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€1,000,000 to be Allocated between Global Change Award Winners in Public Online Vote
February 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The five winners of the first ever Global Change Award have been selected by the expert jury. The ideas range from creating new textile out of citrus juice by-products and an online marketplace for recycling of textile leftovers to using microbes to recycle waste polyester. Now, the global public is asked to allocate the
AHL and CCM Announce Partnership Extension
February 1, 2016
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Hockey League and CCM Hockey are pleased to announce a five-year extension of their multi-year partnership that will continue to serve as the foundation for the AHL’s marketing, licensing and on-ice branding strategies. CCM will remain the exclusive supplier of sticks, helmets, gloves, pants and
Acme United Corporation Acquires Assets of Diamond Machining Technology
February 1, 2016
FAIRFIELD, CONN.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Vogel Capital, Inc., d/b/a Diamond Machining Technology (“DMT”) for $7.0 million in cash. DMT had revenues in 2015 of $5.4 million and EBITDA of approximately $1.0 million. The acquisition is expected to be
L-3 Completes Sale of National Security Solutions Business
February 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its National Security Solutions (NSS) business to CACI International Inc for $550 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. NSS provides enterprise and mission information technology services, intelligence
Huber Officially Acquires Martinswerk Business from Albemarle Corporation
February 1, 2016
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.M. Huber Corporation, through its Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division, announces today it has acquired the Martinswerk business of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB). The Martinswerk portfolio is now officially part of the Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit of HEM. Huber’s largest acquisition in over
Spire Corporation Completes Sale of Sun Simulator Business; will Focus its Efforts on Manufacturing
February 1, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spire Corporation ("Spire" or the "Company") (OTC: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to produce and characterize photovoltaic modules, cells, and wafers, today announced that it recently completed the sale of substantially all the assets of its Sun
Kubota Kicks Off 2016 with Two New Tractor-Loader-Backhoe Introductions
February 1, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Tractor Corporation, looking to raise the bar in the tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB) segment, starts the year strong with the announcement of two new models, the L47 and M62 TLBs, both unveiled today at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The new TLBs replace the L39, L45 and M59 in the Kubota product
Lawson Products, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Financial Results
February 1, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) (“Lawson” or “the Company"), a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced that it will report its results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2015 on Thurs., February 18, 2016, pre-market. The Company will hold a conference call to
Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global ICs Market Until 2020
February 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors for the global analog ICs market in their latest research report. This report also lists five other prominent vendors who are expected to contribute to this market’s growth over the forecast period. Many segments of the analog ICs market, including computer
Rapidly Changing Technology Will Expedite the Global Commercial Aircraft Fuel Nozzle Market by 2020,
February 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts expect the global commercial aircraft fuel nozzle market to exceed USD 530 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 2%, according to their latest report. The airline industry has reached new levels of growth with guidelines being made increasingly lenient and air travel made affordable. Low-cost
International airline selects Synectics’ Synergy 3 for infrastructure security
February 1, 2016
SHEFFIELD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the world’s top ten international passenger airlines has chosen Synectics’ Synergy 3 command and control platform to protect their maintenance infrastructure. With an impressive and growing global presence, the airline is adopting an integrated approach to security and safety management across
CACI Completes Strategic Acquisition of L-3 National Security Solutions, Inc.
February 1, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that it has completed its transaction to acquire the outstanding stock of L-3 National Security Solutions, Inc. (NSS), a prime mission partner to the Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence agencies, and the U.S. Federal Civilian Government. The acquisition
Growing Demand for Automation is Propelling the Global Aviation Actuation Systems Market, Says
February 1, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research report released by Technavio, the market size of the global process automation and instrumentation market is predicted to reach close to USD 4 billion in revenue by 2020. This research report titled ‘Global Aviation Actuation Systems Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth
4D Systems’ Intelligent Graphic Displays Now Available Worldwide through Digi-Key
February 1, 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 the availability of intelligent graphic, LCD modules that include touchscreens from 4D Systems, a worldwide leader in the development and
Business Jet Broker Janine K. Iannarelli Re-Appointed to Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory
February 1, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Janine K. Iannarelli, founder and president of Par Avion Ltd., has been re-appointed to the Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee by Governor Greg Abbott for a four-year term, effective retroactively to Sept. 1, 2015. The Office of the Governor also named Iannarelli as the presiding officer of the committee. The
24M Selected as 2016 IHS CERAWeek Energy Innovation Pioneer
February 1, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--24M has been named an Energy Innovation Pioneer by IHS, the leading source of insight, analytics and expertise in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. Selected for its innovation in lithium-ion battery design and manufacturing, 24M will be featured at IHS CERAWeek taking place February 22-26
CTB Acquires French Building Manufacturer Serupa SAS and Equipment Supplier Mafrel SAS
February 1, 2016
MILFORD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CTB, Inc. (www.ctbinc.com) announced today the purchase of Holding Hamon Développement, a designer and manufacturer of buildings for poultry keeping, processing plants and industry, and parent company of Serupa SAS and Mafrel SAS. The company has its headquarters in Merdrignac, France, west of Rennes. Terms of
CLARCOR Acquires Assets of TDC Filter
February 1, 2016
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE: CLC) today announced that a subsidiary of its CLARCOR Industrial Air division has acquired the operational and intangible assets of TDC Filter Manufacturing, Inc. (“TDC”), a leading U.S. manufacturer and supplier of pleated filter bags, dust collection cartridges and gas turbine air
Wipro’s Cloud-Based IoT Platform Helps Connect Over 10,000 JCB India Construction Equipment
February 1, 2016
BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wipro Ltd. (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing Internet of Things (IoT) deployment for JCB India Ltd, a leading construction equipment
1200 Watt Telescoping Self-Contained Towable LED Light Tower Released by Larson Electronics
February 1, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics announces the release of a towable, self-contained 1,200 watt LED light tower powered by a water cooled diesel engine. The WCDE-4-4X300W-LED is a self-contained towable light tower package that contains a water cooled diesel engine powering a 6,000 watt generator which supplies current to four 300
QUIKRETE® Reveals Leading Trends at World of Concrete
February 1, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With more than 1,500 exhibitors and more than 60,000 professionals projected to descend on the Las Vegas Convention Center from Feb. 2-5, 2016 for the World of Concrete, The QUIKRETE® Companies reveals several trends permeating the concrete industry. Founded in 1940 and the leading producer of pre-blended packaged
Hormel Foods Corporation First Quarter Earnings Release and CAGNY Conference Webcast
February 1, 2016
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) announced today that it will issue its earnings press release before the markets open on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board and chief executive officer; James P. Snee, president and chief operating officer; and Jody H. Feragen, executive vice
Major Federal Agency Approves $2.8 Million Contract to Retrofit Two High Profile Research Centers
February 1, 2016
MANITOWOC, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, today announced a major federal agency approved a $2.8 million contract to retrofit two research center sites with Orion’s patented and patent-pending light
Polymer Aerogel Technology Targets Oil and Gas Pipeline Applications
February 1, 2016
SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Collaboration between Blueshift International Materials, Inc., the University of Strathclyde and the Oil & Gas Innovation Center (OGIC) has helped to accelerate the development of a new aerogel product with applications in oil and gas pipelines. Aerogels are the world's lightest solid materials, composed of
Cintas Kicks-off Nationwide Janitor of the Year Contest
February 1, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Often the first to arrive and the last to leave, school janitors work behind the scenes year-round to create a clean, safe and positive learning environment. To honor the best-of-the-best among school janitors, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is accepting nominations for its annual Janitor of the Year contest to
Emerson Helps BP Whiting Refinery Avoid Downtime While Improving Safety and Reliability
February 1, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is providing process automation technologies and services to help BP further enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of its Whiting refinery in Northwest Indiana – without the costly downtime often required for such projects. The
CF Industries and CHS Commence Strategic Venture
February 1, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill. & ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) and CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCP) announced today that they have commenced their previously announced nitrogen fertilizer strategic venture. CHS, the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative, completed its $2.8 billion equity investment in CF Industries
8th International Petroleum Industry Summit Forum to Gather Three Chinese Oil Giants, ExxonMobil and
February 1, 2016
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world’s largest oil expo cippe 2016 will be held on March 29-31, 2016 at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. With an exhibition space of over 100,000sqm, it will attract more than 2,000 exhibitors, including more than 46 Fortune 500 companies, and 80,000 professional visitors. Along with the
BAE Systems and Boeing Celebrate the First Flight of the 737 MAX
February 1, 2016
ENDICOTT, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the first flight of the 737 MAX 8 — the first member of Boeing’s efficient 737 MAX family — which took to the skies Friday from Renton Field near Boeing’s 737 Final Assembly plant in Renton, Washington. BAE Systems provides more than 60 electronics
Alcoa to Appoint Three New Directors to Its Board
February 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightweight metals leader Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) today announced that it will appoint Ulrich “Rick” Schmidt, John C. Plant and Sean O. Mahoney to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2016. These appointments will further strengthen the Company and add valuable aerospace and
BT-Twiss Transport LLC, a Subsidiary of Bulova Technologies Group, Inc., Announces the Acquisition
February 1, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BT-Twiss Transport LLC (BT-Twiss), a subsidiary of Bulova Technologies Group, Inc. (BTGI), announced today the completion of the acquisition of the Twiss family of companies on January 28, 2016. This acquisition is BTGI’s entrance into the trucking business based in the Tampa-Clearwater, FL area. The Twiss family
New 4imprint® Promotional Products Work E-Book Showcases 72 Customer Success Stories
February 1, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Promotional Products Work - 9th Edition, an e-book jam-packed with promotional products ideas, is now available. The e-book profiles the varied, inventive ways customers use promotional products through 72 real-life customer stories. The stories feature promotional products used to bring prospects to tradeshow
Infogain Completes Acquisition of Blue Star Infotech’s IT Operations
February 1, 2016
LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infogain Corporation, a global business and IT consulting leader, today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Blue Star Infotech’s IT operations following its entry into a definitive purchase agreement on September 29, 2015. Under the agreement, Infogain and Blue Star Infotech are
IMAGINiT Technologies Receives Autodesk Platinum Partner Designation in Canada
February 1, 2016
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rand Worldwide (OTCBB: RWWI), a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, today announces that its IMAGINiT Technologies division has earned the globally recognized Autodesk Platinum Partner designation in Canada. This elite
Presto Engineering Expands Turnkey IC Production Management Services with Three New Operations in
February 1, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Presto Engineering Inc., a world leader in semiconductor product engineering and supply chain management, announced today that it has significantly expanded its turnkey capabilities with the opening of two new manufacturing hubs and a world-wide logistics center in Asia. As an outcome of its partnership with
NavPort Reveals Deeper Oil & Gas Analytics by Coupling 2015 Texas Drilled but Uncompleted (DUC)
February 1, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NavPort today revealed more thorough analytics and trends available through their new, Texas drilled but uncompleted (DUC) well data and completion information. “With the addition of 2015 Texas DUC data, we are able to look at who is drilling an inventory of wells but waiting to complete until a potential rebound in
A.M. Castle & Co. Announces Satisfaction of the Minimum Participation Condition and Extension of
February 1, 2016
OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Castle & Co. (NYSE:CAS) (the “Company” or “Castle”), a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products, value-added services and supply chain solutions, announced today that the minimum participation condition has been satisfied in the Company’s previously
Light the Way With Axalta’s Speed Light
February 1, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Light: it stimulates sight, makes the world visible and inspires innovation. Without it we stand in darkness. Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has harnessed the power of light by developing a light source that may forever change the way body shops achieve refinish
Fleetmatics to Present at Pacific Crest Emerging Technology Summit
February 1, 2016
DUBLIN & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE: FLTX), a leading global provider of mobile workforce solutions for service-based businesses of all sizes delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), today announced that Jim Travers, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Steve Lifshatz, the Company’s
Nano Dimension Puts 3D Printed Electronics in the Spotlight at SOLIDWORKS World 2016
February 1, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2016 – At SOLIDWORKS World 2016, Nano Dimension Ltd., a leader in the area of 3D Printed Electronics, (TASE: NNDM, OTCQX: NNDMY), is demonstrating its recently unveiled DragonFly 2020 3D Printer, designed to be the ultimate rapid prototyping tool for professional electronics. The DragonFly 2020 3D
Engility to Present at the Cowen and Company 37th Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference &
February 1, 2016
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EGL), announced today that Tony Smeraglinolo, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Wayne Rehberger, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Cowen and Company 37th Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference & Transport One-on-One Forum in New York City
HOYA Group Appoints Gerald W. Bottero Global President of PENTAX Medical
February 1, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA Group, has announced the appointment of Gerald W. Bottero to the position of Global President of PENTAX Medical as of February 1st, 2016. "HOYA Group is pleased to have Gerald W. Bottero lead the global division of PENTAX Medical," said Hiroshi Suzuki, President and CEO of HOYA Group. "Mr.
Watch BizWireTV’s Accelerator Report from Business Wire
February 1, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Wire announces the newest episode of BizWireTV Accelerator Report, part of their BizWireTV news-show series. Now available on www.BusinessWire.com, the show serves as a preview of upcoming IPOs, scheduled earnings announcements, recent funding announcements and trends to watch in the upcoming week. This episode
Avnet Introduces Agate IoT Solution in the Americas
February 1, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today introduced the Agate™ IoT Solution, a family of integrated kits designed to lower the cost of long-life connected gateway and network edge device development for OEMs. The Agate IoT Solution brings together the hardware, software and services
Rudolph JetStep Lithography System Selected for First Panel Fan-out Packaging Manufacturing Line
February 1, 2016
FLANDERS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: RTEC) announced today that a leading outsourced assembly and test facility (OSAT) has placed an order for the JetStep® Lithography System for the semiconductor advanced packaging industry’s first panel manufacturing line. The JetStep S Series Lithography System was
New Focus on Private Label Business Drives the Global Launch of RS Pro
February 1, 2016
OXFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics (Allied), the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, are placing a greater focus on their Private Label business with the launch of the new RS Pro brand, creating a single unifying value proposition for their private label
Cabot Corporation Provides Update on CEO Medical Leave of Absence
February 1, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation today provided an update on the status of President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick M. Prevost’s medical leave of absence. “Patrick has been increasingly engaged with the management team and the Board of Directors and he has been participating in various meetings in the office, in addition
Littelfuse CFO Phil Franklin to Retire
February 1, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) today announced that Philip G. Franklin, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire after 17 years of service with the company. Meenal A. Sethna, senior vice president, finance, will succeed Franklin as CFO. Franklin will transition the CFO responsibilities to Ms.
MyDealerOnline to Expand Internationally through Partnership with Bendary Car Corporation
February 1, 2016
LANGHORNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MyDealerOnline®, Inc. is pleased to announce its recent exclusive partnership with Bendary Car Corporation out of New York. MyDealerOnline and Bendary Car Corporation’s new distribution agreement will allow MyDealerOnline to expand to multiple international automotive markets. Under the agreement, the
Crescent European Specialty Lending Announces Financing for Acquisition of Spandex by Chequers
February 1, 2016
LONDON & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading investment firm focused on below investment grade credit, announced today that its Crescent European Specialty Lending strategy provided the subordinated financing for Chequers Capital’s acquisition of Spandex, a Switzerland-based leading distributor of graphic