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The rapid growth of global trade has brought about a greater need for tracing systems

Apr 9, 2013

The rapid growth of global trade has brought about a greater need for tracing systems that accurately and efficiently identify and track a product or component, not just from manufacturer to initial customer, but throughout its entire ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing, Coding Ink

The RE200 Vial Labeler Handles Unstable Containers at Speeds up to 200 Bottles Per Minute

Apr 9, 2013

The RE200 vial labeler handles unstable containers such as vials or small bottles at speeds up to 200 bottles per minute. It is equipped with a precision HERMA 400 LV8 stepper labeling head featuring accurate label tracking and ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing, Industrial Equipment

First Quarter Sales of Havertys Jumped 13.8% and Same-Store Sales Were up 11.5%

Apr 7, 2013

Havertys first quarter sales jumped 13.8% and same-store sales were up 11.5%, as the Top 100 company cited standout merchandising and marketing and a continuing housing recovery working in its favor. Sales for the period ended March 31 ...

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OMNOVA Solutions Announced Income From Continuing Operations Was Loss

Apr 7, 2013

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. announced income from continuing operations of $0.2 million, or breakeven per diluted share, for the first quarter ended February 28, 2013. Net loss for the first quarter was $0.2 million, or breakeven per diluted ...

Tags: coated fabrics, fabrics, operations

Sales at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Represens a 7.1% Gain

Apr 7, 2013

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc announces the results for its fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 ("fiscal year 2012"). Net sales reached a record of $1,049.3 million in fiscal year 2012, representing a 7.1% gain as compared with net sales of ...

Tags: Net sales, sweaters, outerwear

International Checkout Has Partnered with 3.1 Phillip Lim

Apr 7, 2013

International Checkout Inc. announced that it has partnered with 3.1 Phillip Lim, enabling the brand to reach consumers worldwide. The fashion brand teamed up with International Checkout, the recognized leader in global e-commerce, to ...

Tags: Apparel

Profits of Conn's Inc. More Than Doubled in The Quarter Ended Jan. 31

Apr 7, 2013

Specialty retailer Conn's Inc. said profits more than doubled in the quarter ended Jan. 31 as it continued to focus on higher-margin goods such as furniture and bedding. The company, which also sells appliances, consumer electronics, and ...

Tags: Furniture, bedding, mattress

Investment in Equipment and Software Is Expected to Grow 5.6% in 2013

Apr 7, 2013

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 5.6% in 2013, according to the Q2 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation ...

Tags: equipment, Software Investment

Unemployment Shrinks in US But Edges Higher in Canada

Apr 7, 2013

The US Department of Labor reported Friday that the US economy added 88,000 new jobs in March, the smallest gain in nine months and following a 268,000 jump in February. Nonetheless, the jobless rate fell to 7.6 percent, down 0.1 percent ...

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US Trade Deficit Shrinks,But Widens to $1 Billion in Canada

Apr 7, 2013

The US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce announced Friday that total February exports of $186 billion and imports of $228.9 billion resulted in a trade deficit of $43 billion, down from ...

Tags: economy

McDonald's Is Unwrapping a Fresh New Flavor Experience-Premium McWrap

Apr 5, 2013

Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor -- Packaging Digest, 4/5/2013 11:04:54 AM Beginning on April 1, 2013, in select areas, McDonald's is unwrapping a fresh new flavor experience—Premium McWrap. The new meal-size wrap ...

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HD-LSP Autoload Cartoner Can Handle Bars, Flow Wrap Packages and Sachets

Apr 5, 2013

The Heavy Duty Linear Servopack (HD-LSP) autoload cartoner can handle bars, flow wrap packages and sachets. The machine can handle more than 350 products per minute, incorporating the patent-pending Sure-Load carton closing system, a rail ...

Tags: Cartoner, Packaging, Printing, Processing Machinery

Bangladesh's Efforts and Constant Lobbying Saved One Billion Dollar Rmg Export to Canada

Apr 5, 2013

Bangladesh's extensive diplomatic efforts and constant lobbying has saved one billion dollar RMG export to Canada, and paved the smooth way for future export. The Parliament of Canada has recently decided to amend the relevant criteria in ...

Tags: Apparel, Textile

BASF Will Increase The Price for All Medium Solids Styrene Butadiene Emulsion Polymers

Apr 3, 2013

BASF will increase the price for all medium solids styrene butadiene emulsion polymers by $0.05 per wet pound in North America, effective March 29, 2013 or as contracts allow. This price increase involves BASF products under the tradename ...

Tags: BASF, Styrene Butadiene Emulsion Polymers

BASF Is Raising Its Prices for N, N-Dimethylformamide in Europe

Apr 3, 2013

Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) in Europe by 30 € per ton or by the equivalent amount in local currency. DMF is a versatile organic solvent that is ...

Tags: BASF, Dimethylformamide, DMF

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