Business Press Release – Newsletter for March 25, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
RISI Announces Launch of New North American Bioenergy Membership Service
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, March 24, 2011 – RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products
industry, today announced the launch of the North American Bioenergy
Membership Service. This new service is a comprehensive package of economic
and market analysis information covering the North American bioenergy
industry. Subscribers will gain invaluable access to ongoing bioenergy
industry trend analysis in … Original article on : RISI Announces Launch of New North American Bioenergy Membership Service.
Tube City IMS UK Operation Receives Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award
PITTSBURGH, March 24, 2011 – Tube City IMS Corporation, a leading provider of products and services to
steel mills and foundries globally, today announced that its Tube City IMS UK
operation, based in Scunthorpe, England, has received the prestigious
"Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award" from the North Lincolnshire Health
& Safety Group.
The award, which …. Original source : Tube City IMS UK Operation Receives Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award.
First ShelterBox Tents go up in Japan
HELSTON, Cornwall, March 24, 2011 – The first Japanese families have moved in to ShelterBox tents less than
two weeks after a quarter of a million people were made homeless by the
catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.
The tents have been set up in villages in the Iwate Prefecture, where
police say almost 11,000 structures …. Source : First ShelterBox Tents go up in Japan.
Fuel Duty Reduction Doesn’t Cut it for Majority of People in the UK
86 Per Cent of People Say the 1p Per Litre Reduction Makes no Difference to Their Day to Day Finances
CHESTER, England, March 24, 2011 – Despite yesterday's announcement of a 1p per litre reduction
to fuel duty, 86 per cent of people don't believe this will make a difference
to their finances, according to new research …. Original article : Fuel Duty Reduction Doesn't Cut it for Majority of People in the UK.
Capital Investment by Transnet Logistics Group Critical for Growth in South Africa – Minister Malusi Gigaba Says
DUBAI, UAE, March 24, 2011 – Massive capital investment by logistics group Transnet will become a
major driver of economic growth in South Africa, Public Enterprises Minister
Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday.
Gigaba, whose area of supervision also includes South African Airways,
arms firm Denel, power utility Eskom, and nuclear power station Koeberg, said
South …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Johnson Controls Combines Aluminum and Steel to Produce Weight-Saving, Multi-Material Seat Structure
Composite and Adhesive Bonding Technology Enable Lighter Rear Seat Systems
BURSCHEID, Germany, March 24, 2011 – Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interior
components and electronics, has developed a new lightweight rear seat system.
It combines steel and aluminum, creating a modular, multi-material rear seat
structure that uses a new adhesive technology. With this new technology,
engineers … Read more : Johnson Controls Combines Aluminum and Steel to Produce Weight-Saving, Multi-Material Seat Structure.
Aleris to Present at Barclays Capital High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, March 24, 2011 – Aleris International, Inc. today announced that Sean M. Stack, executive
vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Barclays
Capital High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference at 8:00 a.m. EDT on
March 25, 2011. The presentation slides will be available on
www.aleris.com.
About Aleris
…. Original article : Aleris to Present at Barclays Capital High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference.
Virgin Rail Group Shortlisted for West Coast Franchise
LONDON, March 24, 2011 – Virgin Rail Group (VRG) is delighted that it has successfully
pre-qualified to bid for the new West Coast franchise which is expected to
start in April 2012.
Virgin has a proven track record over the last 14 years of providing
better rail services for customers, including the renewal of …. Source : Virgin Rail Group Shortlisted for West Coast Franchise.
Oxygen8 Targets Growth in the Americas
Gary Corbett Becomes Regional Director for Oxygen8's Americas Business, With Offices Opening in Mexico, Chile and Argentina in the Next Three Months-
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 24, 2011 – Oxygen8 Communications (www.oxygen8.com), the international
mobile, voice and billing specialist, today announces that Gary Corbett has
been appointed Regional Director for its Americas business, as the company
targets significant growth …. Original article : Oxygen8 Targets Growth in the Americas.
Research Shows That Local Authorities Could Save Over GBP9k Per Person if They Funded Effective Homelessness Prevention Programmes
Depaul UK Asks "can we Afford not to?" and Calls for Greater Investment in Prevention Programmes From Schools and Local Authorities in Order to Prevent a Drastic Increase in Youth Homelessness
LONDON, March 25, 2011 -
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