India’s Cosmo First launches advanced PPF for vehicle exteriors

Cosmo First launches innovative Paint Protection Films (PPF) for vehicles, featuring advanced scratch resistance, self-healing, UV and chemical protection. The Platinum variant offers 8-mil thickness with a lifetime warranty, while the Gold variant ensures durability with a 5-year warranty. Market trials begin as Cosmo responds to rising demand for premium car protection. ​Cosmo First launches innovative Paint Protection Films (PPF) for vehicles, featuring advanced scratch resistance, self-healing, UV and chemical protection. The Platinum variant offers 8-mil thickness with a lifetime warranty, while the Gold...

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60 textile firms closed in Indonesia between 2022, 2024: APSyFI

Sixty textile firms closed in Indonesia between 2022 and 2024 and around 250,000 workers in the sector lost their jobs, according to the Association of Indonesian Filamentary Filament & Benang Producers (APSyFI). The closures were triggered by the increasing illegal imports, APSyFI general chair Redma Gita Wirawatasta said. Around two-fifths of goods entering Indonesia are not officially registered. ​Sixty textile firms closed in Indonesia between 2022 and 2024 and around 250,000 workers in the sector lost their jobs, according to the Association of...

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SWA Lithium & KTS launch field-pilot DLE plant in South West Arkansas

SWA Lithium and Koch Technology Solutions have launched a field-based pilot DLE plant at the South West Arkansas Project to refine design data and produce battery-quality lithium carbonate for qualification with potential off-take partners. The plant will operate until January 2025, producing 1,000 gallons of lithium chloride solution for vendor evaluation and partner negotiations. ​SWA Lithium and Koch Technology Solutions have launched a field-based pilot DLE plant at the South West Arkansas Project to refine design data and produce battery-quality lithium carbonate...

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Optimism in north India as weather conditions boost cotton yarn demand

The cotton yarn market of north India experienced a slowdown in the last week of the year, influenced by the holiday season and stable pricing. However, optimism persists as rainy and cloudy weather conditions have increased demand for winter garments, possibly improving cash flow and demand for recycled polyester products in the coming year. ​The cotton yarn market of north India experienced a slowdown in the last week of the year, influenced by the holiday season and stable pricing. However, optimism persists as...

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India’s CCI boosts cotton purchase as prices dip below MSP

In the current season starting October 2024, the Cotton Corporation of India has procured 30.98 lakh bales of cotton due to lower market prices than the minimum support price. With over two-thirds sourced from Telangana, the procurement efforts have increased significantly, especially as farmers opt to sell at government rates, facing a notable price gap. ​In the current season starting October 2024, the Cotton Corporation of India has procured 30.98 lakh bales of cotton due to lower market prices than the minimum...

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Germany’s Merck KGaA invests $72.8 mn in Shizuoka

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, will invest over $72.8 million in a new Advanced Materials Development Center at its Shizuoka site, bringing total investment to $124.8 million since 2021. Opening in 2026, the AMDC will enhance R&D in semiconductor materials, promote sustainability, and support global electronics growth through innovation and collaboration. ​Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, will invest over $72.8 million in a new Advanced Materials Development Center at its Shizuoka site, bringing total investment to $124.8 million since 2021. Opening in 2026, the AMDC...

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Northern India Textile Mills’ Association elects new office bearers

NITMA has elected new office bearers during its 67th AGM on December 21, 2024. Sidharth Khanna, director of Arisudana Industries, is the new president, joined by Munish Avasthi as senior VP and Ujjwal Garg as VP. NITMA expressed gratitude to outgoing leaders Sanjay Garg and Mukesh Tyagi and emphasised a collective vision for the textile industry's growth and development. ​NITMA has elected new office bearers during its 67th AGM on December 21, 2024. Sidharth Khanna, director of Arisudana Industries, is the new president, joined...

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Biden signs into law spending legislation averting US govt shutdown

Joe Biden signed a government spending legislation into law late last week, avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead of the holiday season after the US Congress passed it. The legislation would extend government funding until March 14, provide $100 billion for disaster-hit states and $10 billion for farmers, and extend farm and food aid programmes due to expire at the end of the year. ​Joe Biden signed a government spending legislation into law late last week, avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead...

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I Tried OpenAI’s Sora Video Generator…It’s Mostly Unusable

If you haven't tried Sora yet (or are in a region where it's not currently available) and you're curious about it, then keep reading. I will begin with an overview of Sora's usage limits, its UI / UX, and the different ways you can make a video with it. Then I'll share samples of the videos I made - both good and bad - and I'll review some of Sora's additional features that you can use to edit your videos.

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UK Nov 2024 retail sales volumes up 0.2% MoM

UK retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 0.2 per cent month on month (MoM) in November, following October’s 0.7-per cent fall. Clothing stores sales volumes fell by 2.6 per cent MoM in the month, following October’s 3.5-per cent fall. This left clothing stores sales volumes at their lowest level since January 2022, with retailers reporting that economic factors were affecting sales. ​UK retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 0.2 per cent month on month (MoM) in November,...

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