Luminaire specialist Nordeon has acquired decorative outdoor lighting manufacturer Hess, in an asset deal that comes into effect from 1 October. The takeover includes the Hess factory at Villingen-Schwenningen in Germany, its sales ...
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The new-generation Volkswagen Golf Plus has been spotted for the first time testing on public roads. The revealing shots taken by CarAdvice’s spy photographer in Germany confirm Volkswagen is working on a new version of the ...
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Japanese-German plastics machinery maker Sumitomo Demag Plastics Machinery is planning to expand annually its injection molding machines (IMM) production capacity at its Chinese subsidiary Demag Plastics Machinery. Featuring an investment ...
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White SINOTRUCK SITRAK trucks get ready at Zhangzhou, Shandong province, for delivering to Yingkou Yongfeng Industrial Co., Ltd. Yingkou Yongfeng Industrial Co., Ltd, a logistic enterprise specializing in the trade and professional ...
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BMW believes the increasing number of affordable compact luxury cars has the potential to double sales in Australia’s premium car segment. The German car maker’s local boss, Phil Horton, says the premium market is already ...
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Specifications for the Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid have been officially released ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt motor show on September 10. As revealed to CarAdvice at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class international launch in July, the ...
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The BMW X5 eDrive concept has been revealed ahead of its unveiling at next month’s Frankfurt motor show. It is the first time the brand brings together all-wheel-drive and hybrid technology, teaming a 70kW electric motor and ...
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The Opel Monza concept will be powered by a natural gas-assisted extended-range electric drive system when it is unveiled on September 10 at the Frankfurt motor show. Based on a modular design that’s said to allow for a variety of ...
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Spare parts required to repair and service locally-sold BMW and Mini vehicles are being delayed by up to six weeks following a parts management system change in Germany. BMW and Mini Australia product communications manager Scott Croaker ...
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Would you drink GM wine? Could neonics on retail nursery stock be to blame? California raisin grape production up, table olives lower It is utterly amazing how underwater turbines that move water to millions of acres of productive ...
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Process plant designers and others requiring heavy-duty protection can turn to a range of fire-resistant shelters from Intertec including 1709 models designed to protect critical safety equipment from exposure to high-temperature fires in ...
German automaker Audi has introduced the 2014 A8 sedan, ahead of its global debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show to be held in September 2013. The improved sedan version is offered with four powertrain versions including two ...
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Second Sight Medical Products has secured Medicare coverage for its Argus II retinal prosthesis system (Argus II) designed to treat the patients affected with blindness from the untreatable orphan disease retinitis pigmentosa in both the US ...
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German plastic closures manufacturer Bericap is all set to launch a new press-in hinge closure for metal cans. For tightness and robustness against counterfeiting, metal can markets traditionally use two-pieces closures consisting of a ...
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German carmaker BMW has unveiled the new X5 eDrive hybrid concept sport utility vehicle (SUV) prior to its global debut at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) to be held during September 2013. The new concept is ...
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