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Bonnell Aluminum Updated Statement on Accident at Newnan, Georgia Plant
June 29, 2016
NEWNAN, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bonnell Aluminum, a subsidiary of Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG), announced that at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, there was an explosion in the casting area at the Bonnell Aluminum plant in Newnan, Georgia. The plant immediately notified local emergency responders and implemented its emergency response
Ultratech Board of Directors Recommends Stockholders Vote “FOR” Its Highly Qualified and
June 29, 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 high­brightness LEDs (HB­LEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, today announced that it has mailed a letter to Ultratech
LSB Industries, Inc. Announces That Its El Dorado, Arkansas Facility’s Ammonia Plant is Operating
June 29, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (“LSB or the Company”) announced today that its new 375,000 ton ammonia plant at its El Dorado, Arkansas facility (“El Dorado”) has been producing ammonia at an average rate of 1,150 tons per day, the plant’s nameplate capacity, since June 22, 2016. Since
Westwood Appoints Carlson to Lead Survey for Midwest Region
June 29, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwood Professional Services, Inc., (Westwood), an award-winning, multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm, has promoted Nate Carlson, PS, from the position of St. Cloud Office Leader to regional Director of Survey. Carlson has relocated to the firm’s corporate office location in Minneapolis. In this
Axalta Exhibits Energy Solutions Portfolio at CWIEME to Demonstrate Its 150 Years of Innovation in
June 29, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is showcasing its entire Energy Solutions product family for key industry applications at the Coil Winding, Insulation & Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition (CWIEME) taking place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Convention Center in
PPG to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Results July 21
June 29, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces the following details for its second quarter 2016 earnings release and teleconference call. Earnings release:   Thursday, July 21, before U.S. stock markets open   Teleconference: Thursday, July 21, 2 p.m. ET   PPG participants: Michael H. McGarry, president and chief executive
Need to Improve Production Yield Will Augment the Growth of the Global Fertilizer Spreader Market
June 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global fertilizer spreader market to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global fertilizer spreader market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the
Fitch: Sugar Prices Enable Limited Recovery for Brazil S&E
June 29, 2016
NEW YORK & SAO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The upward trend in sugar prices should improve cash flow generation for the Brazilian Sugar and Ethanol (S&E) industry over the medium term, but the ability of most companies to quickly recover a stronger credit profile will be limited, according to Fitch Ratings. Supply and demand fundamentals
NewMarket Corporation Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Review Second Quarter 2016 Financial
June 29, 2016
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) announced today it will release second quarter 2016 earnings at the close of business on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. The earnings announcement will also be available on the company’s website at www.NewMarket.com beginning Thursday, July 28, 2016. A conference call and Internet
Wizeline Acquires Product Development Company to Offer Full-Stack Solution for Digital Strategy,
June 29, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wizeline, a leading provider of intelligent product strategy and roadmapping software announced the acquisition of Wize Services, a software services provider. Companies such as News Corp, Yahoo!, Nuance and Wandera utilize Wizeline to identify the biggest market needs, collaborate on product ideas and accelerate the
Pure Air Essential For Peak Athletic Performance Says AtmosAir CEO
June 29, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steve Levine, Chief Executive Officer of AtmosAir, told the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit today that the realization that the cleanest possible air is essential for peak athletic performance has grown dramatically. “Heads of athletic training facilities, such as those for the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville
From Caterpillar to XCMG – Technavio Highlights Top Nine Vendors in the Earth Moving Equipment
June 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top nine leading vendors in their recent earth moving equipment market in Saudi Arabia report until 2020. The vendors are identified based on their revenue and market dominance in terms of experience, geographical presence, product portfolio, financials, and R&D. Competitive vendor
Kathryn Purwin Takes over as CEO of Helinet Aviation Services
June 29, 2016
SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ALEA - Kathryn Purwin, jet and helicopter pilot and widow of Alan Purwin, today takes over as CEO of Helinet Aviation Services. Helinet is a leading international provider of corporate travel, emergency medical service, electronic news gathering, motion picture, television and commercial production services since
NI Announces Industry’s Highest Precision PXI Source Measure Unit
June 29, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today the NI PXIe-4135 source measure unit (SMU) with a measurement sensitivity of 10 fA and voltage output up to 200 V. Engineers can use the NI
New ComPsych Report Shows Industries With Most FMLA Leave
June 29, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) continues to increase in complexity, some sectors – call centers, hotels, government entities, manufacturers and health care organizations – continue to surpass others in terms of absenteeism rates, according to a new report by ComPsych® Corporation. ComPsych is
Cooltech Applications Launches Its Magnetic Refrigerated System in the USA
June 29, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooltech Applications S.A.S. (Cooltech), the world’s leading magnetic refrigeration company, today announced a partnership with Structural Concepts, a leading display cases manufacturer in Michigan (USA), to integrate Cooltech’s magnetic refrigeration system (MRS) into some of Structural Concepts’ display
PMI Appoints Plumbing Industry Executives to Leadership Roles on Fair Trade Issue Committee
June 29, 2016
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today announced the appointment of Carol Baricovich as co-chair of the PMI Fair Trade Issue Committee and Michael Miller as liaison between the committee and PMI Board of Directors. “We are invigorated to have Carol’s and Michael’s increased
American Cleaning Institute Response – Proposed FDA Rule on Consumer Hand Sanitizers
June 29, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement by Richard Sedlak, Executive Vice President, Technical & International Affairs, on newly proposed rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) governing consumer hand sanitizer products and ingredients: “Hand sanitizers are a critical
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $11.8 Million Order for Solid-State Power Amplifiers for
June 29, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2016--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that its Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology Inc., which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, received an $11.8 million follow-on production order for Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs)
Saint-Gobain and YouthBuild Philadelphia Announce Completion of Two LEED Platinum Home Renovations
June 29, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials company, in partnership with YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School announces the completed renovation of two side-by-side homes located at 2006 and 2008 W. Wingohocking St. in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia and that the homes are set to achieve the U.S.
AGCO Extends its Grain Storage and Seed Handling Business with Acquisition of Cimbria
June 29, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Cimbria Holdings Ltd. for approximately $340 million from Silverfleet Capital. Cimbria, based in Thisted, Denmark, is a leading manufacturer of products and
CooperVision Unveils Biofinity Energys™ Contact Lenses Specifically Designed for Today’s Digital
June 29, 2016
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CooperVision, Inc. today announced the introduction of Biofinity Energys™ with Digital Zone Optics™ lens design, pioneering contact lenses specifically created from the ground up for millions of digital device users. Combining breakthrough optical properties, a moisture-retaining material and a
IEEE Standards Association Announces Working Group to Develop Aerial Communications and Networking
June 29, 2016
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), today announced the formation of the IEEE Aerial Network Communications Working Group. Members of the new working group, working under the sponsorship of the
Caloris Engineering, LLC Commemorates 10th Anniversary July 1
June 29, 2016
EASTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2016, marks one decade since four partners founded Caloris Engineering in Easton, Md. Since then the evaporation, membrane filtration and drying firm has grown to more than 30 employees with offices both in Easton and in Modesto, Calif. Caloris celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting at its office on
Phono Solar Supplies 15MW to Greenskies for Target Corp. Portfolio
June 29, 2016
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phono Solar, a leading global provider of integrated solar solutions, today announced that the company has delivered 15MW of 310W polycrystalline solar modules to Greenskies Renewable Energy, a Middletown, CT-based turnkey solar energy provider, for the first phase of their Target Corporation solar project
Williams Comments on ETE’s Decision to Terminate Merger Agreement
June 29, 2016
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE: WMB) (“Williams”) today confirmed that Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE: ETE) (“ETE”) has provided notice that it is attempting to terminate the Merger Agreement based on an alleged failure to satisfy the closing condition requiring delivery of a Section
Ecolab Makes Binding Offer to Acquire Anios – A Leading European Healthcare and Hygiene Business
June 29, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. has made a binding offer to acquire Laboratoires Anios from co-owners Bertrand and Thierry Letartre and private investment company Ardian. Anios is a leading European manufacturer and marketer of hygiene and disinfection products for the healthcare, food service, and food and beverage processing
Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016
June 29, 2016
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (“Tel”, “Tel-Instrument” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:TIK), a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2016. Highlights
MAHLE F1 Jet Ignition Has Benefits off the Track as Well
June 29, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Combustion technology provided by MAHLE Powertrain to improve Ferrari’s Formula 1 race track performance may soon improve new-model fuel economy off the track as well. The new lean-burn combustion process is made possible by MAHLE Jet Ignition®, a high-energy distributed ignition technology for
TeleHealth Services Shares Research to Optimize Patient Interactive Education and Engagement
June 29, 2016
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patients are increasingly savvy using technology in all facets of their lives, and they expect healthcare providers to embrace health information technology to help them heal and lead healthier lifestyles. The industry is signaling a growing recognition in the value of empowering patients in their own care, which
Kreisel Electric Presents MAVERO - Super Efficient Designed Home Energy Storage
June 29, 2016
FREISTADT, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Austrian manufacturer of high performance batteries Kreisel Electric presents a viable solution for private households and commercial application. MAVERO is a highly efficient and flexible energy storage system that can be tailored precisely to individual needs. The battery packs are based on Li-ion technology
HARMAN and HelpMeSee Reducing Blindness on a Global Scale
June 29, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company for the automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today its role in developing an enterprise software solution for simulation-based training management with HelpMeSee, the global campaign to end cataract blindness. This Training Management
Unique Herbicide Binding Pattern Discovered Via Dow AgroSciences and University of Warwick
June 29, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synthetic auxin herbicides have played an important role in weed management for decades with a highly effective yet complex mode of action. Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), collaborated with the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, to discover unique attributes of
Alcoa Inc. Announces Filing of Initial Form 10 Registration Statement for Separation of Upstream
June 29, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightweight metals leader Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced a major milestone in connection with its pending separation into two strong standalone, publicly-traded companies. Alcoa Upstream Corporation (to be renamed Alcoa Corporation prior to separation) has filed an initial Registration Statement on Form 10 with the
General Micro Systems Unveils Super-rugged, High-Performance “Server Room in a Box” Family Based
June 29, 2016
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) announces a new product line of deployable, rugged, small form-factor server systems, based on the Intel® Xeon® D processor, that put data-center processing performance on the battlefield—without the rack. The GMS “Server Room in a Box” Xeon D
PEI-Genesis Earns Top Supplier Award from Raytheon
June 29, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of providing outstanding service and exceeding customer requirements, PEI-Genesis received the 5-Star Supplier Excellence Award from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). The honor was presented at a special ceremony held in Danvers, Mass., on June 7, 2016. Raytheon IDS’ annual Supplier
Paragonix Technologies Inc. and Waters Medical Systems LLC, Announce a Product Supply Agreement for
June 29, 2016
BRAINTREE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paragonix Technologies, Inc. (Paragonix) and Waters Medical Systems, LLC (Waters) today announced a Product Supply Agreement, wherein Waters agreed to supply Waters IGL Cold Storage Solution (CSS) for use with the SherpaPak™ Kidney Transport System and Celsior® Cold Storage Solution for use with the
New Keynote Format Set for ISE EXPO 2016: Closing Keynote Tech Talks
June 29, 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISE magazine, formerly OSP magazine, the most trusted solutions and educational resource for professionals across the ICT industry, announced today, a new and exciting format for the ISE EXPO 2016 closing keynote. ISE will embrace the very popular TED Talks concept and spin it for ICT professionals. Each of the 5
Autoliv is Cooperating with Toyota in a Voluntary Recall of Certain Prius and Lexus CT Vehicles
June 29, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV) (STO:ALIVSDB), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is cooperating with Toyota in their voluntary recall of approximately 1.4 million vehicles of the Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h. Seven incidents involving the Toyota Prius have been reported where a side curtain
Frost & Sullivan Recognises Oxbotica’s Mobile Robotics Software with Technology Leadership
June 29, 2016
OXFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oxbotica, a UK technology company with a focus on mobile robotics and driverless vehicles, has won a prestigious international award for its class-leading autonomous vehicle software. The company, which is a spin-off from Oxford University’s Mobile Robotics Group, was highly praised for tapping into the
AerCap Delivers First of Two New Airbus A350 XWB Aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines
June 29, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) today announced the delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 to Ethiopian Airlines, the first of two new A350-900 aircraft deliveries on long-term lease to Ethiopian Airlines from AerCap’s order book with Airbus. The aircraft was transferred to Ethiopian Airlines at a
StretchSense Raises Series A from StartToday
June 29, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StretchSense, a wearable sensor company based in Auckland New Zealand, today announced that it has secured Series A funding from Japanese corporation Start Today Co., Ltd. (3092:Tokyo, referred to as ‘StartToday’) StartToday owns ZOZOTOWN, Japan’s Largest Online Retailer of Apparel and
German Switch Manufacturer, Berker, Improves Agility, Reduces Prototype Testing Time by 85% by 3D
June 29, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that German switch manufacturer, Berker, is significantly reducing its production costs and time for testing electrical component prototypes by using Stratasys 3D printed injection molds.
Assystem and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Digitally Transform Nuclear Engineering
June 29, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and Assystem (Euronext Paris: #74148, ASY.PA), the leading European engineering company, today announced that they have extended their
Ford F-150 EcoBoost Hits 1 Million Sales; Technology Can Save Customers More Than 110 Million
June 29, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford, America’s truck leader, has set a new benchmark in truck capability and efficiency: More than 1 million F-150 pickups with segment-exclusive EcoBoost® engines have now been sold in the United States. “We are proving that with advanced technologies like EcoBoost and high-strength,
ECOsine® Passive Harmonic Filter Model FN3415 by Schaffner
June 29, 2016
Designed for 60Hz, 480 & 600 VAC applications
Crane Co. Comments on Decision by the New York State Court of Appeals in the Dummitt and Suttner
June 28, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Co. (NYSE:CR) made the following statement regarding the ruling handed down today by the New York State Court of Appeals with respect to the Dummitt and Suttner asbestos cases, which upheld two state court judgments against the Company totaling approximately $6.7 million: “We are disappointed by the
NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
June 28, 2016
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2016 financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2016. Strong global demand fueled revenue increases across nearly all geographies in fiscal 2016, while robust international revenue drove growth in the fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share
SAIC Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer Maria M. Bishop
June 28, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today the appointment of Corporate Controller Maria M. Bishop as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. Bishop will serve as interim CFO while the company continues its ongoing search for a new CFO. Bishop will assume the role of CFO from John
New Lignin Operation in Florida in Final Phase of Approval
June 28, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Borregaard (BRG) and Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) have concluded a market, technical and engineering analysis regarding a new lignin operation at RYAM’s Fernandina Beach site in Florida to serve the growing demand for natural lignin-based products. The final review of the investment by the