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G&K Services to Sponsor JD Motorsports' Ryan Preece in the 2016 NASCAR® Season
February 17, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:GK) announced today the sponsorship of JD Motorsports’ new driver Ryan Preece and the No. 01 Chevrolet for the 2016 NASCAR® XFINITY® series. The season-opening race will be held this Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Daytona International Speedway® in Daytona Beach, FL. The
Jacobs Awarded Contract for Manchester Airport Transformation Program in UK
February 17, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded a contract to provide multidisciplinary engineering and selected architectural services to Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) to support development of the Manchester Airport Transformation Program in the United Kingdom. The Manchester Airport
Jacobs’ Expertise Enhances Saint-Gobain’s North American Headquarters
February 17, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today its Philadelphia-based interior design group provided services for Saint-Gobain’s newly opened, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters for North America. Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of building and high performance
ITT to Participate in Gabelli & Company’s 26th Annual Pump, Valve and Water Systems
February 17, 2016
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Tom Scalera will present at Gabelli & Company’s 26th Annual Pump, Valve and Water Systems Symposium in New York City on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. The content of Scalera’s presentation also will be
L&T Technology Services Recognized as “Gold Supplier” by UTC; Also Wins Productivity
February 17, 2016
BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L&T Technology Services is delighted to announce that it has been conferred with the prestigious title of ‘UTC Supplier Gold.’ UTC’s Supplier Gold Program is a highly reputed and recognized program for acknowledging high-performing suppliers and ensuring paramount quality standards worldwide.
Achilles: Food Manufacturers Face Ethics Risk from 'Hidden Suppliers'
February 17, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Food manufacturers across the globe have admitted failing to put in place basic safeguards to protect vulnerable workers in their supply chains – almost one year on from laws to stop slavery, child labour and unethical working practices. In total, almost one in five (19%) of large food manufacturers admitted they
Gigaphoton Awarded "Best Supplier" by Two Major Foundries in Taiwan
February 17, 2016
OYAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gigaphoton Inc. (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President & CEO: Hitoshi Tomaru), a leading manufacturer of light sources used in lithography, has announced that two major foundries in Taiwan - United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have recognized Gigaphoton
Mekonomen: Year-End Report January - December 2015
February 17, 2016
SEGELTORP, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: 1 October - 31 December 2015 1) ● Revenue increased 5 per cent to SEK 1,447 M (1,373). Excluding the acquisition of Opus Equipment, revenue increased 3 per cent. Adjusted for currency effects and calculated on the comparable number of workdays, revenue rose 7 per cent. Sales in comparable
Toshiba Launches Client SSDs Using 15nm TLC NAND Flash Memory
February 17, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of the “SG5 series” of client SSDs integrating NAND chips fabricated with 15nm TLC process technology. The new products, which include high capacity 1024GB models, will be available in 2.5-type and M.2
Winter Be Damned, Focus RS Drivers Can Shred Snow with First-Ever Factory Winter Tire Package
February 17, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Customers of Ford’s all-new all-wheel-drive 350-horsepower Focus RS will now be able to order a fully certified winter tire kit for great driving enjoyment in the snow. The Focus RS Winter Wheel & Tire Package offers customers a unique set of wheels and tires – the first time an original equipment
New Solid Hydrogen-on-Demand Fuel Cell from HES Energy Systems Flies ST Aerospace UAV for Record 6
February 17, 2016
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A consortium of Singaporean institutions and private sector companies including HES Energy Systems, ST Aerospace, DSO National Laboratories, and the Future Systems and Technology Directorate of Singapore’s Ministry of Defense, have worked jointly to achieve a record 6 hour endurance, 300km flight on the Skyblade
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Unveils Seven New Technologies at Annual R&D Open House
February 17, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced seven new technologies, outlined below, at its annual Research and Development Open House held today at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. No. 2997 Mitsubishi Electric Develops Manufacturing Technology for Virtual Validation Decreasing on-site adjustment time up to 75
Pelican’s CEO, Lyndon Faulkner, Shares Effectual Business Insights with Stanford Business School
February 17, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lyndon Faulkner, President and CEO of Pelican Products Inc., recently addressed students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Recognized for his current success at Pelican Products as well as his roles in launching numerous technologies including the Compact Disc (CD), Digital Video Disc (DVD), and
Terex Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.07 Per Share
February 17, 2016
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share. The new quarterly cash dividend is an increase of approximately 17% over the 2015 quarterly dividend amount. The dividend is to be paid on March 18, 2016 to all stockholders of record as of the
Akro-Mils Introduces 2 New AkroBin® Sizes
February 17, 2016
These new bins offer large storage capacity in a small footprint.
5 Reasons Predictive Analytics Make or Break a CRM System
February 17, 2016
Why predictive analytics prove your customer relationship management methods are likely falling short.
Friedman Industries, Incorporated Announces Third Quarter Results
February 16, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSE-MKT; trading symbol: FRD), a Texas-based company engaged in pipe manufacturing, steel coil processing and steel and pipe distribution, announced today its results of operations for the third quarter. For the quarter ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded net earnings of
Axiall Issues Statement Regarding Westlake’s Director Nominations
February 16, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axiall Corporation (“Axiall” or the “Company,” NYSE: AXLL) today confirmed that it has received notice from Westlake Chemical Corporation (“Westlake,” NYSE: WLK) of its intent to nominate ten director candidates to stand for election to Axiall’s Board of Directors at the
Shelby American Offers Free Vehicle Pick-up and Transport to Factory or Interior Upgrade for Ford
February 16, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For a limited time, anyone who sends their 2007-2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or 2015-16 Mustang GT for transformation into a Shelby Super Snake, Shelby Terlingua or Shelby GT by Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) will receive an extra $3,000 in valuable offers.
Western Global Airlines Issues Update on Aircraft Situation
February 16, 2016
ESTERO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Global Airlines: Statement of Jim Neff CEO Western Global Airlines westernglobalairlines.com “We are saddened that a person has lost his life by stowing aboard one of our cargo aircraft. As compared to other forms of transportation, stowaways on airplanes are rare, but almost always result in fatality.
Watts Water Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for 2015
February 16, 2016
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. Sales for the fourth quarter were $358.3 million, down 5%, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2014. Sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $1.47 billion, down 3%, as compared
SIFCO Industries, Inc. (“SIFCO”) Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Results
February 16, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SIF) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2016, which ended December 31, 2015. First Quarter Net sales from continuing operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 increased 35.3% to $27.2 million, compared with $20.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal
Aldevron Appoints Jenny Stafford as Vice President and General Manager
February 16, 2016
FARGO, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aldevron, a leading provider of products and contract manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announces the appointment of Jenny Stafford as Vice President and General Manager. Ms. Stafford’s responsibilities include overseeing the company’s manufacturing and client
LumenOptix and CeeLite Technologies Announce Merger and Fund Raise
February 16, 2016
MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LumenOptix LLC, a pioneer in specification grade LED retrofit products for downlights, and CeeLite Technologies LLC, a leading developer of large area light panels and linear LED retrofit products, have announced a strategic merger to form LumenOptix Inc, an innovator and manufacturer of LED lighting products
Invacare Corporation Proposed Offering of $130 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible
February 16, 2016
ELYRIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) (the ''Company'') announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $130 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2021 (the ''notes'') in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A
The Eastern Company Announces Increase in Size of Board of Directors and Directors to Be Nominated
February 16, 2016
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to increase the size of the Board of Directors from five to six members, and to nominate Fred DiSanto for election at the 2016 Annual Meeting to fill the newly-created directorship. Mr.
Digi-Key Recognizes Upcoming National Engineers Week by Celebrating Innovation and Product Design
February 16, 2016
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced their participation in the 2016 National Engineers Week. National Engineers Week gives Digi-Key an opportunity to celebrate the innovation
IDT to Present at Upcoming Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San
February 16, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ:IDTI) today announced that members of the senior management team will present to the investment community at the following investor conference: Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Time: 3:30 pm PT Location: The
Agilent Technologies Reports First-Quarter 2016 Results
February 16, 2016
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today reported revenue of $1.03 billion, flat year over year (up 6 percent on a core basis(3)) for the first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2016. First-quarter GAAP income from continuing operations was $123 million, or $0.37 per share. Last year’s first-quarter
Ingersoll Rand to Present at Barclays Industrial Select Conference 2016
February 16, 2016
SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan K. Carter, senior vice president and chief financial officer, of Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will discuss the company’s long-term strategy, starting at 1:35 pm E.T., Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the Barclays 2016
Analog Devices Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 2 Cents to $0.42 Per Share and Increases Share
February 16, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to increase its quarterly dividend by 2 cents to $0.42 from $0.40 per outstanding share of common stock. In addition, the Board of Directors has approved an increase to the Company’s share repurchase authorization to $1
New Context Pioneers Concept of Lean Security with Book Debut
February 16, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Context Services, Inc., the leading provider of Lean Security for software and infrastructure development, today announced the forthcoming publication of the book “Lean Security” by New Context CEO, Daniel Riedel, and New Context vice president of security services, Andrew Storms. Lean Security
Technavio Expects the Consumption in the Global Polubutylene Terephthalate Market to Reach 1.24
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the consumption in the global polubutylene terephthalate market is expected to reach 1.24 million tons by 2019, growing at a CAGR of close to 6%. This research report titled ‘Global Polubutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market 2015-2019’ provides an in-depth
Airgas to Exhibit Technologies and Host Informational Course at PITTCON 2016
February 16, 2016
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation’s leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related products, today announced that it will exhibit and demonstrate specialty gas products and technologies and host an informational course at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and
CORRECTING and REPLACING UCI Holdings Limited Defers Interest Payment; In Discussions with
February 16, 2016
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: UCI HOLDINGS LIMITED DEFERS INTEREST PAYMENT; IN DISCUSSIONS WITH NOTEHOLDERS UCI Holdings Limited announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, UCI International LLC and UCI Acquisition
Stratasys Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results
February 16, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced it will release financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015 on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The Company plans to hold the conference call to discuss its fourth
Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in Global Military Manpack and Vehicular Radios Market
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global military manpack and vehicular radios market 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 military manpack and vehicular
Technavio Announces Top Six Vendors in the Global Foot Protective Equipment Market from 2015 to 2019
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top six leading vendors in their recent global foot protective equipment (FPE) market report. This research report also lists seven other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape The global FPE market is partially fragmented
Awaken Your Palate with Spring Seasonals
February 16, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spring is in the air…and should be on your taste buds. To prepare your palate for the bright and invigorating tastes of the season, CraftBeer.com—the Brewers Association (BA) website for beer lovers—has compiled a list of spring seasonal craft beers from small and independent craft brewers.
FIRST® Announces 2016 STEM Equity Community Innovation Grant
February 16, 2016
MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) today announced the launch of the 2016 FIRST STEM Equity Community Innovation Grant, adding to its commitment to address the inequities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) among underrepresented and underserved students. This
Technavio Releases New Report on Global Fuel Additives Market
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest chemicals and materials industry report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global fuel additives market 2015-2019. In this report, Technavio’s additives, adhesives, and sealants research experts announce their key market highlights for the global fuel additives market.
Macnica Releases Mpression Sodia Board Based on Altera Cyclone V ST SoC
February 16, 2016
YOKOHAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macnica, Inc., a leading global technical distributor for semiconductor and networking products, today released the Mpression Sodia board, a flexible platform based on the Altera® Cyclone® V ST SoC – the ARM® Cortex®-A9 based SoC FPGA. It is useful for quickly prototyping embedded systems
Miniaturization of Electronic Devices to Boost the Global Chip on Board LED Market by 2020, Says
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts expect the global chip on board LED market to exceed USD 9 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 35%, according to their latest report. The global chip on board (COB) led market is dependent on LED manufacturers as they are the principal customers of this technology. LED manufacturers, such as
Global Automotive Fuel Injector Market to Produce over 400 Million Units by 2020, According to
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Technavio’s latest report, the global automotive fuel injector market is likely to grow at a CAGR of over 3% during the forecast period. A fuel injector is primarily used to enhance fuel efficiency, reduce emission levels, and enhance engine performance. Growing concerns about fuel efficiency and
Harris Corporation to Host Speaker Series and Showcase Advanced, Technology-Based Solutions at 2016
February 16, 2016
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) will host an air traffic management speaker series and showcase its industry-leading aerospace, defense and security technologies at the 2016 Singapore Airshow at the Changi Exhibition Centre from Feb. 16 to 21. Harris will be located in the U.S. Pavilion at stand Q67, and at chalet
Cessna Citation Latitude Achieves EASA Certification and La Mole Operational Capability
February 16, 2016
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced its Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with deliveries underway in the region. “We are thrilled to offer the
Gigaphoton to Set up Support Bases in Dalian and Xiamen, China
February 16, 2016
OYAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gigaphoton Inc., a major lithography light source manufacturer (Head office: Oyama, Tochigi; President & CEO: Hitoshi Tomaru), today announces that the company will set up new support bases in Dalian (Liaoning) and Xiamen (Fujian), China in 2016. Since its founding in 2000, Gigaphoton has been providing support
Graco Launches High-Pressure Hydraulic Dyna-Star® Grease Injection Pump
February 16, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has updated its industry-leading Hydraulic Dyna-Star® product offerings with the release of the High-Pressure Hydraulic Dyna-Star grease injection pump for wireline, slickline and wire rope applications. The new pump is field-proven to be
Gigaphoton to Begin Field Evaluations for Neon Gas Recycling System "hTGM"
February 16, 2016
OYAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gigaphoton Inc. (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President & CEO: Hitoshi Tomaru), a leading manufacturer of light sources used in lithography, has announced the commencement of field testing for "hTGM," a neon gas recycling system designed for KrF excimer lasers, one of the company's core products. In KrF and ArF
Technavio Expects the Global Anti-Collision Sensors Market to Exceed USD 10 Billion by 2020
February 16, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global anti-collision sensors market to post a CAGR of close to 17% through 2020. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global anti-collision sensors market during 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, Technavio considered revenue generated from the