Rwanda to jump-start mushroom cultivation

The ministry of agriculture is in discussion with Kigali Farms to help develop the industry, starting with identifying locations and educating Rwandese about the benefits, farming and consumption of a variety of mushrooms

Kraft keeps innovating, unveils initial releases for 2013

Company has more than 40 new releases to show for it

Wacker Strengthens its Presence in the Middle and South American Growth Region

Wacker Chemie AG is strategically expanding its presence in the Middle and South American growth region.

Stable export orders underpin demand for machine tools in the year's third quarter

VDW ups its 2012 production output forecast for the German machine tool industry

Environmental protection on the road

DEGAROUTE? road markings increase safety and treat the environment with care.

Ackman's Attack on Herbalife Ripples Impacts Segment

Direct selling companies have heard murmurs of "pyramid scheme" for years, but these comments are now from hedgefund manager,which has impacted their stocks negatively.

Pertamina will spend US$6.77b to drive 2013 production

Indonesia's state energy firm PT Pertamina has assigned US$6.77 billion to finance upstream and downstream projects and increase production.

TIMTOS 2013 to open its gates in March

The 16th Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS 2013) will be held at the Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) on March 5-10, 2013. Taiwan is currently the world’s 4th largest manufacturer of machine tool. Organised by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the exhibition is centred on the procurement of top-quality “Made in Taiwan” machine tool and total solution for the machine industry.

Machinex & Propac Arabia 2013 to kick off in Feb

Jeddah’s international trade exhibitions for 2013 kick off with MACHINEX & PROPAC Arabia, which will be held at the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events from February 18-21. A large contingent of major Saudi companies will be showcasing machinery and equipment from Middle Eastern and Western countries at the event. Turkey will be the largest participant with a national pavilion supported by Ministry of Economy displaying a wide range of machinery.

DSM Reveals Innovative Concepts at in-Cosmetics Asia

DSM Nutritional Products' Personal Care Division, a leading supplier of vitamins, bio-actives and UV filters, showcased a range of innovative products for skin care and hair care during 2012 in-cosmetics Asia.

LASELEC develops system to reduce wire waste in industry

LASELEC, a leader in the UV-laser industry, has designed a new wire-marking system that will reduce wire waste in industry, especially aerospace. The company has developed a method that uses ULYS Modena wire markers and an automatic feeding system to reduce waste from 1 metre to between 4 and 12 centimetres.

Qatar: Recycling aluminium

Recycling aluminium has been shown to provide major economic benefits. As a result, it is appropriate for the aluminium industry to identify, develop, and implement all technologies that will optimise the benefits of recycling. In Qatar, aluminium cans can now be recycled thanks to a COP18/CMP8 Doha legacy project. The first bulk recycling unit has been set up in the city centre, opposite the Ministry of Environment. The ambition is for the pilot scheme to be rolled out to become a nationwide pr