Volkswagen has received permission from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) in Germany for the modification of models with the 1.6-litre EA 189 TDI engine. The technical solutions for 2.6 vehicles with EA 189 ...
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SpartanNash has agreed to acquire certain assets of Indianapolis based Caito Foods Service and its Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) logistic operations for approximately $217.5m. Additionally, SpartanNash will bear certain transaction costs ...
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Herma has developed a new packaging concept for its labellers for shipping and distributing in an effective manner. The company designed new standardised cases with die-cut and made-to-measure corrugated inserts for most of its ...
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RPC Promens Industrial has introduced a transit packaging solution designed for a variety of applications including chemicals, food and hygiene products. Featuring a transparent LDPE container within a cardboard outer, the Multitainer is ...
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Model Group, a manufacturer of packaging made of cardboard and corrugated board, is planning to build a material processing plant in Switzerland with an investment of CHF35m ($35m). Planned to be built in Weinfelden, the plant will ...
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Zebra Technologies in collaboration with Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions and ARM has developed a cloud-based food safety solution that is claimed to be scalable, secure and standards-based. The collaboration of the trio has resulted ...
Audi is presenting new technologies for piloted driving and Car-to-X-communication at the German Federal Ministry of Transport, twelve months after the launch of the Digital Motorway Test Bed. The focus is on online variable message road ...
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German firm Coburger Kartonagenfabrik has commissioned a Bobst’s Mastercut 1.7 flatbed die-cutter with the new automatic Breaker 2 Flat Track blank separator. Coburger, which is engaged in production of offset-printed and ...
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The Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) has unveiled a new technology, which will improve Niagara region's ability to divert waste from landfills and manufacture products out of recyclable material. Niagara Region is claimed to ...
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Ardagh has designed new sleek 330 ml cans for two products of German drinks manufacturer Rhodius Mineralquellen. The cans were designed for drinks manufacturer’s natural mineral water and mineral water/apple juice mix. ...
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#makethefuture campaign highlights how cooperation between Shell and entrepreneurs is helping the development of more and cleaner energy ideas International musicians including Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, Luan Santana and Pixie Lott ...
A self-driving vehicle has been tested in public for the first time in the UK. The demonstration in Milton Keynes was coordinated by the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) and marked the completion of the LUTZ Pathfinder project, which has ...
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Despite strong opposition from traditional taxi operators and some governments, Uber and Uber-type ride sharing services, have proven very popular amongst travellers, according to a University of Sydney Business School survey. The ...
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Truck drivers are celebrating a major win over industry lobby group NatRoad in its bid to pay them less by seeking an exemption from rules in NSW setting minimum pay rates. The rules have been in place for over 30 years, bringing ...
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Infrastructure Victoria is calling for community feedback following the release of its draft 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy. In the development of the draft plan, Infrastructure Victoria says it consulted the community on over 200 ideas ...