Gareth H. McKinley, M.I.T. School of Engineering Professor of Teaching Innovation and Associate Head for Research, offered the keynote address at the first annual global Axalta Coating Systems Innovation Symposium. Over 100 Axalta ...
Ashland Water Technologies, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., has hired Jeff Fulgham as vice president, marketing. He is based in Wilmington, Delaware and reports to John Panichella, Ashland senior vice president and president, Ashland ...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced a price increase on its aluminum automotive sheet products in North America. The price increase of $0.11 per pound for 6000-series, 5182-series and 5000-series ...
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US-based paints and coatings manufacturer Valspar has dismissed 25 employees in Minneapolis as part of the company's ongoing review of personnel. The lay off is six percent of the company's 400-person work force in Minneapolis and 0.2% ...
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ACE Westchester, the U.S.-based wholesale-focused operation of the ACE Group announced the appointment of Jim Norman as Senior Vice President & Manager, ACE Westchester Inland Marine. Mr. Norman, who most recently served as Vice ...
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Thursday increased US rail traffic for October 2013.Intermodal traffic in October totaled 1,317,601 containers and trailers, up 6.8 percent (84,120 units) compared with October 2012. The ...
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rue21, Inc., a leading specialty apparel retailer, announced the highly anticipated launch of their online shopping site, rue21.com. The online shopping site brings the newest fashions at the lowest prices to teens and young adults across ...
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Disney and Forever 21 launched a new collection of limited-edition women's apparel and accessories, under the Mickey & Co. collection by Forever 21 label. Inspired by vintage Mickey Mouse designs with an '80's vibe, the collection is ...
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Firms that have clearly defined digital strategies, and that invest in technologies such as mobile applications, social media and analytics, are more profitable than their competitors, according to a new study from consulting firm Capgemini ...
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently released its second installment of the LEED in Motion report series: Places and Policies. The report states that there are nearly 60,000 LEED green building projects across the globe, ...
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XL Group, an insurance and re-insurance company, has upgraded its Up+Running equipment breakdown coverage to boost protection against food processing and cold storage risks. Designed specifically for cold storage facilities, meat, dairy, ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Car Group has commenced the production of Volvo S60L vehicles at Chengdu manufacturing plant in China. This move is part of the company's plan to grow its business in China and sell 800,000 cars ...
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China once again became Volvo Car Group's (Volvo Cars) number one market in October with 5,086 retail sold cars, representing an increase of 50.1 per cent. The best-selling model was the Volvo XC60 with 2,321 sold cars. China also was the ...
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XINGtea has announced its expansion into a new 12oz can size from Ball, which joins its existing 24oz can package. XINGtea creator Scott LeBon said the new can size, which is available in 12oz can, 12-pack fridge packs, provides the taste ...
Paramount Sleep has named bedding veteran Richard Fleck president of the company. Fleck, formerly chief marketing officer at the company and a former Spring Air executive, succeeds Jamie Diamonstein as president of the bedding source. ...
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