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Jacobs Wins Coal Ash Consulting Contract for City Utilities of Springfield, Mo.
June 7, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a contract to provide analysis and consulting services regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized regulations on coal combustion residuals (CCR) to City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri. The contract, with a
Phononic Recognized as a 2016 CNBC Disruptor 50 Company
June 7, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phononic, the company revolutionizing cooling and heating with solid-state technology, today announced that it has been named to the fourth annual CNBC Disruptor 50 List, recognizing the company as a forward-thinking startup with the potential to influence and change markets. CNBC’s Disruptor 50 is an
Adrian L. Rabinowicz, M.D., FAAN Joins Sancilio Pharmaceuticals Company, Inc. as Chief Medical
June 7, 2016
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sancilio Pharmaceuticals Company, Inc. (SPCI) today announced that Adrian L. Rabinowicz, M.D., FAAN, has joined SPCI as Chief Medical Officer. Adrian L. Rabinowicz, M.D., FAAN, has joined Sancilio Pharmaceuticals Company, Inc. (SPCI) as Chief Medical Officer, reporting to Dr. Frederick Sancilio, Chief Executive
Allegheny Conference: Shell Petrochemical Complex is “Once-in-a-Generation” Investment for
June 7, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Statement from Dennis Yablonsky, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development – of which the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance is an affiliate – in response to Shell’s announcement today that it will build a petrochemical complex, including an ethane “cracker,” on the former
Turnover of Millennials and Other Workers Challenge North American Chemical Companies as Retirement
June 7, 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--North American chemical companies face workforce turnover issues, which if not resolved, could mean more unplanned operations disruptions, more hiring and training costs and more efforts to maintain safety – reports a new survey by Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The
Compass Minerals Hosts Analyst and Investor Site Visit to Utah Facility
June 7, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) will be hosting an analyst and investor site visit to its solar pond evaporation facility in Ogden, Utah today. The site visit presentation, which includes an operational overview of the Ogden facility and its strategic role in the company’s plant nutrition business, can be
GTC Technology Supplying Second GT-DWC? Unit to Reliance Industries
June 7, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTC Technology is supplying its proprietary GT-DWC℠ technology for a second Dividing Wall Column for Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) at DTA Refinery in India. GTC also provided GT-DWC for a unit at RIL’s SEZ Refinery in April 2015. The column will be revamped using the GT-DWC process to perform the function
Cutting-Edge Chemical Markets Research Studies by Merchant Research & Consulting Recently Added
June 7, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd. informs that new research reports, covering various chemical markets, have been recently added at its website. New Chemical Markets Research Reports Include: Graphite: 2016 World Market Review and Forecast. The rise in global demand for graphite, coupled with tight supply, will
Lawson Products Launches Kent Automotive Aluminum Repair Solutions
June 7, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), a distributor of products and services to the MRO and automotive marketplaces, today announced the launch of Aluminum Repair Solutions under its Kent Automotive brand. Kent Automotive Aluminum Repair Solutions is the single-source for aluminum repair materials, offering a full line of
Garmin® unveils the power of Lenexa: an infotainment system focused on physical controls
June 7, 2016
OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced details of its intuitive Lenexa infotainment concept, a tactile system for automotive OEMs with practical features that encourage safety and ease-of-use. Lenexa integrates contemporary infotainment with tried-and-true physical controls
Autonomous Vehicle Sales Set to Reach 21 Million Globally by 2035, IHS Says
June 7, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest forecast from IHS Automotive calls for sales of nearly 21 million autonomous vehicles by 2035. This is a substantial increase from previous estimates, and is influenced by recent research and development by automotive OEMs, supplier and technology companies who are investing in this area. The new
Industrial Internet Consortium Announces Smart Airline Baggage Management Testbed
June 7, 2016
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC) today announced a new airline and passenger testbed: Smart Airline Baggage Management. IIC member organizations GE Digital, M2Mi, and Oracle are leading the testbed project, supported by integration specialist InfoSys. Additional industry collaborators are slated to join
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Fiscal Year 2016 Unaudited Results
June 7, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced financial results on an unaudited basis for the fiscal year
Resolutions concluded by the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting of Arctic Paper S.A. on 2 June 2016.
June 7, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Management Board of Arctic Paper S.A. („the Company”) provides for public information, as attached, the contents of resolutions concluded by the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting on 2 June 2016 („OSM”) (including changes of the Company’s Articles of Association).
Sunstone Circuits® Announces New Quality Control Machinery
June 7, 2016
MULINO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunstone Circuits®, the leading printed circuit board (PCB) prototype through production solutions provider, has announced the newest machinery addition to their Quality Control department, the Optek VideoMic VSM. This non contact 3-axis coordinate measurement system is the latest enhancement to Sunstone’s
The Global Market for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment is Expected to Reach 2.5 Million Units in
June 7, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging equipment sales and charging services, with forecasts segmented by region, residential and commercial market, and technology type, through 2025. During the next few years, the market for electric vehicle
Kubota, NTT and NTT Communications to Develop ICT Solutions for Agriculture and Water Infrastructure
June 7, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today an agreement, effective immediately, to combine Kubota’s infrastructure solutions for agriculture and water management, NTT’s research and development capabilities, and ICT services
Stora Enso Oyj: Terminology Change in Stora Enso’s Reporting
June 7, 2016
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Stora Enso (NYSE:SEO) (STO:STER) (HEX:ENUR) (BCN:ENUA) Stora Enso will change the terminology in its reporting in accordance with the new guidelines from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) concerning Alternative Performance Measures. This will begin from the interim report for the second
Renesas Electronics Announces Consolidated Forecasts and Recording of Special Loss for the First
June 7, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to impacts of the Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred after April 14, 2016, it was difficult to disclose the forecast of consolidated results for the three months ending June 30, 2016 at the time Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2016 on May 11, 2016.
Trelleborg Showcases Fire Protection and Thermal Insulation Materials at CMP 2016
June 7, 2016
TRELLEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trelleborg’s (STO:TRELB) offshore operation will exhibit at the Congreso Mexicano del Petroleo (CMP) in Monterey, Mexico, presenting its latest product developments. These include passive fire protection and thermal insulation materials for the Gulf of Mexico region. Located on stand 397,
North American Machine Vision Market Down So Far
June 7, 2016
North American sales of machine vision components and systems fell 11% year over year to $546 million in the first quarter of 2016, according to new statistics issued by AIA, the industry’s trade group. 
Lapp's New Flexible Cable For Drives, Motors and Assemblies
June 7, 2016
This oil- and UV-resistant cable delivers a minimum bend radius of 15 x cable diameter. It also offers a low-capacitance design, a test voltage of 6000 V and class B stranded wire conductors. 
Tenneco Prices $500 Million of 5.00% Senior Notes Due 2026
June 6, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) today announced that it has priced an offering of $500 million 5.00% senior notes due 2026. Tenneco intends to use the net proceeds of this offering, together with cash on hand or available liquidity, to purchase any and all of its outstanding $500 million 6 7/8% senior notes due 2020
BIO Welcomes New Industrial & Environmental Section Members
June 6, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced six companies have joined the Industrial & Environmental Section in the past year. The announcement was made following BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section member meeting and election of governing board officers at the 2016 BIO
Celanese to Present at the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Materials Summit
June 6, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that Mark Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, and Chris Jensen, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will address investors at the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Materials Summit in Chicago on
Myers Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend
June 6, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share payable on July 5, 2016 to shareholders of record as of June 17, 2016. About Myers Industries Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial,
Littelfuse Honors Arrow Electronics for Channel Excellence as Volume Distributor in 2015
June 6, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has awarded Arrow Electronics its 2015 Channel Excellence Award for Volume Distribution. Littelfuse presented the award to Arrow, a global leader in electronics distribution, at the recent 2016 Electronic Distribution Show (EDS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Arrow
Accident-free parking: Bosch Home zone park assist technology makes anyone a parking expert
June 6, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parking a vehicle can sometimes turn into a real drama. More and more often, a driver’s attempt to squeeze a car into a parking space ends with dents and scratches. Approximately 13 percent of auto accidents occur in parking lots, according to Nationwide Insurance claims data.i One of the main causes
Pella Corporation Introduces Online Consultations for Windows and Doors
June 6, 2016
PELLA, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors, blinds and shades for homes and commercial buildings is now offering consumers a new option to shop for windows and doors: online consultations. “Online consultations give homeowners the convenience of scheduling an online video chat around
Fitch Rates Tenneco's Proposed Notes 'BB+/RR4'
June 6, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'BB+/RR4' to Tenneco Inc.'s (TEN) $500 million in proposed senior unsecured notes due 2026. Fitch rates TEN's Long-Term Issuer-Default Rating (IDR) 'BB+'/Stable Outlook. A full list of TEN's ratings follows at the end of this release. TEN intends to use proceeds from the proposed
Genesis Energy, L.P. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Energy Credit Conference
June 6, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE:GEL) announced today that Bob Deere, CFO, will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Energy Credit Conference being held June 7-8, 2016 in New York, New York. Mr. Deere will discuss Genesis Energy’s performance, growth strategies and financial objectives. Genesis Energy’s
OLYMPIC Paints and Stains Brand of PPG Achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for Largest Paintbrush
June 6, 2016
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With more than 150 gallons of OLYMPIC® MAXIMUM® stain and 33,000 WOOSTER® paint brushes, the Olympic Paints and Stains brand of PPG (NYSE: PPG) today achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest paintbrush mosaic. Hundreds of shoppers and guests at 21 LOWE’S®
Twin Rivers Announces Plans to Position Business for the Future
June 6, 2016
MADAWASKA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twin Rivers Paper Company Limited announced today that it will invest approximately $12 million at its Madawaska facility as part of a strategic realignment to focus on growth-oriented market segments and maximize productivity. “Our industry has undergone a great deal of change in the past decade, and we
Charles City, Iowa Poultry Plant to Reopen under Simply Essentials
June 6, 2016
CHARLES CITY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simply Essentials, LLC announces the purchase of the Cedar River Poultry chicken processing plant in Charles City, Iowa. The company will invest in excess of 30 million dollars with plans to reopen the plant in the fall of 2016. Once open, the plant will be a state-of-the-art, innovative chicken processing plant
Oshkosh Corporation Promotes John Bryant to President of Defense Segment
June 6, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) announces today the promotion of John Bryant to president of Oshkosh Defense, LLC and senior vice president of Oshkosh Corporation, effective immediately. Prior to this promotion, Bryant served as senior vice president of Defense Programs for Oshkosh Defense. As Oshkosh Defense
Japan's Most Famous 'Break-through Anything Cutter' Has Arrived. TAGUCHi the Japanese Maker of Giant
June 6, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the 6th June 2016 TAGUCHi Industrial Co., Ltd. (CEO: Yuichi Taguchi), which provides the support through a wide range of service, such as “design and manufacture”, “sale”, “rent”, “repair and maintenance”, will release a video “The heavy machine girl” featuring a
ROTH Capital Partners to Host Cleantech & Industrial Growth Day in London on June 21, 2016
June 6, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ROTH Capital Partners (ROTH), www.roth.com, a full service investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors, today announced that it will host a Cleantech & Industrial Growth Day on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Dorchester Hotel in London, U.K. This event will feature
AOKI Holdings Inc. Makes Presentation Materials on Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal
June 6, 2016
YOKOHAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AOKI Holdings Inc. (TOKYO:8214) (ISIN:JP3105400000) hosted an Investor Meeting on Thursday May 19, 2016 to announce financial results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2016. The AOKI Holdings' IR presentation materials of this conference is now available at:
Evoqua Signs 5-Year Contract to Provide Boiler Water for Naval Station Norfolk
June 6, 2016
PITTSBURGH & NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evoqua Water Technologies today announced it has been awarded a five-year contract to provide mobile equipment to produce deionized boiler feed water for ships docking at Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk is the world's largest naval station, housing the largest concentration of U.S.
Kiewit Appoints New Leaders for Its Power Generation Business
June 6, 2016
LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kiewit is promoting four key leaders within its power business, which has provided engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to more than 600 power-related projects, totaling nearly $18 billion in contract revenue, over the past 10 years. To meet the evolving needs of the energy market, these leaders
KP Engineering Acquires McDaniel Process Engineering Consultants, Inc.
June 6, 2016
TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KP Engineering (“KPE”), one of the industry’s leaders in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of McDaniel Process Engineering Consultants, Inc. (“MPEC”), a chemical engineering consulting and design firm based in
Clariant Offers Pigment Powders and Pigment Preparations for Seed Coloration in North America
June 6, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces its full range of Agrocer™ seed colorants in North America. Manufactured as pigment powders and pigment preparations, Agrocer colorants are available in the six most relevant colors and have been tested for seed safety. The products comply with U.S.
Iteris Sets Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Conference Call for Thursday, June 16, 2016 at
June 6, 2016
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced that it will conduct a conference call on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year
Cooper Tire Rewards Drivers During Take the Money and Ride® Summer Event
June 6, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire is kicking off the summer season with a national consumer reward promotion. Now through July 15, Cooper’s Take the Money and Ride® Summer Event offers consumers a prepaid Visa® card of up to $70 when purchasing a new set of four qualifying Cooper tires through participating dealers in the
Domtar Begins Construction of the Infrastructure for the Installation of Its Second Generating Unit
June 6, 2016
WINDSOR, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar is proud to announce an investment of $ 36 M for the installation of a second generating unit with a power output of 18 MW at its Windsor (Quebec) Mill. This investment will improve the energy efficiency of the mill while reducing production costs. The Domtar Windsor mill, where the first 30 MW generating
Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces Record Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Results
June 6, 2016
SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW) today reported record fiscal 2016 second quarter operating results. Gross profit, net income and earnings per share climbed to new all-time highs for any quarter in its history, according to the company, a global avocado-industry leader and expanding provider of
Intevac Announces Revised Timing of Upcoming Investor Presentation
June 6, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVAC) today announced that, due to a change in the timing of conference presentations, company management is now scheduled to present at the following time: Drexel Hamilton Aerospace and Defense Conference The Westin Times Square, New York, NY Presentation: 10:00am EDT on June 9, 2016 A
ACD/Labs Launches MetaSense Platform for Comprehensive and Rapid Metabolite Identification at the
June 6, 2016
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASMS 2016—ACD/Labs, a leading informatics company, today announced the launch of MetaSense, an automated metabolite identification platform. This new product combines the industry's most-comprehensive metabolic transformation prediction with efficient analysis of LC/MS analytical measurements to identify,
Jeffrey Frank Joins ERP Power LLC Board of Directors
June 6, 2016
MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ERP Power LLC (ERP), a leading provider of small, efficient, intelligent, powerful, and programmable LED drivers for the lighting industry, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Frank to its board of directors. Mr. Frank will leverage his 30+ years of experience in the power electronics industry serving in
Ecolab Named a Top Green Company by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year
June 6, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third consecutive year, Ecolab’s commitment to sustainable business practices has been recognized by Newsweek, which named Ecolab to the publication’s 2016 list of the Top Green Companies in the World. For 2016, Ecolab ranked sixth on the U.S. 500 list and 13th on the Global 500 Green Rankings