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Textron Specialized Vehicles Acquires Douglas Equipment
June 14, 2015
AUGUSTA, Ga.--The Textron Specialized Vehicles group of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), through Textron Ground Support Equipment UK Limited, has acquired the Douglas Equipment business from Curtiss-Wright Flow Control (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Douglas Equipment is a manufacturer of ground support equipment (GSE) in the
Axalta and Kinlita Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Provide Coatings to China s Commercial Truck
June 14, 2015
SHANGHAI--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and Shanghai Kinlita Chemical (SZSE: 300225), a renowned player in China s industrial coatings industry, have today signed an agreement to form a joint venture in China.With Kinlita s supply positions and strong marketing capability in the
Myers Industries Names Michael Valentino as Vice President, General Manager of Myers do Brasil,
June 14, 2015
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) announced today that Michael Valentino has joined the Company as Vice President, General Manager of Myers do Brasil, Novel, Scepter and Ameri-Kart.Mike s extensive background in strategic leadership makes him a valuable asset to the Myers team. His proven track record of driving new product
Lacks Sponsors EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence - Production Vehicleat the North American
June 14, 2015
NOVI, Mich.--Lacks Wheel Trim Systems LLC, a business unit of Lacks Enterprises, Inc., is proud to sponsor the 2015 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence - Production Vehicle. The award recognizes designers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in vehicle design for a production vehicle. The award will be presented on Tuesday,
January 12, 2015 - USMTO News Release for November Manufacturing Technology Orders
June 14, 2015
November U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $378.06 million according to AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 15.5% from October and down 14.5% when compared with the total of $442.01 million reported for November 2013. Despite the monthly dip,
Dayton Superior Announces Investment in Toronto Service & Distribution Center
June 14, 2015
DAYTON, Ohio--Dayton Superior Corporation has announced today that the company will invest in a 7,300 square meter (79,000 sq. ft) service and distribution facility to house their Toronto operations.Our ability to warehouse our forming systems indoors protects the equipment from the elements. For our customers, this means our forming systems are
Guangzhou Hangxin selects GE Aviation for Health Monitoring on AC313 fleet
June 14, 2015
SOUTHAMPTON, England--GE Aviation has been selected by Guangzhou Hangxin Company/AVICopter to provide the Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for their AC313 helicopter fleet in China.The HUMS will help operators to keep their AC313 in the air by enabling improved maintenance planning and reduced downtime for their fleet.GE will provide
AMT Names Tim Shinbara Vice President of Manufacturing Technology
June 14, 2015
McLean, Va. - Tim Shinbara assumed the position of Vice President Manufacturing Technology at AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology. He brings to the position extensive industry engineering and manufacturing technology experience and has carved out a recognized industry niche with his extensive knowledge of additive manufacturing
Ford to Participate in Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference
June 14, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich.--On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) president and chief executive officer; Bob Shanks, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Stephen Odell, executive vice president, Global Marketing, Sales and Service; and Raj Nair, group vice president, Global Product Development, will participate in the
Champion ONE Launches New Tunable DWDM SFP+ Optical Transceivers
June 14, 2015
New Tunable SFP+ Technologies from Champion ONE Enable Service Providers to Turn Up Circuits Faster and Reduce Their Sparing Costs DramaticallyBEACHWOOD, Ohio--Champion ONE, the leading supplier of compatible opticaltransceivers, today announced the general availability of its new tunable DWDM SFP+ pluggable transceivers, uTune Director support,
Exact Macola Evolve 2015 to Help Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Excel in the New Digital Economy
June 14, 2015
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Exact, a leading provider of business software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) announces its second annual customer conference, Exact Macola Evolve, will be held May 11-14, 2015 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, FL.Exact Macola Evolve 2014 exceeded attendance expectations and revealed that our
Marine Ingredients Secures Exclusive Rights to Distribute Sustainable Calamarine High DHA Marine
June 14, 2015
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa.--Marine Ingredients, a leading manufacturer and private label producer of omega-3 nutritional supplements, has announced that an agreement has been reached with Pharma Marine AS of Norway, to exclusively produce sustainable, high DHA Calamarine based supplements in North America. Calamarine omega-3 ingredients are made from the
Hagens Berman: General Motors Consumer Lawsuit Alleges Mail and Wire Fraud in GM s Concealment of
June 13, 2015
Class-action lawsuit cites new information found in discovery phase and targets New GM s misconduct after it took over Old GM in July 2009SEATTLE--Consumers represented by co-lead counsel Hagens Berman and Lieff Cabraser today filed an expanded class-action complaint against General Motors (NYSE:GM), bringing RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Liquidity Services Opens Private Treaty Sale in Myanmar on Behalf of Large Diversified Engineering,
June 12, 2015
Offers now being accepted for construction and pipe laying equipmentWASHINGTON--Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), a global solution provider in the reverse supply chain with the world s largest marketplace for business surplus, is conducting a private treaty sale for surplus equipment no longer needed in a leading engineering, procurement, and
Gender Inequality in Scientific Professions Global Survey Results
June 12, 2015
The Science Advisory Board study shows that women see barriers to entering scientific careers and face challenges in the workplaceARLINGTON, Va.--Recent global survey reveals that female scientists are more likely to be dissatisfied with salary/benefits, job availability, gender barriers, and how they feel valued as scientists than their male
Graco Appoints Jody H. Feragen to the Board of Directors
June 12, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Jody H. Feragen has been appointed as a member of the Company s Board of Directors, effective September 17, 2015.Jody brings a wealth of financial expertise and business acumen to our Board. Her insights and experience will be extremely valuable as our Company continues to pursue profitable
Ford Returning to Le Mans in 2016 with All-New Ford GT, Marking 50th Anniversary of 1966 Victory
June 12, 2015
LE MANS, France--Ford announced today it is returning to one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world with its new Ford GT race car, based on the all-new ultra-high-performance supercar that goes on sale next year.As we developed the Ford GT, from the outset, we wanted to ensure we had a car that has what it takes to return Ford to the
Momentive Begins Operation of Plant Expansion
June 12, 2015
Responds to global demand for Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)WATERFORD, N.Y.--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive) has announced the start of operations at their expanded Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) plant in Leverkusen, Germany. Responding to growing demand for LSR, Momentive s Chempark facility produces a diverse range of products to
EnPro Industries Announces Expiration of Exchange Offer for 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2022
June 12, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today announced the expiration of its offer to exchange up to $300 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (the New Notes ), which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for its outstanding unregistered 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (the Original Notes ) (CUSIP Nos.
Donaldson to Present at Stifel Industrials Conference
June 12, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) today announced that Jim Shaw, CFO of Donaldson, will present at the Stifel 2015 Industrials Conference in New York, NY at 10:55 a.m. ET on June 16, 2015.The presentation can be accessed live via webcast using the link found on the Company s Investor Relations website at IR.Donaldson.com. The replay
ACE Advisory: Public-Private Partnership Delivery Creates New Risks for Contractors
June 12, 2015
PHILADELPHIA--The United States faces an expected shortfall of $1.6 trillion in needed infrastructure spending through 2020, reports the American Society of Civil Engineers1. This expectation is leading state and local governments to increasingly turn to public-private partnerships, known as P3s, to help meet critical infrastructure needs without
UCLA Anderson Launches New Technology Center
June 11, 2015
Gift from James L. Easton creates center for innovative research and scholarship in technology managementLOS ANGELES--UCLA Anderson launches the new Easton Technology Management Center, thanks to gifts from James L. Easton totaling $11 million that will broaden the base of technology opportunities across the UCLA campus.Jim Easton has been a
Metropolitan Board Action More Than Triples Solar Generation to Power One of Nation s Largest Water
June 11, 2015
Clean, renewable energy is expected to generate more than one-third of power used by plant annually, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60,000 tonsLOS ANGELES--Southern California s primary provider of drinking water plans to turn to the sun to help power one of the nation s largest water treatment plants.Just as we work to encourage the
SCRA-led Standards Consortium Welcomes CT Core Technologies, Inc.
June 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C.--SCRA, a technology development leader in applied research and commercialization, announced that CT Core Technologies, Inc. has joined its PDES, Inc. program.CT Core Technologies is excited to be part of the PDES consortium as it aligns with CT's roadmap for meeting long term data retention. It is a welcomed opportunity to be part
NMS Labs Reports Updated Synthetic Cannabinoids Panel Leads to Higher Positivity Rates
June 11, 2015
WILLOW GROVE, Pa.--Data compiled from NMS Labs Center for Innovation is shedding new light on the rapid turnover in the market for a dangerous new category of recreational drugs. A recent update to the company s synthetic cannabinoid test panel showed a seven-fold increase in the positivity rate for synthetic cannabinoids in criminal cases and
Fitch Upgrades NOVA Chemicals' IDR to 'BBB-'; Outlook Revised to Stable
June 11, 2015
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has upgraded NOVA Chemicals Corporation's (NOVA) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-', its senior unsecured credit facility and senior unsecured notes at 'BBB-', and affirmed the company's secured credit facility at 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is revised to Stable from Positive.This rating action affects approximately $1.7
Qualtr s 2nd Generation BAW MEMS Gyros Deliver up to 3X Price/Performance Advantage for
June 11, 2015
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--Qualtr, Inc., a leader in the development and commercialization of Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) MEMS inertial sensors, announced today the availability of their second generation BAW MEMS gyroscopes, which include fully integrated, three-axis (QGYR330Hx) and single axis (QGYR110Hx) angular rate sensors with digital or analog
BSC Group Names David N. Hayes, PE New President and CEO
June 11, 2015
BOSTON, Mass. & GLASTONBURY, Conn.--Today, BSC Companies, Inc. Board of Directors voted unanimously to name David N. Hayes, PE, LEED AP as the next President of BSC Companies, Inc., the parent firm of BSC Group and Geonetics. Hayes will also assume the position of Chief Executive Officer. Formerly the Executive Vice President of BSC, David will
Sprite Salutes Legends of Hip-Hop Through New Obey Your Verse Lyrical Collection
June 11, 2015
Lyrics by Drake, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G. and Rakim prominently featured on limited-edition Sprite packaging this summerATLANTA--In 1986, Sprite became one of the first mainstream brands to acknowledge the cultural impact of hip-hop by creating a pioneering national television commercial featuring rapper Kurtis Blow. Nearly 30 years later, Sprite
Qualtr 11 DOF Application Platform Helps Embedded Developers Bring Sensor-Based Designs to Market
June 11, 2015
New sensor fusion development platform sparks innovation by simplifying evaluation and development of sensor fusion algorithmsMARLBOROUGH, Mass.--Qualtr, Inc, a leader in the development and commercialization of Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) MEMS inertial sensors, announced today the availability of a MEMS sensor evaluation platform with 11 degrees of
White House Week of Making: Carnegie Mellon Experts Project Top-10 "What's Hot in 3-D Printing Out
June 11, 2015
PITTSBURGH--In conjunction with the inaugural National Maker Faire and the White House Week of Making kicking off this week in Washington D.C., Carnegie Mellon experts have projected the top 10 things to be 3-D printed out of metal:The course teaches students about a technology which is becoming increasingly more important in industryTop Ten What s
Graco Introduces Reactor 2 Hydraulic Series Sprayers
June 11, 2015
With its customer-inspired features, Reactor 2 series of sprayers is the next generation of plural-component technology for spray foam and polyurea.MINNEAPOLIS--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, today formally introduced the Reactor 2 Hydraulic Series of plural-component sprayers. The Reactor 2 series of
AEC-Q101 Qualified TVS Diodes from Littelfuse Protect Sensitive Automotive Electronics from Load
June 11, 2015
Provides 600W peak pulse power dissipation in a standard DO-15 packageCHICAGO--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced the TP6KE Series Automotive TVS Diodes, which are designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by load dump and other transient voltage events.
Axalta Supports YMWIC STEM Education Program
June 11, 2015
Axalta offers financial support and mentorship to youth seeking STEM careersGLEN MILLS, Pa.--If you want to help make a difference in the world, consider making a positive impact in a young person s life through education and encouragement. Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, believes in doing just
Emerson to automate new NTPC Limited power plant that will help meet India s growing energy needs
June 11, 2015
Automation expertise and control technologies key to operation of new high-efficiency, low-emissions supercritical generating units by country s largest power utilityPITTSBURGH--Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), has won an order from NTPC Limited to provide automation technologies and expertise for two new
Aventine Renewable Energy Names Jeff Ewing Director of Risk Management, Marketing
June 11, 2015
PEKIN, Ill.--Aventine Renewable Energy Inc. has appointed Jeff Ewing as director of risk management, marketing for the company s four ethanol plants, including two in Pekin, Illinois, and two in Aurora, Nebraska.Jeff plays an important role in determining our strategies, using his expertise in technical analysis to forecast trends, budget revenue
Voice and Speech Recognition Software Licenses to Surpass 550 Million Worldwide by 2024, According
June 11, 2015
Consumer and Healthcare Use Cases to Drive the Strongest Growth in Speaker Recognition Technology AdoptionBOULDER, Colo.--Speech and voice recognition biometrics, sometimes referred to collectively as speaker recognition, are poised for a new wave of adoption in the coming decade, enabled by improvements in storage capabilities, advances in
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas Earns Distributor of the Year Award from TDK-Lambda Americas
June 11, 2015
PHOENIX--Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has been named the 2015 Distributor of the Year by TDK-Lambda Americas. The award recognizes Avnet s achievement in posting record-high point of sale (POS) for TDK-Lambda in North America.Avnet s achievement of record-high point of sale (POS) for North
New, Automated Cure Tracking Tool from Hexion Heightens Efficiency and Quality in Composite
June 11, 2015
Self-Contained Tool from Combined Composite Technologies is Fully Configurable and ProgrammableCOLUMBUS, Ohio--Combined Composite Technologies (CCT), a business unit of Hexion Inc. (Hexion), a global leader in thermoset resins, is introducing a programmable logic-controlled (PLC), automated resin curing and moulding system. The new self-contained
Autoliv: Torricelli Brake Reduces Stopping Distance by up to 40%
June 11, 2015
- Autoliv showcases future safety solution for urban environmentsSTOCKHOLM--Regulatory News:Even if there are several steps ahead before the Torricelli brake can be put into full-scale production, this is undoubtedly an example of how future innovations can revolutionize traffic safety and save more lives, in particular in urban environmentsAutoliv
Blue Bird to Present at Stifel 2015 Industrials Conference
June 11, 2015
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--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 Stifel 2015 Industrials Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City on June 16, 2015.Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird, will be
EPA Names Consumer Products Association Award Partner of the Year
June 10, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today named the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) a winner of its 2015 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award.CSPA has made a concerted effort to work collaboratively with representatives of federal and state governments, NGOs and industry to advance communication about what is in
CIRCOR Names Andrew Farnsworth Chief Human Resources Officer
June 10, 2015
Former Unibail-Rodamco HR Executive Brings Strong Global and Functional ExpertiseBURLINGTON, Mass.--CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR), a leading provider of valves and other highly engineered products for markets including oil & gas, power generation and aerospace & defense, today announced that Andrew Farnsworth has joined the Company
South Denver Metro Cities Choose Econolite Centracs ATMS to Enhance Regional ITS Capabilities
June 10, 2015
Longstanding customer support and proven ATMS technology help agencies meet evolving transportation objectivesANAHEIM, Calif.--Econolite today announced that five cities in the south Denver, Colorado metropolitan area have now chosen Centracs ATMS as their Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) to control networked actuated signalized
Bretford Ships Juice Power System
June 10, 2015
A Smart, Safe and Reconfigurable System Designed to Keep Up with Today s Collaborative Spaces and Tomorrow s TechnologyCHICAGO--As part of its charge to give people the power to learn, Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of technology-enabled furniture for 21st century learning and business environments, today announced it is
Technip awarded subsea de-commissioning and installation contract in the Gulf of Mexico
June 10, 2015
Leveraging its expertise to meet ultra-deepwater challengesPARIS--RegulatoryNews:We are delighted to have secured this work. Technip will utilize its unique subsea vertical integration to deliver an all-in solution for the ultra-deepwater de-commissioning of the current field to installation of the new subsea equipment.Technip (Paris:TEC)
Optomec Partners with Semitronics to Expand Printed Electronics Market for Aerosol Jet Systems in
June 10, 2015
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and 3D printed electronics, today announced it signed a distribution agreement with Semitronics Sales Ltd. to expand sales of Aerosol Jet systems in the UK and Ireland. Semitronics is a leading supplier of research and
Florida Gains Manufacturing Jobs for a Second Straight Year
June 10, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturing employment increased in Florida for a second straight year, reports the 2015 Florida Manufacturers Register , an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to data collected by MNI, Florida manufacturers added 3,959 jobs from March 2014 to March 2015, an
Statement Regarding Medical Informatics Engineering s Recent Cyber Attack
June 10, 2015
FORT WAYNE, Ind.--The following is a statement regarding Medical Informatics Engineering s recent cyber attack:A Message from Eric Jones Co-Founder & COO, Medical Informatics Engineering June 10, 2015A sophisticated cyber attack has compromised some of the protected health information contained on our Medical Informatics Engineering and
Spatial Corp Announces that Registration is Now Open for the 3D Insiders European Forum 2015
June 10, 2015
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--Spatial Corp.:Who: Spatial Corp., the leading provider of 3D software development kits for design, manufacturing and engineering solutions, announces today that registration is now open for the 13th annual 3D Insiders European Forum.What: This educational event has been developed to enable Spatial s customers to stay abreast of