Four out of five doctors who treat cancer were unable to prescribe their medication of choice at least once during a six-month period because of a drug shortage, according to a new survey. The survey also found that more than 75 percent ...
In 2013, Baosteel Co., Ltd. Gained good progress in new product R & D, with all figures reaching the annual target. The unique proportion and global starting number have been increased substantially than last year, completing 152%, 133% of ...
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By Kurt Knebusch More and more growers are using greenhouses and high tunnels, says the organizer of a workshop that will show how to boost the structures' crop quality, profitability and sustainability, especially by managing water ...
Tags: OARDC, Greenhouse Management Workshop, growing food crops, greenhouses
AmeriPak has adopted Toronto-based firm Nulogy's production management software PackManager to streamline their contract packaging operations at their sites in Norwalk and Pico Rivera, California, US. The software will improve the ...
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International credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has announced that it has raised its long-term corporate credit rating for Tata Steel UK Holdings Ltd. to 'BB-' from 'B+'. The outlook is negative. S&P said that the ...
Tags: steel, metallurgy
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists recently provided 2014 projections for major commodities produced in Texas, with many pointing to past drought conditions as a key factor in making or breaking a crop. The Plains region of ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
The right pricing strategy will create customer loyalty and long-term profitability. The wrong pricing strategy will send your customers running and drive your profits down. Here's how to set pricing so that your customers will keep ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics
China's copper industry reached a supply-demand balance this year, but an overcapacity situation will inevitably occur next year, said industrial experts. "The growth of China's consumption of refined copper will be lower than the ...
Tags: copper, metallurgy
Steel Dynamics, Inc. provided fourth quarter earnings guidance Tuesday in the range of $0.21 to $0.25 per diluted share. The estimate compares to $0.25 per diluted share reported for the third quarter 2013 and $0.27 per diluted share ...
Tags: steel, metallurgy
Israel Chemicals (ICL) has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based spice blends and food ingredients maker Hagesued Group, for an undisclosed amount. As part of acquisition, ICL will purchase Hagesued's existing business, modern ...
Tags: Spice Blends, Israel Chemicals
Nucor Corporation announced Tuesday guidance for its fourth quarter ending December 31, 2013. Nucor expects fourth quarter results to be in the range of $0.35 to $0.40 per diluted share.This range represents a decrease from both third ...
When it comes to being true leaders and recognizing the value and importance of "giving back," the two most recent inductees to the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Hall of Fame had little competition. It's not often that industry ...
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Spanish food processor Ebro Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its pasta business in Germany to Newlat Group. Ebro operates its pasta business under Birkel and 3Glocken brands in Germany. The deal, which is expected to close by ...
Tags: Ebro Foods, Pasta Business
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) has named George Vorwick, Jr. as the incoming vice president-elect of the Eastern Region. Vorwick was elected by the Eastern Region Council, which represents NAED member companies ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics
The Indian power sector scenario remains gloomy. Although power reforms started about a decade back, the achievements are only dismal. Financial health of most state electricity boards remains critical, mainly due to the uncontrolled use of ...
Tags: energy conservation, energy audit