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Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CEATEC JAPAN 2016
September 26, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will exhibit a range of cutting-edge technologies and products at CEATEC JAPAN 2016 at the Makuhari Messe exhibition complex in Chiba, Japan from October 4 to 7. The exhibit will be located at Booth No. 1S27 in the “Community Area” of Hall 1.
Chemtura to Be Acquired by LANXESS in ~$2.5 Billion All-Cash Transaction
September 26, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CHMT) (Euronext Paris: CHMT) (“Chemtura”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which LANXESS AG (“LANXESS”), a global specialty chemicals company, will acquire Chemtura in a transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion. Under
40VIN, 2.1A Rail-to-Rail LDO+ Linear Regulator for High Temp, 150°C H-Grade 
September 26, 2016
Linear Technology Corporation has a new higher temperature “H-grade” version of its LT3086 in the TSSOP package.
Statement from Albany International Corp. on the Death of Company Chairman Emeritus J. Spencer
September 25, 2016
ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) Chairman Emeritus J. Spencer Standish died on Thursday, September 22, at the age of 91. During his tenure at the Company, Mr. Standish carried his family’s legacy through the twentieth and into the twenty-first century. That legacy began in 1921 when Mr. Standish’s
GE Appliances’ FirstBuild™ Selects RF Digital’s Simblee™ for its Annual Mega Hackathon
September 24, 2016
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RF Digital, a Heptagon company, and industry leading manufacturer of Simblee™ and other market leading wireless solutions has been selected by the team at GE Appliances’ FirstBuild™ for its annual Mega Hackathon. This year’s event is themed “The Future of Cooking” and over
Natuzzi: The Group’s New Strategy is in Place Management Has Been Realigned to Execute Continuous
September 23, 2016
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) has approved Half-Year 2016 consolidated results. Following the Board meeting, the Chairman and CEO Pasquale Natuzzi stated: “The first half results for 2016 began to show improvement in our business in a number of areas. We have been able to
Joel Quadracci Honored for Leadership in Advancing Today’s Print Industry
September 23, 2016
SUSSEX, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quad/Graphics Chairman, President & CEO Joel Quadracci is the recipient of Idealliance’s 56th annual Walter E. Soderstrom Award, presented each year in recognition of outstanding contributions and service to the graphic communications industry. Quadracci will accept the Soderstrom Award at a special event at
Axalta’s Sustainable Coating Systems Wins Top Recognitions at SURCAR International Awards 2016
September 23, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, won two industry awards for its sustainable High Solids 3-Wet and Eco-Concept waterborne coating systems at the SURCAR International Awards 2016. Both advanced technologies received awards in the Environmental Footprint category:
Fitch Affirms Bombardier Inc. at 'B'; Outlook Negative
September 23, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bombardier Inc.'s (BBD) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' and Long-Term debt and bank facility ratings at 'B'/'RR4'. The Rating Outlook is Negative. A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release. KEY RATING DRIVERS BBD's IDR of 'B' incorporates significantly negative free cash
X3M Systems Announces Former ASRC Federal Exec Bob Smith as Chief Operating Officer
September 23, 2016
GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X3M Systems, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Smith as its chief operating officer (COO). Mr. Smith brings nearly 40 years’ experience in technical, mission-focused service delivery to the federal government. He will be responsible for establishing and managing an operational environment for
Novaseal Corporation Announces Puls2 Heat Sealing Technology
September 23, 2016
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Novaseal Corporation is pleased to announce Puls2 as a revolutionary new heat sealing technology for industrial fabrics used in roller shades, awnings, printed media, etc. Technology uses heat absorption based patent pending method known as heat packet amplitude frequency modulation (HPAFM). Method uses less
Ultivue Launches Its First Product in Super Resolution
September 23, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultivue announced today the worldwide commercial availability of Ultivue-2, its first reagent-based product for super resolution microscopy. Ultivue is a life sciences company that provides imaging kits, compatible with a wide range of microscopes, to enable unprecedented levels of resolution and high multiplexing
Blue Bird Commences Shipment of All-New Gasoline-Powered Bus
September 23, 2016
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today that it has begun shipping its all-new, gasoline-powered Type C buses to customers and over 400 of these buses will be sold prior to its fiscal year end in September. The Company was able to
Company Profile for Digi-Key Electronics
September 23, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digi-Key Electronics, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than 5 million products and 1.3 million components in stock from over 650 quality industry-leading manufacturers at www.digikey.com.   Company:
Cabot Norit Activated Carbon Launches DARCO® H2S HF Activated Carbon for Odor Control Applications
September 23, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Norit Activated Carbon, the world’s largest and most experienced producer of activated carbon, announces the launch of DARCO® H2S HF activated carbon for odor control applications. The DARCO H2S HF product is designed to deliver superior hydrogen sulfide and odor removal while improving operational
Company Profile for AerCap Holdings N.V.
September 23, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing and aviation finance. AerCap’s high quality and well diversified portfolio of aircraft, one of the largest in the world, provides a global network of airline customers with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap has one of the most attractive order books of the most modern,
Masco Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
September 23, 2016
TAYLOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.10 per common share, payable on November 14, 2016, to shareholders of record on October 14, 2016. Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of
PVH Corp. Appoints Judith Amanda Sourry Knox to Its Board of Directors
September 23, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today that Judith Amanda Sourry Knox was appointed to its Board of Directors. Ms. Sourry Knox will serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee. The appointment is effective December 7, 2016, the committee’s next scheduled meeting date and the day prior to the Board’s next
Tyco Security Products, Google, GE Sponsor Flying Bridges Leadership Event for Women
September 23, 2016
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyco Security Products is pleased to announce that it is partnering alongside Google and General Electric to sponsor Work Ready Women: PowerUP! 2016, a networking event for female college students and professionals in the Greater Boston area. Produced by Flying Bridges, a for-profit/for-benefit hybrid company based
Domtar Optimizing Fluff Pulp Production, Streamlining Plymouth Mill Operations
September 23, 2016
FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) announced today a plan to optimize fluff pulp manufacturing at its Plymouth mill. The streamlining measures will strengthen the mill’s position in the global fluff pulp markets. The restructuring, which is expected to be completed by mid-2017, includes the permanent closure
Oshkosh Raises Estimates for Fiscal 2016 and Delivers Positive Outlook for Fiscal 2017 at Analyst
September 23, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, is announcing at its Analyst Day being held today that the Company is increasing its fiscal 2016 financial estimates and expects to deliver year-over-year growth in revenue, operating income and earnings per share (EPS)
BizWireTV Video News: Innovative Security Tech with Live Face ID and Hot Product Launches You Need
September 23, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, 3M is getting proactive about safety and security measures with its new live face identification system. Now you can watch BizWireTV and the latest breakthroughs in tech from the biggest brands on any screen you want by downloading the new app through the Apple TV and iPhone App Store and Google
USG Corporation Announces Leadership Transition
September 23, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building products company, today announced that James S. Metcalf will retire as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct. 31, 2016. Mr. Metcalf has served as president and chief executive officer since January 2011 and as chairman since December
Addtech: Share-Based Incentive Scheme
September 23, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Addtech (STO:ADDTB) The share-based incentive scheme resolved by the 2016 Annual General Meeting where 20 members of senior management were offered to acquire up to 300,000 call options on repurchased class B shares has been fully subscribed. The call options will be transferred at a price of SEK 11.80
Willdan Awarded Direct Install Services Contract for the New Jersey Clean Energy Program™
September 23, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) today announced that it has been awarded a Direct Install Program (the Program) contract as part of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP). The contract term is for two years, with optional extensions. The Company expects that the contract will contribute
Tru-Design LLC and Polynt Composites USA Inc. Partner to Develop and Commercialize Coatings for 3D
September 23, 2016
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tru-Design LLC and Polynt Composites USA Inc. have partnered to develop unique advanced material coatings and finishes for 3D printed components made by large area additive manufacturing. This partnership combines the talents of Tru-Design and Polynt to create and market materials that will enable broader
Lindsay Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
September 23, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable November 30, 2016, to shareholders of record on November 16, 2016. About the Company Lindsay
Taiwan’s Belt Conveyor Components Manufacturer JIM WAY to Display Material Handling Heavy-Duty
September 23, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a professional solution provider for bulk material handling for over 30 years, Jim Way provides full product line of belt conveyor from conveyor idler, conveyor belt cleaner, products for conveyor belt load zone, conveyor drum/pulleys laggings to conveyor chute lining. The company will attend the MINExpo
Materialise Partners with HOYA to Transform the Eyewear Industry with the World’s First
September 23, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Materialise NV (NASDAQ:MTLS), HOYA Vision Care Company and Hoet Design Studio are proud to launch the world’s first vision-centric 3D-tailored eyewear. Yuniku by HOYA enables individualized lens and frame design, with a sophisticated end-to-end digital supply chain that is set to transform the eyewear industry.
Manufacturing World Osaka 2016 – Japan's Leading Trade Show for the Manufacturing Industry
September 23, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd., the largest trade show organiser in Japan, announced that Manufacturing World Osaka 2016, Japan’s leading trade show for the manufacturing industry, is coming back at INTEX Osaka from October 5 - 7, 2016 with the largest scale in its history. Held with the largest scale
Lufthansa Technik Flies with Mindbreeze InSpire
September 23, 2016
HAMBURG, Germany & LINZ, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lufthansa Technik is a world leader for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircrafts. For their search needs in internal data sources, Lufthansa Technik has chosen the search appliance by Mindbreeze, the enterprise search and big data specialist. Mindbreeze InSpire Lufthansa Technik makes
GE Healthcare Aims to Fund up to $50M for Global Health Startups
September 23, 2016
BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare, the $18 billion healthcare technology division of GE (NYSE: GE), today announced the launch of the company’s first healthcare accelerator, five.eight, aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for the world’s developing economies. The accelerator will target global health startups with a
Knorr-Bremse acquires additional shares in Haldex and adjusts the terms of the Offer
September 23, 2016
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This announcement is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa or in any other jurisdictions where such offer pursuant to legislation and regulations in such relevant jurisdictions would be prohibited by applicable law. Shareholders not resident in
Rejlers Wins Major Contract with Hafslund
September 23, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Rejlers (STO:REJL) wins major contract with Hafslund and digitalises electrical safety supervision in Oslo. The assignment will take place in collaboration with El-Tilsynet AS. The contract is valid for two years, with the option of a further two years, and is worth in the region of NOK 60
Panasonic Provides the "Power Supply Station"; a Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Power Package to Off-Grid
September 23, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation provided the Power Supply Station; a stand-alone photovoltaic power package, to the village of Yin Ma Chaung, a Magway Region of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The Power Supply Station is installed as part of a CSR effort by the Sustainable Alternative Livelihood Development Project,
Shanhai Capital to Acquire Analogix Semiconductor
September 23, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Beijing Shanhai Capital Management Co, Ltd. (Shanhai Capital), today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a consortium led by Shanhai Capital will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Analogix for over $500
Pegboard Bin Adapters by Akro-Mils
September 23, 2016
Akro-Mils' new Pegboard Bin Adapters are available in two models.
Fifth Straight Year of Job Gains for Wisconsin Manufacturers
September 23, 2016
Wisconsin manufacturers added jobs for a fifth straight year, though at a slower rate than in previous years, reports the 2017 Wisconsin Manufacturers Register®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL.
CORRECTING and REPLACING Hanes Hosiery and Maidenform Shapewear and Hosiery Kick Off Fall Season at
September 22, 2016
CORRECTION...by HanesBrands Inc. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fourth paragraph, second sentence of release should read: ...excited to have StyleWatch on board as a media sponsor (instead of ...excited to have InStyle and StyleWatch on board as media sponsors). The corrected release reads: HANES HOSIERY AND MAIDENFORM SHAPEWEAR AND HOSIERY
Geospace Technologies to Present at the Seaport Global Securities 4th Annual Boston Energy Day
September 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) announced today that its senior management team will be attending the Seaport Global Securities 4th Annual Boston Energy Day to be held in Boston, MA on October 3, 2016. W. Richard Wheeler, President and CEO and Thomas T. McEntire, Vice President and CFO, are scheduled to
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
September 22, 2016
CARNEGIE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) today announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on the common stock of the Corporation. The dividend will be paid on October 28, 2016, to shareholders of record on October 14, 2016. About Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Ampco-Pittsburgh
Orion Energy Systems Wins Consulting-Specifying Engineer Product of the Year Award
September 22, 2016
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, announced today that its ISON™ Class Gen II LED High Bay fixture has been selected for one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2016 Products of the Year. At
Flowserve Announces Executive Leadership Transition Plan
September 22, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flowserve Corporation, (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced that Mark Blinn plans to retire as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. To ensure an orderly transition, Mr. Blinn will remain in those
UPS & BioKansas Present 2016 Regional Supply Chain Summit
September 22, 2016
FAIRWAY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Inaugural Life Science and Healthcare Regional Supply Chain Summit will be held September 29, 2016 at the Hudson Auditorium on the campus of Johnson County Community College. Registration will begin at 2:30 followed by programming from 3-5pm, and a networking reception from 5-7 with light appetizers and drinks.
Alcoa Inc. Announces Pricing of Debt Offering In Connection with Separation
September 22, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) (“Alcoa”) announced today that Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”), which is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa, had priced its offering of $750,000,000 aggregate
RF IDeas Announces In-Region Distribution Partnership with BridgeSol
September 22, 2016
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RF IDeas, Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of in-building identification and access control readers, today announced a partnership with BridgeSol, one of the leading Enterprise Content Management (ECM) value added distributors, to provide in-region distribution across Middle East and North East
Mobius Institute Announces the 2017 International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference (IMVAC)
September 22, 2016
ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobius Institute, the premier provider of vibration analysis training & certification, today announced the first 2017 International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference (IMVAC) will be held in Antwerp, Belgium on June 6 - 8, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Antwerp. IMVAC is a professional development conference
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $1.4 Million Order for Location Product Solution
September 22, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 22, 2016–-Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that during its first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company’s Commercial Solutions segment has received a $1.4 million funded order from a key Fortune 100 customer licensing an element of its Xypoint® Secure User Plane
Spectrum Brands Launches Offering to Reprice All of Its U.S. Dollar Term Loans Under its Credit
September 22, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum Brands”) is launching a repricing transaction which, if successful, would replace all of its U.S.
Lead Plumbing Leaching into Water, Leaks are a Thing of the Past. ePIPE®'s LeadSmart™ Team
September 22, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC, (PRT) makers of the ePIPE, Lead-Free Leak-Free™ product line, announced today that its LeadSmart™ team has been granted its 16th U.S. patent, #9446429, for methods developed that address adhesion and cleaning standards in the installation of leak sealant barrier coatings