Industrial additive manufacturing, usually called 3D printing, is predicted to be a highly disruptive force, together with robotics, within the global manufacturing industry, affecting all corners of the supply chain in all industries. In ...
Tags: 3D, Manufacturing, Electronics
Intimate/Swim AlvaForm fit mannequins that reflect the fit of lingerie and swimwear on real women will be exhibited by global size and apparel fit expert Alvanon, Inc. at ISAM/MAGIC, August 17 – 20, 2014, Las Vegas Convention Center. ...
US-based KeHE Distributors has acquired natural food products distributor Nature’s Best for an undisclosed amount. The move is in line with the company's strategy to become the preferred supply chain partner in the natural, ...
Tags: KeHE Distributors, Nature's Best, Food
The 14th AFGC Chep Retail Index, released on 28 July, suggests that the retail sector has regained much of its strength. The Index shows year-on-year retail sales growth was 5.2% in the June quarter. And although this was a slight dip ...
In its statement announcing CHEP Australia the winner in the category Small to Medium Packaging Manufacturer, APC Awards, APC stated: “Chep pallets are well embedded in the supply chain of many commercial processes…” This ...
Coca-Cola Amatil is not only one of the biggest beverage companies in this market, but its move into blowfill production now makes it a significant packaging player in the Australasian region, with the sustainability commitment to match. ...
At Autumn Fair International 2014, an i2i Events Group exhibition taking place between 7-10th September at the Birmingham NEC, companies will have direct access to industry specialists from UKTI, which will be present at the show to advise ...
Tags: Fair, Furniture, Furnishing
Many procurement managers have quickly realised the importance of focusing on packaging solutions that better protect against damage, especially for those looking to transport consumables like food and drink. The manner in which a ...
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc., a leader in fluorochemicals, has formed the AGC FluoroCompounds Group to focus solely on the development, production and marketing of fluoropolymer compounds. Drawing from an extensive global supply chain of ...
Tags: AGC, Construction, Decoration
Leo Luxe, a packaging design, printing and manufacturing supplier for the luxury product industry, will exhibit its setup and rigid box concepts and new paper finishing techniques at Packaging Innovations London 2014. The company will ...
July average retail price for 7W LED light bulbs (equivalent to 40W incandescent ones) in the China market increased by 5.2% sequentially to CNY36.3 (US$5.9), while the 9W segment (equivalent to 60W incandescent) also saw a 8.3% increase to ...
Tags: China, Light Bulbs, Lights
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK has developed testing capabilities for allergenic disperse dyes—organic dyes of low water solubility that are suitable for dyeing fibres such as polyester, nylon and acrylic. The ...
Members of the Australian packaging supply chain voiced their opinion on the need for cross-company collaboration at a joint AIP/APPMA meeting held in Melbourne last night. The group of over 80 packaging professionals had gathered to hear ...
With today’s increased pace and volatility of business, access to timely, accurate operational information is more critical than ever before. As globalization and outsourcing have extended supply chains to every corner of the world, ...
Tags: Supply Chain, Electrical, Electronics
PV manufacturers are still conservative about market demand even though the result of the US-China anti-dumping preliminary verdict will be announced soon. These circumstances have led to weak PV demand in July 2014 and slow stock clearance ...
Tags: PV Manufacturers, Market, Lights