SINGAPORE'S economy shrank 6.8 per cent in the fourth quarter to December from the previous three months, but the slowdown was less than expected for the whole year, the trade ministry said.The decline in gross domestic product (GDP) was attributed to weakness in the key manufacturing sector, which shrank 38.4 per cent on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter annualised basis, it said.The slide in manufacturing, a dramatic reverse from the...more
There are a total of 20 container leasing companies in 3 areas including 18 in Denmark, one in England and one in Sweden. Container leasing can be done through container leasing depots such as these, or through individuals whom sell you the merchandise. Container leasing depots that are the most popular in Denmark include the ALPHA Containers, Condane Cargo Service and Container Providers International. There are many others to choose from, and...more
Select Bedding adds Bamboo sheets to its already impressive array of bedding products. Bamboo sheets, contrary to the image that might come to mind, are actually an extremely comfortable fabric. The Select Bedding 400 thread count sheets are a luxurious feeling blend of 60% Bamboo cotton, and 40% Egyptian cotton. Select Bedding Co-Founder & CMO, Rick Steele, commented, when our merchandising team first brought up bamboo sheets, I have to admit that I was more than just a little skeptical about the chance that they would be at all comfortable. I had to try them, continued Mr. Steele. Softer and silkier than cotton sheets, they are amazingly comfortable, concluded Mr. Steele. Bed sheets made with bamboo cotton are amazing, in that they are perhaps the only material that feels like it was made for the season, be it summer or winter. Bamboo bed sheets actually feel cool in the summer, and feel warm in the winter. Bamboo cotton fibers have a naturally silky feel to them, explains Mr. Steele,and when they are blended with Egyptian cotton, as is the case with our Select Bedding 400 thread count sheets,the result is a luxurious feeling, and durable bed sheet. Select Bedding Bamboo bed...more
Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) announced today that Waukesha Bearings, an operating company in Dover's Fluid Management Segment and global provider of custom-engineered hydrodynamic bearings and magnetic bearing systems, has acquired Inpro/Seal Company, the leading designer and manufacturer of bearing isolator technologies. Inpro/Seal is based in...more
The C-Flex Bearing Co. develops parts for products ranging from food processors to NASA satellites.And recently, frictionless bearings produced at the companys 104 Industrial Drive location were used on NASAs Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer satellite, which launched Dec. 14 from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.The satellite is...more
The bearings industry is on the road to recovery now after facing a tough market due to global economic meltdown and recession, which had a direct bearing on the business as a whole in India.The year 2010, however, brings with it a note of positive nature for the bearings industry in India which is likely to witness a huge demand surge, especially in large size bearings.Also, as consumers get more demanding and product liability and safety issues get more stringent, there is a need for a qualitative leap in the performance of the bearings.Meeting these two requirements in a competitive fashion will be the key challenge for the year ahead.Ajay Das, Managing Director, Timken India, said, There is an increasing trend of designing and manufacturing of heavy industrial equipment in India, resulting in customers asking for the design and application engineering knowledge and assistance. In many applications, bearings are the limiting factor in increasing the power density of the equipment and also one of the first components to get damaged.Hence, working with customers and to help them make optimum design choices is an important customer expectation now. Finally, customers are asking for...more
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