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Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and
November 22, 2016
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 October was $8.2 billion, up 6 percent
Get Ready: VATC to Launch Innovative EPIC Ready™ Platform at I/ITSEC 2016
November 22, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting Inc. (VATC), a leader in delivering advanced Distributed Missions Operations training environments to government and commercial customers around the world, today announced it will unveil a new technology solution for mission readiness — EPIC Ready™ — at
REX American Resources to Report Q3 Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on Tuesday,
November 22, 2016
DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REX American Resources Corporation (NYSE:REX), a leading ethanol company, announced today that it will report its fiscal 2016 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 pre-market and will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results. To access the
Iteris to Attend the Benchmark Discovery Conference in Chicago on December 1, 2016
November 22, 2016
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced that Joe Bergera, CEO, and Andy Schmidt, CFO, will be participating in the Benchmark Company’s Annual Micro Cap Discovery One-on-One Conference taking place on Thursday, December 1, 2016
CACI Awarded $26 Million Task Order to Provide SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic With Call Center
November 22, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a $26 million task order with the Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic to provide Department of Defense (DoD) travel call center support services. The three-year, seven-month task order, won under CACI’s Information
JAKKS Pacific Announces Dismissal of Class Action
November 22, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAKKS Pacific, Inc., (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that the United States District Court for the Central District of California ordered the dismissal with prejudice all of the claims asserted in the consolidated action captioned John Melot v. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. et al., Case No.-LA CV13-05388 JAK (SSx), a
PEI-Genesis and HARTING Highlight Fast, Reliable, Door-to-Door Service at Philadelphia Event
November 22, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PEI-Genesis, one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connector and cable assemblies, known for delivering high quality solutions quickly to customers’ doors, showcased its partnership with HARTING when the company invited customers and employees to experience the HARTING Roadshow Truck at
Hormel Foods Achieves Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
November 22, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today reported record performance for the fiscal year 2016 fourth quarter and full year. All comparisons are to the fourth quarter or full year of fiscal 2015. The fourth quarter and full year of 2016 contains an extra week as compared to the prior year. All earnings per share
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2016
November 22, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Fiscal 2016 Highlights: Q4 2016 U.S. GAAP net earnings of $30M, or $0.24 per diluted share, and fiscal 2016 U.S. GAAP net earnings of $210M, or $1.73 per share; Q4 2016 adjusted net
Jacobian Engineering to Welcome Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf at Historic Firehouse Ribbon-Cutting
November 22, 2016
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobian Engineering: Company: Jacobian Engineering, an employee-owned information security company based in Oakland. Who: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Jacobian Founder/CEO Erik D. Jones. Jacobian Engineering’s Erik D. Jones has more than 25 years of experience working in Information Technology and
LSB Industries, Inc. Announces That Its El Dorado, Arkansas Facility Resumes Nitric Acid Production
November 22, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced that it resumed production of nitric acid at its El Dorado, Arkansas chemical facility (“El Dorado facility” or “El Dorado”) on November 16, 2016 following the completion of a temporary nitrous
Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day - Summary of the Business Update
November 22, 2016
LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day, held today in Copenhagen, Denmark, started off with a presentation by Tom Erixon, President and CEO. He gave additional information about what the new structure and strategies shall bring. Furthermore, he informed that Alfa Laval’s growth target will
Enamine and Pcovery Extend Drug Discovery Collaboration
November 22, 2016
KIEV, Ukraine & COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enamine Ltd., a chemical company, producer of building blocks and screening libraries, and Danish biotech company Pcovery, have announced that they have extended their collaboration for the discovery of new drugs for the treatment of invasive fungal infections and platform technology
CTT Systems Announces Zonal Drying™ Order for 7 Boeing 737NG-800S.
November 22, 2016
NYKÖPING, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: CTT Systems AB (“CTT”) (STO:CTT), the market leader in aircraft humidity control systems, announces a Zonal Drying™ order for 7 Boeing 737NG-800 to be line fitted in new aircraft, with deliveries between March 2017 and July 2017. Peter Landquist, VP Sales & Marketing,
AptarGroup Announces CEO Succession Plan
November 22, 2016
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in innovative dispensing and sealing solutions, today announced that Stephan B. Tanda has been appointed by the Board of Directors to succeed Stephen J. Hagge as President and CEO. Mr. Tanda will join Aptar on February 1, 2017 and become a member of its Board of
Tesco Expands Its Successful Logistics Relationship with C.H. Robinson
November 22, 2016
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C.H. Robinson has secured a contract renewal with Tesco, a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer, to increase current distribution of its wide range of products throughout Poland. Since 2011, C.H. Robinson has handled a percentage of Tesco Poland’s business, out of Tesco’s Gliwice
Duckshin Housing Knocks on the Door of the Middle East Market
November 22, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duckshin Housing (President: Myung-Hwan Kim) (KOSDAQ:090410) (www.duckshin.com), Korea’s No.1 deck plate company, announced that it will participate in the ‘THE BIG 5 SHOW 2016 (the Dubai Building Fair)’ in the UAE for the first time to arrange global partnerships in various areas, such as the
Celanese Announces Formaldehyde Price Increase
November 22, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for formaldehyde solutions. The price increase below will be effective December 1, 2016, or as contracts allow.     Product North and South America       USD/lb
Higher Efficiency Dehumidifier with Low-Temperature Reactivation Sources
November 22, 2016
RightDry™ technology now available option with Munters' Integrated Custom Air Handler (ICA) system
What the New Congress and President-Elect Could Mean for Manufacturers
November 22, 2016
Executives from the National Association of Manufacturers discuss how President-Elect Trump and a Republican-led Congress may affect manufacturers.
DVIRC New Board Of Directors Announcement
November 21, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), an economic development, management consulting organization committed to assisting small and middle-market manufacturers compete and grow in the global economy, is pleased to announce the following new officers and members to its Board of Directors. New officer
Hormel Foods Announces 51st Consecutive Increase to Annual Dividend
November 21, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a multinational marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, today announced a 17 percent increase to the annual dividend to shareholders, marking the 51st consecutive annual dividend increase. The annual dividend on the common stock of the
Iberdrola Honors Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems as Global Supplier of the Year
November 21, 2016
MADRID--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iberdrola SA today presented Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) with its Global Supplier of the Year Award at an event held at its San Agustin del Guadalix technology campus outside of Madrid. The award recognizes the key role MHPS played in Iberdrola’s ability to offer record low cost of electricity and proven
CF Industries Announces Completion of Debt Capital Structure Changes
November 21, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that it has prepaid the $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2022, 2025 and 2027, and paid the related make-whole amount of approximately $170 million. The make-whole amount was significantly less than the amount previously
KMG Schedules Fiscal First Quarter 2017 Results Call
November 21, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KMG (NYSE: KMG), a global provider of specialty chemicals, today announced the Company will provide fiscal first quarter financial results on Monday, December 12, 2016 after the close of the market. At 5:00 p.m. ET that same day, KMG management will host a conference call to review the company’s financial
Tandem Diabetes Care to Present at the 28th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
November 21, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tandem Diabetes Care®, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNDM), a medical device company and manufacturer of the only touchscreen insulin pumps available in the United States, today announced that Kim Blickenstaff, president and CEO, will present a company update at the 28th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference in New York, NY. The
Lafito Industrial Free Zone Welcomes Reliable Source Industrial
November 21, 2016
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GB Group, a diversified group of industrial and trading companies which operates Lafito Industrial Free Zone, announced today the signing of a long-term agreement with Reliable Source Industrial (“RSI”) of Taiwan. When completed, RSI will occupy over 50,000 square meters of industrial
GMS Announces Amendment to ABL Credit Agreement
November 21, 2016
TUCKER, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), a leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard and suspended ceiling systems, announced today an amendment to its ABL Credit Agreement (“ABL”). Under the agreement, the ABL will, among other things, expand to $345 million from $300 million, lower the applicable rate per annum
Hormel Foods Corporation Announces the Sale of Farmer John, Saag's Specialty Meats, and Three Farm
November 21, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Clougherty Packing, LLC, parent company of Farmer John and Saag’s Specialty Meats, along with PFFJ, LLC farm operations in California, Arizona, and Wyoming to Smithfield Foods, Inc. The transaction is subject
Fluor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Clean Energy Future for New Gas-Fired Power Stations in
November 21, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Clean Energy Future, LLC, to provide development support for the Trumbull and Oregon Energy Centers natural gas, combined-cycle stations in Ohio. As part of the agreement, Fluor will provide initial permitting and
ON Semiconductor Chairman J. Daniel McCranie to Retire in 2017
November 21, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON) today announced that chairman J. Daniel McCranie has informed the company of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors and not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of the company’s stockholders in 2017. Mr. McCranie has served as a director since November 2001
American Cleaning Institute Names Melissa Hockstad as New President & CEO
November 21, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors has announced that Melissa Hockstad will become President and CEO of ACI, effective January 1, 2017. Current President & CEO Ernie Rosenberg, who announced in May 2016 his decision to step down, will serve as advisor to ACI through January 2018. Ms. Hockstad
Andrew Liveris Discusses Growth Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
November 21, 2016
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During a recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Andrew Liveris, Dow’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, met with His Royal Highness, the Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, to discuss Dow’s existing investments
Triumph Group Declares Quarterly Dividend
November 21, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable December 15, 2016 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2016. About Triumph Group Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in
ARN Announces the Appointment of 2017 Board of Directors
November 21, 2016
TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Automotive Resource Network – ARN Automotive Society is thrilled to announce the appointment of its 2017 Board of Directors as well as recognize its long time partners and subject matter experts. The new members of the Board of Directors are: Executive Committee Joe Keadle, SVP, Automotive Finance
Axalta Expert Discusses How to Win in the Modern Competitive Marketplace
November 21, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steve Trapp, North America Services Manager at Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), addressed industry professionals at the recent Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Trapp’s presentation titled, Selling and Marketing in an
Spies Hecker Wins British Repairers' Choice Award for Most Highly-Rated Paint Brand
November 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spies Hecker, one of the global refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has won the British Repairers’ Choice Award for most highly-rated paint brand of the year 2016 – 2017. The honor was announced at the ABP (Auto Body Professionals)
Top 4 Trends Impacting the Excavator Market in Japan Through 2021: Technavio
November 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the excavator market in Japan provides an analysis on 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. Navin
Fitch Affirms Conagra's IDR at 'BBB-'; Outlook to Positive
November 21, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Conagra Brands, Inc.'s (Conagra) long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook has been revised to Positive from Stable. A full list of ratings follows at the end of this release. The Positive Outlook recognizes Conagra's evolution to a business model that should align well
Texas Students Win Regional Siemens Competition at University of Texas at Austin
November 21, 2016
ISELIN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three students have been named National Finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology after earning top spots in one of two regional competitions that took place this past weekend. The Competition is the nation's premier science research competition for high school students and promotes
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Academy Prep Center
November 21, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its global community engagement efforts, PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project that helped to brighten and revitalize classrooms at Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition, the PPG Foundation donated $20,000 on behalf of PPG’s
Kamakura Hanko Newly Released a Seal and Service of a Seal Which Is a Traditional Japanese Culture!
November 21, 2016
KAMAKURA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kamakura Hanko cooperated with the NPO in Kamakura City and released a new HANKO workshop and HANKO goods for foreigners. HANKO culture is the only world in Japan and has a very long history. HANKO is a personal seal which has the same legal status as the Western signature. In Japan, people do not sign. They use
Top 3 Trends Impacting the Containerboard Market in North America Through 2020: Technavio
November 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the containerboard market in North America provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or
Trend Micro Announces Winners of 2016 Capture the Flag Competition
November 21, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in security software and solutions, today announced the winners of its second annual Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition for engineers. Team 217 came away with the grand prize of 1,000,000JPY (nearly 10,000USD), 15,000 Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI)
Chevron Phillips Chemical Achieves Record United Way Donation
November 21, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) today announced the results of its 2016 United Way campaign. When employee donations are combined with the company’s matching gift, the campaign total was a record $1.2 million, which will be distributed to United Way chapters in Texas,
Koch Industries Acquires Guardian Industries Corp.
November 21, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guardian Industries Corp. and Koch Industries, Inc., today announced that Guardian stockholders have approved the acquisition of the company by KGIC Merger Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries. The deal is an all-cash transaction for the remaining 55.5 percent
Krylon Spray Paint Reveals Copper as Its First-Ever Color of the Year
November 21, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krylon®, a leading spray paint manufacturer, is proud to announce copper as the brand’s 2017 Color of the Year. The soft metallic hue emerges as the hero color from “Captivate,” a four-trend color story identified by the Sherwin-Williams Diversified Brands Division’s Color and Design Team. A
Healthcare Robot Shipments to Surpass 10,000 Units Annually by 2021, According to Tractica
November 21, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the world’s population ages, and with an increasing shortage of physicians and other healthcare professionals, robots will be a growing presence in the healthcare system. At the same time, healthcare providers are attracted to robots due to their ability to reduce the cost of care, offload menial tasks from
Evoqua Named Tops in Mobile Service
November 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evoqua Water Technologies has been named the top provider of service and mobile water treatment services for heavy and light industry by Frost and Sullivan, the leading market intelligence firm covering an array of industries and markets. In naming Evoqua the top service provider, Frost and Sullivan’s Deepthi
Newforma Named to Deloitte’s 2016 Technology Fast 500™
November 21, 2016
MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newforma, a project information management (PIM) software company, is pleased to announce it has ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for a third consecutive year. This ranking is for the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North