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Fluor Announces Financial Close on A27/A1 Motorway Project in the Netherlands
October 5, 2016
IRVING, Texas & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the 3Angle B.V. special purpose company, comprised of Fluor, 3i Infrastructure and Heijmans Capital, reached financial close with the Dutch government for the A27/A1 public private partnership (PPP) project in the Netherlands. The project is valued at
MACOM and X-Microwave Collaborate to Enable Faster, Easier Design of High-Performance RF Systems
October 5, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic products, and X-Microwave, an innovative leader in modular system design, today announced the availability of MACOM-based RF components for use with X-Microwave’s online simulation
Stora Enso's Shareholders' Nomination Board Appointed
October 5, 2016
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: STORA ENSO OYJ (HEX:STEAV) (HEX:STERV) (STO:STEA) (STO:STER): Stora Enso’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 April 2016 decided to appoint a Shareholders’ Nomination Board to exist until otherwise decided and to yearly prepare proposals concerning a) the number of members of the Board of
FDK Introduces New Series "Tomodachi Brick" of Isolated Power Module
October 5, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FDK CORPORATION (TOKYO:6955), a global electronic component and battery manufacturer, expands their power conversion portfolio with the introduction of the Tomodachi Brick series of isolated power module. As announced previously, these modules are licensed from GE Energy (NYSE:GE) and are fully compatible with GE Energy
Westinghouse Increases Commitment to Nuclear Industry with Acquisition of NLI
October 5, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC has signed a definitive agreement with AZZ Inc. to acquire Nuclear Logistics Inc. (NLI), the largest third-party supplier of safety-related equipment solutions to the nuclear industry. The acquisition supports Westinghouse’s global commitment to develop practical, long-term
Is it a good time to buy medium-voltage motors?
October 5, 2016
IHS Markit expects average selling prices for medium voltage motors to decline year-over-year by 2.3 percent by the end of 2016.  
Celanese Exhibits Safe, Reliable, Compliant Medical Polymers at K 2016, World’s Largest Plastics
October 4, 2016
DALLAS & DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When treating patients, precision and performance are critical to medical device usage and drug dispensing. Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will highlight polymers that help manufacturers of medical devices – from surgical tools to
Lindsay Corporation Announces Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Conference Call and
October 4, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, today announced it plans to release financial results for its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and year ended August 31, 2016, before the market opens on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Management, including Rick Parod,
Cognex Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
October 4, 2016
NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) will release earnings for the third quarter of 2016 on Monday, October 31, 2016, after the market closes, and will host a conference call that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The earnings release and conference call are scheduled to coincide with the company’s expected
Toshiba Affirms Commitment to Mobile Computing, Creates Toshiba Client Solutions Canada
October 4, 2016
MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the creation of a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Toshiba Client Solutions Canada Ltd. This new Toshiba subsidiary will focus on delivering business-to-business mobile computing solutions and services to Enterprise, Government, Education and SMB markets
ProcessMaker Version 3.1 Launches with a New Enterprise Reporting Framework, a Complete Gmail and
October 4, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProcessMaker, the global leader in making workflow management software that is simple to use, today released version 3.1 of its software with an impressive set of new enterprise feature additions. The much anticipated ProcessMaker 3.1 release makes big strides in enterprise data reporting, Google apps and Gmail
Franklin Park CEO Thomas Tribone Selected as 2016 Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist
October 4, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy companies from 25 countries have been selected as Finalists for the Platts Global Energy Awards. The 2016 Finalists, chosen from over 170 nominees from 30 nominating countries, were announced by program host S&P Global Platts. Tom Tribone, the CEO and Founder of Franklin Park Investments (FP), has been selected
Calgon Carbon Corporation Completes $400 Million Unsecured Syndicated Credit Facility with Nine
October 4, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of a new $400 million syndicated credit facility. At closing, the facility was initially used to refinance existing debt under the Company’s previous credit facility through the issuance of a seven-year $100 million term
3M Announces Upcoming Investor Events
October 4, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Third-quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at 8 a.m. CDT. The earnings call can be accessed at (800) 762-2596 within the U.S. or +1 (212) 231-2916 outside the U.S. Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference 2016 in Boston, Mass., on
Horizon Global Completes Acquisition of Westfalia-Automotive and Terwa
October 4, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Westfalia-Automotive and Terwa, collectively referred to as Westfalia, a European-based leader in towing and trailering products. The
2016 Nobel Prize in Physics: The Revelation of Topological Phases of Matter
October 4, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded today to David J. Thouless of University of Washington, F. Duncan M. Haldane of Princeton University and J. Michael Kosterlitz of Brown University, USA. The award was given for their theoretical work on “topological phase transitions and topological phases of
UGG Rewards Has Arrived
October 4, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just announced, the UGG® brand, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), has now extended its premier rewards program to its customers nationwide. Coined UGG® Rewards, membership into the highly-anticipated program is available online and instore to customers throughout the U.S. beginning today. “The retail
Mouser Electronics Teams Up with TTI, Molex and Panasonic to Sponsor New Season of Formula E
October 4, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coming off an outstanding performance last season, hopes are high for the Mouser Electronics-sponsored Faraday Future Dragon Racing Formula E Team as they gear up for the 2016–17 season opener on Oct. 9 in Hong Kong. Dragon’s Jerome D’Ambrosio finished the season’s final race in London in third,
Innovative Safety Assessment Techniques Avoid Animal Testing
October 4, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research methods that used innovative non-animal techniques for filling hazard data gaps for 261 high production volume chemicals eliminated the need for over 1200 animal tests that would have sacrificed 115,000 to 150,000 animals, according to a newly published study. A paper now available in the journal Regulatory
Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Metalworking Fluid Market Through 2020: Technavio
October 4, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global metalworking fluid 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.
Rockwell Collins to Issue Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results on October 31
October 4, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) will issue a press release reporting its fourth quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. An investor conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the financial results will follow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The
Southeastern Ohio Region Welcomes 2016 Annual Manufacturing Event
October 4, 2016
DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2016 Advanced Manufacturing Technology Show (AMTS) is the region’s only advanced manufacturing and technology trade show. From October 12 through 13, manufacturing suppliers, engineers, designers and industry professionals will come from around Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky to exchange ideas, introduce new
Stratasys Kicks off 2017 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge; Contest is Now Accepting Entries
October 4, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced it is officially kicking off the 13th Annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge with a formal call for entries. Building on the success of previous contests, this year’s challenge
Living Textiles Co. will Celebrate 5 Years in North America at the ABC Kids Expo
October 4, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Australian-born company, Living Textiles Co., will be celebrating its 5th year in the North American market at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 18th through the 21st. The company will launch a new 3-tier branding platform, complete with three new brand logos. Originally founded in Sydney in 1963,
OSA Laser Congress to Deliver a Comprehensive Mix of Technical and Industry Programming
October 4, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sophisticated laser systems are increasingly being used for information gathering and sharing since they can satisfy many critical needs in sensing and high bandwidth free space optical (FSO) communications. We are coming into the age where laser systems are a viable competitor to RF systems for many applications. OSA
Advanced Drainage Systems Hosts Ceremonial Event to Mark Construction of New Harrisonville, Missouri
October 4, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (“ADS”) (NYSE:WMS), a leading global manufacturer of water management solutions, today hosted community leaders, elected officials and prospective employees at the site of its in-construction new manufacturing facility in Harrisonville, Missouri. This will be the
Shelby Cobra Wins Axalta’s “Best in Blue” Award at Hagley Car Show
October 4, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, turned the Hagley Car Show blue to celebrate its North American Automotive Color of the Year 2016-Brilliant Blue. Axalta’s booth featured a pedal car and mini hoods painted in Brilliant Blue, giveaways that featured
China Deemed to Become One of the Largest Electric Two-wheeler Markets by 2020: Technavio
October 4, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global two-wheeler electric fuel injection (EFI) systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 7% during the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global two wheeler EFI systems market for 2016-2020. Based
Calspan Acquires Triumph Aerospace Systems – Newport News
October 4, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) and Calspan Holdings, the parent company to a thriving group of entities including Buffalo-based aerospace and automotive research company Calspan Corporation, announced today the acquisition of Triumph Aerospace Systems – Newport News, Inc. The transaction was effective September
Low 1mm profile LED driver IC from Arctic Sand saves more than 0.5W in Ultrabook platform LED
October 4, 2016
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arctic Sand Technologies (www.arcticsand.com), the performance and space saving leader in power conversion ICs, today launched an ultra-high efficiency LED driver targeting Next Gen - Ultra High Definition - Ultrabook platforms. The ARC2C0608 reduces losses in the LED boost by about 50%, resulting in savings of
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Third-Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
October 4, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter ended August 28, 2016. The call will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Chip Bergh, president and chief
Riffyn Launches Process Design and Data Analytics Software at SynBioBeta 2016
October 4, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riffyn announced today the launch of its cloud-based research process design software at the SynBioBeta SF 2016 conference. The launch follows a successful beta trial period, in which more than 40 organizations participated. Riffyn’s product delivers a step-change in the pace and quality of research and
L-3 Acquires Aerosim
October 4, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today the acquisition of Aerosim, including Aerosim Technologies, Inc. (“Aerosim Technologies”) located in Burnsville, Minnesota, and Aerosim Flight Academy, Inc. (“Aerosim Academy”) located in Sanford, Florida. The acquisition was completed on September 30,
GE Unveils World’s First Battery Storage & Gas Turbine Hybrid with Southern California
October 4, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE and longtime customer Southern California Edison (SCE) today announced a plan to install the world’s first battery storage and gas turbine hybrid. The two-project solution first calls for installation of a battery energy storage system from Current, powered by GE, followed by upgrades to a GE LM6000 gas turbine to
Belden Announces Pricing of €200 Million Private Offering of 4.125% Senior Subordinated Notes
October 4, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) today announced the pricing of its private offering of €200 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior subordinated notes due 2026 at an issue price of 100% of the principal amount. Belden expects this offering to close on October 10, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.
MGT Industries Adopts Centric Software
October 4, 2016
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MGT Industries, the American sleepwear company has selected Centric Software to provide its PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solution. Centric is the leading product lifestyle management (PLM) solution for fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor and consumer goods companies. MGT Industries, based in Los
Maidenform® Announces Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger to Serve as Brand Ambassador and
October 4, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Micaela Erlanger, one of the fashion industry’s most influential celebrity stylists, will be an ambassador and spokesperson for the Maidenform brand this fall. Erlanger will act as a guide to the Maidenform customer, offering expert tips, product picks and styling insight via the leading intimate-apparel
West Liberty Foods Saves $2 Million in Maintenance Costs with Leading2Lean Cloud-Based Lean
October 4, 2016
RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The cloud-based lean manufacturing solution provider Leading2Lean helped save West Liberty Foods $2 million in maintenance costs over the past two years with its implementation of Leading2Lean at three of its plants. Because of that success, Leading2Lean awarded West Liberty Foods with an Operational Excellence Award
Videojet Introduces New UV Fluorescing Ink for the 8610 Thermal Inkjet Printer
October 4, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packages, bottles and certain products may require discrete codes and brand information that can be tracked through the supply chain. Fluorescing UV ink is only visible under UV lighting, and can be an unobtrusive solution for markets that require product traceability. With over 40 years of ink development experience,
allU.S. Credit Union Selects Cummins Allison for Its Branch Automation Technologies
October 4, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cummins Allison, the leading innovator and provider of coin, currency and check processing technology as well as ATMs, today announced that allU.S. Credit Union, located in Salinas, California, has selected branch automation solutions from Cummins Allison to deliver a convenient, high-touch user experience for
VISANOW Introduces Next Generation of Immigration Technology
October 4, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VISANOW, which integrates the best of people and technology to simplify and expedite the immigration process, today launched the latest generation of its immigration management platform, VISANOW 3.0, at the HR Technology Conference & Expo. “Countless studies have shown that global mobility is emerging as a key
Claire Rutkowski Named Bentley Systems’ CIO
October 4, 2016
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that Claire Rutkowski has joined Bentley as chief information officer and will lead Bentley’s global IT organization, shaping and delivering a technology agenda across
Introducing Materion COVERexpress
October 4, 2016
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materion’s Advanced Materials (NYSE: MTRN) business segment announced today a new service that will halve the existing scheduled delivery time for microelectronic packaging products ordered in smaller quantities. Faster receipt will enable customers to accelerate R&D projects and decrease their time to market.
IQMS Executives to Present at 2016 MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference for Plastics
October 4, 2016
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority, today announced that company executives will conduct three sessions in conjunction with the 2016 MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. IQMS will host two pre-event interactive sessions around the IQMS
PPG Acquires Naming Rights for Pittsburgh Penguins Home, to Become ‘PPG PAINTS Arena’
October 4, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins to immediately assume naming rights for Pittsburgh’s multipurpose arena. Previously known as “CONSOL Energy Center,” the facility now will be named “PPG PAINTS Arena.” PPG also becomes the official
TE Wire Signs Licensing Agreement with Cambridge Enterprise for Low-Drift Mineral Insulated
October 4, 2016
SADDLE BROOK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TE Wire & Cable LLC, a leading thermocouple and specialty wire and cable manufacturer, today announced the completion of a licensing agreement with Cambridge Enterprise for a ground-breaking thermocouple cable technology developed by researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the
Pall Life Sciences Extends the Range of Continuous, Single-Use Technologies To Improve Speed and
October 4, 2016
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, is pleased to announce the launch of breakthrough technologies that for the first time enable integrated, process-scale continuous production of biotherapies in single-use formats. Biopharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly
Kronos Survey Finds Many Americans Know Very Little about the Manufacturing Industry
October 4, 2016
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a recent survey commissioned by Kronos Incorporated and conducted online by Harris Poll1, more than 50 million Americans2 have limited to no knowledge about the manufacturing industry, answering “I know nothing about it” in the survey when asked about their perception of the manufacturing
ThreeSixty Group Announces Acquisition of FAO Schwarz
October 4, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ThreeSixty Group, Inc. (“ThreeSixty” or the “Company”), a leading provider of branded consumer products to the nation’s largest retailers, announced today that it has acquired FAO Schwarz, one of the oldest toy retailers in the world and an iconic brand synonymous with quality and
AGCO Announces 2016 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
October 4, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today its 2016 Third Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The Company will refer to slides on its conference call. Interested persons