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Ecolint names Nicolas Péjout as director general
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Ecolint has appointed Nicolas Péjout as director general after an international search, with the role taking effect at the end of August 2026. The Geneva-based international school says his background in higher education, public service and…
Depur expands custom ODM automotive spray primer capabilities
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Depur says it is broadening its automotive aerosol manufacturing to meet rising demand for customized maintenance and surface-preparation products.
Contactor market to hit $0.75 million by 2035 on EVs and automation
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The global contactor market is projected to grow from $0.4084 million in 2025 to $0.7523 million by 2035, a 6.3% CAGR, as electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial automation increase demand for high-performance switching devices.
Michigan trial links Kelpak to higher Gala apple yield and size
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A 2025 Michigan field trial on mature Gale Gala trees found that four foliar applications of Kelpak boosted yield, fruit size and tree efficiency versus the grower standard.
JustLuxe names TROPA Reposado the coolest tequila bottle of 2026
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JustLuxe released its 2026 Guide to the 10 Coolest Tequila Bottles, ranking TROPA Reposado No. 1 ahead of Clase Azul, Don Julio 1942 and Fortaleza.
Functional service providers market seen reaching $38.56 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global functional service providers market will more than double from $15.43 billion in 2024 to $38.56 billion by 2035, lifted by regulatory pressure, outsourcing demand and technology adoption.
Lidding films market seen rising to $7.59 billion by 2035
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The global lidding films market is forecast to grow from $4.69 billion in 2025 to $7.59 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future.
Nonwoven packaging market seen nearly doubling by 2035
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The global nonwoven packaging market is projected to rise from $42.1 billion in 2025 to $88.7 billion by 2035, driven by demand for sustainable, lightweight and durable packaging across e-commerce, healthcare and consumer goods.
Kay Louise Bowen’s thriller wins NYC Big Book Award
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Kay Louise Bowen’s novel Secrets II Vengeance & Revenge was named a winner in the Psychological Thriller category at the NYC Big Book Award, adding international recognition to her earlier Independent Press Award success.
Five Chinese stone-cutting machine makers serve global buyers
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Five registered Chinese manufacturers are supplying natural stone cutting equipment to buyers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America as multi-wire and diamond wire technology reshapes stone processing.
Five Chinese ball valve makers highlighted in 2026 review
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A 2026 review singles out five Chinese ball valve manufacturers for buyers comparing certification, materials, pressure range and application fit. Zhejiang Dico Valve Co., Ltd. is the most detailed case, with published test data, a dedicated…
Foshan Texin touts precision upgrades in roll-up door forming machines
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Foshan Texin Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. says its roll-up door forming machines are designed to improve accuracy, speed and changeover time for global buyers.
Don Worley joins post-apocalyptic thriller Out of the Ashes
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Don Worley has joined the cast of Out of the Ashes as the villain Vernon and will also serve as an executive producer on the Steven C. Miller-directed action thriller.
Rovos Rail opens 2027 gamebird safari bookings for U.S. travelers
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Luxury Rail Safaris has opened American booking for Rovos Rail’s 2027 Highveld Wingshooting Safari, an eight-day South African hunting trip aboard the Pride of Africa.
Minno says it remains independent and warns buyers to verify authorized devices
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Minno LLC says it has not been renamed, acquired, merged, dissolved or rebranded, and it is urging enterprise, industrial and government buyers to check that rugged devices come from authorized channels.
Manganese market to reach $49.87B by 2035 as battery demand rises
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The manganese market is projected to grow from $35.32 billion in 2026 to $49.87 billion by 2035, driven by steelmaking, EV batteries and energy-storage demand.
Founders Foundation launches first Green Economy Accelerator
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Founders Foundation has launched its first Green Economy Accelerator, bringing 13 South African entrepreneurs into a nine-month programme that started with an inaugural event in Sandton on August 6, 2026. The initiative aims to help founders in…
India carpet tiles market seen tripling by 2035
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India’s carpet tiles market is forecast to rise from $1.26 billion in 2026 to $3.02 billion by 2035, driven by commercial real estate growth, modular flooring adoption and sustainability demand.
Luxury Rail Safaris launches US site for Rovos Rail with dollar pricing
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Luxury Rail Safaris has launched a dedicated US website for Rovos Rail, giving American travelers full itinerary, suite and pricing details in US dollars.
Biosimilars market seen hitting $193.2B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global biosimilars market will rise from $40.2 billion in 2025 to $193.2 billion by 2035, driven by patent expirations, regulatory expansion and demand for lower-cost biologics.
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