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ACEA Entrusts GE and Cefla with Its Tor di Valle District Heating Modernization Project in Rome
June 22, 2016
ROME--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE’s Distributed Power business (NYSE:GE) and Cefla SC today announced they have received an order from Italian utility ACEA Produzione SpA, a subsidiary of ACEA SPA—one of Italy’s principal multiutilities—for GE’s first two 9.5-megawatt (MW) Jenbacher J920 FleXtra gas engines to be deployed in
Dow, CH2M and Smithsonian Partner to Empower STEM Educators
June 22, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and CH2M are partnering with the Smithsonian Science Education Center to empower 34 teachers from five states to participate in the 2016 Dow-CH2M Smithsonian Teacher Scholar Program. The six-day program, part of the Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEATs),
LCR Embedded Systems Honored with Five Star Supplier Award from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
June 22, 2016
NORRISTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCR Embedded Systems is honored to announce that it has once again been recognized for its quality, performance, and focus on total customer satisfaction by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) at an award ceremony held at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Danvers, MA. LCR was one of only 24 companies to be
Textron to Release Second Quarter Results on July 22, 2016
June 22, 2016
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its second quarter 2016 financial results on Friday morning, July 22, 2016. Textron will also host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results and the company’s outlook. The call will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at
Barnes Group Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
June 22, 2016
BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today announced it will release second quarter 2016 financial results on Friday, July 29, 2016, before the market opens. Barnes Group will also host a conference call which will begin at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on that day to discuss the results and the Company’s outlook. The public may
Getzner Werkstoffe: Vibration Protection for Gotthard Base Tunnel
June 22, 2016
BUERS, Austria & ERSTFELD–BODIO, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Getzner has developed a special vibration protection measure to ensure passenger comfort and durability of the track in the world’s longest railway tunnel. Around 250 trains will soon travel along the 35 miles tunnel every day at speeds of up to 155 mph. The solution
APICS Helps Tackle Skill and Gender Gap in Manufacturing Industry
June 22, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--APICS, the premier professional association for supply chain management, is committed to raising awareness of supply chain career paths for the next generation. Manufacturing has become a less popular career path in recent years, particularly for women. In fact, women make up about 47 percent of the United States
Optimal+ to Discuss Real-Time Electronic Chip Traceability at the Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and
June 22, 2016
HOLON, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimal+ Director of Business Development, Yaacov De Russo, will present at the Surface Mount Technology Association’s (SMTA) Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials on June 28, 2016 at the University of Maryland. Mr. De Russo will discuss how big data solutions can secure the electronics and semiconductor
Crossrail’s Common Data Environment Advances to Cloud Services through Bentley’s AssetWise
June 22, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.K. Rail Conference — Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that it has successfully upgraded Crossrail’s Common Data Environment (CDE) for asset information through Bentley’s AssetWise managed services to
Tetra Tech Wins $45 Million Army and Air National Guard A-E Design Services Contract
June 22, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that the National Guard Bureau has awarded the Company, in a joint venture with Mead & Hunt, a $45 million award contract. Under this 5-year contract, Tetra Tech will provide architectural and engineering (A-E) design services to support projects including master
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is the Low Bidder on a Texas Department of Transportation
June 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) (“Sterling” or “the Company”) today announced that its Texas Sterling Construction Co. (“TSC”) subsidiary was the low bidder on a $65.3 million Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) project in the San Antonio, TX
Trinseo Announces $100 Million Share Repurchase Program
June 22, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s ordinary shares. Trinseo’s previous share repurchase program was completed
Alcoa to Host Webcast on Form 10 Filing in Connection with Company’s Separation
June 22, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) will host a webcast on Wednesday, June 29, at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the contents of the initial filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Registration Statement on Form 10 expected at approximately 7 a.m. EDT that day. The filing of the Form 10 is an important milestone in the
Molex to Sponsor BattleBots® Team in Summer TV Series
June 22, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex has announced it will be a sponsor of Team Fast Electric Robots in season two of BattleBots®, a television series airing this summer on ABC. The team’s bot, “Splatter,” will do battle with others during the 10-episode run. BattleBots is a new version of the “killer robot combat”
Orbital ATK Successfully Completes Second Cargo Resupply Mission of the Year to the International
June 22, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced the successful completion of its second cargo delivery mission in 2016 to the International Space Station under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services-1 (CRS-1) contract. The mission, known as OA-6, marked the
Paroc Ltd: a Quick, Easy and Comprehensive Solution: Paroc Presents PAROC Hvac Lamella Mat AluCoat
June 22, 2016
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reducing potential heat loss, maintaining the transmitted air temperature at assumed levels, protecting steel elements against corrosion, ensuring acoustic comfort to end-users – these are the main tasks laid before thermal and condensation insulation of ventilation ducts and equipment. PAROC Hvac Lamella Mat
Stora Enso Oyj: the District Court Dismissed Metsähallitus’ Claim Concerning Roundwood Purchases
June 22, 2016
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 22 June 2016 at 13.50 EET In its ruling issued today, the Helsinki District Court dismissed Metsähallitus’ claim for damages against Stora Enso Oyj (STO:STER), (HEX:STEAV), (STO:STEA), (HEX:STERV), Metsäliitto Cooperative and UPM-Kymmene Oyj. The claim
Transceiver Provides Reliable Radio Connections and Extended Battery Life for IoT and Other Wireless
June 22, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced a low power, high performance, radio transceiver for battery powered applications. The new transceiver enables more reliable wireless radio connections with fewer retries and packet losses as well as longer battery lifetime. The ADF7030-1 features a highly sensitive
Actuant Reports Third Quarter Results; Updates Fiscal 2016 Guidance
June 22, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) today announced results for its third quarter ended May 31, 2016. Highlights Consolidated sales were 5% below the comparable prior year quarter, including a positive 2% impact from acquisitions offset by a 1% decline from the stronger US dollar. Core sales declined 6% on a year-over-year
Trinseo Announces Quarterly Cash Distribution to Shareholders
June 22, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the Company to initiate a quarterly repayment of equity of $0.30 per share. The first repayment of equity will be a cash distribution
Head-Up Display Shipments Will Total 182 Million Units by 2025, According to Tractica
June 22, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Head-up displays (HUDs) are information displays that are projected into the user’s or wearer’s field of vision to allow a seamless superimposition of relevant operational information and real-world elements. These displays, which first found use in fighter planes during World War II, have expanded their
Philadelphia-Based PEI-Genesis Celebrates 70th Anniversary
June 22, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Their innovative distribution model, delivering custom-engineered solutions, now supports military, aerospace, industrial, medical, transportation, and energy customers worldwide, but Philadelphia-area’s PEI-Genesis had humble beginnings. During the Great Depression, two best friends, who shared a love of
Inventor Dean Kamen to Reveal Student Invention Winners of Sixth Annual FIRST®LEGO® League Global
June 22, 2016
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST ® WHO: Twenty finalist teams made up of students ages 9-16 hope to win the sixth annual FIRST ® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award competition. Invention   FIRST® LEGO® League Team Name   Team Origin Diaper Wizardz Environmentally Friendly Diaper Service   Those Blue Girls   Chester
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Receives NYSE Notice Regarding Late Form 10-K Filing
June 22, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) (the “Company”), the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related products, announced today that on June 16, 2016 the Company received a notice from NYSE Regulation, Inc. (the “NYSE”) informing the Company that
Scania: World’s first electric road opens in Sweden
June 22, 2016
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world´s first electric road is being inaugurated near the city of Gävle in central Sweden, the result of a unique partnership demonstrating the path towards fossil-free transportation. Scania is supplying with the electrically-powered trucks, which will operate under real traffic
Xingye Copper to Fully Acquire an Internet and Mobile Gaming Products Development Company at
June 22, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xingye Copper International Group Limited (“Xingye Copper” or the “Company” and its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”, HKEx: 505), one of the leading high precision producers of copper plates and strips in the PRC, announced that, the Group conditionally agreed to acquire the
SSAB: SSAB’s Rights Issue Oversubscribed
June 22, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SSAB Svenskt Stål AB (STO:SSABA) (STO:SSABB) (HEX:SSABAH) (HEX:SSABBH) The preliminary result of SSAB AB’s (publ) (“SSAB”) rights issue, for which the subscription period ended on June 17, 2016, indicates that 472,855,180 class B shares, corresponding to approximately 98.4 per
Dassault Systèmes Introduces the “Vehicle Program Intelligence” Industry Solution Experience
June 22, 2016
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France--(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, today announced the launch of the “Vehicle Program Intelligence” industry solution experience
PPG Donates More Than $12,000 to Support Child-Focused Programs in Two Russian Communities
June 22, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) has donated $12,100 to help two child-centered organizations in Russia expand their programs and services to area youth. The contributions were made on behalf of the PPG facilities in Lipetsk and Kolomna, Russia. In rural Lipetsk, a donation enabled administrators at the Griazy orphanage to repair and
Spaceflight Successfully Launches Flock of 12 Planet Dove Satellites on India’s PSLV
June 22, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spaceflight, the leading provider of integrated launch services for small satellites, today announced it has successfully launched a flock of 12 Planet Dove satellites from India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The 12 spacecraft are shoebox-sized satellites that will be delivered into lower Earth orbit to
Nippon Steel Expands in Indiana
June 22, 2016
TREMEC Corporation, Coastal Automotive Expand in Michigan
Hobart Filler Metal Selector and Calculator App Now Available for Android
June 22, 2016
The app was previously available only for iPhone and iPad in the App Store®. 
Monsanto Named to MIT Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies List for 2016
June 21, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has been named to MIT Technology Review’s 2016 list of 50 Smartest Companies. Monsanto, a sustainable agriculture company, is ranked No. 50. To make the list, a company must have truly innovative technology and a business model that is both practical and ambitious, enabling the company
IDEX Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
June 21, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per common share. The next dividend will be paid July 29, 2016 to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2016. This dividend represents the company’s 87th consecutive regular
Electromed Set to Join Russell Microcap Index
June 21, 2016
NEW PRAGUE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electromed, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ELMD), today announced that, according to a preliminary list of additions posted on June 10, 2016, Electromed expects to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the annual reconstitution of the Index on June 24, 2016. Listing as a member, which remains in place for
Annual Category Management Conference to be held September 12-14th at The Mirage in Las Vegas
June 21, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2016 Category Management Conference will be held at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV, September 12-14th, 2016. Retailers, manufacturers, industry thought leaders and category management solution providers convene annually at the Category Management Conference to collaborate, network, learn and grow. Organized and
Eaton to Highlight Energy-Saving, Advanced Residential Solutions Designed to Save Time, Money and
June 21, 2016
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton, a 2016 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, will showcase its innovative and energy-saving solutions for the residential building and construction industry at the 2016 PCBC trade show on June 22 and 23 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, booth 1215. At the
Eaton Residential Wiring Devices Featured on Season Two of FOX’s Competition Series “HOME
June 21, 2016
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced it is showcasing its latest residential solutions on season two of FOX’s unscripted competition series “HOME FREE.” Eaton’s residential solutions highlight technologies defining the next generation of smart and energy-efficient homes. Season
Greif, Inc. Announces Investor Day Webcast on June 24, 2016
June 21, 2016
DELAWARE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced that it will webcast its Investor Day presentation on Friday, June 24, starting at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Speakers will include President and Chief Executive Officer Pete Watson, Executive Vice President and
L-3 Declares Quarterly Dividend
June 21, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its board of directors has declared the company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share payable on September 15, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2016. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 38,000
Optomec to Showcase 3D Printed Electronics at Sensors Expo
June 21, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals and 3D Printed Electronics announced today that the company will feature its production grade Aerosol Jet 3D Printers at the Sensors Expo at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California this week.
RFS Policy Instability Continues to Chill Investment in Advanced Biofuels, BIO Says
June 21, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EPA’s new methodology for setting annual Renewable Fuel Standards continues to chill investment in advanced biofuels, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) finds in a new analysis released today. Investment patterns clearly demonstrate that EPA is sending a sustained market signal that disincentivizes
From Cotton Field to Engine Capital of the World: Toyota Alabama Operates on All Cylinders
June 21, 2016
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Huntsville has long been known for engines…rocket engines that is. But today, it is well on its way to earning the title as "engine capital of the world" thanks to the more than 4.5 million engines produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama. What was once a cotton field in northeast Huntsville is now a
Milacron’s Mold-Masters Premium Summit-Series Hot Runner Seeing Major Adoption for High End
June 21, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry, is experiencing rapid adoption of the Mold-Masters Summit-Series premium hot runner across multiple market segments. Originally designed to be a medical molding powerhouse, the Summit-Series is proving
New FAA Drone Rules Balance Safety and Innovation, Says CTA
June 21, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is attributed to Douglas Johnson, vice president of technology policy, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ – who served on the FAA’s Micro UAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee and UAS Registration Task Force – regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new
Smiths Detection Inc. Receives $41M Follow-On Order from DNDO for Handheld Radioisotope Identifiers
June 21, 2016
EDGEWOOD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) today announces a new task order award of $40.9 million for its RadSeeker handheld radioisotope detector and identifier under its single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). RadSeeker is a next-generation,
EIC Provides Custom Narcotic Cooling Enclosure for DC Fire
June 21, 2016
WARMINSTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EIC Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of thermoelectric air conditioners and electronic enclosures, recently provided a secure, temperature controlled enclosure for DC Fire to house narcotics. When temperatures inside of the secure box exceed the drug’s storage temperature, the narcotics must be
Growing Emphasis on Automation Processes and Use of New Technologies to Impact the Global Pallet
June 21, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global pallet market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline. The top four
Kespry Closes $16 Million Series B Round in Fast-Growing Commercial Drone Market
June 21, 2016
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kespry, which designs automated drone systems for commercial use, today announced the close of a Series B equity-financing round of $16 million that includes investments from DCM Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. With these funds, Kespry is hiring more engineering and service teams to ramp-up production
Hydroid Unveils New Subsea Hyperbaric Testing System
June 21, 2016
POCASSET, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and a leading manufacturer of marine robotic systems, today announced the installation of a new subsea Hyperbaric Testing System (HTS) at its manufacturing facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts. The testing system simulates hydrostatic pressures found at depths up to