China's auto mould companies's strength are strong, but the overall strength of China's auto mould industry still lags behind the mold at the advanced level. The reason is not Chinese enterprises technological backwardness, or is it lack of ...
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The European Union renewed tariffs on stainless-steel screws and bolts from Chinese Mainland and Taiwan for another five years to curb competition for EU manufacturers including Italy's Bontempi Vibo SpA. The EU reimposed the import duties ...
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Global demand for indoor LED lighting is expected to take off in 2012, with retail prices for LED light bulbs to replace 40W incandescent bulbs expected to drop from an average of US$22 at the end of 2011 to US$10 in the Asia market in the ...
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Surfactants lower the surface tension of a liquid, so that usually non-mixable liquids can be mixed. The market research institute Ceresana Research expects the global surfactant market to generate revenues of more than US$41 billion in ...
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Using tiles in the kitchen in nothing new. In fact, most residential kitchens utilize tiles in wall coverings, as a backsplash and as flooring. Many remodelers and decorators believe that in order to have an attractive countertop in the ...
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The general coating industry has declined but specialized coating surface engineering sectors are witnessing strong growth driven by the needs of high-end industries, such as oil and gas and electronics, according to a new report released ...
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Shower doors and bathroom shower enclosures have become more popular than shower curtains, and style options have expanded accordingly. Whether to enclose an existing shower or bathtub, or to install a new shower fixture, new bathroom ...
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One of the most popular forms of tile available is glass mosaic tile. This tile is available in a stunning array of colors and styles and can be beautifully implemented in just about any room of the house. It does not matter if you are ...
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The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its November 2011 Booked Orders Index was 145. Index in November is down 90 points or 38% from October 2011's Index of 235 (1990=100). The November 2011 Index represents an ...
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Market research firm, Semi, forecasts that spending for LED manufacturing equipment will decline 18 percent in 2012 following a massive 36 percent increase in equipment spending in 2011. At the same time, Semi projects that worldwide LED ...
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Market research firm, Semi, forecasts that spending for LED manufacturing equipment will decline 18 percent in 2012 following a massive 36 percent increase in equipment spending in 2011. At the same time, Semi projects that worldwide LED ...
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MK Lu, chairman of Taiwan-based solar wafer maker Sino-American Silicon (SAS), has indicated the firm was still able to generate profits in 2011 and expects the solar market to warm up in 2012. The price of polysilicon has been increasing ...
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Stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and wood flooring are popular design choices in today’s kitchens. The traditionally popular white kitchen cabinets are a stark contrast to the current gray and brown found in many ...
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Ideal Standard International's designer Robin Levien (RDI) gives his bathroom predictions. We are living through uncertain times once again and this creates insecurity. This translates into nostalgia for a supposedly better time. This time ...
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No matter how attractive your outdoor space is, without a level of comfort it will be underutilized. In order to make a yard, garden, deck or patio a welcoming and inviting space that gets plenty of use each day, consider implementing these ...
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