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Timken acquires City Scrap and Salvage

The Timken Company today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, TSB Metal Recycling LLC, has purchased substantially all of the assets of City Scrap and Salvage Co.

US Prius sales hit one million

Sales of Toyota’s famous Prius hybrids have hit the one million mark in the United States, the car maker announced today.

Sustainability: Hiring the perfect employer

Jim Beqaj offers his expertise in how to sustain yourself in employment by finding your FIT in your target rich environment.

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Tesco takes a giant leap into ChinaÔÇÖs booming grocery market

Tesco has completed a much sought after deal that will create the largest food retailer in China

ITF to open Middle East base

Not-for-profit oil and gas technology facilitator ITF has announced it is to open a new office in the Middle East.

Iberdrola to buy BrazilÔÇÖs Elektro

Spain’s biggest power utility, Iberdrola, is set to acquire Brazil’s Elektro for €2.4 billion in a move designed to expand its presence in growing markets.

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Kenya Port Authority

Development in Kenya is experiencing something of a bottleneck; but as Jeff Daniels learns, action to free up matters is now well in hand.

2012 will not be quiet

The Mayans predicted that 2012 would bring the end of days. Let’s hope it doesn’t, but it’s sure to be a turbulent year, says Peter Leeds.

Google launches Gmail SMS in Africa

Google has launched a service in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya that will allow users to send and receive email via an SMS text message.

Polarcus wins seismic survey contract

UAE-based Polarcus has signed a letter of intent with Lansdowne Oil & Gas for a 3D seismic project in the Celtic Sea off southern Ireland.

Pfizer to buy King Pharmaceuticals for $3.6 billion

Pfizer Inc. has said it will pay $3.6 billion to purchase King Pharmaceuticals, which specializes in pain medications.