The new plant near Prešov, Slovakia strengthens Leyard’s European presence as the digital display manufacturer continues its international expansion and market leadership

PREŠOV, Slovakia - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leyard, a global leader in visualization products, today announced that it is expanding its investment in Europe and support for international customers with a new factory and showroom planned near Prešov, Slovakia.

The 3,119 square-meter (33,500 square-foot) building, slated for completion in early 2017, will enable Leyard to meet the growing demand for its digital displays and video walls from European customers, especially those who prefer to purchase digital display solutions built in the European Union (EU). The new factory will supplement Leyard’s existing facilities in Albi (France), Shenzhen and Beijing (China), and Beaverton (USA).

“Europe is a critical market for us as we e ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has proudly announced that two programs within its School of Engineering were awarded with full ABET accreditation this week.

The prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or ABET, is the leading accrediting body for post-secondary academic programs in ‘applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology’.

The two programs to be granted the accreditation at AURAK, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering, are now internationally recognized as programs of the highest quality in terms of producing graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, AURAK president who has resolutely driven the University towards gaining international accreditation, was delighted upon he ... Read more »

RYE BROOK, N.Y. - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

    Advances Xylem’s strategy to be a leading provider of systems intelligence solutions in the global water sector
    Brings strong portfolio of smart water technologies in fast-growing segments and attractive, non-water adjacencies
    Sensus’ leading-edge technology and R&D capabilities accelerates Xylem’s innovation initiatives
    Sensus’ FlexNet® network technology provides platform for Xylem’s products and solutions, and for future growth
    Xylem reaffirms 2016 earnings outlook; expects acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings in 2017

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sensu ... Read more »

At 86, “Iron Nun” shows that a positive attitude is the key to success

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today unveiled a new film that captures how an unlimited mindset can be the key to breaking through limits, while staying forever young.

“Unlimited Youth” celebrates an extraordinary athlete, Sister Madonna Buder, and her determination to defy conventional conceptions of age. It is the latest installment in Nike’s “Just Do It – Nike Unlimited Campaign,” which hails both the everyday athlete and the champion athletes who regularly push beyond the unimaginable.

Sister Madonna Buder didn’t start running until age 48, but that first led to many more. Running eventually evolved into swimming and biking and her first IRONMAN® triathlon at age 55. Now 86 years old, with more than 370 triathlons under her belt, 45 of those at IRONMAN di ... Read more »