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This is to announce that the Company has officially adopted the Medium-Term Plan,from April 2007 through March 2011. 1.
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Lowellsun.com reported that an auto-body and glass company has moved from Peabody to a 5-acre parcel on Shawsheen Street, and hopes to expand its operations.
Xinyi Glass Holdings (0868), China's largest exporter of auto glass, said it plans to invest 600 million yuan (HK$592.5 million) over the next two years to raise production capacity in order to meet rising demand, particularly in the mainland.
Abu Dhabi-based Al Hamed Enterprises, a diversified business group, has entered into a $200 million (Dh734 million) joint venture with the UK's Pilkington Group to manufacture float glass, officials said.
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Pilkington Automotive has overhauled the exhibition suite at its European Technical Centre in Lathom to showcase the latest glazing innovations for the automotive market.
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Pilkington and NSG issued a statement on 16 June confirming that the acquisition of Pilkington by NSG has been completed and that Pilkington is now a member of the NSG Group.
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The European Commission said Wednesday it has approved Nippon Sheet Glass Co.'s acquisition of British glass maker Pilkington PLC, concluding that the deal will "not significantly impede effective competition" in Europe.
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Though the financial performance of Asahi India Glass in the last few quarters has not been very impressive, recent initiatives will help it get back into the growth trajectory.
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A team of researchers at the University of Toledo was trying to make stronger, lighter armor for Army vehicles when the Army came calling with a special plea: Can you drop that research program and instead concentrate on making glass that can…
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