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Dell Innovation to Advance and Democratize High Performance Computing, Accelerate Mainstream
November 16, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas--Dell today unveiled sweeping advancements to its industry-leading high performance computing (HPC) portfolio. These advances include innovative new systems designed to simplify mainstream adoption of HPC and data analytics in research, manufacturing and genomics. Dell also unveiled expansions to its HPC Innovation Lab and showcased
Blackstone Acquires Diamonds Direct
November 16, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and NEW YORK--Diamonds Direct and Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have acquired Diamonds Direct, a leading independent jewelry company. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Diamonds Direct is a leading U.S. independent jewelry retailer with a long and well-established history
History-Making Trans Am Champion Amy Ruman a Double Victory for McNICHOLS Company
November 16, 2015
TAMPA, Fla.--When Amy Ruman crossed the finish line Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, McNICHOLS Company, the nation’s leading supplier of perforated and expanded metal, wire cloth and safety gratings, celebrated the historical win with her. The No. 23 McNichols Company Chevrolet Corvette placed first in the Bullet Liner Championship
Equipment Rental Industry Five-Year Forecast Calls for Even Growth
November 16, 2015
MOLINE, Ill.--The American Rental Association (ARA) latest forecast calls for equipment rental industry revenue growth in the United States of 6.7 percent in 2016 and 2017, 6.2 percent in 2018 and 5.8 percent in 2019 to reach $48.7 billion. The growth pace is slightly more moderate than the previous two years, but the industry’s progress is
Addison Group Receives Best Workplace Recognition & Ranks on Three Staffing Industry Analyst
November 16, 2015
CHICAGO--Addison Group, a leading provider of professional staffing services, announced today that it was awarded a 2015 Top Workplaces honor by the Chicago Tribune for the fourth consecutive year. The company was also named a top workplace by the Houston Chronicle for the first year. This past quarter, Addison was ranked on three Staffing Industry
Kulicke & Soffa Contributes Ball Bonder Equipment to the Singapore University of Technology and
November 16, 2015
SINGAPORE--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”) announced today its contribution of an IConnPSTM high performance wire bonder to the Engineering Product Development (EPD) Pillar of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). A
GE Healthcare Life Sciences and Emerson team up to drive biopharma manufacturing efficiency
November 16, 2015
CHALFONT ST. GILES, England & AUSTIN, Texas--GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business and Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced a collaboration aimed at increasing productivity and improving efficiency in the production of biopharmaceuticals such as monoclonal antibodies and vaccines. The two
Digi-Key to Celebrate Company Milestone of 50 Million Packages Shipped
November 16, 2015
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, is announcing they will soon be shipping its 50 millionth package in the history of the company. Customers can watch the counter on its homepage in anticipation of the 50,000,000
GigOptix Announces Availability of Single and Quad Channel Limiting 28Gbps DML Drivers
November 16, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--GigOptix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GIG), a lead designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog, digital, and mixed signal components to enable high-speed information streaming over the telecom networks, datacom infrastructure, and consumer electronics links, today announced its new, highly integrated, low power
Telephonics Receives NAVAIR Contract Award for IFF Interrogator
November 16, 2015
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), entered into a multi-year contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to integrate AN/UPX-43(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogators on new U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The Indefinite
Ingersoll Rand in Top 10 Percent of Companies on CDP Climate Change Report, Named to Climate
November 16, 2015
SWORDS, Ireland--Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been awarded a position on the S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), released today in the S&P edition of CDP’s annual global climate change report. The company earned a score of 99 out of a possible
Research and Markets: Global Self-lubricating Bearings Market 2015-2019
November 16, 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9j9p4/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Self-lubricating Bearings Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The global self-lubricating bearings market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, posting a CAGR of more than 9%. This growth
New Wynright Sliding Shoe Sorter Has No Moving Parts – Provides High Throughput, Low Maintenance
November 16, 2015
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.--Wynright Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company and a leading U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, announced today its launch of the AS-30 Sliding Shoe Sorter, a high-speed, positive divert sorter designed to accurately track and gently sort cartons of
Research and Markets: Global Feldspar Market 2015-2019 - Plagioclase Feldspar & Alkali Feldspar
November 16, 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fnprkf/global_feldspar) has announced the addition of the "Global Feldspar Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global feldspar market to grow at a CAGR of 4.04% over the period 2014-2019. The report, Global Feldspar Market 2015-2019, has been
Kinder Morgan Recommends Shareholders Reject “Mini-Tender” Offer by TRC Capital Corporation
November 16, 2015
HOUSTON--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) today announced that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation (TRC Capital) to purchase up to 4 million shares of Kinder Morgan’s Class P common stock at a price of $23.30 per share in cash. The offering price is 4.51 percent below the closing
Audax Private Equity Acquires Justrite Manufacturing Company
November 16, 2015
BOSTON--Audax Group today announced that it has partnered with management to acquire Justrite Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial safety products for regulated and critical safety environments. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Justrite, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading, globally recognized
CDP Names Praxair a Leader in Climate Change Disclosure for Eighth Straight Year Receiving a Perfect
November 16, 2015
DANBURY, Conn.--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today announced that the company has been named to the 2015 CDP S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) with a perfect score of 100. This marks the eighth consecutive year Praxair has received this honor, recognizing the company’s long-standing commitment to growth through resource
Museum of Science, Boston Commits $200K to Create Scholarships for Elementary Teachers in STEM
November 16, 2015
BOSTON--The Museum of Science, Boston today announced a new initiative to bring high-quality professional development to elementary teachers at high-needs schools nationwide. The Museum is investing $200,000 to create a scholarship program that will help elementary teachers integrate engineering in their classrooms, using the award-winning
Trio-Tech Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Net Income Increased to $0.08 Per Share versus a Loss of $0.04
November 16, 2015
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016: ● Net income increased to $0.08 per share compared to a net loss of $0.04 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 despite a 2.0% decrease in revenue. ● Operating income increased to $299,000 compared
Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results
November 16, 2015
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (“Tel”, “Tel-Instrument” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:TIK), a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 ended September 30,
TACC Selects Mellanox’s End-to-End EDR 100Gb/s InfiniBand Solution to Further Cutting-Edge Medical
November 16, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas--SC’15 -- Mellanox® Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MLNX), a leading supplier of high-performance, end-to-end interconnect solutions for data center servers and storage systems, today announced that the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas in Austin has selected Mellanox’s end-to-end 100Gb/s
Research and Markets: Key Regulatory Perspectives in the ASEAN Automotive Markets - Automotive
November 16, 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5tc5cm/key_regulatory) has announced the addition of the "Key Regulatory Perspectives in ASEAN " report to their offering. This analysis gives a detailed overview of the regulatory policies and programs in key ASEAN automotive markets. In Thailand, this includes the
Research and Markets: World Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Opportunities and Forecasts, 2020
November 16, 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9vmwc/world_automotive) has announced the addition of the "World Automotive Refinish Coatings Market - Opportunities and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The market for global automotive refinish coatings is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the
Sealed Air Named to CDP Climate Disclosure Leadership and Performance Leadership (A List) Status for
November 16, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) today announced that its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate risks of potential climate change have been recognized by CDP, the world’s only global environmental disclosure system. According to this year’s CDP 2015 Climate Change Report, Sealed Air was named to the
Arevo Labs Introduces First-of-its-Kind Robotic Additive Manufacturing Platform for 3D Printing
November 16, 2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Arevo Labs, a leader in composite additive manufacturing technology, has introduced a scalable Robot-based Additive Manufacturing (RAM) platform for fabricating 3D printed composite parts. The first-of-its-kind solution consists of a standard commercially available robot, composite deposition end-effector hardware and a
VPG Announces Global Restructuring and Cost Reduction Plan
November 16, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.--Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and systems, today announced restructuring and cost reduction actions that are expected to improve overall efficiency by lower operating costs by approximately $6.0 million annually, beginning in 2016. The cost reduction steps have already begun and
EQ2, LLC and AMT Datasouth Corp Announce They Have Integrated Their Teams to Optimally Serve the
November 16, 2015
BURLINGTON, Vt.--EQ2, a leader in hospital computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and AMT Datasouth (AMT), a leader in printing and downtime solutions for hospitals and other markets, have completed the integration of their formerly standalone management, service, sales and marketing teams. The resulting synergies allow both brands to
Research and Markets: Impact of Microspheres in Key Application Sectors (TechVision Report 2015)
November 16, 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pfs43c/impact_of) has announced the addition of the "Impact of Microspheres in Key Application Sectors (TechVision)" report to their offering. Microspheres are being touted as the next generation materials in a broad range of applications. These are characteristically free
Plastec Technologies Signs Share Transfer Agreement Concerning the Sale of Its Subsidiary to
November 16, 2015
HONG KONG--Plastec Technologies, Ltd. - (OTCBB: PLTYF (ordinary shares), PLTEF (units)) (the “Company”), an integrated plastic manufacturing services provider that operates in the People’s Republic of China and Thailand, today announced that it has signed a share transfer agreement with Shanghai Yongli Belting Co., Ltd.
3D Printing: Prodways, Subsidiary of Groupe Gorgé Announces the Acquisition of Exceltec
November 16, 2015
PARIS--Only a few days after the launch of its new ProMaker P series range of printers, Prodways, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorgé, announces the acquisition of Exceltec, a company specializing in the development and distribution of polymer materials for 3D printing using selective laser sintering, notably for industrial applications. Founded in
Pharco Pharmaceuticals Inc. Reports Ravidasvir Achieved 100% Cure Rate to Date When Combined with
November 16, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt--Egypt’s leading drug manufacturer Pharco Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced advanced results today from its Phase III clinical trial of the combination of ravidasvir with sofosbuvir for the treatment of patients with genotype-4 chronic hepatitis C virus, the largest study of its kind globally. The oral, late-breaker
Garmin® Introduces the GPS 73 Marine Handheld
November 16, 2015
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GPS 73, a new low-cost marine handheld designed for mariners who want a simple, rugged, and reliable navigation solution. This easy-to-use handheld is packed with marine-specific features like man overboard (MOB), marine alarms, routing planning, and
MHI Launches iWorkInTheSupplyChain Awareness Campaign
November 16, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--“I work in the supply chain” is often followed by “what’s that?” or “what do you do?” Or it can bring to mind negative stereotypes of workers spending endless hours in dark, dingy factories. The reality is that supply chains are global enterprises led by a diverse group of professionals
Ryder Activates Online Winter Preparedness Hub as Fleets Gear up for Winter Blast
November 16, 2015
MIAMI--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions, announced the activation of its enhanced online, mobile-friendly Winter Preparedness Hub, where best practices are shared on how to keep fleets winter-ready throughout the chilly season. Below-average temperatures are expected this winter, which
Avnet Celebrates 40-Year Collaboration with Grayhill in the Americas
November 16, 2015
PHOENIX--In the annals of the electronics industry history, 1975 will always be remembered as the year Paul Allen and Bill Gates changed the course of computing history with the founding of their startup software business. But for Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, and Grayhill Inc., 1975 also marks the signing of a
Research and Markets: Technology Innovations Impacting Future of Industrial Automation (Technical
November 16, 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5fnrtx/technology) has announced the addition of the "Technology Innovations Impacting Future of Industrial Automation (Technical Insights) " report to their offering. The research service delves into various emerging technology trends and their impact on Industrial Automation
Panduit Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Infrastructure Management 2015
November 16, 2015
TINLEY PARK, Ill.--Panduit Corp., provider of The SmartZoneTM Solution that helps data centers manage risk and change within the physical infrastructure by providing a range of software, intelligent appliances, gateways, and services, has recently been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Infrastructure Management 2015
Arcam: AP&C Files Another Strategic Patent Application
November 16, 2015
MÖLNDAL,, Sweden--Regulatory News: Arcam (STO:ARCM), listed on NASDAQ Stockholm, and leading supplier of Additive Manufacturing solutions, announces that its metal powder subsidiary, AP&C, based in Montreal, Canada, just filed a strategic patent application that covers improved metal powder flowability. AP&C, the high quality powder
Citi Appointed Successor Depositary Bank for Technip’s ADR Programme
November 16, 2015
LONDON--Citi, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by Technip S.A. (“Technip”), a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry, as successor depositary bank for its Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme. Technip’s ADRs trade in the US over the counter
Konica Minolta to Start In Vitro Diagnostics Business in European and American Markets: SPFS
November 16, 2015
TOKYO--Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) (TOKYO:4902) (ISIN:JP3300600008) today announced that it has developed the SPFS Immunoassay System,*1 an immunoassay system capable of highly sensitive measurements based on the fluorescent antibody technique. A prototype will be on reference exhibit at MEDICA 2015, the world’s largest
NDS Launches New ZeroWire® G2 Advanced Wireless HD-Video Transmission System
November 16, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--NDS, a medical industry leader in HD-video wireless transmission systems, today announced the release of ZeroWire®G2, a 3rd generation wireless platform solution. ZeroWire G2 is design engineered for easy user operation, delivering full 1080p HD video in real time with unnoticeable video delay. Medical-grade certified to
Micron Joins the OpenMP Effort
November 16, 2015
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.--SC15 — Through its acquisition of Convey Computers, Micron has joined the OpenMP ARB, a group of leading hardware and software vendors and research organizations creating the standard for the most popular shared-memory parallel programming model in use today. “The OpenMP programming model provides a powerful, standard
GLIDDEN Paint Unveils COLORTOPIA Exhibit in INNOVENTIONS at EPCOT
November 16, 2015
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--The GLIDDEN® paint brand has unveiled the COLORTOPIA™ exhibit, a new colorful experience in Innoventions at Epcot, part of Walt Disney World Resort, that entertains, informs and inspires guests about the power of color. The Colortopia exhibit by Glidden paint welcomes park guests to explore the many aspects of
Molex Showcases High-Speed Interconnect Solutions at Supercomputing 2015
November 16, 2015
LISLE, Ill.--Molex, LLC will present leading edge technologies for high-speed, high-density applications at the 27th Annual Supercomputing 2015 (SC15) international conference and exhibition, to be held November 15 - 20, 2015, at the Austin (Texas) Convention Center. SC15 is the international conference for high-performance computing, networking
Access-IS to Exhibit at CARTES Secure Connexions 2015, Booth 4L 083
November 16, 2015
READING, England--Press Kit Materials are Available at: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/CARTES-Secure-Connexions-2015/access-is/ About Access-IS Access-IS designs and manufactures innovative identity document readers, which incorporate OCR, MSR, RFID/NFC & smartcard reading as well as specialized 2D barcode readers that enable fast and
IDTechEx Wearable USA: BeBop Sensors to Showcase Award-winning Fabric Sensor Solutions
November 16, 2015
BeBop to Demonstrate Latest Wearables, IoT, Medical, Automotive, and Robotics Market Innovations
General Cable Industries Inc. Relocating Assets to Kentucky Facility
November 16, 2015
More than $2.5 million investment to add more than 54 jobs
New Single-Axis Digital Controller Brings Enhanced Accuracy to Nanopositioning
November 16, 2015
Delivering new benchmarks in dynamic performance and accuracy, Queensgate’s NPC-D-5200 is a digital controller for use with the company’s highly advanced closed loop piezo actuators and stages.
Cabot Board Declares Dividend
November 14, 2015
BOSTON--On Friday, November 13, 2015, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 11, 2015, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 27, 2015.About Cabot
Badger Meter Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
November 14, 2015
MILWAUKEE--The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share to shareholders of record November 30, 2015, payable December 15, 2015.This is the same amount voted in the previous quarter.About Badger MeterBadger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement and control products,