Dr. Lars Gruenert assumes role of president, CEO of TRUMPF

Effective July 1, 2013, Dr. Lars Gruenert will serve as President and CEO of TRUMPF Inc. He succeeds Mr. Rolf Biekert.

Bosch to set up shop in Indonesia

The engineering and electronics manufacturer will be setting up a new facility in Jakarta to mainly cater to the needs of Japanese automotive manufacturers in Indonesia.

Shiseido expanding its plant in US

The expansion of Shiseido's plant in East Windsor, NJ will handle export opertations for Europe, Asia and Japan. In addition,NARS brand and Bare Escentuals will also be produced here.

Digital village on new Bond No. 9

Called HTTP://WWW.BONDNO9.COM, Bond No. 9’s newest eau de parfum is named for the largest neighborhood in the world: the digital village.

EU edges towards solar trade deal with China

Trade talks in the last few days seem to have heralded a rapprochement and sources close to the deal expect an agreement before the August deadline

New Zealand meat exports to China continue despite rule change

China issued new rules in late June, catching New Zealand officials and exporters by surprise

FDA takes stand on bisphenol A

Based on its ongoing safety review of scientific evidence, the US Food and Drug Administration finds Bisphenol A (BPA) as safe. Likewise, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG), whilst warning pregnant women to avoid foods in plastic packaging, has agreed that chemicals in packaging are too low to pose health risk

Aresti Wine Group has new GM

With 18 years experience in the wine industry, Matías Rivera Fresno takes on role as general manager of the Chilean winery

Wittmann Group opens a new facility

The new Wittmann Robot Systeme GmbH plant in Nuremberg/Germany was inaugurated on 13 June with 200 visitors in attendance. The visitors were able to witness the machine demonstrations and lectures.

Clariant and Wilmar to set up joint venture

Clariant International Ltd and Wilmar International Limited have received the relevant merger clearances for the establishment of a joint venture company.

Versatile coating material in expanded applications

Presentation by Heidrun Goth, Head of Global Steron Technology, BASF on Steron coating system.

Lanxess opens first plant in Russia

In Russia, Lanxess is focusing on the megatrend of mobility with its production of polymer-bound rubber additives for CIS market