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Harris extends communications network

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Global Connectivity Services (GCS)

Stainless steel deal for Outokumpu

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

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

Alcatel-Lucent reviewing future of enterprise unit

Paris-based communications giant Alcatel-Lucent has announced it is reviewing the future of its enterprise business.

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.

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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.

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.

Coca-Cola celebrates 125 years in business with solid results

Coca-Cola has reported soaring profits ahead of expectations in 2010, largely due to a revitalized North American market and the buyout of its main bottler last year.

Kraft invests £17 million in R&D centre

Kraft Foods has opened a £17 million research and development facility at the home of Cadbury in Birmingham.

Drax biomass plans on hold

Drax, the UK’s biggest power station, has said that government reforms of subsidies for renewable energy have put the company’s planned biomass expansion in jeopardy.

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.