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RBCT Announces That It Exported 4.21 Million Mt of Coal in January

Feb 13, 2013

South Africa-based Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT), one of the world's largest coal handling ports, has announced that it exported 4.21 million mt of coal in January, falling by 38.4 percent compared to December 2012 and down 5.6 percent ...

Tags: coal exports, coal, coal handling ports

Ocado Revealed Its Losses Narrowed in The Year to 2 December

Feb 13, 2013

Online grocer Ocado today (7 February) revealed its losses narrowed in the year to 2 December amid higher sales. The group booked a loss of GBP600,000 (US$940,291) in the 53 weeks to 2 December, down from a loss of GBP2.4m in the ...

Tags: Ocado, Online grocer, sales

L.B. Foster Company Friday Reported Its Q4 2012 Operating Results

Feb 11, 2013

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based L.B. Foster Company, a manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of products and services for rail, construction, energy and utility markets, Friday reported its Q4 2012 operating results which included a 5.2 ...

Tags: Pittsburg, Earnings Rise, Rail segment

Sato Has Developed The GZ Series Printer

Feb 7, 2013

According to the barcode and labelling kit manufacturer, the range offers high speed data transmission and prints at speeds of 254 and 203mm per second. The product is available in three models: combo, LAN and wireless LAN model. Ikuo ...

Tags: Sato, Printers, wireless LAN model

ENRC Announces Its Operational Results for The Fourth Quarter and The Full Year 2012

Feb 7, 2013

Kazakhstan-based mining group Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Plc. (ENRC) has announced its operational results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2012. The miner registered a ferroalloy output of 392,000 mt in the fourth ...

Tags: mining group, iron ore pellet output, iron ore

In January Zaporizhstal's Steel Product Output Increased by 7.4 Percent to 282,500 Mt

Feb 7, 2013

According to preliminary results, in January this year Ukrainian steelmaker Zaporizhstal's finished steel product output increased by 7.4 percent to 282,500 mt, while its crude steel production also increased by 9.9 percent to 329,100 mt, ...

Tags: crude steel output, crude steel, steel product

The New Pharma-Cushion Label Features a Layer of Foam on The Label's Reverse Side

Feb 6, 2013

The new Pharma-Cushion label features a layer of foam on the label's reverse side that securely wraps around glass containers, minimizing the risk of damage while products are being processed or in transport. Avoiding complex secondary ...

Tags: Packaging, Padded Label

The First Week of 2013 Recorded The Best Weekly Performance in Three Years

Feb 6, 2013

New figures from BDO's High Street Sales Tracker have shown that the first week of 2013 recorded the best weekly performance in three years - however January still ended up being a flat month. The overall figures show that like for like ...

Tags: Retailers, Toys, Toys Industry

MEPS Predicted That That The Global Stainless Steel Production Might Hit New Record Highs

Feb 6, 2013

UK-based MEPS predicted that that the global stainless steel production might hit new record highs in 2012. According to the forecast made by MEPS, the global stainless steel production would reach 34.6 million tons in 2012, rising by ...

Tags: stainless steel output, stainless steel, steel output

Many Consumers Say 'No' to Online Tracking

Feb 6, 2013

More than two thirds of consumers say “no” to online tracking. Many consumers around the globe are becoming more cautious about their personal data being collected when on the internet. According to Ovum this is creating a ...

Tags: Internet Economy, EU justice commissioner, data proposal

Sales of Barbie May Have Fallen Slightly in 2012

Feb 5, 2013

Sales of Barbie may have fallen slightly in 2012, but Monster High more than made up for any shortfall. Worldwide gross sales for the Barbie brand were down three per cent, while sales for Other Girls Brands were up 57 per cent, ...

Tags: Monster High dolls, Barbie, dolls

Australian Dollar Was Flat of The Reserve Bank of Australia's First Board Meeting for 2013

Feb 5, 2013

The Australian dollar was flat of the Reserve Bank of Australia's first board meeting for 2013. At 6.30am AEDT the currency was trading at 104.37 US cents, the same level as at yesterday’s close. The RBA holds its first board ...

Tags: Australian dollar, RBA rates, cash rate

Coal Exports From The PWCS Terminals Based at Port of Newcastle in New South Wales

Feb 5, 2013

Coal exports from the Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) terminals based at Port of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, totaled 10.15 million mt in January this year, rising by 2.9 percent compared to December 2012, according to the ...

Tags: Coal exports, coking coal, coal

Worldwide Tablet Sales Jumped in The Fourth Quarter

Feb 4, 2013

Worldwide tablet sales jumped in the fourth quarter beyond even some of the most optimistic forecasts to 52.5 million - a growth rate of 75 per cent. The preliminary survey by business research firm IDC showed the tablet market grew 75.3 ...

Tags: tablet sales, tablet market, Apple

Tate & Lyle Has Said It Expects "Modest" Full-Year Gains as an Increase in Corn Prices

Feb 4, 2013

Tate & Lyle plc has said it expects "modest" full-year gains as an increase in corn prices dented third-quarter results. The ingredients group announced its third-quarter profit before tax was "broadly in line" with expectations, but down ...

Tags: corn prices, corn supplies, corn industry

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