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ZF signs definitive agreement to acquire WABCO

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ZF and WABCO to form a leading global integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technology with combined sales of approximately €40 billion Complementary capabilities of both companies to create added value for ZF’s commercial vehicle customers ZF to acquire WABCO for $136.50 per share for a total equity value of approximately $7 billion Closing expected for early 2020 Planned acquisition approved by ZF’s Management Board and Supervisory Board and WABCO’s Board of Directors... Read the full story

Ben launches new online support for people with depression - the predominant mental health issue worldwide

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Ben has launched new online support on its website to help automotive industry people who are struggling with depression - an issue that affects 350 million people across the world[1]. In the UK, depression affects about one in 10 people at some point in their life[2]. Around 1 in 3 people contact Ben’s helpline about their mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Initial findings from Ben’s own automotive industry survey* state that 22% of those who reported suffering wit... Read the full story

Grand Opening of GREEN OPTIONS Zero Waste Store! - 6th April 2019 @ Darwin Shrewsbury Shopping Centre

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Green Options arrives at Darwin Shrewsbury Shopping CentreDedicated environmentalists, Sam and Lillie from Green Options, are thrilled to announce the opening of their new zero-waste shop at the Darwin Shrewsbury Shopping Centre.Opening on 6th April 2019, the Green Options store aims to address the worryingly high usage of single-use plastic in Britain. As their store highlights, it is irresponsible and environmentally damaging to use plastic, which can last centuries, for one-off purposes su... Read the full story

KickStart your journey into a world of beautiful construction kits for the 21st century

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Incredibly beautiful, elegant and exclusive construction kits filled with old-world charm, smoothly machined unbreakable and safe metal parts and wind-up or mechanical engines have arrived at KickStarter, with 6 new models at a time-limited 30% off introductory price make for the perfect interior design element, exquisite collection addition or priceless gift to yourself, friends and family. March 27, 2019 – Time for Machine, a company specializing in metallic retro modeling with mechanica... Read the full story

British superbiker links up with Paragon for official trailer and motorhome

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Acclaimed British superbiker Lee Johnston has linked up with Paragon for his new race season after the specialist lender financed his official trailer and motorhome.Paragon’s logo is emblazoned proudly on the side of Johnston’s high-speed motorbikes in every race along with on the commercial trailer transporting his bikes and equipment to each venue.The opportunity came about as Paragon has a long-standing relationship financing large plant machinery for Hull-based East Coast Construction... Read the full story

AUSTRALIA ASKS THE UK PARLIAMENT TO CONSIDER A NEW BREXIT OPTION – FORGET THE EU, JOIN THE AU

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On behalf of Australia, swimwear brand Budgy Smuggler is calling on the UK Parliament to consider a new proposal as it votes on a range of Brexit options on Wednesday. The proposal asks the UK to “forget the EU” and “join the AU”, thereby forming a new super union between two great nations. The #JoinTheAU campaign launched today outside the UK Parliament from a branded campaign bus, reminiscent of the infamous Vote Leave Brexit bus. Chief Smuggler, and head of the #JoinTheAU campai... Read the full story

GPA marks decade of partnership with Kia

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Automaker has moved 350,000 TEUs via Savannah GPA marks decade of partnership with Kia   Automaker has moved 350,000 TEUs via Savannah         Kia Motors Manufacturing of Georgia is now exporting Telluride SUVs through the Port of Brunswick. In Fiscal Year 2018 alone, KMMG moved more than 37,000 twenty-foot equivalent con... Read the full story