over the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Sulfuric Acid Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in
Smithers Rapra’s Extractables & Leachables USA 2017 program features the FDA, Novo
March 16, 2017
LEATHERHEAD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 145 extractables and leachables experts from the pharmaceutical industry will convene in Falls Church, VA from May 9-11, 2017 to attend the 9th annual edition of Smithers Rapra’s Extractables and Leachables USA conference. Extractables & Leachables has long been regarded as the best event
Albert Simeoni, PhD Hired as Director of Wildland Fire Services for JENSEN HUGHES
March 16, 2017
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JENSEN HUGHES is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Albert Simeoni, PhD as the new Director of Wildland Fire Services in their Framingham, MA office. Dr. Simeoni has 19 years of experience and is an internationally recognized leader in wildland fires, building protection and fire science. He is a Certified Fire and
Keysight Technologies to Help Accelerate Deployment of IoT Technology Using Qualcomm™
March 16, 2017
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced their plan to help accelerate the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. IoT capabilities is expected to help connect billions of devices with applications—such as smart homes, connected cars, healthcare and smart cities; as well as
OCP Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings
March 16, 2017
CASABLANCA, Morocco--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OCP S.A. (“OCP” or the “Company”), a global leader in the fertilizer industry, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 results on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The results will be available to holders of the Company’s bonds, qualified institutional buyers, securities
Oxea Builds Second Propanol Unit at Bay City, Texas
March 16, 2017
MONHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oxea, a leading manufacturer of Oxo chemicals, has started the construction of a new world-scale propanol unit at its production site at Bay City, Texas, USA. The new unit “Propanol 2” is scheduled to come on stream in 2018. Once commissioned, it will add a capacity of
New E Plus Line of Elma Ultrasonic Cleaners Available from Tovatech
March 16, 2017
MAPLEWOOD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultrasonic cleaning equipment distributor Tovatech announces the availability of the new Elmasonic E Plus line of 37 kHz benchtop ultrasonic cleaners in 9 stainless steel tank capacities from 1/4 to 7-½ gallons. Replacing the Elmasonic E line, the newly designed E Plus units deliver about 30% more ultrasonic
New Study Confirms IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers are the Sustainable Choice for Fresh Produce
March 16, 2017
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFCO today released the results of its updated report, Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Reusable Plastic Container and Display- and Non-Display-Ready Corrugated Containers Used for Fresh Produce Applications (LCA), showing IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) deliver greater environmental savings for delivering
Econolite Group and Savari Finalize Partnership Agreement
March 16, 2017
ANAHEIM, Calif. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Econolite Group today announced it has finalized negotiations with Savari Inc. in forming an exclusive partnership to accelerate the deployment of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) safety applications supporting the rapidly expanding Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) marketplace. The
Evans Incorporated Launches Human-Centered CAARMA™ Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Solutions Suite
March 16, 2017
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evans Incorporated, the leading provider of Human-Centered consulting solutions, announces today the continuing expansion of its footprint as the driver of successful strategic initiatives by launching its comprehensive CAARMA™ Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Solutions Suite. The CAARMA™ UAS Solutions
OneWeb Satellites breaks ground on the world’s first state-of-the-art high-volume satellite
March 16, 2017
EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OneWeb Satellites LLC is breaking ground at 2 p.m. ET today to mark the beginning of construction on its estimated $85 million high-volume satellite manufacturing factory in Exploration Park, Florida. During a ceremony with Florida Governor Rick Scott, OneWeb Satellites CEO Brian Holz and Airbus Defense and
Watch now: BizWireTV Spotlights a Big Debut at This Year’s SXSW and The Future of Autonomous
March 16, 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
Sulzer: New Disposable Application System for 2-K Materials
March 16, 2017
HAAG, Switzerland & COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sulzer will unveil a brand new product at IDS 2017 in Cologne: the Unit Dose 0.5ml, a single-use hygienic application system for two-component materials that saves time and is simple to use. Sulzer Mixpac AG – a subsidiary of Sulzer Ltd., a global leader in the manufacture and supply
Cemtrex, Inc. Explains the Continued Press Releases by Securities Class Action Plaintiffs’ Law
March 16, 2017
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cemtrex, Inc. (NasdaqCM: CETX, CETXP, CETXW), a global diversified industrial and manufacturing company, today explained why securities class action plaintiffs’ law firms continue to publish press releases concerning the alleged securities class action complaints filed on February 24, 2017 against the
3M to Acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls
March 16, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls for a total enterprise value of $2.0 billion. Scott Safety is a premier manufacturer of innovative products, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) systems, gas and flame
Knowles Appoints Mike Polacek as President of Intelligent Audio
March 16, 2017
ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions, announced that it has appointed Mike Polacek as its president of Intelligent Audio. Reporting direct to the president and CEO, Polacek will be responsible for
BAE Systems to Modernize Cruiser USS Vicksburg Under $42 Million Navy Contract
March 16, 2017
NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $42.9 million contract for the modernization of the USS Vicksburg (CG 69), a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser. The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $45.9 million if all options are exercised. Under the special selected restricted availability
Williamsport Municipal Water Authority & Williamsport Sanitary Authority Select HomeServe USA to
March 16, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair solutions, today announced the launch of a new program with the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority and Williamsport Sanitary Authority (WMWA-WSA) to offer optional water and sewer line protection plans to customers served by WMWA-WSA. The
Vincotech Launches Simple Yet Sophisticated New Website
March 16, 2017
UNTERHACHING, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, is proud to announce that its state-of-the-art new website is up and running. Featuring a revamped look, feel and functions, this new Internet showcase was built to make the retooled brand even stronger. Vincotech's offering at
Carbon SpeedCell™: Additive Manufacturing Reinvented
March 16, 2017
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carbon (www.carbon3d.com), the Silicon Valley-based additive manufacturing company, today announced the launch of SpeedCell, a system of securely connected products designed to upend traditional methods of manufacturing. The first components of the SpeedCell include two new products that provide a powerful
Exostar Receives Trust Certification from Adobe for Digital Signatures
March 16, 2017
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exostar, whose cloud-based solutions help companies in aerospace and defense, life sciences, and healthcare mitigate risk and solve their identity and access challenges, today announced recognition from Adobe that further facilitates secure business collaboration throughout the Exostar community and beyond. Exostar is
Orbital ATK to Provide MK44 Bushmaster Chain Guns for Lithuanian Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicles
March 16, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that the company’s MK44 Bushmaster® Chain Gun® was selected by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence to arm the Lithuanian Army’s new Vilkas 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. The gun system will
Ballantyne Strong Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2016
March 16, 2017
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. Net revenues were $20.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2016,
Stratasys Unveils Project with US Department of Veterans Affairs as Part of Corporate Social
March 16, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today unveiled it is teaming with the US Department of Veteran Affairs to launch one of the first collaborative 3D printing hospital networks in the nation. A significant industry milestone, this effort is
Ducon to Pursue Inorganic Initiatives for Accelerating Its Growth
March 16, 2017
THANE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ducon Infratechnologies Limited (BSE:534674, NSE:DUCON) announced that the management of the Company has decided to pursue its inorganic strategy for accelerated growth actively. This strategy would not only fast-track Ducon India’s organic growth but would also add critical size and capabilities to its current
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Technologies for Automated Mapping and Extraction of Transitions in
March 16, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed technologies for automated mapping and extraction of transitions in mapping landscape based on artificial intelligence (AI) and the company’s own Mobile Mapping System (MMS) for highly precise three-dimensional maps that provide static
Proposed Rewrite of Auto Fuel Economy Rules Threatens New "Gas Tax" for Drivers; Harms National
March 16, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CEO of the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF) responded today to pending action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re-visit the post-2020 goals for automobile tailpipe pollution and fuel economy or miles per gallon (mpg). The current goals, set jointly with the Department of Transportation (DOT),
Aldec Celebrates 10 Years in DO-254 at Certification Together International Conference
March 16, 2017
TOULOUSE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aldec, Inc. a pioneer in mixed-HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for FPGAs and ASICs, celebrates 10 years in DO-254 at Certification Together International Conference (CTIC) to be held in Toulouse, France on March 21-23, 2017. Aldec commends its R&D, Sales/Marketing and Tech
Emergency-Stop Assembly Prevents Injuries to Machine Operators
March 16, 2017
Rockford Systems' new Cable and Push-Button E-Stop (emergency stop) assembly features a unique cam operation for faster positive stopping of metal working machines, yet is immune to nuisance tripping due to vibrations.
The Differences Between Top Manufacturers and Average Ones
March 16, 2017
ASQ survey shows marked differences regarding how they view quality, data, and training.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Announces Closing of Senior Notes Offering
March 15, 2017
NEW ENTERPRISE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (“NESL” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 10.125% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “New Notes”) in a private placement. The Company also
Fluor’s NuScale Power Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Design Certification Accepted for Review by
March 15, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that NuScale Power (NuScale), in which Fluor is the majority investor, has received notice that its design certification application has been accepted for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). By accepting the completed application for review, the NRC
Optomec to Feature Systems for 3D Printed Electronics at UK Advanced Packaging Conference
March 15, 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 Aerosol Jet systems for 3D electronics at the iMAPS MicroTech Advanced Packaging and Technology Trends conference. The conference
Celanese Announces Acetyl Intermediate Price Increases in Americas and EMEA Regions
March 15, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following acetyl intermediate products. The price increases below will be effective April 1, 2017 or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to any previously announced
Lamb Weston Announces Details of Fiscal 2017 Third-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
March 15, 2017
EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) will report its fiscal 2017 third-quarter results on Thursday, April 6, 2017. The news release will be issued at approximately 8:30 a.m. EDT. Lamb Weston will host a conference call Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. EDT to discuss the results. Following the company’s
Xerium to Present at the Sidoti & Company Spring 2017 Convention
March 15, 2017
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, today announced that Harold Bevis, President and Chief Executive Officer will present at the Sidoti & Company Spring 2017 Convention to be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on
Ellis & Watts Announces Manufacturing Partnership With Lamboo Mobile Medical
March 15, 2017
BATAVIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellis & Watts Global Industries just announced a new partnership to engineer, manufacture, and service mobile medical imaging facilities for the healthcare markets in the US and Canada. The partnership is with Lamboo Mobile Medical. Ellis & Watts is a global leader in custom HVAC, portable, and specialty
Ferro Corporation to Be Keynote Presenter at the Gabelli Specialty Chemicals Conference
March 15, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE, the “Company”), a global leader in functional coatings and color solutions, announced today that Chairman, President and CEO Peter Thomas and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Benjamin Schlater will present at the Gabelli 8th Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference in New
Infiniti Research to Host a Webinar on Leveraging Market Intelligence to Tap Emerging Opportunities
March 15, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infiniti Research, a leading market intelligence company, is set to host a webinar on educating industrial and manufacturing companies on leveraging market intelligence to tap emerging opportunities. The 45-minute webinar will take place on March 22 and March 23, focusing on best practices of procuring effective market
CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Brewers Association Releases Top 50 Breweries of 2016
March 15, 2017
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the photo with the accompanying corrected photo. The release reads: BREWERS ASSOCIATION RELEASES TOP 50 BREWERIES OF 2016 The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers—today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and
Rockwell Automation to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference
March 15, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Patrick Goris, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials & EU Autos Conference on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in London. The session will be webcast beginning at approximately 1:55pm GMT and will be