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Speachme, Emerging Leader in Employee Training, Launches U.S. Operations in Austin
September 27, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--speachme, a new micro-learning and peer-to-peer knowledge transfer platform, today announced the launch of its U.S. operations, based out of Austin, Texas. The company, which was started in France two years ago, currently provides its platform for global brands such as Tesla, Airbus, PwC, Nissan and Coca-Cola.
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project in Cieszyn, Poland, City Center
September 27, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in Cieszyn, Poland, that helped to revitalize and beautify the city center by adding colorful mural art to a wall and sponsoring the first-ever Mur Art festival of murals. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG employees and
1st Detect, an Astrotech Subsidiary, Strengthens IP Portfolio
September 27, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC), announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a key patent for increasing the performance of the company’s unique ion trap mass spectrometer used for chemical analysis and detection. 1st Detect’s
Ennis, Inc. Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended August 31, 2016 and Declares
September 27, 2016
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ennis, Inc. (the "Company"), (NYSE: EBF), today reported financial results for the three and six months ended August 31, 2016. Highlights include: Gross profit margin on continuing operations increased slightly from 29.5% to 29.6% on a sequential quarter basis. Diluted earnings per share from continuing
Rejlers Signs Contract With JM Norge
September 27, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Rejlers (STO:REJL) enters into framework agreement with real estate developer JM Norge. The framework agreement covers consultancy services within JM Norge’s current building projects in Norway. In addition to energy consultancy, the agreement covers the field of electrical power engineering
SAIC Awarded $47 Million Contract by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Pacific to Support
September 27, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Pacific awarded Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) a task order to provide technical engineering and installation services to support a new Command and Control Facility (C2F) for the U.S. Air Force. Awarded under Naval Sea System Command’s
Ultra Miniature TMR-Based Magnetic Sensors & Switches to Be Showcased at Sensors Midwest, 2016
September 27, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exhibiting in booth #713 at Sensors MidWest 2016, Coto Technology Inc. will be showcasing its just-released RedRock™ RR110 analog sensor, RR120 digital sensor, and RR130 digital switch. With a standard SOT-23 package, these devices are half of the size of Coto’s CT05 molded reed switch. The high-performance
Praesidian Capital Europe Invests £13 Million in Prestige and Homeseeker Park & Leisure
September 27, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praesidian Capital Europe (“Praesidian”), a leading provider of long-term growth capital in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe, announced today its investment of £13 million in Prestige and Homeseeker Park & Leisure Homes (the “Company”), the two leading brands in the UK leisure lodge
Sami Eronen Appointed Head of Ruukki Construction at SSAB
September 27, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Sami Eronen has been appointed Head of Ruukki Construction, a subsidiary of SSAB (STO:SSABA) (STO:SSABB) (HEX:SSABAH) (HEX:SSABBH), as of December 1, 2016. Sami Eronen will report to the Board of Directors of Ruukki Construction Oy and to the President and CEO of SSAB, Martin Lindqvist. Sami Eronen joins
Komatsu and Joy Global CEOs Talk Commitment to Mining Innovation at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®2016
September 27, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetsuji (Ted) Ohashi, President and CEO of Komatsu Ltd. (TYO: 6301), and Ted Doheny, President and CEO of Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY), met today at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®2016 in Las Vegas. Both companies have a major presence at this year’s show, the premier exposition of mining equipment and services in the
HD-PLC Engaged in Smart IoT Era New Challenges
September 27, 2016
FUKUOKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The rapid growth of IoT (Internet of Things) and the demands of powerline communications applications announce a great expansion of the market of HD-PLC products using IEEE 1901 global standard compliant LSI. Conventional "HD-PLC" has been enhanced to provide an extended long-distance communication range and to
Major Shareholder of Freetech Continues to Increase Stake in the Company
September 27, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freetech Road Recycling Technology (Holdings) Limited (“Freetech”, or the “Group;” stock code: HK.6888), a leading asphalt pavement maintenance (the “APM”) integrated solution provider, is pleased to announce that Mr. Sze Wai Pan (“Mr. Sze”), the controlling shareholder of
Velodyne LiDAR Continues Global Expansion, Opens European Operations
September 27, 2016
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Velodyne announced today that it has officially opened Velodyne Europe GmbH in the Frankfurt Rhein Main area in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The expansion of Velodyne operations will further enhance the production and engineering support model Velodyne LiDAR is implementing globally. Velodyne Europe continues to
Fototerra Introduces POSEIDON, the First Fully Equipped Maritime Oil Pollution Control Aircraft
September 27, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In order to comply with the steady increase in demand for airborne remote sensing of pollution, Fototerra and Aerodata/Optimare have established a joint venture to provide airborne maritime pollution surveillance services for the private sector and governmental agencies. After nearly three years of development,
IDEX Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
September 27, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per common share. The next dividend will be paid October 31, 2016 to shareholders of record as of October 17, 2016. This dividend represents the company’s 88th consecutive regular
New Air-Driven Liquid Pump by Parker
September 27, 2016
A high volume, double-ended, double acting high pressure pump, the AHL118 is designed for use in oil and gas, chemical, industrial and research applications.  
CLARCOR Increases Quarterly Dividend by 14%
September 26, 2016
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE: CLC) announced today that the company’s Board of Directors has resolved to increase the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 14%, from $0.22 per share of common stock to $0.25 per share of common stock. This continues the company’s consecutive streak of increasing dividends
Ergon’s New Bright Stock HyGold 5000BS Now Available
September 26, 2016
JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ergon Refining, Inc., has announced the availability of HyGold 5000BS, a product of the company’s investment in the latest Group I bright stock refining technology. HyGold 5000BS offers a unique combination of high viscosity, low pour point, low odor and high flash point. Its color and appearance are superior
Spaceflight Industries Celebrates Successful Launch of the BlackSky Pathfinder Satellite Aboard
September 26, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spaceflight Industries, a next-generation space company enabling access to space and redefining global intelligence, announced the successful launch of its BlackSky Pathfinder-1 satellite into a sun synchronous orbit from India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). From Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota,
Luxfer Declares Quarterly Dividend
September 26, 2016
SALFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxfer Holdings PLC (Luxfer Group) (NYSE:LXFR), a global materials technology company (the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of 12.5 cents (before deduction of depositary fees) per American Depositary Share (12.5 cents per ordinary share of £0.50
Webco Industries, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter Results
September 26, 2016
SAND SPRINGS, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webco Industries, Inc. (OTC: WEBC) today reported results for our fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2016. For our fiscal 2016 fourth quarter, we incurred a net loss of $0.6 million, or a loss of $0.73 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, for
Silgan to Release Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Results on October 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products, will release its third quarter 2016 earnings results on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, before the U.S. markets open. At 11:00 A.M. eastern time on that day, Silgan will hold a conference
Clearwater Paper Announces Availability and Timing of Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
September 26, 2016
SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced it will host its third quarter 2016 earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Webcast The webcast and presentation slides, which will provide certain outlook information, can be accessed at Clearwater
SAIC Named 2016 Top Simulation and Training Company by Military Training International
September 26, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) was recognized by Military Training International as a 2016 Top Simulation and Training Company in the September 2016 edition for the third consecutive year. “SAIC is incredibly honored and proud to have won Military Training International’s Innovation
Rocket Lab Completes World’s First Private Orbital Launch Site
September 26, 2016
MAHIA, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab is pleased to announce the completion of the world’s first private orbital launch complex, Launch Complex 1. Located on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula, Launch Complex 1 is set to enable the highest frequency of space launches in history. The facility will be the primary site for launches of
Surge Components, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2016 Results
September 26, 2016
DEER PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Components, Inc. (“Surge” or “the Company”) (OTCQB:SPRS), a leading supplier of capacitors, discrete semi-conductors and audible/sounding devices, today announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended August 31, 2016. This press release should be read in conjunction with
Mountain Hardwear Announces Departure of Brand President John Walbrecht
September 26, 2016
RICHMOND, Calif. & PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mountain Hardwear, Inc., a leader in high-performance mountaineering apparel and equipment, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), today announced the departure of brand president John Walbrecht, who has resigned to pursue opportunities closer to his
DHL Global Forwarding Launches New Air Freight Service for Emergency Logistics
September 26, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, extends its product portfolio and launches DHL SameDay Speedline. This new air freight product offers forwarding customers a mission critical solution for emergency shipments. Providing a best flight out service at an optimal
Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Optic Lenses in Safety Systems Market from 2016 to 2020:
September 26, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global automotive optic lenses in safety systems (AOLSS) market report. This research report also lists four other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape According to the report,
U.S. Army Places $42 Million Order for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program
September 26, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced today that the U.S. Army has placed a $42 million order that exercises available options for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program including vehicles, installed kits and packaged kits. The order is the third since the contract was
Gränges AB: Gränges Nomination Committee Appointed
September 26, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Gränges AB (STO:GRNG) Gränges Nomination Committee for the 2017 Annual General Meeting shall consist of representatives from the three largest shareholders and the Chairman of the Gränges Board. On 31 August 2016, Gränges’ three largest shareholders were Fourth National Swedish
RPSEA Releases Bold New Strategic Plan to Tackle Industry’s Biggest Challenges
September 26, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPSEA today released its Strategic Plan for 2016 and beyond for managing and growing the organization’s capacity to conduct research on the biggest technical challenges facing the oil and gas industry today and into the future. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, RPSEA is a consortium that brings together research universities,
Knorr-Bremse's offer for Haldex: offer document made public
September 26, 2016
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This announcement is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa or in any other jurisdictions where such offer pursuant to legislation and regulations in such relevant jurisdictions would be prohibited by applicable law. Shareholders not resident in
Indian Motorcycle Announces 2017 Indian Wrecking Crew Team Members in Bold Bid in Return to AMA Pro
September 26, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indian Motorcycle®, America’s First Motorcycle Company®, today announced the all-star members of its 2017 Wrecking Crew. Named after the famed Wrecking Crew of the 1940s and 1950s, the three riders will make history in 2017 as Indian Motorcycle continues its bold and aggressive return to AMA Pro Flat
Intrepid Announces New Senior Vice President Corporate Finance
September 26, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intrepid Aviation is pleased to announce the promotion of Oliver Geldner to Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance effective October 1, 2016. “Oliver’s knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to our growing business. He is an ambassador of Intrepid to the industry community and a respected member of our
AGCO is Founding Member of the DKE Data-Hub Initiative
September 26, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, is proud to announce its participation as a founding member of the DKE Data-Hub initiative. This participation is one example of how AGCO’s precision agriculture strategy, Fuse®, continues to expand its open
Reynolds Group Holdings Limited Announces Incremental Term Loans under Senior Secured Credit
September 26, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reynolds Group Holdings Limited (“Reynolds Group”) today announced that it is seeking to incur additional senior secured term loans under its existing Senior Secured Credit Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $500 million (the “Incremental Term Loans”). Reynolds Group intends to use the
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Selected as Part of JV with Steve P. Rados, Inc. on Wastewater
September 26, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) (“Sterling” or the "Company”) today announced that its affiliate, Myers & Sons Construction (“Myers”), was selected as part of a joint venture with Steve P. Rados, Inc. (“Rados”), by the City of Modesto,
Emerson helps Shell Philippines Exploration keep energy flowing
September 26, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliable operations are essential for the Malampaya natural gas production and processing facilities run by Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX). Gas from the Malampaya field powers generating stations that provide up to 40 percent of the electricity for Luzon, the Philippines’ largest island and home
OIF Launches Optical Projects to Enable Next Generation Modules
September 26, 2016
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the conclusion of the Optical Internetworking Forum’s (OIF) latest quarterly meeting, the organization announced that it has begun work on two optical interface projects, marking an evolutionary step to integrate optics as the industry moves to aggressively shrink module size. The IC-TROSA project would
Henkel Celebrates 140 Years of Global Innovation
September 26, 2016
ROCKY HILL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Henkel (“the Company”) celebrates 140 years of innovation, sustainability leadership, and customer satisfaction globally. In North America, Henkel continues to grow at a record pace as the Company launches new products, creates solutions for the region’s top corporations and household
Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s September 2016 U.S. Sales Conference Call
September 26, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its September 2016 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Monday, October 3, 2016. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He
Industrial IoT leaders work towards interoperability and open source collaboration
September 26, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE: GE) and Bosch are working together to shape the connected world through a collaboration between the software divisions of both organizations, GE Digital and Bosch Software Innovations. The organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding where GE Digital and Bosch Software Innovations will further
Trinseo Reaches Milestone as Fully Public Company
September 26, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today issued a statement welcoming Bain Capital’s successful sale of its remaining stake in the company. The sale, which was announced on September 19, 2016, concluded Bain Capital’s
IEE Exhibiting Line of Ruggedized Displays at AUSA 2016
September 26, 2016
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEE, manufacturer of enhanced displays for military applications, will be exhibiting at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, Oct 3-5th in Washington DC. IEE will be showcasing an array of ruggedized displays including hand-held devices, ground vehicle Control Display Units (CDUs), and avionics Multi Function
Cloud Standards Customer Council Publishes Cloud Customer Architecture e-Commerce Whitepaper
September 26, 2016
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloud Standards Customer Council™ (CSCC™) has published a new reference architecture, Cloud Customer Architecture for e-Commerce, which was written to help technologists leverage cloud computing to support e-Commerce solutions. The whitepaper is available for download at:
Norsk Titanium Funds New Plattsburgh Facility to Showcase Revolutionary Additive Manufacturing
September 26, 2016
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components today announced that its subsidiary, Norsk Titanium US Inc., is opening a nearly 70,000 sqft production and training facility in Q4 2016. The PDQC will complement the U.S.
BizWireTV Accelerator Report: Online Car Retailer Redefines How Cars are Bought and Sold and a New
September 26, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report, Vroom, the online pre-owned car retailer, continues its rise with a $50M investment in its Series E round. Now you can watch BizWireTV on any screen you want by downloading the new app through the Apple TV and iPhone App Store and Google Play for Android
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and
September 26, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for August was $7.7 billion, up 12 percent
Gensource Announces Execution of Take-or-Pay Off Take Agreement
September 26, 2016
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gensource Potash Corporation (“Gensource” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: GSP) is pleased to announce that, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) announced April 6, 2016, it has completed negotiations for and executed a definitive off take agreement (“Off