Leslie Koo,chairman of Taiwan Cement Co.(TCC),is optimistic about second-half operations as well as for China Synthetic Rubber Co.(CSRC),an affiliate,especially in the cement business,saying that cross-strait sales of cement will grow in ...
Tags: Taiwan Cement, Second-Half Operations, China Synthetic Rubber Co.(CSRC)
Despite a steady rise in retail spending, Australian retailers are still feeling the effects of low levels of consumer sentiment, driven by economic uncertainty and low job security. Retail sales growth over the past six months has been ...
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Quick reaction to market fluctuations and flexible manufacturing capabilities have helped many Taiwanese manufacturers of machining centers to escape the impact of economic recession in major markets.Those markets include mainland ...
The year 2012 has not been the same for all of Taiwan`s plastic extrusion machine suppliers.During this period of global economic uncertainty,some suppliers have had an increase in contract orders while others have seen a decline in ...
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Lindt & Spruengli has booked a 14% rise in first-half net profit in the face of weak consumer sentiment in the chocolate-maker's largest markets, the US and Europe. The Swiss chocolatier said today (21 August) net profit rose to CHF36.6m ...
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With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) nearly ...
Strongco Corporation recently reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. "We are pleased with the continued growth in revenues and operating profits evident in Strongco's results for the second quarter of ...
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Despite the rush orders during second-quarter 2012 that kept LED chip and package makers'utilization rates high,the Q3/2012 outlook for the LED backlight market has turned murky due to the European debt crisis and weak demand in ...
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According to LEDinside, the LED research division of TrendForce, despite the rush orders during 2Q12 which kept LED chip and package makers’ utilization rates high, the 3Q12 outlook for LED backlight market turns murky due to the ...
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With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) nearly ...
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The last edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME provided positive indications for Italian exhibitors, in spite of the current uncertain economic outlook. The Italian green label certification initiative was greeted with special appreciation. "The ...
Tags: market view, Textile Machinery
June revenues of Taiwanese-listed LED makers totaled NT$8.8bn (up 1.12% month-on-month, but down 5.6% year-on-year), according to LEDinside. Benefiting from rising demand for consumer electronic appliances and the traditional lighting peak ...
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Following the first negative reading in five months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has had a significant drop in May. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month ...
The Architecture Billings Index(ABI)has had a significant drop in May 2012,following the first negative reading in five months.The American Institute of Architects(AIA)reported the May ABI score was 45.8,following a mark of 48.4 in ...
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European plastics processor Promens recovered strongly last year, delivering significantly improved operating earnings to match those achieved before the 2009 global financial crisis. The Icelandic packaging to rotational moulding group ...
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