The PICO Pµlse non-contact jet valve and PICO Toµch controller with intuitive touch screen interface offer greater dispensing capabilities for superior process control

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I - Tuesday, August 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces innovative piezoelectric jetting technology that removes the barrier between speed and accuracy. EFD’s new PICO® Pµlse™ valve and PICO Toµch™ controller make it possible to dispense very exact, repeatable micro-deposits as small as 0.5 nL at up to 500Hz continuous, with 1500Hz maximum bursts – an industry best.

The PICO Pµlse non-contact jet valve’s modular design makes it possible to jet low- to high-viscosity fluids onto any surface, including uneven and tough-to-reach substrates. Exchangeable parts provide versatility, ... Read more »

Company and its Bottling Partners Replenished an Estimated 94% of 2014 Sales Volume; Working To Be The First Food and Beverage Company To Replenish All The Water It Uses

STOCKHOLM - Wednesday, August 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Coca-Cola Company and its global bottling partners (the Coca-Cola system) today announced they are on track to meet their 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of 2015. Based on the Coca-Cola system’s global water replenishment projects to date, the system is balancing the equivalent of an estimated 94 percent of the water used in its finished beverages based on 2014 sales volume. Since 2004, Coca-Cola has replenished an estimated 153.6 billion liters of water back to communities and nature through 209 community water projects in 61 countries. The Coca-Cola system returned approximately 126.7 billion liters of water used in its manufacturing processes back to communities and nature through treated wastewater in 2014. ... Read more »

Industry-leading 4G LTE solutions including Cloud Radio and Magic Radio helped ZTE boost sales of Carrier Network systems; revenue from Telecommunications Software Systems and Services posted strong growth

SHENZHEN, China - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, announced that first-half net profit rose 43.2% as the company increased sales of 4G LTE network equipment to carriers.

Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company jumped to RMB 1.62 billion (US$252 million) in the first six months, according to the results announcement posted by ZTE today. Basic earnings per share climbed to RMB 0.47, while revenue increased 21.8% to RMB 45.9 billion.

ZTE’s industry-leading 4G network solutions including Cloud Radio and Magic Radio helped the company win i ... Read more »

Summit agenda highlights crucial role of data in securing the future of the planet

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, August 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Some of the world’s most respected leaders in sustainable development are confirmed to speak at the second Eye on Earth Summit, taking place from 6 to 8 October in Abu Dhabi. Held under the patronage of The President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Summit will explore the critical need for better access to and sharing of environmental, social and economic data to support informed decision-making for sustainable development.

With the post-2015 development agenda firmly positioning sustainability at the fore of global priorities this year and beyond, Eye on Earth Summit 2015 will cast a spotlight on the role governments, technology, the scientific community and citizen participation play in enhancing access to quality data about the state of the world’s resource    s. C ... Read more »

New 4G LTE-Advanced network covers 22 major cities nationwide 22 cities as Smartfren becomes first Indonesian carrier to operate both hybrid TDD/FDD LTE and CDMA networks

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Wednesday, August 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, is pleased to help PT Smartfren Telecom launch 4G LTE-Advanced network in Indonesia, giving users access to the highest-performance mobile broadband services.

The new 4G LTE-Advanced, which supports both the FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE standards, was launched commercially by Smartfren in Jakarta on 19 August, and coverage areas already include the 22 major cities of Indonesia. The new network deploys ZTE’s market-leading 4G LTE solutions including eNB (evolved node B), Cloud Radio and eHRPD to deliver the best user experience to subscribers.

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PRINCETON, N.J - Wednesday, August 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Adare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., formerly Aptalis Pharmaceutical Technologies, announced today that Joseph (Joe) Del Buono has joined the Company as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He will be based at the Company’s headquarters in Princeton, NJ.

“We are pleased to have Joe join our team as our CFO. His extensive background in pharmaceutical finance will bring enormous benefits to our organization as we implement our growth plans,” said John Fraher, President and CEO of Adare Pharmaceuticals.

Mr. Del Buono will help drive Adare’s growth by building out the finance function and establishing the financial infrastructure to support the Company’s multinational operations. He will also provide financial oversight and guidance on Adare's operations and growth opportunities.

Mr. Del Buono has almost 20 years of finance experience wit ... Read more »