Shipment volumes of Taiwan's notebook industry stood at around 36.06 million units in the second quarter of 2014, up 4.7% sequentially and 0.4% on year, according to MIC. "Shipment growth was mainly upheld by the back-to-school demand. ...
Furniture was the third fastest-growing category in August, building on the strong momentum of recent months, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. UK retail sales were up 1.3% on a like-for-like basis from August 2013, ...
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The Australian Ministry of Finance has announced that the 30 percent Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) on coal and iron ore has been finally repealed. The repeal bill is now moving to the House of Representatives where it is expected to ...
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Croatia-based specialist packaging producers EcoCortec has created marine biodegradable film products to help tackle the plastic packaging waste polluting the oceans across the world. Biobased polymer technology has been used to create ...
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Central controls for lighting have been added to the list of ‘ordinarily’ incorporated items in dwellings. That means that the technology will be eligible for a reduced rate of VAT in scenarios such as new builds or conversions ...
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The clothing and textile industry in South Africa has stabilized to a high degree, after showing growth in recent years, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has undertaken ...
Comedy fan and LEGO builder Nathan Feist recreated the iconic hotel lobby for the annual BrickFair LEGO convention in Virginia. The set of the classic BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers has finally been immortalised in LEGO. Comedy fan and LEGO ...
David Owen, regional sales director for Plessey (left), and John Macmichael, managing director of Solid State Supplies (right) Plessey has entered into a distribution agreement with Solid State Supplies to expand its European network. ...
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Limited space, infinite possibility! People love concise, easy, multi-functional furniture, can reasonable to arrange their own space. This creative folding table, whether to meet your requirements? This work is designed by Dutch ...
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BOSTON – A 15-year old student from Nashua N.H. was a recently awarded a “President’s Environmental Youth Award” (PEYA), given jointly by the White House Council on Environmental Quality and EPA. The Nashua ...
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France has introduced a new “homemade” label for chefs cooking meals from scratch, because microwaved or pre-packaged dishes had become more common. France introduces ‘home made’ label for restaurants A decree ...
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House and Senate have bills that would raise federal truck weight limits for natural gas vehicles. Heavier fuel tanks and equipment on natural gas trucks can add as much as 2,000 pounds more than diesel ...
Pamela Marshall, James Isaacs, and Kristen Martin have joined the Summit International Flooring team. Marshall joins the company as regional marketing manager, working mainly with the A&D community in the San Francisco Bay. According to ...
Teragren has added Aaron Cline to its technical support team as technical manager. With over 20 years of experience in the hardwood flooring industry, Cline brings a broad knowledge base and a strong understanding of best practices, and ...
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The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) will be playing a major role at Decorex International 2014, the luxury interior design show (21-24 September, Syon Park, London). On Monday 22 September at 3pm, Daniel Hopwood, the new ...
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