Key Developments For Accelrys, Inc.
Accelrys, Inc. (ACCL.O) (Consolidated Issue listed on NASDAQ Global Market)
Accelrys, Inc. Names Max Carnecchia To Serve As Chief Executive Officer And President
Accelrys, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has named Scipio Max Carnecchia to serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President, effective today. Mr. Carnecchia has also been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Bayer Technology Services and Accelrys, Inc. Announce Their Partnership and Cooperation in the Areas of Material Modeling and Simulation Environment
Bayer Technology Services GmbH (BTS) and Accelrys, Inc. announced that BTS has chosen Accelrys as their partner in the area of Materials Modeling and Simulation. BTS gains access to Accelrys' complete range of modeling and simulation tools including Materials Studio4.4, the newest version of Accelrys' multiscale modeling and simulation platform. BTS has selected Accelrys as a partner due to the breadth and depth of its Materials Studio solution. Materials Studio extends the capabilities that have been limiting researchers in solving real-world problems. The agreement forms part of a strategic innovation initiative at BTS providing services as well engaging in a range of academic collaborations.
Accelrys, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer
Accelrys, Inc. announced that Mark Emkjer, its President and Chief Executive Officer has resigned as an officer and director of the company, effective January 5, 2009. Mr. Emkjer will remain employed by the Company until February 1, 2009 to assist in transitioning his role and responsibilities. The Company`s Board of Directors (the Board) has appointed Mr. Todd Johnson to serve as the Company`s interim President and Chief Executive Officer while the Company commences an immediate search for Mr. Emkjer`s successor.
Accelrys, Inc. And Becton Dickinson Announces New OEM Agreement
Accelrys, Inc. and Becton Dickinson, a global medical technology company, have entered into an agreement under which Becton-Dickinson will integrate Accelrys' SciTegic Enterprise Server (SES) into its BD AttoVision software. Utilizing Accelrys' SES, the new integrated system will significantly improve the analysis, categorization, storage and reporting of images and data generated on Becton Dickinson's High Content Screening (HCS) instrumentation, resulting in higher productivity for BD customers. A commercial version of the integrated product is expected to be available to Becton-Dickinson customers by the middle of calendar year 2009. This collaboration will provide BD customers with an enhanced, feature-rich solution for the data analysis component of the BD Pathway instrument platform. The enhanced analytical capabilities of Accelrys' SES will give BD a competitive advantage and product differentiation, resulting in greater efficiencies and reduced costs for BD customers.
Accelrys, Inc. Announces New Re Seller Agreement In Computer Aided Engineering
Accelrys, Inc. announced that it has entered into a re seller agreement with CADFEM, an engineering solutions provider for computer aided engineering based in Germany, to deliver modeling and simulation software solutions to CADFEM customers in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, CADFEM will add the Company' Materials Studio software to the set of multi scale tools it offers to its materials engineering customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
