Robinsons Brewery, a UK-based regional beer maker, has expanded the distribution of its Hoptimum Prime spring seasonal ale to pubs across the nation. In January 2014, Robinsons announced that it will introduce six new handcrafted ales, ...
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Switzerland-based chocolate manufacturer Chocolat Frey has bought a majority stake in US candy maker SweetWorks, for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, SweetWorks runs a production facility in the region, and has a ...
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German automaker Audi has partnered with its Chinese joint-venture partner FAW to introduce a plug-in hybrid car, Audi A6 e-tron4, in China. Based on the long-wheelbase version of the Audi A6, the new model is powered by latest battery ...
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Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), announced prior to the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis that the Riverside County (Calif.) Fire Department has ...
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Hiwin leads Taiwan's machine tool makers in 2013 earnings. (Photo of company chairman and chief executive officer, Eric Chuo, courtesy of Hiwin) Hiwin Technologies Corp.,?a Taiwan-based maker of?precision components for machinery, has ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring South Carolina Electric & Gas in Cayce, SC with a 2014 Energy Star Partner of the Year award. A total of 127 organizations will be honored ...
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor has issued a voluntary recall on 6.39 million vehicles globally for various defects including steering and seats. The recall affects 27 Toyota models including the RAV4 SUV and Yaris subcompact. The company ...
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Residents on a street in the west London borough of Hounslow are complaining that new LED street lamps are so bright that they are affecting their quality of life. The 8-metre tall columns were installed on Whitehall Park Road in the ...
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Mark Birrell will succeed Sir Rod Eddington as the new chairman of Infrastructure Australia. Upon his term's expiry on 8 April 2014, Sir Rod has been side-shifted to the APEC Business Advisory Council at the request of the Prime Minister. ...
Luxe Stainless Steel Square Tile Insert Drains were created for modern design custom showers in any residential or commercial setting. The 100% stainless steel, 5" x 5" square tile insert drains appear to vanish into the shower floor. ...
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Russian mining and steel producing company Evraz Group has announced its financial results for 2013, registering a net loss of $572 million, widening from a net loss of $425 million in 2012. The company's sales revenues decreased by 2.1 ...
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The European Commission announced the adoption of new rules on public support for projects in the field of environmental protection and energy. The guidelines will support EU member states in reaching their 2020 climate targets, while ...
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As of April 7, inventory of iron ore at 33 major Chinese ports amounted to 108.28 million mt*, as announced by China's Xinhua News Agency. As of the same date, the Xinhua-China Iron Ore Price Index for imported iron ore with 62 percent ...
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In March this year, Germany's crude steel output increased by 13.7 percent month on month to 4.05 million metric tons, rising by 6.1 percent compared to March 2013 and exceeding 4 million mt for the first time in 35 months, according to the ...
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In March this year, Germany's construction sector saw its 11th straight month-on-month increase in overall activity levels. Markit's seasonally adjusted Germany Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 52.5 points in March, down ...
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