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GENEDGE ALLIANCE Announces Black Belt Certifications Awarded in Innovation Engineering
July 26, 2015
RICHMOND, Va.-- GENEDGE ALLIANCE proudly announces that two Growth Consultants from their Chesterfield office were recently awarded Black Belts in Innovation Engineering (IE). The Growth Consultants that received IE certifications are: Paul Bolesta and Mike Levy.The Innovation Engineering Black Belt Certification is awarded upon completion of
MM&A Co-Brands Under Cardno Name To Reflect Expanded Global Network
July 26, 2015
Merger with consulting leader broadens solutions portfolio and geographic reach BLUEFIELD, Va., -- Marshall Miller & Associates, a consulting firm providing mining, environmental and civil engineering services, announced today it has transitioned to Cardno MM&A. The transition reflects the July 2012 merger with international infrastructure
EPA Supports Claim that Cupron Enhanced EOS Can Kill 99.9% of Bacteria in Under Two Hours
July 26, 2015
RICHMOND, Va. & NORFOLK, Va.-- Cupron, creator of a copper-based antimicrobial technology, and EOS Surfaces, a solid surface manufacturer, jointly announce that their surface, Cupron Enhanced EOS Surfaces, has received the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval to make a Public Health Claim that their copper-enhanced material can
ATK Selected to Develop MegaFlex(TM) Solar Array Structure
July 26, 2015
System Would Provide 10 Times More Power than the Largest Current Satellite Array Technology | Builds on Spaceflight-proven UltraFlex(TM) Solar Array Family ARLINGTON, Va., -- ATK's (NYSE: ATK) MegaFlex(TM) solar array was recently selected by NASA's Space Technology Program under a Game Changing Technology competition for development of the
ManTech Awarded $79 Million Task Order to Provide Field Software and Systems Engineering Support to
July 26, 2015
FAIRFAX, Va.-- ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ:MANT) was awarded a task order under its Strategic Services Sourcing (S3) prime contract to continue supporting the operations of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command's Software Engineering Center Field Support Directorate. The award is valued at $79 million, with an initial
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Serves as a Reminder That Retailers Must Do More to Prevent the Lead
July 26, 2015
SLAB Exportation to Mexican Recyclers Increases Lead EmissionsALEXANDRIA, Va. -- As the U.S. government and health advocates across the country mark the beginning of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, this year's awareness efforts coincide with increased concern about children's exposure to lead, the enduring legacy of lead poisoning and the role
Alion Awarded Navy Warfare Development Command Contract Valued at $63M to Enhance Naval Training
July 26, 2015
Technology Solutions Firm to Use M&S and R&D Expertise to Simulate Global, Real-World Military Threat ScenariosMCLEAN, Va.-- To continue its support at Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC), Alion Science and Technology, a global engineering, R&D, IT and operational solutions company, has been awarded a $63M competitive award on
MWV Introduces the Melodie Spray Collection for the Fragrance Industry
July 26, 2015
Melodie Forever and Melodie Agile help brand owners further define and enhance the consumer fragrance experienceRICHMOND, Va.-- MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV), a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, today introduced the Melodie Spray Collection for the high-end luxury market including the launch of Melodie Agile and Melodie
NIITEK Awarded $6.9 Million Contract from the Australian Government
July 26, 2015
DULLES, Va.-- NIITEK, Inc., a subsidiary of the Chemring Group PLC ("Chemring"), announces the Australian Government has awarded NIITEK a $6.9 million firm fixed price contract for the production and delivery of ten (10) Husky Mounted Detection Systems (HMDS) and spare parts for use by the Australian Army. Deliveries under the contract will be
BAE Systems Successfully Launches Multiple 155-mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles
July 26, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va.--BAE Systems recently completed a series of successful gun fire tests of the 155-mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles (LRLAP) as part of ongoing testing at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.This is a critical step forward for the U.S. Navy's 155-mm LRLAP program. BAE Systems continues to progress on track for our qualification
ITT Exelis to Announce 2012 Third-Quarter Financial Results on November 2, 2012
July 26, 2015
MCLEAN, Va.-- ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will announce its 2012 third-quarter financial results at 7 a.m. EDT on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Management will conduct an investor briefing and conference call at 10 a.m. EDT on the same day.The briefing can be accessed live by calling +1 (888)-326-4862 (ID#:36250442) or via webcast on the Exelis website at:
MWV Will Acquire Ruby Macons Ltd. to Accelerate India Growth Strategy
July 26, 2015
RICHMOND, Va.-- MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV), a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions today announced a definitive agreement with Mr. Alibhai Nathani and family to purchase Ruby Macons Limited (Ruby Macons), India's top producer of corrugated packaging materials and a leader in the country's growing industrial packaging
CEA Applauds WTO Members Approval of ITA Product List, Urges Others to Join
July 24, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va.--The following statement is attributed to Sage Chandler, vice president of international trade, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), regarding today s announcement that over 50 World Trade Organization (WTO) members have agreed to a product list of over 200 items slated for tariff removal as part ofthe Information Technology
RTI International Metals, a Subsidiary of Alcoa Inc., Announces Effective Date of Make-Whole
July 24, 2015
NEW YORK & PITTSBURGH--RTI International Metals, Inc. (the Company ) announced today that, in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 8, 2015, by and among the Company, Alcoa Inc. ( Parent ) (NYSE:AA) and Ranger Ohio Corporation ( Merger Sub ), a direct wholly owned
Nation s Largest Regional Food Show, the Fresno Food Expo, Boasts Exponential Buyer Growth in 2015
July 24, 2015
More than 2,000 buyers and food enthusiasts taste and see San Joaquin Valley s finest productsFRESNO, Calif.--The 2015 Fresno Food Expo, presented by Union Bank, celebrated its 5th anniversary on Thursday, July 23 when 121 food and beverage companies ranging from producers and growers to manufacturers and processors from throughout the 8-county San
BraunAbility the World Leader in Mobility Vehicles Selects Ford Explorer to Create First-Ever
July 24, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich.--As our nation marks 25 years of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, BraunAbility and Ford Motor Company are introducing a vehicle with the potential to change the face of an industry and bring greater mobility to people in wheelchairs.For 25 years, the Explorer name has symbolized freedom and adventure, and the
CSR s Ultra-Thin Bluetooth Smart Solution Powers New BrilliantTS Smart Multi-Payment Card
July 24, 2015
Tiny CSR1013 Package and Ultra-Low Power Consumption is Ideal for Connected Credit Cards and WearablesSAN JOSE, Calif. & CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom--CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) today announced that its CSR1013 technology has been used by BrilliantTS, a leading manufacturer of smart hardware and software solutions, to create a multi-payment
Tutor Perini Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
July 24, 2015
SYLMAR, Calif.--Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil and building construction company, today announced that Michael J. Kershaw, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from the Company. Mr. Kershaw will remain employed by the Company to assist in the transition of responsibilities to his
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and Finance
July 24, 2015
June New Business Volume Up 4 Percent Year-over-year, Up 34 Percent Month-to-month, Up 9 Percent Year-to-dateWASHINGTON--The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector,
Garmin Expands ADS-B Display Compatibility
July 24, 2015
Including Select G1000Integrated Flight Decks, GMX 200/MX 20 Multi-Function Displays and Third-Party DisplaysOLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced new ADS-B display compatibilities with select G1000 Integrated Flight Decks, GMX 200/MX 20 multi-function displays (MFDs) and third-party displays
AFFI Commends House for Passage of Responsible Food Labeling Legislation
July 23, 2015
MCLEAN, Va.--The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today commended the U.S. House of Representatives for approving bipartisan legislation establishing a federal labeling standard for food and beverage products with genetically enhanced ingredients (GMOs).AFFI applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for advancing legislation that benefits
STAUBER Announces New Processing and Manufacturing for Value-Added Ingredient Solutions
July 23, 2015
Final Phase of Integrating Former Pharmline Services for Its Growing Customer BaseFULLERTON, Calif.--STAUBER, a leading provider of ingredients for nutraceutical, food, beverage, flavor, and pet industries, announces the completion of its renovated processing and manufacturing plant in Florida, NY. The facility is now GMP NSF Certified.Our
Empowering Innovation Together: Mouser and Imahara Unveil Exclusive Interview with Premier Home
July 23, 2015
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--Mouser Electronics, Inc. is partnering with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara to kick off a new series of Innovation Spotlight interviews as part of the exciting new Home and Factory Automation Series and Empowering Innovation Together program.Their family of products can easily turn any home into a connected home
Ford Expands Social Responsibility in Panama with Innovative Ford Driving Dreams Education
July 23, 2015
PANAMA CITY, Panama--Ford Motor Company Fund is expanding its innovative Ford Driving Dreams educational tour for the first time to an international market with a program in Panama that will help more than 300 young teens learn skills to keep them in school.We are excited to expand our partnership and build on this legacy to deliver much needed
Ancor Announces Identity Group s Second Acquisition
July 23, 2015
FORT WORTH, Texas--Ancor Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Identity Group Holdings Corporation has completed the acquisition of Alchemy Dimensional Graphics, LLC. Based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Alchemy Dimensional Graphics has multiple patented processes used in creating their unique product lines. Alchemy s patented compression
Jacobs Awarded Smart Motorway Project by Highways England
July 23, 2015
Innovative Transport Systems Capability Delivers Improved Benefits to UK Motorway UsersPASADENA, Calif.--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that, in a joint venture agreement with Atkins, it was awarded a contract by Highways England (HE) to provide design services for three smart motorway projects in England, United
Texas Manufacturing Employment Growth Slows
July 23, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturers News, Inc.-- After posting three straight years of significant manufacturing employment growth, Texas industrial jobs inched up by just a half percent in the past year, according to the 2015 Texas Manufacturers Register, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. Data
Colorado Jury Verdict Reaffirms CTI's Trade Secret Protection in Ink Industry
July 23, 2015
Jury Rules in Favor of Company That Makes Cans Turn Blue When Beverage is ColdCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) today announced that a Colorado court jury found that four former CTI employees misappropriated company trade secrets and business information in an attempt to copy the company s proprietary technology.CTI has
InTouch Health and iSchemaView Partner to Improve Care for Stroke Victims
July 23, 2015
Companies integrate their solutions to advance physician diagnosis of stroke through telemedicine.SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--At the 9th Telehealth Innovation Forum, InTouch Health today announced an exclusive global telehealth partnership with iSchemaView to integrate iSchemaView s RAPID diagnostic tool into InTouch Health s industry-leading telestroke
Blue Bird to Showcase Four New Features at STN Expo
July 23, 2015
Leading bus manufacturer to reveal expanded air conditioning offering, exterior coating feature, stainless steel exhaust system and new propane calibrationsFORT VALLEY, Ga.--Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will introduce four of its newest innovations at the School Transportation News
IEEE 80 Enhanced to Improve Understanding and Expand Usefulness of Globally Utilized Standard for
July 23, 2015
Benchmarks introduced in long-standing IEEE 80 guide to help utility engineers verify their understanding of ground-grid design softwarePISCATAWAY, N.J.--IEEE,the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancingtechnology for humanity, today announced enhancements to IEEE 80 , IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding. The
Linear Technology Co-Founders Receive ACE Lifetime Achievement Award
July 23, 2015
MILPITAS, Calif.--Linear Technology co-founders Bob Swanson and Bob Dobkin were presented with UBM Canon s EDN and EE Times ACE Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony this week during the Embedded Systems Conference in Santa Clara, California.The advances made each day by engineering and design are outstanding, bettering every aspect of life for
First Nugget Ice Maker for Home Use Launches
July 23, 2015
Dawn of a New Ice Age GE s FirstBuild Debuts Countertop Nugget Ice Maker: OpalLOUISVILLE, Ky.--Nugget ice, the popular soft, chewable ice especially favored in the South and associated with restaurant chains and convenience stores, can now be enjoyed at home with the affordable Opal nugget ice maker from GE s FirstBuild .We know from our consumer
Myers Industries Announces the Retirement of John C. Orr, President and CEO, effective December 31,
July 23, 2015
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) announced today that the Company s President and CEO, John C. Orr, has decided to retire as an officer effective December 31, 2015. The Board of Directors has engaged DHR International, Inc. to conduct a search for a successor. The announcement today guarantees adequate time to find the optimal
Gwenne Henricks Appointed to Polaris Industries Inc. Board of Directors
July 23, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) appointed Gwenne Henricks to the Company s Board of Directors on July 22, 2015. Ms. Henricks is Vice President of Product Development & Global Technology and Chief Technology Officer for Caterpillar Inc. Ms. Henricks joined Caterpillar in 1981, and during her thirty-four year career she has held
Ginkgo Bioworks Secures $45 Million from Viking Global, OS Fund, Y Combinator and Felicis Ventures
July 23, 2015
Leader in Synthetic Biology to Expand to New Product Categories and Build Out Next Phase of its State-of-the-Art FoundryBOSTON--Ginkgo Bioworks, an organism design company, today announced that it has raised $45 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. Viking Global, a firm managing more than $30 billion in capital, led the round along with
RES Delivers for Shell Chemical s Southwest PA Ethane Cracker
July 23, 2015
CANONSBURG, Pa.--First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC, the RES operating company in Pennsylvania, has supplied the wetland and stream offsets needed to gain approval of federal and state permits for Shell Chemical s planned ethane cracker, a world-scale petrochemical complex in the US Appalachian region that would upgrade locally-produced ethane from
Honeywell and Nest Score Highest in Navigant Research s Assessment of Smart Thermostat Vendors
July 23, 2015
Heightened consumer awareness of residential energy management is driving market competition, report findsBOULDER, Colo.--A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 12 leading smart thermostat vendors, including vendor profiles and rankings to provide industry participants with an objective assessment of
The Optical Society Congratulates the New York Consortium for Its Selection as the Integrated
July 23, 2015
More Than $200 Million Public-Private Investment Will Increase Photonics Research and Development and Strengthen U.S. CompetitivenessWASHINGTON--The Optical Society, along with the National Photonics Initiative (NPI), congratulate the consortium partners in the state of New York on their selection for the Integrated Photonics Institute for
CHGT: Automotive Industry Hitting Full Throttle in 3D Printing Use
July 23, 2015
HOUSTON--The auto industry has discovered 3D printing can help it make parts (and even entire cars) cheaper, lighter and faster. Changing Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: CHGT) stands ready to help manufacturers take full advantage of the ever-growing technology through its 3D printing portal, printing services and consulting expertise.When it comes to
Ingersoll Rand Among Seven Organizations Applauded as Eco-Leaders for Making the World a Better
July 23, 2015
DAVIDSON, N.C.--Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, is included on Green Builder Magazine s 2015 list of Eco-Leaders. Companies recognized as Eco-Leaders proactively strive to make the world a better place to live through innovations in conservation, waste reduction and reduced
Dassault Systmes Empowers Entrepreneurs and Startups with New SOLIDWORKS for Entrepreneurs Program
July 23, 2015
No-Cost Licenses to Leading 3D Design Software Help Drive Innovation and Bring New Products to MarketWALTHAM, Mass.--Dassault Systmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the launch of the SOLIDWORKS for
Keysight Technologies Collaborates With NTT DOCOMO on 5G Wireless Communication Systems
July 22, 2015
Companies Combined Expertise Accelerates 5G ResearchSANTA ROSA, Calif.--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced its collaboration with NTT DOCOMO, INC., Japan s largest mobile service provider, on development of next-generation 5G wireless communication systems.5G has aggressive performance goals that will be addressed with
Nokia Growth Partners Invests in Peloton s Truck Platooning Technology
July 22, 2015
NGP joins seven other Fortune Global 500 transportation and technology investors in PelotonMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Peloton Technology, a developer of vehicle systems that deliver advanced safety, fuel savings and analytics to trucking fleets, today announced an investment by Nokia Growth Partners(NGP). NGP, an independent fund
Tractor Supply Company, National FFA Foundation Announce Grants for Growing Program
July 22, 2015
Opportunity for Local FFA Chapters to Sign up Ends August 21BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--Tractor Supply Company is excited to announce a new program that allows opportunities for local FFA chapters to make their communities a better place to live.In partnership with the National FFA Foundation, Tractor Supply is offering the Grants for Growing program that
SENER Takes Part in the California High Speed Line
July 22, 2015
LOS ANGELES--The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), has awarded SENER the contract to develop the engineering and environmental services for the Palmdale to Burbank section of the California high speed line. The engineering and technology group is a renowned expert in railways and urban transportation, specifically in high speed rail
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Wins $1.6 Million Military TWTA Contract
July 22, 2015
MELVILLE, N.Y.--July 22, 2015 --Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced today that its Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology Inc., has received an award of $1.6 million from a U.S. military integrator to supply high-power traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs). The rugged outdoor antenna-mount TWTAs are
Ingersoll Rand Introduces New UP6S Series Fixed Speed Rotary Screw Compressor Solution
July 22, 2015
Compressor provides customers with upgraded controller and more flexibility for indoor and outdoor applicationsDAVIDSON, N.C.--Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) a global leader in compressed air and gas systems and services, power tools, material handling, and fluid management equipment, debuted the new UP6S Series 15-30 hp fixed speed rotary screw
Antares Vision Introduces the Matrix Station for Semiautomatic Carton Aggregation
July 22, 2015
The new Matrix Station utilizes advanced hardware and software to aggregate cartons to shipping cases through a top view of Data Matrix symbologies. Matrix Station accommodates various pack patterns and layers to make manual packing operations more reliable, flexible, and productive.MT. LAUREL, N.J.--Antares Vision, a global leader in
Revised NatureWorks Ingeo Biopolymer Life Cycle Assessment Data Passes Rigorous Third Party
July 22, 2015
The publication of the new Ingeo life cycle assessment shows that greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage during Ingeo manufacture is lower than that of all commonly used plastics. A calculator for polymer to polymer carbon footprint comparison, based on this new data, can now be accessed on the NatureWorks website.MINNETONKA, Minn.--The