(AP:EINDHOVEN, Netherlands–) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Dec. 31, 2008– NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today announced the appointment of Richard L. Clemmer as President and Chief Executive Officer (”CEO”). Mr. Clemmer succeeds Frans van Houten who is leaving NXP. Clemmer will assume the new role on January 1, 2009.
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U.S. stocks rally Tuesday … Gazprom warns Europe of delivery problem … Slovakia poised to join Eurozone … Honey importing becomes ‘nasty’ … News from United Press International.
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iCAD has announced that its SecondLook Digital CAD technology customized for use with Agfa HealthCares computed radiography systems is now available throughout Europe.
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To serve business customers with faster innovation and greater responsiveness, Dell announced today it will organize globally around …
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VistaPrint Ltd., an online retailer and provider of print-related services, and Viking Direct, Office Depot’s European direct mail office supplies unit, have signed a multi-year deal to extend their collective e-commerce reach to small business customers in Europe.
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BUDAPEST. DECEMBER 31. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - INDUSTRY: Vorskla to Commence EUR 700-mln Steel Mill Investment - Ukrainian steel producer Vorskla is to start construction of a steel mill in northeastern Hungary’s Fenyeslitke, near the Ukrainian border.
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Dubai-based Venatol and Al Mulla hospitality group which has launched the world’s first Sharia compliant hotel brand portfolio under three core brand names of Cliftonwood, Adham and Wings taking next step in the expansion of the brands in main cities in Europe.
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(AP:CHICAGO–) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Dec. 30, 2008– Zacks Equity Research picks National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) as Bull of the Day and Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FRZ) as Bear of the Day. In addition, the analysts at Zacks Equity Research discuss the latest on Lionbridge Technologies (Nasdaq: LIOX), ArvinMeritor (NYSE: ARM) and Texas Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: TXN).
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Environmental Certification Reflects Alcoa’s Ongoing Commitment to Creating Sustainable Products and Materials NORCROSS, Ga.– Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Kawneer North America business, the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for the commercial construction industry, has been awarded Cradle to CradleSM environmental product certification at the …
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Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — BP Plc’s Australia unit said it reduced greenhouse gases by 3.4 percent last business year from a year earlier when pollution was boosted by refinery maintenance work and increased retailing sites.
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