Hailed as the next generation of photovoltaic material, it is hoped that perovskite solar cells will drive adoption in new applications. While there are challenges to be overcome, perovskites offer several new opportunities for partnerships ...
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The Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific Polynesian islands may benefit hugely from an increased demand for vanilla beans. Food manufacturers have been paying increasing amounts for vanilla over the past 12 months with costs particularly ...
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Some News South Wales hospitals will soon have soft drinks removed from all vending machines. In a first time move, the decision was made by the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) which operates health facilities in Wagga Wagga, ...
Coca-Cola is now selling its ‘Glaceau smartwater’ in Australia. Already available in the UK and the US, Glaceau Smartwater is described as a “vapour distilled mineralised water”. It includes added calcium, ...
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Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution has acquired Power Automation Systems (PAS), a worldwide supplier of pallet shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Swisslog CEO of Warehouse and Distribution Christian Baur said: ...
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Spun-off from SPX Corporation in September 2015, SPX Flow, Inc. was formed to pursue a more flow-focused strategy and capitalise on the organisation's strengths for the global food and beverage, power and energy and industrial markets. SPX ...
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US-based agribusiness company Monsanto has announced to invest $975m over the next three years to expand its manufacturing site in Luling, Louisiana. The investment will also support the launch of Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System, a seed ...
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Stevia ingredient producer PureCircle is planning to invest $200m in India’s stevia infrastructure in the next five years. The company is planning to collaborate with thousands of Indian farmers to plant 5,000 hectares of stevia ...
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China's Christmas Trees Lighting Sets Export Volume & Value from Jan. to Dec. in 2015 Month. Volume(Unit) Value(USD) Y-o-Y Volume Value Jan. 10,260,236 ...
In 2015, South Africa’s imports & exports volume was USD 167.36 billion, down 12.3% by year according to SARS. The exports volume was USD 81.64 billion, down 10.3% and imports volume was USD 85.72billion, down 14.2%. The trade deficit ...
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Electronics and Optoelectronics System Research Laboratories under the Taiwan government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Organization (ITRI) is setting up a roll-to-roll production line of flexible OLED lighting panels based on ...
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Canada-based equipment manufacturer Macro Engineering and Technology has completed installation of an advanced cast extrusion lamination line at Raven Industries’ facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US. Capable of processing ...
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The Xiamen International Industrial Exposition (XMIE), also known as China Xiamen Machinery and Electronics Exhibition (CXMEE), exclusively authorized by China’s Ministry of Commerce, is jointly organized by the China Chamber ...
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Matza’s latest, fully liveried mobile showroom has started its nationwide tour. The company, which specialises in design-led, upholstered bedroom essentials, is taking its message out to retailers starting this month in the South ...
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The future of the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) is currently up in the air. David Carter, Chief Executive Officer of the PCA told PKN that memberships to the council have dropped to levels which have forced him to announce an ...
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