The sharemarket closed more than 1 per cent lower as weak GDP figures prompted investors to dump banking stocks. At the close today, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 65.6 points, or 1.34 per cent, at 4835.2. The broader All ...
Teijin Aramid announced it realized a 8.8% total energy efficiency improvement over the past 2.5 years. Besides that, the company is aiming to prove the added value to its products by introducing the Customer Benefit Model. This model ...
Tags: Textile, Netherlands, Teijin Aramid
Interstoff Asia Essential, Hong Kong’s leading trade fair for fashionable, functional and eco textiles and accessories, returns from 25 – 27 September 2013. Held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in halls 5B & C, ...
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HOUSTON — Bedding retailer Mattress Firm said sales jumped 31.5% to $276 million in the quarter ended April 30 as the company recorded incremental sales growth from scores of new and acquired stores. Profits also were up sharply, ...
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It was a day of revelation as 2 million people in 436 cities rallied against Monsanto and declared genetically modified crops the beast of the age. Inflated numbers, but regardless, there were a legion of protestors that gathered worldwide ...
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Interior Lifestyle Tokyo is opening its doors from 5 – 7 (Wed – Fri) June at Tokyo Big Sight’s West halls 1, 2, 3, 4, and the Atrium. The fair welcomes a record-high 705 exhibitors (Domestic: 473 Overseas: 232) from 32 ...
Google Glass should be banned entirely, according to one in five UK and US adults who took part in cloud hosting provider Rackspace's new survey. The survey, dubbed "The Human Cloud: Wearable Technology from Novelty to Productivity", was ...
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Tiny particles of matter called quantum dots, which emit light with exceptionally pure and bright colors, have found a prominent role as biological markers. In addition, they are realizing their potential in computer and television screens, ...
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Officials with the City of Prescott sharpened their pencils this week and are helping the environment. On July 1 they will shift from years of not recycling glass products to a new agreement that will keep tons of bottles and jars from ...
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International Desserts, an establishment based in Glendale, California is recalling Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies in 12oz. bags as they may contain walnuts which is not mentioned on the label. According to the company, the ...
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US-based establishment Blessings is voluntarily recalling its domestic Peel Shrimp as it may contain sulfite beyond the required levels for products labeled sulfite-free. According to the company, the product associated with the recall is ...
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The SOS Mobile Watch for elderly users is another piece of wrist tech wizardry we've been trialling. Developed by Sydney brothers Peter and Paul Apostolis, the watch contains a SIM card and GPS chip. In an emergency, an elderly wearer can ...
The international sports industry is subject to continual change. As a result, professional further training offers are essential for industry and retail stores to compete successfully in the long term. ISPO Academy is now offering this ...
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With the cycle in rules changes affecting equipment and uniforms in something of a lull, the SFIA’s annual meeting with the NCAA and the NFHS rule making bodies focused on how technology can be used to enhance play and, more ...
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Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE10) boosted its user share last month by 53% as the company's enforced upgrade for Windows 7 continued to take effect. IE10 increased its user share of all copies of IE from 10.8% to a record 16.5% in May, ...