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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; “Rigaku”), announced that the results of a joint research project conducted with Shionogi & Co., Ltd., JEOL Ltd., and Meiji Pharmaceutical University have been published in Crystal Growth & Design, a world-renowned international journal in the field of crystallography. This research uncover...

BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Julii Holdings ("Julii"), a permanent holding company focused on acquiring and stewarding exceptional small businesses across the United States, today announced its launch. Founded by investor and business owner Tim Myers, Julii was created in response to one of the most significant transitions underway in the American economy: the retirement of millions of small business owners over the coming decades. While these businesses serve as the backbone of local commun...

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) announced today financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2026. “For the three months ended April 30, 2026, net sales increased 7.5% to $50.3 million, compared to $46.7 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by higher sales volumes in both North America and the MENA region. Gross profit was $14.6 million, compared to $16.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The decrease in gr...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences — released its 2025 Do More Good Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to creating better products and experiences for people and the planet. IFF’s increasingly nature-based portfolio underscores the central role of sustainability and positions its innovation at the intersection of biology and chemistry. Through continued investment in R&D, expanded glob...

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Americhem, a global leader in custom polymer solutions, today announced the launch of its Laser Marking Solutions platform, a portfolio of masterbatches and engineered compounds designed to enhance laser marking performance across a wide range of polymer systems. Developed to help OEMs meet growing traceability, compliance and product identification requirements, the platform delivers durable, machine-readable markings for applications in healthcare, trans...

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entries for the 2026 Brick in Architecture Awards, the leading international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Project entries in nine categories will compete for a Best in Class, Gold, Silver or Bronze award and an overall Craftsmanship Award. The winners will be judged by peers in October. Winning projects and teams will be honored live at the Brick Exc...

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carr's Hill Partners acquires OMNI, a Louisiana-based manufacturer of conduit solutions for infrastructure markets across the Southeast....

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Safety Apparel appoints Michael Enright as Chief Executive Officer; Chuck Grossman Jr. transitions to Vice Chairman....

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aisan adopts Celanese POM ECO-C for fuel pump modules supplied to a North American automaker...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of John Smith to vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA, effective July 1, 2026. He will report to Henrik Bergström, senior vice president, global architectural coatings. Smith will succeed Steve Pocock, who has announced his decision to retire effective June 30, 2026. “With more than 25 years of international leadership experience, John brings a strong track record of driving profitable growth across consumer and...