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PACCAR Recognizes Top Performing Suppliers in North America
December 2, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) annually recognizes the top performing suppliers in its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program. The SPM program evaluates a supplier’s performance in the areas of product development, operations support and business alignment with PACCAR objectives. Through the SPM program,
First High-Resolution Image Released from Harris Corporation-Built Imaging System Onboard
December 2, 2016
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigitalGlobe, Inc (NYSE: DGI) has released the initial image from the Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) high-resolution, multi-spectral imaging system, which is onboard the Lockheed Martin-built WorldView-4 commercial Earth imaging satellite. The first image, captured on November 26, shows the Yoyogi National Gymnasium
CORRECTING and REPLACING Patheon to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results
December 2, 2016
CORRECTION…by Patheon N.V. DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Second paragraph, first sentence of release, the day of the call and webcast should be Tuesday, December 20 (instead of Wednesday, December 20). The corrected release reads: PATHEON TO ANNOUNCE FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2016 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON DECEMBER 20, 2016; COMPANY TO
Patcraft Names Shannon Cochran Vice President of Creative Design
December 2, 2016
CARTERSVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patcraft, a brand of Shaw Industries, announced the promotion of Shannon Cochran to vice president of creative and product development. Cochran brings with her more than two decades of flooring industry expertise and a reputation for pioneering product design and innovation leadership. Most recently, Cochran led
Metal Supplier Growing, Expanding to Third Location
December 2, 2016
KENT, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial Tube & Steel Corporation (ITS), a metal and steel tubing supplier, increased its service area to the Nashville market by acquiring a 40,000-square-foot facility in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. ITS serves machine shops, fabricators, OEMs and other metalworking companies, and the company specializes in mechanical and
Axalta Introduces New, High Temperature Protective Internal Pipe Coatings
December 2, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to introduce two new high temperature, corrosion-resistant internal pipe coatings to its Nap-Gard® Functional Coatings collection. The new Nap-Gard 7-0017HT and 7-0017VHT Black Beauty FBE products are thermosetting
ORAU Seeking Applications for U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory 2017 Summer Repperger Program
December 2, 2016
BELCAMP, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ORAU is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) 2017 Summer Repperger Research Internship Program, a 10-week program for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Interns in the program can apply for an
AerCap and Boeing Celebrate Delivery of Air France’s First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
December 2, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) has announced the delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Air France. The 787-9 airplane will be deployed on Air France’s Paris to Cairo route, starting in January 2017. The aircraft, on long-term lease to Air France from AerCap’s order book with
On BizWireTV: Watch as Your Favorite Video Games Come to Life and a Celebration Honoring Legendary
December 2, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, the creative visionaries behind Nintendo’s legendary worlds and characters are working together with the creative teams behind Universal’s blockbuster theme park attractions to bring the characters, action and adventure of Nintendo video games to life. Now you can watch BizWireTV, and
Rejlers Wins Assignments as the Aviapolis Region Grows
December 2, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Rejlers Finland (STO:REJLB) has won several assignments in the rapidly growing Aviapolis business district in the Helsinki region More than 1,000 companies and 35,000 employees are working in the area. Business premises, a traffic centre and housing are also being built, in addition to offices. The
Owens Corning Declares Fourth-Quarter 2016 Dividend
December 2, 2016
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, an 11% increase compared with the prior quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable on January 18, 2017, to shareholders of record as of January 3, 2017. "The dividend increase
Reichhold Announces Price Increases for European Composites Resin Products
December 2, 2016
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reichhold announced today price increases effective for all orders shipped on or after December 15, 2016, in Europe of 100 EUR/MT on all unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl esters and gelcoat products. These increases are driven by continued rises in the cost of key raw materials. Price increases applied to
Fragrance West Appoints Jane Pinda as Vice President of Sales
December 2, 2016
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fragrance West, the only fully-operational fragrance laboratory and manufacturer on the West Coast, today announced the appointment of industry veteran, Jane Pinda as vice president of sales. Joining Fragrance West with 32 years of sales and management expertise in the fragrance industry, Pinda’s hire was a
Lindsay Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
December 2, 2016
OMAHA, NEB.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable February 28, 2017, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2017. About the Company Lindsay
Spectrum Brands Holdings Sets Date for 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
December 2, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB) announced today that its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. local time at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel, 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on Wednesday, December
Middle East's Largest China Trade Show, China Home Life Expo, in Dubai for the 7th Time with China's
December 2, 2016
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China HomeLife will be head in the Dubai World Trade this December 05,06 & 07, for the successful 7thtime. The trade show will feature more than 1500 china’s leading manufacturers and suppliers. Parallel to the China Home Life, The China Furniture Design & Manufacturing Expo will take place with
Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Plug-In Electric Vehicle Second-Life Stationary Energy Storage
December 2, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent report from Navigant Research explores the concept of reusing plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries for stationary energy storage system (ESS) applications, focusing on the key issues, market drivers, and challenges related to reusing second-life PEV batteries. Li-ion battery packs
Panasonic Develops Industry's First*1 IPS Liquid Crystal Panel with Contrast Ratio of over
December 2, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation, today announced it has developed a new model of its IPS liquid crystal panel that achieves a contrast ratio[1] of over 1,000,000:1, which is 600 times*2 that of conventional liquid crystal panels. With Panasonic's unique IPS[2] liquid
EQT VII to Acquire AutoStore
December 2, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--· EQT VII to acquire Norway based AutoStore – a unique automated storage and retrieval system with more than 130 installations to date in 22 countries · The company has experienced an annual topline growth of ~50% and an annual EBITDA growth of ~80% since 2013 · EQT will support AutoStore in
Opus Inspection Not Awarded the New Missouri Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program
December 2, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Opus Inspection Inc. (STO:OPUS) is the incumbent operator of the Missouri Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program since 2007. In the current procurement process 2016 Opus Inspection was not awarded the new contract, a decision that the company has appealed. The current contract represents an annual revenue of
Rexnord Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
December 2, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rexnord Corporation (NYSE:RXN) today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 7,000,000 depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/20th interest in a share of its 5.75% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (“Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”). The
Elementia Successfully Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding, Inc. to Enter the U.S. Cement
December 2, 2016
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elementia, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:ELEMENT*) (the “Company”, or “Elementia”) today announced that the Board of Directors gave final approval to complete the acquisition of a 55% stake and full control of Giant Cement Holding, Inc. (“Giant”) from Cementos Portland Valderrivas, S.A.
IDEX Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
December 1, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per common share. The next dividend will be paid January 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of January 16, 2017. This dividend represents the company’s 89th consecutive regular
Axalta Paints Cars for Championship Drivers Nico Rosberg of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One
December 1, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) is proud that its paints helped carry driving greats, MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team Driver Nico Rosberg and Jimmie Johnson to victory at their recent championship season finale wins on the Formula OneTM and NASCAR circuits, respectively. Axalta’s innovative
Culp Announces Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2017
December 1, 2016
HIGH POINT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ended October 30, 2016. Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Highlights Net sales were $75.3 million, down 2.1 percent, with mattress fabric sales up 0.2 percent and upholstery fabric sales down 5.4 percent, as
Liquidmetal Technologies Sets Special Update Conference Call for Thursday, December 15th, 2016 at
December 1, 2016
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), the world’s leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites, will hold a special investor update conference call on Thursday, December 15th at 4:30 p.m. eastern time to outline recent events as well as provide guidance on the future goals
Tessera Completes Acquisition of DTS
December 1, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tessera Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: TSRA) (the “Company”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of DTS, Inc. (“DTS”). Tessera Technologies, Inc. (“Tessera”) and DTS are now combined under Tessera Holding Corporation and the shares of the combined company will
Analog Devices To Participate At The Raymond James Technology Investors Conference
December 1, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), today announced that Executive Vice President Rick Hess will speak at the Raymond James Technology Investors Conference in New York on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time. The audio webcast may be accessed live via the Investor Relations section of Analog
Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Release New Video Showing Drone Platform for Project First
December 1, 2016
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics Inc., together with Easy Aerial Inc. and celebrity engineer Grant Imahara, today launched the second video episode from the latest series in the Empowering Innovation Together™ program. The new Project First Responders focuses on creating a proof of concept for an autonomous,
Steel Partners’ API Group Acquires Assets and Business Of Amsterdam Metallized Products
December 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE:SPLP), a diversified global holding company, today announced that API Group plc, its majority-owned indirect subsidiary, has completed the acquisition of the manufacturing assets and business of Amsterdam Metallized Products b.v. (“AMP”). Based in the Netherlands, AMP is a
Bosch Technology a Finalist for Prestigious Automotive News PACE Award
December 1, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bosch has been named a finalist for the 2017 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contributions to Excellence) Awards for its innovative Engine Compartment Actuator (ECA) that offers intelligent actuation on demand. “Creating the ECA technology was a huge win for our team, and
Allegheny Technologies Suspends Quarterly Dividend
December 1, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) announced today that its Board of Directors has decided to suspend its quarterly dividend effective immediately. “We expect ATI’s financial performance to improve significantly in 2017 as a result of strong profitable growth in our High Performance Materials
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Asia Price Increase
December 1, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase the price of Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux® and Selvol Premiol® in Asia up to $50/mT. This increase will take effect January 1st 2017, or as contracts and agreements allow.   Region        
Unprecedented Increase in Demand for Energy to Boost the Global Electrical Enclosures Market for
December 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global electrical enclosures market for power industry is expected grow at a CAGR of over 6% during the period 2016-2020, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global electrical enclosures market for power industry for 2016-2020. The
Iron and Steel Industry Continues to Dominate the Global Refractory Materials Market: Technavio
December 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global refractory materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 4% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Refractory Materials Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue
Emerson Network Power Rebrands as Vertiv, Appoints New CEO
December 1, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The business now formerly known as Emerson Network Power today announced the appointment of Rob Johnson as CEO and officially commenced a campaign to rebrand the standalone company as Vertiv. Vertiv is a global provider of mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers,
Aryballe Technologies, a Start-up Backed by Innovacom Completes Its First Funding Round with the
December 1, 2016
GRENOBLE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In June, Aryballe Technologies announced part of a first funding round of $2.9M. The start-up, introducing the first universal olfactory sensor, has now completed the first round with an investment from the Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei ($17.2 billion turnover and some 32,821 employees as of March 31,
U.S. Steel-Consuming Manufacturers Warn Against Duties on Tool Steel Imports; High Duties Could Have
December 1, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High duties on tool steel imports would have dire consequences for U.S. tool and die manufacturers and could result in the loss of thousands of jobs, warned a representative of U.S. steel-consuming manufacturers yesterday at a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing. The ITC is considering imposing
Apogee Enterprises to Host Third Quarter Conference Call
December 1, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) will announce its fiscal 2017 third quarter results on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 after market close. Management will discuss those results and operations during a conference call on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time).  
Kobi Electric Donates LEDs Tubes To JFK Tribute in Fort Worth, Texas
December 1, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kobi Electric, a leading commercial and industrial energy efficient lighting manufacturer headquartered in Texas, has donated LED tubes to light the JFK Memorial in Fort Worth, Texas, and helped solve a maintenance issue for the facility. The JFK Tribute was erected through a public-private partnership to
Cumulative Global Wind Blade Revenue is Expected to Total $72.4 Billion from 2016 to 2025, According
December 1, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research assesses the global wind blade market, focusing on 22 wind turbine manufacturers and 18 independent blade manufacturers, and providing global forecasts for manufacturing capacity, blade revenue, and wind blade installations, through 2025. Stakeholders in today’s global wind
Nation’s Capital to Host 34th Annual Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®
December 1, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brewers Association: WHAT:     The 34th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® (CBC) will return to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. from April 10-13. CBC, presented annually by the Brewers Association, is the craft brewing industry’s leading event, and the only one that
The Falcon Group Acquires J. Belliveau & Associates
December 1, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Falcon Group is pleased to announce their recent acquisition of J. Belliveau & Associates. This comes as part of The Falcon Group’s sales initiative related to foreseen growth in this market sector. Jim Belliveau brings 30 years of experience in building envelope design, construction and maintenance which will
SCRA Announces Investments in Three SC Launch Companies
December 1, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCRA’s SC Launch program today announced investments in three South Carolina companies. VRM Labs, APP Squared and Tradeversity received funding ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. The SC Launch program is SCRA’s entrepreneurial platform that provides mentoring, grants and investments to qualified,
Phono Solar Partners with Citizens Energy for 28MW Solar Farm in Georgia
December 1, 2016
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phono Solar, a leading global provider of integrated solar solutions, today announced that the company has delivered 28MW DC of 315W 72-cell solar modules to Citizens Energy, a Boston, MA-based not-for-profit energy developer. Phono Solar delivered 90,000 solar PV modules to Citizens Energy, owner and
Hexagon Launches New Financial Plan at Capital Markets Day
December 1, 2016
NACKA STRAND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Hexagon (STO:HEXAB) hosts its Capital Markets Day in London, United Kingdom, today and launches a new five-year financial plan stretching to 2021. The plan includes two scenarios, one base case and one opportunity case. Base case scenario: Sales targets of 4.6 billion EUR and EBIT margin of 27
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Announces Initiation of Dividend Program
December 1, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the initiation of a cash dividend program under which we intend to pay a regular quarterly dividend yielding approximately 1% per year starting in 2017. Future dividend payments are subject to review and approval by the Board
Booz Allen Hamilton Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering by Affiliate of The Carlyle Group
December 1, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (“Booz Allen”)(NYSE: BAH), the parent company of management and technology consulting and engineering services firm Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., today announced the pricing of the previously announced sale of an aggregate of 16,660,000 shares of Class A common stock
Agriculture Industry Comes Together to Address Climate Change
December 1, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Addressing climate change– and more specifically, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture– can only be achieved through collective effort. To highlight the role modern agriculture can play in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Monsanto today announced the formation and first meeting of
Celanese Completes Acquisition of SO.F.TER. Group
December 1, 2016
DALLAS & FORLI, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced it has completed the transaction to acquire the Forli, Italy based SO.F.TER. Group, one of the world’s largest independent thermoplastic compounders. Celanese has acquired SO.F.TER. Group’s