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Dow AgroSciences Innovation Honored at “Oscars of Agriculture”
September 22, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers around the globe continue to face new challenges from pests and weeds, making continued innovation essential. Today, Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), has been recognized at the AGROW awards, an international competition which has been called the Oscars of
Elementia Continues Hedging Strategy for Its Dollar-Denominated Debt
September 21, 2016
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elementia, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:ELEMENT*) (the Company, or Elementia), informs the investing public that it continues its strategy to hedge its US dollar-denominated liabilities. In order to protect the Company’s results against potential additional exchange rate fluctuations, 85% of debt contracted with the ECA
Celanese to Begin Production at New Singapore VAE Emulsions Unit; Fulfills Demand for Eco-Friendly
September 21, 2016
DALLAS & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continuing the company’s strategy to add production facilities close to growing demand, Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today begins production in its newest vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) production unit. The unit is located at the Celanese
Axalta Launches New Generation of Waterborne Impregnating Resins
September 21, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announces the introduction of the Voltahyd® 2250 series T, M and E electrical insulation coatings, the company’s first waterborne impregnating resins available in China. This new series of Energy Solutions products,
DigitalGlobe’s Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery Program Renewed
September 21, 2016
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigitalGlobe, Inc. (NYSE: DGI), the global leader in earth imagery and information about our changing planet, today announced that the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has renewed the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery (Global EGD) program under the EnhancedView contract. For a sixth consecutive
Philly Shipyard Celebrates Keel Laying Milestone for Third Product Tanker for Kinder Morgan
September 21, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), held a ceremonial Keel Laying today for the third product tanker in a four vessel order for American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a Kinder Morgan, Inc. subsidiary. Keeping with long held shipbuilding tradition, coins were
SunOpta Highlights Progress towards Sustainability Goals in 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report
September 21, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq: STKL) (TSX: SOY), a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, released its sixth Corporate Sustainability Report today. The report outlines SunOpta’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its overall business strategy enabling it to
Curtiss-Wright Declares Dividend of $0.13 Per Share for Common Stock
September 21, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share on Curtiss-Wright Common Stock, payable October 21, 2016 to stockholders of record October 7, 2016. About Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a
Phillips 66 to Announce Third-Quarter Financial Results
September 21, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) executive management will host a conference call webcast at noon EDT on Friday, Oct. 28, to discuss the company’s third-quarter 2016 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on strategic initiatives. To access the webcast, go to the
Advantage Solutions Names Don Davis President of Waypoint Foodservice Division
September 21, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advantage Solutions (Advantage) announced today the appointment of Don Davis as President of its Waypoint foodservice division, effective October 1. Davis succeeds Kevin O’Beirne, who announced his retirement last month, and will report to Advantage President and Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Hansberry. In
ISRI 2016 Scrap Yearbook: A Breakdown of the Global Nature of the Recycling Industry
September 21, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced the release its fifth annual ISRI Scrap Yearbook, providing the most up-to-date, comprehensive information and statistics about the U.S. and global scrap industry. In addition to the many economic and environmental benefits covered, new this year is
Siemens Donates Advanced Technology to Support Georgia’s THINC College & Career Academy
September 21, 2016
WEST POINT, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a community and industry event held today at the Kia Georgia Training Center in West Point, Georgia, Siemens Digital Factory, U.S. President, Raj Batra, announced the donation of $100,000 in automation hardware and expert training to support career pathways in manufacturing and engineering at the THINC College
Fitch Affirms Cementos Progreso's IDRs at 'BB+'
September 21, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Cementos Progreso, S.A.'s (Cempro) Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB+'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A complete list of rating actions follows at the end of this press release. Cempro's 'BB+' ratings reflect the company's leading position in Guatemala's cement industry. Its solid
Flexsteel to Retire Aging Dubuque Manufacturing Facility
September 21, 2016
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) announced today that it intends to exit its manufacturing facility located on Jackson Street in Dubuque, IA. The facility dates back to 1897 and has become inefficient for manufacturing and costly to maintain. Directly linked with this decision, the Company recently announced
Global Pet Care Packaging Market to Generate USD 10 Billion by 2020, Says Technavio
September 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global pet care packaging market is expected to reach USD 10 billion by 2020. This research report titled ‘Global Pet Care Packaging Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This
Nortek Air Solutions Announces New Custom Air Handler for Mid-Sized Applications
September 21, 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nortek Air Solutions announces a new Huntair brand air handler called Gen II which is aimed at mid-sized applications who want to benefit from the efficiency and reliability advantages of FANWALL TECHNOLOGY® features for mid-sized indoor or outdoor air handling systems. The Gen II construction already used
Sea-Land Chemical Co. Expands Leadership Team
September 21, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Developing an executive team at Sea-Land Chemical Co. with experience has always been an important part of managing the company for long-term success. In this continued effort, Sea-Land Chemical has announced expanded new roles and responsibilities for members of the Executive Team. In his role as Executive Vice
Printronix Auto ID Launches High-Performance T6000 Industrial Barcode Printer Series
September 21, 2016
BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Printronix Auto ID, Inc., a global leader in industrial printing solutions, unveiled the T6000, its next generation of high-performance thermal barcode printers. Designed for the mid-range market, the T6000 is engineered for industrial applications such as manufacturing, automotive, transportation, retail, transport
L-3 Selected by All Nippon Airways to Supply Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator
September 21, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its Commercial Training Solutions (L-3 CTS) business has been awarded a contract by All Nippon Airways (ANA) to build and deliver an Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). Based on L-3’s RealitySeven™ flight training simulation solution, the device will be
IQMS Ranks on Inc. 5000 List for Sixth Consecutive Year
September 21, 2016
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority today announced that it has placed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America for the sixth year in a row. IQMS qualified for the list with an organic growth rate of 75% over the past three
Plastec Technologies Received Initial Payment under the Share Transfer Agreement Signed with
September 21, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plastec Technologies, Ltd. - (OTCBB: PLTYF (ordinary shares), PLTEF (units)) (the “Company”), an integrated plastic manufacturing services provider that operates in the People’s Republic of China and Thailand, today announced that it has received the initial portion payment in RMB 875,000,000 (or
Powered by Passion: Toyota West Virginia Celebrates 20 Years
September 21, 2016
BUFFALO, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When Tim Bennett completed his 8-year service in the U.S. Army, there was only one place he wanted to raise his family: back home in West Virginia. At the time, Bennett was training in Louisiana, a thousand miles from the Mountain State where he grew up. The distance, however, couldn’t keep news of a new
ARCOP Honors Suppliers with Red Hat Supplier Achievement Awards at 2016 Arby’s Worldwide Franchise
September 21, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG) and ARCOP, Inc., the national supply chain cooperative for Arby’s, honored twelve of its suppliers with Red Hat Supplier Achievement Awards during the 2016 Arby’s Worldwide Franchise Convention in Orlando held September 12-14. The Red Hat Supplier Achievement Awards
Superior Essex: The Most Awarded Cable Manufacturer of 2016
September 21, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Essex is proud to announce that it is the most awarded cable manufacturer of 2016 for its achievements in sustainable cable manufacturing, as well as its innovations in Power-over-Ethernet cabling technology with its PowerWise™ Power-over-Ethernet cable solutions. In April, Superior Essex was presented with
Rejlers Offers Legal Expertise for Community Builders
September 21, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Expertise in legal issues can save both time and money. Rejlers (STO:REJL) is now offering legal advice as a separate service directly to our customers who are building the Nordic region. “There are many laws and regulations in our sector that we have to be aware of. At times, a single word can be
Pelican BioThermal Hires Greg Wheatley as New VP of Engineering
September 21, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pelican BioThermal, a global leader providing the broadest and most innovative range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, announces the addition of Greg Wheatley as Vice President of Worldwide Product Development and Engineering. With 20 years of hands-on business and
AstraZeneca Selects LLamasoft as Supply Chain Design Partner of Choice
September 21, 2016
TOWCESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LLamasoft, the global leader in supply chain design software and solutions, announces that following a number of successful projects, AstraZeneca has selected LLamasoft’s Supply Chain Guru and Data Guru as tools of choice for supply chain modelling. AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven
Eaton’s New GH100 and GH101 Biodiesel Hose Products Feature Exceptionally High Performance in
September 21, 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of the GH100 and GH101 hoses for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications. Unlike standard fuel hoses that only last 1-2 years, Eaton’s GH100 and GH101 solutions are engineered for maximum performance in systems with a
Revolutionary Program to Convert Previously Non-Recycled Plastics into Energy Launches in the Omaha
September 21, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hefty Energy Bag - a unique program designed to convert previously non-recycled plastics into energy, recently launched in the Omaha area. Plastics collected through the program will be sorted at a local recycling facility and converted into energy used in cement production. The program’s initial phase could
Axalta Heads South to Cruise the Coast of Mississippi
September 21, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will attend the 20th anniversary Cruisin’ The Coast® festival held in Mississippi October 2-9. Organized in 1996 to celebrate antique, classic, and hot rod vehicles, as well as nostalgic music, the festival has
Haldex at IAA: World debut of the lightest disc brake on the market
September 21, 2016
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the top of the current range is the heavy-duty version of the 22.5-inch model with a maximum brake torque of 30 kNm. At the show, the DBT 22 MD model for trucks and buses will have its world debut. It has a maximum brake torque of 25 kNm and a weight of just 34 kg with pads, which is several kg lighter than
Tenneco Supplying Modular Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment System for MAN Engines
September 21, 2016
HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) today announced that it is supplying aftertreatment technologies to MAN Truck & Bus for its compact 12.4L, six-cylinder diesel engines. The MAN engines are installed on the high-horsepower Fendt 1000 Vario tractor and the CLAAS JAGUAR 980-930 forage harvester, both of which are destined
Tenneco Supplying Clean Air and Ride Performance Technologies on 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 Medium Duty
September 21, 2016
HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN), a global supplier of Clean Air and Ride Performance products and systems, is supplying the 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 medium duty trucks. These commercial-grade trucks are currently in production and feature Ford’s exclusive 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel and 6.8-liter V10 gasoline
Mobil 1 Asks Fans to Share Their “Normal” Drives
September 21, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil is spotlighting Mobil 1™ brand loyalists and their anything-but-normal drives in the “Our Normal Drives” digital video series – showcasing passion and performance stories from Mobil 1 loyalists, partners, specialty car builders and NASCAR-related specialists. Now, ExxonMobil is asking
Joey Benadretti, SYSPRO USA President, Named a Top Midmarket IT Executive by The Channel Company
September 21, 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 Joey Benadretti, President of SYSPRO USA, has been named to The Channel Company’s Top Midmarket IT Executive list. The annual list honors
Nordson MARCH’s Plasma Confinement Ring Increases Etch Rate and Improves Treatment Uniformity for
September 21, 2016
CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson MARCH, a Nordson company (NASDAQ:NDSN), a global leader in plasma cleaning technology, introduces its Plasma Confinement Ring for wafer processing and wafer fan-out applications. The ring concentrates and focuses the plasma directly over the wafer to speed up the etching process, provide uniform plasma
Camborne Energy Storage to Install the First Tesla Grid-Scale Powerpacks in Europe
September 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camborne Energy Storage (“Camborne”), a UK-based developer of large-scale energy storage projects, is pleased to be installing the very first grid scale Tesla Powerpacks in Europe. With the recent arrival of the batteries to a site in Somerset, Camborne are co-locating them with a ground mounted solar PV site.
Molex Continues to Bring Innovative Medical Electronic Solutions to the Marketplace
September 21, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex, a global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions, will bring its deep expertise and wide range of solutions for the medical industry to MD&M Minneapolis, September 21 – 22, booth 1949. Through its ongoing investment in research and development, as well as its strategic acquisitions and
CORRECTING and REPLACING Panasonic Unveils Expanded Portfolio of Video Surveillance Technology and
September 21, 2016
ORLANDO, Florida--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release that was originally issued on September 12, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: PANASONIC UNVEILS EXPANDED PORTFOLIO OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS AT ASIS 2016 New video surveillance
Jacobs Wins Upgrade Project Contract from Singapore Refining Company
September 21, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a contract from Singapore Refining Company Private Limited (SRC), a joint venture between Singapore Petroleum Company and Chevron, to provide services for an upgrade project at SRC’s refinery in Jurong Island, Singapore. Jacobs is providing
Luis Ceneviz to Head Cooper Tire Europe Operations in Addition to Existing Leadership of Latin
September 21, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today announced that Luis Ceneviz, Managing Director—Latin America Tire Operations since March 2015, will also take on the position of Managing Director—Europe Tire Operations effective Oct. 1. The dual role will make Ceneviz responsible for the company’s
Hyundai Mobis Develops Inter-Seat Airbag to Prevent Head Injuries Between Passengers
September 21, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) announced that it completed the development of an inter-seat airbag, which reduces head injuries to passengers by more than 80% during a lateral collision. Due to the development of this airbag, Hyundai Mobis went a step further from preventing primary damages due to an external
Boeing 777X to Feature Touchscreen Flight Displays from Rockwell Collins
September 21, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boeing has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its industry-leading touchscreen flight displays for all five flight deck displays on the new Boeing 777X. The advanced touchscreen capability will make the flight deck more intuitive for pilots and more efficient for flight operations. This is the first time a
AerCap to Host Investor Day in New York on November 16, 2016
September 21, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) will host an investor day on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, to review the Group’s strategy and its operations. The event will take place from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (Vanderbilt Room), 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY,
Atlas Copco AB’s Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2017
September 21, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The following representatives of Atlas Copco AB’s (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) shareholders, together with the Chair of the Board, Hans Stråberg, will form the nomination committee for the Annual General Meeting 2017. Representatives: Petra Hedengran, Investor AB (chair) Jan Andersson, Swedbank
Spectrum Brands Holdings to Present at Deutsche Bank 24th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference on
September 21, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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, announced today it will participate in the Deutsche Bank 24th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference on Tuesday, September
TranSystems Offers New Construction Technology Through Partnership with Pavia Systems
September 21, 2016
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TranSystems, a national transportation consultant bringing innovative engineering, architectural and planning solutions to solve the nation's transportation infrastructure challenges, has chosen to partner with Pavia Systems, for the use of HeadLight, an innovative construction project inspection technology tool.
Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) Awarded Contract to Support Mars 2020 Mission
September 21, 2016
TROY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB), a Troy, NY manufacturer of ball bearings for aerospace and defense systems, was recently awarded a contract by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to supply critical hardware for the Mars 2020 mission. Scheduled to launch in 2020, the robotic science rover will investigate key questions about
LINTEC Renews Website and Releases New Catalogue for the Global Market
September 21, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LINTEC Corporation (TOKYO:7966)(ISIN:JP3977200009) announced that it released an English version of its printing- and variable information-related products catalogue in July 2016. The catalogue is available for viewing and download from the company’s global website (http://www.lintec-global.com/) which was updated in
TomTom Maps and Navigation Software Power Subaru’s New Infotainment Platform
September 21, 2016
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TomTom (TOM2) has been chosen by Subaru to be the global maps and navigation supplier for their next generation infotainment platform. The global platform will launch first in North America with the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza. HARMAN International, the leading audio and infotainment supplier, is the Tier 1 system