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TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, announced today the completion of a demonstration flight of its "SKYDRIVE" eVTOL aircraft (SkyDrive Model SD-05). The flight, held at the test site inside the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, western Japan, was designed to simulate a scenic touring flight over the Seto Inland Sea. The flight, which was witnessed by Mr. Tsugumasa Muraoka, Governor of Yamaguchi Prefectur...

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) to produce 18 Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 (AMDT3) satellites to support the Golden Dome for America’s space-based capabilities. “L3Harris’ continued work in Indiana will deliver the next generation of space-based tracking capabilities that we need to protect the homeland and stay ahead of our adversaries,” said Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind. “T...

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) announced today it expects to release second quarter 2026 earnings at the close of business on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The earnings announcement will also be available on the Company's website at www.NewMarket.com the following day. A conference call and webcast are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to review second quarter 2026 financial results.You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) will hold a conference call on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 8:00am ET to discuss its results for the three-months ending June 30, 2026. A news release announcing AGI’s results will be issued after markets close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. To attend the event, please join using the AGI Second Quarter Results webcast link. Alternatively, participants can dial-in using +1-833-821-0159...

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptar Named Among Top 100 of America’s Best Companies by TIME...

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share. The dividend will be payable on August 14, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 24, 2026.About Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Corporation, headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, serving customers worldwide with hig...

COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) approved on July 12, 2026 an increase in the company’s quarterly common stock cash dividend of 10% from 2.00 dollars per share to 2.20 dollars per share. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 21, 2026. Cummins has increased the quarterly common stock dividend to shareholders for 17 consecutive years. About Cummins Inc. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is committed...

WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company [NYSE: TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing and a leading brand of outdoor living products, today announced the realignment of its North American distribution network. Specialty Building Products (SBP) will be Trex’s sole national distributor of decking and railing products across North America. In addition to SBP covering national distribution, Trex will also further expand its regional distribution footp...

FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SUNB, LSE: SUNB) (“the company”), a leader in the equipment rental industry, today announced that Ekta Singh-Bushell has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors as a non-executive director, effective August 1, 2026. Ms. Singh-Bushell brings extensive public board and executive leadership experience across finance, audit, technology, business transformation and cybersecurity. She currently serves on the boards of...

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plastec Technologies, Ltd. (OTCID: PLTYF) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors at a meeting held on July 13, 2026, approved: i) a final cash dividend, ii) the deregistration of the Company’s ordinary shares, and iii) a plan for liquidation and dissolution. Final Cash Dividend: The Board approved the declaration of a final cash dividend of US$0.39 per ordinary share. The dividend will be payable on or about August 3, 2026 to shareholders of reco...