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Commercial Vehicle Anti-Lock Braking System – Market Drivers and Forecasts From Technavio
November 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global commercial vehicle anti-lock braking system market to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global commercial vehicle anti-lock braking system market for
Praxair, Inc. Confirms Company Has Approached Linde AG about Resuming Discussions Regarding a
November 29, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) today confirmed that the company has approached Linde AG about resuming discussions regarding a potential merger. There can be no assurance that this will result in a transaction, or on what terms any transaction may occur. Praxair does not intend to comment further at this
New Mill Capital Holdings Purchases Former Kraft Heinz Bakery in Maryland
November 29, 2016
FEDERALSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Mill Capital Holdings of New York (www.newmillcapital.com) has acquired the former Kraft Heinz bakery in Federalsburg, MD. The 103,000 square-foot plant, which previously served as a bread and dehydrated product production operation for Stove Top Stuffing (among other products), is located in Caroline County,
Aircraft Carriers – Market Drivers and Forecasts From Technavio
November 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global aircraft carriers market to grow at a CAGR of almost 2% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global aircraft carriers market for 2016-2020. The market research also presents the market
Alion Science and Technology Names Maliek Ferebee as Chief Human Resource Officer
November 29, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alion Science and Technology, an engineering, technology and operational solutions company, today announced that G. Maliek Ferebee has joined the company as Chief Human Resource Officer. In this role, he will oversee the development of a rapidly growing, diverse workforce of technical and operational experts. Prior to
AspenTech to Host Dozens of Area High School Students at STEM Day Event
November 29, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced that it will host the company’s first STEM Day on Tuesday, November 29 at AspenTech’s headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts. During the event, 60 students from Burlington High
Intertek Expands Environmental Sustainability Services through its redipoint® Solution Partnership
November 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces the further expansion of its sustainability services, through a partnership with Environmental Packaging International (EPI), developer of redipoint®, a global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting solution. Intertek
Setting Helium Free: Revolutionary MRI Tech From GE Healthcare
November 29, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helium, a critical component in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, has gone through two potential shortage crises, impacting hospitals and patients around the globe. But the helium supply is finite and demand has been rising over the past decades. At #RSNA16, GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) proudly unveils Freelium*, a
Love Your Melon Donates $414,095 from Cyber Monday Sales to Find Cure for Cancer with Help from
November 29, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Love Your Melon, an apparel brand that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of children battling cancer, is excited to announce that its Cyber Monday sales have generated more than $414,095 in funds to fight pediatric cancer. With the help of Facebook and Shopify, Love Your Melon was able to leverage digitally-driven
Bentley Systems to Co-sponsor EFCG’s 2nd Annual A/E/C CIO Conference with Microsoft
November 29, 2016
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today jointly announced with EFCG that it will co-sponsor with Microsoft the 2nd Annual EFCG CIO Conference. The conference will take place March 2-3, 2017, in New York City at the Harvard Club
Former Office Director with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Jennifer Uhle, Hired as Director
November 29, 2016
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JENSEN HUGHES Power Services Group (PSG) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jennifer Uhle as the new Director of Reactor Safety Programs in their Rockville, MD office. Dr. Uhle most recently served as Director of the Office of New Reactors at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In that role, she was
Avnet Expands its Internet of Things Portfolio with relayr Solutions
November 29, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced today an agreement with relayr to deliver world-class internet of things (IOT) solutions in the U.S. and Canada. Through this agreement, partners will have access to relayr’s enterprise middleware platform, and powerful, simple-to-use tools
HCL Introduces OSHA Compliant GHS Chemical Labels
November 29, 2016
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCL Labels, Inc., a global leader in hazard and chemical labeling, announces the introduction of OSHA GHS-compliant labeling. Required by 29 CFR 1910.1200, the labels enable U.S.-based chemical companies to align with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche Plan a Joint
November 29, 2016
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a memorandum of understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick buildup of a sizable number of stations to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers.
Exostar Partners with Taulia to Deliver Supply Chain Finance Solution to Aerospace and Defense
November 29, 2016
HERNDON, Va. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exostar, whose cloud-based solutions help companies in aerospace and defense, life sciences, and healthcare mitigate risk and solve their identity and access challenges, and Taulia, the leading financial supply chain company, today announced a partnership to bring the benefits of supply chain
Sterling Lumber Company Announces Partnership with Oaktree
November 29, 2016
PHOENIX, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Lumber Company (“Sterling” or the “Company”), one of the country’s largest providers of timber mats and ground protection solutions to energy, power, and infrastructure end markets, today announced an investment by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Kyocera, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Tokyo Century and Yonden Engineering Complete 14.5MW Solar
November 29, 2016
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An enterprise jointly established by Kyocera Corporation, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., Tokyo Century Corporation and Yonden Engineering Company, Incorporated today announced the completion of a 14.5-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The installation, which began operation on November
Proxibid and Construction Equipment Guide Join Forces to Launch Ecommerce Platform for Equipment
November 29, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proxibid, the most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, and Construction Equipment Guide, the most trusted resource for construction and industry news and information, have entered into a strategic partnership that brings Proxibid’s transactional capabilities to
Nordson EFD Explains How to Choose Dispensing Tips in New Series of Educational Videos
November 29, 2016
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN) and the world’s leading manufacturer of precision fluid dispensing systems, introduces a new Better Dispensing™ How-To Video series. These first three short but highly instructional videos, hosted by EFD Application Specialist Tom Muccino, provide best
CACI Awarded $79 Million Task Order to Support Innovative Intelligence and Systems Engineering for
November 29, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a $79 million task order by the U.S. Army Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) to support I2WD’s Innovative Intelligence Solutions and Systems Engineering Support program. The three-year task order, awarded under
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Results
November 29, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) today reported results for its fourth fiscal 2016 quarter, referred to in the following as the September 2016 quarter, and fiscal year 2016. Highlights Reported net sales of $1,618 million for the September 2016 quarter and record fiscal 2016 net sales of $6,489 million
Jacobs Wins Contract from Shell for Gulf of Mexico Platform
November 29, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Shell Offshore Inc. (RDS) for its Vito host project in the Gulf of Mexico. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is delivering a front-end engineering and design package and detailed engineering for the Vito host platform
Orbital ATK to Develop Critical Technology for In-Orbit Assembly Through Public-Private Partnership
November 29, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that it has begun a public-private partnership with NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) to establish a Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) in space. The CIRAS program will
RO-RA Aviation Systems’ Production Reaches New Heights with Qlik
November 29, 2016
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qlik®, a leader in visual analytics, announced that RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH, a supplier to the aerospace industry, is using Qlik Sense® to help its suppliers gain key insights into their company data. RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH develops, qualifies, and manufactures precision components for the structure
ViscoSoft Launches New Website and Sleep Personality Quiz
November 29, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViscoSoft, a manufacturer of sleep products, has revamped their website (viscosoft.com) to target the growing bed-in-a-box category. The new site seeks to offer quality, comfort and choice to consumers searching for a memory foam mattress, pillow or mattress protector online. The products featured on the site are
KKR Acquires Arle’s Stake in Hilding Anders
November 29, 2016
LONDON & MALMÖ, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Arle Capital Partners’ stake in Hilding Anders, subject to regulatory clearances. Following the transaction, KKR will become the majority shareholder in Hilding Anders. No financial terms were
Hydroid Announces Opening of New Corporate Headquarters
November 29, 2016
POCASSET, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hydroid Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of marine robotics, today announced it has opened a new corporate headquarters building in Pocasset, Mass. The new environmentally friendly building, located at 1 Henry Drive, houses the company’s corporate and administrative
Booz Allen Hamilton Agrees to Acquire Digital Service Business Aquilent
November 29, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Booz Allen Hamilton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Laurel, MD-based digital services firm eGov Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Aquilent), a premiere architect of .gov solutions for the Federal government, for whom it deploys cutting-edge digital, agile, DevOps, and cloud capabilities. Booz
Atkore International Group Inc. Announces Gross Profit Expansion with its Full-Year Fiscal 2016
November 29, 2016
HARVEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atkore International Group Inc. (the “Company” or "Atkore") (NYSE: ATKR) announced earnings for its fiscal 2016 full-year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2016 (“fourth quarter”). “We are pleased with our fourth quarter and full fiscal year results, which delivered expanded
Cubic President and CEO Bradley Feldmann Appointed as Executive Committee Member of Aerospace
November 29, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced the appointment of president and chief executive officer, Bradley H. Feldmann, to the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Executive Committee for 2017. AIA advocates for policies and responsible budgets that support the nation’s aerospace and defense industry. The
Konrad Technologies Accelerates its Global Expansion, Growing its Presence in the Thriving North
November 29, 2016
RADOLFZELL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Konrad Technologies, a provider of application specific automated test systems focused at improving manufacturing operations efficiency has recently launched several strategic initiatives to expand and accelerate their international business. As a part of Konrad’s global expansion efforts, Konrad
Alfa Laval wins SEK 100 million energy-efficiency order
November 29, 2016
LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply Alfa Laval OLMI heat exchangers to a power plant in the Middle East. The order, booked in the Energy & Process segment, has a value of approximately SEK 100 million and
TRIGO Group and PSA Group Partnership
November 29, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TRIGO has been awarded a strategic contract by PSA Group to provide extensive quality services in France for the upcoming years. The cooperation between TRIGO and PSA Group started two decades ago and has been developed in many locations worldwide where PSA Group operates. As a result of a proposal opportunity launched in
Toshiba Launches New Line-up of Low On-resistance MOSFETs for Load Switches in Mobile Devices
November 29, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the addition of new products that utilize a newly developed high power dissipation, small-size “TSOP6F” package to its line-up of small low on-resistance MOSFETs for charging circuit load switches in mobile
Zinwave to Showcase DAS Solutions at DAS & Small Cells Congress Europe
November 29, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zinwave, a global provider of wideband distributed network solutions for in-building wireless, today announced that it will showcase its UNItivity distributed wireless access solution (DAS) at the DAS and Small Cells Congress Europe show being held November 30 through December 2 at the Sheraton Arabellapark Hotel in Munich,
Opus Group: Opus Inspection signs agreement to acquire U.S. Emission Test Equipment business from
November 29, 2016
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Today, Opus Inspection has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. based emission test equipment business from Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Inc.  The acquired business activities include sales and service of emission test equipment in California, Pennsylvania and North Carolina at
Trelleborg Expands Houston Offshore Engineering Team
November 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trelleborg’s (STO:TRELB) offshore operation based in Houston has invested in a new Global Riser Analysis team to incorporate in-house mathematical simulation capabilities into its current engineering group. The Global Riser Analysis team consists of experienced local and global finite element (FE) and computational
SAS Finances Five Airbus A320neo Aircraft Through Sale and Leaseback
November 29, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SAS (STO:SAS) (OSE:SASNOK) has today secured financing of five Airbus A320neo through the signing of a Sale and leaseback agreement with Jackson Square Aviation LLC. The aircraft will be delivered between 2016 and 2018. The agreement means that SAS, at the time of delivery for respective aircraft, will
GA-ASI Hosts Three Industry Days Across Spain
November 29, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) systems, tactical reconnaissance radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, has announced that it intends to hold three ‘industry days’ across Spain in January 2017. GA-ASI was
Anixter International Inc. Names New Chief Accounting Officer
November 29, 2016
GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) today named Ilaria Mocciaro Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller - Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Mocciaro will have responsibility for global accounting and tax functions, internal controls, and SEC reporting, and will report to Ted Dosch, Executive Vice President and
Survey Shows Hazmat Transport Pros Lack Confidence That Supply Chain Meets Compliance Rules
November 29, 2016
Many New, Complex Regulations, Lack of C-Suite Focus Present Challenges
Kadant to Host Its First Investor Day on December 1, 2016
November 28, 2016
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced its first Investor Day will take place on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in New York City. The Investor Day will feature presentations by members of Kadant’s Executive Leadership Team, who will discuss the Company’s business outlook, growth opportunities, and five-year
Differential Brands Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Tom Nevell as Executive Vice President of
November 28, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Differential Brands Group Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:DFBG) today announced the appointment of Tom Nevell as Executive Vice President of Business Development, effective November 28, 2016. Based in Seattle, he will report to Michael Buckley, Chief Executive Officer, and be responsible for expanding the
Hanes Expands National Sock Drive for Homeless, Makes Giving Easy During Holiday Season
November 28, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It has been said that we rise by lifting others, and Hanes, America’s No. 1 apparel label and flagship brand of HanesBrands, is encouraging all Americans to support the homeless by participating in its national sock drive during the holiday season. Hanes today announced that it will donate 200,000 pairs
Silicon Labs Opens Doors for Smart Home Accessory Makers with New SDK Supporting Apple HomeKit
November 28, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced a Bluetooth® software solution that enables developers to efficiently create Apple HomeKit-enabled accessories. Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth solution with HomeKit support is pre-tested by Apple. This gives developers time-to-market benefits, eases engineering effort and
Uniquify’s LPDDR4 Super Combo IP Delivers 3200Mbps Performance in 28nm Low-Power Process Node
November 28, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uniquify, a leading high-end System-On-Chip (SoC) fabless manufacturer and DDR memory IP provider, today announced the availability of a new LPDDR4 Super Combo IP for the 28-nanometer (nm) low-power semiconductor process node. The company’s silicon-proven IP breaks the performance barrier by delivering up to
Arizona Polymer Flooring Taps Ryan Connors to Expand Distribution of Decorative Concrete, Concrete
November 28, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring systems and concrete coatings, recently hired Ryan Connors as a sales representative for Southern California, focusing on Super-Krete® Products distribution. Super-Krete Products is a division of APF dedicated to decorative concrete and
Co-Investor Ready to Fuel Growth at Arrowhead
November 28, 2016
BLAINE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrowhead Electronic Products (“AEP” or the “Company”), a fast-growing supplier of aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of applications, today announced that Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, has taken a significant minority stake in the
Stratasys Accelerates Adoption of 3D Printing in Healthcare, Unveils New Collaborations and Customer
November 28, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today further expanded its presence in healthcare by unveiling several new industry collaborations and customer demonstrations – further transforming the use of 3D printing for medical models, driving
Axalta Coating Systems Mesmerizes with New Alesta Illusion Collection
November 28, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is excited to introduce its new Alesta® Illusion collection that features super-durable polyester powder coatings in 12 high-gloss colors. When viewed at different angles, especially in direct sunlight, the colors produce a