Global sales of fiber optic circulators to reach $230 million in 2013, $313m in 2017, says analyst The global sales value of fiber optic circulators in optical communications will grow at an average annual rate of 8.4 percent, from ...
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Researchers in China have used laser micromachining to boost light extraction efficiencies of nitride semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by up to 46% [Bo Sun et al, J. Appl. Phys., vol113, p243104, 2013]. The team was based at ...
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Royal DSM, the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, reported a second quarter EBITDA of €345 million compared to €290 million in Q2 2012 and €311 million in Q1 2013. The improvement compared to Q2 2012 was realized ...
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Second Quarter GAAP Results: Net revenues from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2013 decreased 3.1%, 2.5% on a constant dollar ...
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For the last decade, it has been of utmost interest for buyers and sellers in the global textile industry to know where the goods are coming from — that is, where they are produced. The reasons for that are well-known; sustainability ...
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Members of the Building Systems Council (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are celebrating National Building Systems Week, which runs Aug. 4 - 10, by offering model home tours, demonstrations and much more. This ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 3.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 3.5 Safety 5 Green 5 Choosing a BMW 3 Series with a four-cylinder engine instead of one of the company’s iconic, and ...
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Apollo Vredestein B.V. posted net income of 46.6 million euros on net sales of 425.5 million euros for its 2012-13 financial year. That compares to net income of 36.5 million euros on net sales of 426.9 million euros for its previous ...
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In the course of the first half of 2013, Titan further strengthened its fundamental financial metrics, increasing sales, generating positive free cash flow and further reducing net debt. The robust recovery in the USA and resilient demand ...
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Facebook turned on a key security feature by default on Wednesday that scrambles data sent by users to the company's servers, following similar moves in recent years by Web services such as Google and Twitter. Two years ago, the social ...
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Reportedly, global steel giant ArcelorMittal cuts its 2013 core profit guidance this Thursday on weaker demand and lower raw material prices. According to ArcelorMittal that the group's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and ...
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Earnings trend underscores significant progress in corporate reorganization Revenue share of semiconductor-based products above 30 percent for the first time Osram raises earnings outlook slightly for current fiscal year Osram showed ...
American International Group (AIG) has reported net income attributable to the company of $2.7bn, or $1.84 per share, for the quarter of 2013, up by 17% compared to $2.3bn, or $1.33 per share during the corresponding period earlier year. ...
The Board of Directors of Arkema met on July 31st 2013 to close the condensed consolidated accounts of Arkema for 1st half 2013. Highlights: - €1,629 million sales, 1.7% down at constant exchange rate and scope of business - ...
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In the second quarter of 2013, we generated a profit of $201 million compared to profit of $186 million for the second quarter of 2012. The increase was primarily due to lower finance costs in the second quarter of 2013. For the six ...
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