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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Completes $43 Million Recipe Purchase and Extends Supply Agreement
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. today announced the purchase from Diversified Foods and Seasonings, L.L.C., ( DFS ) of the recipes the Company uses in the preparation of many of its core menu items. DFS is the supply company owned by the estate of Al Copeland, Popeyes founder. Popeyes also extended its exclusive supply agreement with DFS
Michael Baker International Announces the Selection of Dave Thompson as Regional Director of
March 24, 2015
Company Expands Capabilities in Seven States from Georgia to MarylandPITTSBURGH--Michael Baker International has announced that Dave Thompson, P.E., has joined the firm as Senior Vice President and Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region. This strategic, top level hire is part of a new operations-centric structure of the company, based on
Superior Essex is the First Telecommunications Wire and Cable Manufacturer to Obtain Environmental
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Superior Essex announces that it is the first company in the telecommunications cable manufacturing industry to offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which can be used to obtain points in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process for building projects. EPDs have been published for twenty-five
GE Sponsors 25 Middle-School Girls for STEM Camp at Georgia Tech
March 24, 2015
GE Girls camp to spur interest and influence pursuit of science, technology, engineering and math careersATLANTA--Today, the GE Women's Network in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) kicked off GE Girls at Georgia Tech. The week-long day camp gives 25 middle school-aged girls from East Cobb Middle School an early
Siemens Introduces New tiastar Motor Control Center with SINAMICS 18-Pulse AC Drive for the
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Siemens Industry has introduced its new tiastar Motor Control Center (MCC) featuring integrated 18-Pulse Adjustable Frequency AC drive technology to meet the demanding needs of water/wastewater applications. The tiastar MCC provides an efficient and effective means of packaging control and power distribution components into a seamless
The Role of Inventory in Sales and Operations Planning Front and Center at Gartner Supply Chain
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Logility Inc., a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, announces Sean Willems, Ph.D., associate professor of Operations Management at Boston University's School of Management and Chief Scientist at Logility, will discuss the importance of inventory optimization within the sales and operations planning
Johnstone Supply Selected as 2014 Logility SAILS Leadership Award Recipient
March 24, 2015
Leading HVACR Distributor Recognized for Driving Significant Supply Chain ImprovementATLANTA--Logility Inc., a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced Johnstone Supply Inc., the leading cooperative wholesale distributor in the HVACR industry with more than $1.5 billion in annual sales, has been
Rocky Brands to Present at the Robert W. Baird 2014 Growth Stock Conference
March 24, 2015
Robert W. Baird Growth Stock Conference 2014NELSONVILLE, Ohio--Rocky Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:RCKY) today announced that the Company will make a presentation at the 2014 Robert W. Baird Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 9:45 am Central Time. A live audio broadcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations link at
Meredian's PHA Ready for Commercial Scale Production After Piloting with Tate & Lyle
March 24, 2015
BAINBRIDGE, Ga.--Meredian, Inc., a privately held biopolymer manufacturer, and Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of specialty food ingredients and solutions, have confirmed successful pilot production of Meredian's PHA formulation process. The patented Meredian process is FDA approved for food contact. This pilot scale confirmation opens
CHEP USA Joins The Sustainability Consortium
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--CHEP USA, the leading provider of managed pallet pooling solutions, has joined The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) in the Packaging Sector Working Group as well as the transportation committee of the organization. As an active member of TSC, CHEP will work with other industry, civil society, academic and government stakeholder experts
Clean Harbors to Present at the Wunderlich Securities Investor Summit
March 24, 2015
Presentation to be Webcast Live at 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, April 28Wunderlich Securities Investor Summit in AtlantaNORWELL, Mass.--Clean Harbors, Inc. ( Clean Harbors ) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America, today announced that President of Industrial and Field Services David
Siemens and McAfee, a division of Intel Security, team up to provide security solutions and services
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--The Siemens Industry Sector and McAfee, a division of Intel Security, are extending their partnership to enhance the security offerings for industrial customers to protect against rapidly evolving global cyber threats. This partnership utilizes the depth of both companies' security portfolios and further enhances the joint effort started
Rayonier Sued for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations; Altamaha Riverkeeper Says Foul Effluent
March 24, 2015
GreenLaw, Stack & Associates, and Southern Environmental Law Center Represent Riverkeeper JESUP, Ga.--The Altamaha Riverkeeper (ARK) today filed suit against Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier Performance Fibers LLC ("Rayonier"), charging that the discharge into the Altamaha River from the company's Jesup-based pulp mill is violating clean water
Jacada Call Center Desktop Solutions Chosen by Global Technology Company
March 24, 2015
Jacada will deliver a Unified Desktop Customer Support solution for contact center operationsATLANTA--Jacada, Inc., a leading global provider of customer service technology designed to simplify the interaction between businesses and their customers, today announced that it has entered into a material contract with a leading aerospace and defense
Circuit of The Americas, Home of the Formula 1 U.S. Grand PrixTM and ESPN X Games, Selects Acuity
March 24, 2015
 ATLANTA Circuit of The Americas (COTA), is a world-class performance, education and business center and home to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix and 2014 ESPN Summer X Games. COTA now features Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) outdoor lighting controls for site and maintenance management of its lighting systems. COTA selected the ROAMview
Telcos Must Change Their OTT Strategy In 2014, Says Movius
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA Telco Operators must draw on their own strengths to launch a profitable value-added service (VAS) says Movius Interactive Corporation, a global leader in solution enablement for service providers.In 2013, Movius successfully enabled Telco Operators to generate up to 20% increased ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) through its myIdentities
Eaton's LED Solutions Allow California Facility to Save More Than 50 Percent on Exterior Lighting
March 24, 2015
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division has provided products and solutions to help Industrial Developments International (IDI), a privately held real estate company with offices across the nation, reduce energy costs at its Jurupa Valley, Calif., facility. By utilizing a range of
Allied Systems Holdings Obtains Court Approval of Sale to Jack Cooper Holdings
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA -- Allied Systems Holdings, Inc., one of the nation's leading automotive transportation companies, announced today that it has obtained Court approval of its $135 million sale to Jack Cooper Holdings Corp.We are proud of this acquisition because it will allow Allied to continue as a going concernThe Company also received Court approval of a
Modulo Positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Business Continuity
March 24, 2015
Announces New BCM Solution Fully Integrated into Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Process, and Kicks Off Educational BCM Webinar SeriesATLANTA -- Modulo, a provider of Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced the company has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Visionaries quadrant of the Business
Thomson Plastics, Inc. Launches New Corporate Website
March 24, 2015
Highlights approach to customized injection molding solutionsTHOMSON, Ga.-- Thomson Plastics, Inc. (TPI), ranked as one of Plastic News magazine's Top 100 Injection Molders for 2013, today announced that it has launched a new website, www.thomsonplastics.com, that showcases the company's full offering of manufacturing and assembly products and
Affordable, Elegant and Efficient LED WaveStream Technology Announced
March 24, 2015
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga.-- Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division has rolled out its new light-emitting diode (LED) WaveStream technology with the introduction of the Metalux Encounter ambient luminaires. Making LED products available for a wide range of applications, these cost-effective solutions
Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Forecast Live APICS Webcast features Logility and Red Wing Shoe
March 24, 2015
Leading Footwear Manufacturer Discusses the Journey Away From Spreadsheets to Advanced Supply Chain SoftwareATLANTA -- Logility Inc., a supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, and Red Wing Shoe Company will present an educational webcast to explore the drivers, lessons and benefits of moving away from spreadsheets for
Vanderlande Industries Launches New Energy Efficient and Economical AS/RS
March 24, 2015
Marietta, GA - Vanderlande Industries has launched its QUICKSTORE Microshuttle, an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) belonging to Vanderlandes QUICKSTORE line of miniloads, shuttles and load-handling devices. These shuttles can move between different levels within the racking via a lift and provide a cost-effective and energy-efficient
QUIKRETE Launches New Website with Advanced Capabilities
March 24, 2015
Homeowners and Contractors Enjoy Customized Experience from Any DeviceATLANTA--In 2014, nearly four million people visited www.QUIKRETE.com for building, repair, remodeling and home improvement inspiration, education and other helpful project and product information. Building on its proven value as a leading online resource for homeowners and
CHEP Recognized as Sustainability Solutions Innovator
March 24, 2015
Supply chain solution provider receives Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine AwardATLANTA--CHEP, a global provider of supply chain solutions, has received Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine s Green Supply Chain Award. This is the seventh year CHEP has received the honor, which acknowledges companies that are making sustainability
The 2015 Roadmap to Reliability Summit Series Dates Announced for Europe, Australia & USA
March 24, 2015
Registration is now available for the Roadmap to Reliability 2015 Summit Series providing plant managers and reliability professionals access to proven strategy and best practices in implementing plant reliability improvement.ATLANTA--Mobius Institute, the premier provider of reliability improvement and condition monitoring training courses and
Logility Voted Customer Satisfaction Leader in Supply Chain Planning
March 24, 2015
Logility Named a Consumer Goods Technology 2015 Readers Choice Recipient for the Fifteenth Consecutive YearATLANTA--Logility, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, was named the leader in customer satisfaction for supply chain planning by the readers of Consumer Goods Technology
GWBC Celebrates 15 Years; Thousands of Women Owned Business Certifications Processed
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--The Greater Women s Business Council, Inc. (GWBC), the leading provider of certification and development resources for certified women business enterprises (WBEs) in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, is celebrating 15 years of empowering women business owners. Founded on April, 11, 2000, GWBC will pay tribute to the women
Crown Paper Group, Inc. Acquires Port Townsend Paper Mill, Crown Packaging, Boxmaster, and
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Crown Paper Group, Inc. has acquired Port Townsend Holdings Company, which includes the Port Townsend Paper mill in Port Townsend, WA; the Crown Packaging plant in Vancouver BC; the Boxmaster packaging plant, also in Vancouver; and Distribution Centers in Kelowna, BC, and Calgary, AB.We have a track record of engaging employees in involved
Logility Issued Patent for Advanced Supply Chain Planning Functionality
March 24, 2015
Advanced Composite Curves Deliver Enhanced Sales and Operations Planning, Multi-Tier Vendor Minimum and Constrained Production Planning CapabilitiesATLANTA--Logility, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, today announced it was issued Patent No. US 8,768,790 B2 entitled
Reveille Software Supports Hybrid ECM Deployments with Innovative Approach to Application Management
March 24, 2015
Awarded U.S. Patent for collection of operations and management data from cloud or hybrid-cloud applications without opening firewalls or deploying VPN connectionsATLANTA--Reveille Software, the leading provider of management and monitoring solutions for enterprise content management (ECM) applications announced today the issuance of a patent from
Dematic Expands Operations in Mexico
March 24, 2015
New Manufacturing Plant and Additional Engineering Staff Support Demand for Intra-Logistics SolutionsMEXICO CITY, MEXICO Dematic, a supplier of intra-logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution center, announced today the addition of engineering support staff at the Dematic Mexico City Regional Office. Marcos Paduano has joined
Lehigh Technologies Wins Environmental Achievement of the Year Award
March 24, 2015
Industry expert judges recognize Micronized Rubber Powder in the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2015ATLANTA & COLOGNE, Germany--Lehigh Technologies, a leading specialty materials company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRP), today announced that it has won the Environmental Achievement of the
SolAmerica and Citizens Energy Complete Four Solar Projects under Georgia Power Advanced Solar
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--SolAmerica Energy, LLC of Atlanta and Citizens Energy Corporation of Boston today announced the completion of four solar projects totaling 5.1 MW in various locations in the state of Georgia. The projects are part of the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative pursuant to which Georgia Power will purchase power generated from the projects
CORRECTING and REPLACING Lehigh Technologies Appoints Tire Compounding Expert
March 24, 2015
Glenn Denstaedt named technical director for tire and industrial rubberATLANTA--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.His dynamic background will be instrumental in helping Lehigh continue its strong growth delivering low-cost, high-performance micronized rubber powder to the tire and rubber
Lehigh Technologies Appoints Specialty Chemicals Expert
March 24, 2015
Glenn Denstaedt named technical director for tire and industrial rubberATLANTA--Lehigh Technologies, a leading specialty materials company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRP), today announced that Glenn Denstaedt has been named technical director for tire and industrial rubber. Denstaedt brings over 20 years of experience in chemistry,
NanoLumens Displays Take Center Stage at TD Garden in Boston
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Underscoring the increasingly important role its visual display solutions are playing in arenas around the country, NanoLumens, the world s leading manufacturer and marketer of indoor LED display solutions, today announced that 40 of its NanoSlim LED displays have been installed at TD Garden, with more to come, as part of a two-year
Lumense Introduces First Affordable, Continuous Ammonia Monitor for Poultry
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Lumense, an Atlanta-based developer of real-time sensors capable of continuously measuring the concentration of trace chemicals and biologicals in gases and liquids, announced today, at the International Production & Processing Expo in booth C13016, the availability of the Lumense Ammonia Monitor. Operating within the SensorITTM
Aerodynamics, Inc. Names F. Darrell Richardson as New President, CEO & Chairman
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Aerodynamics Inc. (ADI), a leader in full-service shuttle operations and tailored corporate flight solutions, is pleased to announce that Mr. F. Darrell Richardson will lead ADI as the new CEO, President and Chairman of the company. Darrell Richardson is a seasoned and accomplished aviation professional with over forty five years of
Logility Named a Food Logistics Magazine Top 100 Technology Provider for the Eleventh Consecutive
March 24, 2015
Logility Voyager Solutions Highlighted for Increasing Supply Chain Success at Food & Beverage CompaniesATLANTA--Logility, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, today announced Food Logistics magazine has selected Logility for the 11th consecutive year for inclusion in its
Lehigh Technologies Tom Rosenmayer to Speak at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
March 24, 2015
Specialty materials leader to discuss sustainable MRP technology at Innovative Materials for Asphalt Materials workshopATLANTA--Lehigh Technologies, a leading specialty materials company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRP), announced today that Dr. Tom Rosenmayer, vice president of technology, will speak at the annual Transportation
MAFSI Releases 2015 Commercial Foodservice Market Forecast with Predicted +4.1 Percent Growth in
March 24, 2015
Industry s Leading Report Includes First-Time Expanded Sub Equipment CategoriesATLANTA & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Manufacturers Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI) has released their 2015 Commercial Foodservice Market Forecast; a member-sourced report compiling intelligence from the leading sales and marketing agencies in the
GE Improves Grid Reliability with New UL-Certified Smart Meters
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--GE s Digital Energy business (NYSE:GE), in collaboration with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), has announced that its commercial and industrial smart meters have achieved a UL voluntary safety certification, making them the first meters of this type in the industry to receive this significant mark. In April 2014, GE announced that its
Superior Essex Announces Publication of Industry-First Optical Fiber EPDs
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--Superior Essex announces that it is the first company in the telecommunications cable manufacturing industry to offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Optical Fiber cables. EPDs have been published for twenty-five (25) Superior Essex premises optical fiber cable products, including multiple designs of plenum rated and riser
DEKRA Joins IMSA As Official Technical Partner For TUDOR Championship, Continental Tire Challenge
March 24, 2015
New Partnership Includes Title Sponsorship Of DEKRA Green Challenge AwardATLANTA--DEKRA North America, Inc. and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) today announced a multi-year agreement that makes DEKRA the Official Technical Partner of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, as well as a
NRG eVgo Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Atlanta
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), is expanding its comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure designed to support EV drivers whenever and wherever they choose to charge - at single family or apartment residences, at work, on the road, or even at the airport to the Atlanta metro area. The new network will give
PT&C Forensics Announces Acquisition of LWG Consulting
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--PT&C Forensics, Inc. (DBA PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.), a leading provider of forensic engineering services to the insurance claims industry, today announced that it has acquired global forensic engineering firm, LWG Consulting, Inc.Based in Northbrook, Illinois, LWG is a leader in forensic engineering, with over 20
DEKRA Announces Acquisition of Six Automotive Emission and Safety Inspection Stations in Utah
March 24, 2015
ATLANTA--DEKRA North America (NA), Inc. today announced the acquisition of six automotive inspection stations in Utah. DEKRA has acquired all of the Just Emissions testing locations in Salt Lake City, West Jordan, West Valley, Murray, Midvale, and Ogden, Utah, and will begin operations as DEKRA Just Emissions beginning today.Our stations specialize
GE s New Current Transformers Help Utilities Maximize Revenue and Decrease Cost, Orders Up 41
March 24, 2015
Orders of GE s EncompassTMand RevenueSenseTM600-Volt Current Transformers Up 41 Percent Since June LaunchProvides Utilities with an Accurate, Wide-Range Solution to Measure Distributed EnergyExceeds Accuracy Range Standards by IEEE for Revenue MeteringPerformance Range Reduces Asset and Operational CostsATLANTA--GE s Digital Energy business today
OSG to Open New Warehouse Facility in Georgia
March 24, 2015
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL - OSG Tap & Die, Inc. is expanding their presence in the Southeast by opening a new Regional Service Center at 5324 Georgia Highway 85 in Forest Park, Georgia. Set to open on December 1st, the 21,198-square-foot facility will stock a complete line of cutting tools, with over 25,000 SKUs for OSG taps, end mills, drills,