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P&G Tide - A "Sink Full Of Suds" In Convenient Packets For People On The Go.
Cotton Buds, Inc., an Anaheim, Calif. Manufacturer of innovative travel-size personal hygiene toiletries, has just been granted an exclusive license from The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) to produce, market and distribute Tide Liquid Detergent Travel Sink Packets. This unique new product offers consumers their favorite laundry detergent in single-use "sink" packets, making laundering a few items by hand simple and convenient when traveling.
Tide Travel Sink Packets consist of 3 individual plastic pouches of Tide Liquid Detergent in a convenient plastic case which fits easily in a purse, pocket or toiletry kit. Each packet provides ample detergent for a sink full of suds. Just add contents to a sink of warm water, launder the items desired, and rinse.
Tide Travel Sink Packets joins recently launched Charmin To Go(R) Bath Tissue, Charmin To Go(R) Toilet Seat Covers, Charmin To Go(R) Freshmates(R) Flushable Moist Wipes and Bounty To Go(R) Paper Towels in a new line of "To Go" products licensed by P&G to Cotton Buds, Inc. This "To Go" line of market-leading brands allows consumers to experience the comforts, convenience and sanitary protection of home when on the go.
This is the latest in a growing number of external business agreements struck by Cincinnati-based P&G. These deals are designed to combine P&G's trademarks, technology and/or know-how with strong outside companies to drive innovation and deliver mutually positive business results.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 8:04 AM | View the original post
A facelift for Renault Scenic, Grand Scenic, and five-seat Grand Scenic unveiled.
To make sure it meets the needs of every one of its customers, Renault is to
introduce an exclusive triple offering in the compact MPV segment: five-seat
New Scenic and Grand Scenic, plus seven-seat Grand Scenic.
Modernization of the New Scenic line-up takes the form of a number of styling
changes, a choice of new body colours and enhanced interior finish quality,
while the all-new trim levels feature modern, more durable materials.
Renault Scenic Interior
Combining the respective strengths of Scenic and seven-seat Grand Scenic has permitted Renault to respond to customer demand in the compact MPV segment with the introduction of five-seat Grand Scenic which boasts class-topping boot and stowage capacity. Meanwhile, New Scenic's long list of equipment guarantees unrivalled comfort and driving pleasure.
The New Scenic and five and seven-seat Grand Scenic come with a comprehensive choice of powerplants, including four diesel engines equipped with common rail technology and four 16-valve petrol engines. The range of transmission options comprises manual five- and six-speed gearboxes, plus proactive automatic transmissions, including the new Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed AJ0 six-speed transmission. Every one of these powertrains combines driving pleasure and environmental friendliness due to CO2 emissions that are amongst the lowest of the vehicle's class.
In addition to its active safety features, New Scenic comes with the full range of passive safety equipment previously seen on Scenic II which was awarded a five star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
New Scenic meets a twofold objective: to maintain Renault's lead in the Western European compact MPV segment and to contribute to the marque's growth across the rest of the world.
Built on the Renault-Nissan Alliance C platform, New Scenic and five and seven-seat Grand Scenics are produced in Renault's Douai factory in northern France.
Revised lines and new trim levels
New Scenic's exterior design is a direct evolution of that of Scenic, while its lines have been modernized by a number of styling changes.
The front sports a new grille with a characteristic pronounced "V" in keeping with that featured on all recently introduced Renaults. The lower bumper air intake is wider and the foglamps have been relocated further toward the outside of the car. The new, more modern headlamp design is enhanced by an elliptical halogen or xenon module. The rear lights employ light emitting diodes (LEDs). Two new wheeltrim designs and four new styles of aluminium alloy wheel are available according to equipment level. With the integral paint option, the bumper and door strips are body coloured, while the air intakes come with chrome surrounds.
New Scenic is available in a range of new body colours (Twilight Blue, Extreme Blue, Iceberg Blue, Beige Grey and Goyave Green).
Scenic's interior evolutions have focused on updating and enriching all trim levels, as well as enhancing the durability and finish quality of interior parts, thanks notably to the use of new materials.
An intelligently laid-out interior and carefully tailored cabin space
The launch of New five-seat Grand Scenic underlines Renault's resolve to meet the demands of all its customers.
With a bigger boot compared with that of seven-seat Grand Scenic, this new version of Grand Scenic boasts unrivalled stowage space in the compact MPV segment. In addition to seven-seat Grand SceÌnic's existing 104 litres of cabin stowage space, the room underneath the floor usually given over to the third row of seats is freed up to serve as stowage space under the boot mat, providing 32 extra litres. As with Scenic, five-seat Grand SceÌnic rear passengers benefit from the presence of under-seat drawers.
The absence of a third row of seats has also permitted five-seat Grand Scenic's rear part of the floor to be lowered to provide still more boot space and enhanced rear passenger comfort.
Scenic has always stood out as a benchmark in terms of functionality and seat modularity, and New Scenic builds on its predecessor's acclaimed versatility.
It comes with a long list of features aimed at enhancing the pleasure of day-to-day motoring: automatic parking brake, rain and light sensors, cruise control with speed limiter, GPS navigation, etc. To maintain its leading edge, New Scenic now comes with the Carminat Satellite Navigation and Communication system seen on top-of-the-range Renaults. This advanced equipment incorporates the satellite navigation system, an audio system complete with dash-mounted 6CD multi-changer MP3, hands-free Bluetooth telephone controls and a 6.5-inch (16.5cm) 16:9 screen.
Finally, the rear parking assist system previously seen on Scenic II can now be combined with an identical system for the front on New Scenic.
An unmatched range of engines and transmissions, plus acclaimed chassis
performance
New Scenic and five and seven-seat Grand Scenic can be ordered with a comprehensive choice of four diesel engines - all equipped with common rail technology - and four 16-valve petrol engines. The cubic capacity of the diesel engines ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 litres and boast a power output of between 85 to 150hp (63 to 110kW). The 1.9 and 2.0 litre engines are also equipped with a periodic regeneration particulate filter. The four petrol engines, which extend from 1.4 litres to the 2.0 litre turbo, deliver between 100 and 165hp (72 to 120kW).
The transmission range is equally extensive and features two five- or six-speed manual gearboxes plus two proactive transmissions. The latter, known as the AJ0 transmission, is a new six-speed gearbox developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. All these powertrains combine driving pleasure with environmental friendliness thanks to CO2 emissions that are amongst the lowest in this class.
In terms of comfort and handling, New Scenic and five and seven-seat Grand Scenic benefit from the same quality of steering and suspension that forged the reputation of their predecessors, while evolutions to the electric power steering system ensure even greater feedback from the road.
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Baume & Mercier at the International Salon de la Haute Horlogerie.
Inspiring itself from the ‘Business Class’ world and all that implies in terms of travel, lounge atmospheres, comfortable elegance and the art of living, the Swiss watchmaking house, Baume & Mercier revealed its new collection at the 16th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie.
Keen to bring enthusiasts of fine watchmaking every satisfaction, the brand has skillfully composed around its Classima Executives, Hampton and Riviera lines… featuring common characteristics such as a guilloché dials, blued steel hands, windows to view the balance and power reserves as well as sapphire crystal apertures. Watchmaking connoisseurs are greeted by a myriad of functions and embellishments.
For ardent travelers there are dual time function watches, whose rust-colored numerals blend harmoniously with the shape of the different watchcases.
Ever attentive to its female clientele, the company’s Design studio has also turned its thoughts to working women, who have their own distinctive style of refinement, by proposing two models, the Hampton Milleis and the Diamant, entirely set with diamonds and sporting a pink alligator strap.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 9:23 AM | View the original post
Boeing 787 Program Changes Airplane Livery, Improves Efficiency.
SEATTLE – The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787 program has made a subtle but important change to the airplane’s livery to enhance airplane performance. By developing a method for maintaining a smooth flow of air – called laminar flow -- over more area on the 787 nacelle inlet, Boeing is able to reduce aircraft drag and fuel consumption.
The 787 nacelle has a tightly controlled smooth surface to preserve laminar flow over a greater distance than that on a standard design. “Aircraft drag is reduced because laminar flow has much lower skin friction drag than turbulent flow,” said Ron Hinderberger, propulsion leader for the 787 program.
To achieve laminar flow over the inlet it is necessary to maintain a very smooth, continuous surface without paint edges, which can occur when paint transitions from one color to another, or as paint details are added. The design parameter for the nacelles is based on thickness of the paint formulation for a single color; Boeing has chosen gray to complement the metallic appearance of the nacelle’s inlet.
“If you interrupt the laminar flow by adding paint layers, which are common with airline liveries, you could increase fuel burn by 30,000 gallons per year per airplane,” Hinderberger added. “An improvement like this — especially with rising fuel prices — can contribute positively to the bottom line for an airline.”
Scheduled for delivery beginning in 2008, the Dreamliner provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Because it uses 20 percent less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes, the 787 is designed for the environment with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings. Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air, bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting. To date, 28 airlines have logged 403 orders and commitments worth more than $55 billion at current list prices since the 787 launch in April 2004, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 6:15 PM | View the original post
Exploring a motor companies industrial alliance.
GM World Headquarters Detroit.
DETROIT -- General Motors, Renault and Nissan today said that an exploratory discussion was held between Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, SAS and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Rick Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Corp., regarding the possibility of creating an industrial alliance among these three companies. The companies agreed to cooperate in an expeditious, confidential review of the potential benefits of such an alliance to each company and the feasibility of achieving them.
“We had a good discussion today, and are looking forward to having our teams work together to explore our ideas,” said Wagoner and Ghosn. “It is important to let our teams work on this review without distraction and, therefore, we will not be providing further public comments about it at this time.”
It is expected that this review will take approximately 90 days. Following this review, the companies will consider whether further exploration of the alliance concept is warranted.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 11:42 AM | View the original post
Ford has rolled out its “Bold Moves” marketing communications platform to urban customers with its newest Ford Fusion and F-150 commercials and advertisements. The campaign recently kicked off with the premiere of a Fusion spot entitled “Dance”.
Fusion “Dance”: Bold Makes It Happen – The 30-second television spot provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of an urban Ford Fusion owner.
Bold Moves initiatives cover both the brand and individual Ford vehicle nameplates and provide a new common creative platform for Internet, broadcast and print advertising at the national, regional and local levels.
Ford Fusion
“Bold Moves focuses on the choices people make every day about how to live their lives,” said Marc Perry, multicultural marketing manager for the Ford brand. “In order to target the urban marketplace and immerse our brand into the lifestyle of these key customers, Ford developed some very distinctive advertising. These advertisements showcase Ford’s new way of thinking in delivering its marketing.”
Ford F-150
Ford’s African-American marketing agency, the Uniworld Group, developed the creative that will position the Bold Moves campaign with urban customers. The urban campaign highlights both the Fusion and F-150 in authentic situations from a local barber shop to a metropolitan nightclub. The ads bring Ford new vehicles to life by connecting with consumers on an emotional level. Love, pride and compassion are among the themes highlighted.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo.
Bold Moves - Urban
The Bold Moves marketing platform is a key part of Ford’s Way Forward, plan which is Ford’s roadmap for transforming its business in North America and restoring it to profitability. The campaign began on May 2, with the debut of a 60-second commercial on Fox-TV’s American Idol featuring a new song by two-time Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson.
The research that underpins Bold Moves began in the winter of 2005 and was described by Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president, The Americas, in his remarks at the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show:
“When we started out on our Way Forward plan, our first step was a reassessment of what people think of us today. What are our weaknesses? What are our strengths? Our research confirmed for us what we knew in our hearts. Ford’s strength and identity are defined by three words: bold … American … and innovative.”
Fusion “Dance”: Bold Makes It Happen – The 30-second television spot provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of an urban Ford Fusion owner. The spot depicts a confident man driving a Ford Fusion who encounters an attractive woman entering a nightclub in her Ford Mustang. He stages a creative romantic “bold move” to get the women to notice him with the help of a cameo appearance from hip hop deejay and Ford spokesperson Funkmaster Flex. The spot ends with the tagline, “Bold Makes It Happen.” The commercial will air on major television networks such as UPN and BET throughout the summer.
F-150 “Steps Up”: Bold Steps Up – The 30-second television spot provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a compassionate construction contractor visiting his local barber shop. Known as the respected “go-to guy” of the neighborhood, he decides to make a “bold move” with his “go-to truck,” the Ford F-150, and three of his friends. He quickly creates a plan to renovate the aging barber shop. Throughout the ad, we see the man and his friends collecting and towing the materials they will need to get the job done. The spot ends with a smiling contractor and barber standing in front of the renovated shop and the powerful F-150. The tagline for the spot is “Bold Steps Up.” The commercial will air on major television networks later this summer.
Bold Moves marketing plans are in development for all-new Ford products launching this year, including the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500, the 2007 Ford Fusion with all-wheel drive, the 2007 Ford Expedition and Expedition EL, and the 2007 Ford Edge.
All advertisements will include a fully integrated major market print, radio and Internet campaign.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 8:11 AM | View the original post
The picture shows the Middelgrunden offshore wind farm in Denmark.
Siemens Windpower built the world’s first offshore wind park – Vindegy Offshore – in Denmark in 1991. This was followed in 2000 by the Middelgrunden project in Denmark, the world’s largest offshore wind farm at the time.
One of the latest success stories is Nysted Offshore, which today counts as the world’s largest offshore wind park, with 72 windmills and a total capacity of 165.6 megawatts (MW).
Two new projects are currently being realized in Great Britain and Sweden. The 166-MW Lillgrund wind farm will see Sweden’s largest offshore installation. The BurboBanks Offshore in Great Britain will supply up to 75,000 households with electricity beginning fall 2007.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 8:07 PM | View the original post
Groundbreaking Ceremony Leaves Attendees in the Dust.
June 2006 (Medialink) - Harley-Davidson's history has been quite a ride and now the motorcycle company is entering new territory as they kick off the construction of the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.
The groundbreaking was accomplished in a truly unique Harley-Davidson style: by setting aside the traditional golden shovel and instead, literally "breaking the ground" with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. At the designated moment, legendary Harley-Davidson dirt track racer Scott Parker teased the clutch of his race bike and gave it a handful of throttle, prompting a burnout and sending the dirt flying off the spinning rear tire.
The Harley-Davidson Museum will celebrate the rich heritage of the Company, the passion of the riders, and the stories of the employees, dealers, suppliers, company leaders, and community members. Once completed, the museum will unite Milwaukee's city center with the Menomonee Valley, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area and of Harley-Davidson. The use of design elements like functional shapes and exposed structures aired with innovative use of green space such as "parking gardens" will make this museum a must-see attraction for visitors from around the world.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 9:12 AM | View the original post
Mattel and Benetton Group are celebrating a unique new partnership.
Mattel and Benetton Group are celebrating a world-wide exclusive partnership, valid until December 31st 2006. Bringing together two of the world’s best known fashion brands, this partnership will create BarbieTM loves Benetton a stylish girls fashion collection that capitalises on the BarbieTM brand status and Benetton’s expertise as leading fashion company.
With the BarbieTM brand essence of aspirational fashion, fun and friendship and Benetton’s unique style, the collaboration is a natural fit and has led to the creation of BarbieTM loves Benetton, an inspired girls’ fashion range. The range features four contemporary looks from the worlds leading style capitals - London, Paris, New York and Stockholm. The collection also includes four special BarbieTM loves Benetton dolls that take their inspiration from the real girl fashion range.
BarbieTM and Benetton’s journey continues and the route is all European: Milan, Berlin, Moscow and St. Moritz will be represented by four dolls which rise to the occasion.
Mattel, Inc., (NYSE: MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including BarbieTM, the most popular fashion doll ever created. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl and Tyco R/C, as well as Fisher-Price brands (www.fisher-price.com), including Little People, Rescue Heroes, Power Wheels and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in 42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world.
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.
Four New Dolls: Milan, Berlin, Moscow and St. Moritz
Milan concentrates, in just a few very carefully designed pieces, a look that is fit for people who are well-practised at moving around in a cosmopolitan metropolis: padded trench coat, pink wool tops, denim or macro Prince of Wales check Bermudas, knitted woollen berets, shoulder bags and comfortable sneakers or practical rubber boots with charming all-over logo print.
Berlin: punk rock is the leit motiv of the collection that interprets the Central European characteristics of a completely renewed capital city. Numerous layers created by different and apparently discordant fabrics and colors. Denim and knitted wool, jersey and drapery fabrics in dark, but not gloomy colors.
Moscow: colors, forms and materials suitable for the winter city ‘par excellence’. Full embroidered skirts, capes, woollen sweaters with rich jacquard patterns and floral prints on velvet in the old Russian tradition.
St. Moritz completes the quartet of locations in which BarbieTM will wear the new Benetton look. The famous Swiss town suggests a mood which is both chic and sporty. Elegance and practicality are expressed with padded goose down jackets, knitted pullovers full of jacquard patterns and velvet trousers. The picture is completed by specially designed accessories that recall the atmosphere of the famous ski slopes. All in colors which BarbieTM loves Benetton finds irresistible: pink and white.
The four ranges will be available in United Colors of Benetton stores, along with the dolls, as from September 2006. As is now the tradition, there will also be a fifth new arrival dedicated to the Christmas festivities, with a totally oriental flavour.
Silvano Cassano, CEO of Benetton Group states, “The agreement between Mattel and Benetton Group, and two of the fashion world’s strongest brands BarbieTM and United Colors of Benetton, highlights both Groups’ strong attention to the market, their international vision and the capacity to aggregate values and innovative ideas in product and distribution. Benetton Group sees co-branding with partners of a global level as strong business opportunities and this agreement with Mattel is, I believe, the best example.”
Matt Bousquette, President of Mattel Brands, explains: “This is a fantastic partnership for BarbieTM and Benetton. For the first time, BarbieTM will be seen simultaneously in Benetton windows throughout the world and this will enable us to reach girls in a unique new way. We are delighted that the BarbieTM brand’s fantastic fashion heritage has helped to create such an inspiring collection. We have been fortunate to work with some of the world’s leading fashion design houses and so the opportunity to work with such a well- established high street favourite is very exciting for us. Both our organisations share the same core values as young, fashionable and fun brands that offer the consumer quality products.”
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 12:50 PM | View the original post
Founded in the mid-1960's and headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, Bottega Veneta is a leading Italian leather goods house. Reputed for its quality and exclusiveness, the Bottega Veneta product offering includes handbags, small leather goods, home items, ready to wear, and luggage. The brand is especially known for its signature Intrecciato line. Bottega Veneta distributes through a worldwide network of directly operated stores and exclusive department and specialty stores.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 10:48 AM | View the original post
Ford Motor Company is launching a series of TV and print ads promoting energy independence.
The ads promote Ford's innovation in the area of alternative fuels including ethanol-powered vehicles and hybrids. The ad campaign will begin airing nationally in the USA on July 5.
Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford appears in the 30-second TV spot.
"At Ford, we're developing new technologies to reduce our country's dependence on foreign oil and help save you money at the pump," Bill Ford says in the ad.
The advertisement also features the Ford Escape Hybrid and Bill Ford's pledge to make 250,000 ethanol-capable vehicles by the end of this year.
"Ford Motor Company has a dozen models that get at least 30 miles to the gallon," says Bill Ford in the spot. "While we can't control the price of fuel, we're innovating to reduce the need."
The first of two print ads features the image of a car's fueling port with the headline: "Now available in regular, high-test and field corn." The second shows two children with the headline: "Two more reasons we're reducing America's dependence on foreign oil."
The new ad campaign begins during a week when the company is generating considerable news about its commitment to alternative fuels. Ford and VeraSun Corporation today are announcing the opening of the nation's first ethanol corridor. The Midwest Ethanol Corridor is a joint project to increase the number of E85 ethanol pumps by one third in Illinois and Missouri.
Bill Ford, along with the CEOs of General Motors and the Chrysler Group, told Congress this week that they plan to double the number of ethanol and other biofuel vehicles their companies produce by 2010.
Ford is a leader in the development of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), introduced the world's first hybrid SUV, the Ford Escape Hybrid, and followed with the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
Currently the company is producing ethanol-capable versions of it's best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-150 pickup truck, the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car. A hybrid version of the Mazda Tribute is expected to debut next year and, in 2008, hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan are planned.
"I’m proud of our teams leading the environmental charge for their innovative, global approach to improving fuel economy, reducing greenhouse gasses and building a competitive business advantage," Bill Ford said Wednesday in a message to employees. "As a result of their hard work, we have a more refined, more flexible and more robust plan that is driven by the customer."
The new alternative fuel ads are part of an ongoing series of corporate advertising featuring Bill Ford. Previous ads focused on innovation and Ford's commitment to safety.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 5:25 AM | View the original post
adidas and Stella McCartney have announced that they will extend their successful collaboration to the year 2010. The groundbreaking partnership was launched with a spring/summer collection in February 2005, debuting in an exclusive distribution network of limited doors mainly in the US and Japan.
Since then, the number of doors has risen to over 400 worldwide in 40 countries, supporting triple-digit growth in sales.
adidas by Stella McCartney is a unique concept for women that fuses real performance with style, by offering functional products in Running, Gym, Swim and a Tennis line.The line features cutting-edge technologies in both footwear and apparel.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 10:22 AM | View the original post
PHOTO: Katelyn Haglof, 8, of Sagamore Beach, Mass. is coached by Hall of Famers Carlton Fisk (left) and Lou Brock (right) at Hoxie Field in Sagamore Beach. Haglof won the Briggs & Stratton Diamonds in the Rough grand prize, earning a $20,000 field makeover for Hoxie Field and a clinic for her team. Haglof was one of hundreds of children around the USA who submitted an essay and photo nominating their local field as a Diamond in the Rough. (Photo: Briggs & Stratton, Julia Cumes)
Briggs & Stratton Diamonds in the Rough Program helps children and communities refurbish ballparks.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the largest manufacturer of small, air-cooled engines for lawn and garden and other outdoor power equipment. The company is also the largest producer of generators and pressure washers in the United States. The company tagline, "The Power Within" is symbolic of its commitment to provide power for all applications. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on all seven continents.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 1:04 PM | View the original post
Expanding the Gucci Group.
Founded in 1996 by Simone and Christian Bédat, BEDAT & Co. is a contemporary and exclusive watch brand. BEDAT & Co. offers a handful of models, best sellers of which include N° 1, N°3, N° 7 and N° 8 lines. BEDAT & Co. has created its own quality label (the A.O.S.C. certificate) to certify the Swiss origin of all product components and production as well as stringent manufacturing standards. An individual serial number for each watch guarantees its authenticity as a BEDAT & Co. timepiece.
By working with Gucci Group Watches, BEDAT & Co. is continuing to enlarge the breadth of the product offering and extend distribution into new markets in Europe. Today BEDAT & Co. is distributed in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Middle East, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 10:27 AM | View the original post
Those looking to upgrade or enter the world of 3G with a slim, elegant handset, will love K610im, just introduced by Sony Ericsson. K610im is Sony Ericsson’s first GSM/UMTS phone to offer full support for i-mode™, the operator service that delivers a richer experience for handling iMail, browsing the Internet and viewing content. Wrapped in desirable Carbon Black casing, this elegantly designed phone is all about quality, from the feel of the keypad to the sharp, crisp image display. K610im is a modern classic true to its Sony Ericsson heritage – a highly desirable 3G handset that is accessible to a wide audience.
The innovative i-mode™ service delivers a whole new experience in connected mobile applications such as iMail, Web browsing and iMMS. Viewing multimedia is better, faster and easier, thanks to Web pages and content specially formulated for i-mode. Lighter pages give faster download speeds and users are given access to a host of i-mode™ sites and content.
i-mode™ also helps you get even more from K610im’s impressive functionality. You can shoot great pictures with the phone’s 2 Megapixel camera and send them in high quality as as e-mail as well as iMMS messages.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 6:03 AM | View the original post
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) has announced that Reliance Petroleum Limited has selected EMRE's Sulfuric Acid Alkylation technology for the construction of the world's largest unit at their export refinery in Jamnagar, India for upgrading the gasoline pool.
Unit capacity will be 83 KBD and will utilize mixed butylenes and isobutane feedstocks.
The unit capacity will be achieved by employing several reactor trains which incorporate the highest capacity designs anywhere in the world. Such large trains are a unique feature of the EMRE technology allowing economies of scale for reduction in capital investment and operating costs.
ExxonMobil's Sulfuric Acid Alkylation process has been operating in multiple units worldwide for over five decades. This vast experience has led to significant cost and reliability improvements that are incorporated in new plant designs.
EMRE is the research and engineering arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), a leading global oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals company whose subsidiaries have operations in nearly 200 countries and territories.
ExxonMobil Corporate Headquarters - Irving, Texas, USA
Built in the American Prairie style, both the architecture and furnishings of the Exxon Mobil headquarters reflect a rich heritage and 120-year history as one of the world's first multinational companies.
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New global network leader for fixed‚ mobile convergence.
Nokia and Siemens have announced that they intend to merge the Networks Business Group of Nokia and the carrier-related operations of Siemens into a new company, to be called Nokia Siemens Networks. The 50-50 joint venture will create a global leader with strong positions in important growth segments of fixed and mobile network infrastructure and services.
View Nokia Siemens Deep Customer Relationships
The combined company is positioned to lead the development and implementation of revenue-generating and cost-saving products and services via its scale and global reach. Nokia Siemens Networks will have one of the world's best research and development teams, with the ability to invest in next generation fixed and mobile product platforms and services. The new company will have a world-class fixed-mobile convergence capability, a complementary global base of customers, a deep presence in both developed and emerging markets, and one of the industry's largest and most experienced service organizations.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 8:55 AM | View the original post
HUGO BOSS denotes success, perfection and a style that transcends international borders.
The HUGO BOSS brands encompass all key fashion areas, ranging from classic clothing, evening and leisurewear to functional sportswear and complementary accessories. The Group has been successfully asserting and expanding its position as a global market leader in the upscale fashion market for years.
HUGO BOSS is represented in the fashion market by the BOSS, HUGO and BALDESSARINI brands.
These brand collections and their fashion lines are aimed at various target groups.
BOSS BLACK
The womenswear and menswear collections of the BOSS Black line offer wide-ranging styles. The comprehensive spectrum encompasses elegant business ensembles, casual sports clothing and evening wear designed for special festive occasions. The person wearing these clothes appreciates the flawless look that expresses his or her personality and the high standards of quality.
BOSS SELECTION
The luxurious BOSS Selection Menswear collection embodies the premium tier of the BOSS brand world, implementing the design competence of the BOSS brand using the best materials and the finest workmanship. Hand-stitched details and features of traditional custom tailoring express the line’s exclusive nature and assure its positioning in the upper market segment.
BOSS ORANGE
The BOSS Orange collection offers leisure fashion for men and women who enjoy stylish outï¬ts and an element of surprise. Unusual materials, vibrant colors and intricate details are aimed at customers who like experimenting with fashion and also value good workmanship.
BOSS GREEN
The functional sportswear in the BOSS Green line offers athletic and fashion-oriented men a collection that promises optimum performance from both a sports and fashion perspective.
HUGO
The HUGO brand combines creativity and individuality. It offers self-confident men and women a collection to express their own style. HUGO is unconventional and avant-garde – a fashion defined not by age group, but by attitude.
BALDESSARINI
The BALDESSARINI designer label represents luxury mixed with modern individualism for men with exacting standards.
HUGO BOSS products are available worldwide in over 100 countries. HUGO BOSS subsidiaries guarantee professional knowledge of key local markets.
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Mitsubishi Motors has announced the North American market version of the Outlander SUV model at the recent New York Auto Show. Launched in Japan in October last year, Outlander brings a new-feel product concept that marries mainline SUV functionality and design with sedan-like handling and ride. Outlander has enjoyed strong popularity among Japanese consumers with orders reaching about 20,000 units for the new model in the 5.5 months since its launch - well exceeding the 2,000 unit monthly sales target.
The North American Outlander will be powered by a new high performance, low emissions, and low fuel consumption engine together with a 6-speed automatic transmission to deliver outstanding acceleration and high-speed cruising performance.
The new Outlander offers a choice of drive formats: the electronically controlled 4WD system that has received high acclaim in Japan; and a front-wheel drive version specially tailored to the North American market.
Outlander also features Mitsubishi's Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifters that allow the driver to change gear manually without having to take his hand off the steering wheel.
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Safety, energy conservation, comfort - Siemens equips buildings from sky scrapers, power stations, tunnels to intelligent smart homes, all over the world.
William J. Clinton Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Siemens has developed and installed a complete security concept for the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. The Clinton Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, houses the presidential library of Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States. It was opened in November 2004. In such a highly symbolic public building, fire protection and building security are sensitive issues. That is why Siemens Building Technologies developed a special security concept comprising a system for fire alarms and evacuation and a security monitoring system.
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