Here is a snapshot of Clariant’s growth strategy. On Thursday, Swiss specialty chemicals maker Clariant stated, it expects to make $2 billion in sales from North America, its second-biggest market, by the next three years. In a statement, it has… Read More ›
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British manufacturers need urgent clarity as to what Brexit means for them: Judith Hackett, chairman of EEF
The chaos of Brexit could be dampened if Theresa May’s government provides ample clarity as to how it will impact British manufacturing, its financial sector and its economy as a whole; sectors across industries have been demanding that the government… Read More ›
Apple appoints Michel Coulomb as head of sales in the world’s 3 biggest smartphone market
The moves comes midst Apple’s efforts to gain traction in the price sensitive Indian smartphone market, where its market share is under 3%. On Tuesday, with an eye on the world’ third biggest smartphone market, U.S. tech giant Apple Inc… Read More ›
Eurozone’s second biggest economy record’s spectacular manufacturing growth
This record breaking level of manufacturing activity can be attributed to sound economic policies undertaken by French policymakers which are now acting as the foundation for this spectacular economic growth. On Friday, as per the results of a survey, French… Read More ›
Britain wants to see sustainable tech companies grow
The Nobel Sustainable Trust along with Sustainable Technology Investors Ltd (STIL) have created a venture fund aiming to tap this new source of funding, which, in turn, is aimed at fighting the effects of climate change. Whoever said green technology… Read More ›
Apple highlights its past, present and future U.S. job creation history
This significant move comes at a time when lawmakers are reviewing U.S. tax policies to bring back accumulated profits from overseas at lower tax rates. Apple’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Cook has disclosed that Apple plans on creating… Read More ›
Samsung considering building a home appliances manufacturing plant in the U.S.
Although the Trump Administration has not specifically targeted any South Korean company, many have preemptively announced potential investment plans to ward-off criticism. Potential investments plans could however sour stemming from risks from the Trump administration’s trade policies. According to a… Read More ›
UK’s car industry reels under Brexit heat
A clean break with EU’s single market will leave the UK’s car industry high and dry. It is no wonder that car manufacturing companies in the country have lobbied hard against Brexit. Brexit has not only put London’s financial credentials… Read More ›
Shepherded by Trump GM to announce $1 billion investment at its U.S. plants
Despite the posturing of U.S. auto giants, the Trump administration is likely to lead to higher input costs, which could moderate the demand of SUVs, which is currently on a high, due to higher prices. According to a person who… Read More ›
U.S. Defence industry could face federal cuts under Donald Trump
Federal cuts in the expansive U.S. defence industry is likely to affect many U.S. factory jobs. The U.S. Defence industry has come, yet again, under intense attack with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump coming down hard on Lockheed Martin Corp for… Read More ›