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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
Pixartprinting Launches Online Printing Services for Creative Professionals in North America
June 21, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pixartprinting, a leading web-to-print business that serves over 250,000 creative professionals globally, announced today that the company has expanded to North America, opening its first office in Boston, MA. Pixartprinting, a Cimpress company, will now offer a wide variety of customizable print products to customers in
CACI Repeats Rating as Washington Post Top Workplace
June 21, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that it has again been rated among The Washington Post’s 2016 Top Workplaces in the greater Washington, DC area, Large Workplaces category. The ratings are based on employee surveys from more than 300 area companies. CACI employees rated the company
Cooper Tire Rolls into New Orleans as HISTORY®’s Preferred Tire of Big Easy Motors
June 21, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire and HISTORY today announced that Cooper is the “Preferred Tire of Big Easy Motors.” Big Easy Motors is HISTORY’s newest non-fiction series for car enthusiasts. The program follows Charles Handler as he scours the Creole State for forgotten classic cars, transforming them
Cybersecurity Jumps to the Top of Manufacturers’ Biggest Risks — BDO Study
June 21, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As data and connectivity transform the industry, manufacturers’ intellectual property, data and products have become prime targets for cybercriminals. More than nine in 10 manufacturers (92 percent) cite cybersecurity concerns in their SEC disclosures this year, according to a new report from BDO USA, LLP, a leading
Cummins Allison Explains: Grocers Can Use Self-Service Coin Technology to Draw Consumers into the
June 21, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a new report, RSR Research revealed that many consumers turn to mobile technology for much of their self-service needs, rather than making a trip to the grocery store. For grocers, this sets a new bar for the in-store experience needed to draw in customers and increase the frequency of return visits. This
Clearwater Paper Announces Availability and Timing of Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
June 21, 2016
SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced that it will host its second quarter 2016 earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Webcast The webcast and presentation slides, which will provide certain outlook information, can be accessed at
IEE Wins Production Contract for Northrop Grumman JCREW I1B1
June 21, 2016
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEE, manufacturer of enhanced displays for military and industrial applications, was awarded a contract for a 3.5-inch hand-held CDU used in the Northrop Grumman Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (JCREW) Increment 1 Block 1 (I1B1). IEE’s CDU will be used in
DFMA Supporter of the Year at the 2016 International Forum on DFMA® Goes to Kohler Engineer
June 21, 2016
WAKEFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bill Devenish, Principal Engineer-Global DFx at the Kohler Company, accepted the “Distinguished DFMA Supporter of the Year Award” at the Boothroyd Dewhurst 2016 International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA®) in Providence, R.I. The Forum is the foremost conference worldwide on
Audax Private Equity Announces Sale of Neptune-Benson
June 21, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) has completed the sale of Neptune-Benson (“Neptune” or, the “Company”) to Evoqua Water Technologies (“Evoqua”), a portfolio company of AEA Investors (“AEA”). Evoqua is headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania and is a leader in water
908 Devices Announces Significant Investments for Life Science Division Following Series C Funding
June 21, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical analysis, today announced it has made significant investments in its Life Science division, succeeding a prosperous Series C funding round last year. Recent investments include the opening of a new Life Science laboratory in North Carolina, the hiring
Molex Features Two Key Polymicro Technologies™ Tubing Products at HPLC 2016
June 21, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex will exhibit two essential capillary tubing products at HPLC 2016, the 44th International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separation and Related Techniques, in booth 602. HPLC will be held June 19 – 24 at the Marriott San Francisco Marquis. Polymicro Technologies™ Tight-Tolerance VS (Vision
Arrow Electronics Sponsors The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
June 21, 2016
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorado-based Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) is sponsoring the 100th anniversary race of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26. The so-called “Race to the Clouds” is the second oldest motor sports race in the United States and a long-standing Colorado tradition.
COMP Cams Enhances Inventory System With Powerful MRP Solution
June 21, 2016
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.), a leading ERP software provider, today announced that COMP Cams, the Tennessee-based automotive manufacturer, is optimizing its inventory system with VAI’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) solution. After installing VAI’s comprehensive MRP solution, COMP Cams has
BAE Systems Awarded $75 Million U.S. Army Contract to Develop Next-Generation Geospatial
June 21, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth as much as $75 million to provide enhanced geospatial intelligence technical and analytical support. The award was issued under the INSCOM Global Intelligence indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
Italy’s AB Orders 115 of GE’s Jenbacher Engines for Future Biogas Repowering Projects
June 21, 2016
BRESCIA, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE’s Distributed Power business (NYSE:GE) today announced that AB, a globally leading combined heat and power and biogas project developer based in Italy, has purchased 115 of GE’s high-efficiency Jenbacher Type 3 and Type 4 biogas engines. AB will offer the units to agricultural sector customers as a
Ascent Enters Dallas Market with EF5 Tornado Hardened Data Center
June 21, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascent, a leading provider of comprehensive data center solutions, announced today the launch of its latest data center facility, in the Dallas, Texas market. Available immediately, the standalone space, known as Ascent DAL1, is designed to provide the highly flexible and scalable data center infrastructure necessary for
Paramit Acquires Lathrop Engineering, Unifying Innovators in the Development and Manufacturing of
June 21, 2016
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramit, the “zero-defect” medical device and life science contract manufacturer, today announced its acquisition of Lathrop Engineering, an instrumentation product development company specializing in medical devices and diagnostics. The move will enable Paramit to deliver unrivaled excellence in
Fourth Annual Critical Facilities Summit Opens Registration
June 21, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Critical Facilities Summit, the only event focused exclusively on the design, construction and management of mission critical facilities, announced today open registration for the 2016 conference. For the fourth year running, Critical Facilities Summit welcomes facilities managers, engineers, and design/build
Jacobs Wins Detailed Engineering and Procurement Services Contract for TCI Sanmar PVC-2 Expansion
June 21, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a contract to provide detailed engineering and procurement assistance services to TCI Sanmar Chemical S.A.E. (TCI Sanmar) for its PVC-2 polyvinyl chloride plant expansion project in Port Said, Egypt. When complete, the PVC-2 facility’s
Autoliv: Invitation to Autoliv’s Q2, 2016, Teleconference
June 21, 2016
, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV) (STO:ALIVSDB) plans to publish its Financial Report for the second quarter 2016 on Friday July 22, at 12:00, Central European Summer Time (11:00 UK Time, 6:00 am ET). The report will be available at www.autoliv.com under Quarterly Reports. In addition, a teleconference will take place the same day:
Panasonic Commercializes "Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors" for Automotive
June 21, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation announced that it has developed “Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors” realizing large capacitance and large current in compact size (SMD type), suited for automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) power supply circuits of HEV, EV and gasoline-powered vehicles,
OSI Systems Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire American Science and Engineering
June 21, 2016
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading provider of detection solutions for advanced cargo, parcel, and personnel inspection, for $37.00 per share in cash,
AECOM’s Tishman Construction to manage construction of iconic One Vanderbilt in Midtown Manhattan
June 21, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that its Tishman Construction unit will manage construction of One Vanderbilt, a world-class commercial office development in Manhattan. Tishman, a legendary builder in the New York market, will construct One Vanderbilt for New
Ryder Announces Recipients of 2016 SkillsUSA and Ryder Diesel Scholarship
June 21, 2016
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ryder Charitable Foundation, which directs charitable giving and support on behalf of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), in four strategic pillars – expertise, innovation, safety, and community collaboration – today announced the 17 scholarship winners of the 2016 SkillsUSA and Ryder Diesel scholarship. Ryder
IronPlanet Holds Third Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction in Edmonton, Alberta, Hosted
June 21, 2016
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IronPlanet: Who:     IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, returns to Edmonton this month, with its latest Cat Auction Services unreserved public auction to be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The event will be hosted by Finning.
408 High-Power DC Charging Stations Would Meet Long-Distance Travel Needs for Battery Electric
June 21, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research illustrates where to place direct current (DC) charging stations in the United States in a staged rollout, using a series of maps that show coverage for long-distance drivers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) along the East and West Coasts and throughout the country. Over the
SKF and Rolls-Royce Sign Long-Term Contracts Worth over SEK 1 Billion
June 21, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKF (STO:SKFB) (STO:SKFA) (Pink Sheets:SKFRY) (LSE:SKFB) has signed contracts worth over SEK 1 billion with Rolls-Royce to supply main shaft bearings for their new gas turbine engine programmes. SKF’s main shaft bearings will be used in a number of Rolls-Royce engines, including the Trent XWB
Power Sourcing! Taiwan is the Purchasing Hub to Global Buyers
June 21, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to the rise of the Internet, global buyers need to keep pace with the Internet changes, and find a trustworthy supplier throughout the Internet. The Taiwantrade network is home to suppliers in 35 industry categories offering 480,000 products. If you are looking for suppliers based in Taiwan, Taiwantrade is the
Samsung Introduces New Line-up of LED Components for Automotive Lighting, Featuring Chip-Scale
June 21, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions, announced today that it has introduced “Fx-CSP,” a line-up of LED packages which features chip-scale packaging* and flexible circuit board technology, for use in automotive lighting applications. “Our new Fx-CSP
Terex Announces Sale of German Compact Construction Equipment Business to Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
June 21, 2016
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) announced that it has agreed to sell its German compact construction business to Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. for cash proceeds of approximately $60 million. The German compact construction business manufactures and sells midi/mini excavators, wheeled excavators and compact wheel loaders.
SAP Ariba Live Rolls On
June 21, 2016
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SAP Ariba Live is on the move again. On the heels of sold-out events in Las Vegas and Madrid, the premier global commerce conference is headed for Singapore. The three-day show – which is the first-ever to be held in Asia - kicks off August 29 at the Marina Bay Sands. “For nearly two decades,
City of Dryden Reaches Tax Agreement with Domtar
June 21, 2016
DRYDEN, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Corporation of the City of Dryden and Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced a comprehensive agreement settling all outstanding municipal taxation matters from 2009 to 2016. "After years of having this issue outstanding, a decision was made by this Mayor and Council to resolve this
Graña Y Montero Announces Awarding of Contract for Construction of Schools in 14 Cities in Colombia
June 21, 2016
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graña y Montero S.A.A. (NYSE:GRAM) (BVL:GRAMONC1) (“the Company” or “Graña y Montero”) a leading Engineering and Construction company, announced today that it has been awarded the Buena Pro for the project “Group N° 2: Design, Technical Studies and Construction contract in
Prototyping Software for Hardware Developers Adds CNC Machining
June 21, 2016
Fictiv enhances prototyping process for automotive, aerospace, medical and consumer electronics
Construction Sector Will Remain the Largest Segment for the Global Packaging Sacks Market Until
June 20, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global packaging sacks market is expected to grow from USD 13.69 billion in 2015 to USD 15.2 billion by 2020. This research report titled ‘Global Packaging Sacks Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and
Kite Pharma Opens State-of-the-Art T-Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility
June 20, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kite Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: KITE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing engineered autologous T-cell therapy (eACT™) products for the treatment of cancer, today marked the official opening of its new commercial manufacturing facility in El Segundo, California. Over 300
IDEX Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Call
June 20, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) announced today that it has scheduled the broadcast of the company’s second quarter earnings conference call over the Internet on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. CT. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Silvernail and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Erich Gunther, EnerNex Co-Founder, Chairman and CTO, Passes Away
June 20, 2016
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With deep sadness, EnerNex announces Erich Gunther, co-founder, chairman and chief technology officer of EnerNex, passed away unexpectedly on June 18 at the age of 57. Gunther was most well known for his leadership in fostering collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders to accelerate technology adoption in
Ultratech’s Board of Directors Sends Letter to Stockholders
June 20, 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 (HB­ LEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, today announced that it has mailed a letter to Ultratech
Fluor Announces Financial Close on Maryland Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project
June 20, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its Purple Line Transit Partners team, comprised of Fluor, Meridiam Infrastructure Purple Line, LLC, and Star America Purple Line, LLC, reached financial close to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Purple Line project for the Maryland Department of
Ascend Performance Materials Brings New Low-VOC Products to Market
June 20, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials’ Specialty Chemicals Division announced today that it will bring to market two new low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) products, FlexaTrac-DME-200 and FlexaTrac-DMA-600, in response to increased customer demand for lower-VOC products and to meet increasingly stringent environmental
With Over 60% Share, the Technical Rubber Segment Will Lead the Global Neoprene Market Until 2020,
June 20, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global neoprene market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.53% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Neoprene Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This
Universal Robots hires Douglas Peterson as General Manager of Americas Region
June 20, 2016
ODENSE, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since entering the North American market in the fall of 2012, Universal Robots has pioneered the emergence of collaborative robots - or cobots - penetrating a wide range of industries coast to coast. With a doubling of year to year revenue, the Danish robot manufacturer is expanding its local presence, adding to
Bibby Financial Services Successfully Funds Canadian Apparel Company
June 20, 2016
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bibby Financial Services Canada announces a prosperous partnership with Montreal-based apparel company Miko International. The company doubled its sales during its engagement with Bibby Financial Services (BFS), using the funding to pay suppliers and contractors and expand its business across North America