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C.H. Robinson Names Ivo Aris Vice President of Europe Global Forwarding
January 19, 2016
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To underscore C.H. Robinson’s commitment to Global Forwarding, particularly in Europe, the company recently named Ivo Aris the Vice President of Europe Global Forwarding division. Aris has served as a Director of Europe Global Forwarding since joining the company in 2013. “In his new role, Ivo will bring
Alcoa to Delay Curtailment of Intalco Smelter
January 19, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightweight metals leader Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced it will delay the curtailment of its Intalco Works smelter in Ferndale, Washington until the end of the second quarter of 2016. The plant was initially scheduled to curtail by the end of the first quarter. The Company announced a full curtailment of the Intalco
HTS Texas Expands Partnership with Danfoss to Bring VFDs to Central Texas Market
January 19, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HTS Texas, the Texas partner of the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers' representative in North America, announced today that the company is expanding its partnership with Danfoss to include the central Texas markets of San Antonio & Austin. Danfoss manufactures variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Technavio Expects the Global Industrial Tapes Market to Reach Close to USD 63 Billion by 2020
January 19, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global industrial tapes market is expected to reach nearly USD 63 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 6% between 2016 and 2020. Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the industrial tapes market for 2016-2020. Based on product type platform, the market is divided into the following
Customer Satisfaction Remains a Priority for Industry Leader
January 19, 2016
JANESVILLE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s no secret that customer service is important for any brand. Recent studies show that a large majority of consumers look at customer service as a key metric when evaluating brand loyalty, and that more than half of millennial consumers actually switched brands in 2015 as a result of their dissatisfaction
Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions Enhances the Consumer Experience at NRF
January 19, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) (NYSE: AVY), a global leader in apparel, footwear and RFID-enabled solutions, attended the 2016 National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 105th Annual Convention and EXPO yesterday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Avery Dennison RBIS
Wilsonart Teams with RetroRenovation.com for Project Boomerang
January 19, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Put on your poodle skirts! Make some milkshakes! Stack up those 45s! Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative engineered surfaces for 60 years, has teamed up with home design bloggers Pam Kueber and Kate Battle of RetroRenovation.com to introduce Retro Renovation® by Wilsonart, seven new colorways of boomerang
Rexnord Schedules Q3 FY2016 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
January 19, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RXN) will hold a conference call and webcast presentation on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Rexnord President and CEO Todd Adams and
OSRAM Americas Unveils New Headquarters
January 19, 2016
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olaf Berlien, CEO of OSRAM Licht AG, and Grant Wright, CEO and CFO of OSRAM Americas, unveiled the new OSRAM Americas headquarters at a ribbon cutting ceremony recently in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Also in attendance were Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr, Massachusetts State Representative Ken Gordon; Dave
Spectro Scientific Introduces The New MicroLab® Series All-In-One Automated Lubricant Analysis
January 19, 2016
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectro Scientific today announced the launch of the new MicroLab® Series all-in-one, automated lubricant analysis systems. The MicroLab platform is used in virtually every industry that operates equipment powered by engines including automotive and trucking, energy, mining and heavy equipment, agricultural
Global Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market Set to Grow at a CAGR of over 15% by 2020, Says Technavio
January 19, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global anti-counterfeit packaging market to reach around USD 134 billion by 2020, according to their latest report. The report explains the main growth drivers of the anti-counterfeit packaging market, including the rising need for traceability systems and the increasing demand for
Finnair Plc: Changes in company's own shares 19 January 2016
January 19, 2016
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Finnair (HEX:FIA1S): Finnair Plc ANNOUNCEMENT 19 January 2016 SHARE REPURCHASE 19 January 2016 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date   19-Jan-16 Bourse trade BUY   Share FIA1S Amount 48,000 shares Total cost 252,849.60 EUR Average price/ share 5.2677 EUR Highest price/ share 5.3 EUR
B/E Aerospace Schedules 2015 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Release and Conference Call for
January 19, 2016
WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B/E Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAV) will issue its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, prior to the opening of the NASDAQ Stock Market on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. A live
em-trak: New USCG AIS Rule Effective from 1st March 2016.
January 19, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As from 1st March 2016 most commercial vessels operating anywhere in USA ports, waterways, VTS areas and territorial waters will be required to have a USCG certified AIS transceiver fitted and operational on their vessel. This new rule was announced in January 2015 and gave all those affected until 1st March 2016 to
Larson Electronics Releases a Class 1 Division 2 Fluorescent Light Fixture with Pole Mount Brackets
January 19, 2016
KEMP, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Electronics has added to its extensive range of industrial grade lighting equipment with the release of a Class 1 Division 2 fluorescent light fixture equipped with stainless steel pole mount brackets. The HALP-48-3L-SSPM hazardous area fluorescent light fixture from Larson Electronics is designed for use in wet
Gibraltar Industries to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2015 Financial Results on February 18
January 19, 2016
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gibraltar Industries (Nasdaq: ROCK), a leading manufacturer and distributor of products for industrial and residential markets, announced today that it expects to release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2015 financial results at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 18, 2016. It also expects to discuss the
Popular QUIKRETE® How-To Video Series Stars at Builders Show
January 19, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a Google report in 2015, how-to searches on YouTube were projected to grow 70 percent year-over-year with home improvement being one of the most popular categories. In addition, 91 percent of smartphone users search for how-to project ideas on mobile devices. The QUIKRETE® Companies, the leading
Schwan's Chef Collective to Thaw Frozen Food Perceptions
January 19, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schwan Food Company (Schwan) announced today the formation of Schwan’s Chef Collective, a team of up-and-coming chefs from across the United States who will assist in developing the next generation of Schwan-branded frozen foods. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s
2016 Product News: JELD-WEN® EpicVue™ Windows Elevate Style and Performance to Unmatched Heights
January 19, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Designers and architects can explore a new level of freedom and creativity with new JELD-WEN® EpicVue™ wood windows. Unveiled at the 2016 International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas this week, the new product line opens myriad design opportunities by pairing the latest in technology and durability
2016 Design Trend: Achieve Contemporary Style With JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors
January 19, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From increased natural light to more open space and minimal clutter, contemporary style offers a variety of benefits for today’s homeowners. Rooms with contemporary style often feel more spacious, set a more relaxing tone and can be inviting to guests. Regardless of budget or interior design expertise, there
Dawne S. Hickton Elected to Norsk Titanium Board of Directors
January 19, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS announced today that Dawne S. Hickton has been elected to Norsk Titanium’s board of directors. Hickton served as Vice Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of publicly traded RTI International Metals (RTI) from 2007 to 2015. Under her leadership, RTI experienced aggressive growth through
Polymer Logistics Appoints Mosco North American Vice President of Sales
January 19, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polymer Logistics, the global leader in Retail-Ready Packaging, announced that Tony Mosco has joined the company as North American Vice President of Sales. He reports to Gideon Feiner, CEO of Polymer Logistics, and is responsible for all commercial activity in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. “Tony Mosco brings
VTT, Cannon EMEA, Nestlé, FiberLean and More Headline Specialty Papers Europe
January 19, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Pira and TAPPI are pleased to announce the Specialty Papers 2016 programme. The 2016 edition of the conference, taking place 4-6 April at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester, will feature more than 20 presentations from the world’s leading specialty papers organisations. “We’re excited to
Cummins Allison: Grocers Cash in on Technology to Meet the Challenges of 2016
January 19, 2016
MT. PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a rapidly changing and highly competitive industry, grocers are always striving for continuous improvement and looking for the best ways to meet new challenges. In 2016, the pressure is on to differentiate, go small and control costs. In part one of this two-part news brief series, Cummins Allison, the
Westwood Announces New Shareholders
January 19, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwood Professional Services, Inc., (Westwood) an award-winning, multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm providing services for national commercial and residential development, wind and solar energy, electric transmission, and oil and gas pipeline development is proud to announce the advancement of three
Sanderson Farms Relies on Tindall for New Poultry Processing Plant
January 19, 2016
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, recently completed the precast concrete structures for Sanderson Farms, Inc.’s new poultry processing plant in Palestine, TX and has been selected to deliver precast for Sanderson’s new facility in St. Pauls, NC. Sanderson’s processing
TransCore’s Tolling Call Centre Operations in Dubai Earns Smart Government Award
January 19, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransCore’s customer service centre operations of the Salik Toll System took top honors for the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai. At the recent Number One Government Expo, RTA was presented with the 2015 Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Smart Government for “Best Service Centre.”
OutBack Power Presents Energy-Storage Backed Systems during International Builders Show
January 19, 2016
ARLINGTON, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for solar energy, will showcase its pre-wired system line at the 2016 International Builders’ Show, leading with the FLEXpower Radian and Nano-Carbon energy storage. With this system, any builder or installer offering
Dolby Atmos to Immerse Audiences at 2016 Sundance Film Festival
January 19, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO & PARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sundance Institute® and the Dolby® Institute, along with the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Family Fund, announced today that Swiss Army Man, written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, written and directed by Taika Waititi, have both been selected as
Tetra Tech Declares Coffey International Limited Offer Unconditional
January 19, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today its off-market takeover bid for all of the outstanding shares of Coffey International Limited (ASX: COF) is free from all conditions required to close the purchase. Tetra Tech has now received tendered shares representing approximately 93% of Coffey shares and
Advanced-Trench Super-Barrier Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated Deliver Best-in-Class Efficiency
January 19, 2016
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the SBRTF40U100CT and SBRTF40U100CTFP. These 40A rectifiers employ proprietary super-barrier trench
IQMS Named One of the Top 10 Manufacturing ERP Solution Providers for 2015
January 19, 2016
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Manufacturing ERP Solution Providers” for 2015 by Manufacturing Tech Insights. The list was published in the December 2015 issue of the
Ford Motor Company Selects Analog Devices’ Automotive Audio Bus™ for its Next-Generation
January 19, 2016
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) announced today that the Ford Motor Company has selected the Automotive Audio Bus™ (A2B) as its primary infotainment network technology with in-vehicle deployments starting in 2016. ADI’s A2B technology is capable of distributing audio and control data together with
Nexteer Enhances China Trade Management Capability with Amber Road's Trade Automation Solution
January 19, 2016
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), a leading provider of global trade management solutions (GTM), today announced Nexteer Automotive (HK:1316) expanded its use of Amber Road’s China Trade Management Solution (CTM) to automate compliance with China’s trade regulation regimes and enhance supply chain
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $11.8 Million in Contracts for Over-the-Horizon Microwave
January 19, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 19, 2016-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that its Orlando, Florida-based subsidiary, Comtech Systems, Inc., has been awarded contracts valued at $11.8 million for spare parts and system upgrades. This includes two orders totaling $11.3 million from its North African customer
DISA Awards Harris Corporation Global Network Services Multi-Award IDIQ Contract with $4.3 Billion
January 19, 2016
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) was one of eight awardees of a multi-award Global Network Services (GNS) IDIQ follow-on contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The IDIQ contract has a ceiling of $4.3 billion and consists of a five-year base and an additional five one-year options. The contract
OpenGate Capital Acquires Power Partners, Inc. from Stockholders of PPI Inc.
January 19, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Power Partners, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of power transformers from the holders of the capital stock of PPI Inc., a manufacturing company with a portfolio of related holdings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Power
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Extends Tender Offer for TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. Until
January 19, 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 19, 2016-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL or “Comtech”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Typhoon Acquisition Corp. (“Merger Sub”), has extended its tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase all the issued and outstanding shares of Class A
GE Monogram® Pizza Oven Brings Old World Flavor to the Luxury Modern Kitchen
January 19, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Restaurant-style pizza has long been an aspiration for home chefs everywhere, but lacking has been a reliable way to achieve the perfect slice. Residential pizza oven options have run the gamut from cumbersome and complicated to convenient yet disappointing, spurring the development of the new Monogram® Pizza
Royal® Building Products Continues to Lead, Innovate and Impress with its Premier Siding, Celect®
January 19, 2016
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal® Building Products continues its commitment to quality and innovation in the siding category with its premium siding, Celect® Cellular Exteriors. The innovative siding and trim solution that is revolutionizing the lap siding category, Celect continues to impress the market with its beauty, low
ATI Announces Flat Rolled Products Impairment and Other Charges
January 19, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) today announced that fourth quarter 2015 results will include approximately $267 million in pre-tax charges, including approximately $181 million of non-cash, long-lived asset impairment charges for its Flat Rolled Products (FRP) business, and $76 million of non-cash
Ndamukong Suh Appointed to Board of Directors of Ballantyne Strong
January 19, 2016
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT:BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, today announced that Ndamukong Suh has been appointed to its board of directors, effective January 18, 2016. Ndamukong Suh commented, “I’m
Fleetmatics Announces Participation in Upcoming Financial Conferences
January 19, 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
Telephonics Mobile Surveillance Capability Chosen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
January 19, 2016
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today that it has been awarded a production contract from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its Mobile Surveillance Capability (MSC) vehicles to be used by agents on the U.S and Mexican border. The contract
SYSPRO ERP Earns High Scores in New TEC Certification Report
January 19, 2016
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSPRO, a provider of best-of-breed, award-winning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, cloud-based and mobile utilization, today announced the release of a new independent certification report issued on the company by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). The new TEC report analyzes the
Cognex Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
January 19, 2016
NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) will release earnings for the fourth quarter of 2015 on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, after the market closes, and will host a conference call that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The earnings release and conference call are scheduled to coincide with the company’s
AIG Increases Global Commercial Property Limits to $2.5 Billion
January 19, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) today announced that it has significantly raised available global commercial property limits to $2.5 billion per occurrence. The move responds to the growing demand for capacity and services by clients managing more complex global risks and increasing property values. It also
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is the Low Bidder on a Bexar County Public Works Project Valued
January 19, 2016
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) (“Sterling” or “the Company”) today announced that its Texas Sterling Construction Co. (TSC) subsidiary was the low bidder on a $46.3 million Bexar County Public Works project, which includes Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Fabrinet to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results on February 1, 2016
January 19, 2016
BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced it will release its second quarter 2016 financial results for the period ended December 25, 2015
PTC Announces Mathcad Gateway Solution for Universal Access to Engineering Calculations
January 19, 2016
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) today announced the release of PTC Mathcad® Gateway solution. With one million licenses sold of PTC Mathcad engineering software, PTC Mathcad Gateway combines the power of PTC Mathcad with the ability to access calculations anywhere, anytime from a wide variety of devices. The solution offers a