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The Duties Were Set at 59.46% for Chinese Producers of Hardwood Plywood

Sep 30, 2013

The U.S. Department of Commerce has assigned final antidumping duties to several dozen Chinese producers of decorative hardwood plywood, some of which is used in furniture. The duties, which apply to goods shipped to the U.S. market and ...

Tags: Furniture, Furnishing

The Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index Rose to a 27-Month High in September

Sep 30, 2013

The Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index rose to a 27-month high in September, signalling the largest rise in activity since June 2011, according to the flash estimate. The flash PMI rose for the sixth consecutive month, up from 51.5 ...

Tags: economy, PMI

CEE Region Has Increased by 2.4 Points and Now Stands at a Level of 35.7 Points

Sep 29, 2013

In September 2013 economic expectations for Central and Eastern Europe including Turkey (CEE) remained almost unchanged. The ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for the CEE region has increased by 2.4 points and now stands at ...

Tags: economy

Government Needs to Take Action on Four Main Critical Areas of Concern

Sep 27, 2013

In his September Briefing to Members of Parliament, Workman said that packaging materials are much lighter and more resource efficient than they were 20 years ago and are designed with space saving efficiency in mind. Elsewhere, he said ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing

US Spot Ethylene Was Hovering at Three-Month Low Levels Friday

Sep 23, 2013

US spot ethylene was hovering at three-month low levels Friday, trading midday as low as 51.50 cents/lb MtB Williams pipe for September delivery on the back of what market sources said was improved availability. Recent unplanned ...

Tags: Chemicals, ethylene

Manufacturing Production Should Accelerate Growth

Sep 20, 2013

Following a strong pace of production in the first quarter of 2013, manufacturing production eased in the second quarter but should accelerate growth, according to the quarterly Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation U.S. ...

Tags: Manufacturing, Processing Machinery

BASF Has Entered Into an Agreement to Commence a Cash Tender Offer

Sep 20, 2013

BASF Corporation has entered into an agreement to commence a cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the biotechnology company Verenium Corporation [Nasdaq: VRNM] for $4.00 per share. Based on all outstanding ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration

Securian Established a New Voluntary Employee Benefits Group Under Minnesota Life Group

Sep 18, 2013

Securian Financial Group, a US-based financial services holding company, has established a new Voluntary Employee Benefits Group under Minnesota Life Group Insurance, in a bid to enhance its business footprint. The voluntary benefits ...

Tags: Insurance, Service

Supermarkets and Large Stores Will Be Imposing a Compulsory Charge of 5p on Carrier Bags

Sep 17, 2013

The news comes as the government announced that supermarkets and large stores will be imposing a compulsory charge of 5p on carrier bags. The FPA, who represent the UK manufacturers and distributors of foodservice packaging including a ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing, carrier bags

U.S. Retail and Food Service Sales Rose in August, But The Increase Was Less Than Expected

Sep 16, 2013

U.S. retail and food service sales rose for the fifth consecutive month in August but the increase was less than expected, according to business reports. The U.S. Department of Commerce reported sales increased an estimated 0.2% from July ...

Tags: Retail Sales, retail, food service

Global Competition Is Presenting Companies with New Challenges

Sep 16, 2013

Global competition is presenting companies with new challenges. They must be able to develop and launch products that meet local market needs. Factors such as regional market trends, national laws and different customer wishes often lead to ...

Tags: Customized Product, economy

CDP Scheme for Sericulture to XII Plan Was Extended by Indian Govt

Sep 16, 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, Government of India, has approved the continuation of the centrally sponsored scheme of Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) of the Ministry of Textiles, relating to sericulture sector, during the ...

Tags: Apparel, Textile

Kiosk Programs for Retailers & Manufacturers Were Launched by JBC

Sep 13, 2013

Across the country and around the world, the face of retail is changing fast with kiosks and pop-up stores leading the growth trend. The challenge for manufacturers, established brands, small business owners and major retailers is how to ...

Tags: Retailers economy

New York Will Soon Order Major Life Insurers in The State to Set Aside a Total of $4bn

Sep 13, 2013

New York financial regulators will soon order major life insurers in the state to set aside a total of $4bn to add to their reserves, following violation of new insurance claims rules. The regulators said that life insurers were not ...

Tags: Service

Advanced Manufacturing Helps The Region Realize Its Economic Potential

Sep 13, 2013

A new report finds that the implementation of advanced manufacturing in the American South could help the region realize its economic potential and make a vital contribution to an industry-led strategy for a revival in U.S. economic ...

Tags: economy

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