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Dow Announces Contributions to Flint Water Relief Efforts
March 24, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) announced today it will partner with Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and the United Way of Genesee County to support ongoing water relief efforts in Flint, Michigan. In addition, various Dow employee groups have taken the initiative to offer support for their neighbors in
PINFA-NA Announces New Speakers for Workshop: “Meeting Fire Safety Requirements in Surface
March 24, 2016
CALIFON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association-North America (PINFA-NA) announces new speakers for its fourth annual workshop, Meeting Fire Safety Requirements in Surface Transportation, on April 26th and 27th, 2016 in Montreal, Québec, CA. New speakers have been added to the event making
Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s March 2016 U.S. Sales Conference Call
March 24, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its March 2016 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Friday, April 1, 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 will
Toyota Boshoku to Establish Office in Silicon Valley
March 24, 2016
KARIYA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toyota Boshoku Corporation (TOKYO:3116) will establish a new office in Silicon Valley in April 2016. Designated the "Toyota Boshoku America Silicon Valley Office," this site will serve as an R&D base for Toyota Boshoku America, Inc., strengthening its capacity to conduct research and analysis on advanced
aPriori PCM Case Study Webinar with Soucy International
March 24, 2016
CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--aPriori, a provider of product cost management (PCM) software solutions for the enterprise is hosting a new Case Study webinar on how Soucy International optimized their quoting processes to respond to RFQ’s faster and more consistently to win more business.       Speakers: Marc-Andre’
AVATA, Inc. Unveils New Website
March 24, 2016
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVATA, Inc. a leading Supply Chain Planning consultancy with a focus on leveraging Oracle Supply Chain Management solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a newly designed and significantly renovated website at www.avata.com. The new site represents the growth AVATA has experienced over the past 15 years
Jason Morin New General Manager Boliden Tara
March 24, 2016
BOLIDEN, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Jason Morin has been appointed General Manager of Boliden Tara Mines (STO:BOL) (TSX:BLS), and will take up his position later this spring. Jason has extensive experience of the mining and smelting industries. His most recent position was as General Manager and Director with Newmarket Gold in
New Enterprise Software Product Evaluation Service Ranks SYSPRO ERP in Top 5
March 24, 2016
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSPRO, a provider of best-of-breed, award-winning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on premise, cloud-based and mobile utilization, announced today the company’s software offering has been highly ranked by SelectHub, a new Enterprise Software Product Evaluation Service. SelectHub studied
XPEL Technologies to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2015 Results
March 24, 2016
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and year end results. To access the live webcast, log onto the XPEL Technologies website at http://www.xpel.com, and click on “Investor
Orbital ATK Highlights Advanced Defense Capabilities During FIDAE 2016
March 24, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, will exhibit at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile from March 29 to April 1, 2016. FIDAE has for 35 years fostered development of the global aerospace, defense and security industries. The event provides
Panasonic Starts to Deliver Thermal Sensing Solutions Using the Infrared Array Sensor "Grid-EYE"
March 24, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed a thermal sensation estimation method* using the infrared array sensor Grid-EYE. Based on the results of estimations, the company has started to deliver high-precision thermal sensing solutions that recognize thermal comfort for people. The thermal sensation
Next Generation Fiber Optic Connector from nanoPrecision Products Shown to Outperform Industry
March 24, 2016
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nanoPrecision Products has unveiled third-party optical and environmental testing data that show its next generation fiber optic connector, called the Ferrolder, over-performs traditional ceramic SC style ferrules and connectors and qualifies for a Single Optical Connector SC-UPC Kit by Verizon. The data,
2 SmartBear Marketing Experts to Lead Customer Journey Discussion at MassTLC’s Sales and Marketing
March 24, 2016
SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gary DeAsi, Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Brand at SmartBear Software, the leader in software quality tools for the connected world, and Ryan Pinkham, Content Marketing Manager at SmartBear, are presenting the session, “Mapping Content Strategy to the Modern Customer Journey,” at
Cybric’s CIO Mike D. Kail to Participate in Panel on Containers and Microservices
March 24, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cybric, the security virtualization pioneer, today announced their Chief Innovation Officer, Mike D. Kail, will join representatives from eBay, Google and Nirmata at Fabric CloudBlazer’s panel, “Containers and Microservices= New Paradigm for DevOps?” March 24th in Santa Clara. Cybric delivers
Ryder Executives Share Top Cross-Border and Automotive Logistics Trends
March 24, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The growth of nearshoring, challenges related to U.S. Customs compliance, and border trade imbalances were just a few of the significant topics addressed by Ryder executives at the recent Automotive Logistics Mexico Conference sponsored by Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated
Oshkosh Defense to Upgrade the U.S. Army’s Heavy Tactical Vehicles
March 24, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, will recapitalize 1,212 Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) and produce 345 trailers following multiple orders from the U.S. Army valued at more than $430 million. Oshkosh will upgrade the Army’s fleet of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical
Milestones and Memories: Toyota Marks Corolla’s 50th Anniversary
March 24, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actress Gina Rodriguez drove her Corolla cross-country to Hollywood to follow her dreams. Actress Hannah Simone learned to drive inside her dad’s pristinely kept Corolla. With more than 43 million vehicles sold over the last 50 years, the Toyota Corolla has been a part of more people’s lives than any car ever
MODEX 2016 Showcases Technologies and Products That Are Transforming Supply Chains
March 24, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New supply chain equipment and technologies have the potential to deliver massive economic and environmental rewards. They can boost efficiency and sustainability, drive new markets and result in enhanced customer service levels across industries. These supply chain innovations will be on display at MODEX 2016 at
Novaria Acquires Ferco Tech, L&E Engineering and GGF Manufacturing
March 24, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fort Worth-based Novaria Group announces today the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Ferco Tech, L&E Engineering, and GGF Manufacturing. The three business units, collectively operating as Ferco Aerospace, supply the world’s largest aircraft engine manufacturers with high-strength and
Sandvik Appoints Head of Human Resources and Member of the Group Executive Management
March 24, 2016
SANDVIKEN, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Sandvik (STO:SAND) Johan Kerstell has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Human Resources and member of Sandvik’s Group Executive Management. He will start his new position on June 1, 2016. Johan Kerstell, 45 years of age, has been with Sandvik since 2004. He currently holds
H.I.G. Capital Announces Sale of Holding VM Industries Group (former Molex) to ActoMezz and
March 24, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G.”), a leading global private equity firm, announced that it has sold the Holding VM Industries group ("H-VMI") to Actomezz (the mezzanine financing team of ACG Capital) and management. The H-VMI group was created in late 2009 following the partial acquisition of the automobile connectivity
Mitsubishi Electric Establishes Factory Automation Centers in Italy and South Africa
March 24, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today the establishment of two factory automation (“FA”) centers, the Italy FA Center in Milan, Italy, and the South Africa FA Center Satellite in Johannesburg, South Africa. This strategic move will expand the FA product support network in Southern Europe
Freetech Road Recycling Technology Announces 2015 Annual Results
March 24, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Financial Highlights   Year ended 31 December 2015         2015     2014     Change (%) Revenue (HK$,000)       616,641     390,434     +57.9% Gross Profit (HK$,000)       185,848     162,007     +14.7%
Amkor Technology Takes Leadership Position in Advanced System-in-Package Market
March 24, 2016
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amkor Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading semiconductor packaging and test service provider, today announced it has shipped 700 million RF and front-end advanced system-in-package (SiP) modules for mobile device applications. This achievement establishes Amkor’s leadership in delivering low-cost,
Firstronic, LLC and Marquardt Switches, Inc. to Expand in Michigan
March 24, 2016
Three businesses win state approval to invest, add jobs
Online Tariff Tool to Include Trans-Pacific Partnership Countries
March 24, 2016
The Commerce Department’s Free Trade Agreement Tariff Tool (FTA Tariff Tool) has been updated to include the latest information on tariffs on U.S. products exported to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) partner markets.
Maryland-Based Manufacturer Relocating Headquarters & Production to Indiana
March 24, 2016
Precision Products Group announced plans to grow its operations in Indiana, relocating its College Park, Maryland, headquarters to Carmel and expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Fort Wayne. 
Automator Michigan Opens Part Marking Lab in Auburn Hills, Michigan
March 24, 2016
Automator Michigan joins HTE, Inc’s. Vision and Traceability lab to offer complete mark-read-track solutions. 
Constant Technology Upgrades Keeps Enterprising Job Shop on the Cutting Edge
March 24, 2016
How a start-up job shop and machine reseller partnered to survive
Honda Investing $52 Million to Expand Production, Career Training in Indiana
March 24, 2016
New CR-V production line will create 100 new jobs in Decatur County
ARCA Recycling Signs New Utility Contracts in Five States
March 23, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARCA Recycling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCI), recently signed contracts to manage turnkey appliance recycling programs for multiple utilities in five states: Delaware, Georgia, New Mexico, Maryland and Virginia. These contracts vary in length and will
Terex Corporation to Move Forward with Negotiations With Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and
March 23, 2016
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced that it has received a revised non-binding proposal from Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. (“Zoomlion”) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Terex for $31.00 per share in cash. The proposal is conditioned on, among other things,
Fuel Tech Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
March 23, 2016
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and full year (“FY”) ended December 31, 2015.
Michael Lefenfeld Named to 2016 Young Global Leaders Forum
March 23, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael Lefenfeld, co-founder and chief executive officer of SiGNa Chemistry, is among an elite group of individuals selected for its 2016 class of Young Global Leaders, the World Economic Forum announced today. Since 2004, the World Economic Forum has selected exceptional entrepreneurs, artists, and young leaders across
Nissan named “Spanish TV Advertiser of the Year” by Nielsen
March 23, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Speaking to Hispanic customers in a culturally relevant way is paying off for Nissan in both industry recognition – and in sales. Nielsen named Nissan as the “Spanish-Language TV Advertiser of the Year” this morning during a press event to kick off the 2016 New York International Auto Show Media Preview
AerCap Holdings N.V. Announces 20-F Filing
March 23, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) today announced it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). AerCap's Form 20-F can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of its website
Buckhorn® Expands Intrepid™ IBC Product Line
March 23, 2016
MILFORD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging and material handling systems, is expanding its Intrepid intermediate bulk container product line, launching new features at this year’s Modex Show. Buckhorn’s 48” x 40” Intrepid is now available with or without a drop door in top
BIO Announces Plenary Session Speakers for the 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
March 23, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announces that executives, thought leaders, and government officials will discuss applications in space, biofuels, and the renewable chemical landscape during plenary programs at BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The
Notice to attend the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in Semcon AB (publ)
March 23, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Shareholders of Semcon AB (publ)(STO:SEMC), corporate identity number 556539-9549, are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday 28 April 2016 at the company’s office on Lindholmsallén 2, Göteborg, Sweden. Participation in the Annual General
Sypris to Develop Missile Electronic Encryption Device
March 23, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/GM: SYPR), announced today it has received a subcontract award from Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) to be responsible for the design and development of a modernized Missile Electronic Encryption Device (MEED) for use in
Apogee Enterprises to Host Fourth Quarter Conference Call
March 23, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) will announce its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full-year results on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 after market close. Management will discuss those results and operations during a conference call on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time).
ULA Atlas V Rocket Lifts off With 3D Printed Parts
March 23, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS) supported a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The Atlas V rocket flew serial production 3D printed parts enabled by Stratasys support and technology. The 3D printed parts highlight the
Information from Arcam Annual General Meeting March 22, 2016
March 23, 2016
MÖLNDAL, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Annual General Meeting in brief CEO Magnus René informed about the eventful year 2015, the continued growth of the company and future plans and strategies. About 70 shareholders were present. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) the following decisions were taken: Election of the Board The AGM
Slowing Down Light with a Twist
March 23, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Researchers at the University of Ottawa observed that twisted light in a vacuum travels slower than the universal physical constant established as the speed of light by Einstein’s theory of relativity. Twisted light, which turns around its axis of travel much like a corkscrew, holds great potential for storing
Healthier Buildings on the Horizon for Australia
March 23, 2016
NEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The healthy building movement in Australia received a boost today, with the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) announcing a new partnership. The GBCA and IWBI have agreed to work collaboratively to promote health and well-being in the
Triac-Dimmable LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Delivers Excellent Dimmer Compatibility for
March 23, 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 and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL1697 LED driver. This device targets line-powered, triac-dimmable LED lighting applications. It
Telit Launches IoT Executive Handbook 2016 to Provide Insights for Decision Makers
March 23, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), gathers interviews and specialist articles relating to the IoT and its technological, economic and social impact in its recently published “Internet of Things Executive Handbook 2016”. The Handbook brings together articles by about 30 authors, including
American Welding Society and WEMCO Seek Nominations for 2016 Excellence in Welding Awards
March 23, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Welding Society (AWS) and WEMCO, an association of welding manufacturers, and a standing committee of AWS, have issued a call for nominations for the 2016 Excellence in Welding Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the welding industry. Open to all welding industry professionals, the awards
NORMA Group SE Closes 2015 Financial Year Successfully
March 23, 2016
MAINTAL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NORMA Group SE, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, achieved record figures in financial year 2015. Sales rose by 28.0 percent to 889.6 million euros (2014: 694.7 million euros). Acquisitions made in 2014 contributed 115.4 million euros to this increase. The company posted organic growth of
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Announces New Leadership
March 23, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), an industry association which comprises Japan’s fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles, announced the promotion of Manny Manriquez to General Director effective April 1. Manriquez joined JAMA in 2013 and has since served as