In the first nine months of 2016, KBA-Sheetfed achieved a 17.5% increase in revenue to €443.8m, accompanied by strong segment earnings of €17.3m. Following a good third quarter, the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) came substantially ...
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With feed-in tariffs (FiTs) in the key markets of Germany and Italy about to be reduced, and financial problems spreading around the Mediterranean, there has been speculation of an accompanying decline in demand for solar cells used to ...
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A sharp upturn in demand has seen a number of analysts re-think their appraisal of the photovoltaics market in 2010. After the impact of the global credit crunch, which put the brakes on the rapid market expansion witnessed up until 2009, ...
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Back when Sears Holdings Corp. was more of an automotive service force with which to be reckoned, an advertised price from a Sears newspaper ad or flyer was noticed by tire and auto service retailers everywhere. With the reduction in ...
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In the January-September period of this year, the production of stainless finished steel in Russia decreased by 22.6 percent year on year to 71,600 mt, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association. In particular, output of flat hot ...
Ethanol output in Brazil's key center-south region was 167.854 million liters (44.342 million gallons) in the second half of March, up 665% from the first half of the month, according to data released Tuesday by trade group Unica. The ...
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Structural reforms and the start of infrastructure projects from the federal government will bring a boost in demand for steel in Mexico, said Verónica Orendain, manager of Heavy and High-Tech Industries of the Mexican Ministry of ...
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Amidst a muted performance from its textiles business, Japan’s Fujibo Holdings, Inc. witnessed a dip in its overall sales revenue in H1 FY 2013-14. The company, which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of spun yarn, textiles ...
Cancer patients in rural areas are more likely than those in cities to retire early and less likely to get paid disability while undergoing treatment, a new study finds. The findings indicate that rural cancer patients are more likely to ...
Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a letter of intent to relocate its downtown Cincinnati store to The Kenwood Collection, which Phillips Edison & Company is transforming from a regional destination to a super-regional retail destination drawing ...
PV production grows despite 'crisis-led' drop in investment 02 Oct 2013 Market report published by European Commission's Joint Research Centre. On the up: Cumulative PV installations from 2000 to 2013. Global production of photovoltaic ...
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As Chinese economy shows signs of picking up, analysts say shadow banking and local government debt, two major financial worries during the past few months, are less likely now to bring down the world' s second-largest economy. While ...
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Japanese steelmaker Kobe Steel Ltd (Kobe) has issued its financial results for the fiscal year 2012-13 ended March 31. For the given period, Kobe Steel reported a net loss of JPY 27 billion ($275.7 million), compared to a net loss of JPY ...
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Modern Material Handling magazine’s 16th annual survey of the world’s leading materials handling systems suppliers shows the top performers have held their ground and the rest on the list climb steadily upwards, despite the ...
French automobile manufacturer Peugeot says its move to bring the brand further up market is a necessity if it's to survive long term. Speaking to Car Advice at the launch of the Peugeot 2008 sub-compact SUV in France, the company's head ...
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