German automotive supplier Continental has entered into a collaboration agreement with technology giant IBM to develop fully-connected mobile vehicle solutions for car manufacturers globally. At the heart of the agreement is the ...
Mergers and Acquisitions activity is expected to intensify in the transportation sector over the next several years. Aging Baby Boomers are seeking opportunities to capitalize on their years of hard work. The Great Recession "took the ...
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The International Certified Flooring Installers Association is celebrating 20 years of promoting the individual flooring installers worldwide in Baltimore, MD August 22-24th 2013. The CFI Convention is open to all in the industry. On ...
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German sports car manufacturer Porsche has reported 11% rise in its sales during July 2013 to 13,700 compared to 12,391sold during the corresponding period in 2012. During the period, the carmaker sold 2,285 911 Carrera Cabriolet and ...
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Evonik Industries is now significantly expanding precipitated silica capacity at its Maptaphut site in Thailand. Funded by an investment in the lower double-digit million euro range, the expansion is to be completed in the first quarter of ...
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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced the appointment of Debra Berman as senior vice president of marketing, effective Aug. 2. In this role, Berman will be responsible for leading the Company's marketing efforts with a focus on ...
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Solvay announces Bernard de Laguiche's decision to end his 26-year career at Solvay of which 7 years as Group Chief Financial Officer and has appointed Karim Hajjar as his successor. Bernard de Laguiche, a Brazilian and French national, ...
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For second-quarter 2013, deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Aachen, Germany, has reported revenue of €45.3m, down 1.7% on €46.1m a year ago but up 13% on €40.2m last quarter. The firm also recorded improvements in its ...
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The first Porsche Macan will leave the luxury German car maker’s Leipzig factory in December. Noted during an announcement regarding the completion of Porsche’s new paint shop at the plant, Chairman of the Executive Board of ...
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The Chinese economy is capable of withstanding shocks, although its facing downside risks from both external and domestic uncertainties, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday. China's economy "is expected to grow at ...
"Techtextil and Texprocess have once again set new records", said a delighted Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, commenting on the results of the textile trade-fair double. Around 40,000 visitors (2011: ...
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German sports car manufacturer Porsche's global sales increased 13% in May 2013 to 15,020 vehicles compared to corresponding month last year. The company has sold 67,261units during the period between January and May 2013, 19% up compare ...
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“Techtextil and Texprocess have once again set new records”, said a delighted Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, commenting on the results of the textile trade-fair double. Around 40,000 ...
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DHL Global Forwarding, a provider of freight transportation services, has launched a new temperature controlled air freight service, known as DHL Thermonet, for the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector. Claimed to be a regulatory compliant ...
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German sports car maker Porsche has resumed production of Cayenne SUV at its Leipzig assembly plant in the state of Saxony after a production downtime due to lack of supply from flood affected Bratislava. In addition to Cayenne SUV, the ...
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