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Westinghouse Partners with Industrial Leaders to Reduce Costs and Lead-Times on SMR Manufacturing
October 12, 2016
SPRINGFIELDS, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it is continuing to work with the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) on an additional advanced manufacturing study to explore potential design efficiencies to reduce significantly the build lead-times of the
Belden’s New REVConnect System Goes Platinum
October 12, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce that its newly launched REVConnect system was recognized at the Platinum level, the highest award, by the judges of the annual Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards program. The
Avnet Releases Zynq Transceiver Evaluation Kit Globally
October 12, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today released the Avnet Zynq Transceiver Evaluation Kit, a low-cost reference design that streamlines evaluation of Xilinx® Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoC systems based on the PicoZed™ family of System-on-Modules (SOMs) for solutions that
Chris Lesko Takes the Helm as Vice President of HORN Care Elements
October 12, 2016
LA MIRADA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HORN, North America’s premier distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials, today announced the hire of Christopher G. Lesko as vice president of HORN Care Elements. Joining HORN with 22 years of sales experience in the personal care and the household, industrial and institutional (HI&I)
Spectrum Brands Holdings to Present Strategy for Long-Term, Sustainable Growth at Investor Day Today
October 12, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporate executives and division leaders of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company offering an expanding portfolio of leading brands providing superior value to consumers and customers every day, will present strategies for long-term, sustainable growth at an Investor Day
Polaris Industries Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Transamerican Auto Parts
October 12, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) (“Polaris” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts Company (“TAP”), a privately held, vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, retailer and installer of off-road Jeep and
ITT’s Cannon Brand to Introduce Next-Generation, Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions at
October 12, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc., (NYSE:ITT) through its Cannon brand, will introduce a next-generation, ultra-fast DC charging solution that dramatically reduces electric vehicle charging time at eCarTec 2016 in Munich, booth 212, hall A5, Oct. 18-20. At the world’s largest business-to-business trade show for electric and hybrid
Inaugural Michigan Bio-based Economy Forum includes keynote speaker, Hon. Mark Schweiker, Former
October 12, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MichBio, the association for Michigan’s biosciences industry, presents the Michigan Bio-Based Economy Forum, a first of its kind statewide gathering on Thursday, October 27th, 2016 at Walnut Hills Golf Club in East Lansing, Michigan. The half-day forum will serve as a platform where representatives from
Panasonic and Schneider Electric Partner to Simplify Energy Management with Innovative Integration
October 12, 2016
NURNBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation, the worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions along with Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced an integrated HVAC equipment and building management solution that brings new levels of HVAC
Aldec to Highlight ASIC Pre-Silicon Verification Spectrum with Network-on-Chip (NoC) Demonstration
October 12, 2016
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aldec, Inc., a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification solutions for system and ASIC designs, will present the spectrum of pre-silicon verification solutions at the DVCon Europe Conference and Exhibition to be held October 19-20, 2016 in Munich, Germany. At DVCon Europe, Aldec will
Nordex SE helps Uruguay reach 1,000 MW installed capacity
October 12, 2016
HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nordex Group, a wind turbine manufacturer with more than 20,000 MW installed capacity globally, has made wind history in Uruguay. The country reached 1,000 MW of wind power connected to the grid with a N117/2400 MW turbine, which was the 13th to be commissioned at the "Pampa" wind farm. Nordex thereby
Phenomenex to be Acquired by Danaher Corporation
October 12, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phenomenex Inc., a privately held manufacturer and distributor of high-value consumables for the separation sciences, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a Fortune 150 science and technology company. Phenomenex will operate as a standalone
BillerudKorsnäs Venture Announces Equity Investment in Leading Serialization Company Kezzler
October 12, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kezzler AS, a leader in serialization business services, today announced they have completed an agreement with BillerudKorsnäs Venture, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BillerudKorsnäs AB (STO: BILL), of an equity investment with Kezzler. The new capital will be used to scale Kezzler’s organization in the
Technip awarded important contract for Dvalin subsea development
October 12, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) (ADR:TKPPY) has been awarded an EPCI contract for the subsea development of the Dvalin (previously named Zidane) field by DEA Norge AS. The Dvalin field development is a tie-back from a new 4-slot template to the Heidrun platform through a 15km long Pipe-in-Pipe
Murata to Acquire IPDiA, a Leader in High Performance Silicon Capacitors
October 12, 2016
KYOTO, Japan & CAEN, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001) & IPDiA S.A.: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (“Murata”) and IPDiA S.A.(“IPDiA”) today announced that Murata Electronics Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata is about to acquire IPDiA, a 3D
Mitsubishi Electric to Build HVDC Verification Facility at Transmission and Distribution Systems
October 12, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will enter the global market for voltage-sourced converters (VSC) based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems with a new HVDC verification facility to be built at its Transmission and Distribution Center in Amagasaki, Japan by 2018. The company is
Samsung Introduces LED Modules Based on Chip Scale Packaging for Spotlights and Downlights
October 12, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions, today announced a new line-up of chip scale package (CSP) LED modules for spotlights and downlights that features color tunability and increased design compatibility. “Our new CSP LED modules provide an optimal solution for
SII Semiconductor Corporation to Release Series of LDO Regulators with Power Monitoring Output,
October 12, 2016
CHIBA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SII Semiconductor Corporation, an affiliate of Seiko Instruments Inc., announced that in October it will release the S-174x Series of LDO regulators with ultra-low current consumption, helping to reduce the power consumption of wearable and IoT devices. The S-174x Series is the industry’s first LDO regulator to
SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions and IBM Research to Collaborate on Advanced Logic Process Research in
October 12, 2016
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN) is preparing to install our first of three key tool sets into the IBM Research (IBM) Albany Nanotech, Semiconductor Research Center this year. The SCREEN single wafer clean, laser anneal and coat/develop track equipment suite will support IBM’s advanced
Free, Instant Access to Nearly 100 Industrial 3D Printing Services
October 12, 2016
3Diligent offers three services for accessing 3D printing vendors
West Virginia Suffers Worst Industrial Job Loss Since the Recession
October 12, 2016
West Virginia shed more industrial jobs over the past twelve months than at any year since the end of the recession, reports the 2017 West Virginia Manufacturers Register®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL.
Nebraska Manufacturing Jobs Decline for a Second Straight Year
October 12, 2016
Nebraska manufacturing employment inched down for a second straight year, reports the 2017 Nebraska Manufacturers Register®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL.
Strukton and AmePower to Develop US Market for Traction Inverters
October 11, 2016
UTRECHT, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strukton Rolling Stock and AmePower have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the US market for traction Inverters. The companies trust that, by working together, they will be able to help public transport companies refurbish their fleet or build new rolling stock in the most sustainable, flexible and
Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Declined 5.7 Percent in Third Quarter of 2016
October 11, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldwide PC shipments totaled 68.9 million units in the third quarter of 2016, a 5.7 percent decline from the third quarter of 2015, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This was the eighth consecutive quarter of PC shipment decline, the longest duration of decline in the history of the PC industry.
Cimpress Announces Date and Time for Its First Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results
October 11, 2016
VENLO, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cimpress N.V. (Nasdaq: CMPR), the world leader in mass customization, announced today that on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. (EDT), the company will issue its first quarter fiscal year 2017 earnings announcement, and at the same time will make available a presentation and transcript of prepared
Media Advisory: Domtar Corporation Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
October 11, 2016
FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) will release its third quarter 2016 financial results before markets open on Thursday, October 27, 2016. A conference call will be held to discuss the results at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Financial analysts are invited to participate in the call by dialing 1-800-499-4035 (North
Packaging Corporation of America Announces Agreement to Acquire Columbus Container, Inc.
October 11, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Columbus Container, Inc., an independent corrugated products producer, in a cash-free, debt-free transaction for a cash purchase price of $100 million. Under
Avery Dennison to Webcast Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
October 11, 2016
GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) will host its third quarter 2016 earnings conference call in a live Webcast for investors, equity analysts, portfolio managers and media representatives at 11 a.m. Eastern Time/8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Webcast will follow the company's third
VSE Corporation Awarded $53.4M in FMS Delivery Orders
October 11, 2016
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) was awarded several delivery orders in September 2016 to provide support under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) International Fleet Support Program Office. VSE will provide maritime program support including logistics,
Eaton Employees Help Address Issues That “Matter” – Local Hunger and Access to Medical
October 11, 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, nearly 60 volunteers from power management company Eaton helped increase global access to health care and local access to nutritious food by assembling MatterBoxes and medical supply kits for Matter, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit on a mission to expand access to health, next door and around the world.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
October 11, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today reported that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.30 per share dividend on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on November 30, 2016 to stockholders of record as of November 15, 2016. About CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF Industries Holdings, Inc.,
Rayonier Advanced Materials Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release
October 11, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) plans to release its third quarter 2016 earnings on Monday, October 31, 2016, after the market closes. Rayonier Advanced Materials will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss these results. Supplemental
IFF Appoints Richard O’Leary Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
October 11, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris:IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, announced that Richard O’Leary, the Company’s current Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice
Compass Minerals Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third-Quarter 2016 Financial Results
October 11, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) will release its third-quarter financial results Monday, October 24, after the markets close. The company’s CEO and president, Fran Malecha, and Matthew Foulston, CFO, will discuss these results on a conference call on Tuesday, October 25, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Access to the
American Vanguard Declares Quarterly Dividend
October 11, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.01 cash dividend payment to be distributed on November 11, 2016 to shareholders of record as of October 28, 2016. Eric Wintemute, Chairman and CEO of American Vanguard, stated, “This dividend payment continues our
The Bay Line Railroad and Panama City Port Authority Sign Agreement for Operation of New Choice
October 11, 2016
PANAMA CITY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bay Line Railroad, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), has entered into an agreement with the Panama City Port Authority to operate a Choice Terminal™ bulk transload facility at the port’s Intermodal Distribution Center (IDC), located approximately 15 miles from Port
GA-ASI Highlights Presence in the Pacific Rim with Participation at Japan International Aerospace
October 11, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that it will have a significant presence at the Japan International Aerospace show in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 12-15, including
Kaman Corporation Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2016 Earnings
October 11, 2016
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) announced today that it will report its third quarter 2016 results after the stock market closes on Thursday, October 27, 2016, and host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 am ET on Friday, October 28, 2016. The call will be accessible by telephone within the U.S. at (844) 473-0975
AmericanAirlines Arena Enhances Fan Experience and Increases Energy Efficiency with Eaton’s
October 11, 2016
SYRACUSE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced that AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, home of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA®) Miami HEAT, is installing its advanced Ephesus sports lighting light-emitting diode (LED) and controls system. Featuring industry-leading control functions, the
Nitto Denko Avecia Inc. Acquires the Businesses of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services & Avrio
October 11, 2016
MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nitto Denko Avecia Inc. (Avecia), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services (Irvine) and Avrio Biopharmaceuticals (Avrio), both located in Irvine, CA. Irvine is a leading analytical development services provider and Avrio is a premier cGMP
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Third-Quarter 2016 Financial Results
October 11, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced financial results today for the third quarter ended August 28, 2016. Highlights include:   Three Months Ended   % Increase (Decrease) ($ millions) August 28, 2016   August 30, 2015 As Reported Net revenues $ 1,185 $ 1,142 4 % Net income
The Optical Society Applauds the Obama Administration on Final Rule for Export Control Reform,
October 11, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Optical Society (OSA) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of Final Rule for Category XII of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) that controls the export and import of optics and photonics commodities, including laser components and systems, and describes which items have been
Axalta to Highlight the Need for Speed at the 2016 SEMA Show
October 11, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will exhibit at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow November 1-4, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SEMA show is regarded as the premier automotive and specialty
Global Magnesium Market Will Have a Steady Growth Owing to the Weight Reduction Strategy in the
October 11, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global magnesium market was 946 thousand metric tons in 2015 and will reach 1,250 thousand metric tons by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5.73%, in terms of volume. This research report titled ‘Global Magnesium Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
October 11, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 1.025 dollars per share, payable on December 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on November 21, 2016. About Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that
Brian Kesseler Named to Tenneco Board of Directors
October 11, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) announced today that Brian Kesseler, Tenneco’s chief operating officer, has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Kesseler is responsible for driving growth and operational excellence across Tenneco’s global business. “Brian
Three ERI Facilities Awarded NAID Certification
October 11, 2016
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world's largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, announced today that it has successfully achieved AAA certification for data destruction from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) for its facilities in
Shangying Global Co. Ltd Enters U.S. Market
October 11, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shangying Global Co., Ltd. (600146: Shanghai Stock Exchange) announced today it has entered the U.S. market by purchasing Oneworld Star International (OSI), a leading global apparel manufacturer, designer, and merchandiser of fashion for missy, juniors and kids for $280 million USD. This transaction has created a platform
Cleo to Present Best Practices for B2B, Application, and Cloud Integration at NEECOM Fall Conference
October 11, 2016
LOVES PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New England Electronic Commerce Users’ Group (NEECOM) is holding its annual fall conference focused on electronic commerce, EDI, and related technologies, and Cleo Senior Solution Architect Barry Sponsler will speak during the event on best practices for delivering the agile IT infrastructure required to
Catoosa Test Facility Completes Expansion of Downhole Drilling and Research Facility
October 11, 2016
JENNINGS, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catoosa Test Facility (“CTF”) announced the completion of a $2.5 million dollar expansion at its facility in Pawnee County, Oklahoma that will double borehole testing capacity for oilfield manufacturers in the research and development phase of new product development. The expansion was completed in July