The University of Georgia has been in the forefront of evaluating alternative lighting systems. In their study, comparisons were made among conventional incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps, cold cathode and LED bulbs in poultry ...
Argo Group International, a Bermuda-based underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, has appointed Thomas A. Poland as vice president. Based in Colony Specialty's Alpharetta, Georgia office, Poland will lead the Colony ...
Nominations are open for the 2013 World of Wipes Innovation Award. The World of Wipes Innovation Award will recognize and reward innovation within the entire wipes value chain that utilizes nonwoven fabrics in a way that expands the usage ...
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Infinit Nutrition, which was founded as a vendor of custom sports nutrition products sold consumer direct, has launched its first retail product line at specialty stores. The company is offering nine products in its retail line, which is ...
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Macy’s, Inc. announced that it will expand its online order fulfillment center in Goodyear, AZ, to accommodate continued sales growth as part of the company’s omnichannel strategy. The company is expected to invest more than $35 ...
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IRL has published, “A Profile of the Eastern European Paint Industry.” This report has been developed and expanded upon from IRL’s previous studies. The report provides overviews and forecasts for ten national paint and ...
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FPL Food, a US-based establishment, is recalling around 5,820 pounds of ground beef chuck as they may contain small pieces of plastic, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product ...
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The Inditex Group’s net sales in FY2012 (1 February 2012 to 31 January 2013) rose by 16% from 2011, to 15.9 billion euros. Net income totaled 2.3billion euros, an increase of 22% from a year earlier. In constant currency terms, net ...
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In April, AATCC will honor Nicole Nichols-Wilson, president and founder of Pure Filter Solutions (PFS), as the 2012 recipient of the Association’s Young Entrepreneur Award. Nichols is being recognized for designing, manufacturing, and ...
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The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) bestowed its Product of the Year Award on Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for a microwaveable bacon package for Embotits Espina, a ...
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The Princeton Review -- one of the nation's best-known education services companies -- today issued its fourth annual report naming the schools with the best programs to study video game design. The report, "Top Schools to Study Video ...
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The Ontario chapter of the Institute of Packaging Professionals is producing a packaging show (scheduled Tuesday, April 16, noon to 5 pm at the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation in Missisauga) that is designed to bring together ...
Sport Street Social Network, a new social platform for sports fans, has announced its first major sporting event ticket giveaway.The Ultimate Fan Experience Sweepstakes states that all current Sport Street users and all new users who join ...
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Tint-It JSC has acquired a license from Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), the developer and licensor of patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology. The non-exclusive license grants Tint-It the right to manufacture and sell ...
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In April, AATCC will honor Charles Yang as the 2012 recipient of the Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in the field of textile chemistry. The Olney Medal is the Association’s highest honor. Yang is a world-renowned scholar in ...
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