The increase in production of electric vehicles (EV) is expected to rise 80% until 2017, which will lead to jump in demand for plastics used in EVs, according to a report. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Analysis of Plastics ...
German luxury-car maker BMW is planning to invest GBP250m over the next three years to increase the production of MINI at its facilities in Oxford, Birmingham and Swindon in the UK. The company is also planning to produce up to 10 ...
HeatGenie has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EnCanSol Capital to become the first licensed manufacturer of the HeatGenie self-heating technology. Self-heating component HeatGenie integrates into the bottom of packaging ...
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Swedish bus, truck and construction equipment manufacturer AB Volvo has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with MAPE to sell its crankshaft plant located in Leganes, Spain, as a part of restructuring and cost-cutting plan. The LOI includes ...
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The Swedish airline Malm Aviation has launched new breakfast boxes made from virgin fiber-based paperboards Invercote and Invercote Bio from Iggesund Paperboard. The boxes which simplify handling and have a lower environmental impact ...
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US carmaker Ford Motors has unveiled its new Transit Custom prior to its debut at the 2012 Birmingham commercial vehicle show in UK this month. The new van will be powered by the upgraded version of 2.2 litre Duratorq diesel engine, ...
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Canada-based provider of packaging technology, Pakit, has entered an agreement with the global beverage company, PepsiCo, to develop new sustainable packaging. Pakit is known for designing innovative technology which uses cellulose fibre ...
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Natural Fiber Producers (NFP), formerly known as North American Alpaca Fiber Producers, has changed its name as well as opened its organization to all natural fiber producers in North America. NFP is an agricultural cooperative, ...
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Motiv Power Systems has received a $13.4m contract to provide all-electric, zero-emission garbage trucks to the city of Chicago in US. Under the contract, the company will offer the city with 20 class-eight EV refuse trucks, which weigh ...
The Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide will map the IT buying cycle of our readership onto relevant editorial that will inform and educate readers and help them towards making the right buying decision. On a three week cycle the publication ...
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US carmaker Ford Motors is recalling 10,500 units due to a transmission sensor defect. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the effected models include 2011 and 2012 F-150 pickups, 2012 Expedition and ...
The global market for automotive sensors is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.78% between the period 2011 and 2015, according to a new report. TechNavio's Global Automotive Sensor Market 2011-2015 report ...
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The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the mandatory packaging of 90% of the production of foodgrain and sugar in bags made of jute packaging material during the current jute year 2011-12. The decision exempts sugar ...
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The global automotive tyre market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% between 2012-2017 to reach $187bn, according to a new report. Lucintel's 'Global Automotive Tire Industry 2012-2017: Trends, Profits and ...
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H.B. Fuller, a global adhesives provider will launch its new Flextra laminating adhesive for Large Stand Up Pouches (SUPs), an addition to the company’s Flextra family of flexible packaging adhesives. The new solvent-free adhesive ...
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