President Barack Obama has signed two important trade measures into law – the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 and Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015). Both bills, passed by ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum finishes: AAMA 612-15, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements, and Test Procedures for Combined Coatings of ...
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Sherwin-Williams colormix 2016 collection, unveiled today, anticipates the optimistic spirit of 2015 will continue to drive trends in the world of color. The annual Sherwin-Williams color forecast collection cultivates this positive outlook ...
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BASF inaugurated its world-scale production complex for acrylic acid, butyl acrylate and superabsorbent polymers in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. These are the first plants for acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers in South America. ...
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Adidas, which had earlier this year announced its 2020 strategic business plan, has now unveiled an additional business plan for three of its key categories, namely, Football, Running and Originals. Within this new framework, each of the ...
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The export value of United States hardwood to China jumped 34 percent year-on-year in 2014 as the country increased its demand for more sustainably sourced materials for its urbanization program and for environmental projects. The value ...
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US-based gluten free crackers manufacturer Crunchmaster has said that 12 of its products now carry the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. "The demand for non-GMO products has been growing rapidly with no signs of slowing," said Dani Dahlberg, ...
American packaged foods company Pinnacle Foods is voluntarily recalling Wish-Bone Ranch Salad Dressing variety as its bottles were unknowingly packed with Wish-Bone Blue Cheese Dressing. Produced by a contract manufacturer, the recalled ...
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German automobile major Mercedes-Benz’s Argentine unit gears up to launch its new mid-size van model Vito during the ongoing seventh edition of Buenos Aires International Motor Show. With production of the vehicle beginning this ...
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German automobile major Daimler is expanding in Latin America with a new bus plant in Funza in vicinity of Bogotá, Colombia, having an annual installed production capacity of 4,000. Sprawled over 11,000m2, the unit is witnessing ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has attached a price tag starting at $29,995 for its third-generation, three-row mid-sized SUV 2016 Pilot, armed with direct injected 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine. With the engine capable of adding 30 ...
C North America today announced it is investing $22 million in its Dothan facility in order to increase the production of its high-performance light truck and SUV passenger tires. Michelin said the investment will create about 40 new jobs ...
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Bangladesh has expressed concern over the US trade bill concerning the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) apprehending that a less developed country (LDC) like Bangladesh would lose its competitive edge in the American market due to ...
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MoGo Sport, the maker of flavored mouth guards, announced that Bobby Dodd has joined the company as President. In this role, Bobby will oversee all sales, marketing, trade marketing, product development, distribution and partnership ...
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The US House of Representatives has voted 300-131 for repealing a law that mandates country-of-origin labels (COOL) for beef, pork and poultry. The voting follows threats of trade measures from Canada and Mexico, which have been opposing ...
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