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Columbia Sportswear Opens New Store in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort
July 12, 2016
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) recently opened a new branded retail location at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The 5,000-square-foot store features a stunning overhead display of 500 fish in a pool of reflected light, artwork and sculpture inspired by the Florida coast, and on-site embroidery so
GMS Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2016
July 12, 2016
TUCKER, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), a leading North American distributor of wallboard and suspended ceilings systems, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2016. Fiscal Year 2016 Highlights Compared to Fiscal Year 2015 Net sales increased 18.3% to $1.86 billion; base business net
Arcam subsidiary AP&C secures financing for new powder manufacturing plant
July 12, 2016
MÖLNDAL, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Arcam AB (STO:ARCM), listed on NASDAQ Stockholm, and a leading supplier of Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) equipment, announces that its powder manufacturing subsidiary AP&C in Montreal, Canada, has agreed with Investissement Québec (IQ) on a financing arrangement where IQ
VPG Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings and Conference Call Date
July 12, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and systems, will release results for its Fiscal 2016 second quarter results at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. CDT) on August 9, 2016. A conference call will be held on August 9 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CDT). To access the
MSC Apex Wins Five Prestigious 2016 IT World Awards® in Best Products & Hot Technologies
July 12, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSC Software Corporation announced today that Network Products Guide, industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named MSC Apex a winner in the 11th Annual 2016 IT World Awards® in the Best Products & Services and Hot Technologies categories: Best Products & Services
Hyatt Hotel Teams with Prescient for State-of-the-Art Hospitality Industry Construction
July 12, 2016
ARVADA, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prescient, a Colorado-based software design, engineering, structural system manufacturing and installation company, was chosen by Continuum Partners to complete the Hyatt House Belmar in Lakewood, Colorado, for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “We chose Prescient because they were cost effective and competitive with
Engility Wins $29 Million Contract to Support Air Cushion Vehicles (Hovercraft) for U.S. Navy
July 12, 2016
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EGL), today announced it has been awarded a $29 million contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), delivering a broad spectrum of engineering services for Air Cushion Vehicles (ACV)—the landing craft used by the U.S. Navy to move materiel
PPG Works with HUMANITARIUM Science Centre in Poland to Sponsor Interactive ‘Laboratory of
July 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) is sponsoring the new interactive “PPG Laboratory of Colours” at the HUMANITARIUM science centre in Wroclaw, Poland. The permanent exhibit is the first of many collaboration projects planned by PPG and the science centre, all of which will aim to engage children and nurture their interest in
Hunter Ultrasonics Calls for a Greener Way to Clean Diesel Engine Filters
July 12, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulations, ranging from the 2015 Paris Agreement’s wide ranging guidelines to mandates on nonroad vehicles, have all aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But as Ken Hunter, Founder and CEO of Hunter Ultrasonics, points out in a recent article, the measures to reduce pollution exclude a key part of the
How Far Can EVs Drive Lithium Prices?
July 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tesla will soon finish its gigafactory, where it will produce the batteries needed for the 500,000 electric vehicles that it plans on building in 2018. By 2020, Tesla plans on expanding its EV production line to as many as one million cars per year. To build enough batteries for that many EVs, Tesla will swallow up the
Jacobs Wins Additional NASA Space Vehicle Parachute Testing Contract
July 12, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was tasked by the NASA Johnson Space Center under the JSC Engineering and Technical Services (JETS) contract to perform manned flight qualification testing on the parachute system for the Orion space capsule. The capsule is being developed for human deep
Rentech, Inc. Schedules 2016 Second Quarter Conference Call
July 12, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rentech, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTK) announced today that the company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. PDT to discuss its results for the second quarter of 2016. Callers may listen to the live presentation, which will be followed by a question and answer segment, by dialing (888) 517-2513
BWXT Subsidiary Awarded Steam Generator Design and Supply Contract from Bruce Power
July 12, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) announced today that its subsidiary BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has been awarded a steam generator design, manufacturing and delivery contract valued at approximately $130 million CDN (approximately $100 million U.S.) from Bruce Power for its Bruce B Unit 6 reactor. Under
Conference Call: Insights from VC/Private Equity: Increasing Chances for Success
July 12, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO): WHAT:   Representatives from venture capital and private equity firms will provide insight on investing in innovative growth companies in the industrial biotechnology sector who are developing biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased products platforms. The teleconference is
Anixter International to Release Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference
July 12, 2016
GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) will release second quarter 2016 results on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange and will host a conference call with investors beginning at 9:30 a.m. central time. The call will be available as a live audio webcast and can be accessed at
Ryder Joins Forces with Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program for Technician Training
July 12, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced it has partnered with Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL–TAP), a centrally funded commanders program that provides transition assistance services to
Kaman Awarded $39.8M Contract to Commence Implementation Phase of Peru SH-2G Super Seasprite Program
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman) announced today that its Air Vehicles and MRO (AVMRO) division has successfully secured a contract for $39.8 million (USD) with General Dynamics Mission Systems—Canada to commence work on the implementation phase of the previously announced Peruvian Navy’s SH-2G
L-3’s MX™-15D Selected for GA-ASI’s Predator® XP Platform
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its WESCAM division has received multiple orders from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for its MX™-15D electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) designator systems for an international military customer. L-3’s equipment will support
Byggmax: Invitation to conference call Interim report January 1 – June 30, 2016
July 12, 2016
SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Byggmax interim report for the second quarter 2016 will be published on Friday July 15, at approximately 08.00 AM. A teleconference will be held on the same day, in English, at 10.30 AM. Byggmax CEO Magnus Agervald and CFO Pernilla Walfridsson will present the results for the second quarter
L-3 Delivers Upgraded C-130 Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for Argentine Foreign Military Sales
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its Platform Integration division has delivered an upgraded C-130 aircraft to Argentina as part of a U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The delivery was the first of five aircraft scheduled to receive avionics and systems modernization. Under
L-3 Selected to Provide Engineering, Repair & Overhaul, and Publication Management Services on
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its MAS division has been awarded a contract from the Canadian government to provide engineering, repair & overhaul, and publication management services on the CT-114 Tutor aircraft demonstration fleet. This two-year contract will run from 2016 to 2018 and
Sub-Saharan African Cities’ USD$197 Billion Market: the New Investment Frontier for Multinationals
July 12, 2016
CAPE TOWN, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Market Research Company Euromonitor International released today its new white paper: “Sub-Saharan African Cities of Opportunity: Expanding Business Horizons Beyond South Africa.” According to the white paper, Sub-Saharan African cities represent the new frontier for multinational
Formula Student Team Delft Unveils the First Electric Race Car Created with Dassault Systèmes’
July 12, 2016
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Formula Student Team Delft (FS Team Delft), one of Delft University of
ISG: ISG’s £21 Million Laboratory Set to Rival Europe’s Top Pathology Facilities
July 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISG has been awarded a £21 million technical fit out project by HSL (Health Services Laboratories) to create its new London core laboratory; a facility that will include state-of-the-art pathology laboratories serving the London health community, as well as HSL’s corporate offices. HSL is a joint venture between
NI Introduces Second-Generation Vector Signal Transceiver to Help Solve the Most Demanding RF Design
July 12, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today announced a second-generation vector signal transceiver (VST). The NI PXIe-5840 module is the world’s first 1 GHz bandwidth VST and is designed to
Triumph Names MaryLou Thomas EVP, Aerospace Structures
July 12, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW – Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) has named MaryLou Thomas executive vice president of Triumph’s Aerospace Structures business unit, one of the company’s four market-based business units. She will be based in Arlington, Texas, and reports directly to President and Chief Executive
Avolon’s Strong Growth Continues in Q2
July 12, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, today issues an update for the second quarter of 2016 (‘Q2’). Following another active quarter, Avolon’s owned, managed and committed fleet at the end of Q2 was 443 aircraft, including a portfolio of 45 aircraft being acquired from GECAS. Portfolio
Barnes Group Inc. to Acquire the Molds Business of Adval Tech Holding AG
July 12, 2016
BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B), an international aerospace and industrial manufacturing and service provider, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adval Tech’s molds business (FOBOHA), focused on the development and manufacture of complex plastic injection molds for packaging,
AE Industrial Partners Acquires Moeller Aerospace
July 12, 2016
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AE Industrial Partners, LLC (“AEI”), a private investor in aerospace, power generation and specialty industrial companies, announced that it has acquired Moeller Mfg. Company, LLC (“Moeller Aerospace”). Terms of the transaction, which closed today, were not disclosed. Founded in 1953, and
Graña y Montero Announces Signing of Contract Addendum for Line 1 of Lima Metro
July 12, 2016
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graña y Montero S.A.A. (NYSE: GRAM) (BVL: GRAMONC1) (“the Company” or “Graña y Montero”) a leading Engineering and Construction company, announced today that the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and its subsidiary GyM Ferrovias signed an addendum to the Concession Contract
Cable Shield Terminals From Wieland Electric
July 12, 2016
The WST Series shielding terminals provide convenient grounding and interference immunity for cables that require grounded shields.
AMT: Manufacturing Technology Orders Shallowing Out Before Late-Year Boost
July 12, 2016
Why the 16.7% decline from May 2015 to May 2016 isn't as bad as it seems.  
Essex Rental Corp. Updates Market on Essex Crane Forbearance and Other Business Developments
July 11, 2016
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essex Rental Corp. ("Essex" or the “Company”) today provided several updates on its business, financial condition and other matters. Essex Crane Forbearance On June 23, 2016, the Company's subsidiary, Essex Crane Rental Corp. (“Essex Crane”), entered into a Sixth Forbearance
Sensient Announces Conference Call
July 11, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) will hold its conference call to discuss 2016 second quarter results at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 22, 2016. To participate in the conference call, contact InterCall Teleconferencing at (706) 758-1089 and refer to conference identification number 42691747. A webcast of
PACCAR Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
July 11, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR’s (Nasdaq:PCAR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-four cents ($.24) per share payable September 2, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2016. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer
VF Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings and Conference Call Date
July 11, 2016
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2016 financial results on Friday, July 22, 2016, at approximately 6:55 a.m. ET. Following the news release, VF management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to review results. The conference call will be broadcast live on
FreightCar America Inc. Announces Appointment of Howard Broadfoot as Vice President, Manufacturing -
July 11, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced that Howard Broadfoot joined the company as Vice President, Manufacturing – Shoals on June 27, 2016. “We are pleased to have Howard leading our Shoals manufacturing plant. His experience in building world class manufacturing operations will be instrumental in
IDT To Release First Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results on August 1, 2016
July 11, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI) today announced that it will issue first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on August 1, 2016 after 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Company will then host a conference call to discuss these results and its business and financial outlook at 1:30 p.m.
Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. is Now M+W Energy, Inc.
July 11, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective immediately, Gehrlicher Solar America Corp., is now M+W Energy, Inc. This name change is a key step in brand alignment with the parent company, M+W Group. Since its acquisition by M+W Group in 2013, Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. has become a leading utility and commercial solar
Tengizchevroil Announces Final Investment Decision for Tengiz Oil Expansion Project in Kazakhstan
July 11, 2016
IRVING, Texas & FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) has sanctioned KPJV, a joint venture between Fluor, Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas JSC, Engineering Company KAZGIPRONEFTETRANS LLP, and WorleyParsons, to provide detailed engineering, procurement and construction
Trinity Industries, Inc. Announces Date for Earnings Release
July 11, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) announced today that it will report its financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016 after the financial markets close on July 21, 2016. Trinity will conduct a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on July 22, 2016 to discuss its results. To listen to the
Horizon Global Appoints Ruthanne Largent as Chief Information Officer
July 11, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) today announced the appointment of Ruthanne Largent as chief information officer. In this newly created role, Ms. Largent will have global responsibility for Horizon Global’s information technology organization, driving operational excellence within the IT function and
Axalta Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Results Conference Call
July 11, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) will host a conference call for its second quarter 2016 financial results at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Charles W. Shaver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Robert W. Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will review the company's
Alcoa Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
July 11, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightweight metals leader Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today reported second quarter 2016 results. Profit in the future combined Arconic (Value-Add) segments grew year-over-year and the future combined Alcoa Corporation (Upstream) segments strengthened sequentially. The Company is on track to complete its separation in the second half
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Second-Quarter 2016 Financial Results
July 11, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced financial results today for the second quarter ended May 29, 2016. Highlights include:     Three Months Ended % Increase (Decrease) ($ millions) May 29, 2016   May 31, 2015 As Reported Net revenues $ 1,012 $ 1,012 — Net income attributable
BIO Submits Comments on Proposed 2017 Renewable Fuel Standards
July 11, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), on behalf of its member companies, today submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the biomass-based diesel volume for 2018. The comments demonstrate that EPA’s interpretation of statutory
PPG Announces Executive Appointment
July 11, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Jeff Oravitz, previously chief executive officer of MetoKote, is appointed vice president of PPG coatings services and president of PPG-MetoKote, reporting directly to Viktor Sekmakas, PPG executive vice president. PPG announced July 6 that it had completed its acquisition of
Increased Emphasis on Water and Environment Conservation to Boost the Industrial Water Treatment
July 11, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the industrial water treatment chemicals market in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market in Europe 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth
Breakthrough Biosurfactant Technologies in Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Cleaning from AGAE
July 11, 2016
CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGAE Technologies, LLC, a specialty chemical company in Corvallis Oregon, announces breakthrough technologies in diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning. AGAE’s solvent-free, aqueous cleaning solutions, formulated with rhamnolipid biosurfactant and other natural ingredients, are highly effective and
International Wire Group, Inc. Announces Launch of Note Offering
July 11, 2016
CAMDEN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Wire Group, Inc. (“IWG”) announced today that it commenced an offering of $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “Notes”). IWG intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with advances under its revolving credit facility