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Soitec completes ItalyÔÇÖs largest CPV solar plant

French manufacturer Soitec has announced the completion and grid connection of the largest concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power plant in Italy.

Timken links with university to accelerate research

The Timken Company has announced an open-innovation agreement with the University of Akron, Ohio, to accelerate technology development.

NIKE sprints to record

US sportswear and equipment supplier NIKE has reported revenues of $20.9 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 May 2011, a ten percent rise over the previous year.

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Russia and Norway agree on Arctic border

Russia and Norway ended a 40-year dispute yesterday when they signed an Arctic border treaty, opening up the region to offshore oil and gas development.

United and Continental stockholders vote to merge

The stockholders of Continental Airlines and United Airlines have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the companies’ planned merger to create the world’s largest carrier.

Tullow buys into Dutch North Sea

Tullow Oil is to strengthen its Dutch portfolio through the acquisition of Nuon Exploration & Production, it has been announced.

Sanofi-Aventis launches Genzyme bid

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis has launched an $18.5 billion bid for US biotech company Genzyme Corp.

Shell offers £992 million for Cove

Shell Exploration & Production (Shell Bidco) has made an offer of £992.4 million for East Africa-focused Cove Energy.

Barclays launches renewables fund for UK farmers

UK bank Barclays has launched a £100 million fund for UK farmers investing in renewable energy.

Boeing Dreamliner cleared to fly

Boeing celebrated a historic occasion on Friday 26 August when the 787 Dreamliner was officially certified fit to fly.

Dairy co-operative announces two major mergers

European dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced plans for two major mergers—with German dairy Milch-Union Hocheifel and the UK’s Milk Link.

Australia to invest in Chinese bonds

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is to invest around five percent of its foreign currency reserves in Chinese government bonds