BASF has opened expanded BASF Pharma(Callanish)facility on the Isle of Lewis,Scotland. The facility follows BASF's acquisition of controlling stake in Lewis based Equateq,a technology company in lipid chemistry and pharmaceutical omega-3 ...
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A giant warehouse, which will be the UK import and deconsolidation hub for the Asda George clothing brand is creating over 400 jobs at the Wynyard Park site in Billingham. The new facility, developed and operated by Leeds based Clipper ...
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November 30, 2012 - BC Hydro says it will provide $100,000 in funding over two years to the North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) to support trades training under its North East Aboriginal Trades Training (NEATT) program. The NEATT ...
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Gov. Bev Perdue announced that Global Textile Alliance Inc, a leading fabrics manufacturer, will expand its operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to create 55 jobs and invest $7.4 million over the next three years in ...
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Ministry of Textile Industry (MINTEX) Government of Pakistan has launched a Skill Development Project with collaboration of International Labor Organization (ILO) and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). MINTEX has selected ...
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Magna E-Car Systems has opened a new plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, US, that will make components for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). The new 66,000sq ft plant has 95 employees who will make electric motors, inverters and ...
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Accuride (ACW) is planning to invest about $8.73m to expand its aluminum wheel production capacity at its Kershaw County plant in South Carolina, US. As part of the expansion, the company which produces and supplies commercial vehicle ...
US-based Henry Molded Products, a manufacturer of sustainable molded fiber protective packaging products announced that it will expand its South Carolina operations in Anderson County. According to the company, more than $5m investment is ...
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November 23, 2012 - The Point Lepreau Generating Station returned to commercial operations today, marking what is projected to be the beginning of 25 to 30 years of providing power for New Brunswickers and export customers. “Point ...
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November 26, 2012 - BC Hydro has announced a $1-million investment toward supporting trades and skills training at Northern Lights College in B.C.—the funds will provide student bursaries, focusing on recruitment and retention of ...
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November 21, 2012 - Manitoba says it will “build on its success in increasing apprenticeship and trades opportunities” and expand its skilled workforce through a new program called Skill Build, which will upgrade and equip more ...
Endsleigh Insurance Services chose nearshore application development resources from a supplier when it was stretched during the busiest time of the year. The finance firm, which specialises on the student insurance market, outsourced ...
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The lack of availability of skilled workforce is one of the reasons that impede the growth of Myanmar apparel sector, according to the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA). Sanctions imposed by the US on imports from Myanmar ...
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Huawei,China's largest telecoms network supplier,has said it will procure£650m worth of products and services in the UK over the next five years. The company will also invest another£650m in its UK business operations to ...
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Germany has invested in SSL in automobiles and street lights,and now broader investments are being encouraged to build a larger SSL manufacturing base. Germany is calling for increased foreign investment in LED ...
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