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BlueIron IP Skewers Traditional Patent Attorney Role with Unique Investment Model
January 18, 2016
LOVELAND, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protecting a startup’s intellectual property is one of the most important milestones for any new tech-based business and one of the biggest factors for its success, but conventional patent attorneys can make it a costly and confusing journey. BlueIron IP offers an alternative path toward patent protection
AGCO’s 5th Africa Summit Calls for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in African Agriculture
January 18, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, today held its fifth annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin, Germany. The Summit is a joint initiative of AGCO, Bayer CropScience, Rabobank and De Lage Landen. The 2016 Summit focused on transforming
Conference Call Regarding Arcam Year End-Report 2015
January 18, 2016
MÖLNDAL,, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Arcam AB (STO:ARCM) will publish the Year End-report 2015 on February 8 at 08.30 a.m. (CET). Following this report Arcam will arrange a conference call for media and analysts. CEO Magnus René and CFO Johan Brandt will present and comment on the report. After the presentation there will
Technavio Analyses Top Four Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Aseptic Packaging Market from 2016
January 18, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global aseptic packaging market 2016-2020 provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to drive the market growth through 2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or
Way Better Snacks expands tortilla chip line with new nacho variety
January 18, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s cheesy, it’s tasty and it’s headed west – Live Better Brands’ new tortilla chip variety A Nacho Above will make its debut at the Winter Fancy Food Show, held in San Francisco from Jan. 17-19. The first new everyday flavor to be added to Way Better Snacks’ tortilla chip line
Focus on STEM Education Drives Fastest-Growing Private Tutoring Franchise to New Heights
January 18, 2016
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The demand for more Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses is turning parents and students to seek extracurricular help, driving the growth for brands like Tutor Doctor, the nation’s leading one-on-one in-home private tutoring franchise, whose services have helped more than 200,000 people,
Eaton to Demonstrate Energy-Saving, Advanced Solutions for Smart, Reliable and Safe Homes at 2016
January 18, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton will showcase innovative lighting, power management, wiring devices and residential solutions for the building and construction industry at the 2016 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS), January 19 to 21, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the
Molex Debuts High-Speed Solutions, Processes and Partnership at DesignCon 2016
January 18, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex, LLC will showcase its extensive technical expertise and broad product portfolio at DesignCon 2016 Expo and Conference, to be held January 20-21 at the Santa Clara Conference Center in Santa Clara, CA. Demonstrations at Molex booth 817 will highlight products that meet growing demand for increased network
Association for Advancing Automation Announces Keynote Addresses for A3 Business Forum
January 18, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced the keynote speakers for its annual A3 Business Forum, taking place February 3-5, 2016 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Florida. With more than 500 global automation executives scheduled to attend, this year’s Forum is
Novozymes, DuPont, Lonza, A.I.S.E., P&G and More to Headline Cleaning Products Europe 2016
January 18, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Apex is pleased to announce that the 8th edition of Cleaning Products Europe 2016 will be taking place 8-10 March in Rome, Italy, featuring a global delegation from across the supply chain, including household and I&I cleaning products manufacturers, chemical suppliers, regulatory bodies and retail
Proto Labs Sets Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results
January 18, 2016
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced today that it will issue its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 ended December 31, 2015 before the opening of the market on February 4, 2016. Proto Labs will host a call to discuss
Axalta Invites Custom Automotive Artists to Universal Technical Institute Campus for Fifth Annual
January 18, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinstriping, the art of applying very thin lines of paint to decorate a surface or create special graphics, is most commonly found on automobile and motorcycle bodies. Axalta Coating Systems’ fifth annual Winter Panel Jam will feature outstanding pinstriping artwork produced onsite and live by a host of
Orbital ATK Successfully Tests Hypersonic Engine Combustor Produced Through Additive Manufacturing
January 18, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that it has successfully tested a 3D-printed hypersonic engine combustor at NASA Langley Research Center. The combustor, produced through an additive manufacturing process known as powder bed fusion (PBF), was subjected to a
Alcoa Expands Investor Relations Team
January 18, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it is expanding its Investor Relations capability in preparation for the previously announced separation of the Company during the second half of 2016. Matt Garth, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, will take on the additional leadership of Alcoa's Investor Relations
AEG Power Solutions Announces the Fulfillment of Its Senior Leadership Team
January 18, 2016
ZWANENBURG, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEG Power Solutions (FWB:3W9K), a global provider of power supply solutions and service for critical infrastructure, has strengthened its management team with the appointments of Dr Christian Roth, as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Keiran Coulton as VP & General Manager Global Affiliates Sales and
Toshiba Launches 15W Wireless Power Transmitter IC
January 18, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of “TC7718FTG”, a wireless power transmitter IC with a 15W transmission capability. Sample shipments start today with mass production slated to begin in spring. Connected to a microcontroller, the new IC
Colorcon, Inc. Acquires Paulaur Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Sugar Spheres Business
January 18, 2016
HARLEYSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorcon, Inc. today announces the acquisition of the Pharmaceutical Sugar Spheres product line from Paulaur Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty sugar-based ingredients located in Cranbury, New Jersey. The addition of the Paulaur products complements Colorcon’s Suglets® Sugar Spheres product line
Turkey’s Leading Retailer Boyner Group Chooses Dassault Systèmes’ “My Collection” Industry
January 18, 2016
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (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 Boyner Group, the leading retail company in Turkey, is using the “My
Noted Information Scientist Does About-face with "Breakaway Nightie"®
January 18, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2012, Dr. Carlos A. Cuadra, internationally recognized pioneer in the field of library and information science and once described as the “Pope of Information Science,” stepped down from Cuadra Associates, Inc., the knowledge management software company he established and headed for 34 years. With a sharp
Dongyang Miracle, Which Has Led Korea's Technical Textile Industry for More Than 60 Years,
January 18, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dongyang MirAcle, which has led Korea's technical textile industry, successfully developed ‘UHMWPE yarn,’ one of the strongest fiber among synthetic fibers. In particular, it has established research center in 2007 to develop high tenacity fiber, new material fiber and automation facilities. An
Hyun-Dai Fiber.Co.Ltd. Takes the Initiative in Researching and Developing High Quality Composite
January 18, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the application range of composite materials is recently expanded, the special chemical fiber market like glass fiber and carbon fiber is showing strong growth trend. According to the market research company in Dallas, USA, it is expected that the glass fiber and special chemical fiber sector will grow by
Glum Economic News Continues for Manufacturing
January 18, 2016
U.S. cutting tool consumption down 11.3% from one year ago.
WestRock and T+ink Introduce Internet of Things Inventory Optimization Display Solution Working with
January 17, 2016
NORCROSS, Ga. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock and T+ink today launched the first-ever merchandising display solution to incorporate printed electronic sensors in smart shelves and smart pegs. Collaborating with Intel®, a world leader in computing innovation, the companies will incorporate intelligent end-point fixtures into
A.M. Castle & Co. Commences Plan to Refinance Its Public Debt Pursuant to Transaction Support
January 16, 2016
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Castle & Co. (NYSE:CAS) (the “Company” or “Castle”), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced today that, as part of an overall plan to refinance its public debt, it has commenced a private exchange
AeroVironment Chief Operating Officer Wahid Nawabi Named President
January 15, 2016
SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced Wahid Nawabi has been named president in addition to his role as chief operating officer, effective immediately. Tim Conver will continue as chairman and chief executive officer of AeroVironment. “Wahid’s effective leadership as chief operating
Felicia Williams Elected Controller of Macy’s, Inc.
January 15, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that Felicia Williams, currently its senior vice president for enterprise risk and internal audit, has been elected executive vice president, controller and enterprise risk of Macy’s, Inc. and will serve as the corporation’s chief accounting officer, effective June
Mesabi Trust Press Release
January 15, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Trustees of Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) declared a distribution of five cents ($0.05) per Unit of Beneficial Interest payable on February 20, 2016 to Mesabi Trust Unitholders of record at the close of business on January 30, 2016. This compares to a distribution of sixty-four cents ($0.64) per Unit of Beneficial Interest
Acme United Corporation Receives Good Design Award
January 15, 2016
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that it has won six GOOD DESIGN awards from the Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design for its Cuda family of fishing tools. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, “We are delighted to receive these awards for innovation. The Cuda
Williams Board Unanimously Committed to Completing ETE Transaction
January 15, 2016
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to market speculation, The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) (“Williams”) today announced that its Board of Directors is unanimously committed to completing the transaction with Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE: ETE) per the merger agreement executed on September 28, 2015 as expeditiously
Audi Adds New Government Affairs Roles in U.S. as Technology and Regulation Converge
January 15, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audi will expand its global government affairs team with two new functions in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California. In the nation’s capital, Brad Stertz will serve as Director, Audi Government Affairs. Tom Baloga will join Audi as Senior Director, Audi Government Affairs and Head of a new Sacramento
Hyperloop Technologies Inc. to offer $150,000 in Prizes for Engineering Students as Sponsor of
January 15, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyperloop Technologies Inc. is proud to announce that as a sponsor of the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Design Weekend January 29-30 at Texas A&M, they will offer $150,000 in prize money to teams who present the strongest design concepts. Hyperloop Tech will work with the selected teams to provide resources and offset the
Small-Scale LNG Plants – New Initiative Launched by Korea Gas Tech
January 15, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unitel Technologies, Inc. announced that our company has been selected by Korea Gas Technology Corporation (KOGAS-Tech) to conduct the front end engineering and design (FEED) program to commercialize a creative small-scale LNG business opportunity. Korea Gas (KOGAS) is currently the world’s largest
Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” program arrives in New York, Philadelphia and Santa Barbara
January 15, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” promotion has officially arrived in three more markets – New York, Philadelphia and Santa Barbara – providing new Nissan LEAF buyers two years of complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in each
Medicrea: 2016 Financial Calendar
January 15, 2016
LYON, France & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The MEDICREA Group (Paris:ALMED) (Alternext Paris: FR0004178572 - ALMED), which specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative surgical technologies for the treatment of spinal pathologies, announces its financial calendar for the year ending December 31st 2016.
Triumph Group Announces Milestone Delivery on Embraer E-Jet E2 Program
January 15, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: TGI) today announced that its subsidiary, Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division, delivered its first fully joined Embraer E2 CFIII/AFT fuselage to Embraer from its Red Oak, Texas facility. The company entered into a contract with Embraer in 2013 to design and build the E2 CFIII/AFT
Kelly Ortberg to Present at Barclays Conference on February 17
January 15, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg will address the 2016 Barclays Industrial Select Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on February 17, 2015 at 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast and subsequent replay of Ortberg’s comments will be available
Persian Named Chief Information Officer for The Schwan Food Company
January 15, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schwan Food Company announced today that Kathy Persian has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for the company. In this role, she will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company’s Information Services Department. She will also serve on the
Ford and Jay Leno to Auction One-of-a-Kind Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 to Benefit National Multiple
January 15, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company and Jay Leno, renowned auto enthusiast and star of Jay Leno’s Garage, are teaming up to auction the TV legend’s personal one-of-one 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150 at the 45th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale. All proceeds will benefit National
Kaman Awarded Multi-Year Contract Extension by CPI for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound
January 15, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman) announced that their Jacksonville business unit has successfully secured a contract extension for the E-2D and C-2A Outer Wing Panel Program. The extension is for an additional three years (2015-2018) with an expected value of over $11 million for the fabrication and supply of sheet
Zinwave Appoints Scott Willis Chief Executive Officer
January 15, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zinwave, a global provider of wideband distributed network solutions for in-building wireless and IP coverage, announced today the appointment of Scott Willis as CEO in a bid to drive the company’s next wave of growth in a buoyant wireless market. This appointment swiftly follows an active recruitment
All-New Focus RS Rolls off the Line in Germany; Hot Hatch Set to Arrive at U.S. Dealerships This
January 15, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With U.S. sales of Ford’s performance cars outpacing the overall industry, production kickoff for the company’s long-anticipated, 350-horsepower hot hatch couldn’t come at a better time. The first all-new Focus RS has rolled off the line in Saarlouis, Germany. The arrival of Focus RS in the United
Oshkosh Corporation to Announce First Quarter Earnings January 28, 2016
January 15, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, will issue its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results on Thursday, January 28, 2016. The results will be discussed during a webcast that day beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, investors should go to
Gunnebo Continues to Optimise Its Global Manufacturing Footprint
January 15, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Gunnebo Group (STO:GUNN) will further optimise its cash management manufacturing footprint. Manufacturing from the Trier plant in Germany will therefore be transferred to other manufacturing units within the Group. The plant has some 30 employees in manufacturing and a
EUTELSAT 9B On Track for 28 January Launch by Proton
January 15, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that the EUTELSAT 9B satellite is on track for launch by an ILS Proton rocket on 28 January. Lift-off of the five-ton satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space is scheduled at 04:19 am Baikonur time (January 27 - 22.19 GMT, 23.19
Scania wins record truck order in Great Britain
January 15, 2016
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scania has won its largest ever order in Europe. British transport operator Eddie Stobart Limited and its associated companies, including A.W. Jenkinson Forestry Products, have ordered more than 2,000 trucks. Due for delivery over a two-year period commencing March 2016, the deal will involve many
GE Agrees to Sell Appliances Business to Haier for $5.4B
January 15, 2016
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Appliances business to Qingdao Haier Co., Ltd. (“Haier”) for $5.4 billion. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of GE and of Haier, and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including Haier shareholder
Netafim Boosts Mining Efficiency with Groundbreaking Automation Technology For Leach Pads
January 15, 2016
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netafim USA, the leading manufacturer of dripline solutions for the mining industry, has unveiled an innovative new monitoring and control solution designed to dramatically improve operational productivity and optimize the leaching methods employed by today’s progressive mines. As a complete package of
Analog Devices Revises Revenue Guidance for Fiscal First Quarter 2016
January 14, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), today announced it expects revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 to be in the range of $745 million to $765 million compared to the company’s previous forecast of $805 million to $855 million. The lowered revenue outlook is the result of weaker than forecasted
AptarGroup Declares Quarterly Dividend
January 14, 2016
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share. The payment date is February 17, 2016, to stockholders of record as of January 27, 2016. As previously announced, AptarGroup will hold a conference call on Friday, February 5, 2016, at 8:00 a.m.
Compass Minerals Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth-Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial
January 14, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results Monday, Feb. 8, after the markets close. The company’s CEO and president, Fran Malecha, and CFO, Matthew Foulston, will discuss these results on a conference call on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Access