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Videojet Launches New 100-Watt Fiber Laser Marking System to Address Manufacturers’ Need for Power
September 8, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To meet manufacturers’ demands for high-speed applications such as bottle cap printing and pull tab engraving, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced a new 100-Watt fiber laser. The Videojet 7610 not only completes its existing range of fiber laser marking
Graham Holdings Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
September 8, 2016
[unable to retrieve full-text content]ARLINGTON, Va.--Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.21 per share, payable on November 10, 2016, to shareholders of record on October 19, 2016.
Primary-Side Switcher from Diodes Incorporated Raises Power Supply Efficiency
September 8, 2016
PLANO, Texas--(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 AP3983 series of products. This family of primary-side power switchers enable power
New Chip Could Bring Highest Level of Encryption to Any Mobile Device
September 8, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Random number generators are crucial to the encryption that protects our privacy and security when engaging in digital transactions such as buying products online or withdrawing cash from an ATM. For the first time, engineers have developed a fast random number generator based on a quantum mechanical process that could
Sandvik Scores High in the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
September 8, 2016
SANDVIKEN, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sandvik (STO:SAND) is once again selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Only the top 10% most sustainable companies in each respective industry are included. “We further improved our performance and achieved a percentile ranking of 98, meaning we perform better than 98% of the other
NAB Show Accepting Speaking Proposals for Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology
September 8, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Speaking proposals are now being accepted for the Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference (BEITC) at the 2017 NAB Show, held April 22-27, in Las Vegas. Proposals for all other conferences and signature sessions open September 22. NAB Show is the world's largest electronic media show covering the
SoftWheel by Numotion Now Available in the United States for Manual Wheelchairs
September 8, 2016
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoftWheel by Numotion, an innovative in-wheel suspension technology for manual wheelchair users, is now available for purchase in the United States at the new Numotion online store, www.shopnumotion.com. Numotion is the exclusive U.S. distributor of SoftWheel by Numotion. The online store marks Numotion’s
Dow Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 16th Year
September 8, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) was once again recognized as a sustainability leader in the chemical industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) – marking the 16th time Dow has been named to the prestigious global benchmark. Dow is one of 11 chemical companies named to the World
Top 4 Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Heated Seats Market Through 2020: Technavio
September 8, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global automotive heated seats 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 growth or
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc (EDI) and First Priority Greenfleet, Ltd (FP GreenFleet) Announce
September 8, 2016
MILPITAS, Calif. & STOCKTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions and First Priority GreenFleet, Ltd (FP GreenFleet), a division of First Priority Global, Ltd (FPG), formally announced today a collaboration agreement
Ford Goes Big to Support First-Ever Detroit Tiny Homes Neighborhood Led By Cass Community Social
September 8, 2016
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company is making a major investment in Cass Community Social Services’ tiny homes project, an innovative Detroit neighborhood revitalization plan aimed at providing affordable housing for low-and-moderate income residents. Ford is contributing $400,000 and Ford Volunteer Corps members are lending their
EnviroStar, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Western State Design, Inc.
September 8, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnviroStar, Inc. (“EVI”) (NYSE MKT: EVI) today announced that it has executed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Western State Design LLC (“Western State Design”), one of the nation’s largest distributors of commercial, industrial, and
CIT Appoints Michael Jones Managing Director of CIT Equipment Finance
September 8, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT), cit.com, a leading provider of commercial lending and leasing services, today announced the appointment of Michael Jones (51) as Managing Director of CIT Equipment Finance, effective September 25. Jones will be based in Jacksonville, Florida and will report to Steve Solk, President, CIT Business
ModusLink Wins Bronze Stevie® Award in 2016 International Business AwardsSM
September 8, 2016
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ModusLink Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK), a global, omni-channel technology and fulfillment provider, has earned a Bronze Stevie® Award in the 2016 International Business AwardsSM competition. ModusLink’s Poetic® Service Cloud earned the
The future of manufacturing on display with KUKA Robotics Corporation at IMTS 2016
September 8, 2016
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visit KUKA Robotics in booth N6200 during the International Manufacturing Technology Show to see the future of manufacturing live on display! KUKA has curated automated live booth demonstrations to showcase the hot topics of today’s manufacturing revolution. Industry 4.0 or Internet of
FLEXcon to Showcase Product Innovation, Commitment to Customer and Co-Supplier Relationships at
September 8, 2016
SPENCER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today announced that the company will be exhibiting at Labelexpo Americas, the largest event in the region for label substrates and package printing. With more than 60 years of industry experience, FLEXcon is known for building strong and lasting
Dow Works with Government, NGOs and Academic Partners to Meet Sustainability Challenges in the
September 8, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forty employees from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), representing 25 sites in 16 different countries departed for Cebu, Philippines on September 3 to join NGOs, social entrepreneurs, universities and government agencies to address pressing local challenges. The Dow employees are focusing their efforts on six
Ecolab Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Second Consecutive Year
September 8, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, has been named to the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America index, a comprehensive and highly regarded assessment of leading sustainability-driven companies. This is the second consecutive year Ecolab has been
EnvisionTEC to Showcase its Expanding Lineup of 3D Printers, Materials and Solutions
September 8, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, a leading global provider of 3D printing solutions, will showcase its expanded lineup of professional-grade 3D printers and materials at more than a dozen trade shows in the United States, Europe and Asia this fall. The company earlier this year launched three new 3D printers and upgraded the
Intelsat General Reports Unprecedented Performance Using Gilat’s Small Airborne Flat-Panel Antenna
September 8, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat General, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: “I”) announced today unprecedented performance in sending signals to and from a high-throughput Intelsat EpicNG satellite using a small, flat-panel antenna designed for aeronautical applications by Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ,
SYSPRO ERP Releasing New World-Class IT Features, Capabilities to Give Manufacturers/Distributors a
September 8, 2016
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSPRO, a provider of best-of-breed, award-winning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, cloud-based and mobile utilization, is announcing the release of multiple world-class technology capabilities that are available this year. SYSPRO’s goal is to give manufacturers and distributors
Cargill Selects Azima DLI as Its Strategic Partner to Provide Condition-Based Monitoring Services to
September 8, 2016
WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Azima DLI, the industry leader in scalable, hosted predictive condition monitoring services, has been chosen by Cargill, a global leader in international food and agricultural processing, to supply whole-plant monitoring services to its North American Starch and Sweeteners Division (Corn Milling). Azima DLI will
2016 Miller BUILD & WIN Sweepstakes Announced: Winner Takes Home Bobcat® 3400 Utility
September 8, 2016
APPLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Miller Electric Mfg. Co. announces the 2016 Miller BUILD & WIN sweepstakes as part of the WE BUILD™ campaign, which celebrates the men and women of welding who use their talents and tools to make our world a better place. Visitors to MillerWelds.com/webuild can share a project built with welding equipment
Thinfilm Receives 2016 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Award for NFC OpenSense
September 8, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thin Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN.OL; OTCQX: TFECY), a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems, today announced it has been named the recipient of a 2016 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Award for OpenSense™, its revolutionary NFC (Near Field Communication) product. The
Ingersoll Rand to Present at Fourth Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
September 8, 2016
SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael W. Lamach, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), and Susan Carter, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ingersoll-Rand plc, will speak at the fourth annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California, on Sept. 15 at 12:15 p.m. PST. Ingersoll
Silfab Solar Debuts Ultra-High-Efficiency, 60-Cell Module
September 8, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silfab Solar, North America’s leading PV module manufacturer, will debut next week one of its most advanced 60-cell solar modules with a maximum power rating of 300Wp. The new SLA-M 300 module is the latest in a string of design and manufacturing achievements by a Silfab’s veteran engineering team to deliver
Jacobs Secures Design Role on Darlington Upgrade Project in Australia
September 8, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it is part of a design joint venture sub-contracted by the Gateway South Consortium which was recently selected to design and construct the Darlington Upgrade project in Adelaide, Australia. The Gateway South Consortium is a joint venture between Fulton
3M to Sell Its Temporary Protective Films Business to Pregis LLC
September 8, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of its temporary protective films business to Pregis LLC. 3M’s temporary protective films business is a provider of adhesive-backed temporary protective films used in a broad range of industries, including automotive, appliance,
Dow Declares Quarterly Dividend of 46 Cents per Share
September 8, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) has declared a dividend of 46 cents per share, payable October 28, 2016, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2016. This marks the 420th consecutive cash dividend issued by the Company. Dow has paid its shareholders cash dividends every quarter since 1912. About Dow Dow
Mycorrhizal Applications Announces Actinovate® for Lawn and Garden
September 8, 2016
GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) is pleased to announce the availability of Actinovate for Lawn & Garden in the California consumer market beginning September 1, 2016. Actinovate for Lawn and Garden in California will complement the Actinovate Lawn & Garden national product line with three package sizes to
Donaldson Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2016 Earnings
September 8, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) today announced fourth quarter and full-year 2016 results. Fourth quarter 2016 net earnings increased 5.5 percent to $59.5 million from $56.4 million last year. For the full year, net earnings declined 8.3 percent to $190.8 million from $208.1 million in 2015. Fiscal 2016 GAAP
Axalta Appoints Samuel L. Smolik to Board of Directors
September 8, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), a leading global provider of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to announce that Mr. Samuel L. Smolik has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smolik is Senior Vice President – Americas Manufacturing at LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB), one of the
Patheon Reports Strong Third Quarter 2016 Topline Growth and Margin Expansion
September 8, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patheon N.V. (NYSE: PTHN), a leading global provider of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services, today reported financial results for the quarter ended July 31, 2016. Third quarter 2016 revenue was $482 million, an 8% increase compared to the third quarter of 2015. The increase was driven by continued
ASE Named Industry Group Leader 2016 on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
September 8, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE, TAIEX:2311, NYSE:ASX), the leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, today announced that it has been named the Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment Industry Group Leader in the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) review. Not only was
SAIC Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017
September 8, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC), a leading technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended August 5, 2016.
Greene, Tweed Expands Footprint and Product Offering with Energy
September 8, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greene, Tweed, the provider of the Chemraz® line of perfluoroelastomers and Arlon® and Avalon® advanced thermoplastics announces the formation of Greene, Tweed Energy, focused on expanding our innovative, critical application solutions into all aspects of the Oil & Gas value chain. As a
Extraordinary General Meeting of Nederman Holding AB (publ)
September 8, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The EGM of Nederman Holding AB (publ) (STO:NMAN) took place on September 7, 2016. A total of 8 809 063 shares were represented at the meeting, equivalent to 75.41% of all shares outstanding. The meeting approved the proposal to increase the number of Board members to eight with no deputies. Gunilla
Husqvarna AB: Husqvarna Group Increase and Expand the Robotics Manufacturing
September 8, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To strengthen the ability to serve the growing robotic mower market, Husqvarna Group (STO:HUSQB) will increase the capacity for its Newton Aycliffe factory in England. At the same time the Group will expand and build up capacity at the existing Husqvarna Group site in Vrbno, Czech Republic. Husqvarna Group is a pioneer
Haldex Appoints New Members to the Group Management Team
September 8, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haldex (STO:HLDX) appoints Walter Frankiewicz to the role of SVP North American Sales, Fredrik Seglö to the role of SVP Product Management and Andreas Jähnke to the role of SVP R&D. Walter Frankiewicz has extensive international leadership experience from the automotive and manufacturing industries. He has
SKF Technologies Selected by Scania for New Generation of Trucks
September 8, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKF (STO:SKFA) (STO:SKFB) is supplying a range of bearings, seals and linear actuation technologies for Scania’s new generation of trucks. The result of over 10 years of development, during which time SKF has worked in conjunction with Scania on developing tailored solutions, these trucks lower fuel
Ford Surpasses 1 Million Sales in Asia Pacific this Year after Record-Setting August
September 8, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company today sold its 1 millionth vehicle in Asia Pacific in 2016, reaching the milestone a month ahead of last year’s pace. Ford sales in Asia Pacific continue to strengthen this year, culminating with record demand in August. Ford sold 126,834 vehicles in the Asia Pacific region in August, up 22
SUVs Become the Largest and Fastest-Growing Automotive Segment in 2015
September 8, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new automotive data. According to the new research, global sales of light vehicles grew 1.7 percent in 2014-2015, driven by the increasing popularity of Sports-utility Vehicles (SUVs), sales of which surged 22 percent in 2015. SUVs overtook lower medium
Mitsubishi Electric Launches New Mitsubishi Low Voltage Motor Control Center Type-D
September 8, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today the launch of its latest Low Voltage Motor Control Center, the Type-D version, which accommodates a high number of functional units and is specifically designed for deployment in many global markets, starting September 8. The company is targeting sales of two
E Systems Inc. & ACS Ltd. Merge to Become BriteLab, the World’s First Full Spectrum
September 8, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--E Systems Technology (ESYS), announced today it has merged with Advanced Components Specialty (ACS), to form BriteLab, a full-spectrum product development company offering seamlessly integrated design, engineering, rapid prototyping, manufacturing and support services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
IHS Markit: Global Low-Voltage Motor Market Set to Decline
September 8, 2016
Despite this challenging environment, there are opportunities for motor suppliers that can adapt to the impending technological trends suppliers require.
IMTS Preview: Predator Touch HMI
September 8, 2016
Shop Floor Automations' (SFA) Predator Touch HMI is a Windows application designed to replace shop floor bar code readers, QR code readers, and hand-held terminals.  
This Spray Makes Anything Indestructible
September 8, 2016
TechInsider tries to break some everyday items sprayed with Line-X.
Glatfelter to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Basic Materials & Packaging Conference
September 7, 2016
YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glatfelter (NYSE: GLT) today announced that Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and John P. Jacunski, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and President, Specialty Papers, will be presenting at the 2016 KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Basic Materials & Packaging Conference on September
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference
September 7, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that the company will present at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Scotiabank Fertilizer & Chemicals Conference in Toronto, Canada. Investors who wish to access the live conference webcast should visit the Investor Relations section of
Sealed Air Announces Upcoming Event with the Financial Community
September 7, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) today announced that it will participate in the following event with the financial community during the month of September 2016: Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference September 13, 2016 New York City, NY 8:40 am (ET) Jerome A. Peribere, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr.