The global solar market has yet to show signs of turnaround after going through the turbulent 2016. The latest Gold Member Solar Report by EnergyTrend, a division of TrendForce, forecasts that the global PV demand for 2017 will total just ...
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Asia Symbol (Guangdong) Paper has commissioned Valmet-supplied fine paper production line in China. The new production line PM 12 has been installed to produce fine papers. It is expected to help increase Asia Symbol’s ability to ...
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US auto giant General Motors has agreed to sell its European operations to French automaker PSA Group for €2.2bn. PSA will buy Opel/Vauxhall automotive operations for €1.3bn, while GM Financial’s European operations will ...
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A study by UA researchers revealed that rats with neuropathic pain that were bathed in green LED showed more tolerance for thermal and tactile stimulus. A clinical trial involving people suffering from fibromyalgia is underway. It wasn't ...
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Worldwide notebook shipments (not including 2-in-1 devices) surpassed 40 million units in the fourth quarter of 2016, dropping only 1.2% on year. Shipments from Taiwan-based ODMs even achieved on-year shipment growth in the quarter thanks ...
UK-based Reflex Labels has ordered five EF multi-substrate flexo presses from MPS for production of label and packaging. As part of the order, MPS will supply presses including one 8-colour/430mm press, two 9-colour/520mm presses and two ...
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Finch Paper sets itself apart by providing printers with domestic solutions to capitalize on their high-speed inkjet investments. Making it easier than ever to select the right paper, Finch Paper has updated and expanded its paper brands. ...
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Cenveo has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2016. The reported results for all periods presented exclude the operating results of the Company's packaging operating segment and its top-sheet ...
CCL Industries, a world leader in specialty label and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, reported record fourth quarter and annual financial results for 2016. Sales for ...
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Stora Enso is set to introduce upgraded Ensocoat luxury and graphical carton board, which can be used in various applications. Ensocoat has been developed for use in graphical applications and luxury packaging for consumer products such ...
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Nestlé’s KitKat brand has launched a new peanut butter flavour of its shareable KitKat Bites. The introduction of the new flavour marks the first time that the praline layer of KitKat has been replaced. Peanut butter fills ...
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DGBAS reports Taiwan’s 2017 GDP growth forecast to stand at a three-year high of 1.92 percent, with annual export to show the strongest increase of 8.5 percent in the past six years (photo courtesy of UDN.com). In light of the ...
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OptiPower ensures that installations achieve maximum performance of their electrical network because it reduces loss within the electrical network and prevents electrical distortion. It includes everything from power quality analysis to ...
Lenovo has announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016. Quarterly revenues were US$12.2 billion, a 6% decrease year-on-year. Third quarter pre-tax income was US$101 million, a 68% decline year-on-year. Net income ...
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KapStone Paper and Packaging reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. As compared to 2015's fourth quarter, results for 2016's fourth quarter: Net sales of $777 million, up $13 million, or 2 ...
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