Port of Melbourne's new container terminal, operated by Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd (VICTL), will be fitted out with EUR 40 million (approx. AUD 100 million) worth of Cargotec (Kalmar) container handling equipment and ...
Evonik Industries has announced an expansion of its specialty silica capacities in Ako, Japan through a holding in DSL Japan Co. Ltd. (DSL). Evonik holds 51 percent of shares in DSL, a joint venture with the Japanese Shionogi & Co. Ltd. The ...
Tags: Specialty Silica, Chemicals, Construction
Central controls for lighting have been added to the list of ‘ordinarily’ incorporated items in dwellings. That means that the technology will be eligible for a reduced rate of VAT in scenarios such as new builds or conversions ...
Tags: Lighting Controls, Lighting
Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile with the I-Set Installation System by Armstrong. Armstrong Industries' new Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile with the I-Set Installation System is an all-in-one commercial flooring system promising ...
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Chinese building materials and glass manufacturer CNBM (China National Building Materials Group Corp) has completed its acquisition (announced on 22 April) of Avancis GmbH of Torgau, Germany, which manufactures copper indium gallium ...
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PPG Industries has completed the sale of substantially all the assets of its Mount Zion, Illinois, glass manufacturing facility to automotive glass manufacturer Fuyao Glass America Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed. Fuyao plans to ...
Tags: Construction, Glass, Float Glass, Specialty Glass
Delivery ceremony of FAW Qingdao LNG new energy trucks was held in Jimo city by FAW Qingdao Company and Qingdao Urban and Rural Construction Investment Group on August 26, 2014. Senior management from China Development Bank, Jimo city and ...
Tags: LNG Trucks, Food Supply, Trucks
K'Nex unveiled a life-sixed replica of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car at Brooklands Motor and Aviation Museum on Friday, August 29th. The impressive construction - which ToyNews was invited along to see - has been awarded the Guinness ...
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AUDI AG is strengthening its presence in the Ingolstadt region: Audi today officially put the high-tech Audi Neuburg complex into operation after a construction period of just two years. In the presence of the Prime Minister of Bavaria, ...
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The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), an indicator for the multifamily market released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), posted a gain of five points to a reading of 58 for the second quarter. It is the 10th straight ...
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The 2014 Floor TrendsFlooring Industry Study, conducted recently by BNP Market Research and compiled from answers given by readers of Floor Trends,Floor Covering Installer, Stone World, Contemporary Stone & Tile Designand Tile Magazine, ...
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Korean automaker Kia announced it will invest more than US$2.5 billion with their suppliers in Nuevo Leon, as Ternium is ready to supply steel to them. The company will build an assembly plant in the town of Pesquería, which is ...
Tags: KIA, Automotive Industry
Australian iron ore miner Atlas Iron Limited has announced its financial results for the financial year 2013-14 ended on June 30. According to the results, in the given period Atlas recorded a net profit of A$17 million, compared to a net ...
US-based Dynamic Recycling has started work on its new distilled spirits plant set to come up in Bristol, Tennessee. With this addition, the company will increase its capacity for environment-friendly, economical, safe destruction and ...
Tags: Dynamic Recycling, ethanol
Ardex' FH Sanded Floor and Wall Grout. Ardex' FH Sanded Floor and Wall Grout is the ideal grout for everyday interior and exterior tile installations when installing types of tile including porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaics and ...
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