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Celanese Announces VAE Emulsions Price Increase in Americas
April 19, 2015
DALLAS-- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company and a global leader in emulsion polymers, announced today it will increase the price of vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions sold in the Americas by up to $0.04 / wet pound effective April 15, 2013, or as contracts allow.This price increase affects all
PMC Organometallix, Inc. Announces Price Increase on Thermolite, Advastab and Advapak Products
April 19, 2015
PMC Organometallix, Inc. announces that effective April 1, 2013, or as contracts allow, it will increase prices for all Thermolite, Advastab and Advapak stabilizers by $0.08/lb for low tin products, $0.16/lb for high tin products and $0.05/lb for Advapak products. PMC Organometallix, Inc. cited continued and sustained increases in key raw materials
Budget-Priced All-in-One Touchscreen Panel PC Featuring Full PC Openness Innovation for Various
April 19, 2015
American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) is an ISO 9001:2008 certified supplier and manufacturer of budget-priced industrial multi-touch panel PCs and rugged multi-touch panel computers that are high performance, reliable, durable, flexibly integratable, and provide industrial OEMs and manufacturers with a vast selection of industrial
Baumer Magres Sin/Cos Multiturn Encoders With Analog Interface
April 19, 2015
New Output Variant Simplifies System Integration and Diagnostics Baumer has introduced the MAGRES Sin/Cos Magnetic Absolute Multiturn Series of Encoders with high-reliability analog output. Ideal for for data transmissions commonly implemented on utility vehicles, cranes and industrial trucks, this new output variant with an analog interface
Enhanced Lithonia Lighting D-Series Area LED Luminaires with Motion Sensors
April 19, 2015
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces Lithonia Lighting D-Series Area LED luminaires integrated with Sensor Switch motion sensors. The D-Series Area Size 1 and Size 2 LED luminaires utilize motion sensors to increase energy savings in outdoor applications, saving approximately 80 percent in energy than comparable fixed output metal halide
International Rectifier's IRS2980 LEDrivIR IC Named Finalist of 2013 EE Times and EDN ACE Awards
April 19, 2015
International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced its IRS2980 LEDrivIR IC was named a finalist in the Ultimate Products - Power category of UBM Tech's EE Times and EDN Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards.The IRS2980 LEDrivIR IC offers improved performance at a lower system cost than
Patent Granted for Asymmetrical Wafer Configurations for Rubicon Technology
April 19, 2015
Provides Tactile and Visual Indicators for Sapphire Wafer OrientationBENSENVILLE, Ill.-- Rubicon Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, semiconductor, and optical industries, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to Rubicon
Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, introduces Bulk Transfer System for Safer Chemical Handling
April 19, 2015
Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., recently introduced a safer method of pumping, metering and storage of potentially flammable chemicals with the new Palmer Bulk Transfer System (BTS).The new Palmer Bulk Transfer System draws on Palmers decades of experience in pumping, metering and storage of a variety of difficult to handle and store
New! Angle Vu Adjustable Wire Shelving Label Holders
April 19, 2015
Akro-Mils, a North American leader in storage, organization and transport products, introduces AngleVu Adjustable Wire Shelving Label Holders an innovative new solution for labeling items on wire shelving systems.The new AngleVu label holders snap on to the edge of most major brand wire shelving, and they can be adjusted to position the label at
Fuji Electric Begins U.S. Production of EV Charging Stations
April 19, 2015
Manufacturer's UL-Certified DC Quick Chargers for Electric Vehicles to be Made in CaliforniaEDISON, N.J.--Fuji Electric Corp. of America has announced that U.S. production of their UL-Certified DC Quick Chargers for Electric Vehicles has commenced, with the first production units shipping out of Milpitas, CA by late-March. The manufacturer's 4th
Worker Fatalities Can Be Reduced With Simple Silica Dust Signs
April 19, 2015
Signs protect American workers from lung cancer and silicosisEvery year, over 1.7 million workers are exposed to silica dust, a common mineral found in sand and granite, which kills 250 workers from different industries. To curb these tragedies, MySafetySign.com has released new silica dust signs to empower workers and employers to implement simple
Monarch Power Introduces Lotus Mobile, World's First Mobile Solar Flower Power'
April 19, 2015
Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer at March 27th Solar Event at the State CapitolPHOENIX-- Professor Joseph Hui is such a fan of butterflies that two years ago he named his company Monarch Power after them. Their wings and flowers they visit became important steppingstones in the development of Lotus Mobile, the world's first solar unit
Powr-Flite Introduces Revolutionary New Backpack Vacuum
April 19, 2015
Earns Coveted CRI Gold Seal of ApprovalFORT WORTH, Texas-- Powr-Flite, a leading manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, announces the development of an entirely reengineered backpack vacuum.We believe our engineers have really succeeded with the Comfort Pro.The new Comfort Pro backpacks are designed to be more comfortable and more
Intel and Mitsubishi Electric Collaborate to Create Next-Generation Factory Automation Systems
April 19, 2015
Pilot Program Demonstrates the Benefits of End-to-End Internet of Things Connectivity in Industrial SettingsNEWS HIGHLIGHTSIntel and Mitsubishi Electric are working together to advance factory automation (FA) systems utilizing end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and big data analytics.The companies collaborated on a pilot at Intel s
Plex Webinar: How to Survive and Thrive Through an ERP Selection and Implementation
April 19, 2015
Plex Customers Avon Gear, Green Flash Brewing Co. and EaglePicher Technologies to Discuss Success Stories with ERPTROY, Mich.--Plex, the leader in cloud-based ERP for the manufacturing enterprise, will host a webinar on Thursday, October 2nd, featuring Steve Goodger, CFO of Green Flash Brewing Co.; Geoff Pitts, Plant Manager at Avon Gear; and David
Bosch technologies featured on 2015 Chrysler 200, an IIHS Top Safety Pick+
April 19, 2015
Bosch s radar sensor and electronic stability program help drivers avoid accidents2015 Chrysler 200 is equipped with Bosch-supplied third-generation long-range radar (LRR3) sensor and electronic stability program (ESP) technologyBosch LRR3 and ESP technology enable the vehicle s adaptive cruise control (ACC) and automatic emergency braking (AEB)
CIRCOR Energy Opens Malaysian Office to Capitalize on Asia Pacific Market Growth
April 19, 2015
Kuala Lumpur Office Expands Customer Support in High-Growth Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Industrial Markets in Asia-PacificKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--CIRCOR Energy, a division of CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR), has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Asia-Pacific is a growing market for CIRCOR Energy, and opening our Malaysian
Ford Hosting 2014 Investor Day Conference
April 19, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is hosting an Investor Day conference that begins today at approximately 1 p.m. EDT. The event will feature presentations by CEO Mark Fields, CFO Bob Shanks and other members of the senior leadership team, and will include a question-and-answer session. The webcast, which will include audio and
Tyson Foods, University of Tulsa and Lift Up America Fight Hunger in Eastern Oklahoma
April 19, 2015
TULSA, Okla. - Lift Up America, The University of Tulsa and Tyson Foods, Inc., today will donate 30,000 pounds of protein to more than 65 Partner Programs through the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma for the fourth consecutive year as part of an effort to feed people in need and promote public awareness of hunger in America.The University of
NISSAN PRODUCTION, SALES AND EXPORT RESULTS FOR AUGUST 2014
April 19, 2015
YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for August 2014.1. ProductionNissan's global production in August decreased 7.0% year-on-year to 368,064 units.Production in Japan decreased 20.7% year-on-year to 61,737 units.Production outside of Japan decreased 3.7% year-on-year to 306,327 units.In
ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists Releases Study on Luxurious New Product Line That Can
April 19, 2015
Exclusively-designed Comfort CareSMLine Provides an Immediate and Measurable Increase in Patient PerceptionsKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--ImageFIRSTTM Healthcare Laundry Specialists has released a whitepaper that discusses the impact that its new Comfort CareSM line can have on HCAHPS survey results and reimbursement rate of a medical facility or health
Axalta Cromax Mosaic 3.5 Solvent Basecoat Compatibility Expands to Increase Paint System Choices
April 19, 2015
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced additional approved Cromax Mosaic paint systems that combine select Cromax brand National Rule, which requires coating manufacturers and importers to limit the VOC content of automobile refinish coatings, undercoats and clearcoats for use
SpecMetrix In-line Coating Measurement Systems Win 2014 ICE Asia Innovation Award
April 19, 2015
SHANGHAI--SpecMetrix In-Line thin film and coating thickness measurement systems from Sensory Analytics have been selected for the prestigious ICE Asia Innovation Award at the combined International Converting Exhibition (ICE) and Organic and Printed Electronics Conference (OPEX) held last week in Shanghai. The editorial team of C2, a leading
Winner of Environmental Health & Safety Award Announced at SHALE INSIGHT 2014
April 19, 2015
SHALE INSIGHT 2014STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--Ben Franklin s Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center (www.sgicc.org) announced their 2nd Annual Shale Gas Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Award Tuesday, September 23rd at the SHALE INSIGHT 2014 Technology Showcase event. The Technology Showcase, sponsored by the SGICC, is the
American Honda Extends Partnership With GEICO Honda
April 19, 2015
American Honda Motor Corp., Inc. has renewed its contract with GEICO Honda for an additional three years, ensuring that the Factory Connection-run program will continue running Honda 's factory-supported 250 team through the 2017 season.Honda 's long professional relationship with Factory Connection owners Mike Grondahl, Jeff Majkrzak and Rick
How Will Siemens Acquisition of Dresser-Rand Change the Competitive Landscape
April 19, 2015
GE Oil & Gas acquired Camerons reciprocating compressors division in January to kick off the new year. This, coupled with GEs recent purchase of Alstoms Power and Grid business, solidified its position as a leading player in the oil & gas sector. IHS estimates that GE turbines and compressors sold into oil and gas applications account for
Axalta Coatings Systems to Participate in Macomb County Business Preparedness Conference
April 19, 2015
--Axalta Coating Systems:What:Axalta Coating Systems will participate in the Macomb County Business Preparedness Conference aimed at educating businesses and the general public on disaster preparation and readiness. The Axalta emergency response team will be on hand with its emergency response vehicles.Where:Freedom Hill County Park14900 Metro
Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company s September 2014 U.S. Sales Conference Call
April 19, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its September 2014 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. ET Wednesday, October 1, 2014. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined
10 Awesome Driver-Assist Features That Help 2015 Ford F-150 Customers Drive Smarter
April 19, 2015
The all-new Ford F-150, the smartest F-150 yet, is available with the following class-exclusive driver-assist technologies: adaptive cruise control, smart towing module, multi-contour seats, active park assist and 360-degree camera systemSmart features like these are why Ford F-Series has been America s best-selling truck for 37 years and America s
American Honda Distinguishes 15 Suppliers with Premier Partner Award
April 19, 2015
Award recognizes partners who embrace Honda's philosophy of exceeding customer expectations with exceptional quality and serviceFifteen distinguished suppliers to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. have received the 2014 Premier Partner Award from American Honda President & CEO Takuji Yamada today in a special ceremony and reception at the Torrance
Only People Not Thrilled About Riding in All-New Ford Transit Prisoners
April 19, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich.--Law enforcement agencies looking for a new way to securely transport prisoners between facilities have an innovative option to consider based on the all-new Ford Transit.Transit PTV is the latest example of Ford s deep commitment to helping provide law enforcement agencies with capable vehiclesThe 2015 Ford Transit Prisoner
New Report Shows Status Quo on Infrastructure Hampers Competitiveness
April 19, 2015
A new study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and conducted by Inforum at the University of Maryland offers a view into the economic benefits the U.S. economy would reap with a more concerted effort to address the nations infrastructure needs. In total, the study finds that a targeted and long-term increase in
Bosch to acquire Siemens' stake in BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerte GmbH
April 19, 2015
Joint press release Siemens and BoschMunich, 2014-Sep-22Purchase price of 50 percent stake to total 3 billion in addition to a distribution of 250 millionBSH to become wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch GroupBSH may continue to use Siemens brand over the long termCompletion of transaction expected in first half of calendar year 2015Bosch and Siemens
FABTECH Expo to Raise Funds for Workshops for Warriors
April 19, 2015
Second FABTECH Expo Cares Charity Campaign to Support American Veterans and Manufacturing SectorAtlanta FABTECH has launched a charitable fundraising campaign in connection with the FABTECH 2014 Expo in Atlanta to benefit U.S. military veterans and assist them in obtaining jobs in the manufacturing sector.  The 2014 FABTECH Expo Cares campaign
Ingersoll Rand to Present at the 2nd Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
April 19, 2015
SWORDS, Ireland--Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, announced today that Michael W. Lamach, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss the company s long-term strategy, starting at 4:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the 2nd Annual Morgan
New International Additive Manufacturing Award Announced at IMTS – The International
April 19, 2015
New International Additive Manufacturing Award Announced at  IMTS The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014  Chicago, Ill. AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology and VDW Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (German Machine Tool Builders Association) announced today at IMTS The International Manufacturing
Westinghouse to Supply Fuel to German Nuclear Reactors
April 19, 2015
BRUSSELS--Westinghouse Electric Company today announced that it has been selected by RWE and E.ON to manufacture and deliver nuclear fuel assemblies for the Gundremmingen and Emsland Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) in Germany. The contract includes two fuel deliveries for each NPP between 2016 and 2018, as well as two optional deliveries for each NPP
U.S. NAVY and Lockheed Martin Deliver Third MUOS Secure Communications Satellite for Mobile
April 19, 2015
MUOS-3 shipped to Cape Canaveral in advance of January launchSUNNYVALE, Calif., - The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] have delivered the third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)spacecraft to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, where it will be prepared for a January 2015 liftoff aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas Vrocket. MUOS
Semtech Launches IoT Revolution Ecosystem with Key Partners at Electronica
April 19, 2015
Live LoRa IoT Wireless Network Deployed in Munich to Demonstrate Capabilities and Potential of the TechnologyMUNICH--Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, is partnering with IBM Research, Microchip, and their distribution partners to demonstrate the most powerful and advanced technology
Intertek Awarded Laboratory Outsourcing Agreement with Statoil
April 19, 2015
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, has entered an agreement to provide analytical laboratory services to Statoil in Kalundborg, Denmark.We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Intertek, and we look forward to a good future cooperation on laboratory services to the refinery.Under the
2015 Honda Fit takes SEMA Show by Storm
April 19, 2015
Fit wins SEMA Award as "Hottest Sport Compact"Tjin Edition voted Fan Favorite in the 2015 Fit Performance ProjectHPD displays extensive line of available racing "crate motors"The all-new 2015 Honda Fit  (automobiles.honda.com/fit/) arrived at the 2014 SEMA Show in strength, with nine personalized versions on display in the Honda booth, quickly
Growth in Machinery Production Is There Still Hope
April 19, 2015
The recent German export figures have been only one of an alarming number of pointers released in the past few weeks indicating a deteriorating economic climate.  The figures released by the German Federal Statistical Office showed that exports declined in August by 1.0% compared with the same month last year, but by 5.8% compared with the
FABTECH 2014 to Host Industry Night at Atlanta s College Football Hall of Fame
April 19, 2015
Atlanta - FABTECH is getting in the game! The event is hosting its first FABTECH Industry Night on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. Sponsored by Georgia Power, Industry Night provides FABTECH attendees an exclusive look at one of Atlantas newest attractions. FABTECH, North Americas largest
Free Webinars for Improved Fabrication Efficiency
April 19, 2015
CINCINNATI, OH - SigmaTEK Systems, LLC, an authority on CAD/CAM nesting and manufacturing process automation, announces its upcoming webinar schedule. Shop Owners, Fabricators, Programmers, Machine Operators, Production Managers, and anyone charged with improving shop floor efficiency should attend.Fab Shop Automation: A single software solution to
SPI and JASON Learning Launch Think Outside the Bag! Plastic Film Recycling Contest
April 19, 2015
Open to all K12 students in the United States, the Think Outside the Bag! contest will challenge young people to get creative in designing a poster and a public awareness campaign that gets their fellow students, schools, and communities involved in collecting and recycling plastic bags and other flexible plastic film products.WASHINGTONSPI: The
Manufacturing Merger and Acquisition Activity Value for First Nine Months of 2014
April 19, 2015
Skyrockets Past Historic LevelsStrong mega deal activity continues to drive value in third quarterFollowing a historic second quarter, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the industrial manufacturing sector maintained a strong momentum in the third quarter of 2014, according to Assembling Value, a quarterly analysis of global deal
FMC Corporation Executes Credit Agreements for $3.5 Billion
April 19, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, - FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced that it has executed $3.5 billion of unsecured credit agreements with lenders to facilitate its agreement to acquire all the outstanding equity of Cheminova A/S."This financing commitment is an important step in our acquisition and integration of Cheminova," said Pierre Brondeau, FMC's
Cirba CEO Inducted into University of Toronto s Hall of Distinction
April 19, 2015
Gerry Smith Named to Prestigious Hall of Distinction at Canada s Number One University for EngineeringTORONTO--Cirba Inc., the leading provider of software-defined infrastructure control solutions, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Gerry Smith, has been inducted into the University of Toronto s 2014 Engineering Alumni
Azbil Obtains TIIS Explosion-Proof Certification for Multivariable Vortex Flow Meters; Plans to
April 19, 2015
TOKYO--Azbil Corporation (TOKYO:6845) announced today that it has launched sales of the AX series vortex flow meters with TIIS explosion-proof certification in Japan. The AX series is manufactured by Azbil VorTek, LLC (Head office: Longmont, CO, U.S.A.; President: Jim Storer), an azbil Group company, and is sold by Azbil and its overseas
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Down 2.7% in August
April 19, 2015
August U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $166 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) collaboration, was down 2.7% from Julys total and down 3.0% from August 2013. These numbers and