The latest issue of the annual PCI Fibres Red Book (World Synthetic Fibres Supply/Demand Report 2012) shows global fibres demand to have reached 82.1 million tons in 2012, with estimates at the half-year point putting the figure at 85.8 ...
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Osram achieved a good performance in a challenging macroeconomic environment in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Revenue rose 2% year over year on a comparable basis – excluding portfolio and currency effects – to almost ...
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to specialty pharma company AMAG Pharmaceuticals, for its ferumoxytol drug, which is used to heal anemia caused by iron deficiency. The company has been given US Patent No. ...
The US paper and packaging giant is using its exclusive distributor for UK and Ireland Warren Board Sales to stock its Carolina C1S and C2S grades in the UK. Carolina C1S and C2S are one- and two-sided coated boards, and can be used for ...
Piramal Glass, a cosmetics and perfumes glass manufacturing major reported over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 25.77 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2013, helped by forex gains. Consolidated net sales of the ...
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British multinational life insurance company Aviva and Bank Zachodni WBK have reached an agreement to expand their ongoing strategic partnership in Poland until 2033. As per terms of the agreement, the UK-based insurer will increase its ...
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Editor's note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, Executive Director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements' previous blogs can be read on bikedealerblog. Amazon recently announced it will add 5,000 jobs at ...
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In the course of the first half of 2013, Titan further strengthened its fundamental financial metrics, increasing sales, generating positive free cash flow and further reducing net debt. The robust recovery in the USA and resilient demand ...
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Earnings trend underscores significant progress in corporate reorganization Revenue share of semiconductor-based products above 30 percent for the first time Osram raises earnings outlook slightly for current fiscal year Osram showed ...
On July 30, global steel and mining giant Evraz plc announced that, due to unfavorable market conditions, it will temporarily suspend operations at its Italian steel plate producing subsidiary Evraz Palini e Bertoli starting from August 20 ...
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The U.S. smartphone market is about to get more crowded, as Asustek Computer -- maker of the Nexus 7 tablet -- could have an entry as early as 2014. Asus Chairman Jonney Shih told Ina Fried of the AllThingsD tech news website that the ...
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Groove, a US-based digital and social marketing agency, has unveiled a digital sales book Wingman 2.0 specifically designed for wines, spirits and beverage industries. Compatible with tablets and smartphones, the tool provides sales ...
International chemical group Solvay announces results for the second quarter & first half year for 2013. Q2 Highlights - Group net sales down (4) % YoY at € 3,062 m, with volumes (1)%, prices (2)% and forex (1)% - REBITDA at ...
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The C$3 million in contracts that Canada's ProSep Inc has been awarded include a C$2 million CO2 gas treatment membrane package for installation at a US onshore facility and a produced water treatment package and nitrogen generation system ...
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Cloisonné, or enamel art, is internationally considered a traditional Chinese art form, but according to Mao Jinfu, manager of the Beijing Enamel Factory, the materials were brought from Europe in the 1300s. Cloisonné is ...
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