This week, Clerkenwell will be London’s centre of creativity. Clerkenwell Design Week 2013 will host 60 showrooms, a large number of manufacturers with new projects and designs, with special guests, designers and architects. For three ...
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According to data released by Brazil’s foreign trade ministry (MDIC), the country’s exports of steel pipes and tubes totaled 14.618 tons in April, slumping by 49% from a month ago. In April, Netherlands was the largest importer ...
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Many owners are faced with the dilemma of the flooring type they should choose for their homes. There is laminate flooring, vinyl, hardwood, and so many other choices, all having their advantages and disadvantages. Whenever confronted ...
Petrobras to build center of excellence for the shipbuilding industry in Brazil Tuesday, May 14, 2013 The plans to build a center of excellence for the shipbuilding industry in Brazil were highlighted in the presentation made by Paulo ...
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Brazil's crude steel production in 2013 is expected to increase to 36.5 million tonnes, an increase of 5.8%. The apparent consumption of crude steel is expected to grow 4.2%, to 26.2 million tonnes. Marco Polo de Mello Lopes), Executive ...
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Perhaps one apprehension that homeowners have with wood flooring is its installation. Indeed, wood floor planks are one of the most intimidating flooring materials, even over some types of stone flooring, but that doesn’t mean that it ...
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One of the most reliable and sought-after building materials available on the market today, hardwood flooring continues to impress homeowners with its performance in terms of durability and lasting beauty. More elegant than carpeted floors ...
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Why? When? With what? How? These are common questions that homeowners with slate tile floors face. It is not mandatory to seal a slate tile floor. The decision to seal or not is dependent on the source and nature of your slate tiles, room ...
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Harvey, Illinois-based Atkore International, a producer of galvanized steel tubes and pipes, electrical conduit, armored wire and cable and metal framing systems, announced Friday that for Q2 of fiscal 2013 (three months ended March 29, ...
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Global consumer packaging company Rexam has announced that its beverage can plant in Benevides, Greater Belém in the Brazilian state of Pará has commenced production. The plant is set to bring Rexam's beverage can capacity ...
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Brazilian meat producer JBS has agreed to acquire Unidade Industrial Ana Rech hog processing facility, 491,000 hogs and poultry farm assets from BRF Brasil Foods, in a deal worth BRL200m ($100m). Under the terms of the deal, JBS will pay ...
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According to Japanese media reports, the results of Brazilian auto industry on 2013-05-07 showed that the car production in April is 340900, a 6.8% month-on-month rise, increased 30.7% year-on-year, more than the history peak in August in ...
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According to data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Brazil exported 180,700 tons of steel flat products in April, jumping by 49.3% from March and soaring by 60.7% year on year. In April, the ...
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Experts from Brazil and representatives of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) are currently visiting Peru to promote the development of small-scale farming for cotton production. The visit is a part of the Brazil-FAO International ...
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The Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) has become a member of the International Cotton Association (ICA). As part of its strategy to promote safe trading, the ICA introduced an ‘Affiliated Association’ membership ...
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