Sensor Electronic Technology (SETi) has announced that it has acquired the commercial operations of UV LED developer and manufacturer, Nitek, strengthening its position as global leaders in the UV LED marketplace. The transaction combines ...
The market for vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) was $611.3m in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.99% from 2015 to $2105.3m in 2020, according to the report ‘VCSEL Market: ...
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Paper and packaging firm WestRock has agreed to acquire Cenveo Packaging in a $105m deal. Based in Connecticut, the US, Cenveo Packaging operates six facilities across North America where it produces folded carton, shrink sleeve and ...
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Specialty metal and chemical products firm 5N Plus Inc of Montreal, Québec, Canada has appointed Arjang J. (AJ) Roshan as president & CEO, effective 15 February. He replaces Jacques L’Ecuyer, who co-founded the firm in 2000 and ...
Havells India, a manufacturer of lighting and electrical products, plans to sell most of its stake in European lighting system and fixtures company Sylvania. Sylvania is one of the four leading lighting brands in Europe and Latin America. ...
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In an exclusive interview with LEDinside, MLS General Manager Lawrence Lin discussed in-depth the company’s ongoing talks with German LED company Osram to acquire its lighting business at Taipei Building Show organized by Dollar ...
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Ford is releasing a new software update for more than 5 million SYNC-equipped vehicles dating back to the 2011 model year, adding more convenience for Apple iPhone users with Siri Eyes-Free capability. "SYNC, Ford's entertainment and ...
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Anheuser-Busch InBev faced some serious queries from the US lawmakers over its plan to acquire SABMiller. The lawmakers are concerned that deal could stifle the growing craft beer industry. The £71bn deal that was announced in ...
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Cal-Comp, a subsidiary of New Kinpo Group (NKG), and a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, is to expand its presence in South America, by opening a new factory and adding a new plastic injection production line ...
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Infiniti has started the production of its Q30 crossover car at its parent company, Nissan’s Sunderland UK plant. The Q30 is the brands first vehicle to be manufactured in Europe, which is a strategic move by the company to ...
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TruStar Energy, one of the nation’s leading developers of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations, announced today that it has completed construction of a private CNG fueling station for FCA US LLC. Located at the company's ...
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The new white LED engine from LED Engin is adopted by Havells- Sylvania's spotlight for museum and gallery applicaitons. (All Photo Courtesy of LED Engin) LED Engin, Inc. reveals that its LuxiTune compact white LED engine, which enables ...
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The global market for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging is expected to reach over $7.1 billion by 2020, according to a new report. Published by packaging industry researcher Smithers Pira, the report found that ...
Tags: barrier coatings, paper packaging, paper-based packaging
New Zealand-based dairy company Fonterra has entered into a five-year strategic alliance with Bellamy’s to produce a new range of infant formula powders in Australia. Bellamy's Australia will supply organic ingredients to Fonterra ...
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Ford is planning to invest $1.3bn on its Kentucky Truck Plant to support the launch of the all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck. The company said that the investment is being made to build a new body shop, as well as to upgrade and ...