A noteworthy tripartite initiative to stimulate technology start-ups by Sri Lankan university students and recent graduates gets underway in January 2014 with corporate sponsorship and participatory inputs from Brandix. Sri Lanka’s ...
Tags: Technology Start-Ups, Brandix
The European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh William Hanna handed certificates to a group of the total 8000 apprentices across Bangladesh who recently completed skilled apprenticeships. Just three years ago, there were only 98 apprentices ...
Tags: Skill Apprentices
Conflict minerals and the Dodd-Frank Act may seem overwhelming for publically traded companies in the U.S. Compliance is scary, but it's simpler than many organizations fear. After initial hesitation, manufacturers are jumping on a variety ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics
The Federal-Mogul Corp. Vehicle Components Segment (VCS) was selected as 2013 Channel Partner of the Year by shareholders of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance), one of the world’s largest vehicle parts distribution and ...
Tags: Auto Parts, Vehicle Components
Alberta trucking companies will pay a smaller rate for Workers Compensation Board (WCB) coverage. The Alberta Motor Transportation Association says that three groups will notice a decrease in their rates: trucking general, trucking ...
Tags: Alberta Trucking, WCB, Smaller Rate
No matter you are shopping, killing time in bars, taking subway, taxi, train, or lying on bed, sitting on sofa, as long as you turn on a smart phone or tablet computer, then log in the Baosteel mobile learning platform, you can learn freely ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Steel
U.S. and European researchers say they may be able to explain the biological mechanism resulting in the therapeutic effects of meditation. Study author Richard J. Davidson, founder of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the ...
There is no question Surfaces is the industry’s largest all-encompassing trade show in North America. And in 2014, it promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of a new trade show, TileExpo running in conjunction with ...
Tags: decoration, surface
Tempur Sealy International employees are participating in A Day of Sleep symposium here today designed to give them insights into the latest developments in sleep science. The program is part of a partnership between the bedding producer ...
Tags: Tempur Sealy, sleep science, bedding, sleep clinicians
Every year, in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers and Looking Glass Makers of London, the industry holds a 'Best Apprentice of the Year' Awards ceremony. Presented by Alderman Sir David Wootton, last year's Lord ...
Tags: glass, glass industry, UK, British Glass, apprentice
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, in partnership with the Chinese-American Planning Council (“CPC”) and Parsons The New School for Design (“Parsons”) announced the launch of LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail: A ...
Tags: CPC&Parsons, Apparel
Central Petroleum Ltd (ASX: CTP) ("Company" or "Central") has been advised that the Central Land Council ("CLC") has resolved to enter into a Production Agreement with the Company for the development of the Surprise discovery in the Amadeus ...
The PPG Industries Foundation announced a $5,000 donation to Action Greensboro for continued support of the STEM Early College program on the North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NC A&T) campus. The STEM Early College ...
Tags: PPG Industries, Coatings
PPG Industries’ new operation in Greece has conducted its first-ever customer training initiative, with 55 customers from 25 Greek shipping companies attending the one-day event last month. Held at the new facility in Acharnai - ...
Tags: Marine Coatings, PPG
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—recently opened a new International Advanced Technology Center ...
Tags: Lectra, Atlanta, integrated technology, IATC, soft materials