Deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Herzogenrath, near Aachen, Germany has received an order for an AIX G5+ C Planetary Reactor metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system from UK-based Plessey Semiconductors to boost its ...
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has introduced a new mobility brand, dubbed M, to expand its worldwide mobility operations by offering on-demand access to cars and services via an app. Moreover, M will learn about its user’s needs, ...
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Protective packaging materials manufacturer Pregis has agreed to acquire Free-Flow Packaging International (FP International) for an undisclosed sum. Pregis expects to take ownership in the coming weeks pending regulatory approval. FP ...
Volvo Cars is expanding production of XC40 small SUV in Europe and China in order to meet increasing demand. The company said that it has received nearly 80,000 orders for the SUV and will expand production at its Ghent manufacturing ...
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Ford is shifting its electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle business teams into a refurbished former factory situated in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood. Much more than just a relocation, the move is a purpose-driven ...
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Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films manufacturer Innovia Films said that it is refocusing its research and development efforts on high barrier materials, supported by investment in new assets. The company will manufacture a ...
Eurofins Scientific has agreed to acquire Covance Food Solutions, the food testing and consulting business of global life sciences company LabCorp, for $670m. The global bioanalytical testing firm said that the acquisition will expand its ...
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AB Inbev’s innovation unit ZX Ventures has acquired UK-based spirits company Atom Group for an undisclosed amount. Atom Group, which is based in Kent, UK, consists of three units including Master of Malt, an online retailer, Atom ...
Peruvian company Industrias San Miguel (ISM) has commissioned Sidel Matrix Combi bottling technology at its facility in Dominica. Industrias San Miguel is engaged in production of soft drinks, fruit nectars and still water and in ...
National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) has agreed to acquire 100% of Al Safi Danone (ASD) for an undisclosed price to consolidate its position in Saudi Arabian dairy market. ASD is a joint venture between the Saudi Arabia-based ...
Petainer, a provider of plastic container solutions, has expanded its global keg product portfolio with the introduction of petainerKeg Hybrid. The new petainerKeg Hybrid has been developed by a team of scientists and technical experts at ...
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Protective packaging materials provider Pregis has acquired US-based Rex Performance Products (RPP), to strengthen its foam manufacturing capability. Established in 2011, RPP provides laminated foam technology and employs 85 people at its ...
Eltete Group, a provider of transport packaging solutions, has acquired the remaining 55% stake in Poland-based Packprofil. Eltete, which owned 45% stake in Packprofil before 2001, now became the sole owner of the company by purchasing ...
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Air Products will introduce a break-through fluxless soldering technology using electron attachment (EA) technology for wafer level packaging applications at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego, to be held from 27 February to 1 March. Air ...
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 ...