The diamond industry needs to support programs to uplift its vast artisanal mining sector. The more than 1.5 million diamond diggers – predominantly in West Africa – and their estimated 10 million dependents, remain the most ...
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It's too early to tell, but the total artificial heart might be the next potential medtech goldmine. Shares of artificial heart maker Carmat climbed nearly 20% in mid-day trading on September 5 amidst recently-confirmed rumors that the ...
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Tire pricing in the aftermarket took a step backward in August. So says industry analyst Nick Mitchell. "Our survey of more than 20,000 consumer replacement tire SKUs suggests that the broader pricing environment deteriorated slightly ...
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US-based printing and specialty papers manufacturer NewPage Corporation has introduced a high gloss cast coated alternative label paper called Reflections designed for high-end wet glue and pressure sensitive applications. Food and ...
SAN FRANCISCO –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Homestake Mining Company of California requiring the company to assess contamination and address safety hazards at four abandoned uranium mines in ...
Tabletop gamers know Days of Wonder as the team behind Ticket to Ride, Memoir 44 and Small World. French board game publisher and parent company of Esdevium, Asmodee has merged with Days of Wonder, the team behind popular titles such as ...
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Transport for London (TfL) and Energy Saving Trust have revealed a plan start a new initiative called Rapid Chargepoints, which is designed to identify locations for electric vehicle infrastructure in London. The broader perspective of ...
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POINT 3 Basketball, a performance apparel brand dedicated to innovating on behalf of basketball players worldwide, announced that the company has been granted U.S. Patent 8,769,716 on its invention of DRYV Moisture Control Technology. DRYV ...
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Shock Doctor has acquired XO Athletic, based in Union, NJ. The strategic acquisition provides access to patented technologies owned by XO along with retail distribution efficiencies that will benefit both brands. Shock Doctor intends to ...
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Australian vegetable and potato growers’ representative body AusVeg has called for Australia to follow the UK’s lead and put in place a plan to source government-procured food from local suppliers and producers. UK Prime ...
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The launch today of CHEP Logistics' new control centre at its Erskine Park, NSW facility, marks a step-change in CHEP's delivery of logistics services and the management of its product flow to customers across the country. Earlier this ...
Liquid and powder coating supplier, Axalta Coating Systems has announced a plan to invest $10.5 m in Tlalnepantla operations center in Mexico, to improve its capacity to produce resins, which is used to make transportation coatings. The ...
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Axalta Coating Systems has made a commitment to invest $10.5 million in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, to expand capacity to produce resins used in the manufacture of transportation coatings. The investment is intended to enhance and expand the ...
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For fiscal third-quarter 2014 (ended 27 June), Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has reported revenue of $587m, up 22% on $481m last quarter and 34.6% on $436.1m a year ...
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The global cartons giant is promoting renewability through its ‘Moving To The Front’ campaign, inviting suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners, NGOs and others to expand attention from the mid and end of the packaging life cycle ...