Akzo Nobel N.V. has reported a solid first quarter with positive developments in all three Business Areas despite a challenging market environment. First quarter operating income increased 42 percent to €306 million, reflecting the ...
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It was reported on 25 March 2015 that new Country of Origin Labelling laws will be delayed until at least August 2015 despite the Prime Minister’s announcement on 16 February 2015 that country of origin labelling proposals for reform ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released a special report on LED lamps available through the retail marketplace and targeted toward general consumers. While previous reports in the CALiPER retail lamps series have ...
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Sensirion, the Sensor Co. Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces that they have entered into a global distribution agreement with Sensirion AG. Mouser Electronics, Inc., a leading global distributor and developer’s top choice for ...
Germany based Südwolle Group, a producer of pure wool and wool blend worsted spun yarns for weaving and knitting, says its new Mount Airy distribution center in the US has exceeded its expectations with regards to service levels. ...
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced Friday the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping (AD) order on cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate from Korea. The review covers six Korean ...
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced Friday the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping (AD) order on stainless steel bar from Brazil. The review covers one company — Villares Metals S.A. — ...
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced Friday the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping (AD) order on cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate from Korea. The review covers six Korean ...
Tags: carbon-quality steel, exports, sales, shipments, Metallurgy
The Welsh Government has published guidance on waste management, ahead of new EU legal requirements on the separate collection of waste paper, metal, plastic and glass for recycling, due to come into force at the start of next year. All ...
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Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA) has compiled ‘Global Buyers Information Directory’ in order to help the readymade garment (RMG) sector in expanding its market. The research and development ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report on the longer-term performance of an LED lighting system that was installed on the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis in September 2008 and represents one of the country’s oldest ...
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Gucci, an Italian luxury fashion brand, has been voted as the top Italian brand in the annual Interbrand Top 100 Best Global Brands list for the 15th consecutive year. Interbrand, a leading global consultancy firm in creating and ...
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.40-2014 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Solar Lighting Systems. ANSI C136.40 defines the electrical and mechanical ...
In the 21st century, society is increasingly aware of the environmental and social performance of supply chains and consumers. Twenty-two metals and mining companies and 32 national and regional mining associations and global commodity ...
Tags: Metals, Mining, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LSD 64-2014 Lighting Controls Terminology. This white paper, which was originally published in 2012, was updated to clarify terminology related to daylight responsive ...