The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced that Dow Chemical Company and Preferred Sands' innovation, TERAFORCE Technology, won the 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award. The winner, ...
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The WASDE and Crop Production Reports estimate record average yields for both corn and soybeans. Those big numbers make a bearish boom in the oversupplied markets. The USDA reports that average U.S. corn yields are 171.7 compared to ...
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The design world beyond the “less is more” doctrine is stylish, self-confident and successful. Luxury brands are demonstrating what the interiors sector is capable of when furniture is allowed to display an abundance of forms, ...
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Demand for engagement and wedding diamond jewelry is stronger than ever, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for the trade. Today's couples may be well-informed and have larger budgets, but they're still looking for guidance in their ...
Tags: Jewelry, Bridal Jewelry, Crafts
The global automotive plastics industry is in boom mode today. Improvements in vehicle design and the ongoing trend toward lighter weight for improved fuel efficiency have led to greater demand for engineering plastic components. A recent ...
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The Export Finance and Insurance Corporation’s (EFIC) Export Monitor newsletter considers the outlook for exports to Asia beyond commodities. "Tourism and education exports will continue their rapid expansion, driven by especially ...
CHICAGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is serving as the Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the emergency response to an oil spill that occurred last night when approximately 3500 gallons of diesel fuel was released into ...
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Sika is expanding its presence in the Asia/Pacific Region with the establishment of Sika Sri Lanka. This represents another milestone in Sika‘s ambitious growth strategy, with a clear focus on the accelerated build-up of operations in ...
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Over thirty journalists, bloggers, brands, inventors and table-top game lovers mingled with a hand-picked menu of games to 'suit every appetite'. The third Board Game Club moved to a new venue in Clapham's The Jam Tree earlier this week, ...
"Not only will the Wheel Loader be our star machine for 2014 – it may even be our best seller ever," said LEGO Technic's Niels Henrik Horsted. LEGO has partnered with Volvo Construction Equipment to launch a motorised LEGO Technic ...
Tags: LEGO, L350F Volvo Wheel Loader, Toys
Swedish integrated olefins and polyolefins producer, Borealis, has inked a 10-year deal with Antero Resources to supply ethane from the US for its flexible steam cracker in Stenungsund, Sweden. Alongside, Borealis has also signed a ...
China's refined copper surplus is expected to widen in 2014, on lower demand from the collateralized borrowing sector, as well as a slowdown in the domestic private sector's construction activities, Chinese industry experts said Thursday. ...
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Apparel retailer Uniqlo announces sales results for the month of July 2014. For July 2014 same-store sales decreased by 4.8% year on year while sales at our own stores decreased by 2.9%. Total sales including online sales decreased by 2.5%. ...
Tags: Apparel
Milk preferences are changing in the UK, with plant-based milks growing in popularity The fortunes of traditional dairy products may be turning in the UK, with sales decreasing, while things are looking considerably more positive for the ...
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The Australian food, beverage and grocery manufacturing industry has an annual turnover of approximately $111 billion, directly employs almost 300,000 people, with half of those in rural and regional areas, and generates $24 billion in ...
Tags: food, food packaging, Packaging