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ASSA ABLOY Sells Car Lock Business to ALPHA Corporation
March 3, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement with Japanese ALPHA Corporation to sell its Car Lock business. The acquisition will complement ALPHA Corporation’s existing automotive supply business, leading to synergy opportunities which are currently limited within the ASSA ABLOY Group. The Car Lock business,
C&C Group Announces Distribution Partnership with San Miguel
March 3, 2016
BANGKOK & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C&C Group, a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks, continues to ramp up its international expansion with the announcement of a strategic distribution agreement with San Miguel Marketing Thailand Ltd. to strengthen the sales and distribution of its
Ampco-Pittsburgh Announces 2015 Earnings
March 3, 2016
CARNEGIE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) announces sales for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 of $55,326,000 and $238,480,000, respectively, against $74,587,000 and $272,858,000 for the comparable prior year periods. Income from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2015 equaled
leakSMART™ Makes Big Impression on WE tv’s The Lifestyle List
March 3, 2016
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--leakSMART™, as seen on WE tv, is today’s leading smart home water leak detection and prevention solution – and a favorite of The Lifestyle List’s host, Michelle Yarn. The TV segment illustrated how the leakSMART™ Valve and wireless and waterproof leakSMART™ Sensors –
New LYTSwitch-3 LED Driver ICs From Power Integrations Support Widest Range of TRIAC Dimmers
March 3, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power Integrations (Nasdaq:POWI), the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, today announced the LYTSwitch™-3 family – the latest addition to the company’s LYTSwitch line of LED driver ICs. Ideal for bulbs, tubes and downlights up to 20 watts, LYTSwitch-3 ICs offer excellent
Party Decks Go Clean and Green at Sloan Park
March 2, 2016
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sloan, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, announces that it has retrofitted the public restrooms behind the Suites on the Party Deck level at Sloan Park with the company’s newest green product— AER-DEC™ integrated sinks—to kick off the 2016 Cubs
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for March 9
March 2, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. Chief Financial Officer Daniel J. Schmechel will address financial analysts at the JP Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 9 in New York. Ecolab will host a live webcast of Mr. Schmechel’s presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME:  
Solazyme to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results on March 14, 2016
March 2, 2016
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solazyme, Inc. (NASDAQ:SZYM), a pioneer in microalgae innovation and producer of sustainable algae oils and specialty ingredients, today announced it will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial
Technavio Expects the Global RFID Readers Market to Exceed USD 7 Billion by 2020
March 2, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the global RFID readers market is expected to reach USD 7 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of almost 21% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global RFID Readers Market 2016-2020’, provides an in-depth analysis of the
Increased Use of Disposable Medical Products Expected to Boost the Global Prefilled Syringe
March 2, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts expect the global prefilled syringe packaging market to exceed USD 9 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 11% according to their latest report. Prefilled syringes are gaining popularity over parenteral drug delivery routes because of the convenience in use, affordability, accuracy, and safety.
St. Jude Medical to Present at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference
March 2, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) will present at the Barclays Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 15 in Miami. Don J. Zurbay, chief financial officer, will address the conference at 9:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will also be webcast live at investors.sjm.com. About St. Jude Medical St. Jude Medical is a
Xerium Introduces New SMART Connect Technology with Mobile Device Support, Enhanced Collaboration,
March 2, 2016
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, recently launched SMART(R) Connect Technology, further extending functionality of the company’s patented SMART Technology platform. SMART Connect now includes seamless connectivity to existing
Hudson Technologies Reports Record Revenues of $79.7 Million for Full Year 2015; EPS of $0.14
March 2, 2016
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDSN) announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2015 were $7.3 million, a decrease of 9% compared to $8.1 million in the comparable 2014 period. The revenue decrease in the quarter is primarily
Universal Display and OSRAM Announce Collaboration and Evaluation Agreement for OLED Lighting
March 2, 2016
EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today announced a collaboration and evaluation agreement with OSRAM, one of the world's leading lighting manufacturers. Under the agreement, OSRAM will begin sampling
Trinseo Reports Record 2015 Adjusted EBITDA of $492 Million; Increases 2016 Outlook
March 2, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo: Year Ended 2015 Summary Net Income of $134 million Record Adjusted EPS of $4.59, inclusive of $0.94 unfavorable impact from inventory revaluation Record Adjusted EBITDA of $492 million and Adjusted EBITDA excluding inventory revaluation of $550 million Record free cash flow of $316 million excluding $69
Supreme Industries Reports Quarterly Cash Dividend
March 2, 2016
GOSHEN, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys, and specialty vehicles, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of three cents ($0.03) per share on its Class A and Class B common stock.
CMMI® Institute to Host Capability Counts 2016 Conference
March 2, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CMMI® Institute announced the lineup for its annual Capability Counts conference 10-11 May in Annapolis, MD. The conference is expected to provide more than 350 global performance improvement professionals the opportunity to connect, learn, and share their challenges, expertise, and success stories as they build
Technavio Releases New Report on Global in-Vitro Diagnostics Packaging Market
March 2, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest transportation and logistics industry report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global in-vitro diagnostics packaging market 2016-2020. In this report, Technavio’s packaging experts announce their key market highlights for global in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) packaging
Orbit Announces “b-hyve” Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Timer
March 2, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbit Irrigation Products announced today it has gone “smart” with a Wi-Fi Sprinkler Timer, the “b-hyve.” The b-hyve is designed to save water, while maintaining a beautiful landscape managed from the convenience of your smart phone, tablet or computer. For more than 40 years, customers have
Technavio Announces Top Four Vendors in the Global Dissolved Oxygen Meter Market
March 2, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top four leading vendors in their recent global dissolved oxygen meter 2016-2020 report. This research report also lists numerous prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape The global dissolved oxygen meter market is highly
PPG Announces Executive Appointment
March 2, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Radhika Batra will join the company as vice president, purchasing and logistics, effective March 7. Steve Lampe, current PPG vice president, purchasing and logistics, has announced he will retire May 1. Batra was previously vice president, global supply management, at BorgWarner Turbo
Breakout Year for Hisense North America Continues as HIMEX Factory Ramps Up Production
March 2, 2016
SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hisense and Sharp televisions began to travel down the production line today at the HIMEX Factory, the 1.3 million sq. ft. facility in Rosarito, Mexico that is owned and operated by Hisense North America, a division of Hisense Company, Ltd. The production ramp-up follows the recent $23.7 million investment by the
Praxair Acquires NOxBOX Ltd, a Leading Developer of Inhaled Nitric Oxide Delivery and Monitoring
March 2, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) has acquired NOxBOX Ltd, a company that specializes in the manufacture of inhaled gas delivery and monitoring instruments for the medical market, from U.K.-based Bedfont Scientific Limited, an existing Praxair supplier. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. NOxBOX Ltd, which
Excel4apps Honors Magnitude Software and Ouest Business Solutions with Top Partner Awards in the
March 2, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Excel4apps, a provider of best-in-class Excel-based inquiry and reporting software for use with SAP and Oracle, has honored two companies with its 2015 Partner of the Year award in the Americas: Magnitude Software and Ouest Business Solutions. The award cites extraordinary achievement in communicating the value of the
Technavio Announces Top Four Vendors in the Global Articulated Robots Market
March 2, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top four leading vendors in their recent global articulated robots market 2015-2019 report. This research report also lists numerous prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape According to Bharath Kanniappan, lead research
Avnet Presented with 2016 Manufacturing Leadership Award
March 2, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has been recognized with a 2016 Manufacturing Leadership Award (ML Award) from global market research firm Frost & Sullivan in the “Supply Chain Leadership” category. Avnet was honored for its initiative,
Nutrisystem Announces Opening of New Frozen Warehouse in Troy, Illinois
March 2, 2016
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nutrisystem (NASDAQ:NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and services, announced today the opening of a new warehouse in Troy, Illinois. Through an agreement with long- standing distribution and fulfillment partner of more than a decade OHL, a leading third-party logistics provider, the
Larson Electronics Releases 30 KVA Power Distribution System
March 2, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics announced the release of a 30 KVA power distribution system that converts three phase or single phase 480 volts AC to single phase 120 and 240 volts AC. The MGS-DC-30KVA-480-220-110 power distribution system from Larson Electronics provides a safe and effective way for operators in industrial
Largest Annual K-12 STEM Symposium Announces Speaker and Interactive Exhibit Information
March 2, 2016
VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WashingtonExec, with Presenting Sponsor The Aerospace Corporation and Gold Sponsors Vencore and Siemens Government Technologies, will hold the 2016 K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium, the largest annual K-12 STEM Symposium in Northern Virginia. More than 2,500 children, parents,
Booz Allen CFO Kevin Cook and Investor Relations Vice President Curt Riggle to Speak March 7, 2016
March 2, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Booz Allen Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Cook, Executive Vice President Lloyd Howell, and Vice President of Investor Relations Curt Riggle will attend the Raymond James 37th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Fla. The company will deliver a
OpTerra Energy Services to Highlight Comprehensive Energy Conservation Solutions at AEE’s
March 2, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpTerra Energy Services, a national energy services company that works with commercial, industrial and institutional clients as well as school districts, cities and counties to implement comprehensive sustainability solutions, announced today that its Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Division will be exhibiting at the
Madness is Not Just for Basketball in March: More than 150 Equipment Sales to Cross the Proxibid
March 2, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proxibid, the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, will provide online bidding for several high volume equipment sales from some of the nation’s top equipment sellers. Finding high-quality heavy construction equipment, agricultural implements, and work vehicles has
Embedded Industry Technologist Chris A. Ciufo Joins General Micro Systems as CTO
March 2, 2016
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS), the industry-leading expert in highest-density, compute-intensive, and rugged small form- factor embedded computing systems, servers, and switches for C4ISR defense, aerospace, medical, industrial, and energy exploration, announces the appointment of Chris A. Ciufo as
Harris Corporation Receives Prestigious Nunn-Perry Award from Department of Defense for Outstanding
March 2, 2016
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) and its protégé, Spatial Data Integrations, Inc., have been awarded the prestigious Nunn-Perry Award by the Department of Defense (DoD). The award recognizes successful business mentor-protégé teams that excel in technical assistance, return on investments,
Vive Crop Protection Launches Fertilizer-Compatible AZteroid™ Fungicide and Bifender™
March 2, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thanks to the invention of the Allosperse™ delivery system, Vive Crop Protection is launching two products that can blend easily with liquid fertilizer, a first in the industry. Innovative farmers looking for new technology to efficiently maximize yields will find that newly launched AZteroid™ fungicide and
New True Skin Silicones from QSi will help users create versatile designs for prosthetics and
March 2, 2016
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The True Skin series is now available from Quantum Silicones LLC (QSi). The series features a selection of three Shore A hardnesses: 10, 20 and 30. All three grades are two-part, addition (platinum) cure silicones. The translucent True Skin 10, True Skin 20 and True Skin 30 are: Easy to mix and apply: With a 1:1 mix
ZRG Partners Q4 2015 Industrial Hiring Index Shows 18% Decrease in Global Hiring Demand
March 2, 2016
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZRG Partners, a client-focused global executive search firm driven by data analytics, announced its Q4 2015 Global Industrial Hiring Index, with findings dedicated to the Industrial sector. Overall results show Q4 2015 Industrial hiring was down significantly across all sectors globally versus previous
Norsk Titanium Expands European Operations with Groundbreaking of Rapid Plasma Deposition™ Machine
March 2, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s leading provider of aerospace-grade, titanium additive manufacturing technology, today announced the groundbreaking of a new European assembly and test center outside Oslo, Norway. Norsk Titanium Chief Commercial Officer Chet Fuller, Chief Executive Officer Warren M. Boley Jr., and
Nordson MARCH Research Evaluates the Effects of RF Plasma Processing Prior to Conformal Coating on
March 2, 2016
CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson MARCH, a Nordson company (NASDAQ:NDSN), a global leader in plasma processing technology, has recently released a white paper showing the results of RF plasma processing on conformal coating adhesion, the conformity of the coating coverage, and the resulting effects on electrical functionality of a fully
Impact Cryotherapy Cryosauna Freezes Out Competition on ABC’s “Shark Tank”
March 2, 2016
ATLANTA & CARMEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We’re proud to report that our retail partner, GLACÉ CRYOTHERAPY, received $100,000 and buy-in from “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran. Owners Skyler Scarlett and Brittney Scarlett-Torres put their whole-body cryosauna, manufactured by Impact Cryotherapy, in the spotlight
Industrial Services of America, Inc. Announces Key Strategic Steps
March 2, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial Services of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSA), (the “Company” or “ISA”), a company that buys, processes and markets ferrous and non-ferrous metals and other recyclable commodities and buys, dismantles and sells used auto parts, today announced the closing of a new two-year revolving
Pelican BioThermal Presents with Canadian Blood Services at IQPC’s 14th Annual Cold Chain GDP
March 2, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kai Goellner, Product Development Engineer at Pelican BioThermal, a global leader in temperature-controlled packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, will present during the 14th Annual Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Summit hosted by IQPC in Toronto, ON. Goellner will be joined by
The Toro Company to Present at Raymond James 37th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
March 2, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that it will present at the upcoming Raymond James 37th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Hotel in Florida on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Michael J. Hoffman, Toro’s chairman and chief executive officer, is scheduled
Semtech Launches Online Support Community Platform to Help Engineers Quickly Find and Share Answers
March 2, 2016
CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced it has launched an online support community platform to help design engineers quickly find and share answers to their application and design questions via simple to use online tools, such as
ExxonMobil Focuses on Business Fundamentals; Paced, Disciplined Investing
March 2, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is achieving industry-leading financial performance throughout the commodity price cycle by maintaining a focus on the fundamentals, selectively investing in the business and paying a reliable and growing dividend, Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer, said today.
Iteris to Present at the 28th Annual ROTH Conference on March 14, 2016
March 2, 2016
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, has been invited to present at the 28th Annual ROTH Conference. The conference is being held on March 14-16, 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, California. Iteris’ President and CEO Joe Bergera is
Axalta Coating Systems Earns Daimler Supplier Award
March 2, 2016
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) was among ten suppliers honored by Daimler AG for outstanding performance during the past financial year with the 2015 Daimler Supplier Award. A leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, Axalta was awarded in the Global Procurement Trucks and Buses category
Ford, Texas FFA Association Team Up to Promote Safe Driving Habits to Teens
March 2, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Trucks and Ford Motor Company Fund are teaming with Texas FFA Association to sponsor the automaker’s Driving Skills for Life program to encourage safe driving habits among teenagers throughout Texas. Driving Skills for Life was established in 2003 by Ford Fund, Governors Highway Safety Association, and a
Clean Energy Wins Major Transit Deal; Shows Continued Growth with New and Existing Customers
March 2, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) announced that it won a $10 million, multi-year procurement from New Jersey Transit, the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, which links major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia and provides close to 223 million
Milacron Holdings Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2015 Results
March 2, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (“Milacron”) (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastic processing industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015.   Three Months Ended December 31,       % Change In millions 4Q'15 4Q'14 %