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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,
Global Talent Perspectives 2016 Finds Green Card Sponsorship, Perk Packages Give Employers
July 12, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seventy percent of temporary visa holders say whether a company has a green card sponsorship policy in place is very or extremely important in deciding if they’d work for the organization — a huge opportunity for employers to develop a policy that would attract global talent. This is according to Global Talent
Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Four New Boeing 737-8 MAX with Cayman Airways
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced today the placement of four new 737-8 MAX aircraft on long-term lease to Cayman Airways, delivering between Q4 2018 and Q3 2020 from ALC’s order book with Boeing. In addition to the lease placement of four new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, Cayman Airways
BirdDogHR Talent Management System Summer 2016 Release Features Enhanced Onboarding Module
July 12, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BirdDogHR™, the leader in talent management solutions for the construction, engineering and skilled trades industries, is excited to introduce the 2016 Summer Release featuring BirdDogHR Onboarding. The enhancements include a new, mobile-friendly user interface, deeper integration with other modules and
USG Corporation Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
July 12, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building products company, will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2016 results on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Central time). This call and webcast, as well as accompanying presentation materials, can be accessed at USG’s
Impact Cryotherapy Leads the Industry with FDA Compliance
July 12, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Impact Cryotherapy is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of cryosaunas and services for consumers. To ensure that Impact continuously complies with all rules and regulations and exceeds market safety standards, Impact formally requested the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) evaluate the
Snell Advanced Media Consolidates ERP with QAD
July 12, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (Nasdaq:QADA) (Nasdaq:QADB), a leading provider of enterprise business software and services for global manufacturing companies, announced today that Snell Advanced Media (SAM) will deploy QAD Enterprise Applications company-wide to improve information visibility and reduce the complexity of its
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