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Oxford Intelligence measures itself on the success of its clients. We have dealt with over 5,000 companies developing their international business strategies and a large number of these have gone on to build a global presence through direct operations - just a few of these dynamic firms are featured here. Customer feedback is essential for us in order to maintain our innovative edge and to deliver quality products, ideas and services that will satisfy our clients' current and future needs. |
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27 Jul 10: Canadian Solar Opens Office in Italy
Ontario-based Canadian Solar, one of the world's largest solar energy equipment companies, has announced the launch of its Italian sales office in Rome.
The office will be headed by Marco Di Pietro, Country Manager Italy, who is responsible for the continued success and growth of Canadian Solar's photovoltaic business in Italy.
Marco Di Pietro, Canadian Solar's Country Manager Italy, said, "Italy is one of the world's top alternative energy markets, with impressive demand growth and installations of photovoltaic systems. Canadian Solar has effectively grown its business in Italy with sales, marketing, support and executive focus led from our international offices. Given our significant existing customer base, demand and projected growth, it made strategic sense to expand on a local basis with our new office in Rome. We are very excited about this market."
Dr Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive of Canadian Solar, said, "Italy is currently ranked as the world's third largest PV market. Opening this office underscores our commitment to providing the best support to customers and to developing new business opportunities. Canadian Solar's high quality modules have been very well received in Italy since 2008. We fully expect to build on our momentum in the important Italian market as we move forward with a dedicated local sales platform."
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Ohio-based A Schulman, a supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins, is streamlining manufacturing operations at its Crumlin, South Wales, production facility and moving part of the plant's capacity to two other, larger plants in Europe.
As a result of the realignment, several production lines at the UK facility will be shut down and approximately 30 jobs will be eliminated. Approximately 10,000 tons of masterbatch production will be moved from Crumlin to more cost-efficient, higher-capacity lines in Bornem, Belgium and Givet, France.
At the same time, the company will continue to enhance the capabilities of the Crumlin plant to produce smaller lots of colours and other speciality compounds for the local market.
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Belgium-based chemicals and plastics company Solvay is to increase the production capacity for peroxide curable fluoroelastomers, under the trademark Tecnoflon, at its Solexis plant at Spinetta Marengo, Italy.
Solvay is investing $12.3 million in the capacity increase, which is expected to start producing in the first half of 2012.
According to the company, demand for PC fluoroelastomers in the automotive industry is rapidly growing as these polymers can withstand high temperatures and are also chemical resistant. They are also used in systems for alternative fuels containing methanol or ethanol where their low permeability reduces fuel losses.
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California-based computer and printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard is to create 700 jobs at its plant in Erskine near Glasgow, UK.
The company is to establish a new IT service hub in the area, which has been supported by £7 million worth of funding from Scottish Enterprise's Regional Selective Assistance.
Marc Waters, head of strategy and integration at HP, UK and Ireland, said: “I am delighted to confirm our investment to develop the Erskine site as a hub for delivering industry-leading technology services.”
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New York-based specialty glass and ceramics company Corning Inc has approved a capital investment plan to increase the company’s light-duty filter capacity in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
The $44 million investment will be part of Corning’s previously announced 2010-2011 capital expenditures. This expansion, which is expected to begin early production in the second half of 2011, will increase the company’s capacity to manufacture current and future generations of light-duty diesel DuraTrap AT filters.
“Tighter emissions regulations continue to drive demand for diesel emissions control systems,” said Thomas Hinman, senior vice president of Corning Environmental Technologies. “Currently, more than 50 percent of the passenger cars in Europe are diesel. By 2011, all diesel passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will be equipped with a filter. By expanding our light-duty diesel capabilities, we will be better positioned to meet increased demand from customers in Europe and around the world.”
In addition, the company recently announced it will expand its Corning Shanghai Company Limited automotive substrate facility. This expansion is expected to be operational in the second half of 2012. The Shanghai investment is part of the company’s previously announced 2011 capital expenditures.
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California-based company ON24 Inc, a specialist in webcasting and virtual event solutions, has announced the opening of new offices in Paris, France, and Hamburg, Germany.
With an established presence in London, the new offices will enable ON24 to more effectively and efficiently meet customer needs in the growing European virtual events market and provide local support for international clients, enhancing the support provided by European partners. In addition, ON24 is further strengthening its European market presence with new multi-language product capabilities.
“Global expansion is a key component of our value proposition and growth strategy,” said ON24 Chief Executive Officer Sharan Sharat. He stressed that ON24 is committed to further developing the European virtual events market by offering innovative virtual communication solutions and dedicated local support teams.
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