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Williams Chairman Frank T. MacInnis Steps Down for Personal Reasons; Announces Additional Board
July 1, 2016
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) (“Williams”) today announced that Frank T. MacInnis is stepping down as Chairman of the Board of Directors due to personal reasons, effective immediately. Dr. Kathleen Cooper, a current director and Audit Committee member has been appointed Chairman of the Board of
New Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All-Season Tire Gives High Performance a “Gut Check”
July 1, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire today unveiled the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1, an exciting new all-season passenger car tire for high performance vehicles and drivers. “The RS3-G1 is a marvel of Cooper’s greatest cutting-edge technologies,” said Scott Jamieson, the company’s Director of Product Management for North
Aviation Capital Group Announces New Appointments
July 1, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aviation Capital Group (“ACG”), the commercial aircraft leasing subsidiary of Pacific Life Insurance Company, announced that Tom Baker has joined ACG as Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning and Analytics. Mr. Baker will be responsible for transaction analytics, financial planning and
On BizWireTV: Virtual Reality Enters the Classroom and the Top 5 Most Shared Stories of the Week
July 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, TES and Google for Education bring the virtual reality experience to classrooms and JJ Watt sees the launch of his new Reebok sneaker, the JJ I. Watch the full episode for more stories featuring Amazon, Twilio, ZICO, StubHub, and more on BizWireTV – now featuring the Top Five Most-Shared
Masco Corporation Announces Date for Earnings Release and Conference Call for 2016 Second Quarter
July 1, 2016
TAYLOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced today that it will hold a conference call regarding 2016 second quarter results on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Masco President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Allman. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten
Praxair Announces Price Increases Effective July 15, 2016
July 1, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) is notifying bulk industrial gas and medical gas customers in the United States and its territories of price increases of up to 15% for nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium and carbon dioxide effective July 15, 2016, or as contracts permit. These adjustments support continued investments
Alcoa to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Results and Host Webcast
July 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) plans to announce its second quarter 2016 financial results on Monday, July 11 after the market closes. The press release will be available on the Investor section of Alcoa’s website, http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/analysis/asp and a link to the press release will also be available on
Denise Ilitch Appointed Co-Chair of Horizon Global Corporation
July 1, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, announced today that Denise Ilitch has been appointed co-chair of the Company’s Board of Directors. A member of Horizon Global’s Board since June 2015, Ms. Ilitch assumes the
Ford Delivers Best First-Half U.S. Sales in a Decade; Strong Demand for F-Series, Ford Brand SUVs
July 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company’s first-half total U.S. sales grew 5 percent with 1,353,048 vehicles sold – its best first-half performance since 2006. June sales were up 6 percent, with 240,109 vehicles sold. Ford truck performance remains the standout for the first half of the year. The company sold 531,500
Norsk Titanium Reveals Rapid Plasma Deposition™ at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow
July 1, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components, today announced a major presence at the Farnborough International Airshow from July 11-15, 2016, in Hall 4, Booth A114. Highlighting the Norsk Titanium exhibit is a full-scale mock-up of
KOKUYO CO., LTD. Sponsors the KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2016, an International Competition Awarding a
July 1, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KOKUYO CO., LTD. (TOKYO:7984) is now accepting entries for the KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2016. This year's theme is "How to Live." 2016 represents the 14th KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD. Last year, designers from 41 countries entered their design ideas. On the theme "HOW TO LIVE", we are looking for submissions that propose "product
GE Completes Sale of GE Asset Management to State Street
July 1, 2016
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE [NYSE:GE] today announced it has completed the sale of GE Asset Management (GEAM), the company’s investment management arm, to State Street Corporation [NYSE:STT]. “As set forth in our announcement earlier this year about the planned sale of GE Asset Management, this transaction is consistent with
Indutrade AB: Indutrade Acquires KA Olsson & Gems AB
July 1, 2016
KISTA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Indutrade (STO:INDT) today signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares in KA Olsson & Gems AB, Sweden, (www.kao.nu), with annual sales of approximately 90 SEK million. KA Olsson & Gems is a technical sales company and their operations are organised in three segments: · Tape &
New Star SUV to Hit South American Market
July 1, 2016
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chinese auto brand JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has announced it launched the new S2 model SUV in Chile in June and will launch it in Peru, Colombia and Uruguay during July. The company hopes to see the S2 repeat the popularity of its previous model, the S3, which achieved high sales figures across South America
Lawson Products, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Financial Results
July 1, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) (“Lawson” or the “Company"), a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced that it will report its results for the second quarter 2016 on Thurs., July 21, 2016, pre-market. The Company will hold a conference call to review second
Blue Bird Pays Down $28 Million of Principal on its Term Loan on June 30, 2016
July 1, 2016
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today that it has paid down its $183 million term debt by $28 million or 15%. $25 million of this payment was a voluntary prepayment and $3 million was part of its required repayment schedule. Blue
Alfa Laval: Invitation to Alfa Laval’s Second-Quarter Conference Call
July 1, 2016
LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) will release second-quarter earnings on July 18th at 11:45 CET. The telephone conference will start at 12:45 CET. To join the telephone conference - hosted by Alfa Laval’s President and CEO, Tom Erixon, and CFO, Thomas Thuresson - sign up in advance via the link below. Once
Indutrade Signs Agreement to Acquire Crysberg A/S
July 1, 2016
KISTA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Indutrade (STO:INDT) today entered into an agreement with the intention to acquire all of the shares in Crysberg A/S, Denmark (www.crysberg.dk), with annual sales of approximately DKK 70 million. Crysberg develops and manufactures electronic control solutions primarily for irrigation systems used in
Change in the Total Number of Shares and Votes in Arcam
July 1, 2016
MÖLNDAL, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: In June the number of shares and votes in Arcam (STO:ARCM) has increased by 108 358. 100 000 C-shares were issued as part of the share savings program. These shares are not yet distributed. The total number of shares and votes as of June 30, 2016 amounts to 20 746 585. Arcam Group
Appointment to BillerudKorsnäs senior management team
July 1, 2016
SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: BillerudKorsnäs has recruited Mikael Andersson to the position of Senior Vice President for Business Area Corrugated Solutions. Mr. Andersson has a solid experience from international sales and he knows the business in depth as he until recently held the position of Sales Director within the
Trelleborg’s Acquisition of Manufacturer of Silicone Components for the Medical Device Market
July 1, 2016
TRELLEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Trelleborg (STO:TRELB) has finalized the acquisition of Silicone Fabricators Inc. (SSF), a U.S.-based privately-owned manufacturer of high-precision silicone components for medical technology original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The acquired company is a significant player in the important
Ross Aviation Acquires Six FBOs from BBA Aviation
July 1, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) announced today that affiliates of KSL have completed the acquisition of six FBOs from BBA Aviation through a newly formed company to be known as Ross Aviation. Jeff Ross, who is a seasoned industry executive with whom KSL has worked in the past, will serve as President and CEO of Ross
Figeac Aéro Deploys IFS Applications for 1,200 Employees
July 1, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Leading aeronautical manufacturer based in France implements IFS Applications (STO:IFSA) (STO:IFSB) to support global growth IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that French aeronautical manufacturer Figeac Aéro has decided to implement IFS Applications™ 9 to
Heinosky Korea to Supply EPS Insulation to France and Other Advanced Countries
July 1, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EPS, “Styrofoam,” is widely used as an insulation material. Heinosky has taken this material and added fire-retardant and thermosetting properties to create a product that doesn't catch fire easily or become deformed when exposed to high temperatures. However, what has made it particularly attractive
Axalta Coating Systems Completes Acquisition of High Performance Coating in Southeast Asia
July 1, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has completed its acquisition of High Performance Coating Sdn. Bhd., a leader in refinish coatings in Southeast Asia. The acquisition will strengthen Axalta’s capability to serve refinish customers in the region with
Intertek Expands Chemical Regulatory Services in Australasia and Southeast Asia
July 1, 2016
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announced the further expansion of chemical regulatory services in Australasia and Southeast Asia with the expansion of its Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services (HERS) department in Sydney, Australia. International chemical companies and
Zyme Cloud Platform 3.0, Software for Managing Channel Data
July 1, 2016
Companies selling through the channel work mainly with resellers and distributors and as a result, they can easily lose touch with the lifeblood of their business – the end customer.
Allegion Finalizes Acquisition of Trelock
June 30, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegion, plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has completed, through one of its subsidiaries, the previously announced acquisition of Trelock GmbH and related companies. Trelock is a portable safety and security provider headquartered in Münster, Germany, producing branded
Intelsat Closes Senior Secured Notes Issuance
June 30, 2016
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) (“Intelsat”), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced today that its subsidiary, Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (“Intelsat Jackson”), completed the issuance of $490 million aggregate principal amount of
NIKE, Inc. and Phil Knight Complete Planned Chairman Succession
June 30, 2016
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that NIKE Chairman Phil Knight has retired from the Board of Directors and the Board has appointed Mark Parker, NIKE’s President and CEO since 2006, to the additional position of Chairman, effective immediately. This is the completion of the planned transition that was
HanesBrands Completes Acquisition of Champion Europe, Uniting Champion Brand Globally
June 30, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a leading marketer of everyday innerwear and activewear apparel under world-class brands in the Americas, Europe and Asia, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Champion Europe, which owned the trademark for the Champion brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Allegion Schedules Conference Call, Webcast to Announce 2016 Second-Quarter Results
June 30, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegion, plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, will release its 2016 second-quarter financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2016, before the market opens. Later that morning, David D. Petratis, chairman, president and CEO, and Patrick Shannon, senior vice president and chief financial
Rudolph Technologies Schedules 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call for July 28,
June 30, 2016
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:RTEC) will release its 2016 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2016. In conjunction with this release, Rudolph will host a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet. Michael P. Plisinski, Chief Executive Officer,
Fluor Announces 2016 Recipients of $100,000 Global Community Project Fund
June 30, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today the 10 community improvement projects from around the world that will each receive $10,000 from Fluor’s $100,000 Global Community Project Fund. Thirty project nominations (15 U.S. and 15 non-U.S.) were named as finalists, with the top 10 winners being selected by a
IntriCon Reports Preliminary Second-Quarter Results
June 30, 2016
ARDEN HILLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of miniature and micro-miniature body-worn devices, today reported preliminary results for its second quarter ending, June 30, 2016. The company expects second-quarter net sales of approximately $16.8 million, versus $17.1
CyberOptics Commercializes MRS-Enabled CyberGage360™ 3D Scanning System
June 30, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberOptics® Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high precision 3D sensing technology solutions and its subsidiary Laser Design, announced today that the proprietary CyberGage360 high-precision automated 3D scanning inspection system is now available. The positive feedback
Luxfer Declares Quarterly Dividend
June 30, 2016
SALFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxfer Holdings PLC (Luxfer Group) (NYSE:LXFR), a global materials technology company (the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of 12.5 cents (before deduction of depositary fees) per American Depositary Share (12.5 cents per ordinary share of £0.50
Conner Announces the Expansion of its Operations to Nebraska
June 30, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conner Industries, Inc. (“Conner”), a leading national lumber processor and integrated provider of packaging solutions, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Golden Triangle, Inc.’s packaging division and this has expanded its operations to Hastings, Nebraska. Conner strives to
The Eastern Company Announces Adoption of Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy
June 30, 2016
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted an incentive compensation clawback policy as part of the Board’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Company’s corporate governance and risk management. The policy is designed to ensure
Advances in Gas Analyzer Technology Predicted to Drive the Global Gas Analyzer Market Until 2020,
June 30, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the global gas analyzer market is expected to reach USD 465.1 million in revenue by 2020. This research report titled 'Global Gas Analyzer Market 2016-2020,' provides an in-depth analysis of market growth in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This
U.S. Producers of Carbon Steel Flanges, Weldbend Corporation and Boltex Mfg. Co., File Trade
June 30, 2016
ARGO, Ill. & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two leading producers of carbon steel flanges, Weldbend Corporation (“Weldbend”) and Boltex Mfg. Co. (“Boltex”), today filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and International Trade Commision (ITC) charging that unfairly priced and subsidized imports of carbon
SKF Completes Previously Announced Divestments
June 30, 2016
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKF has completed the previously announced divestments of its fly-by-wire business to LORD Corporation and its Kaydon velocity control business to Stabilus. The total consideration of the fly-by-wire divestment is EUR 39 million. The total consideration of the Kaydon velocity control divestment is USD 339
Demand from Parquet Flooring Segment Will Substantially Drive the Floor Coating Market in Europe
June 30, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest floor coating market in Europe report highlights three key emerging trends predicted to impact market growth through 2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as something that has potential for significant impact on the market and contributes to its growth or decline. Parquet coatings have become
CORRECTING and REPLACING Kathryn Purwin Takes over as CEO of Helinet Aviation Services
June 30, 2016
SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Third paragraph, first sentence of release dated June 29, 2016, should read: “Alan was committed to helping law enforcement agencies across the country develop customized, turnkey solutions, that have been widely adopted among agencies nationally and internationally,” Purwin said (instead of “Alan
Orbital ATK Celebrates Dawn Spacecraft’s Epic Nine-Year, Deep Space Exploration Mission
June 30, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today celebrates the achievements of NASA’s Dawn deep space exploration spacecraft as it successfully completes its primary mission. Designed and built by Orbital ATK, Dawn is in the ninth year of its historic journey, which is
Toyota Leads Auto Industry in Innovation, Again!
June 30, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether it’s creating artificial skin for pedestrian safety mannequins, helping autonomous vehicles detect and safely react to emergency vehicles or fabrics that clean themselves, Toyota leads the way in anticipating and engineering the cars of tomorrow for today. This is the second consecutive year the
Bentley and Shell Announce Global Framework Agreement
June 30, 2016
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced a new Global Framework Agreement with Shell. The agreement serves to improve Shell’s capital project construction execution through automated 4D/5D construction management
Synthace Awarded Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
June 30, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synthace, the pioneering UK based company that provides next generation software and processes to exponentially improve productivity in bioscience, today announces it has been named as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. Using Antha, Synthace’s
North Central Utility of Minnesota Breaks Ground on New North Mankato Facility
June 30, 2016
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers is pleased to announce that North Central Utility has broken ground on a new dealership facility to be
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to Release Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results August 4
June 30, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) will announce second quarter 2016 financial results before the U.S. stock markets open on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Management will discuss the financial results on a conference call beginning at 10 a.m. EDT that day. Individuals may access a live webcast of the conference