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Amtek inks pact with Tokyo-based Riken to set up iron casting foundry

This JV will strengthen Amtek's position in engine camshafts which is a performance critical engine component

ABB India eyes to tap solar industry with remote monitoring technology

The automation major is reportedly holding talks with companies in Gujarat involved in solar power sector to understand their requirements

SRF to invest Rs 113 crore for specialty chemicals plant

The company reports a robust 127% YoY jump in net profit at Rs 99 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2014

Metamaterials can have a disruptive impact on industries

Cost-effective manufacturing will be key to commercial adoption of novel materials that can help create devices like superlenses and improved antennas, says Lux Research

Engaging with detractors, the best means to minimise brand damage

Some of the biggest companies in the world have suffered intense public criticism in recent years in part because they have not been open to talking to their critics

Samsung to collaborate with MSME Ministry to set up technical schools

Ten MSME-Samsung Technical Schools will be set up across India with the first school being opened in Delhi

Government plans to revive sick fertiliser plants

For this purpose, Ananth Kumar, Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, holds a meeting to discuss issues relating to revival of sick units of FCIL and HFCL

Altem Technologies wins India SME 100 award

Through its initiative printmyCAD.com, the company attempts to help people experience the benefits of 3D printing in various designs without any charges

Motherson completes Stoneridge's wiring harness business acquisition

With this acquisition, Motherson Sumi Systems now has over 45 plants related to wiring harness business

Gulf Oil to invest Rs 120-cr to set up lubricant plant in Chennai

The company also plans to increase the capacity of its existing plant at Silvassa in Dadra and Nager Haveli from 75,000 KL to 90,000 KL

Global specialty silicas market to reach $6.9 bn

Continued economic advances in developing countries such as China and India will bolster gains in demand for specialty silicas, says a Freedonia Group report

Shivang Technocrats to partner with Sweden's Lareda Mekan

The JV will focus on offering a portfolio of quality products to major automotive OEMs and other European clients

JSW Steel to invest $22 billion to raise capacity to 40 mt by 2025

This financial year, the company has planned capital expenditure of about Rs 7,000 crore

Govt to benefit $1.1 bn by promoting domestic solar manufacturing

While supporting domestic industry could result in moderately higher price of solar power in the short run, the cost curve would fall in the medium term as scale and supply chains develop, says ISMA -

Siemens wins Power Grid Corp's Rs 411-cr order

Automation major to supply static var compensators at three substation locations

Anti-dumping duty on PTA import creates rift between producers and polyester companies

While PTA producers welcome the move, PTA users - such as polyester companies - feel it will hurt the industry as manufacturing cost will go up

ICVL buys Rio Tinto's coal assets in Mozambique for $50 mn

The Mozambique acquisition by ICVL can provide long-term coking coal security as Indian steel companies need higher input of raw material to fuel their growth

Dow Corning opens application development centre in Mumbai

The centre will allow Dow Corning to offer customised silicon-based solutions in key industries like automotive, beauty and personal care, construction, household care, packaging and textile

AkzoNobel joins hand with SERIS for solar cell research

Both will explore low-cost methods to produce high-efficiency silicon wafer solar cells

"India should take a lead in construction chemicals research"

In this interview, A J Charles and M A Waheed, the Directors and Founders of Perma Construction Aids, explain the importance of construction chemicals for India, which is all set to witness a boom in