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Alcoa Announces Multiyear Supply Contracts with Boeing Valued at More Than $2.5 Billion
December 17, 2015
NEW YORK--Lightweight metals leader Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced long-term supply contracts with Boeing (NYSE: BA) valued at over $2.5 billion. Alcoa will supply multi-material fastening systems for every Boeing platform in its largest fastener deal ever. Alcoa also will supply ready-to-install titanium seat track assemblies for the entire 787
Orbital ATK Awarded Contract by United Launch Alliance for Large Composite Structures
December 17, 2015
DULLES, Va.--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from United Launch Alliance (ULA) for large-size composite structures to be used for the Atlas V and Delta IV vehicles in support of the current United States Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch
Cost-Effective Dimmable LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Delivers Wide Triac Compatibility
December 17, 2015
PLANO, Texas--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL1696. This LED driver is designed to fit a wide range of triac-dimmable lighting applications, especially
Analogix’s SlimPort Port Controller and High-Speed Switch ANX7428 Achieves USB Power Delivery
December 17, 2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that its ANX7428 achieved USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certification for USB Power Delivery (USB PD), receiving the Product Test ID 10970042. The ANX74XX Mobile HD family supports the DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ protocol (formally known as the DisplayPort™ Alt
Littelfuse Invests in Silicon Carbide Technology
December 17, 2015
CHICAGO--As part of the company’s strategy to move more significantly into power semiconductors for industrial and automotive markets, Littelfuse has made an investment in Monolith Semiconductor, Inc., a start-up company developing silicon carbide technology. Silicon carbide is a rapidly emerging semiconductor material that enables power
PPG PAINTS Brand Named Exclusive Paint Sponsor to HomeAdvisor Inc.
December 17, 2015
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--The PPG PAINTS™ brand was recently named an exclusive paint sponsor by HomeAdvisor Inc., the nation’s largest digital home services marketplace. Through this relationship, HOMEADVISOR™ professionals who are PPG Paints customers have the opportunity to reach high-quality, project-ready customers and
Real Industry’s Cosmedicine Featured in Prevention’s Beauty Innovations 2015
December 17, 2015
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Real Industry, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) (“Real Industry” or the “Company”) today announced that Cosmedicine, its specialty cosmetics subsidiary, has been featured in Prevention magazine’s December 2015 issue. Cosmedicine’s Medi-Matte, a perfected oil control moisturizer, was honored as one of 14
Primoris Services Corporation Announces Heavy Civil Awards Valued at $18 Million
December 17, 2015
DALLAS--Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: PRIM) (“Primoris” or “Company”) today announced two new heavy civil awards with a combined value of approximately $18 million. The contracts were secured by James Construction Group, part of the East Construction Services segment. The first project was awarded by
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Is Awarded a Utah Department of Transportation Project as Part
December 17, 2015
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) (“Sterling” or “the Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC (“RLW”), was selected by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) as part of a joint venture with Staker Parsons. The
Voxeljet Expands to India
December 17, 2015
FRIEDBERG, Germany--The German manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems established voxeljet India Pvt. Ltd. in December 2015. The new voxeljet subsidiary is located in Pune, a large automotive and manufacturing center near Mumbai. India’s foundry industry still features a fairly traditional structure. The global popularity and
PTC Expands Solution Portfolio to Accelerate Software and Systems Engineering in the IoT Era
December 17, 2015
NEEDHAM, Mass.--PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) today announced it has expanded its solution portfolio of new Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions to accelerate software and systems engineering. This expansion includes PTC Global Software Development, PTC Model Based Systems Engineering, PTC Software Modeling, and PTC Requirements & Validation.
Richland Technologies Slashes Design and Certification Time for Advanced Avionics Systems with the
December 17, 2015
WIRRAL, United Kingdom--LDRA, the leader in standards compliance, automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools, today announced that Richland Technologies, a leading avionics hardware and software engineering company, has successfully implemented the LDRA tool suite to verify and certify extremely complex designs with
Ecolab Foundation Awards $1.1 Million to Teachers in 2015 Through Visions for Learning National
December 17, 2015
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Continuing its legacy of support for education, Ecolab Inc. awarded $1.1 million in grants to K-12 educators throughout the country through the Ecolab Foundation’s 2015 Visions for Learning Educator Grants program. The program provides K-12 teachers with funds to purchase additional equipment and materials to enhance the
Compass Minerals to Acquire 35 Percent Stake in Leading Brazilian Specialty Plant Nutrition Company;
December 17, 2015
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a 35 percent stake in Produquímica Industria e Comercio S.A. (Produquímica), one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers and distributors of specialty plant nutrients. The all-cash transaction valued at R$452.4 million (approximately
IC Potash Corp. Enters into Agreement for Second Strategic Investment by Cartesian Capital Group
December 17, 2015
TORONTO--IC Potash Corp. (TSX:ICP; OTCQX:ICPTF) (“ICP” or the “Company”) announced today that Cartesian Capital Group, LLC (“Cartesian”) has agreed to make a second strategic investment of up to US$45 million in ICP’s subsidiary, Intercontinental Potash Corp. (USA) (“ICPUSA”). ICPUSA owns the
Actuant Reports First Quarter Results; Updates Fiscal 2016 Guidance
December 17, 2015
MILWAUKEE--Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) today announced results for its first quarter ended November 30, 2015. Highlights First quarter core sales were flat on a year-over-year basis (total sales excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency exchange rates) with strong Energy segment sales offsetting lower volume in the
Polaris Updates 2015 Full-Year Guidance
December 17, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced lower full-year 2015 sales and earnings guidance. The Company now expects full-year 2015 sales to grow approximately four to five percent compared to 2014, due to a weaker than expected North American Off-Road Vehicles (“ORV”) and Snowmobile retail environment. This
SunCoke Energy, Inc. to Discuss 2016 Operating and Capital Allocation Priorities at Its Investor Day
December 17, 2015
LISLE, Ill.--Today, SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: SXC) senior management team will outline its strategic priorities and provide 2016 guidance at its joint 2015 Investor Day with SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SXCP). Despite the challenging headwinds facing its steel and coal customers, SXC expects to deliver higher 2016 Consolidated Adjusted
SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. to Outline Plan to Maintain Strong Financial Foundation at Its
December 17, 2015
LISLE, Ill.--Today, SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SXCP) will discuss, at its joint Investor Day with SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC), its 2016 outlook and plan to maintain a solid financial foundation in view of continued challenging market conditions. SXCP expects 2016 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $207 million and $217 million, up from
Liquidmetal Technologies Announces Pre-Production Shipment for Medical Device Component from
December 17, 2015
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), the world’s leading developer of amorphous alloys, announced today it is shipping a pre-production order to CoNextions Medical for a key component to be used for suture based tendon repairs. The initial parts delivery will be used to complete various testing
Avnet Teams with Wind River to Pre-Package Wind River Pulsar Linux with Avnet’s PicoZed, MicroZed
December 17, 2015
PHOENIX--Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that its MicroZed™ and PicoZed™ SoMs and Zynq Mini-ITX embedded motherboards will now ship with a custom configured version of the recently released Wind River® Pulsar™ Linux, a small-footprint commercial-grade binary Linux OS based on
Bestronics Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with San Jose Mayor to Celebrate Expansion to New Building
December 17, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Bestronics:   Who: Bestronics ‒ provides a wide range of manufacturing process engineering, testing and supply chain & program management services. What: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo celebrating the opening of Bestronics’ new building in San Jose. When: Thursday, Dec. 17 at 2:00 pm.
LSB Industries, Inc. Provides Operational Update on Its Cherokee, Alabama and Pryor, Oklahoma
December 17, 2015
OKLAHOMA CITY--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB or the Company”) today announced that the ammonia plant at its Cherokee, Alabama chemical facility (“Cherokee Facility” or “Cherokee”) was taken out of service for unplanned maintenance on December 11, 2015 due to a small leak that was detected in a vessel
ADK YouTube Video Series Entitled "Meet the FURUSATO" Introduces Regional Cultures from Around Japan
December 17, 2015
TOKYO--ASATSU-DK (TOKYO:9747)(ADK), one of Japan’s leading advertising agencies and headquartered in Tokyo, has launched a series of videos on YouTube introducing the various highly diverse cultures of “furusato” or hometowns throughout Japan. These videos include introductions of not only various aspects of metropolitan
Norwood Portable Sawmills Awards Prizes to 2015 Photo & Video Challenge Winners
December 17, 2015
TORONTO--Norwood Sawmills, the leading global manufacturer of premium portable sawmills, announced the winning entries from its annual customer photo and video challenge. Norwood owners from around the world submit photos and videos of their sawmilling operations and the unique projects they have built using boards and beams cut with their portable
Toshiba Launches DMOS FET Transistor Arrays with Industry's First 1.5A Sink-Output Driver
December 17, 2015
TOKYO--Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of a new generation of highly efficient transistor arrays, the TBD62064A series and TBD62308A series, with a DMOS FET[1] type sink- output[2] driver. The new series succeed the TD62064A series and TD62308A series of bipolar transistor
Westinghouse Innovates New Inspection Technique for Sweden’s Oskarshamn Unit 3 Nuclear Power Plant
December 17, 2015
TÄBY, Sweden--Westinghouse Electric Company with subsidiary WesDyne Sweden AB has been selected by OKG AB to develop and qualify techniques and equipment to inspect the core shroud support at OKG AB’s Oskarshamn unit 3 Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Sweden. The contract scope includes developing and qualifying ultrasonic and eddy current
NEL ASA: Share Capital Increase Registered
December 17, 2015
OSLO, Norway--Regulatory News: Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published by NEL ASA (the "Company", ticker "NEL") (OSE:NEL) on 10 December 2015 regarding the completed private placement of 30,000,000 new shares, each with a par value of NOK 0.20, at a price of NOK 3.70 per share (the "Private Placement"). The share capital increase
BioInvent Selected for Manufacturing Services by Global Pharmaceutical Company; Expects to Generate
December 17, 2015
LUND, Sweden--BioInvent International (STO:BINV) today announces that the company has been selected by a major global pharmaceutical company to provide manufacturing services for one of the products in the pharmaceutical company’s development portfolio. “Being selected by this global customer to provide manufacturing services speaks to
SSAB Increases Focus on Service and after Market Business with a New Business Unit SSAB Services and
December 17, 2015
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: SSAB (STO:SSABA) (STO:SSABB) ((HEX:SSABAH) (HEX:SSABBH) aims to increase sales of high-strength steels by developing unique customer applications and services. As a part of this goal, SSAB will now set up a new business unit under the name SSAB Services. This new unit will be responsible for SSAB’s extended global
Rejlers AB Has Completed a Directed Share Issue Amounting to SEK 60 Million
December 17, 2015
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Rejlers AB (the “Company”)(STO:REJL) has, pursuant to the authority granted to the board of directors by Rejler’s annual general meeting held on May 4, 2015, resolved on a directed cash issue of 600 000 new shares of class B at a subscription price of SEK 100 per share (the ”Share Issue”).
Alfa Laval Wins SEK 170 Million Energy-Efficiency Order in South Korea
December 17, 2015
LUND, Sweden--Regulatory News: Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to a petrochemical plant in South Korea. The order, booked in the Energy & Process segment, has a value of approximately SEK 170 million
No-fuse Switch for HVDC Wins R&D 100 Award
December 17, 2015
TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its No-fuse Switch for HVDC (high-voltage direct current), which incorporates power-switching technology, has won a 2015 R&D 100 award from R&D Magazine. This is Mitsubishi Electric’s 25th R&D 100 Awards. The awards, commonly known as the “Oscars of
Huber to Strengthen Fire Retardant Additive Portfolio While Expanding Global Reach with Acquisition
December 17, 2015
EDISON, N.J.--J.M. Huber Corporation, through its Huber Engineered Materials division, has reached an agreement to acquire the Martinswerk mineral flame retardants and specialty chemicals businesses of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB). The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in early 2016. The Martinswerk
Norwood Portable Sawmills Awards Prizes to 2015 Photo & Video Challenge Winners - Australia
December 17, 2015
TORONTO--Norwood Sawmills, the leading global manufacturer of premium portable sawmills, announced the winning entries from its annual customer photo and video challenge. Norwood owners from around the world submit photos and videos of their sawmilling operations and the unique projects they have built using boards and beams cut with their portable
M. Holland Latinoamerica Enters Distribution Agreement with Esenttia
December 17, 2015
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--M. Holland Latinoamerica today announced that it has entered an agreement to distribute polypropylene in Mexico for Esenttia, a subsidiary of the Ecopetrol business group of Colombia, S.A. Based in Mexico City, M. Holland Latinoamerica, a partnership between M. Holland Company and Grupo Solquim, was formed earlier this year to
CLARCOR Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
December 16, 2015
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--The CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE: CLC) Board of Directors at its December board meeting declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on Friday, January 29, 2016 to shareholders of record on January 21, 2016. CLARCOR is based in Franklin, Tennessee and is a diversified marketer and
Apogee Reports Record Operating Margin, Backlog in FY16 Q3; Raises EPS Guidance
December 16, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced fiscal 2016 third-quarter results. Apogee provides distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art. FY16 THIRD QUARTER VS. PRIOR-YEAR PERIOD Revenues of $238.3 million were down 2 percent. In constant currency, revenues were flat. Operating income of $27.9
InnerWorkings Creates International Centers of Excellence to Optimize Client Service
December 16, 2015
CHICAGO--InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), the leading global marketing execution firm, today announced a global business realignment strategy that will allow the Company to more efficiently meet client needs with consistently high levels of quality and service across its global platform. The realignment will centralize resources in regional
Packaging Corporation of America Announces Election of Mark W. Kowlzan as Chairman; Paul T. Stecko
December 16, 2015
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that effective December 31, 2015, Mark W. Kowlzan will become Chairman & CEO of the company. Mr. Kowlzan has served as CEO since July 2010. Paul T. Stecko will step down as non-executive chairman but will continue to serve on the board of directors. He has also
Top Taiwanese Companies Present Newest Cutting-edge Products at CES 2016
December 16, 2015
LOS ANGELES--The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will make its debut at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. Prominent voices from highly-valued Taiwanese brands Acer, ASUS, Delta, along with ITRI, Taiwan's largest and one of the world's leading high-tech applied research institutions, will speak on the region’s innovation at a January 7
SAIC Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
December 16, 2015
MCLEAN, Va.--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC), announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share. The cash dividend is payable on January 29, 2016 to stockholders of record on January 15, 2016. About SAIC SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing
CF Industries Announces Start-Up of New Urea Plant at Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex
December 16, 2015
DEERFIELD, Ill.--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that the new urea plant at the company’s Donaldsonville (LA) Nitrogen Complex has been operating since November 17, 2015 and has achieved consistent, stable operation. The plant has produced over 80,000 tons of granular urea since start-up. This is the first plant to be
SwRI-Led Consortium Launches Second Year of Advanced Emissions Research
December 16, 2015
SAN ANTONIO--The Advanced Combustion Catalyst and Aftertreatment Technologies (AC2AT) consortium, led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), will focus on four research projects in its second year. The joint-industry program provides a pre-competitive, collaborative approach to evaluating engine emissions and developing tools to improve advanced
Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Financial Results
December 16, 2015
EXTON, Pa.--Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. Revenues for fiscal 2015 were $20.1 million compared to $44.1 million for fiscal 2014. Operating loss for the current year was $(2.2) million, and the net loss for the
UFP Technologies Appoints Dan Croteau to its Board
December 16, 2015
GEORGETOWN, Mass.--UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), a manufacturer of packaging and component products, announced today it has expanded its Board of Directors to eight members with the appointment of Dan Croteau. Mr. Croteau is currently the CEO of Vention Medical, a company providing component manufacturing, assembly, and design
Cognex Names New Board Member
December 16, 2015
NATICK, Mass.--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) today announced that on Thursday, December 10, 2015, Cognex’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to add Dr. Gene Banucci to Cognex’s board. Banucci was the Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ATMI, Inc., a publicly-traded company that supplied specialty materials
ISG Principal Appointed to Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition Board
December 16, 2015
MANKATO, Minn.--ISG Principal and Agricultural Drainage Market Leader, Chuck Brandel, PE, was recently named to the Board of Directors for the Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC). The ADMC works to assist agricultural and environmental communities in improving water quality and increasing yields for food and energy
Hexcel Announces 2015 Earnings Release & 2016 Outlook Schedule
December 16, 2015
STAMFORD, Conn.--Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)(Paris:HXL) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2015 results after the close of market on January 21, 2016. The Company will include its 2016 outlook within the 2015 earnings release. Hexcel will hold a conference call to discuss both the 2015 results and its 2016
Kaman Appoints Tribby Warfield Senior VP & General Manager AC&E and Fluid Power Platforms
December 16, 2015
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (Kaman Distribution) today announced the appointment of Tribby Warfield to the additional role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Automation, Control & Energy (AC&E) platform effective January 1, 2016. Tribby joined Kaman Distribution in August 2014 as Senior Vice