The latest rumors regarding a possible merger between Taiwan-based solar cell makers Motech and Neo Solar Power (NSP) have been denied by both firms. In addition, rumors regarding Gintech meeting up with TSMC to discuss possible cooperation ...
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OneChip Photonics Inc of Ottawa, Canada, which manufactures optical modules and transceivers based on monolithic photonic integrated circuits (PICs) fabricated in indium phosphide (InP) for access networks and other mass-market broadband ...
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China Mengniu Dairy is in talks to acquire China Modern Dairy, a leading raw milk supplier in China, in order to gain better control over its milk supply. China's state-owned COFCO and US-based private-equity firm KKR - the largest ...
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Swedish carmaker Volvo Car is planning to invest in Sweden for the development of scalable product architecture(SPA)and Volvo engine architecture(VEA),which is claimed to be one of the country's largest ever industrial investments. ...
Goodman Fielder, a manufacturer of bread and dairy products in Australia and New Zealand, plans to close three bakeries in Australia and cut nearly 115 jobs. This move is a part of the company's plan to lower costs and improve ...
Marsh has opened a new insurance broking office in Liverpool, UK to expand its operations in the country. The new office will be led by the company's senior executive Phil Angus, who joins from the Manchester office. Angus will be ...
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UK-based Campden BRI's is developing a new composite dough technology (CDT), which can help in the production of high quality white bread using cheaper flour mixes. The company noted that the technology could help in the production of a ...
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India-based manufacturer of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), Tilaknagar Industries (TI) has announced the acquisition of P P Caps. P P Caps is setting up a plant in the state of Maharashtra, which is expected to commence commercial ...
Reading Bakery Systems, a US-based technology company, has introduced a new system which can be used for multiple snack applications. The company noted that this feature can help manufacturers to lower costs and improve flexibility. The ...
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Andrew Price has been appointed as a non-executive director of troubled paper company Paperlinx. Price earlier this year tried to unseat Harry Boon as chairman of Paperlinx, which has been the subject of a far-reaching strategic review ...
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The UK Government has stepped forward to back an industry-led scheme aimed at reviving the textile manufacturing industry in the country through generation of around 200,000 new job opportunities over the next five years. As ...
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El's Kitchen,a producer of gluten-free snacks,plans to establish a production facility in Stratford,Connecticut,US. The company has leased a 3,000ft2 space to set up the facility,which is expected to be fully operational in September ...
Cabot Corporation(NYSE:CBT)announces the launch of EMPEROR®1600 and EMPEROR®1200,premium carbon black pigments for coatings applications where exceptional color and superior processability are primary objectives.The products are ...
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Australian company Gold Peg has developed a least cost formulation software for processed cheese production. A least cost formulation software is designed to calculate cost-optimized recipes. According to the company, the new software, ...
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Quincy Lin, chairman of Taiwan-based solar cell maker Neo Solar Power (NSP), has noted that administrative, procurement, and R&D costs can be lowered through merging with DelSolar. According to Lin, currently solar cells and modules are ...