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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,
Alimak Group AB Annual Report 2015
April 22, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Alimak Group AB (STO:ALIG) Annual Report 2015 are from today available at our website www.alimakgroup.com. The Annual Report has also been printed in a limited edition and can be ordered at www.alimakgroup.com or via e-mail:investor@alimakhek.com. Stockholm, 22 April 2016 Alimak Group
Shadow Minister Opens UK’s Largest Textile Testing Lab at Intertek Leigh
April 22, 2016
MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek welcomes Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham MP today to Leigh to officially open the UK’s largest one-stop textile testing laboratory. Intertek has extensively renovated and expanded the 30-year old site in Leigh, near Manchester, to incorporate under one roof the UK’s largest textile
Be Group Ab: Be Group Q1 2016 – Strong Cash Flow
April 22, 2016
S- MALMÖ, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Net sales fell by 11 percent, amounting to SEK 978 M (1,104). The underlying operating result amounted to SEK 9 M (12). Operating result, affected by non-recurring costs of SEK -45 M (0), amounted to SEK -45 M (10). The result after tax was SEK -53 M (0). Cash flow from operating activities
Technip to Provide Proprietary Equipment for S-Oil’s Refinery in South Korea
April 22, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) (ADR:TKPPY) was awarded a contract by Daelim Industrial Company(1) to provide proprietary equipment for the world’s first commercial High Severity Fluid Catalytic Cracking (HS-FCC™) unit. The HS-FCC cracks heavy hydrocarbons into lighter olefins such as
Haldex Interim Report, January - March 2016: Solid Operating Margin in Spite of Weaker Market
April 22, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Market conditions continued to weaken in Q1, resulting in lower sales, especially in North America. Lower actuator sales were the single biggest cause of the lower net sales figures. Solid cost controls, implemented cost savings and an improved gross margin partially offset the decrease in sales and had
Volvo Group – The First Quarter 2016
April 22, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: In the first quarter profitability was maintained thanks to a lower cost base and focus on adapting to changes in demand. This was despite slightly lower revenues. Sales amounted to SEK 71.7 billion, a decline of 4%, half of which was due to currency effects. Operating income totaled SEK 5.3
Ford Recycles Enough Aluminum to Build 30,000 F-150 Bodies Every Month
April 22, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The toughest, smartest, most capable and safest F-150 ever is also the greenest F-150 – thanks to advanced materials like high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy and EcoBoost® engine technology. Ford recycles as much as 20 million pounds of aluminum stamping scrap per month using the closed-loop
Tenneco Expands Japan Technical Center
April 22, 2016
YOKOHAMA, Japan & LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) announced today the expansion of its technical center in Japan. Located in Yokohama, the facility provides engineering and product development services including a full range of product testing capabilities. The technical center supports Tenneco’s full line of Clean
Carter’s, Inc. to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2016 Results on Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 21, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), the largest branded marketer in the United States and Canada of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, will report its first quarter fiscal 2016 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 28, 2016. The Company will hold a conference call with investors to discuss these
BECO Midwest Inks Inaugural Tenant At Innovation Park: Lake County
April 21, 2016
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BECO Midwest, an affiliate of Rockville, MD-based, BECO Management, announces Valent BioSciences Corporation, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, as the first tenant to join Innovation Park: Lake County. Valent BioSciences Corporation is the worldwide leader in the development,
Tenneco to Webcast Presentation at the Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference
April 21, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) will participate in the Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference to be held in New York on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. The webcasted presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:15 am Eastern and run for 35 minutes. Tenneco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gregg Sherrill,
Encore Wire Corporation Earnings Release and Conference Call Announcement
April 21, 2016
MCKINNEY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encore Wire (NASDAQ: WIRE) will release quarterly earnings Wednesday, April 27th, after stock market close. A conference call will be held to discuss Quarterly results followed by a Q&A session: Date:   Thursday, April 28th, 2016   Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern 10:00 a.m. Central 9:00 a.m. Mountain 8:00
Interlink Electronics Approved for Listing on NASDAQ
April 21, 2016
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interlink Electronics, Inc. (OTC: LINK), a global leader in human-machine interface (HMI) and sensor technologies, today announced that its common shares have been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Company expects that its common stock will commence trading on NASDAQ on April 25, 2016
Trinity Industries, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) today announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, including the following significant highlights: Quarterly revenues and net income of $1.2 billion and $97.2 million, respectively Quarterly earnings per common diluted share of $0.64, including $0.03 per
Summit Materials Announces First Quarter 2016 Conference Call
April 21, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Materials, Inc., (NYSE:SUM), a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, today announced that it will release first quarter 2016 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A conference call will be held that same day at 11:00 a.m. eastern time (9:00 a.m. mountain time) to
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. Announces Date and Time for Release of First Quarter 2016
April 21, 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BRSS) (“GBC” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2016 on Wednesday, May 4, after the close of the market. The Company will host a teleconference and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time)
The Toro Company Names D. Christian "Chris" Koch to Board of Directors
April 21, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that it has elected D. Christian “Chris” Koch to its board of directors, effective immediately. The addition of Mr. Koch brings the Toro board to 11 members. Koch, 51, currently serves as president and chief executive officer at Carlisle Companies
Owens Corning Completes Acquisition of Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Manufacturer
April 21, 2016
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced today that it has received all regulatory clearances and completed the acquisition of InterWrap, a leading manufacturer of roofing underlayment and packaging materials, for US$450 million. “It’s an exciting day for our company,” said Brian Chambers, president of
Celanese Corporation Increases Dividend 20 Percent and Declares Quarterly Dividend
April 21, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that its board of directors has approved a 20 percent increase in the company's quarterly common stock cash dividend. The dividend rate increased from $0.30 to $0.36 per share of common stock on a quarterly basis and from
Axalta Recognized for Support of Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
April 21, 2016
AJAX, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, was recognized for its contributions to the Toronto 2015 Pan American (Pan Am) and Parapan American (Parapan Am) Games at the Town of Ajax’s Annual Sponsor Recognition Ceremony on April 11, 2016. The Pan Am Games are the
Supreme Industries Reports Strong Net Income in First-Quarter 2016
April 21, 2016
GOSHEN, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys and specialty vehicles, today announced improved net income for its first quarter ended March 26, 2016. Net sales in the first quarter increased 10% to $69.4 million, compared with $63.3
Rockwell Collins Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
April 21, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) has declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share on its common stock, payable June 6, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2016. About Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of
Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
NELSONVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter 2016 Sales and Income First quarter net sales were $57.5 million compared to $65.5 million in the first quarter of 2015. The Company reported a first quarter net loss of $0.2 million, or
SKECHERS Announces Record First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
April 21, 2016
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global footwear leader and the second largest footwear brand in the United States, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First quarter 2016 net sales were $978.8 million compared to $768.0 million in the first quarter of 2015, an