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APL Apollo launches colour coated pipes for rust prevention
For painting of steel pipes, APL Apollo uses technology imported from Turkey and has set up a facility at its Murbad (near Mumbai) manufacturing site for this purpose
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PSUs sign six MoUs with global firms for collaboration at Hannover fair
PSUs - BHEL, REIL, Instrumentations Ltd and HMT - have tied up with overseas firm for collaboration in the field of machine tools, engineering tools, etc
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BHEL commissions 2,400-MW OP Jindal Thermal Power Project
The company has commissioned the fourth 600 MW thermal unit at Jindal STPP in Chhattisgarh
Alstom T&D bags Euro 8.5 mn order from BARC
As per the order, the company will provide a 220/11 kV, 25/31.5 MVA substation for BARC's Challakere unit in Chitradurga, Karnataka
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AspenTech acquires Blowdown software technology
The addition of Blowdown will give AspenTech customers the ability to model depressurisation scenarios, which is a critical activity in the design and operation of every process plant
Biofuels can offer solution to farmer's woes: Nitin Gadkari
Biofuels can be socio-economic change agents as it would address crucial issues of farmer suicides, agri surpluses (in the sugar, wheat & rice industries) and fuel economy, says the minister
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China to rely on alternative fuels to reduce dependence on foreign oil
Coal-to-ethanol conversion offers the most potential, as China focuses on limiting imports today and cultivating greener fuels for tomorrow, according to Lux Research
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BASF expands construction chemicals capacity in India with new plant in AP
The company has opened a new plant at Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) to meet the growing demands for durable and energy efficient construction materials
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Govt plans to set up medical devices parks to boost indigenous production
First such park expected to be built in Gujarat
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Responsible corporate citizenship: Sharing social value to create business sense
Statutory obligation has forced chemical companies to turn philanthropist. However, companies will have to align their social welfare programs with their business goals for long-term gains
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PM Narendra Modi pitches for 'Make in India' at Hannover fair in Germany
In his inaugural address, Modi made a strong pitch for 'Make in India' initiative and urged global CEOs to invest in India, who is the partner country at the Hannover trade fair
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Indian Railways to set up design centre at National Institute of Design campus
The centre, located at NID campus in Ahmedabad, will develop new designs for further improving the passenger amenities and put into use soon on Indian Railways
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L&T inks pact with Areva for Jaitapur nuclear power project
The agreement aims to maximise localisation for the nuclear power plant, which will be based on Areva's EPR nuclear reactor - a third generation advanced pressurised water reactor
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Low cost automation: A boon for auto component SMEs?
In addition to simplifying the process, low cost automation reduces the manual content without changing the basic setup
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Sharda Motor forms JV with Japan's Toyo Seat
The JV, which is expected to begin commercial operations in August/September 2015, will manufacture four wheeler seat components for India & exports market
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Clean Energy Access Network aims to provide energy access to 300 mn people
CLEAN has been formed with an aim to expand access to clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy services and catalyse the decentralised clean energy sector in India
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Ashland to sell Valvoline's car-care products assets to Highlander Partners
Car-care products represented less than four percent of Valvoline's $2 billion in sales for the 12 months ended December 31, 2014
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Phase change material: Can it led a revolution in refrigeration tech?
If introduced, PCM, which has the ability to store and release large amounts of heat/energy while maintaining a constant temperature, can prove to be a boon to the refrigeration industry
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Steel ministry & companies to jointly set up research mission
The initial corpus for setting up of SRTMI is to the tune of Rs 200 crore wherein Rs 100 crore will come from the ministry, while the participating companies will contribute the rest
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"Lifting of sanctions to give boost to Iranian oil exports"
The deal will also potentially help the country to further its science and technological progress, especially in areas like nanotechnology
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