Walmart will convene approximately 1,500 people, including representatives from more than 500 supplier companies, 32 states, major retail industry leaders and other retailers, at its U.S. Manufacturing Summit. According to a press release, ...
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Rigid Industries LED Lighting, a manufacturer of forward projecting LED lighting via its patented optics systems announced its 2013 ranking of 151 on Inc. Magazine's 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. Additionally, Rigid leads the ...
The Unites States' plan to cut reliance on oil imports will not affect the oil production in the Gulf countries as Asia's demand for Middle East oil is rising, said a report released Monday by research firm Orient Planet. Recent major ...
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As the major "ENERGY STAR Technology Provider" for U.S. home remodeling media company Proud Green Home, LG Electronics USA is playing a key role in this unique project that features techniques, products and designs to create a sustainable ...
Chinese export growth of manufactures, which went from a very high 19% in the first quarter of 2013 before decelerating to 3% in the second quarter, raises a number of intriguing questions, according to an analysis from the Manufacturers ...
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According to a recent report from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), abundant supplies of natural gas from shale have created significant economic opportunities for the U.S. chemical industry that could result in $71.7 billion in new ...
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Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Army Research laboratory (ARL, Aberdeen, MD) has issued its first ever approval of a CARC powder top coat per MIL-PRF-32348 Type III to Hentzen, as of April 17, 2013. Hentzen completed this ...
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An industry consultant group estimates that the market for electric bikes in the U.S. roughly doubled between July 2012 and last month. The group, eCycleElectric International Consultants, searched customs and border protection records, ...
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American Classic has named Cody Gilbertson to head its U.S. inside sales office. “We’re delighted to have Cody rejoin our team,” said Bill Shook, American Classic's founder and president. “Cody brings the bicycle ...
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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced that it has received a $2.4 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore the development of energy efficient lighting products. Eaton's research, slated ...
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. announced plans to invest approximately $207 million (20 billion yen) to expand production capacity at its Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA) plant in White, Georgia. The company says the expansion, ...
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The Food Packaging and U.S. Food Contact Paper Market report from Hanover Research projects that in 2013 the size of the global food packaging market will increase to $251.8 billion and the size of the North American food packaging market ...
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The PPG Industries Foundation announced that it has sponsored 55 new four-year undergraduate college scholarships in the United States this year. The scholarships include 18 Plant Community scholarships (for students living in ...
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Nexen Tire America Inc. has announced that David Sul will assume the position of chief executive officer, replacing Changrin Suk, who has resigned for personal reasons, effective Sept. 30, 2013. Sul has been with Nexen since 1988 and most ...
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Warrants are not required by the U.S. government to access historical cell site information, an appeals court ruled in an order. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects only reasonable expectations of privacy, the U.S. ...