The 14th AFGC CHEP Retail Index released today has shown year-on-year growth in retail sales has remained strong despite easing moderately in the June 2014 quarter. The Index showed year-on-year retail sales growth was 5.2 per cent in the ...
BELLEVUE, WA — Truck manufacturer Paccar announced a nine-percent increase in profit in the second quarter of 2014 and Paccar Parts is building a new distribution center in Washington. "This new facility will more than double the ...
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WASHINGTON, DC— The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is upgrading its Safety Measurement System (SMS) website in response to industry feedback to make it more accessible and useful. The SMS site is where carriers ...
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A coalition of companies has been created in Taiwan to take advantage of the opportunities in the OLED market. The Organic Light-emitting Diode Lighting Commercialisation Alliance (OLCA) will aim to connect companies across the ...
Readers of Lighting are invited to join in a debate hosted by sister title The Architects’ Journal and manufacturer iGuzzini between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 30 July. iGuzzini contends that the integration of light and architecture ...
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On Monday 11 August the FoodLegal Symposium: Breakthroughs in making and marketing healthier products is being held in the Melbourne CBD. Answering the big questions about making and marketing foods as ‘healthier’, the ...
Europe’s food safety assessor European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its advice on intake levels of energy, macronutrients and micronutrients in infant and follow-on formula, with the recommended maximum level of protein ...
Australian vegetable and potato growers’ representative body AusVeg has called for Australia to follow the UK’s lead and put in place a plan to source government-procured food from local suppliers and producers. UK Prime ...
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Arnott’s, the makers of the iconic Australian chocolate coated Tim Tam biscuits, has launched a new cake-inspired Tim Tam variety in Australia in collaboration with celebrity patissier Adriano Zumbo. Inspired by the Red Velvet Cup ...
Three tile companies donated tile and installation materials to Habitat for Humanity homes in North Carolina. Best of Tile, Neuse Tile Service and USG Corp. donated tile and installation materials to tile eight Habitat for Humanity homes ...
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Diablo Pergo Blades are ideal for cutting laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, engineered flooring, bamboo and wood on any table, miter or slide miter saw. The new Diablo Pergo Blades are designed for cutting the abrasive material found ...
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The deadline for the Chicago Floorcovering Association's (CFA) Member of the Year nominations has been extended to Monday, Aug. 4. Every year, CFA honors a member for their significant contributions to the industry. This includes their ...
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M S International (MSI) will open its newest distribution center in Charlotte, N.C. The new facility in Charlotte will stock a full offering of MSI product lines including natural stone, quartz, porcelain, ceramic and glass tile. ...
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Wagner Meters now offers direct shipping to international customers. "We have customers from all parts of the globe, and now a Wagner Meters' moisture meter or Rapid RH system can be ordered from the website and shipped directly to them. ...
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The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has unveiled a new, free, online search tool consumers can use to find out if a vehicle is directly impacted by a ...
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