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ADS Expands Manufacturing Capacity at Its Sebring, Florida Location
July 12, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced that it has expanded production capacity in Florida to
Triumph and Northrop Grumman Sign MOU to Advance UAS Production
July 12, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) today announced the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) at the Farnborough International Air Show. The purpose of the MOU is to successfully ramp-up high altitude long endurance unmanned aircraft system
QRS Inc. Retains Yellen Partners to Conduct Sale of Excess Assets
July 12, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QRS Inc. and its affiliate Re-Poly, LLC have retained Yellen Partners to conduct a sale of certain excess assets from their St. Louis and Louisville facilities. The sale of equipment includes optical sorting equipment, and shredders. The assets are available for private treaty sale and if necessary will be sold at
Cummins Inc. Increases Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
July 12, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today approved an increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend on common stock from 97.5 cents per share to 1.025 dollars per share, payable on September 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on August 22, 2016. About Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader,
QRS Recycling of Georgia, LLC Retains Yellen Partners to Sell Assets
July 12, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--By order dated June 22, 2016, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, in Case Number 16-58837, QRS Recycling of Georgia has retained Yellen Partners to sell its inventory, equipment and machinery through an orderly liquidation and auction process. The sale of equipment includes a
INSERTING and REPLACING Westinghouse Awarded $8 Million by DOE to Advance Nuclear Technology
July 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insert at the end of the first sentence of the fourth paragraph of release: for broader accident tolerant fuel development. The corrected release reads: WESTINGHOUSE AWARDED $8 MILLION BY DOE TO ADVANCE NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Westinghouse Electric Company and its research
Demonstrate Your American Pride by Exercising Your Right to Vote in the Duck® Brand REAL Vote
July 12, 2016
AVON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Americans are focused on casting their vote in the upcoming Presidential election, Duck® brand is asking citizens to turn their attentions to the “REAL” Vote. That’s right – the manufacturer of Duck® brand Duck Tape® is cutting through the bureaucratic “tape,” asking
Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Digital Manufacturing Market from 2016 to 2020
July 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global digital manufacturing (DM) market report from 2016-2020. This research report also lists three other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape The impact of digital revolution
Zika Mosquito Spraying Could Disguise Terrorist Smallpox Attack, Says Dr. Leslie Norins, Author of
July 12, 2016
NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The aerosol spraying of insecticide recently recommended by the government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for enhanced control of Zika-bearing mosquitos could be hijacked by terrorists plotting to spread the smallpox virus, warned Dr. Leslie Norins, author of the novel, Deadly Pages. That fictional
Farnborough International Airshow 2016 News and Digital Content From Business Wire Members Available
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Wire will be posting its members breaking exhibitor news on a dedicated Online Press Center for this event. Media may contact the Business Wire Event Services Group at tradeshow@businesswire.com with any questions pertaining to these news releases. For a complete listing of past and future event news
With Almost 53% of the Market Share, Aseptic Pouches Will Continue to Lead the Global Stand-up
July 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global stand-up pouches market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 9% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Stand-up Pouches Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and
2016 Great American Beer Festival® Celebrates 35 Years with the Largest Showcase of American
July 12, 2016
What:     For the 35th year in a row, beer lovers will gather in Colorado at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the premier beer festival and competition in the U.S. With 379,000 square feet in the tasting hall, an anticipated 60,000 attendees will have the opportunity to sample some 3,800 beers from more than 800 breweries.  
Dowty Propellers Begins the Delivery of Propeller Systems for Antonov’s AN-132D Transport Aircraft
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dowty Propellers has started component deliveries for propeller systems that will equip the demonstrator for Antonov’s new AN-132 twin-engine transport aircraft. Based on an agreement signed earlier this year, the twin-engine AN-132D will utilise Dowty Propellers’ R408 propeller systems, which
Westinghouse Awarded $8 Million by DOE to Advance Nuclear Technology
July 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Westinghouse Electric Company and its research partners to receive $8 million in research awards over the next three years to fund a series of projects. The awards support Westinghouse research in a number of areas including the area of self-powered wireless sensors and
ACI: EPA Must Exempt Use of Animal Fats in RFS Program
July 12, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to exempt or minimize the use of animal fats under its Renewal Fuel Standard (RFS) program, as it threatens a key raw material used in the cleaning products industry. Animal fats are a key feedstock used by oleochemical producers,
Allegheny Technologies Announces Webcast of Conference Call for Second Quarter 2016 Results
July 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with investors and analysts scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be conducted after the Company’s planned release of second quarter 2016 results. The
2016 INVESTIndiana Equity Conference Announces Corporate Presentation Lineup
July 12, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INVESTIndiana, an equity conference that highlights the performance of Indiana public companies, today announced a presentation lineup that features Indiana’s top health sciences companies as well as leaders in the banking, energy, high-tech and manufacturing sectors. Executives from Eli Lilly and Company, the
Cohu Introduces Next Generation 32-position Turret Handler
July 12, 2016
POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, announced today the introduction of its next generation 32-position turret platform for test and inspection of high performance mixed signal, high frequency and sensor devices. The new NY32 provides up to 5 times higher device
Cintas Corporation Announces Webcast for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Results
July 12, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq:CTAS) today announced that it will release fiscal 2016 fourth quarter results on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, after the market closes. The Company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live webcast of the call will be available to individual investors and the public
Hestan Commercial Forms Philanthropic Partnership with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
July 12, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hestan Commercial, maker of the most advanced commercial kitchen appliances on the market, has formed a philanthropic partnership with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to provide equipment, products and services to multiple facilities on CIA campuses, including teaching kitchens, restaurant kitchen lines,
Bentley Announces Autodesk License Upgrade Program
July 12, 2016
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced its Autodesk License Upgrade Program. For consideration by owners of Autodesk perpetual licenses facing Autodesk’s imminent deadline for the write-off of the future value of
Emerson Schedules Webcast for Third-Quarter 2016 Results
July 12, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will report its third-quarter 2016 results prior to market open on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Emerson senior management will discuss the results during an investor conference call that same day, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:00 p.m. Central Time. All interested parties may listen to the live
Audax Private Equity Announces Sale of Winchester Electronics
July 12, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) has completed the sale of Winchester Electronics (“Winchester” or “the Company”) to Snow Phipps, a private equity firm based in New York, in conjunction with management and other investors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in South
Milacron’s CIMCOOL Product Brand Expands Fast Growing CIMPULSETM Product Line with the
July 12, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN) – Milacron Fluid Technologies brand CIMCOOL, a leader in fluid technology and proud member of the Milacron family is pleased to announce a new product release to its CIMPULSE™ metalworking fluid line. CIMPULSE products are designed to cover a broad-range of applications
Cotton Holdings Elects Bobby Jindal to the Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
KATY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cotton Holdings, Inc. (“Cotton” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has added Bobby Jindal, the 55th Governor of the State of Louisiana, to the Board of Directors. Mr. Jindal was elected as the nation’s youngest governor in 2007 and spent two terms as Louisiana’s chief
Pilot Chemical Company Acquires Liquid Minerals Group, Inc.
July 12, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pilot Chemical Company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced it has purchased Liquid Minerals Group, Inc. (LMGI) located in New Waverly, Texas, as of June 30. The acquisition expands Pilot's business into the organometallic fuel additives markets, as well as provides further growth opportunities for
Danforth Plant Science Center and Valent BioSciences will Collaborate in Unique Root Science
July 12, 2016
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC) and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced the finalization of a multi-year, Master Cooperation Agreement in the area of root science and the rhizosphere. Located in St. Louis, MO, the Danforth Center is among the world's preeminent institutes for research
Celanese Appoints Verghese Thomas Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
July 12, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, announced today it has appointed Dr. Verghese Thomas as Chief Technology & Innovation Officer. The appointment of Thomas, currently the company’s Global Technology & Innovation Director of the Celanese engineered materials
ADM to Release Second Quarter Financial Results Aug. 2, 2016
July 12, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2016 before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. The company will host a webcast at 8 a.m. Central Time to discuss financial results and provide a company update. A slide presentation will be available for download
New Employment Study Shows JAMA Members Support 1.5M Jobs
July 12, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rutgers University Economics Professor Thomas J. Prusa, PhD, today released an employment study entitled, “The Contribution of the Japanese-Brand Automotive Industry to the United States Economy.” The study, which examines 2015 employment data provided by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers
Vision Research Unveils the Phantom VEO® Family of High-Speed Cameras
July 12, 2016
WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, today added further depth to its high-speed camera lineup with the debut of its new Phantom VEO® product family. Designed for a wide-range of applications including scientific analysis, material testing and defense research, Phantom VEO
Hunt Valve Releases High-Pressure Water Valve Selection Checklist
July 12, 2016
SALEM, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hunt Valve (www.huntvalve.com), a fluid power engineering company specializing in severe-duty valves and components, has published a free infographic that features expert advice on how to select a high-pressure water valve for an industrial application. Download this free resource to review four essential steps
Norsk Titanium Receives Boeing Engineering Test Article Order
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components today announced it has received an order for titanium engineering test articles from The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) produced by Norsk’s proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition™
Air Techniques Announces the Promotion of Lou Guellnitz As Vice President of Sales North America
July 12, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, is excited to announce the promotion of Lou Guellnitz as their new Vice President of Sales in North America. Mr. Guellnitz first joined Air Techniques in November of 2009 and held the role of Director of Sales for North America. His
Praxair Expands Helium Supply in Central Europe
July 12, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement for the purchase of liquid helium from Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA (PGNiG), a leader in the Polish natural gas market, as well as the only producer of helium in Central Europe. PGNiG owns and operates a helium
Xcenda Unveils New Service Offerings to Enhance Manufacturers’ Market Access Strategies for
July 12, 2016
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcenda, a part of AmerisourceBergen, announced today the addition of several new service offerings designed to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers in a highly complex, value-driven environment. Xcenda’s new services are designed to help manufacturers prove the value of their products as they
CG Commercial Finance Acquired by Atalaya Capital Management
July 12, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CG Commercial Finance (CGCF) has completed a transaction selling all of the outstanding stock of the company to funds managed by Atalaya Capital Management LP. The transaction represents an important milestone in CGCF’s long-term growth strategy establishing the capital resources to exponentially grow its
Mycronic AB: CFO Per Ekstedt Leaves Mycronic
July 12, 2016
TÄBY, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Mycronic (STO:MYCR) Mycronic AB (publ), announce changes in management. Per Ekstedt, Chief Financial Officer, CFO for Mycronic, has decided to leave Mycronic to take on an equivalent position as CFO for Alimak Hek Group AB (publ), a global leader in vertical access solutions. He assumes the
Optimal+ Selected by Renesas Electronics to Enhance Global Manufacturing Operations
July 12, 2016
HOLON, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimal+™, the leader in big data solutions for manufacturing operations in the semiconductor and electronics industries, today announced the deployment of its full suite of software solutions from the company’s Semiconductor Operations Platform™ at Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723,
Alimak Group AB: Alimak Group announces new CFO
July 12, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: We are pleased to announce that Per Ekstedt (age 52) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Alimak Group AB, with effect from 1 January 2017. Per Ekstedt is currently CFO at the Swedish high-tech company Mycronic, and he has been in that position since 2012. Per has previously held several
Boviet Solar USA to Unveil New Line of PERC Solar Modules at Intersolar North America
July 12, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boviet Solar USA, the North American arm of Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd., a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality photovoltaic technology for commercial and utility applications, will be introducing its new line of PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Contact) solar modules at Intersolar North America, Booth
Eaton to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Earnings on August 2, 2016
July 12, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) will announce second quarter 2016 earnings on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a conference call at 10 a.m. United States Eastern time that day to discuss second quarter 2016 earnings results with securities analysts
OutBack Power and HiQ Solar Begin Joint Sales Activity as Part of New Partnership in Commercial
July 12, 2016
ARLINGTON, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OutBack Power Technologies, a leader in off-grid and Grid/Hybrid renewable energy products and systems, announced more details on its new relationship with HiQ Solar, an innovator in 3-phase power-conversion technology for commercial and industrial solar applications. OutBack’s direct sales group will sell
Fifth NVM Express® Plugfest Participation Set a Record; Next Event Scheduled for October 2016
July 12, 2016
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express® specification, which enables enable the full performance potential provided by non-volatile memory storage technology, has reported the results of its fifth NVM Express (NVMe) Plugfest. The event was a distinct success, with the highest
DelDOT and TransCore Earn 2016 Call Center Award of Distinction
July 12, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and TransCore have been honored with the 2016 Call Center Award of Distinction for management of the DelDOT E-ZPass Customer Service Center and the Division of Motor Vehicles Call Center. The Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) recognized the
Logic PD Hires Carlos Berger as Director of Business Development
July 12, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logic PD, a complete product lifecycle solutions company for the digital world, hired B2B sales and marketing veteran Carlos Berger as Director of Business Development. In this role, Berger oversees and manages Logic PD client accounts within the commercial, industrial, aerospace and defense divisions. Berger brings
Clariant to Show Seed Colorants at Crops & Chemicals USA 2016
July 12, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the Crops & Chemicals USA Show in Raleigh, N.C., July 19-21. The company will feature its full range of Agrocer™ pigments and pigment preparations, the first dedicated range of colorants for the agricultural industry, at booth #8. Agrocer
Tennant Company to Webcast Second Quarter Conference Call
July 12, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) announced today that the company will report its 2016 second quarter results on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. The company will conduct a conference call to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on July 26. The company’s earnings release will be issued before the call and will be
Iteris Awarded $2.1 Million Traffic Signal Synchronization Project from Orange County Transportation
July 12, 2016
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced it has been awarded a $2.1 million traffic signal synchronization and communication upgrade project by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The project continues OCTA’s
Helinet Technologies Names New VP of Sales
July 12, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helinet Technologies (HT) today named industry veteran Glenn Patterson vice president of sales. In his new role, Patterson will bring his extensive technical skills for customized microwave downlink solutions and will lead a team that has doubled this year. HT is a leader in microwave downlink systems,