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Student Teams Compete in National Electricity Innovation Competition
March 24, 2015
In Partnership with Spark Clean Energy, ComEd and Exelon Award $20,000 in Prizes to Young Energy Innovation Thought-LeadersCHICAGO--More than 40 students from universities across the United States submitted concepts to the 2014 [Em]Powering Grid Resilience Student Innovation Competition. Undergraduate and graduate students were invited to submit
Littelfuse Illuminates Innovative Circuit Protection Solutions for LED Lighting Systems at the 2015
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, will showcase cutting-edge circuit protection technology designed for the full LED lighting system from the power input all the way to the LEDs themselves, at the Strategies in Light trade show. Littelfuse representatives will be available to discuss new technologies, trends, and
Lawson Products to Present at the 27th Annual ROTH Conference
March 24, 2015
ROTH Conference 2015CHICAGO--Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) ( Lawson or the "Company"), a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced that Michael DeCata, President and CEO, and Ronald Knutson, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be presenting at the 27th Annual ROTH Conference, which will take place from
Intertek Brings Expertise to ICPHSO National Meeting
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, will exhibit and present at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) annual meeting and training symposium, February 23-26 in Orlando. In addition to showing in the exhibition hall,
Livingston International and the National Small Business Association Announce Partnership to Power
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Livingston International and the National Small Business Association (NSBA) are making it easier for small businesses to reap the benefits of international trade. The two organizations signed a partnership agreement that offers NSBA members solutions that Livingston designed for small businesses, and an educational platform to help them
Manufacturing Jobs Increase in Illinois, Chicago
March 24, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturers News, Inc. -- Manufacturing employment in Illinois inched up over the past year, reports the 2015 Illinois Manufacturers Directory, a manufacturers database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, Illinois manufacturers added 2,397 jobs or a half percent, from
Chicago-Area Teens Explore Unexpected STEM Careers in the Music Industry
March 24, 2015
ComEd partners with The Remix Project Chicago to launch its Power of Possibilities campaign honoring Black History MonthCHICAGO--In honor of Black History Month, ComEd is partnering with The Remix Project Chicago to launch its Power of Possibilities campaign. This campaign will help Chicago-area youth discover how science, technology, engineering
John Crane Strengthens ASEAN Customer Service Capabilities
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--John Crane announced today the expansion of its service super center in Singapore plus the opening of two facilities in Malaysia: a sales and service office in Kuala Lumpur and a service center in Bintulu. These investments allow John Crane to respond faster to local customers service needs, increase hands-on training offered to customers,
Panduit Announces the Opening of the New Jack E. Caveney Innovation Center
March 24, 2015
Legacy of Innovation and Engineering Excellence ContinuesTINLEY PARK, Ill.--Panduit Corp., the leading global provider of innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announces the opening of the new 18,000 sq. ft. Jack E. Caveney Innovation Center in Tinley Park, IL that will accommodate more than 70 members of Panduit s Research
OpenMP ARB Announces ARM as New Member
March 24, 2015
27 vendors and research organizations now collaborating on developing parallel programming modelCHAMPAIGN, Ill.--ARM has joined the OpenMP Architecture Review Board (ARB), a group of leading hardware and software vendors and research organizations creating the standard for the most popular shared-memory parallel programming model in use
Polymicro Technologies Optical Fiber Bundle Assemblies at SPIE Photonics West
March 24, 2015
High power assemblies deliver unparalleled customization, performance and cost savingsLISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated will highlight its Polymicro Technologies Optical Fiber Bundle Assemblies in Booth 2233 at SPIE Photonics West, San Francisco, CA, February 10-12, 2015. The bundle assemblies are custom configured for scientific and industrial
Registration opens for ASSE Webinar: Protecting Temporary & Non-Traditional Workers
March 24, 2015
PARK RIDGE, Ill.--The American Society of Safety Engineers invites safety professionals to register for its virtual symposium entitled, Protecting Temporary and Non-Traditional Workers, where they will learn the best practices in hiring and training this working class.We want to give employers the tools they need to develop successful temporary
GE Delivers Its First IMO Tier III Compliant Marine Diesel Engines to Northern European Market
March 24, 2015
Bast Fosen orders eight engines from GE MarineCHICAGO--GE Marine (NYSE:GE) announced that Bast Fosen has chosen GE Marine s International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III compliant marine diesel engines for new and re-powered vessels. Bast Fosen will be among the first customers in Northern Europe to operate GE s diesel engines that meet IMO
The Middleby Corporation Acquires Marsal & Sons, Inc.
March 24, 2015
ELGIN, Ill.--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced it has acquired the assets of Marsal & Sons, Inc., a leading manufacturer of deck ovens based in Lindenhurst, New York with annual revenues of approximately $5 million.We are excited to add Marsal to our portfolio of leading brands. Founded in 1969, Marsal is a long standing
Innovative Marking and Coding Solutions from Videojet on Display at WestPack 2015
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, will be showcasing a number of innovative products at the 2015 WestPack show, held February 10-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.Our investment in innovation results in our customers not only improving operational reliability and
Panduit Releases Pre-Configured Industrial Distribution Frame (IDF)
March 24, 2015
Installs 25% Faster than Non-Pre-configured SolutionsProvides Highest Cooling Capacity in the IndustryTINLEY PARK, Ill.--Panduit Corp., a global leader in Unified Physical InfrastructureSM (UPI)-based solutions, announces the launch of the Pre-Configured Industrial Distribution Frame (IDF). The Pre-Configured IDF is specifically engineered to
MediSpec Medical Plastic Circular (MPC) Interconnect System From Molex
March 24, 2015
Economical custom-off-the-shelf interconnect with a 10,000-cycle durability ratingLISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated introduces the MediSpec Medical Plastic Circular (MPC) Interconnect System, an economical custom-off-the-shelf interconnect that delivers high-mating cycles and low-mating forces, at a fraction of the cost of competing machined-contact
Intertek Helps MaxLite Test the First Enclosed-Rated LED Lamp for Use in ENERGY STAR Luminaires
March 24, 2015
Energy Efficiency Testing for Product Inclusion on Certified Subcomponent DatabaseCHICAGO--Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, partnered with lighting product manufacturer MaxLite to bring its innovative new LED GU24 Puck Lamp to market quickly.An ENERGY STAR
Rubicon Technology Achieves Sapphire Production Breakthrough with Largest Sapphire Windows Ever
March 24, 2015
Originally conceived through a partnership with the United States Air Force Research Lab, the large-area sapphire windows will be used in military, commercial and industrial applicationsBENSENVILLE, Ill.--Rubicon Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, semiconductor, consumer electronics
Electronic Products Honors Littelfuse with Product of the Year Award for SP1012 Series TVS Diode
March 24, 2015
Winning product offers a 5x improvement over earlier implementationsCHICAGO--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has been honored with a 2014 Product of the Year Award from the editors of Electronic Products magazine. The winning product, the SP1012 Series TVS Diode Array (SPA Diodes), is a miniature, five-channel
Rubicon Technology to Showcase Optical Products at Photonics West 2015
March 24, 2015
Rubicon to display high-quality optical sapphire products at booth #2105BENSENVILLE, Ill.--Rubicon Technology, Inc.(NASDAQ:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, semiconductor and optical markets, today announced that it will showcase its line of optical products for use indefense and aerospace,instrumentation and
AAA: IL/IN Gas Prices on the Rise after Dropping to Lowest Levels since 2009
March 24, 2015
AURORA, Ill.--Illinois and Indiana gas prices are back on the rise after dropping to their lowest levels since 2009. The Illinois average price for an unleaded gallon of gasoline is $2.30, up $.18 from a month ago, but still down from $3.37 a year ago. In Indiana, the average price is $2.32, up $.40 from a month ago but still down from last year s
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. Announces New Head of Rubber Carbon Black Segment
March 24, 2015
LUXEMBOURG--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance Carbon Black, is pleased to announce, that Mark Leigh has been named Senior Vice President, Rubber Carbon Black, effective immediately. In this role he will provide leadership to the business line on a worldwide basis. He will also continue
Intertek Reports Record Completion Rate of AHRI Program Testing in 2014
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, is reporting high completion rates for the 2014 tests assigned to Intertek in the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Certification Programs. Over the course of the year, Intertek completed 2,757
New Hampshire Manufacturing Employment Growth Stalls
March 24, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--Manufacturers News, Inc. -- New Hampshire manufacturing employment posted a one percent decline over the past year, reports the 2015 New Hampshire Manufacturers Register, a manufacturers database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, New Hampshire manufacturers lost 770 jobs
MediSpec Non-Magnetic RF Contacts and Modules Enhance the Quality and Accuracy of MRI and Other
March 24, 2015
LISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated, one of the world s leading electronic connector companies, has launched a new product family of MediSpec Non-magnetic RF (radio frequency) Contacts and Modules as an extension to its existing line of RF/Microwave interconnect solutions. The company will showcase the new products at MD&M West, February 10 12,
Toyota to Create Turbulence in Windy City with Sporty Camry and Corolla Special Editions
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Winds of change will be blowing into the Chicago Auto Show. Toyota s Camry mid-size sedan, the best-selling car in America for the past 13 years, and Corolla compact sedan, the world s best-selling car of all time, will debut special edition models at next week s Chicago Auto Show. The debuts will be part of a press conference that will
Monroe Capital Expands Credit Facility to Data Physics Corporation
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Monroe Capital LLC today announced an increase in the credit facility to Data Physics Corporation to support the addition of Lansmont Corporation and Team Corporation. Both companies will join Data Physics, a portfolio company of Battery Ventures, as independent operating companies.Based in San Jose, California, Data Physics Corporation
ASSE s Professional Safety Journal: Outcomes-Based Accreditation Advances OSH Profession
March 24, 2015
DES PLAINES, Ill.--In an age where academic degrees may be literally printed from home, some experts are calling for the development of minimum requirements to accredit academic programs in the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession.An outcomes-based accreditation can assure a more efficient transfer of the required knowledge, skills or
Bretford Demonstrates the Power to Learn at TCEA 2015
March 24, 2015
Booth Depicts How Power-Enabled Furniture Keeps Teaching and Learning from Being Interrupted Throughout the School DayTCEA 2015CHICAGO--This year at TCEA 2015, February 4-6 in Austin, Texas, Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of technology-enabled furniture for learning and business environments, is demonstrating the important
Industrial Database Reports Idaho Manufacturing Jobs Rose 2.6% in 2014
March 24, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--For a third straight year, Idaho gained manufacturing jobs, reports the 2015 Idaho Manufacturers Directory, a manufacturers database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, Idaho manufacturers added 2,052 jobs or 2.6%, from November 2013 to November 2014, compared to 1.4%
ADM to Sell 50 Percent Stake in Northern Brazil Export Terminal
March 24, 2015
New joint venture will invest to quadruple facility s annual capacity to 6 million metric tonsCHICAGO--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell to Glencore plc (LSE: GLEN) a 50 percent stake in its export terminal in Barcarena, in the northern Brazilian state of Par. The ADM-Glencore joint
Molex Provides Medical Device Design Engineers With Advanced Technology Solutions
March 24, 2015
Company s electronic solutions enable smaller, more portable devices that deliver higher level of performance, reliability and durabilityMD&M West 2015LISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated is committed to helping medical design engineers meet the growing demand for smaller, more portable devices without sacrificing performance and reliability. The
MSCI President Weidner Shares Top Trends Impacting Metals Industry
March 24, 2015
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) President and CEO, M. Robert Weidner, III, discussed the top five trends challenging the metals industry in his State of the Industry address as his tour of MSCI chapters began this month, with stops in Chicago, Philadelphia and Spokane.Our goal is to provide accurate, indispensable
Chicago Area Utilities Join Forces to Help Families Save Electricity and Natural Gas
March 24, 2015
Super Savers Program offered by ComEd and Peoples Gas teaches kids, and their families, how to become more energy efficientCHICAGO--Nearly 5,000 Chicago fifth grade students are becoming Super Energy Savers through a joint education program offered by ComEd and Peoples Gas. Super Savers, a FREE science, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based
ADM to Present at 2015 CAGNY Conference
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) will present at the 2015 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Boca Raton, Florida, at 1:45 p.m. Eastern time. Presenters will be: CEO Juan Luciano; Ray Young, chief financial officer; and Greg Morris, president, WILD Flavors and Specialty Ingredients business
Molex And Newly-Acquired Oplink To Demonstrate Innovative Transmission And Transport Solutions At
March 24, 2015
Product Showcase to feature QuatroScale line of active optical products, OptoConnect Optical Enclosures and moreOFC 2015LISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated will feature new product demonstrations plus a product showcase of innovative solutions for optical communications and networking applications at the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Exposition,
GE Capital Launches Dealer Insights Portal
March 24, 2015
Online tool gives dealers actionable information to help guide decision makingCHICAGO--GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), a leading provider of inventory financing, announced it has launched Dealer Insights, an online portal designed to give motorsports dealers relevant information on inventory, demographics and financing to help
Molex Enhances Fiber Optic Solution Offerings
March 24, 2015
Oplink acquisition strengthens optical portfolio for telecommunications and datacom networkingLISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated announced today the expansion of its fiber optic technology platform following the recent acquisition of Oplink Communications. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Molex will now manage Oplink, a leading provider
KUKA Robotics Corporation debuts the LBR iiwa to North America at Automate 2015
March 24, 2015
Discover the new LBR iiwa from KUKA Robotics in booth # 870 at Automate 2015 Chicago, IL March 23rdMarch 26th2015SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. & CHICAGO--KUKA Robotics will exhibit among hundreds of world-class robotic industry suppliers at Automate 2015 Chicago in booth 840. Automate is the largest solutions-based showcase of automation technologies
GE Supplies EPA Certified Tier 4 Marine Diesel Engines and Propulsion Gearboxes to Reinauer
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--GE Marine announced that Reinauer Transportation Companies, LLC, purchased two GE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 certified marine diesel engines and two Lufkin Marine Propulsion Gearboxes for its new Articulated Tug & Barge (ATB). Lufkin is a part of GE Oil & Gas. Reinauer (http://www.reinauer.com) is a
TRICOR Systems Inc. Achieves Boeing Performance Excellence Award for the Fifth Consecutive Year and
March 24, 2015
ELGIN, Ill.--TRICOR Systems Inc. announced today that for the fifth consecutive year it has received the prestigious 2014 Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues this award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. TRICOR maintained a GOLD composite performance rating (100% in both quality
ASSE Supports Updating OSHA National Standards for Eye and Face Protection
March 24, 2015
PARK RIDGE, Ill.--This statement is attributable to ASSE President Patricia Ennis, CSP:The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has spoken out many times on the importance of using current American National Standards (ANSI) in legislation and regulation, since they are based on good science, sound technology, and the consensus process.This
John Crane Wins Exclusive Agreement for Portion of Clean Fuels Project in Kuwait
March 24, 2015
CHICAGO--John Crane today announced it has signed a frame agreement for the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) Clean Fuels Project, a modernization project that will upgrade two refineries in Kuwait. The agreement covers the full share of the mechanical seals and systems used for more than 530 critical pumps at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery,
ThomasNet s New Full-Service Digital Agency Boosts Sales for Manufacturers and Distributors
March 24, 2015
Chicago Manufacturer Sees 50 Percent Increase in Qualified ProspectsNEW YORK--ThomasNet today announced that its new full-service digital marketing agency, ThomasNet RPM (Results Powered Marketing) is fueling leads and sales for manufacturers and distributors, and helping them to reach large companies on their wish lists.We have created a dream
Intertek Expands Building Products Capabilities and Capacity in U.S.
March 24, 2015
New Facilities and First-of-Its-Kind Fire Testing Apparatus Underscore Ongoing Dedication to IndustryCHICAGO--Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, has announced its investment in expanded facilities and new testing devices to enhance its industry-leading breadth of
Reynolds Group Holdings Limited Announced Closing of Sale of SIG Combibloc Business
March 24, 2015
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Reynolds Group Holdings Limited announced the closing of the previously announced sale of its SIG Combibloc business (SIG), which is reported as its SIG segment, to Onex Corporation. The aggregate purchase price for SIG paid at closing was 3.575 billion, adjusted for estimates of certain items including closing date cash,
Virginia Gains Manufacturing Jobs for Third Straight Year as Food Products, Auto Sector Spur Growth
March 24, 2015
EVANSTON, Ill.--For a third straight year, Virginia gained manufacturing jobs, reports the 2015 Virginia Manufacturers Directory, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, Virginia manufacturers added 4,114 jobs or 1.2%, from December 2013 to December 2014, running ahead of
Molex Expands Heavy Duty Connector Portfolio for Industrial Automation
March 24, 2015
GWconnectsolutions combat mechanical stress in power, signal and control circuitsLISLE, Ill.--Molex Incorporated announces the expansion of its Heavy Duty Connectors following the recent acquisition of the GWconnect product range from Italian industrial connector manufacturer Westec Srl. GWconnect Heavy Duty Connectors provide exceptional
Siemens to Offer Commercial and Industrial Buildings More Water, Energy Saving Options
March 24, 2015
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--Siemens and Silver Bullet Water Treatment Company have entered into an agreement that will help broaden Siemens offerings of non-hazardous chemical water treatment solutions. Specifically, customers will be able to lease the EPA-proven technology to treat cooling tower water onsite.This makes for safer working environments and