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Fluor-Led Team Completes First Major U.S. Transit P3 Commuter Rail Line from Denver’s Downtown to
April 25, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) announced today that the University of Colorado A Line of the Denver Eagle P3 Commuter Rail Project has been completed and is now open to the general public. The 23-mile electric commuter rail line between downtown Denver Union Station and Denver International Airport officially opened on
SAIC Awarded $93 Million Task Order by the Software Engineering Directorate under AMRDEC
April 25, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) was awarded a $93 million task order by the Software Engineering Directorate (SED) under the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineer Center (AMRDEC) within the Department of Army. Under the Human Dimension Support Services (HDSS) task order, SAIC
New York Tops City Ranking for Best Redevelopment Potential for Environmentally Distressed
April 25, 2016
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US cities seeking to drive growth and gain a competitive edge could find huge opportunity in redeveloping surplus industrial land. These cities can expect to benefit from ongoing sources of revenue generation, increased tax base and job creation, according to a new report by Arcadis, the leading Design &
Tutor Perini Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter Results
April 25, 2016
SYLMAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil and building construction company, announced today that it will host a conference call at 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, to discuss the Company's first quarter results. Speakers on the call from Tutor Perini will be Ronald Tutor, Chairman and
EnPro Industries Announces Agreement to Acquire Rubber Fab Gasket & Molding, Inc.
April 25, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO), a leading manufacturer of engineered industrial products, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Rubber Fab Gasket & Molding, Inc., a privately-held company offering a full range of high performance sanitary gaskets, hoses and fittings for the
Johnson Brothers Relies on Ryder for Expert Maintenance and Service
April 25, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced today that Johnson Brothers – a family-owned wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages distributor – has selected Ryder as its Contract Maintenance provider. Under the
NOTE Adds VP Sourcing to Group Management
April 25, 2016
DANDERYD, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Markus Norrbom has worked on sourcing within NOTE (STO:NOTE) since 2005. He is currently responsible for NOTE’s central sourcing function, and now joins group management. “We have a clear focus on sharpening our competitiveness and increase our profitable sales growth. As part of this,
Notice to Attend the Extraordinary General Meeting of SSAB
April 25, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SSAB (STO:SSABA) (HEX:SSABAH) (STO:SSABB) (HEX:SSABBH): The shareholders of SSAB AB (publ) (company registration number 556016-3429) are hereby given notice to attend the extraordinary general meeting to be held on Friday, May 27, 2016, at 10 am. Registration will commence at 9.30 am and coffee will be
Studsvik AB & Kobe Steel, Ltd. to establish Japanese Joint Venture Company focused on Japanese
April 25, 2016
NYKÖPING, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Studsvik (STO:SVIK) and Kobe Steel, Ltd have today announced the creation of a new Japanese joint venture (“KOBELCO STUDSVIK Co. Ltd.”) company focused on delivering design, engineering and implementation to provide radioactive waste management solutions to the Japanese
Dometic Group: Report on the First Quarter 2016
April 25, 2016
SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Dometic Group (STO:DOM) Q1: 5% organic growth and 17 % improved operating profit · Net sales for the first quarter 2016 totaled SEK 2,999 million (2,875), an increase of 4%, of which 5% was organic growth. · Operating profit (EBIT) before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK
Norsk Titanium Adds Decorated Aerospace Executives to Top Technology Leadership Roles
April 25, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s leading provider of aerospace-grade, titanium additive manufacturing technology today announced the appointment of Carl O. Johnson to the position of Senior Vice President – Technology, Engineering & Quality, and Rebecca A. McGrane to the position of Vice President &
Carbide-Roll Burnishing Tools
April 25, 2016
Replace secondary processes while producing a mirror-like surface finish
Op-Ed: Why Addressing Climate Change Makes Good Business Sense
April 23, 2016
Op-ed by U.S Department of Commerce Secretary, Penny Pritzker.
Manufacturing Overcapacity Constrains Industrial Robot Market Growth in China, IHS Says
April 23, 2016
Robot suppliers headquartered outside of China accounted for over 80 percent of 2015 industrial robot sales in China.
Automotive Supplier A Raymond Tinnerman Adding Jobs
April 23, 2016
Clips and fasteners manufacturer to invest in new equipment
South Korean Steel Processor Adding Operations at Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville
April 23, 2016
POSCO (NYSE: PKX), a multinational steel producer headquartered in Pohang, South Korea, plans to establish operations at the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville, creating up to 60 high-wage jobs by 2018.  
Sensient Declares Dividend
April 22, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.27 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on June 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on May 6, 2016. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and
Littelfuse, Inc. Board of Directors Authorizes New One Million Share Repurchase Program and Regular
April 22, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., (NASDAQ:LFUS) today announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program, effective May 1, 2016, that authorizes the company to buy back up to one million shares of its common stock through April 30, 2017. The company's existing share repurchase authorization of one million shares
Ultratech Issues Statement in Response to Neuberger Berman’s Notice of Director Nominations
April 22, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK) a leading supplier of lithography, laser-processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today issued a statement in response to a notice received from an affiliate of Neuberger Berman LLC that it intends to nominate two
Teledyne Technologies Announces 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Webcast Details
April 22, 2016
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) today announced that the company will webcast its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 27, 2016, beginning at 9:00 am Pacific. To access the webcast, go to www.teledyne.com before the scheduled start time. A replay will be available at this website for
Matthew 25: Ministries Applauds Corporate Donors for Environmental Responsibility
April 22, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH is pleased to acknowledge corporate donors nationwide that represent the pinnacle of responsible corporate environmental stewardship through the Green Giving program. These corporations
Corn Board Manufacturing Demonstrates Eco-Friendly Pressed Wood Alternatives at Earth Day Texas 2016
April 22, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corn Board Manufacturing, Inc., an eco-friendly manufacturer of pressed wood alternatives, will demonstrate several applications of its technology at Earth Day Texas (EDTx) 2016 taking place in Dallas April 22-24, 2016. Corn Board Manufacturing uses a patented technology to turn corn stover biomass (corn stalks, leaves, and
ITT to Release First-Quarter Results on May 5
April 22, 2016
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) will release its first-quarter 2016 financial results at 6:45 a.m. ET, on Thursday, May 5, 2016. At 9 a.m. ET, senior management will review financial and operating results, comment on current conditions and answer questions during an investor briefing. The briefing can be accessed
Rising Demand from APAC Predicted to Drive the Global Plastic Films Market Until 2020, Says
April 22, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the global plastic films market is expected to reach over USD 125 billion by 2020. This research report titled ‘Global Plastic Films Market 2016-2020’, provides an in-depth analysis of market growth in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This
20,000 K-12 Students Compete in the World’s Oldest, Largest Robotics Celebration: FIRST®
April 22, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST® WHO Dean Kamen, accomplished inventor and founder of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) More than 20,000 students in grades K-12 from over 30 countries and their custom-built robots competing in timed matches and making adjustments on-the-fly in racecar-like pits Attendance: more than
Apogee Enterprises Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
April 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) announced it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on May 27, 2016 to shareholders of record on May 12, 2016. The company has approximately 28.7 million shares outstanding. Apogee Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in
Unitel Awarded Patent for Direct Conversion of Algae into Fatty Acids
April 22, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unitel Technologies announced that it has received a patent for a new technology to make fatty acids from a feedstock “soup” of cultivated algae and water. Over the last fifteen years, venture capitalists, equity investors and several government agencies have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to
The Manufacturing Institute Recognizes AGCO Employees with Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards
April 22, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, is pleased to announce that three AGCO employees have received 2016 STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Ahead Awards. Miranda Aarons, line design manager, Hesston, Kansas, and Beth Tucker, director,
Hormel Foods Opens New SPAM® Museum in Downtown Austin
April 22, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) has announced the opening of its SPAM® Museum in downtown Austin, Minn. The 14,000 square foot museum celebrates the 79-year history of the iconic SPAM® family of products and the 125-year history of Hormel Foods. It houses a mix of galleries from the previous location and
GE Power Opens First Advanced Manufacturing Facility, a $400 Million Digital Industrial Investment
April 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE:GE) today celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Works (AMW) in Greenville as the GE Power business continues to introduce tomorrow’s technologies, today. The announcement comes on the heels of GE’s grand opening of its first additive manufacturing
ADM Celebrates Earth Day with Launch of Sustainability Progress Tracker
April 22, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) has unveiled its Sustainability Progress Tracker, an online tool to provide an overview of the company’s goals and plans, as well as detailed reports on progress, as it works toward full implementation of its Commitment to No-Deforestation. The ADM Sustainability Progress
The Branford Group Announces Four State-of-the-Art World-Class High Precision CNC Metal Machining
April 22, 2016
PORT HURON, Mich. & BRONSON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Branford Group, a Global Industrial Auction Company, in conjunction with Machinery Network Auctions, Infinity Asset Solutions and HYPER AMS, will conduct a series of 4 Webcast and Online Auctions to sell the assets of Royal Oak Boring, located at 2340 Dove Street, Port Huron, MI, and
Harris Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
April 22, 2016
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 50 cents per share on the common stock, payable June 13, 2016 to shareholders of record June 1, 2016. About Harris Corporation Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving our customers’ toughest
Orbital ATK To Announce First Quarter 2016 Financial Results on May 5
April 22, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that it will release first quarter 2016 financial results prior to the opening of the market on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Orbital ATK will conduct a conference call with financial analysts the same morning to discuss the
Suniva Named Manufacturer of the Year
April 22, 2016
NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suniva, Inc., the leading American manufacturer of high-efficiency, cost-competitive crystalline silicon solar products, today announces that Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Economic Development has selected Suniva as Manufacturer of the Year for 2016 in the medium size business
LakePharma to Showcase Antibody Discovery and Protein Engineering Expertise at PEGS Boston 2016
April 22, 2016
BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LakePharma, Inc. the leading protein engineering CRO dedicated to providing integrated biologics discovery and development services, will present key data at the upcoming PEGS 2016 Protein Engineering Summit in the form of several case studies highlighting the challenges that arise from the multiple domain nature
Kulicke & Soffa to Participate at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2016
April 22, 2016
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), announced today that it will be exhibiting at the SMT Hybrid Packaging trade show, Europe’s leading event on system integration in microelectronics. The event will be held in
Kiewit Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada for Sixth Consecutive Year
April 22, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, for the sixth consecutive year, Kiewit, one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations, is being recognized as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada. The list will appear in a special national report in today’s Globe and Mail. “As we
First Tetra Top Carton Bottle with Bio-Based Plastic Hits the Market with JUST Water
April 22, 2016
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Pak announces that a new version of its Tetra Top® package, more than 80% of which comes from plant-based materials, will make its global debut in the United States with JUST™ water. The new generation carton bottle now comes with a cap and top made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) derived from
Calgon Carbon First Quarter 2016 Results Conference Call
April 22, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to review the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2016. The Company will release its financial results earlier that morning before the
Dow Honored at 2016 Edison Awards
April 22, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dow Building and Construction, a business group of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), was honored at the 2016 Edison Awards in the Energy and Sustainability category with a gold for their LIQUIDARMOR™ CM Flashing and Sealant. “Innovation is the lifeblood of our company and a vital pillar in our growth
R.M. Schreck to Retire from Polaris Board of Directors
April 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following 16 years of service, R.M. (Mark) Schreck, has announced his decision to retire from the Polaris Industries Inc. Board of Directors, effective immediately, after the 2016 Annual Shareholders meeting. Schreck’s extensive engineering and manufacturing background and mastery of the research and development
Panasonic Launches "PA-N Relay" Suitable for Programmable Logic Controllers
April 22, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed the “PA-N Relay”, and will launch the product in April 2016. The new product has been developed to comply with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and is certified to the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Inc.’s
Soraa Hires Todd Antes as Senior Vice President of Marketing
April 22, 2016
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, today announced that it has appointed marketing veteran Todd Antes to the role of Senior Vice President of Marketing. Todd will report directly to CEO Jeff Parker and work closely with the sales and product development teams. “Todd brings extensive
Hormel Foods on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for Eighth Consecutive Year
April 22, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced that it has been recognized on the 17th annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the eighth consecutive year, coming in at No. 16. “It is truly an honor to be recognized as an outstanding corporate citizen for the
Harris Corporation Selected for Australian Battlespace Communication System
April 22, 2016
BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has been named the preferred tenderer for an integrated battlespace communication system for the Australian Defence Force. Harris was selected by the Commonwealth of Australia for the Land 2072 Phase 3 program, which is a critical part of the Australian Army’s Networked
Dometic Group: Statement Regarding Class Action Lawsuit in the US
April 22, 2016
SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Dometic (STO:DOM) has today through media received information about a class action lawsuit against its American subsidiary Dometic Corporation regarding alleged safety defects in gas driven absorption refrigerators. The company takes this accusation seriously but vehemently denies that the company
Axiall Comments about China Petrochemical Development
April 22, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to press reports, Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today confirmed that the company has received notice from China Petrochemical Development Corp. ("CPD") that CPD has exercised an option to sell to Axiall CPD's 40 percent interest in Taiwan Chlorine Industries, Ltd. (“TCI”) for $100 million. Under
Avolon Delivers One Boeing 737-800 to Thai Lion Air
April 22, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avolon (NYSE:AVOL), the international aircraft leasing company, announces the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Thai Lion Air. This is the First Avolon aircraft on lease to Thai Lion Air. ENDS About Avolon Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, Avolon
Harris Corporation Names Alan Callaghan Head of Australian Defence Operations
April 22, 2016
BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has named Alan Callaghan president and managing director of Harris Defence Australia, a new operation that combines the company’s defence related operations in the region. In this new role, Callaghan is responsible for the company’s defence related business development,