The managing director of UK based Coats plc’s subsidiary in Vietnam, Bill Watson has been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the office of the Prime Minister of Vietnam. Bill Watson was recognised for his achievement in developing ...
French apparel manufacturer Lafodex SA, has implemented YuniquePLM by Gerber Technology, world leader in providing integrated solutions for manufacturing processes, to accelerate their workflow and reduce errors. Lafodex chose to ...
Tags: design objectives, ERP systems, Textile
The Montgomery County Council in Maryland, US, has approved a bill to ban the use of certain expanded polystyrene food service and packaging products in the region. The regulation will prohibit the use and sale of polystyrene foam, ...
Tags: containers, plates, cups, trays, Agriculture
The theme of Gregory Conley’s latest article on Washington Times is the call for sensible ecig regulations. Conley, who is the president of American Vaping Association, likewise justifies the need for such policies in this piece. ...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) has released the type HZC hybrid polymer-aluminium electrolytic capacitors. Rated for 125C, type HZC combines the advantages of aluminium electrolytic and aluminium polymer technology. The hybrid ...
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Intel reported better than expected financial results and a record-breaking full year revenue of $55.9 billion. In a conference call highlighting his first full year, Intel’s CEO said the company is “in a very different ...
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In a letter sent to the leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) along with other allied organizations are encouraging the ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, U.S.economy
Foley Family Wines and Piccini Wines have formed a partnership to distribute latter's wine range in the US. The move is in line with Piccini Wines' strategy to significantly increase focus on the US. Piccini Wines offers a wide range ...
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The international investors Cascade Investment L.L.C., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, Fidelity Worldwide Investment and Threadneedle Investments together holding 8.61% of Sika`s share capital (4.62% of the voting rights) have ...
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Pharr Yarns has announced plans to merge Phenix Flooring into the Pharr family of companies. Phenix is a manufacturer of residential floor coverings currently sold through independent carpet retailers and home improvement chains. The ...
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President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 4007, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014. The law reauthorizes the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism ...
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From the earliest days, Ruggieri Brothers of Cranston, R.I., was a hometown, family business. Founded in 1949, the original Ruggieri brothers included Ed, John and my grandfather Anthony. All three brothers served in the military during ...
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Last year, Mohawk Industries told its aligned dealers with the recession over they needed to “Own the Moment.” For 2015, executives said now it’s time to “Own the Experience” as the industry’s largest ...
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The New York City has barred food service establishments, stores and manufacturers from possessing, selling or using single service Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam articles or polystyrene loose fill packaging. The ban that has been ...
Tags: cups, plates, trays, Agriculture
Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job today? The purpose of a retaining wall in ...
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