China Prime Minister Li Keqiang visited four African countries from May 4 to 11, 2014. And China signed a series of contracts with Africa, and Sinotruk stroked strategic cooperation with Nigerian Dangote Group. Sinotruk is the cradle of ...
Tags: Sinotruk, African Markets
Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA says that its silicon carbide (SiC) technology continues to enable smaller, lighter, more efficient and lower-cost power systems with a new all-SiC 300A, 1.2kV half-bridge module. Packaged in an industry-standard ...
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While Taiwan-based crystalline silicon solar cell makers have been generally shifting to, or increasing production of, monocrystalline solar cells to meet growing demand, Taiwan-based solar-grade crystalline silicon wafer makers are ...
China-based polysilicon maker Daqo New Energy has almost doubled its annual production capacity from 6,200 tonnes to 12,000 tonnes in an expansion project totaling US$22 million, and will invest another US$59 million to further expand ...
Tags: Polysilicon, Metallurgy, Mineral
The Warwickshire based specialist supplier of flexible packaging, has announced the recent purchase and installation of a new high speed Flat Base Pouch machine. The machine from Totani (BH-60DG-F) is one of the first globally to permit ...
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American food company Hillshire Brands has signed a deal to acquire all the outstanding shares of packaged foods firm Pinnacle Foods for $6.6bn. Under the terms of the deal, each share of Pinnacle Foods common stock will be exchanged ...
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Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Fourth Quarter 2013 Highlights -Total revenues increased 11% to $1.20 billion primarily reflecting an increase in oilfield, ...
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March U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $492.78 million according to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 38.5% from February ...
In an effort to protect local citizens from the dangers of hazardous waste, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered Clean Harbors El Dorado, L.L.C. to pay a $581,236 penalty for improperly identifying and disposing ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it has reached an agreement with Cemex Concretos, Inc. and Cemex de Puerto Rico, Inc. (CEMEX) to settle the companies' violations of requirements to control stormwater discharges ...
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China's latest five-year plan promises to shift the economy from its dependence on exports toward domestic consumption as an engine of growth. The key to achieving this will be for the nation to enhance the ability of its economy to ...
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John Lewis reports a strong week of trade, a fitting testament to its 150th anniversary. The retailer saw 14.5% growth on last year, with "brisk" trade coming from both shops and online. Online sales grew by 33%, with Click & collect ...
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Two new mining project with a high commercial value are due to start operating in June in the districts of Chionde and Ile, in Mozambique's Zambézia province, representing a total estimated investment of US$210 million, according to ...
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US-based automotive components supplier BorgWarner Turbo Systems plans to expand its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Buncombe County. For the expansion, the company will invest about $32m over the next three years in Arden that ...
Tags: Auto Parts
The Government has announced the latest regions to be included in the 2014-2020 Assisted Areas Map that will be eligible to bid for additional funding and benefits through such as Regional Growth Fund. The new Assisted Areas Map is ...
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