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Videojet Puts Its Dedication to Pharma on Display at INTERPHEX 2016, Exhibiting Coding and Marking
April 21, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and variable data printing solutions, will showcase its Pharma Line of product innovations with unique features for pharmaceutical manufacturers at the 2016 INTERPHEX show on April 26-28 at the Javits Center in New York City. For over 40 years, Videojet has been
Caffeinated Creativity: GE Appliances’ FirstBuild™ Chooses Winning Designs for their Cold Brew
April 21, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE’s FirstBuild™ has announced the winning designers of its new Pique™ Coffee Brewer through its Cold Brew Challenge: a product design competition drawing upon the power of crowdsourced design and the FirstBuild community. Nearly 50 entries were submitted for Pique, which is expected to go to
ComEd Announces New Way to Support Solar in Illinois
April 21, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its commitment to driving the clean energy future Illinois’ consumers want, ComEd today announced a new rebate proposal designed to jumpstart solar in Illinois. The proposal, which is part of a series of solar initiatives ComEd supports, will help reduce the up-front costs of installing solar panels for
Curt G. Joa, Inc. Continues Tradition of Protecting Patent Rights
April 21, 2016
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curt G. Joa, Inc. filed and served a lawsuit against Fameccanica Data, SpA to invalidate a patent owned by Fameccanica. The case, filed in the United Kingdom High Court of Justice Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (Case No. IP – 2015 – 000205) alleges invalidity of European Patent (UK) number
Innovations by Abrasive Manufacturers Will Significantly Propel the Global Abrasives Market Until
April 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research report released by Technavio, the global abrasives market will likely reach over USD 5 billion by 2020. This report titled ‘Global Abrasives Market 2016-2020‘, provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging trends. To calculate the market size, the
PPG Marks Successful 2015, Record Financials at Annual Meeting
April 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today held its annual meeting of shareholders in Pittsburgh, where President and Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McGarry spoke about the company’s continued strategic progress and record financial performance. “PPG delivered strong financial results in 2015, achieving the highest adjusted
SolarWorld Supplies Projects Totaling 4 MW for Water District in Southern California
April 21, 2016
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarWorld, the largest U.S. crystalline-silicon solar manufacturer for more than 40 years, announced today that it has supplied four systems of about 1 megawatt each for the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in California’s Riverside County. The supplies carry forward a decade-long pattern of the
Riddell Files Patent Infringement Actions against Schutt Sports and Xenith
April 21, 2016
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riddell, Inc. filed lawsuits today against Schutt Sports, Inc. and Xenith, LLC claiming both helmet manufacturers are infringing several patents covering Riddell’s football helmet technologies. The Schutt complaint identifies the Vengeance line of varsity (Z10, Pro, VTD, VTD II and DCT) and youth (DCT, DCT
New Study Shows IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers Generate 31% Less CO2 Compared to Cardboard Boxes
April 21, 2016
PULLACH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFCO today released the results of a new peer-reviewed life cycle analysis (LCA) study comparing Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) and corrugated cardboard containers used to package and transport fresh produce from farms to retail locations. The results show RPCs are more environmentally-sustainable than
Rio Tinto Minerals’ (RTM) 20 Mule Team Borax Fertilizers Featured in May 3 Episode of American
April 21, 2016
BORON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Minerals’ (RTM) 20 Mule Team Borax fertilizers are featured in an upcoming episode of American Farmer, airing May 3 on RFD-TV. Viewers can watch a sneak peak of the episode on borax.com. In this episode, American Farmer travels to California for a behind-the-scenes look at how the global mining and
New Study Shows IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers Generate 31% Less CO2 Compared to Cardboard Boxes
April 21, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFCO today released the results of a new peer-reviewed life cycle analysis (LCA) study comparing Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) and corrugated cardboard containers used to package and transport fresh produce from farms to retail locations. The results show RPCs are more environmentally-sustainable than corrugated
Abaco Systems Announces Breakthrough in Managed Switch Boot Time
April 21, 2016
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abaco Systems today announced the results of a development the company has undertaken in response to a customer request to create a managed Ethernet switch with a ‘power on to fully-functional’ elapsed time comparable to that of an unmanaged switch. For many similar customers operating in
Excelitas Technologies Optoelectronic and Photonic Sensor Technology Now Available from Digi-Key
April 21, 2016
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced they are distributing select products from Excelitas Technologies® Corp. broad portfolio of illumination, optoelectronic, and sensor/detection
NEC Combines Biometric Technologies with Azure IoT Technology to Create Powerful Solutions for
April 21, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, networking and biometric solutions, today announced the demonstration of new Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the manufacturing and retail industries. Built with Microsoft Azure IOT technology, both solutions
Elementia Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elementia, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ELEMENT*) (“the Company”, or “Elementia”) announced its financial and operating results for first quarter 2016. Figures in this report have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting
Masonite Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
April 21, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) today announced it will release first quarter 2016 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A conference call will be held at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 5, 2016, to discuss the 2016 first quarter results. A live internet audio
Insignia Systems, Inc. to Report 2016 First Quarter Financial Results and Conduct Conference Call on
April 21, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insignia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISIG) (“Insignia” or “the Company”) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 after the close of the stock market. Insignia’s management team will host a conference call at
When It Rains, It Sustains: SEH Wins ACEC National Award
April 21, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Target Field Station, the “Grand Central Station” of Minneapolis, is a unique transit hub connecting the Target Field baseball stadium area and the greater Metro area with more than 500 light rail trains every day. Springtime and the start of baseball season brings a lot of people through the station
Westinghouse Powers STEM Outreach
April 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company continues its 130-year legacy by leading innovation and educating students about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-based careers. In 1893, George Westinghouse hired Bertha Lamme, the first female electrical engineer in the U.S. Today, Westinghouse works diligently to ensure
Ultratech Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultratech, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTEK) a leading supplier of lithography, laser-processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today announced unaudited results for the three-month period ended April 2, 2016. For the first quarter of fiscal 2016, Ultratech
Cree Announces New Essentia by Cree LED Downlight Portfolio
April 21, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The industry’s best choice for LED lighting is now the best choice for every downlight application with the new Essentia® by Cree (Nasdaq: CREE) LED downlight portfolio. The Essentia by Cree downlight portfolio offers complete solutions in a variety of configurations, including downlights, wall washers and
Tredegar Announces Schedule for First-Quarter Earnings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
April 21, 2016
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) plans to release financial results for the first quarter of 2016 on May 3, 2016. The Company also announced that it will hold its 2016 annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Tredegar will
Praxair Builds Density through Acquisition of Industrial and Medical Gas Businesses
April 21, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) announced today that it has acquired five industrial gas businesses, which had combined 2015 annual sales of more than $40 million. With these acquisitions, Praxair is growing geographic density and strengthening its ability to efficiently supply customers. Financial terms of the transactions
Milacron Holdings Corp. to Announce First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE:MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry, announced today that the company’s first quarter 2016 financial results will be released on Thursday, May 5, 2016 before the market open. Milacron will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
CACI Executive Chairman Dr. J.P. (Jack) London Awarded Navy League Leadership in Technology Award
April 21, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) has announced that the New York Council, Navy League of the United States has awarded CACI Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Dr. J.P. (Jack) London its Leadership in Technology Award at the organization’s 114th Anniversary Dinner held on April 19th at the New
Orbital ATK’s Iuka, Mississippi Facility Reaches Major Production Milestone with 500th Large-Scale
April 21, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that the company’s Iuka, Mississippi, manufacturing plant has produced its 500th large composite rocket structure for United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch vehicles. Since its establishment in 1998, the Large
LCR Embedded Systems and ADLINK Technology to Showcase Rugged Computer Systems, Single Board
April 21, 2016
NORRISTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCR Embedded Systems and ADLINK Technology invite attendees to view our partner demonstrations of rugged systems and application-specific compute solutions in Booth 1176 at the upcoming XPONENTIAL 2016 event from May 2-5 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Sponsored by the Association of
USG Corporation Reports First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building products company, today reported results for the first quarter of 2016. “We’re off to a strong start in 2016, with arguably the best quarter we’ve had in almost a decade,” said James S. Metcalf, Chairman, President, and CEO. “We realized
Logility Named a “Top 100 Logistics IT Provider” for the 19th Year by Inbound Logistics
April 21, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logility, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, has been selected by Inbound Logistics as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2016. This is the 19th consecutive year Logility has been recognized by Inbound Logistics for helping companies solve their
Fagerhult: Interim Report January–March 2016
April 21, 2016
HABO, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Fagerhult (STO:FAG) · The order intake was MSEK 1,142.0 (976.1), which is an increase of 18 per cent adjusted for currency effects and acquired units · Net sales were MSEK 1,031.5 (905.5), which is an increase of 16 per cent adjusted for currency effects and acquired units · The
AEG Power Solutions Is Showcasing Its Solutions for Battery Energy Storage at the Hannover Fair
April 21, 2016
ZWANENBURG, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEG Power Solutions (FWB:3W9K), a global provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, today announced that it is exhibiting at the Hannover Fair in Germany, from April 25th to 29th. At Booth C75 in Hall 27, AEG Power Solutions (AEG
Skyworks Reduces Energy Use, Water Consumption and Hazardous Waste
April 21, 2016
WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, has released its 2015 Sustainability Report, a voluntary non-financial public document that addresses the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices. The report
Handy & Harman Ltd. Commences Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of SL Industries, Inc.
April 21, 2016
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH) (“HNH”), a diversified global industrial company, announced today that it has commenced a tender offer through a wholly owned subsidiary to purchase all of the outstanding shares of SL Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT:SLI) (“SLI”), a leading manufacturer of
Aerosol Recycling Movement on Earth Day 2016: Significant Progress Made, Plenty of Room to Grow
April 21, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent survey on aerosol products conducted by the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) reports that nearly 3.8 billion aerosol cans are produced in the United States alone, but the rate of recycling for those products is still relatively low as compared with other consumer products. It wasn’t so long
Compass Minerals Lowers Interest Expense with New Credit Facilities Totaling $700 Million
April 21, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) has refinanced its existing senior secured credit facilities with a new $400 million senior secured term loan and a $300 million senior secured revolver, which both mature July 1, 2021 and carry an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5 percent based on the company’s current
ACI Praises Bill to End Biofuel Subsidies That Distort Soap Industry Marketplace
April 21, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomes legislation (HR 5004), introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), that would eliminate tax credits for biofuels produced with animal fats. As part of the 2015 year-end legislative package of tax extenders, biodiesel and renewable diesel that is produced from animal fats is
PPG Directors Approve 11-Percent Dividend Increase to 40 Cents Per Share
April 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of PPG (NYSE:PPG) today approved a 4-cents-per-share increase in the company’s dividend, declaring a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share, payable June 10 to shareholders of record May 10. PPG’s last quarterly dividend increase was 7 percent, in the second quarter of 2015.
Momentive Expands Thermal Management Product Portfolio
April 21, 2016
WATERFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”) (OTCQX:MPMQ) will feature a portfolio of products that facilitate critical heat removal for use in a wide range of applications at the International Microwave Symposium, May 23-27 in San Francisco, CA (Booth 718). The latest technologies of silicon
Senvion Wins First Wind Farm Projects in Chile Totalling 300 MW
April 21, 2016
HAMBURG, Germany & SANTIAGO, Chile--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has concluded a contract with global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power for the supply and installation of 93 turbines for two wind farm projects in Chile totalling 300 megawatts (MW). The contracts are currently still
PSEG Chooses GE’s High-Efficiency HA and Complementary Alstom Technology; Connects Fleet Virtually
April 21, 2016
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSEG Power, a subsidiary of PSEG, has ordered a 7HA.02 gas turbine engineered equipment package from GE (NYSE:GE) for the Bridgeport Harbor Generating Station in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This marks the second order in recent weeks for GE’s high-efficiency technology in the New England region. The 7HA.02
Ingersoll Rand Plant Manager Honored by the Manufacturing Institute for Accomplishments in the
April 21, 2016
SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marcy McClanahan, a plant manager with Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will be recognized as one of 130 recipients of The Manufacturing Institute’s 2016 Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award.
NanoSteel Delivers Advanced Automotive Steel to General Motors
April 21, 2016
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoSteel®, a leader in nanostructured steel materials, today announced the delivery of its first advanced high strength steel (AHSS) to General Motors for initial testing. Designed to provide automakers with a new standard in material performance, the sheet steel is poised to accelerate vehicle lightweighting
CEMEX Reports First-Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. ("CEMEX") (NYSE: CX), announced today that consolidated net sales reached US$3.2 billion during the first quarter of 2016, an increase of 3% on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for currency fluctuations, versus the comparable period in 2015. Operating EBITDA
Trelleborg: Interim Report January-March 2016
April 21, 2016
TRELLEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Trelleborg (STO:TRELB) "Satisfactory start of the year" “It is a sign of strength that the Group is able to deliver its best operating profit on record for a first quarter, resulting in an operating margin of nearly 14 percent. Our favorable market positions and strong culture of cost
Ryder Donates $50,000 to Support Future Generation of Women Seeking Careers as Vehicle Maintenance
April 21, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ryder Charitable Foundation, which directs charitable giving and support on behalf of Ryder System, Inc., in four strategic pillars – expertise, innovation, safety, and community collaboration – today announced its grant of $50,000 to the Universal Technical Institute Foundation (UTIF), the leading nonprofit
Polaris Reports 2016 First Quarter Results
April 21, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today reported first quarter net income of $46.9 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared to $88.6 million, or $1.30 per diluted share reported in the first quarter of 2015, in-line with Company expectations. Sales for the first quarter 2016
PPG Reports Record First Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share
April 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today reported first quarter 2016 net sales of $3.7 billion, consistent with the prior year. Net sales in local currencies grew 4 percent year-over-year, with acquisition sales contributing 3 percent and sales volume growth adding one percent. Unfavorable foreign currency translation impacted net sales by
Rockwell Collins Reports 7% Increase in Second Quarter Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
April 21, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE:COL) today reported second quarter fiscal year 2016 earnings per share from continuing operations increased 7% to $1.30 compared to $1.22 in the prior year. Total sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 were $1.31 billion, a 2% decrease from the same period in fiscal year
Snap-on Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
April 21, 2016
KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced operating results for the first quarter of 2016. Sales of $834.2 million increased $6.4
Nederman Holding AB’s AGM
April 21, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The AGM of Nederman Holding AB (publ) took place on 20 April 2016. A total of 9,248,465 shares were represented at the meeting, equivalent to 79.17% of all outstanding shares. The meeting approved the Board and CEO’s proposal for a shareholder dividend for 2015 of SEK 5.0 per share. The income