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United Biscuits up for sale

UK-based snack food manufacturer United Biscuits, whose brands include McVitie's, Jacob’s and KP Nuts, is to be put up for sale by its private equity owners, Blackstone and PAI

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

Exxaro and Tronox tie up titanium deal

Tronox Incorporated and Exxaro Resources Limited today announced a definitive agreement under which Tronox will acquire Exxaro's mineral sands operations in exchange for a 38.5

Formex Industries

Massmart shareholders approve Walmart offer

Walmart’s expansion into Africa has taken a step forward with the news that shareholders in South African wholesale firm Massmart have voted to accept the retail giant's bid for

Armstrong acquires Simplex Ceilings

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Intalite Inc., operating under the name Simplex and based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Aggreko opens new service centre in Namibia

Temporary power generation and temperature control services provider Aggreko has officially opened its new service centre in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Owens Corning opens new furnace in Mexico facility

Owens Corning announced today that its new furnace in its Tlaxcala, Mexico, glass reinforcements facility is operational. 

BP sells off Wyoming assets

UK-based oil giant BP has agreed to sell its interests in the Jonah and Pinedale upstream operations in Wyoming to Houston, US-based LINN Energy LLC.

BAA airport ruling confirmed by Competition Commission

The Competition Commission today confirmed its ruling that BAA should sell Stansted Airport and one of either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports.

Haulfryn Group returns to family ownership

The UK’s Haulfryn Group has returned to 100 per cent family ownership after 43 years, it has been announced.

EnerSys announces lithium-ion battery joint venture in Germany

US battery manufacturer EnerSys announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to launch a joint venture in Germany to produce large format lithium-ion battery cells

Territory Resources Limited

Andy Haslam, managing director of iron ore producer Territory Resources, is delighted to be mirroring the growth of Asia’s resurgent economies. Jayne Flannery reports.