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Manufacturing in The New York Region Unexpectedly Expanded in November

Dec 1, 2011

Manufacturing in the New York region unexpectedly expanded in November, as measures of shipments and the employee workweek improved. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s general economic index rose to 0.6, the first positive reading ...

Tags: market view, heavy machinery

The World Market Is Projected to Increase 6.1 Percent Per

Dec 1, 2011

The world market for turbines and related products (turbine-based engines, generators and generator sets) is projected to increase 6.1 percent per year through 2014 to $133 (USD) billion. Growth will be driven by the wind turbine sector, ...

Tags: World turbine, Industrial Equipment, Components

Engines Use a Crankshaft to Transfer Power to Either an Axle or Drive Rod.

Dec 1, 2011

Engines use a crankshaft to transfer power generated by combustion to either an axle or drive rod. To transfer power, an engine uses numerous seals to prevent lubricant from leaking out at the junction of the crankshaft and engine. When a ...

Tags: oil seals, Industrial Equipment

Many People Are Constantly Looking for Ways to Reduce Their Gas Consumption

Dec 1, 2011

As gas prices continue to remain high, many people around the world are constantly looking for ways to reduce their gas consumption or to improve fuel economy. The Brown's gas generator stands out among the many different gas saving devices ...

Tags: News Update, Market View, Gas Generator, Gas Pumps

OSB Prices Have Dipped Slightly Over The Course of The Past Few Weeks

Dec 1, 2011

Central European OSB prices have dipped slightly over the course of the past few weeks after stabilising briefly in September. Prices fell even though demand is relatively steady for this time of year. A variety of manufacturers and buyers ...

Tags: market view, OSB, price

Wood-Fibre Insulation and I-Joist Manufacturer Steico Has Reported Reduced Profits

Dec 1, 2011

Wood-fibre insulation and I-joist manufacturer Steico has reported reduced profits on the back of increased competition and a poorer economic climate for its products. Profits before interest and tax were ?.2m for the first nine months ...

Tags: market view, timber

TTF Has Welcomed Chancellor George Osborne's Ambitious Programme

Dec 1, 2011

The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has welcomed chancellor George Osborne's ambitious programme to stimulate the economy by large-scale new investment in infrastructure and housing, along with help for small businesses. Mr Osborne's autumn ...

Tags: market view, timber

The UK Christmas Tree Industry Is Anxiously Awaiting The First Sales of The Festive Season

Dec 1, 2011

The UK Christmas tree industry is anxiously awaiting the first sales of the festive season to see whether the turbulent economy affects the public's decision to buy trees this year. The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) ...

Tags: market view, Christmas tree

LED Backlit Displays Are Set to Be Installed at Around 100 Locations

Dec 1, 2011

LED backlit displays with LCD panels and full HD resolutions are set to be installed at around 100 locations in the capital in order to target commuters taking some of the busiest bus routes around. The LED displays are already being ...

Tags: led display

LED Backlit Displays with LCD Panels and Full HD Resolutions Are Set to Be Installed

Dec 1, 2011

LED backlit displays with LCD panels and full HD resolutions are set to be installed at around 100 locations in the capital in order to target commuters taking some of the busiest bus routes around. The LED displays are already being ...

Tags: Market View, led display

Confusion Still Remains Over What Exactly Nanomaterials Are Being Defined as

Dec 1, 2011

Confusion still remains over what exactly nanomaterials are being defined as. The European Commission, the European Union's Brussels-based executive, has at last published a definition of nanomaterials. But both environmentalists and ...

Tags: News Update, Market View, Coating, m

Under The Agreement, 200,000 Philips MasterLED Lamps Are Being Distributed

Dec 1, 2011

Introduction of LED lighting technology offers South African businesses an estimated annual collective energy savings of ZAR 41 million (approx. EUR 4 million) and reduces 60,000 tons of CO2 Johannesburg, South Africa - Royal Philips ...

Tags: Market View, led light

Next-Generation LED Module Family Features Award-Winning TrueWhite Technology

Dec 1, 2011

Next-Generation LED Module Family Features Award-Winning TrueWhite Technology, Industry-Leading Color Rendering Index (CRI) and System Efficacy Cree, Inc. announces the commercial availability of the new LMH2 LED module family, designed to ...

Tags: Market View, led

City Decreases Environmental Impact by 74 Percent

Dec 1, 2011

City decreases environmental impact by reducing energy consumption by 74 percent; replaces over 400 metal halide fixtures with LED technology. The parking garage at the City Hall in Austin, Texas, houses 750 parking spaces and must leave ...

Tags: Market View, led

Solar Power System Prices Have Been Slashed by Over 70% in The Past 12 Months

Dec 1, 2011

Competition and global price cuts on components make it a great time for Australian households to go solar - particularly with electricity prices predicted to jump a national average of 17%. While solar rebates may have been reduced this ...

Tags: Market View, solar