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CMMI® Institute Announces 2016 Capability Challenge Competition Finalists
April 20, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CMMI® Institute is pleased to officially congratulate the four finalists of the first-ever Capability Challenge: Honeywell, AEGIS.net, Noregon Systems, and Intellego. Each of these four companies was recognized by their peers as having a compelling business success story to build capability and improve performance.
Spectrum Brands Holdings to Expand World Headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin
April 20, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company offering an expanding portfolio of leading brands providing superior value to consumers and customers every day, announced plans today to expand capacity at its world headquarters building in Middleton, Wisconsin to accommodate expected
Lard Butt 1K Set for Saturday June 11, Dedicated to Below-Average Athletes and Weekend Warriors
April 20, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lard Butt LLC (www.lardbutt.com), an apparel and lifestyle company dedicated to below-average athletes and weekend warriors, today announced that the first annual Lard Butt 1K (yes, that is a 1K) is set for Saturday, June 11 at Seattle's Magnuson Park. Instead of traditional water stations, the Lard Butt 1K will feature
Pelican BioThermal Announces TIC™ Smart Indicator Availability
April 20, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pelican BioThermal, a global leader providing the broadest and most innovative range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, now offers the TIC™ Smart Indicator for temperature-controlled payloads. This exclusive Pelican BioThermal innovation is designed to reliably
Bridgit Nails Down $1.7 Million Seed Investment from Hyde Park Venture Partners and Vanedge Capital
April 20, 2016
KITCHENER, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridgit, whose technology simplifies construction project management, announced today it has closed a $1.7 million ($2.2 million CAD) seed round led by Hyde Park Venture Partners with participation from Vanedge Capital. Bridgit, based in Canada’s technology hotbed of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, plans to
New Web-based GaN Product Selector Guide from EPC Simplifies Product Selection for High Performance
April 20, 2016
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the implementation of a user-controlled GaN product selector search tool on the EPC website, epc-co.com. Based upon years of EPC customer interactions, this web-based product selector guide provides power system design engineers the following: An ability to
Signal Restoration Services to expand presence in New York with acquisition of Sentinel Group
April 20, 2016
TROY, Mich. & ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Signal Holdings, LLC, parent company of Signal Restoration Services, headquartered in Troy, Michigan and specializing in large commercial and industrial restoration projects throughout the United States, has acquired Sentinel Group, LLC, a highly-regarded property restoration firm, based in Ardsley,
Gen9 and Arzeda Announce Supply Agreement for Synthetic DNA
April 20, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gen9 and Arzeda today announced an agreement for the supply of megabase quantities of synthetic DNA that will enable Arzeda to accelerate development of novel molecules for its own products as well as those of its partners. The collaboration is part of Gen9’s Multiplex Access Partnership (MAP)
UQM Technologies Makes Inroads into Zero Emissions Electric Transit Bus Market in South America
April 20, 2016
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced entry into the South American market with a key business relationship in Colombia with Creatti Labs SAS, an electric vehicle integrator that is designing the next generation EV transportation systems for Colombia and other South American markets. Creatti Labs
Honda Aircraft Company Delivers First HondaJet in Europe
April 20, 2016
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Honda Aircraft Company recently delivered the first HondaJet into Europe. The announcement was made during a ceremonial delivery at AERO 2016, which is taking place in Friedrichshafen, Germany from April 20-23. “Delivering the first HondaJet in Europe is a significant milestone in our journey to
G&K Services Named to Honor Roll of the 2015 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership
April 20, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:GK) was recently recognized for being named to the Honor Roll of the 2015 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership. The Honor Roll is an elite group of Minnesota Companies that have 20 percent or more gender diversity in their executive ranks and on their Boards of Directors.
Macy’s, Inc. To Report First Quarter Results On May 11
April 20, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its first quarter 2016 sales and earnings before the opening of financial markets on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The company will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9 a.m. ET. Macy’s, Inc.’s webcast is accessible to the media and
Bong AB: Bong Annual Report 2015
April 20, 2016
KRISTIANSTAD, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Bong AB’s Annual Report is now available at Bong’s website bong.com  (http://www.bong.com/en/investors/annual-reports). The printed version is being distributed to the shareholders and can also be ordered from the Bong head office or via the company’s
WHEATON to Present Educational Session on Parenteral Drug Packaging at INTERPHEX 2016
April 20, 2016
MILLVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHEATON® announces that Global Market Manager Jeffrey Reid will present the education session “Key Elements to Consider when Packaging Parenteral Products” on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. during INTERPHEX 2016 at the Javits Center in New York. The session will provide attendees with the
YASKAWA Electric Corporation: New Mid-Term Plan "Dash 25"
April 20, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YASKAWA Electric Corporation (“YASKAWA”, Representative Director, President: Hiroshi Ogasawara) has started implementing a new mid-term business plan for the period from 2016 to 2018, “Dash 25 (https://www.yaskawa.co.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Dash25_en.pdf)”. This period represents the first
YASKAWA Electric: Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 20, 2016 [Japan GAAP]
April 20, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Listed company name: YASKAWA Electric Corporation https://www.yaskawa.co.jp/en/ Representative: Hiroshi Ogasawara, Representative Director, President Stock exchange listings: Tokyo (First section), Fukuoka Stock ticker number: 6506 (Note:   This document is a summarized translation of the financial statement submitted
Ameresco Appoints New VP of UK Operations
April 20, 2016
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today that Britta MacIntosh has been appointed as Vice President of Ameresco UK’s London-based operations. An expert in business growth, client development and retention, Ms. MacIntosh is a
SOTI Awarded 5-Star Rating in CRN’s 2016 Partner Program Guide
April 20, 2016
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOTI Inc., the world’s leading provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has given SOTI a 5-Star rating in its 2016 Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is the definitive
NRL Reveals Novel Uniform Coating Process of p-ALD
April 20, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have devised a clever combination of materials — when used during the thin-film growth process — to reveal that particle atomic layer deposition, or p-ALD, deposits a uniform nanometer-thick shell on core particles regardless of core size, a discovery
NanoMech’s GuardX™ Chosen as Winner for 2016 Edison Award™
April 20, 2016
SPRINGDALE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoMech, Inc. announced today that it has been named a winner for the prestigious Edison Award™ for its technology breakthrough, GuardX™. GuardX™ was selected by an independent judging panel out of thousands of entries in the Material Science category. The distinguished awards, inspired by
Ixia, Marvell and NXP Delivered the First Successful Multivendor Interoperability Demonstration of
April 20, 2016
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA), a leading provider of network testing, visibility, and security solutions, partnered with Marvell Technology Group, a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions, and NXP Semiconductors, the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, to deliver the
Fuji Electric Acquires North American Manufacturer SEMEC Electro-Mecanique, Inc.
April 20, 2016
EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuji Electric Corp. of America has announced that they have acquired a majority share of Canadian rail manufacturer SEMEC Electro-Mecanique Inc. (hereinafter, SEMEC) in order to expand their transit business in North America and broaden their product lineup with the manufacturer’s railway vehicle door opening
First Quarter 2016 Results Reported by Amphenol Corporation
April 20, 2016
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) reported today first quarter 2016 diluted earnings per share of $0.59 (excluding one-time items) compared to first quarter 2015 results of $0.57. On an as reported basis, first quarter 2016 diluted earnings per share was $0.50. Such per share amount for the 2016 quarter includes a
United Announces Board Changes and Resolution of Proxy Contest
April 20, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL) today announced additional changes to its Board and a settlement agreement with Altimeter Capital Management, LP and PAR Capital Management, Inc. under which two of their designees, Edward L. Shapiro, Managing Partner and portfolio manager at PAR, and Barney Harford, former
OSI Systems Announces Third Quarter Conference Call
April 20, 2016
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIS) today announced that it will hold its quarterly conference call on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 1:30pm PT to discuss its results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2016. This call is being webcast by NASDAQ OMX and through the investor relations section at www.osi-systems.com.
New Bottler to Join U.S. Coca-Cola System; Three Existing Bottlers Sign Letters of Intent to Expand
April 20, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company today announced continued progress in refranchising its North American bottling operations, with expanded territories for three bottlers and the addition of a new, independent bottler. The Coca-Cola system’s newest bottler is led by Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, founder of a
Valtris Specialty Chemicals, an H.I.G. Portfolio Company, Acquires Akcros Chemicals
April 20, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global private equity investment firm with $19 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Valtris Specialty Chemicals (“Valtris” or the “Company”) has acquired Akcros Holdings Limited (“Akcros”).
Bemis Company to Acquire Packaging Operations of SteriPack
April 20, 2016
NEENAH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the medical device packaging operations and related value-added services of SteriPack Group, a global manufacturer of sterile packaging solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical applications. This acquisition
Textron Reports First Quarter 2016 Income from Continuing Operations of $0.55 per Share, up 19.6%;
April 20, 2016
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today reported first quarter 2016 income from continuing operations of $0.55 per share, up 19.6 percent from $0.46 per share in the first quarter of 2015. Revenues in the quarter were $3.2 billion, up 4.2 percent from the first quarter of 2015. Textron segment profit in the quarter was
Volvo: Two Young Researchers Will Share the Assar Gabrielsson Award for Their Research into
April 20, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) For the first time, the Assar Gabrielsson Foundation is dividing its award between two medical researchers. The winners, Anna Staffas and Rebecka Arnsrud Godtman, have carried out research into cancer which has aroused a great deal of interest. Each of them will receive SEK
ABB: Progress in Challenging Markets
April 20, 2016
CH- BADEN, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: First-quarter highlights Profitability and cash flow up through execution of Next Level strategy Base orders steady[1] (http://connect.ne.cision.com#_ftn1) [2] (http://connect.ne.cision.com#_ftn2), total orders -7% reflect challenging Q1 2015 comparison Revenues -2% on lower
OPPLE Lighting Partners With Huawei on Smart Home
April 20, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPPLE LIGHTING, China’s leading lighting brand, has lately signed up Smart Home Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Huawei, the global leader of telecommunication equipment suppliers and smart phone manufacturers. By establishing smart home system with cutting-edge technologies, the agreement opened up a new
Ford Mustang Is Best-Selling Sports Coupe Globally; Customer Demand for Iconic Pony Car Continues to
April 20, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its first year of global availability, Ford Mustang became the world’s best-selling sports coupe. Demand for the iconic pony car remains insatiable. According to company analysis of the most recent registration data from IHS Automotive, Ford sold around 110,000 Mustang Coupes globally in 2015 –
Khronos Releases OpenGL SC 2.0 for Shader Programmable Safety Critical Graphics
April 20, 2016
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Khronos™ Group, an open consortium of leading hardware and software companies, announces the immediate availability of the OpenGL® SC 2.0 specification for bringing programmable graphics to systems that require system safety certification. The OpenGL SC 2.0 API specification has been developed by the Khronos
Panasonic Open Golf Championship Set to Attract Global Audience with Live Streaming on April 23 and
April 20, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Panasonic Open Golf Championship will be streamed live later this month at selected holes and locations during the weekend rounds at the Chiba Country Club to enhance the viewing experience of golf fans. [Panasonic Open live streaming] Air date: 7:00am (JST) on April 23, Sat. (3RD ROUND) URL:
Announcement of Gigaphoton's New Excimer Laser Brand "GIGANEX"
April 20, 2016
OYAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gigaphoton Inc. (headquarters: Oyama-shi, Tochigi-ken; President & CEO: Hitoshi Tomaru), a major semiconductor lithography light source manufacturer, announced its new excimer laser brand “GIGANEX” on April 1, 2016. Since its establishment in August 2000, Gigaphoton has been providing valuable
IMT and SITRI Partner to Accelerate Development and Production of MEMS Solutions for the Internet of
April 20, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Innovative Micro Technology (IMT), the largest provider of MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology and manufacturing services in the United States, and SITRI, the innovation center for accelerating the development and commercialization of “More than Moore” solutions to
Flexsteel Reports Third Quarter Results
April 19, 2016
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) today reported third quarter and fiscal year-to-date financial results. Financial Highlights for the Quarter: Net sales increased to a record $125.4 million, a 2.4% increase. Seventh consecutive quarter of record net sales. Adjusted net income of $5.3 million, 4.2% of net
Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2016
April 19, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported earnings per share from continuing operations of 69 cents in the first quarter of 2016 compared to 65 cents in last year’s first quarter. Revenue was $342.5 million in this year’s first quarter compared to $346.2 million in the comparable period last
Immersion to Report First Quarter Results and Host Quarterly Conference Call on May 5, 2016
April 19, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announced today that it will report financial results for the first quarter 2016 on Thursday, May 5, 2016 after market close. The company will host a corresponding conference call for analysts and investors at
NeoPhotonics to Host Conference Call to Discuss 2016 First Quarter Financial Results on Thursday,
April 19, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced hybrid photonic integrated optoelectronic modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks, will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, after market close on
4-H Bright Futures Award Program Expands into Nearly 300 Midwest Counties in Three States
April 19, 2016
FONTANET, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 4-H Bright Futures award program sponsored by the fluid flow experts of Green Leaf®, Incorporated and Tractor Supply Company is expanding from Indiana to nearly 300 counties in 3 states in the Midwest to recognize outstanding youth in 4-H Youth Development agricultural programs, announce the award sponsors.
Xerium Schedules First Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
April 19, 2016
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2016 after the close of regular market trading on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The Company will hold a conference
CTS Announces Dates for First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
April 19, 2016
ELKHART, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) will release earnings for the first quarter 2016 at approximately 8:00 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. A conference call to discuss first quarter 2016 financial results with management is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). The dial-in number is 888-500-6950
Watts Water Technologies First Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
April 19, 2016
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), will hold a live webcast of its conference call to discuss first quarter results for 2016 on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Watts Water Technologies will announce its financial results for this period in a press release to be issued after market
ADM Celebrates Opening of New Food Business Incubator that Seeks to Spur Innovation, Expand Economic
April 19, 2016
DECATUR, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today celebrated the grand opening of the new headquarters of National Foodworks Services LLC, a local food innovation center in Decatur, Ill., funded in part by ADM and founded by local entrepreneurs Jim Milano and Tony Caccomo. As a food-business incubator, NFS aims to
ComEd To Install Smart-Ready LED Streetlights in More Than 50 Illinois Municipalities
April 19, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today ComEd announced its plans to replace nearly 18,000 ComEd-owned streetlights with new smart-ready LED streetlights in more than 50 Illinois municipalities. The upgraded technology is provided through ComEd’s Smart Ideas Energy Efficiency Program at no costs to municipalities within ComEd’s service
3M Unveils Intelligent Inhaler Designed to Help Control Spiraling Costs of Respiratory Disease
April 19, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research shows that an estimated 334 million people have asthma worldwide, and 65 million people have moderate to severe COPD - a number that is expected to rise 24 percent by the year 2034 to make COPD the world’s third leading cause of death.(1,2,3) As cases increase, driven by the aging population,
Geotab Offers New Personalized Customer Support Services for Its Telematics Solutions
April 19, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geotab, the leading open platform in telematics with more than 500,000 vehicles in 70 countries, today announced a new level of customer support aimed at creating a truly personalized experience for customers. Geotab leverages the knowledge and technical expertise of its support teams to offer personalized services such as
Empire Acquires Two Companies From Gibraltar Industries
April 19, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire, a private investment firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of The Expanded Metal Company and Sorst Streckmetall, from Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK). The acquisitions were made through Empire’s institutional fund, EIH Capital Partners, LP. Financial terms were not disclosed.