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PACCAR Introduces Enhancements to MX-13 and MX-11 Engines
October 3, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) is launching exciting new power, torque and fuel efficiency enhancements to its MX-13 and MX-11 engines for North America. The new engines will be available in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in January 2017. “The PACCAR MX-13 and MX-11 engines are designed to deliver optimum performance,
Bose® Performance Series Sound System Debuts in 2017 INFINITI Q60 Sports Coupe
October 3, 2016
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Bose introduces its first-ever Performance Series automotive sound system, debuting in the all-new 2017 INFINITI Q60 sports coupe. Bose® Performance Series is a new category of sound systems, reserved for select premier sports and luxury cars, and designed to deliver an intense, exhilarating audio
GovPlanet Enters Third Year with DLA Contract Extension, the Launch of GovPlanet EU and New
October 3, 2016
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GovPlanet, an IronPlanet® marketplace dedicated to selling used government equipment for federal, state and municipal entities, celebrates the second anniversary of its launch and enters its third year as an expanded solutions platform that reaches buyers around the world from online auctions in the U.S. and
Toyota Motor Sales Reports September 2016 Sales
October 3, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2016 sales of 197,260 units, an increase of 1.5 percent from September 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in September 2016 compared to September 2015, sales were up 1.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota
PACCAR Launches Proprietary Axle in North America
October 3, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) is launching a new proprietary tandem axle that is the industry’s lightest and most efficient axle in its class. “PACCAR is pleased to deliver the most fuel efficient axle in the industry to complement the superior performance and fuel economy of our PACCAR MX Engines,” said
Axalta to Feature its Celebrated line of Voltatex Energy Solutions Products at Coil Winding,
October 3, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) continues to celebrate its 150th anniversary in the coatings industry with its display of Voltatex® family of Energy Solutions coatings at the Coil Winding, Insulations and Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition (CWIEME) October 4-6 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in
PPG Completes Sale of Flat Glass Operations to Vitro
October 3, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed the sale of its flat glass manufacturing and glass coatings operations to Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., a leading producer of flat glass and specialty products. The sale includes PPG’s entire flat glass manufacturing and glass coatings operations, including production
Product Upgrades Made to Littelfuse Industrial Shock-Block® SB6100
October 3, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today announced product updates to the Industrial Shock-Block® SB6100, Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). Improvements to the Industrial Shock-Block® SB6100 include: The SB6100 Equipment Ground-Fault Protection Device (EGFPD) version
Kiyoshi Okazoe Appointed New President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.
October 3, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) recently appointed Kiyoshi Okazoe as the new President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), a wholly owned subsidiary of MHI, effective October 1, 2016. A veteran of the MHI North America operations, Okazoe succeeded Kenji Ando, who assumed the position of
L-3 Completes Acquisition of Micreo Limited
October 3, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Micreo Limited on September 30, 2016. Terms were not disclosed. The company, now known as L-3 Micreo, employs approximately 70 people and is located in Brisbane, Australia. The business is projected to generate AUD$35 million (USD$27
AerCap Delivers New A350XWB to LATAM
October 3, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE:AER) today announced the delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 to LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM Airlines”). The aircraft was transferred to LATAM Airlines at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. AerCap has one of the largest Airbus A350XWB portfolios with a
Orbital ATK Receives Orders Totaling $126 Million to Supply Range of Munitions to U.S. Army and
October 3, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that it has been awarded multiple delivery orders from the U.S. government to supply non-U.S. standard ammunition (NSA) for the Department of Defense in support of international allies. The combination of orders
Kaman Announces Opening of Conversion Window for Its Convertible Notes
October 3, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NYSE:KAMN) Kaman Corporation (“Kaman”) announced today that its 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2017 (the “Convertible Notes”) may be converted subject to the requirements of the indenture governing the Convertible Notes as described below. The Convertible Notes are convertible by the
United States Army Awards AeroVironment $22.8 Million Contract for Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile
October 3, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both military and commercial applications, today announced the United States Army Close Combat Weapons Systems Project Office has awarded the company a contract
Rambus Signs License Agreement With Xilinx
October 3, 2016
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced it has signed a license agreement with Xilinx Inc., the world’s leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs, MPSoCs and 3D ICs, covering Rambus’ patented memory controller, SerDes, and security technologies. In addition, the two companies will look to
Nomination Committee Appointed in Beijer Electronics AB (publ)
October 3, 2016
MALMÖ, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Beijer Electronics (STO:BELE) According to the previous AGM resolution, the Chairman of the Board has contacted the company’s largest shareholders to form a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee will prepare proposals for the Annual General Meeting 2017 regarding Chairman of the
BizWireTV Accelerator Report: FreshDirect Sees $189M Investment and Introducing the First Wearable
October 3, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report, FreshDirect, the Northeast’s preeminent online food retailer, sees a $189M investment from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Earlier this year, FreshDirect expanded its portfolio with the launch of FoodKick, an on-demand, mobile-first delivery business that caters to the
Terex Corporation Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents for Consent Solicitation and Credit
October 3, 2016
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) ("Terex") announced today that it has received the requisite consents with respect to its previously announced consent solicitation from holders of its 6.00% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”) and 6.50% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes” and together
Roboteam Unveils Groundbreaking UGV Technology at AUSA
October 3, 2016
GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roboteam, a leading global provider of tactical ground robotic systems, is showcasing its new real-time 3D-mapping and autonomous navigation technology – “Top Layer” – at the 2016 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., October 3-5.
Rockwell Automation Acquires MAVERICK Technologies
October 3, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has acquired leading systems integrator MAVERICK Technologies to expand domain knowledge and help deliver innovative control and information solutions to customers in industries such as chemical, food and beverage, and oil and gas. The acquisition significantly strengthens Rockwell
Kulicke & Soffa Appoints Fusen Chen as President and CEO
October 3, 2016
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), announced today that it has named Fusen Chen as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective October 31, 2016. He was also elected to the Board of Directors of
FANUC America Awards Robot and Scholarship to Center Line High School
October 3, 2016
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FANUC America, the leading supplier of robots, CNCs and factory automation will present a robot and scholarship to the winners of their Advanced Automation Challenge at Center Line High School on Monday, Oct. 3 at noon. The student winners, Regina and Genevieve Dominick won first place in FANUC’s
Silicon Labs Acquires Leading RTOS Company Micrium
October 3, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) today announced the acquisition of Micrium, a leading supplier of real-time operating system (RTOS) software for the Internet of Things (IoT). This strategic acquisition helps simplify IoT design for all developers by combining a leading, commercial-grade embedded RTOS with Silicon
Analog Devices’ MEMS Accelerometers Enable Early Detection of Structural Defects
October 3, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today announced three-axis, MEMS accelerometers that perform high resolution vibration measurement with very low noise to enable the early detection of structural defects via wireless sensor networks. The low power consumption of the new ADXL354 and ADXL355 accelerometers lengthens battery
Emerson Announces Agreement to Acquire UK-based Permasense Limited
October 3, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced it has agreed to acquire UK-based Permasense Limited, a leading provider of non-intrusive corrosion monitoring technologies for the offshore and onshore oil production, refining, chemical, power, pipelines, metals and mining and other industries. Permasense® monitoring systems use
Trinseo introduces breakthrough technology for lightweight semi-structural auto applications
October 3, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE:TSE), the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today debuted its 85% Long Glass Fiber (LGF) Polypropylene (PP) concentrate product family for automotive semi-structural applications. These breakthrough products were introduced at the Society of
Oshkosh Defense Showcases Vehicles with Next Generation Lethality, Networking and Off-Road Mobility
October 3, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will showcase its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) with fully integrated, next generation lethality and networking capabilities at the AUSA Conference 2016. The vehicles will be on display at the Walter E.
PPG Completes Sale of European Fiber Glass Operations to Nippon Electric Glass
October 3, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed the sale of its European fiber glass operations to glass manufacturer Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. (NEG). Financial terms were not disclosed. Manufacturing facilities in Hoogezand, Netherlands, and Wigan, England, and a research-and-development facility in Hoogezand
CACI Awarded $22 Million Prime Contract to Continue Communication Integration Support for U.S.
October 3, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a $22 million prime contract to continue supporting the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Central Command Communication Integration (CCCI) organization. This five-year award represents continuing business for CACI. With national and
AdvanSix Launches as Independent Company, Begins Trading on New York Stock Exchange
October 3, 2016
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX), a leading producer and global supplier of Nylon 6 materials, today marks its first day as an independent company following its successful tax-free spin-off from Honeywell. Shares in the company begin regular-way trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol
The Biopesticide Company Certis USA Introduces Carb-O-Nator™ Foliar Fungicide for Crops and
October 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The biopesticide company, Certis USA, introduces Carb-O-Nator™, a broad spectrum foliar fungicide that works on contact to control powdery mildew, Alternaria, Anthracnose, Botrytis, Septoria leaf spot and other diseases. Carb-O-Nator is registered for use on agricultural crops, terrestrial and ornamental,
New Features, Functionality for Peterbilt’s SmartLINQ Maximize Uptime
October 3, 2016
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt Motors Company introduced new technology enhancements to its SmartLINQ remote diagnostics platform, as well as expanded availability to all Class 8 truck engines, during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. “Peterbilt’s SmartLINQ is providing our customers with greater
Peterbilt Offers Enhanced PACCAR MX Engines
October 3, 2016
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt trucks powered by a 2017 PACCAR MX engine will provide customers new horsepower and torque ratings, higher performance and lower cost of ownership, Peterbilt Motors Company announced during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. “Peterbilt trucks and PACCAR MX engines are
Peterbilt Model 579 EPIQ’s Superior Fuel Efficiency Now Available in Day Cab Configurations
October 3, 2016
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Based on the success of the aerodynamic Model 579 EPIQ sleeper truck, Peterbilt has introduced the aerodynamic, fuel efficient Model 579 EPIQ day cab, Peterbilt Motors Company announced during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. “Fleets wanting to operate fuel-efficient day cabs have
Milrem and QinetiQ North America Launch Titan: The First Fully Modular, Hybrid Military UGV for
October 3, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milrem and QinetiQ North America (QNA) today launched Titan, the first fully modular, hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that complies with the initial requirements put forth in the U.S. Army’s Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) Initiative. Milrem and QinetiQ partnered to create a breakthrough UGV
New PACCAR Drive Axle Standard for Peterbilt Model 579
October 3, 2016
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Featuring an advanced, robust design that reduces weight by up to 150 pounds, the new PACCAR 40,000 pound tandem drive axle will be standard for Peterbilt’s Model 579 spec’d for line-haul applications, Peterbilt Motors Company announced during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Encina Solutions, LLC Appoints President & Chief Financial Officer
October 3, 2016
CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encina Solutions, LLC (“Encina”) today announced the appointment of Charles Costenbader to the position of President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Costenbader brings strong international experience during his work in Shanghai, China as the Chief Operating Officer of Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc.,
Citi Appointed Depositary Bank for Solvay’s ADR Programme
October 3, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by Solvay SA (“Solvay”), a leading international chemical and advanced materials company, as depositary bank for its Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme, which trades on the US over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace under the symbol
Sion Power Delivers Next Generation Battery Performance Through Patented Licerion® Technology
October 3, 2016
TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sion Power announces the achievement of highly pursued next generation battery performance with its patented Licerion® technology. Licerion® is the registered trademark for newly developed battery products designed to meet specific market needs, including unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and electric vehicle
Johan Halling, President of Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area, to
October 3, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Atlas Copco AB (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB): Johan Halling, President of Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area, has decided to retire. His last day in the position will be on December 31, 2016. Johan Halling, born 1952, has been working at Atlas Copco since 1994. He has been a
Teradyne Inc. Announces New Universal Robots President
October 3, 2016
ODENSE, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Robots A/S (UR), a Teradyne company and the global leader in the collaborative robot market, today named Jürgen von Hollen President effective immediately. He succeeds Enrico Krog Iversen who relinquished the post in June 2016 to pursue other interests. Mr. von Hollen was most recently the Executive
Telechips Announced Collaboration with TomTom for Market Expansion in Global Automotive Market
October 3, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telechips (KOSDAQ:054450), a leading provider of semiconductor in fabless fields, announced that TomTom and Telechips have entered into MOU at preliminary event for Paris Motor Show in 29th of Sep, 2016 for market expansion into global automotive market. TomTom and Telechips will promote jointly developed IVI in
Case Study: Hospital System Using Akro-Mils Products to Go Mobile
October 3, 2016
Relocation of active departments in a medical facility is a daunting process. medical system — with multiple locations serving more than 1 million patients annually — discovered how challenging it can be as they moved departments as part of a construction project at the system’s main campus. Materials managers at a Midwestern
Zero Pan Tilters Eliminate Need for Forklift, and Reduce Bending & Lifting
October 3, 2016
Verti-Lift presents Zero Pan Tilters that can be loaded or unloaded at ground level, thus eliminating the need for a forklift, while improving ergonomics and eliminating bending and lifting and the inherent injuries associated with them. 
UCI Announces Filing of Amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement
October 2, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, UCI International, LLC (“UCI” or the “Company”) announced it has filed a revised Joint Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) and related Disclosure Statement. The Plan is supported by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and the Ad Hoc Committee of Senior
Graña y Montero Signs Contract with LAMSAC for the “Via Expresa Línea Amarilla” Project
October 1, 2016
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graña y Montero S.A.A. (NYSE: GRAM) (BVL: GRAMONC1) (“the Company” or “Graña y Montero”) a leading Engineering and Construction company, announced today that its subsidiary GyM S.A. has subscribed a Construction Contract with Linea Amarilla S.A.C. (LAMSAC) in order to complete the
Hagens Berman: VW Dealers Move to Finalize Proposed $1.2 Billion Settlement with Volkswagen
October 1, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Volkswagen franchise dealer Jack Bertolet filed a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement for all Volkswagen-branded Franchise Dealers in the United States, according to Hagens Berman. If the Court grants preliminary approval, details of the settlement will be mailed to VW Franchise Dealers for their
Middle Market May Reign, But Shifting Markets Demands Innovation From Older Manufacturing Firms
October 1, 2016
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Horsehead Restructuring Complete
September 30, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HORSEHEAD HOLDING LLC, together with certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, “Horsehead” or the “Company”) announced today that it has emerged from chapter 11 as a private company after successfully consummating its plan of reorganization (the “Plan”), which was confirmed by the
RF IDeas Announces In-Region Distribution Partnership with Plankomat SA (Pty) Ltd.
September 30, 2016
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RF IDeas, Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of in-building identification and access control readers, today announced a partnership with Plankomat SA (Pty) Ltd, one of the leading value added distributors for card and cash operating systems. Plankomat SA will provide in-region distribution in