Victorian Transport Association (VTA) chief executive Neil Chambers has urged companies in the transport and logistics industry to get involved in the 2014 VTA Logistics Cadetship Program. "This program is supporting young people getting ...
Schlumberger announced today the release of the Vx Spectra* surface multiphase flowmeter, which is the latest generation of multiphase flowmeters for offshore and land applications. The new multiphase flowmeter enables operators to obtain ...
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has warned organisations that even temporary workers need data protection training in order to properly prevent against a breach. Its warning comes following four data breaches at the Great ...
A manufacturer of glass coverings for Apple is drawing accusations of worker exploitation from Hong Kong labour groups concerned with several employee suicides at its factory in China. Hong Kong-based Biel Crystal Manufactory Limited is a ...
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Lotus has received a $17.6 million grant from the UK government to expand its local research and development programs. The grant, awarded to Lotus by the UK Regional Growth Fund (RGF) – a $5.3 million fund to spur economic growth ...
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Bibby Offshore adds construction support vessel to its fleet Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013 Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has signed a charter agreement for construction support vessel (CSV), the Olympic ARES. The ...
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The design and placement of glass is a vital component of green architecture. It allows for natural light and integrates the interior of office and residential buildings with the exterior. Natural light improves productivity in the ...
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FinancialForce.com, a company specializing in back office applications, has announced that it has acquired the business and assets of Less Software including the firm's supply chain management (SCM) solutions. The cloud application suite ...
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The European Ferrous Recovery and Recycling Association (EFR) has published the findings of a study evaluating the impact of the measures recommended by the European Commission's Steel Action Plan on the recycling industry. EFR is ...
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Microsoft has announced that it will introduce message encryption for its cloud-based Office 365 service in early 2014. Dubbed Office 365 Message Encryption, the system will automatically encrypt email to anyone outside a company ...
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The release of low priced LED bulbs by Cree acted as a catalyst this year. One by one international companies are speeding up their LED lighting market strategy. GE Lighting Solutions (GE) hosted their 2014 new product conference on ...
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Japanese automotive parts maker Bridgestone has unveiled its generation Air Free Concept (Non-Pneumatic) Tire at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Features of this new tire design include improved load-bearing capabilities, environmental ...
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The all-new Honda NSX will be powered by a hybrid-assisted twin-turbocharged V6 engine when it makes its anticipated local arrival in 2016. On display in mock-up form at this week’s Tokyo motor show, the Honda NSX powertrain is now ...
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Qantas will close its Avalon heavy maintenance facility at the end of March 2014 due to the gradual retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet, making the operation unviable. Qantas Domestic chief executive officer Lyell Strambi said after a ...
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The first all-new Ford Mustang in eight years will be simultaneously revealed across four continents, including Australia, on December 5, a month out from its public debut at the 2014 Detroit auto show. Celebrating 50 years of production ...
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