Since the beginning of April, Swiss softwood sawmills have shown a revival in demand from building companies and to a lesser extent from the pallet and packaging industry. However, in view of the positive figures for the Swiss building ...
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In 2012, growth in new construction in the Emirates is expected to leap by 26%, increasing the estimated $1.249 trillion in ongoing construction in the UAE by more than $15bn. With sustainable construction now a strong driver in every ...
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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately ...
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EfstonScience, Canada’s science superstore, has launched a new division specializing in solar wind powered street lights. Enlighten Solar and Hybrid Lighting Systems are innovative, off-grid light standards that generate electricity ...
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Veeco Instruments has invested in a new research and development facility in Seoul, Korea to advance high brightness LED technology. The company recently participated in an investment forum signing ceremony at the 2012 Korea Investment ...
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USI Optronics is seeing order visibility for sapphire ingots extend to two months on a pick-up in LED lighting demand, according to its parent company Acme Electronics. Acme indicated that USI Optronics has seen its order visibility improve ...
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Samsung Electronics has scored points in marketing direct-type LED-backlit LCD TVs in North America and in order to further reduce production cost of direct-type LED TVs, will decrease the number of LED chips used in such TVs in the second ...
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The Finnish adhesives and impregnating resin manufacturer Dynea Chemicals has sold its shares in its two Russian joint ventures – MetaDynea and Karbodin - to the Latin American investment firm Kirsis. The transaction closed on 12 ...
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UK Flooring Direct has made its name in the industry for its commitment to competitive prices and premium products. Providing homeowners with an eclectic range of flooring products from solid wood to cork, UK Flooring Direct has launched ...
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ZigBee Lighting Link will enable plug-and-play deployment by consumers of LED-based SSL products and wireless sensors and controls from multiple vendors. Targeted at the residential space, the ZigBee Light Link standard promises to enable ...
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Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. (1157) headed for the first gain in seven trading days after reassuring investors about the planned sale of a sanitation-equipment unit that's its fastest-growing business. The company rose ...
The global automotive plastics revenue is forecast to grow from US$ 22, 155 mln in 2011 to US$42, 135 mln in 2016 at an estimated CAGR of 13.7% from 2011 to 2016. The consumption of automotive plastics worldwide is expected to increase from ...
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Power and automation group ABB has secured orders worth $20m to refurbish generators at two hydroelectric power plants located in southern Switzerland. The Mattmark and Mauvoisin power plants generate 680MW of electricity and represent ...
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Cement production in Ukraine in March 2012 grew by 7% compared to March 2011, to 620, 000 tonnes, while in February 2012 the decrease was 20.8% on February 2011, the State Statistics Service has said. Compared to February 2012, cement ...
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Everlight filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nichia in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The lawsuit seeks to enjoin Nichia from manufacturing, using, importing, offering for sale, or selling ...
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