US-based differentiated paper and packaging solutions provider WestRock has signed agreements to acquire all of the assets of Plymouth Packaging, a corrugated packaging company, for an undisclosed amount. Under the terms of the deal, ...
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Volvo Cars has started testing its autonomous drive cars through taking the support of Swedish families in Gothenburg. Under the Drive Me project, the company has provided two Volvo XC90 premium SUVs to Hains and Simonovskis families to ...
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International technology firm Andritz has been awarded a contract to upgrade stock preparation line of PM1 machine at Mariysky Pulp and Paper Mill, in Volzhsk, Russia. Under the contract, Andritz will upgrade the existing stock ...
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China-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm SenseTime has collaborated with Japanese car manufacturer Honda to develop smart AI cars with autonomous driving. The companies will integrate Honda’s vehicle control system with ...
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Cybersecurity software and services provider BlackBerry has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to develop and manufacture advanced automotive platforms for the next generation connected vehicles. Under a non-exclusive strategic ...
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Covestro is committed to continually improving the performance and safety of its products and setting new standards in industrial hygiene. Responsible handling of chemical substances has always been necessary for avoiding health risks. ...
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DS Smith said that it will participate in the coffee cup recycling trial that will be carried out at its Kemsley Paper Mill located in Sittingbourne, UK. Slated to begin in January 2018, the project is being carried out on behalf of the ...
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Friends Beverage Group from Florida, announced the arrival of its highly innovative line of wine drinks, branded "FRIENDS FUN WINE," on five continents. With six delicious and bold flavors, this fast growing flavored wine drink has been a ...
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Groupe PSA has designed an electrified light vehicle under Efficient Urban LIght Vehicle (EU-LIVE) project. The European EU-LIVE consortium includes 12 partners from six countries, with Groupe PSA being the only carmaker. The consortium ...
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Ford has outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim ...
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is set to invest $136m to modernize its Macon mill in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. The statement was made by Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial ...
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The Hain Celestial Group, a US-based organic and natural products company, has agreed to acquire Clarks UK, a sweetener, syrup and dessert sauce business, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition will be done through Hain Daniels, a ...
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Oncap has acquired US-based IntraPac International from funds managed by CI Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, IntraPac designs and produces specialty rigid packaging solutions such as including ...
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ROHM of Kyoto, Japan is to provide full-SiC (silicon carbide) power modules to the VENTURI Formula E team during season 4 (2017–2018) of FIA Formula E (the world’s first formula racing championship for all-electric vehicles), ...
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Flint Group has opened a new facility in the cosmopolitan district of Beylikduzu, in Istanbul, Turkey for its packaging division. Located 13km from the main container terminal on the European side of Turkey, the new 3800m² Beylikduzu ...
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