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General Motors Recalls SUV Models with Power-Window Switch Glitch

Aug 8, 2014

General Motors (GM) has recalled some of its 2005-2007 mid-size SUV models due to an issue over power-window switch short circuit. With a potential to set the car on fire, the short has forced the automobile manufacturer to caution owners ...

Tags: Auto, Motors

Motech Posts Tiny Profit for 2Q14

Aug 7, 2014

Solar cell maker Motech Industries has released its financial report for second-quarter 2014, recording net earnings per share of NT$0.06, according to the company. Motech posted consolidated revenues of NT$5.268 billion (US$176 million), ...

Tags: Solar cell, solar, Lights, Lighting

Ushio Acquires Oclaro Japan's Industrial & Consumer Laser Diode and LED Business

Aug 7, 2014

Ushio Inc of Tokyo, Japan (which manufactures light sources including lamps, lasers and LEDs) says that its subsidiary Ushio Opto Semiconductors Inc (established in July) has agreed to acquire the LED, red, violet and part of the infrared ...

Tags: Ushio Oclaro Laser diodes LEDs

Mercedes-Benz to Introduce S600 Guard

Aug 6, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has updated its special protection model with S 600 Guard which will provide an all round protection in the transparent and the non transparent areas. The new Guard model features V12 engine, which generates 390kW (530hp) ...

Tags: car, auto, Benz

Chief Automotive Technologies Redesigns Upper Body Bar for Vehicles

Aug 6, 2014

Chief Automotive Technologies has redesigned the Upper Body Bar, which is included with every LaserLock Live Mapping system, to allow users measure a damaged vehicles upper half. The redesigned Upper Body Bar features out-of-level ...

Tags: Auto Parts, Auto, Vehicle

Indonesia's Iron and Steel Import Value Down 19.5% in H1

Aug 5, 2014

According to the data announced by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), in June this year the value of Indonesia's iron and steel imports increased by 20.8 percent compared to the previous month, amounting to $823.1 million, while the country's ...

Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, Iron, Steel

O-I Completed A Line Extension for Lucas Bols

Aug 5, 2014

Owens-Illinois, the world's largest glass container manufacturer recently completed a line extension for Lucas Bols, the world's oldest distilled spirit brand. Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), the world's largest glass container ...

Tags: food packaging, packaging, glass container

New Michelin Is Designed to Support Larger Spraying Equipment

Aug 5, 2014

The new SprayBib tire from Michelin is the industry's first VF sprayer in the 50-inch size. Michelin North America Inc. is adding a 50-inch tire to its SprayBib line. The new MichelinVF420/95R50 177D SprayBib is designed to support larger ...

Tags: Auto Parts, Tyre, Tire

LA Coste a Buys Canned Beans Producer Faribault Foods

Aug 5, 2014

La Coste?a, a US-based packaged foods firm and the parent company of Arizona Canning, has acquired canned beans and vegetables manufacturer Faribault Foods for an undisclosed amount. As part of the acquisition, both the companies will ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food, Canned Bean, packaged food

Latin America's Finished Steel Imports up 65%

Aug 4, 2014

Alacero, the Latin American steel association, has reported that in the first half of this year finished steel imports from China to Latin America increased by 65 percent year on year to 4 million metric tons. Latin America, which ...

Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, Steel

Bathroom Manufacturers Association Recognised for Water Efficiency

Aug 4, 2014

Bathroom Manufacturers Association, which administers The Water Label Company, has won a major award in the Environment Agency and Waterwise Water Efficiency Awards 2014, given in the Campaigns & Education category.? The awards celebrate ...

Tags: Furniture, Furnishing

Lithuania to Showcase 21st Century Design at 100% Design

Aug 4, 2014

Leading Lithuanian industrial designers will present a selection of 21st century classics for the first time at 100% Design. The majority of the designs to be featured on the Lithuania Pavilion have been selected from work by the winners of ...

Tags: Furniture, Furnishing

China's Changelight Chooses Veeco Mocvd Systems for Expansion

Aug 2, 2014

Changelight Co Ltd of Xiamen, China has selected epitaxial deposition and process equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc of Plainview, NY, USA as its primary equipment provider as it enters the market to produce gallium nitride (GaN)-based ...

Tags: LED, Electrical, Electronics

Astro's New Cortona Pendant Brings Effortless Style

Aug 1, 2014

Astro's new Cortona pendant brings effortless style to contemporary yet understated lighting schemes in a wide range of domestic and hospitality settings. "I've always been attracted to large glowing glass pendants – they seem to ...

Tags: Lights, Lighting, Pendant

Veronica's Snacks Has Expanded Its Product Presence to The UK

Aug 1, 2014

Ireland-based snack manufacturer Veronica's Snacks has expanded its product presence to the UK, with launch in Tesco stores. Tesco offers Veronica's snack range including baked organic crisps, veggie crisps and Crunchy Creatures baked ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food, Snack