Dutch organic food specialist Wessanen has seen its second-quarter profits slide as a result of lower sales volumes and higher marketing spend. The company today (25 July) booked net profits of EUR3.1m (US$3.8m) in the quarter, down from ...
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Saudi Arabia's non oil economy is expected to witness robust growth of 7.5% in 2012 on the back of continued high government expenditure and increased domestic demand. The Citi Research report Prospects said that the approval of the long ...
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Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced sales of CHF 1.923 billion in the third quarter 2012, up 3% compared to CHF 1.865 billion in the previous-year period. In local currencies, sales were 3% lower. In the third ...
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German sports car manufacturer Porsche reported 14% rise in its worldwide sales to 69,171 during first half (H1) of 2012 over the same period in 2011. The sports car maker had sold 12,699 new cars in June, reporting 18.9% rise over year ...
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German carmaker Audi has reported 12.3% rise in its sales to 733,000 cars globally during the initial six months of 2012, when compared to the same period in 2011. Audi Board of Management chairman Rupert Stadler said the brand is growing ...
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The Indian technical textiles sector is estimated to reach USD36 billion by 2016 – 17, with an annual growth rate of 20%. Taking advantage of this, Messe Frankfurt is organising the two-day event, Techtextil India Symposium, focused ...
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Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) has opened a ZAR196m ($22m) minibus taxi assembly plant in Johannesburg, South Africa. BAW is majority owned by Chinese state-owned Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Company which holds 51% stake while ...
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Taipei, Nov. 16, 2012 (CENS)--Vanguard International Semiconductor Inc.’s (VIS’s) sales revenue for October hit 12-year high of NT$1.8 billion (US$62 million at US$1:NT$29) mostly thanks to surged foundry contracts from ...
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New Zealand meat processor Silver Fern Farms has booked a loss in the year to the end of September as higher lamb prices hit global demand. The company racked up a net operating loss of NZ$31.1m (US$25.4m) in the 12-month period, down ...
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I.O. Metro's new catalog, available in print and online, has a cover shot featuring the retailer's Lalit 15-drawer chest in iron and vintage mango planks for $899.95. LOWELL, Ark. -- I.O. Metro plans to open 10 or more stores over the ...
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The Dow Chemical Company announced a restructuring program designed to accelerate cost reduction actions and advance the next stage of the Company's transformation in the midst of persistently slow macroeconomic growth. These actions will ...
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Laser vendors weigh uncertain prospects 04 Jul 2012 Longbow Research finds lowered expectations in Germany,but not for everyone. Coherent sees microelectronics growth ahead Macroeconomic concerns continue to vex laser vendors in ...
Songwon Industrial Group finished 2011 on a high note having announced a number of key events that demonstrate how growth is at the heart of its success now and in the future. Capacity at its state- of-the-art Maeam plant was increased ...
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Located on the roof of the Institute for Sports Equipment Research and Development (Institut für Forschung und Entwicklung von Sportgeräten - FES) in Berlin, the one millionth system is a milestone for both Germany and ...
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