General Cable Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Alcan Cable China. Alcan Cable China represents approximately 10% to 15% of overall revenues of Alcan Cable. Mr Alex Tham MD Alcan Cable China said that "Alcan ...
US baker Hostess Brands has indicated it will liquidate the company tomorrow (15 November) if striking employees fail to return to work this evening. The group, which manufactures brands including Nature's Pride and Wonder Bread, said it ...
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The Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)—which represents more than 650 solar energy companies throughout Canada—today announced its 2012-13 board of directors and executive. Leading the pack as chair is Jared Donald, ...
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Agricultural commodities group Cargill has booked a 300% jump in first-quarter profit, which was boosted by higher demand for its services due to a drop in yields resulting from poor weather, particularly in the US. The company said ...
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Good night, good night All that remains is for Paul McCartney to sing us off to our slumbers. It's been a terrific night, a glorious ceremony, a rousing history lesson and far and away the best film that Danny Boyle never made. Thanks ...
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) has completed acquisition of California-based G. S. Chapman & Associates Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed amount. As part of transaction, Gregory Chapman and team will continue operations from existing ...
More than 36% of UK corporates do not have any specific insurance coverage against risks posed by terrorism and political violence threats. According to a research "Property Insurance: Terrorism and Political Violence", carried out by ACE ...
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Hermitage-based Lexon Insurance has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement to buy Florida-based Peninsular Insurance. Under the terms of the agreement, Lexon will acquire all the of Peninsular Surety and the latter will become a ...
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Soraa Inc of Fremont, CA, USA, which develops solid-state lighting technology built on 'GaN on GaN' (gallium nitride on gallium nitride) substrates, is sponsoring the lighting industry's first PlugFest in conjunction with the Illuminating ...
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Omeros has filed an investigational new drug application (IND) with the FDA for OMS824, the compound from its phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10) program for schizophrenia and other cognitive disorders. OMS824 targets and inhibits an enzyme ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun two separate recalls resulting from faulty egress window handles. Both Gillig Corp. and New Flyer Industries are recalling vehicles for faulty handles. New Flyer is ...
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Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA, which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, has announced executive management changes that aim to increase collaboration between its front-end solutions and high-performance analog ...
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Polartec LLC, a leading global supplier of performance fabrics sold under the Polartec brand, announced the appointment of Gary Smith as Chief Executive Officer, and Joe Robinson as Chief Financial Officer, successfully completing the ...
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Hostess Brands,a maker of breads and sweet goods in the US,has plans to permanently close its three bakeries following a nationwide strike by its bakers union. The company,which produces Twinkies,Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread,said that the ...
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MeadWestvaco (MWV), a US-based packaging and packaging solutions company, has introduced the new Melodie Spray Collection & packaging for the high-end luxury market. The Melodie Spray Collection includes Melodie Agile and Melodie Forever, ...
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