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• DAFZA lance Dubai CommerCity, la première zone franche régionale vouée au commerce électronique

  30-10-2017 23:59 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBAÏ, ÉAU, October 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --S.A. Cheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, président de Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA, Autorité de la zone franche de l'aéroport de Dubaï), a assisté au lancement de Dubai CommerCity, une joint venture de 2,7 milliards de dirhams...
  
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• STK Global Payments Launches Pre-sale

  30-10-2017 23:53 via prnewswire.com
  
  GIBRALTAR, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- STK Global Payments, creators of the STK token, is launching a pre-sale today, ahead of its Token Generation Event beginning November 13, 2017. Built on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC20 token, the STK token will enable instant...
  
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• Grocery Headquarters Readies For Relaunch

  30-10-2017 23:45 via prnewswire.com
  
  CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its June 2017 acquisition of Grocery Headquarters, Winsight, LLC is embarking on its first foray into the retail food arena with the launch of a new B2B retail food brand. Winsight Grocery Business will make its official debut on...
  
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• Bank First National Corporation announces completion of merger with Waupaca Bancorporation, Inc.

  30-10-2017 23:45 via prnewswire.com
  
  MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First National Corporation (OTC-PINK: BFNC), the holding company for Bank First, is pleased to announce the completion of its merger with Waupaca Bancorporation, Inc., the holding company for First National Bank, effective October 27,...
  
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• Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. Comunicado ao Mercado - BRGAAP - Resultado do 3º Trimestre de 2017

  30-10-2017 23:38 via prnewswire.com
  
  SÃO PAULO, 30 de outubro de 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. ("Companhia") (NYSE: ITUB, B3: ITUB3 e ITUB4) comunica aos seus acionistas e ao mercado em geral que já estão disponíveis no site de Relações com Investidores (www.itau.com.br/relacoes-com-investidores) as...
  
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• Century Fasteners de Puerto Rico Working With Local Companies on Recovery

  30-10-2017 23:38 via prnewswire.com
  
  ELMHURST, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Fasteners Corp., with facilities in the U.S. mainland, Mexico and Puerto Rico has teamed up with their suppliers, customers and transportation providers to help Puerto Rico manufacturing get back to work. Evan Stieglitz, Co-President sa...
  
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• Jim Blair Joins Black Swan As an Affiliate Partner

  30-10-2017 23:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Swan Partners LLC is pleased to announce that Jim Blair is joining its team. Black Swan is a boutique management consulting firm, helping organizations and their investors increase resiliency by building sustainable risk, compliance...
  
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• Collectius Strengthens Its Presence in SEA Through Acquisition in the Philippines

  30-10-2017 23:30 via prnewswire.com
  SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Collectius reaches an agreement to purchase CJM Solutions from its current shareholders. The acquisition further strengthens Collectius' presence in South East Asia."This deal is a major stepping stone for Collectius in its strategy to...
  
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• 4 research tips for your next medical story

  30-10-2017 22:00
  As a medical communicator, I’ve written a number of articles requiring research. Luckily, I love the research aspect of my job and enjoy learning with eachpiece.Not everyone is like me. What if the research doesn’t come easily? What if your job is to turn a verbose research paper or content-packed PowerPoint intosomething that a non-clinical audience would want to read and can easily understand?Here are a few tips from our clients to keep in mind:Write interview questions as you rese
  
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• WRD Celebrates Milestone In Its Water Recycling Program

  30-10-2017 21:27 via prnewswire.com
  
  PICO RIVERA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last Thursday, the Water Replenishment District (WRD) of Southern California today celebrated the one-year countdown to completion of its landmark water recycling plant. That plant will position WRD as a leader in breaking with...
  
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• NTREIS Launches Remine Big Data Platform

  30-10-2017 21:26 via prnewswire.com
  
  DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- North Texas Real Estate Information System (NTREIS) delivers next generation lead generation and big data search capability to its 35,000 members.  "The power of Remine is its simplicity to take property and people together to create opportun...
  
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• Pre-Engineering Robotics Students At American Heritage School Of Boca Delray Build Autonomous Vehicle With Funding From LexisNexis

  30-10-2017 21:24 via prnewswire.com
  
  PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Students in the Robotics program at American Heritage School of Boca/Delray are exposed daily to emerging technology that will impact the human experience in the near future. Through the generous support of LexisNexis and HPCC Systems, the...
  
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• Houston Southern Glazer's Drivers Ratify First Contract With Teamsters Local 988

  30-10-2017 21:23 via prnewswire.com
  
  HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Delivery drivers and warehouse workers at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Southern Glazer) in the Houston area have ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 988. The nearly 200-member unit voted overwhelmingly for the...
  
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• Burns & McDonnell is Nation's Third Largest Commissioning Firm

  30-10-2017 21:23 via prnewswire.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has remained as the nation's third largest commissioning services firm on the 2017 MEP Commissioning Giants survey conducted annually by Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) magazine. Burns & McDonnell reported...
  
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• GEM Energy to develop 4-MW solar array for Rotor Clip Company

  30-10-2017 21:21 via prnewswire.com
  
  FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, is developing a 4-MW ground-mount solar array for Rotor Clip Company's manufacturing operation in Franklin Township, NJ. The solar array is being designed now and construction is scheduled...
  
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• BG Staffing, Inc. Announces Q3 and Nine-Month Record 2017 Financial Results

  30-10-2017 21:21 via prnewswire.com
  
  PLANO, Texas, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BG Staffing, Inc. (NYSE American: BGSF), a rapidly growing national provider of professional temporary staffing services, today reported record financial results for its third quarter and nine-months ended September 24, 2017....
  
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• John Hagee Ministries Holds 36th Annual Night to Honor Israel

  30-10-2017 21:20 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Sunday, John Hagee Ministries (JHM) held its 36th annual Night to Honor Israel at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio. Christians United for Israel founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee, and former Congressman and retired US Army...
  
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• Fulton County Tax Commissioner's Office Rejects Approval of the 2017 Fulton County Tax Digest

  30-10-2017 21:20 via prnewswire.com
  
  DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, October 25th, the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) sent notice to the Fulton County Tax Commissioner's Office that rejected approval of the 2017 Fulton County Tax Digest. DOR approval of the Tax Digest is required prior to tax bills...
  
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• Join Wiley X®, Inc. In Supporting The Napa Valley Disaster Relief Fund

  30-10-2017 21:19 via prnewswire.com
  
  LIVERMORE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Livermore, California-based Wiley X®, Inc. has announced a program to help the victims of numerous wildfires that recently ravaged communities throughout the Napa Valley region.On October 30 and October 31, 2017, the leading premium...
  
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• Physician and Advanced Practitioner Honored for International Mission Work and Advocacy

  30-10-2017 21:16 via prnewswire.com
  
  ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2017 MedicalMissions.org Physician and Advanced Practitioner of the Year have both devoted their professional lives to caring for those through medical mission work, including helping women in Nicaragua who have been victims of sex...
  
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• Redwood Trust Announces Timing For Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Earnings Call

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2017 results on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.  As is our practice, at the same time we plan to file the Redwood...
  
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• Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE American: NOG) ("Northern") announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2017 financial and operating results on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 after market close.Additionally, the company plans to...
  
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• Leidos Announces Appointment of Rob Thomas II as Vice President for Strategic Accounts and Government Relations

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  RESTON, Va., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500® science, engineering, and information technology company, today announced the appointment of Rob Thomas II as Vice President for Strategic Accounts and Government Relations. Thomas formerly served as Acting...
  
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• Healthcare Trust, Inc. Announces Expansion of Credit Facilities

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Trust, Inc. ("HTI" or the "Company") announced today the close of approximately $150 million of additional advances under its existing Fannie Mae master credit facilities with KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank Facility") and Capital...
  
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• Diplomat Names Executive Vice President of Sales, Payor Strategies

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  FLINT, Mich., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE: DPLO) has hired Robyn Peters as executive vice president of sales and payor strategies.As a member of Diplomat's executive leadership team, Peters will oversee payor and business development strategies, as...
  
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• CB&I Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CB&I (NYSE:CBI) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2017. CB&I reported net income of $10 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2017, compared to net income of $121.8 million, or...
  
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• Associated Banc-Corp to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference on November 14, 2017

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) announced today that Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles, Executive Vice President and CFO, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Future of Financials 2017 Conference in New York, NY at 3:00 p.m. ET on...
  
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• Ashford Trust Completes Refinancing Of The Hilton Boston Back Bay

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced today that it has successfully refinanced the mortgage loan on the Hilton Boston Back Bay with an existing outstanding balance totaling approximately $95 million...
  
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• Apptio Announces Results for the Third Quarter of 2017

  30-10-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Apptio, Inc. (NASDAQ:APTI), the business management system of record for hybrid IT, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. "In the third quarter, we achieved record revenue of $47.0 million and returned our trai...
  
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• 6 PR lessons from horror classics

  30-10-2017 19:00
  Halloween is nigh and ghouls and goblins are on everyone’s minds.
  October has seen a variety of new horror fare spook eager audiences in
  theaters across the country. Smart movie patrons are ahead of the plot and
  can see what is coming.
  As a PR and communications professional, can you do the same?
  Here are some ways to keep yourself out of your own personal horror story,
  scene by scene:Having missed your exit, you take a small detour to spend the night in
  an isolated rural home.(“Psy
  
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• The soup market in the US is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 0.78% during the period 2017-2021

  30-10-2017 18:04 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About SoupSoup is basically a liquid food item that can be served hot or cold. Different vegetables, meat, and seasonings and condiments are added to lend it flavor and texture. The soup market in the US encompasses different product categories like...
  
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• SBA Announces 20 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Recipients

  30-10-2017 18:04 via prnewswire.com
  
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today 20 winners of the fourth Growth Accelerator Fund competition. The accelerators represent a broad set of industries and sectors from manufacturing to tech start-ups to farming with a...
  
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• Meet The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hopefuls Who Will Make Up Team Kellogg's™ 2018

  30-10-2017 18:04 via prnewswire.com
  
  BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With nearly 100 days until the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 , Kellogg's® is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of Team USA and introduce the 2018 Team Kellogg's™ roster of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic...
  
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• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Receives $5 Million to Fund Innovative Translational and Clinical IBD Research

  30-10-2017 18:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation announced today that it received a $5 million pledge from the Litwin family to fund novel, high-risk/high-reward research ideas in the early stage of exploration that could advance the field of...
  
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• Mohawk Industries presenta los resultados del tercer trimestre

  30-10-2017 18:02 via prnewswire.com
  
  CALHOUN, Georgia, 30 de octubre de 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) ha anunciado hoy unos beneficios netos de 270 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2017 y un beneficio diluido por acción (BPA) de 3,61 dólares. Los resultados netos ajustados han...
  
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• ShanghaiTex 2017 Explores Extensive Digital Printing Applications

  30-10-2017 18:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With high precision, flexibility and energy efficiency, digital printing has gained the attention from various industry players. With a focus on short production cycle, low-volume and on-demand production, ShanghaiTex 2017 (November 27-30, 2017 at...
  
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• Global Solar Freezer Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Connexa Energy, Eco Solar Cool, Sun Danzer & Unique Off-Grid Appliances

  30-10-2017 18:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBLIN, October 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --The "Global Solar Freezer Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.The global solar freezer market to grow at a CAGR of 10.23% during the period 2017-2021.Global Solar Freezer Market 2017-2021, has...
  
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• Fannie Mae Announces Scheduled Release of Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

  30-10-2017 18:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) today announced plans to report its third quarter 2017 financial results on Thursday morning, November 2, 2017, before the opening of U.S. financial markets.Fannie Mae will host a conference call for the...
  
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• Charlie Cox & Jon Bernthal Join WWE Legend The Undertaker And WWE Superstars Bella Twins & Hardy Boyz At ACE Comic Con Long Island

  30-10-2017 18:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Universe, the new media company founded by Comic Con legends Stephen & Gareb Shamus, confirmed that Daredevil star Charlie Cox and The Punisher star Jon Bernthal will join WWE® Legend The Undertaker® and WWE Superstars The Bella Twins®, WWE S...
  
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• Ascensus Announces Acquisition of Retirement Strategies, Inc.

  30-10-2017 18:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  DRESHER, Pa., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus, a technology-enabled solutions provider that helps more than 7 million Americans save for the future, has announced the acquisition of Retirement Strategies, Inc. (RSI). The retirement administration and plan design firm will...
  
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• Status Labs to Host PRSA Professional Development Workshop in NYC

  30-10-2017 17:58 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Status Labs, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, will host a professional workshop for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as part of its latest Evening Workshop Series in New York City.The Crisis Courtroo...
  
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• Dropping Taboos: The Male Grooming Market Puts its Best Face Forward, Sees Kline

  30-10-2017 17:57 via prnewswire.com
  
  PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Makeup, exfoliation, hydration, or masking are no longer a regimen limited to women. Male grooming has undergone a dramatic change over the past several years to become one of beauty's most dynamic segments, reaching a USD 4.5 billion mark...
  
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• Labi Exames: providing affordable laboratory tests to the uninsured Brazilian population

  30-10-2017 17:56 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAO PAULO, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcelo Noll Barboza and doctor Octavio Fernandes, formerly from Dasa, launched Labi Exames, a medical laboratory testing network whose mission is to facilitate healthcare access through diagnostic tests. The network offers a unique and...
  
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• Double Eagle Announces Record Date For Extraordinary General Meeting To Approve Proposed Business Combination With Williams Scotsman

  30-10-2017 17:54 via prnewswire.com
  LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Double Eagle Acquisition Corp. ("Double Eagle") (NASDAQ: EAGL, EAGLU, EAGLW) announced today that it has established the close of business on Monday, October 30, 2017 as the record date (the "Record Date") for its extraordinary general...
  
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• Asphalt Shingles in the US by Product, Market and Subregion

  30-10-2017 17:52 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- US demand for asphalt shingles is forecast to advance 1.0% annually to 136.9 million squares in 2021. Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5166530Gains will be spurred by the expected increase in residential building...
  
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• 5 savvy strategies to calm your travel worries (by Brandpoint)

  30-10-2017 17:51 via prnewswire.com
  
  HOPKINS, Minn., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveling can make for some of the best moments of your life, but it is not without its challenges. After all, there are rooms to book, activities to plan and, of course, luggage to worry about. Without the right strategies, these challenges...
  
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• Service Robotics Market and Volume - By Type (Professional Service Robots, Personal and Domestic Service Robots) and Key Players Analysis - Global Forecast to 2022

  30-10-2017 17:50 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global service robotics market was valued over USD 7 Billion in 2016. Service robots have witnessed widespread acceptance among various professional and personal applications owing to benefits such as enhanced usability, delivery of accurate and...
  
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• Winsupply brings immersive VR bath and kitchen shopping to plumbing showroom customers

  30-10-2017 17:49 via prnewswire.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, is bringing three-dimensional virtual bathrooms to its plumbing showrooms allowing customers to personalize their remodeling or building experience. The company introduces its Libby...
  
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• Plumbing Fittings in the US by Type, Market and Region

  30-10-2017 17:48 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth in building construction spending will drive gains. Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5166521In the residential market, design trends calling for homes to have larger kitchens and additional bathrooms will further...
  
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• Freedonia Analysts Weigh in on International Paper and Graphic Packaging's New Agreement

  30-10-2017 17:48 via prnewswire.com
  
  CLEVELAND, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, International Paper announced that it was combining its consumer packaging business with Graphic Packaging's consumer packaging division.  Despite the nearly identical names of these segments, the transaction is not just about being bigge...
  
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