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Mexichem Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 26, 2018
TLALNEPANTLA DE BAZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: MEXCHEM*) (“the Company” or “Mexichem”) announced its unaudited results for the first quarter of 2018. Click here for the press release Management will host a Conference Call on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 to review results and operations of the
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
April 26, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.60 per share cash dividend payable on June 15, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2018. About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the
Thermal Care Names Armbruster to Head Sales & Marketing
April 26, 2018
Auxiliary equipment veteran of more than 20 years ‘uniquely qualified to have an immediate and positive impact.’ Auxiliary equipment supplier Thermal Care has named Peter Armbruster to the post of director of sales and marketing. He will report to Lee Sobocinski, president. “Peter Armbruster’s career in the
Ford Delivers First Quarter $1.7B Net Income, $2.2B Adj. EBIT; Fitness Actions Improve 2020 Outlook
April 25, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today reported its 2018 first quarter financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release and visit shareholder.ford.com to view the slide presentation and access the webcast to Ford’s earnings call, which begins at 5:30 p.m. EDT with Jim Hackett,
Triumph Composite Work for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Extended in Long-Term Contract
April 25, 2018
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Boeing to extend its current long-term agreement to supply composite detail and assembly parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Under the agreement, Triumph Aerospace Structures’ business based out of Milledgeville, Georgia will
Graco Reports Record Sales and Operating Earnings
April 25, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2018.     Summary $ in millions except per share amounts Three Months Ended Mar 30, 2018     Mar 31, 2017     % Change Net Sales $ 406.3 $ 340.6 19 % Operating Earnings 111.7 87.4 28 % Net Earnings
Borealis Selects Aspen Mtell® Prescriptive Maintenance Software to Improve Reliability at
April 25, 2018
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), the asset optimization software company, today announced that Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has selected Aspen Mtell® software. The scope of the first rollout is their production site in
APAC Non-halogenated Flame Retardant Chemicals Market Report 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "APAC Non-halogenated Flame Retardant Chemicals Market - Segmented by Type, End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The APAC non-halogenated flame retardant chemicals market is expected to register a CAGR of around 7%
LSB Industries, Inc. Announces Completion of $400 Million Notes Offering and Settlement of Tender
April 25, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB”) today announced the completion of its previously announced private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (the “Notes”) and the settlement of the previously announced cash tender offer (the
Superior Plus Announces Completion of the Sale of U.S. Wholesale Refined Fuel Assets
April 25, 2018
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Plus Corp. (“Superior”) (TSX:SPB) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced sale of its wholesale refined fuels business and refined fuel terminal assets located in New York to Sunoco LP, following satisfaction of customary closing conditions for total cash consideration of
CVD Names Dr. Max Shatalov VP of Engineering and Technology
April 25, 2018
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CVD Equipment Corporation (Nasdaq: CVV), a leading provider of chemical vapor deposition systems, today announced that Dr. Max Shatalov has been named to the Company’s newly created position of Vice President of Engineering and Technology. Dr. Shatalov has over twenty (20) years of experience serving the
Ecolab to Webcast Annual Meeting on May 3, 2018
April 25, 2018
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders to be held at Ecolab Global Headquarters, 1 Ecolab Place, St. Paul, Minn. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME:       10:30 a.m. Eastern Time   DATE: Thursday, May 3, 2018   DURATION: Approximately 30
DowDuPont™ Declares Quarterly Dividend of 38 Cents per Share
April 25, 2018
MIDLAND, Mich. & WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DowDuPont™ (NYSE: DWDP) has declared a dividend of 38 cents per share, payable June 15, 2018, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2018. This marks the third cash dividend issued by DowDuPont. Prior to merger close, Dow and DuPont had paid shareholders cash dividends every quarter since
Rayonier Advanced Materials Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release
April 25, 2018
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) plans to release its first quarter 2018 earnings on Monday, May 7, 2018 after the market closes. Rayonier Advanced Materials will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on May 8 to discuss these results. Supplemental materials and access to the live
LSB Industries, Inc. Reports Improved Operating Results for the 2018 First Quarter
April 25, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. First Quarter Highlights Net sales of $100.5 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared to adjusted net sales(1) of $102.1 million for the first quarter of
NewMarket Corporation Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 25, 2018
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the first quarter of 2018. Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $60.6 million, a decrease of 5.3% compared to net income of $63.9 million for
Tennant Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
April 25, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Directors of Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share payable June 15, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2018. Company Profile Founded in 1870, Tennant Company (TNC), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a world leader in
Africa Thermosetting and Thermoplastics Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023) -
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Africa Thermosetting and Thermoplastics Market - Segmented by Thermoplastic Resin, Thermosetting Resin, End-User Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Africa thermosetting and thermoplastics market is expected to witness a CAGR
North America Flocculants Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Flocculants Market - Segmented by Type, End-user Industry, Ion-type, Application, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North American flocculants market is estimated to value USD 839.14 million in 2017 and is expected
Europe Polymer Emulsions Market Analysis & Forecast To 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Polymer Emulsions Market - Segmented by Product Type, Application, and End User Industry- Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The polymer emulsion market in the European region is expected to register a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period,
Apollo Aviation Group Raises $950 Million for SASOF IV
April 25, 2018
MIAMI & DUBLIN & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Aviation Group (“Apollo Aviation”), a multi-strategy aviation investment manager, announced today that it raised $950 million of capital commitments for SASOF IV, its fourth flagship aviation fund. The fund was oversubscribed, exceeding the target of $850 million. SASOF IV, an
Oregon R&D Facility Adds CGTech, Summit to Membership
April 25, 2018
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) has added CGTech (Irvine, California) and Oregon-based manufacturer Summit to its company membership. With fifteen manufacturing industry partners and three Oregon public universities, the Scappoose, Oregon, R&D facility is continuing to develop
Grinder Suited Either to Universal, Production Manufacturing
April 25, 2018
The Planomat HP 412 from Blohm is an efficient grinding machine offering fast infeed speeds and accelerations as well as grinding drives as high as 24.5 kW New Product Post: 4/25/2018 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Blohm’s Planomat HP 412, available from United Grinding, is an efficient grinding machine
North America Thermally Conductive Plastic Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast to 2025 -
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Thermally Conductive Plastic Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America thermally conductive plastic market is expected to reach USD 559.49 million by 2025 from USD 175.63 million in
Europe Thermally Conductive Plastic Market Analysis & Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Thermally Conductive Plastic Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe Thermally conductive plastic market is expected to reach USD 449.23 million by 2025, from USD 146.80 million in 2017 growing
Polaris Launches Industry's Most Complete Government Side-by-Side Line-Up
April 25, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris® Government and Defense is launching an all new line-up of equipment for RANGER® side-by-side vehicles tailored to meet the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel. The upfitted RANGER vehicles allow these organizations to perform critical duties in off-road and urban
More Flutes Give Thread Mill Greater Performance
April 25, 2018
Constructed of MT8 carbide with Carmex’s BLU coating, the FMT thread mill is designed to deliver accurate thread geometry and surface quality in shorter cycle times. New Product Post: 4/18/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Constructed of MT8 carbide with Carmex’s Blu coating,
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
April 25, 2018
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on the company’s Common Stock. All dividends will be paid on July 1, 2018 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2018. About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
Clean Spindles Increase Productivity and Reduce Breakdowns
April 25, 2018
Although CNC spindle maintenance is often overlooked due to the perception that is a dirty and boring job, a clean spindle is essential for proper taper contact between the spindle and V-flange toolholder. Buildup of chips, dust, and oil in the spindle can jeopardize taper contact and result in premature wear, repair downtime,
Dedicated to Continuous Improvement, SlipNOT Launches Website Redesign
April 25, 2018
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SlipNOT, a leading manufacturer of slip resistant metal flooring products, has officially launched the re-vamp of their website. In the first redesign, launched August of 2016, SlipNOT’s main goals were updating the site to have a modern appearance, make it easier for customers to navigate, and to be more
Cabot Norit Activated Carbon Introduces Interactive Carbon Selection Tool for Sediment Remediation
April 25, 2018
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced the availability of the SedimentPure™ Activated Carbon Calculator, an interactive online modeling tool designed to assist engineers, regulators and stakeholders in evaluating in situ sediment remediation options using activated carbon-based reactive caps and permeable
Hudson Technologies to Host Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2018 Results
April 25, 2018
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDSN) will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s first quarter results. To access the live webcast, log onto the Hudson Technologies website at www.hudsontech.com, and click on “Investor
Teradyne and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Announce Teradyne’s Acquisition of MiR, Leader in
April 25, 2018
NORTH READING, Mass. & ODENSE, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) and the shareholders of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) today announced the acquisition of privately held MiR of Odense, Denmark for €121 million ($148 million) net of cash acquired plus €101 million ($124 million at current exchange rate) if certain
Automotive Steering Torque Sensor Market - Growth Analysis and Forecast | Technavio
April 25, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest market research report on the global automotive steering torque sensor market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2018-2022. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Results on May 10, 2018
April 25, 2018
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2018 second quarter financial results on May 10, 2018. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Phil Tighe, CFO, will
GE and the U.S. Army conduct T901 Preliminary Design Review for Improved Turbine Engine Program
April 25, 2018
LYNN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation hosted the U.S. Army for the successful Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of the T901-GE-900 engine in early March. The T901 is GE Aviation’s engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), the U.S. Army’s undertaking to re-engine its Boeing AH-64 Apaches and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks. The
Asia-Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastic Market Analysis & Forecast to 2025 With Covestro AG,
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Asia-Pacific Thermally Conductive Plastic Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Asia Pacific thermally conductive plastic market is expected to reach USD 987.12 million by 2025 from USD 292.94 million in 2017,
Silgan Announces Record First Quarter Earnings and Confirms Full Year Earnings Outlook
April 25, 2018
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, today reported first quarter 2018 net income of $45.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, as compared to first quarter 2017 net income of $23.2 million, or $0.21 per diluted share. “We are pleased with our
North America Polyethylene Pipe Market Analysis & Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 25, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Polyethylene Pipe Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America polyethylene pipes market is expected to reach 98.54 thousand tons by 2025 from 71.03 thousand tons in 2017, at a CAGR of
Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2018
April 25, 2018
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported earnings per share of 89 cents in the first quarter of 2018 compared to 30 cents in the first quarter of 2017. Revenue was $356.5 million in this year’s first quarter compared to $341.4 million in last year’s first quarter. Operating income was $55.7
NanoMech, Inc. Completes $7M Non-Convertible Senior Secured Debt and Equity Financing
April 25, 2018
SPRINGDALE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoMech, Inc., a specialty materials company with patented technology in the field of nano-engineered lubricants, chemistries, coatings, and finishes, announced today the completion of a $7M non-convertible senior secured debt and equity financing with Michaelson Capital Special Finance Fund II, L.P. "We continue
REV Group and ZeroRPM Announce an Alliance to Provide Idle Mitigation Systems® and the
April 25, 2018
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REV Ambulance Group announced that it has entered a strategic alliance with ZeroRPM as part of its initiative to deliver the revolutionary ambulance of the future to REV dealers and customers. Ambulances are high-idling vehicles due to their required operating behaviors. The data indicate that ambulances can spend over
Rockwell Automation Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results and Increases Dividend 10 Percent
April 25, 2018
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today reported fiscal 2018 second quarter sales of $1,651.2 million, up 6.2 percent from $1,554.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Organic sales grew 3.5 percent. Currency translation increased sales by 3.9 percentage points, and the prior year divestiture reduced sales
COO Al Pichelli Assumes Title of Teledyne’s President
April 25, 2018
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today that Teledyne’s Chief Operating Officer, Al Pichelli, will also assume the title of President, effective immediately. Robert Mehrabian will continue as Teledyne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Al
CACI Awarded $145 Million Task Order to Support U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Counter
April 25, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today it has been awarded a $145 million task order to support the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Counter Insurgency Targeting Program (CITP). The three-and-a-half-year, single-award contract, awarded under INSCOM’s Global Intelligence Support
Amphenol Corporation Reports First Quarter 2018 Results, Increase in Dividend and New Stock
April 25, 2018
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) reported today GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) for the first quarter 2018 of $0.84 compared to $0.71 for the comparable 2017 period. GAAP Diluted EPS for the first quarter 2018 includes an excess tax benefit of approximately $4.1 million ($0.01 per share)
CIRCOR International Announces Availability of Historical Segment Information Reflecting Previously
April 25, 2018
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) today announced the availability of certain historical segment information reflecting its previously announced organizational realignment. On February 28, 2018, the Company announced a realignment of its organizational structure from Energy, Advanced Flow Solutions and Fluid
Volvo S90 Ambience: See, Smell and Hear
April 25, 2018
Volvo Cars, in 2017, delivered 114,410 vehicles in China and 81,504 in the U.S. Which probably explains, in part, why the company didn’t have a stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past January (where the company, coincidentally, won the utility vehicle of the year award from the North American Car, Utility and
Cook & Boardman Acquires Girtman & Associates
April 25, 2018
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cook & Boardman Group (“Cook & Boardman”), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, today announced the acquisition of Girtman & Associates, Inc., a division of Bass Security Services, Inc. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Girtman & Associates is a distributor of
Owens Corning Reports First-Quarter 2018 Results
April 25, 2018
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today reported consolidated net sales of $1.7 billion in first-quarter 2018, compared with net sales of $1.5 billion in first-quarter 2017, an increase of 14%. First-quarter 2018 net earnings attributable to Owens Corning were $92 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared with $101