The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported today that economic activity in the manufacturing sector was strong for the sixth straight month. The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, headed up 0.9 ...
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A 'BARBECUE ready meal' packaging solution could revolutionize the way retailers offer 'barbecue' food for sale when the sun comes out. The Sira-Cook Supreme bag has been developed by Sirane, Europe's leading packaging ...
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UK-based packaging firm Sirane has introduced a new food packaging solution, the Sira-Cook Supreme bag, which can be used for cooking in both the oven and barbecue. Sira-Cook Supreme bag can also be used to cook on the hot-plate or ...
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Governor Rick Perry joined GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely today to announce the company is opening a new claims operation in Katy, Texas. GEICO expects the office to grow to 400 associates by 2015 and up to 1,000 associates in the next three ...
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The UK's consumption of thermal coal rose 8.5% on the month to 3.76 million mt in September, the highest for three months, according to data released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change Thursday. However the UK's rate of ...
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The all-new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has launched in Australia, priced from $22,990. Unveiled as a concept at the 2012 Paris motor show last September and in production form at Geneva in March, Suzuki claims the new S-Cross offers greater ...
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The 2014 Hyundai Elantra will arrive in January with a significantly different suspension set-up tuned by Australian engineers. Exterior modifications to the small sedan are limited to new alloy wheels, redesigned headlight bezels with ...
China is expected to overtake the United States to become the world's largest oil importer in the 2020s as emerging economies, instead of developed ones, will claim most of the world's energy supplies, a report says. China will be the ...
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Leading UK glass processor ESG has reported a 200 per cent increase in enquiries for its Solarchromic Climate Control Glass since exhibiting at this year’s Ecobuild and Grand Designs Live. With its electronically controllable tint, ...
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UK independent oil and gas companies will be incentivised to invest and undertake additional exploration, as Government awards a further 52 oil and gas licences. UK independent oil and gas companies will be incentivised to invest and ...
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The depreciation in Pakistan's rupee value against US dollar has led to an increase in raw cotton prices which rose by Pk Rs 200/40kg in the lower grade category and Rs 100/40kg in the higher grade category, in the Sindh and Punjab regions ...
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Due to lack of the natural resources, we have to think of recycling of the wastage and residues. The simplest way to stop the pollution from these residues and waste is to establish briquetting plants. Biomass briquettes are the best ...
Whilst the countdown to Christmas has been planned for months, the dawning of Black Friday on Friday 29th November now signals the start of the final flurry for seasonal sales. The phenomena started in the US, to capitalise on the ...
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The launch of a new-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always been regarded as an insight into the future of the automotive world – and a sneak peek into what will eventually become standard equipment on everyday cars of nearly all ...
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Natural gas and renewables will power country's economic growth Natural gas and renewable energy are poised for boom times in China over the coming decades, and they'll be key factors in the development of the nation's economy, a global ...
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