Nissan luxury vehicle division Infiniti has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first production variable compression ratio engine, dubbed VC Turbo. The engine, which was exhibited at the 2016 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, ...
UPM Paper Asia business area will be renamed UPM Specialty Papers as of 1 October 2016. The new name highlights the business area's strategic focus on specialty papers and global operations. UPM Specialty Papers has global market ...
In honor of National Cookie Month (October), The Hershey Company is introducing Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch, one of the most anticipated innovations from the iconic Hershey’s brand in more than 16 years. Hershey is ...
Chinese yuan or renminbi (RMB) has been included into the basket of special drawing right (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since Oct 1, marking a milestone in the internationalization of the RMB. Here are seven things you need ...
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South Africa-based Rhodes Food Group has announced plans to acquire domestic food producer Pakco for R200m ($14.5m), as part of its expansion strategy. Pakco owns popular brands, including the iconic Bisto brand, Hinds, Buffalo, Southern ...
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The firm has reshuffled its top execs as it welcomes Jonathan Baker to the role of vice president of consumer products. NBC Universal Brand Development has named Jonathan Baker as its new vice president, EMEA NBC Universla consumer ...
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China has decided to remove administrative price controls on the salt market to foster competition, the country's top economic planner announced Sunday. The move will put an end to the nation's 2,000-plus-year state monopoly in the salt ...
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From the mind of Pound Puppies creator Mike Bowling, Splashlings is a collectable toy line set in the world of mermaids. TPF Toys and Shaftesbury/Smokebomb have launched a US licensing push for its latest toy property, Splashlings. From ...
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Oracle Networking Group in the USA believes that it has made the first demonstration of an integrated surface-normal coupled laser array on a silicon-on-insulator photonics platform [Shiyun Lin et al, Optics Express, vol24, p21455, 2016]. ...
Copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film solar module developer Siva Power of San Clara, CA, USA has hired solar executive Bruce Sohn as vice-chairman of its board. Sohn was previously the key executive in the growth of cadmium ...
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The ATA has released its contract checklist, which aims to help trucking businesses ensure their contracts are fair and legal. The checklist responds to the lengthening payment terms faced by trucking businesses, as well as concerns that ...
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Phase 2 of the DP World Brisbane Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC) project has kicked off with a successful delivery. The shipment carrying two new, 9-wide ASC arrived at DPW on project schedule and in perfect condition. The two ASC were ...
SIO, an ADM company, will present a new range of innovative products and capabilities at CPhI 2016 in Barcelona. “Possessing more than 100 years of experience, SIO has a proud history of meeting the needs of pharmaceutical customers ...
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Switzerland-based specialty chemicals group Clariant’s Healthcare Packaging business unit has launched new desiccant canisters to help enhance packaging safety. The new canisters with red labeling are designed to help differentiate ...
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Forever Fresh has unveiled new shelf life extending packaging for Chilean cherries, as part of its efforts to provide quality cherries for the customers. The company repacked cherries by using advanced cherry repacking lines on the East ...
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