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Temporary Documents On Reusable Paper.
Photo: Xerox researchers have developed an experimental printing technology that could someday replace printed pages that are used for just a brief time before being discarded. The project is a collaborative development between the Xerox Research Centre of Canada and PARC (Palo Alto Research Center Inc.). Paul Smith, manager of XRCC’s new materials design and synthesis lab, shows the 16-hour disappearing capabilities of the temporary documents. (Photo credit: Greig Reekie)
TORONTO and PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 27, 2006 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) scientists have invented a way to make prints whose images last only a day, so that the paper can be used again and again. The technology, which is still in a preliminary state, blurs the line between paper documents and digital displays and could ultimately lead to a significant reduction in paper use.
The experimental printing technology, a collaboration between the Xerox Research Centre of Canada and PARC (Palo Alto Research Center Inc.), could someday replace printed pages that are used for just a brief time before being discarded. Xerox estimates that as many as two out of every five pages printed in the office are for what it calls "daily" use, like e-mails, Web pages and reference materials that have been printed for a single viewing.
While potential users have shown interest in transient documents, there is still much to be done if the technology is to be commercialized. "This will remain a research project for some time," said Eric Shrader, PARC area manager, industrial inkjet systems. "Our experiments prove that it can be done, and that is the first step, but not the only one, to developing a system that is commercially viable."
PARC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox. It consistently creates value through its inventions and innovations by embedding them in the products, solutions and services of its strategic sponsors, using them as the foundation for creating new businesses, or licensing them to technology customers.
Xerox has filed for patents on the technology, which it calls "erasable paper." It is currently part of a laboratory project that focuses on the concept of future dynamic documents.
Xerox Corporation is the world’s largest document management company. A nearly $16 billion technology and services enterprise, Xerox develops and markets innovative technologies, products and solutions that customers can depend upon to improve business results.
"Despite our reliance on computers to share and process information, there is still a strong dependence on the printed page for reading and absorbing content. Of course, we'd all like to use less paper, but we know from talking with customers that many people still prefer to work with information on paper. Self-erasing documents for short-term use offers the best of both worlds," said Paul Smith, manager of XRCC's new materials design and synthesis lab.
To develop erasable paper, researchers needed to identify ways to create temporary images. The "a-ha" moment came from developing compounds that change color when they absorb a certain wavelength of light but then will gradually disappear. In its present version, the paper self-erases in about 16-24 hours and can be used multiple times.
While scientists at XRCC work on the chemistry of the technology, their counterparts at PARC - the birthplace of the laser printer - are investigating ways to build a device that could write the image onto the special paper. PARC researchers developed a prototype "printer" that creates the image on the paper using a light bar that provides a specific wavelength of light as a writing source. The written image fades naturally over time or can be immediately erased by exposing it to heat.
Temporary documents are part of Xerox's ongoing investments in sustainable innovation - or "green products" - that deliver measurable benefits to the environment, such as solid ink printing technology, which generates 90 percent less waste than comparable laser printers; more energy-efficient printers, copiers and multifunction devices; and other paper-saving innovations.
The Xerox Innovation Group conducts work in color science, computing, digital imaging, work practices, electromechanical systems, novel materials, linguistics, work practice analysis, and nanotechnology connected to Xerox's expertise in printing and document management.
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More Options for Customers to Explore Europe in Depth.
UTRECHT, Netherlands, November 28 -- The Eurail group G.I.E. is offering its customers even more choice in European rail travel by increasing its product range to include new passes and country combinations from 2007.
PHOTO: Regional train Lisboa - Cascais. PHOTO LOCATION - UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS. (Source: EURAIL GROUP G.I.E.)
Eurail's popular National Pass range, offering travellers the possibility to discover a single country in depth, will have more countries in its portfolio with Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg), Croatia, Ireland, Italy and Portugal available from January 1, thereby increasing the total number of passes to 15.
In addition, the Eurail Regional Pass, created three years ago to allow unlimited travel in two bordering countries, will also have new countries combinations on offer. In 2007, customers will be able to choose Austria and Hungary or Italy and Spain in addition to the 16 other passes already available.
In addition to the Eurail National and Regional Passes, Eurail continues to offer the Eurail Select Pass, valid for 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries chosen by the traveller, as well as the original Eurailpass (renamed to Eurail Global Pass), covering a total of 18 countries, for people wishing to discover as much of Europe as possible.
The Eurail Group comprises 27 railways and shipping lines, as well as several bonus partners.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- Leading Argentine companies traded in the United States took part in the first "Argentine Corporate Day" held at the New York Stock Exchange headquarters.
PHOTO: Argentine companies ringing the opening bell at the Argentine Corporate Day at the New York Stock Exchange.
The event was attended by the main executives -- CEOs, CFOs, and directors -- of major companies from Argentina, representing a broad spectrum of economic activity, notably, Banco Hipotecario, Banco Macro, Cresud, IRSA, Metro Gas, Telecom Argentina, Tenaris and TGS.
The purpose of the gathering was to reinforce the presence of Argentine companies in the international market, in view of the growing interest that this country has been awakening among investors.
During the day, executives presented the main development projects of their companies at a press conference and in meetings with investors.
The day began at the New York Stock Exchange with the traditional opening bell, the signal for the start of trading, initiated by Argentine executives, followed by a large press conference with the international and Argentine media.
During a luncheon prior to the schedule of meetings with investors, the Argentine executives, together with representatives from banks, investment funds and government authorities, attended a panel titled "Argentina: Business Prospects for 2007".
The event included participation from three panelists: Sergio Berensztein (Director of Di Tella University), Gustavo Canonero (Deutsche Bank New York) and Walter Molano (BCP Securities). The panelists emphasized Argentina's considerable growth and good prospects as reflected in social and economic indicators.
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BOSTON -- Nov. 27, 2006 -- Arthur Frommer, the foremost authority on budget travel, will join a host of esteemed speakers at the 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show, scheduled to be held March 23-25, 2007 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.
Photo: Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, November 2006 Issue.
Frommer will be joined by his daughter, travel expert Pauline Frommer. Pauline is carrying on the family legacy, creating her own new series of travel books designed to bring budget travel to a new generation. The Frommers will address the show's 9,000+ expected attendees on Saturday, March 24.
Photo: Frommer's Italy 2000
The 2nd Annual Boston Globe Travel Show will showcase travel destinations from around the world while highlighting both cultural exhibits and vacation activities. A diverse set of travel exhibitors and suppliers, representing every segment of the travel industry, will offer detailed information on trips to every region of the world.
In addition to the host of prominent speakers, The Boston Globe Travel Show will feature Destination Pavilions showcasing both overseas and domestic destinations and tourism boards. Vacation Experience Areas will offer samples of experiences a traveler could expect from destinations around the world, such as culinary tasting and cooking demonstrations, luxury spa treatments, activities such as golf swings and diving and kayaking pools, as well as original and indigenous music and dance from cultures around the world.
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Photo: Airbus A330-200
The A330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders. This shows a strong market endorsement of Airbus’ environmentally friendly, long-range twin-engine in production aircraft which is leader in the medium to extended range category. The milestone was reached with the firm order, previously announced, for six A330-200s by TAM, Airbus’ largest customer in Latin America.
Photo: KLM Airbus A330 Advertisement (Copyright KLM)
The A330-300 is the world’s lowest operating cost per seat aircraft in its segment, typically accommodating 335 passengers in two classes for regional operations or 295 travellers in three classes on long-haul routes of up to10,500km/5,650nm. Today, the A330-300 is the reference for airlines serving intra-Asia routes.
The smaller capacity A330-200 has a range of 12,500km/6,750nm with 253 passengers in a comfort three-class seating arrangement. The A330-200 can easily serve non-stop destinations from Latin America to North America and Europe, from Asia to major US West Coast as well as operating economically on medium ranges.
Airbus is headquartered in Toulouse, France.
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Photo: TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre
On November 9th 2006, an independent international jury of watch experts, journalists, retailers and historians named TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 360 the “2006 Sports Watch of the Year” at the sixth annual Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix.
The Carrera Calibre 360 chronograph — the world’s most accurate mechanical chronograph beating at 360,000 vibrations/hour — was selected over 10 other nominees drawn from the world’s most prestigious watch making workshops and manufactures.
Launched to great acclaim in a limited edition of 360 at BaselWorld 2006, the Carrera Calibre 360 Steel Limited Edition is a high-prestige incarnation of 2005’s Calibre 360 Concept Chronograph, the first mechanical wrist chronograph to measure and display time to 1/100th of a second — ten times faster than any other mechanical wristwatch movement on the market today.
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Photo: "Noitulove" or "Evolution" spelled backwards. The most awarded TV commercial of the past year was created by AMV BBDO for Guinness.
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Torre Agbar in Barcelona.
Photo: In the 465-ft. Torre Agbar tower in Barcelona, Spain, offices, conference rooms, parking levels and technical facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art fire alarm and extinguisher systems from Siemens Building Technologies.
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Photo: Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO Bill Ford (left) joins Arvind Mathew, managing director and president of Ford India, for the debut of the all-new Ford Fiesta in New Delhi.
DEARBORN, Nov. 2006 -- India is on the cusp of enormous economic growth and Ford India is well positioned to capitalize on it, said Arvind Mathew, Ford India president and managing director, in a presentation to employees in Dearborn earlier this year.
Increasing affluence and mobility and a developing infrastructure are driving India's auto industry growth.
India is a "small car" market and Ford India's hottest selling cars are the entry-level Ikon and the upscale Fiesta. The Ikon is marketed to tech-savvy young professionals who are seeking to buy their first car.
"It is an exciting time to do business in India," Mathew said. "The country has one of the largest populations in the world and a massive rising middle class of young professionals for whom owning a car is within reach. The possibilities for growth are astounding."
Photo: Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO Bill Ford tours the company's manufacturing facility in Maraimalai Nagar, near Chennai, India.
Industry experts recognize India is one of the key "BRIC" economies driving growth in the automotive sector along with Brazil, Russia and China. According to CSM Worldwide, an auto-industry research firm, vehicle production in India is expected to exceed 1.8 million in 2007, nearly double the output in 2003 and quadruple the output of 10 years ago.
"Demand will remain strong in mature markets like the U.S. and Japan, but nowhere near as strong as the double-digit growth in countries like India," said Maseki Taketani, a director of CSM Worldwide. "Automakers must succeed in India to remain viable in the global market place."
Ford India's focus on customer service and fuel-efficient mid-size cars like the entry-level Ikon and the upscale Fiesta has the company poised for success in the burgeoning market.
"We saw 154 percent growth in sales in September 2006 and 142 percent growth in October," said Scott McCormack, Ford India vice president of Marketing, Sales & Service. "Almost 95 percent of vehicles are financed in India, in part because the country has very high per capita income growth. The perception that you own your car forever is diminishing and the period of ownership is shortening."
With rapid urbanization underway and an increasing number of consumers eager to buy a car, India promises to take center stage alongside economic juggernaut China over the next 10 years.
"India's time has arrived," McCormack said. "Indians believe in themselves and they're confident they'll be a world leader."
This year's India Customer Satisfaction Index Study by J.D. Power Asia Pacific ranked Ford second only to dominant domestic automaker Maruti Suzuki thanks in large part to the success of Ford's Quality Care service program at dealerships.
"The program helps dealers deliver consistent service," said Uma Umashankar, Ford India general manager, Customer Service Organization (CSO). "The program is a source of pride for participating dealers and we're working to implement the program throughout our dealer body.
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A lamp that thinks for itself.
Photo: Time switches or other systems are no longer necessary with this lamp because it switches on and off on its own and is optically adjusted to the current brightness of the surroundings. With the Dulux EL Sensor, Osram offers operating and lighting comfort in addition to maximized cost-efficiency for your exterior lighting setup. On top of that, because of its different operating times it also give the impression that people are at home, an advantageous contribution to home security. (Photo: Osram)
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PHOTO: David Blaine, who successfully escaped from a gyroscope hanging 40 feet above Times Square on Thanksgiving, today joined Major George A. Hood of The Salvation Army to host 100 deserving kids on a shopping spree at Target.
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Photo: Tiger Woods, the world's top-ranked professional golfer and Buick endorser since 2000, stands next to the Buick Enclave crossover concept. Woods is slated to join GM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner in LA on Nov. 28 to introduce the production version. X06CC_BU028 (United States)
Photo: Chevrolet Sequel in Shanghai China.
LOS ANGELES – The General Motors portfolio at the Los Angeles Auto Show continues the company’s ongoing and dramatic product resurgence, with a focus on cars and SUVs that feature sophisticated, globally inspired designs as well as advanced, fuel-saving technologies.
The show will feature all-new entries by Buick, GMC and Saturn – including two of the four hybrid models GM will launch in calendar year 2007, as well as a resurrection of Cadillac’s Platinum Series and special-edition Saab models that commemorate the vehicle brand’s 60 th anniversary. Chevrolet will highlight two hydrogen fuel cell models – the Sequel and the Equinox Fuel Cell – that provide show goers with a glimpse of clean, petroleum-free transportation.
“We always look forward to the L.A. Auto Show because Los Angeles is such an important market for trend-setting cars and trucks,” said GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, who will kick off media days as the keynote speaker at the Motor Press Guild breakfast. “Besides launching a number of exciting new production cars, trucks and crossovers, we’ll also demonstrate our commitment to addressing fuel economy and environmental concerns with several very important advanced technology vehicles.”
According to the recently issued 2007 EPA Fuel Economy Guide, GM leads the industry with more vehicles that achieve an EPA-estimated 30 mpg or more on the highway. For the 2007 model year, GM offers 23 such vehicles, up from 14 in 2006.
Here are the specific models that GM will highlight in L.A. :
* 2008 Buick Enclave
* 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
* 2008 Saturn Vue
* Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid
* Saab 9-3 60 th Anniversary Edition
* Saab 9-5 60 th Anniversary Edition
* HUMMER HO 2 Design Concept (Design Challenge entry)
* Cadillac Platinum Series (XLR, STS, DTS)
* Cadillac DTS-L
* Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell
* Chevrolet Sequel
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PHOTO: Antoinette Laurent of New York buys a MacBook at the Apple Store Fifth Avenue shortly after midnight on Friday, November 24, 2006. Hundreds of customers visited the store to buy iPods and Macintosh desktop and notebook computers as the traditional holiday shopping season got underway.
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PHOTO: hawkeye's best print and outdoor advertising.
DALLAS -- hawkeye GROUP of Dallas, TX, was given a Silver ECHO Award in the 2006 International ECHO Awards competition sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), which recognizes the world's most impressive direct marketing campaigns.
The ECHO represents the best in strategic, creative, and results-oriented programs worldwide. Over 20 direct marketing experts from around the world judge thousands of submissions. hawkeye GROUP won in the category of Retail/Direct Sales for the Pizza Hut Very Into Pizza (VIP) program.
Some hawkeye clients include Capital One, Alltel Communications, Pizza Hut, Party City, Samsung, Microsoft, HP, Hollywood Casino, Dean Foods, Selective Insurance, and The Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Ranked in the top 50 in Ad Age's 2006 Integrated Agencies, hawkeye has offices in Amsterdam, Boise, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, London, Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle.
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Photo: Part phone, part mp3 player, the Chocolate by LG comes fully-equipped with features like V CAST, V CAST Music and a 1.3 megapixel camera; and now offers four color options to satisfy a Chocolate craving -- Cherry, Mint, White and the traditional Black.
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787 Dreamliner Support.
Photo: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today named Air Cruisers, Honeywell and Thales as partners for GoldCare, the lifecycle support solution for the 787 Dreamliner.
GoldCare helps any airline become a lower-cost carrier. Under GoldCare, Boeing leads and integrates a global team to deliver maintenance, engineering and materials management tasks within a predictable per-flight-hour cost.
Photo: Increased Cabin Comfort with 787 Dreamliner
With maintenance operations and logistics simplified, GoldCare customers can focus on their passengers -- all the while knowing that their airplane assets achieve maximum utilization and are maintained to the highest standards by Boeing through GoldCare partners.
Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace provides the navigation package, the Crew Information System/Management System (CIS/MS), external lighting and the flight control electronics for the 787.
Thales, a leading international electronics and systems group based in Neuilly sur Seine, France, provides flight controls, in-flight entertainment, navigation and power conversion systems for the 787.
Boeing offers GoldCare as a strategic business choice for 787 customers, helping them leverage the game-changing innovation of the Dreamliner to reduce introduction and infrastructure costs, minimize financial and operational risk, improve operating costs and simplify maintenance.
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PHOTO: David Blaine has just begun a Thanksgiving challenge in New York City's Times Square for Target. If he can get down from the gyroscope, currently elevated 50 feet in the air, he'll join 100 deserving children for a shopping spree on Friday, November 24, at a Target store to kick off the holiday season.
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Photo: Mitsubishi Outlander EX
Photo: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Photo: Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback
Beijing — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is debuting the Outlander EX on-road Sport Utility Vehicle at the Beijing Motor Show 2006. The show is being held from November 18 (November 21 for the general public). Also on display are the Lancer Evolution IX high-performance 4WD sports sedan that went on sale in China this October, the Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback that shows how a next-generation sportback concept car may look, and the Eclipse Spyder that is currently selling very strongly in the North American Market.
1. Outlander EX
Outlander, very favorably received in the Japanese and North American markets, is going to go on sale in China in January 2007 with the name Outlander EX.
Outlander EX is the same as the North American market Outlander and will be powered by a new high performance, low emission, low fuel consumption 3-liter V6 MIVEC*2 engine, coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission to deliver outstanding acceleration and high-speed cruising performance. Fully embracing Mitsubishi Motors' All Wheel Control (AWC) concept, Outlander EX uses Mitsubishi's electronically controlled 4WD system that continuously distributes front/rear wheel drive torque in an optimal way according to conditions.
Outlander sits on a next-generation platform that features enhanced stiffness and crashworthiness, together with an aluminum roof panel that lowers the center of gravity; this reduces roll inertia, improves steering response and handling, and reduces body roll and stagger without impacting ride quality. Outlander EX boasts a high level of specification, including a split tailgate that enhances convenience and loading ease. A spare tire is fitted as standard for the Chinese market.
2. Lancer Evolution IX
Lancer Evolution IX, the iconic high performance sport sedan that went on sale in China this October, employs a turbocharged, intercooled 2-liter engine with electronically controlled 4WD system that results in extremely high levels of acceleration, grip and braking. The launch in China follows very successful launches in Japan, North America, and Europe.
3. Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback
Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback shows how a next-generation sportback car may look and was showcased at 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The direction Mitsubishi Motors' design that is set to take in the near future is readily apparent in the concept's exterior. Mitsubishi Motor R&D Europe GmbH (MRDE), located in Germany, created an arresting form that features sporty lines embodying Mitsubishi Motors' sporty DNA, a front visage that gives prominence to the 3-diamond logo, and proportions that give full expression to the vehicle concept.
4. Eclipse Spyder
Eclipse Spyder, sold in the North America Market and produced by Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA), is the convertible version of the fourth-generation Eclipse and the third generation of Eclipse Spyder. This sports car has been very favorably received in North America Market.
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"Five cities, One party".
The Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters among several international artists to begin countdown to "Nokia New Year's Eve".
Espoo, Finland - On December 31st, Nokia will welcome the New Year in unique style - by connecting millions of music lovers from around the world as they count down the final minutes of 2006. Nokia New Year's Eve, a global music event stretching across four continents, will feature a number of international artists including The Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters to entertain audiences at New Year's celebrations from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro. Those unable to attend in person can experience the party via television or the internet. To orchestrate this unique global celebration, Nokia has enlisted the services of Harvey Goldsmith CBE, the producer of Live Aid and Live8.
Photo: Black Eyed Peas - Monkey Business Album Cover
Photo: Scissor Sisters
Nokia New Year's Eve will travel from east to west, starting in Hong Kong's Ocean Terminal, followed by Mumbai's Andheri Stadium, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro and rounding off the night in New York.
Nokia New Year's Eve looks set to be the world's biggest New Year's party of 2006 with the five events expected to have a combined attendance of 1.3 million and an anticipated global television and Internet audience of 150 million.
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Benetton 40th Anniversary.
Benetton celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, staging for the first time a catwalk in honour of its forty years of fashion. A special event that also looks to the future, showcasing a month-long exhibition, Fabrica: les yeux ouverts.
PHOTO: Benetton: Product Campaign: Fall/Winter 1983-84; Photo: Alberto Dell'Orto.
A brand that looks to the future while preserving its strong multiethnic and global vision. Young models and a cool styling for both the elegant and casual outfits, but always with a leitmotiv of colour, dynamism and internationality. Men play an ever more important role, as do accessories and footwear which are an increasingly important defining element of the Benetton style.
PHOTO: LIFE Magazine 1984
The development of Benetton’s commercial organisation has been supported by a major programme of investment in megastores, some of which are directly managed by the Group. These stores are characterised by their large dimensions, their prestigious locations in historic and commercial centres and by the high level of customer services they offer. The new Benetton megastores carry complete casual womenswear, menswear, childrenswear and underwear collections, as well as a wide selection of accessories, offering a full range of Benetton style and quality.
Today, the Benetton Group is present in 120 countries around the world. Its core business is clothing: a group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands, the casual United Colors of Benetton, fashion oriented Sisley, Playlife leisurewear and Killer Loop streetwear. The Group produces around 115 million garments every year. Its retail network of 5,000 contemporary stores around the world, offers high quality customer services and generates a total turnover of around 1.8 billion euro.
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