Advance Auto Parts Inc. will release its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 31, 2013. In connection with the Oct. 16, 2013 announcement that it is acquiring Genuine Parts International Inc. for $2.04 billion, however, the company is releasing ...
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The LED lighting market value will rise 47.8% to reach US$35.3 billion by 2014, compared to 2013, according to projections by LEDinside. In addition, LED lighting penetration rates are expected to increase 32.7%, with bulb and tube ...
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Zurich-based Swiss Reinsurance (Swiss Re) is reportedly looking for viable options to divest Aurora National Life Assurance Co, as the company seeks to exit the US life and health insurance market. People familiar with the matter were ...
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VMware has acquired desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) firm Desktone for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition was announced today in Barcelona at VMworld Europe 2013, as part of the opening keynote. Desktone, which is an existing partner of ...
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St. Jude Medical, a global medical device company, has completed the acquisition of Nanostim, a developer of miniaturized, leadless pacemakers. St. Jude Medical and Nanostim have entered into a series of agreements in May 2011, pursuant ...
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Flowers Foods, a US-based baking company, is set to reopen Hostess Brands' bakery facility, Flowers Baking of Henderson in Henderson, Nevada, by 2013-end. The bakery was shut in November 2012 as part of Old HB's liquidation process, which ...
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Disinfection is a business where Grundfos has been present for years. As an element in strengthening this position, ISIA and Grundfos has been partners for some time - and now this ends up with Grundfos acquiring ISIA. ISIA will ...
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Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. today announced it has acquired a portfolio of general illumination LED lighting products, including several product lines from CMG Energy Solutions (“CMG”). “In acquiring this ...
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Based in Cambridge, UK, Cambridge Chemical is a key technology player in the production of high purity metal organic chemicals used in the laser market. Albemarle plans to continue producing these specialty products at Cambridge Chemical's ...
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Kinetic Concepts (KCI), LifeCell and Systagenix have agreed to merge their operations to form one globally diversified wound care, biologics and regenerative medicine company. KCI and LifeCell will begin operating as one company with ...
Specialty chemical manufacturer Albemarle Corp of Baton Rouge, LA, USA has expanded its presence in the electronic materials market by acquiring UK-based Cambridge Chemical Company Ltd, which produces high-purity metal-organic (MO) ...
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The IAF’s 29th World Fashion Convention that took place in Shanghai this year showed how successful brands are able to bring make export across continents work. Mrs. GAo Mei Zhen, a member of the family owning perhaps China’s ...
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Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Co, a subsidiary of Global Atlantic, has acquired Aviva USA’s life insurance business following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Global Atlantic Financial Group is a multiline ...
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Big international stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Catherine Zeta-Jones, descended on East China to attend the launching ceremony of the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis on September 22. The film and television industry complex ...
Tokyo-based Toray Industries Inc. — a global conglomerate that operates businesses in numerous markets including Fibers & Textiles, Fashion & Apparel, Carbon Fibers & Composite Materials, Plastics, Chemicals and Films, among several ...
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