US-based RTI Biologics, a manufacturer of orthopaedic and other biologic implants, has completed the acquisition of Pioneer Surgical Technology for $130m in an all-cash deal. RTI Biologics announced its plans to acquire Pioneer on 12 June ...
Tags: Health, Medicine, RTI Biologics, biologic implants
Nothing is more embarrassing than having everyone around you realize that you're wearing a wig. This doesn't necessarily mean that you've chosen a bad one: Even the most natural-looking wig can look unrealistic if you don't know how to wear ...
The most interesting category of coloured stones is gems that display optical phenomena. This week we will examine some of the more common phenomena that can add interest and profit to the coloured stone department of a retail store. ...
Tags: Cat's eye stones, jewelry
Members of the Salvadoran synthetic textile and apparel cluster are preparing to participate in the annual American Apparel Producers' Network (AAPN) forum in which the theme will be "Apparel Made in the Americas". This forum seeks to ...
INVISTA'S CORDURANaturalle fabric from Chia Her Industrial Mill in Taiwan was named one of the Top 10 Second Layer Fabrics at ISPO Textrends Forum at ISPO MUNICH 2013. Aimed at showcasing fabrics for the fall and winter seasons of 2014 and ...
Tags: Textile
Toray Industries has announced a JPY3bn ($32m) investment in Asia to strengthen its vapor deposition capabilities for food packaging films. As part of the expansion plan, Toray Advanced Film (TAF) will introduce state-of-the-art vapor ...
Tags: Toray, food, food industry
The global diamond industry has been passing through a 'Transformation Stage' since the severe economic recession hit it in 2008. The diamond prices too have become highly volatile since then, and are expected to grow at an accelerated rate ...
Toray Industries has announced a series of investments totaling about JPY3bn ($32m) to expand the production of food packaging films in Asia through some of its regional supervisory divisions. The core company of the group's film business ...
Tags: Toray, Food Packaging, Packaging
If you hate to iron then imagine being a steam iron tester at Consumer Reports. To find the best irons, our testers iron basket after basket of dry, wrinkled linen tablecloths day after day. The fewer the passes needed to smooth out the ...
US-based CCS Printing has announced the addition of a new Hewlett-Packard (HP) Indigo 7600 Digital Color Press, in a bid to strengthen its digital offset printing ability. CCS Printing president Kevin Sullivan said the company invested in ...
Tags: packaging applications, printing applications, packaging
Yarns have rarely looked as spring-like, light and airy as in the recent Pinks, whites and blues set the lead in the colour panoply for a fresh look at 2014, which featured an explosion of invigorating yet elegant colour. Blues ranged ...
Tags: Woolmark, Colour Trends, 2014
Kenneth Cole evolves his signature urban, modern look by introducing ethnic references and a warm, emotional take on contemporary style. The Spring/Summer 2013 Kenneth Cole Collection for men and women embraces the idea of hand-making and ...
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The expected decision by the Indian Government to grant concession on import duty of man-made fabrics (MMF) in order to improve the garment exports would pose a threat to the powerloom weaving and textile processing sector in the country. ...
Tags: Indian Government, import duty, MMF
Upholstered sofas are an essential seating element in most home living spaces. They are also one of the most expensive furniture purchases, so selection requires careful assessment to determine quality and value. Determine who will use the ...
Tags: sofa, Sofa Components
Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited, India’s largest dedicated polyester manufacturer, announced its un-audited financial results for the third quarter and Nine Months ended December 31, 2012. Q3FY2013 Results (all comparisons ...