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GOLD BULLION dipped below $1200 per ounce for the second day running in Asian trade Wednesday, with dealers reporting weak demand from major consumer nation India ahead of this month’s government Budget, before rallying to $1207 by lunchtime in London.
Western stock markets jumped 2%, crude oil rallied another 3%, and the US Dollar touched near-2 week highs on the currency market.
With China’s busiest single period of household gold demand now finished with last week’s Lunar New Year holidays, bullion today rallied 1.0% on the Shanghai Gold Exchange as the Chinese Yuan retreated further from Monday’s surge – its fastest 1-day gain since 2005 according to Bloomberg data, spurred by People’s Bank of China chief Zhou Xiaochuan blaming “foreign speculators [for] volatility” in the currency.
A survey of 5,000 adults in the UK by Lloyds Bank’s private banking division today said pessimism on share investing was the worst in 3 years last week, while gold became the second “favorite” investment after real estate.
Tuesday saw the number of shares outstanding in the giant SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEArca:GLD) close unchanged from before the President’s Day holiday weekend.
Yesterday’s biggest single change in Comex gold options betting for March was a rise in the number of $1180 puts, according to the Reuters news and data agency, giving speculators the change to profit if prices fall below that level before the contracts expire a week today.
Bearish puts, however, still accounted for just 15% of the 5 most widely held March gold options, and just 21% of the April contract’s top five bets.
“Physical flows are dead quiet,” said one wholesale bullion trading desk this morning.
“Forwards have barely moved on the price jump. No-one’s shipping to India in case the government cuts import duty in the Budget.”
India’s finance minister Arun Jaitley will present the BJP government’s 2016 Budget on Monday 29 February.
Amid a deluge of newspaper
opinions calling for special treatment or new programs to boost different parts of the economy, jewelry trade associations the IBJA and GJF have both formally asked for a cut to gold import duty rates.
Currently at 10%, that rate was first imposed by the then-Congress Party government in 2013 to try and stem record-high bullion inflows when precious metal prices crashed, spurring huge consumer demand and pushing the country’s balance of payments deficit with the rest of the world to a record 4.8% of GDP
India’s retail gold prices – typically at a premium to international wholesale quotes – sank last week to a discount worth $25 per ounce
, the Reuters news-wire says, with some dealers reporting “no buyers” on a $40 discount to Thursday’s sudden 12-month high of $1260 for gold priced in Dollars.
Illegal inflows of gold to India – the world’s heaviest consumer nation – continue meantime, with “police conducting raids on only 10% of [gold] smugglers and 90 out of every 100 smugglers…walking out from airports and railway stations without any check
,” The Hindu
newspaper today quotes Commissioner S.Khader Rahman of India’s Customs Preventive unit.
Unlike the GJF, the IBJA’s executive team has said it backs the Finance Ministry’s move
to make personal tax account declarations mandatory on gold and jewelry purchases below 200,000 Rupees, equal to just less than US$3,000 – and down from the previous PAN gold declaration level
of Rs 500,000, equal to some US$7,500.


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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Electric vehicles (EVs) will remain a very small part of the U.S. market unless automakers can lower prices and demonstrate the economic benefits to consumers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study(SM) released today.
The inaugural study explores the EV shopping and consideration experience as well as the ownership experience, and provides an analysis of the needs and expectations of current and future EV owners.
Current EV owners most often cite environmental friendliness as the most important benefit of owning an EV. Nearly one-half (44%) of these owners indicate the top benefit of their vehicle is lower emissions, compared with emissions from gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles.
However, consumers considering an EV for their next vehicle primarily want to lower their fuel costs. While 11 percent of consumers would consider an EV for its environmental benefits, 45 percent want to reap the economic benefits of fuel savings. For example, current EV owners report an average monthly increase in their utility bill of just $18 to recharge their vehicle's battery—which is significantly less than the $147 that they would typically pay for gasoline during the same period of time.
"Current EV owners focus on the emotional benefits of owning an electric vehicle—which are having positive effect on the environment—but the way for manufacturers to take EVs to the masses and increase sales is to address the economic equation," said Neal Oddes, senior director of the green practice at J.D. Power and Associates. "There still is a disconnect between the reality of the cost of an EV and the cost savings that consumers want to achieve."
Compared with sales prices for a similar gasoline-powered vehicle, the study finds that owners of all-electric vehicles (AEV) pay a premium of $10,000, on average, for their vehicle, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners pay a $16,000 premium, on average. Based on annual fuel savings, it would take an average of 6.5 years for AEV owners to recoup the $10,000 premium they paid at the point of purchase, while the payoff point for PHEV ownership is 11 years.
"The payback period is longer than most consumers keep their vehicle," said Oddes. "The bottom line is that the price has to come down, which requires a technological quantum leap to reduce the battery price. There also needs to be an improvement in the infrastructure, or the number of charging stations outside of the home. Until those two concerns are addressed, EV sales will remain flat."
The study finds that virtually all EV owners charge their vehicle at home. One-third of EV owners elect to use a standard 120-volt outlet to charge their vehicle rather than install a special home-charging station, which can recharge an electric vehicle in half the time that it takes when using a standard 120-volt household outlet, and provides greater ability to leverage lower off-peak electricity rates.
EV owners who elect to have a 240-volt charging station placed in their home pay an average of $1,500 for equipment, installation and inspection, plus a monthly amount for the electricity used. However, the study finds that 43 percent of owners received their charging station for free. Among those who do pay, the cost of the charging station, installation and inspection are recouped through fuel savings in the first year of ownership.
"Some utility companies offer lower rates when EV owners charge their vehicle at home overnight," said Oddes. "The availability of special electric rates for EVs varies by utility company and region. For instance, most California utilities offer EV discount plans, but few utilities in other states currently do the same."
The study finds that 31 percent of EV owners are either on a time-of-day plan through their utility company that offers lower-priced charging during off-peak hours (entire household on same meter); have a special EV plan with a separate meter; or pay a flat fee per month to charge their EV (no separate meter required).
"Electric utility companies have an opportunity to focus more on EVs, as the utilities are not currently being thought of by consumers as part of the EV equation," said Jeff Conklin, senior director of the energy practice at J.D. Power and Associates. "The study shows that consumers perceive their electric company more favorably when it provides special rates for EV charging."
The study finds that nearly one-half (43%) of EV owners indicate they also charge their vehicle away from home. Whether at work or in public places, such as shopping malls and airports, when they charge their vehicle away from home, 85 percent of the time EV owners don't have to pay for the service.
"Most utility companies' websites have a calculator that demonstrates the potential savings on electric vehicle fuel to help identify how much may be saved by charging an EV rather than using gasoline," said Conklin. "More work needs to be done to let consumers know where charging stations are located in their area to alleviate some of the concerns they have about where an EV can be charged away from home."
Oddes notes that as battery technology improves, manufacturers are able to produce more affordable EVs, which should also lower the current price premiums. Lowering the cost of ownership may help increase market share—electric vehicles currently account for less than 1 percent of new-vehicle sales in the United States, according to LMC Automotive—but there are also other hurdles to overcome.
"There still is anxiety among consumers about the cost and lifespan of EV batteries, the infrastructure needed to charge EVs and the vehicle's driving range," said Oddes. "Automakers need to continue to address these issues and educate consumers about the benefits of EV technologies in order to gain momentum in the marketplace."
Driving range and the availability of charging stations are the top concerns among consumers considering an EV. The study finds 12 percent of EV intenders are concerned about the driving range. However, current EV owners indicate an average daily commute of 34 miles—which is well within the range of a fully charged EV.
The size of the vehicle is the second-most-frequently cited reason for rejecting an EV. Consumers considering an EV look more frequently for a midsize sedan than any other size vehicle. Currently, most of the EVs being produced are in the small vehicle segments, which should change as new midsize models enter the market in 2013. In addition to price and vehicle size, concerns with reliability of EVs rounds out the top three rejection reasons.
The payoff for automakers is that once they get consumers to buy an EV, they tend to retain them as customers. Overall, 82.5 percent of owners indicate they "definitely will" or "probably will" buy another EV from the same brand. The average retention among owners of all vehicle types is 49.8 percent.
The following tips may be helpful to consumers when considering an electric vehicle:
- Drivers with predictable, unwavering daily driving requirements are the best candidates for all-electric vehicles. If your driving requirements are variable, consider a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that provides pure electric driving for shorter distances, but can handle a longer trip without recharging, if necessary, by utilizing the gasoline-powered back-up engine.
- Be sure to investigate potential federal or state tax incentives associated with an electric vehicle purchase. These incentives may vary, depending on the make and model selected. Also, ask your local utility company about special EV battery-charging programs and special rate programs that may be available.
- Topography affects electric vehicle range. If you live in a mountainous region, your driving range will be somewhat variable, as the vehicle consumes charge going uphill and then captures energy while coasting downhill.
- The U.S. Department of Energy offers maps that show the locations of charging stations through the country at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/
The 2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study is based on online responses from more than 7,600 vehicle owners and panelists who either currently own an EV, are considering an EV for their next vehicle purchase, or shopped for an EV but ultimately decided not to purchase one. The study was fielded in October 2012.
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company providing forecasting, performance improvement, social media and customer satisfaction insights and solutions. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies
McGraw-Hill announced on September 12, 2011, its intention to separate into two public companies: McGraw-Hill Financial, a leading provider of content and analytics to global financial markets, and McGraw-Hill Education, a leading education company focused on digital learning and education services worldwide. McGraw-Hill Financial's leading brands include Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Indices, Platts energy information services and J.D. Power and Associates. With sales of $6.2 billion in 2011, the Corporation has approximately 23,000 employees across more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.
No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates. www.jdpower.com/corporate
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Solar Chimney for California?
One of the Alternative Energy Blog's most popular posts was on a proposed solar chimney in Australia (also known as a Solar Tower). It works using the solar chimney to cover a large greenhouse which covers several square miles. As the hot air rises, it would escape up a 990m tower in the centre of the structure. Wind turbo-generators mounted in the chimney would convert this 50km-an-hour rush of hot air into electricity.
Two things I particularly like about the concept are that, firstly it can run almost continuously not just when the sun is out, and secondly it produces a significant (100MW+) amount of electricity. Also as Liam commented "it's the coolest looking power plant I've ever seen" (see the post on the proposed solar tower in Australia for a much bigger and cooler picture). And as Doc Savage says in the next comment it could be a great opportunity for Southern California.
Well now that might just be happening. In an intriguing one line press release Californian company SolarMission has agreed to "build, own, maintain, and operate 2,600 megawatts of solar towers. "
Where and when these towers are going to be built is not specified.
I look forward to more details.
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It’s never been a secret that working for Tesla requires a person to be able to perform and produce results and when that doesn’t take place they are asked to either resign their position or outright fired. The goal and thought process at Tesla is to continually bring in the brightest minds and the best in the industry to offer the build and the development of the products that are part of what Tesla is offering. Its certainly not easy work, but when results reach desired levels, there are celebrations and congratulations of achievements that ensue.
Recently, two high-ranking engineers that were in charge of the production automation at Tesla have left the company. These two have been with the company for at least the past seven years, which means they have seen the development of the three mass production models that we currently admire and enjoy this brand. Unfortunately, with every model that’s been built from this company we’ve seen delays in the production process that have taken place. Most recently, the Model 3 has been created and the company hasn’t been able to ramp up to the production levels stated previously.
Resigned to the Results
The two engineers that resigned their positions recently are Jason Mendez and Will McColl. Mendez had been with the company since 2005 while McColl has been with Tesla for the past seven years and thanked the team and the company for the experiences had while working for the company. He mentioned the fact that his colleagues would have to possess strength and resolve in order to create the production numbers needed to make the number of Model 3s that will finally meet the goals of production the company has stated they are looking for.
Originally, the Model 3 was expected to be at a level of production that would churn out 5,000 models per week, but that milestone has long been a lofty goal and the deadline of being able to do this by the end of 2017 has already passed. Now, the team at Tesla states they will reach for 2,500 Model 3s per week by the end of the first quarter of 2018 with the 5,000 per week mark reserved for the end of the second quarter, which will still be a massive jump in the numbers that will be created by the company.
Eventually, the team at Tesla has set a goal of being able to produce 500,000 vehicles per year across the different production lines they have. This would mean a production of nearly 10,000 vehicles per week between the different models, which hasn’t been the case at all yet. While we wait to see if the Tesla team can reach these numbers and offer us the production we desire, the fact remains there are hundreds of thousands of people who placed a reservation for the Model 3 that will continue to wait until the company figures out how to make the number needed to fulfill all the orders that have been placed.
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A British woman who sold thousands of dollars worth of fake Disneyland tickets to friends won’t be heading to jail for the crime.
According to the Mirror, 28-year-old Ellie Catchesides sold several tickets to Disneyland Paris via her Facebook account. In all, Cathesides sold tickets to four people including a woman she had been friends with for 15 years.
Catchesides, a mother of three, claimed to have purchased the passes to the French tourist attraction but told followers she was unable to make the trek and would instead sell them for a reduced price. Those tickets – which were fake – were sold for 1,500 pounds (about $1,880).
One mother set up a JustGiving group for fraud victims upon discovery of the incident. Her evidence was used in Woolwich Crown Court when the case was heard March 21. Catchesides eventually admitted to four counts of fraud.
“At first my friend thought it was just me it happened to but upon looking further into it I have found that I am not alone,” said Catchesides' friend and victim Jade Miller.
“On one occasion a family turned up on the day ready to travel to Disneyland with children in tow to discover the heart-breaking truth.”
Catchesides first claimed to be a victim of a fraud on her own and stated that she was “scared to leave her home” but she ultimately admitted to her role in the Disneyland scam.
“You sold fake trips to people who no doubt work hard and were hoping they had a chance to go on holiday that might be enjoyable for them and their family,” said Judge Andrew Lees during his closing statement.
"But it turned out you were committing a mean and dishonest offense against them and there was some persistence in what you were doing,” he said.
Catchesides was sentenced to complete 140 hours of unpaid work for her role in the scam but she will not be going to jail.


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Desktop as a Service poses an existential threat to traditional VDI providers so it's not surprising Citrix is getting on board with leveraging cloud services as the delivery vehicle for their software. XenDesktop Essentials is a subscription service that allows companies to deliver and manage Windows 10 Enterprise without the need to deploy a bunch of on-prem infrastructure.
You can purchase access to XenDesktop Essentials through the Azure Marketplace for US$12 per user per month with a 25 user minimum.
A Citrix spokesperson told me the new service will be available through local Australian data centres and conversion rates for the pricing will be applied the Azure Marketplace payment gateway.
Citrix has prepared an FAQ that should answer most other questions.


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Sports betting in Ohio will not be ready for another 40 days. However, starting Wednesday, sports fans in the Cleveland area can check out two retail sportsbooks that are scheduled to open on January 1.
JACK Entertainment announced Tuesday that its betJACK Sportsbooks will open on Wednesday at JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino. The similarly designed brick-and-mortar spot has several seating options, from bartop stools to theater-style seats. For the next few weeks, patrons will be able to watch major sporting events from the facility. That includes the Ohio State-Michigan college football game this weekend.
At the Cleveland casino, the sportsbook also has a 12-seat video poker bar and a 9-table slot game.
When sports betting comes online, both places will have ticket writers at the station as well as self-serve kiosks.
JACK Entertainment President Brian Eby said he believes the company’s sportsbooks “will set the standard” for sports betting in Ohio.
We are excited to debut our state-of-the-art sports book, which will offer an unparalleled experience to Northeast Ohio and will quickly become a fan-favorite destination to see all the action,” Eby said. “We owe it to our fellow Ohio sports fans to deliver something great, and we’re sure they won’t be disappointed.”
The opening of the sportsbooks marks the culmination of a $100 million investment that the Cleveland-based gaming and entertainment company made in the casino and Thistledown.
App Offer Online Free Play Now
Besides the retail book, betJACK will also run an online platform.
The application and website are now available in what JACK Entertainment calls “training camp” or free play mode. In the run-up to January 1, the betJACK site is offering a promotion like the one pictured for a $500 gift card, tickets to the December 6 Cleveland Cavaliers-Los Angeles Lakers game, and tickets to the December 10 “Crosstown Shootout,” the annual college basketball game between Xavier and Cincinnati.
Form Games, acquired by Kambi Group in September, develops online platforms.
Busy Week Ahead
Sportsbooks and the JACK app aren’t the only things to launch in Ohio on New Year’s Day.
It’s not certain exactly how many retail sportsbooks and online sites will launch (and don’t forget the kiosks either), but the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has been busy working to review and approve licenses for owners and them. online.
In the latest OCCC meeting last Wednesday, JACK Cleveland and Thistledown among 22 Type A proprietors conditionally approved to host online sportsbooks. JACK properties are also two of the 21 proprietors conditionally approved to host a retail sportsbook.
OCCC has also conditionally approved 16 online sports betting operators. Officials also preliminarily approved 10 retail operators who plan to run 17 sportsbooks across the country.
BetJACK is one of the approved operators. JACK Cleveland also has a partnership in place with PlayUp, which is still awaiting approval. MaximBet was also supposed to be a partner with JACK Cleveland, but the Carousel Group brand announced last week it was shutting down operations.
regulatory officials will inspect the site, equipment, and internal controls in the next month for the final approval to give to operators prepared in batches on January 1.


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Nature’s Emporium announces contactless shopping and Front-line Appreciation Pay in response to COVID-19 pandemic
To our valued customers,
Today, we officially announced our #CrushTheCurveAtNECurb contactless shopping program as well as our Front-Line Appreciation Pay commitment.
As the COVID-19 situation in Ontario continues to shift, we are implementing our curb-side program along with additional safety measures and precautions to help flatten the curve and stop the spread of the virus.
As an essential part of the community, we believe it is our duty and responsibility to do what we can to ensure the health and safety of our team, our customers, and your families. By providing a contactless shopping experience, we are helping minimize the potential spread of the virus and are supporting our health and government officials’ calls and reminders for social distancing.
Providing team members and customers a safe and healthy place to work and shop has been, and continues to be, a top priority for Nature’s Emporium. The curbside pick-up program allows shoppers to safely acquire the food and health and wellness items they need while practicing social distancing.
#CrushTheCurveAtNECurb – How does it work?
- Place an order using the online form at www.naturesemporium.com/order-pickup
- Select a desired pick-up date, time, and location (Burlington, Maple, Newmarket, Woodbridge)
- Payment is made at check-out with credit card
- Provide vehicle details (make, model, colour, license plate)
- On the date and time of grocery pick-up, a team member will carry the order out to the lot to meet you at the curb
- Open your trunk for the order to be loaded-in, ensuring a contactless hand-off
Nature’s Emporium is reminding customers who have returned from travel, who have any symptoms of COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19 to remain quarantined at home and as a result, may not use the #CrushTheCurveAtNECurb program. Customers who are clear to leave home and use the program are asked to stay in their vehicle when picking up groceries. If customers must exit, they are reminded to stay at least 6 feet away from others.
Front-line appreciation pay
We recognize that Canadians are looking to companies like ours now more than ever as a pillar of support. Today, we announced that we will temporarily increase compensation for all staff by $2.00 per hour.
It is important for us to make sure the dedication and commitment of our team does not go unrecognized. We are grateful to have such an amazing network of staff and it goes without saying that their continued commitment to serving our customers is an act of service and bravery. They have all been working very hard to support each of the communities we serve during this crisis and we want to recognize the important contributions they are making.
Store Updates – Hours of Operation and Additional Safety Measures
During this unprecedented time, we have made several operational changes to step-up our health and safety standards.
Effective Wednesday, March 25th
- All juice bars will be closed in all Nature’s Emporium locations until further notice
- All locations go completely cashless
- Social distancing floor guides provided for in-store shoppers – the company has taped off the appropriate distance (2 metres) where customers may form a line
- Ongoing sanitation of carts and baskets
- All customers provided with hand sanitizer and/or gloves (both latex and non-latex) to use during their visit
- No longer accepting returns on milk and yogurt bottles until further notice
- No longer accepting mugs, jars, and reusable bags from home until further notice
- Compostable shopping bags will be provided at no cost to customers for their groceries until further notice
We are also installing protective barriers at every cash and supplement counter beginning this week.
Effective Monday, March 30th
Our hours of operation will change at all Nature’s Emporium locations:
- Open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. exclusively for senior citizens (60 years and over) and at-risk customers
- Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the general public
We are doing all we can to help in the fight against this pandemic. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.


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Big Ugly Brewing Co. will open its new 6,000-square-foot brewery and taproom on Aug. 4 in Great Bridge.
It’s an expansion of the city’s only brewery and taproom, currently housed in a strip mall just down the street. The new spot at 845 S. Battlefield Blvd. will be triple the size of the current one and will allow Big Ugly to double its brewing capacity.
To say the two families behind the brewery – the Childers and the Lantrys – are excited about their new space is an understatement.
“It’s going to be a little harder to miss,” said Aaron Childers, one of the co-owners.
No longer will the brewery be afraid of running out of beer in its taproom, said Michele Lantry, one of the owners.
Right now, they can only brew when the taproom isn’t open, which is limiting. In the new space, the tanks can run even when customers are sipping on beer. Plans to hire an assistant brewer are also in the works. The owners want people to realize they’re in a working brewery.
This larger space matches the original vision of what the owners wanted for their brewery – the older one was never meant to be permanent.
Big Ugly broke ground in November on the new space and soon will start moving, which means closing for about two weeks, starting July 22.
Inside the new, larger facility is lots of space for tables, brewing equipment, a large cooler and a long L-shaped bar that will add 12 to 15 more feet to the existing one. But it will have familiar touches from the existing taproom, such as co-owner Jim Lantry’s Volkswagen bus and co-owner Shawn Childers’ vintage motorcycles made into seats. Jim Lantry alluded to bigger plans for the bus down the road, but kept them under wraps for now.
The biggest change, other than more brewing capacity: actual outdoor space.
Huge glass garage-style doors will roll up to lead customers to a large patio with two gas firepits with room for outdoor games and food trucks. Some of the chairs outside will be made from recycled barrels and benches from truck tailgates.
A brewing tank covered with early supporters’ names will move to the new location, where a wall will display bricks bearing messages from about 150 people who supported a Kickstarter campaign for the new space.
The number of taps will double to about 20, allowing Big Ugly’s gluten-reduced beer to be available more often. And there’s more space for aging beers in rum barrels from Outer Banks Distilling and bourbon barrels from the Speyside Cooperage distillery in Kentucky.
Over time, Big Ugly has made more than 50 different brews, but couldn’t keep each batch on tap for long because of the smaller capacity, co-owner Aaron Childers said. Now that won’t be an issue.
They expect tourists to stop on the way to and from trips to the Outer Banks because the brewery is just a half mile off the Chesapeake Expressway.
On the back side of the brewery, there’s room for a large cooler, which will be handy for Big Ugly’s distributing arm, Pretty Ugly. There’s also space for festivals, farmers markets and other large events right on the property.
“The thought of being able to do more is so exciting,” Childers said.
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Google's Project Tango Aims to Create 3D Alternate Realities
Google today announced Project Tango, an initiative that involves an Android smartphone able to create 3D maps of the world around it. Google is offering adventurous app developers kits that include a 5-inch Android smartphone with a bevy of sensors on board that can track the full 3D motion of the device. The kit includes development APIs to provide position, orientation, and depth data to standard Android applications. Google wants some of the devices used for projects that explore indoor navigation, mapping, and single/multiplayer games that use physical space. The rest Google hopes will be used by developers who are "bold" and "creative" to write new apps not yet imagined. In order to get one of the 200 test kits, developers need to submit an application with proposal to Google. Google hopes to assign the 200 devices to testers by mid-March.
Project Tango Adds Indoor Positioning Tool
Project Tango, Google's augmented reality platform, gains a new virtual position system that can locate phones indoors. Google envisions it as a helpful tool in retail and similar environments, helping people navigate stores to find items.
Google Says ARCore Will Push Augmented Reality to the Android Masses
Google today introduced ARCore, a software developer kit that will bring augmented reality to existing and future Android smartphones without the special hardware required by Project Tango. Google says it built ARCore on the foundation set by Project Tango, but has tweaked it in a way the will allow most devices to run AR apps and content.
Google Releases 4th Dev Preview of Android N
Google today made Android N Developer Preview 4 available to developers and beta testers. Google says devices that are enrolled in the beta program should be able to update to the newest preview right away.
Android Users Can Now Beta Test Google Maps
Google has rolled out a program that allows people to test beta versions of Google Maps. The betas will be published via the Google Play Store, similar to how Google distributes other a few other beta apps.


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Shareholder power: Corporate Express decision is key to future of office products sector
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. —June is shaping up as a pivotal month for the office products sector and it will be a decision made by the shareholders of Corporate Express that stands to reshape the industry.
Later this month, they will vote on whether to accept the immediate benefit of an all-cash buyout offer from Staples, or pursue the delayed gratification of their own acquisition strategy. Staples launched an unsolicited offer of 18 per share for the outstanding shares of Corporate Express on May 19 and set June 27 as the offer deadline. The Corporate Express board, which contends Staples’ bid undervalues the company, announced a deal of its own and said it had reached an agreement to acquire Lyreco, a leading European office products reseller based in France. That deal also will be voted on in late June, although the date of a special shareholders meeting had not been determined at press time.
At issue for Corporate Express shareholders is whether a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. The combination of Staples and Corporate Express would create a global powerhouse with annual sales of approximately $28 billion, more than 2,000 stores worldwide and a dominant presence in the delivered products segments of the North American and European markets. Staples in the past has shown an ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and its offer price of 18 per share represents a near 90% premium above the Corporate Express closing share price of 14.32 on Feb. 4, the day before rumors of the deal caused the share price to increase.
Conversely, the combination of Corporate Express would create a near $12 billion company focused exclusively on the delivered products segment of the office products industry with a dominant position in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
However, the long-term potential of the two firms is offset by the near-term risk associated with a three-year transformation plan currently under way that is being executed by ceo Peter Ventress, who assumed that role last fall. In addition, there is the risk associated with integrating the operations and culture of a publicly-held company based in Amsterdam with a privately-held company based in France. “This is the most logical and compelling merger one could envision in our industry,” said Corporate Express ceo Peter Ventress.
Staples chairman and ceo Ron Sargent obviously doesn’t see it that way. He has argued that Staples’ offer delivers to Corporate Express shareholders certain, immediate and superior value and it does so without the substantial execution and other risks inherent in Corporate Express’ long-term plans, with or without the addition of Lyreco.
Staples’ interest in Corporate Express stems from a desire to more rapidly grow its North American delivery and international businesses. By acquiring Corporate Express, Staples could accelerate growth and more broadly diversify its business away from retail operations. Last year the retailer generated about 52% of its sales of $19.4 billion from its 1,738 stores located in the United States and Canada.
The company’s North America retail division is highly profitable and last year produced operating profits of $950 million for an enviable operating margin of 9.5%. However, the delivered products business was even more profitable and generated an operating margin of nearly 11% on sales of $6.6 billion that represented 34% of total company sales. Staples’ international division is its smallest and least profitable, with sales last year of $2.7 billion and operating profits of $98 million for an operating margin rate of 3.6%.
With the addition of Corporate Express, Staples could quickly gain market share in the U.S. market and bolster its international presence as Corporate Express generates 53% of its sales in North America and 23% in Europe. The problem with that scenario is the Corporate Express board has no desire to be acquired by Staples, even after Staples increased its initial offer price of 17.25 per share to 18 per share. According to Corporate Express ceo Peter Ventress, the price offered ignores the ongoing operating value of the company and the positive effects of a new strategic plan implemented last fall that led to an improved performance in the first quarter.
“The offer denies our shareholders any share in the synergies that a combination with Staples would yield,” said Ventress. “These synergies would be significant. At the price level currently indicated by Staples, all synergies would be for the benefit of the Staples shareholders and none for the benefit of our shareholders.”
Staples’ desire to acquire Corporate Express is understandable, but even if the company doesn’t prevail, other acquisitions are a possibility. The company has a cash reserve of $1.2 billion on its balance sheet and a credit profile that enabled it to secure a $3 billion financing deal to buy Corporate Express.
Ceo: Wal-Mart needed more in tough economy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. Speaking at Wal-Mart’s annual shareholders meeting, president and ceo Lee Scott said that Wal-Mart would become increasingly more important to its consumers as economic conditions make it tougher to make ends meet.
Citing rising gas prices, food inflation and higher health care costs, Scott said that the challenge to provide for one’s family has become increasingly more difficult.
“During difficult times in the past, Wal-Mart has been there for our customers and our members, said Scott. “But I think we are there for them now more than ever before.”
Scott highlighted examples of how the company was helping people save money, including its CFL light bulbs, which he said will save consumers nearly $6 billion over the life of the product, and its $4 prescription program, saving customers more than $1.1 billion.
With the presidential election looming, some may have expected Scott to give his insight into which candidate would be best, however, the ceo said that Wal-Mart was ready to work with whoever becomes the new President and the next Congress.
Ahold reports U.S. sales growth
AMSTERDAM Ahold reported that first quarter sales at Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover were $5.1 billion, up 1.3% compared with the same period last year. Identical sales were up 1.2% at Stop & Shop (0.2% excluding gasoline net sales) and down 1.5% at Giant-Landover (1.6% excluding gasoline net sales), impacted by lower pharmacy sales.
For the first quarter, net sales at Giant-Carlisle were up 9.2% to $1.4 billion compared with the same period last year. Identical sales were up 5.7% (3.7% excluding gasoline net sales).
Ahold ceo John Rishton said, “In the United States, the roll-out of our Value Improvement Program at Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover remains on track. The price investments related to the roll-out continue to impact margins and sales, with improvements expected later in the year. Giant-Carlisle reported solid sales and margin growth and continues to gain share in a very competitive market. We continue to respond to the turbulent economic environment and its impact on consumer and competitor behavior. We are confident that the actions we are taking to bring value to our customers are the right ones.


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Stuck at home because of Covid-induced lockdowns, we all love to shop on Amazon. We love to order online and get our favorite products without having to brave Covid-infested shops. We might also hear negative stories about Amazon mistreating its
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From 2015 to 2020, 33 major European based Financial Institutions invested a combined total of 20 billion US$ in companies directly linked to climate-changing deforestation in Brazil. Unless Financial Institutions urgently address their role in funding deforestation, the Amazon and
One of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, Pantanal is one of the world’s most diverse biomes, and home to endangered species such as Jaguars and the Brazilian native, Blue Macaw. Sixty percent of the 250,000 km2 Pantanal - an area larger
As the world struggles to contain the spread of coronavirus, the climate crisis still threatens us all. That’s why we need a green recovery from the pandemic – one that delivers better lives today, alongside progress towards a low-carbon future.
The Amazon rainforest is burning up. Fires have been raging at an unprecedented rate, over 70,000 fires affecting 4.6 million acres were recorded in the first six months of 2019. That's a 62% increase over last year according to Brazil's
Editors note: Article update 08.10.2018 ( see bottom of the article for more information) Recently the online retailer Amazon surpassed a trillion dollar valuation on the stock market just one month after tech giant Apple Inc. achieved the same milestone, making
In a single tweet on 5 April, Trump gave a double whammy: against China, reminding everyone that he’s fighting China on trade, and against Amazon’s "chief lobbyist”, the hated "Fake News Washington Post": The Fake News Washington Post, Amazon’s “chief lobbyist,”


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Back in Borås
This latest SURFLOGH meeting at the Textile Fashion Center coincided with the city’s automatization week, whereby different approaches to the reduction of negative climate impacts were highlighted. Borås, renowned for its textile industry, continuously researches and trials new, data-driven ways to improve their carbon footprint – not just by greening logistics but also by developing a more sustainable textile production process and focussing on recycling.
In this context, the HUGO autonomous delivery vehicle was presented by its co-creator and 'designer Dad', Carl Berge. The ‘robot as a service’ is currently being tested in Borås but can also be spotted in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Stenungsund and Stevenage (UK). Companies are very interested, particularly as transporting one package can be up to 500 times cleaner with HUGO, compared to a conventional delivery van. “When predicting the future of city logistics, we must look at what people are doing, not what they’re saying,” Carl explained. “Online consumerism is higher than ever so we need a range of viable, sustainable delivery solutions. HUGO is a street-friendly option.”
The HUGO autonomous delivery vehicle is:
- sturdy (carries up to 100 kg)
- non-intrusive (runs at walking pace)
- vandal proof
- very reliable
Following this presentation, all participants joined an innovation lab to discuss the pros and cons, risks and challenges of using this last mile green alternative. While thought to be impractical in some street situations, there is clearly a huge potential in particular urban landscapes (e.g pedestrianized inner city areas, large industrial estates etc.). Both hardware and software can be finetuned as a result of consumer/stakeholder feedback.
SURFLOGH partners meet HUGO and logistics stakeholders in Boras
The SURFLOGH consortium excitedly witnessed the robot’s performance during an afternoon delivery shift in the busy city centre. While quietly going about the job, HUGO did raise a few smiles amongst the shoppers and led to some pleasant public interaction. Last delivery of the day was to the head office of Gina Tricot, a leading Swedish fashion chain in over 30 countries and an important logistics stakeholder. Emma Garrote Fredman, Global Production and Sustainability Manager at Gina Tricot informed the group about the company’s interest in participating in this latest SURFLOGH trial.
The main points included:
- Competitiveness and flexible delivery for customers
- High number of return rates
- Shops can work as distribution centres
- Lower impact on the value chain
Current EU legislation
During the meeting, the partners were also treated to an insightful presentation on the current EU legislation regarding autonomous vehicles by Jenny Lundahl of RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) and national expert on this topic.
Since there are both international and national laws on automated vehicles, there are differences between regulations across countries in the EU. UNECE is working on laws for automated vehicles, but in the meantime some countries (e.g. Germany, France) have already implemented laws regarding automated driving. Others are planning to, but still have no legislation in place (e.g. Sweden, UK).
Are you curious about HUGO? Watch this innovative delivery option in action here.
With many thanks to Peder Wahlberg from the City of Borås for the cool visuals.


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Google's Spectre Fix Increases Chrome RAM Usage by 10 Percent
A new round of Spectre flaws have appeared, but Google is in the process of adding functionality to desktop Chrome that will block remote execution of Spectre. The downside, however, is Chrome will use even more RAM than it already does.
By Ryan Whitwam
ARM Kills Its RISC-V FUD Website After Staff Revolt
ARM has retreated from its unprovoked attacks on RISC-V after the company's own employees threw a fit about it.
New Spectre Attack Surfaces as Intel Rolls Out New Patch Schedule
New variants of Meltdown and Spectre are still surfacing as Intel plans to move to an extended release cycle for patches.
Intel's Latest Microcode Update Doc Leaks Upcoming 9th Generation CPUs
Intel's latest microcode update document lists upcoming 9th generation CPUs as future Coffee Lake parts. Did the company just tilt its own hand regarding future CPUs?
New Spectre Variant Discovered That Affects AMD, ARM, and Intel
Intel has disclosed a new Spectre Variant, dubbed Variant 4, but the flaw shouldn't be a major problem for most.
Serious Rowhammer Attacks Can Now Be Carried Out Remotely
Memory corrupting techniques used for local attacks can now be launched remotely, with no need for privilege escalation or direct system access.
A New Wave of Spectre-Class Attacks May Be Coming for Intel CPUs
A new set of CPU vulnerabilities could be inbound, with up to eight different attacks said to target Intel CPUs -- but we'd recommend adopting a wait-and-see approach.
CPU Utilization Is Wrong on PCs, and Getting Worse Every Year
A senior Netflix software engineer says one of the most fundamental performance measurement tools we all use when evaluating a system may be completely incorrect.
Patch Tuesday Delivers Spectre Updates for AMD CPUs
AMD has released its own fix for Variant 2 of Spectre. Microsoft is distributing the fix via Patch Tuesday, but you'll also need a UEFI update.
Intel Won't Patch Older CPUs to Resolve Spectre Flaws
Intel has changed its plans and will no longer update older CPUs to address the Spectre family of security flaws.


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The one of highlights of the Fashion week is Former Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere’s Debiut after he as LV new creative director. Yesterday, March 5, Nicolas Ghesquiere will be show his first quarter of Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week after he took over the post. Compared to October Marc Jacobs’s like drama show last year, Louis Vuitton 2014 Fall Winter Collection is like a true sense of the catwalks.
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Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring 2014 Fashion Show
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October 28, 2006
Serving Up A Google Hurricane
Looks like Google is never out of the news. After the celebrated marriage with YouTube, the Mountain View kingpin is believed to be cooking up something big again.
The rumour mill is getting the adrenalin flowing. So, what's cooking?
According to WebProNews, there's gonna be a hurricane (Not Katrina, again) swirling right up by Monday. They got wind of this from DM News associate editor Giselle Abramovich.
According to her, Google is set for a corporate restructuring and are about to launch an Adsense for Audio service.
For those who envisage the coming of the online video age, this has got to be huge. And that's the main reason for the sensational Google/YouTube marriage.
Think of this as a recipe that includes podcasts, streaming media like YouTube, MP3 player, radio and TV plus a few other new media technologies...and throw in Adsense for Audio for good measure, what do you get?
Voila, a Google Goodie Dish, of course!
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> WebProNews: Google to restructure
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The Gloucester community demonstrated their support for local small businesses by purchasing more than $45,000 in Downtown Dollars, an economic recovery program lead by the Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust with additional support from the Gloucester Main Street Association.
“We wanted to find a way to make it easy for consumers to purchase gift certificates to Main Street restaurants, retail shops, service providers — like spas — in a time when these businesses needed stimulus like never before,” said Jenny Crittenden, Executive Director of Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust, in a recent interview with the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal.
Success has consequences. The funds set aside for the initial Downtown Dollars program have been depleted. But don’t despair! Officials are hard at work defining next steps.
The innovative Downtown Dollars program is just one example of how communities and small businesses across the nation are responding to the adverse economic impact of a 100-year pandemic. Many businesses are overcoming the challenges of COVID restrictions by putting more emphasis on their online outlets, providing curbside delivery, or by appointment only shopping excursions.
Many organizers of traditional holiday events are also recasting their activities to address community gathering safety protocols.
Gloucester Arts on Main is hosting a First Friday Artful Giving and Small Works event on Friday, December 4. Only 25 people may shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and small works during a defined timeslot. Patrons must reserve their spot in advance of the event.
The Mathews Bay School Community Arts Center 100 x 100 Show in the Art Speaks Gallery is open through December 26. All artwork by area artists is $100 or less and may be previewed and purchased online. The Bay School also hosts an annual fundraiser for the Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Service Council, a nonprofit organization that helps local families with basic needs in times of crisis. Traditionally, the Empty Bowls fundraising event featured a sit-down soup luncheon. However, for 2020, they took a different tack. Artisan bowls are selling for $100 each with the proceeds benefiting Hands Across Mathews.
Other upcoming local events:
Zoll Vineyards, 9744 Dutton Road, Dutton (located on Route 198 on the Gloucester/Mathews county line)
Register for a “Drink your wine. We have crafts to do.” Guided Craft Night is offered Friday evenings from 6-8:00 PM, December 4, 11, and 18. Or you and a date can take one of Zoll Vineyards’ popular cooking classes. Learn how to make three different kinds of pasta on Thursday, December 10, or gingerbread cookies on December 17. Class size is limited, so register soon. The Tasting Room is open Wednesday-Sunday, 12 Noon-8:00 PM.
YRC Cinemas, York River Crossing Shopping Center, 2226 York Crossing Drive, Hayes
For family fun that won’t break the bank, take in a classic holiday movie for only $5 through December 25.
Gloucester Moose Lodge, 656 Moose Drive, Gloucester
The Gloucester Moose Lodge is hosting a youth musical production of “A Seussified Christmas Carol” December 12 and 13. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Annual Christmas Dinner for the Homeless, Homebound and First Responders. Tickets may be purchased on site.
All event information is accurate at the time of publication. But please call ahead to confirm. Schedules continue to be fluid during the health crisis.
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Microsoft Sold Over 750,000 Xbox Consoles On Black Friday
Microsoft Corporation sold over 750,000 Xbox consoles on Black Friday in the U.S. according to UberGizmo. This is not surprising to me because it seems like almost every retailer was offering some sort of deal on them. I even picked up an Xbox 360 with Kinect bundle from Meijers for $199 since it came with a $40 coupon for the grocery store. As a comparison, the Nintendo Wii U sold around 400,000 units.
This article was written by Amit Chowdhry. You can follow me at @amitchowdhry or on Google+ at +AmitChowdhry


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When Andrew Davie graduated from Regis University in Denver, CO, it was 2009 and the height of the recession. Armed with a degree in Business Marketing and Management, Davie decided to do what no one else in the Denver area was doing, and launched Pong Products, a company specializing in manufacturing and distributing products related to the game of Beer Pong. “I did my research, and learned that in a recession people drink more beer than hard alcohol,” Davie explains. “I knew there was a market for Beer Pong.”
Though the concept seemed simple, there was a hurdle for Davie to overcome. “At that time in Colorado, it was illegal to sell anything in liquor stores not directly related to the consumption of alcohol,” Davie recalls. “This included ping pong balls. So I applied to the state and got them to allow me to sell Beer Pong kits in liquor stores. I had to include Beer Pong rules, and stamp the balls, ‘Beer Pong balls.’”
Davie started making Beer Pong kits in his garage, but sales grew rapidly. Pong Products now operates out of a 4,000 square foot warehouse in downtown Denver, and products are sold nationwide. One popular seller is the 22 Starter Kit, which includes 20 cups and two ping pong balls. The price to distributors is $2, including shipping, and the kit retails for $4.99 to $5.99. Another hot seller is Das Boot, which contains 25 ping pong balls, selling for $8 to $10 wholesale and retailing for $15 to $20.
Pong Products recently added an inflatable ping pong table with beverage cooler to the line. Business is booming, and Davie expects sales to exceed $100,000 in 2012, but there is more to be done. “I’m going to continue to expand my product line,” he notes. “My whole thing is about bringing more innovative games and new products to the market.”
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2020 started with a “Big Capacity Bang” as Boon Siew Honda started the New Year and raised the bar for premium motorcycle segment in Malaysia by launching three new flagship bikes.
The all-new track weapon Honda CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade, sensation of Adventure with Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, the Africa Twin variant with Adventure Sports CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports along with GL1800 Gold Wing.
Boon Siew Honda Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Keiichi Yasuda noted that the launch of these flagship models signifies the confidence in Malaysian market as we are the first to launch these 2020 models in Asia and Oceania region.
These models will be available in all Honda Big Wing stores from second quarter of 2020.
Honda CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade RM198,800
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin RM98,888
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (Manual) RM111,888
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (DCT) RM117,888
GL 1800 Gold Wing RM208,800


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Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, plans to focus on virtual tools and services to further digitalize its customer engagement strategy going forward. By doing so, the company wants to add value to its customer relations especially in times of limited business travel. The company is currently exploring different communication formats and technologies to engage with customers, demonstrate products and solutions, share knowledge and provide guidance and support. The goal is to make expertise quickly accessible, increase efficiencies to further intensify and improve interaction and cooperation while reducing time-consuming travelling. “We want to further virtualize the customer experience by adding digital customer engagement tools such as live streaming events, digital conferences, virtual demonstrations, trainings or webinars,” explains Ralf Hildenbrand, President Americas and Member of the Board at Siegwerk. In addition to its successful face-to-face customer events, the company now plans to translate its INKday events into a virtual concept to enable participation from all over the world. For more than 12 years Siegwerk has been hosting its popular INKday events offering customers and experts alike a unique platform for fostering discussions around current and future industry topics. “By increasing the digital exchange, coupled with region-specific events and personal meetings, we will be able to engage in an even faster, more effective and personalized manner going forward”, adds Hildenbrand. In 2017, Siegwerk began its digital transformation as an early adopter and one of the first companies in its industry to do so. Since then, the company has been strategically driving the expansion of its digital offerings to continually enhance the overall customer experience. Today, Siegwerk embraces digitalization across all business areas including data-driven innovation, digitalization of processes as well as the development of new and circular business models, with services and platforms leveraging its ink and packaging know-how. Latest milestones in the company’s digital transformation include the opening of a fully-automated state-of-the-art Blending Center at its German headquarters in Siegburg as well as the establishment of online services such as the Vendor Managed Inventory System MyInkroom and the online customer portal mySiegwerk. Moreover, the company is continuously looking into the potential of big data and artificial intelligence for improving production cycles and gaining further efficiencies. To build a sustainable business with long-lasting growth advantages, Siegwerk is not only driving its own digital transformation but also attaches the utmost importance to proactively driving the realization of a circular packaging industry. Just recently, Siegwerk has invested further resources in the future by establishing its Circular Economy Hub to specially manage the transition towards a circular economy across the company. As a family-run company with an extensive history, Siegwerk has long been aware of its responsibility to future generations. “We are strongly committed to always maintain a sensible balance between ecological, social and economic needs without compromising the resources of future generations,” says Bettina Horenburg, Head of Corporate Communications at Siegwerk. “The constant launch of innovative communication technologies offers ever new opportunities for internal and external cooperation enabling us to connect and exchange even faster and more efficient in an international environment.” As a result, the company now plans to selectively adjust its overall presence at global industry tradeshows with either a virtual exchange or a physical presence where advantageous. That’s why Siegwerk has now decided to not attend drupa nor interpack’s supplier trade fair “components” in 2021. Participation in other exhibitions is currently under review. An attendance in certain Asian trade fairs has already been confirmed as relevant to further drive the regional market development in this high-growth area. “Our decision to cancel our presence at components and drupa has also been impacted by the uncertainty in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic, its further development and mid-term consequences,” adds Horenburg. “We don’t want to obligate our employees to participate in any kind of big event at the moment.” The company expects that the overall perception of large-scale exhibitions will change as a result of the global pandemic, rather adding value to regional, small-scale specialist trade shows as well as more virtual exchanges in the future.
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