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Graphic of "If You Can Turn It on, Drive It, or Fly It, Chances Are NI and LabVIEW Made It Happen"
December 15, 2015
--A graphic is available on Business Wire's Website and the Associated Press Photo Network of "If You Can Turn It on, Drive It, or Fly It, Chances Are NI and LabVIEW Made It Happen." From the inception of an idea to the commercialization of a widget, NI's unique platform-based approach to engineering and science applications has driven progress
Fitch: Latin American Chemicals Outlook Remains Stable
December 15, 2015
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has published a new report on the 2016 outlook for the Latin American chemicals industry. Fitch expects the credit profiles of rated Latin American chemicals to remain stable during 2016 despite low petrochemical prices. "Low oil prices should benefit Braskem's cost structure, which is reliant upon derivative oil product,
Chassix Names Douglas DelGrosso as Chief Executive Officer
December 15, 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Chassix Holdings, Inc. (“Chassix” or the “Company”) the automotive industry's largest single integrated resource for high-quality, precision chassis casting and machining solutions, today announced it has named Douglas DelGrosso as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 4, 2016. He
Li Tong Group (LTG) Receives US$45 Million Capital Investment from Olympus Capital Asia
December 15, 2015
HONG KONG--Li Tong Group, LTG, the world’s leading provider of Reverse Supply Chain Management (RSCM) services for the technology and telecomm industries, today announced an investment of US$45 Million from middle market private equity firm Olympus Capital Asia. The investment will enhance research and development efforts as well as expand
Tennessee Gains Manufacturing Jobs for a Fourth Straight Year
December 15, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturers’ News, Inc./-- Tennessee manufacturing employment climbed for a fourth straight year, but at a slower rate than in previous years, reports the 2016 Tennessee Manufacturers Register®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to MNI’s
Abaco Systems Wins Substantial Order from BAE Systems to Support Upgrade of Spearfish Torpedo
December 15, 2015
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--Abaco Systems announced today that it had secured orders with an initial value of £7.5 million (~$11.5 million) from BAE Systems Maritime Services business in the UK. Abaco’s rugged embedded computing solutions will be used within the ESCU (Electronic System Computer Unit) that will control the Royal Navy’s
Fitch: Chemical Giants Merger Underscores Activist Influence
December 15, 2015
CHICAGO & NEW YORK--The surge in, and influence of, activist activity on corporate decision-making is underscored by the recent Dow Chemical/DuPont proposed merger, according to Fitch Ratings. Last year, Trian Fund Management, with Nelson Peltz at the helm, encouraged a DuPont split in order to further enhance shareholder value, despite the
New Tennessee-sourced 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 Gasoline Engine to Power Nissan TITAN and TITAN XD
December 15, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan announced today that a new 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine, assembled in Decherd, Tennessee, will be available in the all-new TITAN and TITAN XD full-size pickup trucks, completing the first phase of the “American TITAN” story. The engine features four-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Event &
New Automated Business Development Solution for Government Contractors Launched
December 15, 2015
COCOA BEACH, Fla.--GCC Innovative Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of ProDash™, an industry-changing business development platform designed to automate the historically tedious manual process of government contract bidding. ProDash allows businesses interested in pursuing government contracts to automatically retrieve bid
Larson Electronics Releases 600 Watt Heavy Duty Portable Light Tower
December 15, 2015
KEMP, Texas--Larson Electronics continues its commitment to providing high grade lighting equipment to specialty markets with the release of a 600 watt heavy duty LED light tower. The WALTP-CU16-4X150W-LED light tower from Larson Electronics produces 59,610 lumens of light from four 150 watt LED light heads. This tower has a removable quad light
Wireless Power Handbook 2nd Edition Published by Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC)
December 15, 2015
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the publication of the Second Edition of the Wireless Power Handbook. This edition is a practical engineering handbook designed to provide power system design engineers valuable experiences and points of reference critical to understanding and designing highly
Proteintech Accelerates Knockdown Validation Initiative
December 15, 2015
CHICAGO--Proteintech Group, the benchmark in antibodies, today announced the rapid expansion of its siRNA validation program to have their entire portfolio verified by this advanced technique over the next several years. The original antibody manufacturer, which makes each one of their more than 12,000 products in-house from start to finish, became
Smithers Rapra Traction Summit 2016 Dates Announced
December 15, 2015
AKRON, Ohio--Smithers Rapra is pleased to announce the dates and location for its tire technology conference Traction Summit 2016 (http://www.tractionsummit.com/). The international event will take place May 25 – 27 at the Omni Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. The Traction 2016: Driving the Tire Industry Forward event shines for its ability
Suniva’s Founder Named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
December 15, 2015
NORCROSS, Ga.--Suniva, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, with headquarters in metro-Atlanta and manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Michigan, today announces that its Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Ajeet Rohatgi, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The
Single-Cell Lithium Battery Protection IC from Diodes Incorporated Delivers High-Precision Low-Power
December 15, 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 AP9101C. This IC provides protection for single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or lithium-polymer battery packs. The
BirdDogHR Talent Management System Named Construction Executive's 2016 Technology Hot Product
December 15, 2015
DES MOINES, Iowa--BirdDogHR™, the leader in talent management solutions for the construction, engineering and skilled trades industries, was identified by Construction Executive as a 2016 Technology Hot Product. Construction Executive releases an annual Hot Products issue that profiles companies offering innovative products and solutions for
Schnitzer Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings Date and Conference Call
December 15, 2015
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN) will report its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results on Thursday, January 7, 2016 and will webcast a conference call to discuss the performance at 11:30 a.m. Eastern on the same day. The webcast of the call and the accompanying slide presentation may be accessed on
ConAgra Foods Announces Details of Fiscal 2016 Second-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
December 15, 2015
OMAHA, Neb.--ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America’s leading food companies, will report its fiscal 2016 second-quarter results on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. The news release will be issued at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST. ConAgra Foods will host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EST to discuss the results. Following the
TriMas’ Rieke Establishes Global Innovation Center in India
December 15, 2015
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – announced today that Rieke Packaging has opened its Global Innovation Center in Asia. Based outside Delhi, India, this center houses a cross-functional team of product development, sales, marketing, customer
Four Major Universities to Showcase Technologies at Ben Franklin’s 2016 Shale Gas Innovation
December 15, 2015
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--We are pleased to announce that four regional universities: Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, and West Virginia University have all enthusiastically agreed to join the list of sponsors supporting Ben Franklin’s Fifth Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest. This year’s event, which is FREE to attend,
Hydroid Introduces New Capability for Lightweight Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
December 15, 2015
POCASSET, Mass.--Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of marine robotic systems, today announced the release of Line Capture Line Recovery (LCLR), a self-contained module that is initially offered on Hydroid’s REMUS 600 autonomous underwater vehicle for the purpose of autonomous launch and recovery.
ZWCAD 2017 Sneak Peek: WOW for the NEW and Even More Powerful ZWCAD
December 15, 2015
GUANGZHOU, China--ZWSOFT, an innovative supplier of CAD solutions for the AEC and MCAD industries, announced that ZWCAD 2017 will be released soon. ZWCAD 2017 offers users the most uniquely immersive experience with Advanced Grips, improved rendering effect and 64-bit and multi-platform compatibility – ground-breaking features to empower
Luxoft Teams Up with QNX on Automotive ADAS Technologies
December 15, 2015
NEW YORK--Luxoft Holding, Inc. (NYSE:LXFT), a leading provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions to a global client base, and QNX Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, today announced a new technology partnership focused on ADAS systems used by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and
SimLab Composer for ZW3D Release to Deliver First-Class 3D Visualizations and Simulations
December 15, 2015
GUANGZHOU, China--ZW3D, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, today announced that it has teamed up with SimLab Composer, one of the best 3D scene building and sharing programs, assisting ZW3D user community worldwide to create high-quality visualizations and run dynamic simulation
Carlisle’s American Spirit Will Begin to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean December 20
December 15, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Carlisle Companies Incorporated’s (NYSE:CSL) American Spirit is ready to begin rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in Talisker’s Atlantic Challenge, known as the “World’s Toughest Row” which commences December 20. Today Carlisle launched a website in support of Carlisle’s American Spirit for
Structural Costs for the German Engineering Business Will Impact Semcon’s Q4
December 15, 2015
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: Semcon (STO:SEMC) Measures connected with the streamlining of the German engineering business, (Engineering Services Germany) means that structural costs of around SEK 25 million will impact Q4. The costs are a result of the changes underway in the business area, initiated earlier this year. The measures
Chevron Embarks on PC-11 Public Education Campaign
December 15, 2015
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Late last week the ASTM International’s Automotive Lubricants Subcommittee approved the new Proposed Category 11 (API CK-4 and API FA-4) specifications for the next generation of heavy duty diesel engine oils to be licensed on December 1, 2016. To help prepare the industry for the change, the Chevron Products Company, a
Evoqua Partners with PUB Singapore to Build New Desalination Demonstration Plant Using
December 15, 2015
SINGAPORE & PITTSBURGH--Evoqua Water Technologies today announced it will work with PUB, Singapore’s national water agency to build a new desalination demonstration facility in Tuas, Singapore, capable of producing 500,000 gallons of desalinated seawater per day. The new desalination plant will utilize Evoqua’s next-generation,
Stealth.com Launches New Ecommerce Website
December 15, 2015
TORONTO--Stealth.com (a Sparton company), a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial rugged computers and peripherals has launched a brand new interactive, ecommerce website. New features on the site include a cleaner more attractive design, enhanced security, and optimization for mobile and tablet devices. The new Stealth.com site is easy to
Wilsonart Introduces Spectrum to Virtual Design Library
December 15, 2015
TEMPLE, Texas--Designers looking for dynamic, fashionable colors can now look to the Wilsonart design team and the entirely new and completely customizable category of color-carrying laminate designs, Spectrum. Spectrum launches this month as the latest addition to the Wilsonart® Laminate Virtual Design Library (VDL), a unique online resource
GlobalEdge Featured in Zinnov GSPR Report 2015 as a True Engineering Partner
December 15, 2015
BANGALORE, India--GlobalEdge, today announced that it has been featured in the GSPR report 2015 as a true engineering partner capable of complete product development, executing on new and innovative business models. The report is an annual initiative by Zinnov, a leading globalization and market expansion advisory firm. “GlobalEdge has been
VPG Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire Stress-Tek, Inc.
December 15, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.--Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and systems, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stress-Tek, Inc. of Kent, Washington, a privately held company. The acquisition is expected to close by December 31, 2015, subject to the satisfaction of customary
Mobile Mini Announces Execution of a $1.0 Billion Refinancing; Lowers Interest Costs
December 15, 2015
PHOENIX--Mobile Mini, Inc. (NASDAQ GS:MINI) (the “Company” or “Mobile Mini”), the world’s leading supplier of portable storage solutions and a leading provider of specialty containment solutions in the United States, today announced that it has entered into an amended and restated asset-based revolving credit facility
HARMAN Connected Car and Premium Audio Solutions Deliver Innovation and Luxury for Hyundai Genesis
December 15, 2015
STAMFORD, Conn.--HARMAN (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced the start of production of advanced connected car and audio solutions for the Genesis G90, the first vehicle from Hyundai’s new luxury brand. A New Standard for Intelligent, Finely-Tuned Driving
IHS Launches IHS Engineering Workbench, Helping Technical Professionals Drive Profitable Growth and
December 15, 2015
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of critical information and insight, today announced the launch of IHS Engineering Workbench™, a knowledge discovery platform for the technical enterprise that integrates essential information, powerful content analytics and advanced problem-solving tools through a single,
Jacobs Receives Design Basis Memorandum Contract from Suncor for New Oil Sands In-Situ Development
December 15, 2015
PASADENA, Calif.--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded a contract from Suncor Energy to provide project management and engineering services to complete the design basis memorandum (DBM) for its proposed Meadow Creek East facility in northeast Alberta, Canada. Located 45 kilometers south of Fort McMurray, Meadow
Axalta Associate General Counsel Named “Rising Star” at Philadelphia Business Journal’s
December 15, 2015
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is excited to announce that Jessica Cicali, Associate General Counsel for North America, was honored as a “Rising Star” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cicali received the Rising Star award at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s
3M Updates Full-Year 2015 Guidance; Company Projects 7 to 12 Percent Earnings Growth in 2016
December 15, 2015
ST. PAUL, Minn.--3M will announce today that it is poised for a successful 2016, forecasting strong earnings growth in the face of a challenging global economy. Inge G. Thulin, 3M Chairman, President and CEO, will tell analysts and investors on 3M’s 2016 outlook conference call that the company continues to make investments to build
GE Capital Aviation Services and Virgin America Sign Lease Agreement for 10 Airbus A321neo Aircraft
December 15, 2015
NORWALK, Conn.--GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, today announced it signed an agreement with Virgin America, Inc., to lease 10 new Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by CFM’s LEAP-1A engines to expand the carrier’s fleet. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2017
Clearwater Paper Announces $100 Million Stock Repurchase
December 15, 2015
SPOKANE, Wash.--Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) today announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the company’s common stock, demonstrating the company’s strong balance sheet and positive outlook on its business. This authorization follows the successful completion of the
SBA Materials Closes Funding Round
December 15, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--SBA Materials Inc., a leader in development of engineered nano-structured dielectrics, has announced the successful closing of its Series D financing round. New investors in this round were Air Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD) and Tokyo Electron Venture Capital Inc. Also participating were existing investors Intel Capital, Samsung
L&T Technology Services Rated as a Leader in Eleven Categories by Zinnov in Global R&D
December 15, 2015
MUMBAI, India--L&T Technology Services, a global R&D and Engineering Services company, has been rated as an expansive and established leader in the overall category by Zinnov’s 'Global R&D Service Providers Ratings’ (GSPR) survey 2015. The survey also rated L&T Technology Services in the Leadership Zone for eight
ST Imaging Receives Platinum Award from LibraryWorks’ Second Annual Modern Library Awards
December 15, 2015
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--ST Imaging, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of digital microfilm viewer/scanners is pleased to announce their second straight Platinum award from LibraryWorks’ second annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The ST ViewScan is the only microfilm scanner to have won the Platinum MLA both years. “We are
Blue Bird Delivers Strong Fiscal 2015 Financial Performance
December 15, 2015
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year results. Highlights Delivered full-year net sales of $919 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $73 million1, excluding $3 million in ongoing public
Building Energy Management System Revenue is Expected to Reach $10.8 Billion in 2024, According to
December 15, 2015
BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research examines the major trends and market issues expected to shape the future of intelligent buildings in 2016 and beyond. Buildings are becoming data-rich environments as owners and key decision makers continue to invest in a variety of solutions that embody the technology foundation of the Internet
Holmen: Hallsta Paper Mill Postpones Restart of PM 11
December 15, 2015
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Holmen (STO:HOLMB) (STO:HOLMA): The clean-up after the fire of 20 November at Hallsta Paper Mill has been completed, and that has enabled a better assessment of the damage caused. Paper machine PM 12 is already up and running, while it has now been assessed that PM 11 will be able to be restarted in mid-March. PM 11
Completion of SSAB’s Negotiations to Reduce Workforce in Raahe
December 15, 2015
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: SSAB (STO:SSABA) (STO:SSABB) (HEX:SSABAH) (HEX:SSABBH) initiated employer-employee negotiations in October at the production site in Raahe for reasons related to production, financial situation and operational restructuring. These negotiations have now been completed with the result that 180 jobs will be shed. The
Westinghouse: COP21 Deal Allows Work toward Low-Carbon Energy Future to Begin in Earnest
December 15, 2015
PARIS--Westinghouse Electric Company welcomes the outcome of the COP21 climate negotiations as a step in the right direction toward a low-carbon future. President and Chief Executive Officer Danny Roderick stated, “The road from Paris to a low-carbon, climate-friendly future is long. The clock is ticking. We need to start work now to
Toshiba Launches General-Purpose System Power IC for Automotive Functional Safety
December 15, 2015
TOKYO--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of "TB9044FNG", a general-purpose system power IC with multiple outputs achieving functional safety[1] for automotive applications. Sample shipments start today, with the mass production scheduled to start in October, 2017. More and more safety-critical automotive systems, such as
NOTE Awarded Prestigious Assignment from Philips Healthcare
December 15, 2015
DANDERYD, Sweden--Regulatory News: NOTE (STO:NOTE) After an extensive evaluation process, NOTE has been appointed as the manufacturing partner to Philips Mammography Solutions. The division of Philips Healthcare has announced a re-organization of its operations in Solna, Sweden, and has decided to outsource a large part of its in-house electronics