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ON Semiconductor Expands Optical Image Stabilization Portfolio, Bringing Superior Picture Quality
February 22, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobile World Congress (MWC)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficiency innovations, introduces its next generation Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) / Auto Focus (AF) driver, the LC898123AXD, to its portfolio, offering a premier digital still camera and video experience for smart phones, tablets,
A.M. Castle & Co. Announces Sale of Energy Inventory to Triple-S Tube Supply for Net Cash
February 22, 2016
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Castle & Co. (NYSE:CAS) (the “Company” or “Castle”), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced today that it has closed a transaction with Triple-S Tube Supply, LP and Triple-S Tube Supply ULC
Watch BizWireTV’s Accelerator Report from Business Wire
February 22, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Wire announces the newest episode of BizWireTV Accelerator Report, part of their BizWireTV news-show series. Now available on Business Wire, the show serves as a preview of upcoming IPOs, scheduled earnings announcements, recent funding announcements and trends to watch in the upcoming week. This week’s
G&K Services Introduces eStores for Online Purchasing
February 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GK), a leading provider of uniforms and facility services programs, has introduced online eStores for businesses to manage their work apparel and accessory purchase programs. The eStores provide convenient online access for employees to order and replace their own uniforms and
HCC Embedded Releases Dual IPv4/IPv6 Stack for Texas Instruments Hercules™ Microcontrollers
February 22, 2016
NÜRNBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCC Embedded, experts in securing embedded data, has released a full IPv4/IPv6 dual stack that is available for free evaluation download. The stack is designed with a focus on quality and data security and is available with a full MISRA-compliance code-quality report. When used in conjunction with TI’s
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Will Provide Update on Restatement
February 22, 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 non-residential, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, announced on February 22, 2016 that its Board of Directors has approved
Lifco AB: Year-End Report 2015
February 22, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Lifco AB (STO:LIFCO): Reporting period January – December · Net sales increased by 16.2% to MSEK 7,901 (6,802). Organically, net sales grew by 5.7% · EBITA increased by 22.8% to MSEK 1,186 (966) · EBITA margin increased to 15.0% (14.2%) · Profit before tax grew by 41.7%
SKF: Notice of Annual General Meeting
February 22, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SKF (STO:SKFB) (STO:SKFA): Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Aktiebolaget SKF will be held at SKF Kristinedal, Byfogdegatan 4, Gothenburg, Sweden, at 13.00 on Thursday, 31 March 2016. The doors are open from 11.00. Please note that refreshments will be served, prior to
Jaipur Rugs Renamed Jaipur Living
February 22, 2016
NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jaipur Rugs Inc. has been renamed Jaipur Living Inc. The announcement comes as Jaipur celebrates more than a decade of steady growth and expansion in key categories that include the award-winning rugs that have made Jaipur a global name, as well as textile products that currently consist of pillows, poufs and throws.
Barr Group’s Embedded Systems Design Survey Reveals Troubling Safety and Security Trends
February 22, 2016
NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embedded World -- Barr Group today announced key findings of its 2016 Embedded Systems Safety & Security Survey, raising alarm that the industry is not taking safety and security seriously enough. The survey incorporates complete responses from more than 2,400 qualified engineers, 46 percent from North
Kyocera Launches Rugged, Work-Ready DuraXE Feature Phone at TELUS, Complementing Rugged DuraForce
February 22, 2016
SAN DIEGO & QUEBEC--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Communications Inc. today announced that the rugged DuraXE feature phone will join its DuraForce ultra-rugged smartphone at TELUS, Canada’s fastest-growing national telecommunications company, which provides wireless service to more than 8.5 million Canadians. The DuraXE is a Push-To-Talk
Layoffs for Rejlers in Sweden
February 22, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Rejlers (STO:REJL): In conjunction with the presentation of the Year-end report, CEO Peter Rejler informed about measures in restoring profitability to Rejlers Sweden. Swedish management has prepared a plan of action calling for layoffs of 125 employees. All were notified this morning. Rejlers Sweden has
ZTE Introduces Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite, With Flawless Metallic Design
February 22, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today launched the latest iterations in its popular Blade series, the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite, at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona. Designed to meet the needs of today’s smartphone users, the two devices are on display at ZTE’s conference booth in
HARMAN to Drive Connected Car Ecosystem Growth With New Service Provider Program
February 22, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Only two months after introducing the HARMAN Service Delivery Platform, HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today further advances towards leading the connected car ecosystem by making it
Intertek Highlights Degradation and Stabilization of Plastic Materials
February 22, 2016
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, will host a seminar addressing the challenges of polymer degradation through stabilization and advanced polymer testing. The seminar will review the root causes and processes of degradation across the plastic supply chain, from resin
DOCOMO and Ericsson Succeed in World's First Trial to Achieve Cumulative 20Gbps with Two
February 22, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced today that in a joint 5G technologies trial, the companies achieved a cumulative 20Gbps of data throughput in an outdoor environment using the 15GHz frequency band with two simultaneously connected mobile devices of a downlink bit rate of over 10Gbps each, on February 21.
Vetter Wins Two Coveted Awards
February 22, 2016
RAVENSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World Packaging Organization (WPO) has awarded Vetter, a leading contract manufacturing and development organization (CDMO), the WorldStar Award 2016 for its syringe closure system Vetter-Ject®. The WorldStar competition is one of the major events of the WPO, and its award represents the pre-eminent
Source Photonics Announces Availability of the Industry-First 25G SFP28-LR Transceiver Operating in
February 22, 2016
WEST HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Source Photonics today announces the availability of the industry’s first industrial temperature (i-temp) 25 Gb/s SFP28-LR optical transceiver in the compact SFP+ form factor supporting Wireless and Ethernet applications. Source Photonics launched the industry’s first i-temp 6Gb/s SFP+ products in
Toshiba Releases New Partner Site for Overseas Distribution Partners in Semiconductor and Storage
February 22, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of a new dedicated partner site for overseas distribution partners. One of Toshiba’s strategies for increasing sales of semiconductor and storage products is to enhance cooperation with distribution
NXP and Qualcomm Expand Collaboration to Enable Mobile Transit in Snapdragon-Based Phones
February 22, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(Mobile World Congress 2016) – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced the integration of industry-leading near field communication (NFC) and embedded secure element (eSE) solutions across Qualcomm®
Toshiba Granted Licenses to BaySand's Metal Only Programmable Technology
February 22, 2016
TOKYO & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”) and BaySand, Inc. (“BaySand”) today announced that the two companies have agreed to settle the disputes between the parties with respect to the terms of the license for BaySand’s Metal Only Programmable Technology granted by BaySand to Toshiba,
OPPLE Lighting Enters Lux Review’s Global Hotlist of Lighting Companies 2015
February 22, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lux Review, an independent media covering energy-efficient lighting, recently unveiled Lux Review’s Global Hotlist of Lighting Companies 2015. As one of the biggest lighting companies in China, OPPLE Lighting entered the hotlist for its remarkable achievements in the global lighting market. Lux Review
Netherlands-Based Plastics Manufacturer Increasing Indiana Production
February 22, 2016
DSM Engineering Plastics Americas, a business group of the global science-based company Royal DSM, announced plans today to expand its operations in Evansville, creating up to 25 new jobs for Hoosiers by the end of the year. 
DOCERAM Expands Its CERAZUR Range of Centring Pins
February 22, 2016
Ceramic centring pins for welding: Longer service life, more reliability, and higher precision
Pallet Return Device: New Ergonomic Solution to Handling Empty Pallets
February 22, 2016
The PRDTM is designed to operate in distribution center pick modules and makes handling pallets (wood or plastic) safer and more efficient than current practices without using any outside energy source such as electricity or compressed air.
Vortec Hazardous Location Enclosure Coolers Provide Low Cost Electrical Protection
February 22, 2016
Hazardous Location Enclosure Coolers from Vortec protect electrical and electronic enclosures, keeping them cool and clean in the dirtiest, hottest environments.
Single Row Louvered Panel, New from Akro-Mils
February 22, 2016
Designed for use in areas where a full panel will not fit, the Single Row Louvered Panel creates additional storage space — putting storage around close spaces such as desk or workbench areas. 
Hagens Berman: California Consumer Files Second Lawsuit Against Mercedes for BlueTEC Diesel
February 20, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A California owner of a Mercedes BlueTEC diesel automobile today filed a second class-action lawsuit against Mercedes stating the automaker knowingly programmed its Clean Diesel vehicles to emit illegal, dangerous levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) at levels up to 65 times higher than those permitted by the EPA when
Clariant Mining Solutions to present paper on breakthrough collector as xanthate alternative at SME
February 20, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Mining Solutions business will exhibit and present an important technical paper during SME’s Annual Conference and Expo held February 21-24, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz. Representatives from Clariant Mining Solutions will be on hand in
Terex Updates Status of Integration Activities
February 19, 2016
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) announced that Terex and Konecranes have determined that it would be prudent to pause the integration planning activities for the time being. This will allow the Terex management team to devote its attention to improving the Company’s operating results and delivering on
Phillips 66 to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Refining Conference
February 19, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) Chairman and CEO Greg Garland will speak to investors and securities analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2016 Refining Conference on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 10 a.m. EST. Garland will discuss the company’s execution of the company’s strategy, including continued commitment
SunCoke Energy Inc. Announces Resignation of Karen B. Peetz from Board of Directors
February 19, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) announced today that Karen B. Peetz has resigned from the SunCoke Board of Directors, effective immediately, to focus on other professional commitments, including her role as President of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon). Peetz has been a director of SunCoke Energy
Tenneco to Webcast Presentation at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance
February 19, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) will participate in the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference to be held in Miami Beach, Florida on Monday, February 29, 2016. The webcasted presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am Eastern and run for 35 minutes. Tenneco’s Chief Financial Officer,
Accuride Corporation Receives Notice of NYSE Continued Listing Noncompliance
February 19, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) (“The Company”) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – announced that it was notified by the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on February 18, 2016 that the Company was not in compliance with the
Battery Council International Responds to Proposal to Clean up Former Exide Battery Recycling
February 19, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mark Thorsby, Executive Vice President of Battery Council International, responded with the following statement to Governor Brown’s announcement Wednesday on funding for cleanup near the former Exide Battery Recycling facility in Vernon, Assemblywoman Garcia’s related announcement Wednesday on supportive
Thriving Lithography Market in APAC Expected to Drive Revenues for the Global Lithography Systems
February 19, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research report released by Technavio, the global lithography systems market is expected to reach over to USD 8 billion by 2019. This report titled ‘Global Lithography Systems Market 2015-2019’, provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging trends. This
Alcoa Named World’s Most Admired Metals Company by Fortune Magazine
February 19, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the fifth consecutive year, lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing leader Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has been named the most admired metals company by Fortune magazine in its annual ranking on corporate reputation. Alcoa has been on Fortune’s Most Admired List since the publication began the annual ranking more
Parker Aerospace Chinese Aerospace Joint Ventures Receive Broad International and Domestic
February 19, 2016
NANJING & XI’AN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parker Aerospace, a business unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced that its two joint ventures with the Aviation Industry of China (AVIC) have received AS9100C certification. Additionally, the joint venture in
Ascom Network Testing announces key technology partnership with P3
February 19, 2016
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascom Network Testing, the leading independent network and service assurance provider, today announced that it has delivered its industry standard TEMS™ Investigation solutions to P3, a leading international consulting, engineering and testing services company. P3 will use TEMS Investigation technology in mobile
EIC Solutions Now offering CE-Certified ThermoTEC 151-series Thermoelectric Air Conditioners
February 19, 2016
WARMINSTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EIC Solutions now offers the 151 series ThermoTEC cooler in a CE Certified version. This new air conditioner still delivers a 2500 BTU cooling output at the same low power draw of 4.6 amps @ 240VAC, but now has been tested and certified in accordance with the following CE standards: Emissions EN 61326-1:2013;
St. Jude Medical Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend
February 19, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced that its board of directors declared a 7 percent increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to $0.31 per common share. The dividend is payable April 29, 2016, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2016. At the new rate, the
Prominence of Synthetic Jet Fuels Predicted to Infuse Growth into the Global Jet Fuel Additives
February 19, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market research report by Technavio, the global jet fuel additives market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 7% until 2019. In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global air jet fuel additives market for 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the
2016 Callaway Camaro SC610 Unveiled
February 19, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Callaway Cars executives unveiled their new 610 horsepower 2016 Callaway Camaro to members of the automotive media and enthusiast VIPs on Feb. 18, 2016. Debuting at a private reception at Callaway’s Santa Ana, California factory, the SC610 displayed a number of technical accomplishments engineered by Callaway and
Nanoco Wins 2016 Prism Award for Innovative Cadmium-Free Quantum Dot Technology
February 19, 2016
MANCHESTER, England & CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced it was selected as the winner of the Prism Awards 2016 in the Materials and Coatings category for its cadmium-free CFQD® quantum
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 176th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
February 19, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB) today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2016, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 3, 2016. This will mark the 176th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. About
CORRECTING and REPLACING Monsanto Named by FORTUNE Magazine as One of the World’s Most Admired
February 19, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First paragraph, second sentence of release should read: Monsanto was honored as No. 1 in its industry sector on the 2016 list, released today (instead of Monsanto was honored as No. 1 in its industry sector and No. 197 overall on the 2016 list, released today). The corrected release reads: MONSANTO NAMED BY FORTUNE
A.M. Castle & Co. Announces Expiration of Senior Secured Note Exchange Offer
February 19, 2016
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Castle & Co. (NYSE:CAS) (the “Company” or “Castle”), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced today the expiration at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on February 18, 2016 (the “Expiration Date”)
Everspin Expands Automotive Grade MRAM Product Line
February 19, 2016
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everspin has announced availability of two new additions to its high performance MRAM automotive product line. The 16Mb MRAM now is available in the automotive temperature range of -40 C to 125 C and comes in both x8 and x16 IO configurations. With fast 45 ns read and write cycle times in a parallel asynchronous
Autoliv, Inc. Publishes 2015 Annual Report
February 19, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Autoliv AB (NYSE:ALV) (STO:ALIVSDB) Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) has filed its Form 10-K, which includes the Company's 2015 Annual Report, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Form 10-K, including the Annual Report, is available at the SEC Edgar website: www.sec.gov. The
Audi of America Retains PMK-BNC as Public Relations Agency of Record
February 19, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audi of America has awarded PMK-BNC with its U.S. public relations business. Continuing its long-standing partnership, PMK-BNC will represent Audi as agency of record across all media relations and communications verticals. After a comprehensive, competitive and mandatory review, PMK-BNC was selected from several