Chinese solar cell and module maker Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) saw 37 solar power stations invested by a subsidiary namely Global Solar Fund S.C.A. SICAR (GSF) in Italy be sealed up recently. The New York-listed firm ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
Shanghai Jinfeng Investment announced on September 23 that its controlling shareholder Shanghai Land (Group) is talking with Greenland Group Holdings and its other shareholders on a significant assets restructuring. From the current ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics
LANXESS is countering the challenging business environment with a comprehensive efficiency program. Currently, it is foremost the synthetic rubber activities that are experiencing a temporary weakness in demand, increased competition in the ...
Tags: Textile
Chinese exporters will continue to face increasing trade frictions in the second half of 2013 and in 2014 amid escalating trade protectionism moves and an uncertain economic recovery, said a report released on Monday by ...
Tags: trade frictions, economic recovery
Huntsman Corporation and Rockwood Holdings, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Huntsman will acquire Rockwood’s Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) businesses. Under the terms of ...
Bikes Belong is rebranding as PeopleForBikes to bring clarity and simplicity to the organization. The Bikes Belong Coalition and Bikes Belong Foundation will be renamed the PeopleForBikes Coalition and the PeopleForBikes Foundation. ...
Tags: bike, Transportation
China on Monday unveiled a list of 58 companies that should cut their excess production capacity by the end of the year as a part of the country's economic restructuring drive. The enterprises are from 13 industries with overcapacity, ...
Tags: Production Cuts, overcapacity
Did you ever wonder where glass bottles come from or why they look the way they do? The answer to that question is a lot more interesting than you might think. The process, which involves carefully constructed molds, also has a long ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Crafts Frames, glass
International Paper Co. (IP) plans to close an Alabama mill as the result of weakening demand in the U.S. for paper used in products such as forms, envelopes and printers, a move that will affect 1,100 employees. Demand for uncoated ...
Tags: Office Supplies, Paper
Oclaro Inc of San Jose, CA, USA, which provides lasers and optical components, modules and subsystems for the optical communications, industrial, and consumer laser markets, has sold its Oclaro Switzerland GmbH subsidiary and associated ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics, Laser
Furniture Brands International has received court approval that will allow it to continue to pay its bills and meet other obligations involving the servicing of accounts. The company announced Thursday that its motions filed Sept. 9 as ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing
Furniture Brands Canada has declared bankruptcy and all of its salaried employees have been let go. The move was made after its U.S. parent company sought Chapter 11 court protection from its creditors earlier this week. Furniture Brands ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing
Zumbotel 1Q13 Financial Result Highlights: Dynamic growth with LED products continues (+49.7%) First-quarter revenues 4.4% down at EUR 309.3 million (prior year: EUR 323.4 million) Adjusted EBIT rises 40.7% to EUR 17.7 million (prior ...
Tags: LED, LED lighting, Lights, Lighting
Signalling a key vote of faith in debt-laden Premier Foods, leading City analyst Shore Capital has upgraded its advice on the firm's stock from 'hold' to 'buy'. The Power Brands' ability to deliver continued sustained growth will be a key ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
The outlook for coatings producers in Europe has suddenly brightened after prospects for higher sales and profits appeared to be gloomy earlier in the year. The financial results of some leading players among coatings producers and raw ...
Tags: Construction, Coatings