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Oshkosh Corporation to Webcast February 2, 2016 Shareholders’ Meeting
January 13, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), will hold its 2016 annual shareholders’ meeting at 8:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Oshkosh Convention Center in Oshkosh, Wis. The meeting will be simultaneously available via webcast and include remarks from Oshkosh Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Wilson R.
BASF Kaolin Names HORN “Global Distributor of the Year”
January 13, 2016
LA MIRADA, Calif.--HORN, one of North America’s premier distributors of specialty ingredients, chemicals and raw materials, today proudly shared its latest accolade, “Global Distributor of the Year” as awarded by BASF Kaolin. By winning the BASF Kaolin “Regional Distributor of the Year” award in the Americas, HORN
Oilfield Service Mergers Could Open the Door for FTTN to Grab Customers and Market Share
January 13, 2016
LAS VEGAS--With the price of oil sinking to levels not seen in years, industry analysts are predicting a coming wave of mergers and asset sales in the oilfield services sector, a scenario that could help First Titan Corp’s. (OTCQB:FTTN) plans to enter the market. “What’s going to happen is these mergers and sales are going to
Hexagon Acquires SCCS, a Leading Supplier of Leica Geosystems Surveying Equipment in the UK
January 13, 2016
NACKA STRAND, Sweden--Regulatory News: Hexagon AB (STO:HEXAB), a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of Paul MacArthur Limited (“SCCS”) – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of surveying
Anellotech and Suntory Enter Next Phase of Strategic Partnership to Develop 100 Percent Bio-Based
January 13, 2016
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--Anellotech, a sustainable technology company focused on producing cost-competitive renewable chemicals from non-food biomass, today announced that the Company has entered into the next phase of its strategic partnership with Suntory Holdings Limited, one of the world’s leading consumer beverage companies. Suntory’s
Logitech Wins Five 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards
January 13, 2016
NEWARK, Calif.--Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced that five of its products have been named 2015 GOOD DESIGN™ Award winners for achievement in design and product excellence. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Logitech products have been awarded GOOD DESIGN Awards. Tweet now: Five Logitech products named 2015 GOOD
Alfa Laval: Invitation for Alfa Laval’s fourth-quarter conference call
January 13, 2016
LUND, Sweden--Regulatory News: Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA):   To join the telephone conference - hosted by Alfa Laval’s President and CEO, Lars Renström, and CFO, Thomas Thuresson - sign up in advance via the link below. Once registered, you will receive a phone number, a participant pin and a conference pin. Please dial in 10
Qualcomm and TDK Form Joint Venture to Provide Industry-Leading RF Front-End Solutions for Mobile
January 13, 2016
SAN DIEGO & TOKYO--Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) and TDK Corporation (TOKYO:6762) today announced an agreement to form a joint venture to enable delivery of RF front-end (RFFE) modules and RF filters into fully integrated systems for mobile devices and fast-growing business segments, such as Internet of Things (IoT), drones, robotics,
IHS Names Automotive Loyalty Award Winners; General Motors Receives Top Honors
January 13, 2016
DETROIT--The 20th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards were presented this evening by IHS Automotive, part of IHS, Inc. (NYSE: IHS) and a leading source of critical information and insight to the global automotive industry. General Motors received the top honor for Loyalty to Manufacturer. The awards ceremony took place during the Automotive News World
New Accessory from Akro-Mils: ShelfMax® Clear Dividers
January 13, 2016
Akro-Mils, a North American leader in storage, organization and transport products, announces the expansion of its 6-inch-tall ShelfMax® and 8-inch-tall ShelfMax8™ plastic shelf bins with the addition of new clear plastic width dividers for all bin models.
Starsprings to invest $3.7 million in Virginia to establish first U.S. manufacturing operations
January 13, 2016
Up to 68 new jobs expected to be created
Maxim Crane Goes Big in 2016
January 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--Maxim Crane, the largest crane rental company in North America, isn't waiting for the future to take delivery of new, large capacity crawler cranes. They feel the future is NOW and have started taking delivery of several 400 ton to 825 ton size crawler cranes. Maxim has added over a dozen new cranes in the high capacity crane class in
KMG Declares Quarterly Dividend
January 12, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: KMG), a global provider of specialty chemicals, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share. The dividend is payable January 29, 2016 to shareholders of record January 25, 2016. As of December 31, 2015, there were approximately 11.8
Eagle Materials Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call with Senior
January 12, 2016
DALLAS--Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) will release financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 ended December 31, 2015, on Thursday, January 28, 2016, after the close of the NYSE and will host an investor conference call the next day, Friday, January 29, 2016, at 10:00 am Eastern Time (9:00 am Central Time). To participate in the
Cimpress Announces Date and Time for Its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results
January 12, 2016
VENLO, Netherlands--Cimpress N.V. (Nasdaq: CMPR), the world leader in mass customization, announced today that on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. (EST), the company will issue its second quarter fiscal year 2016 earnings announcement, and at the same time will make available a presentation and transcript of prepared comments
Mazor Robotics to Present at 18th Annual Needham Growth Conference
January 12, 2016
CAESAREA, Israel--Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR; NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, today announced that Sharon Levita, Chief Financial Officer is scheduled to present at the 18th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 8:40am ET at the New York Palace Hotel in New York
JMP Group Announces Closing of Harvest Intrexon Enterprise Fund
January 12, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--JMP Group LLC (NYSE:JMP), an investment banking and alternative asset management firm, announced today that Harvest Capital Strategies has raised $245 million for the Harvest Intrexon Enterprise Fund, an investment vehicle dedicated to funding companies that utilize the inventions, discoveries and technologies of Intrexon
PPG PAINTS Brand Introduces New and Improved Formula for Low-VOC BREAK-THROUGH! Paint
January 12, 2016
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--The PPG PAINTS™ brand recently introduced the next generation of the <50 grams per liter volatile organic compound (VOC) version of BREAK-THROUGH!® interior and exterior waterborne acrylic paint. One of the PPG Paints brand’s most popular products, Break-Through! paint offers a unique and versatile
Ford Expects Record 2015 Pre-tax Profit; 2016 to be Equal to or Higher Than 2015; Company Declares
January 12, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) expects to deliver record 2015 pre-tax profit, excluding special items, and to continue its momentum in 2016 with results that are equal to or higher than 2015. The company will give further details this evening when it presents at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference. “As we close
Williams Energy Canada Chooses Bentley’s ConstructSim as Advanced Work Packaging Tool for
January 12, 2016
EXTON, Pa.--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that Williams Energy Canada has selected Bentley’s ConstructSim software to implement Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) for Canada’s first propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant project.
Teledyne to Present at the Needham Growth Conference
January 12, 2016
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) today announced that Jason VanWees, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions, will present at the 18th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 13, at 4:10 p.m. (Eastern) at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City. A live webcast of Teledyne
PPG Comex Opens 4,000th Paint and Coatings Retail Location in Mexico
January 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced today that PPG Comex has opened its 4,000th paint and coatings store in Mexico. The store is located in Mexico City. “Through our more than 700 concessionaires, we’ve built a market-leading presence and unequaled customer intimacy for the COMEX® brand in the Mexican market,”
Geotab Triumphs over Rothschild Location Technologies in Patent Lawsuit
January 12, 2016
TORONTO--Geotab, the go-to leader in telematics with more than 450,000 vehicles in 70 countries on its roster of users, today announced its victory in a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas, brought against Geotab by Rothschild Location Technologies (RLT), a non-practicing entity. In the fall of 2015, RLT sued Geotab and two
ABB in Ratingen, Germany, Granted First Intertek SATELLITE Program Certificate for Medium Voltage
January 12, 2016
STUTTGART, Germany--Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, granted an 11th SATELLITE™ laboratory certificate to ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, for their location in Ratingen, Germany. The lab, which is ABB’s leading global lab for medium voltage (MV) products, is certified to
Aavid Thermalloy, LLC Announces the Acquisition of Niagara Thermal Products, LLC
January 12, 2016
BOSTON--Aavid Thermalloy, LLC ("Aavid") announced it has acquired Niagara Thermal Products LLC ("Niagara"). Based in Niagara Falls, NY, Niagara is an industry-leading provider of highly engineered thermal management solutions. With over 25 years of experience, Niagara’s extensive product portfolio of heat exchangers, heat sinks, chassis
Agero Hosts Recruiting Event in Bristol for Potential New Contact Center to Support Growing Roadside
January 12, 2016
MEDFORD, Mass. & BRISTOL, Tenn.--Agero, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle and driver safety, security and information services, will be hosting a job fair on January 14th and 15th in Bristol, Tennessee. The region has been named a finalist for Agero’s sixth inbound contact center. The company currently operates five regional facilities
Nevada Industrial Employment Rose 1.4% in the Past Year
January 12, 2016
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturers’ News, Inc./-- Nevada manufacturing employment climbed for a fourth straight year, reports the 2016 Nevada Manufacturers Directory®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to MNI’s database of manufacturers, Nevada gained 766
Cordell Dietz Named President and CEO of Horton Holding, Inc.
January 12, 2016
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--Horton Holding, Inc., a global leader in airflow solutions, today announced the promotion of Cordell Dietz to president and chief executive officer. Dietz had formerly served as chief operating officer for the Roseville, MN based company and takes over for Geert Henk Touw, former president and CEO of Horton since 2010, who has
ONTEX Selects Arkieva Software to Manage the Sales and Operations Planning Process
January 12, 2016
WILMINGTON, Del.--Arkieva (www.arkieva.com), the designer and provider of the Arkieva suite of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) software tools for manufacturing companies, announced today that ONTEX has selected the Arkieva supply chain software to manage the supply planning and S&OP process. ONTEX is a leading global producer of
Fitch Upgrades Cementos de Chihuahua's Ratings to 'BB'; Outlook Stable
January 12, 2016
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has upgraded Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V.'s (GCC) local and foreign currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'BB' from 'BB-'. Fitch also upgraded GCC's USD260 million senior notes due 2020 to 'BB' from 'BB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The ratings upgrade reflects the strengthening of U.S. residential
Component Hardware Group Announces Acquisition
January 12, 2016
LAKEWOOD, N.J.--Component Hardware Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of Specialty Food Service Hardware, Inc. of Markham Ontario and its sister company, Vision Parts & Accessories Inc. The companies are leading suppliers of components and parts to the commercial foodservice and wholesale plumbing markets throughout Canada. The companies
Alter Eco Launches Revolutionary New Compostable Quinoa Pouches
January 12, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--Alter Eco®, pioneer of globally crafted foods with full-circle sustainability, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking compostable stand-up quinoa pouches designed to decompose in backyards and compost bins, leaving behind no trace for a waste-free earth. Produced to help reduce the more than 17 percent of plastic
Zaniac Launches Web Design Program for Kids
January 12, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY--At Zaniac, kids aren’t just browsing the web, they’re building their own websites. At Zaniac, a national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) enrichment franchise for students in grades K-8, kids are building necessary skills at a young age. Zaniac has launched its newest STEM course, Web Design, which will
Laufer Wind’s Radar-Activated Obstruction Lighting System for Wind Turbines and Tall Towers Meets
January 12, 2016
NEW YORK--Following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testing and introduction of new performance guidelines, Laufer Wind is now making its patented Aircraft Detection System (ADS) available in the U.S. The ADS is a radar-activated obstruction lighting system designed to turn blinking lights atop wind turbines and tall towers on or off, based
Intertek Expands Product Certification and Quality Assurance Services for LED Decorative Lighting
January 12, 2016
CHICAGO--Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions to a range of industries worldwide, announces the expansion of its ETL Mark certification to include LED decorative lighting strings. This expansion gives manufacturers and retailers a product certification alternative that quickens a product’s time to market and creates efficiencies,
Lacks Enterprises Sponsors EyesOn Design Award for Best Designed Production Car at the North
January 12, 2016
NOVI, Mich.--Lacks Enterprises is proud to sponsor the 2016 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence – Best Designed Production Car. The award recognizes designers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in vehicle design for a production vehicle. The award will be presented on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Cobo Center Atrium
Lawson Products Names Matthew Brown Vice President of Field Sales
January 12, 2016
CHICAGO--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced the appointment of Matthew Brown as Vice President of Field Sales, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael DeCata. Brown will set strategy and oversee the field sales team with regional sales directors
Apogee Elects New Director
January 12, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG), which provides distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art, today announced election of a new director, Patricia K. Wagner, 53, president and chief executive officer of Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 energy services holding
Franchisor Harris Research, Inc. Reports Highest Franchise Sales Growth in a Decade
January 12, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Harris Research, Inc. (HRI), parent company of home service franchise brands Chem-Dry Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and N-Hance Wood Renewal, reported that new franchise agreements signed in 2015 were the highest since 2006. Company officials say increased consumer spending on home services, stronger brand differentiation and
Triumph Group to Webcast Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings Conference Call
January 12, 2016
BERWYN, Pa.--Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: TGI) will release third quarter fiscal year 2016 earnings on January 28, 2016. Daniel J. Crowley, Triumph’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeffrey L. McRae, Triumph’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call that day at 8:30 a.m. ET. A slide
Allegheny Technologies Announces Webcast of Conference Call for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015
January 12, 2016
PITTSBURGH--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with investors and analysts scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be conducted after the Company’s planned release of fourth quarter and full-year 2015 results. The conference
Larson Electronics Releases New Class 1 Division 2 Offshore Fluorescent Rig Light
January 12, 2016
KEMP, Texas--Larson Electronics releases a new three lamp fluorescent light fixture designed to provide powerful output combined with rugged construction capable of withstanding the rigors of offshore operation. The HAL-48-3L-BMSW hazardous area light fixture features Class 1 Division 2 approvals and corrosion resistant aluminum construction. This
TEDA: Nourishing Innovation in All Its Forms
January 12, 2016
TIANJIN, China--China has always been a nation of entrepreneurs – but the government wants people to move away from selling bits and bobs and develop new technologies instead. “Innovation is the most important driving force for development,” President Xi Jinping said in March 2015, exhorting startups to get their ideas to market
Masco Corporation Announces Date for Earnings Release and Conference Call for 2015 Fourth Quarter
January 12, 2016
TAYLOR, Mich.--Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced today that it will hold a conference call regarding 2015 fourth quarter and full-year results on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Masco President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Allman. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten
Kronos and Google Join Forces to Develop Innovative Workforce Management Solutions in the Cloud for
January 12, 2016
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--Kronos Incorporated today announced a new software development relationship with Google for Work to integrate Google Apps for Work with the Kronos Workforce Ready® cloud suite for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). News Facts Combining the power of Google Apps for Work with leading HR and workforce management solutions from
Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS) Launches ‘Accelerate Productivity’ to Deliver Top
January 12, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS) has launched its first external component of ‘Accelerating Productivity,’ an initiative centered around driving greater value, expertise and services through optimization and exceptional service. ‘Accelerating Productivity’ consists of leveraging key expertise to deliver
BravoSolution Releases BravoAdvantage 16
January 12, 2016
CHICAGO--BravoSolution has announced the latest release of its strategic procurement platform, BravoAdvantage 16. The new release is designed to improve the user experience and give procurement organizations more tools to generate value, influence innovation and reduce supply chain risk. BravoAdvantage 16 also introduces expanded source-to-pay
Sonoco Officially Opens Innovative Packaging Solutions Studio
January 12, 2016
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, held the Grand Opening of its state-of-the-art iPS Studio on October 27, 2015, hosting more than 100 guests including state officials, customers and community leaders. The iPS Studio is a leading-edge research, development and innovation center that
Emerson Schedules Webcast for First-Quarter 2016 Results
January 12, 2016
ST. LOUIS--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will report its first-quarter 2016 results prior to market open on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Emerson senior management will discuss the results during an investor conference call that same day, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:00 p.m. Central Time. All interested parties may listen to the live conference call
Output Voltage Detector from Diodes Incorporated Improves Transient Performance of Primary-Side
January 12, 2016
PLANO, Texas--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 AP4341S. This device offers a high-performance and cost-effective solution for power adapters and chargers used in