The Turkish company Orim has been part of SCHOTT Flat Glass BV, the leading supplier of tempered flat glass products for the white goods industry, for ten years now. During this period, SCHOTT Orim has managed to double its sales, ...
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Indian textile and apparel manufacturers are expecting boost for the sector as Union Budget 2013-14 has opened new opportunities for investments in the domestic as well as international market with reduced excise duty on branded garments, ...
More shoppers are reaching for the credit cards--total consumer debt ticked up 0.3 percent in the final months of 2012, the first increase in four years, according to the New York Federal Reserve. That may be good news for the economy, but ...
Portuguese authorities have announced that they have seized 87 tons of processed beef products that were contaminated with horsemeat. The country's Food Safety Agency said in a statement that it has withdrawn nearly 19,000 pre-packed beef ...
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The global average price of 40W retrofit LED light bulbs in January 2013 increased by 4% on month, reaching US$19.4/unit, while the price of 60W retrofit LED light bulbs dropped by 4.3% on month, at US$29.6/unit, according to studies. Among ...
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The Peugeot 2008 has been revealed in full ahead of its world premiere at next week’s 2013 Geneva motor show. The all-new Peugeot 2008 promises to bring contemporary styling, a fuel-efficient engine line-up and a diverse range of ...
Baker Hughes reported Friday that for the week ending March 1, the US rig count fell by four to 1,757, following a one-rig increase the week prior. During the past week, 1,333 rigs explored for oil, up four from last week while the ...
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If you work for an organization that values and promotes the health and safety of its workers in meaningful ways, Canada’s Safest Employers Award 2013 wants to hear from you. While there are numerous industry award categories, ...
Fiber to the Home Council Americas (FFTH) is seeking speakers to share their knowledge, experience and expertise by submitting a proposal to present at the 2013 FTTH Conference & Expo, September 30-October 2, in Tampa, Fla. Organizers ...
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In an effort to boost the quality of their product--and maybe grab some market share from national brands such as Charmin, Cottonelle, and Scott--Walmart and other major retailers are rolling out softer versions of their store-brand toilet ...
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The next-generation Ford Kuga will start below $30,000 when it goes on sale locally in the coming weeks, bringing with it three specification levels as part of an expanded model range. The new Ford Kuga will be offered with at least two ...
The first Opel Cascada has rolled off the production line at the German brand’s Gliwice plant in Poland, ahead of the convertible’s public debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show next week. The almost 4.7m-long soft-top Opel ...
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The lid has been lifted on the Toyota 86 Convertible concept ahead of its global unveiling at next week’s Geneva motor show. Officially dubbed the Toyota FT-86 Open concept, the near-production-ready concept gives us our clearest ...
China's purchasing managers' index (PMI) for its domestic manufacturing sector was at 50.1 percent in February this year, down 0.3 percentage points compared to January, according to the figures released by China’s National Bureau of ...
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For years now, I dreamed of a mobile device with a huge screen, but in a compact form factor. And one way to get there is using a flexible display. Imagine curling up your iPhone or Android device and putting in your pocket, or donning ...