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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
International Wire Group, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results for Second Quarter of 2016
July 11, 2016
CAMDEN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Wire Group, Inc. (“IWG”) today announced preliminary results for the recently completed second quarter covering the three months ended June 30, 2016. Second Quarter Update We are currently in the process of finalizing our operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Based on
ON Semiconductor Enhances Near-Infrared Performance of CCD Image Sensors
July 11, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, is enhancing imaging performance in demanding industrial applications with technology that improves the near-infrared sensitivity of CCD image sensors. The 8 megapixel (MP) KAI-08052 image sensor, the first device in ON Semiconductor’s CCD portfolio
LiquidPlanner Launches New Team Resource and Project Workload Features; Offers a Data-Driven
July 11, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiquidPlanner, dynamic project management software for technology and manufacturing teams, today launched new project and resource workload updates to provide managers with the ability to visually identify and solve complex resource management issues. Project workload feature upgrades are available to all subscribers; new
Keysight Technologies Introduces Industry’s First All-in-One Software for R&D Engineers
July 11, 2016
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced its Signal Optimizer software—the industry’s first and only all-in-one software for calibration, signal creation and signal analysis of 5G candidate waveforms. By simplifying calibration and the critical design tasks related to 5G signal
3M Announces New Leadership Appointments
July 11, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that Dr. Michael G. Vale has been appointed to the position of executive vice president, Health Care Business Group, and Dr. Joaquin Delgado to the position of executive vice president, Consumer Business Group. Both leadership changes are effective immediately. These appointments are a natural
2017 Ford F-150 with All-New 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Nets Best-in-Class, V8-Beating 470 lb.-ft. of
July 11, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford, America’s truck leader, continues its relentless pace of innovation, delivering segment-leading torque for 2017 F-150 customers with the all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. The new second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine will provide 50 lb.-ft. more peak
Oliver Wyman Releases New Automotive Manager Report
July 11, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oliver Wyman today released its annual Automotive Manager report which focuses on key issues facing the automotive industry today. The entire report can be viewed by clicking here. “This is a time of major unparalleled change for the auto industry with digitization disrupting the industry’s entire value
Knowles to Release Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results on July 26, 2016
July 11, 2016
ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic solutions, audio processing, and specialty component solutions, will issue its second quarter 2016 financial results on July 26, 2016 immediately after market close followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central time
BizWireTV Accelerator Report: Social Video Platform Discovers Social Eating and Live Streaming Goes
July 11, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report, leading social video platform and community for gamers, Twitch, introduced a new category to allow for community interaction while eating. Also featured in the episode is this week’s startup standout, uZoom, the company behind the live streaming mobile app that allows for
Larson Electronics Releases New Dimmable 160 Watt General Area High Bay Light Fixture
July 11, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics, a longtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment, has announced the release of a 160 watt low profile LED light fixture that is a direct replacement for four foot, four lamp fluorescent light fixtures. The GAU-48-160W-LED-DIMM from Larson Electronics is a general use high bay
Shaw Industries Releases 2015 Sustainability Report
July 11, 2016
DALTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shaw Industries’ 2015 Sustainability Report, released today, continues the company’s legacy of transparency through the disclosure of key metrics and progress against its goals. The company’s 2030 sustainability goals include: Reduce water intensity (per pound of finished product) by 50 percent.
Ultratech Urges Stockholders to Vote “For” All Seven of the Company’s Director Nominees on the
July 11, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq:UTEK), a leading supplier of lithography, laser­processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB­LEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, today announced that it has mailed a letter to Ultratech stockholders in
Hugg & Hall Equipment Announces Acquisition of RPM Services & Rentals, L.L.C.
July 11, 2016
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hugg & Hall Equipment Company, a leading industrial and construction equipment provider in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri, today announced the acquisition of RPM Services & Rentals, L.L.C., one of the largest independent equipment rental companies in the Southeast. Headquartered in
Solar Frontier Americas Announces Solar Projects Totaling 107 MWp Begin Construction in Imperial
July 11, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar Frontier Americas, US subsidiary of the world’s largest CIS solar energy solutions provider, Solar Frontier, announced two utility-scale solar projects from its development pipeline are now in the construction phase. Located in California’s Imperial County, Midway I is 67 MWp and has an executed power
Tetra Tech Establishes Global Clean Water Fund for 50th Anniversary
July 11, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today the recipients of its 50th Anniversary Global Clean Water Fund grants. In honor of Tetra Tech’s 50 years of leadership in the water sector, Tetra Tech established a fund, in partnership with Engineers Without Borders (EWB), to support programs that provide
Molex to Help Light up Cisco Live! Las Vegas
July 11, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex, a Cisco Solutions Technology Integrator and member of the Cisco® Digital Ceiling partner community, will be exhibiting at Cisco Live! Las Vegas, to be held July 10-14 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The event is focused on educating and inspiring leaders in the world of digital business
Cabot Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Operating Results
July 11, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that it will release operating results for the third quarter fiscal 2016 on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 after market closes. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the second quarter results beginning at 2:00 pm (ET) on Thursday, July 28, 2016. The call
Compass Minerals Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second-Quarter 2016 Financial Results
July 11, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) will release its second-quarter financial results Monday, July 25, 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, July 26, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Access to the conference
Inpria Announces Plan to Scale Production of EUV Photoresists
July 11, 2016
CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inpria Corporation, a pioneer in high-resolution photoresists for Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, announced plans to scale production of their metal oxide EUV photoresists in a new facility in Corvallis, Oregon. This expansion was funded by the $10M+ financing round the company closed earlier this year.
ChemPoint Announces Distribution Agreement with Tomlin Scientific, Inc. for Tomlith™ Lithium
July 11, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChemPoint.com, Inc. (“ChemPoint”), a subsidiary of Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR), and a leader in the marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty and fine chemicals, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Tomlin Scientific, Inc (“TSI”), a premiere manufacturer of custom
Anellotech Announces Toyota Tsusho as Strategic Investor and Corporate Partner in the BTX Supply
July 11, 2016
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anellotech, a sustainable technology company focused on producing cost-competitive BTX (benzene, toluene and xylene) from non-food biomass, today made public Toyota Tsusho Corporation as a multinational strategic equity investor and corporate partner in the renewable aromatic chemicals supply chain. Toyota Tsusho
Norsk Titanium to Build World’s First Industrial-Scale Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Plant in
July 11, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components announced today the State of New York, in partnership with SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has placed an order for an initial lot of 20 of Norsk Titanium’s patented MERKE
Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract with Orbital ATK to Produce Additional Key Hardware for Upcoming
July 11, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%), today announced the signing of a new contract with Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE:OA) a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies. The announcement was made at the Farnborough International Airshow in
ITT’s Actuation and Fluid Control Solutions on Display at Farnborough 2016
July 11, 2016
VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is showcasing its product portfolio for the global aerospace market at the 2016 Farnborough International Air Show, July 11-15. ITT’s Aerospace Controls, with its newly acquired Environmental Control Systems (ECS) product line, and Enidine brands will exhibit customized flow and motion
Norsk Titanium and Mecachrome Announce Aerospace Rapid Plasma Deposition™ Supply Chain Solution
July 11, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components, announced today the signing of a Long Term Agreement (LTA) containing terms under which Norsk Titanium and Mecachrome will deliver finished aerospace structural titanium
Parker Aerospace and Phyre Technologies Readying Catalytic Inerting Technology for Aircraft Fuel
July 11, 2016
FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parker Aerospace, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), has engaged with Phyre Technologies, Inc. to further develop catalytic inerting technology for aerospace applications. Parker Aerospace and Phyre Technologies signed an exclusive license agreement to validate Phyre’s patented
Gränges AB: Presentation of Gränges’ Half-Year Report 2016
July 11, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Gränges AB (STO:GRNG) Gränges will publish its Half-year report for the period January-June 2016 on Thursday, 21 July, 2016, at 07.30 CET. Investors, analysts and media are invited to a webcasted conference call on Thursday 21 July, 2016, at 10.00 CET. CEO Johan Menckel and CFO Oskar
Invensas and Jabil Collaborate to Qualify BVA® Technology for Future Products
July 11, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSRA), announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Invensas Corporation and Jabil (NYSE: JBL), one of the world’s leading design and manufacturing product solution providers, have completed the first phase of qualification of Invensas Bond-Via-Array™ (BVA®)
OSI Systems Awarded $8 Million Contract for RTT Explosive Detection Systems
July 11, 2016
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS) today announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8 million from a major international airport to provide multiple units of Rapiscan Systems' RTT™ 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosives detection system (EDS).
Cementos Pacasmayo to Report Second Quarter Financial Results
July 11, 2016
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. and subsidiaries (NYSE:CPAC; BVL:CPACASC1) (“the Company” or “Cementos Pacasmayo”) a leading cement company serving the growing Peruvian construction industry, today announced that it will report its results for the second quarter 2016 on Thursday, July 21, 2016, after
New 3M Clean-Trace System Provides Food Safety Data Faster and Easier than Ever Before
July 11, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Food Safety today released its enhanced 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring and Management System. The system is the outcome of years of research, testing and customer feedback, all meant to provide food processors greater confidence and peace of mind. Food safety managers need rapid testing to