Osram Sylvania’s sixth annual SYLVANIA Socket Survey finds that 65 percent of Americans plan to switch to more energy-efficient lighting technologies, as a result of federally mandated legislation that is increasing efficiency ...
A celebration of Australian Merino wool has been enjoyed in Indian shopping malls, as consumers were invited to fall in love with the natural, renewable and biodegradable fibre. The Fibre Advocacy campaign was held across three ...
When it comes to being true leaders and recognizing the value and importance of "giving back," the two most recent inductees to the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Hall of Fame had little competition. It's not often that industry ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
The sun protective apparel makers are expecting an increase in demand for kids clothing range because of the increasing consumer awareness about sun exposure. Speaking to fibre2fashion, Kimberly Hanson, account executive of Portico, said, ...
The possible blue light hazards in LEDs on the eyes have become a hot global topic. The expanding application field for LED lighting has raised consumer awareness towards the possible risks of blue LEDs. In order to clarify the consumers ...
Tags: Blue Light Use, LED package
The availability of better eye care providers along with a more discerning society is driving growth in the contact lens sector across six countries in Asian. The combined markets for contact lens in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, ...
Tags: contact lens, sale, toric, silicon, growth
More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
Tags: local food, organic food, farming
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor is set to start verification tests in preparation of the deployment of chargers for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) in Aichi Prefecture, Japan from 15 November 2013 to 15 March ...
Governors from eight states in the US have signed a cooperative agreement to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on road in their states by 2025. The states under this deal include California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New ...
Philips revealed Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador at a press event in the city today. The market leader in LED lighting – Philips, is drawing attention to its LED lighting solutions by going for the brand’s ...
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Growing Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) or nosocomial infections are expected to drive the antibacterial glass market in the coming years. Traditional techniques of decontamination such as washing hands at periodic intervals are ...
Tags: Antibacterial Glass, Glass, Construction
UK-based The Hummingbird Bakery has teamed up with global brand licensing agency Beanstalk to expand its presence into new product categories through licensing. Under the deal, Beanstalk will be seeking for ideal licensing partners across ...
Tags: Hummingbird Bakery, Bakery Teams
Increasing demand for antimicrobials from end-user applications such as medical devices boosts the antimicrobial coatings market in Asia-Pacific. The need to minimize infection and in turn, the cost of treatment has spurred the use of ...
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new program to repurchase up to $300 million of its common stock over a three-year period. The Company has $53 million remaining under the previous $300 ...
Tags: Iconix, Common Stock
Environmental regulations, rising consumer awareness regarding health and the environment, and focus on sustainability have driven the Asia-Pacific water-based coatings market. Higher domestic consumption and investments in infrastructure ...
Tags: Water-Based Coatings, Coatings, Chemicals