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Sound Spending: Wounded Warrior Project Hosts Financial Class

Sound Spending: Wounded Warrior Project Hosts Financial Class

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event, financial professionals volunteered their time and expertise to warriors and their guests with in-depth briefings on effective financial planning practices. As participants met and mingled with fe ... Continue reading

Genesis Experience Offers Exclusive Customer Programs For Stress-Free Ownership

Genesis Experience Offers Exclusive Customer Programs For Stress-Free Ownership

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- The luxurious Genesis G90 flagship, and the mid-luxury Genesis G80 launch with customer programs and an industry-best warranty that exceed anything offered in the luxury market today. From valet service appointments, to complimentary scheduled maintenance and Genesis Connected ... Continue reading

Aeromexico Announces Promotional Collaboration With TripAdvisor To Encourage Its Flyers To Share Their Candid Feedback About Their Flight Experience

Aeromexico Announces Promotional Collaboration With TripAdvisor To Encourage Its Flyers To Share Their Candid Feedback About Their Flight Experience

New TripAdvisor Airline Reviews Platform Gives Travelers More Transparency and Insights into the Total Value of Aeromexico´s Flight Beyond the Price MEXICO CITY, July 21, 2016 -- Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, today announced that it has joined TripAdvisor® to promote its new airline reviews platform, which he ... Continue reading

AIAG Names Ryder's Courtney Harvath and Federal-Mogul's Jeffrey Wagner to Its Board of Directors

AIAG Names Ryder's Courtney Harvath and Federal-Mogul's Jeffrey Wagner to Its Board of Directors

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 21, 2016 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced the appointment of Mr. Courtney W. Harvath, senior director, supply chain, Ryder System, Inc., and Mr. Jeffrey S. Wagner, corporate quality director, powertrain, and global quality director, Sealing & Gaskets Business Unit, Feder ... Continue reading

Caliber Collision Teammates Rally Nationwide and Donate Record 3.1 Million Meals to Feed Children during Summer Months

Caliber Collision Teammates Rally Nationwide and Donate Record 3.1 Million Meals to Feed Children during Summer Months

LEWISVILLE, Texas, July 21, 2016 --  Caliber Collision's 5th Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive has resulted in 3.1 million meals collected for donation to 37 different food banks across the U.S. Caliber Collision, the largest collision repair company in North America, created the Rhythm Restoration food drive as ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Facility Closures in Connection with Restructuring Plan

Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Facility Closures in Connection with Restructuring Plan

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 21, 2016 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company") , a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, announced this week the closure of three North American facilities in connection with the cost reduction and restructuring plan previousl ... Continue reading

Goodyear Receives Secretary of Defense Freedom Award

Goodyear Receives Secretary of Defense Freedom Award

AKRON, Ohio, July 21, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  has been named a recipient of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the nation's highest honor given to employers for exceptional support of Guard and Reserve employees.  Goodyear was one of 15 companies across the United State ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin Team Achieves First PC-21 Flight under Australia's Air 5428 Pilot Training System Program

Lockheed Martin Team Achieves First PC-21 Flight under Australia's Air 5428 Pilot Training System Program

STANS, Switzerland, July 21, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd have successfully completed the initial production test flight of the first PC-21 aircraft destined for the Australian Defence Force under the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System program. Under a contract signed in December 2015, the initial seven ... Continue reading

Paramount Pictures and Eastern Air Lines Sign Marketing Partnership

Paramount Pictures and Eastern Air Lines Sign Marketing Partnership

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2016 -- Eastern Air Lines today announced their partnership with Paramount Pictures in connection with the release of this summer's highly anticipated movie "Star Trek Beyond." In celebration of the movie release this weekend from Paramount Pictures, Skydance, Bad Robot and Perfect Storm Entertain ... Continue reading

Second Quarter Of 2016 Reports Lower-Than-Expected Auction Volume, Vehicle Values Consistent With 2015, According To Kelley Blue Book

Second Quarter Of 2016 Reports Lower-Than-Expected Auction Volume, Vehicle Values Consistent With 2015, According To Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report that auction volume has declined slightly, despite peaking in the first quarter of 2016 from off-lease vehicle ... Continue reading

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Britta Seeger as Member of the Board of Management for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Britta Seeger as Member of the Board of Management for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales

STUTTGART, Germany, July 21, 2016 -- Britta Seeger appointed for three years as of January 1, 2017 Manfred Bischoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG: "The Mercedes-Benz brand is the heart of Daimler AG. The marketing and sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars is the most important connection with our customers, an ... Continue reading

Supreme Industries Reports Improved 2016 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results

Supreme Industries Reports Improved 2016 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results

GOSHEN, Ind.—Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies and specialty vehicles, today announced improved financial results for its second quarter and first half ended June 25, 2016. 2016 Second-Quarter Results Consolidated net sales incre ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota 4Runner Premium 4X4 Trail Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2016 Toyota 4Runner Premium 4X4 Trail Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2016 Toyota 4Runner Premium 4X4 Trail Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

GM Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Net Income Up 157 Percent

GM Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Net Income Up 157 Percent

DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced strong second-quarter net income to common stockholders of $2.9 billion, up 157 percent compared to $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2015. Earnings per share (EPS) diluted was a strong $1.81, compared to $0.67 in the second quarter a year ago. EPS diluted-adjusted was ... Continue reading

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend

LOWELL, Ark.—J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $ 0.22 (twenty-two cents) per common share, payable to stockholders of record on August 5, 2016. The dividend will be paid on August 19, 2016. About J.B. Hunt ... Continue reading

AAMCO Franchise Owners Report Strong Results During First Half Of 2016

AAMCO Franchise Owners Report Strong Results During First Half Of 2016

HORSHAM, Pa., July 21, 2016 -- AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. ("AAMCO"), franchisor of the world's largest branded chain of transmission specialists and an industry leader in total car care services, proudly announced today that during the first half of 2016 it has signed deposit agreements with current and prospective fran ... Continue reading

Air New Zealand Debuts Newest Safety Video

Air New Zealand Debuts Newest Safety Video

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2016 -- Air New Zealand teamed up with comedic actress Anna Faris, star of CBS' hit television show "Mom," and New Zealand actor and comedic legend, Rhys Darby, for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood. In true Hollywood fashion, the airline world-premiered the safety video in Los Angeles, ... Continue reading

AutoAlert's Kimberly Cowan Promoted to Vice President of Business Operations

AutoAlert's Kimberly Cowan Promoted to Vice President of Business Operations

IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- AutoAlert, the industry leader in data-mining and sales-lead generation, announces the promotion of Kimberly Cowan to Vice President of Business Operations from Director of Business Development. In her new role, Kimberly will oversee operational improvements, content, and other strategi ... Continue reading

Automotive Wire and Cable Materials Market: Leoni AG, Coficab Tunisie SA, and Sumitomo Corporation Will Collectively Account for 46.2% Revenue Share in 2016

Automotive Wire and Cable Materials Market: Leoni AG, Coficab Tunisie SA, and Sumitomo Corporation Will Collectively Account for 46.2% Revenue Share in 2016

VALLEY COTTAGE, New York, July 21, 2016 -- Global automotive wire and cable materials market revenues will grow by 7.3% in 2016, reaching nearly US$ 4 billion in revenues. Growth will be supported by increasing emphasis on safety and vehicle maintenance, as well as increasing installation of infotainment and navigation ... Continue reading

Bahrain Tire Sales to Soar 760K Units by 2021: TechSci Research Report

Bahrain Tire Sales to Soar 760K Units by 2021: TechSci Research Report

NEW YORK, July 21, 2016 -- Anticipated stabilization of crude oil price and growing vehicle fleet size to drive Bahrain tire market through 2021  According to recently released TechSci Research report, "Bahrain Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021", tire sales in Bahrain are forecast to cross 760,000 units by 20 ... Continue reading

DENSO in Maryville, Tennessee Breaks Ground on New Onsite Consolidated Warehouse

DENSO in Maryville, Tennessee Breaks Ground on New Onsite Consolidated Warehouse

MARYVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2016 -- Last year, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN) announced a $400 million investment to expand manufacturing lines, which would result in the creation of 500 new jobs. Today, the company broke ground on a key portion of this investment - a 186,528 square foot consolidated warehou ... Continue reading

Five-Ton Commercial Vehicle Restriction Starts Saturday on I-95 in Philadelphia for Democratic National Convention

Five-Ton Commercial Vehicle Restriction Starts Saturday on I-95 in Philadelphia for Democratic National Convention

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In preparation for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today issued a reminder that commercial vehicles weighing more than five tons will be prohibited from traveling on Interstate 95 between ... Continue reading

Teamster Airline Mechanics At Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract

Teamster Airline Mechanics At Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Approximately 300 Piedmont Airlines mechanics from Teamsters Locals 210, 355 and 776 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a five-year contract with the carrier. More than 83 percent of voting mechanics cast their ballots in favor of the agreement. The agreement was re ... Continue reading

How Does Your Favorite Car Brand's Web Site Rank

How Does Your Favorite Car Brand's Web Site Rank

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Use of online shopping tools on auto manufacturer websites can significantly improve satisfaction among consumers who are shopping for a new vehicle, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Manufacturer Website Evaluation StudySM—Summer, released today. The semiannual study, now in its 1 ... Continue reading

2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews

2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews

TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading

Alternative Powertrain Sales for Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles are Expected to Reach 820,000 in 2026, According to Navigant Research

Alternative Powertrain Sales for Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles are Expected to Reach 820,000 in 2026, According to Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.—A new report from Navigant Research examines the market for technologies to improve efficiency and reduce emissions from medium and heavy duty vehicles (MHDVs), with global market forecasts for annual sales of alternative powertrains, through 2026. In the United States, medium and heavy duty trucks use ... Continue reading

ARN Announces Auto Finance and Auto Remarketing Think Tank Conference in Atlanta

ARN Announces Auto Finance and Auto Remarketing Think Tank Conference in Atlanta

ATLANTA—ARN Automotive Society, Inc. WHAT: On August 2 – 3, 2016, the Automotive Resource Network – ARN Automotive Society will host its 2016 “Automotive Annual Conference: Auto Finance & Auto Remarketing Think Tank” at the Sheraton Atlanta. This year’s conference theme, The Future of the Automotive Industr ... Continue reading

Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Worth $14.88 Billion By 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Worth $14.88 Billion By 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2016 -- The global automotive refinish coatings market is expected to reach USD 14.88 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for automotive refinish coatings as they improve the durability and enhance the appearance of vehicles will fuel market gr ... Continue reading

China Zenix Auto Signs Strategic Partnership with Beijing Research Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Technology

China Zenix Auto Signs Strategic Partnership with Beijing Research Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Technology

ZHANGZHOU, China, July 21, 2016 -- China Zenix Auto International Limited ("Zenix Auto" or "the Company"), the largest commercial vehicle wheel manufacturer in China in both the aftermarket and OEM market by sales volume, today announced it has entered into a formal strategic partnership agreement with Beijing Resea ... Continue reading

College becomes first in the country to become an MOT approved Test Centre

College becomes first in the country to become an MOT approved Test Centre

Northumberland College has become the first college in the country to become an MOT approved Test Centre.   21 July 2016   The College's state-of-the-art motor vehicle workshop, based at its Ashington campus on College road has been approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), for its latest commercial ... Continue reading

Dana Holding Corporation Announces Second-Quarter 2016 Financial Results; Affirms Full-Year Guidance

Dana Holding Corporation Announces Second-Quarter 2016 Financial Results; Affirms Full-Year Guidance

MAUMEE, Ohio, July 21, 2016 --   Highlights Sales of $1.55 billion Net income attributable to Dana of $53 million Diluted EPS of $0.36; diluted adjusted EPS of $0.53 Adjusted EBITDA of $178 million, providing a margin of 11.5 percent Operating cash flow of $185 million; free cash flow of $108 million Affirmed full-ye ... Continue reading

Dana Holding Corporation to Change Name to Dana Incorporated

Dana Holding Corporation to Change Name to Dana Incorporated

MAUMEE, Ohio, July 21, 2016 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that, effective Aug. 1, it will change the company name to Dana Incorporated. The evolution is aimed to better reflect how the company conducts its business in the global marketplace – as a unified organization with an intense focus on customer s ... Continue reading

Fuel Delivery and Injection Systems Market is Expected to Reach $86,777 Million, Globally, by 2022 - Allied Market Research

Fuel Delivery and Injection Systems Market is Expected to Reach $86,777 Million, Globally, by 2022 - Allied Market Research

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 21, 2016 -- A new report published by Allied Market Research titled, World Fuel Delivery and Injection Systems Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014-2022," projects that the world fuel delivery and injection systems market would reach $86,777 million by 2022 at a CAGR of 4.26% from 2016 to 2 ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Surround View Systems Market Growth of 11.5% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts Report 2016-2020 - Key Vendors: Valeo, Continental, Ambarella - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Surround View Systems Market Growth of 11.5% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts Report 2016-2020 - Key Vendors: Valeo, Continental, Ambarella - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Surround View Systems Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The automotive surround view system is an emerging automotive ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) technology that assist in low speed vehicle manoeuvres such as while ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Strategic Business Report 2016-2022 - Telematics Shapes the Future of Automobiles in the 21st Century by Ushering in a New Era of Intelligence - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Strategic Business Report 2016-2022 - Telematics Shapes the Future of Automobiles in the 21st Century by Ushering in a New Era of Intelligence - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Commercial Vehicle Telematics - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Commercial Vehicle Telematics in US$ Million. The Global market is analyzed by the following Segments: By Type - Aft ... Continue reading

Global Tires Strategic Business Report 2016-2022 - Asia-Pacific Continues to Remain the Dominant - Research and Markets

Global Tires Strategic Business Report 2016-2022 - Asia-Pacific Continues to Remain the Dominant - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Tires - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided ... Continue reading

Global Trike Market 2016-2020 - Research and Markets

Global Trike Market 2016-2020 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Trike Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global trike market to grow at a CAGR of 13.22% during the period 2016-2020. The traditional two-wheeled motorcycle dominates the market because these machines are engineered with tested and pro ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls reports strong 2016 fiscal third quarter earnings; tightens guidance to higher end of previous range and announces acceleration of Tyco merger close

Johnson Controls reports strong 2016 fiscal third quarter earnings; tightens guidance to higher end of previous range and announces acceleration of Tyco merger close

MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2016 -- For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, Johnson Controls , reported $9.5 billion in revenues and net income from continuing operations of $383 million, which includes several non-recurring items. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter were $0.59. Adjusted non-GAA ... Continue reading

Moxie Wins Social Media Marketing for Delta Air Lines

Moxie Wins Social Media Marketing for Delta Air Lines

ATLANTA, July 21, 2016 -- Moxie announced today that it has been selected by Delta Air Lines, Inc. — one of the world's largest global airlines — as its social media agency following a competitive review. Moxie will manage social efforts, including strategy, content creation and analytics, across Delta's core chann ... Continue reading

PPG Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

PPG Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

PITTSBURGH—PPG today reported second quarter 2016 net sales of $4.1 billion, down less than 1 percent versus the prior year. Net sales in local currencies grew by more than 1 percent year-over-year, and acquisition-related sales contributed more than 1 percent. Sales volumes and selling prices were flat versus the pr ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Renault-Nissan Alliance Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

PARIS, YOKOHAMA, Japan and GENEVA, July 21, 2016 -- Alliance membership highlights its commitment to sustainability as a cornerstone of its business  Partnership confirms Alliance's aim to contribute towards a zero-emissions, zero-fatalities future The Renault-Nissan Alliance has become the newest member of the World ... Continue reading

Southwest Airlines Reports Record Quarterly Profit

Southwest Airlines Reports Record Quarterly Profit

DALLAS, July 21, 2016 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (the "Company") today reported its second quarter 2016 results:  Record quarterly GAAP1 net income of $820 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, compared with second quarter 2015 GAAP net income of $608 million, or $.90 per diluted share. Excluding special items2, recor ... Continue reading

Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

OMAHA, Neb., July 21, 2016 -- Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2016 second quarter net income of nearly $1.0 billion, or $1.17 per diluted share compared to about $1.2 billion, or $1.38 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2015. Second Quarter Results Diluted earnings per share of $1.17 declined 15 percent ... Continue reading

Axalta Coating Systems Receives Worthington Industries 2015 Certified Supplier Award

Axalta Coating Systems Receives Worthington Industries 2015 Certified Supplier Award

Worthington Industries' David Cepek, Director of Cylinders Purchasing (left) and Paul Lilko, Director of Cylinders Quality (right) present 2015 Certified Supplier Award to Michael Stuhldreher, Axalta Market Development Manager. (Photo: Axalta) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.ne ... Continue reading

BorgWarner's Compact EGR Valves Help Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions For Hyundai-Kia's 1.6-liter GDI Kappa Engine

BorgWarner's Compact EGR Valves Help Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions For Hyundai-Kia's 1.6-liter GDI Kappa Engine

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21, 2016 -- BorgWarner supplies its advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve for the new Hyundai Ioniq sedan and the Kia Niro crossover sport utility vehicle. These gasoline and hybrid vehicles are powered by the 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Kappa engine, expected to drive a ... Continue reading

Bunch to Retire as PPG Executive Chairman, CEO McGarry Elected to Succeed

Bunch to Retire as PPG Executive Chairman, CEO McGarry Elected to Succeed

Charles E. Bunch will retire Sept. 1, 2016, as executive chairman of the PPG board of directors after 37 years with the company. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Charles E. Bunch will retire Sept. 1, 2016, as executive chairman of the PPG board of ... Continue reading

Drone Delivery Canada Reports on Commercial Flight Testing

Drone Delivery Canada Reports on Commercial Flight Testing

Highlights: Test results exceed expectations in terms of flight time and payload carry Our business is building Canada's first 'railway in the sky' on a 'depot to depot model' In active discussions with large Canadian multinationals as well as government organizations TORONTO, July 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Drone Delivery Canad ... Continue reading

FCA US Announces First Dealerships to Earn Customer First Award for Excellence

FCA US Announces First Dealerships to Earn Customer First Award for Excellence

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21, 2016 -- 124 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships have earned the inaugural 2016 Customer First Award for Excellence Consumers will recognize these elite dealerships as providing the best sales and service experience Dealers may use inaugural Customer First Award for Excellence l ... Continue reading

Implant Sciences Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Zapata Industries, Plan to Extinguish Debt and Uplist to NASDAQ

Implant Sciences Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Zapata Industries, Plan to Extinguish Debt and Uplist to NASDAQ

WILMINGTON, Mass., July 21, 2016 -- Implant Sciences Corporation (OTCQB: IMSC), a leading manufacturer of explosives trace detection (ETD) solutions for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) applications, is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Zapata Industries SAS of Marseilles, France. Z ... Continue reading

Iteris Sets Fiscal First Quarter 2017 Conference Call for Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. ET

Iteris Sets Fiscal First Quarter 2017 Conference Call for Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. ET

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Iteris, Inc. , the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced that it will conduct a conference call on Thursday, August 4, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 20 ... Continue reading

LiqTech Enters Into A Framework Agreement For Diesel Particulate Filters Valued At $2.2 Million For The Chinese Market

LiqTech Enters Into A Framework Agreement For Diesel Particulate Filters Valued At $2.2 Million For The Chinese Market

BALLERUP, Denmark, July 21, 2016 -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NYSE MKT:LIQT), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration products and systems, announces today that it has entered into a strategic relationship with one of the leading Chinese companies for diesel particula ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates LRASM's Surface Launch Capabilities

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates LRASM's Surface Launch Capabilities

ORLANDO, Fla., July 21, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin recently conducted a successful controlled flight test of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) surface-launch variant from the Self Defense Test Ship at Pt. Mugu Sea Range, California. This was the third successful surface-launched LRASM test, proving the missile's a ... Continue reading

PPG Reaches Agreement with Vitro for Sale of Flat Glass Operations

PPG Reaches Agreement with Vitro for Sale of Flat Glass Operations

PITTSBURGH—PPG today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its flat glass manufacturing and glass coatings operations to Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., a leading producer of flat glass and specialty products. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2016, subject to customary clo ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors Conference Call and Webcast of Second-Quarter 2016 Results Scheduled for August 4

Spartan Motors Conference Call and Webcast of Second-Quarter 2016 Results Scheduled for August 4

CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 21, 2016 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its second-quarter 2016 results prior to the market opening on Thursday, August 4, 2016.  The Company will also host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional invest ... Continue reading

SSL to provide robotic arms to DARPA for satellite servicing

SSL to provide robotic arms to DARPA for satellite servicing

PASADENA, CA, July 21, 2016 - Space Systems Loral (SSL), a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, today announced it has received $20.7 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to design and build robotic arm flight hardware for the first phase of the agency's Roboti ... Continue reading

The Audi Player Index – a new form of soccer intelligence – now with live integration into the MLS Match Center and MLS App

The Audi Player Index – a new form of soccer intelligence – now with live integration into the MLS Match Center and MLS App

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail HERNDON, Va.—Earlier this year, Audi of America combined its passion for innovation with a commitment to growing the sport of soccer in America to launch the Audi Player Index. Today, Audi has taken this new form of soccer intelligence to the next level with the integration of the li ... Continue reading

Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Partner with Children’s Health to Launch Buckle Up for Life in North Texas

Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Partner with Children’s Health to Launch Buckle Up for Life in North Texas

Children’s Health partners with Toyota and CC to launch Buckle Up For Life to help keep children safe in cars in North Texas. (Source: Buckle Up for Life) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Children’s Health partners with Toyota and CC to launch Buckle Up For Life to h ... Continue reading

TraxStar Technologies Highlights QATrax at Automotive Testing Expo 2016

TraxStar Technologies Highlights QATrax at Automotive Testing Expo 2016

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- TraxStar Technologies will attend the Automotive Testing Expo North America 2016 at booth 7042 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi Michigan on October 25, 26 and 27, 2016. TraxStar Technologies test lab management software, QATrax, is the premier hardware test lab manageme ... Continue reading

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