10th February, 2010 Bracknell, UK - 3M, the diversified technology company, has launched Novec EGC-2702, a surface modifier coating that provides economic and fast protection against moisture and corrosion in electronics manufacture and assembly. A cost-effective high performance alternative to traditional conformal coatings, Novec EGC-2702 can be applied and dried within seven minutes, which is less than a third of the time of leading existing competitive products. It is also non-flammable and is designed to…

Goodwood, 16 December, 2009Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled its new model, Ghost, at the Dubai International Motor Show. Tom Purves, CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said “We are delighted to be showcasing our new model, Ghost, at the Dubai Motor Show. The initial response from customers, prospects and enthusiasts demonstrates the importance of the Middle East region for our global business.” He continued, “Ghost will add substantially to the success story of our dealerships in the…

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new showroom at Qatar’s most exclusive address, the Pearl Island in Doha. The luxury automotive manufacturer celebrated the occasion on the outstanding, man- made island, located offshore the Arabian Peninsula, with a prestigious event that attracted prominent members of the Qatari business community. The event was marked by the unveiling of the new Ghost, the latest addition to the Rolls-Royce model range which was making its debut in Qatar.”Having…

Last night saw the unveiling of Peugeot’s innovative new concept, the BB1 at The Hospital Club in London.With its BB1 concept, Peugeot has created a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility. The BB1 concept is the first ever full electric vehicle that can seat up to four adults in a space of just 2.5m. This compact vehicle is a fusion between car and scooter, whilst offering passengers a safer,…

3M, the diversified technology company, is supporting this month’s European Week for Safety and Health at Work (19 - 25 October) by highlighting the importance of a thorough risk assessment process when selecting hearing and eyewear protection.The European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work, supported by the Health and Safety Executive, will be holding its European Week for Safety and Health in October as part of a two year campaign to promote the benefits…

Epicor ERP Solution Enabling Quicker Sales Responses and Providing More Accurate Lead Times Epicor Software Corporation today announced that Xtrac has implemented and gone live with the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Xtrac provides a unique blend of design, engineering and manufacturing to the world’s top motorsport teams in the toughest arena’s including Formula One, World Rally, and Indy Racing League. The company has realised immediate benefits from Epicor, including improved response time to…

With more pain at the pumps this month(1), one company is set to challenge the cost of transport across the supply chain. In a bid to help businesses manage their transportation more cost effectively Barloworld Logistics is today launching ‘Transport as a Managed Service’ to the UK and European markets. Based on the knowledge acquired from managing over 500 000 loads per annum in this manner the Barloworld Logistics offering will enable businesses to save…

Core Facts The Economist is pleased to announce that Ratan Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, is the winner of this year’s Business Process Innovation Award. Tata has forged a company that is shaping businesses across the globe and changing the way Indian companies conduct business. The company is also responsible for inventing the Tata Nano, the world’s lowest-cost car. Innovative methods through which the car is designed and manufactured enable Tata Motors to offer…

Communications specialist is all geared up to support Formula 1 racing team [Lichfield] – 22 September, 2009. Europe’s leading expert in communications services, NextiraOne, has signed a new three-year network maintenance and operational support contract with Red Bull Technology. The new contract, which is due to run until 2012, will keep Red Bull Technology’s communications systems running smoothly, ensuring the racing and development teams have reliable telephony and data communications at all times. A trusted…

Auto Manufacturer Wants More Value from its Networking Dollar, without any Performance or Functionality Compromise September 4, 2009 — 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced an important new relationship with PSA Peugeot Citroen in France. PSA Peugeot Citroen, which has 5 percent of the worldwide car market, will use H3C enterprise networking solutions from 3Com as a significant part of its LAN infrastructure. PSA Peugeot Citroen expects the H3C solution to help reduce network installation…