Talks will continue later to try to save the troubled construction firm Carillion amid reports it could collapse by Monday. Its future is being discussed at high-level Whitehall meetings, the BBC understands. The government contractor is involved in major projects such as the HS2 high-speed rail line, as well as managing schools and prisons. Carillion… Continue reading Carillion crunch rescue talks to resume
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Carillion’s woes
UK construction firm Carillion is in huge financial trouble. The UK’s second-largest construction company is shouldering a whopping £1.5bn debt pile and some fear it could collapse into administration. The big concern is over the disruption this might cause, given Carillion holds so many government contracts – from building hospitals to managing schools. It also… Continue reading Carillion’s woes
Ford Revives Ranger as Truck Sales Boom Beckons Return to U.S.
Big-truck king Ford Motor Co. has been missing out on soaring mid-size pickup sales. It’s now bringing its Ranger model back to make up for lost time. The American version of the Ranger debuting Sunday at the Detroit auto show and going on sale next year reverses course on Ford’s 2011 decision to depart what… Continue reading Ford Revives Ranger as Truck Sales Boom Beckons Return to U.S.
TriForce Tokens Blockchain Gaming Welcomes Angel Investor David Drake to Advisory Board
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Blockchain-powered gaming platform TriForce Tokens is pleased to bring on board LDJ Capital Chairman David Drake as an adviser, strengthening its bid to revolutionize the multi-billion dollar online gaming industry with proven venture capital expertise. Triforce Tokens has reached yet another significant milestone in recognition and acceptance, with renowned venture capitalist… Continue reading TriForce Tokens Blockchain Gaming Welcomes Angel Investor David Drake to Advisory Board
Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers
Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers 30 mins ago by Mark Kane Fastned charging station Dutch company Fastned is covering the Netherlands, Germany and other European countries with fast chargers, but what Fastned’s doing really fast is selling bonds. Fastned charging station In just 10 days, the company was… Continue reading Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers
Airbus Supplier GKN Spurns $9.5 Billion Bid
GKN Plc rejected an unsolicited approach from Melrose Industries Plc and said it will split itself in two rather than than accept a 7 billion-pound ($9.5 billion) takeover offer that it says undervalues the U.K. maker of aerospace and automotive components. GKN shares surged as much as 28 percent to an all-time high after the… Continue reading Airbus Supplier GKN Spurns $9.5 Billion Bid
1,878,100 automobiles sold:Audi closes 2017 with new record-breaking sales
“Despite a very challenging situation we achieved positive growth in all core markets in 2017 and achieved a new record-breaking sales result worldwide. Every single market contributed to this outcome. This demonstrates the attractiveness of our product portfolio to our customers,” says Bram Schot, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. Since June,… Continue reading 1,878,100 automobiles sold:Audi closes 2017 with new record-breaking sales
FCA moves Ram production to Mich., gives $2K bonuses
2017 Ram Power Wagon(Photo: FCA) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will invest $1 billion at its Warren Truck Assembly plant to bring production of its Ram Heavy Duty truck to the U.S. from Mexico. The company said Thursday the move will add 2,500 jobs in Metro Detroit by 2020, when the plant retooling is completed. The… Continue reading FCA moves Ram production to Mich., gives $2K bonuses
FCA Announces Plan to Invest More Than $1 Billion in Michigan Plant, Add 2,500 New Jobs
January 11, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA announced today two actions made possible in part by the passage of U.S. tax reform legislation late last year — an additional investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations and a special payment to recognize employees for their continued efforts toward the success of the Company. First, the Company confirmed that… Continue reading FCA Announces Plan to Invest More Than $1 Billion in Michigan Plant, Add 2,500 New Jobs
Panasonic Develops “Halogen-free Ultra-low Transmission Loss Circuit Board Material” for Millimeter-wave Band Antennas
Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation has developed “Halogen-free Ultra-low Transmission Loss Circuit Board Material (Product No. R-5515)”. This material is suitable for millimeter-wave band [1] antenna circuit boards and will start mass production in April 2019. It achieves the industry’s lowest(*1) transmission loss [2] in the millimeter-wave band signal with thermosetting resins. As the result,… Continue reading Panasonic Develops “Halogen-free Ultra-low Transmission Loss Circuit Board Material” for Millimeter-wave Band Antennas