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Hexion Volunteers Support Outdoor Education Effort at Sully School
November 16, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion volunteers recently pitched in to create a new area designed to promote outdoor learning at Sully Primary School in Sully, Wales, UK. The new outdoor area includes a mural that combined the winning entries from a student contest. Located in close proximity to Hexion’s facility in Barry, Wales, UK, the
Audi of America introduces the all-new 2018 A5 and S5 Sportback models, available for the first time
November 16, 2016
HERNDON, Virginia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joining the A5 model line, the all-new Audi A5 and S5 Sportback will make their US debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring the distinctive Sportback body style, first introduced on the successful A7 model line, and generous interior space, the five-door coupe is a sporty yet functional choice for
Celanese Announces Vinyl Acetate-based Emulsions Price Increase in China
November 16, 2016
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company and a global leader in vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions, announced today that it will increase the price of vinyl acetate-based emulsions sold in China. VAE emulsions will increase by ¥ 200/MT for China effective
Cohu to Acquire Spring Probe Company
November 16, 2016
POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Kita Manufacturing Co. LTD. (Kita), a Japan-based company that designs, manufactures and sells spring probe contacts used in final test contactors, probe cards, PCB test boards and connectors sold to customers worldwide. Luis A. Müller, Cohu
Simplify Analysis for Particulate Contamination of Manufactured Components and Parts
November 16, 2016
OLYMPUS CIX100 technical cleanliness control system is a fully motorized system is optimized for high-throughput, accuracy and repeatability.
Wenger Corporation Announces Acquisition of SECOA, Inc.
November 15, 2016
OWATONNA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wenger Corporation of Owatonna, MN, a global provider serving the performing arts, music education, and athletic segments, announces that is has acquired the assets of SECOA, Inc. of Champlin, MN. Wenger, and its subsidiary J.R. Clancy, already provide a superior value proposition featuring the broadest array of
Cellectis Announces Successful cGMP Manufacturing for Second Product Candidate: UCART123
November 15, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Cellectis (Paris:ALCLS) (NASDAQ:CLLS) (Alternext: ALCLS; Nasdaq: CLLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immunotherapies based on gene edited CAR T-cells (UCART), today announced that a series of production runs of UCART123, a Company’s wholly-owned TALEN® gene edited product
Cintas Recognized as an Aon Best Employer in Canada for the 9th Time
November 15, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Canada, Ltd. is one of the country’s top employers, according to the 2017 Aon Best Employers in Canada Study, released last week. This is the 9th year that Cintas has been named a leader in workplace excellence. “Our employee-partners are a key component to our success and we are thrilled to be
Lawson Products Acquires Mattic Industries
November 15, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), a distributor of products and services to the MRO and automotive marketplaces, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mattic Industries Limited, a Vancouver-based distribution company. Founded in 1982, Mattic Industries is a leading distributor of rivets, fasteners and
Eagle Materials Declares Quarterly Dividend
November 15, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on January 20, 2017, to stockholders of record of its Common Stock at the close of business on December 23, 2016. About Eagle Materials Inc. Eagle Materials Inc. manufactures and distributes Cement,
ChannelAdvisor Recognized with Elite Status in New Expanded Bing Partner Program
November 15, 2016
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced they have been recognized as an Elite member of the Bing Partner Program. Microsoft named ChannelAdvisor as one of a select
G&K Services Shareholders Approve Merger with Cintas
November 15, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GK) today announced that, based on preliminary voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held earlier today, the company’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger with Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS). Based on preliminary vote results, approximately 99 percent
Rocky Brands Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
November 15, 2016
NELSONVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocky Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:RCKY) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock, which will be paid on December 9, 2016 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 28, 2016. The declaration and payment of
Agilent Technologies Reports Fourth-Quarter 2016 Results
November 15, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today reported revenue of $1.11 billion, up 7.3 percent year over year (up 6.3 percent on a core basis(2)) for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2016. Fourth-quarter GAAP income from continuing operations was $124 million, or $0.38 per share. Last year’s
Teledyne Oil & Gas Hosts 8th Annual Focus on Technology Event
November 15, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Oil & Gas, a market focused entity of Teledyne Marine, hosted a Focus on Technology Event in Houston, Texas today. The annual event, in its 8th year, concentrated on the emerging technical challenges found in Topside and Subsea Oil & Gas exploration and production with over 250 industry professionals from
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and Plains GP Holdings, L.P. Announce Closing of Simplification
November 15, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (NYSE: PAGP) announced the closing of the transactions (the “Simplification Transactions”) contemplated by the July 11, 2016 Simplification Agreement entered into by such parties and certain affiliated entities (the “Simplification
Axalta Adapts Alesta Architectural Powder Coatings to Building Information Modelling (BIM) Format
November 15, 2016
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has made its Alesta® AP powder coating line of products for metal substrates available as Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects. BIM is a method of optimizing the design, execution and management of
Jeff Gordon to Promote Axalta’s New Powder Coating Learning and Development Center
November 15, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and four-time NASCAR® Cup Series champion and Axalta Global Business Advisor, Jeff Gordon will discuss Axalta’s new Powder Coating Learning and Development Center at FABTECH 2016 at booth #C48019 at 1:00 PT on November
Kaman Board of Directors Declares Dividend
November 15, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NYSE:KAMN) The Kaman Corporation board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 18 cents per common share. The dividend will be paid on January 5, 2017 to shareholders of record on December 20, 2016. About Kaman Corporation Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H.
Optomec Showcases New Line of Low-Cost, High-Value 3D Printed Metal Machine Tools at Premier EU
November 15, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals and 3D Printed Electronics, announced today that the company will feature its new LENS Machine Tool series for 3D printed metals and Aerosol Jet 3D printers for functional Electronics at the FormNext show
American Software’s Board Approves the Quarterly Cash Dividend
November 15, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.11 per share, The dividend is payable to the Class A and Class B Common Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2017. The dividend will be paid on or about February 24, 2017. About
Teledyne Controls and GE Aviation Sign Agreement to Enable More Effective Engine Maintenance
November 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Controls, the world’s leading provider of wireless data acquisition and management technology*, and GE Aviation have signed a strategic Digital Alliance partnership to transform engine health monitoring by using GE’s Predix platform to apply data and analytics on continuous flight data wirelessly
“America’s Best Insulation Installer” for 2016 is Norris Allen
November 15, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insulation professional, Norris Allen of Olathe, Kan.-based Henges Insulation beat out more than 35 other competitors to secure the title of “America’s Best Insulation Installer” for 2016 on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Denver. Allen took home the $10,000 grand prize in the fast-paced competition that highlights
MCR Hires Dave Rhodes as Vice President of Civil Programs
November 15, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MCR Federal, LLC (MCR) announced the hiring of Mr. David Rhodes as Vice President, Civil Programs. Mr. Rhodes will oversee all operational support to Civilian Agencies while leading business growth across MCR’s civil portfolio, including the company’s long-term presence at the Federal Aviation
Autodesk Bets Big on Forge Platform to Make Anything
November 15, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At Autodesk University, Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK) announced that developers and customers of all sizes are adopting its Forge platform to build and deploy apps and services for making the world around us. The company also introduced new AR/VR capabilities to drive immersive real-time industry experiences and shared
Thousands Experience the Future of Making Things at Autodesk University 2016
November 15, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autodesk University — Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK) kicked off its annual flagship user event today, welcoming almost 10,000 attendees to learn, network and explore the future of making things. Autodesk University (AU) showcases the new ways that buildings, products and more are being designed, made and used. At the
2017 Audi A4 Wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
November 15, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2017 Audi A4 has been named winner of the 2017 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards in the Luxury Car category. The annual awards from Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, recognize the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. Editors praised the A4 for
Mace Reports Strong Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
November 15, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mace Security International Inc. (OTCPINK: MACE) today announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2016. “Strong sales to key domestic and international retailers and distributors along with improved operational efficiencies allowed Mace to post back-to-back
GE Agrees to Purchase Controlling Shares of Arcam AB
November 15, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE: GE) has agreed to purchase controlling shares of Arcam AB of Sweden following the conclusion of the extended public tender offer which ended on November 10. Arcam shares tendered during the extended acceptance period – combined with Arcam shares acquired by GE – correspond to approximately 73.57% of
GE Appoints Six New Company Officers
November 15, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE:GE) announced today the appointment of six new Company officers. Patrick Franklin has joined GE as Vice President & General Manager, Applications, GE Digital. Prior to joining GE, he was a Vice President of Engineering at Google. Over his twenty-five year career, Patrick has held leadership positions at Amazon,
Intertek Partners with Assent Compliance to Address Challenges in Restricted Substance Management
November 15, 2016
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services group at Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has partnered with Assent Compliance to advance compliance and assurance solutions for customers needing to meet local, regional and global regulatory requirements pertaining to
Accuride Shareholders Approve Transaction with Crestview
November 15, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) (“Accuride” or the “Company”) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today announced that, based on the votes cast at the Company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier
Major Pay Hikes for IAM Members at United
November 15, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that approximately 28,000 IAM members at United Airlines this week will receive major and much deserved pay increases. Base wage rates will increase by an average of 19 percent and by 2021 will escalate by an average of 32 percent.
GE and COMAC Sign Digital Collaboration MOU
November 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation and COMAC announced that they signed an MOU on digital collaboration. This agreement brings the cooperation between COMAC and GE to a new level from the aircraft engines and systems to now broadening their relationship to the use data and analytics to bring greater operational efficiency to their
Optomec Showcases Mass Production 3D Printing Technology at Printed Electronics USA Conference
November 15, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics (Aerosol Jet) and 3D printed metals (LENS), announced today that the company will showcase its solutions at the IDTechEx conference held November 16-17th at the Santa Clara Convention Center in
AeroVironment Launches Integrated Commercial Information Solution; Unveils Powerfully-Simple
November 15, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At Drone World Expo – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both military and commercial applications, today launched its new integrated commercial information solution featuring the innovative Quantix™ drone and Decision Support System™ (DSS).
GE Aviation Launches Configuration Data Exchange to Reduce Maintenance Costs
November 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, GE Aviation launched the Configuration Data Exchange for the aviation industry, establishing an exchange of data to drive asset productivity and maintenance optimization across the aviation ecosystem. The Configuration Data Exchange connects aviation companies and allows for the digital exchange of key
Middle Market CEO and CFO Pay Increases Show Momentum – BDO Study
November 15, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2015 middle market executive compensation trends foreshadowed momentum companies are seeing in 2016. In Q2, the National Center for the Middle Market reported 7.2 percent revenue growth over the previous year, and while companies entered the year with some caution, 2015 pay reflected improving performance. According to the
Asetek Announces First Installation Using InRackCDU Technology
November 15, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asetek® (OSE:ASETEK) today announced that The University of Regensburg has selected Asetek InRackCDU™ technology to cool one of the first Intel® Xeon Phi™ based HPC clusters in Europe. The Fujitsu® installation is a joint research project (SFB/TRR-55) with The University of
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Gives Rise to Downtown L.A. Revitalization
November 15, 2016
CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The high-rise boom in downtown Los Angeles demands fast, safe and quiet transportation of passengers and freight from the street level to the tops of the gleaming new towers. With its reputation for elevator and escalator innovation, efficiency, safety and comfort, Mitsubishi Electric’s Elevator and Escalator
Ply Gem and Country Music Singer/Songwriter Darius Rucker Partner to Build Homes with Habitat for
November 15, 2016
CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker is partnering with Ply Gem® (NYSE: PGEM), a North American manufacturer of building products, as the 2017 ambassador for its Home for Good project to help hundreds of families build homes across the United States with Habitat for Humanity. Ply Gem’s commitment to
New Environmental Sensor Kits from ams Enable Easy Prototyping of Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
November 15, 2016
PREMSTAETTEN, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today introduced two new evaluation kits intended for designers who wish to integrate a compact, low-power indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring circuit into portable devices such as smartphones + wearables and home + building
SageGlass Website Named "Best in Show" at 2016 W3 Awards
November 15, 2016
FARIBAULT, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SageGlass, the pioneer of the world’s smartest electrochromic glass, today announced the company’s newly launched website, developed and designed by ad agency Brownstein Group, won Best in Show in the Website Features-Home Page category at the 2016 W3 Awards. The W3 Awards honor creative excellence on
Oasys Water Completes Successful Demonstration of ClearFlo MBCx at Water Research Center
November 15, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oasys Water, the world leader in advanced membrane-based solutions to transform industrial wastewater into valuable freshwater resources, today announced the completion of a highly successful ClearFlo MBCx system demonstration at the Water Research Center near Cartersville, Georgia – a collaborative test facility
Former First Solar CEO Jim Hughes Joins Eos Energy Storage as Chairman of the Board
November 15, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eos Energy Storage (“Eos”) – pioneer of the safe, ultra-low cost Znyth® battery – today announced that Jim Hughes, former CEO of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), has joined as Chairman of the Board to guide the company’s transition from technology development to commercial manufacturing and
McFadden to Serve on The Schwan Food Company’s Board of Directors
November 15, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schwan Food Company announced today the appointment of Mike McFadden to the company’s board of directors, effective Nov. 15. McFadden, a Minneapolis-based businessman for more than 25 years, is currently a senior adviser at Lazard Middle Market, a Minneapolis-based investment bank, and co-founder of
Independent Block Pallet Study Identifies Dramatic Cost Savings Opportunities
November 15, 2016
IRVINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to an independent study conducted by The Poirier Group (TPG) in Canada, a single distribution center can save an estimated half million dollars every year simply by using block pallets instead of traditional Canadian pooled stringer pallets. The five-week study estimated total annual savings for a Sobeys
amplify® Fall 2016 Issue Shows How to Boost Wellness by Supporting Employee’s Resolutions
November 15, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research shows more than 80 percent of Americans who make New Year's resolutions fail to keep them. But, research also shows that helping employees keep those resolutions may help businesses’ bottom line. In the 4imprint® Fall 2016 amplify issue, the digital magazine is full of inspiration for business
John C. Mather Named Honorary Member of The Optical Society
November 15, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Optical Society (OSA) announced that John C. Mather was named an Honorary Member. Mather was chosen for “his contribution to NASA’s Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) project which is regarded as the starting point of cosmology as a precision science.” The Optical Society’s Honorary Membership
Jacobs Wins Contract from ExxonMobil for Polyethylene Expansion
November 15, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a contract from ExxonMobil Chemical Company to provide engineering, design and construction management services as part of a new 650 kTa polyethylene facility to be located at ExxonMobil’s Beaumont polyethylene plant. Under the terms of the contract,