ccording to the short range outlook of the World Steel Association (worldsteel), apparent steel consumption in the US is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2013 due to continuing fiscal concerns, totaling 99.3 million mt, lower than the 8.4 ...
Birmingham, Alabama-based coal producer Walter Energy, Inc. said Thursday that performance in Q1 2013 improved over Q4 2012, driven largely by increased metallurgical coal sales volume and pricing, increased production and lower costs. ...
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According to the monthly statistics released by the Turkish Automotive Manufacturers' Association (OSD), in March this year Turkey's motor vehicle output totaled 103,135 units, decreasing by four percent year on year and up by 6.8 percent ...
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The global flat glass industry experienced robust growth in 2011-2012, driven by the growing demand for value-added products with new attributes, including advanced acoustic control and water management features. The industry is expected ...
Growth of apparent steel use in the CIS region is projected to slowdown to two percent this year, totaling 57.6 million metric tons, as the modest pickup in Russia is partially mitigated by declining demand in Ukraine and Kazakhstan, ...
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Russian steelmaker Severstal's mining subsidiary Vorkutaugol has announced that it will build an inclined shaft at its Vorgashorskaya mine, with construction to be completed by the end of 2013. This new shaft will expand the range of ...
PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2013 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Deft Incorporated, a privately-owned specialty coatings company based in Irvine, Calif. ...
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The Mir Stekla Exhibition unites interests and creates a unique platform for business dialogue of manufacturers, architects, engineers, developers, distributors and designers. From June 17 to June 20, 2013 the exhibition opens its doors ...
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Recently, TG Xianyang Glass Company held ignition ceremony in Xingping, Shaanxi. Vice Mayor of Xianyang City, Li Xiaojing, Chairman Lin Bofeng and other leaders attended the ceremony. In 2009, Taiwan Glass Group set up a glass company in ...
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Recently, invested by Xinjiang Yisi Group, Zhejiang Yibo Glass Eletronic and Mechanical Equipment Company was launched in Zhejiang with annual 460 sets of machines. It is engaged in R&D, production, sales of high end smart glass machines. ...
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The US flooring group Mohawk Industries closed its acquisition of the Italian tile producer Marazzi Group, on 3 April 2013. The purchase price equalling US$1.5bn was paid in a combination of cash payment and company shares. The purchase ...
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Argex Titanium Inc. is pleased to announce it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Valleyfield Enterprises for a long-term lease of at least 235,000 square feet of existing building space located at 1300 ...
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The market research institute Ceresana forecasts dynamic growth of global demand for Carbon Black: market volume is to increase by more than 3.1 million tonnes until 2019. Rubber products mainly utilize Carbon Black as filler material while ...
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William “Doni” Riddle of the Sherwin-Williams Company was awarded the John D. Keane Award of Merit by the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC). The award recognizes outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the ...
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Glass Performance Days China 2013 will be held May 22-23 at the Kunlun Hotel in Beijing. Session topics will include glass manufacturing, architectural challenges and solutions, solar glass and energy efficiency, trends and standards. GPD ...
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