China-based sapphire makers Biel Crystal Manufactory and Lens Technology, in view of growing adoption of sapphire optical applications in wearable devices and smartphones, have expanded production capacities, according to industry sources ...
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Germany-based Heraeus has announced joint possession with Japan-based Shoei Chemical of a patent regarding Te (tellurium)-added glass material used to make conductive silver PV paste. The patent is likely to kick up patent disputes with ...
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The European Union (EU) will review its Minimum Import Price (MIP) framework for China-made PV modules on April 1 and plans to hike minimum prices by 5.66% from EUR0.53/W (US$0.56) currently to EUR0.56/W, according to industry sources. EU ...
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The LED industrial lighting market scale will be worth US$2.366 billion in 2015, and by 2018 will reach US$3.935 billion, according to findings from LEDinside. Compared with home lighting products, industrial lighting products operate for ...
The North Face announced the 2015 Explore Fund grant-giving program is now open through Apr. 17, 2015 for applications and $500,000 will be awarded to organizations this year. The Explore Fund provides grants to organizations that connect ...
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Porto Cruz has launched a new design for its classic range to retain the style of the product and to enhance its brand visibility. The company will introduce the new packaging in Tawny, White, Ruby, Special Reserve and Pink at Prowein ...
Tags: Porto Cruz, new packaging, Scotch Whisky, Vodka
The number of new energy vehicles to hit China's roads by 2020 will reach 300,000 as the country aims to save energy and combat pollution, the transportation authority announced Wednesday. China will create a favorable environment to ...
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Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent of Bushnell, Federal Premium, Savage Arms, Primos, Blackhawk! and Boll, named Michael Pici to serve as its vice president of investor relations. "We're excited to have Michael join Vista Outdoor as Vice ...
Sinton Dairy Foods, a unit of Borden Dairy, is looking to exit fresh fluid milk business and focus on making extended-shelf-life milk in the US, a move which could put around 120 jobs at risk. The transition will be carried out over ...
Nestle Malaysia has launched a campaign to educate its consumers about spotting fake products after Malaysian authorities seized imitations of Milo chocolate drink worth RM250,000 (S$94,058) in Negeri Sembilan. The raid conducted by the ...
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Brown-Forman is planning to invest an additional $20m to restore its Old Forester bourbon brand. Last year, the company had allocated $30m to establish a new distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, to produce Old Forester, which sold only ...
Gildan has signed on as the title sponsor of Esprit de She The Spirit of Her Race Series, the premiere athletic event series for women run by Life Time Fitness. Since its inception in 2013, more than 25,000 women ranging in age from 5 to ...
Tags: Gildan, family apparel, T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts
The European Commission (EC) has given its approval for the acquisition of Austria-based Constantia Flexibles by French investment group Wendel Group for €2.3bn ($2.8bn). Constantia Flexibles specialises in producing foil, paper ...
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On Mar. 16, 2015 Cocona, maker of patented 37.5 technology use in performance apparel and bedding, filed a request for a declaratory judgment with the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 15-cv-00541, that ...
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Researchers from the Tyndall National Institute (TNI) and Teagasc in Ireland are developing a new sensor that could rapidly detect spore-forming bacteria in milk. Capable of surviving pasteurisation, the harmful bacteria causes food ...
Tags: Bio-Sensor, Harmful Milk Bacteria, sensor