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LSB Industries, Inc. Announces That Its Agreement to Sell Its Climate Control Business to Nibe
June 27, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced that the agreement between Nibe Industrier AB (publ) (NIBE) and LSB Industries (LSB) on the sale and transfer of LSB’s Climate Control Business to NIBE has been cleared by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in
Presto Engineering Signs Agreement with NAGRA for Secure Product Production
June 27, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif. & CHESEAUX, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Presto Engineering Inc., a semiconductor product engineering and supply chain service provider, announced today that it has signed a multi-year supply agreement with NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company in secure digital TV access and management systems. Presto will provide supply chain
SSAB: Final Result of SSAB’s Rights Issue
June 27, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SSAB Svenskt Stål AB (STO:SSABA) (STO:SSABB) (HEX:SSABAH) (HEX:SSABBH) The final result of SSAB AB’s (publ) (“SSAB”) rights issue shows that 472,856,489 class B shares, corresponding to approximately 98.4 per cent of the shares offered, were subscribed for by the exercise of
Mitsubishi Electric In-house Donation Program to Aid Victims of Earthquakes in Kumamoto and
June 27, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that the Mitsubishi Electric Group would donate a cumulative 62,816,510 yen (approximately US$560,000) through an in-house matching-gift program — the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund — to people affected by the series of earthquakes that struck
Keyless Electronic Locking Systems for Akro-Mils Bin Cabinets
June 27, 2016
Akro-Mils, a North American manufacturer of storage, organization and transport products, now has Keyless Electronic Locking Systems for its Bin Cabinets. 
Many Owners Don’t Know the Real Value of Their Businesses
June 27, 2016
“Most business owners do not have a formal plan to exit the business and without a plan they risk not receiving the real value of the enterprise they have worked so hard to build.”
Celanese Announces Ateva® EVA and LDPE Polymers Price Increase
June 25, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for Ateva® EVA and LDPE Polymers. The price increase below will be effective July 1, 2016 as contracts allow. Product     North and South America       USD/lb
Former Campbell CEO David Johnson Passes Away at Age 83
June 25, 2016
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Campbell Soup Company President and Chief Executive Officer David Johnson passed away on June 19 in Doylestown, Pa. A native of Australia, Johnson served as Campbell's President and CEO from 1990 until 1997 and again from March 2000 to January 2001. Johnson also served as Chairman of the Campbell Board of
Volvo Makes Additional Provision in Connection with EU Competition Investigation
June 25, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) has decided to make an additional provision of EUR 250 million (SEK 2.3 billion) in connection with the ongoing investigation, in which the Commission’s preliminary standpoint is that Volvo and other companies in the truck industry may have
The U.S. Army Announces National Winning Teams of the 2015-16 eCYBERMISSION Competition
June 24, 2016
LEESBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Army is pleased to announce the 2015-16 national winners of the 14th annual eCYBERMISSION competition. The winning teams were announced this afternoon at the National Judging and Educational Event (NJ&EE) awards luncheon. Sponsored by the U.S. Army, one of several science, technology, engineering and
Industry Veteran Bob Snyder To Lead Twin Rivers Paper as CEO
June 24, 2016
MADAWASKA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twin Rivers Paper Company announced today that following the completion of his three-year term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, Tim Lowe will be succeeded in the role by Robert ("Bob") Snyder, effective June 24, 2016. “We undertook a comprehensive search to find the kind of leader needed to
Axalta Coating Systems Celebrates 150 Years of Coating Innovation
June 24, 2016
WUPPERTAL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is marking its 150 years in the coating industry in 2016. To celebrate, Axalta’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region recently hosted a number of events in Wuppertal, Germany, where the company originated.
SMIC Acquires LFoundry and Enters into Global Automotive Electronics Market
June 24, 2016
AVEZZANO, Italy & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (“SMIC”; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China, jointly announces with LFoundry Europe GmbH (“LFE”) and Marsica Innovation
Statement from Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman & CEO of GE, on UK Referendum
June 24, 2016
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Although GE supported the UK remaining in the EU, we respect the decision of the British people and remain firmly committed to the UK and Europe. GE has 22,000 employees in the UK and 100,000 employees in Europe overall that will continue to focus on delivering great outcomes for our customers. We believe
Axalta Racing’s Solar Flare Paint Scheme to Heat Up Sonoma
June 24, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) is excited to return to the racetrack with its “Solar Flare” paint scheme. Axalta’s radiant paint will shine on the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet SS driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. on June 26, 2016 at Sonoma Raceway. The race will air live on FOX Sports 1 at 3:00 p.m.
Deswell Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 Results
June 24, 2016
MACAO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2016. Net sales for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2016 were $8.4 million, an increase of 3.5% compared to net sales of $8.1 million for the same quarter ended March 31, 2015. Net sales decreased by
NORMA Group SE to acquire the Autoline quick connectors business from Parker
June 24, 2016
MAINTAL, Germany & GUICHEN, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NORMA Group SE, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire all assets of the Autoline business from Parker’s Fluid Systems Connectors Division, (“Parker Autoline”) on June 23. The terms of the agreement are
CORRECTING and REPLACING Bluedrop, Boeing Chinook Rear Crew Trainer Development Completes Major
June 24, 2016
CORRECTION...by Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Issuing city of release dated June 23, 2016 should read: HALIFAX, Nova Scotia The corrected release reads: BLUEDROP, BOEING CHINOOK REAR CREW TRAINER DEVELOPMENT COMPLETES MAJOR MILESTONE Boeing-funded trainer has estimated completion date of October 2016;
Company Profile for Sonobond Ultrasonics, Inc.
June 24, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonobond Ultrasonics is a leading provider of ultrasonic metal welding and synthetic textiles bonding equipment for aerospace, apparel, automotive, battery, body armor, electronic, filtration and medical assembly applications. In 1960, the company—then known as Aeroprojects—received the first patent ever awarded for
Orion Breaks Industrial Lighting Performance Barriers Again With the New ISON™ High Lumen High Bay
June 24, 2016
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, today announced the latest record-breaking industrial fixture to join its patented LED High Bay suite. The patent-pending ISON™ LED High Lumen High Bay is now the
Masco Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
June 24, 2016
TAYLOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.095 per common share, payable on August 8, 2016, to shareholders of record on July 8, 2016. Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded
Orion’s New LED VaporTight Series Crushes Another Industry Threshold
June 24, 2016
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, today announced the latest record-breaking industrial fixtures to join its APOLLO® VaporTight series. There are four new APOLLO® VaporTight fixtures in the
JNS Power & Control Announces Recent Contracts Awarded
June 24, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JNS Power & Control a wholly owned subsidiary of JNS Holdings Corporation (OTC: JNSH) announced today that its Power & Control unit was selected and awarded the following contracts: Kenmore Plaza - 28 Story Apartment High-Rise - Building Automation System Park Ridge School District 64 (Washington School) - Building
Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s June 2016 U.S. Sales Conference Call
June 24, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its June 2016 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Friday, July 1, 2016. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be
Harris Corporation Awarded $15 Million Order to Supply Tactical Radios to Middle East Nation
June 24, 2016
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a $15 million order to provide tactical radios, management systems, training and field support services to a nation in the Middle East as part of an ongoing modernization program. The contract was awarded during the fourth quarter of Harris’ 2016 fiscal year. Harris
On the Latest BizWireTV: Tech Revolution at This Year’s Cannes Lions Plus LinkedIn Lists the Best
June 24, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, big news out of Cannes Lions as advertising gets a VR makeover, new tech lets you edit for a sense of touch, and Yahoo! makes it easier for brands and agencies to create content. Watch the full episode for more stories featuring LinkedIn, Jack Daniel’s, Gametime, and more on BizWireTV
Ashland Enlists Distribution Expert HORN to Support Oil and Gas Market
June 24, 2016
LA MIRADA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HORN, North America’s premier distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials, today announced a new addition to its portfolio of best-in-class specialty suppliers serving the oil and gas industry. Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has aligned with HORN as its exclusive distribution channel partner to
Batter Up: Toyota Spotlights Youth Programs at Annual Congressional Baseball Game
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The House and Senate sent their best aces and sluggers to the baseball diamond last night – swinging their bats, flashing some leather and tearing around the bases at the annual Congressional Baseball Game. When the dust finally settled, the Republicans took the game from the Democrats with a score of 8-7. But it
Wilsonart Introduces 29 New Contract Laminate Designs
June 24, 2016
TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organic growth and the beauty of natural and gradual change influenced the latest introductions to the ever-evolving Contract Laminate Collection by Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative engineered surfaces for 60 years. “Revolution is a provocative thing. But this type of sudden, forced change is not
ON Semiconductor Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Fairchild Semiconductor
June 24, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON) (“ON Semiconductor”) announced that it has extended its previously announced tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (Nasdaq: FCS) (“Fairchild”) for $20.00 per share in cash (the
Rudolph Technologies to Participate in the Eighth Annual CEO Investor Summit 2016
June 24, 2016
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: RTEC), a leading provider of process characterization equipment, lithography equipment and software for wafer fabs and advanced packaging facilities, announced today that Michael P. Plisinski, chief executive officer, will be participating in the Eighth Annual CEO Investor Summit
Matheson Tri-Gas Agrees to Acquire Divested Assets in the US from Air Liquide
June 24, 2016
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MATHESON has executed an agreement for the purchase of eighteen (18) air separation plants in sixteen (16) locations, two (2) Nitrous Oxide plants, four (4) CO2 plants, and related assets from Air Liquide in the United States. The agreement also includes MATHESON’s purchase of three (3) Airgas Inc. retail
Bluedrop, Boeing Chinook Rear Crew Trainer Development Completes Major Milestone
June 24, 2016
HALIFAX, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. (“Bluedrop”) [TSX-V: BPL] together with Boeing [NYSE: BA], announced today that it has completed a major milestone in the development of the next-generation CH-47 Chinook helicopter Rear Crew Trainer with the integration of its Canadian-built fuselage with
ArcWorld 2000: Flexible Robotic Welding System Configuration 
June 24, 2016
The new ArcWorld® 2000 welding workcell by Yaskawa Motoman is a modular solution specifically designed for robotic welding of large workpieces.
Ohio Ranks Second in Overall Broadband Activity and Investment
June 24, 2016
Broadband becoming more essential for businesses.
Ultratech Announces Participation in 8th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2016
June 23, 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 that it will participate in the 8th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2016 to be held Wednesday July 13, 2016, in San
ASE Receives 2016 Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
June 23, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (TAIEX:2311, NYSE:ASX) today announced it has received the 2016 Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award (AREA) in the category of “Social Empowerment” for its ASE30 Environmental Conservation Fund (ECF). The AREA program recognizes and honors Asian companies for
Universal Display Corporation Announces Strategic Acquisition of Adesis
June 23, 2016
EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Adesis, Inc. Adesis is a privately held contract research organization (CRO) with 43 employees
Polaris Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
June 23, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2016 financial results on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, and will hold a webcast and conference call at 8:00 a.m. Central Time on the same day to discuss the results. The call will be hosted by Scott Wine, Chairman and CEO and Mike
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran is First Michigan Farmer Awarded New Kubota Tractor in “Geared to
June 23, 2016
HICKORY CORNERS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced that the latest recipient of a donated tractor in its “Geared To Give” program is Michigan resident Jason Scramlin, owner of Split Rail Farm in Hickory Corners. During a special ceremony today at his farm, Scramlin was presented with the keys to a Kubota
Salas O’Brien CEO Named Entrepreneur of the Year for Orange County, Inland Empire
June 23, 2016
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Darin Anderson – Chairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien, the leading specialty facilities planning, engineering, design and construction management firm – has been awarded the 2016 EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for Professional Services in Orange County and the Inland Empire
Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2016
June 23, 2016
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (“TIC” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:TIK) will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter 2016 results. To access the live webcast, log onto the
Phillips 66 to Announce Second-Quarter Financial Results
June 23, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) executive management will host a conference call webcast at noon EDT on Friday, July 29, to discuss the company’s second-quarter 2016 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on strategic initiatives. To access the webcast, go to the Phillips 66
Inteva Products Begins Construction of New Interiors Manufacturing Facility in Guanajuato, Mexico
June 23, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inteva Products, LLC, a leading global Tier One automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, is expanding its global manufacturing capabilities with a new 300,000-square-foot operations facility in Guanajuato, Silao, Mexico. To kick off construction, the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 22,
Axalta Participates in National 4-H Leadership Conference
June 23, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta employees at the company’s Mount Clemens manufacturing plant have been making a difference in the lives of local youth for many years by serving as mentors. This summer, these mentors will support local youth in a new learning experience as, together, they attend 4-H Leadership Washington Focus.
Rockwell Collins to Issue Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results on July 25
June 23, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) will issue a press release reporting its third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, July 25, 2016. An investor conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the financial results will follow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The
Waypoint Leasing Places Two New Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters
June 23, 2016
LIMERICK, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint”), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, today announced that it has placed two new Sikorsky S-92s on lease with a global helicopter operator. Waypoint also announced today that it has successfully re-leased 16 aircraft with legacy
New Context and Blackrock 3 Partners Create Comprehensive ‘Prepare & Respond’
June 23, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Context, the leading provider of Lean Security for software and infrastructure development, today announced its partnership with Blackrock 3 Partners, Inc., a leader in incident management. Blackrock 3 translates decades of experience in Fire Department, Special Operations and critical infrastructure into best
80edays China Team Sends Out SOS for Triple-Phase Power Charging Adapter Locations to Support DENZA
June 23, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PHNIX ECO-Energy Solutions: WHAT:   The 80edays China Team, is seeking help in locating charging stations with three-phase power hookups – CEE Adapter, 380-400V, 32A, 20kW – along its route as it enters the U.S. from Canada. The China Team came prepared with EV charging equipment to allow for infrastructure
SUNY New Paltz Opens 3D Printing Superlab, Supporting Both Student Education and Hudson Valley
June 23, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced that The Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center at The State University of New York at New Paltz, (SUNY New Paltz) has opened an additive manufacturing superlab, which has received Stratasys