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Westinghouse Wins Safety Upgrade Contract at Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station
June 26, 2015
PITTSBURGH--Westinghouse Electric Company was contracted by Arizona Public Service to provide the first Mobius system, a continuous mobile boration system designed for use at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station. Work already is underway on the project. Delivery of the Mobius system to Palo Verde is scheduled for late 2015.Other systems on the
NIKE, Inc. Introduces New Targets Elevating Sustainable Innovation Within Business Strategy
June 26, 2015
Sustainable Business Performance Summary Discloses Progress, Challenges and New Approaches, Including New Manufacturing Index That Assesses SustainabilityBEAVERTON, Ore.--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today released its FY10-11 Sustainable Business Performance Summary which introduces its new targets and outlines its progress against key business, labor
Keysight Technologies Impedance Analyzer Option Speeds Low-Frequency Impedance Testing
June 26, 2015
New Option Allows Manufacturers to Perform Production Testing Quickly, Cost-EffectivelySANTA ROSA, Calif.--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced an enhanced measurement speed option for its E4990A impedance analyzer. With the new option, the low-frequency models of the E4990A are now as fast as the flagship 120-MHz E4990A
First Hospital Light Fixture to Kill Bacteria Safely and Continuously Becomes Commercially Available
June 26, 2015
Proven, Patented Technology Helps in the Fight Against Hospital Acquired InfectionsKENOSHA, Wis. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Kenall Manufacturing today introduced Indigo-Clean , a light fixture that uses Continuous Environmental Disinfection technology to continuously kill harmful bacteria linked to hospital acquired infections (HAIs). The technology
Blue Bird Set To Join Russell Indexes
June 26, 2015
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--Blue Bird Corporation ( Blue Bird ) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced it will join a number of Russell Indexes today, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 12 on www.russell.com.We are very pleased to join the Russell family of indexes. The inclusion of
Lawson Products Set to Join Russell 3000 Index
June 26, 2015
CHICAGO--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000 Index as well as the Russell Global Index at the conclusion of the Russell indexes annual reconstitution on June 26, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 12 on the FTSE Russell website.This membership will enhance our growth strategy and
OSI Systems Receives $2 Million Order for Vehicle Detection and Classification Solutions
June 26, 2015
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Optoelectronics division received an order of approximately $2 million from Raytheon to provide system hardware and software, which will be used in the electronic toll collection network for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.We are excited to provide our
SA Photonics Completes 2014-2015 Navy Transition Assistance Program
June 26, 2015
LOS GATOS, Calif.--SA Photonics attended the fifteenth annual Navy Opportunity Forum, held in Arlington, VA on June 1-3. The 2015 event marked the seventh consecutive year of attendance for the company. SA Photonics was invited to participate in this event marking the successful completion of the Navy Transition Assistance Program (TAP), an annual
DTech Introduces the Next Generation of Diesel Fuel Additive With DieselMAX and DieselBOOST
June 26, 2015
RENO, Nev.--DIPACO Inc. today announced its newly formulated DTech DieselMAX and DieselBOOST fuel additives for all makes and models of diesel trucks and cars.DTech's unique and comprehensive Diesel Fuel Upgrade formulas, DieselMAX and DieselBOOST, extend the life of your fuel system and increase engine performance. DieselMAX and DieselBOOST
Real Industry Announces At-the-Market Equity Offering Program
June 26, 2015
Launch of Offering to Coincide with Company s Addition to Russell IndexesSHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Real Industry, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) ( Real Industry or the Company ) today announced that it has entered into a sales agreement and filed a prospectus supplement, pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell up to 1,700,000 shares of its common stock
American Apparel Announces 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
June 26, 2015
LOS ANGELES--American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE MKT: APP) announced today, as indicated in its definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2015, its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 9:00 am Central Time at the Chicago office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &
Balfour Beatty Construction Diversity Leaders Share Knowledge at White House Forum on Excellence and
June 25, 2015
Nancy Novak named to dedicated committee to follow up on outcomes from the forum and provide report to the Presidential AdministrationWASHINGTON--Balfour Beatty Construction diversity leaders recently joined senior leaders from academia, industry, professional societies and government at the White House Forum on Excellence and Innovation through
3M Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit in Germany to Protect Dental Ceramic Technology
June 25, 2015
ST. PAUL, Minn.--As the next step in its ongoing program to license to the dental industry 3M's patented technologies in various areas of ceramic-based dental restorations, 3M has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Dsseldorf, Germany. On June 23, 2015, 3M filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Dsseldorf, Germany, against Zirkonzahn Deutschland
Donaldson Company Announces Officer Changes
June 25, 2015
Joe Lehman, VP, Global Operations, retiring August 1; Rich Lewis promoted to VP, Global Operations, effective August 1MINNEAPOLIS--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) announced today that Joseph E. Lehman, Vice President, Global Operations, will retire on August1,2015. Lehman, 60, joined Donaldson in 1984 as a Financial Analyst and then held a
Ultratech Announces Participation in 7th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2015
June 25, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK) a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today announced that it will participate in the 7th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2015 to be held Wednesday July 15, 2015 in San Francisco, California.About The
Icebox Derby Challenges Teen Girls to Build Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators
June 25, 2015
ComEd kicks off competition that inspires young students to explore opportunities in STEMCHICAGO--Today ComEd kicked off the first-of-its-kind Icebox Derby competition with 30 teen girls from across Chicagoland who will work in teams to transform recycled refrigerators into electric racecars. On August 15, the teams will put their cars to the test
KRS Technologies Introduces Food-Based Coatings for Grease Resistant Paper
June 25, 2015
SOLON, Ohio--KRS Technologies LLC ( KRS ) has developed Safkote, a line of food-based coatings that are composed exclusively of GRAS ( generally regarded as safe ) components. The water-based coatings can be applied to paper on existing roll coaters at high speeds and are heat cured in seconds. These coatings exhibit grease resistance at the
East Lyme, CT Looks at Downtown in New Light from Hubbell Lighting
June 25, 2015
Conservation, better light, aesthetics, drive decisionGREENVILLE, S.C.--Architectural Area Lighting (www.aal.net) a division of Hubbell Lighting (www.hubbelllighting.com) , a leader in innovative lighting technology, design, and manufacturing for over 120 years, has provided East Lyme, CT with its first outdoor area luminaires to incorporate
OnlyLeggings.com Releases Its Largest Summer Leggings & Leg Fashion Collection Ever with Over
June 25, 2015
LOS ANGELES--BRAVADA International (www.OnlyLeggings.com) (Pink Sheets:BRAV) announced today that OnlyLeggings.com has released its largest summer collection of women s leggings and leg fashion with over 350 new & back in stock styles and an online collection of over 3000 leg fashion styles. This is OnlyLeggings.com s largest and diverse
Dow Commends Congressional Passage of Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
June 25, 2015
TPA will strengthen U.S. economy and ensure future trade deals create opportunities for U.S. exporters and investorsWASHINGTON--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) welcomes the passage of The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. This bipartisan and modernized Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation is an
Innovation in Renewable Chemical Platforms to be Highlighted at 2015 BIO World Congress on
June 25, 2015
WASHINGTON--America's renewable chemical and biobased manufacturing industry generated 4 million jobs and contributed $369 billion to the U.S. economy in 2013 alone, according to a recently issued USDA report. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce that breakout sessions at the 2015 World Congress on Industrial
Global Adhesives and Sealants Market to Reach US$31.64 Billion Owing to High Demand from Asia
June 25, 2015
ALBANY, N.Y.--A recent report published by Transparency Market Research forecasts a moderate 5.7% CAGR for the global adhesives and sealants market from 2012 to 2018. The report, titled Adhesives and Sealants Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2012 2018 , projects the sealants and adhesives market to reach
Global Polypropylene Market to Grow at 6.3% CAGR between 2013 and 2019: Transparency Market Research
June 25, 2015
ALBANY, N.Y.--Transparency Market Research has recently announced the publication of a new market research report. The report states that in 2012, the global polypropylene market stood at US$77.46 billion and is estimated to reach US$124.01 billion by 2019, exhibiting a 6.3% CAGR from 2013 and 2019.Polypropylene Market for Packaging, Automotive,
SiTime's Customizable, Programmed MEMS Oscillators Available from Digi-Key with 24 Hour Lead Times
June 25, 2015
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, announced today that SiTime s industry-leading, MEMS oscillators are programmed, and available for shipment from Digi-Key with 24 hour lead times.Digi-Key s ability to program the
Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire Research Chemicals Leader Alfa Aesar
June 25, 2015
WALTHAM, Mass.--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfa Aesar, a leading global manufacturer of research chemicals and part of Johnson Matthey Plc, for 256 million (or approximately $405 million) in cash. Based in Heysham, U.K., Alfa Aesar
Benchmark Communities Announces Grand Opening of Charlotte Community, Johnson Manor
June 25, 2015
Array of charming town and single-family homes within the coveted Mooresville Graded School DistrictSAN JOSE, Calif.--Benchmark Communities ( Benchmark ), a leading national homebuilder, today announced the grand opening of Johnson Manor, its newest community in Charlotte featuring an array of charming town and single-family homes within the
Celanese Awarded Association of International Chemical Manufacturers Chairman Award
June 25, 2015
Award demonstrates long-term commitment to sustainable operations in China and emerging marketsDALLAS & SHANGHAI--The Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) has awarded Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, its Chairman Award in Responsible Care. AICM recently presented this
OSI Systems Receives $47 Million in Orders from Middle East Customers for Inspection Systems
June 25, 2015
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, received orders totaling approximately $47 million from customers in the Middle East to provide Baggage and Parcel Inspection (BPI) and Eagle Cargo and Vehicle Inspection (CVI) systems.We are honored to receive these awards. Our Eagle
New AECOM Publication Helps Businesses Become Climate-Resilient
June 25, 2015
Climate change and adaptation experts detail strategies in preparing for climate-related hazards and disasters.SAN FRANCISCO--The growing intensity and frequency of severe storms, flooding and storm surges, extreme temperature events, droughts, firestorms, and sea-level rise on every continent have had major impacts on global populations and
Momentive Files Suit against Hungpai in China Alleging Infringement of Its Patent for NXT* Silane
June 25, 2015
WATERFORD, N.Y.--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive) announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Chinese court system against Dongguan Hungpai Shoe Material Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Jingdezhen Hungpai Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to collectively as Hungpai). The lawsuit, which requests
Spectro Scientific and Wrtsil Services Introduce the Q1200 Series Portable Infrared Analyzer for
June 25, 2015
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--The Spectro Scientific FluidScan Q1200 Series portable infrared analyzer provides direct quantitative Base Number (BN) measurement of two-stroke cylinder oil for marine engines - in less than one minute. The analyzer optimizes cylinder feed rates by allowing ship-board engineers to avoid overlubrication of the cylinders and
Pulse Electronics Introduces G.fast Transformers for use with Broadcom s Chipsets
June 25, 2015
Have an operating bandwidth of 2 to 100 MHz and target speeds up to 1 GbpsSAN DIEGO--Pulse Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of electronic components, introduces its new family of G.fast functional isolation transformers. Pulse s BX4500LNL and BX4500LNLT transformers can be matched with a Microsemi line driver and used with Broadcom s
2015 Wind Power Capacity Installations Are Expected To Grow by 8.9%, According to Navigant Research
June 25, 2015
With strong onshore and offshore turbine sales, Vestas remained the No. 1 supplier in 2014, report findsBOULDER, Colo.--A recent report from Navigant Research covers developments in the wind energy sector during 2014, including an analysis of the important changes in the industry over the last 3 years and global market forecasts through
Milacron Holdings Corp. Prices Initial Public Offering
June 25, 2015
CINCINNATI--Milacron Holdings Corp. ( Milacron ) (NYSE: MCRN) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 14,285,714 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $20.00 per share. All of the shares of common stock in the offering are being offered by Milacron. In addition, Milacron has granted the underwriters a 30-day
NTRR Joint Venture s Cannabis Client List Continues to Grow
June 25, 2015
TAMPA, Fla.--Neutra Corp. (OTCBB:NTRR) and its joint venture partner, Surface to Air Solutions, Inc. (S2O2) secured another new cannabis-industry client for their suite of pesticide-free growing solutions this week before the joint venture s demonstrative testing period has even concluded in Colorado.We re obviously extremely pleased that our
Strasbaugh Rebrands and Launches Its New Website
June 25, 2015
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.--Strasbaugh (OTC: STRB), a leading supplier of CMP and grinding equipment, recently rebranded and unveiled a new website. The newly redesigned www.strasbaugh.com has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality and rich content focused on our new and remanufactured equipment. The new website embodies the company s
CLARCOR Industrial Air Launches New UAS Conveyor Filtration System (CFS) Designed for Low Clearance
June 24, 2015
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--CLARCOR Industrial Air introduces a proprietary new filtration system, the UAS Conveyor Filtration System (CFS) designed for transferring and conveying bulk materials that generate process dust. The dust produced presents air quality, safety and maintenance challenges for our customers. The UAS CFS provides a safe, effective
Team Neato Takes On BattleBots and NASA in Robot Challenges
June 24, 2015
Neato s Chuck Pitzer to be featured in June 28 episode of ABC television s prime time BattleBots competitionNEWARK, Calif.--Engineers who work at Neato Robotics don t just design highly advanced robot vacuums by day. At night and on weekends, they obsessively create revolutionary robots that are drawing national attention in two popular robotic
Ag Energy Coalition Welcomes Proposed Rules for Farm Bill Energy Programs
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Agriculture today proposed rules broadening the impact of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ( 9003 Program ) and the BioPreferred Program. Biorefineries that primarily produce renewable chemicals will now be eligible for loan guarantees under the 9003
Farm Bill Energy Program Rules Will Help Support New Renewable Chemical Manufacturers, BIO Says
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture s release of new interim final rules for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ( 9003 Program ). The 9003 Program provides loan guarantees to biorefineries, which promote U.S. energy
Cohu to Participate in the 7th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2015
June 24, 2015
Accredited investor and publishing research analyst event to be held concurrently with SEMICON West and Intersolar 2015 in San FranciscoPOWAY, Calif.--Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU) today announced that the Company s management will participate in the 7th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2015, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in San Francisco, California.Interested
Factory Employment in Arizona Remains Steady
June 24, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturers News, Inc.-- Manufacturing employment in Arizona was little changed over the past twelve months, reports the 2015 Arizona Manufacturers Directory , an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to data MNI collected from Arizona s more than 5,000 manufacturers,
Alcoa Foundation Presents Sustainability Awards to Young Talent at Intel ISEF 2013 Special Awards
June 24, 2015
PHOENIX--Alcoa Foundation announced six winners in two award categories, Power Economy and Using Metals, at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Phoenix. Intel ISEF is the world's largest pre-college science competition showcasing more than 1,600 leading young scientists' independent research projects. The
Park City Group s Visibility Solution Helps Large Regional Dairy Cut Returns 10%
June 24, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY--Park City Group (NASDAQ: PCYG), a cloud-based software company that uses big data management to help retailers and their suppliers sell more, stock less and see everything, reports a large, regional dairy reduced returns by 10% year over year by using Park City Group s Visibility & Analytics and Scan-based Trading solutions.Sell
Alba Energy Opens Office in McAllen, Texas
June 24, 2015
EDC Partner Alba Energy Provides Solar Energy Systems to Residents and Businesses in the Rio Grande ValleyAUSTIN, Texas--Alba Energy, Texas premier solar energy installer, has opened an office in McAllen, Texas, making residential and commercial solar installation services more widely available in the Rio Grande Valley.With ample days of sunlight
July 31 Deadline Approaches: Just One More Month to Recognize a Rising Supply Chain Star
June 24, 2015
ThomasNet and ISM Encourage Everyone to Nominate the Young Achievers Who are Building the Industry s FutureNEW YORK & TEMPE, Ariz.--ThomasNet and Institute for Supply Management (ISM) today encouraged supply chain professionals nationwide to take a step toward building their industry s future by participating in their 2nd annual 30 Under 30
Exact Launches Health Assessment for Small Manufacturers
June 24, 2015
Businesses can now use the free online tool to evaluate inefficiencies and optimize workflow to drive bottom line impactBOSTON--Exact, a global frontrunner in business software in the cloud for small- and medium-sized businesses, today unveiled its Manufacturing Health Assessment tool. The free online tool allows business owners and production
Divergent Microfactories Drives the Future of Car Manufacturing with Blade
June 24, 2015
World s first 3D-Printed Supercar Built Using Company s Node Technology PlatformSAN FRANCISCO--Divergent Microfactories today unveiled a disruptive new approach to auto manufacturing that incorporates 3D printing to dramatically reduce the pollution, materials and capital costs associated with building automobiles and other large complex
Conditions Precedent Lifted in Power Purchase Agreement Between Landsvirkjun and PCC BakkiSilicon
June 24, 2015
REYKJAVIK, Iceland--Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, announced earlier this month that all conditions precedent have been lifted with regard to the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed last March by the company and PCC BakkiSilicon hf. (PCC). Landsvirkjun will thereby provide electricity to power a metallurgical grade silicon
Larson Electronics Camouflage Wireless Remote Control Spotlight to Appear in TMNT2
June 24, 2015
KEMP, Texas--Larson Electronics lighting products continue to be a popular choice among film set designers and production specialists. The GL-3085H camouflage HID spotlight will make its debut appearance on the big screen for the sequel of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set to be released in June 2016.We take great pride in bringing the latest