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Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: VITROA) (“Vitro” or the “Company”), one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced today that it plans to invest more than $1,777 million pesos this year, after having observed and…
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The on-line participant registration for GPD China 2013 is now open.        To register and more information, please click here.GPD China 2013 will be held 22-23 May in Beijing The venue is Kunlun Hotel in Beijing City Centre.
Join the unique workshops 11-12 June, 2013 - GPD Finland 2013 offers around 20 workshops just before the conference.
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