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InnerWorkings Announces Peter Thompson as Chief Commercial Officer
October 4, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), the leading global marketing execution firm, announced today that Peter Thompson has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer. Peter will lead the global sales and marketing efforts for the company, and will focus on helping InnerWorkings achieve its growth objectives. Mr.
Parasoft Named Leading Innovator for Service Virtualization
October 4, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parasoft today announced that they were recognized as the leader in "Innovation and Technology" in voke Research's “Market Mover: Lifecycle Virtualization" report. The new service virtualization report gave Parasoft the highest score among all 10 vendors in the Innovation and Technology category, citing
Triumph Awarded $48 Million Precision Components Contract for Nuclear Replacement Program
October 4, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) finalized two contracts with SNC-Lavalin valued at approximately $48 million ($62 million CAD) to supply complex safety-critical components in support of the Ontario Darlington Retube & Feeder Replacement program. Under the contracts, Triumph’s facility in Toronto will supply
Delos™ and Structure Tone Partner to Drive Wellness Real Estate™ Through Construction Practices
October 4, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announced a strategic alliance with preeminent full-service construction services provider Structure Tone to accelerate integration of health and well-being in the built environment. The partnership will advance Delos’ mission to transform indoor
EnerNex EVP Robert Zavadil Recipient of the Wayne E. Knabach Award for Excellence in Power
October 4, 2016
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnerNex, an electric power research, engineering and consulting firm, announces Co-founder and Executive Vice President Robert Zavadil has received the 2016 Wayne E. Knabach Award for Excellence in Power. Zavadil has worked on electric power system issues for wind generation for over 25 years. As a co-founder of
New Essentia by Cree LED Surface Wrap Delivers Market-Leading Efficacy and Exceptional Light Quality
October 4, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) expands the Essentia® by Cree product portfolio with the new LED Surface Wrap. The new product delivers best-in-class efficacy at 115 lumens per watt (LPW) and expands the Essentia by Cree portfolio, which provides customers with exceptional light quality and one-vendor convenience across
Masco Corporation Announces Date for Earnings Release and Conference Call for 2016 Third Quarter
October 4, 2016
TAYLOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced today that it will hold a conference call regarding 2016 third quarter results on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Masco President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Allman. Participants in the call are asked to register five to
Clariant Highlights Controlled-Atmosphere Packaging Options at SupplySide West Show
October 4, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging unit, is participating in the SupplySide West Show, Booth #I169, in Las Vegas on October 4-8. The company is using the event to focus attention on its extensive portfolio of controlled-atmosphere packaging solutions, which are used to
Praxair Starts Up New Hydrogen Plant in Peru
October 4, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX), a leading global industrial gas company, announced today that it has started up a hydrogen plant for Repsol, one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon fuels and petrochemicals. The new 12 million-standard-cubic-feet-per-day steam methane reformer (SMR) is located at
New BIO Report Dispels the Myth of the Blend Wall and High RIN Prices
October 4, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released the new white paper, “The Myth of High RIN Prices As Proof of the Blend Wall,” analyzing data recently released by EPA on compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard between 2010 and 2013 (the latest year for which compliance is complete). The
Alcoa to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Results and Host Webcast
October 4, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) plans to announce its third quarter 2016 financial results on Tuesday, October 11 before the market opens. The press release will be available on the Investor section of Alcoa’s website, http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/analysis/asp and a link to the press release will also be available on
AeroVironment Introduces New Remote-Controlled Multi-Pack Launcher for its Switchblade and Blackwing
October 4, 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 introduced a Multi-Pack Launcher (MPL) for it’s Switchblade® Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System
kWantera to Form Technology Alliance with GE Renewable Energy
October 4, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--kWantera, a Pittsburgh-based start-up and General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), through its GE Renewable Energy business, today announced a technology alliance to offer kWantera’s energy trading solution to complement GE’s Digital Wind Farm offering. GE Renewable Energy is developing a partner network and
MabPlex Announces Expansion of cGMP Manufacturing Facilities
October 4, 2016
FREMONT, Calif. & YANTAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MabPlex International Ltd. (MabPlex), a global CRO/CMO service provider specializing in the development and manufacturing of antibody therapeutics and antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), today announced that it has broken ground on the expansion of its biomanufacturing facilities in China. The
Leading Independent U.S. Solar Developer 8minutenergy Renewables Expands Operations Into Texas
October 4, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--8minutenergy Renewables, LLC, (“8minutenergy”), the leading independent solar developer in the United States, announced today at the Gulf Coast Power Association Fall Conference in Austin, Texas the company has formally expanded operations into Texas. 8minutenergy recently opened an office
AtriCure to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
October 4, 2016
MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATRC), a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage management, will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2016 on Thursday, October 27, 2016. AtriCure will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 27,
Strong MDI Continues to Strengthen Sales Force with New Representative Firm for the Mid-Atlantic
October 4, 2016
JOLIETTE, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strong/MDI Screen Systems, a Ballantyne Strong Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN) company, is pleased to announce the addition of Audio Associates as the company’s new representative firm for the Mid-Atlantic region. Audio Associates is a manufacturer representative firm focusing on commercial A/V products in the New York
Wilsonart Introduces 23 Artfully Repurposed Woodgrain Patterns
October 4, 2016
TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From gently weathered to intricately crafted, the 23 new additions to the Wilsonart® Virtual Design Library, the Artfully Repurposed Woods Collection, tell a story of America’s spirited history while honoring sustainability. Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative engineered surfaces for 60 years,
GMS Expands Position in Ohio with Acquisition of Specialty Products Distributor
October 4, 2016
TUCKER, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), a leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard and suspended ceiling systems, announced today its acquisition of United Building Materials, Inc. and United Construction Products, Inc. (collectively, “UBM”) located in Ohio. Founded in 1996, UBM quickly became a leading supplier
Fluor and ABB Form Alliance to Deliver Large EPC Substation Projects Globally
October 4, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and ABB have formed a global strategic alliance for the execution of large turnkey engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) electrical substation projects. By combining ABB’s world leading technology and its market leadership position in power transmission and distribution with
Celanese to Hold Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on October 18, 2016
October 4, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2016 results on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Commenting on results will be Mark Rohr, chairman and chief executive
Jacobs Wins Contract to Support Olin Gulf Coast Chemical Plants
October 4, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a multi-year contract from Olin Corporation. Jacobs is one of several companies providing engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for facilities in Freeport, Texas; Plaquemine, Louisiana; St. Gabriel, Louisiana; and
DXP Enterprises Announces Sale of Non-Core Business
October 4, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) announced today that it has sold its master distribution business of industrial fasteners, Vertex Corporate Holdings, Inc., to Houston Wire & Cable Company (HWC). DXPE received approximately $31.0 million in net cash proceeds, subject to customary transaction adjustments. Signing of
Webcast Alert: Olympic Steel to Announce 2016 Third-Quarter Financial Results Before Market Opens on
October 4, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olympic Steel, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, invites you to listen to a live webcast of its conference call to discuss 2016 third-quarter results.     When: Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time   Hosts: Michael D. Siegal, Chairman & CEO David A. Wolfort,
BAE Systems Begins Producing U.S. Army’s Newest Thermal Weapon Sights
October 4, 2016
HUDSON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $13.5 million order to begin producing the new Family of Weapon Sights-Individual (FWS-I) thermal weapon sight for soldiers. Under the low rate initial production award, the company will deliver more than 100 weapon sight systems as part of a previously announced five-year
Monroe Capital Supports J.F. Lehman & Company’s Acquisition of Oldenburg Group
October 4, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as syndication agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Oldenburg Group Inc.’s (“Oldenburg”) Heavy Equipment Group by private equity sponsor, J.F. Lehman & Company. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Oldenburg’s Heavy
ITT’s New Vibration Absorption Technology Selected for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X LIVE™ Units
October 4, 2016
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc.’s (NYSE: ITT) Enidine brand announced today that Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), has chosen its proprietary vibration absorption technology to outfit the newly designed LIVE™ units on the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. The LIVE unit, featuring ITT Enidine’s
Terex Announces the Completion of the Sale of its German Compact Construction Equipment Business to
October 4, 2016
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) announced that it has completed the sale of its German compact construction business to Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. for $60 million in cash. The German compact construction business manufactures and sells midi/mini excavators, wheeled excavators and compact wheel loaders. Included in the
SSAB: Dates for SSAB’s financial reports in 2017
October 4, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SSAB Svenskt Stål AB (STO:SSABA) (STO:SSABB) (HEX:SSABAH) (HEX:SSABBH) Dates for SSAB’s financial reports in 2017 and the AGM: February 15       Financial statement release (year-end report) for 2016     April 21 Interim report for January-March 2017 July 20 Interim
Solstin Plans the Fastest EV Charger
October 4, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solstin.org announces deployment plan for the fastest EV Charger. Since the 1950s, solar power has been dropping about 15% a year. The trend promises clean, inexpensive energy. Solstin says the next challenge is getting the power from Solar to the Electric Vehicles. Solstin.org focuses on the combination of power storage
ABB: Next stage of unlocking value
October 4, 2016
CH- BADEN, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Shaping four focused, market-leading, entrepreneurial divisions: Electrification Products Robotics and Motion Industrial Automation Power Grids Continued Power Grids transformation under ABB ownership: “Power Up” program aiming at growth, lower risk, earnings accretion De-risked EPC
Belden Announces €200 Million Private Offering of Senior Subordinated Notes
October 4, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) today announced that, subject to market conditions, it intends to offer €200 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2026 for sale to eligible purchasers in a private offering (the “Notes Offering”). Belden intends to use the net proceeds of the
ABB and Microsoft Partner to Drive Digital Industrial Transformation
October 4, 2016
ZURICH & REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABB and Microsoft Corp. today announced a strategic partnership to help industrial customers create new value with digital solutions. Customers will benefit from the unique combination of the Microsoft Azure intelligent cloud and ABB’s deep domain knowledge and extensive portfolio of industrial
ABB and Aibel to Partner on Offshore Wind Connections
October 4, 2016
ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABB and Aibel today announced a strategic partnership to deliver state-of-the-art offshore wind integration solutions. ABB will focus on its proven high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, while Aibel will take turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) responsibility for the design, construction,
ABB and Fluor Partner to Deliver Power Substation Projects Globally
October 4, 2016
ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABB and Fluor have formed a global strategic partnership for the execution of large turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects for electrical substations. By combining ABB’s world-leading technology and its market leadership position in power transmission and distribution with Fluor’s
LDRA and Konatus Partner with Embraer to Accelerate Launch of New E2 Jet Aircraft Family
October 4, 2016
WIRRAL, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LDRA, the leader in standards compliance, automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools, and Konatus, LDRA’s engineering partner in Brazil, today unveiled the details of the flight system control safety testing methodology that contributed to the launch of Embraer’s
ABB: Next Stage of Unlocking Value
October 4, 2016
ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABB today launched Stage 3 of its Next Level strategy to unlock value for customers and shareholders. The core elements of this include: shaping ABB’s divisions into four market-leading, entrepreneurial units, including continuing to transform the Power Grids division under ABB’s ownership; realizing ABB’s
Green Innovation, Mutual Development: China Yiwu International Forest Products Fair is Around the
October 4, 2016
YIWU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 9th China Yiwu International Forest Products Fair, to be held on November 1-4, 2016 at Yiwu International Exhibition Center, has just one month to go and its exhibitor recruitment, investment attraction and other supporting activities have come to a final phase. Thousands of quality suppliers and over 100,000
Mark Read Track Conference 2016, October 11 in Auburn Hills, MI
October 4, 2016
MRT 2016 is a chance to experience the latest technologies in vision guided laser part marking, 2D bar code reading and verify to 99.9%, and see Plantwatch software develop a track, trace and control application in minutes.  
WIDIA’s Modular End Mills Remove More Metal 
October 4, 2016
Designed to remove more metal in less time than comparable cutting tool systems. 
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Dates for the Release of First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Operating
October 3, 2016
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) announces that its operating results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2016 will be released on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, after the market closes. Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and was incorporated in 1929. Flexsteel is a designer,
Aegion Corporation to Present Its Long-term Strategy to Generate Stable and Sustainable Growth
October 3, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aegion Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: AEGN) announced today that it will review with investors tomorrow its long-term strategic plan. In his comments on tomorrow’s conference call, Charles R. Gordon, President and Chief Executive Officer, will discuss how Aegion is poised to generate revenue growth,
SiteOne Landscape Supply Names Jeri L. Isbell to Its Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:SITE) announced today the appointment of Jeri L. Isbell to the company’s board of directors. Ms. Isbell will serve on the company’s Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Her appointment gives the company nine directors, three of whom are
Armstrong Flooring Welcomes Michael W. Malone to its Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (NYSE:AFI) today announced the appointment of Michael W. Malone to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2016. The board also appointed Mr. Malone to its Audit Committee. Mr. Malone served more than 30 years at Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII, “Polaris”), most recently
EMCOR Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
October 3, 2016
October 03, 2016 05:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 28, 2016 to stockholders of record as of October 17, 2016. EMCOR Group, Inc. is a
National Instruments Announces Upcoming Schedule of Events with the Financial Community
October 3, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community. National Instruments Q3 2016 Earnings Call October 27, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. CT A live webcast will be available at http://investor.ni.com/events.cfm Stephens 2016 Fall Investment Conference
Compass Minerals Completes Acquisition of Leading Brazilian Specialty Plant Nutrition Company
October 3, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) today announced it has completed the purchase of all remaining interest in Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. (Produquímica), one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers and distributors of specialty plant nutrients. As previously disclosed, the
NAM and Bosch Award Rep. Fred Upton for Supporting Manufacturing
October 3, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) presented Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI-6) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by Robert Bosch LLC, in St. Joseph, Michigan. “Manufacturers need leaders in Washington who are going to fight for us. Today, we honor a member who
Eyelit Inc. Announces the Resounding Success of its 2016 User Conference
October 3, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eyelit Inc., a manufacturing software provider for visibility, control, and coordination of manufacturing operations for the aerospace & defense, discrete electronics, life sciences, medical device, semiconductor, and photovoltaic (solar) industries, is pleased to announce the success of its 2016 user conference, which
VSE Awarded $63M Task Order for Reset of Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)
October 3, 2016
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) was recently awarded an Equipment Related Services (ERS) task order under the TACOM Strategic Services Solutions (TS3) contract to support supply chain management for the reset of family of medium tactical vehicles at Red River Army Depot (RRAD). This task order consists of a base