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Notice Regarding Decision to Make Toray Tonen Specialty Separator Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Lithium-ion Battery 01/20 2012 17:54
Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Akihiro Nikkaku, herein referred to as ¡ÈToray¡É) announced that it today made a decision to make Toray Tonen Specialty Separator Godo Kaisha (headquarters: Nasushiobara, Tochigi prefecture), a 50-50 joint venture with Tonen Chemical Corporation and Tonen Chemical Nasu Corporation (both are subsidiaries of Tonen General Sekiyu K.K. [headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: P. P. Ducom] of ExxonMobil Group), Toray¡Çs 100% owned subsidiary through redemption of the interest held by ExxonMobil Group.¡¡» Read More
Conference Program Unveiled for Inaugural Label Summit Africa
Printing ≫ Label 01/20 2012 08:40
The conference program for the first ever Label Summit Africa has been announced. Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 19-20 March, Label Summit Africa 2012 will examine the opportunities for the label and package printing industry as the rapid growth of supermarkets continues by both local and international chains.
The keynote address will be given by Jay Gouliard, vice president – global segment innovation at Avery Denison Label and Packaging Materials. Highlighting sustainability, Gouliard will look at eco labels and the innovative packaging market. Other presentations on day one include an overview of emerging trends and the latest developments in the African market by Corey Reardon of AWA Alexander Watson Associates and Gill Loubser of PACKAGiNG & Print Media. The virtues of installing a new digital press and creating new business opportunities will be explored through a live case study from leading Californian-based wine label printer Jay Tapp, while Calibre Brand Solutions¡Ç Nigel Deary will discuss innovative label and packaging design and creating packaging that ¡Æsells¡Ç.¡¡» Read More