In 2014, specialty chemicals group Lanxess said it substantially improved its operating result and net income in a challenging market and competitive environment. Although sales declined slightly by 3.5 per cent to around €8 ...
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AVX Corporation today announced the retirement of John S. Gilbertson as Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman and a Director of the Company effective March 31, 2015. John Sarvis, currently Vice President of Ceramic Products, will become ...
Tags: AVX, electronic components, Electronics
Crows circle around the tract of cleared land that was once Hoya Corp.’s Pentax camera plant in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. All that’s left is a sign directing employees to a dormitory and gymnasium, both pulled down years ago ...
Tags: Pentax camera, Toyota, Electronics
According to upstream providers of touch panels, developments in the processing of on-cell TFT LCD panels is allowing makers to reduce their costs, which has caught the attention of notebook vendors and may lead to an increased variety of ...
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The appetite for electronics among high-tech consumers appears endless as newer technology enters the market. This year, 3D printers and wearable fitness monitors have the spotlight. Next year, it may be smart eyewear. Revenue from sales ...
Tags: UPS, IDC, Electronics
Citi Trends, a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel, shoes, accessories and home décor, has recently announced leadership changes in the company. According to a company statement, Ed Anderson is retiring as CEO, ...
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The Union government has launched a new institution, Handicrafts & Carpet Sector Skill Council to promote skill development among artisans, craft persons and workers at grassroots level. The Council will operate from New Delhi and ...
Tags: Handicrafts, skill development, Carpet
Pearl River Delta cities spend big on updating manufacturing model, reports Qiu Quanlin. An increasing number of companies in Dongguan and Foshan - two major manufacturing cities in the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province - have been ...
Tags: Smart Equipment, Robot Technology
The re-fitted store will open its doors from Saturday, April 4th with guest appearances and a charity trolley dash. The Entertainer is preparing to re-open its newly re-fitted Uxbridge store with guest appearances and special offers ...
Tags: Entertainer, New Look Uxbridge Store, Toys
Axalta Coating Systems has partnered with Akshaya Patra’s food program to support children’s education in the community surrounding Axalta’s Savli manufacturing plant in the state of Gujarat in India. The funding is part ...
Net sales for the four months ended January 31, 2015 at Destination Maternity, a maternity apparel retailer were $165.6 million compared with $170.6 million for the four months ended January 31, 2014. “The decrease resulted from ...
During the National Day promotion, some truck makers are trying some new marketing methods, such as the Internet marketing and promotions. And Foton Rowor started the second Internet Sales Festival at the time. "As part of experiencing ...
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US-based Menasha Packaging will be installing a high-performance KBA Rapida 145 57-inch eight-colour press at its York facility in Pennsylvania in late March to enhance the production capacity. The press that comes with full UV ...
US based Red Bone Alley Foods is set to invest $3.5m in order to expand its food production operations in Florence County, South Carolina. This new investment will be used in to establish sauce, marinade and spice production ...
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John Lewis continued to outperform the market in year ended 31st January 2015 with gross sales up 9.2% to £4.43b (7.5% on a 52 week basis), beating the BRC by 4.9%, combined with growth in operating profit, up 10.8% to £250.5m ...