Manufacturing

NewPage releases 2011-12 sustainable development report

NewPage Corporation, a leading producer of printing and specialty papers in North America, today announced the release of its 2011-12 sustainable development report, Making a Di

Packaging Dynamics acquires Groupe De Luxe

Flexible packaging and specialty paper manufacturer Packaging Dynamics Corporation has announced the acquisition of Groupe De Luxe. 

Novelis breaks ground on $250 million aluminium recycling plant in Germany

Novelis today broke ground on a $250 million aluminium recycling and casting centre at its plant in Nachterstedt, Germany.

Manufacturing pick-up brings more good news for China

November has brought with it fresh optimism for China’s economy with a report by HSBC saying that the country’s manufacturing activities continue to expand.

Deere & Company reports record fourth-quarter earnings

Equipment manufacturer Deere & Company has reported net income of $687.6 million for the fourth quarter ended 31 October 2012.

Land Rover accelerates into China

UK-based luxury carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to make vehicles in China for the first time in its history.

H&M leads the world in use of organic cotton

Swedish clothing retailer H&M was the biggest user of organic cotton worldwide for the second consecutive year in 2011, according to Textile Exchange's latest Global Sustain

Filcon Filters

Directors Vernon Clarke, Tony Henfrey and George Canning talk about running a knowledge-based business.

Air Products to supply Zambian smelter

Air Products today announced the award of a contract to supply two oxygen plants for a copper smelter being built in Zambia by Kansanshi Mining Plc.  

Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM)

Joseph Otieno discusses how KVM is attracting the interest of some of the major OEMs in the automotive industry.

United Technologies to sell Pump and Engine Control Systems unit

United Technologies Corp is selling the former Goodrich Corporation pump and engine control systems business to TransDigm Group Incorporated for approximately $236 million in ca

ChinaÔÇÖs recovery remains on track

Strategic Marine

Ron F. Anderson talks about how diversification has helped the company become globally recognised as a builder of first-class vessels.