More exhibitors from China, Taiwan and India at K 2013

All 19 halls of fairgrounds will be fully occupied as 3,000 exhibitors flock to K 2013. More Asian companies are expected.

Toho Tenax strengthens operations in India and ASEAN

Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, has established Toho Tenax Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore

Supplementing beauty

When it comes to beauty supplement, marketers in personal care category have become exponentially more creative at cutting edge formulation. Here we have a look at some of successful examples in the market.

Japan firm to start soilless culture of mushrooms in Changzhou

Ichimasa Kamaboko sets up project in Changzhou National Hi-Tech District to produce fungi and mushrooms for restaurants

More people eating burgers

Consumption of so-called ‘better burgers’ that feature higher quality ingredients and choices, is on the rise, says Technomic.

Demand for industrial pumps steady

Growth is due to end-users’ goal to achieve energy efficiency, reduce overall lifecycle costs, and achieve operational excellence.

EMO 2013: Unleash your potential

GF AgieCharmilles will focus on helping professionals identify new opportunities by seeing the bigger picture at EMO 2013 September 16-21, Hannover, Germany).

Makino’s machining center offers solution for small aero parts

Makino is pleased to introduce the a61nx-5E, a “right-sized” 5-axis horizontal machining center for complex aluminum aerospace parts.

Demand for cosmetics with SPF protection sizzles

Demands for makeup and skin care products with UV protection are still on the rise. According to NPD, most of the current growth in products with SPF continues to come from skin care.

Color cosmetics packaging follows fashion

Beauty seems to be following fashion more than ever this spring, taking bold cues from what fashion designers are showing on runways all over the world.

Iran’s green tea harvest in trouble

Tea association blames inappropriate pricing policies and poor plantation management for downward spiral of local industry

More locals took part in ProPak China 2013

The 19th edition was biggest by far, attended by more than 600 exhibitors from 26 countries.