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City Capital Ventures Announces the Acquisition of Diedrich Roasters
May 5, 2016
PONDERAY, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--City Capital Ventures, LLC (“City Capital”), a private investment partnership headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is pleased to announce it has acquired a majority stake in Diedrich Roasters (“Diedrich”) of Ponderay, Idaho. The transaction enables founders Stephan and Becky Diedrich to
Optomec Appoints Former Semiconductor Executive as COO
May 5, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and 3D printed electronics, today announced that Doug Welter, former Vice President and General Manager at Phillips Semiconductor (now NXP N.V.), has assumed responsibilities in the newly created position
QAD Awards Partner Excellence at Explore 2016
May 5, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (Nasdaq:QADA) (Nasdaq:QADB) a leading provider of enterprise software and services designed for global manufacturing companies, today announced the winners of its annual partner program awards at the QAD Explore 2016 customer conference in Chicago. The awards recognize partners in the QAD community for their
Macy’s Invites All Charities to Participate In This Year’s Weekend-Long “Shop For A Cause”
May 5, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s (NYSE:M) is calling on all charities to participate in its 11th annual national “Shop For A Cause” program – a unique shopping event dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations’ fundraising efforts. Formerly a one-day initiative, this year Macy’s has extended
Westinghouse Improves AP1000® RCP Installation Delivery Certainty by 37%
May 5, 2016
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company, Sanmen Nuclear Power Company, Shandong Nuclear Power Company, State Nuclear Power Engineering Company and China Nuclear Industry Fifth Construction Company have together installed eight reactor coolant pumps (RCPs) at the world’s first AP1000 nuclear power plant units under construction
IoT Made Simple: GE First Manufacturer to Have Suite of Connected Appliances on IFTTT
May 5, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The connected suite is officially complete: GE Appliances has announced the release of three new channels on “If This Then That” (IFTTT), doubling their existing IFTTT presence from three channels to six and making GE Appliances the first appliance manufacturer to have its entire appliance suite on the
Details of Ford Motor Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
May 5, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will conduct its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT and can be accessed on a listen-only basis by phone or audio webcast. Access Information: May 12, 2016 Toll Free: 1.877.870.8664
Church & Dwight Reports First Quarter Results
May 5, 2016
EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD): 2016 First Quarter Results       2016 Full Year Outlook Organic sales growth of 5.2%; reported growth of 4.5% Organic sales growth raised to 3-4% Gross Margin expansion of 80 basis points Gross Margin expansion of 75 basis points Reported EPS growth of 7.5%
Calgon Carbon Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
May 5, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Income from operations for the first quarter of 2016 was $8.5 million versus $17.3 million for the first quarter of 2015. Net income was $5.5 million for the first quarter of 2016 versus $11.1 million for the comparable
1366 Technologies Receives $10 Million Investment from Hanwha Investment Corporation
May 5, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies (“1366”) today announced it has received a $10 million investment from the Hanwha Investment Corporation, one of Korea’s leading private equity/venture capital firms with more than $500 million under management. The funds will be used toward the
Silgan Declares Quarterly Dividend
May 5, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The Board of Directors approved a $0.17 per share quarterly cash dividend,
Dow’s Peter Trefonas, Ph.D., to Receive Prestigious Perkin Medal
May 5, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), America Group, announced today that Peter Trefonas, Ph.D., corporate fellow in Electronic Materials at The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), has won the 2016 SCI Perkin Medal. This honor recognizes Trefonas’ contributions in the development of chemicals that enable
Cooper Tire Sponsors Formula SAE Design Competition Events
May 5, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire announced today it is a sponsor of the SAE International Formula SAE program for the 2016 competition year. An annual part of SAE’s Collegiate Design Series, Formula SAE brings together engineering students from more than 220 universities around the world. Devoted to helping young and upcoming
Stratasys 3D Printed Dresses by Designer Noa Raviv Feature at 'Manus x Machina' Exhibition at the
May 5, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced that two of its 3D printed pieces, which are incorporated into dresses by designer Noa Raviv, are featured in “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” a new exhibition
Mechanical Technology Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
May 5, 2016
ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mechanical Technology, Incorporated (MTI or the Company), (OTCQB:MKTY), a company engaged, through its subsidiary MTI Instruments, Inc. (MTI Instruments), in the design, manufacture and sale of precision test and measurement sensors, instruments and systems that provide solutions for linear displacement, vibration
ORBCOMM Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
May 5, 2016
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ORBCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The following financial highlights are in thousands of dollars.   Three months ended March 31, 2016   2015
HanesBrands Named to Forbes U.S. Best Employers List
May 5, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a leading marketer of everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel under world-class brands in the Americas, Europe and Pacific-Asia, has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2016, the second workplace honor for the company in the past year.
The Buckle, Inc. Reports April 2016 Net Sales
May 5, 2016
KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended April 30, 2016 decreased 13.2 percent in comparison to comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 2, 2015. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Reports Earnings for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016
May 5, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 ended April 1, 2016. Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Highlights: U.S. GAAP net earnings and EPS of $65M and $0.54, respectively; Adjusted net earnings and EPS of $91M and $0.75, respectively; Backlog at
Mobile Mini Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Due 2024
May 5, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobile Mini, Inc. (NASDAQ GS:MINI) (“Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) today announced that it has priced its offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due July 1, 2024 (the “notes”) in a private offering. The issuance of the notes is expected to close on
Calgon Carbon Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
May 5, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Income from operations for the first quarter of 2016 was $8.5 million versus $17.3 million for the first quarter of 2015. Net income was $5.5 million for the first quarter of 2016 versus $11.1 million for the comparable
Compass Minerals Declares Second-Quarter Dividend
May 5, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals’ (NYSE:CMP) board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.695 per share payable June 15, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2016. About Compass Minerals Compass Minerals is a leading provider of essential minerals that solve nature’s
Milacron Holdings Corp. Reports First Quarter 2016 Results
May 5, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (“Milacron”) (NYSE:MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastic processing industry, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.   Three Months Ended March 31, In millions (except per share data) 2016   2015  
HARMAN Appoints Henry Tirri as Chief Technology Officer
May 5, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced that Henry Tirri will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective June 1, 2016. Tirri will join the HARMAN
Ford Invests in Pivotal to Accelerate Cloud-Based Software Development; New Labs Drive Ford Smart
May 5, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford today announces an investment in Pivotal, a cloud-based software platform company headquartered in San Francisco, to further enhance its software development capabilities and deliver innovations to customers more quickly. The $182.2 million investment in Pivotal aims to help drive Ford’s transition to an
Luxembourg Government and Deep Space Industries Sign MoU
May 5, 2016
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Luxembourg Government, the public-law banking institution “Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement” (SNCI) and the Silicon Valley-based asteroid mining company Deep Space Industries (DSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting out their cooperation
CACI U.S. Operations Achieves Enterprise-Wide Certification for Delivering Process Excellence
May 5, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that its U.S. Operations has been certified for the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2015 credential for quality management. The new certification, the first enterprise-wide ISO certification CACI has achieved, validates the
PEI-Genesis Announces New Distribution Partnership with SOURIAU: Global Leader in Harsh Environment
May 5, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PEI-Genesis, the world’s fastest assembler of precision connectors, has entered into an authorized value-add distribution partnership with Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU, it was announced today by Steven Fisher, CEO of PEI-Genesis. The partnership will expand the company’s already broad
EnPro Industries Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2016
May 5, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO):     Consolidated and Pro forma Financial Highlights (Amounts in millions except per share data and percentages)           Consolidated Financial Results 1 Quarter Ended March 31     2016       2015     % Change
ITT Reports 2016 First-Quarter Results
May 5, 2016
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) today reported 2016 first-quarter financial results that reflected the benefits of a diversified portfolio and effective capital deployment in today’s challenging economic environment, as the benefits of recent acquisitions and significant growth across our transportation
Ameresco Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Announces Share Repurchase Program
May 5, 2016
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, today announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2016 and that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $10 million of the Company's Class A common stock. The Company has also
Axiall Reports First-Quarter 2016 Results
May 5, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The company reported net sales of $699.2 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to net sales of $784.6 million for the first quarter of 2015. The company reported net loss attributable to Axiall of $53.6
Littelfuse Reports First Quarter Results
May 5, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2016. First Quarter Highlights* * All comparisons are to the prior year period unless otherwise noted. Sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $219.4 million, with growth of 4%. Excluding currency effects, sales increased
Teledyne Agrees to Divest Teledyne PCT to Firan Technology Group
May 5, 2016
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) (“Teledyne”) and Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) ("FTG") jointly announced today an agreement to sell assets of Teledyne’s printed circuit technology business (“Teledyne PCT”) to FTG Circuits Inc., a
SAIC Awarded Task Order by the Naval Sea Systems Command
May 5, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) was awarded a task order by the U.S. Navy to provide technical solutions to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems. The task order has a one-year base period of performance, two one-year options, and two one-year
Orbital ATK Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
May 5, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced financial results for the first calendar quarter ended April 3, 2016. Orbital ATK reported GAAP revenues of $1,065 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $970 million in the comparable period of 2015. GAAP
Teledyne Technologies Reports First Quarter Results
May 5, 2016
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) First quarter sales of $530.5 million First quarter earnings per diluted share of $1.10 Strong first quarter orders with book to bill over 1.2x Record first quarter free cash flow of $54.9 million Affirming full year 2016 earnings outlook of $5.05 to $5.15
Ford Sales in China up Seven Percent Year-To-Date, April Sales Total 82,324 Vehicles
May 5, 2016
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford’s year-to-date sales in China increased seven percent from 2015 with 391,294 vehicles sold. In April, Ford sold 82,324 vehicles, down 11 percent compared to April 2015. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF), Ford's passenger car joint venture, delivered year-to-date sales of 303,213, up 14 percent from last year. CAF
New 2017 Ford Escape Lands in Primetime, Collaborates with ‘The Blacklist’ and ‘Blindspot’
May 5, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new 2017 Ford Escape is teaming with a pair of primetime crime fighters to give viewers custom content that will air on NBC throughout May, in pieces jointly created by Ford Motor Co. and NBC. “The Blacklist” actress Mazhan Marnò, who plays FBI agent Samar Navabi on the hit show, will appear
Oshkosh Defense Offers Five M-ATV Variants to Meet a Full Range of Mission Requirements
May 5, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, is offering five Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) variants to meet a full range of mission requirements for armed forces around the world. Collectively, the battle-proven M-ATV Family of Vehicles offers the best
CMTC Clients Receive Prestigious Export Achievement Awards at 90th Annual World Trade Week Kickoff
May 5, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the 90th Annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast on May 3rd in downtown Los Angeles, two clients of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) were honored. Micronova Manufacturing, Inc. in Torrance and Combustion Associates, Inc. in Corona both received the Export Achievement award. More than
Workholding: CARVEsmart TalonTop and Mitee Bite's TalonGrip Work Together for Better Grip
May 5, 2016
CARVEsmart has developed Mitee-Bite-authorized TalonTop dovetailed jaws which are TalonGrip™ ready. The TalonTop jaws are machined to accept Mitee Bite’s TalonGrip™ Grippers which will edge grip as little as 0.060” of material.
U.S. Non-Manufacturing Economy Gains Further Growth
May 5, 2016
Economic activity has grown for the 75th consecutive month.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter Net Earnings of $26 Million and EBITDA of $207
May 4, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), the global leader in nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter Highlights EBITDA(1) of $207 million; adjusted EBITDA(1) of $300 million Net earnings of $26 million or $0.11 per
Port of Houston Authority to Host First Gulf Shipping Conference
May 4, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Port of Houston Authority has entered into a host port sponsorship agreement with the Journal of Commerce (JOC Group, Inc.), a subsidiary of IHS Maritime and Trade, for the 2016 Gulf Shipping Conference. With the Panama Canal expansion underway, regional U.S. ports from Tampa, Fla. to Brownsville, Texas are striving to
The Manitowoc Company Reports First-Quarter Financial Results
May 4, 2016
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today reported first-quarter 2016 sales of $427.4 million, a five percent increase versus the comparable period in 2015. The adjusted loss from continuing operations was $5.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016, versus adjusted loss from
Fluor Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
May 4, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the company's common stock, payable July 5, 2016, to shareholders of record on June 2, 2016. About Fluor Corporation Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) is a global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and
Jacobs Wins Construction Management Contract for Tennessee Valley Authority
May 4, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a contract to provide managed task construction management (CM) services to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Civil Projects and Coal Combustion Product Management group. Officials did not disclose the contract value. The contract has a base
LSB Industries, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the 2016 First Quarter
May 4, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (“LSB”) (NYSE:LXU) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter Highlights Net sales of $165.6 million; $97.0 million Chemical, $66.6 million Climate Control EBITDA of $(2.0) million; adjusted EBITDA of $14.6 million Operating loss of $12.2
Jacobs Awarded Bridge Contract for Edwards Air Force Base Research Laboratory
May 4, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a bridge contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide research operations support services (ROSS) for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base (Edwards) in California. The bridge contract is for a period of six