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Top 4 Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Removal Fluids Market from 2016-2020: Technavio
October 3, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global removal fluids market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.  
Praxair Announces Third Quarter 2016 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule
October 3, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) will release its third quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, October 27, 2016, before the market opens and will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET that morning. Following are details for the listen-only conference call, which will be available live and on demand to the public and
BAE Systems Delivering the Next Generation of Connected Clothing
October 3, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A revolutionary piece of new wearable technology that can turn clothing into networked technology is set to begin production. BAE Systems’ Broadsword® Spine® has been designed specifically as an alternative to the heavy portable data and power supplies currently carried by military and emergency service
CAE Market for VARs to Grow at 11% CAGR Due to the Increased Partnership Between Vendors and
October 3, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global computer-aided engineering (CAE) market for value-added resellers (VARs) to grow at a CAGR of more than 11% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global CAE market for VARs for 2016-2020.
Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences Announce Global Licensing Agreement on EXZACT Precision Technology
October 3, 2016
ST. LOUIS & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) and Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), announced today that the companies have reached a non-exclusive global option and licensing agreement on Dow AgroSciences’ EXZACT™ Precision Technology® Platform for
Fitch Upgrades American Axle's IDR to 'BB'; Outlook Stable
October 3, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AXL) and its subsidiary American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) to 'BB' from 'BB-'. Fitch has also affirmed the rating on AAM's secured revolving credit facility at 'BB+/RR1'. Fitch has upgraded AAM's
3M Completes Sale of its Temporary Protective Films Business
October 3, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that it has completed the sale of its temporary protective films business, formerly known as Polymask, to Pregis LLC. 3M’s temporary protective films business provides adhesive-backed temporary protective films used in a broad range of industries, including automotive, appliance,
Domtar Completes Acquisition of Home Delivery Incontinent Supplies
October 3, 2016
FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Home Delivery Incontinent Supplies Co. (“HDIS”), pursuant to a definitive agreement announced on August 18, 2016. HDIS is a leading, national direct-to-consumer provider of adult incontinence and related
Utz Quality Foods, LLC Completes Acquisition of Golden Enterprises, Inc.
October 3, 2016
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utz® Quality Foods, LLC, the U.S.’s largest privately held snack food company, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Golden Enterprises, Inc. by Utz Quality Foods, LLC. “This merger will allow the Golden Flake brand to continue to grow in our core southeastern markets, while
BirdDogHR Continues Growth Trend into the Fourth Quarter
October 3, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BirdDogHR™, the leader in talent management solutions for the construction, engineering and skilled trades industries, continues to achieve astounding results. The company set records in the first three quarters of 2016 for new business sales and that momentum puts the company on track for another record
Nolato Completes Acquisition of Treff AG
October 3, 2016
TOREKOV, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Nolato (STO:NOLAB) has completed its acquisition of Swiss company Treff AG. The final purchase price for the company is SEK 418 million. Treff’s sales for 2016 are estimated at just over SEK 450 million, with an EBITDA margin of around 11.5%. The EBITDA multiple is approximately 7.5 –
L-3 Introduces MX™-8 Electro-Optical/Infrared Imaging System for Lightweight Tactical Airborne
October 3, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its WESCAM division has launched its smallest and lightest electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) airborne imaging system, the MX™-8. The MX-8 is designed for small tactical UAVs, light manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, and tactical
L-3 to Demonstrate ROVER 6™ on All-Terrain Vehicle at AUSA
October 3, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it will demonstrate its ROVER 6™ wideband ISR system at the 2016 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition being held October 3–5 in Washington, D.C. The versatile ROVER communications system, which includes the
The Power of Pink Prevails at Macy’s In the Fight Against Breast Cancer
October 3, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This October, Macy’s is once again inviting customers to “think pink” and show their support in the fight against breast cancer through an inspirational and fashionable campaign that heightens awareness and turns the fundraising focus on a disease that affects not only women, but those who love them.
Intevac Announces Multi-System HDD Order for 200 Lean Systems
October 3, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVAC), a leading supplier of thin-film processing systems, today announced the receipt of a multi-system order for 200 Lean® systems. As with the multi-system order booked in May, these systems will be equipped with the latest technology enhancements for HDD magnetic media sputtering.
PCTEL Engages Three Part Advisors for Investor Relations
October 3, 2016
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leader in Performance Critical Telecom solutions, announced today that it has engaged Three Part Advisors, LLC to lead its strategic investor relations efforts. Three Part will coordinate PCTEL’s investor relations activities and will work with management to increase awareness
Matthew Stillings Joins Rexnord Corporation as President, Water Management Platform
October 3, 2016
MILWAUKEE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rexnord (NYSE:RXN) announced today that Matthew Stillings has joined the company as a Group Executive and President of its Water Management Platform. Stillings joins Rexnord from IDEX Corporation where he served most recently as Senior Vice President – Group Executive responsible for Pumping and Valve
Trump-Clinton Commemorative Coin from Long-Stanton is a Big Hit
October 3, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The commemorative Trump-Clinton campaign coin from Long-Stanton Manufacturing in Cincinnati, Ohio is a big hit with collectors and non-collectors alike. Since the coin’s introduction, the company has shipped thousands across the country. The coin depicts a likeness of Mr. Trump on one side facing to the right, and
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Tetra Tech Joint Venture $400 Million Contract
October 3, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that its joint venture with Sealaska Technical Services was selected to provide design-build services to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Under the Design, Integration, Construction, Communication, and Engineering
Handy & Harman Ltd. Acquires ElectroMagnetic Enterprise
October 3, 2016
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH) (HNH) a diversified global industrial company and subsidiary of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE:SPLP), today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the ElectroMagnetic Enterprise (EME) business from Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation for approximately
Luxottica and Intel Launch Smart Eyewear: Radar Pace™
October 3, 2016
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Luxottica Group and Intel announced the launch of Radar PaceTM, a smart eyewear featuring a real-time voice activated coaching system. Seeking to redefine the way athletes train, Radar Pace is the result of years of research and development between Luxottica’s Oakley brand and Intel. This
Versum Materials Becomes Independent Company
October 3, 2016
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on more than 30 years of leadership supplying materials and delivery systems to the global semiconductor and electronics industry, the former Electronic Materials business of Air Products is now a separate and independent public company: Versum Materials, Inc. Versum Materials (NYSE:VSM) officially spun off
Clariant Adds Polyketone Masterbatches, Compounds; Expanding Portfolio of Colors for Engineering
October 3, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced availability of standard colors for aliphatic polyketone (PK) polymers. The company supplies both finished compounds and concentrated color masterbatches using the resin and is believed to be the first supplier to offer these products in 12 standard
Chase Corporation Acquires Resin Designs, LLC
October 3, 2016
WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chase Corporation (NYSE MKT: CCF) announced that it has acquired Resin Designs, LLC (“Resin Designs”), an advanced adhesives and sealants manufacturer, with locations in Woburn, MA and Newark, CA. In the most recently completed calendar year, Resin Designs had revenue in excess of $11,000,000, with
Ford Transit Sales Grow in September; Ford’s Overall U.S. Sales Down 8 Percent Versus Year-Ago
October 3, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Transit vans U.S. sales grew 6 percent last month with 10,799 vans sold. Overall Ford U.S. September sales totaled 204,447 vehicles, an 8 percent decline versus a year ago. Retail sales declined 4 percent in September, with 162,327 vehicles sold for the month. Fleet sales of 42,120 vehicles, including daily
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