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It Would Be a Global Showpiece for The Creative Use of Glass in Contemporary Architecture

Apr 8, 2013

When architects set out to create the world’s tallest hotel, in the world’s most luxurious city, they knew it would be a global showpiece for the creative use of glass in contemporary architecture. Reaching 77 storeys ...

Tags: Saint-Gobain, World'S Tallest Hotel, Construction

Turkey's Scrap Imports Decreased by 15.6%

Apr 8, 2013

According to the data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), in February this year Turkey's steel scrap imports fell 15.6 percent compared to January and were down 40.6 percent compared to the same month of 2012, amounting to ...

Tags: Scrap Imports, Mineral

John Crane Is Reintroducing Its Ambassador Programme After Its Success Last Year

Apr 8, 2013

John Crane is reintroducing its Ambassador programme after its success last year. Laura from The Life and Times of the Working Mum (pictured) has been chosen as the summer ambassador. She will work closely with the firm from May to August ...

Tags: John Crane, toys, toy

The Turkish Scrap Index Continued to Move Downwards

Apr 8, 2013

In the week from April 1 to April 7, the Turkish scrap index continued to move downwards, while the US (East Coast) HMS I/II scrap export index switched to sideways movement on the Orbis Steel Index. In the given week, the Turkish HRC and ...

Tags: Scrap, Steel Index, Mineral

Ukraine Introduced a Quota of 10.2 Million Mt on Imports of Coal and Banned Coke

Apr 8, 2013

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a quota of 10.2 million mt on imports of coal (coking coal, bituminous coal and other types of coal) for 2013 and banned inbound shipments of coke this year in an effort to support local ...

Tags: Coking Coal Import, Coke Imports, Mineral

Moshi Monsters Has Generated Its Best Sales Results to Date

Apr 8, 2013

Moshi Monsters has generated its best sales results to date following the launch of Moshlings Series Six over Easter. Moshling sales tracked 15 per cent ahead of its previous best launch performance, while NPD data still shows the ...

Tags: Moshi Monsters, toys, toy sales

Hasbro Has Introduced a New Furby MouthOff app

Apr 8, 2013

Hasbro has introduced a new Furby MouthOff app which enables fans to talk just like their toy. The app is currently available to download for iOS and Android devices. Users can swap their mouth for a Furby mouth of their choice. They ...

Tags: Hasbro, toy, Android devices

The Domestic Steel Product Orders of Japan rises by 0.7% in Feb

Apr 8, 2013

According to the data released by the Japan Iron and Steel Association (JISF), steel product orders, including specialty steels, booked by domestic steel consuming sectors in Japan in February this year amounted to 7.5 million metric tons, ...

Tags: Domestic Steel Product, Mineral, Metallurgy

Independent Retailer Month Has Joined Forces to Support Indies Across The UK

Apr 8, 2013

The Independents' Day campaign and Independent Retailer Month have joined forces to support indies across the UK. Launching today, April 4th, the Independents' Day campaign will lead up to the nationwide event Independents' Day, held on ...

Tags: Retailer, Indie Retailer, toy industry

JSW's Crude Steel Output Increased by 15% in Financial Year 2012-13

Apr 8, 2013

JSW Steel, one of the largest Indian steelmakers, has posted a 15 percent year-on-year increase in crude steel production to 8.52 million mt in the financial year 2012-13 ended March 31, 2013. According to the company’s ...

Tags: JSW Steel, Crude Steel Production

A China-Based Water Company Has Signed an Agreement with Blue I Water Technologies

Apr 8, 2013

A China-based water company has signed an agreement with Blue I Water Technologies, a provider of advanced controllers and analyzers for the water treatment, to install 75 water analyzing and control units - HydroGuard HG 702 - to provide ...

Tags: Chinese Water Company, Blue I Water Analyzing Units, Agriculture

On This Week's Podcast We Discuss Samsung Breaking Away From Android

Apr 8, 2013

On this week's podcast we discuss Samsung breaking away from Android, Google's privacy woes, then 40th anniversary of the mobile phone, and the potential demise of Windows RT. This episode of Crash is presented by Graeme Burton, with ...

Tags: Samsung, Google, Phones, Windows

Santa Maria launched new dips in the TexMex range in a small SuperLock container

Apr 8, 2013

Swedish supplier of spices Santa Maria has launched its new dips in the TexMex range in a small SuperLock container provided by RPC Superfos. The 215ml handy plastic container comes with a click-on screw lid and has been selected for ...

Tags: Santa Maria, RPC Containers, Dips

The Financial Services Firm Has Unveiled Its New Report Entitled 2013 Global Forest

Apr 8, 2013

The financial services firm has unveiled its new report entitled 2013 Global forest, paper, and packaging trend watch: A changing landscape: South America’s influence on global markets. The report states that significant capacity ...

Tags: paper, packaging, packaging industry

MOCON and the Inspection Systems will establish a certified lab for permeation

Apr 8, 2013

MOCON, a global provider of instrumentation, consulting and laboratory services, has announced the partnership with the Inspection Systems, a Australia-based company to establish a certified lab for permeation, seal strength and leak ...

Tags: Package-Testing Lab, Packaging

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