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From Autonomy to Snowtonomy: How Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle Can Navigate in
March 10, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Driving in snow can be a slippery challenge, with the potential for one blizzardy gust to white-out your field of view – a situation faced by the majority of people in the United States. So if self-driving cars are to become a reality – and they almost certainly will – they must be able to
CEMEX Announces Pricing of U.S.$1.0 Billion in Senior Secured Notes
March 10, 2016
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today the pricing of U.S.$1.0 billion of its 7.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 denominated in U.S. Dollars (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 7.750% and mature on April 16, 2026. The Notes will be
Mitsubishi Electric to Deliver Railcar Air-conditioning Systems for Siemens Desiro High Capacity
March 10, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has been awarded its first contract with Siemens AG for railcar air-conditioning systems, which will be used in Desiro High Capacity railcars on the Rhine-Ruhr express (RRX) train network that connects cities and provinces in Germany’s North
Panasonic Unveils Enhanced "freeze-ray" Series Data Archiver System, Using 300 GB Optical Discs
March 10, 2016
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation today unveiled its enhanced "freeze-ray" series Data Archiver, using 300GB Optical Discs (scheduled for release in the 2nd half of 2016) at the OCP U.S. Summit 2016 being held March 9-10, 2016, in San Jose, California. Panasonic is proposing a data archiving system based on large-capacity optical
Natuzzi S.p.A. FY 2015: Financial Results and Conference Call
March 10, 2016
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) (“Natuzzi” or “the Company”) will disclose FY2015 financial results on Wednesday March 23th, 2016 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday March 30th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (4.00 p.m. Italian time,
Blue Bird Corporation to Present at 28th Annual ROTH Conference
March 10, 2016
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today that it will be participating in the 28th Annual ROTH Investor Conference in Laguna Niguel, CA on March 13-16, 2016. Phil Tighe, Chief Financial Officer, and Jeff
CORRECTING and REPLACING Magnesium Elektron Announces Long-term Research and Development
March 10, 2016
MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A multimedia asset accompanying this release has been removed. The release reads: MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION WITH BIOTRONIK AND PRODUCTION OF SYNERMAG®410 BIORESORBABLE ALLOY SYSTEM Magnesium Elektron, a world leader in the development, manufacture and
Celanese to Grow Asia Emulsion Portfolio with Celvolit® 149HV
March 10, 2016
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced its Nanjing, China plant has expanded its VAE (vinyl acetate/ethylene) emulsions product portfolio with the addition of Celvolit® 149HV using technical reinforcement developed by the Celanese Shanghai
A. M. Castle & Co. Announces Date for Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2015 Earnings Release
March 10, 2016
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A. M. Castle & Co. (NYSE: CAS), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended December 31, 2015 on Monday, March 14, 2016. Management will hold a
Fralock Improves NASA’s Spacecraft Heating Capabilities
March 10, 2016
GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center has augmented its already top-notch toolbox by adding custom manufacturer Fralock’s all-polyimide thermofoil heaters to its Qualified Parts List Directory. In February, following rigorous testing, the field center where the space agency builds and manages most of its
Flexible, Printed and Thin Film Batteries: A New Era for Energy Storage
March 10, 2016
The battery market has suddenly become alive again in recent years.
JP Energy Partners LP Announces 2015 Schedule K-1 Availability
March 9, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JP Energy Partners LP (“JPE”) (NYSE:JPEP) today announced that it has completed the 2015 tax packages for its unitholders, including Schedule K-1. The tax packages are currently available online and may be accessed in the Investors section of JP Energy's website
CORRECTING and REPLACING American Textile Company Promotes Two Senior Executives Fueling Innovation
March 9, 2016
DUQUESNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: AMERICAN TEXTILE COMPANY PROMOTES TWO SENIOR EXECUTIVES FUELING INNOVATION AND GROWTH Jane Fischer Promoted to Senior Vice President of Product Development, Patrick Seiffert to Senior Vice President
Magnesium Elektron Announces Long-term Research and Development Collaboration with BIOTRONIK and
March 9, 2016
MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magnesium Elektron, a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-performance magnesium alloys, announced that BIOTRONIK, a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of cardio- and endovascular medical technology, has been its partner in the development of its SynerMag®
BYD Motors Recognized for Leadership in Clean Transportation and Job Creation by the Los Angeles
March 9, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich yesterday hosted a special presentation in recognition of BYD Motors President Stella Li for the electric vehicle’s manufacturer’s leadership in building a clean economy workforce in the County by developing all-electric public transit buses at its
ERI Founder John Shegerian Joins “e-waste Tsunami” Design and Policy Panel at Parsons School of
March 9, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Chairman, CEO and co-founder of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, will join a group of noted design and sustainability experts this Friday for e-waste Tsunami: Design & Policy Response—A Panel Discussion at the New School’s
American Eagle Outfitters Announces Mary Boland, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, to
March 9, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced that Mary Boland, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, plans to retire effective April 1, 2016. An active search for a successor is underway. In the interim, Scott Hurd, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, will lead the day-to-day management of
Ingersoll Rand to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials & EU Autos
March 9, 2016
SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan K. Carter, senior vice president and chief financial officer, of Ingersoll Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will discuss the company’s long-term strategy, starting at 7:25 am EDT, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the Bank of America Merrill
PURE Bioscience Reports 2016 Fiscal Second Quarter and Six-Month Financial Results
March 9, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PURE Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: PURE), creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter and six-month periods ended January 31, 2016. Update – Fiscal Q2 2016 Received FDA approvals for two Food Contact Notifications (FCN) to
Hexion Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Earnings Conference Call
March 9, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will host a teleconference to discuss Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2015 results on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will issue a press release announcing its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and
Catalyst Development and Testing Program in Southeast Asia
March 9, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unitel Technologies, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply two Octave catalyst research systems for an oil company in Southeast Asia. This follows Unitel’s recent project in Malaysia that included a technology license and the front end engineering and design for a 120 TPD hydrogen
Horizon Global to Present at 28th Annual Roth Conference
March 9, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global (NYSE: HZN), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer A. Mark Zeffiro is scheduled to present at the 28th Annual Roth Conference on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time. The
Nortech Systems Reports Fourth Quarter Results
March 9, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nortech Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: NSYS), a leading provider of full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS), today reported net sales of $31.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015, a three percent increase over net sales of $30.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2014. Net sales for the
Technavio Releases New Report on Global Modular UPS Market
March 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest heavy industry report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global modular UPS market for 2016-2020. In this report, Technavio’s research experts announce their key market highlights for the global modular UPS market 2016-2020. Their findings include: Development in BFSI,
Cromax unveils renovated European training center in Belgium
March 9, 2016
MECHELEN, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cromax® - one of the three premium global refinish brands of Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings – has recently revealed its renovated and modernized training headquarters for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, in Mechelen, Belgium. Extensive
Milacron’s CIMCOOL® Fluids Approved for Use by Leading Aerospace Manufacturer, Pratt &
March 9, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (“Milacron”) (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing and industrial fluid industries, announced that its CIMCOOL brand; the leader in fluid technology, has communicated that four of its innovative fluids have received Pratt & Whitney
Technavio Announces Top Four Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Assembly-Line Robots Market
March 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global assembly-line robots market provides an analysis of the key trends expected to impact the market through 2016-2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline. Industrial
SKF informed of initiation of lawsuit pertaining to settlement with the European Commission
March 9, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SKF has been informed of the initiation of a lawsuit, with a claim for damages, by Peugeot S.A., and several group companies, (PSA) against bearing manufacturers, including AB SKF, that were part of the settlement decision by the European Commission for violation of European competition
Getinge Group: Getinge publishes the Board’s proposal for resolution on the AGM 2016 regarding a
March 9, 2016
GETINGE, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Today, Getinge publishes the Board’s complete proposal for resolution on the Annual General Meeting 2016 regarding implementation of a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2016). The proposal entails an amendment to the performance conditions previously proposed. The amendment entails that the
Technavio Expects the ASEAN Countries Steel Market to Exceed USD 5 Billion by 2019
March 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the ASEAN countries steel market consumption is expected to exceed 90 million tons by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘ASEAN Countries Steel Market Outlook 2015-2019’, provides an
TVV Capital Completes Add-on Acquisition by Big 3 Precision
March 9, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TVV Capital, an operationally-focused private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, Big 3 Precision Products, Inc., acquired Sur-Form Corporation, a leading provider of material handling solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of Sur-Form is the seventh investment
CORRECTING and REPLACING Toyota Research Institute Expands Autonomous Vehicle Development Team
March 9, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the contact field, the phone number for Cindy Knight should be (310) 468-2170. The corrected release reads: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE EXPANDS AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT TEAM 16-member software engineering team from Jaybridge Robotics to join Cambridge office Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Jaybridge
U.S. Dealership Buy/Sells Hit Record Highs in 2015: New Entrants Drive 29% of Sales, according to
March 9, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. dealership buy/sell activity reached record highs in 20151, with activity by new entrants outpacing public company acquisitions by over four to one, according to The Blue Sky Report™, a Kerrigan Quarterly, which today released its full year 2015 analysis. The report from Kerrigan Advisors is the auto
SwRI’s Fuselier Honored with European Geosciences Union Award for Space Plasma Research
March 9, 2016
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Stephen Fuselier of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will receive the European Geosciences Union (EGU) Hannes Alfvén Medal for outstanding scientific contributions to understanding plasma processes in the solar system and other cosmic environments. He will receive the award in April at the EGU General
GuardianSSI Launches New Guardian G600B System
March 9, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guardian Safety Solutions International, Inc. (GSSI) launched its new Guardian G600B fire suppression system, the only UL/ULC listed system that works with over the stove microwaves. GuardianSSI, the leader in the development and manufacturing of superior fire suppression equipment for commercial occupancies where
Larson Electronics Unveils Mobile Power Distribution Substation with Two 75K VA Transformers
March 9, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial lighting specialist Larson Electronics has announced the release of a heavy duty mobile power distribution substation that features two 75K VA transformers with pin and sleeve connections. The MGS-1X480.200-2X75K-2X208.200 mobile power distribution system from Larson Electronics is designed to provide
Anisa International Survey Reveals a Majority of Women Who Use Makeup Brushes Have No Idea What’s
March 9, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Women today seem to be obsessed with knowing everything about the ingredients in what they eat and apply to their skin. Why are they not asking the same questions about the beauty tools that touch their faces every day? Shockingly, even though 63 percent of women who use makeup brushes say the type of material used for
Molex Debuts Nano-Pitch I/O™ 80-Circuit Interconnect at DesignCon 2016
March 9, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At DesignCon 2016, Molex, LLC introduced the Nano-Pitch I/O™ 80-Circuit Interconnect System, which offers the highest port density (number of high-speed differential lanes) and speed (25 Gbps per lane) in the smallest package available. A multi-protocol pinout concept enables compatibility with all known SAS,
IronPlanet Kicks Off Spring 2016 Cat Auction Services Events with Unreserved Public Auction in St.
March 9, 2016
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IronPlanet: Who:     IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets announces the first of its spring 2016 Cat Auction Services sales with an unreserved public auction in St. Cloud, Minnesota on March 23. Hosted by Ziegler CAT, with featured
NatureWorks Launches a $1 Million Laboratory to Research and Develop Commercial Scale Methane to
March 9, 2016
MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new $1 million 8,300 square-foot laboratory at NatureWorks world headquarters is the latest milestone in the company’s multi-year program to commercialize a fermentation process for transforming methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into lactic acid, the building block of Ingeo™ biopolymer.
BAE Systems’ Missile Warning and Friend or Foe Systems to Protect U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue
March 9, 2016
NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has been selected to provide critical survivability and situational awareness technology for the U.S. Air Force’s HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter. The company will supply its Identification Friend or Foe technology known as the AN/DPX-7 Reduced Size Transponder (RST) and its Common Missile
Purolator International Launches the Long Island Supply Chain Index
March 9, 2016
JERICHO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Purolator International, the leading provider of cross-border logistics, today launches its first Long Island Supply Chain Index, a quarterly survey of Long Island manufacturers’ business forecast for the six months ahead. The survey will be used as an overall indicator of Long Island’s economic health.
AdvancePierre™ Foods Names Gary Perlin Newest Board Member
March 9, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvancePierre Foods (APF) has named Gary Perlin to its board of directors, expanding its board membership to eight. Perlin’s 40-year career in finance, which included C-Suite roles across the public and private sectors in global and domestic markets, provides the board a powerful perspective regarding effective
AGCO to Present at the 2016 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials & EU Autos
March 9, 2016
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced today that it will participate in the 2016 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials & EU Autos Conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The conference will include a
View Technologies Launches Starter Program for RTLS and RFID Solution Providers Serving
March 9, 2016
MARIETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--View Technologies, a joint venture between Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) and RF Controls, today announced its Starter Program as a way for developers and integrators to evaluate the capabilities of Echo smart antennas and the inView Software Platform for RTLS and RAIN RFID implementations in
American Textile Company Promotes Two Senior Executives Fueling Innovation and Growth
March 9, 2016
DUQUESNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pittsburgh-based American Textile Company, a leading provider of innovative sleep solutions since 1925, announced today the appointments of Jane Fischer to Senior Vice President of Product Development and Patrick Seiffert to Senior Vice President of Marketing, effective immediately. In these newly-created positions,
CFA Society Cleveland to Host Midwest Investment Conference 2016
March 9, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFA Society Cleveland leaders announced today the non-profit investment professionals’ organization will be the host society for Midwest Investment Conference 2016. The conference takes place June 22, 2016 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, located within downtown Cleveland’s newly renovated public square.
IMAGINiT Technologies Repeats as Top Autodesk Platinum Club Award Winner
March 9, 2016
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rand Worldwide (OTCBB: RWWI), a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, today announces that its IMAGINiT Technologies division was awarded a 2016 Autodesk Platinum Club Award at the Autodesk One Team Conference in Las
Rejlers Embriq is Participating in an EU Project for Optimisation of the Power Grid of the Future
March 9, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Rejlers (STO:REJLB) Rejlers Embriq is taking part in a two-year EU project concerning advanced management and optimisation of the power grid of the future. The project will develop new methods and tools which grid companies can use to meet the rapidly increasing production of renewable energy, and
Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $4.4 Million
March 9, 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 the US, Europe and China. These