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Epson has reported a 17.9% net sales increase for the fiscal year 2013-14, ending on March 31, from the previous year. The company achieved ¥1,003.6bn in net sales ($9.7bn), and said it exceeded the threshold of ¥1,000bn for the first time since 2008.
Richard Hough is exhibiting the latest version of its Roberto roll, for nonwovens squeezing, incorporating two notable innovations in Hall E7 at Stand E12 at ITMA Asia + CITME.
Updated rules for a European patent court were signed into law in Strasburg today by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union and will formally enter the EU's Statute book. The rules on the jurisdiction of courts and recognition of judgements (the so-called ‘Brussels I Regulation’) complete the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection, and pave the way for the Unified Patent Court to enter into force, in a move designed to help companies and inventors protect their patents.
Insight15 May 2014Russia's leading textile producers are pressing the Russian government to approve a package of measures aimed at supporting the industry. The measures were developed at last month’s International Forum of Light Industry: ‘Russia : Light industry : Present and Future’, staged in Moscow.
News14 May 2014Bayer MaterialScience has developed a complete product range of materials for synthetic leather and speciality coated textiles. The materials are intended for use in footwear, apparel and accessories for fashion and sport, and automotive interiors.