China Automotive Systems has started construction of the first stage of a facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil designed for the assembly of its steering units for sale in South American markets. The new Brazilian facility will be assembling ...
Tags: Assembly Plant, steering products, Auto
The Biomat group at the Polytechnic University School of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has developed renewable, biodegradable polymer container for both liquid and solid oily products. Developed from agro-industrial ...
Tags: biodegradable polymer container, oily products, Agriculture
Global food and drink launches that carried a vegetarian claim doubled between 2009 and 2013, increasing to 12 per cent, up from 6 per cent, according to new findings from global market research organisation Mintel. Further to this, ...
Tags: Vegetarian Food, Vegetarian Drink
Huddle House, the full-service family restaurant franchise known for serving "Any Meal. Any Time.", signed five new franchise agreements in September. The agreements are for restaurants in Sealy, Texas, Owensboro and Elizabethtown, Ky., ...
Tags: Huddle House, Agreements, Food
Miniature solar photovoltaic systems, including pico solar and solar home systems, are moving rapidly from specialized niches for enthusiasts and early adopters into the mainstream. These systems are particularly well-suited for ...
Tags: pico solar, solar home systems
Growing interest in utility vehicles among America’s 80 million-strong millennial generation – those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s – is bolstering purchase consideration for the Ford brand. Maritz ...
Tags: Millennials, Sales, Auto Parts
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 ...
Tags: Axalta Coating Systems, Invest, Construction
London’s hottest new hotel has used a selection of colourful Hainsworth broadcloth to help give its interiors a contemporary look and feel. In the midst of Soho and moments from Mayfair, Ham Yard Hotel offers 91 individually ...
Tags: Hainsworth, Broadcloth, Textile
Stevia Corp. ("Stevia Corp" or the "Company"), an international farm management company focused on the economic development of products that support a healthy lifestyle, including stevia and hemp, is pleased to announce the Company has ...
Tags: Stevia, glass jars, Agriculture
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials, fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, announces the opening of its South Korean subsidiary. Lectra has been ...
Tags: Textile
In what can be termed as growing interest by Korean companies in investing in the textile and apparel sector in Vietnam, a new fibre manufacturing plant with Korean investment has been launched this month in Vietnam’s southern ...
Tags: Textile Sector, apparel sector
The addition of a pavilion from Taiwan at this year’s Intertextile Pavilion at the Shenzhen International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and confirms the growing interest in the potential of the Southern China market. It will feature ...
Lindex is publishing its ninth sustainability report. During the past year, Lindex has among others increased its sustainable range by 39 percent compared to the previous year, reduced the electricity consumption in stores and donated SEK ...
Tags: Sustainable Fashion
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch two coking coal swaps contracts in July settled against prices produced by The Steel Index (TSI), to capitalize on growing interest in steel raw materials derivatives, the exchange said in a ...
Tags: Coking Coal, coking coal futures
Energy and Climate Minister Greg Barker has announced a new UK Solar PV strategy this month that involves developing government estates, factories, supermarkets and car parks into 'Solar Hubs'. The strategy will support the government's ...
Tags: Solar PV Market, PV, Solar