Articles from PR Newswire

1. Five Leading Packaging Companies Combining To Create The World's Sixth-Largest Global Plastics Packaging Company Explore PR Newswire (May 2 2013) Sourcing , Manufacturing & Automotive Five leading packaging companies in North America and Europe today announced they intend to combine in order to operate as one global leader under the banner of Exopack Holdings Sarl, a new Luxembourg company ("the Combined Company").   The combined business will have 63 plants, 8,650 employees and aggregate revenues of more than US$2.5B, making it the sixth-largest plastics packaging company in the world.  Joining Exopack, a U.S.-based producer of flexible paper and plastic packaging, and advanced coatings, will be four leading companies based in Europe – Britton Group, a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer; PACCOR, the second-largest ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Chicago

2. Collaborate to Innovate: Unilever Seeks Help with new Technical Challenges to Support Sustainable Growth Explore PR Newswire (Oct 10 2012) Open Innovation Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods manufacturers, has released a new set of challenges to the world's innovation community to help the business deliver on its sustainable growth agenda. In March 2012, the company's Open... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   London   Unilever

3. Positron Accepts Economic Incentives Offer From The City Of Gary, Indiana For $30 Million Towards 70 MeV Cyclotron Project Explore PR Newswire (Jul 20 2012) GARY, Ind., July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Positron Corporation (OTCBB:POSC), a leading molecular imaging healthcare company, announces approval of a Pledge Resolution for $15 Million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Bonds, from the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Gary, Indiana... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

4. Global Oil and Gas Survey 2012-2013: Market Trends, Marketing Spend and Sales Strategies in the Global Oil and Gas Industry Explore PR Newswire (Jul 4 2012) Sourcing , Fuels & Lubricants , Marketing & Advertising Global Oil and Gas Survey 2012–2013: Market Trends, Marketing Spend and Sales Strategies in the Global Oil and Gas Industry is a new report by ICD Research that analyzes how oil and gas companies' media spend, marketing and sales strategies & practices and business planning are set to change in 2012–2013.Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1gRlt) (Read Full Article)

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5. Supply Chain Distinction Awards - Rewarding Europe's Leading Supply Chain Innovators Explore PR Newswire (Jul 2 2012) Supplier Diversity , Value creation The 5th Annual Supply Chain Distinction Awards on Wednesday 20th June 2012, was attended by over 400 supply chain, logistics, distribution and procurement experts from over 200 leading manufacturing companies from in and around Europe.  The ceremony was held at the Maritim Hotel Berlin, Germany and was hosted with great enthusiasm by Douglas Kent, Director, Supply Chain Council who announced the following winners.......................... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   IBM   Germany   Berlin

6. Chinese auto giant SAIC Motor celebrates opening of new North American Operations Center in Michigan Explore PR Newswire (Jun 27 2012) Supplier Diversity , Manufacturing & Automotive BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation USA, Inc. (SAIC USA) recently unveiled their new North American Operations Center in Birmingham, Michigan, marking an important step in creating a stronger connection between the US and... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Michigan   General Motors   Shanghai

7. Wison wins Puerto la Cruz oil refinery in Venezuela Explore PR Newswire (Jun 27 2012) Resources CARACAS, Venezuela, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Wison Engineering Ltd. ("Wison Engineering"), China's largest private sector chemical engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) service provider has been officially awarded an EPC contract today by PDVSA Petroleo, S.A.... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Opec   China   Indonesia

8. Aluminium Billet Production set to climb at an annual compound annual growth rate of 4.4 per cent from 2010 to 2016 in Asia, Finds Frost & Sullivan Explore PR Newswire (Jun 27 2012) Construction , Manufacturing & Automotive , Marketing & Advertising SINGAPORE, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The boom in the construction sector is rippling into the aluminium extrudes market for various applications, giving a huge boost to the aluminium billet market. The growing automotive and industrial sectors in Malaysia, Taiwan,... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Taiwan   India   Asia

9. Direct Insite Corp. Signs Major Contract to Provide E-Invoicing Platform to American Multinational Confectionery, Food and Beverage Conglomerate Explore PR Newswire (Jun 26 2012) Procurement Technology FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Insite Corp. (OTC BB: DIRI), a leading provider of cloud-based e-invoicing solutions for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payments Automation, today announced that it has signed a major customer contract for an American... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   SAP

10. SAP to Expand Cloud Presence with Acquisition of Ariba Explore PR Newswire (May 22 2012) Procurement Technology SAP and Ariba just announced that SAP's subsidiary, SAP America, Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire Ariba, the leading cloud-based business commerce network, for $4.3Bn. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Ariba   SAP   U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

11. High Liner Foods Reports Substantial Progress On Its Sustainability Commitment Explore PR Newswire (Mar 12 2012) Sustainable Procurement Seafood company nearly doubles certified sustainable seafood purchases in 2011 compared to prior year.  High Liner Foods Inc. announced today that it has made significant progress since the company announced its sustainability commitment in late 2010, when it set a goal of sourcing all of its seafood from certified sustainable or responsible fisheries and aquaculture farms by the end of 2013. "It's very encouraging to see the progress High Liner has made in such a short time," said Jim Cannon, CEO of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, High Liner's NGO partner. "High Liner's commitment to sustainability and efforts ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Atlantic   Mexico   Russia

12. Enterprise Social Networking to Revolutionize Workplace, Says NIA Explore PR Newswire (Jan 17 2012) Online Supply Communities Enterprise Social Networking to Revolutionize Workplace, Says NIA. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   IBM   Microsoft

13. GoldenSource Opens Singapore Office Explore PR Newswire (Dec 22 2011) People on the move GoldenSource, a leading provider of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions, has announced that it has opened an office in Singapore, its fifth office in the APAC region. David Chew has been appointed as Sales Director... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   London   New York   Bloomberg

14. Representatives of Native Enterprises Testify Before Michigan Senate Committee on 8(a) Tribal Economic Development Opportunities in Michigan Explore PR Newswire (Dec 21 2011) Supplier Diversity Some of the nation's leading experts on the Native 8(a) program testified before Michigan's Senate Economic Development Committee on December 14, 2011 about the importance of Native 8(a) as part of  the state's... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   America   Washington

15. USHCC Applauds Secretary Geithner for Treasury Hitting Small Business Contracting Goals Explore PR Newswire (Dec 16 2011) Supplier Diversity The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today cheered Secretary Geithner and the staff of the U.S. Department of the Treasury for their landmark achievement of hitting their small business contracting goals.... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Washington

16. "Get Ready! Dynamic Shift Coming in Commodities," Says Stephen Smith. Explore PR Newswire (Dec 14 2011) Metals & Minerals At Smith McKenna precious metals trading advisors, Stephen Smith, the company's founder, is an expert at accurately forecasting gold, silver, copper and other precious metal commodities market trends. "Movements in spot... (Read Full Article)

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17. Redesigned OrderZone.com Now Offers Over 40,000 Business Products Explore PR Newswire (Dec 13 2011) Procurement Technology OrderZone, a business-to-business platform for purchasing a wide variety of business products and services, announces the launch of its redesigned B2B marketplace, OrderZone.com. The redesigned site features more than 40,000 products... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Chicago

18. TRACE Releases Report on Bribe Demands in the United States Explore PR Newswire (Dec 6 2011) Procurement Ethics TRACE released the 2011 BRIBEline United States Report today, the organization's seventh analysis of demands for bribes reported in specific countries.  Previous reports have analyzed patterns of bribe demands in Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, Russia, India and China. "The United States Report is another important contribution to the prevention of bribery," said TRACE Founder and President Alexandra Wrage. "BRIBEline provides greater insight into what bribe transactions look like. Companies, in turn, can shift employee training from an academic or legal analysis to a more practical, real-world discussion about what to look for and how to respond." The United States Report ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Brazil

19. Consumers Energy's Pure Michigan Business Connect Awards $170 Million; More Work and Job Creation for State Firms Explore PR Newswire (Dec 5 2011) Supplier Diversity , Construction , Capital Equipment More Michigan companies are getting contracts and creating jobs as a result of Consumers Energy's new "Michigan preferred" purchasing strategy. Since joining the state's Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) initiative, Consumers... (Read Full Article)

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20. China suppliers focus on emerging markets as export orders from Europe soften -- Global Sources survey shows Explore PR Newswire (Nov 28 2011) Sourcing China suppliers are boosting overseas shipments to developing countries amid softening exports to Europe as the region grapples with its debt crisis. More than 40 percent of respondents in a survey conducted by Global Sources said they will increase deliveries to South and Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe in the months ahead. The Asia-Pacific is also an attractive alternative, particularly because of China's free trade agreement with many countries in the region. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   China   Hong Kong

21. Gregory Calhoun Introduces New Procurement Opportunities for Minority and Woman-Owned Firms Explore PR Newswire (Nov 23 2011) Supplier Diversity , People on the move Gregory Calhoun has accepted the prestigious challenge to lead the way in developing economic opportunity for the minority and woman-owned business community. He will serve as Chairman of the Board of Diversity Business Exchange, an organization that connects qualified MWBEs with private sector colleges and universities that have the need to procure the goods and services that they provide. Calhoun has partnered with the Coalition for Educational Success, a group that serves more than 350,000 students on 478 campuses in 41 states and other interested parties, to ensure that this initiative has the support that it needs to create ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   America   Washington

22. Adform Revolutionizes European Display Advertising by Being the First Pan-European Demand Side Platform Explore PR Newswire (Nov 20 2011) Marketing & Advertising Adform has recently introduced features in real time bidding. By adding this, it has become the most comprehensive player in online display advertising in Europe and is now also a demand side... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   London

23. Freightquote.com Reveals a New Face to Its Online Presence Explore PR Newswire (Nov 16 2011) Procurement Technology , Transport & Logistics Freightquote.com has launched a new website to reflect the company's dedication to solutions-driven technology. The newly renovated site features a more streamlined navigation with a clean, professional look. It highlights Freightquote.com's... (Read Full Article)

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24. Inspirage Unveils Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Offering Powered by Oracle Explore PR Newswire (Nov 10 2011) Outsourcing , Procurement Technology Inspirage announced that it will be offering Value Chain Planning as a Service – Powered by Oracle Value Chain Planning.  Available on a subscription basis, this offering combines Oracle Value Chain Planning applications with... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Washington   India   Oracle

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