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A Expanding Regional Freight Company Has Switched to Toyota Rental Forklifts

Sep 19, 2013

A rapidly expanding regional freight company has switched to Toyota rental forklifts so it can continue to concentrate on building the business. In just four years, Midstate Freight in Bathurst, New South Wales, has grown from one depot ...

Tags: Freight Transport, Transport, Transportation

Final Numbers Are in and August Was a Good Month for Classes 5-8 Truck Orders

Sep 19, 2013

Final numbers are in and August was a good month for Classes 5-8 truck orders, ACT Research reports. However, the industry forecaster said a lack of sustained economic growth is proving to be a drag on Class 8 demand, and build ...

Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts

India's Apex Organizes Bsm in US for Apparel Export Promotion

Sep 19, 2013

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), India's apex body for apparel export promotion, as part of its on-going export promotion initiatives, has organized a Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) for apparel and related accessories at New York, USA for ...

Tags: fabrics, Textile, Apparel

in UK Retail Was Showed Ongoing Tentative Recovery in ONS Figures

Sep 19, 2013

Official retail figures, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), confirm that a tentative recovery is continuing to build. Excluding fuel, the ONS numbers show the total value of sales growth (not seasonally adjusted) was ...

Tags: Textile, Apparel

Booker Group Has Revealed Plans to Integrate Makro, Which Is on Track

Sep 19, 2013

Britain's largest cash-and-carry wholesaler the Booker Group has revealed plans to integrate Makro, the business it acquired last year, are on track, claims the firm's interim results announcement. The group's plans to integrate Makro ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food

Pendleton Was Helped by Meriwether Grow in US & Beyond

Sep 19, 2013

Meriwether Group, a brand consulting firm and trusted advisor, will provide strategic counsel to iconic Oregon brand Pendleton Woolen Mills. Guided by the experience and strategic approach of Meriwether's seasoned professionals, Pendleton ...

Tags: Textile

Exports Was Boosted by Indian Govt Hikes Duty Drawback Rates

Sep 19, 2013

The Government of India has notified the revised duty drawback rates applicable to articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted (under Chapter 61 of Customs Schedule); articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not ...

Tags: Apparel, Accessories

Ahlstrom Announces Its New Strategic Agenda and Updates Its Long-Term Financial Targets

Sep 19, 2013

Ahlstrom, a global high performance fiber-based materials company, announces its new strategic agenda and updates its long-term financial targets. During the last four years, Ahlstrom has undergone a major transformation as a company ...

Tags: fiber-based materials, Textile

Indian Textiles Ministry Is Planning to Come out with a Cotton Distribution Policy

Sep 19, 2013

The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is planning to come out with a Cotton Distribution Policy to bring stability in the prices of cotton. Under the plan, the Ministry proposes to levy a 10 percent duty on shipments of cotton ...

Tags: Textile, Cotton

Distribution Capacity has Expanded Shaw to Invest $100mn

Sep 19, 2013

Shaw Industries Group, Inc., the world's largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floorcovering provider, is investing $100 million to streamline its distribution network and expand its fiber extrusion facility in Northwest Georgia. ...

Tags: Textile

Kiosked Announces That It Has Raised a Further $6.9m Funding From Private Investors

Sep 19, 2013

Kiosked announces that it has raised a further $6.9m funding from private investors, which will be used to support the company's rapid expansion into the U.S. and Asian markets. The funding will also be used to launch Kiosked's mobile ...

Tags: Textile

Holland's Pies Is Set to Introduce a New Range of Microwavable Frozen Snacks

Sep 19, 2013

Holland's Pies, a UK-based producer of pies, puddings and pastries, is set to introduce a new range of microwavable frozen snacks, the pre-baked microwavable Steak Slice and Sausage Roll. The new products will be available at Tesco stores ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food, Pies

A Global Producer Has Acquired a 50% Stake in Mais Frut

Sep 19, 2013

A global producer, marketer and provider of ingredients for food and beverage industry, has acquired a 50% stake in Mais Frut, a Brazil-based manufacturer and marketer of frozen fruits, fruit purees and juice concentrates for the food and ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food, beverage

Windows Developers Are Feeling The Demand for Mobile Apps

Sep 19, 2013

Windows developers are feeling the demand for mobile apps, but they say their current tools and skills are preventing them from delivering those apps. Adding to the pressure, the demand for mobile apps is layered upon the expectation that ...

Tags: Apps, Windows, software, Computer Products

AGA Is Seeking The Best Hot-DIP Galvanized Steel Projects of 2013

Sep 19, 2013

The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is seeking the best hot-dip galvanized steel projects of 2013. The 2014 Call for Entries is extended to any party involved with an after-fabrication hot-dip galvanized steel project completed in ...

Tags: galvanized steel, Construction