Panasonic Corp of Osaka, Japan has developed an insulated-gate metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) gallium nitride (GaN) power transistor capable of continuous stable operation with no variation in its threshold gate voltage. This makes it ...
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Tyson Foods said that it will launch several new products this year and modernize its $1bn brands as part of its transformation into a modern food company. Speaking at the 2018 Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference, Tyson Foods ...
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Ford is investing $25m at its Kentucky plant to increase production of its Lincoln Navigator, Expedition SUVs in order to meet increasing customer demand. The company claimed that Navigator retail sales were up triple digits in most ...
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Danish Crown’s Polish meat business Sokolow has revealed its intentions to acquire its rival Gzella Meat Group. Gzella Meat's operations are confined to the northern region of Poland. The deal between the two Polish meat firms ...
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Sincerity Applied Materials Holding has unveiled plans to enter the US market, helping to serve customers in the region. Presently over 90% of SAPL's revenue is derived from sales within the Australian market. However, due to the strong ...
Packaging firm Sonoco has reported a 13.7% increase in net sales to $1.30bn for the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $1.14bn for the same period in 2016. The company said the growth in net sales was supported by acquisitions, net of ...
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US-based custom blow-molder Apex Plastics has purchased a new Aoki 250LL-50S injection blow molding machine to boost its blow-molded plastic products manufacturing capabilities. The Aoki’s versatile injection blow-molding machine is ...
India holds a dominant position in the diamond industry, coming closer than any other market to spanning the entire pipeline. Besides its extensive rough and polished trade, it has made a name for itself in jewelry-making, diamond-cutting ...
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US-based Delta Plastics has purchased California-based Command Packaging, including its plastic film recycling subsidiary Encore Recycling, for undisclosed amount. Command Packaging is engaged in manufacturing of sustainable plastic ...
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French staples company Compagnie des Agrafes has selected RPC’s 100% biodegradable SuperCube pails as vineyard clips for vertical growth of vines. RPC claims that both product and pack have attracted good reviews and the clips have ...
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The Hain Celestial Group, a US-based organic and natural products company, is exploring sale of its pure protein business to focus on core brands. The business, known as Hain Pure Protein, comprises the company’s organic poultry ...
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The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi automotive alliance announced that its member companies sold a combined total of 10,608,366 units in the 12 months to 31 December 2017. Growing demand for SUVs, light commercial vehicles and a rising number ...
International Paper has reported full-year 2017 net earnings of $2.1bn ($5.13 per diluted share) compared with net earnings of $904m ($2.18 per diluted share) for full-year 2016. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company reported net ...
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The Distilled Spirits Council reported that spirits experienced record sales in the US in 2017, hitting $26.2bn. The Distilled Spirits Council reported at its annual economic briefing record spirits sales and volumes in addition to ...
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American automaker Ford is planning to invest more than $11bn in electrification from 2015 to 2022. The company said it will also expand its electrified vehicle lineup with a total of 40 vehicles globally, which will include 16 full ...
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