Business activity in China's non-manufacturing sector expanded at slower pace in April, official data showed on Sunday. The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the non-manufacturing sector stood at 53.5 in April, down from 53.8 in March ...
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The Architecture Billings Index reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead ...
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Lighting tailored to the needs of an individual can improve sleep and reduce depression and agitation in persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study led by Dr. Mariana Figueiro, Light & Health Program Director at the ...
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Sonoco has expanded its products suite with the launch of three solutions at the Spring Adhesives and Sealant Council (ASC) Expo, in New Orleans, North America. Sonoco will present the RiteSize Caulk Cartridge, RainGuard weather-resistant ...
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At first glance, the All Plastic Chair is reminiscent of the simple, classic wooden chairs. Utilising a new material, Jasper Morrison’s new creation represents a significant advancement in the appearance and functionality of this ...
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Tokyo-based Solar Frontier – the largest manufacturer of CIS (copper indium selenium) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules – says that its CIS modules will be installed by California-based engineering, procurement & ...
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Tyson Foods is planning to construct a new chicken processing facility at an investment of $136m, near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Arkansas. The new 200, 000ft2 processing facility will be located across the street from ...
BAIC BJEV, a new energy automaker in China, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement for Sino-German Automotive Light Weighting Technology Joint R&D Center with Dresden University of Technology (TUD) in the Council Chamber of the state ...
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Faraday Future, a start-up in the field of electric vehicles and a rival to Tesla Motors has broken ground on its $1bn manufacturing plant near in North Las Vegas, Nevada, US. The electric carmaker said the investment will not only go ...
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Daimler has partnered with Stuttgart Municipality of Germany and logistics company Hermes for long term testing under day-to-day city traffic. The electric trucks were produced under Fuso brand and they will be tested for one year. For ...
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Ford announced a plan to invest more than $1bn over the next 10 years to modernise its Dearborn, Michigan facility. It would be developed as a better workplace which will foster innovation as the company looks to transform itself from an ...
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Spun-off from SPX Corporation in September 2015, SPX Flow, Inc. was formed to pursue a more flow-focused strategy and capitalise on the organisation's strengths for the global food and beverage, power and energy and industrial markets. SPX ...
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These can be used to seal, among other things, chemical pumps, water and waste water pumps, circulating pumps and submersible motor pumps in numerous industrial sectors. The eMG1 is 100% compatible with the well-known MG1 standard seal. ...
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The firm is taking steps to create a global distribution network that delivers a service to toy, hobby and gift retailers the world over. Laser Pegs is growing its international presence with the appointment of a wave of new global ...
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US-based agribusiness company Monsanto has announced to invest $975m over the next three years to expand its manufacturing site in Luling, Louisiana. The investment will also support the launch of Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System, a seed ...
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