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Kubota Begins Construction on Major Expansion of its National Distribution Center in Jefferson,
November 28, 2016
JEFFERSON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Tractor Corporation announced today that it has begun construction on an important 617,865 sq. ft. expansion of its National Distribution Center (NDC) on the company’s existing property in Jefferson, Georgia, the project is adjacent to the Kubota Industrial Equipment (KIE) facility off of I-85 North.
Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics
November 28, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced that it has acquired Lakeside Logistics, a Canadian-based logistics services company. This acquisition expands Transplace’s presence throughout North America and further supports the company’s
Nanoco Acquires QLED Electroluminescent Display IP Patents from Kodak
November 28, 2016
CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced the company has acquired a group of patents from the Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak”) in connection with the use of quantum dots in electroluminescent
aspenONE® Version 9.1 Software Released
November 28, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the general availability of aspenONE® Engineering, and aspenONE® Manufacturing and Supply Chain Version 9.1 software. The latest aspenONE Engineering innovations include the new Aspen
Mexichem Announces the Acquisition of U.K.-Based, Vinyl Compounds Holdings Limited
November 28, 2016
TLALNEPANTLA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem announced that it has acquired Vinyl Compounds Holdings Ltd. (VCHL), a leading U.K.-based technical PVC compounds manufacturer serving a broad range of industries including: building and construction, pipe and profile manufacturers, footwear and consumer goods. Based in Derbyshire, VCHL has annualized
AspenTech Introduces Third Suite Focused on Asset Maintenance and Process Analytics
November 28, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the introduction of a new product suite, aspenONE® Asset Performance Management™ (APM). The new suite expands the aspenONE product portfolio from engineering, manufacturing &
Keep Colds and the Flu Away This Winter – with an Effective Hand Hygiene Program
November 28, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get your tissues ready, because cold or the flu is quickly approaching. Sick leave due to colds is currently estimated to cost U.S. businesses $576 billion each year.1Deb Group today launched its Clean Hands Stay Healthy campaign with educational resources, including infographics and guides, to help companies
Research Collaboration on Promising Techniques for Mosquito Control
November 28, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMVAC Chemical Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with Harvard University to develop and potentially commercialize new, Harvard-owned technology aimed at control of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, a well-known
Nordson Corporation Board of Directors Elects Stephen P. Lovass as Corporate Vice President for
November 28, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN) Board of Directors has elected Stephen P. Lovass as Corporate Vice President for its Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) business segment, replacing Douglas C. Bloomfield who will retire at the end of 2016 after nearly 30 years of service. Mr. Lovass, 47, most recently served as
GA-ASI’s Type-Certifiable Predator B Takes Flight
November 28, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that its Type-Certifiable Predator® B (TCPB) variant completed its first flight test at the company’s Gray
L-3 to Present at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference
November 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that Michael T. Strianese, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Strianese’s presentation will begin at 11:15 a.m. ET. The audio
Mechanical Technology Announces Enhanced Growth Strategy
November 28, 2016
ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mechanical Technology, Incorporated (MTI or the Company) (OTCQB:MKTY), a company engaged, through its subsidiary MTI Instruments, Inc., in the design, manufacture and sale of precision test and measurement sensors, instruments and systems that provide solutions for linear displacement, vibration measurement and system
AdvancePierre Foods Announces Launch of Repricing of First Lien Term Loan
November 28, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APFH) (“AdvancePierre” or the “Company”) announced today that it is seeking to reduce the applicable margin and the overall price under its existing first lien term loan maturing in 2023 with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $1.1 billion (the
AdvancePierre Foods Announces Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
November 28, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APFH) (“AdvancePierre” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”). AdvancePierre intends to use the net
BizWireTV Accelerator Report: Introducing the World’s Fastest Electric Car and Flying Camera for
November 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO, and the world’s fastest electric car. Now you can watch BizWireTV on any screen you want by downloading the new app through the Apple TV and iPhone App Store and Google Play for Android devices. Also featured in the
Ecosystem and Rockland Community College Collaborate to Reduce Energy Bills by 44%
November 28, 2016
SUFFERN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockland Community College is partnering with Ecosystem, a design-build engineering company, to perform a $11.1 million energy efficiency retrofit project on the 629,000-square-foot campus. The project will help the College save $558,000 annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 1,000 metric tons,
Booz Allen Executive to Speak Nov. 30th at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference
November 28, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Booz Allen Hamilton Chief Financial Officer Lloyd Howell will speak about the company's performance and strategy at 8:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference in Palm Beach, Florida. He will be joined at the event by Investor Relations Vice President Curt Riggle. A link to
Global Partners Turn to Materialise to Revolutionize Patient Care
November 28, 2016
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materialise NV (Nasdaq:MTLS), a world leading 3D printing solutions provider has drawn the attention of global healthcare, technology and manufacturing companies for its expertise in end-to-end 3D printing solutions across a variety of industries. With more than 26 years of experience in the industry, Materialise
Orbital ATK Ends 2016 with Three Successful Cargo Resupply Missions to the International Space
November 28, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it successfully completed its sixth cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station for NASA. Known as OA-5, the mission marked the company’s return to flight operations from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in
Winners Announced for First Annual “Make with Ada” Programming Competition
November 28, 2016
NEW YORK, PARIS, & SINDELFINGEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESE Kongress -- AdaCore today announced the winners of its inaugural Make with Ada programming competition for projects implemented on ARM Cortex M or R processors. Planned as an annual event, Make with Ada aims to showcase Ada and SPARK as language technologies that can significantly
Asetek - Share Capital Increase upon Exercise of Warrants
November 28, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asetek (OSE:ASETEK) Reference is made to warrants issued by Asetek A/S, Danish central business register (CVR) no. 34880522 (the "Company"), pursuant to corporate resolutions adopted on October 8, 2013, August 11, 2015 and April 28, 2016 respectively. Pursuant to the applicable Warrants Terms, the warrants are
DHL and the Boy Scouts of America Jumpstart Holiday Season, Delivering America’s Favorite Snack to
November 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHL, the world's leading express shipping and logistics provider, has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America Baltimore Area Council to deliver a taste of home to U.S. troops overseas. Twenty four pallets of popcorn have been shipped over 6,500 miles to the U.S. military men and women serving in Afghanistan, Kuwait and
Align Capital Partners Completes Growth Recapitalization of Alliance Source Testing
November 28, 2016
CLEVELAND & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Capital Partners (“ACP”), announced today that it completed, in partnership with management, an investment in Alliance Source Testing, LLC (“AST” or “the Company”), a leading provider of source emissions (or stack) testing services to industrial facilities in the
NIKSUN Awarded U.S. Department of Defense UC APL Status
November 28, 2016
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKSUN® Inc., the world leader in developing real-time and forensics-based cyber security and network performance monitoring solutions, announced today that NIKSUN NikOS Everest (5.0) and a number of key NIKSUN products such as Supreme Eagle, NetDetector, and NetOmni have been placed on the Department of
Toshiba Promotes Move to Hydrogen Economy with Construction of Integrated Hydrogen Application
November 28, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today broke ground on a new Hydrogen Application Center at its Fuchu Complex in western Tokyo. Scheduled to start operation in April 2017, the center will be built around a newly designed H2One™ hydrogen power system that will use renewable energy to produce hydrogen and supply it to
OpenGate Capital Completes Acquisition of Umicore Zinc Chemicals
November 28, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Umicore Zinc Chemicals, a global leader in the production of specialty zinc chemicals, from parent company Umicore (EBR:UMI). As part of the transition process, OpenGate Capital has already completed the renaming of
New Handle Options for Bernard BTB Semi-Automatic MIG Guns
November 28, 2016
Bernard has expanded its handle options from six to seven choices for its BTB Semi-Automatic MIG Gun line.
Building a Better Business (Process) With Maintenance at the Helm
November 28, 2016
As companies become more dependent upon machines and technologies within their operations, the costs of associated maintenance issues increase.
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S
November 25, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: To the shareholders in Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S (company registration (CVR) no. 33 39 53 61) (STO:NWG), notice is hereby given of the extraordinary general meeting of Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S to be held on Wednesday, 21 December 2016 at 2:00 p.m. CET at the Company’s offices,
Top 5 Vendors in the Sex Toys Market in APAC From 2016 to 2020: Technavio
November 24, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent sex toys market in APAC report. This research report also lists 25 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Trade fairs in China, the largest country in terms of sex toys consumption conduct annual trade
Volvo Buses: Volvo Launches the World’s Largest Bus
November 24, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volvo (STO:VOLVB (STO:VOLVA)today launches the world’s largest bus chassis at the FetransRio exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Volvo is a leading supplier of buses for high passenger capacity transport systems, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The new biarticulated chassis, Gran Artic 300, is 30 meter and can carry
Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at EcoPro 2016
November 24, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that its group companies will exhibit green products and technologies at EcoPro 2016, one of Japan’s largest environmental exhibitions, which will take place at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition complex on December 8–10. The full document can be accessed
Celanese Announces Acetic Acid Price Increase in China
November 24, 2016
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following product in view of recent market conditions. The price increase below will be effective immediately, or as contracts allow.     Product    
U.S. International Trade Commission Votes to Investigate Unlawful Importation of Ace-K Sweeteners
November 23, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation into the unlawful importation into the United States of certain high-potency sweeteners, specifically Acesulfame Potassium
Axalta Employees Give Back During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 23, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In every community across the United States, there are people who do not know where they will sleep each night or where their next meal will come from. To recognize and help raise awareness for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, observed on November 12-20, 2016, employees from Axalta Coating Systems
ESI Group: Nine-month 2016 Sales up 18.7%
November 23, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: ESI Group (Paris:ESI): Alain de Rouvray, Chairman and CEO, comments: "The sustained and balanced growth in sales, particularly active on our first nine months of the fiscal year, reflects the enthusiastic take-up of our ‘Immersive Virtual Prototyping’ solutions by our international partners and
Rogers Acquires DeWAL Industries
November 23, 2016
ROGERS, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), a global leader in engineered material solutions, announces the acquisition of DeWAL Industries, a leading manufacturer of high performance polymer films and pressure sensitive tapes. DeWAL’s business is highly complementary to Rogers’ Elastomeric Material Solutions business
Settlement Alert - Dishman Law Investigates Toyota Corrosion Truck Settlement - Toyota Tacoma,
November 23, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dishman Law announces a settlement is being proposed by Toyota concerning rust corrosion which can lead to accelerated corrosion and jeopardize the vehicle’s structural integrity. The proposed settlement purports to only include certain years of Toyota Tacoma, Tundra (2007-2008) and Sequoia (2005-2008) vehicles.
Axalta Schedules 2017 Financial Outlook Conference Call
November 23, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) will host a conference call to review its 2017 Financial Outlook at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Charles W. Shaver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Robert W. Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will review key aspects of the
NHTSA Guidelines Jeopardize Continued Market-Driven Innovations to Enhance Driver Safety, Says CTA
November 23, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcing extreme Phase II guidelines to seek regulation via "voluntary" standards for devices brought into cars including
Alion Science and Technology Promotes Bruce Samuelsen to Chief Operating Officer
November 23, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alion Science and Technology, an engineering, technology and operational solutions company, today announced that Bruce Samuelsen, a long-time company employee who has served in several leadership roles, has been named Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Samuelsen joined Alion in 2005 as part of the acquisition of John J.
Procemex Oy Ltd: Procemex Invests in North American Operations and Growth in Paper Industry
November 23, 2016
JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procemex Inc., a leader in paper and pulp web monitoring and web inspection system solutions, announced today that the company is investing strongly in North American operations and growth with the establishment of new company in the United States. Further, the company appointed Mr. Wesley Sweeny as
Rollie Technology’s Tank Monitoring Improves Oil and Propane Delivery Efficiency
November 23, 2016
ORANGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Pierce of Rollie Systems and Charles Brand of Hart & Iliff Fuel and Energy Systems announce the formation of Rollie Technology LLC to bring Rollie’s Intelligent Tank Monitoring technology to the fuel oil and propane delivery markets nationwide. The solution makes use of ultrasonic sound waves and
Axalta Honored by Institutional Investor in All-America Executive Team Ranking
November 23, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Institutional Investor, an international business to business publication focused on global finance, released its annual All-America Executive Team ranking last week. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is proud to be recognized among the leaders in the 2017
Superior Essex Inc. and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Announce Intent to Form European Joint Venture
November 23, 2016
ATLANTA & BAD AROLSEN, Germany & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Magnet Wire, a division of Superior Essex Inc., and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (“Furukawa Electric”) announced today their intent to form a joint venture to supply a new type of winding high-voltage wire (HVW) primarily to the automotive industry throughout the
Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s November 2016 U.S. Sales Conference Call
November 23, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its November 2016 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Thursday, December 1, 2016. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends.
Kelly Ortberg to Present at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference on December 1
November 23, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg will address Credit Suisse’s 4th Annual Industrials Conference in Palm Beach, FL on December 1, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. A live audio webcast and subsequent replay of Ortberg’s comments will be
On BizWireTV: Black Friday Shopping Expected to Break Records and the World’s Largest Digital
November 23, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, a survey from the National Retail Federation claims 137.4 million consumers plan to shop Thanksgiving weekend while a survey from the Consumer Technology Association shows that a record number of Americans plan to buy tech over Black Friday Week. Now you can watch BizWireTV, and the latest
Acushnet Holdings Corp. to Announce Third-Quarter 2016 Financial Results on December 8, 2016
November 23, 2016
FAIRHAVEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE:GOLF) (“Acushnet”) will publish its third-quarter 2016 financial results on December 8, 2016 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET. Acushnet will also issue an advisory news release on December 8, 2016 announcing availability of the results via the Acushnet Investor Relations
Jacobs Awarded Contract Extension by Saudi Aramco
November 23, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received an amendment from Saudi Aramco for its general engineering services (GES) contract. While officials did not disclose the contract value, the five-year extension builds on the framework of the original contract signed in 2011. Services include engineering,