Taiwan citizens could soon see a jump in electricity costs as the country faces energy shortages. Anti-nuclear sentiment is gaining momentum in the country as construction for Taiwan’s controversial fourth nuclear power plants nears ...
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For first-quarter 2014, deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Aachen, Germany has reported revenue of €43.9m, down 14% on €51.1m last quarter but up 9% on €40.2m a year ago. Of total revenue, 73% (€32.1m) came from ...
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Rates and sentiment on the iron ore freight market got a boost Friday after Bocimar International NV was heard taking at least six ships in the Atlantic over the May Day holiday in Asia, putting an end to the downward spiral in Capesize ...
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The U.S. economy slowed drastically in the first three months of the year as a harsh winter exacted a toll on business activity. The slowdown, while worse than expected, is likely to be temporary as growth rebounds with warmer weather. ...
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For many, Made in the USA is a sign of product quality, economic investment and some may even venture to say patriotism, and when it comes to buying floors, consumers' standards and expectations remain the same. In an industry that, like ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, floor, flooring
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) have joined forces on a new initiative: Packaging & Processing Week. This new annual event, owned and operated by the two ...
China's steel sector is exhibiting stronger mill margins and sentiment in April that may soon lead producers to "step up purchases of both iron ore and coking coal," Macquarie Bank said Friday. Mill inventory of iron ore is stable while ...
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The thermal coal Panamax freight market on Thursday lost some of the last week's bullishness as firm cargoes eluded the market, sources said Thursday. The coal freight market from Indonesia to India was quiet, market sources said, with ...
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Interface, Inc., a worldwide carpet tile company and global leader in sustainability, announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2014. First Quarter 2014 Financial Summary & Highlights Sales: Sales for the first quarter ...
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The US steel sheet market continued to report offers from producers above published minimum base prices, as mills look to keep upward pressure on pricing amid supply tightness. Buy-side sources reported higher offers from multiple mills ...
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The proposed blending targets in the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard will likely be revised higher, advocates for multiple industries said Monday. Proponents of the ethanol, biodiesel, advanced biofuels, petrochemicals and biotechnology ...
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Chinese inquiries for imported thermal coal have picked up amid stabilizing domestic prices and lower freight rates, but a wide bid-offer spread continues to deter spot deals, sources said Tuesday. Australian suppliers have raised their ...
On-going supply difficulties continue to support US steel sheet pricing, though market sources were divided Monday as to whether a peak had been reached. One large-volume hot-rolled service center buyer said there's "nothing out there" ...
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Finland-based stainless steel producer Outokumpu said Monday it has seen a small upturn in stainless demand and is cautiously optimistic about forward prospects. CEO Mika Seitovirta told the company's annual general meeting of ...
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On April 14, Mika Seitovirta, CEO of Finland-based stainless steel producer Outokumpu, stated at the company's annual general meeting that in 2013 the weaker-than-expected market and the remedy requirement set by the European Commission ...
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