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Actuant Announces Executive Appointment
April 12, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actuant Corporation (NYSE:ATU) today announced the appointment of Kenneth C. Bockhorst as Executive Vice President, Energy Segment. Ken replaces Brian Kobylinski who was recently named President and Chief Operating Officer of Jason Industries, Inc. Ken most recently served as business unit leader of Actuant’s
Ener-Core Closes $3.0 Million Private Placement Transaction
April 12, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ener-Core, Inc. (“Ener-Core”) (OTCQB:ENCR), a provider of commercialized Power Oxidation technology and equipment that generates clean power from low-quality waste gases and is deployable in a wide variety of industries, today announced the closing of a private placement with an accredited investor of
CyberOptics Forecasts Revenues of $18.6-$19.1 Million for First Quarter of 2016
April 12, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today reported that it is forecasting revenues of $18.6-$19.1 million and strong profitability for the first quarter of 2016 ended March 31, compared to revenues of $9.5 million in the first quarter of 2015. First quarter revenues include approximately $2.5 million from the
Terry Schilling Gilberstadt Named Vice Chairman of Horton Holding, Inc.
April 12, 2016
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horton Holding, Inc., today announced the appointment of Terry Schilling Gilberstadt to vice chairman/corporate secretary. She has previously served as corporate secretary and manager of Horton Transportation for Horton Holding, Inc. and will retain those positions in her new role. Schilling Gilberstadt, daughter
Minebea to Showcase New LED Product Line at LIGHTFAIR® International 2016
April 12, 2016
NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minebea Co., Ltd., an innovator of LED technologies, will participate in LIGHTFAIR® International 2016 Exhibition and Conference, taking place April 26-28 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Minebea will sponsor, present and exhibit at LIGHTFAIR® International, which is the
Wrigley Field’s Home Clubhouse Features All-Star Lineup of Sloan Products
April 12, 2016
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field are now even friendlier for the home team, thanks to a brand new state-of-the art, home clubhouse. The team’s clubhouse, which expanded from 11,000 square feet to more than 30,000 square feet, features an all-star lineup of Sloan products. As the world’s
Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Optical Microscope Market from 2016-2020
April 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global optical microscope market 2016-2020 report. This research report also lists 20 prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape “The global optical microscope market is set to
Bulletin from Gunnebo AB’s Annual General Meeting 2016
April 12, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Gunnebo AB's (STO:GUNN) Annual General Meeting 2016 was held in Gothenburg on April 12. Adoption of the profit and loss statement and balance sheet The profit and loss statements and the balance sheets of the parent company and the Group for the financial year 2015 were approved. Dividend In
Technavio Announces Top Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Industrial Safety Integrated
April 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global industrial safety integrated components market provides an analysis of the key trends expected to impact the market 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.
CORRECTING and REPLACING Intertek Labs in the Americas and European Union Gain Notified Body Status
April 12, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated April 5, 2016 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: INTERTEK LABS IN THE AMERICAS AND EUROPEAN UNION GAIN NOTIFIED BODY STATUS FOR GULF MARK (G MARK) SCHEME Facilities in Brazil, United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden Join
MSCI Chairman Tells USTR to Make Addressing Global Steel Oversupply a Stated Principle of U.S. Trade
April 12, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Richard A. Robinson, president of Norfolk Iron and Metal and Chairman of the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), which represents both steel mills and service centers, told the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that global steel oversupply is fueled by intentional actions by foreign governments
OLYMPIC Paints and Stains Unveils New In-store and Online Color Tools to Simplify Color Selection
April 12, 2016
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The OLYMPIC® Paints and Stains brand today announced the launch of its new color center at LOWE’S® store locations across the U.S. Designed to simplify the selection of paint colors, the new, curated center is organized to guide a customer’s color journey and features three selection
Monsanto Board of Directors Approves Expansion in Luling, Louisiana
April 12, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Monsanto Company’s (NYSE: MON) Board of Directors gave final approval for a capital expenditure to expand the company’s Luling, La., manufacturing site. The expansion, a $975 million capital investment, is expected to be operational in three years and enable the company to deliver a strong dicamba
Architects and the International WELL Building Institute™ Form Partnership to Elevate Health and
April 12, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI)™ today announced a partnership to advance the AIA’s design and health initiative. As the first sponsor of the initiative, IWBI will bring leading edge health and design information, research, and
Neon Workforce Technologies Inc. Consolidates All Company’s Business Units Under One New Brand
April 12, 2016
GADSDEN, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neon Workforce Technologies Inc. [neon] today launched a new brand identity to position the company as the nation’s premier Human Capital Management Solutions provider. The new brand consolidates all of Neon Workforce Technologies Inc. business units including TaxBreak™, Terra HR™, Simple
Silicon Line NV Opens High Tech Micro Optical Manufacturing Site in Hasselt
April 12, 2016
HASSELT, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Line NV, a fully owned subsidiary of Silicon Line GmbH, today announced the opening of the Company’s first High Tech Micro Optical manufacturing site at the Corda Campus (Hasselt, Belgium). This unique factory, which is using a state of the art patented manufacturing technology, will have a full
Martine Reardon to Depart Macy’s, Inc.
April 12, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer, has decided to leave the company, effective May 13, after 32 years of service. “I am extremely proud of the work that I have led in building Macy’s into an international omnichannel brand. We have established a clear and compelling brand promise rooted
Cabot Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Operating Results
April 12, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that it will release operating results for the second quarter fiscal 2016 on Monday, May 2, 2016 after market closes. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the second quarter results beginning at 2:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The call is
Ford Transforming Dearborn Campus to Further Drive Innovation, Collaboration and Invest in Employees
April 12, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company today announces plans to transform its Dearborn facilities into a modern, green and high-tech campus to foster innovation and help drive the company’s transition to an auto and a mobility company. The 10-year transformation of the company’s more than 60-year-old Dearborn facilities
Bosch Earns Automotive News PACE Award for Linear Force Solenoid
April 12, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bosch has received the 2016 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contributions to Excellence) Award for its innovative Linear Force Solenoid (LFS) technology, which enables transmission manufacturers to develop more efficient, high-speed transmissions. The LFS addresses key variables
Resolutions Taken at the 2016 Annual General Meeting of Mekonomen Aktiebolag
April 12, 2016
SEGELTORP, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Mekonomen (STO:MEKOB) - Dividend to shareholders of SEK 7 per share. - Kenneth Bengtsson, Caroline Berg, Kenny Bräck, Malin Persson, Helena Skåntorp and Christer Åberg were re-elected Board members. Mia Brunell Livfors was elected as a new Board member. - Resolution to allow
Pioneers in Space: Orbital ATK Announces Intelsat as Anchor Customer for New Satellite Life
April 12, 2016
DULLES, Va. & LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that Intelsat, S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, has signed a contract to become the first customer for Orbital ATK’s new satellite life extension service. As
Optomec Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology Showcased by Viwa at EXPOMAQ
April 12, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a global supplier of 3D Printing systems for production applications, today announced that Industrias Viwa, S.A. (Viwa) will showcase Optomec metal printing technology at the EXPOMAQ show held April 12th – 15th in Leon, Mexico. Viwa and Centroid, a maker of CNC machine tool controllers, partnered
Rockwell Collins Sr. VP and CFO to Address Wells Fargo 2016 Industrial and Construction Conference
April 12, 2016
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) Sr. Vice President and CFO Patrick Allen will address the Wells Fargo 2016 Industrial and Construction Conference on May 10, 2016 at 9:55 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast and subsequent replay of Allen’s comments will be available on the company’s web site at
3M to Host Fall Protection Demonstrations During OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
April 12, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M’s Capital Safety will host fall protection demonstrations throughout the U.S. May 2-6, 2016, during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down. Capital Safety has historically been involved in OSHA’s Stand Down and is proud to participate in this campaign to remind and educate employers and workers in
Dutch Innovative Power on Display at eMerge Americas Conference
April 12, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath of Curaçao (Economic Development) and Deputy Director-General Guido Landheer of the Netherlands will lead an economic mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Miami, April 17 – 20. More than 20 companies and cities will explore opportunities to do business with the US, Caribbean
SolarWorld to Supply 17.5 Megawatts of Solar Panels for Nevada Desert Project
April 12, 2016
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarWorld, the largest U.S. crystalline silicon solar manufacturer for more than 40 years, is supplying 17.5 megawatts of its high-efficiency 72-cell solar panels for a project that the Valley Electric Association (VEA) is undertaking in the Mojave Desert town of Pahrump, west of Las Vegas near the Nevada border
Mouser Electronics Recognized 4th Straight Year for Excellence in Global Customer Service and
April 12, 2016
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced that for the fourth-straight year it has been honored with the esteemed NorthFace ScoreBoard Award (NFSB) from Omega Management Group Corp. in recognition of Mouser’s excellence in global customer service and support. The award acknowledges that
Emerson Schedules Webcast for Second-Quarter 2016 Results
April 12, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will report its second-quarter 2016 results prior to market open on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Emerson senior management will discuss the results during an investor conference call that same day, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:00 p.m. Central Time. All interested parties may listen to the live
Numenta Researchers Discover How the Brain Learns Sequences, a Key Ingredient of Intelligent Systems
April 12, 2016
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--How do our brains learn and understand the world? That question is of paramount importance to both neuroscientists and technologists who want to build intelligent machines. It has been understood for over a hundred years that the inputs and outputs of the brain are constantly changing sequences of patterns and
FIRST® Announces Qualcomm’s Return as Presenting Sponsor of the 2016 Championship
April 12, 2016
MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international not-for-profit K-12 organization founded to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, today announced that Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) will return as Presenting Sponsor for the
Telit Acquires IP and Cellular Module Products from Novatel Wireless
April 12, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telit Communications PLC, (AIM: TCM, “Telit”, the “Group”), a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has agreed to acquire several cellular module product lines, related IP and related assets from Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIFI, “Novatel”), for an initial cash purchase
Zaniac Launches Minecraft™ Course to Teach Space Exploration
April 12, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Playing Minecraft™ is more than just a game for students at Zaniac, a national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) enrichment franchise for K-8th graders. This month, Zaniac debuts its newest course, Minecraft Galaxy, combining the video game with space exploration. In Game-Based Learning:
NI Lowers Operation and Maintenance Cost with NI InsightCM™ and Industrial Internet of Things
April 12, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today announced an enhanced version of NI InsightCM Enterprise software, a solution that helps companies gain insight into the health of capital equipment for machine maintenance
Proto Labs Sets Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
April 12, 2016
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced today that it will issue its financial results for the first quarter of 2016 before the opening of the market on April 28, 2016. Proto Labs will host a call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on
Alliance for Food and Farming: EWG Attempts to Re-Spark Interest in Decades-Old “Dirty Dozen”
April 12, 2016
WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As they have done for the last 20 years, today the Environmental Working Group (EWG) issued its annual so-called “dirty dozen” list concerning pesticide residues and produce. In an attempt to re-spark interest in its list, EWG debuted a new fruit in the number one position this year. In response,
Praxair Signs Contracts to Install OPTIMELT™ and Oxygen Supply Systems with Leading Glassmaker
April 12, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today announced it has signed a contract with Libbey, one of the largest glassware and tableware manufacturers globally, to supply it with Praxair’s OPTIMELTTM thermochemical regenerator (TCR) system. The company also entered into a long-term contract with Libbey to deliver oxygen to
Axalta Coating Systems Exhibits Voltatex Products at CWIEME in Berlin, Germany
April 12, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is exhibiting its Energy Solutions – Voltatex® products and services at the Coil Winding Expo (CWIEME) in Berlin, Germany, from May 10-12, 2016 in Hall 3.2 on Stand A19. Marcus Nünning, Business Manager for Axalta’s
Allegheny Technologies Announces Webcast of Conference Call for First Quarter 2016 Results
April 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with investors and analysts scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be conducted after the Company’s planned release of first quarter 2016 results. The
Machinists Union Endorses Glenn Ivey for Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District
April 12, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delegates of the Maryland State Council of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) unanimously endorsed Glenn Ivey for Congress in Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District. Based in Upper Marlboro, MD, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM)
Trex Company to Announce First Quarter 2016 Results on May 10th
April 12, 2016
WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX), the world’s number one brand of decking and railing and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, will release the Company’s results for the first quarter 2016 ended March 31, 2016, before market open on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. You are invited
DFMA Design Decision—Understanding Total Product Cost
April 12, 2016
WAKEFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boothroyd Dewhurst Inc. will host the thirty-first annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA®) on June 7-8, 2016, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Providence-Warwick, RI, USA. This year’s conference theme is “DFMA Design Decision: Understanding Total Product Cost.”
Form 10 Registration Statement Filed in Connection With Emerson’s Planned Spinoff of Network Power
April 12, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced the filing of an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the Company’s previously announced plan to spin off its Network Power business, which will be named Vertiv. The filing, which outlines Emerson’s
Stealth.com Releases an Ultra Small Fanless Mini PC Designed for Wide Range Temperature Operation
April 12, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stealth.com (a Sparton company), a leader in the industrial rugged computer and peripherals market has released the new model LPC-175F, an Ultra Small Fanless Mini PC featuring wide range temperature operation and designed for a variety of demanding applications. Designed for wide range temperature operation -20 to 70C (14
Ultra-thin, Tattoo-like Wearables Enabled by New Technology Partnership
April 12, 2016
LEXINGTON, Mass. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MC10, Inc., the healthcare technology company specializing in stretchable body-worn computing systems, and PCH, which designs custom product solutions for startups and Fortune 500 companies, have entered into an exclusive partnership to commercialize MC10’s Wearable Interactive Stamp
PCTEL Applies Data Analytics to Interference Management
April 12, 2016
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leader in Performance Critical Telecom solutions, announced today a breakthrough product for managing and mitigating performance-impairing interference in wireless networks. SeeHawk™ Analytics, built upon the big data platform acquired in 2015, applies eight innovative
Praxair Signs Contracts to Install OPTIMELTTM and Oxygen Supply Systems with Leading Glassmaker
April 12, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today announced it has signed a contract with Libbey, one of the largest glassware and tableware manufacturers globally, to supply it with Praxair’s OPTIMELTTM thermochemical regenerator (TCR) system. The company also entered into a long-term contract with Libbey to deliver oxygen to
Hexion Inc. Introduces NextGen Epoxy™ Waterborne System for More Cost Effective, Ultra-Low VOC,
April 12, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is launching its NextGen Epoxy™ Waterborne System at the 2016 American Coatings Show (ACS) in Indianapolis today. This system offers coatings performance comparable to solvent-borne systems while meeting stringent Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Hexion Inc. to Offer Albester™ and Albecor™ LTC Powder Coating Resins in North America
April 12, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highly durable powder coating resins, including innovative low temperature cure options, from Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) are now available in North America. New, enhanced distribution channels will allow the Company to supply its proven Albester brand of durable and superdurable
BIO Announces Programming for the 2016 BIO World Congress IP Symposium
April 12, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce that it will be holding an Intellectual Property Symposium as part of BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The IP Symposium: “Where IP meets IB” will take place on April 20, 2016 and consist of two