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Quanex Building Products Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Planned Chairmanship Transition

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023.
  • In addition, Quanex announced that the Board has determined that George L. Wilson, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will also become Quanex’s Chairman of the Board, effective February 27, 2024.
  • Mr. Wilson will replace current Chairman William C. Griffiths, who will be retiring from the Board as of the Company’s next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the Quanex Corporate Governance Guidelines.
  • Mr. Wilson’s appointment is subject to his re-election to the Board at the annual meeting.

Quanex Building Products Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 results on Thursday, December 14, 2023 after trading closes on the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • HOUSTON, TEXAS, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 results on Thursday, December 14, 2023 after trading closes on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • The Company has also scheduled a conference call for Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Participants can pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI8c21998a92f24071bb721ad032dd7661
    Registered participants will receive an email containing conference call details for dial-in options.
  • To avoid delays, it is recommended that participants dial into the conference call ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.

What's New: 2024 Lexus RZ

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand's lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand's lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.
  • Lexus' identifiable spindle grille is replaced by the Lexus spindle body, as introduced with the 2023 Lexus RX, showcasing a distinctive roof spoiler to suppress aerodynamic force.
  • For 2024, the RZ comes equipped with a new dual-voltage charging cable for 120V and 240V outlets.
  • The Lexus Reserve program will continue to provide RZ customers with an exclusive complimentary rental service to anyone who purchases/leases a 2023 or 2024 RZ.

Nextracker Achieves 10-Gigawatt Milestone in Middle East, Africa, and India Solar Power Markets

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212023457/en/
    Sakaka Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia featuring Nextracker's NX Horizon smart solar tracker.
  • We continue to invest in these markets with sales, engineering, and professional services teams to better serve our customers throughout the entire solar project lifecycle.
  • United Arab Emirates (Phase V of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park ) – project with Shanghai Electric and ACWA Power providing over one gigawatt of power for Dubai.
  • For more information about Nextracker’s integrated solar tracker and software solutions, please visit https://nextracker.com/trackers/

Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 679 MWp / 1 GWh Oberon Solar + Storage Project in California

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) today announced the commercial operation of its Oberon Solar + Storage project, located in Riverside County, California.

Key Points: 
  • Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) today announced the commercial operation of its Oberon Solar + Storage project, located in Riverside County, California.
  • The Oberon project generates 679 MWp/500 MWac of reliable solar energy, enough to power over 207,000 homes a year, and features 250 MW/1 GWh of co-located storage.
  • The project was built with First Solar modules from Ohio, NX Horizon smart solar trackers from Nextracker, and American-made structural steel.
  • “The Oberon project is much more than a new source of clean power for California.

Siemens, PTC, Autodesk, and Dassault Systèmes Named Market Leaders in ABI Research's MCAD SaaS Solution Supplier Competitive Ranking

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Another strong point bolstering PTC's score is customer feedback, a key criterion where PTC holds a dominant foothold through its active client engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Another strong point bolstering PTC's score is customer feedback, a key criterion where PTC holds a dominant foothold through its active client engagement.
  • Dassault Systèmes came in fourth and scored well by offering flexible payment structures, the largest market share, and the second-largest partner ecosystem.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's MCAD SaaS For Large Enterprise and Manufacturing at Scale competitive ranking report.
  • Competitive Ranking reports offer a comprehensive analysis of implementation and innovation strategies to offer unparalleled insight into a company's performance and standing compared to its competitors.

Siemens, PTC, Autodesk, and Dassault Systèmes Named Market Leaders in ABI Research's MCAD SaaS Solution Supplier Competitive Ranking

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Another strong point bolstering PTC's score is customer feedback, a key criterion where PTC holds a dominant foothold through its active client engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Another strong point bolstering PTC's score is customer feedback, a key criterion where PTC holds a dominant foothold through its active client engagement.
  • Dassault Systèmes came in fourth and scored well by offering flexible payment structures, the largest market share, and the second-largest partner ecosystem.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's MCAD SaaS For Large Enterprise and Manufacturing at Scale competitive ranking report.
  • Competitive Ranking reports offer a comprehensive analysis of implementation and innovation strategies to offer unparalleled insight into a company's performance and standing compared to its competitors.

Nanoramic Selected for $47.5 Million DOE Grant to Establish Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Manufacturing Plant

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Monday, December 4, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are excited to announce a pivotal achievement for Nanoramic. The Company has been selected for award negotiations by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) for a grant award as part of the DOE's Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Program. The DOE MESC award is a grant of $47.5 million in federal cost share (pending negotiations), which will enable the Company to establish a lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing plant in a former coal community in Bridgeport, CT. This announcement is a major third-party validation of our technology's value proposition and a source of great pride for our team. You can read more about the award in the DOE's public announcement here.

Key Points: 
  • Nanoramic has been awarded a $47.5 million grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing plant.
  • This grant, part of the DOE's Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Program, will enable Nanoramic to build a plant in Bridgeport, CT.
    BOSTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are excited to announce a pivotal achievement for Nanoramic.
  • The DOE MESC award is a grant of $47.5 million in federal cost share (pending negotiations), which will enable the Company to establish a lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing plant in a former coal community in Bridgeport, CT.
  • NX batteries are the perfect answer for on-shoring lithium-ion battery manufacturing in the U.S. because of their performance, cost, and sustainability advantages.

Red Bull Ford Powertrains pursues the sustainable future of motorsport with Siemens Xcelerator

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Monday, November 20, 2023

For the 2026 season, Red Bull Ford Powertrains will build power units for both the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Alpha Tauri F1 Teams and will be one of only six manufacturers supplying power units for the F1 series.

Key Points: 
  • For the 2026 season, Red Bull Ford Powertrains will build power units for both the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Alpha Tauri F1 Teams and will be one of only six manufacturers supplying power units for the F1 series.
  • From the announcement of its intent in 2021, Red Bull Ford Powertrains has set an ambitious goal of developing 2026-specification sustainable high-speed power units from the ground-up, while meeting new specifications from F1.
  • Like any start-up, Red Bull Ford Powertrains is breaking new ground with every component design, especially given the lack of historical data, in the extremely secretive world of powertrains development.
  • Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform.

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS Completes Acquisition of Shares in Tramo SA, Making It Fully Owned Subsidiary

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

TOKYO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (the "Company") hereby announces that as shown on August 21, 2023, in the "Acquisition of Shares of Tramo SA" announcement, it has completed the acquisition of shares in Tramo SA, a logistics company operating across Europe and the USA, through NIPPON EXPRESS ITALIA S.p.A., effective October 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (the "Company") hereby announces that as shown on August 21, 2023, in the "Acquisition of Shares of Tramo SA" announcement, it has completed the acquisition of shares in Tramo SA, a logistics company operating across Europe and the USA, through NIPPON EXPRESS ITALIA S.p.A., effective October 31, 2023.
  • The NX Group has strengthened its efforts in the apparel industry, which it has positioned as a priority industry in its business plan.
  • In particular, it has developed globally a highly specialized business led by NIPPON EXPRESS ITALIA S.p.A. in the field of luxury and fashion goods logistics.
  • In addition, by bringing together the logistics functions of the Tramo Group and NX Group's global network, the two groups will be able to expand each other's service line-ups and solution offerings.