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BizWireTV Video News: Innovative Security Tech with Live Face ID and Hot Product Launches You Need
September 23, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, 3M is getting proactive about safety and security measures with its new live face identification system. Now you can watch BizWireTV and the latest breakthroughs in tech from the biggest brands on any screen you want by downloading the new app through the Apple TV and iPhone App Store and Google
USG Corporation Announces Leadership Transition
September 23, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building products company, today announced that James S. Metcalf will retire as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct. 31, 2016. Mr. Metcalf has served as president and chief executive officer since January 2011 and as chairman since December
Addtech: Share-Based Incentive Scheme
September 23, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Addtech (STO:ADDTB) The share-based incentive scheme resolved by the 2016 Annual General Meeting where 20 members of senior management were offered to acquire up to 300,000 call options on repurchased class B shares has been fully subscribed. The call options will be transferred at a price of SEK 11.80
Willdan Awarded Direct Install Services Contract for the New Jersey Clean Energy Program™
September 23, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) today announced that it has been awarded a Direct Install Program (the Program) contract as part of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP). The contract term is for two years, with optional extensions. The Company expects that the contract will contribute
Tru-Design LLC and Polynt Composites USA Inc. Partner to Develop and Commercialize Coatings for 3D
September 23, 2016
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tru-Design LLC and Polynt Composites USA Inc. have partnered to develop unique advanced material coatings and finishes for 3D printed components made by large area additive manufacturing. This partnership combines the talents of Tru-Design and Polynt to create and market materials that will enable broader
Lindsay Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
September 23, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable November 30, 2016, to shareholders of record on November 16, 2016. About the Company Lindsay
Taiwan’s Belt Conveyor Components Manufacturer JIM WAY to Display Material Handling Heavy-Duty
September 23, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a professional solution provider for bulk material handling for over 30 years, Jim Way provides full product line of belt conveyor from conveyor idler, conveyor belt cleaner, products for conveyor belt load zone, conveyor drum/pulleys laggings to conveyor chute lining. The company will attend the MINExpo
Materialise Partners with HOYA to Transform the Eyewear Industry with the World’s First
September 23, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Materialise NV (NASDAQ:MTLS), HOYA Vision Care Company and Hoet Design Studio are proud to launch the world’s first vision-centric 3D-tailored eyewear. Yuniku by HOYA enables individualized lens and frame design, with a sophisticated end-to-end digital supply chain that is set to transform the eyewear industry.
Manufacturing World Osaka 2016 – Japan's Leading Trade Show for the Manufacturing Industry
September 23, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd., the largest trade show organiser in Japan, announced that Manufacturing World Osaka 2016, Japan’s leading trade show for the manufacturing industry, is coming back at INTEX Osaka from October 5 - 7, 2016 with the largest scale in its history. Held with the largest scale
Lufthansa Technik Flies with Mindbreeze InSpire
September 23, 2016
HAMBURG, Germany & LINZ, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lufthansa Technik is a world leader for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircrafts. For their search needs in internal data sources, Lufthansa Technik has chosen the search appliance by Mindbreeze, the enterprise search and big data specialist. Mindbreeze InSpire Lufthansa Technik makes
GE Healthcare Aims to Fund up to $50M for Global Health Startups
September 23, 2016
BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare, the $18 billion healthcare technology division of GE (NYSE: GE), today announced the launch of the company’s first healthcare accelerator, five.eight, aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for the world’s developing economies. The accelerator will target global health startups with a
Knorr-Bremse acquires additional shares in Haldex and adjusts the terms of the Offer
September 23, 2016
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This announcement is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa or in any other jurisdictions where such offer pursuant to legislation and regulations in such relevant jurisdictions would be prohibited by applicable law. Shareholders not resident in
Rejlers Wins Major Contract with Hafslund
September 23, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Rejlers (STO:REJL) wins major contract with Hafslund and digitalises electrical safety supervision in Oslo. The assignment will take place in collaboration with El-Tilsynet AS. The contract is valid for two years, with the option of a further two years, and is worth in the region of NOK 60
Panasonic Provides the "Power Supply Station"; a Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Power Package to Off-Grid
September 23, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation provided the Power Supply Station; a stand-alone photovoltaic power package, to the village of Yin Ma Chaung, a Magway Region of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The Power Supply Station is installed as part of a CSR effort by the Sustainable Alternative Livelihood Development Project,
Shanhai Capital to Acquire Analogix Semiconductor
September 23, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Beijing Shanhai Capital Management Co, Ltd. (Shanhai Capital), today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a consortium led by Shanhai Capital will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Analogix for over $500
Pegboard Bin Adapters by Akro-Mils
September 23, 2016
Akro-Mils' new Pegboard Bin Adapters are available in two models.
Fifth Straight Year of Job Gains for Wisconsin Manufacturers
September 23, 2016
Wisconsin manufacturers added jobs for a fifth straight year, though at a slower rate than in previous years, reports the 2017 Wisconsin Manufacturers Register®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL.
CORRECTING and REPLACING Hanes Hosiery and Maidenform Shapewear and Hosiery Kick Off Fall Season at
September 22, 2016
CORRECTION...by HanesBrands Inc. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fourth paragraph, second sentence of release should read: ...excited to have StyleWatch on board as a media sponsor (instead of ...excited to have InStyle and StyleWatch on board as media sponsors). The corrected release reads: HANES HOSIERY AND MAIDENFORM SHAPEWEAR AND HOSIERY
Geospace Technologies to Present at the Seaport Global Securities 4th Annual Boston Energy Day
September 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) announced today that its senior management team will be attending the Seaport Global Securities 4th Annual Boston Energy Day to be held in Boston, MA on October 3, 2016. W. Richard Wheeler, President and CEO and Thomas T. McEntire, Vice President and CFO, are scheduled to
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
September 22, 2016
CARNEGIE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) today announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on the common stock of the Corporation. The dividend will be paid on October 28, 2016, to shareholders of record on October 14, 2016. About Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Ampco-Pittsburgh
Orion Energy Systems Wins Consulting-Specifying Engineer Product of the Year Award
September 22, 2016
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, announced today that its ISON™ Class Gen II LED High Bay fixture has been selected for one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2016 Products of the Year. At
Flowserve Announces Executive Leadership Transition Plan
September 22, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flowserve Corporation, (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced that Mark Blinn plans to retire as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. To ensure an orderly transition, Mr. Blinn will remain in those
UPS & BioKansas Present 2016 Regional Supply Chain Summit
September 22, 2016
FAIRWAY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Inaugural Life Science and Healthcare Regional Supply Chain Summit will be held September 29, 2016 at the Hudson Auditorium on the campus of Johnson County Community College. Registration will begin at 2:30 followed by programming from 3-5pm, and a networking reception from 5-7 with light appetizers and drinks.
Alcoa Inc. Announces Pricing of Debt Offering In Connection with Separation
September 22, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) (“Alcoa”) announced today that Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”), which is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa, had priced its offering of $750,000,000 aggregate
RF IDeas Announces In-Region Distribution Partnership with BridgeSol
September 22, 2016
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RF IDeas, Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of in-building identification and access control readers, today announced a partnership with BridgeSol, one of the leading Enterprise Content Management (ECM) value added distributors, to provide in-region distribution across Middle East and North East
Mobius Institute Announces the 2017 International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference (IMVAC)
September 22, 2016
ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobius Institute, the premier provider of vibration analysis training & certification, today announced the first 2017 International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference (IMVAC) will be held in Antwerp, Belgium on June 6 - 8, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Antwerp. IMVAC is a professional development conference
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $1.4 Million Order for Location Product Solution
September 22, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 22, 2016–-Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that during its first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company’s Commercial Solutions segment has received a $1.4 million funded order from a key Fortune 100 customer licensing an element of its Xypoint® Secure User Plane
Spectrum Brands Launches Offering to Reprice All of Its U.S. Dollar Term Loans Under its Credit
September 22, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum Brands”) is launching a repricing transaction which, if successful, would replace all of its U.S.
Lead Plumbing Leaching into Water, Leaks are a Thing of the Past. ePIPE®'s LeadSmart™ Team
September 22, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC, (PRT) makers of the ePIPE, Lead-Free Leak-Free™ product line, announced today that its LeadSmart™ team has been granted its 16th U.S. patent, #9446429, for methods developed that address adhesion and cleaning standards in the installation of leak sealant barrier coatings
Continental Carbonic Products, Inc. and Pennsylvania Grain Processing, LLC Finalized CO2 Supply
September 22, 2016
DECATUR, Ill. & CLEARFIELD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continental Carbonic Products, Inc. (CCPI), a subsidiary of Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., announced that it has entered into an agreement with Pennsylvania Grain Processing, LLC (PGP) for the supply of carbon dioxide (CO2) from PGP’s Clearfield, PA grain processing plant. CCPI will be building a
Lapolla Industries Supports Amendment to Montreal Protocol
September 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lapolla Industries, Inc. (OTCQX: LPAD), a manufacturer and global supplier of high performance, energy efficient building products, today announced the company’s support of an ambitious amendment to the 1989 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Joining forces with more than 500 national and
Axalta Learning and Development Advisor Talks Diversity, Veteran Affairs and More at Leading
September 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, played a significant role at the recent Labor and Workforce Optimization for the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining Industries conference. Virginia Gronley, Axalta Operations Learning and Development Advisor at the
LinQuest Corporation Awarded Space Test and Engineering Contract 2014 (STEC14)
September 22, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LinQuest Corporation is proud to announce that the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Advanced Systems and Development Directorate (AD) Ground Systems and Space Operations Division (ADG) at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM has awarded the Space Test and Engineering Contract 2014 (STEC14) contract to
Materion Supplies Beryllium for Retrofit of World-leading Nuclear Test Reactor
September 22, 2016
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beryllium components supplied by Materion Performance Alloys and Composites, a Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) business, are helping Belgium’s BR2 nuclear test reactor continue operation and contribute to the world’s supply of radiopharmaceuticals. In 2013, Belgium’s nuclear research
ISG Recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for 2016
September 22, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISG was recently recognized by the Des Moines Register as a 2016 Top Workplace as part of their annual employer recognition program for Iowa’s business, nonprofit, and government organizations. Together with research partner, Workplace Dynamics, the Des Moines Register ranked businesses with 35 or more
ADDING MULTIMEDIA KPE Continues to Expand FCC Capabilities, Hires Albert Meza as FCCU Technology
September 22, 2016
TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KP Engineering (“KPE”), one of the energy industry’s leaders in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring of Albert Meza as FCCU Technology Specialist. The addition of Mr. Meza further enhances KPE’s existing fluid catalytic cracking (FCC)
Gabelli & Company’s 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
September 22, 2016
RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabelli & Company will host its 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on October 31 and November 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This conference showcases a full spectrum of leading automotive companies, including aftermarket parts retailers, original equipment & aftermarket parts suppliers, publicly traded
Smithers Apex Launches Image Sensors Auto Americas 2016 Conference
September 22, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Apex is pleased to announce the inaugural Image Sensors Auto Americas Conference, taking place October 27-28, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport. Following the successful European IS Auto event, IS Auto Americas 2016 will feature a full program focused on the technical developments across the
Industrial Internet Consortium and Plattform Industrie 4.0 Drive Digital Transformation Forward
September 22, 2016
WALLDORF/ST. LEON-ROT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yesterday, more than 300 manufacturing, communications, and technology experts met at SAP headquarters for the second working meeting of the Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC) and Plattform Industrie 4.0. The two organizations are driving digital transformation and pooling their expertise in
HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon Doesn’t Follow the Bacon Craze, It Creates It
September 22, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® bacon have been pioneering innovations for more than 100 years. We’re Always The New Black™. With progressive bacon creations including the invention of Canadian Bacon… in America, powering an epic motorcycle trip on bacon grease and launching the
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Awards Booz Allen Hamilton a Spot on $120 Million
September 22, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. armed forces have a long and distinguished history of driving innovative research that has transformed both military and civilian life. Since its inception in 1958, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been at the forefront of strengthening U.S. national security through technological
Symmetry Electronics Announces International Distribution Agreement with MediaTek
September 22, 2016
LOS ANGELES & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symmetry Electronics, a global authorized distributor specializing in the distribution of wireless and video embedded semiconductor products, announced a global distribution agreement with MediaTek, a global provider of fabless semiconductors and a market leader in cutting-edge systems for wireless
Centrus Signs Contract for Advancing U.S. Enrichment Technology
September 22, 2016
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE MKT: LEU) announced today it has entered into a new follow-on contract with UT-Battelle, LLC, as operator of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, for maintaining and advancing U.S. gas centrifuge uranium enrichment technology. The contract is valued at
Dow Launches First Pack Studios in North America Focused On Laminating Adhesives
September 22, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company’s (NYSE: DOW) Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP) business opened its first Pack Studios focused on laminating adhesive in North America, which is the Company’s seventh Pack Studios location globally. This announcement follows the opening of Pack Studios Singapore in
Marrone Bio Innovations’ Majestene Bionematicide Awarded Best New Biopesticide in 2016 Agrow
September 22, 2016
DAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) (NASDAQ: MBII), a leading global provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products, announced today that its Majestene® Bionematicide product has won the Biopesticide category in the 2016 Agrow Awards held in London yesterday. The prestigious Agrow Awards
CACI International to Release 1st Quarter FY17 Earnings After Market Close on October 26, 2016
September 22, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) will issue its first quarter FY17 results at 4:15 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Following the release of this information, we have scheduled a conference call for Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. During the conference call, members of our
Hanes Hosiery and Maidenform Shapewear and Hosiery Kick Off Fall Season at College Fashion Week
September 22, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hanes Hosiery and Maidenform shapewear and hosiery have announced the brands’ sponsorship of College Fashion Week 2016 presented by Her Campus. Through this new partnership, Hanes and Maidenform will supply collegiate runway models with fall styles to seamlessly complete each look. Runway shows will take
PPG reaches agreement to divest its ownership interest in PFG fiber glass joint ventures
September 22, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached an agreement to divest its 50 percent ownership interests in its two PFG Fiber Glass joint ventures (PFG) to Nan Ya Plastics Corp., which currently controls the other 50 percent ownership interest in the joint ventures. Nan Ya is affiliated with Taiwan-based Formosa
Gianetti Ruote Introduces Lightweight Steel Wheel at IAA 2016
September 22, 2016
HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the European and North American commercial vehicle industries – today introduced a new lightweight steel wheel from Gianetti Ruote for Europe’s commercial vehicle industry. Weighing just 34 kilograms, the new wheel for truck
Yiwu Fair to Highlight “Made-in-Zhejiang”
September 22, 2016
YIWU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 22nd Yiwu Fair, scheduled to take place on October 21-25, 2016 in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, China, will present three “Made-in-Zhejiang”-themed exhibition zones, namely “Quality Products of Zhejiang”, “Smart Products of Zhejiang” and “Famous Products of Zhejiang”,