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Haulfryn Group returns to family ownership

The UK’s Haulfryn Group has returned to 100 per cent family ownership after 43 years, it has been announced.

BP sells off Wyoming assets

UK-based oil giant BP has agreed to sell its interests in the Jonah and Pinedale upstream operations in Wyoming to Houston, US-based LINN Energy LLC.

NewPage releases 2011-12 sustainable development report

NewPage Corporation, a leading producer of printing and specialty papers in North America, today announced the release of its 2011-12 sustainable development report, Making a Di

United Biscuits up for sale

UK-based snack food manufacturer United Biscuits, whose brands include McVitie's, Jacob’s and KP Nuts, is to be put up for sale by its private equity owners, Blackstone and PAI

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Massmart shareholders approve Walmart offer

Walmart’s expansion into Africa has taken a step forward with the news that shareholders in South African wholesale firm Massmart have voted to accept the retail giant's bid for

Exxaro and Tronox tie up titanium deal

Tronox Incorporated and Exxaro Resources Limited today announced a definitive agreement under which Tronox will acquire Exxaro's mineral sands operations in exchange for a 38.5

BAA airport ruling confirmed by Competition Commission

The Competition Commission today confirmed its ruling that BAA should sell Stansted Airport and one of either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports.

Value of iron ore springboards to a six week high

The benchmark price of iron ore hit a six week this week

Aggreko opens new service centre in Namibia

Temporary power generation and temperature control services provider Aggreko has officially opened its new service centre in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Owens Corning opens new furnace in Mexico facility

Owens Corning announced today that its new furnace in its Tlaxcala, Mexico, glass reinforcements facility is operational. 

Armstrong acquires Simplex Ceilings

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Intalite Inc., operating under the name Simplex and based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Stainless steel deal for Outokumpu

Finnish stainless steel maker Outokumpu has agreed to acquire Inoxum, the stainless steel unit of Germany’s ThyssenKrupp.