Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand is poised for explosive growth in 2014, and is set to reach 49GW, up from 36GW in 2013, according to findings from Solarbuzz. "The solar PV industry has reached a critical tipping point, with end-market ...
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Crocs, Inc. announced that Blackstone Group LP is making a $200 million investment that will give the private equity firm a 13 percent stake in the shoe company. Crocs also said late on Sunday that John McCarvel, its CEO, plans to retire in ...
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Chinese authorities on Friday released a set of improved standards on non-ferrous metal industries as part of the effort to reduce pollution. The standards require strict pollutant and solid waste disposal in cement production, as well as ...
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Conditions in the U.S. manufacturing sector improved in December at the fastest rate of the year, according to the Markit U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index. The index, at 55.0, was up from 54.7 in November and above the ...
Following a 2.5 percent decline in 2012, the global semiconductor market has regained its footing in 2013 with revenue set to expand by nearly 5 percent because of the strong performance of the memory sector. Global semiconductor sales in ...
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In 2014, we'll hear precious little about food safety from the federal government that will truly be new. For sure the White House has decisions to make on everything from poultry inspections to whom to nominate as the next Under Secretary ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
Retail beef prices are at record-high levels as 2013 comes to a close, which, normally, might be a signal that demand for beef is headed (or will soon be) south. However, there's great encouragement in the latest beef demand index put ...
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AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced the market introduction of the first space-level, base metal electrodeA solid electric conductor through which an electric current ...
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Molecules anchored to the surfaces of nanoparticles modify and even control many characteristics of the particles, including how they interact with cells or react to light. The type of binding affects the nanoparticle's behavior and ...
BlueScope today announced plans to expand its Taharoa, New Zealand, iron sands export operations through the introduction of a third shipping vessel in FY2016. BlueScope will charter a purpose built 175,000 tonne slurry loading vessel and ...
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Consumer confidence toward the overall economy and technology spending in December both remain steady relative to last month's elevated sentiment levels, according to the latest figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association ...
This invention relates generally to capacitors comprising organized assemblies of carbon and non-carbon compounds. This invention further relates to methods of making such organized structures. It also relates to devices containing such ...
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According to Americas Commercial Trucking (ACT) Research, the robust 43% month-over-month gain in net orders in October, 2013, was followed by November’s less vigorous 3% month-over-month improvement. Strength was concentrated in dry ...
Shredders play a vital role in recycling, waste water treatment and solid waste reduction. Offering a multitude of benefits, shredders are used for destroying the confidential product or documents and for shredding and recycling the ...
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Yield results are in! The August 2013, Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) Newsletter reported on AWC funded research aimed at maximizing wheat yields and profitability. The project, being led by Sheri Strydhorst, Agronomic Research Scientist ...
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