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CFA Institute Welcomes New CIPM Certificate Holders

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals that promotes the highest standards of professional excellence, announces that 50% of the certificants who sat for the final Expert level exam in the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®) program passed the April 2013 exam. These successful individuals are now able to use the CIPM designation, a mark …

Rio Tinto agrees sale of Eagle project

Rio Tinto has reached a binding agreement to sell its Eagle project to Lundin Mining Corporation for an estimated US$325 million in cash. This transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013 and is subject to regulatory approval. The Eagle project in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States includes …

Copper and Brass Fabricators Council Elects New Director

(Washington, D.C., June 12, 2013) – The Copper and Brass Fabricators Council, Inc. (“CBFC”) today announced the election of a new Director. Mr. William G. Toler, President of Olin Brass, Mill Products (A Subsidiary of Global Brass and Copper, Inc.), located in Louisville, Kentucky, was elected to the Board of Directors for his first term at the June …

KraussMaffei presents large GX machine for the first time at K 2013

  – Globally successful GX series now available with clamping forces up to 9000 kN – Appearance at K 2013 trade show under the motto “Trendgineering”  (Munich, June 12, 2013) The GX series has successfully established itself worldwide one year after launching on the market. KraussMaffei is therefore expanding the range of machines in the …

KraussMaffei will present its proven SpinForm technology on a machine from the GX series for the first time at the K 2013 trade show

  – Expansion of technological expertise on the globally successful GX series– New machine and system technology for the next generation of multicomponent technology – Appearance at K 2013 trade show under the motto “Trendgineering” (Munich, June 12, 2013) KraussMaffei now also offers the GX series for multicomponent technology with the GX SpinForm encompassing a …

KraussMaffei boosts lightweight construction with thermoplasts

  – Fully automatic injection molding of thermoplastic composites – Physical foaming (MuCell) on all-electric AX – Appearance at K 2013 trade show under the motto „Trendgineering“ (Munich, June 12, 2013) Production example of lightweight components made of thermoplasts offered to customers and visitors to KraussMaffei in double live operation at the K 2013 in …

Easy-to-use robot operation from KraussMaffei

    – Robot control system drives the injection molding machine – Robot programming made easy – From simple pick & place applications to complex production cells – Appearance at the K 2013 trade show under the motto “Trendgineering” (Munich, June 12, 2013) Effortless robot programming and flexible automation platforms which can be installed quickly …

KraussMaffei Berstorff demonstrates global system competence for sustainable production solutions at K 2013

    – QuickSwitch technology for high availability – IPC technology for efficient production – Multilayer pipe systems for multifunctional layers – Systems for the production of cross-linked pipes for optimal quality – Appearance at K 2013 trade show under the motto “Trendgineering” (Munich, June 12, 2013) At K 2013 in Düsseldorf (October 16 to …

SKSgi flags off “Bengal College of Polytechnic”

 GROUP SEEKS UNIVERSITY STATUS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL WITH A POSITIVE RESPONSE   Kolkata, June 12, 2013: The Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), Durgapur, a centre of excellence for higher technical education and Biotechnology and an emerging innovation hub in Eastern India, today announced its ambitious expansion plans with the launch of its …

Reducing energy costs and environmental impact with KraussMaffei Berstorff’s EcoStar microwave channel

– Rubber profile production line boosts cost-effectiveness and gives a competitive edge – Booth motto at K 2013: “Trendgineering”   (Hannover, 12th June 2013) At K 2013 in Düsseldorf from October 16 to 23, KraussMaffei Berstorff will showcase the microwave channel of its EcoStar rubber profile production line at its exhibition booth in hall 15 (booth # B27 …