According to new data from IDC, large format printer (LFP) shipments grew 3.5% in 2014 when compared to 2013 while revenues declined by less than 1%. Product mix changes and some very aggressive price promotions were responsible for the ...
Tags: Large Format Printer, Printer
Campbell Soup is planning to reorganize its business operations into three divisions, in a move to accelerate its growth trajectory. Under the new plan, the new divisions, Americas Simple Meals and Beverages, Global Biscuits and ...
Tags: Biscuits, Snacks, Agriculture
3M has reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.81 per share, an increase of 11.7 percent versus the fourth quarter of 2013. Sales grew 2.0 percent year-on-year to $7.7 billion. Organic local-currency sales grew 6.3 percent with acquisitions ...
Tags: income margins, shareholders, Construction
Global pricing is a frequent discussion topic with many customers who have global operations, and even with some who are confined to only one region of the world but are hunting for the lowest component acquisition cost in the world. The ...
Tags: raw materials, engineer selects, Electrical
Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced the launch of its new Automotive Insights Laboratory, as part of its new AutomotiveConnect offer. The new digital virtual ...
Tags: car purchasing, aftermarket service, customer relationships, Auto
Graco Inc. has agreed to acquire the stock of Pennsylvania-based High Pressure Equipment (HiP) company for $160 million. The acquisition of HiP is subject to customary regulatory review and Graco expects to complete the transaction in the ...
Bayer CropScience announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its application for the registration of ILeVO. ILeVO protects the root system against infections caused by the Sudden Death Syndrome fungus and has ...
Tags: soybean plants, root system, Agriculture
Ratos has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 67% of the shares in the Finnish LED optics company Ledil Oy from the company's founders. The purchase price (enterprise value) for 100% of the company amounts to EUR 97m, of which ...
Tags: LED lighting, LED optics company, Lights
Irish producer of alcoholic beverages C&C Group has reported 2.7% slump in operating profits to €69.2m during the six months ending August. The company said that its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell ...
Tags: C&C Group, Operating Profits, Food
Crocs, Inc. announced several key management changes. These changes include the appointment of Bob Munroe to general manager of Crocs Americas region; Greg Sullivan to the new role of senior vice president of global business transformation; ...
Tags: Crocs, footwear, consumer products
Cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic module maker First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA has announced completion of Phase 1 of the Barilla Solar Project in Pecos County, Texas, bringing about 18MWAC of generating capacity to the ...
INVISTA™, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers has named Paolo Briatore as the new Business Director Apparel South Asia and Managing Director INVISTA™ India Sales & Services Ltd. INVISTA ...
The new Discoverer A/TW from Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. features all-terrain performance for all seasons -- yes, all seasons. The Cooper Discoverer A/TW has "a reliable all-terrain design" with both off-road and on-road capabilities, ...
The powder injection molding (PIM) industry, which encompasses metal injection molding (MIM) and ceramic injection molding (CIM), continues to grow with technological innovations, evolving end-user needs, and global changes in production ...
Tags: Industrial Equipment, Components
Crocs, Inc. hit reverse Tuesday, saying it will trim its product line, close stores, cut back on direct investment overseas and focus on efficiency. The latest restructuring plan coincided with release of the company’s financial ...
Tags: Crocs, Stores, Sporting Goods