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United Generations, LLC Acquires Manufacturer Pangborn Group
November 20, 2015
United Generations, LLC, a privately held, family holding company who invests in highly-engineered, mission-critical product and services-based businesses, today announced the acquisition of the Pangborn Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative surface preparation equipment and related aftermarket parts and services from
New "Game Changer Award" Goes to EOS in the "Challengers" Category
November 20, 2015
Focus on digitization: Prize honors companies whose solutions and business models transform entire industries and business sectors
Miller, SkillsUSA Award Andrew Cardin With $40,000 Scholarship
November 20, 2015
SkillsUSA finalist plans to use scholarship to become a welding instructor
Dillon Stocks Largest Selection of Standard Jaws for Immediate Shipment
November 20, 2015
Dillon Manufacturing, Inc., stocks the industry’s largest selection of standard jaws for immediate shipment. Ideal for a wide variety of workholding applications, hard jaws in 8620, heat-treated, ground steel, are available in serrated, Acme Key, square key, and tongue-and-groove systems, to fit all brands of chucks.
TestEquity Brings Elegant Simplicity to Environmental Chamber Control
November 20, 2015
New F4T Touch Screen Controller Delivers Intuitive User Experience, Increases Efficiency and Security
Macy’s Honored for Diversity of Board of Directors
November 19, 2015
NEW YORK--Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today was presented with the prestigious Muriel F. Siebert Leadership Award for extraordinary diversity of its board of directors by the Women’s Forum of New York. The award was accepted by Terry J. Lundgren, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc. An audience of more than 650 corporate
Pioneer Natural Resources to Present at The Cowen and Company Ultimate Energy Conference
November 19, 2015
DALLAS--Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) today announced that Frank Hopkins, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, will present at The Cowen and Company Ultimate Energy Conference on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time. Any interested person may listen to the live presentation and view the presentation slides during
Fitch Rates NSTAR Electric's $250MM Debentures 'A+'
November 19, 2015
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A+' rating to NSTAR Electric Company's (NSTAR Electric) $250 million issuance of debentures. The 3.25% debentures rank pari passu with NSTAR Electric's existing unsecured debt and mature Nov. 15, 2025. The Rating Outlook on NSTAR Electric's 'A' Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS Strong
Fitch Rates Connecticut Light & Power Co's $50MM Add-On FMBs 'A'
November 19, 2015
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to The Connecticut Light and Power Company's (CL&P) $50 million add-on issuance of first and refunding mortgage bonds (FMBs). The 4.15% FMBs rank pari passu with CL&P's existing secured debt and mature June 1, 2045. The Rating Outlook on CL&P's 'BBB+' Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is
Axalta shares insights on coating technology and sustainable innovation at Campus Talk in Shanghai
November 19, 2015
SHANGHAI--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today presented a Campus Talk at Jiaotong University at which Axalta’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Barry Snyder, unraveled the underlying technology in which the company invests in order to formulate high-performance and sustainable coating solutions.
All-New Nissan TITAN XD Full-Size Pickup Production Begins at Canton, Mississippi Assembly Facility
November 19, 2015
CANTON, Miss.--Nissan today officially launched production of its all-new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD full-size pickup with Job One ceremonies at its Canton, Mississippi assembly facility. Speaking at the ceremony were José Muñoz, executive vice president, Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. and chairman, Nissan North America, Inc.; Mississippi
Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation and Tabuchi Electric Launch Solar-Plus-Storage Program
November 19, 2015
OSHAWA, Ontario & SAN JOSE, Calif.--Tabuchi Electric, a solar-plus-storage manufacturer, is unveiling the installation of its first solar-plus-storage system as part of a broader program being led by utility partner Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation in Ontario, Canada. The utility is one of the first in North America to lead the
NIKE, Inc. Announces New $12 Billion Share Repurchase Program, 14 Percent Increase in Quarterly
November 19, 2015
BEAVERTON, Ore.--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new four-year, $12 billion program to repurchase shares of NIKE’s Class B Common Stock. The Company anticipates that the current $8 billion share repurchase program will be completed before the end of fiscal 2016, and the new program will commence
Camin Cargo Control Expands into Eastern Canada with Acquisition of Quantum Control Services
November 19, 2015
HOUSTON--Camin Cargo Control, Inc., a leading provider of testing, inspection, certification and additive services in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, today announced that it has expanded into Eastern Canada with the acquisition of Quantum Control Services. This combination complements Camin Cargo Control’s innovative portfolio of
Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. Announces Dividend
November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015 04:21 PM Eastern Standard Time WINCHESTER, Ky.--The Board of Directors of Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. at a meeting held November 19, 2015, authorized a quarterly dividend of twenty and one-half cents ($.205) per share of common stock to be paid December 15, 2015 to all common shareholders of record as of December 1, 2015.
People’s Energy Cooperative Joins Multiple Midwestern Utilities in Selecting Tantalus for Advanced
November 19, 2015
RALEIGH, N.C.--People’s Energy Cooperative, an electric cooperative utility in Minnesota with 23,000 members, has selected Tantalus Systems to deploy a state-of-the-art hybrid IP-based network to support advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). People’s Energy is among hundreds of cooperative utilities across the country faced with the
Amazon Web Services Announces Amazon Wind Farm US Central
November 19, 2015
SEATTLE--(NASDAQ:AMZN) — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that it has contracted with EDP Renewables to construct and operate a 100 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Paulding County, Ohio, called the Amazon Wind Farm US Central. This new wind farm is expected to start
Williams Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
November 19, 2015
TULSA, Okla.--Williams (NYSE: WMB) board of directors has approved a regular dividend of $0.64, or $2.56 annualized, on the company’s common stock, payable Dec. 28, 2015 to holders of record at the close of business Dec. 11, 2015. The new amount is an increase of $0.07, or 12 percent, from the fourth-quarter 2014 dividend. Williams has paid a
Fluor Project for Chevron Awarded Project Management Institute’s 2015 Project of the Year
November 19, 2015
IRVING, Texas--Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) announced today that the Project Management Institute has selected Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery Coke Drum Reliability Project as its 2015 Project of the Year. Fluor served as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor, in addition to performing initial studies and
Williams Honored by Women’s Forum of New York for Gender Parity Efforts in the Boardroom
November 19, 2015
TULSA, Okla.--The Women’s Forum of New York today honored Williams (NYSE: WMB) at the third biennial Breakfast of Corporate Champions for achieving at least 20 percent female representation on its board. The company, which has a representation of 33 percent women on its board, was applauded as a corporate game changer that is making special
Boston Properties Awarded NAREIT’s 2015 Office Leader in the Light Award
November 19, 2015
BOSTON--Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), a real estate investment trust, announced today that the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) selected Boston Properties as a joint winner of NAREIT’s 2015 Office Leader in the Light Award—the highest achievement for all office REITs and real estate companies. Boston
Supreme Industries, Inc. Declares $0.30 in Cash Dividends
November 19, 2015
GOSHEN, Ind.--Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys, and specialty vehicles, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of twenty seven cents ($0.27) per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, in addition to
Eaton Earns CDP Leadership Recognition for Global Climate Change Transparency; Named to Climate
November 19, 2015
CLEVELAND--Power management company Eaton has been recognized as a leader among S&P 500 companies and named to the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) by environmental non-profit CDP. This is the seventh year Eaton has received a position on the CDP’s S&P 500 CDLI in recognition of the depth and quality of its climate change
Ultratech Announces Participation in Midtown CAP Summit on December 10
November 19, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK) a leading supplier of lithography, laser-processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today announced that it will participate in the 4th Annual Midtown CAP Summit to be held December 10, 2015 at the Le Parker Méridien Hotel,
PG&E Announces Applications For More Than 150 Scholarships Now Available
November 19, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO--Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that scholarship applications are now available for college-bound high school as well as current college and continuing students. The awards from the company’s employee resource groups will mean that at least 150 students in PG&E’s Northern and Central
Fitch Affirms Kleen Energy Systems, LLC's Ratings at 'BB'; Outlook Negative
November 19, 2015
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has affirmed at 'BB' the ratings for Kleen Energy Systems, LLC's (Kleen) $435 million ($176.3 million outstanding) term loan A due 2018 and $295 million ($259.9 million outstanding) term loan B due 2024. The Rating Outlook is Negative. The Negative Outlook is based on the continued volatility in Kleen's cost structure,
Vapor Capture System Fabricated by Greenbelt Resources Exceeds Performance Expectations
November 19, 2015
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--For many in the California wine region, the 2015 crush was an interesting year due to the drought and other new wine industry developments. One of those developments is the growing concern of ethanol vapor released into the atmosphere from large fermentation tanks, leading to the formation of smog. To address that concern
Alcantara® Celebrates Italian Creativity in L.A.
November 19, 2015
LOS ANGELES--Alcantara, the Italian producer of high-end luxury material for vehicle interiors, was the main partner in two international events celebrating Italian-made excellence and creativity in Los Angeles this week. The exclusive events, both dedicated to great cinema, included Cinema Italian Style 2015, an L.A. festival for Italian
More Than 2,100 Commercial End Users, Vendors and Thought Leaders Deem the First Annual Drone World
November 19, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--JD Events hosted an extremely successful launch of Drone World Expo earlier this week at the San Jose Convention Center. The exhibit hall floor featured 75 exhibiting companies and the event attracted 2,120 commercial drone professionals. The exhibitors responded enthusiastically about their experience at the new trade show with
Digi-Key Partners with Accelerated Designs to Provide Symbols and Footprints for 7.2M Components
November 19, 2015
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced an exclusive, global agreement to distribute software and design data from Accelerated Designs. Accelerated Designs focuses on providing engineers and electronics manufacturers EDA-tool-neutral software
American Legion Supports Legislation Affecting Nearly 1 Million Small Business Owners
November 19, 2015
WASHINGTON--The American Legion applauds legislation drafted by Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., that would include veterans in the Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. “This legislation is necessary to provide parity for the nearly 1 million veterans who are small business owners seeking
SKECHERS Wins Favorable Ruling in Nike Lawsuit
November 19, 2015
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global footwear leader and the second largest athletic footwear brand in the United States, today announced that it has won an important ruling over Nike, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Converse Inc. relating to the Converse Chuck Taylor shoe. In October 2014, Converse sued Skechers in
Company Profile for ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists
November 19, 2015
--Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST’s 36 locations nationwide serve over 6,000 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with our customers to better manage
JW Aluminum Proactively Positions its Balance Sheet for Growth
November 19, 2015
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.--JW Aluminum Company (“JWA” or the “Company”) announced today that a majority of its shares have been acquired by a group of leading institutional investors, including business development companies managed by Franklin Square Capital Partners and sub-advised by an affiliate of Blackstone’s (NYSE:BX)
New Research Shows 75 Percent of Organizations Planning a 2015 Holiday Party
November 19, 2015
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Three out of four organizations plan to host an employee holiday party this season, according to a nationwide survey of human resource professionals conducted by promotional products retailer 4imprint. Of the 25 percent who do not plan to host a party this year, 28 percent of them will give business gifts to employees, and 21 percent
CHEP Honored as One of Store Brands’ 2015 Supplier Pacesetters
November 19, 2015
ATLANTA--CHEP, a global leader in supply chain management solutions, received one of Store Brands magazine’s annual Retail Supplier Pacesetter Awards, which honors store brand suppliers for outstanding achievements in 9 different categories. CHEP was the 2015 honoree in the Logistics/Supply Chain Optimization category, selected specifically
Saft Signs Multi-Million Euro on-Board Battery System Contract for SNCF’s French Fleet of TER
November 19, 2015
PARIS--Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-tech industrial batteries, has signed an on-board battery system replacement contract valued at around €4 million with SNCF, France’s national state-owned railway operator. In its largest single contract with a European railway operator for the past 10 years, Saft
Accu-Break Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Files NDA For Unique Warfarin Potassium Tablets
November 19, 2015
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--Accu-Break Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (www.accubreak.com, “ABP”), a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative worldwide patented pharmaceutical tablet technologies which address the need for accurate and customized dosing, announced today that its 505(b)(2) New Drug Application
PACCAR Recognizes Top Performing Suppliers in North America
November 19, 2015
BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) annually recognizes the top performing suppliers in its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Program. The SPM program evaluates a supplier’s performance in the areas of product development, operations support and business alignment with PACCAR objectives. “Quality, Technology and Innovation are
AdvancePierre Foods Names Steve Booker President of Retail
November 19, 2015
CINCINNATI--AdvancePierre Foods, a market-leading producer of ready-to-eat sandwiches and value-added proteins, has named Steve Booker President – Retail. He will lead the company’s second largest business unit, which collaborates with club, mass merchandise and grocery chains to provide branded, private-brand and licensed products.
Oreschnick Joins Logic PD as Director of Analytics and Research Services
November 19, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--Logic PD, a complete product lifecycle solutions company for the digital world, announced today that Shawn Oreschnick has been hired as Director of Analytics and Research Services. In his new role at Logic PD, Oreschnick is responsible for delivering fact-based insights to internal and external clients that will drive both strategic
Fitch Assigns 'BBB' First-Time Ratings to Reliance Steel & Aluminum
November 19, 2015
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has assigned first-time ratings to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE: RS), including a 'BBB' Issuer Default Rating (IDR). A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The ratings reflect the company's flexible, scalable operating model, its stable and leading operating
NRG and NRG Yield Announce Management Changes
November 19, 2015
PRINCETON, N.J.--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) and NRG Yield (NYSE: NYLD, NYLD.A) today announced the following executive appointments in finance effective January 4, 2016: Gaetan Frotte, Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy of NRG Yield, will become Senior Vice President and Treasurer of NRG; Chad Plotkin, Vice President, Investor Relations,
New Energy Storage Deployments in Asia Pacific’s Major Markets Are Expected to Total Nearly 37 GW
November 19, 2015
BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research examines the market for grid-tied energy storage systems (ESSs) in 22 countries, with forecasts for power capacity, energy capacity, and revenue, segmented by technology, through 2025. While system costs remain one of the largest hurdles to the energy storage industry’s growth, declining
FTTN: Data May Show a Tightening Oil Market, Boding Well for Service Companies
November 19, 2015
LAS VEGAS--Fresh off the signing of an important letter of intent to explore business opportunities in the oilfield service market, First Titan Corp. (OTCQB: FTTN) is noting one bold prediction that the industry could soon enjoy a welcome rebound. According to one noted industry analyst, the oil market is showing the first signs of tightening,
WPX Completes Sale of Van Hook Gathering System
November 19, 2015
TULSA, Okla.--WPX Energy (NYSE: WPX) announced today that it has completed the sale of a North Dakota gathering system for approximately $185 million to a private equity fund managed by the Ares EIF Group, a subsidiary of Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES). The sale is part of WPX’s deleveraging plan targeting $400-$500 million in
USA Compression Partners’ CEO Eric Long Named 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Energy,
November 19, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas--EY announced that CEO Eric D. Long of USA Compression Partners, one of the nation’s largest independent providers of compression services, has been named 2015 national winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in the Energy, Cleantech and Natural Resources category. Mr. Long was selected as the Central Texas regional
Constellation Announces 2015 E2 Energy to Educate Grant Recipients
November 19, 2015
BALTIMORE--Constellation today announced the recipients of its 2015 E2 Energy to Educate Grants program for student projects focusing on energy science, technology and education. Constellation awarded over $380,000 in funding to 13 projects reaching more than 18,000 students, grades 6 through college. Winning submissions included projects from
Former U.S. Trade Rep. and Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to Chair Texas LNG Campaign
November 19, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas--Texans for LNG, an education campaign to raise public awareness of the value of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in Texas, today announced its official launch with former U.S. Trade Representative and Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk serving as the campaign’s chairman. LNG export facilities are poised to drive a new wave of
Fitch Rates Orange County Water District (CA) CP Certificates Series A and B 'F1'
November 19, 2015
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'F1' to the not to exceed $70,000,000 Orange County Water District, CA (OCWD) commercial paper certificates, series A (tax-exempt) and series B (taxable) (the notes) evidencing undivided interest in principal and interest payments made by OCWD pursuant to tax and revenue anticipation notes issued to