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Accuride Adds ROI Calculator to Mobile App, Updates Wheels Catalog
March 1, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – announced it has launched two new marketing tools to help customers understand the performance, specifications, value and return on investment (ROI) of its wheel and
Greif, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2016 Dividends
March 1, 2016
DELAWARE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.42 per share on its Class A Common Stock, and $0.63 per share on its Class B Common Stock. The dividends are payable on April 1, 2016
Generac Closes on the Acquisition of the Majority Share of PR Industrial
March 1, 2016
WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (“Generac”), a leading designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment and other engine powered products, announced today the closing of an agreement to acquire a majority share of PR Industrial S.r.l and its subsidiaries, owner of the Pramac® brand
Dr. Gerhard Fettweis Joins NI Board of Directors
March 1, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Instruments Corporation (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today that Dr. Gerhard Fettweis, Vodafone Chair Professor at the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden), was
Fluor Finalizes Acquisition of Netherlands-Based Stork
March 1, 2016
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the company closed its acquisition of Stork Holding B.V. Fluor announced in early December 2015 that the company had agreed to purchase 100 percent of Stork’s shares from UK-based private equity firm Arle Capital Partners. “I welcome our 15,000 new
American Vanguard Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2015 Results
March 1, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights – versus Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter: Net sales were $84.0 million in Q4 2015 compared to $77.6 million in Q4 2014. Net
American Vanguard Announces Investment in Biological Products & Technologies
March 1, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) and Bi-PA, today announced that American Vanguard Corporation wholly-owned subsidiary, AMVAC-Netherlands BV, has become an investor in Biological Products for Agriculture (Bi-PA). Bi-PA functions as a product development engine bridging basic research/discovery and
CORRECTING and REPLACING Toyota Motor Sales Reports 4.1 Percent February Increase
March 1, 2016
CORRECTION...by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: TOYOTA MOTOR SALES REPORTS 4.1 PERCENT FEBRUARY INCREASE TMS light trucks set new February record RAV4 charges ahead, marks best-ever February
Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Ground-based Augmentation Systems Market
March 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global ground-based augmentation systems market 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 ground-based
cei to Merge into Prolamina Brand
March 1, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, a leading global flexible packaging company, announced today that Coating Excellence International (cei) will merge into its Prolamina brand, creating a unified Extrusion Division. This change reflects the combined capabilities of ProAmpac’s Extrusion Division, and better enables the company to leverage
Technavio Expects the Flexible Packaging Market in China to Exceed USD 12 Billion by 2019
March 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the flexible packaging market in China is expected to reach USD 12 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of almost 8% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Flexible Packaging Market in China 2015-2019’, provides an in-depth
AKOUSTIS™ to Present at the 28th Annual ROTH Conference on March 15th at 5:30 pm PDT
March 1, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of innovative Bulk ONE™ single crystal piezoelectric RF bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters for mobile wireless, announced today its CEO, Jeff Shealy, will present a corporate overview of the Company
Praxair CFO to Speak at Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
March 1, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matthew J. White, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX), will address the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. ET. White will discuss Praxair’s growth strategies and business outlook in a Questions
Axalta Coating Systems to Present at J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference 2016
March 1, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced today that Charles W. Shaver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert W. Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Christopher Mecray, Vice President Investor Relations, will present at the following event: Aviation, Transportation and
LIQUID NAILS Brand Launches FUZE*IT All Surface Construction Adhesive
March 1, 2016
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The LIQUID NAILS® brand, a leader in the construction adhesive industry, today announced the launch of FUZE*IT® All Surface Construction Adhesive (LN-2000). Fuze*It adhesive is formulated with a proprietary hybrid-polymer blend for best-in-class adhesion. With two times the strength of fasteners
Accuride Adds ROI Calculator to Mobile App, Updates Wheels Catalog
March 1, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – announced it has launched two new marketing tools to help customers understand the performance, specifications, value and return on investment (ROI) of its wheel and
AKOUSTISTM to Present at the 28th Annual ROTH Conference on March 15th at 5:30 pm PDT
March 1, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of innovative Bulk ONE™ single crystal piezoelectric RF bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters for mobile wireless, announced today its CEO, Jeff Shealy, will present a corporate overview of the Company
Glatfelter to locate new manufacturing facility in Fort Smith
March 1, 2016
FORT SMITH, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glatfelter (NYSE: GLT), a global manufacturer of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials, today announced the company is locating a new manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, subject to the approval of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and closing on the purchase of the former Mitsubishi
Infiniti reports U.S. sales for February 2016
March 1, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infiniti:                                   2016         2015         % Change February 2016 Sales         10,371         11,659      
CORRECTING and REPLACING Manufacturing Leaders Choose Plex Systems
March 1, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The second bullet, for NuTek Food Science, LLC, has been updated. The corrected release reads: MANUFACTURING LEADERS CHOOSE PLEX SYSTEMS Motion Dynamics Corporation, NuTek Food Science, Olde Thompson, Tower Oil & Technology and Uni-Grip Select Plex Manufacturing Cloud; Motus Integrated Technologies Extends Plex
Active-Semi® Enables Germany Based Fein’s High-Performance BLDC Power Tools with Power
March 1, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Germany based Fein (www.fein.com) and Dallas based Active-Semi®, Inc. (www.active-semi.com) announced today the launch of Fein’s AFSC 1.7 Q SuperCut Oscillating Power Tool based on Active-Semi® Power Application Controller™ (PAC™) motor control IC. Using a powerful brushless DC (BLDC) motor, AFSC
Rexnord to Participate in Wedbush Sustainability & Infrastructure Conference
March 1, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RXN) today announced that it will participate in the Wedbush Sustainability & Infrastructure Conference at the Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge in London, United Kingdom on March 9, 2016, starting at 8:00 a.m. GMT. About Rexnord Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rexnord is
PECO Employees Honored with Innovation Awards at 2016 Black Engineer of the Year Awards STEM
March 1, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PECO’s Dayton Duncan, of Phoenixville, and Melisa Fowler, of Middletown, DE, were recognized with Modern Day Technology Leader Awards at the 2016 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference held recently in Philadelphia. “Melisa and Dayton have my
Global Advanced Process Control Software Market in the Chemical Industry Through 2020
March 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global advanced process control (APC) software market in the chemical industry to reach USD 367.8 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of close to 7%, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global APC software market in the chemical
Trelleborg Lands Its Largest Single Thermal Insulation and Corrosion Coating Contract For Shah Deniz
March 1, 2016
TRELLEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trelleborg (STO:TRELB) Trelleborg’s offshore operation is awarded its largest single order for thermal insulation and corrosion coating services for phase II of the prestigious BP Project, Shah Deniz, contracting directly to BOS Shelf LLC. The contract represents the most significant order
Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” program now available in Florida
March 1, 2016
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nissan's “No Charge to Charge” promotion has officially arrived to the Sunshine State. Nissan will now provide new Nissan LEAF buyers two years of complimentary public charging with the purchase or lease of the all-electric car from participating LEAF-certified dealers in Orlando. “Nissan LEAF is an
Accuride’s Jd Marhevko Named a 2016 STEP Ahead Award Honoree
March 1, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today announced that The Manufacturing Institute has honored Accuride’s Jd Marhevko, Vice President, Quality/Lean Management Systems & EHS, with its Women in
February Brings Double-Digit Gains for Honda Canada Inc.
March 1, 2016
MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Combined February sales of 9,586 units by the Honda and Acura divisions of Honda Canada Inc. represented a 15% increase over last year’s sales. The Honda Automobile Division reported February sales of 8,553 units, up 19% over last year. The Acura Division reported February sales of 1,033 units, down 7% over
Toyota Motor Sales Reports 5.2 Percent February Increase
March 1, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 189,852 vehicles, an increase of 5.2 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division
Nortech Systems to Report Fourth Quarter Results March 9
March 1, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: NSYS) announces a conference call to be held at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 10, 2016, to discuss the company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 results, which will be released after the market closes on March 9. Anyone interested in participating in the conference
Optomec Presents Advancement in LENS 3D Printers for Metal Additive Manufacturing at LAM Conference
March 1, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals and 3D Printed Electronics, announced today that the company will feature its LENS 3D Printers for metal additive manufacturing applications at the Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) Conference in Orlando,
Fortune Brands Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s List of “World’s Most Admired Companies” for
March 1, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced that it has been named to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2016 List of World’s Most Admired Companies for the fifth consecutive year. The Company ranked No. 3 in the Home Equipment,
Hestan Commercial Receives 2016 Kitchen Innovation (KI) Award for CircuFlame Sealed Burner
March 1, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hestan Commercial, maker of the most advanced commercial kitchen appliances on the market, has been named a 2016 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards recipient by the National Restaurant Association® for its CircuFlame sealed burner, featuring revolutionary dual-flow technology. The dual-flow valve feeds two burner
Arcam Swedish Annual Report for 2015 Now Available
March 1, 2016
MÖLNDAL,, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Swedish Annual Report for 2015 is now available through Arcam’s website, www.arcamgroup.com. The English version of the Annual Report will be published later this week. Arcam (STO:ARCM) has chosen to not print and distribute its Annual Report to shareholders for environmental and
MDM Leader Stibo Systems Forms Strategic Partnership & Achieves 1WorldSync Certification:
March 1, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stibo Systems, the global leader in multidomain Master Data Management (MDM) solutions, today announced that its award-winning MDM solution STEP has been certified by 1WorldSync, the leading multi-enterprise product information network, certified for the GS1 Global Data Standardization Network™ (GDSN®). STEP
Shawn Goddeyne, P.E. Named Young Engineer of the Year
March 1, 2016
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Piedmont chapter of the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers (SCSPE) has named Tindall’s Shawn Goddeyne, P.E. Young Engineer of the Year (YEOY). This award honors engineers who make outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and the community during the early years of their
ITT Corporation Announces Enhanced Partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA)
March 1, 2016
DENVER, Colo. & WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, customized solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets, has been made a Diamond Level Partner of EWB-USA after announcing an enhanced philanthropic donation to the organization. Engineers Without Borders USA
Audi Sets 62nd Consecutive Monthly U.S. Sales Record in February
March 1, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audi reported that its February 2016 sales increased 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 62nd straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever February sales in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous February record was set in 2015 with sales of 11,455 vehicles.
Gate Drivers from Diodes Incorporated Provide Switching Power MOSFETs or IGBTs in Half-Bridge or
March 1, 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 introduced the DGD21xx series of devices. These six half-bridge and six high/low-side 600V gate drivers provide
Nissan Group Reports February 2016 U.S. Sales
March 1, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nissan Group:                                                 February 2016           February 2015           % Change      
Ford Posts Best February U.S. Retail Sales in 11 Years; Best-Ever Month for SUV Sales, Lincoln Sales
March 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales were up 20 percent in February versus a year ago with 217,192 vehicles sold. Retail sales grew 11 percent – the company’s best February since 2005. Retail sales gains came across the product portfolio. Cars gained 6 percent, trucks increased 5 percent, and SUVs were
Barnes Group Inc. Names Michael A. Beck Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and President,
March 1, 2016
BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), an international industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider, today announced the appointment of Michael Beck to the position of Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and President, Barnes Aerospace, effective immediately. Mr. Beck succeeds Richard Barnhart, who is
Data Link Solutions Increasing MIDS JTRS Production Capabilities for U.S. and Coalition Forces
March 1, 2016
WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, has been awarded a $51.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command to provide the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) to U.S. and coalition
Larson Electronics Releases 1600 Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower
March 1, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics announced the release of a mini LED light tower featuring four 400 watt LED lamp heads, a 3,000 KVA generator, and an adjustable tower built on a wheeled frame for portability. The WAL-ML-4X400LTL-LED-3G mini LED light tower from Larson Electronics is an ideal solution for operators who need a fully
Eurofins Genomics Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Louisville, KY
March 1, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), the global leader in bio-analytical testing, and one of the world leaders in genomic services, announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and services facility in Louisville, KY, in the US. The large, 65,800 ft2 (6,113 m2) facility functions as the Group’s
USG Corporation’s Claire Yu Named STEP Ahead Award Honoree by The Manufacturing Institute
March 1, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), a world leader in building materials and technologies, today announced that Claire Yu, Research and Development Program Manager at USG’s Corporate Innovation Center in Libertyville, IL, has been named by The Manufacturing Institute as an honoree of its fourth annual Science, Technology,
CoorsTek Medical Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for Total Hip System Incorporating CeraSurf®-p
March 1, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoorsTek Medical, a leading US manufacturer of advanced implantable ceramic components, today announced that its CeraSurf®-p ceramic femoral heads have been incorporated into a US orthopaedic device company’s hip system that has received FDA 510(k) clearance. CoorsTek Medical has developed a range of
ZICO Debuts Brand-New Look with Larger Clear Bottle Design
March 1, 2016
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, ZICO Beverages LLC revealed a makeover of its ZICO® Coconut Water portfolio of products to feature 100% not from concentrate coconut water in a beautiful new package design. Starting this month, ZICO will be available in a larger, 16.9 fl. oz. clear, re-sealable PET bottle across its flavored coconut
Actuant Names Randal W. Baker President and Chief Executive Officer
March 1, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actuant Corporation’s (NYSE:ATU) Board of Directors announced that Randal W. Baker has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Baker has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. Effective with this transition, Actuant’s Board of Directors has appointed
Health-Care Human Factors Symposium to Tackle Information Technology, Hand-Offs and Interruptions,
March 1, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (hfes.org) today announced the preliminary program for the fifth International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care: Shaping the Future, to be held April 16-19 in San Diego (http://bit.ly/HCS2016_PrelimProgram). The program will take