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Facebook Is to Acquire Mobile Data Compression Start-up Onavo

Oct 17, 2013

Social networking giant Facebook is to acquire mobile data compression start-up Onavo in a bid to make its services more cross-platform - especially for users accessing the service on mobile devices. Founded in 2010 by Guy Rosen and Roi ...

Tags: Computer Products, software

Furniture/Today Submits Product Photos to Be Considered for Its Point Market Feature

Oct 17, 2013

Furniture/Today invites companies to submit photos of product introductions to be considered for its Best of Market High Point Market feature, to appear in the Nov. 4 issue. Well-received furniture, bedding and rugs introductions in all ...

Tags: Furniture, Furnishing

Rugs America Has Signed an Agreement with Furniture First to Offer The Harrisburg

Oct 17, 2013

Rugs America Corp. has signed an agreement with Furniture First to offer the Harrisburg, Pa.-based buying group's members a full-size gallery rug program. Rugs America officials said Furniture First members will have the opportunity to ...

Tags: Rug, Furniture, Furnishing, Textile

Prices for Ferrous Scrap Exports From The US West Coast Increased

Oct 17, 2013

Prices for ferrous scrap exports from the US West Coast increased for a third consecutive week this week, with deals for containerized heavy melting scrap I/II (80:20 blend) being concluded at $358/mt CFR Taiwan on Wednesday, up about $2/mt ...

Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, Chemicals

Tarkett Will Present a Webinar, Designing People-Friendly Spaces

Oct 17, 2013

Tarkett will present a webinar, Designing People-Friendly Spaces: Keeping Occupants Healthy, Safe and Comfortable, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET. The complimentary webinar is open to all professionals in architecture, interior ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration

Taiwan's CPC Will Become a Net Exporter of Isomer-Grade Mixed Xylenes in 2014

Oct 17, 2013

Taiwan's CPC will become a net exporter of isomer-grade mixed xylenes in 2014 from being a net importer as it has been producing more MX by using feedstock reformate supplied by its own system, a company source said Wednesday. "We are ...

Tags: taiwan, oil, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy

AIG Launched a Web-Based Service to Help Companies Estimate The Cost of Recall Incidents

Oct 17, 2013

In response to the growing financial impact and frequency of product recalls for food and beverage manufacturers, distributors and importers in the U.S. and Europe, American International Group (AIG) today launched NOVI, a web-based service ...

Tags: AIG, Contaminated Product Insurance

Universal Fibers Has Purchased The Continuous Filament Bi-Component Production Assets

Oct 17, 2013

In support of its newly created Business Development Group and market diversification strategy, Universal Fibers has purchased the continuous filament bi-component production assets of Fiber Innovation Technology. Fiber Innovation ...

Tags: Textile, Universal Fibers, Construction

Swiss Re Is Looking for Viable Options to Divest Aurora National Life Assurance

Oct 17, 2013

Zurich-based Swiss Reinsurance (Swiss Re) is reportedly looking for viable options to divest Aurora National Life Assurance Co, as the company seeks to exit the US life and health insurance market. People familiar with the matter were ...

Tags: Life Insurance, Swiss Reinsurance

Surfaces and CFI Are Offering The Opportunity to Earn Certification in Wood

Oct 17, 2013

Surfaces and CFI, through a partnership to provide installation training for flooring installers, are offering the opportunity to earn certification in wood, laminate and ceramic flooring installation at Surfaces 2014. At the Mandalay Bay ...

Tags: wood, laminate, ceramic flooring

Shaw Industries Group Inc Is Installing Solar Panels on The Roof of Plant 15

Oct 17, 2013

Shaw Industries Group Inc. — a Dalton, Ga.-based floor covering provider and subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — is installing solar panels on the roof of Plant 15, its carpet tile manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Ga. ...

Tags: floor, Construction

Clothing and Textile Recycling Has Among The Highest Levels of Impact on Greenhouse Gasses

Oct 17, 2013

Current levels of clothing and textile recycling has among the highest levels of impact on reducing greenhouse gasses according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In its report entitled: Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling ...

Tags: Clothing, Textile

National Safety Apparel Has Raised The Bar with Their New DWR High Tech Premium Fleece

Oct 17, 2013

National Safety Apparel has raised the bar with their new DWR high tech premium fleece. The modacrylic/cotton fabrics used in producing the navy blue crew neck, pullover, half-zip, stand-up collar half-zip and full-zip fleece sweatshirts ...

Tags: Sweatshirts, Fleece Sweatshirts, Textile

DSM Signed a Partnership Agreement with PlastiComp, Inc., Based in Winona, Minnesota, USA

Oct 17, 2013

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has signed a partnership agreement with PlastiComp, Inc., based in Winona, Minnesota, USA, to develop new innovative bio-based Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) composite ...

Tags: Fiber, Textile

Bolger & O'Hearn Will Exhibit Two Products at The Upcoming IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo

Oct 17, 2013

Bolger & O'Hearn will exhibit two products at the upcoming IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013. Altopel F3 is an advanced fluorine-free finish that gives textiles a high degree of durable water repellency. The environmentally friendly ...

Tags: Textile

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