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H.I.G. Capital Completes Sale of Big Tex Trailers
December 21, 2015
MIAMI--H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global private equity investment firm with $19 billion of equity capital under management, announced the sale of its portfolio company, Big Tex Trailers (“Big Tex” or the “Company”), to Bain Capital Private Equity. Based in Mt. Pleasant, TX, Big Tex is the nation’s leading
FANUC Announces Record-Breaking 400,000 Robots Sold Worldwide
December 21, 2015
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--FANUC America Corporation, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs, and factory automation announced that its parent company, FANUC CORPORATION, has set a new world record for production of over 400,000 robots. “Over the last several years, there’s been an increasing global demand to implement the latest
Omron and Digi-Key Expand Partnership to Global Authorization
December 21, 2015
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, and Omron Corporation today announced they have expanded their engagement to now include all of Asia. “We are very excited about this global contract with Digi-Key, and
GE Signs Its Largest French Onshore Wind Deal to Date
December 21, 2015
PARIS--GE Renewable Energy (NYSE:GE) today announced it will provide 43 wind turbines and a full services agreement for two new wind projects in eastern France. The Rougemont and Vaite wind farms are being developed by Opale Energies Naturelles on behalf of Velocita Energies, and the sites will install a combined 120 MW of GE technology over the
Norwood Portable Sawmills Awards Prizes to 2015 Photo & Video Challenge Winners
December 21, 2015
TORONTO--Norwood Sawmills, the leading global manufacturer of premium portable sawmills, announced the winning entries from its annual customer photo and video challenge. Norwood owners from around the world submit photos and videos of their sawmilling operations and the unique projects they have built using boards and beams cut with their portable
Larson Electronics Reveals 150 Watt Portable Explosion Proof LED Light on Adjustable Stand
December 21, 2015
KEMP, Texas--Leading supplier of explosion proof and industrial grade lighting Larson Electronics has announced the release of a Class 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 portable explosion proof LED light mounted on an adjustable base stand fabricated from non-sparking aluminum. The EPL-24BS-5FT-1X150LED-100 portable explosion proof LED light from Larson
Vistaprint to Accelerate New Product Introductions with Stibo Systems’ MDM
December 21, 2015
ATLANTA--Stibo Systems, the global leader in multidomain Master Data Management (MDM) solutions, today announced Vistaprint, a subsidiary of Cimpress N.V. (Nasdaq: CMPR), has selected Stibo Systems’ STEP MDM solution to streamline its new product introduction efforts. As a leading mass customization and web-to-print provider of marketing
Materion Corporation Enters into an Amendment to Its Credit Agreement
December 21, 2015
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN) announced today that the Company entered into an amendment to its $375.0 million credit agreement on December 18, 2015. The amendment extends the maturity date of the credit agreement from June 20, 2018 to December 18, 2020 and provides more favorable pricing. In addition, the amendment
Delta Galil Announces Licensing Agreement with Columbia Sportswear to Launch Performance Underwear
December 21, 2015
TEL AVIV, Israel--Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. (DELT/Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, DELTY.PK/OTCQX), the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children, today announced an exclusive global licensing agreement to develop, produce and distribute performance-based underwear collections for Columbia
Zycus Annual Award Winners Demonstrate High ROI, Rapid Deployment, Comprehensive Adoption and
December 21, 2015
PRINCETON, N.J.--Zycus, a global leader in source-to-pay procurement technology solutions, recently announced the Annual Award winners at a gala evening, featuring fine food, dancing, and fireworks and celebrated by 200+ procurement leaders at the HORIZON 2015 conference, Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, GA. In all, more than a dozen
Bosch to Open New Technology Center in Pittsburgh in 2016 to Accommodate Growth
December 21, 2015
PITTSBURGH--Robert Bosch LLC, a leading global supplier of technology and services, announced it will open a 51,667-square-foot technology center in Pittsburgh in July 2016, reinforcing Bosch’s commitment to the area and nearly doubling its footprint in the region. The development of this center was driven by the need to accommodate growth of
AGC Earns The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation for Automotive Windows in All
December 21, 2015
TOKYO--AGC, a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, announced that it has earned The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation, an international symbol of safe and effective sun protection, for UV Verre Premium Privashield™. This newly released product is a dark-tinted privacy glass for automotive
Agero Donates $15,000 to the International Towing and Recovery Museum Survivor Fund
December 21, 2015
MEDFORD, Mass.--Agero, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle and driver safety, security and information services, today announced it is donating $15,000 to the International Towing and Recovery Museum Survivor Fund as a result of a successful charity event the company sponsored from December 2-4, 2015. Agero’s Donations4Locations initiative
Norsk Titanium Achieves Aerospace Technology Readiness
December 21, 2015
OSLO, Norway--Norsk Titanium AS announced today that the company has achieved Technology Readiness Level Eight (TRL 8) by concluding a test plan coordinated through the Federal Aviation Administration and launched in September, 2012. The results of Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Inc.’s multi-year testing campaign demonstrate
Harris Corporation Receives $66 Million in Tactical Radio Orders from Middle East Nation
December 21, 2015
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has received $66 million in orders to provide a Middle East nation with Falcon III® wideband tactical radios and accessories as part of an overall communications modernization effort. Harris will provide several configurations of its Falcon III® radios including the RF-7800H, a wideband HF
Five Families’ Christmas Wish: Answers to a Decade-Long Search for Truth
December 21, 2015
SOUTH BEND, Ind.--Christmas is a time of hope, family and reflection. For five families, this year marks the 10th holiday season without loved ones after a tragic 2006 airplane crash. Without the answers needed for closure, they have spent the better part of the last decade searching for the truth. At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 20,
BAE Systems to Provide Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Brazilian Marine Corps
December 21, 2015
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--BAE Systems has been awarded an $82 million contract to modernize and deliver 23 upgraded Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV7A1) for the Brazilian Marine Corps. The vehicles, which will be the Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability/Rebuild to Standard (RAM/RS) variant, will significantly enhance the current
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and
December 21, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for November was $6.1 billion, down 12 percent from new business
Cimpress Agrees to Acquire Leading German Web-To-Print Company WIRmachenDRUCK
December 21, 2015
VENLO, the Netherlands--Cimpress N.V. (Nasdaq:CMPR), the world leader in mass customization, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WIRmachenDRUCK GmbH, a German web-to-print company that serves small and medium businesses, graphic arts professionals and local printers via an e-commerce “upload and print”
CACI Awarded Multi-Million Prime Contract to Support Development of Electronic Warfare Technologies
December 21, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va.--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today it has been awarded a multi-million dollar task order contract to continue its Command, Control, Communications, and Prototyping Operations (C3PO) support for the U.S. Army Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD). This multi-year contract, awarded under the
SITRI and Accelink Announce Cooperative Agreement on Opto-Electronic Communication
December 21, 2015
WUHAN, China & SHANGHAI--SITRI, the innovation center for accelerating the development and commercialization of “More than Moore” solutions to power the Internet of Things, and Accelink Technologies Co., Ltd., the leading opto-electronic components supplier in China, announced today they have signed an agreement to collaborate on
Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Rider FPH Available from Continental Resources
December 21, 2015
BEDFORD, Mass.--Continental Resources’ (ConRes) Test and Measurement Division has Rohde & Schwarz’s newest handheld spectrum analyzer available for rent or lease. The R&S Spectrum Rider FPH features lower weight (2.5 kg), longer battery life – up to twice current competitive products – backlit keys and a touchscreen.
Rejlers helps Svenska Kraftnät to create a modern and climate friendly energy system
December 21, 2015
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Rejlers has signed a framework agreement with Svenska Kraftnät to be a full service supplier for the next three years. The agreement covers technical consultancy services within all the required areas: Project management for stations and lines, Quality, Safety and the working environment, Environment and
PTC University Honored with Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award in Technology
December 21, 2015
NEEDHAM, Mass.--PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) today announced PTC University has been selected by the Brandon Hall Group as an award winner for “Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training,” winning Bronze for its submission of Digital Guides: Lean and Green Content Delivery. The PTC Digital Class Guide was developed as an
World’s Largest Oil Expo cippe to Gather Top 10 Oil Giants Next March in Beijing
December 21, 2015
BEIJING--The 16th China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (cippe 2016) will be held on March 29-31, 2016 at New China International Exhibition Center. With an exhibition space of over 100,000m2, cippe is expected to attract more than 2,000 exhibitors from 65 countries and regions, 46 Fortune 500
Primoris Services Corporation Announces Industrial Award Valued at $100 Million
December 21, 2015
DALLAS--Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: PRIM) (“Primoris” or “Company”) today announced a new Master Service Agreement (“MSA”) with a major oil and gas exploration and production company with an anticipated value of $100 million. The contract was secured by the Industrial division of ARB,
Stuart Jenkins Named President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Innovation Officer of Shoes For
December 21, 2015
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--Shoes For Crews (“SFC” or the “Company”), the global leader in slip-resistant footwear, and its majority shareholder CCMP Capital, announced today that footwear industry veteran Stuart Jenkins has been named President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Innovation Officer and member of the
International manufacturer WinGroup selects IFS Applications 9 in the cloud
December 21, 2015
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: IFS (http://www4.ifsworld.com/l/5332/2015-08-10/2qts7r)(STO:IFSA) (STO:IFSB), the global enterprise applications company, announces that WinGroup (http://www.wingroup.ch/index.htm), a leading manufacturer of aluminum-framed glazing systems for the building market, has chosen to implement IFS Applications™
Panasonic to Start Production of Heat-Resistant Phenolic Molding Compounds for Automotive Parts in
December 21, 2015
OSAKA, Japan--Panasonic Corporation’s Automotive & Industrial Systems Company will launch a production line for heat-resistant phenolic molding compounds [1] for use in automotive parts at Panasonic Manufacturing Ayutthaya Co., Ltd. (PMFAT). Full-scale operation is scheduled to start in February 2016. The production of these materials in
Watch the latest episode of BizWireTV Accelerator Report from Business Wire
December 21, 2015
NEW YORK--Business Wire announces the newest episode of BizWireTV Accelerator Report, part of their BizWireTV news-show series. Now available on www.BusinessWire.com, the show serves as a preview of upcoming IPOs, scheduled earnings announcements, recent funding announcements and trends to watch in the upcoming week. This week’s episode
G&K Services Donates Cold Weather Gear to People Serving People
December 21, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GK) a leading provider of uniforms and facility services programs, recently donated cold weather accessories and apparel from its GKdirect® business to support People Serving People, a family-focused homeless shelter in Minneapolis. G&K donated one bundle of cold weather gear, including gloves,
Panasonic Announces the Acquisition of Hussmann, a U.S.-Based Refrigerated, Freezer Display Case
December 21, 2015
OSAKA, Japan--Panasonic Corporation today made an announcement regarding its acquisition of Hussmann Corporation (“Hussmann”), a Missouri-based manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and systems. Panasonic has signed an agreement with Hussmann Parent Inc., the Delaware-based parent of Hussmann, and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC
Global High-Tech Automotive Manufacturer to Deploy IFS Applications 9
December 21, 2015
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: IFS (http://www.ifsworld.com/) (STO:IFSA) (STO:IFSB), the global enterprise applications company, announces that a global provider of electromagnetic components has chosen deploy to IFS Applications™ 9 (http://www.ifsworld.com/en/solutions/ifs-applications/ifs-applications-9/). The agreement includes
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting in Bong AB (publ)
December 21, 2015
KRISTIANSTAD, Sweden--Regulatory News: The shareholders of Bong AB (publ) (STO:BONG) are hereby invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Monday 25 January 2016 at 4.00 p.m. CET at Clarion Malmö Live, Dag Hammarskjölds torg 2 in Malmö. A. Right to attend and notification Shareholders who wish to attend the
Bong AB: Bong Requests Amendments to Its Convertible Bonds in Order for Bong to Carry out a
December 21, 2015
KRISTIANSTAD, Sweden--Regulatory News: Bong AB (publ) ("Bong") (STO:BONG) requests amendments to its SEK 75 million Convertible Bonds 2013/2018 with ISIN SE0005281821 (the “Convertible Bonds”) in order to allow for Bong to convert all Convertible Bonds into Bong shares at a conversion price of SEK 2.75 per share. In addition,
CF Industries and OCI Announce Amended Combination Agreement
December 21, 2015
DEERFIELD, Ill. & AMSTERDAM--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) and OCI N.V. (Euronext:OCI) announced today that they have amended the combination agreement originally announced on August 6, 2015. Under the amended agreement, the jurisdiction of incorporation and tax residency of the new holding company has been changed from the United
SpaceX Planning for Falcon 9 First-Stage Landing Attempt on Land During Upcoming Mission; Brevard
December 19, 2015
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--Today SpaceX confirmed that the company is targeting launch of the 11 ORBCOMM satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The 60-second launch window opens at 8:29 p.m. ET. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Dec. 21. In addition to the primary mission of
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces New Global Retail Leader
December 19, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO--Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced today that Carrie Ask, a seasoned retail industry leader, will join the company as executive vice president and president of global retail, effective February 16, 2016. In this role, Ms. Ask will be responsible for leading all aspects of LS&Co.’s global retail business,
ADAO Recognizes the U.S. Senate for Significant Improvements towards Achieving TSCA Reform to
December 19, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which serves as a global leader in ending asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community, recognizes the U.S. Senate for making significant improvements towards achieving reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 with the passage of The Frank R. Lautenberg
Keller Rohrback Investigates Claims of Diesel Porsche Cayenne Consumers
December 19, 2015
SEATTLE--Attorney Advertising. National class action firm Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is investigating claims particular to diesel Porsche Cayenne owners and lessors as part of its larger effort on behalf of Volkswagen "clean diesel" consumers nationwide. Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a "Notice of Violation" to Porsche AG
BioUtah Applauds Congress for Passage of Legislation That Suspends Medical Device Excise Tax
December 18, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY--BioUtah and its members today applaud Congress for the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which provides tax relief for American families and includes a variety of tax incentives for business investment and innovation, including a two-year suspension of the medical device excise tax. This action will
Tenneco Earns Recognition as a John Deere Partner-Level Supplier
December 18, 2015
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) today announced that the company has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Tenneco’s Clean Air facility in Seward, Nebraska was selected for the honor in
H.I.G. Capital Completes Investment in Mr. Cat
December 18, 2015
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global private equity investment firm with $19 billion of equity capital under management, announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Mr. Cat (“Mr. Cat” or the “Company”), a leading Brazilian footwear company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro.
L-3 Announces the Pricing Terms of Its Cash Tender Offer for Up to $300 Million Aggregate Principal
December 18, 2015
NEW YORK--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today the pricing terms of the previously announced cash tender offer by L-3 Communications Corporation (“L-3”), its wholly owned subsidiary, for up to $300 million aggregate principal amount of certain of its notes. Holders of notes who tender and do not validly withdraw their notes at
NRL-Developed Micro-UAV Named POPULAR SCIENCE ‘Best of What’s New’
December 18, 2015
WASHINGTON--The small glider Close-in Covert Autonomous Disposable Aircraft (CICADA) developed by U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) aerospace engineers, Aaron D. Kahn and Dr. Daniel J. Edwards, has been named ‘2015 Best of What’s New’ by the distinguished science and technology publication, POPULAR SCIENCE. The CICADA unmanned
C.H. Robinson Wins Jel Sert Company 2015 Carrier of the Year
December 18, 2015
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--C.H. Robinson, a global leader in third-party logistics (3PL), has been named the 2015 Carrier of the Year by the Jel Sert Company as part of their carrier recognition program. The accolade recognizes C.H. Robinson’s approach to working closely with Jel Sert and providing freight transportation and logistics solutions,
Amtico Leader Named to The Manufacturer Top 100
December 18, 2015
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--QAD, (Nasdaq:QADA) (Nasdaq:QADB), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, is pleased to congratulate customer Andrew Elsby-Smith, Group Finance Director of Amtico International, a division of Mannington Mills, Inc., for being named to The Manufacturer Top
Consumer Specialty Products Association Statement Regarding Senate Passage of TSCA
December 18, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Senate’s passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act brings the United States one step closer to having an effective, science-based chemical regulatory system that gives consumers confidence in the safety of the products they buy. “For nearly a decade the Consumer Specialty Products
CORRECTING and REPLACING Orion Engineered Carbons Announces Capital Allocation Plan and Updates 2015
December 18, 2015
CORRECTION…by Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. LUXEMBOURG--First paragraph, last sentence of release should read: Finally, the Company announced that it is tightening the range of its FY 2015 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to €205 million -€210 million, from €203 million -€210 million (instead of expressing the 2015 full year
Taoglas Brings Antenna Innovation to the Vehicle-to-Vehicle Market with Unique DSRC Antenna
December 18, 2015
SAN DIEGO--Continuing its history of innovation, antenna leader Taoglas today introduced the DCP.5900, a unique ceramic patch antenna designed for emerging V2V and V2X applications. Ahead of the market, the DCP.5900 supports the latest communications technology for vehicles - DSRC (dedicated short-range communications). This system enables two-way