It might sound ridiculous for a steelmaker to raise pigs, but Chinese steelmaking firms are showing unprecedented interest in non-steel businesses to cope with the challenge of low profits amid a downturn. Non-steel business turnover of ...
Tags: steel, Non-Steel, Construction
Supermarket chain Morrisons spent £27m developing its own online delivery system - before lashing out £170m in a deal with Ocado. The figures were revealed in the company's half-year results in which it saw pre-tax profits ...
Tags: Computer Products, software
The average profitability of the global automotive supplier industry remains stable at an astonishingly high level: 6.5% EBIT margin for 2012 and for 2013. The most profitable sectors for suppliers are chassis, powertrain and tires, whereas ...
Tags: economy, Transportation
Signalling a key vote of faith in debt-laden Premier Foods, leading City analyst Shore Capital has upgraded its advice on the firm's stock from 'hold' to 'buy'. The Power Brands' ability to deliver continued sustained growth will be a key ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
Pallet racks have been in existence for many years. A vast number of professionals know how to use this type of rack. But what if we want to acquire more storage from the same degree of space? What choices are available? Here are some of ...
Tags: Transportation, Pallet racks
The outlook for coatings producers in Europe has suddenly brightened after prospects for higher sales and profits appeared to be gloomy earlier in the year. The financial results of some leading players among coatings producers and raw ...
Tags: Construction, Coatings
Across the country and around the world, the face of retail is changing fast with kiosks and pop-up stores leading the growth trend. The challenge for manufacturers, established brands, small business owners and major retailers is how to ...
Tags: Retailers economy
China Steel Corp. (CSC), the largest carbon steelmaker in Taiwan issued its financial result for August. In August, CSC's consolidate sales revenues totaled NT$29.105 billion, down by 1.16%; its consolidate sales profits were at NT$1.983 ...
Tags: steel, Construction, taiwan
The Hilton Food Group's half-year results posted today (September 10) received a mixed reception from City analysts. Hilton Food's Australian joint venture with Woolworths would become 'a major profit centre', predicted Panmure Gordon ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
Apple just can’t keep a secret these days. “There’s been a thorough leaking of Apple’s most likely plans,” said Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research (TBI), on what Apple will unveil ...
Tags: iPhone 5C, Electronics
Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd., founded in central Taiwan back in 1976, has released a series of feature-laden five-axis (X, Y, Z, plus B and C axes) CNC machining centers to cater to high-end manufacturers looking for machines that are ...
Tags: CNC Machining Centers
The domestic iron and steel industry began to turn a profit in July largely driven by the rebound of market demands and steel prices, but this may be hard to maintain in the fourth quarter as the cost of raw materials will increase, the ...
Tags: Steel, Iron, Construction
Beijing officially implemented China Ⅳ emission standard on July 1, 2013. The rise of truck emission also means the upgrade of truck products. When other truck manufacturers stays at a R&D or production of China Ⅳ compliant ...
Tags: Transportation, Truck
The performance of Associated British Foods' (ABF's) sugar division has disappointed City analysts, while its Primark business continues to shine. The UK bread market remained 'intensely competitive' with 'some pressure on margins', said ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, bread market
Fiber-optic communications component and subsystem maker Finisar, of Sunnyvale, CA, USA, has reported financial results for Q1 2014, which ended July 28, 2013, including "all-time record sales for a quarter",? according to executive ...
Tags: Finisar, Electrical, Electronics