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Monsanto Company Releases 2015 Sustainability Report
March 14, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company today released its 2015 Sustainability Report. Since announcing some initial sustainability commitments in 2008, the company has advanced its principle of pursuing a broad range of sustainable agricultural solutions to help nourish a growing world. “At Monsanto, we are proud to work with our
Monolith Semiconductor to Demonstrate Fast-Switching SiC MOSFETs at APEC 2016
March 14, 2016
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monolith Semiconductor, Inc., a Round Rock, Texas-based start-up company developing Silicon Carbide technology, will be demonstrating its fast-switching SiC MOSFETs in its booth (#1655) at this year’s Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC). The conference will run March 20–24, 2016 at the Long
Fresh from the Catwalks: Stratasys 3D Printed Fashion Pieces Featured in #techstyle Exhibition
March 14, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that some of its most high-profile 3D printed fashion pieces are headlining #techstyle, a new co-curated exhibition with Lauren Whitley and Pam Parmal at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA)
Griffin International, Established Brands, and U&I Entertainment Consolidate to
March 14, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three longtime, highly successful companies and two prominent business leaders working with tier-one retailers are joining forces as CITIES Market Studios (www.citiesms.com) to deliver a new, collaborative vision they call Creative Commerce to help retailers and manufacturers achieve their objectives
Larson Electronics Releases Corrosion Resistant Light Fixture with Stainless Steel I-Beam Mounts
March 14, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics continues its commitment to providing high grade lighting equipment to specialty markets with the release of a Class 1 Division 2 hazardous location LED light fixture equipped with stainless steel I-beam mounting brackets to allow users to suspend the fixture from existing beams. The
Kulicke & Soffa Launches FCC™ Hub Blades - A Customizable Wafer Dicing Solution for
March 14, 2016
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, today announced the formal launch of its new FCC™ Hub Blades, extending
Build Knoxville Award Presented for Tindall Precast Project
March 14, 2016
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blaine Construction Corporation worked with Tindall Corporation to build the Walnut Street Parking Garage in Knoxville, TN. Blaine Construction and the Walnut Street Garage recently received a 2016 Build Knoxville Award in the category of commercial projects over $5 million presented by The Associated General
Kulicke & Soffa Introduces Comprehensive Solution For Fine Aluminum (Wedge-to-Wedge) Wire
March 14, 2016
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, today announced the introduction of a comprehensive solution dedicated for
Tetra Tech Expands Water Data Management Services with Acquisition of INDUS Corporation
March 14, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that it has acquired INDUS Corporation of Vienna, Virginia. INDUS is an information technology (IT) solutions firm focused on data analytics, geospatial analysis, secure infrastructure, and software applications management for U.S. federal government customers. The
CTS Acquires Market Leader of Piezoelectric Single Crystals for the Medical Industry
March 14, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) has announced the acquisition of CTG Advanced Materials, LLC (CTG-AM) for $73 million in cash. CTG-AM, formerly operated as H.C. Materials, is the market leading designer and manufacturer of single crystal piezoelectric materials, serving major Original Equipment Manufacturers throughout the
Cabot Corporation Expands its Range of Universal Masterbatch Products
March 14, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announces an expanded range of universal masterbatch products for the coloring of a wide range of polymers with the launch of PLASBLAK® UN2015, PLASBLAK® UN2017 and PLASBLAK® UN2019 universal masterbatch products. Cabot’s portfolio now includes a new universal masterbatch
Mekonomen Group Updates the Strategy of International Expansion
March 14, 2016
SEGELTORP, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Mekonomen Group (STO:MEKOB) has continued ambition to participate in the European consolidation of the industry. The international ambition remains with focus on acquisitions at the right price and with significant purchasing synergies. "The vision of 20 countries by 2020 is not valid anymore,
Axalta Invites Collision Repair Shops to “Take Charge” at NORTHEAST 2016
March 14, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The keys to success in the collision repair business are productivity and profitability, both of which can come with challenges. That is why Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, works hard to create innovative solutions through advanced paint systems and a complete
Mekonomen Group Has Signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Intention of Investing in an Automated
March 14, 2016
SEGELTORP, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: As a part of streamlining the logistics structure Mekonomen Group (STO:MEKOB) intends to centralise the structure of the central warehouses in Sweden. The centralisation would in the long run imply a merger of MECA’s and Mekonomen’s central warehouses with the intention to enable a
Two New Power Semiconductor Products from Littelfuse Outperform Conventional Switching Diodes
March 14, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has added two series to its expanding power semiconductor portfolio: the MBR Series Schottky Barrier Rectifiers (Standard Schottky) are the latest devices based on silicon Schottky diode technology; the DUR Series Ultrafast Rectifier provides ultrafast switching
Signet Jewelers Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Year-End Earnings Release and Conference
March 14, 2016
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG), intends to announce its results for the 13 and 52 weeks ended January 30, 2015 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 24, 2016. On that date there will be a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET and a simultaneous audio webcast and slide presentation available at
Clean Harbors Announces $200 Million Add-on Offering of 5.125% Senior Notes Due 2021
March 14, 2016
NORWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE:CLH), today announced that it is planning to commence an add-on offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 (“the Notes”). The Notes will be issued under the indenture pursuant to which Clean Harbors
GoerTek Announces Standalone Virtual Reality Platform, Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, to
March 14, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China-based GoerTek Inc., a leading ODM of Virtual Reality (VR) solutions, today announced the availability of their standalone VR platform, powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor, a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. This cutting-edge platform
Westinghouse Announces Agreement with Ukraine's Turboatom
March 14, 2016
KIEV--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company today announced that it has signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ukrainian company PJSC Turboatom to explore cooperation on increasing the capacity of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants and other similar units globally. National Nuclear Energy
myDevices Announces Pi Day Project Competition
March 14, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--myDevices, the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company that “simplifies the connected world,” today announced a Raspberry Pi Call for Projects – in honor of Pi Day – in which makers will build and submit creative IoT projects using myDevices’ Cayenne and Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi Day
AVACO Provides Cost Effective Flexible Engineering and Custom Design Service to Contract
March 14, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVACO, a global supplier of thin-film coating process and turnkey solution with various process, BEOL, and factory automation equipment, announced the expanded contract manufacturing service to target broader markets of industrial control and factory automation. As a veteran contract manufacturer for FPD (Flat
Willdan Group to Participate in Seaport Global Securities 1x1 Infrastructure & Construction
March 14, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willdan Group, Inc. (“Willdan”) (NASDAQ: WLDN), a provider of professional technical and consulting services, today announced that it will participate in the Seaport Global Securities 1x1 Infrastructure & Construction Conference in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. During the conference, the
Hexion Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Results
March 14, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. “Our fourth quarter 2015 results reflected improvement in our specialty epoxy and Versatic™ Acids and Derivatives businesses as well as productivity gains,
Gabelli & Company’s 7th Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference
March 14, 2016
RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabelli & Company will host its Specialty Chemicals Conference on March 23, 2016 in New York City. This research meeting will feature presentations and one-on-one meetings with senior management of several leading specialty chemicals companies. Institutional investors should contact their salesperson for more
Ply Gem Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results
March 14, 2016
CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (“Ply Gem” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PGEM), a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. Fourth Quarter 2015 Highlights Operating earnings increased $21.0 million to
A. M. Castle & Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Results
March 14, 2016
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A. M. Castle & Co. (NYSE:CAS) (“the Company” or “Castle”), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. President and CEO
BizWireTV’s Accelerator Report Features Hot Startups and the Next Gen of Earbuds
March 14, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get ready to change how you talk on the phone and get ready for some ice cream after watching the latest episode of BizWireTV’s Accelerator Report. Now available on BizWireTV’s new home on Tempo, the show serves as a preview of upcoming IPOs, scheduled earnings announcements, recent funding announcements, and
Notice of Annual General Meeting in SWECO AB (publ)
March 14, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Sweco AB will on 16 March 2016 publish the content of the notice of the Annual General Meeting in the Official Gazette (Post- och Inrikes Tidningar) and on the company’s website. A note that the notice has been issued will at the same time be published in Svenska Dagbladet. The Annual General
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results, and Announces
March 14, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) (“Sterling” or “the Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results Compared to Fourth Quarter 2014: Revenues were $152.5 million compared
Samsung Introduces Full Line-up of LED Components Based on Chip-Scale Packaging Technology
March 14, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions, today introduced a full line-up of chip-scale LED packages* (CSP), including 0.6W-class and 3W-class packages, CSP arrays, and PoW (Phosphor on Wafer) packages. Samsung’s CSP technology significantly scales down the size of a
Samsung Introduces Smart Lighting Module to Simplify and Improve Connectivity in IoT Lighting
March 14, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced components, today introduced a multi-purpose Smart Lighting Module (SLM) – the most fundamental IoT building block – for the fast-growing, smart building and smart city markets. By providing the core building block for a wide variety of
Citi Appointed Depositary Bank for The Weir Group’s ADR Programme
March 14, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by The Weir Group PLC (“Weir”), one of the world’s leading engineering businesses to the minerals, oil and gas industry, as depositary bank for its Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme, which trades on the US over-the-counter (OTC)
Cabot Corporation Announces Resignation of Prevost and Appointment of Keohane as CEO
March 14, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation today announced that Patrick M. Prevost has chosen to step down as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Prevost served as president and CEO for eight years and his resignation became effective on March 11, 2016. Mr. Prevost will continue to be an advisor of the Company and will continue serving as a
Liquidmetal Technologies Raises up to $63 Million in Partnership with Global Manufacturing Firm
March 14, 2016
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT) ("LQMT"), the world’s leading developer of amorphous alloys, announced today that it closed on a financing transaction of up to $63.4 million (initial closing occurred on March 10, 2016 in the amount of $8.4 million through the sale of equity to
Beijer Alma: The Nomination Committee adjusts motion regarding election of the Board of Directors
March 14, 2016
UPPSALA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Nomination Committee has decided to adjust its motion to the Annual General Meeting by reducing the number of proposed directors from eight to seven. The total directors’ fees proposed by the Nomination Committee are to be adjusted accordingly. The Nomination Committee’s adjusted
Hydroid Introduces the New Generation REMUS 100 AUV
March 14, 2016
POCASSET, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of marine robotic systems, today announced its release of the New Generation REMUS 100 AUV. The autonomous underwater vehicle features advanced technology and capabilities that are the first of their kind in the industry, enabling
Viking Supply Ships AB: Viking Supply Ships A/S lays up two PSVs
March 14, 2016
SKÄRHAMN, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Due to a continued weak PSV market, Viking Supply Ships A/S has decided to lay up the PSV vessels Sol Viking and Freyja Viking with immediate effect. The decision will reduce the company’s operational costs going forward and will give a positive impact on the results from second quarter
ASE Participates at SEMICON China 2016
March 14, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc (TAIEX: 2311, NYSE: ASX), the world’s largest semiconductor assembly and test service provider, today announced it will be showcasing its System in Package (SiP) solutions in consumer and automotive applications at SEMICON China, scheduled to take place in Shanghai,
Quiksilver Announces Final Results of Boardriders Notes Exchange Offer
March 14, 2016
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiksilver, Inc. and its wholly-owned European subsidiary, Boardriders S.A. (“Boardriders”), today announced the final results of their Exchange Offer to exchange the €200,000,000 of Boardriders’ outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2017 for a combination of new Boardriders 9.500%
The Brave, New World for Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries by Air
March 14, 2016
A concise overview on the lithium ion battery air transport regulations taking effect April 1.
Lennar Urban and Bosch Bring Smart Technology to the Largest Redevelopment Project in San Francisco
March 13, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the flagship project with Lennar Urban at The Shipyard Communities in San Francisco, Bosch technologies are bringing connectivity to a new community in the making, and offering a taste of life in a smart city. Lennar Urban, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco, is developing the
Celanese Announces Butyl Acetate Price Increase in AOC
March 12, 2016
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following product in view of the recent rapid increase and continued volatility in raw materials prices. The price increase below will be effective immediately, or as
Collier Research Releases New HyperSizer Express for the Composite Engineer
March 12, 2016
HyperSizer Express helps composite engineers in many different industries optimize their designs.
Fully Automated Paper Strength Tester Increases Product Consistency and Reduces Waste
March 12, 2016
Uniform strength is an important property when producing multi-layered paper products. It can now be measured accurately across the entire reel width – 10 position measurements within six minutes with a fully automated test method
Dillon Jaw Forming Rings Provide Uniform Pressure on Jaws for Consistent Bore
March 12, 2016
Dillon jaw forming rings are easy-to-use tools that allow soft jaws to be machined precisely and thus grip the intended workpiece more firmly. 
Posidyne® 1.5 Clutch/Brake Provides Precise Repeatability and Control for Small Motor Applications
March 12, 2016
Force Control Industries introduces the Posidyne® size 1.5 clutch/brake, offering the reliability of Posidyne® Clutch/Brake performance for smaller, fractional to 3 HP drives.
Diodes Incorporated Reports Revised Fourth Quarter 2015 GAAP EPS of ($0.10)
March 11, 2016
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 announced a revision to its unaudited financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended
CEMEX to Host Its Annual CEMEX Day on March 17, 2016
March 11, 2016
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE:CX) announced today that it will host a full-day video webcast presentation on Thursday, March 17, 2016, starting at 8:55 AM ET in which members of its senior management will discuss CEMEX’s business and financial strategy, operations in its different
Sterling Construction Company Appoints Con Wadsworth Executive Vice President & Chief Operating
March 11, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) (“Sterling” or “the Company”) today announced that Con Wadsworth has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective March 10, 2016. In this newly created role, Mr. Wadsworth will be responsible for
International Wire Announces Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015
March 11, 2016
CAMDEN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Wire Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC Pink: ITWG) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. Operating income and net income decreased for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the 2014 period. “Fourth quarter