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Ginkgo Bioworks Hires Peter Boynton as Chief Commercialization Officer to Expand into Commodity
April 18, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ginkgo Bioworks, a leading organism design company bringing biology to industrial engineering, today at the World Congress on Biotechnology, announced Peter Boynton will join the company as Chief Commercialization Officer early this summer. In addition, the company also announced industry veteran John Pierce has joined
Dow Corporate Vice President and Treasurer Fernando Ruiz to Retire; Board Elects Gary McGuire Vice
April 18, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced that Fernando Ruiz, corporate vice president and treasurer, has elected to retire from Dow, following more than 35 years of service. The Board of Directors has elected Gary McGuire to succeed him as vice president and treasurer. Ruiz assumed his role in August
Autologic Diagnostics Launches the AssistMobile App, Complementing Its Innovative Cloud-Connected
April 18, 2016
COMMACK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autologic Diagnostics, a worldwide provider of the first and only cloud-connected aftermarket automotive diagnostic solution that enables repair shops to quickly identify faults and repair cars faster, announced today the launch of its AssistMobile, which complements its recently introduced Autologic Assist solution.
TrueCar Finds April Brings Bountiful Savings Opportunities on Fuel-Sipping Vehicles Ahead of Earth
April 18, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumers can conserve both gasoline and dollars ahead of Earth Day on April 22 while also reducing emissions with excellent savings off of MSRP on a variety of fuel-efficient cars this month, including hybrids from Hyundai, Toyota and Ford, and promotions supporting sales of electric hatchbacks, according to
Materion Precision Optics to Support World’s Largest Astronomical Filters
April 18, 2016
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materion Precision Optics, a Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) business, is set to begin the first phase of manufacturing six of the world’s largest precision astronomical filters to date for the new Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). The LSST is a partnership between public and private
Larson Electronics Releases Rechargeable LED Task Lighting System
April 18, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics has announced the release of a portable LED task light that provides a rechargeable, portable lighting solution for applications where power is not readily available. The WAL-RPS-FTL-5-LED rechargeable LED task light is a portable five foot LED task light that includes a stool base which encloses the
NTE Energy Introduces Asset Management Group as Power Projects Progress
April 18, 2016
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As NTE Energy ("NTE") continues to develop and construct its natural gas power projects across the United States, the team has expanded its service offerings to include asset management. This new function for NTE Energy will both support the asset management of the internal NTE power projects as well as focus
Tozour Energy Systems Forms Education Practice Group
April 18, 2016
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tozour Energy Systems (TES) announced today the formation of Tozour’s “Education Practice Group,” dedicated to providing clean, efficient and comfortable learning environments to campus education facilities. Rich Palardy, Executive Account Manager at TES, will serve as the leader of the
Rubicon Technology Comments on Director Nominations From Paragon Technologies
April 18, 2016
BENSENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubicon Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: RBCN) (“Rubicon” or the “Company”), today confirmed that Paragon Technologies, Inc. (“Paragon”), which owns 30,000 (approximately 0.1%) of the outstanding shares of Rubicon, has submitted notice to nominate two candidates, Hesham M. Gad and
LSB Industries, Inc. Names Richard Aldridge Chief Operating Officer for the Climate Control
April 18, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB or “the Company”) today announced that Richard Aldridge has been appointed Chief Operating Office of the Company’s Climate Control Business. In his new role, Mr. Aldridge will assume executive management responsibility of LSB’s Climate Control
Ecolab Foundation Matches Employee Giving Campaign Donations to United Ways across the U.S.
April 18, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2016, the Ecolab Foundation has granted $1,190,000 to United Way organizations in locations near the larger Ecolab facilities in the U.S. These contributions match employee donations collected during its most recent community giving campaign. The matching funds from the Ecolab Foundation will support the
Scania: Claes Erixon new Head of Research and Development
April 18, 2016
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Claes Erixon has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development as from 1 May 2016, reporting to Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO. Claes Erixon is currently Head of Vehicle Definition & Product Quality. Claes Erixon, born in 1969, joined Scania as trainee in 1994
Logility Expands Global Operations, Adds Presence in Four Countries
April 18, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logility, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, today announced the opening of offices in Dusseldorf, Germany, Malmo, Sweden, Sao Paolo, Brazil, and Sydney, Australia. The expansion is the company’s response to increasing worldwide demand for
Kinder Morgan Announces First Quarter ‘16 Earnings Webcast
April 18, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) announces the following webcast: What: Kinder Morgan First Quarter ‘16 Earnings Results Webcast When: April 20, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. ET Where: http://ir.kindermorgan.com/presentations-webcasts How: Live over the Internet. Simply log on to the web at the above address. If
Valent BioSciences Corporation Announces Construction of a New Biorational Research Center
April 18, 2016
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC) has announced plans to construct a new state of the art Biorational Research Center (BRC) as an expansion of its current presence in Libertyville, IL. Part of a larger scale R&D investment plan being employed by parent Sumitomo Chemical Company (SCC), the VBC project
IEE Contracts With Cubic Global Defense for Military Control Display Unit
April 18, 2016
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEE, manufacturer of enhanced displays for military and industrial applications, was awarded a contract for a new 3.5-inch Control Display Unit (CDU) by Cubic Global Defense (CGD), a business unit of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB). The 3.5” CDU provides an upgrade to the existing Personnel Locator System
Stephen Lynch Joins Intrepid
April 18, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intrepid Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Lynch as Vice President, Marketing, based in Intrepid’s Singapore office. Stephen will assume responsibility for airline account coverage in the Asia Pacific region. “We are delighted that Stephen is joining the Intrepid team, “
Orbital ATK Awarded Five-Year Contract to Supply Non-Standard Ammunition to Department of Defense
April 18, 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 an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract award with the U.S. government to supply non-U.S. standard ammunition (NSA) and mortar weapons systems for the Department of Defense
Kaman Corp. Announces Release Date for First Quarter 2016 Earnings
April 18, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) announced today that it will report its first quarter 2016 results after the stock market closes on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, and host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30am ET on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The call will be accessible by telephone within the U.S. at (866) 291-5954 and from
Mace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Operating Results
April 18, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mace Security International Inc. (OTCPINK: MACE) today announced operating financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve-month period ended December 31, 2015. (Note: Mace will release full year-end financial statements upon the resolution of a valuation issue related to certain non-operating assets. The company
Christopher & Banks Corporation Announces Seth R. Johnson Will Stand as Nominee for Election at
April 18, 2016
PLYMOUTH, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE:CBK), a Minnesota-based retailer of women’s apparel and accessories, today announced that in connection with the previously announced Support Agreement with Macellum Capital Management LLC ("Macellum"), the Company's Board of Directors has agreed to nominate Seth R.
Avery Dennison and EVRYTHNG Switch on the Apparel Industry with 10 Billion Products in World’s
April 18, 2016
LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortune 500 packaging materials leader, Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS), a global leader in apparel and footwear branding, labeling and RFID solutions, and IoT Smart Products Platform pioneer EVRYTHNG, announce today the world’s largest Internet of Things deal to
Magic Add: Finnish Start-up Acquires Funding and Partners to Create the Internet of Packaging
April 18, 2016
TURKU, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magic Add (http://www.magicadd.com) has raised US $250,000 in angel funding for product development and to create an international network of suppliers and customers. The company has been working in partnership with global food packaging specialist Huhtamaki on digitalized applications for foodservice
KYOCERA to Break Ground on Third Kyoto Ayabe Manufacturing Facility
April 18, 2016
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced that it will begin construction this week on a third manufacturing facility at its Kyoto Ayabe complex in Ayabe City, Kyoto Pref., Japan. The new facility will produce miniaturized, low-profile organic packages to house microelectronic devices used inside
Jarden Corporation Sets Make-Whole Conversion Rates for 17/8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes
April 18, 2016
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On April 15, 2016, the acquisition of Jarden Corporation (“Jarden”) by Newell Rubbermaid (“Newell”) was consummated in accordance with the terms of the definitive merger agreement among Jarden and Newell. Following this acquisition, Newell Rubbermaid was renamed Newell Brands. As previously
VPG First Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings and Conference Call Date
April 18, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and systems, will release results for its Fiscal 2016 first quarter results at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. CDT) on May 10, 2016. A conference call will be held on May 10 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CDT). To access the
3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Software Upgrade Delivers Expanded Reading Capabilities
April 18, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Food Safety announced today the availability of software enhancements to its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader, a popular peripheral device that serves as an automated alternative to the more time-consuming task of manually counting and documenting colonies of bacteria on 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates
LGS Innovations Awarded $11.2M Air Force Contract to Develop Remote Chemical Sensor
April 18, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LGS Innovations announced today it has been awarded a four-year, $11.2M cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to develop a compact, laser-based system to aid in the detection of chemical weapons, biological agents, explosives, narcotics, and chemical indicators of nuclear material development. The U.S. Air Force Research
Myers Industries Announces Reporting Date and Conference Call for 2016 First Quarter Results
April 18, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 on Monday, May 2, 2016 before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call the same day at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to review its performance. Investors and analysts may access
Wynnchurch Capital and Comvest Partners Sell U.S. Pipe
April 18, 2016
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynnchurch Capital (“Wynnchurch”) and Comvest Partners (“Comvest”) announced the sale of USP Holdings Inc. (“U.S. Pipe” or the “Company”) to Forterra Building Products, a building products company based in Irving, Texas. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. Pipe
AVATA Announces New Partnership with Justransform
April 18, 2016
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVATA announces the formation of a new partnership with Justransform to provide a differentiated next generation solution for cloud application integration that spans across all Oracle Cloud ERP and Supply Chain processes. Justransform’s cloud-based, application and data integration platform empowers end
Astral Images Announces a Breakthrough Product That Automates the High Dynamic Range Conversion
April 18, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astral Images, a subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC), announces the availability of “Astral HDR ICE™” as its new Ultra High Definition/High Dynamic Range/Color Match (“UHD/HDR/CM”) conversion software package, which upgrades digital and traditional films to the new HDR10
Big Brands are Getting Chatty and Latest VC Announcements on the Latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report
April 18, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big brands are taking advantage of Facebook Chatbot and some innovative companies see funding on the latest episode of BizWireTV’s Accelerator Report. Now available on BizWireTV’s new home on Tempo, the show serves as a preview of upcoming IPOs, scheduled earnings announcements, recent funding announcements,
Hasbro Reports Revenue, Operating Profit and Net Earnings Growth for First Quarter 2016
April 18, 2016
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2016. Net revenues for the first quarter 2016 increased 16% to $831.2 million versus $713.5 million in 2015. Excluding a negative $28.6 million impact from foreign exchange, first quarter revenues increased 20%. Net earnings for the
ITT’s Comprehensive Portfolio of Shock Absorption Technologies on Display at HANNOVER MESSE 2016
April 18, 2016
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) will showcase a wide range of robust, reliable, customized shock absorption solutions at HANNOVER MESSE 2016, April 25-29 in Hannover, Germany. ITT’s Enidine brand will highlight its consultative engineering capabilities demonstrating its complete portfolio of customized motion
Ryder Partners with Women In Trucking to Award Scholarships to Women Pursuing Transportation Careers
April 18, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ryder Charitable Foundation, which directs charitable giving and support on behalf of Ryder System, Inc., in four strategic pillars – expertise, innovation, safety, and community collaboration – today announced its $25,000 donation to the Women In Trucking (WIT) Foundation, affiliated with the non-profit
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Björn Borg AB (publ)
April 18, 2016
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The shareholders of Björn Borg AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the annual general meeting, to be held on Thursday, 19 May 2016 at 5.30 p.m., at the company's premises, at Tulegatan 11, Stockholm, Sweden. Registration starts at 4.45 p.m. Notification of attendance Shareholders who wish
Enea AB: Enea signs a service agreement worth 2.8 M USD with an American aerospace and defense
April 18, 2016
KISTA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Enea (NASDAQ OMX Nordic: ENEA) has signed an agreement for development services worth 2.8 MUSD over a period of 5 months. The customer, who is a global technology leader in the avionics industry has once again selected Enea as the supplier based on strong, proven capabilities in the
OKI ColorPainter™ H3-104s Joins 3M™ MCS™ Warranty Program
April 18, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OKI Data Infotech Corporation (OKI Data Infotech), an OKI Group company specializing in the wide-format printer business, today announced that ColorPainterTM H3-104s wide-format printer is now part of the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty Eligibility, which guarantees the performance of finished graphics in North America, EMEA
Mitsubishi Electric to Support Relief Efforts for Earthquakes in Kumamoto and Neighboring Regions
April 17, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that the Mitsubishi Electric Group will donate a total of 50 million yen (approximately US$ 460,000) to aid victims and support recovery efforts following a series of earthquakes that has struck Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding Kyusyu regions in southern Japan
Celanese Announces Ateva® EVA and LDPE Polymers Price Increase
April 16, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for Ateva® EVA and LDPE Polymers. The price increase below will be effective May 1st, 2016 or as contracts allow. Product     North and South America     Asia  
Mitsubishi Electric Reaches Settlement with Indirect Purchasers in Automotive Parts Suit
April 16, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and its subsidiaries, Mitsubishi Electric US Holdings, Inc. and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc., entered into a settlement agreement with indirect purchaser plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit concerning certain automotive parts in the United States District Court for the Eastern
National Environmental Law Firm Keller Rohrback Investigating Claims against Precision Castparts for
April 16, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney Advertising. National environmental litigation firm Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is investigating potential claims on behalf of residents and businesses in Portland affected by high levels of toxic materials allegedly emitted from Precision Castparts (“PCC”) facilities in the Portland Metro area. In
Avery Dennison Upcoming Investor Events
April 15, 2016
GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) today announced the following investor events: First quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. EDT. The conference call will follow the company's first quarter earnings news release, which will be issued earlier that morning at 6:45 a.m.
Settlements Top $288 Million in Unprecedented, Ongoing Auto Parts Antitrust Litigation
April 15, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In multidistrict litigation (MDL) stemming from the largest criminal antitrust investigation in U.S. history, plaintiffs announced today that an additional settlement has been reached in In re Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation. The settlement calls for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric US Holdings,
Fortemedia’s Updated FM1388 Series Provides Superior Voice Processing Solutions for Apple CarPlay
April 15, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Fortemedia announced it has launched new versions of its previously unveiled FM1388 that is tailored for Apple CarPlay and ITU P.1100/P.1110 compliance. The FM1388-1 and FM1388-2 Voice Processing ICs enable OEMs and ODMs to develop automotive infotainment systems that provide the highest quality
The Eastern Company Announces Filing of Amendment to Its Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
April 15, 2016
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) (the “Company”) announced today that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission an amendment to its proxy statement relating to the solicitation of proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 27, 2016. Item No. 2 of the proxy
Neff Corporation Announces First Quarter 2016 Conference Call and Webcast
April 15, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neff Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: NEFF) today announced that Graham Hood, Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Irion, Chief Financial Officer, expect to discuss the Company's results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, during a conference call scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Airgas Announces Redemption of 2.95% Notes Due June 2016
April 15, 2016
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), today announced it has elected to redeem all $250 million of its outstanding 2.95% Notes maturing in June 2016. The notes will be redeemed in full on May 15, 2016, at a price of 100%. About Airgas, Inc. Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s leading
Trinseo Announces Release Date and Conference Call for First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
April 15, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its First Quarter 2016 financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10 AM Eastern Time. Commenting on results will be Chris