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Contract Deviations Due to 'Force Majeure'
New York (gtai) - In the US, the natural disaster in Japan of March 11, 2011 lead to a supply chain interruption, as noticeable in the vehicle manufacturing sector or in the electrical industry. In this regard, suppliers and importers of components and parts as well as...mehr
US to Make Massive Investments in National Grid
New York (gtai) - In the US, the market for equipment used to transmit and distribute electricity is growing by more than 1% every year. There's a high demand for repair services and replacement material. Expanding the electricity generation from renewable energy...mehr
GE and Gehrlicher Solar Start Solar Park Construction in Germany
(ecoseed) - US-based GE and German photovoltaics company Gehrlicher Solar AG announced the start of construction on a 1MW solar park in Aschheim, Germany. The project is part of the two companies’ plan to establish solar park projects worldwide. Gehrlicher Solar AG is...mehr
Investment Region Germany Receives Top Ranking
(AmCham) - A new survey from Ernst & Young has Germany ranked fifth on a list of the most attractive investment regions worldwide, and number one in Europe. Investment projects increased by 34% in 2010, accounting for 12,000 jobs. Germany was praised for its good...mehr
US Investment for German Game Developer
(Berlin Partner) - The Berlin-based game developer wooga (world of gaming) has received US$ 24 million in capital investment. The largest investor is the US-based company Highland Capital Partners. The social game developers are set to expand their operations from a...mehr
Machine Tool Manufacture in the US Nears Pre-Crisis Level
New York (gtai) - The machine tool manufacture sector in the US has experienced a significant economic pick-up since April 2011. However, compared to the previous month, turnover slightly regressed. Even so, the trend shows a lasting stabilization for the sector,...mehr
"Labor Costs, Ancillary Labor Costs - Canada"
(gtai) - The latest edition of "Labor Costs, Ancillary Labor Costs - Canada 2011" is now available in our Shop. The publication focuses on topics such as Social Security, the labor market, wages, vocational training, labor law as well as labor permit...mehr
Lodging Fee Makes Trade Fair Participation More Expensive
(AUMA) - In view of the current decision of the Higher Administrative Court of Rhineland-Palatinate regarding the legality of lodging or tourism fees in accomodation facilities, AUMA is asking municipalities not to impose such fees on business travelers (e.g.,...mehr
Increasing Sales Opportunities for Energy-Saving Lamps in the US
New York (gtai) - Althought sales of energy-saving lamps are currently relatively low in the US, turnover is said to increase quickly over the next couple of years. For example, sales growth for LED technology in 2011 is expected to come to approximately 38%....mehr
Demag Welcomes Higher Takeover Bid From Terex
(The Wall Street Journal) - U.S.-based Terex Corp. raised its takeover offer for German crane maker Demag Cranes AG by about 9% to EUR 45.50 per share, subject to certain conditions, which Demag said it was confident it would be able to recommend to shareholders. The...mehr
