Eastern Europe used to be regarded by Western European coatings producers as the buoyant market on their doorstep – in which demand could be depended upon to boost their sales especially at times of sluggish domestic growth. Now, ...
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After the December contract had closed lower in 19 out of 23 sessions between October 4 and November 5, losing over 1200 points in the process, a bounce was long overdue. However, even though it felt good to finally see the market up on ...
Tags: NY Cotton Futures, Textile
As a founding member of The Automotive Glass Professionals, National Windscreens is delighted to announce that the organisation has been re-branded as Automotive Glass Europe to reflect its growing membership and the reach of its service ...
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The euro zone manufacturing sector has carried its modest third quarter recovery into the final quarter of the year. Markit's Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 51.3 in October, up from 51.1 in September and ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities, reported that in September this year the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the European Union member states (EU-28) was 11 percent, stable compared to August. The ...
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Puratos introduces Cremfil Ultim, fillings that offer the bakery and patisserie industry an answer to consumer demands for indulgence, health and convenience – the three aspects that have been driving growth in snacking over recent ...
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European non-performing loans (NPLs) held by banks have increased to €1.2 trillion (up by nearly € 100 billion in 12 months) driven mainly by reported increases in Italy, Greece, Spain and Ireland, says PwC in its latest market ...
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In August 2013 compared with July 2013, seasonally adjusted industrial production grew by 1.0% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.5% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In July ...
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In 2012, forests and other wooded land occupied around 40% of the total area of the EU, cropland a quarter and grassland a further fifth, while artificial areas, such as buildings, road and rail networks accounted for 5%. These data are ...
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In August this year, Turkey's total hot rolled coil (HRC) exports increased by 73.48 percent year on year to 54,616 metric tons, while decreasing by 42 percent compared to the previous month, according to the data provided by the Turkish ...
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An agreement amounting more than 500 million U.S. dollars between Greek- Swiss pharmaceutical and clinical research group Sellas Clinicals Holding and Chinese pharmaceutical conglomerate Fosun Pharma for the development and marketing of two ...
FESPA Eurasia, which took place for the first time in Istanbul, Turkey from 3 to 5 October 2013, set a new standard for wide format printing and signage events in Turkey. An international audience of almost 7000 - individual senior decision ...
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The associate marketing agreement will allow Clondalkin Group to further strengthen its growing Specialist Packaging Pharma & Healthcare business by realising new opportunities across Europe. Grafiche Pizzi is a specialist manufacturer ...
Tags: Packaging, Printing, pharmaceutical, cosmetics industry
Apple has announced the iPad Air featuring a 9.7-inch Retina display. Weighed one pound, iPad Air is 20% thinner and 28% lighter than the fourth-generation iPad, and with a narrower bezel the borders of iPad Air are thinner. Apple has ...
Dow Water & Process Solutions signs a trademark licensing agreement with SPC ?ECOSOFT? Ltd. as part of the ingredient branding program focused on water residential segment. Ecosoft will use and market Dow Filmtec reverse osmosis membranes ...
Tags: Industrial Equipment, Components, Manufacturing, Processing Machinery