Jungbunzlauer, a Swiss producer of biodegradable ingredients of natural origin, has agreed to acquire Ingredion's manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Ingredion plant will be ...
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An innovative tool developed by Switzerland based Bluesign Technologies will be presented during the fourth Bluesign conference which will run from July 13-14, 2015 in St Gallen, Switzerland. “This tool is a clear answer to the ...
Columbia Sportswear Company portfolio brand Prana is expanding its European distribution network and has also added a new international sales team. As per a Prana press release, for more than 20 years, Prana apparel has had a strong ...
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Tokyo-based Solar Frontier – the largest manufacturer of CIS (copper indium selenium) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules – has completed the first installation of its prototype ultralight and bendable CIS thin-film ...
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Dawn Meats has received approval for the proposed acquisition of a 49% stake in French beef and veal processor Elivia from the EU Competition Commission. Upon completion of the deal, Dawn Meats will have an option to increase its ...
Pork producer and processor Smithfield Romania has secured $60m in loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its operations in the country. The loan amount will be spent on restructuring its debts and to expand its ...
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PPG Industries has announced the completion of a $5 million expansion at its coatings manufacturing facility in Wuppertal, Germany. The project added equipment to existing buildings on the campus, supporting up to a 35 percent increase in ...
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Organiser of trade shows, Messe Frankfurt in collaboration with World Textile Information Network (WTiN), is creating a new platform for digital textile printing technologies called Avanprint. “Avanprint will be launched from ...
The PCI Consulting Group Fibres Conference takes place from November 10-11, 2015 at The Hotel Marriott, Milan, Italy, immediately before ITMA 2015 and the World Textile Summit which will also be held in Milan. The Fibres Conference ...
Axalta Coating Systems introduced its Voltatex family of insulation coatings at the Coil Winding, Insulations & Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition (CWIEME) in Shanghai June 23- 24, 2015. Voltatex products have been tailor-made to enhance ...
LLC has developed Safkote, a line of food-based coatings that are composed exclusively of (“generally regarded as safe”) components. The water-based coatings can be applied to paper on existing roll coaters at high speeds and ...
KRS Technologies has introduced Safkote, a product lineup of food-based coatings that can be applied to paper to make them grease-resistant. Derived from generally regarded as safe (GRAS) components, the coating is compliant with the ...
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Axalta Coating Systems, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, introduces its Voltatex family of insulation coatings at the Coil Winding, Insulations & Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition (CWIEME) in Shanghai. Voltatex products ...
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Coca-Cola GB is setting itself more ambitious targets as part of its sustainability strategy The soft drinks giant outlined its plans following the report of its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report. Coca-Cola GB said ...
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UK based charity WRAP has unveiled a five year plan which aims to create a revolution in the way that industries use resources, which also includes textiles and clothing. “Resource Revolution: Creating the Future" sets out how ...