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Growth of Robotic Business Incubators Predicted to Augment the Rise of the European Industrial
May 11, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the European industrial robotics market is expected to record a CAGR of more than 8% until 2020. This research report titled ‘European Industrial Robotics Market 2016-2020’, provides an in-depth analysis of market growth in terms of revenue and
Speyside Equity Acquires Opta Minerals Inc.
May 11, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Speyside Equity is pleased to announce that it has acquired Opta Minerals Inc (TSX: OPM). The acquisition was approved by the selling shareholders on March 31, 2016 and closed in April. Opta Minerals is a vertically integrated provider of custom process solutions and industrial mineral products used primarily in the steel,
GainSpan, GEO Semiconductor and ON Semiconductor Introduce HD Streaming Video/Audio Platform for
May 11, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IoT World—IoT Solutions provider GainSpan Corporation in collaboration with GEO Semiconductor and ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON) introduces a low-power, battery-operated video doorbell reference design capable of streaming high definition (HD) video and two-way, telephony quality audio over Wi-Fi networks.
Richardson Electronics and Anaren Sign Global Distribution Agreement
May 11, 2016
LAFOX, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced today a new global distribution agreement with Anaren, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer and seller of custom high-frequency solutions and standard components for the wireless communications, space and defense electronics, wireless consumer electronics, and IoT
OmniTRAX Affiliate Acquires Heart of Texas Railroad
May 11, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation services companies in North America and an affiliate of The Broe Group, is purchasing the Heart of Texas Railroad (HTR) from private local investors. The transaction is subject to Surface Transportation Board approval. Terms were not
SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. Announces Its Restricted 7.375% Senior Notes Due 2020 Are Eligible to
May 11, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SXCP) announces that its outstanding 7.375 percent Senior Notes due 2020 (the "2020 Notes") are freely tradable without restrictions by non-affiliates of SXCP. The 2020 Notes were issued in non-registered private offerings in January 2013, May 2014 and January 2015, and were subject
Hestan Commercial to Showcase 2016 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award-Winning CircuFlame Sealed Burner
May 11, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hestan Commercial, maker of the most advanced commercial kitchen appliances on the market, will showcase its 2016 Kitchen Innovations (KI) award-winning CircuFlame sealed burner at Booth #7616 at the 2016 National Restaurant Association® (NRA) Show in Chicago, May 21-24 at McCormick Place. The burner will also
ProShip, Inc. Announces Partnership with ERP Integrated Solutions
May 11, 2016
BROOKFIELD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProShip, Inc., a Neopost company, today announced its partnership with ERP Integrated Solutions, Inc. (ERP-IS), a recognized leader in providing innovative solutions to support applications of SAP, the market leader in enterprise application software. The partnership with ERP-IS gives ProShip customers access to
Indian Motorcycle Introduces the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
May 11, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today introduced the Indian® Chieftain Dark Horse®, a blacked-out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style. A bagger with undeniable presence, the Chieftain Dark Horse offers a ton of
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $7.0 Million Contract to Upgrade International
May 11, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2016-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) announced today that during its fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, its subsidiary, Comtech Systems, Inc., received an order from a foreign prime contractor for approximately $7.0 million to design and install a number of fixed troposcatter terminals. The
Viking Malt purchase of Danish Malting Group finalized
May 11, 2016
LAHTI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After getting clearance by all relevant competition authorities Viking Malt were able to finalized its purchase of Danish Malting Group from Carlsberg on 11th of May. The malting companies in Poland and Denmark will continue under the name Viking Malt from this date onwards. “We are happy to finally get this
NIKE, Inc. Sets Bold Vision and Targets for 2020
May 11, 2016
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today released its FY14/15 Sustainable Business Report, which details strong progress against the company’s environmental and social targets and sets a vision for a low-carbon, closed-loop future as part of the company’s growth strategy. “At Nike, we believe it is not enough
Evrnu™ and Levi Strauss & Co. Create First Jeans Made from Post-Consumer Cotton Garment
May 11, 2016
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textile technology startup Evrnu™, SPC and global jeanswear leader Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced they have created the world’s first jean made from regenerated post-consumer cotton waste. Using a new, patent-pending recycling technology, discarded consumer waste is converted into renewable
Hormel Foods Corporation Announces Webcast of 11th Annual Farm to Market Conference
May 11, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) announced today that James P. Snee, president and chief operating officer, will present at 2:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, during the 11th Annual Farm to Market Conference in New York City, NY. The company invites interested parties to listen to the presentation live via
ModusLink Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2016 American Business Awards?
May 11, 2016
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ModusLink Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK), a global, omni-channel technology and fulfillment provider, was recently named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Innovation of the Year – Business Service Industries category for its 4-Minute
GE Power and Partners Convened Future of Electricity Summit in New Delhi, India
May 11, 2016
NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE:GE), in partnership with Mint and Hindustan Times, yesterday convened distinguished members from the government of India, policy leaders and industry experts to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape and explore pathways towards a modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy future.
KIOTI Tractor Celebrates 30 Years in North America
May 11, 2016
WENDELL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since the first KIOTI tractor was introduced in the U.S. in 1986, KIOTI Tractor has aligned itself among the nation’s leading tractor brands. Thirty years later, KIOTI is still ‘running ahead of the pack’ as an innovator within the industry. With its vast series of high-quality and groundbreaking
Intevac Announces Upcoming Investor Events
May 11, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVAC) today announced that company management is scheduled to present at the following upcoming investor events: B Riley 17thAnnual Investor Conference Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, CA Presentation: 1:00pm PDT on May 25, 2016   Benchmark Company, LLC One-on-One Investor
Vetter is a winner of the AbbVie TRIUMPH AWARD
May 11, 2016
RAVENSBURG, Germany,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AbbVie, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies has awarded Vetter, a leading contract manufacturing and development organization (CDMO), the TRIUMPH AWARD for 2015. The award was granted for meeting AbbVie’s ‘predetermined high-level demands of service’. Vetter received
Iteris to Present at the 17th Annual B. Riley Investor Conference on May 25, 2016
May 11, 2016
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, has been invited to present at the 17th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference. The conference is being held on May 25-26, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California. Iteris CFO Andy Schmidt
CACI Logistics & Material Readiness Group Receives CMMI ML 5 Reappraisal
May 11, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that its Logistics and Material Readiness (LMR) business has been reappraised at maturity level (ML) 5 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)® following a comprehensive appraisal. This is the third CMMI ML5 the LMR team
Stratasys Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2016 Annual Shareholder Meeting
May 11, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that its shareholders have approved all four proposals at the Company’s 2016 annual general meeting of shareholders, which was held on May 5, 2016. The proposals, which were described
Master Rig International Announces Installation of Top Drive Dynamometer in Houston Headquarters
May 11, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Master Rig International (MRI) announces installation of a top drive dynamometer at their Houston headquarters. In order to broaden their support of oil and gas drilling contractors domestically and worldwide. The new top drive dynamometer will allow full load testing of all makes and models of AC/DC and hydraulic systems
People with Hearing Loss Report ‘Struggling,’ ‘Straining,’ ‘Difficulty Recalling’
May 11, 2016
SOMERSET, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A just-released Harris Poll sheds light on how approximately 48 million Americans with hearing loss struggle to participate in conversations, strain to understand what is being said and even have difficulty remembering parts of conversations. The independent poll, commissioned by Oticon, Inc. in advance of
Analog Devices’ Power Conversion Platform Improves Safety, Reliability and Efficiency in Renewable
May 11, 2016
NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) today announced its fully integrated power conversion platform for next-generation solar power, energy storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure applications. The platform, which includes processing, gate driving, and sensing components, was designed to enable new faster-switching
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.2 Million
May 11, 2016
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today announced the receipt of multiple air pollution control (APC) contracts from customers in China. These awards have an
LABWORKS LIMS Acquired from PerkinElmer by Labworks LLC – Future Never Looked Brighter
May 11, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Labworks, LLC, the industry’s choice for robust yet simple solutions for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), announced that it has acquired the LABWORKS LIMS product line from PerkinElmer Health Sciences. The LABWORKS LIMS product line, which has a 25-year history of LIMS excellence, was
Hexion Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
May 11, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will host a teleconference to discuss First Quarter 2016 results on Friday, May 13, 2016, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will issue a press release announcing its financial results for the First Quarter ended March 31, 2016 prior to the opening of
Arctic Cat First Powersport OEM Utilizing Virtual Reality
May 11, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) is the first powersport OEM taking event marketing to places unseen by most off-road and snowmobiling enthusiasts, with a fully immersive, virtual ride via the Arctic Cat 360 experience featuring Samsung Gear VR headsets powered by Oculus. Samsung Gear VR headsets allow consumers visiting
Exostar Announces Collaboration Solution to Support DFARS-Compliant Exchange of Covered Defense
May 11, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exostar, whose cloud-based solutions help companies in aerospace and defense, life sciences, and healthcare mitigate risk and solve their identity and access challenges, today announced its multi-enterprise collaboration solution now includes a robust digital rights management protection capability that extends
Materialise Reports First Quarter 2016 Results
May 11, 2016
LEUVEN, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materialise NV (NASDAQ:MTLS), a leading provider of additive manufacturing software and of sophisticated 3D printing services, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Highlights – First Quarter 2016 Total revenue increased 14.2% from the first quarter of 2015 to
Rentech Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2016
May 11, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rentech, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTK) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2016. Keith Forman, President and CEO of Rentech, stated, “We are pleased to have completed Rentech Nitrogen’s merger with CVR Partners and the partial retirement and amendment of our obligations with GSO
Oshkosh Corporation Selects Kim Metcalf-Kupres for Board of Directors
May 11, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, announced today the appointment of Kim Metcalf-Kupres to its Board of Directors as a new, independent director. Metcalf-Kupres is vice president and chief marketing officer for Johnson Controls, (NYSE: JCI). With this
Call for Submissions Now Open for OpenMPCon 2016
May 11, 2016
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The OpenMP Architecture Review Board (ARB) today announced that it is now taking submissions for the OpenMPCon 2016 developer conference. OpenMPCon provides a unique forum for OpenMP developers to present and discuss the development of real-world applications that leverage the performance of parallel processing
REMANENCE: Decrease Europe’s Dependency on Rare Earth Magnets by Implementing the Circular Economy
May 11, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rare earth metals are essential in the production of electronics and today 92% of the global production of rare earth magnets comes from China. For the European Commission, the material necessary for the production of these magnets is classified as a critical raw material. But thanks to the research project
Semcon Wins Prestigious Innovation Leadership Award
May 11, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The international technology company, Semcon (STO:SEMC), receives the 2016 Visionary Innovation Leadership Award in Brazil. Semcon claims the prestigious award in recognition of its ability to leverage global mega trends, a commitment to innovation and autonomous driving in global collaboration. Each year in
Telecoms, Power and Transport Infrastructure Investments Highlight Bright Spots for Economic
May 11, 2016
KIGALI, Rwanda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the World Economic Forum on Africa, IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of critical information and insight, announced new analysis on bright spots for economic diversification in sub-Saharan Africa. “The commodity super cycle may have ended, but there are certainly bright spots for investors
BE Group AB: Record date for the reverse share split of the company’s shares
May 11, 2016
S- MALMÖ, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Annual General Meeting in BE Group AB (publ) on 28 April 2016 resolved on a reverse share split of the company’s shares, whereby 20 existing shares will be consolidated into to one new share (reverse share split 1:20). The Board of Directors was authorized to determine the record
Technip Awarded Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Services Contract by Woodside
May 11, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) (ADR:TKPPY) has been awarded an engineering services contract by Woodside to provide multi-disciplinary engineering services as part of an engineering panel. This contract covers all Woodside operated onshore, offshore and subsea producing assets. Under the agreement,
Mekonomen: Interim Report January - March 2016
May 11, 2016
SEGELTORP, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Mekonomen (STO:MEKOB): 1 January - 31 March 2016 1) Revenue increased 3 per cent to SEK 1,424 M (1,382) and has been negatively affected by Easter. Excluding the acquisition of Opus Equipment, revenue increased 1 per cent. Adjusted for currency effects and calculated on the comparable number of
CORRECTING and REPLACING OnePlus Corp. entering into collaborative discussions with Marathon
May 11, 2016
CORRECTION...by OnePlus Corp. CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: ONEPLUS CORP. ENTERING INTO COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH MARATHON EQUIPMENT COMPANY OnePlus Corp., a ParkerGale Capital portfolio company providing leading technology
Ayla Networks Extends its Global IoT Reach to Japan, Establishing Japan Office and Expanding its
May 11, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IT WEEK—Ayla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, announced today that it is formally establishing its presence in Japan. Ayla has opened a Japan office, hired a regional manager for Japan, and announced several key partnerships and plans to launch its Asian IoT cloud service. The
Motion Feedback Input PCIe Board for High Accuracy Synchro/Resolver Measurement
May 11, 2016
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has a new high-accuracy Synchro/Resolver input PCIe board offering a flexible solution for angular measurement testing in production screening and prototype evaluation.
Kobe to Build Aluminum-Extrusion Plant on Bowling Green, Kentucky Campus
May 11, 2016
Automotive supplier to invest $46.7 million
Real Industry Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Results
May 10, 2016
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real Industry, Inc. (NASDAQ:RELY) (“Real Industry” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter 2016 Highlights Revenues increased to $309.4 million from $300.5 million sequentially in the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter
Ennis, Inc. Reports Results for the Year and Quarter Ended February 29, 2016 and Sets Record Date
May 10, 2016
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ennis, Inc. (the “Company"), (NYSE: EBF), today reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2016. Highlights include: Apparel margin increased 700 basis points for the comparable quarter and 470 basis points for the comparable period. Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure)
Fuel Tech Reports 2016 First Quarter Financial Results
May 10, 2016
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today reported financial results for the first quarter ("Q1") ended March 31, 2016. Q1 2016 Results Overview Consolidated
3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
May 10, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.11 per share for the second quarter of 2016, payable June 12, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2016. 3M has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for more
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
May 10, 2016
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by 5.9%, or $0.01 per share, to $0.18 per share for the second quarter of 2016. The dividend will be payable on June 16, 2016 to the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stockholders of record at the close of
Babcock & Wilcox Announces Solid First Quarter 2016 Results
May 10, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE:BW) announced today first quarter 2016 revenues of $404.1 million, an increase of $7.0 million, or 1.8%, from the first quarter of 2015. GAAP earnings per share for the first quarter of 2016 were $0.20 compared to $0.21 in the first quarter of 2015. Adjusted