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RIA Partners With Mass Technology Leadership Council and MassRobotics for International
April 14, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced today it will hold its International Collaborative Robots Workshop from May 3-4 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass. In partnership with the largest technology trade organization in Massachusetts, Mass Technology Leadership Council
Intertek Collaborates with Pepperl+Fuchs on First Hazardous Locations Panel Shop Project
April 14, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions to industries worldwide, has partnered with Pepperl+Fuchs to pilot its ETL Hazardous Locations Panel Program. The collaboration marks the first complete project under Intertek’s new hazardous areas panel shop certification offering. The Hazardous Locations Panel
Generac Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
April 14, 2016
WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generac Holdings Inc. ("Generac") (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment and other engine powered products, today announced plans to release its first quarter 2016 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Generac management will hold a
Snap-on to Webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting Live via the Internet
April 14, 2016
KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced today that it will webcast its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders live via the Internet on Thursday, April 28. The webcast will be available on the Snap-on website beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on April 28. The archived presentation will also be available on the
Good Smile Company: The Princess of Hyrule From 'The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD' Is Joining
April 14, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Good Smile Company, Inc. today announced the worldwide release of the ‘Nendoroid Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Ver.’ (http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5598/), a palm-sized character figure of the popular Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. The figure is approximately 4 inches tall, features
Praxair Canada Receives Approval for Sale of Noxivent™ Nitric Oxide
April 14, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) announced today that its subsidiary, Praxair Canada Inc., has received approval for the sale of its Noxivent brand of inhaled nitric oxide in Canada. Additionally, earlier this year Praxair announced the acquisition of NOxBOX Ltd, a company that specializes in the manufacture of inhaled gas
Bulten AB: Invitation to Conference Call Regarding Bulten’s Q1 Report 2016
April 14, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Bulten AB (STO:BULTEN) Bulten’s Q1 report for the period January – March 2016 will be published on Tuesday 26 April 2016, at approximately 13:30 CET. Investors, analysts and media are invited to participate in the teleconference on April 26 at 14:30 CET. To participate, please
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded U.S. Patent for its Innovative Location Trust Score
April 14, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2016-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) announced today that its recently acquired subsidiary, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., has been issued a U.S. patent for its Location Trust Score technology. U.S. Patent No. 9,277,526 grants Comtech important intellectual property protection and
H&M Releases the Sustainability Report for 2015
April 14, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The H&M Conscious Actions Sustainability Report 2015 is published today. The report shows a steady increase of sustainably sourced materials and great progress when it comes to the use of renewable electricity. Yet another highlight is the signing of the Global Framework Agreement with IndustriALL Global Union and IF
Diodes Incorporated to Announce First Quarter 2016 Financial Results on May 5
April 14, 2016
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
ITT BIW Connector Systems Introduces Unique Seven-Pin Electrical Wellhead Outlet for Downhole
April 14, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation’s (NYSE:ITT) BIW Connector Systems brand has launched a unique seven-contact wellhead outlet to connect safely and reliably to monitoring equipment in oil and gas production wells. Designed for the harsh underground conditions experienced in conventional and steam flood wells, the new
CyberOptics First Quarter 2016 Conference Call Scheduled for April 28
April 14, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) will hold a conference call to review its operating results for the first quarter of 2016 on Thursday, April 28 at 4:30 PM Eastern. The first quarter earnings release will be issued at the close of the market that day. As previously reported, CyberOptics is forecasting first
Freudenberg Continues Profitable Growth
April 14, 2016
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Freudenberg Group, a diversified global technology conglomerate, continued its positive business development with sales increasing by 7.6 percent to 7.57 billion euros or $8.36 billion on the basis of pro-rata consolidation of joint ventures. The growth came despite challenging conditions in certain market
“BizWireTV” from Business Wire Surpasses 2 Million Views
April 14, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Wire today announced the continued growth of “BizWireTV” and celebrated crossing the 2-million-views mark for the weekly news shows. BizWireTV and BizWireTV’s Accelerator Report, debuted in late 2015, are available through the Business Wire website and affiliated social media channels. Based on
Newell Rubbermaid to Webcast First Quarter 2016 Earnings Results
April 14, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) today announced its first quarter 2016 earnings results will be released Friday, April 29, prior to market open and will be followed by a live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. To listen to the webcast, please visit Events & Presentations in the Investor Relations section of Newell
G&K Services to Report Fiscal 2016 Third Quarter Financial Results
April 14, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GK) will report its fiscal 2016 third quarter results on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, before the market opens. The company will also host a conference call to discuss its financial results and outlook. This conference call will be webcast beginning at 10 a.m. Central Time, on April 26,
Jacobs to Hold Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
April 14, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) is expected to release its second quarter 2016 earnings results prior to market open on Thursday, May 5, 2016. The company then plans to host a conference call on May 5 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will make a brief presentation focusing on the
EMCOR Group, Inc. First Quarter Conference Call to Be Broadcast over the Internet
April 14, 2016
NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) intends to release its first quarter 2016 results for the period ended March 31, 2016 on Thursday, April 28, 2016. In conjunction with this release, EMCOR Group will host a conference call, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. Tony Guzzi, President and Chief
Fluor Announces New Reporting Segments
April 14, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) today announced that it will change the reporting of its financial results to better reflect the diverse end markets Fluor serves. Starting with first quarter results that will be released on May 5, 2016, the company will report its financial results based on the following business
Ford of Europe Posts Best First Quarter Sales Since 2010; Market Share Improves; Remains Europe’s
April 14, 2016
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford achieved its best first quarter total vehicles sales in Europe since 2010; best passenger car sales since 2011; and best commercial vehicle sales since 1993. Ford also continued to outpace auto industry growth on the strength of rising demand for its SUVs, commercial vehicles, performance cars and large cars.
Ford’s Thirty Under 30 Connects Millennials with Nonprofits to Pioneer Community Service for
April 14, 2016
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company’s Thirty Under 30, an innovative corporate leadership course that empowers younger employees to work with and learn about philanthropic organizations, is now underway. The Thirty Under 30 fellows are in the early stages of a yearlong course in which they will take time away from their jobs as Ford
Top 50 Automotive Supplier BBB Industries Picks QAD Cloud ERP
April 14, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (Nasdaq:QADA) (Nasdaq:QADB), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, announced today that BBB Industries, an Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Top 50 automotive supplier, has selected QAD Cloud ERP. Based in Daphne,
Summit Materials Prices Secondary Offering of Common Stock
April 14, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:SUM, “Summit”) announced today the pricing of a secondary offering of 10,000,000 shares of Class A common stock by certain selling stockholders, including affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P., at a public offering price of $20.15 per share. The offering is expected to close on
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Site of Democratic Debate, Announces New Tenant
April 14, 2016
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brooklyn Navy Yard announced today that Brooklyn-based chocolate maker MAST CHOCOLATE, founded by brothers Rick and Michael Mast, will move into the third wing of the now fully-leased Green Manufacturing Center (GMC), a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified manufacturing facility and former ship building facility,
AECOM awarded transit contract from Metrolinx with CA$100-million maximum value
April 14, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that it has been selected to provide technical advisory services on the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Mississauga and Brampton, Canada, and the Hamilton LRT project in Hamilton, Canada, for Metrolinx, an agency of
Anixter International to Release First Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference
April 14, 2016
GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) will release first quarter 2016 results on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange and will host a conference call with investors beginning at 9:30 a.m. central time. The call will be available as a live audio webcast and can be accessed at
Oshkosh Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Earnings April 28, 2016
April 14, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, will issue its second quarter fiscal 2016 financial results on Thursday, April 28, 2016. The results will be discussed during a webcast that day beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, investors should go to
SKF: SKF’s First Quarter Results to Be Published on 28 April 2016
April 14, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKF (STO:SKFB) (STO:SKFA) (Pink Sheets:SKFRY) (LSE:SKFB) The SKF Group will publish its results for the first quarter on 28 April 2016 and welcomes investors, analysts and members of the media to take part in a conference call, which will be held in English, at 09:00 (CET), 08:00 (UK time). To join the
Toshiba Launches Opto-Isolated IGBT Gate Pre-Driver IC for In-Vehicle Inverters
April 14, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of "TB9150FNG," an opto-isolated IGBT[1] gate pre-driver IC with various enhanced protective functions for the in-vehicle inverters of electric and hybrid vehicles. Sample shipments start today, with mass
Calgon Carbon Plans to Acquire the European Wood-Based Activated Carbon and Filter Aid Business of
April 14, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) (Calgon Carbon, or the Company) announced today that it has made a binding offer to acquire the wood-based activated carbon, reactivation and mineral-based filtration media business of CECA (the Activated Carbon and Filter Aid Business, or the Business). The transaction is valued at
York Space Systems (YSS) and BridgeSat Collaborate to Bring Optical Communications Capabilities to
April 14, 2016
DENVER & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--York Space Systems (YSS), an aerospace company that specializes in developing small- and medium-class spacecraft, and BridgeSat Inc., a developer of free-space optical communications systems, today announced a collaboration to bring high data rate downlink capabilities to the YSS satellite platform. York Space
Lincoln Continues Signature Sponsorship of Tribeca Film Festival for Third Consecutive Year
April 14, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lincoln Motor Company continues its commitment to the arts by serving as signature sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival for the third consecutive year. The event runs April 13-24 in the Tribeca district of New York. “Lincoln’s partnership with the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival has allowed us to bring the
Cynergy Vacuum Lifters Slash Packaging Time of Boilers
April 14, 2016
A Cynergy Ergonomics vacuum lifter recently installed for a boiler manufacturer lifts and rotates boiler bodies to facilitate the final assembly and packaging in a faster, safer and more ergonomic fashion.  T
Hankook Tire America Corp Chooses Nashville for North American Headquarters
April 14, 2016
Top global tire manufacturer to invest approximately $5 million, create up to 200 new jobs
CLARCOR Appoints Nelda J. Connors to Its Board of Directors
April 13, 2016
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE: CLC) announced that Nelda J. Connors, 50, was appointed to its Board of Directors on April 11, 2016. Ms. Connors is the founder, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Pine Grove Holdings, LLC, which invests in and operates growth-oriented manufacturing companies that offer original
Rubicon Technology to Showcase New Products at Ceramics Expo and SPIE Defense & Commercial
April 13, 2016
BENSENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubicon Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and components to the LED, optical, and consumer electronics markets, today announced that it will exhibit new sapphire products at two shows this month in addition to its traditional sapphire optical products. On display will
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Announces Dates for First Quarter 2016 Results and Conference Call
April 13, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2016 results after the market close on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The company plans to host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Investors can access the call by dialing
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces New York Stock Exchange Listing Extension
April 13, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (“ADS”) (NYSE:WMS), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced that it has received an extension for continued listing and trading of the Company's
Summit Materials Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock
April 13, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM, “Summit”) announced today that certain selling stockholders, including affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P., have commenced a secondary offering of 10,000,000 shares of Class A common stock. Summit is not offering any shares of Class A common stock in the offering and will
HanesBrands Sets Date for First-Quarter 2016 Earnings Announcement and Investor Conference Call
April 13, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) today announced that it will host an Internet audio webcast of its first-quarter 2016 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 21, 2016. At the close of regular trading that day on the New York Stock Exchange, Hanes will issue a news release disclosing financial results
ARCA Recycling Signs Seven New Utility Contracts in Eight States
April 13, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARCA Recycling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI), recently signed new contracts to manage turnkey appliance recycling programs for seven utilities in eight states: California, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Washington and West Virginia.
Span-America Announces Changes in Consumer Bedding Business
April 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAN) announced today that it expects lower consumer bedding sales during the remainder of fiscal 2016 and the first half of fiscal 2017 based on recent competitive changes and an increased emphasis on the Company’s medical products segment. The Company
GSA Global Leadership Summit to Co-locate with CES Asia 2016
April 13, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, CES Asia™ announced that the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)’s Global Leadership Summit (GLS) will be held in conjunction with CES Asia 2016 to promote cross-industry collaboration and innovation. CES Asia is the premier event in Asia for the consumer technology industry, showcasing the full
QAD Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.072 Per Class A Share and $0.06 Per Class B Share
April 13, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (Nasdaq: QADA) (Nasdaq: QADB), a leading provider of enterprise business software and services for global manufacturers, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.072 per share of Class A common stock and $0.06 per share of Class B common stock payable
Stratasys Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
April 13, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced it will release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 on Monday, May 9, 2016. The Company plans to hold the conference call to discuss its first quarter financial results on
Victoria B. Mars, Chairman of the Board, Mars, Inc., to accept the Holland on the Hill Heineken
April 13, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Victoria B. Mars will accept the third annual Holland on the Hill Heineken Award on April 21, 2016, on behalf of Mars, Inc. for the organization’s work to further the US-Dutch economic relationship, as well as their commitment to make the cocoa supply chain more sustainable. Ms. Mars is also being recognized for
US Foods Acquired Food Genius
April 13, 2016
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods today announced it has acquired Food Genius, a leading provider of foodservice data and analytics. The Food Genius team members will join US Foods. Focused exclusively on foodservice, Food Genius offers a suite of technology applications which simplify the interactions needed to transform large-scale
Stoli Group and InnerWorkings Discuss Forward-Thinking Creative Model, Decoupling Creative Ideation
April 13, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stoli Group USA, one of the world’s leading premium spirits brands, and InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), the leading global marketing execution firm, will host a global webinar, “How Stoli’s Creative Execution Strategy Sets the New Standard,” on Wednesday, April 20. The session, designed to help
Rayonier Advanced Materials Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release
April 13, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) plans to release its first quarter 2016 earnings on Monday, May 2, 2016, after the market closes. Rayonier Advanced Materials will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss these results. Supplemental materials and
Rockwell Automation to Release Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Results
April 13, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is scheduled to release its fiscal 2016 second quarter results on April 27 before the market opens. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Automation website at www.rockwellautomation.com. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time