Industrial organization

ASSA ABLOY Sells Wood Door Business in the US to Masonite

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Monday, June 4, 2018
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Assa, Masonite, Door, Yachting, Boating, Industrial organization

ASSA ABLOY has sold its Wood Door business in the US to Masonite (NYSE: DOOR).

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  • ASSA ABLOY has sold its Wood Door business in the US to Masonite (NYSE: DOOR).
  • The ASSA ABLOY Wood Door business consists of two companies Graham Wood Doors, based in Mason City, Iowa and The Maiman Company, based in Springfield, Missouri with a total of 275 employees.
  • Graham is a manufacturer of flush architectural wood doors and Maiman is a manufacturer of thermal fused doors and stile and rail doors.
  • "I find it very satisfying that with Masonite the Wood Door business and employees get a committed, experienced owner that gives the business a new home and creates opportunities for the future," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.

Deere takes legal action to protect product patents

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Friday, June 1, 2018
John Deere, Economy of the United States, Industrial organization, Agricultural machinery, Moline, Illinois, AGCO, Deere

MOLINE, Ill., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today took legal action against Precision Planting LLC and AGCO Corporation, claiming that the companies have infringed on 12 John Deere patents.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today took legal action against Precision Planting LLC and AGCO Corporation, claiming that the companies have infringed on 12 John Deere patents.
  • The Deere patents relate to several of the unique and inventive aspects of John Deere planting equipment, many of which are embodied in the state-of-the-art technology Deere has named ExactEmerge.
  • The lawsuit states that products made or sold by Precision Planting, including vSet seed meters along with SpeedTube products, infringe on Deere patents.
  • Deere states in the court filing that it has not licensed or otherwise authorized use of its patents by Precision Planting or AGCO.

Panasonic, Qualcomm and Ford Join Forces on First U.S. Deployment for C-V2X Vehicle Communications in Colorado

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Technology, Industrial organization, Business, Kapsch, Panasonic, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Kapsch CarrierCom AG

Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region.

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  • Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region.
  • Panasonic was highlighted inForbes Magazine'sGlobal 2000 ranking as one of the Top Ten Best Regarded Companies for 2017.
  • For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com .
  • Kapsch TrafficCom currently has more than 4,800 employees, and generated revenue of approximately EUR 648 million in fiscal year 2016/17.

Global School Furniture Market Report 2018-2023: Key Players are Herman Miller, HNI Corporation, Steelcase, Knoll, Inc., and Smith System

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Design, Industrial design, Steelcase, Economy of the United States, Knoll, Industrial organization, HNI Corporation, Market

The "School Furniture Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2018-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "School Furniture Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2018-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global school furniture market reached a value of US$ 4 Billion in 2017.
  • Creating learning environments that keep students focussed and comfortable has become one of the primary goals of the educators, thereby positively influencing the global school furniture market.
  • The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key global players being Herman Miller, HNI Corporation, Steelcase, Knoll, Inc., and Smith System.

ASSA ABLOY Recognized by Forbes as One of the World's Most Innovative Companies

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Assa, Yachting, Industrial organization, Boating, Emtek

ASSA ABLOY is once again included in Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies list.

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  • ASSA ABLOY is once again included in Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies list.
  • "I'm very proud that we have achieved such success with our innovation," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • This is the fourth time that ASSA ABLOY has been in Forbes' innovation top 100 reflecting how the company has sharply increased its investment in innovation and product development since 2007.
  • About ASSA ABLOYASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

ASSA ABLOY Recognized by Forbes as One of the World's Most Innovative Companies

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Assa, Yachting, Industrial organization, Boating, Emtek

ASSA ABLOY is once again included in Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies list.

Key Points: 
  • ASSA ABLOY is once again included in Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies list.
  • "I'm very proud that we have achieved such success with our innovation," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • This is the fourth time that ASSA ABLOY has been in Forbes' innovation top 100 reflecting how the company has sharply increased its investment in innovation and product development since 2007.
  • About ASSA ABLOYASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

Olympus and Hitachi Healthcare Americas Introduce ARIETTA 850

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Economy of Japan, Industrial organization, Business, Medical imaging, Image processing, Nuclear medicine, Elastography, Endoscopy, Olympus Corporation, Hitachi

The ARIETTA 850, the latest introduction from a continued partnership with Hitachi Healthcare Americas, features a new OLED monitor and eFocusing technology that enhance the ultrasound image, allowing for more detailed observation.

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  • The ARIETTA 850, the latest introduction from a continued partnership with Hitachi Healthcare Americas, features a new OLED monitor and eFocusing technology that enhance the ultrasound image, allowing for more detailed observation.
  • "The ARIETTA 850 premium ultrasound system expands clinical utility by offering the most advanced applications, such as elastography for GI tract diseases," said John Waddell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Hitachi Healthcare Americas.
  • To learn more about the ARIETTA 850 and Olympus ultrasound endoscopes, please contact Olympus at 1-800-848-9024.
  • Hitachi Healthcare Americas delivers best in class medical imaging technologies for healthcare providers.

Panasonic Residential Solar Business Advances Installer Portfolio with California's Fastest-growing Solar Company

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Technology, Industrial organization, Economy of Japan, Kadoma, Osaka, Panasonic, Installation, Solar energy in California, Installation software

Launched in the U.S. in 2016, the Panasonic Solar Premium Installer program provides value-added benefits and business opportunities to partners who meet Panasonic's high standard of excellence.

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  • Launched in the U.S. in 2016, the Panasonic Solar Premium Installer program provides value-added benefits and business opportunities to partners who meet Panasonic's high standard of excellence.
  • "The Panasonic Solar installer program is experiencing rapid success in just over two years, largely due to our team's strong focus on partnering with installers who are driving the U.S. solar market forward," said David Lopez, business development and regional sales manager, Solar Division, Panasonic Eco Solutions North America.
  • "We are proud to name Semper Solaris as the newest member of the Panasonic Premium Installer family, as a company who represents an honest commitment to customer service and solar installation excellence.
  • The Panasonic Solar Installer program is comprised of "Authorized" and "Premium" Installers, and premium installers are involved in continuous efforts with Panasonic to promote the HIT brand.

LG V35 ThinQ Offers FullVision OLED Screen and Deep AI Integration

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Touchscreen mobile phones, Technology, LG V series, LG Electronics, Consumer electronics, LG The V, Industrial organization, Smartphones

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --LG Electronics (LG) today announced the newest addition to its FullVision premium smartphone lineup, the LG V35 ThinQ.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --LG Electronics (LG) today announced the newest addition to its FullVision premium smartphone lineup, the LG V35 ThinQ.
  • Powered by the latest QualcommSnapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, the LG V35 ThinQ offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for richer camera, voice and gaming experiences.
  • The V35 ThinQ camera helps empower the user by providing helpful suggestions to capture the perfect shot.
  • The LG V35 ThinQ provides an OLED FullVision display that lets your true colors and creativity shine.

Panasonic Recognizes Digi-Key as E-Commerce Distributor of the Year

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Technology, Industrial organization, Consumer electronics, Kadoma, Osaka, Panasonic, Digi-Key, Digi

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, was awarded Panasonic's E-Commerce Distributor of the Year Award at the 2018 EDS Banquet in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, was awarded Panasonic's E-Commerce Distributor of the Year Award at the 2018 EDS Banquet in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America is the industrial components and electronic devices division of Panasonic Corporation of North America.
  • Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America provides key components that power the home appliances, consumer electronics, computers, communications, and commercial and healthcare products used by millions of people each day.
  • For more information, or to order from Digi-Key's full line of Panasonic products, please visit any of Digi-Key's global websites.