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Zola – An Indian Fashion Brand Launches Festive Collection in Women's Wear
February 23, 2016
MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zola, an Indian fashion brand marketed by Pragati Fashions Pvt. Ltd., is launching festive collection in women and kids wear. The new collection includes ladies and kids ethnic kurtis, western tops, western & formal shirts, denims and skirts. In women wear category, Zola also offers sportswear, bedroom nightie
PCTEL Announces 4x4 MIMO Testing
February 23, 2016
BARCELONA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leader in Performance Critical Telecom solutions, announced the release of 4x4 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) measurement capability for LTE networks on its SeeGull® MXflex® scanning receiver at Mobile World Congress. If properly optimized, 4x4 MIMO has the potential to nearly
Accelerite Announces Location-as-a-Service (LaaS) API Platform
February 23, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobile World Congress 2016 - Accelerite, a provider of infrastructure software for mobility, telco service creation, IoT, cloud and endpoint solutions, today announced the launch of its Location-as-a-Service (LaaS) API platform, enabling operators and enterprises to streamline mobile device location
LG Chem Battery Pack, Technology to Power All-New Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
February 23, 2016
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery maker LG Chem announced it will supply the 16-kWh Li-ion battery pack system and controls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. The Pacifica Hybrid, scheduled to be launched in late 2016 and introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, will be the first
Graña y Montero Announces Awarding of New Contract for Us$ 48 Million
February 23, 2016
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graña y Montero S.A.A. (NYSE: GRAM) (BVL: GRAMONC1) (“the Company” or “Graña y Montero”) a leading Engineering and Construction company, announced today that its subsidiary CAM was awarded a contract for the execution of a project consisting of providing a “comprehensive work
FreightCar America, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results
February 23, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015, with net income of $11.7 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.8 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the same period last year. President and Chief Executive Officer, Joe McNeely,
ARM DS-5 Development Studio Extends Support for Functional Safety with LDRA’s MISRA Compliance
February 23, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARM today announced the integration of industry-leading MISRA (Motor Industry Software Reliability Association) conformance tools into the ARM® DS-5 Development Studio tool suite. The addition of a MISRA-checking capability to its TÜV-certified ARM Compiler and safety qualification kit makes DS-5
Allegheny Technologies Confirms Tentative Agreement with USW
February 23, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) confirmed today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the bargaining committee of the USW on a new contract covering over 2,000 employees at the Company’s flat rolled products business and other locations. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by
Leading UHD TV Manufacturer TCL Sets New Standard for UHD Technology
February 22, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TCL, the world’s third largest television manufacturer, recently announced that after showcasing its latest 65’’ Curved QUHD TV Xclusive (X1) at CES 2016, TCL plans to further expand its presence in emerging markets to provide bigger and smarter UHD products for the consumers. As one of the most
Nordson Corporation Reports Fiscal Year 2016 First Quarter Results
February 22, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. For the quarter ending January 31, 2016, sales were $372 million, a decrease of less than 2 percent from the prior year’s first quarter. This change in sales included a 4 percent increase in volume, comprised
Acme United Corporation Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call
February 22, 2016
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) will release its financial results for the Fourth Quarter of 2015 on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. EST. A conference call to discuss these results will be broadcast over the Internet on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. EST. To listen or participate in a
Fortune Brands Announces $400 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
February 22, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $400 million of shares of the Company’s common stock over the next two years on the open market or in privately
Continental Building Products Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results
February 22, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continental Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:CBPX) (the Company), a leading manufacturer of wallboard and gypsum-based products, announced today results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. Highlights of Fourth Quarter 2015 as Compared to Fourth Quarter 2014 Net sales of $110.4 million, down
Rogers Corporation Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
February 22, 2016
ROGERS, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2015. The Company reported record fourth quarter net sales of $152.9 million, in line with the company’s previously announced guidance and a 3.5% increase from the net sales of $147.7 million for the 2014
CyberOptics Announces $1.9 Million Follow-On Order for 3D AOI Systems
February 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today announced an order valued at approximately $1.9 million for SQ3000 automated optical inspection (AOI) systems, based upon the company’s 3D MRS inspection technology platform. The order is scheduled for shipment late in the first quarter of 2016. Subodh Kulkarni,
SCRA Wins Contract for Navy Center of Excellence
February 22, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCRA Applied R&D today announced that they have been selected to lead the Navy’s Metalworking Center. This is a U.S. Navy Manufacturing Technologies (ManTech) Center of Excellence, chartered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). This award is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract; the
Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Appointment of John Christian Walbrecht as Mountain Hardwear
February 22, 2016
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), announced today the appointment of John Christian Walbrecht to serve as president of its Mountain Hardwear® brand, effective March 7, 2016. In his new role, Walbrecht will be responsible for leading all aspects of Mountain Hardwear’s global brand positioning and
Cubic Corporation Announces Semiannual Dividend
February 22, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular semiannual dividend of $0.135 cents per share, payable on March 21, 2016, to shareholders of record on March 7, 2016. Cubic has consistently paid cash dividends to its shareholders since 1971. About Cubic Corporation Cubic
Blue Bird to Participate in Evercore ISI Annual Industrial Investor Conference in New York
February 22, 2016
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Evercore ISI Annual Industrial Investor Conference in New York City on March 1, 2016. Phil Tighe, CFO, and Jeff Merten, Director of
National Oilwell Varco Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
February 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV) will hold a conference call on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 8:00 am (Central Time) to discuss results for the first quarter of 2016. A press release with the quarter’s financial results will be issued that morning prior to the call. Participants may join the conference call by
Belden to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events
February 22, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that it will participate in three upcoming investor events. Specifics regarding the events are as follows: JP Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Conference will be
Technavio Announces Top Four Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Built-In Microwave Oven Market
February 22, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on the global built-in microwave oven market provides an analysis on the key trends expected to impact the market outlook through 2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline. The top
Arcam Annual General Meeting 2016
February 22, 2016
MÖLNDAL, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Invitation The Annual General Meeting of Arcam (STO:ARCM) will be held on March 22, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. CET (doors open at 4:00 p.m.) at: Restaurant Tegel, Krokslätts Fabriker 66, Mölndal, Sweden. The Annual General Meeting will be conducted principally in
Reynolds Group Holdings Limited and Beverage Packaging Holdings (Luxembourg) II S.A. Announce 2015
February 22, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reynolds Group Holdings Limited (“Reynolds”) and Beverage Packaging Holdings (Luxembourg) II S.A. will host a conference call on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 9.00 EST/15.00 CET/14.00 GMT to review their preliminary financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. The call will
Growing Demand for SUVs Will Boost the Global Four-wheel Drive Vehicle Market Through 2019, says
February 22, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle market to post a CAGR of close to 3% by 2019, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global four-wheel drive vehicle market for 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the report has
PPG Announces Executive Appointment
February 22, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Anne M. Foulkes, currently assistant general counsel and secretary, has been named vice president, associate general counsel and secretary, effective March 1. Foulkes will continue in her role as corporate secretary, which she has held since 2011, providing direction and support to senior
EPIR Material in Orbit on Hitomi X-Ray Observatory
February 22, 2016
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On February 17, 2016, Hitomi, (also known as ASTRO-H) successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima, Japan. This satellite contains a state-of-the-art instrument, a Soft X-ray Spectrometer (SXS), built around HgTe calorimeter tiles developed by EPIR Technologies, Inc. (EPIR). The instrument
Forecast Projects Stable Future Growth for Equipment Rental Industry
February 22, 2016
MOLINE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The equipment rental industry is poised for stable growth over the next few years, according to the latest forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA), which calls for total rental revenue increases of 6.6 percent in 2016 and 5.6 percent in 2017. The forecast reflects the downward shift of investment in
CORRECTING and REPLACING Source Photonics Announces Availability of the Industry-First 25G SFP28-LR
February 22, 2016
WEST HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Date in fourth paragraph, first sentence of release should read: middle of 2016 (instead of middle of 2017). The corrected release reads: SOURCE PHOTONICS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE INDUSTRY-FIRST 25G SFP28-LR TRANSCEIVER OPERATING IN INDUSTRIAL TEMPERATURE OVER 20KM SINGLE-MODE FIBER Source Photonics today
Eaton to Discuss Its “Net Positive Impact” to Sustainability at GreenBiz 16 Conference
February 22, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton will discuss its commitment to making a “net positive” impact on issues related to sustainability during a panel discussion at GreenBiz 16, to be held February 23 to 25 in Phoenix. Claire Castleman, Eaton sustainability analyst, will be participating in the 8:30 a.m., February
Primoris Services Corporation Schedules Release of 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial
February 22, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: PRIM) announced today that it will issue its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 on Thursday, February 25, 2016 before the opening of the stock market. Management will host a conference call that day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 10:00 a.m. Central
Wynright Names Top Ten Material Handling Systems Integration and Distribution Partners for 2015
February 22, 2016
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynright Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company and a leading U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, today announced the top performing integrator-distributors for its Automotion® Conveyor Solutions line of warehouse conveying and sortation
Fortune Magazine Ranks CACI Among World’s Most Admired Companies for Third Consecutive Year
February 22, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that it has been ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2016 for the third consecutive year, and sixth time overall. Described by Fortune as “the definitive report card on corporate reputations,” the survey
Harris Corporation Celebrates EWeek to Recognize Engineers and Inspire a New Generation of
February 22, 2016
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) today kicked off a week of events and awards to recognize its scientists and engineers around the world and to help inspire a new generation of innovators. Harris, which marks its 120-year anniversary of innovation this year, has joined leading companies, government agencies and
Larson Electronics Releases a 25 Watt Vapor Proof LED Handheld Trouble Light with 25’ Cord
February 22, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 25 watt LED handheld trouble light that is vapor proof, food safe, and approved for damp locations. The VPHLED-12W-25 vapor proof LED work light is made of an IP66 rated construction, is vapor proof and suitable for food handling applications. The end caps on this unit
Panasas’ Philip Crocker Recognized as 2016 CRN Channel Chief
February 22, 2016
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasas®, the leader in high-performance hybrid scale-out network-attached storage (NAS) for industry and research, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Philip Crocker, director of global channel marketing and sales enablement, to its prestigious list of 2016 Channel
CyberOptics Fourth Quarter 2015 Conference Call Scheduled for February 24
February 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) will hold its conference call to review operating results for the fourth quarter of 2015 on Wednesday, February 24 at 4:30 PM Eastern. The fourth quarter earnings release will be issued at the close of the market that day. Investors can access the live call by dialing toll-free
Updates to LDRA Tool Suite Address Immediate Requirements for Software Security Analysis and
February 22, 2016
NÜRNBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embedded World -- Responding to software development customers in the automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, industrial automation, energy, and rail transportation sectors, LDRA, the leader in standards compliance, automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools, today delivered
Emerson Helps Expand Mexico’s Infrastructure to Meet Future Energy Demand
February 22, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexican oil and gas giant Pemex and ENGIE, a French energy company, have selected Emerson (NYSE: EMR) to help upgrade and expand Mexico’s gas pipeline infrastructure. The $8.9 million automation project is part of Mexico’s energy reform initiative. Because existing natural gas availability is expected to
DXP Sets Date for 2015 Fourth Quarter & Year End Results Release and Conference Call
February 22, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXPE), a leading products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry, plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, at 8:00 A.M. Central
Cabot Corporation Achieves its Best-Ever Score from EcoVadis
February 22, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) has received its highest score to date from EcoVadis. Recognition of progress from this prestigious organization showcases Cabot’s long-term commitment to sustainability. For 2015, Cabot was awarded gold level recognition by EcoVadis, an independent assessment organization that
American Vanguard Schedules 2015 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call for Tuesday,
February 22, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), today announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015 on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 after the close of the stock market. Eric Wintemute, Chairman & CEO, and David Johnson, CFO, will conduct a conference call
Proxibid Marketplace Expands Commercial Truck Offering with SOARR Partnership
February 22, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proxibid, (www.proxibid.com), the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, is providing Buy Now and Make Offer transaction capabilities for several commercial truck dealerships through a new partnership with SOARR, an inventory management platform for commercial truck
Panasonic Showcases Connected Product Lineup at MWC
February 22, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The company’s IoT includes new connected technology for cars, public spaces and security, including the formal availability launch of the Panasonic Nubo, the industry’s first mobile connected 4G monitoring camera. “Mobile World Congress brings together Panasonic’s consumer, automotive,
Carlisle Acquires MS Oberflächentechnik AG
February 22, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today announced that it has acquired MS Oberflächentechnik AG (MS), a Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of powder coating systems and related components. With annual sales of approximately $6 million, MS designs and manufactures customized powder coating systems
ON Semiconductor & RFMicron Unveil Multifaceted IoT Sensor Platform Supporting Battery-Free
February 22, 2016
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficiency innovations, teamed with RFMicron, and developed a game-changing ‘plug-and-play’ development tool to speed the deployment of wireless passive sensor solutions onto any Internet of Things (IoT) cloud platform. The IoT Platform Development Kit
Microcontroller Series Enables Longer Battery Life in IoT Applications Without Sacrificing Security
February 22, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. today announced its ADuCM302x series of ultra-low power microcontrollers designed to enable longer battery life and lower operating costs in IoT applications without sacrificing security and reliability functions. Consuming less than 38uA/MHz of current in active mode and less than 750nA in
Autodesk to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference
February 22, 2016
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) Chief Financial Officer Scott Herren, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference in San Francisco, California, on Thursday, March 3 at 9:20 a.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast, replay and podcast of the presentations will be available through Autodesk's
Codexis Files Lawsuit against EnzymeWorks and CEO Junhua “Alex” Tao for Patent Infringement and
February 22, 2016
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Codexis, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDXS), a leading developer of biocatalysts for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, announces the filing of a lawsuit against EnzymeWorks and its founder, Junhua “Alex” Tao, for willful patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of confidence,
Axalta Researcher Receives Prestigious Electrocoating Industry George E.F. Brewer Award at ECOAT16
February 22, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joseph Subda, Axalta Coating Systems Senior Product Specialist, received the Electrocoat Association’s prestigious George E.F. Brewer Award at the ECOAT16 Conference held in Orlando, Florida, on February 16, 2016 in recognition of his achievements and long-time commitment to the E-Coat industry. The George E.F.