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Rhode Island Manufacturing Employment Rose 1.5% in 2014
April 6, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--In contrast to losses suffered by most of New England and the Northeast, industrial employment in Rhode Island posted a gain in 2014, reports the 2015 Rhode Island Manufacturers Register , a manufacturers database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to data collected by MNI, Rhode Island
EquipmentAuction.com and Honda celebrate National Robotics Week with start of Industrial Robot
April 6, 2015
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--EquipmentAuction.com, LLC today announced the start of the sale of 19 industrial robots currently utilized at the Honda of Canada automotive assembly plant in Ontario, Canada.This week celebrates the sixth annual National Robotics Week, a special week designed to educate the public about how robotics technology provides an
ReposiTrak Enters Pharma and Supplement Safety Market, Taps Leigh Feitelson to Lead Business
April 6, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY--Park City Group (NASDAQ:PCYG) a cloud-based software company that uses big data management to help retailers and their suppliers sell more, stock less and see everything, announced today that Leigh Feitelson has joined Park City Group s senior management team and will lead ReposiTrak s expansion into the pharma and dietary
Acrow Adds Jack Arizcuren as Regional Manager-Pacific States
April 6, 2015
Leader in Modular Steel Bridging Appoints Senior Industry ProfessionalPARSIPPANY, N.J.--Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, today announced the expansion of its business development and sales team with the addition of Jack Arizcuren as Regional Manager-Pacific States. He will oversee sales, marketing, and
American Vanguard Acquires Nemacur Nematicide Assets in Europe
April 6, 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), through its international subsidiary AMVAC Netherlands B.V., today announced the acquisition of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.'s European Nemacur insecticide/nematicide business assets. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Having previously acquired Nemacur assets
CMTC Adds Gregg Profozich as Director of Next Generation Strategy (NGS) Programs
April 6, 2015
TORRANCE, Calif.--California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) announced today key changes to the company s leadership team. Gregg Profozich has joined CMTC as Director of NGS Programs and will provide executive leadership in the program areas including; supply chain development, innovation, technology transfer, exporting, growth
DHi Sets New Wind Industry Benchmark
April 6, 2015
DHi s Wind Turbine Pitch Slip Rings Certified to UL 508 and CNS C22.2MANASSAS PARK, Va.--DHi (Defense Holdings, Inc.) of Manassas Park, VA announced today it is raising the bar for the Wind Industry, having recently received unrestricted certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for its Pitch Control Slip Rings with HiPerCon Brand metal
Larson Electronics Releases a Four Foot Explosion Proof Light Fixture with Dimming Ballast
April 6, 2015
KEMP, Texas--Leading supplier of industrial lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of an explosion proof two lamp fluorescent light fixture that is equipped with a dimmable ballast.This unit is Class 1 Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2 approved for hazardous locations and is equipped with Advance Mark 7 dimming ballastThe
Axalta Creates Brilliant New Color for Kenworth
April 3, 2015
Exclusive Color Shines at Mid-America Trucking ShowMid-America Trucking Show 2015GLEN MILLS, Pa.--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has developed a new color styled exclusively for Kenworth. The new color, Aurora, was featured in Kenworth s booth at the Mid America Trucking Show held on March 26 28
BAE Systems to Brief Media on Technologies, Solutions at Sea-Air-Space Exposition
April 3, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va.--BAE Systems will feature a range of innovative technologies and solutions for a flexible, agile, and ready force at the Navy League s 50th annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, April 13-15, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. During the exposition, the company will host the following media
Sierra Nevada Corporation Supports Communications Experiment on International Space Station
April 3, 2015
SPARKS, Nev.--Over a month ago, Japan's HTV3 cargo carrier launched atop a Japanese H-II rocket delivering an innovative software-defined radio experiment to the International Space Station (ISS). This new ISS facility, known as the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Testbed, utilizes Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Space Systems' developed
Purdue Adhesive Could Work Underwater, in Wet Conditions for Medical, Construction, Manufacturing
April 3, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--A Purdue University chemist has developed an adhesive technology that could help bond items in wet, moist conditions such as human tissue or underwater construction - by studying mussels and oysters.A lot of the chemistry involved in the animals' adhesive is protein-based, but no one is going to be able to make a complicated
Fabrinet to Present at the Deutsche Bank dbAccess 2012 Technology Conference
April 3, 2015
Deutsche Bank dbAccess 2012 Technology ConferenceBANGKOK--Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced that its management will present at the Deutsche Bank dbAccess 2012
ADAO Applauds U.S. Surgeon General for Statement on the Dangers of Asbestos in Support of National
April 3, 2015
Statement Underscores the Critical Need for a Ban on AsbestosWASHINGTON--The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced its strong support for the statement from Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, that
Thomas M. Connelly, Jr., new leader of world s largest scientific society
April 2, 2015
WASHINGTON--Thomas M. Connelly, Jr., Ph.D., is the new executive director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Chemical Society, the world s largest scientific society. He succeeds Madeleine Jacobs who retired last month after 11 years at the helm. Connelly was previously executive vice president and chief innovation officer at DuPont.
Resonant Inc. Provides Update on First Customer Relationship
April 2, 2015
--Company to Host Conference Call Today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time--SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Resonant Inc. (NASDAQ: RESN), a late-stage development company creating innovative filter designs for radio frequency front-ends (RFFEs) for the mobile device industry, today provided an update on the relationship with and first design project for its first
NASA Confirms GTRI s Two SEWP V Contracts
April 2, 2015
Rereleased SEWP V contracts provide IT services, solutions and products to the entire Federal sectorDENVER--Global Technology Resources, Inc. (GTRI), an award-winning national solutions integrator, today announced it was reawarded two Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V contracts with NASA. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity
MWV and Pennsylvania State University Release Consumer Insights Study about Takeout Packaging
April 2, 2015
Study finds that consumers are disappointed with current takeout packaging; brands can increase customer satisfaction with better packaging technologyRICHMOND, Va.--MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV), a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, today released research findings from a study conducted jointly with Pennsylvania State
Thompson s WaterSeal Has Your Back (Yard)
April 2, 2015
Sweepstakes Provides $15,000 Towards The Deck Of Your DreamsUPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J.--From West Islip and Nesconset New York to Georgia in the deep South and back to America s heartland of Minnesota, the Thompson s WaterSeal Deck of Your Dreams Sweepstakes has done just that brought a family s dreams of a bigger, better deck (or any deck at all) to
Indian Motorcycle and the USO Partner to Support U.S. Troops and Their Families
April 2, 2015
Year-long partnership includes local activations, celebrities and moreMEDINA, Minn.--Indian Motorcycle, America s first motorcycle company, today announced a partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs, services and live entertainment to the U.S. troops and their families
JENSEN HUGHES and Randal Brown & Associates Announce Merger
April 2, 2015
BALTIMORE, Md.--JENSEN HUGHES and Randal Brown & Associates Engineering, Ltd. (RBA), located in Toronto, Canada, announce that the two companies have reached a merger agreement. This merger further enhances the position of the combined organization as a global leader providing specialty engineering and consulting services in numerous vertical
Eaton Helps Northwind Air Systems Dramatically Reduce Delivery Time for Industrial Customers
April 2, 2015
PITTSBURGH--Power management company Eaton today announced it is providing cost effective control solutions for Northwind Air Systems DuroVac industrial vacuum systems that reduce engineering and delivery time by nearly 50 percent. Eaton is providing the engineering, electrical components and assembly for the control panels used with Northwind s
Winners of the 2015 ChannelAdvisor Customer Awards Honored at Catalyst Americas
April 2, 2015
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(Click to Tweet) ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced the recipients of the 2015 ChannelAdvisor Customer Awards: Seismic Audio, AmaBay, Street Moda and Lynne Auletta (Sports Agency
Maker s Mark Distillery to Expand
April 2, 2015
Iconic company to add 30 workers, increase capacity by 50 percentMakers Mark Distillery plans to expand its operations at its National Historic Landmark distillery in Loretto.Makers Mark will create a replica of its existing stills and add new barrel warehouses and other infrastructure improvements. The nearly $70 million project will result in the
Rotunda Capital Acquires Munch s Supply Co.
April 2, 2015
Acquisition of Leading HVAC Distributor Builds a Platform for ExpansionWASHINGTON & CHICAGO--Rotunda Capital Partners (Rotunda Capital), a lower-middle-market private equity investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in Munch s Supply Co, Inc., a leading HVAC distributor and third-generation family business operating in Chicago and
Dow AgroSciences, Radiant Genomics Announce R&D Collaboration Focused on Natural Products for
April 2, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS & EMERYVILLE, Calif.--Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and Radiant Genomics today announced a research and development (R&D) collaboration agreement to discover novel natural products for application in crop protection products. The collaboration combines proprietary
Avnet Electronics Marketing Now Accepting Pre-Orders for New HiKey Board
April 2, 2015
HiKey is the first 64-bit, ARMv8-based SBC certified compatible with the 96Boards Consumer Edition SpecificationPHOENIX--Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced that it is now accepting pre-orders for the HiKey board from CircuitCo. The low-cost, high-performance HiKey board is the first 64-bit,
Allegion Finalizes Acquisition of Zero International
April 2, 2015
DUBLIN--Allegion, plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, completed the previously announced acquisition, through Schlage Lock Company LLC, of the assets of Zero International Inc.Zero is a recognized leader in door and window products for commercial spaces. Zero s product lines expand the Allegion portfolio to
NTRR Scouts Opportunities in New Cannabis States to Offer Cleaner Growing Solutions
April 2, 2015
TAMPA, Fla.--As cannabis reform continues to sweep across North America from coast to coast, Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) will pursue new opportunities to improve cultivation methods in territories where the plant is legal and regulated with a ground-breaking suite of horticultural products.As the astounding ability of these products to eliminate
REAL Chambers Launches SQL-30 Benchtop HALT/HASS Vibration System
April 2, 2015
DENVER--REAL Chambers Corporation announces the launch of their newest HALT/HASS vibration system that further expands their benchtop product portfolio, known as the Smaller, Quieter, Lighter (SQL) series. The new system, SQL-30, is a mini vibration system designed for HALT/HASS testing of small components and assemblies. With a 30 vibration table,
AGCO to Present at the 2012 RBC Global Industrials Conference
April 1, 2015
DULUTH, Ga.--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced today that it will participate in the 2012 RBC Global Industrials Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. The conference will include a presentation by Greg Peterson, AGCO's
U.S. Chamber Applauds Arizona Legislature's Passage of Bill to Curb "Double Dip" Asbestos Claims,
April 1, 2015
WASHINGTON--Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), made the following statement about the Arizona legislature s passage of a bill to curb double dip claims against asbestos bankruptcy trusts and in the tort system, and urging Governor Doug Ducey to sign House Bill 2603 into law:Arizona can join a growing
Carlisle Completes Purchase of Finishing Brands Business from Graco Inc.
April 1, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) announced today that it has completed the purchase from Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) and its subsidiary, Finishing Brands Holdings Inc. of their held separate finishing business assets ( Finishing Brands ), pursuant to the previously announced purchase agreement with Graco for $590 million in an
Energy Market Dislocation Creating Long-Term Investment Opportunities
April 1, 2015
Low Oil Prices Battering Energy-Related Stocks, Spiking Credit YieldsBOSTON--NEPC, LLC (www.nepc.com), one of the industry s largest independent, full-service investment consulting firms, today released the results of an extensive research study into the investment potential brought about by the dramatic decline in oil prices.Most investment
Aveda, Ecologic Brands, Dow and more winners of 1st Trashies Awards
April 1, 2015
GreenBlue s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), Smithers Pira, and Packaging Digest announce as part of SUSTPACK 2015SUSTPACK 2015ORLANDO, Fla.--GreenBlue s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) and Smithers Pira, in association with Packaging Digest, announce the winners of the first ever Trashies awards as part of SUSTPACK 2015: Collaborating
Light-Powered Gyroscope is World's Smallest: Promises a Powerful Spin on Navigation Technologies
April 1, 2015
WASHINGTON--A pair of light waves one zipping clockwise the other counterclockwise around a microscopic track may hold the key to creating the world s smallest gyroscope: one a fraction of the width of a human hair. By bringing this essential technology down to an entirely new scale, a team of applied physicists hopes to enable a new generation of
Portwest LLC to Open First North American Facility in Shepherdsville; Create 100 Jobs
April 1, 2015
Irish safety gear manufacturer to establish new markets in the United StatesSHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. - Governor Steve Beshear today joined company officials and local leaders to announce Portwest LLC, a global workwear and safety gear designer and manufacturer, plans to build a distribution center in Shepherdsville.The Bullitt County facility will be
Breakthrough in Global Think Tanks: Games and Simulations Being Used at Indian Think Tank,
April 1, 2015
PITTSBURGH--Fields of View, a socially-focused Indian research collective that uses games and simulations to understand urban systems and public safety issues, has just been ranked 34th in the 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report for Best New Idea or Paradigm Developed by a Think Tank. The organization is listed among the Brookings Institution
Jacob Holm Industries to Expand Manufacturing
April 1, 2015
ASHEVILLE, N.C. In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC) in western North Carolina, Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Candler, N.C. The company will invest more than $45.9 million in facilities and equipment in this
33.5 Watt Explosion Proof Ultraviolet LED Light Fixture Released by Larson Electronics
April 1, 2015
KEMP, Texas--Industrial lighting specialist Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 33.5 watt ultraviolet LED light fixture that is used to cure paint and adhesives, food inspection or for non-destructive testing.Application of UV light on food not only helps indicate potential defects, it also helps remedy the problem by killing unwanted
Hartfiel Automation and 80/20 Inc. Team Up
April 1, 2015
Hartfiel Automation, a high-tech industrial distributor, adds 80/20 to the mixMINNEAPOLIS--Hartfiel Automation Inc. is pleased to announce they have joined forces with 80/20 Inc. to create an even more powerful product offering for customers. Hartfiel Automation will begin selling the 80/20 line immediately.We are excited to be partnering with the
Kisco Senior Living Chooses Orbio Technologies' Orbio os3 as a Sustainable Cleaning Alternative to
April 1, 2015
On-site generation of cleaning, disinfection and sanitizing solutions enhances productivity and improves performance over traditional cleaning methods, says Kisco Environmental Services DirectorMINNEAPOLIS--Orbio Technologies, a Tennant Company (NYSE:TNC) group and a leading innovator of sustainable cleaning technologies, is pleased to announce
New Videojet Continuous Inkjet Printers Meet Micro Printing Needs
April 1, 2015
Innovative 1000 Line High Resolution Series offers smaller, better contrast codes than traditional micro printing systemsCHICAGO--Manufacturers in the electronics, components and cable sectors, as well as other industries requiring ultra-small printing capabilities, can now benefit from high quality micro printing with the new 1650 High Resolution
Axalta Coating Systems Information Technology Systems Manager Presents During SAP for Chemicals
April 1, 2015
Axalta s Clayton Beale Shares Insights on Supply Chain Planning ApplicationsGLEN MILLS, Pa.--Clayton Beale, Axalta Coating Systems IT Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics Systems-North America, shared his perspectives as a presenter during the SAP for Chemicals conference in Atlanta, Georgia last week. Technology professionals from a variety of
ReposiTrak Increases Brand Protection, Integrates Compliance Management into New Vendor Approval
April 1, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY--ReposiTrak, the leading provider of Compliance Management and Track & Trace solutions for food safety exclusively endorsed by FMI and ROFDA, announces today that it has developed a New Vendor Portal available to all ReposiTrak customers. The New Vendor Portal helps reduce their risk by confirming compliance on required
Fairchild Accelerates Electric Vehicle Design with Auto Qualified SuperFET II MOSFETs & High
April 1, 2015
Fairchild broadens automotive portfolio while allowing higher rating designs with excellent performance that doesn t trade off reliabilitySAN JOSE, Calif.--Fairchild (NASDAQ: FCS), a leading global supplier of high-performance powersemiconductor solutions, is addressing the advanced needs of automakers and their parts suppliers with new automotive
ASSE s Professional Safety Journal: The Challenges in Achieving Perfect Workplace Safety
April 1, 2015
PARK RIDGE, Ill.--Zero-injury safety targets are easy to communicate and seem to be everywhere, but such goals can be counterproductive to a company s efforts if the context in which they are used does not go beyond slogans and good intentions, according to the lead article in the April issue of the American Society of Safety Engineers Professional
EDF Renewable Services Signs Asset Administration Contract with D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments
April 1, 2015
SAN DIEGO--EDF Renewable Services (EDF RS), the leading provider of renewable operations and maintenance services in North America, has signed an Asset Administration Agreement with D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments, L.L.C. (DESRI) for the 300 megawatt (MW) Balko Wind project in Oklahoma.Balko Wind is a valuable addition to DESRI s renewable energy
Advanced Distribution Management Systems Are Expected to Exceed $3.3 Billion in Annual Revenue by
March 31, 2015
Utilities face a steep learning curve in adopting ADMS technology, report concludesBOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market opportunities for advanced distribution management systems (ADMSs), including global forecasts for software purchases and upgrades, integration services, maintenance, analytics, and
Axalta, Penn State and Jeff Gordon Partner to Drive Home the Importance of STEM and Business
March 31, 2015
Press Conference to Unveil Details of Program and Special Project will be Held at University Park Campus on Tuesday, April 14PHILADELPHIA--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, and Penn State today jointly announced a partnership that will include an on-campus press event and special learning