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Jacobs Awarded $350M Environmental Restoration Contract
November 23, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has received a single-award contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District (USACE NAE) to provide environmental remediation and restoration, technical support and facility maintenance at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site (NBHSS) in New Bedford, MA. Jacobs has
Dow to Participate in Citi Basic Materials Conference 2016
November 23, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Howard Ungerleider, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), will present at Citi’s 2016 Basic Materials Conference in New York, NY at 8:45 a.m. (EST), November 29. Ungerleider will highlight Dow’s ongoing financial performance as well as progress against its
AstroNova Reports Third-Quarter Fiscal 2017 Revenue of $23.3 Million; Diluted EPS of $0.15
November 23, 2016
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended October 29, 2016. “AstroNova made excellent strategic progress this quarter, despite short-term challenges on the revenue front,” said Gregory
Wellspring Capital Acquires Hoffmaster Group from Metalmark Capital
November 23, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hoffmaster Group, Inc. (“Hoffmaster” or the “Company”), a leading North American manufacturer of disposable tableware, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Wellspring Capital Management LLC (“Wellspring”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, from Metalmark
Mass Spec Analytical Launches TEIS-3200 Thermal Extraction Ion Source
November 23, 2016
BRISTOL, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mass Spec Analytical announced today that its new Thermal Extraction Ion Source for the Sciex™ 3200 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer and other V-Series models is now shipping to customers. The Mass Spec TEIS-3200 is ideal for applications where the method requires a large quantity of sample measurements
CTA Files Comments on NHTSA Self-Driving Cars Proposal
November 23, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposed rules for self-driving cars, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ welcomes the agency's federal role in providing oversight and guidance to states, a smart approach in avoiding a patchwork of local laws that might impede
New Low-loss Power Inductors for High Frequency Applications by Coilcraft
November 23, 2016
Coilcraft's new XEL60xx Family of high-current, low-loss power inductors employs a new design which offers extremely low DCR (as low as 1.35 mOhms) and ultra-low AC losses at high switching frequencies (2 to 5+ MHz).
Why Smart Manufacturing is a Dumb Idea
November 23, 2016
Is Smart Manufacturing really the salvation of American manufacturing?
Quad/Graphics Expands Custom 1:1 Direct Marketing Capabilities
November 22, 2016
SUSSEX, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quad/Graphics (NYSE: QUAD), a leading global provider of print and marketing services, announced today that it has expanded its direct marketing personalization capabilities with the installation of a new Hewlett-Packard C800 four-color variable inkjet print module system in its Effingham, Ill., facility. With this
Axalta Coating Systems to Support Children’s Education in Gujarat, India
November 22, 2016
AHMEDABAD, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with Akshaya Patra’s food program for the second consecutive year to provide better education by serving meals to children in the community surrounding Axalta’s Savli manufacturing plant in
Monsanto Executive to Address Investors at Upcoming Investor Event
November 22, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company’s (NYSE: MON) Robb Fraley, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief technology officer, will present to investors at the Citi Basic Materials Conference in New York, New York on Wednesday, November 30. Fraley will discuss the company’s strategic initiatives, future expectations, R&D
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for November 29
November 22, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. Chief Financial Officer Daniel J. Schmechel will address financial analysts at the Citi Basic Materials Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29 in New York. Ecolab will host a live webcast of Mr. Schmechel’s presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows:     TIME: 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call
November 22, 2016
MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it will issue financial results for the Company's second quarter ended October 29, 2016, after the market closes on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time that
QAD Reports Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Financial Results
November 22, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (NASDAQ: QADA) (NASDAQ: QADB), a leading provider of enterprise business software and services designed for global manufacturing companies, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2017 third quarter and first nine months ended October 31, 2016. Total revenue for the fiscal 2017 third quarter
Vince Announces Reporting Date for Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
November 22, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE), a leading contemporary fashion brand, today announced that it plans to report its third quarter 2016 financial results pre-market on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET. During
Aspen Technology to Present at the Nasdaq 35th Investor Program
November 22, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that Antonio Pietri, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Nasdaq 35th Investor Program being held in association with Morgan Stanley at The May Fair Hotel in London on
Belden to Hold Investor and Analyst Meeting on December 5th in Boston; Global Webcast Access
November 22, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will hold its annual analyst and investor day on Monday, December 5, 2016. The meeting will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 pm EST at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, with leading
Audyssey Unveils eVR: Enhanced Far Field Voice Recognition
November 22, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audyssey, the leading innovator in audio solutions for the consumer electronics market, today announced Audyssey eVR – a suite of audio technologies that enables far field voice recognition in CE products that rely on voice-based user interaction. Manufacturers that license eVR can achieve accurate and robust far
Nordson Corporation Announces Earnings Release and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016
November 22, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced it will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 earnings on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 after the close of the market. Nordson will host its quarterly webcast on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Date:       December 14, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM ET Listen
Fralock and ALine Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
November 22, 2016
VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fralock (Division of Lockwood Industries, Inc.) and ALine, Inc. have entered into a strategic alliance to address all phases of microfluidic consumable development. Clients in the Diagnostic and Life Science markets will benefit from access to ALine’s engineering and rapid prototyping capabilities, while
Freedom Innovations’ Maynard Carkhuff Named to COPA Board of Directors
November 22, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freedom Innovations has announced that its Vice Chairman & Chief Innovation Officer Maynard Carkhuff has been elected to the California Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s (COPA’s) board of directors. Carkhuff’s appointment was voted upon and made official at COPA’s annual meeting
Nanotherapeutics to Present at 28th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
November 22, 2016
ALACHUA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanotherapeutics, Inc., a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced today that management will give a corporate presentation at the 28th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference. Additional information is as follows: Date:         Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Time:
G-III Apparel Group Announces Date for Third Quarter 2017 Results
November 22, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) announced today that it will release its third quarter of fiscal 2017 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Management will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30 p.m. ET that same day, followed by a question and answer session for the
Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Specialty and High-performance Films Market Through 2020:
November 22, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global specialty and high-performance films market 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
BoXZY Wins Mid-Atlantic Region UPS X-PORT Challenge
November 22, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BoXZY has won the 2016 UPS X-PORT Challenge for the Mid-Atlantic region. The company was among ten finalists to showcase its products at the competition’s final Pitch-Off event and corresponding symposium in Philadelphia, PA last month. In winning the grand prize, BoXZY claimed $10,000 in international shipping
Parsons Names Carey A. Smith as President of its Federal Business Unit
November 22, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parsons, one of the world’s leading engineering-based infrastructure, industrial, and federal contracting firms, today announced the appointment of Carey A. Smith as President of its Federal business unit. In this role, she will be responsible for serving a variety of U.S. federal government agency customers
Silicon Mobility OEMs Mentor Graphics Precision Synthesis Technology to Streamline OLEA Tool Flow
November 22, 2016
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Mobility, the technology leader developing semiconductor solutions for cleaner, safer and smarter mobility, announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Mentor Graphics® for supporting Silicon Mobility’s OLEA® solution by integrating the Mentor Graphics Precision®
Comtrol Corporation to Debut Media Redundancy Protocol Support for IO-Link Masters at SPS-IPC
November 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comtrol Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial device connectivity products and the official North American IO-Link Competency Center, today announced support for Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) across its full line of PROFINET IO-Link Master products. MRP enables redundant PROFINET communication
Qualstar Corporation to Initiate Stock Repurchase Program
November 22, 2016
SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qualstar® Corporation (NASDAQ: QBAK) announced today that the Company’s board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $750,000 of the Qualstar’s outstanding common stock. Repurchases will be conducted through open market purchases, which may include purchases
OPTi Announces Final Distribution under the Plan of Liquidation
November 22, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPTi, Inc. (the “Company”)(OTCBB:OPTI) announced that on November 18, 2016 that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has declared the final cash distribution of $0.6369 per share on the Company’s stock pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation (the “Plan”) approved by the
Mr Beams Introduces Seven New Wireless Lights in 2016
November 22, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The October launch of Mr Beams’ NetBright High Performance Security Light continues the company’s streak of 2016 product releases designed with bold innovative features. The new products contain features that not only push the boundaries of the Mr Beams product line but also the battery-powered lighting
Hines Bending Announces Close-Out and New 2017 Pricing
November 22, 2016
FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hines Bending Systems Inc. today announced several savings initiatives and offers to clear 2016 inventory to make room for the arrival of 2017 CNC and NC Mandrel Bending Machines. Hines Bending Systems CEO James Hynes said, “Hines Bending CNC and NC Mandrel Bending machines for tube and pipe bending have
USG Corporation Named Top Workplace by Detroit Free Press and Chicago Tribune
November 22, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), an industry leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions, has been named a ‘Top Workplace’ by the Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces annual ranking and a ‘2016 Illinois Workplace Achiever’ by the Chicago Tribune. These publications recognized USG
Alfa Laval: Summary of Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day – Marine Update
November 22, 2016
LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) During Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day in Copenhagen Tuesday, the company gave an update on two marine environmental applications, as the convention for treating ballast water has been ratified and the time frame for implementing a global reduction of sulphur emissions has been set. The
Detroit Free Press Names FANUC America Corporation a Top Workplace in Michigan
November 22, 2016
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FANUC America Corporation, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs, and factory automation has been named one of Michigan’s top 100 workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for the fifth consecutive year. The list of the best places to work in Michigan is based on employee responses to an independent survey
84 Lumber Sponsors 96.1 KISS FM’s Annual Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive, Becomes the “Official Home” of
November 22, 2016
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--84 Lumber is proud to sponsor this year’s 96.1 KISS-FM Stuff-A-Bus campaign in a big way -- with tiny houses. Two “Tiny Living by 84 Lumber” tiny houses will become the Official Home of Stuff-A-Bus at Robinson Town Centre from November 28 through December 2. 96.1 KISS FM morning radio hosts Mikey
Dow’s Energy Efficiency Innovations Support Advancement of Green Technology Development in China
November 22, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multiple technologies from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) have been recommended for use in projects supported by the U.S.-China Building Efficiency and Green Development Fund. The Fund is a public-private partnership convened by the Paulson Institute that provides financing to bring innovative technologies
HondaJet to Debut in the Middle East
November 22, 2016
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it will showcase the HondaJet at the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Conference Dec. 6-8 in Dubai, the region’s premier business aviation event. The appearance at the Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport will mark the first
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