With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) nearly ...
Global food ingredients manufacturer International Flavors and Fragrances saw its half-year net profits rise after its flavours business delivered a positive performance. Net income for the six months of the year ending 30 June, increased ...
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Furniture Insights Monthly Results New Furniture Orders As we expected in last month's issue of Furniture Insights, new orders in May improved significantly over April orders according to our recent survey of residential furniture ...
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Healthy markets cheer biophotonics suppliers 08 Aug 2012 Double-digit increases in revenues boost confidence,though new business strategies weigh on some. Cutera Pearl Fractional A number of suppliers in the aesthetic and ...
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With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) nearly ...
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In July, non-manufacturing purchasing manager index was 55.6 percent, 1.1 percentage points lower over the previous month, still staying above the threshold. In view of different industries, non-manufacturing purchasing manager index ...
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Investment in nonresidential building construction increased 1.8 percent to $11.2 billion in the second quarter. The increase, which followed three quarters of declining investment, was attributable to higher spending in the commercial and ...
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In July, China's manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) was 50.1 percent, down by 0.1 percentage points month-on-month, slightly higher than the threshold. In view of the sizes of enterprises, the PMI of large-sized enterprises was ...
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For second-quarter 2012,GigOptix Inc of San Jose,CA,USA(a fabless supplier of semiconductor and optical components including modulator and laser drivers and transimpedance amplifier ICs based on III-V materials)has reported an 11th ...
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French cement giant Lafarge SA (LFRGY. PK, LFGEF. PK) Friday reported an 80 percent plunge in profit for the second quarter, hurt by charges. Adjusted profit was flat with last year, amid a 5 percent rise in revenue. Net income group share ...
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Average retail pricing for US flat-panel televisions rose to the highest level in two-and-a-half years during the second quarter,driven by the growing proportion of TV sets bearing advanced features and large display sizes,according to IHS ...
SAP's revenue for the second quarter grew 18 percent over the same quarter last year to AA!3.9 billion(US$4.9 billion)following record software revenue of over AA!1 billion,it reported on Tuesday. The business software company in ...
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The Ovation network and design expert Lisa S.Roberts will collaborate on a reality television show entitled"My Design Life,"which will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on the Ovation network on August 24,at 8:00 pm ET/PT.The show ...
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XL Events helped celebrate some of the very best and most creative hairdressing talent in the UK,supplying LED screens and scenic video,an HD PPU,Catalyst playback and 4 HD cameras for the high profile 2012 L'Oréal Professional ...
NEMA's shipment index for halogen A-line lamps showed a continued acceleration in growth during Q1 2012 improving by 110 percent on year-over year basis(y/y).This increase was preceded by gains of 90 and 98 percent during Q3 and Q4 ...
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