Audi will increase its involvement in Formula E Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport, starting in the 2016/2017 season that opens in Hong Kong on October 9. In addition, it is planned to incorporate Formula E into a factory-backed motorsport ...
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Sweden-based vegetable oils and fats producer AAK has announced the completion of the acquisition of California Oils (CalOils). In July, AAK announced that it was acquiring CalOils, which is based in Richmond, California, from ...
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Germany based color masterbatch producer Karl Finke has installed a new blow molding equipment for PET bottles to expand its technical center in Wuppertal, Germany. The new blow-moulding system has been installed to speed up the process ...
The new line will debut at Top Drawer this week, having enjoyed success across Europe and in the US. Danish toy firm Maileg is preparing for the UK launch of its new doll line, The Gingers. Having already enjoyed success in the US and ...
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Trentino Collaborations is an exciting new initiative connecting British designers with Trentino-based manufacturers. These collaborations allow designers to use industrial and handcraft processes to create design-led, cutting edge works. ...
Friday, September 02, 2016: The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), in partnership with the International Wood Products Association (IWPA) and the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association ( ), has announced a Joint Industry Workshop ...
On the glorious occasion of completing 50 years in the design industry, B&B Italia has come up with a special anniversary book: “The Long Life Of Design In Italy. B&B Italia 50 Years And Beyond.” The book was premiered in ...
Friday, September 02, 2016: Casual Market Chicago is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 23, at The Merchandise Mart. This year’s show is going to feature three compelling keynote presenters to address a variety of topics ...
Members of The Furniture Makers’ Company are gearing up for a 450-mile bike ride to the French wine capital in September to raise money for the industry’s charity. Twenty-two people have signed up for the London to Bordeaux ...
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South African retailer Steinhoff International, owner of retail brands Harveys and Bensons for Beds in the UK, plus trade brands including Slumberland, Myer's, Dunlopillo and Relyon, reports unaudited revenue growth of 33% to €13.1b ...
Buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has announced its annual award winners, which were presented at the group's September furniture and furnishing accessories show. In addition to the bed and bedroom cabinet supplier awards ...
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The supervisory board of SUSS MicroTec AG of Garching, Germany, which makes photomask aligners, laser processing systems and wafer bonders, has appointed Dr Franz Richter as a new member of the management board (with a contract running for ...
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The three-way partnership is pat of the launch of LEGO's latest City sub-theme, Volcano Explorers. LEGO has partnered with the South American scientist and National Geographic explorer, Andres Ruzo for its latest LEGO City play-set. ...
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LEGO, Hasbro, Jakks Pacific and Funko all feature in a series of fan-made short features launched today on the Star Warts YouTube channel. The first wave of Disney’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story toys has been revealed via a series ...
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US toy sales rose seven per cent in 2015, fueled by the Star Wars franchise while The NPD Group reveals toy sales are already up the same percentage in the first six months of this year. Blockbuster movies including Rogue One, ...
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