Rob Machado’s "Through The Lens" video series continues its journey to discover and document some of the most inspiring and unexpected individuals around the world, all told through Rob’s eyes and creative story-telling. The ...
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Speedo has announced it will be the Premier Partner of the third Duel In The Pool international swimming event where the USA and the European All stars teams, featuring some of the finest swimmers in the world, are set to compete at ...
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Kortrijk, Belgium-based Bekaert, one of the world's largest steel cord and wire manufacturers, has announced its expansion plans for Central and Latin America, including the startup of a steel fibre plant in Costa Rica, the acquisition of ...
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The trade barriers between the European Union and Guatemala, have been lifted with effect from December 1, 2013, which effectively means that the whole region of Central America can now benefit from the EU–Central America Association ...
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The scent of diesel, rusting anchors and fish slurry hung in the humid air of the harbor. I was in Puntarenas on the western shore of Costa Rica, waiting to leave on a scuba-diving trip to Cocos Island – often called an "underwater ...
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Costa has signed an agreement with big data analytics firm Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) to license APT's Test & Learn Management System. Costa will use the system to test strategic initiatives across its network of over 1,600 ...
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Cognoptix disclosed at the ‘Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease’ (CTAD) scientific meeting the strong results of a multi-site clinical trial of its SAPPHIRE II eye test, which is designed to identify Alzheimer’s ...
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Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced the appointment of Stephen G. Crawford as senior vice president and chief technology officer, effective January 1, 2014. Crawford will succeed Dr. Gregory W. Nelson, who will remain with ...
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Packaging materials supplier Sealed Air has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its rigid medical packaging business to Mason Wells Buyout Fund III, a private equity firm, for $125m. Sealed Air's rigid medical packaging business ...
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MAACO, a part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, has purchased American Sprayglo Auto Refinishing and Body Repair. This transaction is part of MAACO's long-term growth strategy and will increase its presence in the ...
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To the Tire Industry Association (TIA), black is the new… black. Tom Formanek said as much at the annual TIA meeting. Formanek, TIA's treasurer, reported that the association ended the 2012 fiscal year in the black. In addition, ...
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Penray Companies Inc. announced it has been awarded approved supplier status for its full line of products and installer kits by Federated Auto Parts. "Our sales and marketing team is preparing an extensive program kick-off," says Tony ...
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When Guangxi Liugong Machinery was bidding to sell wheel loaders to a Thai rice merchant a few years ago, company president Zeng Guangan knew he needed to customize his equipment to beat off Komatsu Ltd and other Japanese rivals. ...
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Incrediwear, a division of Star Nutrition, Inc., a California-based diversified health and wellness industry firm, has announced a new agreement with Laro Suplidora, a Costa Rica-based provider of health, wellness and sporting goods ...
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Sharing experience for the promotion of green jobs can play a key role in helping countries to advance towards a greener and a more sustainable future. This is the aim of the ILO Solution Forum that’s taking place this week in ...
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