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Axalta Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results
February 10, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) (“Axalta”), a leading global coatings company, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. “Axalta finished the year with a strong fourth quarter performance, highlighted by 4.5% net sales growth year-over-year
Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Europe and the Middle East
February 10, 2016
LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized as a Top employer in Europe for the fourth consecutive year, and for the first time in the Middle East, in recognition of the company’s excellent work environment and exceptional development opportunities for
Innovative Smartphone App Saves Ford Factory Workers Daily 1-Kilometer Walk, Enhances Quality and
February 10, 2016
VALENCIA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than a century after Henry Ford started the first moving assembly line, Ford Motor Company is bringing his pioneering invention into the smartphone age. Ford has developed a wearable device, which connected to a smartphone app, enables production line workers to make faster and more accurate quality checks on
Concentric AB: Concentric Interim Report January – December 2015
February 10, 2016
SKÅNES FAGERHULT, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Concentric AB (STO:COIC) Full year 2015: Solid results and strong cash flow · Net sales for the full year, excluding Alfdex: MSEK 2,306 (2,078) – down 8% year-on-year, after adjusting for currency (+15%) and acquisition of GKN Pumps (+4%) · Operating income for
Nederman: Financial Statement 2015
February 10, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Nederman Holding (STO:NMAN) Quarter 4, 2015 – Strong finish in net sales · Incoming orders amounted to SEK 732.2m (739.1), which adjusted is a decrease of 5.2%*) compared with the same period last year. · Net sales amounted to SEK 898.6m (806.9), which adjusted is an increase of
BE Group AB: BE Group Year-End Report 2015 – Increased Tonnage Despite Challenging Market
February 10, 2016
MALMÖ, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Fourth quarter · Net sales decreased by 3 percent compared with the preceding year and amounted to SEK 981 M (1,009). · Shipped tonnage within the Group rose by 1 percent. · The operating result amounted to SEK -17 M (-30). · The underlying result amounted to SEK -12
BillerudKorsnäs: Quarterly Financials Hampered by Production Problems
February 10, 2016
SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: CEO Per Lindberg comments on the development during Q4 2015: “In spite of a strong full-year performance, the isolated result for the fourth quarter is a disappointment. We have had a tough quarter with lost volumes and extra costs, but several of our production units have set new production
World Smart Energy Week 2016 Opening Next Month in Japan
February 10, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reed Exhibitions Japan will be holding the 12th installment of Japan's largest show for smart and renewable energy - World Smart Energy Week 2016 next month from March 2-4 at Tokyo Big Sight. Best Platform for Smart & Renewable Energy Business Composed of 9 exhibitions (PV EXPO, PV
HanesBrands Announces Webcast of Management Remarks at Brean Capital Investor Luncheon
February 10, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) today announced that company management will participate in a Brean Capital investor luncheon on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at HanesBrands’ showroom in New York City. Company management will make remarks and reply to questions from participants at the luncheon meeting, which will be
Conner Industries Names Joseph McCormick as Chief Executive Officer and Kurien Jacob as Chairman of
February 10, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conner Industries, Inc. (“Conner”), a leading national lumber processor and integrated provider of packaging solutions, announced the appointments of Joseph McCormick as Chief Executive Officer and Kurien Jacob, the current acting CEO, as Chairman of the Board. Joseph McCormick has held leadership
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call for February 23
February 10, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its earnings conference call to discuss fourth quarter results and future earnings guidance. A news release containing fourth quarter results and future earnings guidance is expected to be issued before market open on Feb. 23, 2016. Details for the public webcast are as follows:
Accuride Issues 2016 Guidance
February 9, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today issued fiscal year 2016 guidance for net sales and Adjusted EBITDA and reconfirmed its previous guidance for fiscal year 2015. 2016 Guidance Issued Accuride
U.S. Navy Farmer Veteran is First Female Awarded New Kubota Tractor in Geared to Give Program
February 9, 2016
TULARE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced its first 2016 recipient of a donated tractor in its “Geared To Give” program. Julie Hollars of Farbotnik Farm in Vallecito in Calaveras County was recognized in a special ceremony today as the first female farmer veteran to receive a donated Kubota L-Series
Emerson Announces Leadership Appointment for Newly-Formed Combined Business Segment
February 9, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced the appointment of Robert T. (Bob) Sharp as executive vice president for its newly-formed, combined Commercial and Residential Solutions business segment announced last year as part of Emerson’s strategic portfolio repositioning of its core businesses. Sharp currently leads
Need for Hardening Dissimilar Materials Driving the Global Vacuum Heat Treatment Market through
February 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global vacuum heat treatment market to post a CAGR of more than 6% by 2020, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global vacuum heat treatment market for 2016-2020. Based on end-user platform, the market is divided into
General Cable Declares Dividend
February 9, 2016
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share on all outstanding common shares. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2016, to all common shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2016. General Cable
Electromed, Inc. Reports Record $6 Million Dollar Quarter
February 9, 2016
NEW PRAGUE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electromed, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ELMD) today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2015. Net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were $6.26 million, a 28.3% or $1.38 million increase, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Growth in total net revenues
Susan F. Davis Named to Cooper Tire Board of Directors
February 9, 2016
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today named Susan F. Davis a director of the company effective immediately. Davis is Executive Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Region for Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150
Celanese Corporation Proactively Undertakes Governance Initiatives – Adopts Proxy Access By-Law
February 9, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that its Board of Directors proactively adopted amendments to the company’s by-laws to, among other things, enable eligible stockholders to include qualifying director nominees in the company’s proxy materials
Technavio Announces Top Four Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Market
February 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest report on global thermoplastic vulcanizates market provides an analysis of the key trends expected to impact the global thermoplatic vulcanizates (TPV) market through 2015-2019. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute
Boardriders S.A. Commences Private Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for All of Its
February 9, 2016
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiksilver, Inc. (OTCMKTS:ZQKSQ) (the “Company”) today announced that its wholly-owned European subsidiary, Boardriders S.A. (“Boardriders”), has commenced a private exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) for all of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2017 (the
Luxury Brands Partner with InnerWorkings to Share Award-Winning Packaging Strategies
February 9, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), the leading global marketing execution firm, will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 17 to reveal winning packaging strategies executed by luxury brands worldwide. The session, led by InnerWorkings’ luxury packaging experts, Simon Bell and Emily Hutchinson, highlights how
Nissan Unleashes Trio of Aggressive “Winter Warrior” Concepts Just in Time for the Chicago Auto
February 9, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There’s winter, then there’s Warrior Winter. Snowfall, ice, drifts – conditions that challenge even the most capable of all-wheel drive vehicles. But not these aggressive Nissan models. View video of the Winter Warriors here. In celebration of the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan is giving three of its popular
DENSO I/O Command-Slave Function Allows PLC or PAC Control of DENSO Robots
February 9, 2016
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DENSO Robotics announced that its latest RC8 robot controller features a built-in I/O command-slave function that allows DENSO robots to be controlled directly by Rockwell and Omron PLCs or PACs. Beta testing for Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs and PACs is in progress. “Ease of use has always one of our chief
Global Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Market to Exceed USD 25 billion by 2020, According to
February 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Technavio’s latest report, the global thermoplastic elastomers market is likely to grow at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period. In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global thermoplastic elastomers market through 2015-2019. The report also presents
Sustainability and Renewable Resources Top Agenda at UTECH North America Polyurethanes Conference
February 9, 2016
LONDON & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sustainability and the use of renewable resources in the manufacture of polyurethanes are the focus of two technical sessions at the upcoming UTECH North America conference taking place April 6th and 7th 2016 at Charlotte Convention Center, North Carolina, USA. A free-to-attend trade show takes place
Monsanto Announces Agreement with Securities and Exchange Commission
February 9, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) today announced that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fully resolving a previously disclosed SEC investigation into the financial reporting of the company’s customer incentive programs related to glyphosate products in fiscal years 2009,
International Space University Seeking U.S. Partners to Compete to Host New Space Entrepreneurship
February 9, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Space University (ISU) is seeking applications from American institutions to establish the Robert A. Heinlein Institute for Space Entrepreneurship & Space Innovation on a campus in the United States. Once established, the Institute will offer a range of training, conferences, seminars, short courses,
As SUV Demand Grows, Ford Expands Popular Explorer Line with New XLT Sport Appearance Package for
February 9, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Giving SUV buyers a fresh option for a sportier-looking ride, Ford adds the new Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package to its popular full-size SUV lineup for 2017. The addition of the package expands Explorer offerings to six models. Other versions include base, XLT, Limited, Sport and the Platinum edition.
BraunAbility MXV – a Ford Explorer Conversion – Is World’s First Wheelchair-Accessible SUV
February 9, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world’s best-selling SUV for 25 years is now the world’s only volume-production wheelchair-accessible SUV. Ford Motor Company and BraunAbility have joined forces to create BraunAbility MXV™ – a wheelchair-accessible SUV that gives wheelchair users the quality and dependability of a BraunAbility
First Fully Renewable Gable Top Package Produced and Filled in the U.S.
February 9, 2016
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Pak, the world's leading food processing and packaging equipment company, announces the successful production of the first fully renewable Gable Top package in the United States. Tetra Pak Gable Top Bio-based packages are made solely from renewable materials, defined as natural resources that can be replenished
A&D Inspection Announces Launch of 600 Gram Checkweigher
February 9, 2016
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an effort to help a wide range of companies improve their quality assurance and critical control point processes, A&D Inspection announced today its newest Checkweigher – the AD-4961-600-1224 – on display this week at WestPack 2016, Feb. 9-11, in the A&D Inspection Booth (#4911). The new
Optomec Partners with DETEKT to Expand Additive Manufacturing Market in Asia
February 9, 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, today announced it signed a distribution agreement with DETEKT Technologies Inc. to expand sales of its LENS and Aerosol Jet systems in Asia. DETEKT is a leading provider of
Global Automotive Blind Spot Detection Market to Exceed USD 3 Billion by 2019, According to
February 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Technavio’s latest report, the global automotive blind spot detection market is likely to grow at a CAGR of over 21% during the forecast period. Advancements in the automobile industry have led to the development of collision avoidance systems (COS). These COS are called life saver technologies, as they
TriLinc Global Impact Fund Makes Impact Investments in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa
February 9, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TriLinc Global Impact Fund (“TriLinc” or the “Company”) announced today that it has recently approved $9.5 million in term loan and trade finance transactions to companies in Argentina, Ecuador, and South Africa. The transaction details are summarized below. TriLinc is an impact investing fund
ACI Board Re-Elects Officers, Welcomes 3 New Executives as Directors
February 9, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors re-elected their officers and welcomed three new executives to its membership at the 2016 ACI Convention. Returning as Board Chair is Tom O’Brien, Senior Vice President, Performance Chemicals, Sasol. Also re-elected were Board Vice-Chair Bill Littlefield,
Vive Crop Protection Receives EPA Registration for Fenstro Foliar Combination Fungicide &
February 9, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved Vive Crop Protection’s combination product Fenstro™. Fenstro uses Vive’s proprietary Allosperse™ delivery system to combine bifenthrin, an excellent broad-spectrum insecticide, with azoxystrobin, a market-leading broad-spectrum
PPG, Bridgestone Receive DOE Funds to Develop Fuel-Efficient Truck, Bus Tires
February 9, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing funding to support a $1.25 million collaborative project with Bridgestone Americas, Inc., (Bridgestone). This project focuses on improving the fuel efficiency of truck and bus radial tires using PPG’s AGILON® performance
Gunnebo AB to Issue Class C Shares
February 9, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Board of Gunnebo AB (STO:GUNN) has decided to issue class C shares and to exercise its repurchase authorisation to secure Gunnebo’s obligations under the LTI 2015 incentive programme. The 2015 Annual General Meeting of Gunnebo AB decided, with the aim of ensuring that the company
Spectrum Brands Holdings to Present at 2016 CAGNY Conference
February 9, 2016
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company offering an expanding portfolio of leading brands providing superior value to consumers and customers every day, announced today it will participate in the 2016 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference on Thursday, February
Larson Electronics Releases 75 KVA Step-Down Power Distribution Cart for Heavy Duty Applications
February 9, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial grade lighting equipment, has announced the release of a heavy duty 75 KVA step-down power distribution system constructed of durable square steel tubing, built for industrial grade applications. The new power distribution system by Larson
Gartner Positions Arkieva in the 2016 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record
February 9, 2016
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arkieva, designer and provider of the Arkieva suite of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software tools for manufacturing companies, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the 2016 “Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record.” 1 “We have been helping our
Cummins Allison: Grocers Can Count on Technology to Address Costs, Inefficiencies and Security Risks
February 9, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an industry where revenues are predicted to slow down while costs are anticipated to rise, grocers must find ways to improve in-store operations.1 This year, grocers will be looking to technology to help them reduce costs, find new efficiencies and mitigate security risks. In part two of this news brief
Rexnord to Participate in Gabelli & Company Pump, Valve, & Water Systems Symposium
February 9, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RXN) today announced that it will participate in the Gabelli & Company Pump, Valve, & Water Systems Symposium at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York, New York on February 25, 2016, starting at 7:00 a.m. Eastern. About Rexnord Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rexnord is comprised
Cummins Connected Diagnostics™ is Now Available with Geotab® Fleet Management Solution
February 9, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geotab, an industry-leading telematics engineering company, and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a leading independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission solutions, today announced that Cummins Connected Diagnostics application is now available to customers using Geotab’s fleet management
Fishman Corporation Enters the Small Diameter Stainless Steel Tubing Market
February 9, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fishman Corporation (http://www.fishmancorp.com/),known for revolutionizing fluid dispensing with its SmartDispenser®, has entered the small diameter steel tubing market to offer an additional line of products to its customers. “Our SmartDispenser® fluid dispensing system is used by companies across numerous
Consumer Energy Alliance Announces New Board of Directors
February 9, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two key manufacturing executives have taken leadership positions on Consumer Energy Alliance’s (CEA) board of directors, the organization’s president David Holt announced today. Wayne Zemke, a marketing executive with Caterpillar, Inc. and member of CEA’s Board of Directors since 2010, will serve as the
CircleUp and RangeMe Team Up to Help Emerging Consumer Brands Connect with Investors and Retailers
February 9, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CircleUp, the leading online marketplace helping small businesses raise growth capital, and RangeMe, the online platform that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and retailers, announced a partnership this week to provide emerging brands a faster path to market. Constituents of each platform will
AEREON Announces New Chief Operating Officer
February 9, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEREON, a global supplier of environmentally-compliant gas and vapor combustion and recovery equipment, today announced the appointment of Romer Bracho as Chief Operating Officer, a new position at the company. “We are excited to have Romer join the organization and we look forward to his refinement of our
Molex Expands Its Medical Business With Innovative New Capabilities
February 9, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex, LLC will bring its deep expertise and wide range of solutions for the medical industry to MD&M West, February 9 - 11, booth 1746. Through its ongoing investment in research and development, as well as its strategic acquisitions and partnerships, Molex has built an extensive portfolio of solutions that