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Neovia Logistics Successfully Completes Note Exchange
March 23, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neovia Logistics, LP, a leading third-party logistics company, announced earlier today the successful completion of the previously announced private offer by its direct parent, Neovia Logistics Intermediate Holdings, LP and Neovia Logistics Intermediate Finance Corporation. In pursuing the note exchange, the company
Littelfuse and Monolith Semiconductor to Demonstrate New SiC Power Semiconductor Technologies at
March 23, 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 announced demonstrations and other activities planned for their booth (#536) at the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017),
Cooper Tire Adds to Roadmaster Line with New RM852(EM) SmartWay Verified Long Haul Tire
March 23, 2017
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has added to its Roadmaster commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the RM852(EM), a long haul drive tire that is SmartWay verified. The RM852(EM) has a unique tread compound and 30/32nds of tread to provide long lasting mileage and features a solid
AstroNova to Present at the Sidoti Emerging Growth Convention
March 23, 2017
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, will present at the Sidoti & Company Spring 2017 Emerging Growth Convention in New York City. President and CEO Gregory A. Woods and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John P. Jordan are scheduled to present on
Therapure Biomanufacturing Receives 2017 CMO Leadership Individual Attribute Awards for Capabilities
March 23, 2017
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Therapure Biomanufacturing, the contract development and manufacturing division of Therapure Biopharma Inc., announces that it has received The CMO Leadership Individual Attribute awards in four areas: Strength of Science, State of the Art, Accessible Senior Management and Cultural Fit. The Life Science
Powerstar: New Star Powers Energy Savings across Americas
March 23, 2017
SHEFFIELD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Powerstar USA, the newly launched Americas office of leading international energy storage and voltage optimization brand Powerstar, has recently expanded operations to serve the region more effectively. Working in collaboration with a range of approved distributors, Powerstar USA will continue to deliver the
Axalta’s Powder Coatings Support Shanghai’s New Metro Line
March 23, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta-Huajia Coatings, a joint venture between Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and the Huangshan Yongjia Group Co. Ltd., will partner with SHAZC Group to coat the sound barriers installed on Shanghai’s new Metro Line 17. Axalta’s premium powder
Auburn University Raises the Standard for NCAA Baseball Stadiums with New, Retrofitted LED Lighting
March 23, 2017
AUBURN, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A newly installed LED lighting system at Samford Stadium-Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park will significantly improve the experience for Auburn University baseball players and fans, with enhanced light quality and the virtual elimination of glare. Administrators at Auburn made the decision to install new lighting at
TDK Showcases New Power Solutions at APEC 2017
March 23, 2017
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TDK Corporation will present several new power solutions in Booth 601, APEC 2017, March 27-29, in the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida. These new products from the leading electronics company have been developed for engineers who design power and electronic systems, to help them accelerate innovation and
IEEE Unveils Next Lifecycle Phase of the International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) to
March 23, 2017
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced the next milestone phase in the development of the International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS)—an IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Industry Connections (IC) Program
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. Announces Participation at the Sidoti & Company Spring 2017
March 23, 2017
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and systems, announced today that Bill Clancy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Sidoti & Company Spring 2017 Convention in New York City on March 29, 2017. The VPG presentation is
PPG Comex, Concessionaires Earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for Largest Paint-Can Mosaic
March 23, 2017
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG Comex and its more than 750 dealers of COMEX® paints and coatings recently collaborated in Acapulco, Mexico, to achieve the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the largest mosaic created with cans of paint in the world. The mosaic included 4,900 cans of Comex paint, which will be donated to help beautify
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March 23, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On BizWireTV, catch the latest Quick Biz Hits 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 downloading the
Distribution International Awarded Damages against General Insulation Company
March 23, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Distribution International Southwest, Inc. (“DI”), a leading distributor and fabricator in the mechanical insulation market, today announced it will be awarded damages exceeding $5 million in a suit filed against Justin Hargis and General Insulation Company. Distribution International and RHEM LLC (doing
National Instruments Announces New Chief Financial Officer
March 23, 2017
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced Karen Rapp is joining NI as its new chief financial officer (CFO) commencing on May 9. Rapp will oversee NI’s global Finance and IT organizations and report to Alex Davern, NI CEO. “I look forward to the impact we expect Karen to make as we work together
Higher Performance at Lower Cost With Vincotech’s New Booster
March 23, 2017
UNTERHACHING, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, today announced the launch of a new line of modules called flowBOOST 1 symmetric. Engineered to deliver top switching frequencies (up to 50 kHz), these modules are able to provide a symmetric boost in 1300 V or a buck boost in 650 V
IEEE Approves New Standards Project IEEE P2755™—Guide to Terms and Concepts in Intelligent
March 23, 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 approval of the IEEE P2755™—Guide to Terms and Concepts in Intelligent Process Automation project. The new standards
RPM Announces Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for Fiscal 2017 Third-Quarter Results
March 23, 2017
MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that it will release its fiscal 2017 third-quarter results before the stock market opens on Thursday, April 6, 2017. The results will be issued via newswire and also will be available on the RPM web site at www.RPMinc.com. Management will host a conference call to
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. Announces Pricing of Secondary Common Stock Offering
March 23, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC) (the “Company” or “Orion”) announced today the pricing of a 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
XPEL and 3M Announce Settlement of Patent Infringement Lawsuit
March 23, 2017
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) a global supplier of automotive paint protection and window protection films, and 3M Company, today announced they have reached a settlement agreement in a patent infringement lawsuit. On December 30, 2015, 3M Company and 3M Innovative Properties Company filed a complaint in the
IEE Joins The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Consortium
March 23, 2017
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEE, manufacturer of enhanced displays for military applications has become a member of The Open Group FACE™ Consortium, a government and industry partnership to define an open avionics environment for all military airborne platform types. “As a member of the FACE Consortium, IEE’s voice will be
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and
March 23, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for February was $5.9 billion, down 3 percent
L&T Technology Services Unveils New Delivery Center for Leading German Original Equipment
March 23, 2017
BANGALORE, India & MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L&T Technology Services Limited, a leading global pure play engineering services company, inaugurated its new center of excellence dedicated for a leading German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in Munich, Germany, its fourth delivery center for the customer following R&D hubs in Mumbai,
UAV Market Takes off for Intelligent Energy
March 23, 2017
LOUGHBOROUGH, England & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelligent Energy has signed a deal with PINC to supply its air cooled fuel cell systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking Intelligent Energy’s first sale of fuel cell systems for UAVs as the Company moves forward with the commercialisation of its technology. PINC uses
Zero-Emissions Natural Gas Engine Now Operating at Ports of Long Beach/Los Angeles
March 23, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Transportation Services, Inc. (TTSI), one of largest drayage trucking companies in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has begun using one of the first Cummins Westport (CWI) ISX12 G low NOx natural gas engines for their trucking operations. Available for order later this year, the 12 liter engine’s
Ascend Performance Materials to Exhibit at VDI Engineering Conference
March 23, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials technical experts and sales team will showcase a range of its PA66 products for the automotive industry at the International Congress of Plastics In Automotive Engineering (VDI Conference) on March 29-30 in Mannheim, Germany. The company will display its latest technology produced to meet the
KKR Completes Tender Offer for Calsonic Kansei
March 23, 2017
TOKYO & SAITAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global investment firm KKR and leading Japanese automotive components manufacturer Calsonic Kansei Corporation (“CK”) today announced the completion of a tender offer by CK Holdings Co., Ltd. (the "Offeror"), an entity owned by KKR investment funds, for all the existing common shares of CK.
Superior Industries Announces Transformative Acquisition of Germany-based UNIWHEELS AG
March 23, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Industries International, Inc. (“Superior”) (NYSE:SUP), the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for light vehicles in North America, announced today that it will commence a tender offer for 100% of the outstanding shares of UNIWHEELS AG (“UNIWHEELS”) (UNW-PL) on March 23,
Samsung BioLogics Wins 2017 CMO Leadership Awards
March 23, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung BioLogics (KRX:207940), a leading biopharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing company based in South Korea, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a CMO Leadership Awards winner presented by Life Science Leader magazine for the fourth consecutive year since 2013. The company won awards in all of the six
KKR Completes Tender Offer for Hitachi Koki
March 23, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global investment firm KKR and leading power tool and life science equipment manufacturer Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. (“Hitachi Koki” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of a tender offer by HK Holdings Co., Ltd. (the "Offeror"), an entity owned by KKR investment funds, for all the existing
BIOTECanada: Federal Budget Strengthens Biotechnology Industry Ecosystem Building Canadian Economy
March 23, 2017
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canada's biotech industry today welcomed the federal budget and its measures supporting the advancement of Canadian innovation in biotechnology centered sectors such as health/bio-sciences, clean technology and agri-food. Importantly the budget proposes support for the acceleration of innovation through the
Keysight Technologies Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Shares in Connection With
March 23, 2017
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) (“Keysight”) today announced that it has priced its registered public offering (the “Offering”) of 11,428,571 common shares at a public offering price of $35.00 per share. In addition, the underwriters in the Offering have been granted a 30-day
Risk Assessments Identify Potentially Deadly Lack of Machine Safeguarding in Metal Fabricating Plant
March 23, 2017
According to OSHA statistics, nearly 5,000 workers in metal fabricating plants suffer non-fatal injuries annually in the United States.
Celanese Announces Vinyl Acetate Monomer Price Increases in Asia
March 22, 2017
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for vinyl acetate monomer in Asia in view of recent market conditions. The price increase below will be effective immediately, or as contracts otherwise allow. Product  
Stratasys Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2016
March 22, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) (“Stratasys” or the “Company”), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced today that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
PVH Corp. Reports 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Provides 2017 Guidance
March 22, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] reported 2016 fourth quarter and full year results and announced 2017 guidance. Non-GAAP Amounts: Amounts stated to be on a non-GAAP basis exclude the items that are described below under the heading “Non-GAAP Exclusions.” Amounts stated on a constant currency basis are also deemed to be
Aptar Pharma's Preservative-Free Multidose Dispenser Chosen for the First Time for a Prescription
March 22, 2017
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptar Pharma’s innovative and patented preservative-free multidose Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser is available for patients in the U.S. prescription market for the first time with Allergan’s RESTASIS MULTIDOSE™ (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion) 0.05%. This approval and launch makes the Aptar
Top 3 Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Motors Market From 2017-2021: Technavio
March 22, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global automotive motors market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline. The
Great Sports Inc SaferWholesale Has Introduced Hot New Products Available
March 22, 2017
FRANKFORT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SaferWholesale.com - an Illinois corp - Great Sports Inc. has announced the release of several new models of their sports and utility vehicles this season. The company is an online Motorsports retailer based in Frankfort and deals in nearly 10,000 different products ranging from Motorsports to swimming pools. Safer
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. Announces Secondary Common Stock Offering
March 22, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC) (the “Company” or “Orion”) announced today that Kinove Luxembourg Holdings 1 S.à.r.l. (“Kinove Holdings”) and certain other sellers, including current and former members of Orion’s management team, intend to offer an aggregate of
Amphenol Corporation Recommends Stockholders Reject “Mini-Tender” Offer by TRC Capital
March 22, 2017
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) announced today that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of Amphenol’s common stock at a price of $68.25 per share in cash. The offering price is 4.33% below the closing price per
IntriCon Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Make Hearing Aids Available Over the Counter
March 22, 2017
ARDEN HILLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of miniature and micro-miniature body-worn devices, today announced its support of legislation to make hearing aids available for those with mild to moderate hearing loss available over the counter. “The
Mouser Electronics/Molex-Sponsored IndyCar Takes Checkered Flag at St. Pete
March 22, 2017
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mouser-sponsored No. 18 car opened the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series in grand style, capturing a first-place finish in Florida at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 12. It was a historic win for driver Sebastien Bourdais, who overcame a last-place start to secure his 36th career IndyCar
Global Busbar Trunking Market 2017-2021: Opportunity Assessment and Forecasts by Technavio
March 22, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global busbar trunking market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Busbar Trunking Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and
BIO Announces Plenary Sessions for 2017 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
March 22, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released the list of speakers for plenary programs at the 2017 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The sessions will feature executives from the biofuels, household and personal care, and airline industries who will discuss technology breakthroughs,
Peterbilt Announces Record Dealer Network Growth
March 22, 2017
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citing an ongoing commitment to customer support, Peterbilt has announced record dealer network growth by adding a total of 93 new locations over the last four years. In addition, many existing locations have been expanded or upgraded, vastly enhancing the responsiveness and coverage of the network. “Peterbilt
Peterbilt Model 579 Standard with Bendix Wingman Advanced Safety System
March 22, 2017
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ – a collision mitigation technology – will become standard on the Peterbilt Model 579, the company announced. “Peterbilt strengthens its position as an industry safety leader with the adoption of Bendix Wingman Advanced as a standard feature on the Model
Peterbilt Announces Expansion of Next Generation Chassis Routing
March 22, 2017
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt implemented its industry-leading engineered routings in all configurations of the Models 579 and 567 as well as in the iconic Model 389, further enhancing serviceability across its product lines, the company announced. “Thanks to the innovative features of the engineered chassis routings, Peterbilt
Peterbilt Announces Completion of Denton Plant Expansion
March 22, 2017
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt’s expansion of its Denton, Texas, manufacturing facility has been completed and all new areas are fully operational, the company has announced. The final expansion phase concluded in January with the opening of a 102,000 square-foot Test Building. “The expansion investment is the largest made by
Peterbilt Announces FlowBelow Fairing System Available for Model 579 Tractors
March 22, 2017
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt announces the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit™ rear fairing system for the Model 579, beginning Q2 2017. FlowBelow Aero Inc. reports customers have achieved more than a two-percent increase in fuel savings through the use of the innovative system. “The FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit rear fairing system