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The Watermill Group Acquires EMI; Completes Second Key Investment in the Automotive Industry
August 2, 2016
LEXINGTON, Mass. & STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Watermill Group, a strategy-driven private investment firm, completed its second key investment in the automotive industry with today’s acquisition of Experi-Metal, Inc. (EMI), a leading provider of prototyping and complex metalformed parts and assemblies for the automotive,
“The House That Little Giant Built” Shows World a Safer Way to Use Ladders
August 2, 2016
SPRINGVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Little Giant Ladder Systems®, the industry leader in ladder safety innovation, has addressed three of OSHA’s 2015 top 10 serious safety violations by building a 13,500-square-foot luxury residence to show the world a major construction project can be completed faster, better and more safely from start
Imperial Bag & Paper Honored with NY City & State Reports Sustainability Award
August 2, 2016
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC (“Imperial”), a leading regional and national distributor of disposable food service and janitorial supplies, was honored on July 28th with the Sustainability Award presented by NY City & State Reports. Jason Tillis, President of Imperial, along with other
Mouser Electronics Honors Its 2016 Best-in-Class Award Winners
August 2, 2016
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc. today congratulates the recipients of its annual Mouser Best-in-Class Award. Mouser honored the winners at an August 1st awards ceremony, recognizing the exceptional individuals from Mouser’s manufacturer partners who best supported the global distributor’s
Race for Robotics Patents to Emerge as a Key Driver for the Global R&D Spending in the Robotics
August 2, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global research and development spending in the robotics industry to grow at a CAGR of more than 17% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global R&D spending in the robotics industry for
Emerson Declares Dividend
August 2, 2016
August 02, 2016 01:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of forty-seven and a half cents ($0.475) per share of common stock payable September 9, 2016, to stockholders of record August 12, 2016.
Pendleton to Host Drone Rodeo Showcase for Digital Agriculture Pioneers
August 2, 2016
PENDLETON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Oregon UAS FutureFarm will host the first Ag Drone Rodeo in Pendleton, Oregon on August 18 & 19. The two days will feature real-world Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) crop survey flight demos and post-flight data analysis presentations from leading companies in digital agriculture. Orchard growers, vineyard
Piramal Pharma Solutions Expands Capacity for Sterile Manufacturing in Lexington
August 2, 2016
LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Piramal Pharma Solutions, a provider of sterile drug product development and manufacturing services, has announced plans for a $25 million expansion of its facilities in Lexington, Kentucky. Piramal Pharma Solutions’ plan focuses on expanding the Lexington site capabilities and capacity for commercial aseptic
Calvin Klein, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer of the Brand
August 2, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), today announced the appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer of the brand, effective immediately. Mr. Simons will lead the creative strategy of the Calvin Klein brand globally across the Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum, Calvin
SIG Combibloc Group Holdings S.à r.l.: 2nd Quarter 2016 Results
August 2, 2016
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are pleased to announce our quarterly conference call to discuss the results of SIG Combibloc Group Holdings S.à r.l. for the 2nd Quarter 2016. Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Time: 15.00 CET / 14.00 GMT / 9.00 EST The call information will be distributed on our secure site. If you would like access to our call,
Conner Industries Completes the Acquisition of Continental Timber Company
August 2, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conner Industries, Inc. (“Conner” or the “Company”), a national lumber processor and leading provider of integrated packaging solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Continental Timber Company (“Continental”), a regional lumber processor founded in
Toyota Motor Sales Reports July 2016 Sales
August 2, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2016 sales of 214,233 units, a decrease of 1.4 percent from July 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in July 2016 compared to July 2015, sales were down 1.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted July
Intel SoC FPGA Developer Forum: ReFLEX CES Showcases Arria 10 SoC FPGA Cards and OpenCL Solutions
August 2, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intel SoC FPGA Developer Forum, August 18, 2016 - ReFLEX CES, a leading provider of custom embedded and complex systems, will showcase its expertise in the design and manufacture of complex SoC FPGA cards at the Intel SoC FPGA Developer Forum 2016. Highlights of the stand include Arria10 SoC Instant DevKit &
Materials Start-up Lumiant Recruits Charles Baker as CEO
August 2, 2016
CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumiant Corporation, a materials development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Baker as CEO. Mr. Baker will be responsible for guiding the company toward profitability by opening and expanding new markets for Lumiant’s innovative materials; such as, its revolutionary patent pending
Snap-on to Present at Jefferies 2016 Industrials Conference
August 2, 2016
KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will present at the Jefferies 2016 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. The presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:40 p.m. ET. The live webcast with audio and slides can be accessed by visiting the company’s Web site at www.snapon.com/sna or by
Limbach Holdings LLC Announces Update on Ticker Change
August 2, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Limbach Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: LMB, LMBW) (“Limbach”) today announced the Company has received notice from FINRA that trading will commence under the Company’s new ticker “LMB” as of the market open on Wednesday August 3, 2016. “We are very excited to receive confirmation that Limbach
Micro-Measurements® Releases New CEA-Series Strain Gages
August 2, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Micro-Measurements®, a Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) brand, today announced the release of three CEA-Series strain gages designed to perform standard compression tests on polymer matrix composite materials. The new sensor patterns feature a unique configuration that is ideal for any strain
NI Brings Semiconductor ATE Digital Capability to PXI
August 2, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIWeek – NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today announced the NI PXIe-6570 digital pattern instrument and NI Digital Pattern Editor. This product frees manufacturers of RFICs, power
NI Increases Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Test System Customizability With Turnkey HIL Simulators
August 2, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIWeek – NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today announced turnkey HIL Simulators built on an open, modular architecture to help automotive and aerospace embedded software testers maintain
Siemens Healthineers Unveils Game-Changing Atellica Solution at AACC 2016
August 2, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Siemens Healthineers unveiled the Atellica™ Solution,1 a highly flexible immunoassay and clinical chemistry solution featuring patented bi-directional magnetic sample-transport technology that is 10 times faster than conventional conveyors.1 The unveiling occurred during the 68th AACC Annual Scientific
3M Licenses Dental Ceramics Coloring Technology to Dental Direkt
August 2, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that after winning a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany against Dental Direkt GmbH involving technology that enables the coloring of ceramic-based dental restorations, Dental Direkt GmbH will license this patented technology from 3M. 3M’s patented technology enables the coloring of
Audi Sets 67th Straight Monthly U.S. Sales Record in July
August 2, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audi reported that its July sales increased 4 percent to 18,364 vehicles, as the Q3, Q7 and A4 led the volume gains. Audi achieved its best July in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous July record was set in 2015 with sales of 17,654 vehicles. Year-to-date sales have risen 3.6 percent to 115,298 vehicles
Axalta opens Europe, Middle East and Africa management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland
August 2, 2016
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has opened its new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Members of Axalta’s EMEA leadership team, who had been located in different offices, have all been in the new Swiss
EnPro Industries to Present at the Jefferies 2016 Industrials Conference
August 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) will present at the Jefferies 2016 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, August 9. The company’s presentation is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be made by Steve Macadam, president and chief executive officer. The presentation will be webcast on the
Low Capacitance TVS Diode Arrays from Littelfuse Offer Economical Alternative to Semiconductor-Based
August 2, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced a series of low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays optimized for protecting electronic equipment that may experience destructive electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP814x Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) integrate four or six channels of
Polaris Introduces More Innovation with 2017 Off-Road Products
August 2, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), the worldwide leader in off-road vehicles, is announcing 11 new models, several product enhancements, and a new, ground-breaking technology that will revolutionize the off-road riding experience. The 2017 news stems from Polaris’ relentless pursuit of innovation, and its
Orbital ATK to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results on August 10
August 2, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that it will release second quarter 2016 financial results prior to the opening of the market on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Orbital ATK will conduct a conference call with financial analysts the same morning to discuss
ChannelAdvisor to Present at the Pacific Crest Global Technology Leadership Forum
August 2, 2016
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Mark Cook will present at an upcoming investor conference, the 18th Annual Pacific
Compass Health Brands Acquires Meridian Medical
August 2, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Health Brands is pleased to announce the acquisition of Meridian Medical, a leading manufacturer and supplier of gel overlays, seating/positioning cushions, therapeutic support surfaces, lymphedema systems and respiratory products. Terms of the purchase are not being disclosed. Meridian Medical’s product
Synchrony Financial and Rheem Manufacturing Extend Consumer Financing Program Agreement
August 2, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF), a premier consumer financial services company with 80 years of retail heritage, today announced a multi-year extension with Rheem to continue providing a financing program for the purchase of heating, cooling and water heating products and services. Qualifying
Mace Releases December 31, 2015 Audited Financials
August 2, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mace Security International Inc. (OTCPINK: MACE) today released audited financial results for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2015. The Company’s yearend audit and financial results had been delayed pending resolution of a valuation issue on certain non-operating assets. The Company has made its audited
Falfurrias Capital Partners Announces Investment in Green Distribution
August 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented, middle-market businesses, today announced that it has purchased a controlling stake in Green Distribution, a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of heat transfers and screen printed custom apparel.
IXYS Introduces a Higher Power Density 1.6kV Fast Thyristor
August 2, 2016
LEIDEN, Netherlands & CHIPPENHAM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) an international power and IC semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., introduced a new pressure contact distributed gate thyristor with increased power density. This new fast thyristor with
Optimal+ Announces Availability of Electronics Solution with Release 6.5
August 2, 2016
HOLON, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimal+™, the leader in big data solutions for manufacturing operations in the semiconductor and electronics industries, today announced the availability of Release 6.5. This latest release includes an extension of the company’s Global Ops solution to serve the needs of electronics manufacturing
PCTEL Offers Network Engineering Solutions for Rail, IoT
August 2, 2016
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leader in Performance Critical Telecom solutions, announced that it is expanding its network engineering services offerings to serve the needs of private wireless networks, including the IoT (Internet of Things). The company has established a leadership position in engineering
National Instruments to Host Investor Conference at NIWeek
August 2, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) will host its annual investor conference in Austin, Texas, in conjunction with NIWeek, the company’s annual user conference. A key event for launching new products, NIWeek brings together more than 3,000 customers and partners to learn how the expansion of NI’s core
Woodhead® Haztex® High-Output LED Haz-Duty Light Delivers Safety, Reliability
August 2, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex has introduced the Woodhead® Haztex® High-Output LED Haz-Duty Light. With integrated LEDs, this hazardous-duty fixture provides greatly enhanced durability and lamp life. The light can be used in a host of hazardous applications where uptime and safety are crucial, such as maintenance operations at
Cree IG Series LED Lighting Delivers Better Light and Healthy Savings To Reston Hospital Center
August 2, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reston Hospital Center, a leading acute-care and surgical facility in Reston, Va., selected LED lighting by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) to replace the outdated metal halide light fixtures in its parking garage. Cree’s industry-leading IG Series parking luminaires are already generating positive results, delivering
Optimal+ Appoints Shykeh Gordon Vice President and General Manager of New Electronics Business Unit
August 2, 2016
HOLON, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimal+™, the leader in big data solutions for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing operations, today announced the appointment of Shykeh Gordon as Vice President and General Manager of its new Electronics Business Unit. Mr. Gordon, an electronics industry veteran, will work closely with electronics
Ecolab Second Quarter Reported Diluted EPS $0.87 Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.08, Flat to Last Year;
August 2, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL): SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: Reported diluted EPS $0.87; includes $0.21 per share special charge primarily related to the energy industry downturn, as well as discrete tax items Adjusted diluted EPS $1.08, as lower delivered product costs, cost savings and lower taxes and shares offset an
LSB Industries, Inc. Appoints John Diesch Executive Vice President, Chemical Manufacturing
August 2, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced that John Diesch has been named Executive Vice President-Manufacturing effective August 1, 2016. Mr. Diesch, who takes over the role from Richard Sanders, a Director of the Company’s Board who served as Interim
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend
August 2, 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BRSS) (the “Company”) today announced that, on August 1, 2016, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per share on the Company’s common stock for the second quarter of 2016. The dividend will be paid on August 24, 2016 to
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. Appoints Scott B. Ullem to the Company’s Board of Directors
August 2, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer packaging and engineered specialty materials, today announced the appointment of Scott B. Ullem to its Board of Directors. Since January 2014, Ullem has served as Chief Financial Officer for Edwards
Chem-Dry Cares, Educating New Pet Owners on How to Maintain a Healthy Home
August 2, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dedicated to helping families maintain a healthy and happy home, Chem-Dry Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning provides effective services for new pet owners who experience accidents and messes that new pets often bring with them. In an effort to encourage pet adoption and bring light to the importance of adopted pets
Tennant Company to Present Its Growth Strategy at the Jefferies 12th Annual Global Industrials
August 2, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) will provide an overview of the company, including its strategies for growth, at the Jefferies 12th Annual Global Industrials Conference in New York. Senior Vice President and CFO Tom Paulson is scheduled to present on Tuesday, August 9, at 11:20 am EDT. Tennant’s presentation (and
Toro® Irrigation Helping Support Water Conservation Efforts on Rio’s Olympic Golf Course
August 2, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the 2016 international sporting event in Rio de Janeiro nearing, the game of golf will mark its historic return following a 112-year absence. As many of the world’s top golfers take to Rio’s Olympic Golf Course, The Toro Company is proud to have been chosen to provide a fully integrated
American Vanguard International Subsidiary and Huifeng Agrochemical Company Ltd. Subsidiary
August 2, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. & DAFENG CITY, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) today announced that its International Subsidiary, AMVAC Netherlands BV, has joined with Chinese-based Huifeng Agrochemical Company, Ltd. Subsidiary Shanghai Focus Biological Technology Co., Ltd. to establish a technology R&D-focused joint
Ford U.S. Van Sales up 26 Percent, Truck Sales up 5 Percent in July; Total Sales Down 3 Percent on
August 2, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company’s total truck sales, including pickups and vans, grew 5 percent in July versus a year ago with 87,104 sold. Overall company U.S. sales were down 3 percent, with 216,479 total vehicles sold. Fleet sales – sales to large companies, government customers and rental car companies –
Most Powerful Quantum Optimization Processor Worldwide Now Online at USC ISI
August 2, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a recent upgrade, the USC-Lockheed Martin Quantum Computing Center (QCC) based at the USC Information Sciences Institute (ISI) with 1098 qubits, is now the leader in qubit capacity. With this upgrade from the 512-qubit D-Wave Two™ system, the D-Wave 2X™ processor is enabling QCC researchers to
CIRCOR Energy | RTK Announces New Actuator Line
August 2, 2016
KORNWESTHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) announced that RTK, a CIRCOR Energy brand, has launched the next generation of the REact electric actuator product family that is 60% more energy efficient than previous versions and other market available products. The next-generation REact actuators offer a number of