At an average of 91.88cm (just over 36”), the biggest male waistlines in the UK belong to folk from the West Midlands, according to new data from virtual fitting room company Fits.me. Following close behind are Wales (with an average ...
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Ball Packaging Europe will demonstrate innovative cans for modern drinks with a slogan ‘Everything – Everywhere – Forever’ at Brau Beviale in Nuremberg during 13-15 November 2012. The can's attractiveness is ...
Slovenian food retailer Mercator revealed yesterday (13 November) that it generated a loss in the first nine months of the year despite flat sales. Mercator booked a loss of EUR22m (US$27.96m) in the first nine months, down from a net ...
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The US government has again cut its forecast for corn yields as the impact of the worst drought in the country for 50 years becomes clearer. Washington said the US corn yield is set to be the lowest since 1995-96, sending futures to a ...
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Emerging markets should bring stability to the ailing solar industry, with up to 12 gigawatts of new photovoltaic capacity added in 2017 up from 1.6 GW in 2012, according to a new forecast from market analyst IHS. The study, which ...
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AK&M reported the company said that at Gazprom Neft special meeting set for Febuary 22nd the holders will elect new BOD members. According to the amendments to the articles now BOD includes 11 seats. The 2011 net profit rose 71% to USD ...
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Italian car manufacturer Fiat has opened a new assembly plant in Kragujevac, Serbia to ramp up its production of 500L vehicles up to 200,000 lakh per annum. The new production line is reportedly built with an investment of $1.3bn by ...
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Fiat Group has selected the German automotive supplier Continental to develop a new infotainment system for use in its vehicles. Series production of the new infotainment system will start in July 2012 and later will be launched as a ...
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Vivaris and Ball Packaging Europe have decided to launch the low-calorie thirst-quencher Vivaris Sport in a beverage can. The packed drink in 11.2oz aluminum cans from Ball is aimed at diet-conscious people with an active ...
The Fiat 500L Trekking has made its international debut at the 2012 Los Angeles auto show,demonstrating the adventurous spirit of Italy's new five-door small car. Mirroring the Mini Countryman philosophy,the Fiat 500L Trekking is a ...
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Emerging markets are forecast to help bring stability to ailing solar industry,with up to 12GW of new solar capacity added in 2017 up from just 1.6GW in 2012,according to IMS Research.The research institute's latest study evaluated the ...
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Emerging markets are forecast to help bring stability to the solar industry,with up to 12GW of new photovoltaic capacity added in 2017,up from just 1.6GW in 2012,according to an IHS solar report. The study,which evaluated the potential ...
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Serbia - The success of Yamaha's CL seriehas seen the company invited to provide a series of interactive training seminars in many European countries. The latest was at Belgrade-based Light and Sound Design (LSD).s digital mixing consoles ...
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The Austrian refractories company plans to expand in Russia. In Europe, the first factories will be shut down in two years. In the long term, the main production will not take place in Europe anymore, RHI´s CEO Franz Struzl explains. ...
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O2 has announced price increases to its roaming rates outside the European Union, with some call rates increasing by more than double. The new pricing will come into force from 28 November, with call making and receiving costs going up ...
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