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NeoPhotonics Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results
March 14, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE:NPTN), a leading designer and manufacturer of optoelectronic solutions for the highest speed communications networks in telecom and datacenter applications, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. "2016 was a strong year for
Ballantyne Strong to Report Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results on Thursday, March 16, 2017
March 14, 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 announced that the company will issue its financial results for the 2016 fourth quarter before the market opens on Thursday, March 16, 2017. A
Mouser Electronics Partners with Renesas to Reach Global IoT Marketplaces
March 14, 2017
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation, today announced a new global distribution partnership with Renesas Electronics Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions. Launching the relationship at Embedded World, Mouser and
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.3 Million
March 14, 2017
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today announced the receipt of multiple air pollution control (APC) contracts from customers in Europe. These awards have an
Fuel Tech Reports 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
March 14, 2017
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and full year (“FY”) ended December 31, 2016.
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for March 22
March 14, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. Executive Vice President and President, Water and Process Services Christophe Beck, will address financial analysts at the Gabelli Specialty Chemicals Conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in New York. Ecolab will host a live webcast of Mr. Beck’s presentation. Details for the webcast are as
The Toro Company to Webcast 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 14, 2017
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that it will webcast its 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. (CDT). A live, listen-only webcast of the meeting will be available at www.thetorocompany.com/invest. Visitors are encouraged to go to the website in
Industry-First 1800W Auto-Compliant Transient Voltage Suppressor Launched by Diodes Incorporated at
March 14, 2017
NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, today introduced the D28V0H1U2P5Q at Embedded World 2017. Billed as the industry’s first
Moroccan King Concludes Five-Country Africa Tour on Heels of African Union Decision
March 14, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moroccan American Center for Policy (MACP) —Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has concluded a five-country tour of Africa that took him to South Sudan, Ghana, Zambia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire. The tour immediately followed the African Union’s (AU) decision to readmit Morocco to the continental
The HON Company Reveals Ignition® 2.0
March 14, 2017
MUSCATINE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The HON Company today unveiled the next generation of its industry-leading Ignition seating collection. Inspired by the idea that a more personal fit can energize a workforce, Ignition 2.0 introduces ergonomic and aesthetic enhancements designed to boost productivity and collaboration in today’s evolving
Mouser Electronics Distributes Coilcraft Products Globally
March 14, 2017
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an expanded, global distribution agreement with Coilcraft, a leading global supplier of magnetic components. In addition to Europe, Asia, South America and Central
BioSphere Plastic Announces Major Biodegradable Plastic Breakthroughs with Several Groundbreaking
March 14, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BioSphere Plastic, a leader in the development of technology for use within the specialized biodegradable plastic additive marketplace, has confirmed that multiple ASTM D5511 test results have been accomplished with products using its proprietary additive. When put in polymers such as PP, PE, PS, and PET, the
Inclement Weather Cancels Ryder System, Inc. Presentation at J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation,
March 14, 2017
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a result of inclement weather, Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Art. A. Garcia, will no longer present at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation, and Industrials Conference. About Ryder Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation,
WestRock, Datalase, Havi Global Solutions, Bennett Packaging to Headline 8th Annual Digital Print
March 14, 2017
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Pira is pleased to announce that Digital Print for Packaging US will return this year June 6-7, 2017. The 8th annual event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s agenda features representatives from Georgia Pacific Digital Solutions, Zumbiel Packaging, Kodak, WhatTheyThink, Smithers Pira and many
Learn How to Increase Productivity and Save Money
March 14, 2017
BURTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HEXPOL Compounding, the leading global provider of elastomer compounds, is presenting a webinar about the advantages of performance additives on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 2:00 PM EDT. W. Mark Stewart, HEXPOL Sr. Technical Service Specialist, will host the webinar. To register for the webinar, Increase Productivity
Addivant Announces Price Increases of Polymer Inhibitors and Aminic Antioxidants
March 14, 2017
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective immediately or as contract terms allow, Addivant™, a global leader in polymer additives, is increasing the price of Polymer Inhibitors and Aminic Antioxidants by 5-10% as a result of sharp increases in the prices for raw materials and energy costs. Products affected by the increase are NAUGARD®
World’s First Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 Packet Switches Introduced by Diodes Incorporated at
March 14, 2017
NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, today introduced the PI7C9X2G304SLQ and PI7C9X2G404SLQ at Embedded World 2017, representing the
Axalta Coating Systems to Increase Prices in Greater China
March 14, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will introduce price increases for customers in greater China in response to a substantial increase in the costs of raw materials. Price increases will affect certain refinish and industrial coatings customers and select light
BirdDogHR Saves Romanoff Group $100,000 with ATS and Onboarding Solutions
March 14, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BirdDogHR™, the leader in talent management solutions for the construction, engineering and skilled trades industries, announced Romanoff Group selected the BirdDogHR ATS and Onboarding modules to simplify recruitment functions, automate job distribution and improve onboarding efficiency. Romanoff Group has
BearingPoint Acquires Leading International Supply Chain and Business Operations Consultancy LCP
March 14, 2017
AMSTERDAM & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint has acquired UK-based LCP Consulting, the leading international specialist consultancy in customer-driven supply chain management. With this transaction, two highly profitable and award-winning companies join forces. Bringing LCP on board deepens
Big Data and Business Analytics Revenues Forecast to Reach $150.8 Billion This Year, Led by Banking
March 14, 2017
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts worldwide revenues for big data and business analytics (BDA) will reach $150.8 billion in 2017, an increase of 12.4% over 2016. Commercial purchases of BDA-related hardware, software,
CORRECTING and REPLACING Panasonic to Unveil "Electronics Meets Crafts:" at Milano Salone 2017
March 14, 2017
MILAN & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Second paragraph, second sentence of release should read: This outdoor exhibition features an installation where Panasonic’s projectors, speakers, and lighting create not only an inspiring space for visitors but also stimulate their five senses through touch and sensation. (instead of This outdoor
Jones & Frank Selects ServiceMax to Drive Productivity, Revenue and Customer Satisfaction
March 14, 2017
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ServiceMax, a GE Digital company and the leader in cloud-based field service management solutions, today announced that Jones & Frank, the premier provider of fueling system solutions in North America, will deploy the ServiceMax platform to automate key parts of its service operations to enhance customer
Analog Devices’ Ultralow Power Accelerometer Enables Remote IoT Edge Nodes to Monitor Asset Health
March 14, 2017
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. today announced a next-generation accelerometer designed for long-period monitoring of the physical condition of high-value assets. With its extremely low power capabilities, the ADXL372 micropower high-g MEMS accelerometer targets Internet of Things (IoT) solutions where shock and impact on a
Molex Recognized as Strategic Supplier in China
March 14, 2017
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex has been recognized with a 2016 Strategic Supplier award for its operations in China by FiberHome, a global supplier of end-to-end solutions for optoelectronic devices, optic fiber and cable, and optical communication systems. Molex was selected for this honor in recognition of its strong business relationship
SOCAR GPC Selects UNIPOL™ PE Technology for Polymer Production at New Plant
March 14, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOCAR GPC, a gas-processing project of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), has selected UNIPOL™ PE Technology licensed by Univation Technologies for use in its world-scale 600KTA polyethylene plant to be built in Garadagh, Azerbaijan. This project represents the first UNIPOL™ PE Process
TransMontaigne Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results and the Filing of its 2016 Annual
March 14, 2017
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (NYSE:TLP) (the Partnership, we, us, our) today announced fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial and operating results. “Our business continues to perform extremely well and we were able to achieve record levels of revenue, EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the 2016
Seegrid Announces New Chief Financial Officer
March 14, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seegrid, the leader in vision guided autonomous vehicles for materials handling, today announced it has appointed Steven Barto as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Barto has proven expertise in managing rapid expansion as an executive and strategic advisor to numerous high-tech growth companies. Most
Superior Essex and Furukawa Complete European Joint Venture Establishment
March 14, 2017
ATLANTA & BAD AROLSEN, Germany & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Magnet Wire, a division of Superior Essex Inc., and Furukawa Electric Co., LTD. (“Furukawa Electric”) today announced the establishment of a joint venture to provide high-voltage winding wire (HVW) to the European automotive industry. The new HVW will provide the
Iteris Upgrades Digital Farming Mobile Apps
March 14, 2017
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced new innovative features in the latest versions of its digital agriculture applications WeatherPlot™ for mobile and ClearAg® Mobile that deliver expanded and more precise visibility
Tourmaline Labs Incorporates Contextual Behavior Intelligence with its Driver Coaching Solution
March 14, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tourmaline Labs, a leading provider of connected-vehicle and contextual driver-behavior intelligence, today announced the launch of TL COACH, a next-gen driver behavior coaching and training system designed to help companies understand, manage and improve the driving capabilities of their staff. The TL COACH
Air Methods Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by American Securities for $43.00 Per
March 14, 2017
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ:AIRM), a global leader in air medical transportation and air tourism, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Securities LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, affiliates of American Securities will
Spatial Leverages Mesh Technology from Distene, Delivering the Best Mesh Available for Critical
March 14, 2017
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spatial Corp, the leading provider of 3D software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering solutions, and a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, announces today the incorporation of 3D mesh technology from Distene S.A.S. into its
MDS Aero Support Corporation Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte
March 14, 2017
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MDS Aero Support Corporation, the global leader in Gas Turbine Engine Solutions, announced today that it has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte Canada. Since 2012, MDS has received Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award, successfully maintaining its Gold Standard
Stratasys Showcases Seminal 3D Printed Artwork from World-Renowned Designers at the Centre Pompidou
March 14, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that three of its iconic 3D printed collections with world renowned designers are being featured in the “Printing the World | Imprimer le Monde” exhibition at the acclaimed
Sulzer: Threefold Increase in Dispensing Rates, and Treatment of Sensitive Materials
March 14, 2017
HAAG, Switzerland & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sulzer’s newly developed Blueline cartridge system is designed specifically for the application of highly viscous materials, with a view to enhancing end users’ productivity. Blueline delivers a threefold increase in dispensing rates compared with conventional cartridge systems. It is
Tennant Company Positioned to Help Industries Move Toward OSHA Silica Dust Rule Compliance
March 14, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) today announced a series of solutions designed to help businesses implement housekeeping plans to support the control of potentially dangerous silica dust, and respond to OSHA’s Silica Dust Rule that requires compliance by June 23, 2017, in the construction industry and June 23, 2018,
Harris Corporation J.P. Morgan Conference Presentation Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
March 14, 2017
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) will not present at J.P. Morgan’s Aerospace and Defense Conference on March 14, 2017, as previously announced. Conference presentations were cancelled due to inclement weather expected in the northeast this week. About Harris Corporation Harris Corporation is a leading technology
Samsung SDI Launches New Lineup of High-capacity and High-power ESS Batteries to Expand into
March 14, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung SDI (KRX:006400) launched its new ESS products that adopted innovative design technology. Samsung SDI presented new lineup of its comprehensive ESS solutions at the Energy Storage Europe 2017, an international exhibition held for three days from March 14, 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Being an exhibition
Neocis Inc. Announces First Sale of Yomi Robotic System for Dental Implant Procedures
March 14, 2017
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neocis Inc. today announced that the company has completed the first sale of Yomi®, a robotic guidance system for dental implant procedures, to the South Florida Center for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Boca Raton, Fla. The system has been installed, and training has been completed for Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles, Dr.
Plex Systems Delivers Cloud IIoT Analytics for the Manufacturing Shop Floor
March 14, 2017
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plex Systems, the leader in cloud ERP for manufacturing, delivered another milestone in its mission to help organizations leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for more efficient and effective manufacturing operations. The IntelliPlex Production Analytic Application, available now, taps IIoT data to provide
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results
March 14, 2017
CARNEGIE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) reported consolidated sales for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, of $92.1 and $331.9 million, respectively, versus $55.3 and $238.5 million for the comparable prior year periods. The current year periods include sales of $41.9 and $128.6 million,
Renesas Expands Renesas Synergy™ Platform and Reaches Unprecedented Software Quality Levels
March 14, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled the latest expansion of its Renesas Synergy™ Platform at embedded world 2017. Key developments to the Synergy Platform include: the latest version of the Synergy Software Package (SSP)
USG Corporation Unveils the World’s Most Sustainable Wallboard
March 14, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions, introduced the next big thing in wallboard: Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels. Developed to answer the demand for sustainable building products, Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels represent a revolution in
Nexperia Announces 80% Smaller Automotive Power MOSFET Package
March 14, 2017
NIJMEGEN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, today announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80 percent smaller than industry standard devices. LFPAK33 devices also feature a significantly
Baker Hughes Announces the Industry’s First Adaptive Drill Bit
March 14, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baker Hughes announced today the commercial release of its TerrAdapt™ adaptive drill bit, which can deliver dramatic improvements in drilling economics by using automation to mitigate downhole dysfunctions that cause inefficient drilling and costly tool failures. With the industry’s first self-adjusting
Surmodics to Present at Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference
March 14, 2017
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surmodics, Inc. (Nasdaq:SRDX), a leading provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry, today announced that Gary Maharaj, president and chief executive officer, and Andy LaFrence, vice president of finance and information systems and chief financial officer, will
Milacron’s DME Product Brand Announces Partnership with 3D Additive Leader Linear AMS to Provide
March 14, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry announced that its DME product brand, a leader in mold components, molding supplies and industrial supplies, has partnered with Linear AMS (a Moog Company) to offer metal 3D printed Conformal Cooling
Tenneco Announces Clean Air Leadership Change
March 14, 2017
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) announced today that Patrick Guo has been appointed executive vice president and president of the company’s global Clean Air business, effective immediately. Most recently, Guo has been serving as executive vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific, where he successfully led
JetPack Aviation and Georgia Tech Research Institute to Build an Advanced Soldier Vertical Mobility
March 14, 2017
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetPack Aviation (http://jetpackaviation.com), the company that stunned the engineering and aviation communities with its first public jetpack flight around the Statue of Liberty in 2015, has entered into a development Agreement with Georgia Tech to design and build a Soldier Vertical Mobility System (SVMS) for