Through his six-decade career, Han Meilin-who is well-known as the chief designer of Fuwa, the good-luck mascots for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008-has always turned to Chinese cultural traditions for inspiration. The 80-year-old began ...
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iPhone users: it just got a little easier to handle problems with your phone. Apple has launched a standalone app so people who use iPhones and other iOS devices can keep track of and maintain their gadgets. The app, which Apple ...
Santa Margherita has installed a new Sacmi’s 24-head OPERA 450 machine with 6 self-adhesive labeling units at its vineyard in Portogruaro Veneto, Italy. The machine brings the total number of solutions supplied by Sacmi to the ...
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has secured a €250m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its research and development (R&D) projects. The three-year loan will support the automobile manufacturing group’s activities ...
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The European Union passenger car market rebounded last month following the slowdown observed in October, with new registrations in November totaling 1,148,618 units, up 5.8% year on year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' ...
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TreeHouse Foods has announced a voluntary recall of certain macaroni and cheese cup products containing cheddar cheese seasoning which may be contaminated with Salmonella. This follows notification from our supplier that the milk powder ...
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French yeast maker Lesaffre has acquired two companies to expand its presence in sourdoughs and baking ingredients market in Western Europe. The acquisitions include LFI Tollblend in United Kingdom and Tecno Bakery in Spain. Lesaffre ...
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Italian snack manufacturer Preziosi Food (Mitica) integrated new frying, seasoning and packaging systems from leading processing and packaging solutions provider, tna, to launch a new line of batch-fried potato chips. Adding to its ...
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Shell’s non-service station Lubricants and Marine businesses are not part of this announcement. This announcement also has no impact on the Upstream and Gas & Power businesses in Italy. These businesses present strong growth ...
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Tongyi, a joint venture between Shell and Huo’s Group, is a prominent Chinese lubricant supplier with blending plants in Beijing, Xianyang of Shaanxi province and Wuxi of Jiangsu province. Shell acquired its 75% stake from Huo’s ...
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“The sale is consistent with Shell’s strategy to concentrate its Downstream footprint on a smaller number of assets and markets where it can be most competitive,” said John Abbott, Shell Downstream Director. ...
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The sale is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be completed in 2015. The transaction includes a Retail Brand Licence Agreement which will ensure that Shell’s brand remains highly visible in Norway and that ...
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The sale covers Shell’s Geelong Refinery and 870-site retail business - along with its bulk fuels, bitumen, chemicals and part of its lubricants businesses in Australia. It also includes a brand license arrangement and an exclusive ...
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched a new pan-European business called Goodyear Proactive Solutions. It offers a suite of demonstrated Vehicle-To-Fleet operations management solutions featuring advanced telematics and ...
Beverage dispensing equipment maker Celli Group has acquired Cosmetal United, which produces drinking water dispensing systems. Financial details about the acquisition have not been disclosed. The acquisition is part of Celli’s ...
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