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2017 Audi Q7 Named One of Wards 10 Best User Experiences
September 15, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2017 Audi Q7 earns a spot among Wards 10 Best User Experiences with editors noting that the Q7 makes for a first-rate, intuitive user experience in the luxury SUV segment. As manufacturers increasingly strive to create vehicle systems designed to minimize distraction and frustration, the Q7 received high marks for
Rockwell Collins named to the North American Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 2016
September 15, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the eighth year in a row, Rockwell Collins has been named to the North American Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). Rockwell Collins is one of four North American Aerospace and Defense companies recognized on this year’s index in the Capital Goods category. DJSI works in partnership with RobecoSAM,
Over 100 Industry Experts Including Dozens of Prominent Women to Share Their Knowledge at 2nd Annual
September 15, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From discussions on the Realities of Drone Delivery to a forum on Finding Funding: The VC Community Speaks, Drone World Expo taking place November 15-16 at the San Jose Convention Center will offer something for everyone interested in the use of drones for commercial purposes. The full conference program with
Fiskars Named a Finalist for Fast Company 2016 Innovation by Design Awards
September 15, 2016
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiskars is proud to announce that its IsoCoreTM tools have been named a finalist for Fast Company’s 2016 Innovation by Design Awards, honoring the most innovative and disruptive design solutions for today’s business problems. This year’s judging panel, which was comprised of the world’s best
Bentley’s AssetWise InspectTech Helps State DOTs and Agencies Achieve Compliance with FHWA MAP-21
September 15, 2016
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that all 15 state DOTs and agencies using AssetWise InspectTech achieved compliance with annual Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) MAP-21 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) and
Electro Scan and WRc Exhibit at No-Dig 2016, September 20-22, Peterborough, England
September 15, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electro Scan Inc., a global leader in pipe assessment, in partnership with WRc plc, is delighted to showcase its Electro Scanning Services capabilities for UK sewerage condition assessment at No-Dig Live 2016, September 20-22 in Peterborough, England. First meeting at the 2015 United Kingdom Society of Trenchless Technology
Ford Issues New Mobility Challenge to Unlock Innovation, Boost Community Response to Natural
September 15, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When disaster strikes, three nonprofits in the United States will be able to beef up their response capability to help people faster and more effectively through a new program called the Ford Disaster Relief Mobility Challenge. In conjunction with September’s National Disaster Preparedness Month, Ford Motor
Carbon Announces New Funding From Global Strategic Investors and International Expansion to Europe,
September 15, 2016
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following early successes with customers such as BMW Group and Delphi, Carbon (Carbon 3D Inc.) today announced new funding from strategic investors toward the goal of bringing additive technology to more customers transitioning from prototyping-only use cases, to applications requiring final production quality
Hunt Valve Releases Critical-Service Descale Valves for Steel Manufacturers
September 15, 2016
SALEM, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hunt Valve (www.huntvalve.com), a fluid power engineering company specializing in severe-duty valves and components, has released descale valves that deliver reliable, continuous production with the least amount of downtime at rolling mills. These valves have provided decades of dependable performance at the
Logility and Husqvarna Highlight Supply Chain Strategy and Segmentation at Gartner Supply Chain
September 15, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logility, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, invites attendees of the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London to attend the session, Husqvarna Drives Customer Value with Supply Chain Strategy and Segmentation. The conference, located at
Teva and UGG Unveil Hybrid Collection
September 15, 2016
GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teva® and UGG®, both divisions of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), have unveiled a new collection that takes cues from their iconic footwear heritage. Delivering quirky-cool hybrids that are designed to take on the urban trail, the Teva x UGG® collection comes from two brands that were born from the water
The National NeedleArts Association Selects SmithBucklin for Full-Service Management
September 15, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) has selected SmithBucklin, the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other, to provide full-service association management. SmithBucklin’s Susan Lane will serve as TNNA’s executive director, and TNNA’s headquarters will
4imprint® Named One of the Nation’s 100 Best Workplaces for Women
September 15, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Place to Work® and Fortune® asked more than 137,500 women to rate the quality and fairness of their workplaces. For the second year in a row, Oshkosh-based 4imprint ranks among the best in the nation. The promotional products retailer earned one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, which is being
Celanese Presents Innovations in EVA Polymers at Targeting Ocular Disorders Conference
September 15, 2016
DALLAS & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will present “Driving Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Innovation with EVA” on Tuesday, September 20 at the 2016 Targeting Ocular Disorders Conference in Boston, Mass. “Celanese is working with its customers to
Cooper Tire and Consortium Partners Report Significant Progress on Grant to Develop Guayule Polymer
September 15, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At its recent annual meeting in Albany, Calif., the public-private consortium behind the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) grant, “Securing the Future of Natural Rubber—an American Tire and Bioenergy Platform from Guayule,” reported several key advancements emerging from the
PSA Group Signs a Strategic Partnership Letter of Intent With Divergent 3D, Charting a New Future of
September 15, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSA Group has signed a Strategic Partnership Letter of Intent targeting multiple joint development projects with Los Angeles-based Divergent 3D, a company dedicated to revolutionizing manufacturing with its proprietary software-hardware platform enabled by 3D metal printing. Divergent 3D radically transforms the economics
ASETEK – Update to Full Year 2016 Revenue Guidance
September 15, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asetek (OSE:ASETEK) communicated in its second quarter 2016 report announced 17 August 2016 that the company’s expectation for full year 2016 revenue within the company’s desktop segment had solidified through the first half and into the second half of 2016. Furthermore, that the company expected full year
IRI to Host Industry Roundtable on Revenue Growth Management
September 15, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IRI: WHO:     Dr. Krishnakumar “KK” Davey, President, IRI Strategic Analytics, Dr. Sharat Mathur, Executive and Practice Leader, Revenue Growth Management, IRI Strategic Analytics   WHAT: IRI® will be hosting a revenue growth management roundtable outlining the latest trends in pricing, promotion
SYSPRO ERP Software Finalist for ECN IMPACT Award
September 15, 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, has announced that SYSPRO ERP Software has been named a finalist for an ECN IMPACT Award in the category “Special Recognition: Social Corporate
Fabrinet Announces Acquisition of Exception Global CEM Solutions Ltd.
September 15, 2016
BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fabrinet (NYSE:FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced its entry into the European EMS market through the acquisition of Exception Global CEM Solutions Ltd.
Open Source Robotics Foundation Teams Up With Toyota Research Institute for Software Research
September 15, 2016
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF) today announced a new engagement by and gift from Toyota Research Institute (TRI). TRI is a research and development enterprise designed to bridge the gap between fundamental research and product development. TRI signed a consulting agreement with the newly-formed
Nordson ASYMTEK’s Dual-Simultaneous Programmable Pitch Cuts Conformal Coating Time in Half
September 15, 2016
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), introduces Dual-Simultaneous Programmable Pitch on its Select Coat® SL-940 Conformal Coating System. With Dual-Simultaneous Programmable Pitch, two of the same conformal coating applicators are installed and operated simultaneously, coating two parts at the
Valmie’s Vertitek Expands Drone Racing Team
September 15, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valmie Resources Inc. (OTCBB: VMRI) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Vertitek, has expanded its drone racing team in order to compete on a broader scale. The team has added a third racing pilot and established an FPV (First Person View) two-member freestyle crew. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana,
Lagercrantz Group: Lagercrantz acquires Skomø A/S
September 15, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Today Lagercrantz Group (STO:LAGRB) has acquired all the shares in the Danish company Skomø A/S. Skomø develops, manufactures and markets graphic custom-designed imaging materials. Customers consist of car dealers, real estate agents and retail businesses in Denmark. The company’s
Oshkosh Corporation to Hold Analyst Day on Friday, September 23, 2016
September 15, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, announced today that it will be holding an Analyst Day for institutional investors and equity analysts on Friday, September 23 in Oshkosh, Wis. During the meeting, hosted by CEO Wilson Jones and supported by members of
New York Fashion Week: Stratasys and threeASFOUR Unveil 3D Printed OSCILLATION Dress as Part of
September 15, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys, Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced its ongoing collaboration with fashion leader threeASFOUR and New York-based designer Travis Fitch – debuting one of the designers’ most elaborate and intricate 3D printed
SKF Ranked as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies
September 15, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the 17th year in a row, SKF (STO:SKFA)(STO:SKFB)(LSE:SKFB) has been listed as one of the most sustainable companies by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). The Group’s performance within supply chain management and overall environmental management programme once again ranked highly in
Stora Enso Plans Consolidation of Corrugated Packaging Production in Finland
September 15, 2016
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Stora Enso (HEX:STEAV) (HEX:STERV) (STO:STEA) (STO:STER) plans to consolidate manufacturing of corrugated packaging in Finland to its Lahti plant. The objective is to improve profitability and competitiveness by creating a centre of excellence for corrugated packaging in Lahti. As part of the possible
Caverion signed a Technical Installation contract on the design and installation of tunnel
September 15, 2016
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Caverion signed a Technical Installation contract on the design and installation of tunnel technology in Austria Caverion has signed a contract with Strabag Infrastructure & Safety Solutions to design and install the operational and safety-related equipment for the tunnel chain Klaus on the motorway A9 Pyhrn
GSMA and Mobile World Capital Barcelona Introduce Youth Mobile Festival at Mobile World Congress
September 15, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The GSMA and the Mobile World Capital Barcelona today announced that they are launching the first Youth Mobile Festival Barcelona (YoMo Barcelona) at Mobile World Congress 2017. YoMo Barcelona has been created to inspire young people to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, art/design,
DVCon Europe 2016 Announces Its Technical Program, Early Discounted Registration Opens
September 15, 2016
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accellera Systems Initiative: WHO/WHAT: The Design and Verification Conference (DVCon) & Exhibition Europe is the leading European event covering the application of languages, tools and intellectual property for the design and verification of electronic systems and integrated circuits. Sponsored by Accellera Systems
NTT Communications and Mitsui Chemicals Succeeded Quality Prediction of Chemical Products in the
September 15, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT (NYSE:NTT) Group, and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Mitsui Chemicals) today announced that they have successfully created a technique that accurately and speedily predicts the quality of gas products. The technique
OKI's Reforestation Effort Marks Ninth Consecutive Year of Environmental Contributions in Thailand
September 15, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group company specializing in the printer business, today announced its involvement in planting 6,000 national designated protection saplings in clear-cut areas in Amphoe Muak Lek, Saraburi Province, in central Thailand, where OKI Data Corporation operates a manufacturing site. This effort is
Humanscale Becomes First-Ever Company to Achieve Living Product Challenge Certification
September 15, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humanscale, the ergonomics pioneer committed to making a net positive impact, has just become the first manufacturer in any industry to achieve Living Product Challenge certification. The certification, which presents the most rigorous standard for sustainable manufacturing, was officially announced tonight at the
Cytec Industries, a member of the Solvay Group, files patent infringement lawsuit against Sunshow
September 15, 2016
SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cytec Industries Inc., a member of the Solvay Group, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of its Polymer Additives business group in the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court against Yantai Sunshow Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sunshow) following a lengthy investigation. The lawsuit, which requests
Pennsylvania Manufacturing Jobs Down Slightly by Less Than 1%
September 15, 2016
Manufacturers in Pennsylvania shed 5,594 jobs, or nearly one percent, between July 2015 and July 2016. 
FIPA Grippers With Soft, Removable Pads
September 15, 2016
FIPA Inc. has expanded its portfolio of 100 Series sprue grippers with the addition of a new model with exceptionally soft and quickly replaceable HNBR elastomer pads on the inner jaws.
IDT Biologika Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Its First U.S. Contract Manufacturing Facility in
September 14, 2016
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDT Biologika, a globally integrated manufacturer of vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, announces today the one-year anniversary celebration of its first U.S. contract manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland. The state-of-the-art facility offers custom, end-to-end solutions to support the manufacture of viral
Clarcor Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
September 14, 2016
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE: CLC):     Unaudited Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2016 Highlights (Amounts in millions, except per share data and percentages)   Third Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended 8/27/16   8/29/15   Change   8/27/16   8/29/15   Change Net sales $ 331.4   $
Apogee Delivers Strong FY17 Q2 Growth; Raises EPS Guidance
September 14, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced fiscal 2017 second-quarter results. Apogee provides distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art. FY17 SECOND QUARTER VS. PRIOR-YEAR PERIOD Revenues of $278.5 million were up 16 percent. Operating income of $33.0 million was up 47
Kadant Declares Cash Dividend
September 14, 2016
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.19 per share to be paid on November 10, 2016 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 13, 2016. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be
Badger Meter Announces Third Quarter Conference Call
September 14, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss the company’s 2016 third quarter results on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 10:00 AM Central/11:00 AM Eastern time. Interested parties can listen to the call live on the Internet through the company’s website:
Scott Nugent joins ERDMAN as Project Executive
September 14, 2016
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ERDMAN announced the recent addition of Scott Nugent, Project Executive. Nugent brings more than 20 years of architecture, construction, and real estate experience including extensive experience in integrated health systems. Nugent managed the strategic capital planning and long-range forecasting for the California
Spectrum Brands Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering
September 14, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum Brands”) will sell €425.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) at a price of 100.000% of the par value (the
AGCO to Present at Morgan Stanley’s Laguna Conference
September 14, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced today that it will participate in Morgan Stanley’s Laguna Conference on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The conference will include a presentation by Andy Beck, AGCO's Senior
Hitachi Power Tools Introduces a New Triple Hammer Impact Driver, Model WH18DBDL2
September 14, 2016
BRASELTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) today announced the newest addition to its 18V Brushless Lithium Ion Cordless line, the WH18DBDL2 Triple Hammer Impact Driver that is truly in a class of its own. This revolutionary Professional impact incorporates a third anvil for ultimate torque, less vibration and
Heritage Global Appoints Industry Veteran Marc Swirsky to Dual Leadership Roles in Valuation and
September 14, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heritage Global Inc. (OTCQB: HGBL, CSE: HGP) (“Heritage Global,” “HGI” or “the Company”), a leader in distressed and surplus corporate and financial asset valuations and transactions, today announced that Marc Swirsky has been appointed to serve in a dual leadership capacity for
IQMS CEO and CTO to Present at Oracle OpenWorld 2016
September 14, 2016
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority, today announced that two IQMS executives will be speaking at Oracle OpenWorld 2016. IQMS CEO Gary Nemmers will discuss the company’s experiences as an Oracle independent software vendor (ISV), and IQMS CTO Dan
Global Electrical Equipment Market for Power Distribution Industry to Witness Robust Growth Through
September 14, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global electrical equipment market for power distribution industry to grow at a CAGR of close to 9% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global electrical equipment market for the power
MIPI Alliance Developing MIPI Touch for Mobile Devices, Tablets and Automotive Applications
September 14, 2016
PISCATAWAY, N.J. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MIPI® Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today introduced MIPI TouchSM, a forthcoming specification that leverages current and new MIPI specifications to provide an innovative, comprehensive