I was going to write about Educational Technology, as Bett (the world’s leading educational technology event) is happening in London at the end of the month. I also considered writing about the Education World Forum, which is linked ...
Spain-based mid-market private equity firm Mercapital has acquired 80% stake in Group Betapack, a Spanish maker of plastic caps and closures for euro 40m. The company is aiming to consolidate Betapack's position as a supplier of closures ...
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XpresSpa operates 28 traveler comfort locations in 14 major airports on two continents. DALLAS, TX, January 17, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- McCusker Service Group, a leading worldwide provider of field service maintenance services, has ...
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The Canadian Competition Bureau has confirmed that it does not intend to challenge US-based ConAgra Foods’ acquisition of Ralcorp for $6.8bn. This decision by the agency satisfies one of the conditions for the completion of the ...
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Peeland Samsung Electronics, Inc. today announced the international expansion of the popular Peel Smart Remote app. This launch represents the first phase of a global rollout, beginning with localized TV program information in over 20 ...
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Demandware, Inc. a leader in on-demand ecommerce announced that the adidas Group, a global leader in the sporting goods industry, is using the Demandware Commerce platform to power the global expansion of its brands. In just over one year, ...
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Fresh fruit and veg group Total Produce has completed its acquisition of a 35% stake in Canada's Oppenheimer Group for an initial C$15m (US$15.2m). Total Produce said today (7 Januuary) that the completed deal allows for the Irish fresh ...
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Floor covering designer and manufacturer Tandus Flooring Inc., Dalton, Ga., has been acquired by sustainable flooring and sports surfaces manufacturer Tarkett Group, France, for an undisclosed price. Tandus's roots go back to 1803. In ...
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The Netherlands-based packaging manufacturer Plasticum Group has been acquired by private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition that has been fully financed with own equity capital was approved by competition ...
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Jotun opened in March at Sandefjord, Norway, a decorative paints plant costing NOK 500 million ($87 million), which the company claims is one of the most modern in the world. It replaces two other decorative paints units in the country. ...
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By 2030 around 70 percent of the Europe's energy requirements is predicted to come from abundant reserves of gas in Russia, the Artic and the neighboring areas of southeast Asia and North Africa. Also to the European Union's 27 member ...
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Carter's, Inc announced that Brian Lynch, currently Executive Vice President and Brand Leader for the Carter's brand, has been promoted to President of Carter's, Inc., reporting directly to Michael Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive ...
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Grupo Cortefiel,the Royal Spanish Football Federationa and Santa Mónica Sports have signed a new sponsorship agreement whereby the brand Pedro del Hierro will once again be acting as an Official Supplier/Collaborator for an ...
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Grocers undoubtedly felt the economic pressures in 2012 with discounters enjoying buoyant growth as a result of an increase in value-seeking consumers. Shoppers' focus on value led to rising online sales and further investment in the ...
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December 13, 2012 - The Caisse de dép t et placement du Québec announced a $5.7-million investment in Morgan Schaffer, a Quebec player in transformer monitoring solutions. The Caisse carried out this new investment by way of ...