Samsung has opened its defence in its patent dispute with Apple. Further reading Apple claims a quarter of Samsung's ₤19.4bn US sales result from infringements Apple and Samsung trade accusations in first day of $2.5bn patent ...
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Manganese Bronze, the maker of the iconic black London taxi cab, has reported a £3.9m hole in its accounts caused, it says, by a software fault in its accounting systems. As a result, it has put back the release of its unaudited ...
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On 31 July 2012, the competent commercial court in Agen decided on a judicial liquidation process ("liquidation judiciaire") for the poplar and maritime pine plywood producer Xilofrance. After the court had commenced the rescue process ...
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The Russian softwood plywood producer has started production on two new veneer lines supplied by Raute on 6 July. The lines embrace 4 and 8ft peeling lines, respectively, as well as drying facilities. In addition to the Raute plants Ilim ...
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The plastics machinery rebound is continuing this year, according to the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc.’s Committee on Equipment Statistics. Also, Washington-based SPI is releasing statistics on thermoforming equipment for the ...
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A novel organic–inorganic composite membrane has been fabricated to enhance the hydrophilic and antifouling properties of polysulfone membranes, by doping with sulfated Y-doped zirconia particles. This composite membrane can be ...
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Minneapolis-based industrial water treatment equipment manufacturer Robert B Hill Co has won a contract to build a new 1 MGD water filtration plant in Minnesota. The filtration plant will be designed to remove iron and manganese from well ...
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Even with the myriad of obstacles preventing a full-scale recovery for the overall U.S. economy, the design and construction industry appears to have reasons to be at least modestly optimistic in the coming months and into next year. A ...
Bluewater Bio International has entered into a technology alliance with the UK water company Thames Water. The two companies will share information on new and emerging technologies, and collaborate on innovations within Thames Water’s ...
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Recent research by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn. Reveals the U. S. Kitchen and bath wood-based cabinet market size is $6.997 billion, based on figures for the year ending 2010. The information is based KCMA member companies’ ...
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The World Furniture Summit 2012, organised by the China National Furniture Association and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Company, and co-organised by the International Association of Furniture Publications (IAFP), will be ...
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Surrey County Council has issued a tender worth between£10m and£200m for a new framework for the use of all local government and public sector bodies in the South East of England. The framework will be divided into three lots ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA)has expanded the recall of various pine nut products imported by Westpoint Distributors as the affected products contain peanuts which are not declared on the label. The latest recall includes ...
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Canadian food processing company Maple Leaf Foods has announced that its facility in Winnipeg has resumed operations after it was temporarily shut down due to a fire in the packaging area. The fire was contained within one hour.Fire ...
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Pinkberry, a US-based yogurt retailer, has introduced its new frozen yogurt, Chocolate Hazelnut. The company has also paired Chocolate Hazelnut with new seasonal, gourmet toppings. The gourmet toppings include Chocolate Hazelnut Classic - ...
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