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Geotab Ushers in a New Era of Business Intelligence with Powerful Data Visualization Capabilities
January 21, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geotab, the go-to leader in telematics with more than 450,000 vehicles in 70 countries on its roster of users, today announced that as of December 31, 2015, the company has acquired one of its most innovative partners: Maps BI. Founded in 2013 under parent company Inovex Inc., Maps BI provides customers with an
Engility Issues Fiscal Year 2016 Guidance
January 21, 2016
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EGL) today issued guidance for fiscal year 2016 and reaffirmed its focus on organic growth and debt repayment. The Company also announced its intent to invest a material portion of the synergy savings from the successful integration of its TASC acquisition to drive long-term organic
ADS Announces Addition of New StormTech® Chamber
January 21, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE:WMS) today announced that it has added a low-profile, high strength chamber to its StormTech product line. The StormTech SC-160LP Chamber is 12-inches tall with an installed volume of 15 cubic feet of water for underground infiltration and detention systems. The new unit
PPG Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
January 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today reported fourth quarter 2015 net sales from continuing operations of $3.7 billion, consistent with the prior year. Net sales in local currencies grew 7 percent year-over-year, with acquisition-related sales adding 5 percent and sales volume growth contributing nearly 2 percent.
SAIC CEO and CFO to Present at Cowen and Company 37th Annual Aerospace/Defense and Transportation
January 21, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today that CEO Tony Moraco and CFO John Hartley will present an overview of the Company followed by a question-and-answer session on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the Cowen and Company 37th Annual Aerospace/Defense and Transportation Conference. The SAIC session is
The EU Regulatory Landscape for Novel Food Approvals is Changing
January 21, 2016
HAMPSHIRE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions worldwide, will provide valuable support to the food and supplement industry in light of the changing novel food regulations in the EU. The long awaited updated EU novel food regulation [Regulation (EU) 2015/2283] has finally made its very welcomed arrival to
Owens Corning to Acquire Glass Non-Wovens & Fabrics Businesses of Ahlstrom
January 21, 2016
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the glass non-wovens and fabrics businesses of Ahlstrom, a fiber-based materials company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, for €73 million (U.S. $79.5 million). The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is
PENTAX Europe GmbH Acquires the Remaining Shares of PENTAX Italia S.r.L. from Movi S.p.A.
January 21, 2016
HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENTAX Europe GmbH has acquired the remaining stock of PENTAX Italia S.r.L. from Movi S.p.A. This further investment by PENTAX Europe GmbH into the Italian healthcare market strengthens PENTAX Medical’s position in Italy and will bring enhanced customer and professional education services to its Italian
IFCO Donates Environmentally Friendly RPCs All Over the World
January 21, 2016
PULLACH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFCO SYSTEMS, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions, has donated more than 200,000 RPCs (Reusable Plastic Containers) to food banks since the start of its initiative for the support of food banks. Wolfgang Orgeldinger, CEO of the IFCO SYSTEMS Group, said: “In many countries of the
Back Seat Fun Gets Revved Up with New Mustang GT350R Back Seat Kit
January 21, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fun in the back seat has never been this exciting as Ford Performance debuts a new Ford-designed and engineered back seat kit that turns the Shelby® GT350R Mustang into a four-seater. Gone are the days in which only two passengers could fit in the most track-ready, road-going production Mustang ever built. This
Mitsubishi Electric’s New Multibeam Multiplexing 5G Technology Achieves 20Gbps Throughput
January 21, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) has developed a new multibeam multiplexing radio communication technology for base stations of envisioned fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication systems by combining tens of active phased-array antennas with massive antenna elements (massive APAAs) and a new precoding
Dunkirk Resident Wins Customized Kubota Utility Vehicle in “Buckeye Kubota Dealers Kubota RTV500
January 21, 2016
GROVEPORT, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of Ohio State University’s 12-1 football season and Fiesta Bowl victory, Dunkirk resident Larry McCloud today received the keys to his new, Ohio State-customized Kubota RTV500. McCloud was the lucky winner in the “Buckeye Kubota Dealers Kubota RTV500 Giveaway,” and took ownership of
Global Construction Equipment Market to Grow 3.9% in 2016, Per Off-Highway Research
January 21, 2016
Global sales of construction equipment are forecast to grow to 760,508 machines.
Accuride to Introduce New Commercial Vehicle Technologies at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
January 20, 2016
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the global commercial vehicle industry – will conduct a media briefing and exhibit its wheel end solutions at the 11th Annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW’16) at the Mirage Convention Center in Las Vegas, January 25-28,
CTS Corporation Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Earnings Release and
January 20, 2016
ELKHART, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) will release earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 at approximately 8:00 a.m. (EST) on Monday, February 8, 2016. A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year financial results with management is scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). The
Air Conditioning Segment Driving the Seamless Copper Tube Market in MENA, says Technavio
January 20, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio on seamless copper tubes in MENA region, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2015 to 2019. The research report is titled “Seamless Copper Tubes Market in MENA 2015-2019” and provides an in-depth analysis of both revenue and emerging
Popularity of Fiberglass Ladders to Boost Growth of Global Warehouse Ladder Market, says Technavio
January 20, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio on the global warehouse ladders market, the market is expected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 5% from 2016 to 2020. The research report is titled “Global Warehouse Ladders Market 2016-2020” and provides an in-depth analysis of both revenue and emerging
High Investments in Healthcare Industry Stimulating Growth for Global Medical Device Packaging
January 20, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global medical device packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6% from 2016 to 2020. The research report is titled “Global Medical Device Packaging Market 2016-2020” and provides an in-depth analysis of both revenue and emerging market
Engility to Release Fiscal Year 2016 Guidance on January 21, 2016
January 20, 2016
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EGL) will issue its fiscal year 2016 guidance, as well as provide commentary on fiscal year 2015 before market open on Thursday, January 21, 2016. The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day to discuss these items. This event follows the recent
MyDealerOnline Receives $1M in Funding to kick off the New Year
January 20, 2016
LANGHORNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MyDealerOnline®, Inc., the only digital product that allows car dealers to broker wholesale auto auction inventory straight from their own websites, is starting the new year off strong after receiving $1M in funding just before the close of 2015. With recent developments like new product features, prosperous
3D-Printing Milestone: Puris 3D Prints Largest Titanium Part
January 20, 2016
BRUCETON MILLS, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Puris, LLC (www.purisllc.com) announced today that it recently achieved a major 3D-printing milestone: Puris successfully produced the largest, complex, 3D-printed titanium part for commercial use. The part was printed using ExOne® [NASDAQ: XONE] binder-jetting technology and was processed to 100
Innovative Scientific Research to be Released at Upcoming Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science
January 20, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marine snow, red snapper impacts and novel marsh shoreline assessments are a few of the topics to be presented on at the 2016 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference, occurring February 1-4, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. The four-day Conference will host 18 scientific sessions with 286 oral presentations
Kona Brewing Co. Selects Its Hometown of Kailua-Kona to Build New 100,000-Barrel High-Efficiency
January 20, 2016
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a year-long search that included evaluating multiple sites across the Islands, Kona Brewing Co. today announced that it has signed a lease with the Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust, a private charitable trust founded in 1909 to serve native Hawaiian children, for a 2.6-acre site in Kailua-Kona. The
Qualstar Announces the Q80™, an Expandable Rackmount LTO Tape Library System
January 20, 2016
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qualstar Corporation (NASDAQ: QBAK), a manufacturer of data storage solutions and high efficiency power supplies, today announced the release of Q80, a 19-inch rackmount form-factor scalable 6U high LTO Tape Library system designed for small and medium businesses and distributed deployment environments.
Sloan® Launches New Website & Expansive Project Portfolio
January 20, 2016
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sloan, the global leader in commercial plumbing systems, today launched a dynamic new website that will provide architects, design professionals, engineers, contractors and facility owners with a comprehensive, easy to navigate resource that showcases the company’s products and expertise. The industry
SLIPS Technologies Expands Commercial Deployment after Successful 2015 Product Rollouts
January 20, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SLIPS Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of the SLIPS™ family of fully-slippery materials and coatings that repel virtually all fluids and biological fouling agents, concluded its first year of operations with alpha products deployed to solve sticky surface problems in industrial, medical, and consumer
Technavio Releases New Report on Global Helium Market
January 20, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest chemicals and materials industry report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global helium market for the period 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated through the sales of helium in various applications. Various distribution modes for
Wilsonart® Solid Surface Expands with 19 New Designs
January 20, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Showcasing the surprising strength of Neutrals - the unsung heroes of color - Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative engineered surfaces for 60 years, today introduces 19 new Solid Surface designs. “Wilsonart’s newest Solid Surface designs harness the power of neutrals, which adapt to and support any
Axalta Announces Dan Key Joins as Head of Global Operations
January 20, 2016
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has appointed Dan Key as Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain. In this capacity, Mr. Key will oversee Axalta’s extensive manufacturing network of 35 production facilities and 6,000 people working on six
MSCI Scholarship Program Reaches New Heights
January 20, 2016
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the skills gap widens and the cost of higher education inflates, the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) and its chapters again stepped up to promote learning through its scholarship program. This year 342 families were awarded scholarships worth a total of $766,500—making 2015 MSCI’s
Triton Systems Hires New Executive Vice President
January 20, 2016
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Systems Inc., a business development company, announces it has hired Dr. Jack Salerno as its new Executive Vice President. In this role, he will be responsible for accelerating commercialization of technology developed by the company. Salerno has thirty years of experience managing and growing start-up and
Glass-based Ultraviolet Absorbers Act as ‘Biological Shields’
January 20, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If you’ve ever experienced a bad sunburn, you know the damage that ultraviolet (UV) light can cause to living cells (like your skin). Out in space, where the level of radiation from the sun can be even higher, it can damage sensitive electronics aboard in-flight spacecraft. The dangers of UV light have prompted
Women in Manufacturing and Case Western Reserve University Partner to Produce Leadership Lab for
January 20, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Women in Manufacturing™ (WiM) and Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) Weatherhead School of Management today announced the creation of a Leadership Lab for Women in Manufacturing, which will provide executive education and training to WiM members in mid- to high-level management roles in manufacturing
Amber Kinetics Announces Game Changing Energy Storage Contract With PG&E
January 20, 2016
UNION CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amber Kinetics, Inc. announces signing a landmark, multi-year Energy Services Agreement (ESA) with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for 20 megawatts of storage using its game changing, four-hour duration Gen-2 Flywheel Systems©. The company believes its steel flywheel technology will drive down
Open Systems Technologies Celebrates 25 Years of Growth and Success
January 20, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Open Systems Technologies, a privately held staffing firm specializing in innovative technology solutions, is celebrating its 25-year anniversary in the recruiting and staffing industry this month. Since emerging as a leading supplier of technical engineers to the financial services sector on Wall Street in 1990, Open
Finnair Plc: Changes in company's own shares 20 January 2016
January 20, 2016
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Finnair Plc (HEX:FIA1S) ANNOUNCEMENT 20 January 2016 SHARE REPURCHASE 20 January 2016 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date   20-Jan-16 Bourse trade BUY   Share FIA1S Amount 64,000 shares Total cost 332,595.20 EUR Average price/ share 5.1968 EUR Highest price/ share 5.25 EUR Lowest
Larson Electronics’ Hazardous Location Light Fixtures Debut on the Big Screen
January 20, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics continues to experience significant expansion into the film entertainment industry with their latest debut in the new film “Deepwater Horizon,” set to be released in September 2016. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson, Lionsgate’s latest production tells the story
Xplore Takes Top Spot in America’s Rugged Tablet Market Share for Second Quarter in a Row
January 20, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), manufacturer of the world’s broadest range of high-quality rugged tablet computers, today announced it has secured number one market share in the Americas for the second quarter in a row, according to VDC Research. Reported in the 'Enterprise & Government Mobility
Prognos, an Antuit Company, Announced as an Early Entrant to the SAS Managed Analytic Services
January 20, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prognos, an analytics company specializing in the retail and consumer package goods (CPG) sector, announced today that they have joined SAS’ Managed Analytic Services Provider (MASP) program. Prognos, acquired by global analytics company Antuit earlier this year, specializes in providing financially measurable
ISG Provides Innovative Groundwater Solutions for Rare Wetlands
January 20, 2016
MANKATO, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minnesota’s fourth Calcareous Fen Management Plan (CFMP), developed by ISG for a mining client, was recently approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in cooperation with several state and local agencies. It was the first of its kind aimed at maintaining hydrogeological (groundwater)
Molex Showcases NeoPress™ High-Speed Mezzanine System at DesignCon
January 20, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex, LLC plans to highlight its NeoPress™ High-Speed Mezzanine System at DesignCon, to be held January 20-21 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Molex will showcase the press-fit/compliant-pin mezzanine solution and other advanced products at booth 817. “The modular system -- with
GE Announces 1.4 Gigawatts of December Wind Orders
January 20, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Renewable Energy (NYSE:GE) today announced it secured 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of firm and unconditional wind turbine supply orders in the month of December. The agreements call for GE’s wind technology to supply more than 20 new wind projects across seven different countries. Approximately half of the planned 1.4 GW is
PINFA-NA Announces New Workshop: “Meeting Fire Safety Requirements in Surface Transportation”
January 20, 2016
CALIFON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association-North America (PINFA-NA) announces its fourth annual workshop, Meeting Fire Safety Requirements in Surface Transportation, on April 26th and 27th, 2016 in Montreal, Québec, CA. This year’s workshop will offer valuable insight into trends
FLEXcon Shares Insights on Developments and Safety Guidelines in Nanotechnology
January 20, 2016
SPENCER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, hosted a New England Nanotechnology Association (NENA) event to discuss the newest industry developments and to share information regarding safety initiatives. The event brought together members of NENA, an association committed to sharing information,
3M to Sell Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives Business
January 20, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell to Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, the assets of 3M’s Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives business (formerly known as Polyfoam), which is part of 3M’s Industrial Adhesives
Bosch Commends Department of Transportation and NHTSA Initiatives to Accelerate Safety and
January 20, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robert Bosch LLC, a leading global supplier of mobility technology and services, applauds recent decisions by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding autonomous and connected driving, and improved vehicle safety testing. Both
Circor International Selects IFS Applications 9 to Manage Global Operations
January 20, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solution will be deployed using IFS Managed Cloud on Microsoft Azure. IFS (http://www.ifsworld.com/en-na/) (STO:IFSA) (STO:IFSB), the global enterprise applications company, announces that Circor International (http://www.circor.com/) Inc., a global manufacturer of valves and other highly engineered products
Sparton Corporation to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal 2016 Q2 Financial Results
January 20, 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) announced it will host a conference call with investors and analysts on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. CT/11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its fiscal year 2016 second quarter financial results, provide a general business update, and respond to investor questions. The
Panasonic Installed the First Digital Signage System Giving Fans Full Visibility from Everywhere at
January 20, 2016
SAO PAULO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Brazil installed the first* digital signage system called Digital Media Center consisting of 220 sets of Viera TV and signage server in the country at Arena da Baixada, giving fans full visibility of what happens on the field. The stadium hosted some of the games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. [Flash
Fourth Quarter 2015 Results Reported by Amphenol Corporation
January 20, 2016
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) reported today fourth quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share of $0.63 compared to fourth quarter 2014 results of $0.61 on an as reported basis and $0.63, excluding one-time items. Such per share amount for the 2014 quarter included a charge for acquisition-related costs of $10