Riber S.A. of Bezons, France, which manufactures molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems as well as evaporation sources and effusion cells, has acquired MBE Control Solutions of Santa Barbara, CA, USA. Founded in 2005 by chairman & CEO Andy ...
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Microsemi Corp of Aliso Viejo, CA, USA (which designs and makes analog and RF devices, mixed-signal integrated circuits and subsystems for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets) has entered into a definitive ...
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China will accelerate the overhaul of its overly-invested iron and steel sector to bring it back to a "basically balanced level" by 2017, the industry ministry said. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said it would ...
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Minibar Delivery, a New York-based technology company that provides on-demand access to wine, liquor, beer, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Booze Carriage, an alcohol delivery platform based in New York City, the US. As per ...
In what officials say is a case that sounds worse than it really is, the Vermont Economic Development Authority has foreclosed on SB Electronics and is readying to auction off the property it occupies in the Wilson Industrial Park. Jo ...
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Thailand-based polyester and yarn manufacturer Indorama Ventures will be acquiring a 94.91% stake in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymers maker Bangkok Polyester for an undisclosed amount. A producer of PET polymers in Rayong, ...
South African food company Pioneer Foods is planning to buy more assets in African countries following the acquisition of major stake in Nigerian firm Food Concepts. The South African firm, which recently completed the $7m purchase of ...
Tags: beverages, investments, Food
Frutarom Industries has acquired Belgian flavours company Taiga International in a $ 2.9m deal. Taiga currently offers flavours for the food, beverages and tobacco industries, including the leading chocolate manufacturers. The company ...
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The European Commission (EC) has given its approval for the acquisition of Austria-based Constantia Flexibles by French investment group Wendel Group for €2.3bn ($2.8bn). Constantia Flexibles specialises in producing foil, paper ...
Tags: Constantia Flexibles, plastic-film packaging, packaging
RPM International Inc. has announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired Spraymate Group, the producer of South Africa's leading aerosol paint brand. Based outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, Spraymate has annual net sales of ...
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Online marketplace Snapdeal is the title sponsor for the three day India Fashion Forum (IFF) which begins from today and runs till March 20 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai. In its 15th year, IFF is regarded as a ...
Arvind Lifestyle, which acquired the Indian franchise rights of UK retail chain Debenhams in 2012, is planning to shutdown the Debenhams stores in India and work on a new strategy. Arvind Lifestyle, a subsidiary of denim major Arvind ...
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Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended January 30, 2015 at NYSE listed, Dollar General Corporation grew 9.9 per cent from a year earlier quarter. In a press release, Dollar General said its net sales increased 9.9 per cent to $4.94 ...
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Philippines-based food, beverage and packaging company San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has acquired Australia’s Vinocor for an undisclosed amount. Vinocor specialises in supplying wine bottle closures and customised bottles in ...
Tags: Wine Packaging, beverage packaging
US-based corrugated box maker Welch Packaging is considering a $16.54m expansion that would help in the creation of 118 new jobs in the next three years. Welch Packaging specializes in making corrugated packaging, boxes and other ...
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