August 27, 2013 - GE and XD Electric Group (a Chinese manufacturer of high-voltage equipment) have formed a global partnership combining GE's grid automation capabilities and global energy presence with XD Electric's portfolio of ...
Bermuda-based global diversified insurance and reinsurance holding company Tower Group International (TWGP) has terminated its agreement to acquire American Safety Reinsurance (ASRe), from Fairfax Financial. Without disclosing reasons for ...
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As a result of the restructuring announced on 6 August, the Finnish UPM-Kymmene aims to increase productivity and thereby achieve growth in concern profits of €400m. In the new structure, which is to become effective from 1 November, ...
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based L.B. Foster Company reported Q2 net sales of $149.9 million decreased by $13.2 million or 8.1 percent compared to the prior year quarter due to a 10.3 percent decline in Rail segment sales and an 8.7 percent ...
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The European Commission has set out guidelines for investors on the unbundling of electricity and gas grids, setting out when investors can own grid assets as well as interests in gas or power supply, generation or production activities. ...
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ABB has agreed to acquire US-based power firm Power-One in a deal valued at $1,028m. Swiss firm ABB is bidding to strengthen its position as a supplier of solar inverters used in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems. "Solar PV is ...
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April 8, 2013 - Discussions between Alberta premier Alison Redford and Siemens executives at the London 2012 Olympics have resulted in the latter establishing its Canadian Energy Headquarters in Calgary, says the provincial government. ...
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Initiative Supports GE's Strategy to Simplify, Enhance and Improve Data Visualization Agreement to License the Access to Google Maps API for Business Unites Global Geospatial Technology Solution Providers Google's Android Platform Will ...
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The merger of Delta's solar subsidiary, DelSolar, and Neo Solar Power (NSP) is expected to be completed in May-June, according to Yancey Hai, chairman of Delta Electronics. The industry is optimistic about 2013 and Delta predicts the firm ...
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Advances in technology constantly change the landscape for businesses. What once took hours, days, or even weeks to discover can be found in a matter of seconds through the touch of a button. In the energy and commodities trading industry, ...
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After hydro and thermal power, THDC India Ltd, a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is diversifying into solar energy business by investing Rs 800 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The ...
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3M Canada has realigned its structure to reflect the global realignment of 3M Company effective January 1, 2013, adding this will better serve Canadian markets and its customers. The new structure is made up of five business groups: 1) ...
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General Electric Company, or GE (NYSE: GE), is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in Schenectady, New York and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. The company operates through four segments: ...
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Despite declines in its coal volumes, Kansas City Southern swung to a fourth quarter and year-end profit, partly on growth in shipments of crude oil and frack sand, executives of the railroad said Tuesday. "The growth in crude and ...
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Photovoltaic glass, also known as solar photovoltaic glass or ultra clear photovoltaic glass, is mainly applied to solar PV power generation and solar PV components. Currently, ultra-clear patterned glass used for crystalline silicon solar ...
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