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Gill Electronics licenses wireless-charging technology from Qualcomm
The technology to charge wireless devices without having to use wires is here.
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Whirlpool's KitchenAid 'powered by' SodaStream
Whirlpool Corporation’s KitchenAid division has made a deal with SodaStream, an Israeli manufacturing company, to add to the KitchenAid product line an in-home carbonated beverage system, according to the Benton Harbor-based home appliance manufacturer.
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Perrigo acquires rights to Fera Pharmaceuticals line for $93M
Perrigo has acquired the rights to produce an ophthalmic sterile ointment and solution products portfolio from Fera Pharmaceuticals of Long Island, N.Y., for an upfront cash payment of approximately $93 million.
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Legal squall hits Lake Winds Energy Park
Disgruntled homeowners near the new Mason County wind farm are going to get their day in court — if they don’t settle out of court first. But prior cases in Michigan hint at a tough battle in the courtroom.
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Benteler Automotive closes Grand Rapids plant
Benteler Automotive has announced plans to close its Grand Rapids manufacturing plant, at 320 Hall St. SW, which reportedly employs some 220 people.
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Designing work spaces for the future
Herman Miller strives to bring workers back into the office building.
If you have ever wandered down a desolate corridor of your office building and wondered, “Where is everyone?” — you are not alone.
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West Michigan office furniture industry wins at NeoCon 2013
West Michigan’s best-known names in office furniture manufacturing have done well at NeoCon this week, with Steelcase, the largest company, taking the most awards.
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Founders Brewing hits production bottleneck
Although Founders Brewing Co. is growing larger by the day, the expansion process has caused some growing pains.
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NeoCon buzz: accommodating digital technology
West Michigan office furniture makers are talking about electronics this week.
New office chairs and electronic communications technology is behind much of the buzz at NeoCon this year, ranging from an office chair designed for personal mobile device users to built-in electronics in tables and wall panels.
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American Seating displays higher end furniture at NeoCon
North America’s biggest contract furniture show opens today in Chicago.
American Seating, a well-known producer of contract seating in Grand Rapids for more than 100 years, will introduce a freestanding table line, a wood base chair, a stackable table and Us Chair accessories at this year’s NeoCon.
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